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     William Jacob Poff was buried at Bell Graveyard, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 4, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Mary Elizabeth Rierson, daughter of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on November 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ William Jacob Poff married Nancy Frances Ferris, daughter of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, on November 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Jacob Poff died on May 27, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,5

     Danny Lee Burke was born on December 9, 1952 at Virginia.³ He married Mary Delilah DeHart, daughter of Mower Turner "Bill" DeHart and Virginia Dell Lucas, on September 30, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Danny Lee Burke died on August 2, 2010 at Virginia at age 57.² He Danny Lee Burke, 57, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. He passed peacefully while surrounded by many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie W. Dalton; and father, Sherman Lee Burke. Surviving are his one daughter, Jennifer and husband, Jason Gill; three brothers, Greg and wife, Sherry Dalton and children, Walker, Jamie and Beth; Mark Dalton, and children, Mark and Amber; David Dalton, and children, Leann, Logan, and Lauren; a great-nephew, Noah; two sisters, Tracy Newman, Diane Burke Yates, and children, Stephanie Yates, and children, Brittany, Jessica, and Matthew, Travis Yates and fiancée, Nikki Long; brother-in-law, Earl Yates; a cousin and special friend, Clint Carden and family; and numerous other family members, loved ones, and many employees became close friends with him at Auburn High School. Danny had a huge heart with plenty of room for many friends and always put friends and family before himself. You could catch him at the races or see him at the beach. His famous last words were "Maybe someday I'll win the lottery!" I guess in a way, he did win the lottery! He is with God now and forever at peace and sitting on the beach watching the sunset. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. The family would like to thank all of the friends and loved ones that visited him while in the hospital. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va., with the Rev. Buford Linkous officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 5 p.m. The Burke family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. on August 5, 2010.²

     Daniel M. Poff was born on March 4, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, daughter of Moses Dickerson and Sarah Pugh, on March 11, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Daniel M. Poff died before May 6, 1910; His wife Lou was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.⁷

     Willard Jennings Rierson Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born circa 1939 at Maryland.² He died on July 25, 2019 at Florida.¹ He Willard Jennings (Sonny) Rierson Jr., 81, of Roanoke, Va., and Yulee, Fla., passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Jennings Rierson. The family would like to thank the staff of the Quality Care Nursing Home in Fernadina Beach, Fla., for providing care for Sonny over the last several years. Th family would also like to thank Wayne McCormick and his family for assuring that Sonny received anything that he needed. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton with Pastor David Derrow officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to local charities. on August 7, 2019.¹

     Etta Elizabeth Stanley was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 9, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Willard Jennings Rierson Sr., son of James William "Jim" Rierson Jr. and Martha A. "Woodie" Walton, on February 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of February 18, 1937,her married name was Rierson.¹ Etta Elizabeth Stanley died on August 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 22.^2,3

     Warren Guyer Cook was buried at Meadow Green Cemetery, 2602 Bogart Road, Huron, Erie Co., Ohio.^3,9 He was born on November 14, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9,5,10 He married Betty Lou Weikle on July 20, 1952 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Warren Guyer Cook died on December 18, 2016 at Huron, Erie Co., Ohio, at age 92.^3,9,10 He Warren G. Cook, 92, residing with his daughter and son-in-law in Huron, left to meet his Lord Jesus Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, with his daughters by his side. Warren was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Beckley, W.Va., to Kenzie Elmer and Anna Lena (Spangler) Cook. He was raised on his family's dairy farm in Beckley. As a young man he had an interest in flying, leading to a life-long interest in the Ford Tri-Motors, which he loved to watch take off or land. Warren graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1943 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. When he returned, his family purchased a dairy farm in Monroe County, W.Va., where he eventually met the love of his life, Betty Weikle. They married in July, 1952. In 1954, Warren and Betty moved to Ohio, where he found employment with Columbia Gas, and retired in 1989 after 35 years of service. Warren was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for several years, and volunteered in other areas of ministry. In his retirement, Warren enjoyed taking days trips with Betty and helping her make Christmas cookies as well as baking bread for family and friends. He was very mechanically inclined, keeping their home and vehicles in good repair. He was devoted to his wife and to taking care of her. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, great-grandsons, and his greatest hope was in Christ. Warren is survived by his two daughters, Teri (Wayne) Gerber of Huron and Sarah (Jim) Ommert of Sandusky; five grandsons, Brian Gerber of Castalia, Brad (Megan Davis) Gerber of Huron, Steve (Hilary) Ommert of Wadsworth, Ohio, Mike Ommert of Huron and Matt Ommert of Sandusky; two great-grandsons, Jackson and Landon Ommert; and brother, James Cook of Charleston, S.C. A joyous, just in time for Christmas reunion in heaven included his wife, Betty Cook, who preceded him in death Aug. 12, 2016; his parents; and a brother, K.E. Cook Jr. Warren’s family would like to thank his beloved caregivers, Michelle Garcia and Shontia Ramsey, for their compassionate assistance, and the quality and joy that filled his days with them in the months after Betty passed. Burial will take place at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. on December 20, 2016.³

