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     His Social Security Number was 226-28-1730.¹² Ray Calvin Poff was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 10, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,1,2,5,6,7 He married Doris Marie Flinchum, daughter of John Leslie Flinchum and Ida Mae Gearheart, on July 24, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{13,1,14,15,16} Ray Calvin Poff died on December 19, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^12,1,2,3 He POFF, Ray Calvin, 78, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2002. He was a native of Salem, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a Member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was retired from the Veteran's Administration Regional Office. His surviving family include his devoted wife of 56 years, Doris Flinchum Poff; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Cheryl Poff, of Salem; daughter Linda Willoughby, of Roanoke, daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mark Bain, of Salem; a brother, Lewis Poff; sisters, Bonnie Linkous and Lillian Slusher; sister-in-law, Gaynell Poff; grandchildren, Ryan Poff, Kerri and Stephen Bain, all of Salem. on December 21, 2002.¹

     Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 18, 1907 at Virginia.^1,7 She married Paul Ellett Linkous on July 2, 1927.^1,2,8 As of July 2, 1927,her married name was Linkous. Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff died on May 17, 2011 at Virginia at age 103.² She Bonnie Poff Linkous, 103, of Salem, joined the angels in Heaven on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents, Maggie and George Poff; brothers, Lawrence, Marvin, Lewis and Ray; and sisters, Lillian Slusher and Grace Funck. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Doris Poff; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Helen Johnston, Shirley Horn and Janet Young. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and also of Faith Rebekah Lodge #98. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 20, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Ivey Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to thank everyone on 3 West at Richfield for her care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Bethel Baptist Church. on May 20, 2011.²

     Elizabeth Fleming Boyd Elizabeth Boyd Elmore, May 23, 1925 – July 21, 2016. Elizabeth Boyd Elmore, 91, passed away in her sleep Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Warren Elmore, originally of Roanoke, VA, and lately of Annandale, VA. Mrs. Elmore was born in Charleston, SC, moved to Spartanburg, SC during the depression, and graduated from Spartanburg High. She attended Converse College in Spartanburg, SC, until relocating to Washington, DC, where she worked for the US Soil Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture. She met her husband in DC and they were married in 1947, finally settling in Annandale in 1954. Mrs. Elmore was primarily a mother and housewife, although later in life she worked over ten years for H&R Block and was certified as an Enrolled Agent practicing before the Internal Revenue Service. She was a founding member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Annandale. Her many ministries there included Altar Guild, Sunday School teacher, Kitchen, Bazaar, Rummage Sale, VBS, and a charter member of Chatting Fingers. The church honored her as a “Saint of Alban”. She was also active for many years in the Girls Scouts of the Nation’s Capital, was a Cub Scout den mother, and served on the Masonville Elementary PTA. She loved reading, TV crime shows, crossword puzzles, and pinochle. Mrs. Elmore is survived by: Four children: Ann E. Graham (Louis) of Forest, VA, Elizabeth E. Rhoad of Lexington, SC, James W. Elmore, Jr. (Pam) of Penn Laird, VA, and Leslie E. Martin (Warren) of Burke, VA. Eight grandchildren: Megan G. Watson, Casey Martin, J. Elliott Rhoad, George Graham, Kelly Elmore, Ben Martin, Austin Elmore, and J. Sterling Elmore. Nine great-grandchildren: Aiden Rhoad, James Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Amelia Rhoad, Katelyn Graham, Charley Ann Martin, Madison Graham, Connor Martin, and Calvin Martin.² She was born on May 23, 1925 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.² She married James Warren Elmore Sr., son of Leonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore and Jane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman, on April 26, 1947.^1,2 As of April 26, 1947,her married name was Elmore.¹ Elizabeth Fleming Boyd died on July 21, 2016 at Springfield, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 91.²

     Paul Ellett Linkous was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 13, 1906 at Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff, daughter of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on July 2, 1927.^1,4,2 Paul Ellett Linkous died on December 14, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2

