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     Robert Fleming Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He Robert Fleming "Bob" Poff, 82 of Somerville, the Pines Community died Monday, June 9, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Poff was born March 6, 1932 in Richmond, Virginia the son of Jacob V. and Maxie Poff. He served 20 years in the United States Army, retiring as Sergeant First Class, having seen service in Korea and Germany. He was a former resident of Huntsville and a member of the First Christian Church, Huntsville. He has called the Pines Community of Somerville his home for the past five years. He and the former Helga Hubach have been married 6 years. He was a member of TOPS, a weight loss program and enjoyed collecting coins, travel, carpenter work; he liked animals and was active in a bowling league. He is survived by his wife Helga H. Poff; two daughters and a son-in-law: Nancee and Gary Duke and Lonnette S. Lindsey; a step daughter and spouse: Bonnie and Steven Rokeach; three step sons: Gary Spivey, Wayne Kirch and Ray Kirch; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a sister: Betty; preceded in death by a son: Robert Poff (2011).⁴ He married Helga Unknown.⁴ Robert Fleming Poff married Lois Moonyeen Gore.^8,9 Robert Fleming Poff was born on March 6, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4 He died on June 9, 2014 at Somerville, Morgan Co., Alabama, at age 82.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-4216.¹⁰ Jimmy Edwin Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11 He was born on December 31, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,4,11 He married Barbara Ann Helms on February 25, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 Jimmy Edwin Poff and Barbara Ann Helms were divorced on October 25, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹² Jimmy Edwin Poff married Phyllis Jean Mills on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Jimmy Edwin Poff and Phyllis Jean Mills were divorced on June 16, 1989 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹² Jimmy Edwin Poff died on October 28, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^10,1,11,5 He POFF, Jimmy Edwin, 66, of Fincastle, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 28, 1997. Mr. Poff was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in Korea. He was preceded in death by one son, John William Poff. He was a loving father and friend, and is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James Wesley and Tanya Poff of Cloverdale; one stepdaughter, Lisa Berkley of Richmond; two stepsons, Perry Rice of Fincastle and Paul Rice of Salem; one brother, Robert Poff of Alabama; two sisters, Mae Loop of Salem and Betty Lou Whitt of Roanoke, and two grandsons, Ryan Lee Rice and William Dakota Berkley. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 30, 1997.¹

     Eliza M. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Jonathan Conner, son of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on May 15, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Eliza M. Conner died on September 21, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-5131.³ Josephine Campbell Smythe was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 31, 1871 at Martha Rey, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Dr. Robert Emmet Marshall Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on June 25, 1902 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,2,1,5 As of June 25, 1902,her married name was Elmore.¹ Josephine Campbell Smythe THE ELMORES LEAVE TAZEWELL - MRS. R. E. ELMORE and daughter, MISS KATHERINE, of Phoenix, Arizona, who have been spending the summer in Tazewell visiting Mrs. Elmore’s daughter, MRS. CONRAD LITZ, left last week for a month’s visit with Mrs. Elmore’s son, HARRY, who is the principal of the Gretna High School. R. E. ELMORE will join the family at Gretna after visiting his father at New Castle, CLIFTON W. ELMORE who is one of the two surviving Civil War veterans of the Civil War. Mr. Elmore, who was formerly pastor of the Tazewell Christian Church, is now pastor of Central Christian Church of Phoenix. In his six years ministry in phoenix more than a thousand members have been added to the church and Central Church is now the largest of our religious belief in the state. Mr. Elmore says the Phoenix summers are hot (with a capital H) and therefore his church gives him a month's vacation. on August 28, 1936.⁶ She died on May 20, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 101.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-3266.¹⁰ Billy Oran Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,7 He married Halcie Catherine Nicely.^5,3 Billy Oran Poff was born on November 27, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3,6,7,8 He married Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, on December 7, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Billy Oran Poff and Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood were divorced on February 24, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Billy Oran Poff died on September 28, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^10,3,5,6,7 He Billy Oran Poff, age 57, of Roanoke, died Monday, September 28, 1987. He was a member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church, was a retired employee of the former Spector Trucking Company and Russell Transfer Company, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Poff; three sons, Billy O. Poff, II, Ronald Reginal Poff, Michael O. Poff, all of Roanoke; stepchildren, Dallas B. Morton, Roanoke; Ronnie White, Ernest M. White, Mrs. Frank (Faye) Dixon, all of Vinton; Mrs. Earnest C. (Sharon) Brown, Boones Mill; mother, Mrs. Maxie M. Poff, Salem; two brothers, Jimmy E. Poff, Fincastle; Robert Poff, Salem; two sisters, Aletha Mae Loop, Salem; Betty P. Whitt, Roanoke; seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 30, 1987.⁵