     James Harrison Cook Sr. and Sue Ellen Scott were divorced.⁸ James Harrison Cook Sr. married Lottie Unknown.³ James Harrison Cook Sr. was born on December 14, 1929 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He married Sue Ellen Scott on December 24, 1960 at Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 James Harrison Cook Sr. died on December 19, 2017 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 88.³ He James Harrison Cook, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2017 at his home in Charleston, SC. He was born in Mabscott, WV to Kenzie E. Cook, Sr. and Lena Spangler Cook on December 14, 1929. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Sue Scott Cook, brothers K.E. Cook, Jr. and Warren Cook. He is survived by his second wife, Lottie Cook, his children Kathy Cook Beaty and Alfred of The Colony, Texas, James H. Cook, Jr. and Denise of South Carolina and Kenzie H. Cook and Tanya of Charleston, SC and Kristy Cook Hiatt of Bainbridge Island, WA, eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. on December 22, 2017.³

     Ronald Edwin Spangler Sr. and Mary Nell Smith were divorced.⁵ Ronald Edwin Spangler Sr. was born on June 30, 1934 at Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado.⁸ He married Gladys Marie Todd on August 30, 1952 at Perquimans Co., North Carolina.³ Ronald Edwin Spangler Sr. and Gladys Marie Todd were divorced on December 20, 1954 at Newport News, Virginia.⁴ Ronald Edwin Spangler Sr. married Mary Nell Smith in 1958 at Hobbs, Lea Co., New Mexico.⁸ Ronald Edwin Spangler Sr. died on March 19, 2019 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.⁵ He Ronald Edwin Spangler Sr., D.C., 84, of Fredericksburg, passed away on March 19, 2019, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Dr. Spangler served in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College. He maintained a lifelong love of learning with varied interests, including dyslexia and other learning differences. Dr. Spangler was preceded in death by his parents, Arno and Wilmath (Jones) Spangler, of Newport News; his brother, Michael Spangler; and his first grandson, Joshua Lee Gibson. Survivors include his former spouse, Mary Nell (Smith) Spangler; their children, Mary Kay Wilson of Texas, Ronald E. Spangler Jr. of New Mexico, and Anne Christine Dobson of Keswick, Virginia; his brother, Dean Spangler of Newport News; his grandchildren, Ronald E. Spangler III, Connie Sue Spangler, and Britney Kay Dobson; and his great-grandchildren, Jason Lee Gibson, and Caleb Matthew Kirby. on May 19, 2019.⁵

