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     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4502.⁶ Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 31, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3 He married Barbara Ann Mullins on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3,8 Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr. died on April 2, 2002 at Virginia at age 75.^6,1,2 He POFF, Walter Franklin Sr., (Mackie), 75, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 2, 2002. Born December 31, 1926, he was a son of the late William Massie and Flora Armenta Poff. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. Walter was a lifetime member of New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served as a deacon, a member of the church board, and also as a trustee of the church. He was a devoted Sunday School teacher and served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. A member of Gideon's International, he held a special interest in the prison ministry of the Roanoke Valley Gideon Camp. A respected realtor in the Roanoke Valley for more than 25 years, he was a member of the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors and president for the year of 1991. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Barbara Mullins Poff; two sons, Walter F. Poff, Jr. and David Kevin Poff and wife, Nancy of Roanoke; two daughters, Ann Poff Hall and husband, Larry of Chesapeake, Carole Poff Stone and husband, Bryan of Forest; grandchildren, Barbara Poff Fischer and husband, Chris of Clifton, Va., Dannielle and Zach Hall, Kelly and Keri Stone, Franklin Wade Poff; and a special granddaughter, Laura Poff Snyder and husband, Robert of Haymarket, Va; three great-grandchildren, Alan Edwards, Lyndsey Castelle and Alex Fischer; a sister, Martha Hartberger of Roanoke; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Beard, Edith Sarver and Reba Poff, all of Roanoke, Barbara Poff of Conneaut, Ohio; a brother-in-law, David Mullins of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. He had a multitude of friends and was like a father to many. The family extends a special thanks to the Roanoke Memorial EM staff, Dr. Donata, John Elliott, Dr. Weaver, Dr. Dorsey and group, the 12 West nursing staff, and NTICU nurses, Amy, Susana, Chris and Peter for their care and kindness. Memorials may be made to Gideon's International Roanoke Valley Camp, P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church (for the Building Fund), 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. A celebration of Walter's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2002, from New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastors Walter L. Wood and Jason Forehand will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on April 4, 2002.¹

     Curnie L. Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 1, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 27, 1921,her married name was Bradshaw.⁵ She married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. on November 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Curnie L. Poff died on October 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.¹

     John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. married May L. Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner.³ His Social Security Number was 231-05-7706.⁵ John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 He was born on August 10, 1900 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 10, 1899.^7,1,5,3 He married Curnie L. Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner, on November 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. died on March 7, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^5,3,4 He Mr. John J. Bradshaw, Sr., age 82, of 1020 13th Street, S.E., died Monday in a local hospital. Mr. Bradshaw was a retired employee of Roanoke City. He is survived by one son, Mr. John Bradshaw, Jr; three daughters, Mrs. Ollie Shreve, Mrs. Dorothy Tolley, and Priscilla Stacey, all of Roanoke; also survived by twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 9, 1983.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1489.⁹ John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ He married Tresa Troy Dowdy.^2,11 John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. married Dorothy Poff.⁴ John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. was born on July 7, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,10 He died on August 3, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,2,4,10 He BRADSHAW, John Jacob Jr., 74, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 3, 1998. He was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Andrew Bradshaw. He is survived by his wife, Tresa Dowdy Bradshaw; three sons and daughters-in-law, John J. III and Denise Bradshaw of Roanoke, Timothy Troy and Janee Bradshaw, Kentucky, William Whitney and Charita Bradshaw, New Jersey; a daughter, Elizabeth B. Harris, South Carolina; four granddaughters and two grandsons; and a sister, Ollie Shreeves of Roanoke. on August 6, 1998.²

     Ollie Lee Bradshaw was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 She Mrs. Ollie Lee Shreve, July 27, 1927 - November 7, 2018. Ollie Lee Shreve, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Mrs. Shreve was born July 27, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Curnie Bradshaw. She worked as a nursing assistant at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital in the pediatrics and geriatrics departments of which she retired in 1992 at the age of 65 to take care of her great grandson. In addition to her parents, Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Homer “Red” Shreve; son, David Shreve; grandson, and Jeffrey Durham. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughters, Pam Durham and Karen Noell and husband, Ronnie; grandchildren, Corrinna Newbanks, Bobbi Shreve, Stephanie Shreve, Scott Noell, Tammie Brewster, and Betty Noell; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. A graveside service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ She was born on July 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,4 As of April 19, 1946,her married name was Shreve.² She married Homer Wesley Shreve Jr. on April 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 Ollie Lee Bradshaw died on November 7, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^3,5

