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     His Social Security Number was 259-51-8513.² John David "J.D." Stump John David (J.D.) Stump, 21, of Gainesville, died on Monday, June 10, at the Atlanta Medical Center from severe head trauma received during an unprovoked attack by an unidentified assailant while leaving an Atlanta concert with a group of friends. He is survived by his father, Gary Stump of Gainesville, mother Kathy Apperson, of Waxhaw, N.C., a brother Ray Stump of Buford, two sisters, Beth Stump of Gainesville and Jennifer Stump of Waxhaw, N.C. and his grandparents, George and Barbara Stump of Gainesville. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins and a large group of friends, including a special friend, Kristin Avery of Gainesville. J.D. was a student at North Georgia Tech in Clarksville and his instructions and wishes as an Organ Donor have been honored. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jun 12 at Littie and Davenport Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 4 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Don Harrison and Dr. Steve Brown officiating. The body will be cremated and a private family burial will take place later in the Columbarium Garden and Grace Church. Gifts in celebration of J.D.'s life may be made to the Memorial Fund of Grace Episcopal Church, 431 Washington Street, Gainesville GA.¹ He was born on April 25, 1981.² He died on June 10, 2002 at Atlanta, Georgia, at age 21.^2,1

     Richard Allen Rogers died at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He was born at Atlanta, Georgia.¹ He married Rebecca Ann Stump, daughter of George Thomas Stump and Barbara Guy Poff, on November 30, 1984 at Atlanta, Georgia.¹

     Mary Ann Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 4, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Andrew James "Andy" Conner, son of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on February 1, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of February 1, 1856,her married name was Conner. Mary Ann Furrow died on November 6, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.³

     Mary Davis was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 29, 1872 at Oak Level, Henrico Co., Virginia.^6,5 She married Rev. William Henry Book, son of Henry Loving Book and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on July 18, 1906 at Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^4,7,6 As of July 18, 1906,her married name was Book.⁴ Mary Davis died on November 17, 1957 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 85.^2,6 She Mrs. Mary D. Book, 85, 225 S. Hyer St., died Sunday at her home after a long illness. Born in Oak Level, Va., she came to Orlando 26 years ago from Columbus, Ohio [Indiana]. She was the widow of the late William H. Book, widely known preacher and author, evangelist and assistant as Bible instructor for children. Mrs. Book graduated from the University of Tennessee and for a number of years was a teacher in Virginia public schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church and also a member of the churches Womens auxiliary. She is survived by four sons, Morris Butler Book, Orlando; Abbott Book, Oakland, Calif., Howard Book, Houston, Texas, and William H. Book Jr., Indianapolis, Ind; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Sugden, Norfolk, Va., Miss Lois Book, Columbus, Ind., Miss Katherine Book, Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Mary Virginia Book, New York, N. Y ; two brothers, Homer Philpott, Conn., and Tyler Philpott, Lafayette, Ind; two sisters, Mrs Don Craig and Mrs. Annie Roos, both of Roanoke, Va; six grand children and four great-grand children. on November 18, 1957.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 368-36-2254.⁵ Willis Dale Carico was buried at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 4997 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was born on August 22, 1937 at Wise Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Ruby Kathleen Underwood, daughter of Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr. and Elsie Agnes Amburgey, on December 17, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^1,2 Willis Dale Carico and Ruby Kathleen Underwood were divorced on June 18, 1970 at Bristol, Virginia.² Willis Dale Carico died on November 11, 1995 at age 58.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 231-74-9621.⁵ Hettie Virginia Craighead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 25, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,1 She married James Ralph Poff Sr., son of James Samuel A. Poff and Lucy Mahala Manning, on July 20, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6 As of July 20, 1940,her married name was Poff. Hettie Virginia Craighead died on July 18, 2004 at Virginia at age 82.^3,5 She Hettie Craighead Poff, 82, of Roanoke Co., went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Poff, Sr; one son, Lewis I. Poff; her parents, Frank and Mae Craighead; one sister, Gladys DeWease; and two brothers, Herbert Craighead and Winfred Craighead. Hettie is survived by three daughters and three sons, Rita J. Stump and her husband, Harold of Roanoke Co., J. Ralph Poff, Jr. and his wife, Connie of Roanoke Co., Marvin D. Poff and his wife, Martha of Roanoke Co., Lucy M. Drain and her husband, Ray of Craig Co., Norman A. Poff and his wife, Lani of Easley, S.C., Charlotte E. Poff of Roanoke Co; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Audrey Woods of Rocky Mt., Earlean Shortt of Roanoke Co., Joyce Bayse of Copper Hill, Lorraine Sowder of Roanoke Co., Linda Dalton of Roanoke; four brothers, Cecil Craighead of Roanoke Co., Nelson Craighead of Roanoke Co., Ervin Craighead of Franklin Co., Harry Craighead of Stewartsville. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 20, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8613.⁵ Rita Jean Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 6, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of circa 1960,her married name was Stump.¹ She married Harold Eugene Stump circa 1960.^4,1 Rita Jean Poff died on March 22, 2009 at Virginia at age 67.^1,5 She Rita Jean Stump, 67, of Roanoke, Va. was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born in Montgomery County, June 6, 1941. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by her dad and mom, Ralph and Hettie Poff; brother, Lewis Poff; son, Dwight Eugene Stump; and nephew, Bobby Drain. Her surviving family includes her husband of 49 years, Harold Stump; son, Curtis Stump and wife, Linda; daughter, Corinna Conner; grandson, Daniel Painter and wife, Hailey; two great-grandsons, Damian Painter and James Perry; brothers, Ralph Poff and wife, Connie, Marvin Poff and wife, Martha, Norman Poff and wife, Loni; sisters, Lucy Drain and husband Ray, Charlotte Poff and friend, LeRoy; several nieces and nephews; and lots of dear friends. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 23, 2009.¹

     Benton Luther Crowder Sr. was born on July 28, 1848 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.³ He married Rachel Lewis Biggs, daughter of Miles Biggs and Elizabeth Unknown, on June 5, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.³

     James Ralph Poff Jr. James "Ralph" Poff, 81, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1942, to the late Ralph and Hettie Poff of Roanoke. Ralph is survived by his wife, Connie L. Poff; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Lynda Poff and Jonathon and Erin Poff; grandchildren, Olivia and Jackson Poff; his sister, Charlotte Poff; sister and her husband, Lucy and Ray Drain; brother and his wife, Marvin and Martha Poff; brother and his wife, Norman and Lani Poff; and brother-in-law, Horace Light. Ralph worked in the Hydro Department for Appalachian Power for many years. He was an active member of the Kazim and served in many capacities, most recently the director's staff. Ralph had a spirit of generosity and service to his family and community which he was able to fulfill through his family and Kazim family. Ralph was an adoring grandfather and took pride in making Olivia and Jackson laugh. They brought out his sense of humor and sneaky wit that would spur laughter throughout the room. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 20, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Connie Lou Light on January 22, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Ralph Poff Jr. died on April 10, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁵

     Lewis Ivan Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 27, 1956 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 27, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 18; Died in an auto accident.^1,2