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     Jesse Carl Foster was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 228-01-4967.⁸ He was born on May 13, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{8,1,3,4,5,6,7} He married Beatrice Lura Poff, daughter of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on October 14, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,9,7 Jesse Carl Foster Jesse Carl Foster, 67, 402 Prospect Drive, Collinsville; died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. He was born May 13, 1906 in Franklin County to the late Gabrielle and Lucy Wright Foster. He was a retired employe of Bassett Furniture Ind., with 35 years of service. Foster was a member of Smithy Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Beatrice Poff Foster, one daughter, Miss Frances Louise Foster, Collinsville; two sons, Weldon C. Foster, and Coy D. Foster, Bassett; two brothers, Ralph Foster, Bassett, and Leonard Foster, Martinsville: and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn. on April 8, 1974.⁷ He died on April 17, 1974 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.^1,3,4,7

     Frances Louise Foster was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-7860.¹¹ She was born on May 22, 1930 at Bassett, Virginia.^{1,3,12,6,11,7,8} She died on June 13, 1994 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 64.^1,3,6,11,7 She Frances Louise Foster, 64, of 108 Lee St., Collinsville, Va., died Monday, June 13, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was born in Henry County, Va. May 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Jesse C. Foster and the late Beatrice Poff Foster. A member of Thomasson Heights Baptist Church, she was a retired employee of E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co., having served for 35 years. It was her request that her body be donated to medical science. She is survived by two brothers, Wildon C. Foster and Coy D. Foster both of Bassett, Va; 2 nephews, two nieces and 2 great-nieces. on June 17, 1994.⁷

     Linwood Harry Carl Foster was born on April 1, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ He died on June 28, 1933 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 1.^1,3

     Wildon Carroll Foster was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.¹¹ He Wildon Carroll Foster, 86, of Bassett, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bassett, Virginia on January 13, 1935 to the late Jesse Carl Foster and the late Beatrice Poff Foster. Wildon joins his parents in Heaven along with his sister, Louise Foster and brothers, Coy and Linwood Foster. He had lived in Bassett most of his life and was an eighty year member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church where he loved the members and served faithfully. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Nancy Osborne Foster; a son, Barry Foster (Sarita); a daughter, Kathryn Williams; three granddaughters, Kate Mays (Jarrett), Caroline Echols (CJ) and Elizabeth Cortner. He is also survived by two new loves of his life, his great-granddaughters, Alexandra and Jordyn, who brought him great joy. The family will have a private graveside service at Roselawn Burial Park.⁵ He was born on January 13, 1935 at Bassett, Virginia.^2,11,4,5 He married Nancy Catherine Osborne on March 24, 1959 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,11,5 Wildon Carroll Foster died on August 20, 2021 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 86.^11,5

     Coy Douglas Foster was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^2,13 He was born on July 19, 1937 at Bassett, Virginia.^1,2,5,6 He married Peggy Anne Miles on June 8, 1963 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Coy Douglas Foster died on July 12, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^2,4 He FOSTER, Coy Douglas, 63, of 305 Colonial Hill Drive, Bassett, died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 19, 1937, in Bassett, he was a son of the late Jesse Carl Foster and Beatrice Lura Poff Foster. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Frances Louise Foster and a brother, Lynwood C. Foster. He retired from J.D. Bassett Mfg. Company after 40 years of service. He was a graduate of Bassett High School, a member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church, the VMI Keydet Club, was a former member of Bassett Kiwanis Club and Ducks Unlimited, and served in the Virginia National Guard. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Anne Miles Foster; daughter, Anne Foster Sebastian and son-in-law, Gregory Allen Sebastian of Burlington, N.C; son, Chad Douglas Foster and daughter-in-law, Susan Cosby Foster of Fairfax; granddaughter, Taylor Paige Sebastian of Burlington, N.C; and brother, Wildon C. Foster of Bassett. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. on July 13, 2001.²

