Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly1

M, b. January 3, 1883, d. February 24, 1962
FatherJohn Henry Epperly b. January 14, 1858, d. December 17, 1922
MotherNancy Adeline Sowers b. June 6, 1858, d. March 15, 1922
     Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 3, 1883 at Virginia.2,3 He married Myrtle Ellen Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on January 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,1 Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly died on February 24, 1962 at age 79.2

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 41, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 412, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Bridge works riveter6
1940Farmer7

Family

Myrtle Ellen Poff b. May 4, 1905, d. March 23, 1999
Marriage*Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly married Myrtle Ellen Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on January 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Epperly Jones obituary in the Oct 17, 2017 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Epperly obituary in the Jul 3, 2019 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S593] Daily Press, From the Edna Marie Epperly McFarland obituary in the Apr 15, 2017 edition.

Dewey Leonard Epperley1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1924, d. July 10, 1996
FatherAlonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly4,1,3,5,6,7 b. January 3, 1883, d. February 24, 1962
MotherMyrtle Ellen Poff4,1,3,5,6,7 b. May 4, 1905, d. March 23, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 225-22-3524.8 Dewey Leonard Epperley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 He was born on October 18, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9 He married Virginia Pearl Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,9,10 Dewey Leonard Epperley died on July 10, 1996 at Virginia at age 71.8,9,11 He EPPERLEY, Dewey L., 71, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 10, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski on July 11, 1996.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 412, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Virginia Pearl Epperly b. October 10, 1924, d. August 12, 1992
Marriage*Dewey Leonard Epperley married Virginia Pearl Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  2. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Kenneth Ray Epperley obituary in the Jun 20, 2004 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Epperly Jones obituary in the Oct 17, 2017 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Epperly obituary in the Jul 3, 2019 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey L. Epperly obituary in the Jul 11, 1996 edition.
  12. [S3465] New River Valley News, online nrvnews.com, From the Roger Lee Epperly obituary.
  13. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Cecil Leonard Epperley obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  14. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Kenneth Ray Epperly obituary in the Jun 20, 2004 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tracy Lynn Epperly obituary in the Dec 31, 1995 edition.

Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 10, 1926, d. June 14, 1999
FatherTonzie Royoo Poff1,4,5,6,7,8,9,2 b. October 14, 1897, d. June 23, 1971
MotherRuth Elizabeth Young1,4,5,6,7,8,9,2 b. February 13, 1895, d. November 13, 1988
     Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,1 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7769.11 She was born on June 10, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,1,10,2,3 As of December 15, 1951,her married name was Stump.8 She married George Willard Stump on December 15, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff died on June 14, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.11,1,10,12 She STUMP, Geneva Rosaland Poff, ("Shorty"), 73, of Callaway, formerly of Salem, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 14, 1999. She was born June 10, 1926 in Salem, daughter of the late Tonsie, and Ruth Elizabeth Young Poff. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, George W. Stump in January of 1998. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Francis Elmore, and two brothers, Garman Poff and Julian Poff. Mrs. Stump was employed by Roanoke Fashions for many years. She was a member of Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Callaway. She was the beloved mother to her children, Michael G. Stump and his wife Anita M., Roanoke, George A. ("Tony") Stump and his wife Jean, Salem, Stephen R. Stump and his wife Janet, Salem, and Kimberly S. Lawrence and her husband Rodney, Roanoke. She was the cherished grandmother to Megan M. Stump, Kristopher M. Stump, Kelly N. Markle and her husband Jason, Katie Lynne Stump, Laura M. Stump, Ashley E. Stump, Trevor S. Stump, Sarah K. Lawrence, and Margee R. Lawrence. She was also the beloved great-grandmother to Jordyn M. Markle. She is also survived by her two sisters, Stella Wertz, and Florence Williams and her husband Houston; and her two brothers, George Poff and his wife Grace, and Ralph Poff and his wife Ruth. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ron and Peggy Willis, and Roger and Cindy Custer. on June 16, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 368, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 177, District 81-22, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