     Harold Newton Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 223-28-1079.¹¹ He was born on September 25, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia; On his marriage license, Harold listed his place of birth as Floyd Co., VA.^5,2,11 He married Ida Irene Milliron, daughter of William Arthur Milliron and Addie Nollie Pendleton, on December 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,12 Harold Newton Poff died on December 15, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^5,11,4 He Harold N. Poff, 82, of Roanoke, Va., was reunited with his loving wife, Irene, in Heaven, Wednesday, December 15, 2004. He was born September 25, 1922 in Roanoke, Va. He was a World War II veteran, having served 3 years in the Pacific Theater as a paratrooper medic in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He received many awards, including three bronze stars. Harold was retired from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works in Troutville as plant superintendent. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and all who knew him were touched by his kindness and generosity. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mildred Poff, and his wife, Irene Poff. He is survived by a son and daughter in law, Steve and Brenda Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Al Galliher; his grandchildren, Edie (Ryan) Armstrong, Angie (Steve) Adams, Kevin (Ann) Galliher, Brian (Susan) Galliher;a step-granddaughter, Sabrina East; his great-grandchildren, Jake and Hunter Armstrong, Camryn Adams, Lindsey, Reid, and Josie Galliher; step-great-grandchildren, Lindsey Adams, Meagan Craft, Madison and Sterling Cupp; one sister, Florence King; one brother, Franklin D. (Barbara) Poff; also four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Riley Smith, Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Rites by VFW Post #1264. The family will receive friends Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel 989-3131
on December 17, 2004.⁵

     Ida Irene Milliron was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 1, 1927 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Harold Newton Poff, son of Noah Flem Poff and Mildred Sarah Wimmer, on December 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,1 As of December 26, 1946,her married name was Poff. Ida Irene Milliron died on March 10, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^1,9 She POFF, Ida Irene, of Roanoke, ascended with the angels to meet her heavenly father Monday, March 10, 2003 at South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was born July 1, 1927 in Callaway, Va., a daughter of the late Arthur and Nollie Milliron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred, Charlie, Clyde and Lewis Milliron and by four sisters, Lura Anderson, Rosie Ripley, Virginia Wimmer and Margaret Stapleton. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Harold Poff; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Brenda Poff; a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Al Galliher; four grandchildren, Edie (Ryan) Armstrong, Angie (Steve) Adams, Kevin (Ann) Galliher, Brian (Susan) Galliher; one stepgranddaughter, Sabrina East; four great-grandchildren, Jake and Hunter Armstrong, Camryn Adams, Lindsey Galliher; also four stepgreat-grandchildren, Lindsey and Meagan Adams, Madison and Sterling Cupp. She is also survived by two sisters, Onie (Carlton) Maddox, Roanoke, Va., Gladys Bechtold, Covington, Indiana; one brother, James (Mary Lou) Milliron; and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a retired floor supervisor from Halmode Apparel. After retirement, she volunteered her time at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She dearly loved the volunteer work that she was able to do. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003 at Oakey's South Chapel, Brambleton Avenue, with the Rev. Riley Smith, Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 12, 2003 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on March 12, 2003.¹