     Peggy Anne Miles was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 14, 1937 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 She married Coy Douglas Foster, son of Jesse Carl Foster and Beatrice Lura Poff, on June 8, 1963 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 As of June 8, 1963,her married name was Foster.⁵ Peggy Anne Miles died on June 2, 2023 at Virginia at age 85.⁴ She Peggy Foster, Dec 14, 1937 - Jun 2, 2023. Peggy Anne Miles Foster was born on December 14, 1937, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late Joseph Russell Miles, Sr. and the late Averia Ford Thornton Miles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Douglas Foster and her brother, Raymond Hugh (Joe) Miles. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Anne Ford Foster Sebastian; son, Chad Douglas Foster; three grandchildren, Taylor Paige Sebastian, Chase Douglas Foster, and Brianne Elizebeth Foster; one son-in-law, Gregory Allen Sebastian; one daughter-in-law, Susan Cosby Foster; two sisters, Temple May Miles Mays and Linda Ford Ramsey; and one brother, Joseph Russell Miles, Jr. Interment will be held at Roselawn Burial Park. Peggy loved family and faith. She researched Genealogy avidly and loved to play bridge with her many friends. She also volunteered at many local charities. She and Coy will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary together in Heaven (as long as dad is not on the God’s golf course). on June 7, 2023.⁴

     Almeda Vernice "Meda" Wood was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.^6,3,5 She was born on July 12, 1915 at Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,6,3,4,5 She married James Otha Poff, son of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on December 22, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6,8,5 As of December 22, 1934,her married name was Poff. Almeda Vernice "Meda" Wood died on October 11, 1987 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,6,3,5 She Almeda "Meda" Wood Poff, 72, of 121 Autumn Dr., Collinsville, died Sunday at her home. Born July 12, 1915, in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late E. Green Wood and Sarah Salmons Wood and wife of the late James Otha Poff, who died Nov. 11, 1983. A housewife, she was a former resident of 719 Windsor Lane and of Chatham Road and was a member of First Baptist Church, Martinsville. Surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Henry C. (Janice) Miller of Greenbelt, Md., and Mrs. David A. (Nancy) Arnold of Collinsville; a son, Marvin E. Poff of Silver Spring, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Erma) Lovelace of Martinsville and Mrs. Cora McAlexander of Danville; a brother, Dexter Wood of Fieldale, and three grandchildren. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. on October 12, 1987.⁵

     Marvin Edward Poff was buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.⁹ His Social Security Number was 041-30-0032.¹⁰ He was born on March 6, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.^10,3,9,4 He married Jeanette Sue Daughtery on November 30, 1968 at Washington, D.C..^1,9,11,12 Marvin Edward Poff died on March 14, 2010 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^2,10,9 He KERNERSVILLE - Marvin Edward Poff, 72, died Sunday March 14, 2010. A native of Martinsville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Almeda Vernice Wood and James Otha Poff. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanette Sue Daughtery Poff. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1957 until 1961. Marvin was a member of the Hyattsville, Maryland Lion's Club in which he served as secretary. He was also in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Icenhower and her husband, Tim of Kernersville; son, Stephen P. Poff; grandchildren Griffin, Bryson and Caiman; nephew, Jim Arnold and his wife, Brandy of Collinsville, VA, and their children: Jake, Maggie and Carson; and sisters, Janice Miller and her husband, Henry of Tazwell, VA, and Nancy Arnold and her husband, David of Elkin, NC. on March 20, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 316-42-2049.⁴ Jeanette Sue Daughtery was buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.^5,2 She was born on February 3, 1944 at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.^6,5,2,3 She married Marvin Edward Poff, son of James Otha Poff and Almeda Vernice "Meda" Wood, on November 30, 1968 at Washington, D.C..^6,5,2,7 As of November 30, 1968,her married name was Poff.⁸ Jeanette Sue Daughtery died on June 26, 1994 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 50.^5,2 She Jeanette S. Poff, Feb. 3, 1944 - June 26, 1994. Jeanette S. Poff, 50, Silver Spring, Md., formerly of Bedford, died Sunday at her residence. Born in Bedford, she was the daughter of Frances and Hazel (Ritchie) Daugherty. She married Marvin E. Poff and he survives. She was a homemaker and member of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Bedford and a graduate of Shawswick High School. Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Kimberly Anne Poff; one son, Stephen Patrick Poff; three sisters; Mary Cassidy, Anna Mae Henderson and Betty Lou Barlow, all of Bedford; two brothers: Wayne Daugherty and David Daugherty, both of Bedford; and 22 nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. on June 29, 1994.²

