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     Lois Margueritte Evans was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of November 17, 1939,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Walter Hughes Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on November 17, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lois Margueritte Evans and Walter Hughes Poff were divorced on August 22, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Lois Margueritte Evans died on October 14, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^2,3 She Mrs. Lois Evans Adams of 2323 South Jefferson Street died Thursday afternoon in a local hospital. She was a retired Norfolk & Western employee and is survived by her husband, Redmond T. Adams, Jr; one son, William Stephen Brightwell, Cincinnati, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Karen A. McLaurin, Roanoke; Mrs. Betsy A. Stephenson, Roanoke; Miss Sue Thornton Adams, New York, N.Y.: and Miss Lee Anna Adams, Shawsville. Burial in Sherwood Cemetery. on October 17, 1982.³

     Robert Henry Ferguson was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma.² His Social Security Number was 224-09-4724.⁸ He was born on March 4, 1916 at Petersburg, Virginia.^{1,2,3,9,8,4,5} He married Lelia Blanche McGrady on March 16, 1940 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,9 Robert Henry Ferguson died on November 16, 1981 at Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, at age 65.^2,9,5 He Funeral services for Robert H. (Harry) Ferguson, 65, will be held Thursday, Nov 19, 1981. Ferguson died Monday at the Henryetta Medical Center. Ferguson who was living at 201 Hickory Drive in Henryetta at the time of his death, was born March 4, 1916, in Petersburg, Virginia. He married Blanche McGrady on March 16, 1940 in Roanoke, Virginia before moving to the Henryetta area where he started R. H. Ferguson Manufacturing in July of 1968. The businessman was a member of the American Apparrel Mfg. Association and served with the U.S. Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Blanche of the home; two daughters, Rinda Furris of Bristow and Sherry McMillen of Oklahoma City; one brother, Ralph Ferguson of Vinton, Virginia; and four grandchildren. Burial in the Westlawn Cemetery. on November 18, 1981.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-09-1939.² Lelia Blanche McGrady was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma.^5,3 She was born on January 13, 1918 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 As of March 16, 1940,her married name was Ferguson.¹ She married Robert Henry Ferguson, son of Hubert Henry Ferguson and Martha Mattie Poff, on March 16, 1940 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,6 Lelia Blanche McGrady died on July 6, 2000 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 82.^2,5,3 She Blanche Ferguson died Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 25 days. She was born January 13, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia to Harley McGrady and Vera (Firebaugh) McGrady. She married Robert H. Ferguson March 16, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia. She was an owner/operator in the Garment industry. She attended the First Christian Church and was a resident of the Okfuskee County area for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include: two daughters, Rinda Farris and husband Don of Mason, OK, Sherry McMillen of Oklahoma City, OK; four sisters, Barbara Newton of Corpus Christi, Texas, Ruth Aiken of Troutville, Virginia, Doris Jean Hall of Roanoke, Virginia, Edith Cove of Fairfax, Virginia; five grandchildren, Chris Lawrence of Atlanta, Georgia, Courtney McMillen and Adam McMillen, both of Oklahoma City, OK, Tye Farris of Depew, OK, Rusty Farris of Bristow, OK; and one great-granddaughter, Madeline Jane Farris of Bristow, OK. Interment to follow at Henryetta Cemetery. on July 9, 2000.³

     Mary Elizabeth Otey was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-03-8767.³ She was born on April 12, 1909 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of April 19, 1940,her married name was Poff.¹ She married William Clayton Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on April 19, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Elizabeth Otey and William Clayton Poff were divorced on October 15, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Otey died in July, 1979 at age 70.³

     Rosa May Perdue was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 264-98-0443.³ She was born on February 3, 1886 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of September 20, 1940,her married name was Poff.¹ She married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on September 20, 1940 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Rosa May Perdue died on May 26, 1976 at Sanford, Seminole Co., Florida, at age 90.^2,5,4 She Mrs. Rosa Perdue Brown Poff, age 90, formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday in Sanford, Fla. She was the widow of George T. Poff. Surviving are four sons, Frank W. Brown, Elmer B. Brown, Roanoke; Everett L. Brown, Richmond; Lemuel T. Brown, Jr., Sanford, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Wilson, Mrs. Dotsie Divers, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Missie Blankenship, Mrs. Grace. Perdue, Mrs. Annie Allman, Franklin County; three brothers, J. D. Perdue, B. L. Perdue, Emmett Perdue, Roanoke; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. on May 29, 1976.⁵

