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     Her Social Security Number was 226-52-3956.⁹ Alverta Victoria Cole was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 11, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,1,2 She married Roff Arno Lawrence, son of Walter Andrew "Bub" Lawrence and Josephine Gay Whitenack, on December 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,4,2,5 As of December 21, 1921,her married name was Lawrence. Alverta Victoria Cole died on April 30, 1993 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.^9,4,2,11 She BLACKSBURG - LAWRENCE, Alverta Cole, 90, of Blacksburg, died Friday, April 30, 1993, at her home. Mrs. Lawrence was born in Floyd County on February 11, 1903, to the late William Letcher and Pearlie Flinchum Cole. She was preceded in death by a son, Leon Lawrence, a granddaughter, Marla Lawrence Ball and three brothers. Surviving are her husband, Roff Arno Lawrence; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean L. and Daniel Tulley, Thousand Palms, Calif; one son and daughter-in-law, Marvin A. and Ramona A. Lawrence, Blacksburg; three sisters, Mamie Poff, Roanoke, Sylvia Owens and Ora Cooper, both of Salem; two brothers, Palma Cole, Roanoke, Aaron Cole, Franklin County; a daughter-in-law, Ann Lawrence, Roanoke; two granddaughters; three grandsons; twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Richard Waller and Mr. Steve Marshall will officiate. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit at the home at 719 Dickerson Lane, after services at Dublin. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. on May 1, 1993.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-4414.⁸ Roff Arno Lawrence was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 4, 1902 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,6 He married Alverta Victoria Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on December 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,9,2,7 Roff Arno Lawrence died on February 8, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^8,1,4 He LAWRENCE, Roff Arno, 92, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, February 8, 1995, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Lawrence was born in Floyd County, Virginia on October 4, 1902. He was a son of the late Walter A. and Gay Whiteneck Lawrence. He was a retired Railroad Station Agent, and also retired from V.P.I & SU, with 10 years service. Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife of seventy-one years, Alverta Cole Lawrence, a son, Elwin Leon Lawrence, a granddaughter, Marla Lawrence Ball, his brother, Aaron Lawrence and his sister, Lila Lawrence Wright. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin Arno and Ramona A. Lawrence, Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Dan Tully, Thousand Palms, California; a daughter-in-law, Ann Lawrence, Roanoke; two sisters, Nannie Unrue, Raleigh, N.C. and Grace Smith, Salem, Va; three grandsons; two granddaughters; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 1995, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Mr. Richard Waller and Mr. Bobby Sylvia. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. on February 10, 1995.¹

     Elwin Leon Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^13,5 His Social Security Number was 231-14-6363.¹⁴ He was born on November 2, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,3,4,5,6 He married Ann Elizabeth Collins on November 25, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 Elwin Leon Lawrence died on July 9, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^14,3,5

     Daniel Eugene "Dan" Tully was born on May 30, 1928 at San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,4,5 He married Leota Jean Lawrence, daughter of Roff Arno Lawrence and Alverta Victoria Cole, on August 1, 1972 at Fort Belvoir, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3

     Marvin Arno Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 12, 1924 at Whitethorne, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Rachel Ramona Abbott on August 6, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4,5 Marvin Arno Lawrence died on June 4, 2019 at Virginia at age 95.⁵ He Marvin A. Lawrence, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Arno and Alverta Lawrence; brother, Leon; sister, Jean; daughter, Marla Lawrence Ball; granddaughter, Beth Michele Lawrence. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ramona Abbott Lawrence; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry (Glenda) Lawrence, Terry (Cathy) Lawrence, Timothy (Joyce) Lawrence; son-in-law and wife, Donald Ball (Glenda); seven grandsons, Alex, Asher, Logan, and Landon Lawrence, Derron, Kevin, and Eric Ball; four granddaughters, Kimberly Jubb, Jill Zosel, Takara Howard, and Lindsi Hubbard; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Lilian, Madisyn, Makenna, Emerson, Charli, Canyon, Jasper, Toriana, Bryson, Aurelia, Hattie, Nadia, Camille, and Nora. He began working at the National Bank of Blacksburg when he was eighteen years old and worked there for 47 years. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1946 and served his country as a payroll officer near the end of World War II. He was known as a kind, gentle, humble, and compassionate man who from a child, had love for God. He and Ramona opened their home regularly to all for meals, nights, and meetings of worship and praise to God. His and Mom's love for God and for each other has been a wonderful example for the family and all who knew them. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019 at McCoy Funeral Home, as well as from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019 prior to the service that will begin at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on June 6, 2019.⁵