     Janice Mae Poff Janice Mae Poff Miller - Janice P. Miller, age 77 of Tazewell, VA died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. Born August 20, 1940 at Martinsville, VA she was a daughter of the late James Otha Poff and Almeda Vernice Wood Poff. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Miller enjoyed reading and doing genealogical research. She was a researcher and guide with the Tazewell Historical Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Poff. She is survived by her husband, of 52 years, Henry Carr Miller; one sister, Nancy Arnold and husband, David of Fieldale, VA; niece, Kimberly Icenhower; nephews, Stephen Poff and James Arnold; close friend, Carolyn Angles.⁴ She was born on August 20, 1940 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Henry Carr Miller on January 15, 1966 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,5,2,6,7,4 As of January 15, 1966,her married name was Miller.² Janice Mae Poff died on June 2, 2018 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 77.⁴

     Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster was buried at Foster Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 13, 1908 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Esther Mae Poff, daughter of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on September 20, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster and Esther Mae Poff were divorced in October, 1936 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster died on August 28, 1940 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 32.^3,4 He Frank Frank Foster, 32, Martinsville furniture worker and native of Franklin County, died in Shackelford's Hospital Wednesday night following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabrie Foster, near Rocky Mount. Interment was in the family burial ground near by. Surviving are his parents and three brothers, J. C., L. G. and Ralph Foster of Bassett. on August 31, 1940.⁴

     Hubert Ray Poole Hubert R. (Hugh) Poole was born as a very young child on September 17, 1944 to Lee and Etta McKinney Poole in Marion, North Carolina. He died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 and is survived by a brother, Charles W. Poole of North Port, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his lovely wife of 51 years, Patricia Poff Poole and a sister, Jean Poteat. Hugh graduated from Marion NC High School in 1962 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Appalachian State Teachers College (now Appalachian State University) in Boone, NC in 1967 and a Masters of Art degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC in 1974. He taught elementary school for 10 years, was Executive Director of MARC Workshop for 16 years and retired from Piedmont Community Services after 16 years. In his retirement years he worked for Norris Funeral Services, drove automobiles for Nelson Motors and delivered car parts for Advance Automotive. Hugh and his bride, Patricia, attended Trinity Friends for over 35 years where he was active in the music program. Later, they attended Immanuel Friends in Eden, NC and Hillcrest Baptist Church in Horsepasture. Entombment will be at Roselawn Abbey.³ He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ He was born on September 17, 1944 at Marion, McDowell Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Poff, daughter of Luyn Horace aka "Logan Harris" Poff and Marion Louise "Mae" Hill, on June 28, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3,6 Hubert Ray Poole died on January 12, 2022 at Virginia at age 77.³

     Leona Farmer Young Leona Farmer Young Poff, born January 5, 1920, received her heavenly wings on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was able to celebrate her 101st birthday with her family. She was the last surviving daughter of the late Jesse and Lura Young of Ferrum. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, William P. "Bill" Poff; brothers and sisters, Ruth (Russell) Joyce, Myrtle (Bill) McGee, Wayne (Fannie Jane) Young, Bernice (Letcher) Mullins, Hildreth Young, Frances (Stafford) Witt, Dennis (Mildred) Young, and Navie Young. Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and greats. She will be greatly missed by her very special great niece Lindsey Gayle and dog Frehley. Special thanks to her care giver Charles Young. A graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on January 5, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married William Pershing Poff, son of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on October 16, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,7 As of October 16, 1943,her married name was Poff.² Leona Farmer Young died on January 16, 2021 at Virginia at age 101.³