     Kate Pauline DeWitt was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 579-36-4781.⁶ She was born on October 3, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 As of December 12, 1942,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Ernest Nathan Conner, son of William Aaron Conner and Cora F. Poff, on December 12, 1942 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Kate Pauline DeWitt and Ernest Nathan Conner were divorced on February 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Kate Pauline DeWitt died on July 25, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,6,5 She DeWitt, Kate Pauline, 85, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, July 25, 1999, at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Born October 3, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Zachariah and Maggie Vest DeWitt. She retired from the public school systems with almost 40 years of service having taught in Floyd and Tazwell counties and the state of Maryland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by one sister, Daisy D. Thomas of Floyd; nieces and nephews, Ralph DeWitt, Staunton, Glen DeWitt, Hermitage, Tenn., Shelby Cheek, Rancho Mirage, Calif., Diane Thompson, Rancho Mirage, Calif., Jane Baylor, Mt. Solon, Phillip DeWitt, Charlotte, N.C., Rodney DeWitt, Bent Mountain, DeWitt Thomas, Check, Judy Hubbard, Radford, and a very special family friend Janice Conner of Check. Burial will follow in the Stonewall Cemetery. on July 26, 1999.⁴

     Mildred Louise Davis was born on August 16, 1918 at Honaker, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 24, 1943,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Edward Harding Poff, son of Oscar Lee Poff and Maida Irene Hann, on January 24, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Thelma G. Jones was born circa 1914 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ As of February 13, 1943,her married name was Wilson.¹ She married Robert Alexander "Bob" Wilson, son of Alexander H. Wilson and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on February 13, 1943 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,2

     Denver Forest Wagoner and Alma Autensia Reynolds were divorced.¹ Denver Forest Wagoner was buried at Rocky Fork Cemetery, Rocky Fork, Scioto Co., Ohio.³ He was born on March 25, 1921 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,4 He married Alma Autensia Reynolds, daughter of Clifton Alfred "Cliff" Reynolds and Leva Mae "Teeter" Poff, on February 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Denver Forest Wagoner died on June 2, 1951 at South Portsmouth, Greenup Co., Kentucky, at age 30.³

     Mary Elizabeth Carter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-16-6813.³ She was born on September 13, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 As of May 19, 1943,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Maynard Artic Poff, son of Cammie Ellen Poff, on May 19, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Mary Elizabeth Carter and Maynard Artic Poff were divorced on July 9, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Mary Elizabeth Carter died on February 1, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,5 She Mrs. Marie Carter Crowe, age 54, of Rt. 1, Wirtz, died Thursday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Denton G. Crowe; one son, John L. Gray, Bedford; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Dunbar, Roanoke; Mrs. Fran Davis, Stuart, Fla; one brother, H. L. (Bud) Carter, Hollins; grandchildren, Michael and Tabatha Gray. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 2, 1979.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1819.² Viola May Parker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on April 27, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of July 1, 1944,her married name was Moses.⁴ She married Erskine Leonard Moses Sr., son of Erskine Lincoln Moses and Effie Edith Poff, on July 1, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1 Viola May Parker died on January 25, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,5,1 She MOSES, Viola May, 71, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 25, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Myrtle Hale Parker, and a granddaughter, Kristy Marie Moses. She is survived by her husband, E. Leonard ("Salty") Moses Sr; son and daughter-in-law, E. Leonard Jr. and Brenda E. Moses of Richmond; brother and sister-in-law, Robert E. and Betty Parker of Salem; five nieces; one nephew; two grandnieces, and one grandnephew. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 27, 1997.¹

     Edward Lewis Atkins was buried at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 0.3 miles west of the church on Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 224-14-1047.⁸ He was born on September 1, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8 He married Alma Autensia Reynolds, daughter of Clifton Alfred "Cliff" Reynolds and Leva Mae "Teeter" Poff, on February 12, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Lewis Atkins and Alma Autensia Reynolds were divorced on May 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Edward Lewis Atkins died on July 4, 1951 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^3,4,7 He Edward Atkins, 46, died yesterday at his home, RFD 5. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Melva W. Atkins, and two children; Linda Mae Atkins and Jerry Atkins; and six sisters; Mrs. John Hill, Martinsville; Mrs. Howery Spangler, Columbus, Ga; Mrs. John Campbell, Mrs. Lawrence Ruble, Mrs. Rufus Hunley and Mrs. Lee Harris, Roanoke. He was employed the Virginian Railroad, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen of America. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Church Cemetery, Boones Mill. on July 5, 1951.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 065-16-6700.³ Robert Edward Rhodes Sr. was born on December 24, 1921 at Far Rockaway, Queens Co., New York.^1,2,3,5 He married Mamie Lee Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on September 20, 1945 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Edward Rhodes Sr. died on April 16, 1991 at New York at age 69.^3,6,4 He RHODES, Robert E. Sr., on April 16, 1991. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Robert, Jean and Diane. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Denise, Melissa, Richard and Kelly. on April 18, 1991.⁴

