Person Page - 1993

     Benjamin Leroy Jones was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 204 North Evergreen Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.² He was born on November 17, 1847 at Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Amanda Melvina Harris, daughter of Reuben Marshall Harris and Elizabeth "Betsy" Gray, on January 23, 1870.¹ Benjamin Leroy Jones died on February 16, 1908 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 60.^1,2

     John Hiram Harris was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.⁶ He was born on June 4, 1857 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,6,8 He married Regenia Margaret Garr on July 7, 1880 at Deadwood, Lawrence Co., South Dakota.^6,8 John Hiram Harris died on October 6, 1938 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 81.^6,7

     Her married name was Waln.⁶ Her married name was Gotmals.⁴ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Harris married Unknown Waln.⁶ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Harris was born circa 1859 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2 She married Abraham K. "Abe" Gotmals on July 1, 1912 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^4,6,7

     Ann Emma "Anna" Bartlett was born circa 1844 at Missouri.² As of December 29, 1859,her married name was Harris.¹ She married Amos G. Harris, son of Reuben Marshall Harris and Elizabeth "Betsy" Gray, on December 29, 1859 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,4

     Elison Moore "Elson" Mann was buried at Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.² He was born on December 22, 1828 at Montgomery, Daviess Co., Indiana.¹ He married Harriet/Harriett Virginia "Pink" Harris, daughter of Reuben Marshall Harris and Elizabeth "Betsy" Gray, on November 20, 1856 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ Elison Moore "Elson" Mann died on June 26, 1913 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 84.¹

     Charles W. Mann was born circa 1860 at Missouri.²

     Missouri Frances "Zura" Mann was buried at Tracy Public Cemetery, Tracy, San Joaquin Co., California.² Her married name was Evans.⁴ She married Oliver Perry Evans.^4,5,6 Missouri Frances "Zura" Mann was born on July 17, 1861 at California.^1,4,2,7 As of February, 1883,her married name was Haun.⁸ She married Benjamin Franklin Haun in February, 1883.⁸ Missouri Frances "Zura" Mann died on March 5, 1947 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 85.^4,2

     Ronnie Lee Bivens Ronnie Lee Bivens, 71, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 4, 2018. His mother and father. Mary Ellen and L. C. Bivens preceded him. Mr. Bivens served proudly in the United States Navy. He retired after many years as an Insurance Agent for American General Life and Home Beneficial. During retirement, he enjoyed relaxing and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved his family, children, grandchildren, and all will dearly miss him. Left to cherish his memory are sons and their families, Danny Bivens and wife Melissa and their children, Kayla, Emily, and Shane; Randy Bivens and his child, Carson; ex-wife, Charlotte Ann Pruett; cousins, Pat Foutz, and Connie Ferrell; aunt and uncle, Danny and Janice Bivens; a dear friend, Eddie Caywood. Along with his constant canine companions, "Joe" and "Ginger" and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 He married Charlotte Ann Pruett, daughter of Wilbert Whittle "Bill" Pruett and Dorothy Louise Phoenix.¹ Ronnie Lee Bivens and Charlotte Ann Pruett were divorced.³ Ronnie Lee Bivens was born on April 18, 1947 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on November 4, 2018 at Virginia at age 71.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8334.⁷ Edna Maude Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 12, 1925 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7,5,6 As of January 8, 1949,her married name was Huffman.⁴ She married Martin Alphfonzo Huffman on January 8, 1949 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,9 Edna Maude Poff died on October 23, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,7 She Edna Poff Huffman, 81, of Pembroke, Va., departed this life on Tuesday morning, October 23, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Born in Giles County on December 12, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John William and Nannie Maude Cole Poff. She was a beloved homemaker, mother and grandmother and a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin A. Huffman; a son, Stephen A. Huffman; five brothers, Roy, Virgil, Clarence, Arnold and Heber Poff; and a sister, Ola Brumfield. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and James Mullins of Ripplemead and Heather and Gregory Smith of Pembroke; three grandchildren, Meghan Mullins, Logan Smith and Jamie Huffman; a sister, Virginia P. Henry of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on October 27, 2007.¹

