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     Debra Leigh Horsley was buried at Horsley Family Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on January 14, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She died on January 14, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She Debra Leigh Horsley, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Horsley of 322 Ross St., Salem, passed away Monday in a Salem hospital. Also surviving are two brothers, Roger L. Horsley, Jr., and Brian E. Horsley, both at home; one sister, Miss Katrina A. Horsley, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Horsley, both of Roanoke County; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. King of Roanoke County. Graveside services will be at the Horsley Cemetery, Roanoke County. on January 16, 1974.⁴

     Mildred H. Jones was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-70-6473.² She was born on January 20, 1915 at Virginia.² She married Sidney Woodrow Poff, son of Lewis Poff and Dora Belle Graham, on April 17, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 17, 1935,her married name was Poff.³ Mildred H. Jones died on March 29, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,1 She POFF, Mildred H., 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2001 in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. The daughter of the late James Walter and Mattie Gay Jones, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sidney W. Poff. Surviving are daughters, Harlena Dunn of Alaska, Linda Amendola of Florida; sons, Donald R. Poff of Oklahoma, Thomas M. Poff of Christiansburg; sisters, Eileen Buck of Charlottesville, Janice Furrow of Newport; a brother, James C. Jones of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Richard H. Horne with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on March 31, 2001.¹

     Harlena Gay Poff was buried at Pioneer Cemetery, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.^4,8 She was born on October 18, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8 As of June 25, 1972,her married name was Dunn.³ She married Ronnie Jim Dunn on June 25, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Harlena Gay Poff died on August 4, 2015 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 76.^4,8 She Anchorage resident Harlena Gay Dunn, 76, passed away August 4, 2015 at St. Elias Specialty Hospital after a long battle with M.S. A graveside service will take place at 11am Friday August 7, 2015 at Palmer Pioneer Cemetery. She was born in Christiansburg, Virginia October 18, 1938. She graduated from college with a double major in Bible and Art. She received her Master’s Degree from Columbia University and was teaching art when she came to Alaska as a summer worker for Arctic Missions in 1971. Harlena met R. Jim Dunn at Victory upon her arrival and they were married the following June in her hometown. They built an art and pottery cache on Jim’s homestead and named it after Packsaddle Mountain. After their son Joseph was born they moved to Anchorage where she sold Tupperware as a manager (where she was awarded two new vehicles) until M.S. started to paralyze her. Her family said: “She always kept a smile and faith in the Lord which kept her going. She loved everyone and the beauty of Alaska.” She is survived by her husband Jim Dunn, son Joe Dunn, grandson Ragnar, sister Linda Amendola and brothers Thomas and Donald Poff. on August 6, 2015.⁴

     Donald Richard "Don" Poff was born on May 14, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 He married Helen Merlene Brooks, daughter of Merle Crockett Brooks and Annie Ruth Epperly, on September 1, 1961 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Donald Richard "Don" Poff died on August 10, 2020 at Comanche, Stephens Co., Oklahoma, at age 79.³ He Donald "Don" Richard Poff, of Comanche, Oklahoma, was born on May 14, 1941, in Christiansburg, Virginia, to Sidney Woodrow and Mildred H. (Jones) Poff. Don passed away on August 10, 2020, at the age of 79. Don is survived by his wife, Merlene; children, Steve and Teresa Poff of Comanche, Helene and Mike Miller of Duncan, and Tim and Jenny Poff of Comanche; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda and Tom Amendola; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Harlena Dunn, Barbara Beshore, and Patricia Shirley Poff; and brother, Thomas Poff. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home. on August 13, 2020.³

