Ray Calvin Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 10, 1924, d. December 19, 2002
FatherGeorge Lawrence Poff8,9,10,11,5 b. October 15, 1881, d. March 26, 1974
MotherMaggie Abigail Sisson8,9,10,11,5 b. April 18, 1887, d. July 10, 1987
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 539, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 44, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 109, District 81-48, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1950Office clerk and typist4

Family

Doris Marie Flinchum b. December 26, 1928, d. November 19, 2013
Marriage*Ray Calvin Poff 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray Calvin Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 2002 edition.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jul 28, 1996 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Flinchum Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronald Calvin Poff obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kerri Leigh Bain birth announcement in the May 16, 1993 edition.

Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff1,2

F, b. October 18, 1907, d. May 17, 2011
FatherGeorge Lawrence Poff1,3,4,5,6,2 b. October 15, 1881, d. March 26, 1974
MotherMaggie Abigail Sisson1,3,4,5,6,2 b. April 18, 1887, d. July 10, 1987
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 190, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 459, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 5, District 5, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Paul Ellett Linkous b. April 13, 1906, d. December 14, 1983
Marriage*Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff married Paul Ellett Linkous on July 2, 1927.1,2,8 

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elizabeth Fleming Boyd1,2

F, b. May 23, 1925, d. July 21, 2016
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 77, District 7-36, Arlington Co., Virginia3

Family

James Warren Elmore Sr. b. April 29, 1920, d. October 3, 1988
Marriage*Elizabeth Fleming Boyd married James Warren Elmore Sr., son of Leonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore and Jane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman, on April 26, 1947.1,2 
Children
  • Ann Fleming Elmore3,4,2
  • Elizabeth Boyd Elmore1,4,2
  • James Warren Elmore Jr.1,4,2
  • Leslie Roberts Elmore4,2

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S8480] Demaine Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/springfield-va/demaine-funeral-home/4855, From the Elizabeth Boyd Elmore obituary.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Ellett Linkous1,2

M, b. April 13, 1906, d. December 14, 1983
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 5, District 5, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1930Auto shop mechanic3

Family

Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff b. October 18, 1907, d. May 17, 2011
Marriage*Paul Ellett Linkous married Lena Bonnalyn "Bonnie" Poff, daughter of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on July 2, 1927.1,4,2 

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.

Beatrice Lillian Poff1

F, b. May 29, 1916, d. August 11, 2007
FatherGeorge Lawrence Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. October 15, 1881, d. March 26, 1974
MotherMaggie Abigail Sisson1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. April 18, 1887, d. July 10, 1987
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 459, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 539, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 44, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr. b. July 22, 1919, d. March 5, 1992
Marriage*Beatrice Lillian Poff married Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr. on July 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,10,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Poff Slusher obituary in the Aug 12, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madison Hamilton Slusher, Jr., obituary in the Mar 7, 1992 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Ross Slusher obituary in the Jun 3, 2018 edition.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Dale Hamilton Slusher obituary.

Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr.1,2

M, b. July 22, 1919, d. March 5, 1992
     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

Family

Beatrice Lillian Poff b. May 29, 1916, d. August 11, 2007
Marriage*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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madison Hamilton Slusher, Jr., obituary in the Mar 7, 1992 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Poff Slusher obituary in the Aug 12, 2007 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Ross Slusher obituary in the Jun 3, 2018 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Dale Hamilton Slusher obituary.

Clara Grace Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 14, 1926, d. 2000
FatherGeorge Lawrence Poff1,4,5,6,7,3 b. October 15, 1881, d. March 26, 1974
MotherMaggie Abigail Sisson1,4,5,6,7,3 b. April 18, 1887, d. July 10, 1987
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 539, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 44, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Arnold Grover Shumate
Marriage*Clara Grace Poff married Arnold Grover Shumate on January 12, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Clara Grace Poff and Arnold Grover Shumate were divorced on March 17, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 

Family 2

Charles Bertram Funck III b. August 15, 1926, d. January 24, 1993
Marriage*Clara Grace Poff married Charles Bertram Funck III on July 23, 1978 at Orange Co., Florida.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11915] Glen Haven Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Orange Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Lawrence Truman Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. March 8, 1910, d. November 19, 1999
FatherGeorge Lawrence Poff3,2,5,6,7,8 b. October 15, 1881, d. March 26, 1974
MotherMaggie Abigail Sisson3,2,5,6,7,8 b. April 18, 1887, d. July 10, 1987
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 190, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 459, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 539, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 142, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Dry goods salesman7
1940Auto dealer parts manager11

Family

Gaynell Shumate b. September 11, 1912, d. August 30, 2004
Marriage*Lawrence Truman Poff married Gaynell Shumate on October 19, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,1,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaynell Shumate Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  3. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary L. Poff obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Shumate marriage record.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gaynell Shumate1,2,3,4

F, b. September 11, 1912, d. August 30, 2004
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 142, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Lawrence Truman Poff b. March 8, 1910, d. November 19, 1999
Marriage*Gaynell Shumate 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaynell Shumate Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 2004 edition.
  2. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Shumate marriage record.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary L. Poff obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.

