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     His Social Security Number was 231-56-8699.⁹ Manuel Ciafardini was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on August 5, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,5,6,8 He married Frances Delores Redmond, daughter of James Rufus Redmond and Frances Lucille Kreger, on November 9, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Manuel Ciafardini and Frances Delores Redmond were divorced on July 16, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Manuel Ciafardini married Dreama Jean Poff, daughter of Eldridge Marvin Poff and Dorothy Lee Peters, on August 18, 1972.^11,1,2,4 Manuel Ciafardini died on December 14, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^9,3,7 He CIAFARDINI, Manuel, 57, of Salem, went to his heavenly home peacefully Friday, December 14, 2001 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. and Bessie Hamm Ciafardini. He is survived by his wife, Dreama Ciafardini; one son, Steven Wayne Ciafardini and partner, Sharon; daughter, Kim Thomas and husband, Kevin; two grandchildren, Kady Campbell and Kory Thomas; two brothers, Johnny Ciafardini, Ernest Ciafardini; two sisters, Pat Sweeney and Emma Jean Ciafardini; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Paul Hylton and George Spence. Graveside Services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 16, 2001.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-3615.² Guida Virginia Cox was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married Cedric Halfred Poff, son of Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff and Willie Mae Simmons.¹ Her married name was Poff. Guida Virginia Cox was born on November 9, 1906 at Volney, Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on September 23, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^1,2,3 She Guida Virginia Cox Poff, 98, of Roanoke, passed away Friday evening, September 23, 2005 at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Cedric H. Poff and was formerly of Peters Creek Road. Guida was born November 9, 1906 in Volney, Va. to the late W. Hoyt and Sue Hash Cox. She worked for Continental Life and Southland Life Insurance Company for many years. Mrs. Poff was a charter member of Southview United Methodist Church, where she was a faithful, active member until her health began to fail her. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and shared her delicious food with many people. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Vaughn, Wayne, Carr, Joseph, Paul, and Ray Cox; and a sister, Mattie Cox. Surviving are a brother, Woodrow Cox of Bedford; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2005 from Southview United Methodist Church with the Reverend George M. Pearson, Jr. and the Reverend Jeff D. Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Southview United Methodist Church, 3539 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24019. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
on September 25, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-72-6054.¹³ Robin Lee Poff was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^9,3 He was born on August 28, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,13,4 He married Betty Jo McCarty on June 27, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1 Robin Lee Poff and Betty Jo McCarty were divorced on July 10, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Robin Lee Poff married Doris Jean Richardson on November 4, 1990 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^9,2,1 Robin Lee Poff Robin L. Poff, 61, of Goodview, found peace with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2011. He was preceded by his parents, Marvin and Dorothy Poff; sister, Lynn Maxey; brother, Mike Poff; and his father-in-law, Roy B. Richardson, who Robin considered one of his best friends. Robin was an employee of Altec Industries and previously by Norfolk Southern. Robin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was an avid Sportsman and Craftsman. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife and best friend, Doris Poff; daughters, Laurie Earls, Jennifer Edmondson, Michelle Alls, Sonya Zaronsky, and Kim Grubb; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and another due in August; sisters, Carol Short, Dreama Ciafardini, and Debi Overstreet and husband, Sam; brother, Kevin Poff and wife, Frances; a host of other relatives; and his furry little friends.A graveside service celebrating Robin's life will be held in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on April 17, 2011.⁹ He died on April 17, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^9,3,13,5

     Doris Jean Richardson was born on March 4, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Robin Lee Poff, son of Eldridge Marvin Poff and Dorothy Lee Peters, on November 4, 1990 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 4, 1990,her married name was Poff.³ Doris Jean Richardson died on January 4, 2023 at Virginia at age 72.² She We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Doris Jean Poff, on January 4, 2023. Doris was born on March 4, 1950, in Pearisburg, Virginia, to the late Roy and Mary Richardson. Doris was also preceded in death by her husband, Robin Lee Poff; and brothers, Tommy and Bob Richardson. Doris will be forever loved and remembered by her daughters, Michelle Yost (Bob), Sonya Zaronsky (Mike), and Kim Grubb (Josh); nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; her pets Kiki and Holly; two sisters, Lois Vaught and Charlotte Ball; two brothers, Emory and Donnie Richardson; and many friends. Doris passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. on January 8, 2023.²

     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, North 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, North 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, North 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