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     Margaret JoAnne Elmore was buried at Saint John Lutheran Church Columbarium, 4608 Brambleton Avenue, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She JoAnne Lantz of 500 Village Dr., Vinton, VA, a local radio and television personality during the 50's and 60's, died Sunday after a long illness. She was 56. Lantz was an elevator operator in the Shenandoah Bldg. in 1952 when she appeared on Horace Heidt's "American Way" radio program on CBS when the program was in Roanoke. Heidt liked her and asked her to fly to Lousiville the next week to appear again. Although she never had a music lesson, she sang, played the piano and performed her own compositions. In 1953, Lantz won first prize in WSLS-TV's first "Variety Review of VA" talent program, and soon after had her own program on WSLS. The program remained on the air for several years. She appeared on Dave Garroway's "Today" program in New York in 1957, sang on WRIS radio for years and performed in many local talent and variety shows. Lantz is survived by her husband, Wm. J. Lantz; a daughter, Toni Lantz Camden of Roanoke; a sister, Kathleen Walker of Richmond; and two grandaughters.² Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4871.⁷ She was born on January 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Lantz.¹ She married William Joseph Lantz Sr. on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Margaret JoAnne Elmore died on March 6, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^3,6,7

     Nancy Frances Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 20, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 She married James Thomas Stump circa 1881 at Virginia. As of circa 1881,her married name was Stump. Nancy Frances Ferris married William Jacob Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 6, 1905,her married name was Poff. Nancy Frances Ferris married Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on December 24, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 24, 1930,her married name was Bell. Nancy Frances Ferris died on December 8, 1949 at age 82.³

     Katherine Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 16, 1833 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Thomas Wesley Jewell on November 2, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 2, 1852,her married name was Jewell. Katherine Hall died on January 23, 1922 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.¹

     Noah Bernard Gray was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 28, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate have his birth date as Apr 28, 1884.^6,1,2,4 He married Lillian Lossie Bower, daughter of Zachariah T. "Zachary" Bower and Catherine Holt, on April 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Noah Bernard Gray married Beatrice Lee Stevens circa 1919.^5,8 Noah Bernard Gray married Maggie Marie Vest, daughter of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on April 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Noah Bernard Gray died on December 20, 1943 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁵

     Effie Rachel Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She Effie Rachel Vest Poff, 98, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She is a daughter of the late Jessie Vest and Etta. Effie loved and served her Lord Jesus Christ, she was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene, serving in many areas in the church through the years including, Teaching Sunday School, and Nursery for many years. She was an extremely talented seamstress she retired from Sidney’s Alterations Department. Her family and friends were her life and dear to her heart. Effie was a woman of many talents. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Hosea “Hoad” Poff; brothers and sisters, Eslie Vest, Alton Vest, Mamie Link, Velvie Walters, Roxie Walters and Annie Walters and Miradie Vest. “Jesus loves me this I know, though my hair is white as snow. Though my sight is growing dim, still He bids me trust in Him. Though my steps are sometimes slow, with my hand in His…” In a holy moment on December 22, 2018 he took her hand. She finished her phenomenal race buoyed by the love and presence of her family as they celebrated her remarkable finish. Effie went home to meet her heavenly Father. She loved her God, her Family and her Church. Those surviving to cherish her memory daughters, Fay Murray (John) and Trenda Breeding (Ken); special niece, Deborah Scherer (John); grandchildren, Brian Murray (Anna), David Murray (Christie), Courtney Bower (Aric), Aaron Breeding and Jim Thurman (Kim); great-grandchildren, Kristie, Josh and Kelly Murray, Angela Murray (Ricky); Tiffani Murray; 8 great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Hazel Huff; many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke. A celebration of Effie's life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 27, 2018 Lotz Funeral Home with Reverend George Stevenson and Pastor Shannon Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.³ She was born on April 13, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Hosea James Poff, son of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on December 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 29, 1934,her married name was Poff. Effie Rachel Vest died on December 22, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9745.⁶ Hosea James Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on November 5, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,3,5 He married Effie Rachel Vest, daughter of Jessie David Vest and Etta "Ettie" Vest, on December 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 Hosea James Poff died on March 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,3,5

     Leila A. King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 She was born on September 12, 1901.^1,2,4 She married Wallace Carroll King, son of Peter Morris King and Sarah Cynthia Vest, on November 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Leila A. King died on May 31, 1943 at age 41.^1,5,2,4