     Lucy Jane Peters Lucy died shortly after giving birth to daughter Julia.² She was born circa 1865 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ She married Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr., son of Robert A. Going and Lucinda Harding, on February 12, 1883 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 12, 1883,her married name was Goin.¹ Lucy Jane Peters died in January, 1884 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5028.⁴ Charles Henry King Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.¹ He was born on April 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Etta May Drewery on February 21, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Charles Henry King died on May 11, 2011 at Florida at age 79.^4,5 He Charles H. King, 79, of Deltona, FL passed away Wednesday, May 11. He is survived by his wife Etta, and daughter Jana. Services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church at 11AM, with viewing at 10:30AM. Arrangements by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, E. Altamonte Chapel. on May 12, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-4082.¹¹ Walter Ceymour Dean Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 2, 1926 at Max Meadows, Wythe Co., Virginia.^11,6,7,8,10 He married Thelma Marie Poff, daughter of Robert Thomas Poff and Mamie Virginia Snider, on July 1, 1950 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,12,2,5,6,13} Walter Ceymour Dean Jr. died on January 1, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^11,4,9 He DEAN, Walter C. Jr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001, at New River Valley Medical Center. The son of the late Walter and Beulah Lilly Dean, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Delma Dean, Wilda Gay Pennington and a brother, Marion S. Dean. Surviving are his wife, Thelma P. Dean; children, Linda D. Adkins of Christiansburg, Martha D. Young and husband, Ronnie of Portsmouth; grandchildren, Tommy Adkins, Matthew Adkins and wife, Kim, April Butts and husband, Stormy, Ryan Bowers, all of Portsmouth, Jami Simpkins of Norfolk; great-grandchildren, Ashton Butts, Karlie Adkins; brothers and sisters, Edith Semones of Portsmouth, Everett Dean and wife, Janet of Blacksburg, Betty Stewart and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Bennie Dean and wife, Gena of Pulaski, Bobby Dean and wife, Glenna of Dublin; a brother-in-law, Frank Pennington of Ferrum; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Mickie White, the Rev. Raymond Kelley, and the Rev. Jube Burke. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on January 3, 2001.⁴

     Julia Etta Goin was buried at Wheeler Family Cemetery, 9160 Old Green Mountain Road, Esmont, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,6,7 She was born on December 22, 1883 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 6, 1884.^2,3 She married William Ira "Willie" Wheeler on March 23, 1904 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 As of March 23, 1904,her married name was Wheeler. Julia Etta Goin died on March 10, 1949 at Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 65.^3,7 She SCOTTSVILLE, March 15 — A funeral service was held at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville Saturday for Mrs. Julie Etta Wheeler, wife of W. L. Wheeler, who died at her home near Schuyler on Thursday. Interment was in the Wheeler family cemetery on Green Mountain near Howardsville. Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald and Mrs. Marie Hoover of Charlottesville; Mrs. Virginia Santmyers of Baltimore, Mrs. Gertrude Massey of Lynchburg, and Miss Lyla Wheeler, of Schuyler; five sons, Ira F. Wheeler of Baltimore; Percy N. and W. Earley Wheeler of Waynesboro; Herbert E. and G. Bledsoe Wheeler of Schuyler, and 10 grandchildren. on March 16, 1949.⁷

     James Carson Handy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-36-7638.⁵ He BRISTOL, Va. - James Carson Handy, age 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a salesman for Carter Machinery, owner/manager for Warlock Coal Company, Wise, Va; salesman and vice-president for Cody Equipment and a salesman for World Wide Equipment. He loved to work with his favorite tractor, watch NASCAR, NFL and wrestling and spend time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Fellowship Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daris Carter Handy. Survivors include his wife, Betty Handy; daughter, Rhonda Smith and husband, Chad; son, James Handy and wife, Ruby; five sisters, JoAnn Linkous, Wanda Handy, Althea Herndon, Dinah Hall and Katie Handy; four brothers, Jeff Handy, Arvel Handy, Roger Handy and Bobby Handy; three grandchildren, Breanna Handy, Shaylee Smith and Keeley Smith; many nieces and nephews and his best friend, Bob Silva. The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bryan Hall officiating. The committal service and entombment will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday in Mountain View Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Bob Silva, Bill Raettig, Scott Vanhoy and "Hoss" Addison.⁴ He was born on May 29, 1933 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Betty Jane Poff, daughter of Robert Thomas Poff and Mamie Virginia Snider, on December 21, 1956 at Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 James Carson Handy died on October 22, 2011 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 78.^4,5

