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     Sidney Washington Poff was buried at Old Hollow Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 243-03-6020.⁵ He was born on February 14, 1912 at Carroll Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 14, 1913.^5,2,6,7 He married Stella Jane McHone on August 1, 1936 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^8,6 Sidney Washington Poff died on November 7, 1976 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 64.²

     Ruby Ellen Virginia Poff was buried at Skyline Memory Gardens, 432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^5,6 She and George Edward Murray Sr. were divorced.⁷ Ruby Ellen Virginia Poff was born on September 2, 1913 at Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.² As of January 11, 1941,her married name was Murray.³ She married George Edward Murray Sr. on January 11, 1941 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^5,3 Ruby Ellen Virginia Poff died on May 6, 1976 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 62.⁵ She Mrs. Ruby Poff Murray, 58, of Route 1, Mt. Airy died Thursday morning at Northern-Surry Hospital in Mt. Airy. Mrs. Murray was born in Carroll County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Eliza Duncan Poff. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Sheets of Route 1 Mt. Airy; two sons, Billy Murray of Route 7 Mt. Airy, and Eddie Murray, Jr. of Route 1 Mt. Airy; 8 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Morefield of Mt. Airy, Mrs. Dot Culeur of Route 3 Mt. Airy, and Mrs. Mary Freeman of Eden; and two brothers, Clyde Poff of Route 3, Mt. Airy, and Sidney Poff of Mt. Airy. Burial in Skyline Memorial Garden. on May 7, 1976.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 243-03-6068.⁵ Laura Jane Catherine Poff was born on September 29, 1915 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of June 3, 1944,her married name was Martin.⁶ She married Elbert Clifford Martin on June 3, 1944 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁶ Laura Jane Catherine Poff died on May 7, 1976 at Rahway, Union Co., New Jersey, at age 60.^5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 240-22-1626.⁵ Darthula May/Mae "Dorothy" Poff was born on January 8, 1918 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 27, 1945,her married name was Culler.⁶ She married Garrett Columbus "Jack" Culler on November 27, 1945 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁶ Darthula May/Mae "Dorothy" Poff died on January 8, 1980 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-09-3426.¹⁰ Burnett Kavilla "Bud" Poff was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,5 He was born on October 15, 1910 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,11,2,3,4,5,12} He married Stella Margaret Phlegar on March 27, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,13 Burnett Kavilla "Bud" Poff died on February 13, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^10,1,5,12 He POFF, Burnett Kavilla, 84, of Floyd, passed away Monday, February 13, 1995, at his home. He was retired from the Guard Force at Radford Arsenal. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Hylton Masonic Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and a Navy Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Stella P. Poff, Wheatland Hills Retirement Center, Hillsville; two daughters, Sue P. Quesinberry, Floyd, Kaye P. Ring, Salem; three grandchildren, Michael E. Quesinberry, Christopher S. Quesinberry, both of Floyd, S. Ashley Ring, Salem. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul H. Pingel officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home on February 15, 1995.¹

     John Cecil "C.J." Lovell was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "US Army Vietnam."^10,3,4 His Social Security Number was 225-54-7175.¹¹ He was born on August 29, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{10,11,3,4,5,6,7} He married Mary Ellen Nichols, daughter of James Arthur Nichols and Josephine Ethyleen Poff, on July 15, 1970 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,8 John Cecil "C.J." Lovell and Mary Ellen Nichols were divorced on November 30, 1978 at Wythe Co., Virginia.⁸ John Cecil "C.J." Lovell died on November 28, 1979 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 36.^10,3,4,5,6

     Sarah Louise McNeil was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on April 5, 1887 at Virginia.^1,3 She married Calvin Milan Furrow, son of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, circa 1907.^1,4,3 As of circa 1907,her married name was Furrow.⁴ Sarah Louise McNeil died on July 13, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-0893.⁹ Bessie Lee Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 20, 1913 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9,2,8 As of November 3, 1934,her married name was Brookfield.³ She married Thomas Spencer Brookfield on November 3, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,10,3 Bessie Lee Furrow died on September 1, 2002 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^4,9 She BROOKFIELD, Mrs. Bessie Furrow, 89, of the GlenWood Park Retirement Village Assisted Living Area, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, September 1, 2002 at her residence. Born April 20, 1913 in Floyd County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Milan and Sarah McNeil Furrow. She was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Pulaski, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Spencer Brookfield; a granddaughter, Pamela Lynn Hawkins; two sisters, Ethel Mae Cochran and Grace McGhee along with a brother, Cpl. Lawrence Furrow who was killed in W.W. II; a seven year old and two infant brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Hawkins, Betty Farley and husband, Dr. Daniel, all of Princeton; granddaughter, Kimberleigh White and husband, Kendall of Roanoke, Va; along with a great-granddaughter, Pamela Ann White, also of Roanoke; and her only living sister, Elsie Manning Lancaster of Roanoke. A graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va. with Dr. Daniel Farley officiating. The family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, W.Va. on September 4, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6151.³ Thomas Spencer Brookfield was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 11, 1912 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He married Bessie Lee Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil, on November 3, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Thomas Spencer Brookfield died on December 9, 1964 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,2

