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     Robert Lee Embert Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Barbara G. Kingrea, daughter of Joseph Mallie Kingrea and Mary Louise Dillard.^1,2,5,6,3 Robert Lee Embert Jr. was born on May 6, 1940.⁷ He died on May 8, 2010 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^7,4 He MOUNT AIRY — Robert L. Embert, 70, of Mount Airy, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. He was the son to the late Robert L. and Bernice Beck Embert; he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Rodney Embert and Larry Embert, and sister, Mary Ann Whitley. He is survived by his wife; Barbara Embert, children and spouse; Robert L. Embert Jr., Charlotte and Brian Tucker, Timmy Embert, Nancy Hair and Pam Lucas. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters and their spouses; Billy and Charlie Embert, Kenny Embert, Robin and Rosie Embert, Lonnie and Carlene Embert, Audrey Embert, Bonnie Embert Smith and Barbara Wood. Surviving also are special friends Jack and Tish Arrington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery in Floyd County, Va. on May 11, 2010.⁴

     Danny Lee Kingrea was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He Danny Lee Kingrea, 58, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away after a long illness on August 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. Danny was born on February 1, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Kingrea. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Terry Dudley Kingrea; son, Christopher Kingrea; daughter, Candace Kingrea Gillenwater and highly thought of son-in-law, Matthew Gillenwater; granddaughter who was raised as a daughter, Destiny Kingrea; grandchildren, Brooklynne, Zachary, and Lillian Dowdy, and Tyler Kingrea; mother, Annie Bell Chewning; father and mother-in-law, Wilfred and Eunice Dudley; siblings, Patti Palmer and David Kingrea (Michelle); sister-in-law, Lisa Hodge; as well as several nieces and nephews. Danny delivered propane for many years. He was always there to lend a hand when needed. He was a jack-of-all trades and was a very hard worker. Danny was one to never complain and he fought hard to the end. He was loved very much by his family and will be dearly missed by everyone. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁴ He was born on February 1, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Terry Lynn Dudley on April 4, 1981 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Danny Lee Kingrea died on August 2, 2020 at Virginia at age 58.⁴

     Louise Blake 'Louie" Lee was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 8, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her grave marker has a birth date of Jan 14, 1878.^6,1,2 She died on February 16, 1954 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,2

     Gertrude D. "Gertie" Lee was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 230-10-0799.⁶ She was born on January 30, 1888 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 31, 1888.^1,6,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Grissom.⁸ She married James Edward Grissom circa 1924.^4,8 Gertrude D. "Gertie" Lee died on October 13, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 719-01-5402.⁴ Her married name was Miller.⁴ Goldie M./V. Lee married Unknown Miller.⁴ Goldie M./V. Lee was born on October 10, 1896 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4

     James Selden Cunningham was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.¹ He married Ora Rebecca Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt.¹ James Selden Cunningham was born on August 14, 1907 at Virginia.¹ He died on April 13, 1976 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Sarah Basnight was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-09-2425.⁴ She was born on September 5, 1908 at Columbia, Tyrrell Co., North Carolina.^4,3 As of April 9, 1944,her married name was Poff.³ She married Walter Lee Poff, son of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on April 9, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 Sarah Basnight died on October 11, 1996 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 88.^1,4 She Sarah Basnight Poff, 88, of the 2000 block of Christopher Farms Drive, died Oct. 11, 1996, in her residence. Ms. Poff was a member of Fox Hall/Cornerstone Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was also a member of the South Norfolk Women of the Moose Chapter (NU)947. Ms. Poff was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Poff, and her daughter, Shirley Cope. She is survived by her son, Elbert Rawls Jr; two daughters, Doris Tarkington of Suffolk and Esther Forehand of Chesapeake; 17 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A church service will be conducted at Cornerstone Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Fred Braswell. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. on October 13, 1996.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-16-5405.³ Audrey Lucille Wise was born on April 6, 1922 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of July 27, 1940,her married name was Poff.² She married Richard Wallace Poff, son of Norman Eddy Poff and Ruth Margaret "Maggie" Tinsley, on July 27, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 Audrey Lucille Wise died on June 18, 2002 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^1,6,3 She Audrey Wise Poff, 80, of Greenhaven Drive, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Don Moody. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park. Born April 26, 1922 (the SSDI has Apr 6, 1922), in Wayne County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Curtis Wise and Sadie Shuff Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wallace Poff; daughter, Margaret "Cookie" Curry; and son, Melvin E. Poff. Audrey was a member of Pleasant Ridge Community Church. Survivors are her daughters, Shirley Stout and husband, James of McLeansville and Evelyn Somers of Eden; son, Richard Lynn Poff and wife, Betty of Mayodan; brother, Jake A. Wise of Vinton, Va; seven grandchildren, Shannon Hurt, Casey Poff, Ronnie Vickery, Angie Donnell, Phyliss Curry, Ricky Curry, and Jimmy Curry; and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410. On-line condolences may be directed to www.haneslineberry.com. on June 19, 2002.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-70-7364.^2,4 Melvin Eugene Poff was buried at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.² He married Margaret Clay.² Melvin Eugene Poff was born on July 17, 1949.^2,4 He died on May 25, 1972 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 22; Shot himself while being persued by the Greensboro police department.²

     Her Social Security Number was 246-88-2889.⁵ Her married name was Vickery.⁴ Her married name was Somers.¹ Evelyn Irene Poff married Unknown Somers.¹ Evelyn Irene Poff married Unknown Vickery.^4,3 Evelyn Irene Poff was born on April 10, 1951 at Virginia.^2,5 She died on September 16, 2002 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 51.^2,5,4 She EDEN - Mrs. Evelyn Irene Somers, 51, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002. Amemorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002 at Pleasant Ridge Community Church. Mrs. Somers was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Wallace Poff and Audrey Wise Poff, sister, Margaret "Cookie" Curry and brother, Melvin Poff. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Vickery of Panama City, Fla; daughter, Angie N. Donnell and husband, Ken of Powder Springs, Ga; brother, Richard L. Poff and wife Betty of Mayodan; sister, Shirley P. Stout and husband, James of McLeansville and grandchildren, Nicole and Logan Donnell of Powder Springs, Ga. The family will receive friends at the church following the service and other times at the home of Mrs. Scott, 4997 Harvest Rd., McLeansville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Vanstory St. is assisting the family. on September 18, 2002.⁴