     Fred Thomas "Bud" Whitt Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on April 14, 1929 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Bettye Lou "Betty" Poff, daughter of Oran William "Jack" Poff and Maxie Mae Thompson, on April 3, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Fred Thomas "Bud" Whitt Jr. died on January 1, 2015 at Virginia at age 85.^3,5 He Fred Thomas (Bud) Whitt, Jr. beloved son, husband, and dad, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred T. Whitt, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Pace Whitt; and sisters, Betty Wilson of Springfield, and Evelyn Schilling of Roanoke. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Bettye P. Whitt; son, Tim Whitt; and daughter, Pam Whitt of Roanoke; along with several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to friends, Larry and Annette Connor and James McCallum and Betty Tate; for their devoted friendship and support. Bud was a long time employee of The Roanoke Times and served as Secretary Treasure of Local Union #60 during his tenure there. He continued to work and retired from Advance Auto Parts and The American Red Cross, respectively. Bud was an avid golf enthusiast and never missed an opportunity to play or watch the game. As a member of the Moose Lodge #284, he was quick to pick up the game with his many friends at the Lodge or golf vacations to Myrtle Beach. His wife and children wish to thank the Nursing, CNA, and Therapeutic Staffs at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. Viewing will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Sunday, January 4, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Melrose Baptist Church, with the Rev. Larry Sprouse and the Rev. Brenda Rowe officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 4, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2485.⁸ James Benton Sink was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on January 19, 1939 at Virginia.^2,8,5 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fine on November 6, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,9 James Benton Sink died on March 8, 2002 at age 63; Died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.^2,1,8 He SINK, James Benton, 63, of Roanoke, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 8, 2002. He was the son of the late James Matthew and Clara Poff Sink. Mr. Sink was a retired truck driver for Laurence Transfer. Surviving is his beloved wife of 31 years, Betty Fine Sink; two sisters, Edith Sowder and her husband, Jimmie, of Roanoke and Judy Sink Flippen of Daleville; one brother, Harold Sink and his wife, Rebecca, of Troutville; special niece and nephews, Kim Austin, Joshua Austin and Harold Sink, Jr; two uncles, Tom Sink and his wife, Juanita, of Santa Maria, Calif., Winston Poff and his wife, Hilda, of Copper Hill; three aunts, Pearl Thomas of Floyd, Augustine Walton of Silver Springs, Md., Hybunia Naff and her husband, Erman, of Copper Hill; also surviving are numerous cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, from Oakey's South Chapel with Derry Gray and the Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on March 10, 2002.¹

     Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fine was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 13, 1936 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married James Benton Sink, son of James Matthew Sink and Clara Virginia Poff, on November 6, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 6, 1970,her married name was Sink.² Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fine died on October 30, 2017 at Virginia at age 81.³ She Elizabeth Fine (Betty) Sink, 81, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2017. She was a longtime member of Penn Forest Christian Church and a past member of Mount Union Church of the Brethren. Betty was a retired legal secretary and thoroughly enjoyed her job and helping people. She was born and raised in Bent Mountain, Va., by the late Grady and Evelyn Fine. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Benton Sink. She is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold Sr. and Rebecca Sink, and Edith and Jimmie Sowder; niece, Kym Sowder and her son, Joshua Austin; nephew, Harold Sink Jr; and cousins, Anita Blackburn and husband, Dale, Ron Agee and wife, Violet, Christine Arthur, Ricky Craighead and wife, Annette, Robert Craighead and wife, Lisa. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Tim Thompson and the Rev. Greg Fleshman officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Oakey's South Chapel. on November 1, 2017.³

