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     Her Social Security Number was 233-40-7452.⁴ Kathleen Taylor was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on December 8, 1926 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of April 16, 1943,her married name was Poff.² She married Troy Wilson Poff, son of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on April 16, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,3 Kathleen Taylor died on September 6, 2002 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^1,4 She BRAMWELL - Kathleen T. Poff, 75, of 106 Main St., Bramwell, died on Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C., following a short illness. Born on Dec. 8, 1926 in Montcalm, she was a daughter of the late Oliver Jesse Taylor and Martha Scott Taylor. Mrs. Poff had been a resident of Bramwell for 34 years and was a life-long resident of Mercer County. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Rock, Chapter No. 130, where she was Past Worthy Matron; a member of the Bramwell Millionaire Garden Club; a Suma Cum Laude graduate of Bluefield State College and was a retired supervisor for the West Virginia State Department of Human Services. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Lawrence Brent Poff; two sisters, Edna Sprinkle and Nora Walker and three brothers, Lewis, Edward and Roscoe Taylor. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Troy Wilson Poff, of Bramwell; sons, Brent Poff and wife Sherry, of Apex, N.C., Aaron 'Shorty' Poff and wife Lynn, of Bluewell; foster-daughter, Debbie Newman and husband Phil, of Okinawa, Japan; sisters, Lucille Bryant Riddle, of Bluefield, Opal Case and husband Gale, of Bland, Va. and Janice Tolbert of Port Neches, Texas; brothers Harold Taylor and wife Marie, of New Castle, Del., Nelson Taylor and wife Alice of New Castle, Del. and Bobby Perkins and wife Eva of Bluefield; granddaughter, Kate Poff and foster great-grandchildren, Darrin, Sidney and Phillip III. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Dale Compton and the Eulogy by good friend, B.J. Kahle. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Garden on the Courthouse Road in Princeton, where Greg Short, Evan Burnopp, Ricky Bryant, Gary Walker, Jackie Poff and Bobby Perkins will serve as pallbearers. T.A. Warden Jr., Jack Pinkard, Chester Foy and Joe Vinciguerra will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6-9 p.m., where the Order of the Easter Star Rock, Chapter No. 130 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m.
on September 9, 2002.¹

     Lawrence Brent Poff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died on December 23, 1991 at Wake Co., North Carolina.² He was born on December 23, 1991 at Wake Co., North Carolina.² He Lawrence Brent Poff, stillborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Brent Poff of 8108 Rhodes Road, Apex, died Monday at a North Carolina hospital. Additional survivors: paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Poff of Bramwell; maternal grandmother, Joyce Hogan of Park City, Ky; maternal grandfather, James Falley of Louisville, Ky. on December 25, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1796.⁴ Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue ROCK - Margaret "Grannie" Poff, 80, beloved mother and grandmother of Route 2, Box 228 Rock, died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at Bluefleld Regional Medical Center, Bluefield. Born May 2, 1918, in Mayberry, she was a daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Jane Miles Perdue. She had been a lifelong resident of Route 2, Rock, and was a former employee of Wardens Market in Montcalm and Bluewell, and the Dollar Store in Bluewell where she worked as a clerk. She was a member of the Midway Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pelby Poff; one son; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James (Polly) Blevins of Route 3, Bluefield, Mrs. Chip (Sharon) Brooks of Route 2, Rock; two sons, Randall Poff and wife Betty of Belfry, Ky., and Freddie Poff of Bluefield; one sister, Helen Crigger of Clinton, Iowa; grandchildren, Randall Poff Jr., David Poff, Jeffrey Poff, Jamie Blevins, Dougie Poff, Michael Poff and Nicole Brooks; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. at Cravens Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Revs. Paul Hall, Ralph French and R. C. Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Robert Moretto and Randall Gills. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Lawson, T.A. Warden Jr., and Willie Havens. The family may be contacted at the home of Sharon Brooks at 589 6253, Polly Blevins at 589 5787 or at Mrs. Poffs residence at 589 7732.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1918 at Mayberry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of February 2, 1937,her married name was Poff.² She married Pelby Mervin Poff, son of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on February 2, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue died on February 11, 1999 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,3

