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     His Social Security Number was 224-62-8590.⁷ Albert Lester Cook III was born on December 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5,6,8 He married Linda Francine Scott on July 3, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Albert Lester Cook III and Linda Francine Scott were divorced on September 27, 1979 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁸ Albert Lester Cook III married Margaret Ann Stewart on June 27, 1981 at Winchester, Virginia.⁴ Albert Lester Cook III died on February 27, 2005 at Virginia at age 54.^3,7,6 He Albert Lester Cook, III, 54, of Boones Mill, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2005. Retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 plus years service, Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lester, Jr. and Virginia Poff Cook. Surviving to cherish his memory are sons and daughter-in-law, Timothy Wayne Cook and wife, Kay, and son, Bryan Cook; daughters, Julie Cook, Kimberley Cook and Rebecca Cook; grandchildren, Sarah Cook and Zachary Cook; sister, Sue Day; and two nephews. At Mr. Cook 's request, his body will be cremated and his cremains will be scattered at sea with full military honors by the U.S. Navy. on March 2, 2005.³

     Brammer Newell Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 245-05-7773.³ He was born on June 9, 1912 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Dorris Mae Sims on September 23, 1939 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^8,9,10 Brammer Newell Poff died on October 7, 1953 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 41.^2,3,10 He Brammer N. Poff, 40, formerly of Bent Mountain, died yesterday at his home in Fayetteville, N. C. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Doris Sims Poff, formerly of Roanoke; one son, Robert Lane Poff, one daughter, Betty Jean Poff; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Poff, Check; one brother, Linwood Poff, Check; two sisters, Mrs. S. S. Thomas, Roanoke, Mrs. Glenn Franklin, Bassett. on October 8, 1953.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 231-66-0001.¹⁰ Alma Ernestine Poff was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,11,5 She was born on November 5, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,10,5,11,6,7} She married Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin on August 21, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,9,2,12,5,13} As of August 21, 1937,her married name was Franklin. Alma Ernestine Poff died on April 5, 1995 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 78.^2,10,11,5 She FRANKLIN, Ernestine Poff 78, of Bassett, Rt. 5, Woody Circle, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995 at her home. She was born November 5, 1916, in Floyd County, to the late Horace H. Poff and Elma Boone Poff. She was a homemaker and a member of Stanleytown Baptist Church, Stanleytown. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra F. Graham in 1975. Surviving are her husband, Glen T. Franklin; three daughters, Eleanor F. Cassady, Collinsville, Eadie F. McGraw, Roanoke, Linda F. Sellars, Bradenton, Fla; one sister, Blondine Thomas, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park, Bassett. on April 6, 1995.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2165.⁴ Blondine Virginia Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 5, 1922 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,10 She married Shurley Stultz Thomas on December 5, 1942 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^2,11,5 As of December 5, 1942,her married name was Thomas.⁵ Blondine Virginia Poff died on October 10, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^2,3,4,12 She Blondine Poff Thomas, 82, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2004. She was the last surviving child of Horace H. Poff and Alma Boone Poff of Floyd County. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Brammer Poff and Linwood Poff; and a sister, Ernestine Franklin. She was the widow of Shurley S. Thomas, who passed away in 1996. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Surviving is her daughter, Judy Thomas Rouse; a son and daughter-in-law, Danny S. and Teresa B. Thomas; grandchildren, Chad M. Thomas and wife, Andrea, Caron D. Rouse, Kristi L. Rouse, and Tyler W. Thomas. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 12, 2004.²

     Dorris Mae Sims was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3426.⁵ She married Charles Edgecumbe.⁴ Her married name was Edgecumbe. Dorris Mae Sims was born on February 22, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2 She married Brammer Newell Poff, son of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on September 23, 1939 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^4,6,7 As of September 23, 1939,her married name was Poff. Dorris Mae Sims died on June 8, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^5,3,4,8 She EDGECUMBE, Doris Poff, 77, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 1999. She was retired from High's Ice Cream in Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Marie Sims; her husband, Brammer N. Poff. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Don Gilley; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bob) and Linda Poff, all of Salem; one brother, William M. Sims, Jr. of Dillon, Colo; grandchildren, Traci and husband, Gregg Basham of Salem, Staci and husband, Dan Bowman, Dale and wife, Dawn Poff of Roanoke, Kevin Poff of Salem; great-grandchildren, Taylor Basham, Kaila Poff, Kourtney Poff, Lane Poff, Morgan Poff and Laken Poff. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 9, 1999.⁴

     Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,9 His Social Security Number was 223-12-1023.¹⁰ He was born on January 9, 1912 at Bassett, Virginia.^{10,2,7,3,4,5,8,6} He married Alma Ernestine Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on August 21, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,1,11,12,3,9} Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin died on March 22, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^10,7,3,4,8,9 He Glen T. "Bud" Franklin, 86, of Virginia Veterans Care Center of Roanoke, formerly of Martinsville, died Sunday, March 22, 1998, at Virginia Medical Center in Salem. Born Jan. 9, 1912, to the late Maybelle Thomas Franklin and the late George T. Franklin, he was a self-employed contractor and a member of Stanleytown Baptist Church. Franklin was a member of the American Legion Post in Bassett and a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Poff Franklin. Surviving are three daughters, Eleanor Cassady of Collinsville; Eadie McCraw of Roanoke; Linda Sellars of Bradenton, Fla; a sister, Easter Vernon of Lakeland, Fla; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. Burial will follow the ceremony at Henry Memorial Park. on March 23, 1998.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2775.³ Shurley Stultz Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 He was born on December 27, 1919 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,7 He married Blondine Virginia Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on December 5, 1942 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^8,9,10 Shurley Stultz Thomas died on April 11, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,6,2,3,11,7 He Shurley S. Thomas, 76, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 11, 1996. He was a retired rural carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, and was presently employed by Dunmans Florist. Surviving is his wife, Blondine P. Thomas; a daughter, Judy Thomas Rouse, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Danny S. and Teresa B. Thomas, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Chad M. Thomas, Caron D. Rouse, Kristi L. Rouse, Tyler W. Thomas; sist ers, Alma Tredinneck, Erma Woodburn, Doris Ingram, Marion Burks, Jessica McCall. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park on April 12, 1996.⁶

     Judy Lynn Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5429.⁸ She was born on January 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,2,8 As of June 17, 1972,her married name was Rouse.¹ She married Kenneth Alvis Rouse on June 17, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Judy Lynn Thomas and Kenneth Alvis Rouse were divorced on February 17, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Judy Lynn Thomas died on December 30, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^7,6,8,9 She Judy Thomas Rouse, 60, of Roanoke, passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 30, 2007. She has gone home to be with the Lord following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shurley and Blondine Poff Thomas. Judy was an employee with Allstate, and a longtime member of "Holly Daze." She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Caron D. Rouse and fiance, Chad Stallard, and Kristi L. Rouse; a brother and sister-in-law, Danny S. and Teresa B. Thomas; nephews, Tyler Thomas and Chad Thomas and wife, Andee; and her beloved puppy, Dante. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 2, 2008.⁶

     Kathleen Alice Bell was born on December 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ As of June 21, 1945,her married name was Plyler.⁴ She married Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. on June 21, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.⁴ As of January 16, 1982,her married name was Brandon.⁴ Kathleen Alice Bell married Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon on January 16, 1982 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Kathleen Alice Bell and Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon were divorced on November 27, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia.⁹

     William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. was buried at Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.¹¹ He was born on July 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,5,6 He married Yvonne Matilda Hale, daughter of Erby B. Hale and Ella Nora Duncan, on February 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,12 William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. married Doris Louise Hill, daughter of Arthur Walter Hill and Elsie Letisha Moran, on September 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,13,14 William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. died on February 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 81.^4,11 He William Benford (Ben) Gray, 81, of Roanoke, Va., and Louisville, Ky., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Kindred Hospital with his family by his side. He founded Allied-Central Distributing in 1978 and was the owner/operator. Ben was a member of the Free Masons, the KOSAIR Shrine, Scottish Rite, and the Marine Corp League. He was also a United States Navy Veteran. Ben was preceded in death by his first wife, Yonne Gray; and parents, Jacob Howard and Ardrey Gray. He is survived by his wife, Doris Gray; son, Bill Gray (Heather); and grandchildren, Regan, Jake and Kaylee. on February 15, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5383.¹¹ Orris Wayne Gray was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,4,5,8 He was born on December 31, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; All records, except his birth certificate, have a birth date of Dec 30, 1915.^11,1,4,5,6,7 He married Neta Dale DeWitt, daughter of James Strickler DeWitt and Eunice Elvia Furrow, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,8,4 Orris Wayne Gray died on March 14, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^12,4,5,8 He O. Wayne Gray, age 66, passed away Sunday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Neta DeWitt Gray, Copper Hill; one son, Gary Gray, Copper Hill; two brothers, Myron Gray, Copper Hill; Ben Gray, Louisville, Ky; one sister, Mrs. Shelby G. Link, Copper Hill; one granddaughter, Katie Gray; one grandson, Zack Gray, both of Copper Hill. Interment to be in Restvale Cemetery. on March 15, 1982.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8517.⁷ Neta Dale DeWitt was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,10,3 She was born on July 4, 1914 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,10,2,3 She married Orris Wayne Gray, son of Jacob Howard Gray and Ardry Helen "Audrey" Poff, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,11,3 As of September 7, 1939,her married name was Gray. Neta Dale DeWitt died on August 9, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,8,9,10,3 She GRAY, Neta DeWitt, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, August 9, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jean M. Gray, Copper Hill; granddaughter, Katie Sue Gray, Copper Hill; grandson, J. Zachariah Gray, Copper Hill. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on August 10, 1996.⁹