     Beatrice Lillian Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 She married Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr. on July 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,8,9 As of July 8, 1941,her married name was Slusher. Beatrice Lillian Poff died on August 11, 2007 at Virginia at age 91.⁸ She Lillian Poff Slusher, 91, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Madison H. Slusher, Jr. Her surviving family includes her two sons, Dale H. Slusher, Sr. and Larry R. Slusher, both of Salem; a sister, Bonnie Linkous, of Salem; sister-in-law, Doris Poff, of Salem; grandchildren, Valerie Skripak and husband, Stephen, of Blacksburg, Va., Sonia Gerald, of Salem, Dale Slusher, Jr. and wife, Janet, of Natural Bridge Station, Va., and Stephanie Farnsworth and husband, Jeff, of Concord, N.C; great-grandchildren, Carly and Dana Skripak, Megan Gerald, Benjamin Slusher, and Reese Farnsworth; many nieces and nephews; special cousin, Etta Mae Tarpley, of Salem; and special friend, Mildred Whitley, of Salem. She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church of Salem where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The Rev. Hilton Jeffreys will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. on August 12, 2007.⁸

     Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-10-2295.³ He was born on July 22, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Beatrice Lillian Poff, daughter of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on July 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr. died on March 5, 1992 at Virginia at age 72.^1,3,2 He Madison Hamilton Slusher, Jr., age 72, of Salem, died Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Poff Slusher; sons, Dale H. Slusher, Sr; Larry R. Slusher, both of Salem; a sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Horace Medley, Pasadena, Texas; granddaughters and spouses, Valerie and Steve Skripak, Memphis, Tenn; Sonia and Allen Gerald, Roanoke; Stephanie Slusher, Blacksburg; grandson and wife, Dale H. Jr. and Janet Slusher, Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Carly Skripak, Megan Gerald and Michael Gerald; a special cousin, Edith Cox, Riner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 12:00 noon at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Funeral arrangements are by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem. on March 7, 1992.²

     Clara Grace Poff was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida.⁸ She was born on October 14, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of January 12, 1946,her married name was Shumate.³ She married Arnold Grover Shumate on January 12, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Clara Grace Poff and Arnold Grover Shumate were divorced on March 17, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ As of July 23, 1978,her married name was Funck.² Clara Grace Poff married Charles Bertram Funck III on July 23, 1978 at Orange Co., Florida.^1,2 Clara Grace Poff died in 2000.⁸

     Lawrence Truman Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-10-8632.⁹ He was born on March 8, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9 He married Gaynell Shumate on October 19, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,10,4 Lawrence Truman Poff died on November 19, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^9,2 He POFF, Lawrence Truman, 89, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 19, 1999, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was retired from Blue Ridge Motors with 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Maggie Poff, a brother, E. Marvin Poff. Surviving are his wife, Gaynell Poff; son and daughter-in-law, Lt. Col. (retired) Gary and Sheila Poff, of Savannah, Ga; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Richard Zipin, Philadelphia, Penn; brothers, Lewis and Ray Poff, of Salem; sisters, Bonnie Linkous and Lillian Slusher, of Salem and Grace Funck, of Altamont Springs, Fla; grandchildren, Yvonne and Scott, Michael and Gerald; great- grandchildren, Katie, Alex and Matt. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Dr. Tom Cribb and Rev. Brenda Rowe officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. on November 21, 1999.²

     Gaynell Shumate was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 11, 1912 at West Virginia.² She married Lawrence Truman Poff, son of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on October 19, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1,3,4 As of October 19, 1933,her married name was Poff.³ Gaynell Shumate died on August 30, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.¹ She Gaynell Shumate Poff, 91, of Salem, passed away Monday, August 30, 2004, at Richfield Rehab & Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Truman Poff. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sheila Poff of Savannah, Ga; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Richard Zipin, Philadelphia, Penn; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Bethel Baptist Church with Dr. Tom Cribb officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on September 1, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-1821.⁸ Eldridge Marvin Poff was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 10, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 13, 1914.^8,2,9 He married Dorothy Lee Peters on January 23, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,9 Eldridge Marvin Poff died on September 26, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,8,2