George Willard Stump b. June 13, 1926, d. January 11, 1998
Marriage*Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff married George Willard Stump on December 15, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 
Children
  • Michael Gerald "Mike" Stump1,13,9
  • George Anthony "Tony" Stump1,13,8
  • Stephen Ralph "Steve" Stump1,13,8
  • Kimberly/Kimberley Susan "Kim" Stump1,13,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Rosaland Poff Stump obituary in the Jun 16, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence P. Williams obituary in the Jul 2, 2006 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Benjamin Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2009 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S232] Rena Worthen, "Sherwood Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 14, 2003.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willard Stump obituary in the Jan 12, 1998 edition.

George Willard Stump1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 13, 1926, d. January 11, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-6629.7 George Willard Stump was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on June 13, 1926 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,1,2,4,5,6,8,9 He married Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff, daughter of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on December 15, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2 George Willard Stump died on January 11, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.7,1,3,6,8 He STUMP, George Willard, 71, of Callaway, died Sunday, January 11, 1998. Born on June 13, 1926, he was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Elizabeth ("Ollie Bet") Stump; two brothers, Fred Stump and Leonard Stump, and two sisters, Annabelle Stump and Nellie Hodges. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, and was retired from Rowe Furniture with over 35 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Geneva Stump of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Anita Stump of Roanoke, George ("Tony") and Jeanie Stump of Salem and Steve and Janet Stump of Salem; one daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Rodney Lawrence of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Elsie Stump of Roanoke, Minnie Stump of Check, Christine Stanley of Fincastle and Thelma Munsie of Bent Mountain, and special friends, Roger and Cindy Custer and Ron and Peggy Willis. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on January 12, 1998.1

Family

Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff b. June 10, 1926, d. June 14, 1999
Marriage*He married Geneva Rosaland "Shorty" Poff, daughter of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on December 15, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2 
Children
  • Michael Gerald "Mike" Stump10,1
  • George Anthony "Tony" Stump10,1,2
  • Stephen Ralph "Steve" Stump10,1,2
  • Kimberly/Kimberley Susan "Kim" Stump10,1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willard Stump obituary in the Jan 12, 1998 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Rosaland Poff Stump obituary in the Jun 16, 1999 edition.

Roy Gorman Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 19, 1918, d. August 22, 1990
FatherTonzie Royoo Poff9,10,11,12,13,2,3,4,5,6 b. October 14, 1897, d. June 23, 1971
MotherRuth Elizabeth Young9,10,11,12,13,2,3,4,5,6 b. February 13, 1895, d. November 13, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6938.14 Roy Gorman Poff was born on November 19, 1918 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.14,4,6,7,8 He married Sally L. Dora Whorley on June 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,15 Roy Gorman Poff died on August 22, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.14,1,7 He Mr. Roy Gorman Poff, age 71, of Salem, died Wednesday at his home. He was retired from the N&W Railroad, a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sally Whorley Poff; three sons, Ronald L. Poff, Salem; Ricky G. Poff and Jeffrey L. Poff, both of Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Teresa E. Ballard, Roanoke; three brothers, Julian O. Poff, Roanoke; George D. Poff, Salem; Ralph B. Poff, Troutville; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Wertz, Roanoke; Mrs. Geneva Stump, Callaway; Mrs. Florence Williams, Salem; six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Organ Fund of Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. August 24, 1990 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Friends may call the Lotz Salem Chapel after 12 noon Thursday. on August 23, 1990.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 154, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 368, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 15, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Meatcutter2
1950Railroad brakeman16

Family

Sally L. Dora Whorley b. January 26, 1919, d. April 9, 2016
Marriage*Roy Gorman Poff married Sally L. Dora Whorley on June 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Gorman Poff obituary in the Aug 23, 1990 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [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.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Rosaland Poff Stump obituary in the Jun 16, 1999 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence P. Williams obituary in the Jul 2, 2006 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Benjamin Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2009 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Sally Whorley Poff obituary.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reese-Poff wedding announcement in the Sep 20, 1998 edition.

