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     Charles Kevin Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 31, 1953 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Vickie Faye Harris on June 8, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Charles Kevin Poff and Vickie Faye Harris were divorced on June 3, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Charles Kevin Poff married Frances Viola Moore on December 19, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Charles Kevin Poff died on March 15, 2015 at Virginia at age 61.² He Charles Kevin Poff, 61, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2015. He was born on August 31, 1953 to the late Eldridge M. and Dorothy Peters Poff. Kevin enjoyed collecting coins and working on his cars, and he certainly was a very intelligent man. He loved his pets, but above all he will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, and a friend to all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Mike, Robin, Lynn and Dreama. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his wife of 34 years, Frances V. Poff; sisters, Carol Short and Debi Overstreet and husband, Sam; step-daughter, Penny Mayes and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Amanda and Anthony Spencer; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the staffs of the Salem Rescue Squad, as well as Lewis Gale Hospital and E.R. for the care shown during Kevin's illness. on March 18, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-01-1255.⁸ Clyde Mirtlan/Mertalon Goin was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 31, 1894 at Damon, Albemarle Co., Virginia; Some records have a birth date of Jun 1, 1894.^2,9,3,8,4,6 He married Bertie "Birdie" "Berdie" Branham on July 2, 1913 at Richmond, Virginia.^10,7 Clyde Mirtlan/Mertalon Goin and Bertie "Birdie" "Berdie" Branham were divorced on August 1, 1931 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁰ Clyde Mirtlan/Mertalon Goin married Anne Laura "Annie" Hegamyer on February 5, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,5 Clyde Mirtlan/Mertalon Goin died on June 14, 1974 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 80.^8,4

     Ruie Mae Agee was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., Maryland.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1215.⁵ She was born on February 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,1,2 She married Raymond Walter Poff, son of Archie Blane Poff and Esther Trelainie Bartlett, on April 26, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,6 As of April 26, 1946,her married name was Poff. Ruie Mae Agee died on May 19, 2000 at Mechanicsville, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 76.^1,2 She POFF, Ruie Mae, of Mechanicsville, Md., formerly of Floyd County, Va., died Friday, May 19, 2000, at her residence. Born February 24, 1924, in Floyd County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Sarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran Agee. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond W. Poff whom she married April 26, 1946 in Floyd County, Va. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1989. She is survived by her companion, John Morris of Mechanicsvile, Md. She was the devoted mother of Brenda Frazier of Hollywood, Md. and Kathy Cooke of Mechanicsville, Md.. She was the sister of Theora "Ora" Guthrie of Salem, Va., Roscoe Agee, and Andrew Agee, both of Christiansburg, Va., Ruby Dyer, and Doris Hawley, both of Roanoke, Va., Francis Lewis of Newbern, N. C., Madeline Bonham of Midway Park, N. C., Floyd Agee, Jr. of Bent Mountain, Va., and the late Roy Agee and Elzora "Zora" Adams. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Mrs. Poff moved to St. Mary's County in 1952. Mrs. Poff worked for the St. Mary's County Public School System. She was a food service manager at Margaret Brent Middle School. She retired in 1986. She enjoyed bingo, quilting and family. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico, Md. Funeral services will be held in Christ Episcopal Church, in Chaptico, Md. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers for Mrs. Poff are: Floyd Agee, Jr., Jim Hawley, Franklin Hill, Dallis Hill, Bruce Cooke, and Sam Frazier. Honorary Pallbearers are Justin Cooke and Casey Cooke. on May 21, 2000.¹

     Floyd Sephas Agee Sr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 4, 1886.^4,3,1,2 He married Sarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran, daughter of James Fleming Moran and Mary Elizabeth Walters, on July 7, 1912.^4,3 Floyd Sephas Agee Sr. died on March 28, 1955 at age 68.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 225-64-0045.² Sarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 13, 1895 at Virginia.^3,2,1 She married Floyd Sephas Agee Sr., son of Joshua S. "Bird" Agee and Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis, on July 7, 1912.^3,1 As of July 7, 1912,her married name was Agee.¹ Sarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran died on October 15, 1988 at age 93.^3,2