     Kitty Sue Bower Kitty S. Bower (Lucado) (Shell) Adams, Nov 24, 1924 - Oct 17, 2024. Kitty Adams, 99, went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 17, 2024. She was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on November 24, 1924, daughter of the late Arthur Bower and Cora Bower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Melba (Joey) McGhee, sisters Hursle Vest (Howard), Juanita Alderman (Falous), Thelma Price (Carl), Ella Ruth Webb (Joseph) and Mary Emma Bower. Brothers Guy Elliott Bower (Laura), Lester K. Bower (Edna), Arthur Bower, Jr. (Martha G), William T. Bower (Evelyn), and Edward L. Bower (Arlette). She is survived by daughters, Pamela Cooper (Ronnie) and Deborah Hogston (Don). Also survived by grandchildren Angela C. Williams (Donald), Chad E. Hogston (Erin), Cory McGhee (Jennifer) and Chad McGhee (Deena). Also surviving is her son-in-law, Glenn McGhee, along with great-grandchildren, Ava McGhee and Madeline McGhee, Wyatt Hogston and Levi Hogston. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Kitty loved to bowl, play softball, play cards, fishing and shopping. She was a member of First Church of the Brethren, Roanoke, Va. A special thanks to the staff of the Memory Care Unit, Friendship Nursing Home, Roanoke, Va, and Good Samaritan Hospice. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 26, 1924 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Nov 24, 1924.^1,3,2 As of December 8, 1945,her married name was Lucado.¹ She married Huey Webster Lucado, son of Robert Peters Lucado and Elzora "Zora" Poff, on December 8, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Kitty Sue Bower and Huey Webster Lucado were divorced on May 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Kitty Sue Bower died on October 17, 2024 at Virginia at age 99.²

     Ethel M. Hall was born circa 1905 at Radford, Virginia.^4,3 As of April 28, 1926,her married name was Poff.³ She married Winston E. Poff, son of Harlowe Chatmond "Harley" "Harry" Poff and Willie E. Epperly, on April 28, 1926 at Radford, Virginia.³

     Janet Farriet Poff was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2206.¹ She was born on February 8, 1927 at Radford, Virginia.¹ As of January 24, 1946,her married name was Tickle.³ She married Huston Henry Tickle on January 24, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ As of circa December, 1951,her married name was Klock.¹ Janet Farriet Poff married Earl M. Klock circa December, 1951.^2,6 Janet Farriet Poff died on January 8, 2004 at Maryland at age 76.^1,2 She On January 8, 2004, Janet P. Klock (nee Poff) beloved wife of Earl M. Klock; devoted mother of E. Kenneth Klock; loving grandmother of Kristina A. Klock and Rachael M. Klock; beloved great-grandmother of Kaitlin M. Palmer. Interment in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. on January 11, 2004.²

     Huston Henry Tickle was buried at Sifford Cemetery, Parrott, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 717-10-2632.⁵ He was born on February 4, 1921 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,6 He married Janet Farriet Poff, daughter of Winston E. Poff and Ethel M. Hall, on January 24, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Huston Henry Tickle died on June 8, 1970 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 49.^2,4

     Earl M. Klock was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 209-22-2191.⁴ He was born on December 9, 1922 at Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth year of 1923.^4,5,3 He married Janet Farriet Poff, daughter of Winston E. Poff and Ethel M. Hall, circa December, 1951.^1,2 Earl M. Klock died on February 26, 2004 at Maryland at age 81.⁴ He On February 26, 2004, EARL M., beloved husband of the late Janet P. Klock (nee Poff), devoted father of E. Kenneth Klock and dear grandfather of Kristina A. Klock and Rachael M. Klock and great-grandfather of Kaitlin Maria Palmer Interment in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. on February 28, 2004.²

     Earl Kenneth Klock was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 217-50-3969.⁵ He was born on December 17, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Margaret Ann Hume on September 16, 1967 at Maryland.⁶ Earl Kenneth Klock died on November 18, 2010 at Maryland at age 63.^5,2 He On November 18, 2010, Earl Kenneth Klock; beloved father of Rachael Klock; and loving grandfather of Kaitlin Palmer. Interment in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. on November 20, 2010.²

     Oakley William Bates was born circa 1897 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Myrtle Ray Hall, daughter of William Marion "Will" Hall and Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff, on April 20, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Oakley William Bates died on December 21, 1937 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He News was received here yesterday of the death of Oakley W. Bates former Danville policeman, from a sudden heart attack at his home at Check, near Roanoke. Mr. Bates left here about eight years ago to make his home in the country near Roanoke. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Bates and three children; Monea Elizabeth Bates, Check; Mrs. Lee Cole, Jr., and Clifford Bates, Danville; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bates, Vernon Hill; three sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Hester Horton, Durham N. C; Mrs. J. C. Veasey and Mrs. Courtney Torian, South Boston; John Bates, Hagerstown, Md; C. B. Bates and E. O. Bates, Roanoke; and C. A. Bates, Jr., Vernon Hill. on December 23, 1937.³

     Ernest Boyd Jobe was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Adel, Cook Co., Georgia.² His Social Security Number was 224-18-7522.⁵ He was born on September 5, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his draft card has a birth year of 1915.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Doris Calista Chafin, daughter of Brethard Ezma Chafin and Ozello Almer Poff, on May 24, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ernest Boyd Jobe died on July 5, 1981 at Lanier Co., Georgia, at age 67.^2,6,7