Julian Orville Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 5, 1922, d. April 30, 1998
FatherTonzie Royoo Poff9,10,1,11,12,3,6,8 b. October 14, 1897, d. June 23, 1971
MotherRuth Elizabeth Young9,10,1,11,12,3,6,8 b. February 13, 1895, d. November 13, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-7824.13 Julian Orville Poff was born on January 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,5,7,6,14,8 He married Dorothy Pauline Ables in October, 1943 at San Bernardino Co., California.9,15 Julian Orville Poff died on April 30, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.13,9,4,14 He POFF, Julian, 76, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 30, 1998. He served his country in the Army in the U.S. and Europe. He worked for N & W Railway for many years and retired in the 70's, due to health problems. He then had the opportunity to enjoy his favorite interests, which included making friends, travel and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tonsie and Ruth Young Poff; two brothers, Gorman Poff, Buford Poff; and a sister, Frances Elmore. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Luann Poff Brown and Robert M. Brown; special grandson, Jeffery, all of San Diego, Calif; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Grace Poff and Ralph and Ruth Poff; three sisters, Stella Wertz, Geneva Stump, Florence Williams and husband, Houston, all of Roanoke; a number of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. on May 2, 1998.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 368, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 100, District 120-15, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1950Railroad painter16

Family

Dorothy Pauline Ables b. October 10, 1924, d. September 15, 2012
Marriage*Julian Orville Poff married Dorothy Pauline Ables in October, 1943 at San Bernardino Co., California.9,15 
Child
  • Patricia Luann Poff9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julian O. Poff obituary in the May 1, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.
  8. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julian Poff obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Rosaland Poff Stump obituary in the Jun 16, 1999 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence P. Williams obituary in the Jul 2, 2006 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Benjamin Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2009 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the marriage license listings in the Oct 31, 1943 edition.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff1,2

F, b. August 31, 1904, d. October 6, 1991
FatherDavid Henry Poff1,3,4 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,3,4 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-9818.5 Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on August 31, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married Robert Lester Shaw on February 4, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,4 As of February 4, 1928,her married name was Shaw.4 Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff died on October 6, 1991 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 87.5,2 She Mrs. Ruth Poff Shaw, age 87, of Roanoke died Sunday, October 6, in Greensboro, N.C. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. She was the widow of Robert L. Shaw and was lovingly called "Ben". She was the loving mother of two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia S. (Ginny) Hundley and husband, William H. (Bill) Hundley Jr., Greensboro, N.C; and Ruby S. Robertson and husband, Robert R. (Wacky) Robertson, Roanoke. She is also survived by two grandchildren, William H. (Bill) Hundley III and wife, Martha P. Hundley, Greensboro, N.C; Sherry R. Lockhart and husband, Doug Lockhart, Roanoke; three great-grandchildren, Elliott, Cindy, and Martin Hundley, Greensboro, N.C; one sister, Eva P. Clem, Rockville, Md; a number of special nieces and nephews; and special friends in Roanoke and Greensboro. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on October 7, 1991.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 244, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 148, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 155, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Robert Lester Shaw b. February 26, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
Marriage*Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff married Robert Lester Shaw on February 4, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Hundley obituary in the Jun 9, 2013 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Ruby Shaw Robertson obituary.

Robert Lester Shaw1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
     Robert Lester Shaw was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 He was born on February 26, 1900 at Monarat, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 4, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,7 Robert Lester Shaw died on December 15, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.1,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 148, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 155, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Railroad brakeman8
1950Railroad brakeman9

Family

Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff b. August 31, 1904, d. October 6, 1991
Marriage*Robert Lester Shaw married Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 4, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Hundley obituary in the Jun 9, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Ruby Shaw Robertson obituary.

