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     Roy Ines Snidow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on October 9, 1904 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Naomi Leona Poff, daughter of James Thomas "Tom" Poff and Emma S. Lawrence, on July 3, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Roy Ines Snidow died on November 5, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^3,2 He Princeton ­ Nov. 6, Roy I. Snidow, 54, of the Athens Road died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital from a coronary attack suffered earlier at his home. Born Oct. 9, 1904, at Narrows, Va., he was a car inspector for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway at Hinton. He had been furloughed for a few months due to his physical condition. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leona Poff Snidow; one son, E. Eugene Snidow of Princeton; three half brothers, Ira Blankenship of Paint Bank, Va., and Emmett and Raymond Blankenship, both of Arlington, Va; three half sisters, Mrs. Hobart Tracy of Narrows, Va., and Mrs. Roy Holliday and Mrs. Helen Shevos, both of Martinsville, Va; and one grandchild. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Kee Street Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Crickard and the Rev. Clayton Sweet in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Edwin M. Wiley, Raymond Dishner, W. C. Keaton, Phillip Bailey, Thurman Queen, C. F. Hill, Paul York and A. A. White. Members of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the church will carry flowers. The body was removed from the Seaver Mortuary to his residence at 4 p.m. today and be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Friday. on November 7, 1958.³

     Rev. Roy Eugene Snidow married Louise Elswick.^2,5 Rev. Roy Eugene Snidow was born on February 12, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on August 10, 2009 at Florida at age 84.^4,5 He SNIDOW, The Rev. Roy Eugene, 84, of Sebring, Fla., died Monday, August 10, 2009. Eugene was born in Princeton, W.Va., and was a graduate of Mercer College and Emery University. He was a retired Methodist Minister, serving as the visitation pastor for The First Presbyterian Church of Sebring. Rev. Snidow moved to Sebring in 1990 from Holllywood, Fla., where he lived for many years. He was a veteran of U.S. Army, serving as a paratrooper in World War II, receiving, among other medals, the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Rev. Snidow served with the United Methodist Churches in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Marathon and Sebring. He was a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, and the 101st Airborne Division Association. He was active as a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol and attained the grade of lieutenant colonel. He is survived by his wife, Louise (Elswick) Snidow and a son, Roy Eugene Snidow Jr. of Sunrise, Fla. on August 14, 2009.⁵

     Fred Jenkins Butler Jr. was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 235-30-8073.⁶ He was born on January 14, 1921 at Lick Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Zella Virginia Poff, daughter of James Thomas "Tom" Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher, on December 15, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Fred Jenkins Butler Jr. died on April 29, 1980 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^6,5,4 He Fred J. Butler Jr., 59, Healing Springs Road, Athens, died in a Princeton hospital Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born at Lick Creek, he was a son of the late Fred J. and Sally Young Butler. He was employed by N & W for 33 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a life member in the National Rifelman's Association. He was also a member of the Athens Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Corrine White. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Poss Butler; one son, William Poss of Great Falls, Montana; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Zella) Barie, Mrs. Wallace (Freda) Hess and Polly Butler, all of Athens; six sisters. Mrs. Frank (Iva) Crews, Mrs. Pete (Ethel) Pennington, Mrs. Richard (Sylvia) Howington, and Mrs. Stanley (Alice) Heath, all of Princeton, Mrs. Kiell (Boots) Pettrey of Athens and Mrs. Eugene (Louise) Clark of Rock ; three brothers, Sam Butler of Roanoke, James P. Butler of Pipestem, and Quinton Butler of Newark, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m Thursday at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory with Gary Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery. on April 30, 1980.⁴