     Thomas Michael "Tommy" Poff Thomas "Tommy" Michael Poff of Christiansburg, Va. went home to be with the Lord in the hours that followed Christmas Day, a celebration of the birth of his Lord and Savior, to join the eternal celebration in Heaven, in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and with all those who have gone before. Tommy was born in Montgomery County, Va on January 26, 1945 to Sidney and Mildred Poff of Christiansburg, Va. At the age of 18 he felt the call to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He was an expert in rifle and pistol and an outstanding member of the United States Marine Corp. Competition Team. He received the National Defense Service Medal for his honorable service during the time of war and the Good Conduct Award for his exemplary behavior and efficiency. After serving his term of four years he received an honorable discharge at the rank of Sergeant in January of 1968. Upon returning home he returned to school to finish his senior year and graduated in 1969 from Christiansburg High School. He married Ann Dear of Christiansburg, Va on May 8, 1970. Tommy and Ann attended Cambria Baptist Church until they were led to become a part of another church at which time he became a founding and lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church. His love for the Lord was evident to all who were blessed to know him. He devoted much time to the study of God's Word and put those principles into practice as he lived out his life before others. As he went about his day, he loved being outdoors in God's creation hunting or tending to his cows and dairy goats and often enjoyed singing hymns while he worked as an act of worship to the Lord. He was unashamed of His Savior and would openly speak to others about Him. He showed generosity by freely sharing his time and resources to help others. The deep love he had for his family was felt in the selfless acts of kindness he showed to them often. Just as he lived a life of service before men, he found comfort and peace in delighting himself in the Lord. He is survived by his daughter, Christy Poff Maxwell and son-in-law, Marty L. Maxwell of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Abby and Wesley Maxwell; brother, Donald R. Poff of Comanche, OK; sister, Linda S. Amendola of New Port Richey, FL; one aunt, Janice Furrow of Newport, Va; wife, Ann Poff of Christiansburg, Va; a niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Mildred Poff, sisters, Barbara Poff and Harlena Dunn. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with Pastor John Altizer and Pastor Monroe Hedrick officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.³
He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 26, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Ann Milan Dear on May 8, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Thomas Michael "Tommy" Poff died on December 25, 2016 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.³

     Minnie Ella Burnett was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,3 She was born on July 27, 1886 at Woolwine, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Dr. William Edward "Eddie" Poff, son of George Isaac Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on September 2, 1907 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,3,4 As of September 2, 1907,her married name was Poff.¹ Minnie Ella Burnett died on November 2, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^6,3

