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     Jonathan Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 30, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Caroline Leffel, daughter of Jacob Leffel and Mariah Fischer, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Jonathan Craft died on May 3, 1886 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 33.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8469.⁹ Ren Edward Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He and Mary Ann McNiel were divorced.² Ren Edward Poff was born on July 12, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,5 He married Mary Ann McNiel, daughter of James Ralph McNiel and Daphne Louise Wimmer, on November 29, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,3,4 Ren Edward Poff married Judy Ann Jarels on July 2, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ren Edward Poff died on August 24, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^12,9,4,5 He POFF, REN EDWARD, 61, of Pilot, passed into the gates of heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2003 to join his mother, Rheba D. Smith; his father, Roscoe W. Poff; his brother, Vernon W. Poff; his first wife, Mary Ann McNeil Poff; and his dogs, Ajax and Scooter. There he waits for our arrival. He retired from Radford City Schools when his battle with ALS made it impossible to continue teaching, a profession he so loved and he was loved by so many. He faced his disease with great courage and patience and demonstrated to those around him the true value of life. He wasn't defined by his crippled body, but by his heart and mind. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife, Judy Ann Poff; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Michelle Fisherpoff, Roanoke, James and Tanya Poff, Nampa, Idaho, Kevin and Lisa Albert, Roanoke, and Byron Albert, Pilot; grandchildren, Christopher Albert, Nathaniel and Grace Fisherpoff and the delight of his life and namesake, Renee Albert; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harry Troutt, Christiansburg; mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Vivian Jarels, Blacksburg; sister-in-law, Roby Poff, Fort Valley, Va; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George (Ricky) Jarels and special friend, Louise Saul, Bobby and Peggy Jarels, Indianapolis, Indiana; Kenny and Sandy Jarels, Salem, Va; his in-laws from his marriage to Mary Ann, Daphine McNeil, Carol and Stan Clower, Sue and Terry Altizer, June and Frank Wallace, Betty McNeil and Kevin Coleen, and Danny McNeil; his devoted caregivers, Mary Hall, Pulaski and Crystal Moore, Radford; faithful friends, Melvin and Melinda Shaver, Riner and Ronnie and Nita Bea Lester. Special thanks to doctors Susan Strong, Richard Williams, Mike Conatser, Paul Kampfe and the staff at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center for all their help. Deepest appreciation to Byron Albert for being on call 24 hours and his many trips to Georgetown Medical Center. Flowers will be appreciated but donations may be made to the local MDA Chapter, 4502 Starkey Road, SW, #206, Roanoke, Va. 24014 or the ALS Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 615 S. Frederick Avenue, Suite 308, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at the Huffville Methodist Church with Pastors Dan Walker and George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The Poff Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612)
on August 26, 2003.¹

     Harry Edward Troutt was born on March 24, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Brenda Sue Poff, daughter of Roscoe Warren Poff and Rheba Mae Dulaney, on August 28, 1983 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 Harry Edward Troutt Harry Edward Troutt, 71, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on July 3, 2024. Born on March 24, 1953, in Floyd, Virginia, Harry was a true mountain man, embracing everyone he met with open arms and a warm heart. Throughout his life, Harry was cherished as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harry is survived by his wife, Brenda; brothers, Frank, Luther, and Dewayne; son, Rodney; stepdaughter, Kelly; grandchildren, Michelle, Megan, Gunner, and Zachary; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Nelson; sister, Irene; and brother, James. on June 14, 2024.⁵ He died on July 3, 2024 at Florida at age 71.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-7022.¹¹ Manley Simpson Rumburg was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² He married Ogie Messer.¹³ Manley Simpson Rumburg was born on October 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,4,7 He married Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Manley Simpson Rumburg died on October 28, 1967 at age 59.¹⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7114.⁷ Virginia Pearl Rumburg was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,10,4 She was born on December 11, 1914 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9,10,4,1 She married Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff, son of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 23, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,11,10,4 As of December 23, 1933,her married name was Poff. Virginia Pearl Rumburg died on December 11, 1995 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,9,10,4 She POFF, Virginia Rumburg, 81, of Check, passed away Monday, December 11, 1995, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Claire Poff, Dublin; five daughters and sons- in-law, Jean Guilliams, Roanoke, Faye and J. Lewis King, Copper Hill, Betty and Doc Burnette, Roanoke, Coleta and Dwight Fralin, Dublin, Myra Wray, Roanoke; four sisters, Eva Smith, Ada Bell, Marjorie Richards and Icy Lee, all of Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 12, 1995.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4607.⁹ Mary Ada Rumburg was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on September 19, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,5,6 She married Marvin Guy Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,10,11 As of September 9, 1933,her married name was Bell. Mary Ada Rumburg died on March 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 99.^4,9,6 She Mary Ada Rumburg Bell, 99, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Guy Bell; and parents, the Rev. John K. and Ella Perdue Rumberg. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Georgie Hollins; sisters, Marjorie Richards and Eva Smith; sister-in-law, Leota Rumburg; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial to follow immediately at Wilson Cemetery, Check. on March 22, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-7486.⁹ Marvin Guy Bell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on April 3, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 22, 1913, all other records except his birth certificate have Apr 23, 1913.^9,8,2,4,5,6 He married Mary Ada Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7 Marvin Guy Bell died on January 19, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^1,2,4,7 He Marvin Guy Bell, 49, of 339 1/2 Elm Ave., SW, died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ada Rumburg Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Georgie Hollins, Roanoke; Mrs. Deima Lester, Inglewood, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Paul Patton, Roanoke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther H. Bell, Roanoke; three brothers, Clarence Bell, Cecil Bell, Mack Bell, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren. on January 20, 1963.⁷

     Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 7, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of September 10, 1932,her married name was Rumburg. Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest and Manley Simpson Rumburg were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of June 9, 1945,her married name was Akers.⁵ Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest married John Oliver Akers on June 9, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7,8,6 Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest died on July 18, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁶ She AKERS, Naomi Vest, (Granny Akers), 92, of Elliston, went to be with her Lord, Friday, July 18, 2008 at Lewis Gale Hospital. The daughter to the late Noah and Lottie Light Vest, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John O. Akers, son, Donald C. Rumburg. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dorothy Stewart, Mary Booth, Sandra Booth and Eddie, Michael Akers and Martha, Cathy Stanger and Ricky, Vicky Garman and Keith. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and eighteen great-greatgrandchildren. Her brothers, James Dayton Vest and Edgar Lee Vest also survive. The family wishes to thank the fifth floor West staff at Lewis Gale Hospital and to the staff at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem for the wonderful care provided to Mrs. Akers. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 3 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held, Monday, July 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eddie Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Akers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. 1 Corinthians 4-13; "Faith, Hope and Love But the greatest is LOVE." This verse is an example of how she lived her life. on July 20, 2008.⁶

     Ogie Messer married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue.² Ogie Messer was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Rumburg. She was born in 1921.³ She died on January 18, 2011 at Virginia.² She Ogie Messer Rumburg, 89, of Check, Va., went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manley S. Rumburg; parents, Cleve and Arminta Messer; brothers, Coet, Clifford, Hiram, and Herby; sisters, Sadie, Cleatha, and Ada; and a stepson, Donald Rumburg. She is survived by her son, Tommy Rumburg and wife, Linda; daughters, Sue Kimrey, Debbie Fitzwater and husband, Chirpy, Pamela Rumburg, and "adoptive" daughter, Linda Jenkins and husband, Gene; grandchildren, Katie Lowe and fiance, Joe Alls, Jenny Deeringer and husband, Matt, Amanda Highberger and husband, Scott, Matthew Fitzwater, Jonathan Rumburg, Krisha Dunford, and Joshua Dunford, and Lynsey Bishop; greatgrandchildren, Alexis Lowe, Bryce Deeringer, Matthew Fitzwater II, Zach, Brandon, and Kaytlyn Highberger, Kallie and Joshua Paul Dunford, and Trey Bishop; brother, Truman Messer; sisters, Delia Stephens, Bessie Conley and husband, Verner; and stepdaughters, Dot Stewart and Mary Ellen Booth. Ogie was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church. She loved Jesus and instilled Christian values in her family. God and her family were central to her life. Her joys were sewing and vegetable and flower gardening, but her passion was fishing with her brother Truman in Florida each winter. She worked at Floyd Garment Factory, barbered at Mary's Beauty Shop, and served as supervisor of Housekeeping at Skyline Manor Nursing Home before retiring at age 79. Ogie will be greatly missed here on Earth, but she's singing and dancing in heaven with Jesus! Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Warren Brown, David Turner, and family friend, Terry Cumbee officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Virginia. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20, 2011, after 2 p.m. where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Ogie requested that donations be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 5956 Floyd Highway North, Check, Va. 24072. on January 20, 2011.²

     Joel David Craft was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 12, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Martha Jane Givens on January 10, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Joel David Craft died on March 28, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-1392.¹¹ Donald Curtis Rumburg was buried at Bay View Cemetery, 370 Old Bayview Road, Bay View, Cecil Co., Maryland.^12,10 He was born on May 23, 1935 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,3,2,4,5,12,6} He married Ann Caroline Roberts, daughter of Clayton Robie Roberts and Lorena Margaret Monk, on December 12, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Donald Curtis Rumburg and Ann Caroline Roberts were divorced on June 18, 1974 at Orange Co., Florida.¹³ Donald Curtis Rumburg married Carol Lee Wright on July 7, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Donald Curtis Rumburg and Carol Lee Wright were divorced on November 23, 1981 at Ottawa Co., Ohio.¹⁴ Donald Curtis Rumburg died on November 6, 1989 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 54.^11,12,10 He Donald C. Rumburg, 54, of 29 S. Main St., North East, Md., died Monday of a heart attack in Union Hospital, Elkton. Mr. Rumburg was a refrigeration mechanic at Logan Electric Corp., North East. He retired in 1987 because of disability. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three daughters, Donna Rumburg, Cynthia Owens and Lisa Rumburg, all of Orlando, Fla; his mother and stepfather, Naomi and John Akers of Elliston, Va; his stepmother, Ogie Rumburg of Check, Va; two half brothers, Michael Akers of Rhiner, Va., and Tommy Rumburg of Check; six half sisters, Sandra Booth, Kathy Stanger, Vickie Garman, Sue Kimry, Debbie Fitzgerald and Pamela Rumburg, all of Check; a companion, Marguerite Baker, with whom he lived; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery, North East. on November 9, 1989.¹⁰