     Alfred Skeen Humphreys was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 235-26-2019.³ He was born on March 24, 1887 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5,3,1 He married Ora Ellen Poff, daughter of Andrew Jackson Poff and Mary Ellen Vest, on September 29, 1913 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,7,1 Alfred Skeen Humphreys died on June 12, 1969 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 82.¹ He Greenville - Alfred Skeen Humphreys, 82, of Greenville died Thursday morning at the home of a son, Andy T. Humphreys of Greenville, after a long illness. He was a retired farmer. Born at Greenville March 24, 1887, he was a son of the late Thomas B. and Margaret H. Rice Humphreys. Survivors include his wife, Ora Ellen Poff Humphreys; two sons, Robert G. of Huntington and Andy of Greenville; two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Rogers of Greenville and Mrs. Alice Miller of Ballard; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Greenville Methodist Church with Rev. Hubert Groves and Rev. Harold Cox in charge. Burial will be in the Mount Hedding Cemetery at Lillydale. The body will remain at the Broyles Funeral Home in Union and will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Herbert and Reo Pence, Joe Bragg, Otis Long, Paul and Junior Copeland and Arthur D. Miller. Women of the church will carry flowers. on June 13, 1969.¹

     Annie Marie Humphreys was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 11, 1914 at West Virginia.^4,5 She died on April 22, 1957 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 42.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 232-04-3088.¹⁰ Lydia Mae Humphreys was buried at Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^11,9 She was born on July 7, 1916 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,10,8,11,9 As of December 24, 1941,her married name was Rogers.³ She married Bernard Wayne Rogers on December 24, 1941 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,12 Lydia Mae Humphreys died on January 7, 1989 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^10,11,9 She GREENVILLE - Mrs. Lydia M. Rogers, 72, died Saturday, Jan. 7, in Bluefield hospital following a long illness. Born July 7, 1916, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred F. and Ora Ellen Poff Humphreys. Mrs. Rogers was a housewife, lifelong resident of the Greenville area, attended the Crimson Springs Church at Zenith. Survivors include her husband, Bernard Rogers; a son, Graham W. Rogers of Pineville; a daughter, Mrs. Bobby (Hannah) Bradley of Greenville; a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Alice) Miller of Ballard; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Broyles Funeral Chapel at Peterstown with ministers, Jim Rogers, Ira Rogers, Bob Bradley and Bill Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Greenville Methodist Church Cemetery at Greenville. Friends may call Monday after 3 p.m. Pallbearers will be Stanley Radcliff, Kenny Copland. Bill Tingler, Sam Shires, Danny Huffman, Roger Bostic. on January 8, 1989.⁹

     George B. Humphreys was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 21, 1918 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on February 17, 1947 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia, at age 29.⁴

     Robert G. Humphreys was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-96-2063.⁸ He was born on May 3, 1921 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,5 He died on February 13, 1983 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^8,5 He Robert G. Humphreys, 61, of Greenville, died Sunday in a Ripley nursing home after a long illness. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Alfred S. and Ora Poff Humphreys. He resided in the Greenville area all of his life. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Lydia) Rogers of Greenville, and Mrs. Clarence (Alice) Miller of Ballard; and several neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at ll a m. at Broyles Funeral Chapel in Peterstown with Rev. Larry Lykens and Rev. Ira Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hedding Cemetery at Lillydale. on February 15, 1983.⁵

     Andrew Thomas "Andy" Humphreys was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,4 His Social Security Number was 236-28-7940.⁹ He was born on August 4, 1922 at Wayside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^9,8,4,5 He married Nancy Jane Crawford on September 22, 1951 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Andrew Thomas "Andy" Humphreys died on January 10, 1972 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 49.^8,4 He Greenville - Joint funeral services for Andrew T. Humphreys, 49, of Greenville and his 18 year old son, Alfred Thurman Humphreys, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Greenville United Methodist Church the Rev. Gregory Lewis in charge. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery. Humphreys died at 1:30 p.m. Monday in a Princeton hospital from injuries received in a car wreck at 6 p.m. Saturday in Monroe County. His son was killed instantly in the accident. Born at Wayside, Aug. 4, 1922, Humphreys was a son of the late Alfred S. and Mrs. Ora Humphreys of Ballard, who survives. A lifelong resident of Greenville, he was a member of the Greenville United Methodist Church, veteran of World war II, Disabled Veterans of America and was employed by Pulaski Furniture Co. in Pulaski, Va. Humphreys is survived by his wife, Nancy Crawford Humphreys; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Miller of Ballard, and Mrs. Lydia Rogers of Greenville, and a brother, Robert H. Humphreys of Huntington. The bodies will remain at Broyles Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown where friends may call after 2 p.m. today. on January 11, 1972.⁴

