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     Silas Frank Lawrence was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born in 1858.² He married Eugenia A. Haymaker on December 24, 1885.^2,1 Silas Frank Lawrence died in 1918.²

     Eugenia A. Haymaker was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1869.² She married Silas Frank Lawrence, son of Silas Byrd Lawrence and Elizabeth Wilson, on December 24, 1885.^1,2 As of December 24, 1885,her married name was Lawrence. Eugenia A. Haymaker died in 1949.^1,2

     John Wesley Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 He was born on August 25, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4 He married Flora Virginia Whitenack, daughter of Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack and Mary Elizabeth Sisson, on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,1,3 John Wesley Hall married Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on March 13, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8 John Wesley Hall died on June 20, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,6,3,5

     Giles G. Dobbins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Virginia A. Unknown. Giles G. Dobbins was born circa 1860 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 11, 1944 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He Giles G. Dobbins 84, died Tuesday morning at his home at Alum Ridge, Floyd County. He is survived by three daughters, Patty, Grace and Myrtle; one son, Gordon; 2 brothers, Harry and Henry. Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday 2-13-1944) at 2 p. m. at Richardson Funeral Home in Christiansburg with interment in Sunset Cemetery on February 13, 1944.¹

     Grover Catron Roop was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 6, 1884.^1,2 He married Annie McTier Showalter on November 3, 1910 at Pulaski Co., Virginia. Grover Catron Roop died on July 15, 1974 at age 89.¹

     Annie McTier Showalter was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on April 12, 1884.² She married Grover Catron Roop on November 3, 1910 at Pulaski Co., Virginia. As of November 3, 1910,her married name was Roop. Annie McTier Showalter died on October 7, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,1 She CHRISTIANSBURG -- Mrs. Annie M. Roop, 92, of the Snowville Community, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1976, in a local hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph H. Poff, Floyd, Mrs. C. E. Rutherford, Radford; one brother, William N. Showalter, Florida; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1976, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on October 14, 1976.¹

     Carl Clay Simpkins was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He was born on December 17, 1892 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty on November 16, 1910 at Mason Co., West Virginia.³ Carl Clay Simpkins died on February 15, 1962 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 69.⁷

     Forrest Vernon Simpkins was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 19, 1896 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Grace Pearl Neal on December 24, 1917 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.⁶ Forrest Vernon Simpkins died on February 1, 1956 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 59.³

     Crockett Simpkins was born in August, 1827 at Virginia.¹ He married Julia Ann Trail on January 31, 1851 at Pulaski Co., Virginia. Crockett Simpkins died in 1903 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.

     Willard Horace Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-26-6951.¹¹ He was born on July 25, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,3,12,4,5,6,11} He married Maude Mae Conner, daughter of Peter Lundy Conner Jr. and Eugenia Florence Willis, on March 17, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,13 Willard Horace Conner died on February 26, 1957 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3,4,5

     Julia Ann Trail was born in June, 1826 at Virginia.² She married Crockett Simpkins on January 31, 1851 at Pulaski Co., Virginia. As of January 31, 1851,her married name was Simpkins.

     John Peden Lawrence was born on December 16, 1811.¹ He married Chloe Wilson on May 14, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Peden Lawrence married Catherine Jennings on November 10, 1852.¹ John Peden Lawrence died on February 24, 1878 at age 66.¹

     Charles Lawrence was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 22, 1844 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Saloma Catherine Glover on June 1, 1865 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Charles Lawrence died on March 3, 1896 at age 51.¹

     Saloma Catherine Glover was born circa 1844.¹ She married Charles Lawrence, son of John Peden Lawrence and Chloe Wilson, on June 1, 1865 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 1, 1865,her married name was Lawrence.

     Her Social Security Number was 224-64-5103.⁹ Maude Mae Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,10,6 She was born on May 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,9,2,3,4,5,10} She married Willard Horace Conner, son of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on March 17, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Maude Mae Conner died on September 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,2,4,5,10,6 She Maude Mae Conner, 62, widow of Willard H. Conner, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Ratliff, Vinton, Mrs. Sherman Yates, Check; a son, Banks H. Conner, Roanoke; her father, Peter L. Conner, Check. The funeral will at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. on September 13, 1966.⁶

     Viola H. Lawrence was born circa 1875.¹ She married John M. Weaver on September 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of September 23, 1891,her married name was Weaver.

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4327.² Elmer Lee Weaver was born on May 21, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Lois Poff, daughter of John William Daniel "Jack" Poff and Elsie Hamplon Payne, on May 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Elmer Lee Weaver died in February, 1986 at West Virginia at age 75.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7598.² Mary Lois Poff was born on July 10, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Elmer Lee Weaver, son of John M. Weaver and Viola H. Lawrence, on May 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 11, 1932,her married name was Weaver. Mary Lois Poff died in February, 1987 at age 73.²

     John William Daniel "Jack" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 28, 1881 at Virginia; The cemetery listing and death certificate have a birth date of Sep 27, 1881.^1,2,4,5 He married Elsie Hamplon Payne on September 4, 1907 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ John William Daniel "Jack" Poff died on November 11, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.^1,7,5

     Elsie Hamplon Payne was buried at Southwestern State Hospital Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married John William Daniel "Jack" Poff, son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on September 4, 1907 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of September 4, 1907,her married name was Poff.² Elsie Hamplon Payne died on September 26, 1928 at Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³

