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     Nancy A. Richards was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 20, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Cephus L. Walton, son of James Wellington Walton Sr. and Louisa M. Walton, on August 9, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 9, 1860,her married name was Walton. Nancy A. Richards died on December 12, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 46.

     Barbara Jenkins was born circa 1786 at Campbell Co., Virginia.¹ She married Johan Henrich Kropff in 1811.¹ As of 1811,her married name was Kropff.

     Mona Arbell Poff was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 233-72-6095.¹ She was born on March 9, 1890 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 She married Rev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry, son of Winfield Scott Mayberry and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Robertson, on April 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of April 3, 1907,her married name was Mayberry. Mona Arbell Poff died on October 21, 1970 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80; Died from an auto accident.^7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-2129.⁸ Minerva Adalee Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She Never married. She was born on May 2, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,3 She died on March 20, 1966 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,3

     Murry Johnson Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He Served in the U.S. Navy during WWI. He was born on May 5, 1894 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He died on October 6, 1918 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, at age 24; Died from the flu.^1,6

     Lula Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died in 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-6522.⁷ Nancy Rachel Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,6 She married Jonathan Fred "John" Hill, son of George Washington Hill and Mary Alice Spangler, on December 14, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of December 14, 1919,her married name was Hill. Nancy Rachel Poff died on July 12, 1984 at Radford, Virginia, at age 86.^2,6

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-9068.⁶ Joseph Henry "Joe" Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on November 20, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,3 He married Edith Epperly, daughter of Isaac Lafayette Epperly and Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle, on September 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 Joseph Henry "Joe" Poff and Edith Epperly were divorced on May 17, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Joseph Henry "Joe" Poff married Bess Roop, daughter of Grover Catron Roop and Annie McTier Showalter, on March 13, 1937 at Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,7,9 Joseph Henry "Joe" Poff died on January 19, 1996 at Radford, Virginia, at age 94.^6,1,2 He POFF, Joseph Henry, 94, of Floyd, passed away Friday, January 19, 1996 at Radford Community Hosptial. He was born November 20, 1901 to the late James A. Poff and Lyrena Walton Poff and was preceded in death by his wife, Bess R. Poff of 43 years. He was a Valedictorian of the first graduating class of Willis High School in 1921 and graduated from Roanoke College in 1925 and attended the University of Virginia Law School. He was a life long member of the Lutheran Church and active in its support. He was a 70 year member of Hylton Lodge #153, AF & AM and a member and trustee of Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F. He was a member of the Floyd Montgomery Radford Bar Association and Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Poff represented Floyd and Carroll Counties and the Town of Galax in the General Assembly of Virginia 1958-1966 and as Commonwealth's Attorney for Floyd County 1932-1952. He took great interest in civic and political affairs exerting his influence for the benefit of the community. Surviving include four nieces, Ann Henley, Pulaski, Evah Webb, Charlotte, N.C., Mary Shoda, Princeton, W.Va., Ruth Elmore, Hinton, W.Va; three nephews, Paul Hill, Willis, David Poff, Gainesville, Fla., James S. Maberry, Hinton, W.Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul H. Pingel officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home with Masonic Services to be held at 7 p.m. on January 21, 1996.²

     Rev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He was born on September 14, 1887 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,6 He married Mona Arbell Poff, daughter of James Andrew "Jim" Poff and Lyrena Ann "Laura" Walton, on April 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7 Rev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry died on June 12, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,2 He Princeton, June 15 - Funeral services for the Rev. Z. F. Mayberry, 64, pastor of the Kee Street Methodist Church in Princeton, were held in the church he served at 3 p.m. Sunday. He died Thursday in the parsonage, following a six months illness. He had been a minister for 38 years, of which 33 were spent in the various churches in Mercer County. The Rev. L. D. Roe, former pastor of the First Methodist Church in Princeton conducted the services, assisted by the Rev. D. W. Dickerson, associate pastor of the Kee Street Church. Other minister assisting in the services were the Rev. B. W. John, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Princeton; the Rev. L. D. Yost, former pastor of the Kee Street Church, and the Rev. C. E. Burns, superintendent of the Bluefield District. Members of the Board of Stewards of the Key Street Church were active pallbearers, while honorary pallbearers were Methodist ministers in the Bluefield District, the Ministerial Association of Princeton and other friends of the late pastor. Flowergirls were members of the Esther, Martha, Ruth Byrd, Mona Mayberry and Wesleyan Service Guilds. Interment took place in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Princeton where services were conducted by the Masons, Kinghts of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which organizations he was an active member. The body was taken from the Memorial Funeral Directory at Princeton the the Kee Street Church at 2 p.m. Saturday to lie in state until the funeral hour. on June 16, 1952.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8841.⁴ Jonathan Fred "John" Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 29, 1897 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,3 He married Nancy Rachel Poff, daughter of James Andrew "Jim" Poff and Lyrena Ann "Laura" Walton, on December 14, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jonathan Fred "John" Hill died on April 21, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^6,3