     Blanche Beulah Slone was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She was born on August 22, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Morgan Conrad Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner, on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^4,3,2 As of May 10, 1920,her married name was Hale. Blanche Beulah Slone died on March 1, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^4,1,3 She HALE, Blanche B., 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995, at her home. She was born in Franklin County August 22, 1903, the daughter of the late Esmond C. and M. Minnie Cannaday Slone. She was the widow of Morgan C. Hale. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elton A. Slone. She was a long time and active member of the West End Presbyterian Church. The good Lord heard her prayers and granted her last wish, to die in her own bed peacefully asleep. Surviving are her three sons and two daughters-in-law, Alvin C. and Jean C. Nash Hale, Marvin L. Hale, Roanoke, Fred C. and and Ruth N. Kramper Hale, Indianapolis, Ind; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four nieces; and four nephews. Interment will be Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 3, 1995.⁴

     Alvin Croy Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,12,4 His Social Security Number was 224-16-1700.¹³ He was born on February 4, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{6,13,14,12,2,4,3} He married Jean Charlotte Nash on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,15,4,1 Alvin Croy Hale died on January 4, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,13,12,4 He HALE, Alvin C., of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 4, 1996 at the Virginia Veteran's Care Center after a long illness. He was born in Roanoke on February 4, 1921, the son of Morgan C. and Blanche Slone Hale. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and National Business College, a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Jean Nash Hale; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan H. and David A. Haynes, Roanoke, Charlotte H. and Johnson S. Moore, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Elizabeth H. and Michael A. Lemacks, Raleigh, N.C; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Kathryn and Meredith Haynes, Evan and Ryan Moore, Megan and Erica Lemacks; two brothers and sister-in-law, Fred C. Hale and Ruth K. Hale, Indianapolis, Ind., and Marvin L. Hale, Roanoke. A graveside service will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, 11 a.m. Monday, January 8, 1996, with the Rev. Robert L. Watts and the Rev. Walter M. Lockett Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made to The American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., Inc., 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 10 a.m. Sunday. on January 6, 1996.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2171.¹² Fred Conrad Hale was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^13,11 He was born on February 3, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{12,1,11,2,3,14,4} He married Ruth Naomi Krampre on October 28, 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^5,1,11,15 Fred Conrad Hale died on September 8, 2003 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 80.^12,1,11,14 He Fred Conrad Hale, 80, Indianapolis, passed away Sept. 8, 2003 at Community Hospital East. Mr. Hale was born to Morgan and Blanche Hale in Roanoke, Virginia on February 3, 1923. Mr. Hale joined the Air Force and was stationed at Butler University for part of his training. It was at Butler where he met his wife, Ruth (Krampe) Hale, of 56 years. He received most of his training as a bomber pilot in Texas. He served in the Army of Occupation in Japan. He stayed in the Reserves and was called back to active duty during the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force with a rank of Lt. Colonel. Fred was a graduate of Butler University and was employed at Naval Avionics as an Auditor and retired in 1983. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Irvington. Survivors include: his wife, Ruth; daughters, Carol Paris of Orlando, FL and Susan Hale of Indianapolis; son, Roger C. Hale of Columbus, OH; brother, Marvin L. Hale of Roanoke, VA; grandson, John C. Hilton of Orlando, FL; granddaughter, Lynn Lanning of Chicago, IL; and great grandchildren, April, Holly, Penny and Graham Lanning and Sarah and Morgan Hilton. on September 10, 2003.¹