     Alice Elizabeth Humphreys was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,9 She was born on September 2, 1927 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,10,9 As of March 28, 1945,her married name was Miller.² She married Clarence Graham Miller on March 28, 1945 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,8,11 Alice Elizabeth Humphreys died on July 26, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^5,10,9,12 She BALLARD — Alice Humphreys Miller, 84, of Ballard, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 2, 1927, at Greenville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Alfred S. and Ora E. Poff Humphreys. Mrs. Miller was a rural route mail carrier for fifty years, and faithful member of the Kellysville Church of God, Kellysville, WV. She served on the Monroe County Republican Executive Committee, was a farmer, enjoyed working outdoors, and loved to keep scrapbooks, and her personal diary. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Clarence G. Miller; two sons, Melvin Miller and wife Paula and Leroy Miller and wife Barbara all of Ballard, WV; two daughters, Leta Gray of Narrows, VA, and Neta Ellen Dunn and husband Hunter of Peterstown, WV; ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Kellysville Church of God, Kellysville, WV, with Rev. Franklin Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Birchlawn Abby in Pearisburg, VA. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV, and at the church one hour prior to the services on Monday. on July 29, 2012.⁵

     Nancy Jane Crawford was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-22-7522.³ She was born on January 30, 1922 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,2 As of September 22, 1951,her married name was Humphreys.¹ She married Andrew Thomas "Andy" Humphreys, son of Alfred Skeen Humphreys and Ora Ellen Poff, on September 22, 1951 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Nancy Jane Crawford died on July 20, 1986 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^3,4,2

     Bernard Wayne Rogers was buried at Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 233-28-5636.⁵ He was born on May 25, 1912 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,3 He married Lydia Mae Humphreys, daughter of Alfred Skeen Humphreys and Ora Ellen Poff, on December 24, 1941 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,3 Bernard Wayne Rogers died on February 2, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^5,4,3 He GREENVILLE — Bernard Wayne Rogers, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1995, in a Princeton hospital, following a long illness. Born May 25, 1912, in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Luther Bernard and Rose Saunders Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a farmer and retired employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Humphreys Rogers; a brother, Dexter Rogers; two sisters, Irene Knight and Catherine "Katie" Miller; three halfsisters, Bertie Cole, Rose Cole and Callie M artin and three halfbrothers, Wade Rogers, Minor Rogers and Carl Rogers. Survivors include a son, Graham Wayne Rogers of Ballard; a daughter, Mrs. Bob (Hannah) Bradley of Bluefield, W.Va; two brothers, Ira Rogers of Greenville and Luther Rogers of Norfolk, Va; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Broyles Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown with Revs. J.C. Finley and John Offenberger officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville. on February 4, 1995.³

     Clarence Graham Miller was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,2 He BALLARD, WV – Clarence G. Miller, age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Born December 19, 1923, in Ballard, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil P. and Okla Cecil Miller. Clarence was a lifelong farmer and worked for Celanese, where he retired after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Kellysville Church of God, a 50-year member of John Dove Lodge #78 AF&AM Peterstown, WV, served on the Monroe Republican Executive Committee, and was a member of the Farm Bureau. In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Alice Humphreys Miller in 2012; two brothers, Garland L. and Cecil Dean Miller; and one sister, Ruth Gillespie. Survivors include two sons, Melvin Miller and wife Paula, and Leroy Miller and wife Barbara, both of Ballard, WV; two daughters Leta Gray of Narrows, VA, and Neta Ellen Dunn and husband Hunter of Peterstown, WV; one sister, Rachel Bennett of Ballard, WV; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. D. Scott Hayes, Carilion Giles Community Hospital, and the nursing staff. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the Kellysville Church of God in Kellysville, WV, with Rev. Franklin Adkins officiating. Entombment, with Masonic Rites by John Dove Lodge #78 AF&AM, will follow at Birchlawn Abby in Pearisburg, VA, with his grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers.² He was born on December 19, 1923 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Alice Elizabeth Humphreys, daughter of Alfred Skeen Humphreys and Ora Ellen Poff, on March 28, 1945 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,6,2 Clarence Graham Miller died on February 11, 2018 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 94.^3,2