     Edna Nadine Webster was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 083-34-8904.⁵ She was born on November 1, 1941 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^5,2,3,4,6 She married Douglas Sherman Poff, son of Sherman Riley Poff and Lizzie Pearl Johnson, on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of March 24, 1967,her married name was Poff.² Edna Nadine Webster died on December 22, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^1,5,4,7 She POFF, Edna Nadine Webster, 59, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, December 22, 2000, in a Roanoke hospital. She had been employed with Tultex Corporation for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Webster, Sr., and a brother, James Edward Webster, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Douglas S. Poff; her mother, Isabelle Webster of Roanoke; one sister, Ruth Parris of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law and husband, Muzetta Ramsey of Vinton, Eileen and Gwynn Board of Roanoke; three brothers-in-law and wives, Walter and Janet Poff of Carrollton, Texas, Curtis Poff, Ira and Valinda Poff, all of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Edna Parris of Roanoke. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 24, 2000.¹

     Margaret Dimple/Demple Sonner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 Her married name was Hodge.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 230-38-4262.⁸ She married Richard D. Hodge.⁶ Margaret Dimple/Demple Sonner was born on August 7, 1936 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,8,2,7,3 She married Yager Edwin Vest, son of Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest and Zora Alice Carr, on December 4, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9 As of December 4, 1965,her married name was Vest.³ Margaret Dimple/Demple Sonner died on March 7, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^5,6,8,7 She Margaret Sonner Vest Hodge, age 53, of Pulaski and formerly of Check, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church; also V.F.W. Post 1184 Auxiliary, Pulaski; and the D.A.V. Post No. 3 Auxiliary, Roanoke. Surviving are her husband, Richard D. Hodge, Pulaski; three sons, Michael E. Vest, Winston-Salem, N.C; Robert J. Vest, Check; William P. Higgins, Jewett City, Conn; four sisters, Madeline Johnson and Louie Lane, both of Pulaski; Stella Alley, Michigan; Dorothy L. Hall, West Virginia; three brothers, James Sonner, W. Harding Sonner, both of North Carolina; Marvin L. Sonner, Pulaski. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Route 3, Wytheville (Piney) with the Rev. Robert Blackwell and Mr. Michael E. Vest officiating. Interment will be in the Huffville Church Cemetery, Pilot. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. The body will be moved to the church one hour prior to the service. on March 8, 1990.⁶

     Nicholas Bouregard "Bora" Goin Jr. Nicholas B. Goin of Rockville, Va., died February 20, 1970. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Harris Goin; two sons, Lawrence E. Goin and Richard N. Goin; one brother, Clyde Goin; one sister, Mrs. Mamie V. Carroll both of Charlottesville; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.^4,5,9 His Social Security Number was 223-01-5260.¹⁰ He was born on March 15, 1899 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,3,10,7,5,6 He married Annie Laura Harris on May 16, 1918 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.^4,8 Nicholas Bouregard "Bora" Goin Jr. died on February 20, 1970 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 70.^10,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5217.⁵ Myrtle Ellen Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on May 4, 1905 at West Virginia.^5,1,2,3 She married Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly, son of John Henry Epperly and Nancy Adeline Sowers, on January 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1,6 As of January 1, 1923,her married name was Epperly.⁶ Myrtle Ellen Poff died on March 23, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.^5,1,2 She EPPERLY, Myrtle Ellen, 93, of Christiansburg, formerly of Pilot, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born May 4, 1905, a daughter of the late Asa Poff and Rhoda Wirt Poff. She had been a resident of English Meadow Retirement Home since 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonza Epperly; a son and daughter-in-law, Dewey Leonard and Virginia Epperly, Pulaski; and a son-in-law, James McFarland, Newport News. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Roy Jones of Pilot, and Edna McFarland, Newport News, Va; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Dollie Epperly of Christiansburg; also 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters and many friends. She attended Christian Fellowship Tabernacle in Christiansburg and was faithful until her health failed. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Earnest Fulcher, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon Thursday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne. on March 25, 1999.²

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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