     Marvin Lewis Hale Lt. Col. Marvin Lewis Hale, United States Air Force, Retired, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born on November 17, 1929, in Roanoke, VA, the son of Morgan C. Hale and Blanche Slone Hale of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two older brothers, Alvin C. Hale of Roanoke, VA, and Fred C. Hale of Indianapolis, IN. Marvin attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for Civil Engineering prior to his acceptance into the U.S. Aviation Pilot Cadet Program. Thereafter he pursued his lifelong desire to fly and completed a career as a pilot in the United States Air Force. Following his completion of pilot training, he was assigned as a pilot in the 1739 Ferrying Squadron and ferried multiple types of aircraft to bases all over the United States and Europe. Later he served in Vietnam where he flew combat reconnaissance missions during the war. He flew 162 missions in the combat zones and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Award for "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight." After completion of that assignment, he returned to the United States where he completed his military career at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, Louisiana. For many decades, Marvin was actively engaged in Family Genealogical Research and successfully traced his family genealogy back to the 1700s. He also participated in a supporting role for the Franklin County Historical Society for many years. Marvin chose his birthplace, Roanoke, VA, as his retirement home and will be interred in the family plot at Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, VA.¹ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 17, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Josephine Taylor Gray on July 15, 1966 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland.³ Marvin Lewis Hale and Josephine Taylor Gray were divorced on March 21, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Marvin Lewis Hale died on December 27, 2024 at Virginia at age 95.¹

     Gladys Viola Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on April 17, 1922 at Lightfoot, James City Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,10 As of July 26, 1941,her married name was Parker.⁶ She married Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker on July 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,9,8 Gladys Viola Poff died on May 27, 2014 at Winter Garden, Orange Co., Florida, at age 92.^8,10 She Funeral services for Gladys V. Parker, 92, a resident of the West Orange County community of Clarcona for than 50 years will be held Saturday. Mrs. Parker passed away on Tuesday, May 27 at the Golden Pond community in Winter Garden. Gladys V. Parker was born on April 17, 1922 in Lightfoot, Virginia. She was the daughter of William and Lula Poff. She was united in marriage to Charles D. Parker on July 26, 1941. He preceded her in death October 13, 1991. The two were married for more than 50 years. Gladys worked at several department and notions stores in her lifetime, but she enjoyed more than 30 years of employment with Beall's Department Store, including the Winter Garden branch. Mrs. Parker was an active member of her Sunday School class at Powers Drive Baptist Church, before moving to Golden Pond. Gladys made many friends during her lifetime as a resident of West Orange County. She is survived by children and spouses; Patricia (Frank) Russell, Reston, Virginia; Charles (Denise) Parker, Apopka, Florida; Deborah (Charlie) Gano, Apopka, Florida. Along with 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Barry Lynn Parker in 1979, her sister Marilyn Poff, her sister Thelma Dooley, her brother William Poff, her sister Norma Wiseman, her sister Bonnie Chewning. on May 29, 2014.⁸

     Marilene Shirley "Marilyn" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4 She was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,10 She died on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.^2,9,4 She Marilene Shirley Poff, 17, of 711 Buena Vista avenue, S. E., died in a hospital Friday afternoon. Surviving parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Poff, a brother, Billy Poff and four sisters; Thelma, Bonnie and Norma Poff, and Mrs. Charles D. Parker, of Roanoke. on December 27, 1941.⁵ She Marilene Shirley Poff, 17, of Roanoke, was injured fatally in an accident in that city yesterday. on December 27, 1941.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3121.¹⁶ William Alton "Bill" Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,15 He was born on September 4, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,4,16,6,17,7,8,9} He married Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^18,3,4 William Alton "Bill" Poff died on February 23, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,17,9,15 He William A. (Bill- Willie) Poff, age 58, of 1532 Morningside Street, S.E., died Sunday, February 23, 1986. He was retired from A & P Supermarkets after 26 years' service. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy A. Poff; son and daughter-in-law, James M. (Mike) and Janet M. Poff, Roanoke; two daughters, Donna M. Poff and Dana M. Poff, both of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Cassie R. Poff and Jason Poff; his mother, Mrs. W. A. (Lula) Poff, Roanoke; sisters, Mrs. Steve (Bonnie) Chewning, Salem; Mrs. Melvin (Norma) Wiseman, Roanoke; Mrs. Charles D. (Gladys) Parker, Orlando, Fla. Burial with military honors by the H. H. MacKenzie Chapter #3, D.A.V. will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on February 28, 1986.¹⁵