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 3, 1928, d. May 29, 2013
FatherRobert Lester Shaw1,2,3,4,7 b. February 26, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
MotherRuth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff1,2,3,4,7 b. August 31, 1904, d. October 6, 1991
     Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on September 3, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 As of August 23, 1948,her married name was Hundley.4 She married William Hensley "Bill" Hundley Jr. on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,8,4 Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw died on May 29, 2013 at North Carolina at age 84.3,5 She Virginia S. (Ginny) Hundley was reunited with the love of her life, her late husband of 56 years, William H. Hundley Jr. A native of Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Lester Shaw and Ruth May Shaw and a graduate of Jefferson High School, Class of 1948. She moved to Greensboro, N.C., in 1962 where she was a life-long member of Lawndale Baptist Church and worked alongside her husband in the retail furniture business. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, William H. Hundley III and his partner, Cindy Nash, of Greensboro, N.C; her sister, Ruby Dean Robertson, of Roanoke, Va; her niece, Sherry Lockhart; her grandchildren, Martin Hundley, Elliott Hundley and Cindy and Chris Wilson; and two great-grandchildren, Haley Wilson and Kayla Wilson. on June 9, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 148, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

William Hensley "Bill" Hundley Jr. b. May 3, 1926, d. July 12, 2004
Marriage*Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw married William Hensley "Bill" Hundley Jr. on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,8,4 
Child
  • William Hensley Hundley III1,3,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Hundley obituary in the Jun 9, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Ruby Shaw Robertson obituary.
  8. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the William Hensley Hundley Jr. obituary in the Jul 14, 2004 edition.

William Hensley "Bill" Hundley Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 3, 1926, d. July 12, 2004
     William Hensley "Bill" Hundley Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 226-28-1091.9 He was born on May 3, 1926 at Fitzpatrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,3,8,5,6,7 He married Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw, daughter of Robert Lester Shaw and Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff, on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 William Hensley "Bill" Hundley Jr. died on July 12, 2004 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 78.9,3,8,5,6 He William "Bill" Hensley Hundley Jr., 78, of 2714 Courtney Lane, died Monday, July 12, 2004, at Moses Cone Hospital. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Lawndale Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with the Rev. Dr. Joe Giaritelli officiating. He was a native of Fitzpatrick, W. Va., and was the son of the late William Hensley Hundley Sr., and Bessie Mae St. Clair Hundley. Mr.- Hundley was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II, where he earned 11 battle stars and a citation from Admiral Nimitz. He was a 32 nd degree Mason and a deacon at his church. He was a retired store manager with Tucker - Jones Furniture and was currently employed with Burtner Used Appliances. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Parsons and Jo Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Shaw Hundley; one son, William "Bill" Hensley Hundley III, and Cindy Nash of Greensboro; one brother, Dr. Ralph Hundley of Indianapolis, Ind; four sisters, Mary Simpson of Roanoke, Va., Norma Akers of Raleigh, Peggy Langford of Vienna, Va., and Dorothy Straightift of Wilmington, Del; three grandchildren, Martin Hundley, Elliott Hundley and Cindy Wilson; two great- grandchildren, Kayla Wilson and Hayley Wilson; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruby and Robert Robertson of Roanoke, Va; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service North Elm Street. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund c / o Lawndale Baptist Church 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408 on July 14, 2004.3

Family

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw b. September 3, 1928, d. May 29, 2013
Marriage*He married Virginia Mae "Ginny" Shaw, daughter of Robert Lester Shaw and Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff, on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child
  • William Hensley Hundley III1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Hundley obituary in the Jun 9, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the William Hensley Hundley Jr. obituary in the Jul 14, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.
  8. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Curtis Walters Sr.

