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     Moses J. Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 11, 1912.¹ He died on December 23, 1915 at age 3.¹

     Ina Elizabeth Brackens married Paul Andrew Poff, son of Albert Edward Poff and Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin.^4,2 Ina Elizabeth Brackens was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-34-7404.⁵ Her married name was Poff. She was born on June 21, 1913 at Virginia.^4,5,2 She died on January 21, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 71.²

     William Lloyd "Bill" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-38-7759.⁸ He was born on December 22, 1933 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 He married Barbara Theresia Seider on November 21, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.^2,9 William Lloyd "Bill" Poff died on September 18, 2001 at Dundee, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 67.^8,1,2 He POFF, WILLIAM LLOYD, (Bill), 67, of Carpentersville, Illinois, formerly of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dundee, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ina Poff, and grandparents, Eugene (Gene) and Lillian (Granny) Brackens, all of Christiansburg. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Seider Poff of Carpentersville, Ill; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Virginia Poff and Steve and Gloria Poff of Christiansburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. on September 30, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 320-28-5466.⁴ Barbara Theresia Seider was born on August 4, 1934 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^3,4 She married William Lloyd "Bill" Poff, son of Paul Andrew Poff and Ina Elizabeth Brackens, on November 21, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2 As of November 21, 1959,her married name was Poff.² Barbara Theresia Seider died on March 19, 2005 at Illinois at age 70.^4,5

     Charles Stephen "Steve" Poff was born on April 4, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gloria Sue Keister on March 4, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Charles Stephen "Steve" Poff died on June 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.¹ He Charles Stephen (Steve) Poff, of Christiansburg, Va., died of lung cancer on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born at the New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg on April 4, 1944. After graduation from Christiansburg High School, his employers included the Montgomery News Messenger, Moores Building Supply and Lowe's. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ina and Paul Poff; brother, William Poff; and grandparents, Gene and Lillian Kanode Brackens. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gloria Keister Poff; and his daughter, April Dawn Poff. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul (Buddy) and Virginia Poff; nephew and wife, Mark and Kelley Poff, of Ashville, N.C; niece and husband, Tara and Mike Owens; grandniece, Jordan N. Owens; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Judy Keister; nephew, Ryan M. Keister; niece, Lauren M. Keister; nephew and wife, Brock A. and Michelle Keister; grandnephew, Kyle J. Keister; and grandniece, Mabry E. Keister. on June 24, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-2626.² General W. McAlexander was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 3, 1904 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 He married Minnie Lee Bowman on July 19, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 General W. McAlexander died on May 24, 1999 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 95.^2,3 He McALEXANDER, General W., 95, of Pilot, much loved father and grandfather, passed away Monday, May 24, 1999, at Laurel Meadows Home, Laurel Fork. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Lee McAlexander; a son, Aurthur McAlexander; two daughters, Hazel and Sarah Lou McAlexander; a grandson, Gary Wayne West, and a great-grandson, Calvin Lee Hawley Jr. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Archie and Lena McAlexander of Pilot; one daughter and son-in-law, Minnie Ruth and Junior West of Pilot; one daughter-in-law, Ethel McAlexander of Floyd; one sister, Rosie Childress of Christiansburg; one brother, Noah McAlexander of Willis; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Larry Meadors and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on May 25, 1999.³

     Jean Frances Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7 She was born on September 1, 1923 at Virginia.^3,5,7 As of March 16, 1943,her married name was Rhudy.⁴ She married John Harvey "Jack" Rhudy on March 16, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Jean Frances Graham died on December 20, 2009 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^5,8,7 She Mrs. Jean Rhudy passed away on December 20, 2009, in Charlotte, N.C., after an extended illness. A 25 year resident of Southport, N.C., Jean is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Rhudy (Jack). Jean was born on September 1, 1923, as the oldest child of Joseph Thurman and Edna Thompson Graham. She and her husband were both raised in Christiansburg, Va., where they attended Christiansburg High School. After Jack graduated from Virginia Tech, they continued to live in the Christiansburg area before moving to North Carolina. Jean worked in the post office, telephone office, powder plant and as a professional administrative assistant for several churches, ATT, and Allied Chemical in New Jersey. Jean loved to hostess and to entertain. She will be remembered fondly by all her friends and family for her open and warm home and her great meals for both small and large groups. While in Southport, she was actively involved in her church, Southport Presbyterian, the women's club, garden club, community activities and serving the elderly. Jean is survived by two sons, Barry Rhudy and wife, Pattie, of Charlotte, N.C., and Bob Rhudy and wife, Teresa, of Union Hall, Va; her brother, Richard Graham and wife, Marilyn, of Southport, N.C; six grandchildren, Tanya Calkins and husband, Tim, of Charlotte N.C., Crista Misler and husband, John, of Virginia Beach, Va., Jenniffer Jamison and husband, Dean, of Martinsville, Va., Michelle Garland and husband, Jason, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ty Rhudy and wife, Shelley, of Durham, N.C., and Carrie Elmore, of Glade Hill, Va. Jean has 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are planned for December 27, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va. Visitation is scheduled from 1 until 3 p.m. and services begin 3 p.m. with interment following at Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. A memorial service will be scheduled for early next year at Southport Presbyterian Church in Southport, N.C. on December 22, 2009.⁵