     Evah Ethel Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6470.⁹ She was born on September 25, 1920 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 She married Hanford Irwin Webb on July 19, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10 As of July 19, 1942,her married name was Webb. Evah Ethel Hill died on December 17, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,9 She Evah Hill Webb, 84, of Willis, passed away Friday, December 17, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late John F. and Nancy Poff Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hanford I. Webb, son James I. Webb, Sr. and brothers, Joe Hill and John Hill. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. David H. and Karen Webb, Bradenton, Fla., John H. and Leslie Webb, Meadows of Dan, Va; sister, Ann Henley, Willis, Va; brother, Paul Hill, Indian Valley, Va; grandchildren, Rev. Chris Webb, Arden, N.C., Todd Webb, St. Petersburg Beach, Fla., James I. Webb, Jr., Columbia, S.C., Anna Webb, Willis, Va., Jesse Webb, Meadows of Dan, Va; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Katherine Webb, Amber Webb. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery. on December 19, 2004.²

     Hanford Irwin Webb was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-16-0838.⁴ He was born on December 4, 1919 at Union, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Evah Ethel Hill, daughter of Jonathan Fred "John" Hill and Nancy Rachel Poff, on July 19, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Hanford Irwin Webb died on December 15, 1994 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^4,6,2 He WEBB, Hanford I., 75, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 15, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 1994, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte, N.C. on December 16, 1994.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0281.⁴ Bess Roop was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 She married Joseph Henry "Joe" Poff, son of James Andrew "Jim" Poff and Lyrena Ann "Laura" Walton, on March 13, 1937 at Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of March 13, 1937,her married name was Poff. Bess Roop died on April 1, 1980 at Radford, Virginia, at age 68.^1,3

     Anna Poff was born circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married Cornelius Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Sarah "Sally" Reed, on December 19, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 19, 1836,her married name was Conner.

     Fulvia Odessa "Dessie" Sowers was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on August 1, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,1,3 She married James Andrew "Jim" Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on January 4, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of January 4, 1911,her married name was Poff. Fulvia Odessa "Dessie" Sowers died on March 9, 1949 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,3

     Cleveland Lafayette "Clevie" Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He was born on August 23, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He died on August 17, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 39.^5,1

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8014.¹² Harry Lee Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 12, 1916 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,3,4,7 He married Treva Estelle Reed, daughter of Early Denton Reed and Annie Ellen Dulaney, on December 24, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Harry Lee Poff died on August 4, 1993 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^12,2,4,6 He POFF, Harry Lee, 77, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 1993. He went to be with the Lord in peace at home and was attended by his family. Harry was a veteran of World War II in Patton's third army. He worked for the N&W Railroad and retired in 1975. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Treva R. Poff, Pilot; three sons and their wives, William and Dana Poff, Phoenix, Ariz., Wayne and Terri Poff, Willis, Michael and Lisa Poff, Vinton; two brothers, Joseph L. Poff, Belspring; Murray J. Poff, Floyd; Eight grandchildren, Dawn, J. D., Wray, Josiah, Brandie, Michael, Travis, Eric. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 6, at the Mayberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. on August 6, 1993.²

     Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-2478.⁵ She was born on September 16, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,3 She married Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on April 28, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 28, 1904,her married name was Poff. Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle died on February 7, 1975 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^4,3

     Lydia Lala "Liddie" Poff was buried at Lydia's Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 272-05-0463.⁶ She was born on March 27, 1909 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 She died on June 25, 1990 at Galax, Virginia, at age 81.^1,6,3 She WILLIS - Lydia Lala Poff, age 81, died Monday, June 25, 1990. She was born March 27, 1909, to the late Charles Lafayett and Vanada Weddle Poff. She graduated as valedictorian from Willis High School in 1928 and completed a business administration course at Columbia Institute, Chicago, Ill. in 1929. She completed nurses training school at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond in October of 1932 and went to work the following day as supervisor of an operating room in Roanoke. After fourteen months there, she joined the nursing staff at Industrial Rayon Corporation, Covington, Va. and stayed until Rayon sold to Hercules in 1960. During this time she was visiting nurse 1939 to 1949. During the closing of Rayon and opening of Hercules, she continued to work one-half salary being paid by each corporation. In July 1961, she became full time nurse for Hercules and continued there until retirement in 1974, after which she worked part time until 1981. Soon after graduating from training school, she enrolled as a Red Cross nurse and was assigned to the Third Corps Area to an Army Reserve Hospital Unit, 1321st Service Unit in 1935. She was called to active duty with the army in 1940, but was deferred because of present position being essential to industry. She was assigned to recruitment of Army and Navy nurses and student nurses. She was appointed chairman of Home Nursing, organized and taught classes, also organized nursing service for Civil Defense. She was a member of the first organized 4-H Club in Floyd County 1927-28. She was a member of the Willis United Methodist Church and was one of the first members of the Industrial Nurses Association when it was organized and was one of the first to be a certified occupational health nurse. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby P. Conduff and Ethel P. Boone; a brother, Carl Poff and one nephew, Roy Hylton. Survivors are one sister, Rachel P. Howell, Willis; two brothers, Ewell Poff, Arthur Poff, both of Willis; two nieces, Bobbie Jean Martin, Rebecca DeHaven; five nephews, Ross A. Howell, Sherrell Poff, Ronald Hylton, Nelson Poff and Thomas Conduff. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Lydia's Memorial Park, Alleghany County, with Ross A. Howell officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. It was her request that flowers be omitted and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. on June 27, 1990.¹