M, b. March, 1772, d. October 8, 1853
FatherGeorge Walters1 b. circa 1739, d. before 1816
MotherChristina Crewey1 d. after July 7, 1818
     William Curtis Walters Sr. was buried at William Walters Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born in March, 1772 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary "Polly" Martin, daughter of Philip Martin and Catherine Penner, on September 5, 1797 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 William Curtis Walters Sr. married Mary H. "Polly" Wright, daughter of John Wright, on January 7, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 William Curtis Walters Sr. left a will on February 15, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I William Walters Seignior of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia being far advanced in this life and being desirous to dispose of what estate I shall have left at my decease according to my own wish Therefore I make this my last will and testament revoking all others That is to Say 1st I will my daughter Nancy Holt one dollar 2ndly I will to my daughter Elizabeth Sipmson one dollar 3rdly I will to my son Jacob Walters one dollar 4thly I will to my son George Walters one dollar 5thly I will to my son Martin P. Walters one dollar 6thly I will to my son Wm. C. Walters one dollar 7thly I will to my daughter Elender Perdue twelve dollars 8thly I will to my Daughter Polly Deeweese the wife of Larkin Deeweese one dollar 9thly I will to my daughter Matilda Conner the wife of Andrew Conner one dollar 10thly I will to my Son John Walters one dollar 11thly I will to my present wife all my house hold & Kitchen furniture should she be the longer lived and at her decease to despose of Said house hold & Kitchen furniture as she pleases and lastly I will to my son Hiram all the balance of my estate both real and personal after paying the above legacys and burial Expences and all other just debts in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this the 15th day of February one thousand eight hundred & forty eight 1848. Wm. Walters Sr (Seal) attest Peter Guerrant William Snuffer Jacob Sowder At the November Term of Floyd County Court 1853 This last will and testament of William Walters Decd was proved by the oath of Peter Guerrant William Snuffer and Jacob Sowder witnesses thereto and was ordered to be recorded And no executor having been named in the Will On motion of Hiram Walters he was permitted to qualify as administrator with the Will assessed Whereupon the said Hiram Walters with Peter Guerrant his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penality of One Thousand dollars with Conditions according to law and thereupon he took the Oath prescribed by law. Teste J. N. Lentmeyer? Clerk.4 He died on October 8, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Family 1

Mary "Polly" Martin b. circa 1781, d. before 1829
Marriage*He married Mary "Polly" Martin, daughter of Philip Martin and Catherine Penner, on September 5, 1797 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Family 2

Mary H. "Polly" Wright d. before 1850
Marriage*William Curtis Walters Sr. married Mary H. "Polly" Wright, daughter of John Wright, on January 7, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  2. [S14065] William Walters Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  4. [S737] Floyd Co., VA Wills at USGenWeb, online http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/floyd/wills/, From the will of William Walters.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S2140] Virginia Walters Miller, William C. Walters, His Wife Mary Polly Martin and Their Descendants.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  9. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Iverson Lewis Carroll1