     Grover Cleveland Maddy was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 234-12-4566.⁴ He was born on August 28, 1886 at Summers Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1884.^1,3,4 He married Julia A. Poff, daughter of Andrew Jackson Poff and Mary Ellen Vest, on September 9, 1914 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Grover Cleveland Maddy died on January 11, 1940 at Bellepoint, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 53.³

     Ira Melvin Weikle was buried at Mount Herman Baptist Church Cemetery, Sarton, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-12-3575.² He was born on July 7, 1902 at Sarton, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Nannie Beatrice/Bryan Poff, daughter of Andrew Jackson Poff and Mary Ellen Vest, on February 19, 1930 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Ira Melvin Weikle and Nannie Beatrice/Bryan Poff were divorced before September, 1934; A marriage licence with George Porter Wood was filed but no minister's return was ever submitted.⁵ Ira Melvin Weikle died on September 10, 1980 at West Virginia at age 78.^2,4

     Emery Shields Surber Sr. was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 5, 1876 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Frances Poff, daughter of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff, on May 12, 1901 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Emery Shields Surber Sr. died on June 10, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.²

     Clyde Raymond "Ray" Barr was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Cheltenham, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born on May 28, 1920 at Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Myra Alda James on August 30, 1951 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Clyde Raymond "Ray" Barr died on January 25, 2009 at Mount Airy, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88.^3,5 He BARR, CLYDE R. "RAY", age 88, on Jan. 25, 2009 of Mt. Airy. Husband of the late Mary T. Barr (nee Lipsett). Father of Raymond A. Barr, Kathleen A. Gibson (Kevin), Marianne T. Swann (Bill). Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Kevin, Timothy, Eric, Julianna, Gabriela. Brother of Grace Stone, Orville Barr, Betty Gray. Relatives and friends may call at Jacob F. Ruth's, 8413 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 7 - 9 P.M. A Visitation will also be held Thursday 10 A.M. at Holy Cross Church, 154 E. Mt. Airy Ave, Phila PA 19119. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. on January 27, 2009.³

     William Dale "Billy" Crawford was buried at Carlisle Cemetery, 361 West Main Street, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., Kentucky.³ He was born on May 1, 1932 at Myers, Nicholas Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married Polly Ann Poff, daughter of Raymond Samuel Poff and Louise Ida Epperly, on July 6, 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ William Dale "Billy" Crawford died on August 1, 2016 at Nicholas Co., Kentucky, at age 84.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-36-3954.³ Georgia Taylor was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 4, 1916 at Mattie, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of September 24, 1937,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Harry Frederick "Fred" Elmore, son of Joseph Howard Elmore and Ida Belle Anderson, on September 24, 1937 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Georgia Taylor died on September 29, 2007 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^3,2,4 She Georgia Taylor Elmore, 91, of Walton, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra and Nora (Vineyard) Taylor; her husband, Fred "Poke" Elmore; stepson, Orville Elmore; brothers, Howard Taylor, Earl Taylor, Perry "Bill" Taylor, and Emory Taylor; sisters, Gertrude Moffat, June Zaayer, and Gatha Hunt. Mrs. Elmore is survived by daughter, Eula Faye ?Cricket? Naylor and husband Lloyd of Walton; brother, Opie Taylor of Valdosta, Ga; sister, Justine Paxton of Walton; grandchildren, Kevin Naylor and wife Pamela, Kelly Naylor and wife Vickie; step-grandchildren, Steven Elmore, Eric Elmore, Sandra Elmore; great-grandchildren, Tracie Naylor Zacherl and husband Benjamin, and Sara Beth Naylor. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Larry Jones and the Rev. Timothy Ashley officiating. Interment will be at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Walton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
on October 1, 2007.²

     Orville Huston Elmore was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-40-4870.⁷ He was born on June 22, 1929 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Elizabeth Melvina Settle on December 24, 1958 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,8 Orville Huston Elmore died on October 7, 1994 at West Virginia at age 65.^7,4

     Lloyd Bennett Naylor was born on June 22, 1928 at Eastern, Floyd Co., Kentucky.^2,4,3 He married Eula Faye "Cricket" Elmore, daughter of Harry Frederick "Fred" Elmore and Georgia Taylor, on March 23, 1956 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2