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     Melba Crystal Utley was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.³ Her married name was Klatt.³ She married Arthur Wayne Klatt.^3,4 Melba Crystal Utley was born on July 3, 1915 at Utah.² She died on April 28, 2007 at Oregon at age 91.

     Sheldon Victor Utley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Bannock Co., Idaho.⁴ His Social Security Number was 528-16-9025.⁵ He was born on July 26, 1917 at Richfield, Sevier Co., Utah; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 25, 1917.^2,5,4 He married Gladys Lorena Forrester on May 24, 1943 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.³ Sheldon Victor Utley died on May 30, 1979 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 61.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 487-09-1255.³ Bernes Emanuel Poff was buried at Ashland Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^4,5 He married Rosa May Herdruman.¹² Bernes Emanuel Poff was born on September 10, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death ceritficate have a birth date of Sep 10, 1898 and the Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Sep 15, 1895, His WWII draft card has Sep 10, 1897.^2,3,4,10,13 He married Virginia D. Van Hyning circa 1924.^4,14,15,16 Bernes Emanuel Poff died on December 6, 1955 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 59.^4,7 He Bernes E. Poff died last night at his home, 519 Mason street, at the age of 57. He was a hide grader at the Armour & Co. plant. Survivors of Mr. Poff are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Poff of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Siela, St. Joseph; four brothers, Alven Poff, St. Joseph, and Gradie, Millard and Woodrow Poff, Tulsa, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Bea Mayse, Tulsa, and Mrs. Bertie Courtney Gower, Mo; and five grandchildren. Born in Bent Mountain, Va., Mr. Poff had lived in St. Joseph 35 years. He was a member of the C. I. O. Local No. 58, Packinghouse Workers of America. on December 7, 1955.⁷

     Woodrow Francis Poff was buried at Gower Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^4,5 He married Helen K. Crawford.⁶ Woodrow Francis Poff was born on July 25, 1912 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,4 He died on August 26, 1969 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 57.^4,5 He Woodrow F. Poff, 57, a former resident of Gower, died Tuesday at a hospital in Tulsa, Okla., after a brief illness. A native of Trimble, Mr. Poff had lived in Tulsa for some time, the family home being at 4924 East Easton street. He was employed by the Consumers Oil Co. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Poff; two brothers, A. R. Poff, St. Joseph, and Grady B. Poff, Tulsa, and one sister, Mrs. Joe Courtney, Gower. Craveside service in Gower cemetery. on August 27, 1969.⁵

     Effie Edith Poff was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4307.⁸ She was born on April 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8,6,7,4 As of May 20, 1925,her married name was Moses.⁴ She married Erskine Lincoln Moses on May 20, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,4,9 Effie Edith Poff died on December 9, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^5,6,7,9 She Effie Poff Moses, 63, of Rt. 2, Salem, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of Erskin L. Moses, and was the owner and operator of the Salem Beauty Shop. Also surviving are a son, E. Leonard Moses, Salem; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Brewer, Salem; a brother, J. L. Poff, Salem; a sister, Mrs. S. W. Collins, Salem. on December 10, 1971.⁹

     Willard Garland Sifus Moyer Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 He was born on March 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on January 6, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 18.^1,2,3 He Funeral services for Garland Poff, aged 19 years, son of Mrs. Laura G, Poff, of Roanoke street, Salem, held this afternoon. Interment will be in East Hill cemetery. Besides his mother he is survived by four brothers, J. L., H. L., and C. G. Poff, of Salem, and R. J. Poff, of France, and two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Moses and Mrs. S. W. Collins, of Salem. on January 8, 1931.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2573.¹⁰ Lillie May Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 She was born on April 4, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,5,10,3 She married William Marvin Conner, son of Henry Walter Conner and Arminta A. "Minnie" Vest, on December 18, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,13,5,4,11,9,12} As of December 18, 1945,her married name was Conner. Lillie May Vest died on June 26, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^11,12,10,14 She Lillie May Conner, 86, of Check, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Wm. Marvin Conner. She is survived by her children, Barbara and John Graham, Wm. Michael and Evelyn Conner. She was blessed with five (5) grandchildren, Dwayne and Jennifer Graham, Karen and Douglas Lucas, Lindy and Robbie Rupe, Deana and Michael Trail, and Debra and Michael Gallimore; eight (8) great-grandchildren, Crystal, Brandon and Ashley Lucas, Caytlynn and Amber Rupe, Nathan Trail, Matthew and Garrett Gallimore; her sister, Gladys Eanes; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. on June 28, 2011.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-82-8110.⁵ Ann Gertrude "Annie" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 19, 1909 at Virginia.^5,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Collins.^1,7 She married Silas Winston Collins circa 1927.^1,7 Ann Gertrude "Annie" Poff died on November 10, 1998 at Virginia at age 88.^6,5 She COLLINS, Annie Poff, died Tuesday, November 10, 1998. Surviving family include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Dennis VanBuren of Troutville; grandsons, Kim Morrell and his fiance, Elizabeth Herring of Houston, Texas; Keith Morrell and his wife, Kathy of Daytona Beach, Fla; great granddaughter, Annie Ruth Morrell of Houston, Texas; special friends, Rachel Coe, Shirley Blair and Claudette Stone. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with Rev. Bobby Collins and Rev. Ira Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on November 12, 1998.⁶