     James Gary Gray James Gary Gray passed on March 27, 2025 in Salem, Virginia. Gary was born on May 17, 1946 to O. Wayne Gray and Neta DeWitt Gray, in Roanoke, Virginia, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jean Garmer Gray. Gary was a graduate of Floyd County High School and Roanoke Technical College. He served in the Army Reserves as a Mess Seargent. He was a friend to many through his various interests. Gary was a lifetime member of the Bent Mountain Fire Department and the first junior member of the department. He was an amateur radio HAM for many years and made friends across the coast attending hamfests and talking over the radio. Gary was also a long time member of the SCV, Stuart’s Horse Artillery, and the 2nd Virginia Cavalry and enjoyed learning about history and traveling to events. Gary was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge and the Kazim Shrine Temple, where he was a member of the Kazim Band, Tavernkeepers, and the Roadrunners where he helped transport kids to the Shriner’s hospitals in Greenville, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed working on the farm, woodworking, and spending time with friends. Gary is survived by his wife, Faye Gray and his children, Katie Gray and Zac Gray (Allison) and a step-daughter, Veronica Goad (Josh). Left to cherish his memory are many friends and neighbors. We would also like to thank his special friends, the nurses and staff on 6E at Lewis Gale, who helped make his final days easier. Interment to follow at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill.⁴ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 He married Jean Marie "Jeannie" Garmer.^10,4 James Gary Gray married Faye Unknown.⁴ James Gary Gray was born on May 17, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,9 He married Marie Elizabeth Foutz on July 18, 1969 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² James Gary Gray and Marie Elizabeth Foutz were divorced on January 18, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ James Gary Gray died on March 27, 2025 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1075.⁴ Hazel Bell Fowler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 7, 1896 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.^5,1,4 She married Joseph Byron Poff Sr., son of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on January 26, 1919 at New Jersey.^5,1,2,3 As of January 26, 1919,her married name was Poff.⁵ Hazel Bell Fowler died on October 20, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^5,1 She Hazel Fowler Poff, 71, of 1440 Gilbert Road, NW, wife of Joseph Byron Poff Sr., died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Byron Poff Sr; a son, Joseph B. Poff Jr., Troutville; five daughters, Mrs. Leon Stiglich, Troutville, Mrs. Jessie McGraw, Mrs. John T. McLain Jr., both of Roanoke, Mrs. Fred R. Collier, San Antonio, Tex., Mrs. Cecil Francisco, Murrills Inlet, S.C; a sister, Mrs. R. L. Caldwell, Salem. on October 21, 1967.³

     Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3817.¹¹ She was born on January 17, 1920 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,11,9,3,12,10,4} She married Leon Stiglich on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,13,2,14 As of November 9, 1944,her married name was Stiglich.² Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff died on July 15, 2005 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 85.^{1,11,15,9,12,10} She Miriam Rose Poff Stiglich, 85, passed away, July 15, 2005. She was born on January 17, 1920. "Myra" was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Leon, deceased in Vietnam. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leon Stiglich; daughter, Linda Jo Yowell; son, James Byron and wife, Renee; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Jospeh Poff, Jr., and wife, Jean; sisters, Juanita "Teena" McLain, Sue Watson, Betty Francisco and husband, Cecil; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other member of her family. on July 17, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-7513.¹⁰ Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11 He was born on September 17, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,10 He married Ann Genevieve Gaffney in April, 1956 at Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., New Jersey.^8,12,13 Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. married Ida Jean Rowland on September 4, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. died on July 12, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,10,8 He Joseph Byron Poff Jr., USN Ret., 88, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Turner; his first wife, Ann Poff; and two sisters, Myra Stiglich and Frances McGraw. He was a member of the Troutville Lions Club. Mr. Poff retired from the Navy life he loved after 21 years of service. At the time of his retirement he had attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Following his retirement from the Navy, he was employed by General Electric retiring after 21 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #248, VFW Post #484, and the Fleet Reserve Association. Surviving are his wife, Jean Poff; children, Ann "Nancy" Dooley and husband, Eric, of Philomont, Va., the Rev. Leonard Southern and wife, Kathy, of Salem, Keith Southern and wife, Lynn, of Danville, Jeannie S. Dillon and husband, Lenny, of Panama City, Panama, Don M. Southern and wife, Angela, of Fredericksburg; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Watson, of Troutville, Juanita McLain, of Roanoke, and Betty Francisco and husband, Cecil, Salem. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 15, 2011.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5436.⁹ Frances Lee Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10,11 She was born on December 22, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2,4,3,10 As of December 5, 1947,her married name was McGraw.¹ She married Jessie Rudolph McGraw on December 5, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,1,2 Frances Lee Poff died on August 9, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^2,10,11 She Mrs. Frances Lee Poff McGraw, age 52, of 2252 Berkley Ave., S.W., passed away Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by two sons, Robert (Tony) McGraw, Manassas; Steven A. McGraw, Roanoke; one grandson, Damon Grant McGraw, Manassas; stepmother, Mrs. Grace Poff, Roanoke: one brother, Joseph Byron Poff, Cloverdale; four sisters, Mrs. Myra Stiglich, Cloverdale; Mrs. Sue Watson, Eau Claire, Wis; Mrs. Teena McLain, Roanoke; Mrs. Betty Francisco, Salem. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 11, 1977.¹¹