     Sylvia Nadine Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1727.¹² She was born on October 6, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,4,6,7 As of October 23, 1948,her married name was Rash.⁴ She married James Richard "J.R." Rash on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11,4,5,13 Sylvia Nadine Poff died on December 18, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^12,11,13 She Sylvia Nadine Rash, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. She was a retired nurse at Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Richard (J.R.) Rash; and a daughter, Sharon Rene Rash. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Randall Lance Rash and wife, Margena, of Roanoke, and Richard Dale Rash and Susan, of Bluefield; grandchildren, Suzanne Meadows, of Troutville, Ricky Rash, of Roanoke, and Benjamin Rash and Jeremy Rash, both of Bluefield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Meadows and Sydney Meadows; and a sister, Lois Walker. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 22, 2009.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1728.⁶ Lois Mae Poff was born on May 20, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6 As of June 7, 1947,her married name was Walker.⁴ She married Alonza Edward Walker on June 7, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 Lois Mae Poff died on August 16, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^3,9,6 She Lois Mae Poff Walker, 88, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013. Lois was born in Roanoke to the late Roy and Mamie Poff on May 20, 1925. She was an active member in Glenvar Baptist Church for many years. She will truly be missed and remembered for her family meals on Sunday, as she provided for her family as a homemaker for many years. She will be remembered by all who loved her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Nadine Rash. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Edward Walker; sons, Larry Walker (Nona) of Roanoke, Mark Walker (Sandra), of Westminster, Md., Dean Walker (Carol), of Eugene, Ore; and daughter, Brenda Simmons (Larry), of Salem; grandchildren, Rebecca, Ryan, Emily, Jesse, Anna, Jenny, Hallie, Graham, Clay, Matthew, and a special grandchild and caregiver, Michelle Sachenbacher. Eleven great-grandchildren also survive. The family wishes to offer a special thanks to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as Tiffany and Kathren, for all of their love and care. on August 18, 2013.³

     Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on May 24, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,5,7 He married June Rose "Mema" Terrell on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12,3 Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. died on November 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,11,6 He Clarence "Ozzie", "Pepa" Poff, Jr., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence L., Sr. and Ardelia T. Poff, and his wife June T. Poff. He was a retired former owner of Melrose Minit Car Wash and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Poff was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Poff will be sadly missed by his daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie and Robert Harris and Sandy Wilkinson; grandsons, Scott Witt and wife Nichole, Greg Witt and wife Michelle; granddaughters, Kylie Wilkinson and Morgan Wilkinson; great-grandsons, Dylan Witt and Adam Witt; sisters, Ruth Thomas and Edith Bova. A cryptside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 24, 2003.¹

     Edith Margaret Poff was born on March 26, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of September 3, 1943,her married name was Bova.³ She married Frank William Bova on September 3, 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6833.⁵ Jesse Gordon Blount was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 18, 1893 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1882.^1,3,4,5 He married Lula Alice Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer, in December, 1921 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,6,7 Jesse Gordon Blount died on March 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,2,4 He Jesse Gordon Blount, 71, of 2101 Avenel Ave., SW, died Sunday in a rehabilitation center. He is survived by his wife, Lula Poff Blount; one brother, George A. Blount; a stepdaughter, Mary Poff Cabaniss. Burial in Fairview. on March 30, 1964.²

     Melva Louise Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,8 She was born on November 16, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 As of February 2, 1942,her married name was Grissom.² She married George William Grissom on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 Melva Louise Poff died on December 8, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53; Shot by an assailant.^3,4,8 She Mrs. Melva Poff Grissom, age 52, of 3112 Salem Turnpike, NW, passed away at her home Saturday. Surviving are a son, Joe L. Grissom; her father, William B. Poff; sister, Mrs. Phillip Lawson, all of Roanoke. Interment will be in Fairview. on December 10, 1973.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 229-60-1929.³ Eva Jane "Evie" Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Her married name was Clem.⁵ She married Noah Edward Clem.^4,1 Eva Jane "Evie" Poff was born on July 31, 1901 at Virginia.^3,2 She died on December 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 100.^3,1 She CLEM, Eva Jane Poff, 100, of Richfield Nursing Center in Salem, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Clem, sons, Glenn Clem and Elmer Clem and three grandsons, Glenn, Jr., Charles and Eddie Clem. Eva was a member of the Church of the Brethren before moving to Maryland, where she was active in the Church of God in Rockville, Md. She is survived by two daughters, Lillian Kuster of Montgomery Village, Md. and Margaret Harris of Roanoke; two sons, Marvin and wife Pat of New York, Raymond and wife Peggy of Mt. Airy, Md; daughter-in-law, Peggy Clem of Apex, N.C. and one sister-in-law, Reva Carter of Mt. Jackson, Va; five granddaughters and two grandsons; 23 great-grandchildren and 40 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 11 a.m. in the Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. A special thanks to the staff of Richfield 3 East for all the special care and love given to our mother. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on December 16, 2001.¹

