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     Lizzie Pearl Johnson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-8824.⁵ She was born on June 30, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She married Sherman Riley Poff, son of James Samuel A. Poff and Lucy Mahala Manning, on May 5, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2,3,7 As of May 5, 1927,her married name was Poff.³ Lizzie Pearl Johnson died on March 18, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^5,1,2,7 She POFF, Lizzie Johnson, 90, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 18, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman R. Poff. She is survived by four sons, Walter S. Poff, Carrollton, Tx., Douglas S. Poff, Blue Ridge, Curtis R. Poff, Roanoke, Ira L. Poff, Roanoke; two daughters, Muzetta P. Ramsey, Bedford County and Eileen P. Board, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 20, 1999.¹

     James William Peters was born on March 29, 1878 at Amherst Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1876.^1,2,3 He married Lucinda "Lucy" Goin, daughter of Fitzhugh Lee Goin and Georgia Anna Tyree, on April 6, 1914.^4,3 James William Peters died on October 27, 1945 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 67.³

     Curtis Riley Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 225-54-6213.¹¹ He was born on February 18, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,11 He married Cynthia Ann Lee, daughter of Carl Arthur Lee Jr., on March 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Curtis Riley Poff and Cynthia Ann Lee were divorced on June 19, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹² Curtis Riley Poff died on December 20, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,5,7,11 He Curtis Riley Poff, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by twin brother, Chester R. Poff; and parents, Sherman and Lizzy Poff. Curtis retired after working over 40 years from General Electric. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1961 to 1965. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte Hartman; son, Roy Poff; grandchildren, Christina, Catherine, Jason; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter Poff, Douglas Poff, Ira Poff; sisters, Muzetta Ramsey, Eileen Board. on December 21, 2013.³

     Muzetta Otie Poff Muzetta Poff Ramsey, 93, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Virginia on April 26, 1928 to the late Sherman R. and Lizzie Johnson Poff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ramsey; son, Patrick N. Ramsey; sister, Eileen Board and a brother, Curtis Poff. Muzetta is survived by a daughter, Melanie J. Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Althea Ramsey; grandsons, Stuart Ramsey, Adam Ramsey and Matthew Ramsey; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Musselman and Jason Ramsey; brothers, Walter Poff, Douglas Poff and Ira Poff and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Burial will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11 She was born on April 26, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,11,4 As of May 26, 1951,her married name was Ramsey.² She married Harold Nelson Ramsey on May 26, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Muzetta Otie Poff died on December 15, 2021 at Virginia at age 93.^3,11

     Harold Nelson Ramsey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 223-36-0980.² He was born on March 7, 1927 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.^{1,6,2,3,4,5,7} He married Muzetta Otie Poff, daughter of Sherman Riley Poff and Lizzie Pearl Johnson, on May 26, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 Harold Nelson Ramsey died on November 9, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^6,2,3,7,9

     Eileen Mahalia Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She married Gwynn Hooker Board.^3,8 Her married name was Board. Eileen Mahalia Poff was born on December 26, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 She died on August 7, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^8,6 She Eileen Poff Board, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Lizzie Poff, and her brothers, Curtis Poff and Chester Poff. Eileen was the beloved wife of Gwynn H. Board; much loved mother of Troy (Robin) and Bill (Teresa); cherished grandmother of Blake, Michael, Drew, and Meagan; dear sister of Muzetta, Walter, Douglas, and Ira; and best friend of 65 years to Dianne Jarrell. She was a dedicated mother and proud grandmother first and foremost. Eileen treasured her children and grandchildren and loved every moment with them. She was a big kid at heart and some of her fondest memories were those playing with her grandkids. Eileen was their biggest cheerleader and attended every school or sporting event that she was able. She was an avid golfer for many years and was a member of the Hidden Valley Women's Golf Association where she made many great friends. Eileen will be missed immensely by all who loved her. on August 9, 2021.⁸