     James Edgar Cochran was born circa 1913 at Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Ethel Mae Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil, on June 10, 1937.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-1834.⁸ Grace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was McGhee.¹ She married George Reed McGhee.^1,2 Grace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow was born on July 21, 1909 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,5 She died on November 15, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,8,9 She McGHEE, Grace Furrow, 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, George R. McGhee. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by a son, Lynn E. McGhee; and a daughter, Ann Carol McGhee; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Lancaster, all of Roanoke; and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Brookfield, Princeton, W.Va; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 1:30 p.m., Friday at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 16, 2000.²

     George Reed McGhee married Grace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil.^4,1 George Reed McGhee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 27, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on April 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.³

     Cpl. Lawrence Edward Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S/Sgt 104th Timberwolf Div. WWII in Germany."² He was born on August 16, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He died on November 10, 1944 at age 23; Killed in WWII.^2,1

     Elsie Aberdeen Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8613.⁷ She was born on July 10, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,4,5 As of December 23, 1945,her married name was Manning.⁴ She married Marvin Carston Manning, son of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on December 23, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 As of August 1, 1989,her married name was Lancaster.⁴ Elsie Aberdeen Furrow married Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Lancaster on August 1, 1989 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,9,4 Elsie Aberdeen Furrow died on January 27, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^2,7,10 She Elsie Manning Lancaster, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday January 27, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Sarah Furrow of Bent Mountain and is also preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Manning; brother, Lawrence Furrow; and three sisters, Ethel Cochran, Grace McGhee, and Bess Brookfield. She is survived by her husband, Woody Lancaster; children, Marvin Manning and wife Glenna, Lynchburg, Larry Manning and wife Debbie, El Dorado Hills, Calif., Brian Manning, Roanoke, Lora Troutt and special friend Dianna Lombardo, Roanoke; stepson, Gill Lancaster; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchidren. Thanks to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the care that was shown to our loved one during her illness. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 29, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4298.⁶ Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Lancaster was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,7 He was born on July 6, 1924 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7,4 He married Elsie Aberdeen Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil, on August 1, 1989 at Henry Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Lancaster died on June 10, 2010 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 85.^1,6,7,5 He The funeral for Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Lancaster, 85, of 1163 Warren Ave., Collinsville, who died June 10, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, was held Saturday. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Military honors were by the Martinsville Henry County Honor Guard, and Jerry Perdue presented the flag. Pallbearers were Ronnie Doyle, Mike Doyle, Shelburn Meeks, Bobby Wells, Kelly Custer, Chester Moore, Ray Smith, Stan Chaney and Leon Cooper. Lancaster was born in Franklin County on July 6, 1924, to Thomas L. Lancaster and Carrie Walters Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mazie Wimmer Lancaster; his second wife, Elsie Manning Lancaster; sister, Ivy Grant; and brothers, Roy Dean, Herman, Lee and Taz Lancaster. He served in the Air Force during World War II. He was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church for more than 40 years. He retired from DuPont, where he worked as a mechanic for more than 35 years. Lancaster was a musician and played six instruments in his 30 years as a member of the Spiritualairs Quartet. Surviving are a son, Gil Stevens Lancaster of Collinsville; and a step-grandchild. on June 13, 2010.¹

     Lucy Siner was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 19, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Pinkney B. Aldridge, son of Joseph L. Aldridge and Mary Magdaline "Polly" Webster, on June 13, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 As of June 13, 1878,her married name was Aldridge. Lucy Siner died on December 23, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33; Died of pneumonia.³