     Early Denton Reed was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson Co., South Carolina.¹ He married Eula Crowder.¹ Early Denton Reed was born on May 6, 1905 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Annie Ellen Dulaney on June 9, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Early Denton Reed died on November 2, 1997 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 92.¹ He REED, Early Denton, of Anderson, S.C., formerly of Willis, Va., died Sunday, November 2, 1997 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. Born in Willis, Va., he was a WWII, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. He was a retired millwright in the construction industry, and was a member of Ruff Masonic Lodge No. 240, and was a member of Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife, Eula Crowder Reed of the home; four daughters, Gladys Surrett and Treva Poff of Roanoke, Va., Margie Moles of Floyd, Va., and Susan Harper of Anderson, S.C; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was twice married, first to the late Annie Delaney Reed. He was the son of the late Melvin D. and Mellie Elizabeth Burnett Reed. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel, Anderson, S.C. with Dr. B.E. Pettit officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. The body is at Sullivan-King Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The family is at the residence 124 Cole Circle. Arrangements are being handled by Sullivan-King Mortuary. on November 4, 1997.¹

     Annie Ellen Dulaney was born on December 19, 1900.² She married Early Denton Reed on June 9, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 9, 1923,her married name was Reed. Annie Ellen Dulaney died on October 16, 1946 at age 45.²

     Michael William Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 1, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on June 13, 2009 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 25.^2,4 He Florida man dies in crash in Bedford Co. Virginia State Police are investigating a Bedford County crash that killed a Florida man Saturday morning after he was chased by police. Vinton police received a call early Saturday about a person who was driving erratically on Hardy Road, said state police spokesman Sgt. Rob Carpentieri. An officer saw the Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to stop it, Carpentieri said. The Tahoe speed away, and as it crossed the Bedford County line, the Vinton officer called off the chase -- but continued to follow the SUV. The officer saw the Tahoe crashed at the intersection of Virginia 634 and Virginia 619. The wreck occurred about 2:45 a.m. Michael William Poff, 25, of Goodland, Fla., died at the scene, according to police. He was not wearing a seat belt, police said. The initial investigation found that Poff hit an embankment while trying to make a turn, and the SUV overturned, Carpentieri said. on June 14, 2009.⁵ He Michael William Poff was known for being a fast driver. He'd run into authorities before, and according to online court documents he pleaded guilty to reckless driving in 2003. But after his death, his mother said she would remember him as a meticulous, self-educated person who recently opened Poff Home Improvements. "He was always learning how to do something new," Lisa Renee Poff said. The 25-year-old died after he sped away Saturday from a Vinton police cruiser during a traffic stop and crashed his Chevrolet Tahoe at the intersection of Hardy Road and Turner Branch Broad in Bedford County, the Virginia State Police said. State police said Poff had been reported as driving erratically. Poff lived with his mother and his two brothers in the house where he grew up in Chamblissburg, and he graduated in 2001 from Staunton River High School. He spent three months in Florida earlier this year, his mother said, and police identified him as a resident of that state because he had a Florida license. Poff's girlfriend, Carla Weaver, was in the car and was not seriously injured in the crash. His mother said "everyone knew he liked to drive fast" and affectionately called him her "wild child." He was also known for being a loving father to his 6-year-old daughter Kaylin, who lives with her mother; and for being a perfectionist at landscaping and home improvements. The incident remains under investigation. on June 15, 2009.⁵ He Michael William Poff, 25, of Chamblissburg, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born August 1, 1983. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Early Denton Reed, grandfathers, Charles William (Bill) Hinegar, of Roanoke and Harry Lee Poff, of Pilot, and his uncle, William Lee Poff, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Survivors include his father, Michael Ray Poff, of New Castle and his mother, Lisa Renee Poff, of Chamblissburg. Also surviving are his daughter, Kaylin Michaela Poff, 6, of Moneta; brothers, Travis Lee Poff and Eric Landon Poff, also of Chamblissburg; grandmothers, Elsie Faye Hinegar, of Goodview and Treva Estelle Poff, of Vinton: uncles and aunts, Phillip and Trena Mundy, of Goodview and their children, Cody and Chelsea, Wayne and Terri Poff, of Willis and their children, Josiah and Brandie. Other survivors include his girlfriend, Carla Weaver; many friends, including a lifelong friend, Casey Saul. He also left behind his beloved pet, "Jackson". Michael was a 2001 graduate of Staunton River High School. He was employed by Professional Painting and Design and had also recently started his own business, Poff Home Improvements. Michael took much pride in his work, was detail oriented and wouldn't settle for anything short of perfect at the end of his working day. He wasn't afraid to take on any endeavor. He was a self-starter, was highly motivated and acquired most of his clientele, simply by word-of-mouth. Michael had a zest for life, with a passion for learning new things. With his wide smile, his sense of humor, and his down-to-earth personality, Our Michael will be sadly missed by family, as well as by his friends, who knew him best. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Donnie Glass and Senior Pastor Edward T. Creel officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. It is not the years in your life
But the life in your years that counts. on June 15, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1678.¹⁰ Dorothy Juanita Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,11 She was born on May 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,1,3,11,10,4,5} She married Sherman Wayne Yates, son of William Henry "Will" Yates and Lula M. Vest, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,13,1,3,6,14} As of June 5, 1940,her married name was Yates. Dorothy Juanita Conner died on October 20, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,11,14 She Dorothy Conner Yates, 83, of Check, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman W. Yates; parents, Willard H. and Maude Conner; and her sister, Willie Mae Ratliff. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Ralph Yates, Barry Yates, David Yates, Carolyn Mills, and Brenda and David Ramsey, all of Check, ten grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Bank and Opal Conner of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Alfred Ratliff of Check; and two sisters-in-law, Jean and Frank Link and Helen Link, all of Check. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on October 21, 2006.⁶