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     Infant Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 545-40-7792.⁵ Thomas Albert McDonald was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 He Thomas Albert McDonald, 79; died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. He was a member of Westhampton Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sandy McDonald; one grandson, Thomas Arthur McDonald, all of Little Rock, Ark. Graveside services will be at Evergreen Burial Park.² He married Bessie Alice Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.^1,2,7,3 Thomas Albert McDonald was born on January 13, 1909 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.^5,3,4,6 He died on February 24, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,7,5,3,6

     Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan Wilburn "Harris" Morgan, Nov 25, 1935 - Mar 20, 2021. Wilburn “Harris” Morgan, 85, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Harris was born to Robert James Morgan and Iva Conner Morgan and was raised in the Copper Hill area. Harris was a freight truck driver for Sherwood Transport for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Harris loved to flatfoot dance with the ladies. He enjoyed gardening and was known to grow the best vegetables, he also liked being outdoors and fishing. He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Overby (Michael), Teresa Tipton (James), Lesley Owen (Patrick) and Elizabeth “Georgie” Billings; his brother, Robert Morgan and his sisters, Ruby Poff, Betty Shaver, Phyllis Phillips, Sylvia Wimmer and Dorma Yeatts; his grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, Jimmy, Cory, Christian, and Morgan; and his great grandchildren and extended family members. Mr. Morgan will be interred in Rest Vale Cemetery in Copper Hill, Virginia.⁶ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on November 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,6,7 He and Joan Aletta Henry were divorced on November 1, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.³ Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan married Joan Aletta Henry on December 5, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan married Margaret Elizabeth Defibaugh on February 16, 1973 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan and Margaret Elizabeth Defibaugh were divorced on January 25, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan married Ina Marie Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on September 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2 Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan and Ina Marie Nichols were divorced on December 10, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan married Diane Iris McGuire on July 11, 2001 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan and Diane Iris McGuire were divorced on December 26, 2007 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan died on March 20, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.^6,7

     Robert James "Bobby" Morgan Jr. Robert Morgan, Oct 23, 1945 - Dec 26, 2024. Robert (Bobby) James Morgan, Jr., 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Copper Hill, passed away on December 26, 2024. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert James Morgan, Sr., his mother, Iva Conner Morgan, his brother, Wilburn Harris Morgan, his sister, Sylvia Morgan Wimmer, and brothers-in-law Bob Poff, Alton Shaver, and Richard Phillips. Remaining to cherish his memory are his son, Robert James Morgan, III; his sisters Ruby Poff, Betty Shaver, Phyllis Phillips, and Dorma Yeatts and her husband Lowell; his brother-in-law Wayne Wimmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was an active member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke for many years, including participation in their Christmas pageant. He was artistic and enjoyed painting. He was proud of his service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he earned numerous commendations for his bravery in theater. After his honorable discharge he was a member of local chapters of the VFW and the Vietnam Veterans of America. The family wishes to thank the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center, and Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home for their many efforts and care. Graveside service at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.² He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 23, 1945 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Reva Ann Lumsden on October 27, 1967 at Frederick Co., Virginia.^1,3 Robert James "Bobby" Morgan Jr. and Reva Ann Lumsden were divorced on September 30, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert James "Bobby" Morgan Jr. married Joan Carolyn Reese on May 30, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Robert James "Bobby" Morgan Jr. died on December 26, 2024 at Virginia at age 79.²