     Freddie Douglas Poff was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He and Claudia Starr Spinella were divorced.³ Freddie Douglas Poff and Sharon Ann Lambert were divorced.³ Freddie Douglas Poff was born on January 18, 1944 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Claudia Starr Spinella on May 24, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Freddie Douglas Poff married Sharon Ann Lambert on September 16, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Freddie Douglas Poff married Carol Ann Irwin on August 8, 1981 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Freddie Douglas Poff died on August 3, 2003 at West Virginia at age 59.¹ He ROCK - Freddie Poff, beloved son, brother, and uncle departed from this life Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 following a short illness. He was born on Jan. 18, 1944, on Browning Lambert Mountain where he ultimately settled down and made his home. Freddie was a career coal miner at Crumpler, and possessed a great passion for motorcycles. He follows his mother Margaret, father Pelby, and brother Larry to a peaceful resting place. He is survived by: Two sisters, Sharon Brooks, husband Chip and daughter Nicole of Route 2, Rock, Polly Blevins, husband James and daughter Jamie of Route 3, Bluefield; one brother, Randall 'Jake' Poff, wife Betty and sons Randall, Jeff, and David of Reece Harmon Ridge Road, Rock; sons, Doug Poff and Michael Poff of Bluefield; many great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service honoring Freddie will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Minister Jack Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Bailey Cemetery on Browning Lambert Mountain where Roger Blevins, Louis Hall, and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call today from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home. The family may be contacted at the home of his sisters, Sharon Brooks at (304) 589-6253; Polly Blevins, (304) 589-5787; or his brother, Randall Poff, (304) 467-8884.
on August 7, 2003.¹

     Randall William "Jake'" Poff On Thursday August 1, 2013 we lost the guiding light and love of our lives, our hero, our father, our grandfather, and our brother Mr. Randall William “Jake” Poff, 76, of 2245 Reese Harmon Ridge Road, Rock when he went to spend eternity with the love of his life; Betty Mae Poff. Jake was born on August 2, 1937 a son to late Pelby and Margaret Poff. He graduated from Bramwell High School in 1955. Jake retired from Sidney Coal Company located in Australia in 1999. He was the Plant Superintendent, he enjoyed his travels especially his trip to Australia and he also considered his coworkers his extended family. He loved to hunt and fish and his favorite hobby was gardening that which he enjoyed sharing with friends and relatives. He loved to make people laugh, tell jokes and he was always smiling. Jake’s source of pride was that of his family, the one he was born into and the one he and his wife Betty created. Being one of the four children of the late Pelby and Margaret Poff was a special gift. As the oldest of the Poff family, Jake paved the way in a strong and loving manner for all of his siblings. Jake was the definition of “Role model” to all his siblings, sons, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. With the guidance of his loving wife and parents he set the standard for qualities such as kind, caring, determined, strong, loyal, hardworking, respectful, and trusting which he instilled in his family. Jake was a loving husband to his wife Betty, for 49 years. In Jake’s words, Betty and Jake were made in Heaven. Their unbreakable bond only grew stronger as they raised their three sons together. Like his faith, their love for each other has never wavered. As a parent, he brought his beautiful spirit to his own children. Through his selfless ways, he was shown his children how to lend a simple yet meaningful life. Through his actions of supporting, cheering, guiding, and analyzing each child in academics, sports, and making life’s decisions, his influence, wisdom, and love will live on in their hearts forever, Jake was the devoted and proud father of three sons; Randall William and his wife Lauri of Plain City, Ohio, Jeffery Lee and his wife Jessica of Princeton, and David Anthony of Dublin, Ohio. He was the confidante to his four grandsons; Jarrett Poff of Bluefield, WV, Jeffery “ Lee” and his wife Kayala of Bluefield, VA, Tony