     William P. Conner Sr. was born in September, 1768 at Cameron Parish, Loudoun Co., Virginia.³ He William Conner appears in the Montgomery Co., Virginia property Tax Rolls. He is listed with livestock of 2 horses. in 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He William Conner appears in the Montgomery Co., Virginia property Tax Rolls. He is listed with livestock of 2 horses. in 1793 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He William Conner appears in the Montgomery Co., Virginia property Tax Rolls. He is listed with livestock of 2 horses. in 1794 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He William Conner appears in the Montgomery Co., Virginia property Tax Rolls. He is listed with livestock of 2 horses. in 1796 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He William Conner appears in the Montgomery Co., Virginia property Tax Rolls. He is listed with livestock of 2 horses. in 1797 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He William Conner appears in the Montgomery Co., Virginia property Tax Rolls. He is listed with livestock of 2 horses. in 1798 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Catherine "Katy" Poff, daughter of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on May 7, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,2 William P. Conner Sr. Deed between Zadock Conner and brother William Conner
This indenture made this 27th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two between Zadock Conner of the one part and William Conner Senior of the other part both of the county of Montgomery and the State of Virginia. Witnesseth that the said Zadock Conner for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to the said Zadock Conner in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged both granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said William Conner one certain tract or parcel of land willed to the said Zadock Conner by Daniel Conner deceased lying in the east side of Muster Ground Branch containing fifty acres be it more or less joining Andrew Conner, Jonathan Conner, and William own land. To have and to hold the same with all and singular the appurtenance these unto belonging or in any wise thereunto appertaining to the said William Conner and his heirs and representatives and assigns forever and said Zadock Conner from themselves their heirs the said tract or parcel of land with the appurtenance unto the said William Conner and his heirs representatives and assigns will against the claim or claims of all and ever person or persons whatsoever by these presents warrant and forever defend in witness whereof the said Zadock Conner hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this year and date above written. Signed and acknowledge before: Zadock Conner Benjamin Reed Jane (x) Conner Isra Reed William Conner Andrew Conner on December 27, 1822.³ He Deed between nephew William Conner Jr. and wife Elizabeth and William Conner Sr.
This indenture made the 17th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. William Conner Junr and Elizabeth Conner his wife of the one part and William Conner Sr. of the other part all of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia. Witnesseth that the said William Conner Jr. and his wife Elizabeth both this day for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged both bargained and sold and doth by these presents bargain sell and deliver to William Conner Senior his heirs and assigns forever all that boundary of land that lies between a spring branch that rises in an old field of said William Conner Sr. and the line of said William Conner Junr and bounded as followeth. Beginning at the said branch opposite to a corner or a white oak in the line of said William Conner Junr and along his fence and with his line and fence to his corner a black oak sapling said corner a South east course to the above named branch thence up said branch to the beginning. To have and to hold the said boundary of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anvwise thereunto belonging to the only use and behoof of him the said William Conner Senr his heirs and assigns forever and the said William Conner Junr and Elizabeth his wife for themselves and their heirs doth covenant and agree with the said William Conner Sear and his heirs to warrant and defend the right and title of the premises aforesaid against the claims and demands of themselves their heirs and assigns as well as against the claims and demands of all and assigns as well as against claims and demands of all and every person or persons whatever. Given under our hands and seals the day and year first above written. (Signed) William Conner (Signed) Elizabeth Conner on October 17, 1826.³ He Deed Between William and Catherine Conner and sons William and Daniel
This indenture made this 30th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine between William Conner Sr. And Catherine his wife of the one part and William P. Conner and Daniel P. Conner, his sons of the other part. Witness that said William Conner Sr. and Catherine his wife for and consideration of the love and respect for my two sons William and Daniel Conner and also for the further consideration of the sum of two dollars in hand paid by the above named William Conner Sr. And his wife Catherine the receipt whereof acknowledge by the above named William Conner Sr. And his wife Catherine hath bargained and sold unto the above named William and Daniel P. Conner one half of all my land including the dwelling house the above named parcel of land is to be the _______ and together with all and single the appurttenances hereto belonging into William and Daniel P. Conner and their heirs and assigns forever from the said William Conner Sr. And Catherine his wife or their heirs from the claims or claimed of any and every person whatever_____ _____ ______the above mentioned William. William Conner Sr. reserves to himself entire possessions and profits from said land and premises during his natural life clear of any claims whatever and after my decease the said William P. Conner shall take the land and profit to them sealer their heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto affixed our hands and seals this day and year first above written. Wm. (X) Conner Catherine (X) Conner This deed of gift from William Conner Sr. And his wife to William P. Conner and Daniel P. Conner was received and with the artifices thereon endorsed was ordered to be recorded. on November 30, 1849.³ He died on September 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of palsey at age 85.^3,2 He Deed Between the Sons of William Conner
This deed made the 17th day of Aug. 1854 between Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife. Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife, and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife, and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representative of William Conner deceased of the one and first part all of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia and William P. Conner of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesses that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars in hand paid to the said Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife and Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representatives as aforesaid of William Conner deceased have this day bargain and sell ______released and confirmed and by these presents do bargain and sell _________release and confirm unto the said William P. Conner all there whole sole and entire interest right and title to all the land Estate belonging to them as heirs and representatives of the aforesaid William Conner deceased and do forever warrant and free from us or any of our liens or any persons claiming under us and we Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife has for and in consideration of the above mentioned consideration also bargained and sold and do forever bargain and sell unto the said William P. Conner and do forever relinquish any claims that they may of had to the aforesaid _____ estate of William Conner deceased previous to his death and do also forever warrant and _____ the same free from us or any of our heirs in witness, whereof the parties hereto subscribed our names and as said seals this date above writing. Signed by all the above named. William H. Boyd and Bird Smith J.P. on August 17, 1854.³

     Hannah Pharis was born circa December, 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Johnathan Iddings, son of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on May 8, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of May 8, 1845,her married name was Iddings. Hannah Pharis died on October 19, 1890 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6219.⁶ Clarence Glynn Poff was buried at St. Andrews Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on November 2, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 He married Virginia Dare Holland, daughter of A. T. Holland and Nora L. Dulaney, on April 22, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Clarence Glynn Poff and Virginia Dare Holland were divorced on June 28, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Clarence Glynn Poff died on February 22, 2000 at age 86.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7062.⁶ Lovern Edward "Ed" Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on May 2, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1 He married Blanche Irene Webb, daughter of Joseph Andrew Webb and Minnie Clyde Leota Porter, on June 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,8 Lovern Edward "Ed" Poff married Nancy Hatter on August 11, 1972 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^4,8 Lovern Edward "Ed" Poff died on March 22, 2001 at Virginia at age 81.^6,2 He POFF, L. Edward, (Ed), 81, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. He had been employed with Fulton Motors and was later the manager of Volkswagon of Roanoke. He also operated his own auto dealership for many years here in Roanoke. He attended Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Blanche Irene Webb Poff and a brother, Glynn Poff. Surviving are his wife, Nancy H. Poff; children and spouses, Linda and James Wood, Marilyn and Vaughn Meier, Joseph and Robin Poff, Teresa and Dave Goode; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Helen Poff. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001 with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on March 24, 2001.²