     Joan Aletta Henry was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-32-4326.⁴ She was born on August 9, 1930 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,4,5 She and Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan were divorced on November 1, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ As of November 1, 1956,her married name was Morgan.¹ Joan Aletta Henry married Wilburn Harris "Will" Morgan, son of Robert James "Bob" Morgan Sr. and Iva Lillian Conner, on December 5, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1 Joan Aletta Henry died on January 28, 2010 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^3,2,4 She Joan "Sue" Aletta Morgan, 79, of Raleigh, N.C., (formerly of Roanoke, Va.), died peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2010, her loving family at her side after a sudden stroke. Born August 9, 1930 in Cave Spring, Roanoke County, Va., Joan was raised and spent most of her life in Roanoke. She moved to Raleigh in 1983 to continue her career in food service. She had a passion for cooking and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. A dedicated member of Friendship Baptist Church in Raleigh, she was thankful for her many close friends from her Sunday School class and the activities they shared. Joan is preceded in death by her mother, Bessie May Henry, father, William Homer Henry, sister, Lois Henry Baker and her brother, William "Sonny" Henry. Joan is survived by daughter, Angela Nolen Tilton, of St. Petersburg, Fla., daughter, Rhonda Lynn Overby and husband, Michael, of Raleigh, N.C; daughter, Teresa Morgan Tipton and husband, James, of Sterling, Va; daughter, Lesley Morgan Owen and husband, Patrick, of Apex, N.C. Also surviving are her devoted grandchildren, Matthew Carson Tilton, Nicholas Shane Tilton, Michael Scott Overby, Sarah Elizabeth Overby, James Kile Tipton II, Thomas Corwin Tipton, and Christian Patrick Owen. on January 31, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5576.⁸ Walter Robert "Bob" Poff was born on November 21, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2 He married Ruby Dare Morgan, daughter of Robert James "Bob" Morgan Sr. and Iva Lillian Conner, on May 24, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,9,3 Walter Robert "Bob" Poff died on July 18, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,8,4 He Walter Robert (Bob) Poff, 71, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an Air Force Veteran, and a retired driver of Valley Metro and Radar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Anna Poff of Check; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Sam Mallory of Elliston. Surviving family include his wife, Ruby Morgan Poff; daughter, Mary Beth Poff of Roanoke; sons, David and Mindy of Salem, and James Robert (J.R.) Poff and Beth Pingle of Roanoke; grandsons, Joshua and Corey Poff; ex daughter-in-law, Monica Poff of Roanoke; brothers, Everett (Sonny) Poff of Orlando, Fla., David (Buddy) and Bobbie Jean Poff of Roanoke, Jack and Anita Poff of Christiansburg; sisters, Margaret (Polly) Angle of Copper Hill, Rebecca (Becky) Rea and Lillian (Pete) King, both of Salem; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 5 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Peters Creek Rd. with Kwang Ho Lee of Grace United Methodist officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Grace United Methodist Church or Salem Rescue Squad. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, 389-5441. on July 20, 2004.¹

     Alton Allen Shaver was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,10 His Social Security Number was 230-38-3944.¹¹ He was born on October 17, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,7,11,2,3,4,5,10} He married Betty Sue Morgan, daughter of Robert James "Bob" Morgan Sr. and Iva Lillian Conner, on June 24, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Alton Allen Shaver died on June 22, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^7,11,4,10,6 He SHAVER, Alton A., 68, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin B. and Annie V. Shaver, his sister and brother-in-law, Cammie and David McConnell, brother and sister-in-law, Luther B. and Betty J. Shaver, and brothers-in-law, Lonza Smith and Ralph Spangler. Mr. Shaver was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was born October 17, 1934 in Copper Hill, Floyd County, Va. He served in the U. S. Army and was formerly employed by Roanoke Ready-Mix and Mechanical Development Co. Inc. in Salem. He is survived by his wife, Betty S. Shaver; sons, Vincent L. Shaver of Hardy, Kirk A. Shaver of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer S. and Barry O. Altice of Rocky Mount; two very special granddaughters, Jaime L. Seaman and Amber N. Altice. He is also survived by sisters, Vera Smith of Roanoke, Elizabeth Wray of Arlington and Essie Spangler of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Malicia Shaver of Copper Hill; brother and sister-in-law, William and Shirley Shaver of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jim Worline and Rev. Doug Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 240113-0554, Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., S. W., Suite A., Roanoke, Va. 24018 or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 8838 Floyd Highway N., Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on June 23, 2003.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-9280.⁴ Irvin Benjamin Shaver was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc. U.S. Army WWI."⁵ He was born on April 21, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,3,1,2 He married Cammie Pearl Craighead, daughter of Edward Peter Craighead and Lillian Gray "Lillie" Janney, in April, 1921.⁵ Irvin Benjamin Shaver married Annie Agnes Vest, daughter of Elder William F. "Willie" Vest and Tabitha Jane Rierson, on September 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,1 Irvin Benjamin Shaver died on January 11, 1975 at age 78.^4,5,1

     Annie Agnes Vest was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8042.⁵ She was born on July 23, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,1,2 She married Irvin Benjamin Shaver, son of Isaac H. Shaver and Lavinia E. Gibson, on September 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of September 11, 1930,her married name was Shaver. Annie Agnes Vest died on January 23, 1973 at Virginia at age 74.³ She The funeral for Annie Vest Shaver, 74, of Rt. 2, Copper Hill, wife of Irvin C. Shaver, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill, with burial in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery there. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herbert H. Wray, Arlington; Mrs. Ralph N. Spangler, Roanoke; twos sons, William H. Shaver, Alton A. Shaver, Raonoke; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lonza H. Smith, Mrs. David W. McConnell, Roanoke; two stepsons, Luther B. Shaver, Roanoke; E. Clifford Shaver, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzwalter, Broadway; Mrs. Edgar Simpkins, Pilot; Mrs. Lawrence Fitzwalter, Hagerstown, Md; three brothers, Morris Vest, Copper Hill; Thomas Vest, Check; Robert Vest, Salem. on February 1, 1973.⁴