M, b. January, 1875, d. September 25, 1940
FatherEdward Eugene "Ed" Carroll
MotherLucy Jane Goin2 b. September 11, 1856, d. January 22, 1926
     Iverson Lewis Carroll was buried at Carroll Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.3 He was born in January, 1875 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4 He married Rose Ella "Rosa" "Rose" Tyree circa 1894.4,5 Iverson Lewis Carroll died on September 25, 1940 at Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 65.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 196, District 115, Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 102, District 10, Howardsville, Albemarle Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Alison Carroll4
1910Dwelling 74, District 104, Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 161, District 114, Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 338, District 11, Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Quarryman4
1910Liveryman6
1920Stone quarry laborer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Rose Ella "Rosa" "Rose" Tyree b. November, 1877, d. October 10, 1934
Marriage*Iverson Lewis Carroll married Rose Ella "Rosa" "Rose" Tyree circa 1894.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Betty Jo Carroll Loden, "Carroll, Iverson Lewis," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 3, 2003.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6875] Carroll Family Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Ruby Frances Shaw1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1933, d. August 21, 2023
FatherRobert Lester Shaw1,2,5,3,6,7 b. February 26, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
MotherRuth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff1,2,5,3,6,7 b. August 31, 1904, d. October 6, 1991
     Ruby Frances Shaw Ruby Shaw Robertson passed away on August 21, 2023, at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center, Vinton. She was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Robert Lester Shaw and Ruth Poff Shaw. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Raymond “Wacky” Robertson and her only child, Daughter Sherry Lee Robertson Lockhart. She was also predeceased by her sister, Virginia “Ginnie” Shaw Hundley and her husband Bill. Left to cherish her memory are her brother-in-law, Robert W. White of Blountville, TN; sister-in-law Rosalie “Rosie” Robertson of Roanoke, VA; nephews, Timothy “Tim” White and his wife Penny of Blountville, TN, Tom Philpott and his wife Carolyn of Vinton, VA, Bill Hundley of Greensboro, NC, Michael Robertson of Roanoke, VA, Gerry Philpott and his wife Sherry of Johnson City, TN; nieces, Pam White Manuel and her husband Bud of Blountville, TN, Michelle Robertson of West Virginia. She leaves many other dear family members scattered throughout Virginia and the entire United States, as well as numerous beloved friends including her goddaughter, Michelle Allie. Mrs. Robertson was a 1951 graduate of Jefferson High School and attended Virginia Western Community College. She retired as an Assistant Vice President and branch manager for First Federal Savings and Loan. She was a long-time member of Oakland Baptist Church. Services for Mrs. Robertson will be private with burial at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center for the care given to Mrs. Robertson.6 She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8 She was born on September 13, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 As of August 3, 1951,her married name was Robertson.3 She married Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson on August 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,6,9 Ruby Frances Shaw died on August 21, 2023 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 148, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 155, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson b. March 23, 1931, d. June 2, 2010
Marriage*Ruby Frances Shaw married Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson on August 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,6,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Hundley obituary in the Jun 9, 2013 edition.
  6. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Ruby Shaw Robertson obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Robert Raymond Robertson obituary.
  10. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Sherry Lee Robertson Lockhart obituary.

Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 23, 1931, d. June 2, 2010
     Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,7 His Social Security Number was 228-30-9671.8 He Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson, 79, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. He was born in Roanoke on March 23, 1931, to the late John W. and Maud M. Robertson. Preceding him in death were his brothers and sisters, Wellmon Robertson, Dorothy Philpott, Jackie White and Marvin Robertson. Surviving are his loving wife and caregiver of 59 years, Ruby Shaw Robertson; and his daughter, Sherry Robertson Lockhart, of Roanoke. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother-in-law, Robert White, of Blountville, Tenn; his sisters-in-law, Ginny Hundley, of Greensboro, N.C., and Rosie Robertson, of Roanoke; his nephews, Tom Philpott and wife, Carolyn, of Vinton, Bill Hundley, of Greensboro, N.C., Tim White and wife, Penny, of Blountville, Tenn., Michael Robertson, of Roanoke, and Gerry Philpott and wife, Sherry, of Johnson City, Tenn; his nieces, Pam Manuel and husband, Bud, of Blountville, Tenn., and Michelle Robertson, of South Carolina; his godchild, Michelle Hosack, of Wexford, Pa; and numerous cousins and special friends. He was a 1949 graduate of Jefferson High School, a Korean War Veteran (United States Marine Corps) and a retired Hostler at Norfolk and Western. He was a sandlot football coach for 27 years for the Villa Heights Lions and the Williamson Road Browns. He enjoyed woodworking, clock making and repairs, golf and sitting in his rocker on his front porch. He was a member and former deacon at Oakland Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors from the United States Marines.4 He was born on March 23, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,8,6 He married Ruby Frances Shaw, daughter of Robert Lester Shaw and Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff, on August 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson died on June 2, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.4,5,8

Family

Ruby Frances Shaw b. September 13, 1933, d. August 21, 2023
Marriage*He married Ruby Frances Shaw, daughter of Robert Lester Shaw and Ruth Mae "Ruthie" "Ben" Poff, on August 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Ruby Shaw Robertson obituary.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Robert Raymond Robertson obituary.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Sherry Lee Robertson Lockhart obituary.

