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     Her Social Security Number was 231-66-0001.⁹ Alma Ernestine Poff was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 5, 1916 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,9,5 She married Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin on August 21, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,10 As of August 21, 1937,her married name was Franklin. Alma Ernestine Poff died on April 5, 1995 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,9 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. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 1995, at Stanleytown Baptist Church with the Rev. Edwin Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park, Bassett. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 1995, at Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway and at other times at the home. Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway in charge of arrangements. on April 6, 1995.²

     Blondine Virginia Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 5, 1922 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Shurley Stultz Thomas, son of Marcus Thomas and Minnie Shively, on December 5, 1942 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^2,7,8 As of December 5, 1942,her married name was Thomas. Blondine Virginia Poff died on October 10, 2004 at Virginia at age 82.² 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. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Pastor Jim Reeves will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7:30 till 9 p.m. Tuesday. on October 12, 2004.²

     Dorris Mae Sims was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3426.⁴ She married Unknown Edgecumbe.² Her married name was Edgecumbe. Dorris Mae Sims was born on February 22, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Brammer Newell Poff, son of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on September 23, 1939 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^2,5,6 As of September 23, 1939,her married name was Poff. Dorris Mae Sims died on June 8, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,3,2 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 Thursday, June 10, at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Everett Kier officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on June 9, 1999.²

     Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-12-1023.⁵ He was born on January 9, 1912 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Alma Ernestine Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on August 21, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,6,7 Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin died on March 22, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,4

     Shurley Stultz Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. He was born on December 27, 1919 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Blondine Virginia Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on December 5, 1942 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^2,3,4 Shurley Stultz Thomas died on April 11, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.

     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.⁷ He was born on July 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 He married Yvonne Matilda Hale, daughter of Erby B. Hale and Ella Nora Duncan, on February 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,8 William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. married Doris Hill on September 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. died on February 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 81.^4,7 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 226-16-5383.⁶ Orris Wayne Gray was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on January 30, 1915 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 30, 1915.^6,1,5 He married Neta Dale DeWitt, daughter of James Strickler DeWitt and Eunice Elvia Furrow, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Orris Wayne Gray died on March 14, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8517.⁵ Neta Dale DeWitt was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on July 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1 She married Orris Wayne Gray, son of Jacob Howard Gray and Audrey Helen Poff, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 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.^5,6,7 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. Funeral services will be Monday, August 12, 1996, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flow ers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on August 10, 1996.⁷

     Hazel Bell Fowler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 7, 1896 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.^1,2 She married Joseph Byron Poff, son of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on January 26, 1919.^1,2 As of January 26, 1919,her married name was Poff. Hazel Bell Fowler died on October 20, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3817.⁶ Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff was born on January 17, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 She married Leon Stiglich on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,8 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.^1,6,9 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. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 18, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. John Foster officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, Va., 24018. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on July 17, 2005.¹

     Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Ann Gaffney.^2,7 Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. was born on September 17, 1922 at Virginia.^2,8 He married Ida Jean Rowland on September 4, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. died on July 12, 2011 at Virginia at age 88.³ 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. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Music Ministry at Melrose Baptist Church or to Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted noon Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Melrose Baptist Church 3520 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Larry Sprouse and the Rev. Leonard Southern. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on July 15, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5436.⁷ Frances Lee Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 22, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 As of December 5, 1947,her married name was McGraw.² She married Jessie Rudolph McGraw on December 5, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Frances Lee Poff died on August 9, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^1,3

     Juanita Bell/Belle "Teena" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married John Thomas McLain Jr. on April 9, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 9, 1947,her married name was McLain. Juanita Bell/Belle "Teena" Poff died on March 9, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.⁴ 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. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home at 11 a.m. 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, 2022.⁴

     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 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. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1 p.m. at St., Mark United Methodist Church in Daleville. Burial is to be private. Funeral arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, 562-1182. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a favorite veteran charity organization. on August 24, 2007.³

     Michael Leon Stiglich was born on March 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on October 8, 1969 at Vietnam at age 23.^1,3