     Herbert Lee Bell was born on March 7, 1928 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on March 31, 1929 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Leslie Pierce Bell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT 381 Air SVC GP AAF - World War II."^1,2,3 He was born on February 27, 1923 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Edith Mae Matkins on October 11, 1950 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^2,7,3 Leslie Pierce Bell died on April 19, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41; His tombstone reads "SSGT 381 Air SVC GP AAF - World War II."^1,2,3 He Leslie Pierce Bell, 41, was killed Sunday night in an auto accident at Poages Mill. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edith Matkins Bell; two daughters, Mary Ann and Caroline Sue Bell; a son, Douglas M. Bell; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge S. Bell, all of Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Plyler, Mrs. Sylvia Moore, both of Richmond; two brothers, Carson Bell, Hampton; E. Stephen Bell, Blacksburg. Burial in Prillaman Cemetery, Crossroads Church. on April 21, 1964.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-9741.³ Edith Mae Matkins was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born on March 25, 1924 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of June 14, 1947,her married name was Poff.⁵ She married James Waynard "Jake" Poff, son of William Haden/Hayden "Will Ike" Poff and Mayora Jane "Ora" Rierson, on June 14, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,1 Edith Mae Matkins married Leslie Pierce Bell, son of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on October 11, 1950 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^1,5,7 As of October 11, 1950,her married name was Bell.⁵ Edith Mae Matkins died on December 19, 1969 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 45; Died in an auto accident.^4,1,2 She FLOYD - A Floyd County woman whose car skidded on a patch of ice on the Blue Ridge Parkway and hit a tree was killed yesterday. She was Mrs. Edith Mae Bell, 45, of Copper Hill, who was working part-time for the Floyd County Health Department. Dr. F. C. Bedsaul, medical examiner, said Mrs. Bell was alone in her car and was traveling toward Roanoke from her home when the car skidded on a 50-foot patch of ice. He said the auto ran off the right side of the road went down an embankment and crashed against a tree. He said Mrs Bell died of a fractured skull. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Mary Ann Bell, Mrs. Carolyn Sue Bell, at home; a son, Douglas A. Bell, at home; her mother, Mrs. Clara Rhudy Matkins, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Basil Jones Bell, W.Va., Mrs. Mabel Mull, Asheboro N.C. on December 20, 1969.²

     Dianne Alice Bell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on December 20, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on December 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3

     Harry Christain "Sonny" Deisher Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on August 8, 1916 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on July 12, 1938 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 21; Died as a result of a stomach perforation caused by a negligent doctor during surgery.^1,3 He Harry Christian Deisher, Jr., 21, of 1562 Lee street, died at a Charleston hospital Tuesday afternoon following a brief illness. A son of Harry C. Deisher, employee of the stale auditor's office, and Lorene Williams Deisher, the young man was born at Clifton Forge, Va., Aug. 8, 1916. The family moved to Charleston when "Sonny," as he was known to family and friends, was a baby. He graduated from Charleston high school in February, 1936. He formerly was a member of Boy Scouts' troop No. 38, and was a bugler of city-wide reputation. Surviving him are his parents and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Deisher Smith. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church, South, at 2:30 o'clock Thursday, under charge of Rev. B. P. Taylor, a former pastor. Burial will he in Sunset Memorial park. Pallbearers will be Denvil Taylor, Paul Williamson, Denzil Gainer, Arthur Thomas, Floyd Tillson and J. W. Corder, Jr. on July 13, 1938.²

     Isaac Conner was born circa 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Caroline Gray on November 6, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Isaac Conner Deed Between the Sons of William Conner This deed made the 17th day of Aug. 1854 between Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife. Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife, and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife, and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representative of William Conner deceased of the one and first part all of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia and William P. Conner of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesses that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars in hand paid to the said Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife and Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representatives as aforesaid of William Conner deceased have this day bargain and sell ______released and confirmed and by these presents do bargain and sell _________release and confirm unto the said William P. Conner all there whole sole and entire interest right and title to all the land Estate belonging to them as heirs and representatives of the aforesaid William Conner deceased and do forever warrant and free from us or any of our liens or any persons claiming under us and we Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife has for and in consideration of the above mentioned consideration also bargained and sold and do forever bargain and sell unto the said William P. Conner and do forever relinquish any claims that they may of had to the aforesaid _____ estate of William Conner deceased previous to his death and do also forever warrant and _____ the same free from us or any of our heirs in witness, whereof the parties hereto subscribed our names and as said seals this date above writing. Signed by all the above named. William H. Boyd and Bird Smith J.P. on August 17, 1854.⁵ He died on October 2, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of typhoid fever.^2,3

     Birdine Valentine "Byrd" Wickham was buried at John Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery, Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 16, 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 13, 1870.^5,6 He married Julia Ann McCann on July 31, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,8,9 Birdine Valentine "Byrd" Wickham died on February 14, 1933 at Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^5,10 He N. F. Wickham was called to Covel, W. Va., yesterday on account of the death of his brother, Byrd Wickham, who died yesterday morning following a lingering lllness. Mr. Wickham is survived by his widow and one son, Kinsie Wickham. on February 15, 1933.¹⁰