     Dale Hamilton Slusher Sr. Dale Hamilton Slusher, 79, of Salem, VA passed away on July 23, 2022. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Rev. Madison H. and Ida A. Duncan Slusher, and George L. and Maggie Sisson Poff; parents, Madison H. Jr. and Lillian Poff Slusher; and his brother, Larry Ross Slusher. Dale is survived by Lucette McCoy (mother of his children); his children, Valerie Slusher (Steve) Skripak of Blacksburg, VA, Sonia A. Gerald of Salem, VA, Dale H. (Janet) Slusher, Jr. of Buena Vista, VA, and Stephanie Slusher (Jeff) Farnsworth of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Carly S. Skripak of Salem, VA, Megan A. (Anthony) Bradshaw of Salem, VA, Benjamin M. Slusher of Buena Vista, VA, Dana A. Skripak of Blacksburg, VA, and Reese L. Farnsworth of Charlotte, NC; as well as his Goddaughter, Nathalie Guengant (Herve) Thomas of St. Nazaire, France. Dale was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church on December 6, 1953. He attended Old Salem Elementary School and graduated in 1961 from Andrew Lewis High School. Dale served in the US Army Signal Corp from 1961-1964 and was stationed in France during his service. He worked at General Electric from 1964 until his retirement in 1997 and was a life-time member of AFL-CIO and IUE Union. He also worked part-time at Virginia Plastic Company in Roanoke, VA from 1965-1982. He also volunteered as a Hot-Line Counselor and Walk-In Counselor at TRUST from 1985-1988. Dale was a licensed private pilot taking his first solo flight on April 21, 1989 and received his pilot license on December 7, 1989. He was a volunteer pilot with the Civil Air Patrol from 1993-2010. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel and immediately followed by a graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Richfield Long Term Care as well as the nurses and staff at Good Samaritan Hospice.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He and Lucette Jean Alliott were divorced.³ Dale Hamilton Slusher Sr. was born on June 26, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Lucette Jean Alliott on July 18, 1963.¹ Dale Hamilton Slusher Sr. died on July 23, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.³

     Larry Ross Slusher was born on May 18, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on May 2, 2018 at Virginia at age 67.¹ He Larry Ross Slusher, 67, (May 18, 1950 - May 2, 2018) of Salem, Va., passed away on May 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian (Poff) Slusher; and father, Madison Hamilton Slusher Jr. Larry is survived by his brother, Dale Slusher; nieces, Valerie Skripak (Stephen), Sonia Gerald, and Stephanie Farnsworth (Jeff); nephew, Dale Slusher, Jr. (Janet); grand-nieces, Carly Skripak, Dana Skripak, Megan Bradshaw (Anthony), and Reese Farnsworth; grand-nephew, Benjamin Slusher. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem, with an hour prior visitation. on June 3, 2018.¹

     Theodore Roosevelt Gowen was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 8, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Hattie Ella Tyree, daughter of Joseph Marshall Tyree and Georgianna Tyree, on October 5, 1959 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Theodore Roosevelt Gowen died on July 23, 1976 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.⁴

     Edsel Ernest Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 3, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Jewell Curgles Reed and Lillie Mae Poff, on July 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,9 Edsel Ernest Basham died on July 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 87.³ He Edsel Ernest Basham, 87, of Salem, Va., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born and raised in Floyd, Va. and was also a longtime resident of Russell County, Va. He was a United States Army veteran having been stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. As a business owner, he was a longtime mechanic with Rosedale Heavy Equipment. He enjoyed working in the yard, and loved his family very much. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest G. and Ada Dobbins Basham; siblings, Lavene Nichols and Vern Basham; son, Tim Basham; and son-in-law, Donald Maxwell. His surviving family includes his wife of 63 years, Mary Basham; children, Sherry Maxwell and Terry Basham and wife, Kathy; siblings, Dorothy Palmer and husband, Bill, and James Basham and wife, Rose; grandchildren, Jennifer Moles and husband, Kourtney, Jonathan Maxwell and wife, Mindy, Josh Maxwell and wife, Christa, Stephanie Alderson and husband, Bill, and Jeremy Basham; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Basham; brother-in-law, Max Reed and wife, Louise, and their family; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family extends special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Salem VA Medical Center for the love and care they provided. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 24, 2018.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-52-3956.⁹ Alverta Victoria Cole was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 11, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,1,2 She married Roff Arno Lawrence, son of Walter Andrew "Bub" Lawrence and Josephine Gay Whitenack, on December 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,4,2,5 As of December 21, 1921,her married name was Lawrence. Alverta Victoria Cole died on April 30, 1993 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.^9,4,2,11 She BLACKSBURG - LAWRENCE, Alverta Cole, 90, of Blacksburg, died Friday, April 30, 1993, at her home. Mrs. Lawrence was born in Floyd County on February 11, 1903, to the late William Letcher and Pearlie Flinchum Cole. She was preceded in death by a son, Leon Lawrence, a granddaughter, Marla Lawrence Ball and three brothers. Surviving are her husband, Roff Arno Lawrence; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean L. and Daniel Tulley, Thousand Palms, Calif; one son and daughter-in-law, Marvin A. and Ramona A. Lawrence, Blacksburg; three sisters, Mamie Poff, Roanoke, Sylvia Owens and Ora Cooper, both of Salem; two brothers, Palma Cole, Roanoke, Aaron Cole, Franklin County; a daughter-in-law, Ann Lawrence, Roanoke; two granddaughters; three grandsons; twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Richard Waller and Mr. Steve Marshall will officiate. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit at the home at 719 Dickerson Lane, after services at Dublin. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. on May 1, 1993.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-4414.⁸ Roff Arno Lawrence was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 4, 1902 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,6 He married Alverta Victoria Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on December 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,9,2,7 Roff Arno Lawrence died on February 8, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^8,1,4 He LAWRENCE, Roff Arno, 92, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, February 8, 1995, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Lawrence was born in Floyd County, Virginia on October 4, 1902. He was a son of the late Walter A. and Gay Whiteneck Lawrence. He was a retired Railroad Station Agent, and also retired from V.P.I & SU, with 10 years service. Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife of seventy-one years, Alverta Cole Lawrence, a son, Elwin Leon Lawrence, a granddaughter, Marla Lawrence Ball, his brother, Aaron Lawrence and his sister, Lila Lawrence Wright. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin Arno and Ramona A. Lawrence, Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Dan Tully, Thousand Palms, California; a daughter-in-law, Ann Lawrence, Roanoke; two sisters, Nannie Unrue, Raleigh, N.C. and Grace Smith, Salem, Va; three grandsons; two granddaughters; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 1995, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Mr. Richard Waller and Mr. Bobby Sylvia. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. on February 10, 1995.¹