     Dianne Carol Poff was buried at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 23, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 As of December 14, 1968,her married name was Galliher.⁶ She married Allison Bernard "Al" Galliher on December 14, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Dianne Carol Poff died on December 22, 2012 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 65.^5,7 She On the evening of Saturday, December 22, 2012, with all of her family by her side, Dianne Poff Galliher, 65 of Moneta, went to be with the Lord. She fought a hard fight against cancer. She was born on Saturday, August 23, 1947, in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late Harold Poff and Irene Poff . She was also a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a caring nurse with Village Family Physicians for 24 years and was a devoted member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir. Surviving is her husband of 44 years, Al Galliher; two sons, Kevin Galliher and wife, Ann, Brian Galliher and wife, Susan, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Lindsey, Reid, Josie, Madison, and Sterling; her brother, Steve Poff and wife, Brenda, of Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider donations to Angels Among Us, The Tisch Brain Tumor Center-Angels, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 Checks payable to: Duke University-13BT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Lord officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2012, from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. on December 25, 2012.⁵

     John W. Chappel Enlisted in the Union Army on Feb 18, 1862 and was discharged on Dec 13, 1865, in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the 51st Regiment of the Indiana Volunteers for the Union Army. He was born circa 1845 at Morgan Co., Indiana.¹ He married Elzira Virginia "Ella" Elmore, daughter of Elder Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore and Elizabeth Murray "Betsy" Walker, on October 19, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Franklin Delano Roosevelt "Frank" "Poppy" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on December 22, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Barbara Ann Perdue, daughter of Brainard Oscar "Bernard" "Peanut" Perdue and Cuzza Elvie Wilson, on August 6, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 Franklin Delano Roosevelt "Frank" "Poppy" Poff died on March 16, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.³ He Franklin D. (Poppy) Poff, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed from this life at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, to be with his Heavenly Father and family. He was born on December 22, 1933, to Noah and Mildred Poff in Floyd County, Va. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Francine Dale Poff; brother, Harold N. Poff; and a sister, Florence P. King. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Barbara Poff; daughters, Catherine Poff, of Roanoke, Va., Nancy Ronk and husband, Billy Ronk, of Fincastle, Va; son, David Poff and wife, Dianne Poff, of Roanoke, Va; grandchildren, Ben Ronk, Jessica Haroulakis, Ashley Poff, and Max Poff; greatgrandchildren, Abigail Haroulakis and Philip Haroulakis; special nephew, Steve Poff; and special nieces, Diane Galliher and Cindy Brown. He is also survived by loving friends and family. He was retired from Kroger Warehouse in Salem, Va., with 29 years of service. He spent many years riding his Goldwing Motorcycle and enjoying his John Deere Tractor. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The family wishes to thank Dr. Timothy Hormel for his care of Frank, also Lewis Gale Oncology Department and Dr. Deborah Mowery, Dr. P. Richards and Dr. Rodney Poffenberger. Also, special thanks to the 4th Floor nurses and physical therapy department at Lewis Gale Hospital. Very special thanks also to Medi Home Health and Hospice for their excellent care. Services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. with Bishop Gerald Hinds officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on March 17, 2010.³