William Clinton Poff1,2

M, b. June 23, 1909, d. July 3, 1991
FatherDavid Henry Poff3,4,5 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,5 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     William Clinton Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 231-32-9693.6 He was born on June 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3 He married Minnie Avis Bell, daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on December 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 William Clinton Poff died on July 3, 1991 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.6,1,2 He CHECK - William Clinton Poff, 82, died at his home Wednesday night. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Transportation Department. He is survived by his wife, Avis Bell Poff, Check; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas H. and Ardella Poff, Check; W. Clyde and Lou H. Poff, Floyd; Roger C. and Bonnie Lou Poff, Check; seven grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evie Clem of Rockville, Md; and Mae Shaw of Roanoke. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on July 5, 1991.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 244, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 115, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 13, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farmer7
1950State highway laborer8

Family

Minnie Avis Bell b. March 19, 1912, d. June 23, 1998
Marriage*William Clinton Poff married Minnie Avis Bell, daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on December 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clinton Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1991 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Rodger Clinton Poff obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Minnie Avis Bell1,2

F, b. March 19, 1912, d. June 23, 1998
FatherThomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell1,3 b. March 16, 1868, d. October 14, 1946
MotherLiona Eliza Craighead1 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 15, 1931
     Her Social Security Number was 230-92-4016.4 Minnie Avis Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 19, 1912 at Virginia.4 She married William Clinton Poff, son of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of December 24, 1934,her married name was Poff. Minnie Avis Bell died on June 23, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.4,2 She POFF, Minnie Avis Bell, 86, of Check, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas H. and Ardella Poff, Copper Hill, W. Clyde and Leu Poff, Floyd, Roger Clinton and Bonnie Leu Poff, Check; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruby B. Stump, Floyd. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff and the Rev. Steve Quesenberry officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetey, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd on June 24, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 13, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

William Clinton Poff b. June 23, 1909, d. July 3, 1991
Marriage*Minnie Avis Bell married William Clinton Poff, son of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Avis Bell Poff obituary in the Jun 24, 1998 edition.
  3. [S314] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 05.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clinton Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1991 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Rodger Clinton Poff obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lou Emma Hungate1,2

F, b. January 26, 1936, d. February 4, 2022
     Lou Emma Hungate Lou Emma Poff, 86, of Floyd, VA went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 4, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Vesta (Smith) Hungate; and sister, Mary Alice Hungate. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 58 years, W. Clyde Poff; son, W. Ralph Poff (Angela); granddaughter, Shawnee Poff; grandson, Jeremiah Poff (Valerie); step-grandson, Lucas Graham (Kayla); two precious great-granddaughters, Valynn and Jolene Poff. Lou was a nurse for over 50 years and is most remembered for her kindness and caring for others. She was a cherished member of Grace Baptist Church, where she attended, until her health declined. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kathy Hall for her loyal care over the last several years and the staff of Kindred Hospice for all of their care and compassion for the past 22 months.3 She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 26, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married William Clyde Poff, son of William Clinton Poff and Minnie Avis Bell, on December 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 As of December 20, 1963,her married name was Poff. Lou Emma Hungate died on February 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.3

Family

William Clyde Poff
Marriage*She married William Clyde Poff, son of William Clinton Poff and Minnie Avis Bell, on December 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • William Ralph Poff2,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Lou Emma Poff obituary.
  4. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.