     Elwin Leon Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^13,5 His Social Security Number was 231-14-6363.¹⁴ He was born on November 2, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,3,4,5,6 He married Ann Elizabeth Collins on November 25, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 Elwin Leon Lawrence died on July 9, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^14,3,5

     Daniel Eugene "Dan" Tully was born on May 30, 1928 at San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,4,5 He married Leota Jean Lawrence, daughter of Roff Arno Lawrence and Alverta Victoria Cole, on August 1, 1972 at Fort Belvoir, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3

     Marvin Arno Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 12, 1924 at Whitethorne, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Rachel Ramona Abbott on August 6, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4,5 Marvin Arno Lawrence died on June 4, 2019 at Virginia at age 95.⁵ He Marvin A. Lawrence, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Arno and Alverta Lawrence; brother, Leon; sister, Jean; daughter, Marla Lawrence Ball; granddaughter, Beth Michele Lawrence. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ramona Abbott Lawrence; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry (Glenda) Lawrence, Terry (Cathy) Lawrence, Timothy (Joyce) Lawrence; son-in-law and wife, Donald Ball (Glenda); seven grandsons, Alex, Asher, Logan, and Landon Lawrence, Derron, Kevin, and Eric Ball; four granddaughters, Kimberly Jubb, Jill Zosel, Takara Howard, and Lindsi Hubbard; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Lilian, Madisyn, Makenna, Emerson, Charli, Canyon, Jasper, Toriana, Bryson, Aurelia, Hattie, Nadia, Camille, and Nora. He began working at the National Bank of Blacksburg when he was eighteen years old and worked there for 47 years. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1946 and served his country as a payroll officer near the end of World War II. He was known as a kind, gentle, humble, and compassionate man who from a child, had love for God. He and Ramona opened their home regularly to all for meals, nights, and meetings of worship and praise to God. His and Mom's love for God and for each other has been a wonderful example for the family and all who knew them. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019 at McCoy Funeral Home, as well as from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019 prior to the service that will begin at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on June 6, 2019.⁵

     Lucy Jane Peters Lucy died shortly after giving birth to daughter Julia.² She was born circa 1865 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ She married Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr., son of Robert A. Going and Lucinda Harding, on February 12, 1883 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 12, 1883,her married name was Goin.¹ Lucy Jane Peters died in January, 1884 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5028.⁹ Charles Henry King Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.¹ He was buried at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, Seminole Co., Florida.¹⁰ He was born on April 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,10,4 He married Etta May Drewery on February 21, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Charles Henry King died on May 11, 2011 at Florida at age 79.^9,11,10 He Charles H. King, 79, of Deltona, FL passed away Wednesday, May 11. He is survived by his wife Etta, and daughter Jana. on May 12, 2011.¹¹