     Barbara Ann Perdue was born on July 19, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Franklin Delano Roosevelt "Frank" "Poppy" Poff, son of Noah Flem Poff and Mildred Sarah Wimmer, on August 6, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of August 6, 1955,her married name was Poff. Barbara Ann Perdue died on November 22, 2016 at Virginia at age 78.³ She Barbara Ann Perdue (MamMaw) Poff, 78, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Heavenly Father and family on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born on July 19, 1938, to the late Branard and Cuzza Perdue of Bent Mountain. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Franklin D. Poff; daughter, Francine Dale Poff; and grandchild, Max S. Poff. Barbara is survived by daughters, Catherine Poff of Troutville, and Nancy Ronk and husband, Billy, of Fincastle; son, David Poff and wife, Dianna, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Ashley Arthur, Ben Ronk and wife, Samantha, and Jessica Kuebler and husband, John; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Philip Haroulakis, Will Ronk and Andrew Arthur; brothers, Leslie Perdue and his wife, Pat, and Jim Perdue; and sister, Sherrie King and husband, Roger. She is also survived by loving friends and family. The family would like to thank the caregivers she has met and especially Lewis Gale 3rd floor CCU for their tenderness and loving care. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she found her best friend, Nancy Huffman. Barbara was a very outgoing, loving mother and friend. She was referred to as "Marine" for her strength in life's on bringing's. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel with Mr. Mike Christley officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel. on November 23, 2016.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9599.⁹ Florence Lillian "Boo Boo" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on March 30, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3,9 She married Wilton Ira King, son of Oakley Albert King and Nannie Byron Manning, on May 10, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 As of May 10, 1944,her married name was King. Florence Lillian "Boo Boo" Poff died on March 3, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,10,9 She Florence Poff (Boo Boo) King, 83, of Roanoke, Va., left her earthly life to go to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. She was reunited with her husband, Wilton King; as well as her parents, Noah and Mildred Poff; a daughter, Sandra K. Saunders; and a brother, Harold N. Poff. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and James H. Brown; son-in-law, Gary Saunders; brother, Franklin D. Poff and his wife, Barbara; her grandchildren, Brian Saunders and wife, Julie, Alisha S. Osbourne and husband, Mike, Angie Saunders, and Ashley B. Austin and husband, Greg; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Brandon, Chase, Blake, Corey, and Hayven. She was a wonderful wife and an awesome mother and a devoted grandmother. She loved going to bingos at Springtree, ironing, quilting, but most of all cooking for her family. Sunday afternoons were special times when the entire family would get together for one of her marvelous Sunday meals and good family times. Everyone called her BOO BOO. This was the name given to her by her great-grandson, Chase Kincer, who at two years old struggled to understand why she was always falling and had so many BOO BOOS. From that point on he called her BOO BOO and so did everyone else! Diane Gallagher and Steven Poff, very special niece and nephew, were devoted in their visiting Florence. In July 2004, Springtree Health & Rehabilitation Facility became her new home after a long battle with health issues. In May 2005, they held the first Miss Springtree Pageant when she was crowned MISS SPRINGTREE. It was an honor of which she was very proud!! When you live at a facility for almost five years, it becomes more than just a facility, it becomes your new home with friends and family. The family would like to thank all of her many friends and the staff at Springtree for the care and friendship that they gave to BOO BOO. Special thanks to Dr. Fred Swartzendruber and Dawn, Dr. James D. Bailey and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for the care and compassion they gave to Florence and her family. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 4, 2009.²

     Unnamed Chappel died on July 7, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on July 7, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Sandra Gail King was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 226-74-0592.⁹ She was born on September 14, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9,7,1,8,3 As of October 16, 1970,her married name was Saunders.⁷ She married Gary Saunders on October 16, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,7 Sandra Gail King died on February 15, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^5,9,2,8 She Sandra King Saunders, of Botetourt County, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilton King. Sandra was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church and was employed by Roanoke Catholic School. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Saunders; her three children, Brian Saunders and his wife, Julie, Alisha Saunders, Angie Saunders; four grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Brandon, Chase; her mother, Florence King; her mother-in-law, Goldie Stillwell; and one sister, Cindy Brown. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. John Lystash, Dr. Michael Breiner, Dr. Williams, the Staff in ICU and CCU of Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and the Read Mountain Rescue Squad. A memorial service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Mausoleum Chapel. on February 16, 2005.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-04-1943.³ Tommy Junior Thomas was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 35045 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 4, 1972 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 He died on October 3, 1991 at age 19.¹