     Clubert Garfield Poff Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,3,5 He married Barbara Unknown.⁸ Clubert Garfield Poff Sr. was born on October 3, 1913 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{13,14,3,5,6,7} He married Ethel Lee Johns on March 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,13,14 Clubert Garfield Poff Sr. died on May 19, 1964 at St. Francis, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, at age 50.^13,3,4,5,8 He Clubert Garfield Poff, 50, died Tuesday at his home in St. Francis, Wisc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Barbara Poff; a son, C. G. Poff Jr., California; two brothers, J. L. Poff, Salem, H. L. Poff, Roanoke County; two sisters, Mrs. S. W. Collins, Salem, Mrs. E. L. Moses, Roanoke County. on May 20, 1964.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-6328.⁹ Stanford Henry Conner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^10,6 He was born on July 22, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,11,5,6 He married Wilmoth Elizabeth Drewry on December 22, 1939 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ Stanford Henry Conner died on May 9, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^9,12,11,6 He Stanford Henry Conner, 69, of Corn Tassel Road died Friday in the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Salem. He was born July 22, 1916 in Floyd County a son of the late Mammie Conner and Harley Conner. He was a retired carpenter, a World War II veteran who received five battle stars, and a member of the DAV. Surviving are: his wife, Wilmouth D. Conner; a daughter, Mrs. Gaylan W. (Judy) Williams of Ridgeway; three sons, Stanford Wayne Conner of Collinsville, Ernest Allen Conner of Stoneville, N.C., and Larry Leo Conner of Brunswick, Ga; one sister, Mrs. Jackson (Evelyn) Wimmer of Roanoke; four brothers, Wilburn and Rudolph Conner, both of Roanoke, Alvin Conner of Copper Hill, and Garland Conner of Floyd; 10 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Burial at Roselawn Burial Park. on May 11, 1986.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-74-0858.⁸ Ruth Amy "Ruthie" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 She was born on October 25, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Oct 27, 1916.^1,5,6 As of September 3, 1931,her married name was Griggs.⁷ She married John D. Griggs on September 3, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,7 Ruth Amy "Ruthie" Conner and John D. Griggs were divorced on October 18, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of December 10, 1951,her married name was Nichols.⁴ Ruth Amy "Ruthie" Conner married Arzie William Nichols on December 10, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,11,4 Ruth Amy "Ruthie" Conner died on March 27, 2003 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,8,12 She NICHOLS, Ruth Conner, 86, of Huddleston, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003 in the Berkshire Health Care Center. She was born October 27, 1916 in Roanoke Co., a daughter of the late Jordan Walter Conner and Octavia Amanda Lee Beckner Conner. She is survived by her husband, Arzie William Nichols; three daughters, Delories Galliher, Vinton, Linda Roach, Huddleston, Lorena Switzer, Moneta; a stepdaughter, Lela Peters, Floyd; two sons, J.W. Nichols, Michael Nichols, both of Huddleston; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Interment will follow in the Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on March 29, 2003.¹

     Willie Ethel Strickler was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 237-80-5758.⁷ She was born on November 3, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,6,4 As of November 23, 1926,her married name was Harrison.⁴ She married John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. on November 23, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10,6,4,11 Willie Ethel Strickler died on December 28, 1985 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^8,6,3 She Mrs. Ethel Strickler Harrison, 83, 334 Strickland Ave., died at Forsyth Hospital Saturday evening. She had been in declining health for one year. Mrs. Harrison was born in Floyd County, Va. to William T. and Georgia Lancaster Strickler. She spent her early life in Virginia and came to Winston-Salem in 1927. She was a member of Trinity Moravian Church Sunday School. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Janice) B. Clodfelter, 334 Strickland Ave; two sons, J. R. Harrison, Jr., 2340 Lyndhurst Ave. and Bruce Harrison, Kansas City, Mo; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild; three brothers, Wayne Strickler, Rocky Mt., Va., Wallace Strickler, Roanoke, Va. and Roff Strickler, Anchorage, Alaska and three sisters, Mrs. Iris Goodwyn, Stoney Creek, Va., Mrs. Irene Bennett and Mrs. Myrtle Metts, both of Rocky Mt., Va. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park. on December 30, 1985.¹²