and his wife Terah of Rock, WV, and Tyle Poff of Dublin, OH, and one granddaughter Jessica Anderson of Bluefield, WV. Paw as he was called by all who came to know him also had six great-grandchildren; Gaige, Raylee, Mattox of Bluefield, AJ and Adelina of Rock, and Braylen of Bluefield, VA. He was a brother to Polly Blevins and her husband James, Sharon Brooks and her husband Chip, and the late Freddy Poff all of Rock, WV. He was also survived by two special nieces; Jamie Blevins of Middlesex, NC, and Nicloe Brooks Zell of Charleston, SC and many nieces and nephews. His caregiver Jackie York was by his side each day following his instructions to the secrets of gardening. Jake was a man of many talents. He was known in the community as “Paw Gardner”. He had a green thumb and his garden was overflowing with ripe fresh produce which he proudly shared with all his family and neighbors. He was incredibly friendly and would make conversation with everyone. From the words of an unknown author, “God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night, the wisdom of the ages, the power of the eagle’s flight, the joy of a morning spring, the faith of a mustard seed, the patience of eternity, the depth of a family need, then God combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add, he knew his masterpiece was complete, and so, He called it …”Paw” Paw had many special friends but among the closest was Mr. Jack McKinley of Reese Harmon Ridge and Ms. Kathy Williams of Bluefield. Mr. Jack as Paw called him was a great source of comfort in times of heartache and pain. Kathy Williams was the daughter Paw and Maw never had. The closeness they shared was bound by their mutual love of their blended family. Special friends to the staff of Princeton Community Hospital Fourth Floor, Dr. Khokar, and Hospice for the love and comfort shown to him and his family. Graveside services for Mr. Poff will be conducted Tuesday August 6, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Maple Hill Cemetery located in Bluefield, VA with the Minister Jack Johnson officiating. Serving the family as pallbeares will be sons and grandsons. Those wishing to attend the graveside services should meet at the Cravens-Shires funeral Home by 12:30 P.M. The family will receive friends at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Monday August 5, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00P.M.⁵ He was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 2, 1937 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Betty Mae Ferguson on January 30, 1960 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 Randall William "Jake'" Poff died on August 1, 2013 at age 75.⁵

     Betty Mae Ferguson was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 235-52-8486.⁴ She was born on May 12, 1938 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of January 30, 1960,her married name was Poff.³ She married Randall William "Jake'" Poff, son of Pelby Mervin Poff and Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue, on January 30, 1960 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,3 Betty Mae Ferguson died on October 27, 2009 at Virginia at age 71.^2,4 She Betty Mae Poff of Reese Harmon Ridge, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend died on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 after a brief illness. Betty was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on May 12, 1938 to the late Bradley and Mary Ferguson. Maw, as she was fondly called by her family, lived a full life by loving, caring and giving of herself with a heart full of love. Her home was a center of hospitality to all who entered. Her passing is a distinct loss to her family, where her spirit and total devotion were felt. She was a faithful, tender wife and mother that loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a fiercely independent woman that knew she was blessed to spend her life with her adoring, loving and eternal husband of 49 years, Randall "Jake" Poff. In addition her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Lee, Bradley David and Joseph Edward Ferguson; and one sister, Mary Patsy Ferguson. She is survived by three sons, Randall Williams Jr. and wife Lauri of Plain City, Ohio, Jeffery Lee and wife Kathy of Rock, W.Va. and David Anthony of Plain City, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jarrett Poff of Goldsboro, N.C., Jessica Anderson of Rock, W.Va., Jeffery "Lee" II and wife Kayla of Brushfork, W.Va., David Anthony II "Tony" and fiancé Terah Tiller of Rock, W.Va. and Tyler Davis of Plain City, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Gaige Sisk, David Anthony III "A.J." and Raylee Simpson. Additionally, she is survived by her siblings, Stella Ruth Martin of Rocky Gap, Va., Michelle Imogene Shephard and husband Michael of Bluefield, W.Va. and Jim Sanders Ferguson and wife Sarah of Bluefield, W.Va. She is also survived by two special sisters-in-law she lovingly called her friends, Pauline Blevins and husband James of Rock, W.Va. and Sharon Brooks and husband Chip of Rock, W.Va. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery on Tazewell Ave. in Bluefield, Va. with the Minister Tony Reed officiating the service. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Friday by 12:30 p.m. Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be her three sons and grandsons. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross or Cancer Research. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Poff family. on October 29, 2009.²

     Richard Edward Dailey was buried at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,3 He Richard Edward Dailey of Bristol, VA, formerly of Harman, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, twelve years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He was born June 18, 1946 in Grundy, VA to Mary Etta Poff Dailey & Melvin Woodrow Dailey. He was a 1964 graduate of Grundy Senior High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1969 from Milligan College and his Masters of Science degree from Radford College in 1974. Richard worked for over 30 years for Buchanan County School System. He taught at Vansant Elementary School in Buchanan County and at Pulaski Middle School in Pulaski County. He was assistant principal, then principal at Garden Elementary and Garden Middle School. He was also principal at Council Elementary and Whitewood Elementary schools in Buchanan County as well as assistant principal at Twin Valley ElementaryMiddle Schools. Richard taught homebound students and adult education classes for BCS. He also taught business classes for SVCC as well as educational classes at a prison in Tazewell, VA. He was a member of NorthStar Baptist Church in Bristol, VA. He loved taking his family on summer vacations to Myrtle Beach. His favorite holiday was Christmas especially when his children were young. Richard was a loving, caring son, husband, dad and G-daddy who was loved by and will be missed terribly by his family. The family would like to thank Doug Ratliff, Bobby Ashby and Ken Keats for being true friends with Richard during his career and as well as afterwards. He truly enjoyed and appreciated their friendship. The family would also like to thank the staff at Dominion Senior Living (2017-2019) and the staff at Memory Care at Bristol (2019-2024) for their love and care while Richard was a resident there. Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diana; one daughter Nicole Dailey of Greenville, TN and one son, Ryan (Amanda) Dailey of Abingdon, VA. Two grandsons Will Johnson and Noah Dailey also survive as well as two nieces Beth (Robert) Bradshaw and Kay (Joe) Dales and one sister-in-law Debbie Dailey. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and only brother William “Bill” Dailey. Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Richlands, VA.³ He was born on June 18, 1946 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Diana Marie Rowe on August 14, 1971 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Richard Edward Dailey died on July 7, 2024 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 78.³

     Melvin William "Bill" Dailey Melvin W. "Bill" Dailey, age 79 of Sebring, FL. passed away January 18, 2020, after a brief illness. Bill was born July 24, 1940 in Harmon, VA. to the late Woodrow and Mary Etta Poff Dailey. After graduation from Grundy High School in 1959 he later received an associate degree in business from Strayer University. He began working for the F.B.I. as a Computer Specialist retiring after 38 years of service. He loved spending time at the beach, was an avid woodworker, worked on cars and was a football enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Mary June Daily. Those left to survive include his wife Deborah Dailey of Sebring, FL; two daughters: Beth (Robert) Bradshaw of Abingdon, VA., and Kay (Joe) Dales of Bluefield, VA; four grandchildren: Breanna Kay Tiller, Joey, Zack, and Ella Dales; and one brother Richard Edward (Diane) Dailey, of Bristol, VA.⁶ He was born on July 24, 1940 at Harmon, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Sandra Earlene Keene on January 2, 1960 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.² Melvin William "Bill" Dailey and Sandra Earlene Keene were divorced on December 19, 1977 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Melvin William "Bill" Dailey married Deborah Ann Crickenberger on February 4, 1978 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Melvin William "Bill" Dailey died on January 18, 2020 at Florida at age 79.⁶