     Noah Edward Clem married Eva Jane "Evie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner.^1,2 Noah Edward Clem was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born in 1902 at Virginia.¹ He died on December 10, 1960 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.³ He FLOYD - Noah E. Clem 58, of Rockville, MD. formerly of Floyd, died Saturday at Rockville. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva Jane Clem; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Silcott, Rockville; and Mrs. Howard Sowers, Pilot; four sons, Elmer Clem, Glen Clem and Raymond Clem, all of Rockville, Marvin Clem, Roanoke; three brothers, John S. Clem, Elmer D. Clem and Irving Clem; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Williams, Mrs. Roxie Maye, Mrs. Eva Litton and Mrs. Reva Carter; eight grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wood Funeral Home by the Rev. Archie Naff. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. The body will arrive at the funeral home Monday morning. Funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Brethren Church, Floyd. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery, Floyd. on December 11, 1960.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6556.⁶ Glenn Edward Clem Sr. was born on July 26, 1924 at Virginia.^2,6 He died on October 18, 1995 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 71.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-32-2838.¹ Elmer D. Clem married Peggy Unknown.³ Elmer D. Clem was born on October 17, 1928 at Virginia.¹ He died on May 9, 2001 at age 72.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-03-2866.¹⁰ Ralph Roderick Atkinson was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,11 He was born on September 28, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{10,3,5,12,6,8,9} He married Alberta Louise Poff, daughter of Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff and Hallie Ovella Gray, on June 10, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,5,12,14,11} Ralph Roderick Atkinson died on September 19, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^3,5,8,11 He Ralph Roderick Atkinson, age 57, of 16 Goodwin Ave., Salem, passed away Sunday. He was a member of Taylor Lodge #23 and local I.B.E.W. #637, Roanoke. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alberta Poff Atkinson; one son, Eddie Ralph Atkinson; two daughters, Mrs. Vicki Lynn King, Miss Mona Lisa Atkinson; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Witt Atkinson, all of Salem; two brothers, Kenneth D. Atkinson, Elmont, N.Y; Alvin R. Atkinson, Salem; 4 grandchildren, Ernest Allen and Judith Dawn King, Chris Lee and Anthony Scott Atkinson; son-in-law, E. Calvin King, Salem; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca De Atkinson, Salem. Burial in East Hill Cemetery. on September 21, 1976.¹¹

     Ralph Gray Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on June 14, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on March 16, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 2.^2,3,5 He Funeral services for Ralph Gray Poff, age 2, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Poff, of Colorado street, Salem, who died Sunday morning, were conducted this afternoon. Interment was in East Hill cemetery. Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by two sisters, Thelma and Alberta Poff. on March 18, 1930.⁵

     Emory Roscoe Bowyer was buried at Mount Mitchell Methodist Church Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on March 3, 1906 at Walton, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Thelma Virginia Poff, daughter of Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff and Hallie Ovella Gray, on November 26, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹ Emory Roscoe Bowyer and Thelma Virginia Poff were divorced on October 24, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Emory Roscoe Bowyer died on December 25, 1978 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,3

     Her married name was Puckett.⁴ Louisa Amanda Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 She married Thomas "Tom" Puckett.⁴ Louisa Amanda Conner was born on April 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 She married Charles H. Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of March 14, 1889,her married name was Craghead. Louisa Amanda Conner died on March 4, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^6,4