     Martin Alphfonzo Huffman was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-24-2585.⁶ He was born on February 27, 1923 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^{6,2,3,7,4,8,9,10} He married Edna Maude Poff, daughter of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on January 8, 1949 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Martin Alphfonzo Huffman died on April 21, 1969 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 46.^6,3,5,7,4 He Martin A. Huffman, 46, died Monday in a Pearisburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Edna Poff Huffman; a son, Steven Huffman, Pembroke; two daughters, Miss Stephanie Huffman, Miss Heather Dianne Huffman, at home; his father, Marshall Huffman, Newport; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Huffman, Newport; two brothers, Fred Huffman, Newport, James Huffman, Pearisburg. Burial in Birchlawn Cemetery. on April 22, 1969.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-70-2986.⁷ Stephen Alphfonzo Huffman was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on March 12, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{7,2,3,8,4,9,5} He married Janice Marie Hurst on September 8, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Stephen Alphfonzo Huffman and Janice Marie Hurst were divorced on May 17, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Stephen Alphfonzo Huffman died on July 7, 2005 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 55.^7,2,8 He Stephen Alphfonzo Huffman, 55, of Pembroke, died Thursday afternoon, July 7, 2005 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Hospital in Bristol, Tennessee after a long illness. Born in Giles County on March 12, 1950 he was a son of Edna Poff Huffman of Pembroke and the late Martin Huffman. He was a graduate of New River Community College in the drafting department and had been employed with the Kroger Co. and as a sales representative with Malone and Hyde. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother, Edna Poff Huffman of Pembroke; two devoted sisters and brothers-in-law, Stephanie and James Mullins of Ripplemead, Heather and Greg Smith of Pembroke; a son, Jamie Huffman; a niece, Meghan Mullins; and a nephew, Logan Smith. Graveside services will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on July 9, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-07-8920.⁹ Virgil McKinley Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,8 He was born on June 3, 1918 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^9,5,6,7 He married Edith Irene Martin on October 6, 1939 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,10,8 Virgil McKinley Poff died on October 16, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 50.^9,5,8 He Virgil McKinley Poff, 50, died Wednesday in a Pearisburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Irene Martin Poff; a son, Gary Poff, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Lola Mae Brumfield, Pearisburg, Mrs. Virginia Henry, Roanoke, Mrs. Edna Huffman, Pembroke; four brothers, Clarence Poff, Roy Poff, Pembroke, Arnold Poff, Bristol, Frank Poff Pearisburg. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park. on October 18, 1968.⁸