     James Henry Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co K VA Inf C.S.A.⁶ He was born on May 4, 1846 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney on November 22, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 James Henry Craft died on July 3, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁶ He Mr. James Craft, after an illness of several months, died at his home near town on last Sunday. Mr. Craft was a good citizen and neighbor and the news of his death was received with deep regret in the community. He is survived by a widow and several children. Remains were interred in West View Cemetery. on July 9, 1910.⁶

     Sarah Abigail Keaton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 30, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-5935.⁷ Oakley Leek Hollins was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 29, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,2,4 He married Charity E. Bell, daughter of James William "Bill" Bell and Lizena C. Hollins, on September 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Oakley Leek Hollins married Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, daughter of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, after February 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 Oakley Leek Hollins died on December 18, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,4

     Mildred Chamberlain was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.³ Her Social Security Number was 554-20-3701.⁴ She was born on February 19, 1901 at Nebraska.^5,4 She married Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr., son of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, circa 1922.^1,6,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Keaton.⁶ Mildred Chamberlain died on March 26, 1971 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 70.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 552-34-7028.³ Winnie Karen Chamberlain was buried at Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Junction City, Lane Co., Oregon.⁴ She was born on March 22, 1895 at Nebraska; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 30, 1895.^5,3,4 She married Louis Bryan Keaton, son of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, on December 19, 1924 at Brule Co., South Dakota.⁶ As of December 19, 1924,her married name was Keaton.⁶ Winnie Karen Chamberlain died on April 12, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 79.^7,4

     Minnie E. Craghead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 223-88-5587.⁵ She was born on April 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married Noah Hiram Keaton, son of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, circa 1921.^1,2,3,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Keaton.² Minnie E. Craghead died on October 15, 1979 at age 81.¹

     Clarence H. Sheets was buried at East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., California.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 558-10-5012.⁸ He was born on July 15, 1896 at Midkiff, Lincoln Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Jun 18, 1896.^2,7,9,10,11 He married Etta Gaye Keaton, daughter of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, in November, 1929 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.⁵ Clarence H. Sheets died on March 16, 1976 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 79.^2,7,9 He SHEETS, in Sacramento March 16, 1976, Clarence H. Sheets. Beloved husband of Etta G. Sheets of Sacramento. Loving father of Ann B. Edwards of Sacramento and Eimer R. Hayes of Pacifica. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A native of Durbin, West Virginia. Aged 79 years. Interment East Lawn Southgate. on March 17, 1976.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 564-05-1887.¹ Ray Piersall was born on June 28, 1891 at Ainsworth, Brown Co., Nebraska; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 28, 1892.^1,4 He married Eunice Eliza Keaton, daughter of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, circa 1921.^5,2,3 Ray Piersall died on October 22, 1965 at Humboldt Co., California, at age 74.¹

     Joseph M. "Joe" Mayo married Daisy Lou Keaton, daughter of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 553-09-0398.⁵ Joseph M. "Joe" Mayo was born on October 20, 1910 at New York.^4,5 He died on February 26, 1991 at San Diego Co., California, at age 80.^4,5

     James F. Banks was buried at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.⁶ His Social Security Number was 504-10-3630.⁷ He was born on June 22, 1907 at Iowa.^1,2,7 He married Inez Laverne Keaton, daughter of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, on April 20, 1929 at Alexandria, Hanson Co., South Dakota.^1,3,4,5 James F. Banks died on April 13, 1986 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 78.²

     Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on April 28, 1843 at New Castle, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Apr 25, 1843.^1,4,6,7 As of May, 1859,her married name was Book.⁶ She married Henry Loving Book in May, 1859 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; It appears that the marriage record was destroyed when the Craig County Court House was burned by the Union Army during the Civil War.^7,6 Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore married Clifton Walker Elmore, son of Elder Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore and Elizabeth Murray "Betsy" Walker, on May 19, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1,6,7 Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore died on August 7, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,4,2,6 She Mary E. Elmore, daughter of Joel and Katy Elmore, was born in New Castle, Craig Co., Va., April 25, 1843. She was married to Henry L. Book, and to this union was born Frank Book, deceased, and William Henry Book. Her husband was killed at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, in Pickett's Charge. She was married in 1867 to Clifton W. Elmore, and to this union eight children were born: Edward E., Kate Murray (deceased), Charles Ernest, Ottie Jackson, Robert E., Arthur W., Mattie Pearl, and Chauncey D. Elmore. Of these sons, three are ministers of the Church of Christ. William Henry Book has been for twenty years the minister of the great church at Columbus, Indiana. Robert E. Elmore is one of the editorial staff of the Christian Standard and a teacher in the Cincinnati Bible Seminary at Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles E. Elmore is located at Richmond, Va., and doing evangelistical work. Sister Elmore fell asleep in Jesus at her home in New Castle on August 7, 1925, all her family being with her at that time. With the exception of a few years residence at Snowville, Va., she spent her life in New Castle. When young, she became a Christian, being baptized, as it is understood, by Dr. Chester Bullard, a pioneer minister of the Restoration movement. Although past 82 years of age, and ailing a good deal in her last days, she was faithful in her attendance at the Lord's house, and in her last illness more than once expressed a desire to live to attend "the meeting", meaning the District Convention that is to meet here this month. The minister felt at home in her house, knowing her sympathy with his work. Funeral services were conducted by her minister, the writer, assisted by A.M. Fox, a former minister here, on the Lord's day afternoon, a large congregation attending, and there were many floral tributes. Her daughter and her husband have a noble son who has expressed a desire to be a minister. Truly, she rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. on August 15, 1925.⁷

     Juanita Sue Evans married Harry Shelburn Keaton Sr., son of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow.^2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 455-68-1737.⁵ Her married name was Keaton. Juanita Sue Evans was born on March 17, 1917 at Oklahoma.^5,6 She died on February 14, 1996 at Moore Co., Texas, at age 78.^5,1

     Walter Harry/Harvey Keaton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 1, 1912 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on February 17, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died from an accidental poisoning.⁴

     John Henry Eanes Jr. was born circa 1906 at Virginia.¹ He died before April 30, 1910; John died before the 1910 Census.²

     Walter Scott Eanes Sr. was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 226-03-3213.⁹ He was born on March 9, 1907 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3,6,5 He married Constance Atlea Huffman on June 12, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,10,4 Walter Scott Eanes Sr. and Constance Atlea Huffman were divorced on September 21, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Walter Scott Eanes Sr. died on March 17, 1988 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.^2,9,3 He LYNCHBURG - Walter Scott Eanes, Sr., age 81, died Tuesday May 17, 1988 in a Lynchburg hospital. He was a retired radio engineer and had been associated with stations WLVA in Lynchburg and WSLS radio and TV in Roanoke. He was a native of Floyd and a graduate of Floyd High School. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Walter S. and Dianne Eanes; grandchildren, Scott and Melissa Eanes, all of Lynchburg. Graveside services were Thursday, May 19, 1:00 p.m., at Stonewall Church Cemetery. on May 18, 1988.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-03-7797.⁷ Constance Atlea Huffman was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,3 She was born on May 24, 1906 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,7,8,3,4,6 She married Walter Scott Eanes Sr., son of John Henry Eanes and Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest, on June 12, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,8,5 As of June 12, 1929,her married name was Eanes.⁵ Constance Atlea Huffman and Walter Scott Eanes Sr. were divorced on September 21, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Constance Atlea Huffman died on March 27, 2004 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 97.^7,9,3 She Constance Huffman Eanes, 97, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, March 27, 2004. Constance was born May 24, 1906, in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late William Henry Huffman and Nellie Puckett Huffman. She was retired from J.P. Bell, was a faithful member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church for more than 73 years; and a devoted member of the Ageless Wonders. Constance was proud that the Lord had given her so many healthy years of earthly life. She is survived by a son, Walter S. Eanes Jr. and his wife, Dianne, of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Lt. Col Scott Eanes and his wife, Inga, of San Diego, Calif., Melissa Eanes Blomquist and her husband, Scott, of Lynchburg; one great-grandson, Caleb Scott Blomquist of Lynchburg; a niece, Patricia Huffman Harper and her husband, James; a nephew, William (Willie) L. Huffman and his wife, Bonnie, all of Lynchburg; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Constance was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Huffman, and a sister, Dorothy Rowson. A service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in West Lynchburg Baptist Church with the Rev. James Newman and the Rev. Mike Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church in the social hall, and at all other times at the home of Mrs. Eanes’ granddaughter, 181 Kenwood Drive. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you please consider making memorial contributions to West Lynchburg Baptist Church, 3031 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24502 or the Ageless Wonders, P.O. Box 661, Rustburg, VA 24588. The family would like to thank Dr. David Smith and his staff and the friends and family of Runk & Pratt for their love, support and prayers. on March 30, 2004.⁸