     Judith Ellen "Judy" Sink was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 12, 1944 at Washington.^1,7,5 As of July 7, 1977,her married name was Flippen.⁵ She married Roger Lee Flippen on July 7, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 Judith Ellen "Judy" Sink died on May 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 67.^4,7 She Judith Ellen Sink Flippen, 68, of Daleville, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Clara P. Sink, and a brother, James Benton Sink. She is survived by a brother, Harold Sink Sr. and wife, Rebecca of Troutville; sister, Edith Sowder and husband, Jimmie, Roanoke; sister-in-law, Betty F. Sink; a niece, Kym Sowder; and nephews, Harold Sink Jr. and Joshua Austin; an aunt, Hilda Poff, Copper Hill; and many cousins. She worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 37 years. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the American Cancer Society, or the Roanoke Valley S.P.C.A. Graveside services will be in Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Dr. Robert G. Moore, III will officiate. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday May 21, 2012. on May 21, 2012.⁴

     Joseph Floyd "Joe" Goin GOIN, Joseph Floyd - Died Thursday, May 11, 1944 in Beckley West Virginia. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Katie Crone Going, three daughters - Mrs. Robert Atwell, Mrs. R. C. Brown, and Mrs. J. C. Apperson; three sons, Joseph O., David A. and J. Bernard Goin, one sister Mrs. Samuel Carroll of Proffit, Virginia; two brothers - Nicholas Goin of this city and Clyde M. Goin of Charlottesville; also 5 grandchildren. Internment in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond.⁷ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.^6,7,9 His Social Security Number was 718-18-1444.⁶ He was born on December 11, 1887 at Albemarle Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 11, 1886.^3,4,2,6,9 He married Kate Bonds "Katie" Crone circa 1906.^5,7,8 Joseph Floyd "Joe" Goin died on May 11, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^6,7,9

     Blanche Irene Webb was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-12-0779.⁴ She was born on October 13, 1918 at Fries, Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Lovern Edward "Ed" Poff, son of Dr. William Edward "Eddie" Poff and Minnie Ella Burnett, on June 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of June 26, 1939,her married name was Poff.⁵ Blanche Irene Webb died on April 24, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-4834.² Nancy Hatter was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ She was born on December 10, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 She married Lovern Edward "Ed" Poff, son of Dr. William Edward "Eddie" Poff and Minnie Ella Burnett, on August 11, 1972 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^1,3 As of August 11, 1972,her married name was Poff.³ Nancy Hatter died on December 11, 2010 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 79.¹ She Nancy Hatter Scott Poff, 79, formerly of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Fayetteville, N.C. She was twice widowed, first to the late Leonard Milton Scott, and second to the late Lovern Edward Poff. Nancy was a lifelong member of Sandusky Baptist Church and retired after 15 years as a secretary for the Commonwealth of Virginia of Mined Land Reclamation. She was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Thomas Jefferson Hatter and the late Elsie Mae Mansfield Hatter. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Teresa S. Goode, and husband, Robert, of Fayetteville, N.C; three grandchildren, Jennifer Hutmacher, Jason Goode and Jeffery Goode; five great-grandchildren, Abigail Hutmacher, Jacob Hutmacher, Tyler Hutmacher, Kaeden Goode and Jayden Marquez-Goode; three stepchildren, Joseph Poff, Linda Wood and Marilyn Meier, all of Washington State; and a sister, Barbara Hatter Templeton, of Lynchburg. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Dec. 12, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at Fort Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 733 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017; or Sandusky Baptist Church, 915 Catalina Pl., Lynchburg, VA 24502. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, (434) 237-9424, is assisting the family. on December 12, 2010.¹

     Dorothy Lee Peters was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-03-5017.³ She was born on October 19, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Eldridge Marvin Poff, son of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on January 23, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 As of January 23, 1937,her married name was Poff. Dorothy Lee Peters died on January 23, 2000 at Virginia at age 79.^3,2 She POFF, Dorothy Peters, 79, of Salem, died Sunday, January 23, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Marvin Poff; son, E. Michael Poff; brothers, Paul Kenneth Peters and Jacob Alfred Peters, Jr. Surviving family include daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Short, Dreama and Manuel Ciafardini, Debra and Sam Overstreet; sons and daughters-in-law, Sheila Lynn and Donald Maxey, Robin and Doris Poff, Charles Kevin and Frances Poff; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Dean and Rosalee Peters, James Alfred and Linda Peters, Toby David Peters, and Corrine Peters; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Nelson St. Clair, Desa Bryant, Brenda and Leon Booth, Rita and Frank Tascal; a very special friend, Nancy Harris; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. on Monday and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 389-5441. on January 24, 2000.²