Eldridge Marvin Poff1,2

M, b. February 10, 1914, d. September 26, 1983
FatherGeorge Lawrence Poff1,3,4,5,6,7,2 b. October 15, 1881, d. March 26, 1974
MotherMaggie Abigail Sisson1,3,4,5,6,7,2 b. April 18, 1887, d. July 10, 1987
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 459, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 539, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 44, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Building painter7

Family

Dorothy Lee Peters b. October 19, 1920, d. January 23, 2000
Marriage*Eldridge Marvin Poff married Dorothy Lee Peters on January 23, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Linkous obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Peters Poff obituary in the Jan 24, 2000 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelia Lynn Poff Maxey obituary in the Nov 22, 2005 edition.
  12. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robin L. Poff obituary in the Apr 19, 2011 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Poff Ciafardini obituary in the May 17, 2011 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Kevin Poff obituary in the Mar 18, 2015 edition.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Carol Short obituary.

Lt. Col. Gary Lawrence Poff1

M, b. October 1, 1940, d. September 1, 2014
FatherLawrence Truman Poff1,2,3,4 b. March 8, 1910, d. November 19, 1999
MotherGaynell Shumate1,2,3,4 b. September 11, 1912, d. August 30, 2004
     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

Family

Shelia Goodman b. February 2, 1942, d. July 1, 2011
Marriage*He married Shelia Goodman on March 3, 1962.1,6,4 
Children
  • Yvonne Poff1,6,4
  • Scott Lawrence Poff1,6,4

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaynell Shumate Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 2004 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Truman Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 1999 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary L. Poff obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  5. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheila Goodman Poff obituary in the Jul 2, 2011 edition.

Shelia Goodman1,2,3

F, b. February 2, 1942, d. July 1, 2011
     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

Family

Lt. Col. Gary Lawrence Poff b. October 1, 1940, d. September 1, 2014
Marriage*She married Lt. Col. Gary Lawrence Poff, son of Lawrence Truman Poff and Gaynell Shumate, on March 3, 1962.1,2,3 
Children
  • Yvonne Poff1,2,3
  • Scott Lawrence Poff1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheila Goodman Poff obituary in the Jul 2, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary L. Poff obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  4. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.

Jonathan Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. circa 1842, d. April 17, 1930
FatherCornelius Conner2,1,3,5 b. circa 1808, d. June 4, 1893
MotherAnna Poff1,2,3,5 b. circa 1809
     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

Census Records

1850Dwelling 98, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 398, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 195, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 163, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 205, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 67, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 156, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 234, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Peter (Not quite sure how this happened)11

Occupation

1870Farmer6
1880Farmer4
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10

Family

Eliza M. Conner b. circa 1837, d. September 21, 1915
Marriage*Jonathan Conner married Eliza M. Conner, daughter of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on May 15, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Jonathan Conner death certificate.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S976] Peggy Burton Rich and Irene Spangler Underwood, The Descendants of Hezekiah Sumner of Montgomery and Floyd Counties, Virginia.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charles Bertram Funck III1,2

M, b. August 15, 1926, d. January 24, 1993
     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

Family

Clara Grace Poff b. October 14, 1926, d. 2000
Marriage*He married Clara Grace Poff, daughter of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on July 23, 1978 at Orange Co., Florida.6,1 

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S11915] Glen Haven Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Orange Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.

Betty Jean Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. May 28, 1934, d. July 12, 2021
     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

Family

Rayburn Alra "Ray" Poff b. July 11, 1935, d. December 19, 2008
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Ricky Alan Poff1,5,3,6
  • Teresa Lynn "Tess" Poff1,5,3
  • Bruce Wayne Poff1,5,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Beatrice Dallas Hall obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jan 13, 2008 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Hall Poff obituary in the Jul 14, 2021 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray A. Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thomas William Huff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 11, 1918, d. January, 1969
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 416, District 30-67, Providence, Fairfax Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Produce trailer driver7

Family

Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner b. October 27, 1907, d. May 15, 1981
Marriage*Thomas William Huff 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 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S13085] Warrenton Cemetery, Fauquier Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Luther Bell Smallwood1,2

M, b. April 25, 1895, d. June 28, 1977
     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

Family

Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner b. October 27, 1907, d. May 15, 1981
Child

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.