Rodger Clinton Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. November 4, 1953, d. December 29, 2022
FatherWilliam Clinton Poff1,3,4 b. June 23, 1909, d. July 3, 1991
MotherMinnie Avis Bell1,2,3,4 b. March 19, 1912, d. June 23, 1998
     Rodger Clinton Poff Rodger Clinton Poff of Check, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2022. Rodger was born on November 4, 1953 to Clinton and Avis Poff. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Avis Poff; his sister, Goldie; and his sister-in-law, Lou Poff. Rodger is survived and missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Bonnie L. Poff; his children, Kathy King (Charlie Abb), Crystal Poff, Tina (Louis) Escobedo, Brad (Solange) Poff; grandchildren, Kimberly (Brian) Beeghly, Joseph (Heather) King, Matthew King, Nathaniel Escobedo, Maggie Escobedo, and Sophia Poff; great-grandchildren, Holden Beeghly, Ella Beeghly and Owen King. Rodger is also survived by brothers, Clyde Poff and Thomas (Ardella) Poff as well as nieces and nephews. Rodger was the happiest when he was surrounded by family and making everyone smile. He will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known him. Until we meet again, we will hold you in our hearts and take care of mom for you.4 He was born on November 4, 1953 at Virginia.3 He married Bonnie Lou Houchins on August 29, 1975 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Rodger Clinton Poff died on December 29, 2022 at Virginia at age 69.4

Family

Bonnie Lou Houchins
Marriage*He married Bonnie Lou Houchins on August 29, 1975 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Kathy Poff4
  • Crystal Regina Poff4
  • Tina Rodgette Poff4
  • Rodger Bradley "Brad" Poff4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clinton Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Avis Bell Poff obituary in the Jun 24, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Rodger Clinton Poff obituary.

Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree1,2,3

F, b. July 2, 1906, d. February 8, 1960
FatherJoseph Marshall Tyree3 b. circa 1849
MotherGeorgianna Tyree3 d. before January 6, 1920
     Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on July 2, 1906 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4,3 She married William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree, son of Fitzhugh Lee Goin and Anna Jones, circa 1920.5,6,7,1,8,3 Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree died on February 8, 1960 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 53.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 295, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 26, District 63-6, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9

Family

William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree b. June 9, 1899, d. June 7, 1993
Marriage*Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree married William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree, son of Fitzhugh Lee Goin and Anna Jones, circa 1920.5,6,7,1,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Mamie Tyree Mitchell obituary in the Feb 24, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Lottie Tyree Linkous obitutary in the May 24, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Virgie Tyree Poe obituary in the Oct 26, 2005 edition.
  7. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Herbert Tyree obituary in the Mar 22, 2006 edition.
  8. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Nellie Tyree Hansen obituary in the Sep 25, 2013 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Cora Mae Tyree Hermanson obitutary in the Sep 15, 2008 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Michael "Mike" King1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 7, 1959, d. March 24, 2015
FatherCharles Henry King1 b. April 28, 1932, d. May 11, 2011
MotherEtta May Drewery1,2 b. May 3, 1939, d. May 19, 2011
     Charles Michael "Mike" King was born on April 7, 1959.1 He married Brenda Sue Johnson on November 10, 1984 at Volusia Co., Florida.4 Charles Michael "Mike" King and Brenda Sue Johnson were divorced on June 6, 1995 at Volusia Co., Florida.5 Charles Michael "Mike" King died on March 24, 2015 at Deltona, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 55.3 He DELTONA - Charles Michael "Mike" King, 55, died March 24, 2015. Mr. King was a truck driver. on March 30, 2015.3

Family

Brenda Sue Johnson
Marriage*He married Brenda Sue Johnson on November 10, 1984 at Volusia Co., Florida.4 
Divorce* Charles Michael "Mike" King and Brenda Sue Johnson were divorced on June 6, 1995 at Volusia Co., Florida.5 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5177] Legacy.com, online http://www.legacy.com/obituaries, From the Etta May King obituary.
  3. [S2690] West Volusia Beacon, The, From the Charles Michael King obituary in the Mar 30, 2015 edition.
  4. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  5. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.