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     Dorothy Elizabeth Graham was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 26, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Oct 25, 1917 and her gravestone has Oct 24, 1917.^2,3 She died on March 30, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 3.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7301.⁴ Roddy Kenneth Street was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 20, 1926 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.^1,4,2,3 He married Betty Lee Atkinson, daughter of John Med Atkinson and Lonnie Magretta DeHart, on September 10, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Roddy Kenneth Street died on August 20, 1984 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 58.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-3376.² William Edward "Bill" Atkinson and Margaret Sue Stubbs were divorced.⁶ William Edward "Bill" Atkinson was born on February 25, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Margaret Sue Stubbs on June 14, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ William Edward "Bill" Atkinson married Jo Marie Shutt on July 1, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ William Edward "Bill" Atkinson died on October 17, 1998 at Roff, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma, at age 66.^2,3 He ATKINSON, William E., ("Bill"), 66, of Roff, Okla., formerly of Christiansburg, died Saturday, October 17, 1998. He was born February 25, 1932, in Christiansburg to John M. and Magretta Atkinson. He was a self-employed carpenter, rancher, farmer and auctioneer. He started the Western Auto store in Christiansburg and was a partner in the first permanent rodeo arena built in Virginia where he performed in and produced rodeos. He was active in the American Quarter Horse Association and the Virginia Quarter Horse Association. He was a member of the Cattlemans Association, the National Rifle Association, Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg and the Lions Club. He moved to Oklahoma in 1987, where he operated a horse and cattle farm with his son. He later moved to Roff where he was a real estate appraiser. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ada, Okla. Survivors include one daughter, Terry Goodson of Christiansburg; two sons, William E. (Bill) Atkinson, Jr. of Roff, Okla., Benjamin Atkinson of Charlottesville; one step daughter, Jamie Barnett of Richmond; a brother, Donald Atkinson of Christiansburg; a sister, Betty Street of Mount Airy, N.C; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, October 29 at Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mike Bonds officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Donald Atkinson following the service. The family said those who wish may make memorials to the Roff Educational Enrichment Foundation, Box 157, Roff, Okla., 74865 or the American Heart Association. on October 27, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-84-8863.⁶ Kenneth Alton Clower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on May 25, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,6 He married Joyce Pauline Bledsoe on January 29, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Kenneth Alton Clower died on January 1, 2008 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^1,7,6 He Kenneth Alton Clower, 53, of Riner, passed away Monday, January 1, 2008, at Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a long illness. He was a life member of the Riner Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Clower. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Clower; a daughter, Kaitlin Clower; his mother, Chlorine M. Clower; brother and sister-in-law, E.J. and Debbie Clower; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on January 2, 2008.¹

     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