     Connell Dean Spangler Dean Spangler, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born to Arno and Wilmath Spangler on November 21, 1935. Dean grew up in Newport News, graduating from Warwick High School. He lived in Williamsburg most of his adult life. Dean was Superintendent of Streets and Roads, City of Hampton, retiring in 1991. He was an active member of Orcutt Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and Ronald. Dean is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Jackie. Additional survivors are his daughter, Connie Diakun (Pete), grandchildren, Christa Poitras (Ryan), and Nate Diakun (Esther), and great-grandson, Jackson Poitras.⁶ He was buried at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on November 21, 1935 at Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado.^3,6 He married Jacqueline Jay Adams on October 5, 1957 at Warwick, Virginia.³ Connell Dean Spangler died on August 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-42-6016.¹¹ Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler was born on February 8, 1939 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^11,2,3,5,6 He married Thelma Marie Schultz on September 10, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.² Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler and Thelma Marie Schultz were divorced on September 7, 1983 at York Co., Virginia.⁵ Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler married Virginia Garnet "Ginny" Womack on May 5, 1984 at Northumberland Co., Virginia.² Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler died on October 27, 2004 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 65.^11,1,7 He Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler, 65, died Oct. 27, 2004, in the oncology unit of Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was born in Denver, Colo., to the late Arno and Wilmath Spangler. Mike had been a Peninsula resident since 1940. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He worked with his father's business, Ace Fabrication & Welding. Following his father's retirement, Mike successfully owned and operated the business until 1994. Following which, he worked with V.I.M.S. at William & Mary. He was an avid pilot and held a private pilot's license. Mike performed test flights for friends and besides his family soaring the skies was his greatest love. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Mike enjoyed introducing young people to the joys of flying and worked with the Young Eagles. Mike is survived by his family, including his wife, Virginia 'Ginny' W. Spangler; five daughters, Rena K. Emerson, Terri L. Rawlings, Deborah Briscoe and her husband, Ron, Maria Castleberry and her husband, Lee, and Elizabeth Batten and her husband, Al; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Zachary, Craig, Matthew, Sterling, Katie and Cami; two brothers, Ronald Spangler and Dean Spangler; uncle, Conner Spangler; aunt, Odessa Walters; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. on October 29, 2004.¹

     Emily Jane "Emma" Poff was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on May 7, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5,6 She married Ballard Preston Akers, son of Solomon Akers, on February 11, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,6 As of February 11, 1886,her married name was Akers.⁸ Emily Jane "Emma" Poff died on June 25, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^7,9,6

     Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 226-03-5781.⁹ She was born on December 23, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,8,3 As of December 26, 1921,her married name was Callaham.⁶ She married Emmett George Callaham on December 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^10,6 Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner died on September 1, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 96.^1,8,10

     Maitland Gray Conner was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,9 His Social Security Number was 237-12-8072.⁹ He was born on August 16, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4,5,9 He married Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham on April 3, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^12,13,10 Maitland Gray Conner died on August 15, 1949 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 48.^5,1,9,6 He Maitland Gray Conner, 49, formerly of Lynchburg, died Tuesday in Asheville, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Conner and the following children: Mrs. Edward Driskill, Mrs. John Phelps and Miss Doris Conner, all of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mrs. T. O. Probst, Mrs. A. W. Carson, and Mrs. E. G. Callahan, all of Lynchburg, and four brothers, Veman (should be Vernon) Conner, of Orlando, Fla., Alfred Conner of Newport News, and Percy Conner, of Georgia. on August 20, 1949.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 262-32-5140.⁷ Vernon Leak Conner was buried at Pine Forest Cemetery, Mount Dora, Lake Co., Florida.⁸ He was born on December 3, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,9,8,3 He married Jessie May McCraw on January 12, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,10,11 Vernon Leak Conner married Lillian Gaines Webb on September 1, 1987 at Indian River Co., Florida.^2,12 Vernon Leak Conner died on May 19, 1988 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 85.^1,9

     Percy Reginald Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^10,6 He married Hester Virginia Harris.⁶ Percy Reginald Conner was born on May 21, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1904.^1,10,6,4 He married Ella Mae Jones on January 30, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Percy Reginald Conner died on March 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.^1,10,6,3 He Percy Reginald Conner, a tire recapper, died Tuesday in a Lynchburg hospital. Mr. Conner, 49, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hester Virginia Conner; his stepmother, Mrs. Queen Tyree Conner, of Rustburg, Campbell County, three children, Lester Conner, of California; J.C. Conner, of Richmond, and Mrs. Helen Vest, Richmond; three brothers, Tracey Conner, Lynchburg; Vernon Conner, Mt. Dora, Fla., and Alfred Conner, Warwick, and three sisters, Mrs. Emmett Callaham, Mrs. Allen Carson and Mrs. Katherine Probst, all of Lynchburg. on March 31, 1955.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-03-3146.² Tracy Dean Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 27, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Eula Mae Jordan on April 2, 1934 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,5,9 Tracy Dean Conner died on October 27, 1968 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 60.^1,3,5