     Deborah White Rumburg Deborah “Debbie” Rumburg Fitzwater, 70, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manley and Ogie Rumburg. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church for 36 years and was deeply devoted to the Children’s Ministry. Alongside her husband of 51 years, Charles “Chirpy” Fitzwater, they served faithfully for 32 years in the Wesleyan Virginia District Kids Camp. Debbie is survived by her husband, Charles “Chirpy” Fitzwater; a daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Scott Highberger; a son, Matt Fitzwater; and her grandchildren, Matthew Fitzwater II, Zach Highberger, Brandon Highberger and Kaytlyn Highberger. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Linda Rumburg; two sisters, Sue Kimrey and Pamela Rumburg; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; special “sister”, Linda Jenkins, and best friend of 37 years, Wanda Cochran. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 8, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married Charles Walter "Chirpy" Fitzwater, son of Cecil Claude Fitzwater and Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker, on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Fitzwater. Deborah White Rumburg died on March 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 70.⁵

     Barry Donald Stewart Barry Donald Stewart, 70, of Troutville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was preceded by his father, Frederick Donald Stewart and a sister, Peggy Stanley. Barry retired from the City of Salem's Electric Department. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a avid woodworker and golfer. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Judie Stewart; children, Dorey Stewart, Kristi Chocklett (Blane), Barry Keith Stewart; mother, Dorothy Stewart; grandchildren, Rachael Lilly (Paul), Ryan Armitage (Rebecca), Karen Michie, Carter P. Stewart (Holly), Erin Chocklett, Ethan C. Stewart; great grandchildren, Max Lilly, Eli Peters, Tyler Chocklett, Emma Lilly, Elliott Armitage, Blake Stewart, Walker Stewart, Jonah Armitage, Samuel Armitage and Camden Johnson; sister, Sue Dogan (Jerry). Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He married Judie Catherine Lilly.¹ Barry Donald Stewart was born on April 19, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 12, 2022 at Virginia at age 71.³

     Peggy Lee Stewart was born on January 31, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of February 23, 1970,her married name was Patterson.³ She married Michael Lynn Patterson on February 23, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Peggy Lee Stewart and Michael Lynn Patterson were divorced on October 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 7, 1973,her married name was Stanley.³ Peggy Lee Stewart married Thomas Michael "Tom" Stanley on April 7, 1973 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 Peggy Lee Stewart died on February 23, 2001 at Virginia at age 47.¹ She Peggy Lee Stanley, 67 of Troutville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Donald Stewart. Survived by family who will cherish her memory including husband of 48 years, Thomas M. Stanley; children, Angela Grimes, Tara Meeks (Daniel), and Derrick Stanley; grandchildren, Sean Streng, Taylor Hart and Blake Meeks; three great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Stewart; siblings, Barry Stewart (Judy), and Sue Dogan (Jerry); special in-laws, Diane and Larry McCroskey; childhood friend, Marie Nichols and family; and many extended family and friends on February 26, 2021.¹

     Aaron M. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born in November, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 Aaron M. Conner Was granted a land grant of 12 1/2 arces on the head of Master Branch of the waters of Little River on July 31, 1843. He died on September 1, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55; Reportedly found dead sitting on a tree stump while out cutting wood.^4,7

     Samuel Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 13, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3 He died on June 20, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 11; Died of poison.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-9951.⁹ Robert Allen "Bob" Booth was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 He was born on April 29, 1948 at Kopperston, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5,7 He married Mary Ellen Rumburg, daughter of Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, on May 14, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,6 Robert Allen "Bob" Booth died on January 23, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.^9,1,3,7 He SHAWSVILLE - Robert A. (Bob) Booth, age 41, died Tuesday, January 23, 1990, at his home. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church and formerly employed by Theimer-Sysco and Arlington Wholesalers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney J. Booth and is survived by his wife, Mary Rumburg Booth; a son, David A. Booth of Shawsville; a daughter, Amy M. Booth, Shawsville; two stepdaughters, Cynthia W. Angle, Shawsville; Melanie W. Harvey of Elliston; his mother, Athleen Booth Conner of Cottondale, Ala; his father and stepmother, Warren H. and Janette Booth, Shawsville; one sister, Maggie Lee DeGallo, Sterling, Va; a brother, Warren Edgar Booth of Shawsville; and three grandchildren. Burial in the Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 24, 1990.¹

     Her married name was Conner.³ Athleen Ruby Howell married Unknown Conner.³ Athleen Ruby Howell was born on July 26, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of February 15, 1947,her married name was Booth.² She married Warren Harding Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on February 15, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Athleen Ruby Howell and Warren Harding Booth were divorced on April 30, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