     Juanita Belle "Teena" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9 She was born on November 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2,9,4 She married John Thomas McLain Jr. on April 9, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2 As of April 9, 1947,her married name was McLain. Juanita Belle "Teena" Poff died on March 9, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^3,9 She Juanita "Teena" Poff McLain, November 28, 1927 - March 9, 2022. Juanita "Teena" Poff McLain, 94, of Roanoke, passed away at her residence on March 9, 2022. A native of Virginia, she was the wife of the late John Thomas McLain Jr. and the daughter of Joseph Byron Poff and Hazel Fowler Poff, both deceased. She was a founding member of Connley Memorial Baptist Church. Teena enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and was an avid bowler. She was a member of the Antique Automotive Club. She is survived by three children, Dianne Scartz and husband, Ray, Pat Hogan and husband, Robert, and John T. McLain, III and wife, Monica; four grandchildren, Shannon Hodges and husband, Jeff, Christy Hogan, Riley McLain, and Jack McLain; three great-grandchildren, Gage Chisom and wife, Amber, Andrew Mayo, and Lindsey Hogan; two great great-grandchildren, Alivia Chisom and Averie Chisom; two sisters, Sue Watson and Betty Francisco; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Myra Stiglich and Frances McGraw; and one brother, Joseph Byron Poff, Jr. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carillion Home Health and Heartland Hospice for their loving care. on March 13, 2022.³

     Marjory Sue Poff was born on March 20, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 As of August 20, 1952,her married name was Collier.² She married Fred Russell Collier Sr. on August 20, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,8,2 Marjory Sue Poff and Fred Russell Collier Sr. were divorced on July 8, 1971 at Bexar Co., Texas.⁹ As of May 5, 1972,her married name was Watson.¹⁰ Marjory Sue Poff married James Richard "Jim" Watson on May 5, 1972 at Guadalupe Co., Texas.^11,10

     Betty Ann Poff was born on November 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 16, 1953,her married name was Francisco.¹ She married Cecil Andrew Francisco on May 16, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,1

     Leon Stiglich was born on June 28, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 He married Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff, daughter of Joseph Byron Poff Sr. and Hazel Bell Fowler, on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 Leon Stiglich died on August 17, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,3 He Leon Stiglich, a resident of Troutville for 55 years, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the VA Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1922 to the late Blaz and Anna Malnar Stiglich in Michigan. Leon Stiglich was a WW II Veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart, who was retired from N & W Railroad. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael, who died in Vietnam in 1969; his wife of 60 years, Myra Poff, in 2005; and two brothers, Robert and Anthony Stiglich. He is survived by his wife of one year, Ann; a daughter, Linda Wigington and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Scott Fenton, Jennifer Russell, Beth Yowell, and Kevin Yowell; son, Jim Stiglich and wife, Renee; and grandson, Bryan Stiglich; great-grandsons, Caleb, Jake and Luke Russell; brothers, William and Roy Stiglich; sisters, Betty Cassin and Marian Smith; and a host of other nieces and nephews and friends. on August 24, 2007.³

     Michael Leon Stiglich was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 He was born on March 5, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,4 He died on October 8, 1969 at Vietnam at age 23.^1,2,7,4,5 He Sgt. Michael Leon Stiglich, 23, of Rt. 1, Troutville, was killed Oct. 8 in the crash of a plane in Vietnam, it was announced Wednesday by the Defense Department. He was serving in the Air Force and had been in Vietnam for eight months. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stiglich, Troutville; a sister, Mrs. Linda Fenton, East Falmouth, Mass; a brother, James Byron Stiglich, at home. on October 17, 1969.⁵

     John Robert Fenton was buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan, Boulder City, Clark Co., Nevada.² He was born on October 31, 1942 at Massachusetts.^1,2 He married Linda Jo Stiglich, daughter of Leon Stiglich and Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff, on July 7, 1969 at Seabrook, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.¹ John Robert Fenton died on February 17, 2023 at age 80.²