     Frank Heber Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,9,7 His Social Security Number was 228-10-5025.¹⁰ He was born on April 18, 1915 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 15, 1915.^10,3,9,5,11 He married Kathleen Harris on September 3, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^12,6 Frank Heber Poff and Kathleen Harris were divorced on August 30, 1967 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹² Frank Heber Poff married Virginia May Sadler on September 26, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^13,4 Frank Heber Poff died on December 17, 1971 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 56.^10,3,9,7 He Frank Heber Poff, 57, of Pearisburg died Friday in a Wytheville hospital. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Poff; two sons, Howard Poff, Kenneth Poff, Holly, Mich; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Blevins, Holly; three stepsons, James Collins, Lee Roy Collins, Charles Collins, Pearisburg; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sallie Mae Rice, Staffordsville; three sisters, Mrs. Ola Brumfield, Pearisburg, Mrs. Edna Huffman, Pembroke, Mrs. Virginia Henry, Roanoke; three brothers, Clarence Poff, Roy Poff, Pembroke, Arnold Poff, Bristol. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park. on December 18, 1971.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 231-70-8200.⁸ Ola Mae Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^9,10 She was born on June 20, 1912 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,11,6 As of April 23, 1939,her married name was Brumfield.¹¹ She married Raymond Odie Brumfield, son of Harvey Preston Brumfield and Annie Elizabeth Poff, on April 23, 1939 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,11,9,10 Ola Mae Poff died on July 22, 1985 at Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia, at age 73.^8,12,10 She Ola Mae Brumfield, 73, died Monday evening at the home of her niece, in Toccoa, Ga. She was a member of the Pearisburg Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Brumfield; two sons, Melvin A. Brumfield, Narrows; Curtis A. Brumfield, Christiansburg; two brothers, Roy Pembroke; Arnold Poff, Bristol; two sisters, Edna Huffman, Pembroke; Virginia Henry, Roanoke; four grandchildren. Burial will follow in Birchlawn, at Pearisburg. on July 24, 1985.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 227-18-7746.¹¹ Raymond Odie Brumfield was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,12 He was born on April 15, 1914 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^11,2,3 He married Ola Mae Poff, daughter of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on April 23, 1939 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,13,12,14 Raymond Odie Brumfield died on October 8, 2002 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 88.^11,2,4 He BRUMFIELD, Raymond Odie, 88, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday morning, October 8, 2002 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Blacksburg. Born in Pembroke on April 15, 1914, he was a son of the late Harvey and Anna Poff Brumfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Poff Brumfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Barbara Frazier Brumfield; two sisters; and a brother. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Jean Brumfield of Christiansburg; grandsons, Bruce Brumfield and family of Christiansburg, Michael Brumfield and wife of Blacksburg; granddaughters, Renee Meredith and family of Narrows, Tina Saladiner and family of Charlotte, N.C; great-granddaughters, Samantha Meredith and Summer Saladiner; a brother and sister-in-law, Lorenzo and Martha Brumfield of Pembroke; a sister, Lida Brumfield of Blacksburg; several nieces and nephews; a very special friend and former caregiver, Nola Butler of Pearisburg. Burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on October 9, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3028.¹⁰ Warren Lewis "Bill" Henry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 He was born on February 13, 1922 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.^{2,3,4,5,6,7,10} He married Virginia Katherine Poff, daughter of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on April 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^11,2,3,4 Warren Lewis "Bill" Henry died on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^2,3,7,8,9 He Warren Lewis "Bill" Henry, of 1223 Missouri Ave., Salem, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. He was an employe of Dillard Paper Co. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Poff Henry; a son, Michael Shannon Henry, Salem; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lewis Henry, Pearisburg. on August 19, 1972.⁹

     Fannie Sue Collins was buried at Snidow Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 16, 1905 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1924,her married name was Poff.^1,4 She married Harvey LaFayette Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, circa 1924.^1,4,5 Fannie Sue Collins died on January 3, 1942 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 36.^1,5 She MULLENS — Fannie Sue Poff, 37, died at her home here yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She was the wife of H. L. Poff, machinist at the Virginian railway shop here. She is survived by four children; Fannie Ellen, 16, Vivian Doris, 13, Betty Ann, 8, and Alta Fern, five months. on January 4, 1942.⁵

     Her married name was Henley.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 234-36-9947.⁴ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,10 She and Marvin T. Phillips were divorced.¹¹ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff married Jack Carson Henley.⁹ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff was born on November 17, 1925 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,9 As of April 17, 1949,her married name was Phillips.¹ She married Marvin T. Phillips on April 17, 1949 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 3, 1978,her married name was Watts.¹¹ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff married John Frank Watts on July 3, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹¹ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff died on March 28, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^4,9 She Frances Ellen Phillips Henley, 73, died 2:15 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 1999, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 17, 1925, in Narrows, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Fannie Poff. Mrs. Henley came to Mullens in 1926, where she spent her childhood. She was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene, Pineville, where she served as pianist and organist for many years. Coming to Pineville in 1949, she was employed for two years at the opening of radio station WWYO as bookeeper. She worked 10 years at The Independent Herald, six years in the sheriffs office, 15 years at the Guyandotte Mental Health Clinic and five years at Human Services. She was involved in community services, having served as Heart Fund chairman for several years and on the Sheltered Workshop Board for many years. She was on the United Fund Board and secretary of the County Mental Health Association. She was elected to the State Democratic Committee two terms and the Center District Democratic Committee five terms. She served as secretary of the committee during this time. She also served as county campaign chairman one term. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Pauley of Mullens. Survivors include her husband, Jack Henley; three sisters, Fern Tolliver and Betty Goode, both of Pineville, and Harva Mae Stockham of Akron, Colo; a foster son, Gerald Green of Glen Rogers; a nephew, D.J. Tolliver; a niece, Gloria Sizemore; a grandnephew; and a great-grandnephew. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley. on March 30, 1999.⁹