     Lt. Col. Gary Lawrence Poff was born on October 1, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Shelia Goodman on March 3, 1962.^1,6,4 Lt. Col. Gary Lawrence Poff died on September 1, 2014 at Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, at age 73.⁴ He LTC (Ret.) Gary L. Poff, 73, passed away on September 1, 2014 at Saint Joseph's Hospital after a long battle with heart disease.He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Sheila Goodman Poff; and his parents Lawrence Truman Poff and Gaynell Shumate Poff. Gary was born and reared in Salem, Virginia.He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1958.Following high school, Gary attended what was then known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he was a proud member of the Corp of Cadets. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1962 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation from college, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.LTC Poff served as an officer in the Army for over 26 years. During his military career, he served two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Europe, in addition to many other assignments.He was a true hero in many ways. He is survived by his daughter, Yvonne P. Woodhams (Tom) of Slidell, Louisiana; son, Scott L. Poff of Savannah; four grandchildren, Katie, Alex, Maggie and Phillip; and a sister, Brenda P. Zippin (Richard) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also is survived by beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by the Reverend Billy Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association (heart.org) or to the Isle of Hope Baptist Church, 22 Rose Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406. on September 3, 2014.⁴

     Shelia Goodman was born on February 2, 1942 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married Lt. Col. Gary Lawrence Poff, son of Lawrence Truman Poff and Gaynell Shumate, on March 3, 1962.^1,2,3 As of March 3, 1962,her married name was Poff. Shelia Goodman died on July 1, 2011 at Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, at age 69.² She Sheila Goodman Poff, 69, of Savannah, Ga., passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Hospice House after losing her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Daisey Goodman; and a brother, Nick Goodman. Sheila was born in Marion, Va., reared in Salem, Va., and traveled the world as an Army wife before she and her family settled in Savannah, Ga. She was an active member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary L. Poff; daughter, Yvonne P. Woodhams (Tom), of Leesville, Va; son, Scott L. Poff, of Savannah; and four grandchildren, Katie, Alex, Maggie, and Phillip. She has three sisters, Lucy Epperly (Lennie), Donna Zirkle (John), and Jan Heath (David), all of Salem, Va. She spent over 26 years as an Army wife and was a loving mother and grandmother. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, from 6 until 7 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service in Fox & Weeks' Chapel at 7 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Billy Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or to the Isle of Hope Baptist Church, 22 Rose Ave., Savannah, GA 31406. on July 2, 2011.²

     Jonathan Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born circa 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Eliza M. Conner, daughter of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on May 15, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jonathan Conner died on April 17, 1930 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

     Charles Bertram Funck III was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 227-18-7175.⁴ He was born on August 15, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 He married Clara Grace Poff, daughter of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on July 23, 1978 at Orange Co., Florida.^6,1 Charles Bertram Funck III died on January 24, 1993 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 66.^4,5

     Betty Jean Hall was born on May 28, 1934 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Rayburn Alra "Ray" Poff, son of Roy Glen Poff and Nannie Beatrice Blevins, on January 9, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,5,2,3 As of January 9, 1958,her married name was Poff.² Betty Jean Hall died on July 12, 2021 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.³ She Betty Hall Poff, May 28, 1934 - July 12, 2021. Betty Hall Poff, 87, of Salem, entered Heaven and into the arms of her Father, on Monday, July 12, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Ironto, Va., she was the daughter of the late Denton and Beatrice Hall. Mom was a sweet, humble woman who loved and cherished her family. She will be forever missed by her children, Ricky Poff (Vicky), Teresa "Tess" Blethyn (Ron Butler) and Bruce Poff (Susie); grandchildren, Daniel and Victoria; her sister, Doris Bailey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her husband of 51 years, Rayburn, and her sisters, Sarah Coburn and Mary Butterworth. on July 14, 2021.³

     Thomas William Huff was buried at Warrenton Cemetery, 110 West Lee Street, Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-14-0766.⁶ He was born on May 11, 1918 at Scott, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on July 23, 1949 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,2 Thomas William Huff died in January, 1969 at age 50.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 578-58-8053.¹ Luther Bell Smallwood was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.² He was born on April 25, 1895 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 28, 1977 at age 82.^1,2