     John Harvey "Jack" Rhudy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6 He was born on September 5, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7,8 He married Jean Frances Graham, daughter of Joseph Thurman Graham and Edna Margery Thompson, on March 16, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 John Harvey "Jack" Rhudy died on August 23, 2002 at Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^5,6,7 He RHUDY, JOHN H., (JACK), of Southport, NC, died at his home, Friday, August 23, 2002 after an extended illness surrounded by his family. He was born in Christiansburg, VA September 5, 1922, the son of Harvey E. and Clara G. Rhudy. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean G. Rhudy; his son, John R. Rhudy and wife Teresa of Union Hall, VA; son, Barry L. Rhudy and wife Patricia of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret R. Gallemore of Bluefield, VA: and a brother-in-law, Richard C. Graham and wife, Marilyn of Southport, NC. He served in World War II under General Patton during Battle of the Bulge. He received a degree in Engineering from Virginia Tech and spent 27 years working for Bell System, which included working on the first cell phone system in the U.S. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and an active member of the Rotary Club. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2002, 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA. Their will be no visitation. on August 26, 2002.⁷

     Infant Mabry was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 15, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 15, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Phillip Luther Criner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 6, 1941 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Anne Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on May 22, 1981 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4 Phillip Luther Criner died on June 2, 1998 at age 56.^2,3 He CRINER, Phillip Luther, 56, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998. He was a retired employee of Corning of 32 years and served in the National Guard for 7 years. He is survived by his wife, Anne E. Criner; children, Greg Criner, Christiansburg; Anita Orren, Thomasville, N.C; Eric Bennett, Darden, Tenn; three grandsons; one granddaughter; parents, Haynes and Almena Criner, brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Pat Criner, Radford; Charles and Debbie Criner, Pulaski; David and Lana Criner, Christiansburg, Mark Criner, Christiansburg; five nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 1998 at the Bible Baptist Church in Cambria with the Rev. Dusty Etter officiating. on June 5, 1998.³

     Floyd Edward Royal was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-24-7130.⁴ He was born on November 23, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 He married Wanna Lee Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Floyd Edward Royal and Wanna Lee Hall were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Floyd Edward Royal died on February 24, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,2,3

     Her married name was Hypes.⁴ Elisha May/Mae Nichols married Shannon Lee Hypes.^4,2 Elisha May/Mae Nichols was born on February 23, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She died on October 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 35.² She Elisha Nichols Hypes, 35, of Pilot, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 19, 2020, after her courageous battle with cancer. She will be forever loved and missed by her family and everyone who has been affected by her radiant smile and love that she had expressed in life. Elisha graduated from Old Dominion with a bachelor's degree and worked with the Wall Residence family. She loved spending her time with her family and friends along with being an avid crafter. She is survived by her husband, Shannon Hypes; father, Elton Nichols (Kathy); mother, Donna Sowers; brother, David Songer (Tiffany); sisters, Alyssa Huff, Victoria Simpkins (Daniel); niece and nephew, Charlee and Michael Songer. The family would like to thank Dr. Heather Brooks, Dr. Charles Harris, Dr. Paul Savage, Dr. Nicholas Marko, and Carilion Hospice with a special thanks to Nicole Thompson, RN. on October 22, 2020.²

