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     Emmett Compton Mayse was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 510-03-7894.⁷ He married Bessie Beatrice Poff, daughter of James Fleming Poff and Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson.¹ Emmett Compton Mayse was born on September 24, 1896 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,4,7,6 He died on February 21, 1967 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 70.^3,4,6,5

     James Poff married Audrey Luvinia Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills.^1,2 James Poff was born circa 1875 at Virginia.¹

     Dorothy Kent Cregger Dorothy Kent Cregger Aldridge Ayers, 89, of Salem, VA was reunited with her son, Michael Kent Aldridge, and her parents, Jennie Kent and Clark McKinley Cregger, in heaven on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Joining her in this reunion were her two husbands, Billie Aldridge Sr. and Wallace Ayers; brother Clark Cregger Jr; grandson, Terry Aldridge; and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Aldridge. Dorothy was an accomplished award winning artist, author, and poet. She retired from the Eaton plant in Salem and was a member of United Steelworkers Union. She was baptized in the Salem Church of Christ. Survivors include sons, Billie Aldridge (Becky) of Henderson, KY, Daniel Aldridge (Colleen) of Lakewood, CO, Timothy Aldridge (Sandy) of Roanoke, and Brian Aldridge (Pam) of Montvale; daughter, Jenny Hall (James) of Salem; and sister, Genevieve Witt. She was a well-loved Granny to a multitude of grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 with a visitation one hour prior at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.¹ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Ayers.³ Her married name was Aldridge.³ She married Wallace Ayers.¹ Dorothy Kent Cregger was born on September 10, 1927 at Smyth Co., Virginia.² She married Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr., son of Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge and Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer, on December 3, 1945 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,1,4 Dorothy Kent Cregger died on March 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 89.¹

     Henry Wiley Poff was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.^5,6 He was born on October 5, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 17, 1945 at age 22; Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.^5,6,7

     Rodney Burl Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 230-38-2717.⁵ He was born on November 15, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Ada Grace Walters on October 20, 1962 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Rodney Burl Poff died on December 3, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 35.^2,3

     Melba Jean Monk was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Martin.³ She married Donald Martin.³ Melba Jean Monk was born on June 29, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She died on May 27, 2008 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 61.^3,4 She Melba Jean Martin, 61, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Route 6, Charleston, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Martin was born in Charleston on June 29, 1946, to Isabell Poff Monk and the late Memphis Monk; she was a 1964 graduate of Dupont High School; she formerly worked for Sheehan Pontiac in Ft. Lauderdale; before moving to Florida she was a member of the Valley Grove Church of the Nazarene and attended the Atlantic Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale. She is survived by her husband, Donald Martin; daughter, Donna Jean (Henry) Diehl of Ft. Lauderdale; son, Ronald Craig Martin of Charleston; mother, Isabell Monk of South Charleston; sisters, Nancy Nelson of Malden and Betty Jo Arnold of Charleston; brother, Danny Monk of Sissonville; grandchildren, Ronni Kaye and Danielle Martin, Hunter and Megan Diehl. Funeral services will be Monday, June 2, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Randy Lanham officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on May 31, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-0024.⁴ William Doss Pauley was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Bessie Louise Poff, daughter of Thomas Earl Poff and Hilda Mable Lanier.^1,5,6 William Doss Pauley was born on December 25, 1912 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He died in December, 1980 at West Virginia.⁴

     Betty Jane Watkins was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 8, 1930.³ As of circa 1950,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Boyd Ralph Poff, son of Thomas Earl Poff and Hilda Mable Lanier, circa 1950.^1,2 Betty Jane Watkins died on December 21, 2011 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^1,3 She Betty J. Watkins Poff, 81, of St. Albans was delivered straight into the arms of Jesus December 21, 2011, at her daughter's home, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's. Betty was a faithful Christian, a great mom, an awesome Mamaw and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She loved to crochet and share her creations with loved ones and at local craft fairs. She was the devoted wife of Boyd R. Poff for 61 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Boyd "Jug" Poff and his wife, Patty, of St. Albans, Steven Poff and his wife, Becky, of Dallas, Texas, and Billy Poff of Charleston; her daughter and caregiver, Connie Davidson and her husband, Scott, of St. Albans; her grandchildren, Matt, Philip and Steve Poff, Toni Cranford and Jeff Davidson; and six great-grandchildren. Celebration of Betty's life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home with Pastor David Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Gathering of family and friends will be from 11 a.m. until time of service. Special thanks to Kanawha Hospice, especially Scott, Peggy and Jennifer, for their dedicated, compassionate care in Betty's last days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387. on December 23, 2011.¹