     Rachel Catherine Poff was buried at Howell-Slusher Cemetery, 158 Fairview Church Road, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 227-03-1597.⁶ She was born on January 9, 1915 at Virginia.^3,6 As of January 17, 1942,her married name was Howell.¹ She married Ross Augustus Howell on January 17, 1942 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^7,8,2,1 Rachel Catherine Poff died on February 8, 2009 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^5,6 She Rachel Poff Howell, 94, of Greensboro, N.C., and formerly of Willis, Va., passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Greensboro, N.C., at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Jim DeHaven. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, for Mrs. Howell at the family cemetery on Kyle Weeks Road in Willis, Va., with the Reverend Josh Kilbourne officiating. The family will receive friends in the evening between 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. on February 9, 2009.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-7558.⁷ Minnie Ethel Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 5, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,3 She married Roy Julian Hylton, son of Paul B. Hylton and Nannie E. Weeks, on November 20, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of November 20, 1937,her married name was Hylton. As of July 3, 1948,her married name was Boone.⁶ Minnie Ethel Poff married George Vernon Boone on July 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 Minnie Ethel Poff died on June 27, 1985 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 68.^8,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-3112.⁶ Willard Arthur Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 21, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,2 He married Thelma Treva Harman, daughter of Joshua Dennis Harman and Rhoda Laura Ellen Harris, on September 27, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 Willard Arthur Poff died on February 21, 1995 at Virginia at age 82.^1,6 He WILLIS -- Willard Arthur Poff, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 1995, at his son's home. He was a retired farmer and member of the Willis United Methodist Church. Survivors are: his son and daughter-in-law, Sherrell and Phyllis Poff, Willis; granddaughter Vickie P. Shelor, Floyd; sister, Rachel Howell, Willis; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday (February) 24, 1995, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment in the Willis Cemetery. on March 2, 1995.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0768.⁵ Ewell J. Poff was born on March 15, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Beulah E. Harris, daughter of Isaac Martin Harris and Martha Ellen Weddle, on September 18, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 Ewell J. Poff died on March 5, 1994 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^5,7

     Ruby E. Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-16-3356.⁶ She married Charles Edward Conduff.^7,4 Her married name was Conduff.⁷ Ruby E. Poff was born on March 18, 1907 at Virginia.^5,6,4 She died on December 4, 1986 at Galax, Virginia, at age 79.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-6665.⁸ Carl Lindsey Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT U.S. Army WWII."^1,6 He was born on February 19, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,6 He married Alreda Blanch Weeks, daughter of William Cody Weeks and Laura Ada Hylton, on December 3, 1936 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.^4,9 Carl Lindsey Poff and Alreda Blanch Weeks were divorced on July 31, 1940 at Virginia.⁹ Carl Lindsey Poff died on December 25, 1979 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,3,6 He Willis - Carl L. Poff age 66, died Tuesday, December 25, 1979 at his home. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by one son Carl Nelson Poff, Willis; two brothers Ewell Poff and Arthur Poff, both of Willis; four sisters Mrs Ruby Conduff, Roanoke; Miss Lydia Poff, Covington; Mrs. Rachel Howell, Willis and Mrs. Ethel Boone, Roanoke and one granddaughter Miss Cathy Poff, Willis. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday December 27, 1979 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Williams and Reverend Calvin Fender officiating. Burial was in the Keith Cemetery. on January 3, 1980.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3274.⁴ Thelma Treva Harman was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on June 30, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 3, 1911.^4,5,1,3 She married Willard Arthur Poff, son of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on September 27, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of September 27, 1933,her married name was Poff. Thelma Treva Harman died on January 5, 1985 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-12-7398.³ Beulah E. Harris was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 26, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Ewell J. Poff, son of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on September 18, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 18, 1932,her married name was Poff. Beulah E. Harris died on March 17, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.^2,3 She POFF, Beulah H., 94, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home where she made her home for the past three years. She was born March 26, 1906 to the late Issac and Marthea Harris. Mrs. Poff was predeceased by her husband, Ewell Poff; and four brothers and sisters. She leaves behind a daughter, Bobbie J. Martin, of Floyd, a granddaughter and husband, Deborah and Dan Snellings of Floyd; a grandson, Ervin Martin, Hilton Head, S.C; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Erika Snellings of Floyd. A caring and warm person, she dedicated her life to loving everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her in return. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Burial will follow in the Keith Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. on March 19, 2001.²