     Myrtle Green Strickler was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 16, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 24, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Eliza Sowder was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-46-3436.⁸ She was born on August 1, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,4 As of May 16, 1924,her married name was Welch.⁵ She married Frank Barnhardt Welch on May 16, 1924 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^{9,10,2,4,11,5,7} Mary Eliza Sowder died on June 26, 1982 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 76.^2,4,7 She Mrs. Mary Sowder Welch, 76, of Waverly, Va., widow of Frank B. Welch, who died June 10, 1982, died Saturday in a Petersburg hospital. She was a native of Roanoke, a graduate of Blackstone Women's College, and former vice-president of the Welch Corp. of Waverly. She was a member of the Waverly Baptist Church, past president of the W.M.U., member and teacher of Sally Harrison Sunday School Class for 35 years. She was a former group leader of the Petersburg Baptist Association. Before moving to Waverly in 1942 she was an active teacher and officer in the Blackcreek Baptist Church in Southampton County. She was a past P.T.A. president of the Blackcreek Public School. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gurney B. Cowling, Sr., Mrs. James A. Thorpe; one son, Harold F. Welch, all of Waverly; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Gladys S. Sowder of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, James Thorpe, Jr., Randall Thorpe, Judy Gay, Sandra Nelson, Beth Hamnett, G. B. Cowling, Jr., and Hal Welch; seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Waverly Cemetery. on June 28, 1982.⁷

     Clifton Hampton Sowder Jr. was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on April 4, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on October 31, 1967 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 60.^2,3,4 He Clifton Hampton Sowder Jr., 60, died today at a Newport News hospital after a short illness. A native of Roanoke County, he was the son of the lat Clifton H. and Sarah Sowder. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank B. Welch of Waverly; and one brother, George W. Sowder of Petersburg. Burial in the Waverly Cemetery. on October 31, 1967.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-14-5052.¹⁰ George White Sowder was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.^2,5,11,6 He was born on January 23, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2,4,5,11 He married Gladys Bubar on April 15, 1944 at Caribou, Aroostook Co., Maine.³ George White Sowder died on April 2, 1970 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 55.^2,5,11,6 He George White Sowder, 55, of Rt. 4, Petersburg, died Thursday April 2. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Henderson Sowder; three daughters, Mrs. Claudia Flowers, Boydton, Va; Mrs. Gloria Simmons, Matoaca, Va., and Mrs. Eileen Womack of Petersburg, Va; one son, James Clifton Sowder of Petersburg; one stepson, Danny Paul Henderson of Petersburg and one sister, Mrs. Mary Welch of Waverly, Va. Mr. Sowder was a member of Ferndale Presbyterian Church and an employe of the Durham Life Insurance Company. Interment in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Va. on April 4, 1970.⁶

     Virginia Elizabeth Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 She was born on July 2, 1909 at Virginia.^3,4,6 As of April 14, 1938,her married name was Martin.⁵ She married William Lewis Martin on April 14, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7 Virginia Elizabeth Aldridge died on April 10, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^3,4,6,7 She Virginia Aldridge Martin of 3218 Woodland Drive, SW, wife of William L. Martin, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Melver F. Diggs, Portsmouth. on April 11, 1970.⁷

     Charles Randolph Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,12,5 He and Louise Catherine Holly were divorced.⁶ Charles Randolph Aldridge was born on May 21, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,12,5,6,8 He married Louise Catherine Holly on December 28, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of April 6, 1940, Charles Randolph Aldridge lived at an unknown place ; Theater assistant manager.¹³ He married Hortense Hillsman Padgett on January 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Charles Randolph Aldridge and Hortense Hillsman Padgett were divorced on February 9, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Charles Randolph Aldridge married Annie Virginia Cook on August 21, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,9 Charles Randolph Aldridge died on September 29, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,12,5,9 He Charles Randolph Aldridge, 58, of 226 Chestnut St., Salem, died Monday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Annie Cook Aldridge; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia A. Martin, Roanoke, Mrs. Eliza A. Diggs, Portsmouth. on September 30, 1969.⁹

     Eliza Kate Aldridge was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6288.⁴ She was born on August 4, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,6 As of August 23, 1940,her married name was Diggs.⁵ She married Melzer Forrest Diggs Jr. on August 23, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 Eliza Kate Aldridge died on July 20, 1996 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 79.^4,7,6

     William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on August 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,5 He married Mary Etta Montgomery on May 29, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,2,3 William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock died on July 28, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 42.^4,9