     Eva Smith was buried at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens, Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on November 23, 1928 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Alton Frank Correll, son of Alton P. Correll and Gracie Ruth Lovell, on July 3, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,1,2 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Correll.² Eva Smith died on March 1, 1990 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 61.³ She CONCORD, N.C. - Mrs. Eva S. Correll, age 61, died Thursday at her home in Concord, N.C. She was born November 23, 1928, in Dunbar, W.Va., daughter of the late Reginald Smith and Esther Bowles Smith. She was a housewife and a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Christiansburg. She is survived by her husband, Alton Frank Correll; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Ellen Bland, Miss Fay Lynn Nichols, both of Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Janet Mae Smith, Scott Depot, W.Va; two stepsons, Mark Edward Correll, Christiansburg; Michael F. Correll, Concord; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Doris J. Songer, Christiansburg; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, Concord, N.C., at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, by the Rev. Tommy Torrence. Burial will follow in Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. on March 2, 1990.³

     Kathleen Jones married Seibert Arlington Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea.⁴ Kathleen Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5940.¹¹ Her married name was Vest.⁴ She was born on August 9, 1920 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,3,12 She died on December 6, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^11,1,4 She Kathleen Jones Vest, age 71, died Friday, December 6, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by one son, Alvin R. Jones, Pilot; a sister, Mary Blondine Jones, Pilot; two brothers, Marvin Jones, Pilot, Ivan Jones, Riner; three grandchildren, Grover Darryl Jones, Davy Richard Jones, Sheena Elaine Jones; a special niece, Brenda Stanley, several other nieces and nephews. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 8, 1991.²

     Edward T. Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-96-8592.¹⁰ He was born on April 2, 1923 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 2, 1924.^1,10,4,5 He died on July 21, 1978 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 55.^1,3,4,5 He Edward T. Jones, who died Friday, July 21, 1978 was held at Huffville Church. on July 27, 1978.³

     Warren Agee Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on October 26, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7,8 He married Christine Cole, daughter of Oliver Edgar Cole and Tressie Eva Akers, on December 24, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Warren Agee Jones and Christine Cole were divorced on August 10, 1961 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Warren Agee Jones married Margaret Dimple Sonner on September 15, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Warren Agee Jones and Margaret Dimple Sonner were divorced on December 1, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Warren Agee Jones died on December 26, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 55.^4,5

     Donnel Wise Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,2,7 He was born on January 27, 1929 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,9,2,5,6 He married Demaurice Frances Kingrea on June 16, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,10,11 Donnel Wise Jones married Rachel Lee Palmer, daughter of Walter Edward Palmer and Katherine Davis Hudgins, on January 30, 1954 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Donnel Wise Jones and Rachel Lee Palmer were divorced on March 22, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Donnel Wise Jones died on October 26, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 44.^2,10,9,7 He Donell W. Jones, age 44, died in a Montgomery County hospital Friday. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Peggy Jones, Shawsville; one son, Sheldon, of Riner; his father, Mr. Swanson Jones of Pilot; two sisters, Kathleen Vest, of Riner; Miss Blondie Jones, of Pilot; five brothers, Marvin Jones, Edward Jones, Warren Jones, all of Pilot; Harless of Christiansburg and Ivan of Riner; two grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted from the Huffville church and burial will be in Huffville cemetery. on October 28, 1973.⁷

     Alvin Richard Jones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 3, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Joyce Ann Ford on June 19, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Alvin Richard Jones and Joyce Ann Ford were divorced on January 16, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Alvin Richard Jones married Alice Augusta Shelton on May 13, 1978 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Alvin Richard Jones died on April 3, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.² He Alvin Richard Jones of Pilot, born April 3, 1943 and died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Jones; son, Davy Jones; and father, Gordon J. Alderman. Alvin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice S. Jones; son, Grover Darryl Jones, daughter and son-in-law, Sheena J. and Daniel Honaker; grandson and fiancée, Patrick W. Honaker and Samantha Booth; granddaughter and husband, Kayla H. and Jonathan Newman; siblings, Deloyd and Goldie Alderman, Tommy and Alfadean Alderman, David and Teresa Alderman, Daniel Alderman, Doris Doyle, Rachel Hale, Darlene and Mike Worrell, Barbara Altizer, Helen and Charles Odell; brother-in-law, Harless Linkous; and special neighbors, Clyde, Jeanette, and David Creed. Alvin retired from Lynchburg Foundry Radford Plant with 34 years of service. He was a loyal and faithful member of Pilot Community Center. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on April 6, 2022.²