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     Mary Grace Coleman married Ruford Harry Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.¹ Her married name was Wimmer. Mary Grace Coleman was born circa 1909 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-3593.⁸ Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 He was born on April 18, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{8,1,2,3,9,4,5} He married Grace Althea Williams on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer died on January 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5867.⁴ Grace Althea Williams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on December 31, 1910 at Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada.^4,1,2,3,5 She married Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Wimmer.³ Grace Althea Williams died on June 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^1,2,5

     Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Crawford.^5,1,4 Her married name was Crawford. Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was born on November 25, 1911 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 16, 1982 at age 70.¹

     His Social Security Number was 430-09-3346.⁷ Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁸ He was born on June 27, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 He married Eva May Goldsborough on November 24, 1910 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^9,10,11 Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder died on April 12, 1941 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 51.^4,6,7

     Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She was born on October 20, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4,1 As of June 22, 1899,her married name was King.² She married Valentine Lee King, son of Franklin Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on June 22, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall died on March 4, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50; Died along with her daughter and infant grandaughter in an auto-train collision.^1,4 She Death early today claimed the third victim of the grade crossing accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon near Salem. Mrs. Willard Palmer, 19, died at 5 a.m. at a local hospital, while her five-months-old child, Delois, died at 10 o'clock in another hospital last night. Mrs. B. L. King was the other victim; she was killed instantly when the sedan was struck by the train. Both Mrs. Palmer and her baby were in critical condition when brought to Roanoke following the tragedy. Little hope was held for their recovery. The accident, the second to occur at grade crossings near Salem during the last two months, thus has brought death to three person while three others were injured. Four women and two children occupied the sedan. Mrs. Russell Palmer, daughter of Mrs. King, was driving and escaped with slight injury. Mrs. Promise Pruett, another of the occupants, likewise escaped with only lacerations and bruises and & child of Mrs. Russell Palmer was only slightly injured. Mrs. Palmer, the driver, has stated that she did not hear or see the Virginian electric locomotive as it approached the crossing. The locomotive engineer has said that he did not notice the sedan until it was well the tracks. As far as been reported, the county coroner has not rendered a verdict on the accident. All of the occupants of the sedan resided in Roanoke county. When overtaken by accident, they were returning home from a shopping tour at Salem. on March 8, 1930.⁶

     James Clinton "Clint" Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-22-0323.¹⁵ He was born on August 19, 1923 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,4,7,8,9 He married Elsie Helen Adams on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 James Clinton "Clint" Carr died on June 23, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^15,1,4,10 He CARR, James Clinton, of Roanoke, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 1997 following a long illness with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hawley Carr; and his mother, Chloe King Carr of Simpsons, Va; and his sister, Lorraine Carr Reed, Copper Hill, Va. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Adams Carr; a daughter, Helen Dale Carr Duncan and husband, Thomas Thompson Duncan; two granddaughters, Heather Christin Duncan and Hollie Cathleen Duncan; a son, James Timothy Carr and wife, Donna Shelor Carr; and a grandson, James Timothy Carr II; one brother, Henry F. Carr and wife, Christine B. Carr; one brother-in-law, Ervin Thomas Reed; and several nieces and nephews. Clint was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and sang in the adult choir for many years. He retired from General Electric Company in 1985 after 30 years of service. Our family thanks Doctors William Fintel, John Phillip Bushkar, Bertram Spitzler, Joseph Nelson and John Preddy for their kind and gracious help during Clint's illness. Also thanks to the Nurses in the Chemotherapy Department of Lewis Gale Hospital and the Staff Nurses at Lewis Gale Hospital who so willing gave their help during Clint's hospital stay. A special thanks to our Church Family and many Friends whose prayers and offers of help sustained us. on June 25, 1997.¹

     Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. 81, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born on July 11, 1933 to the late Everett and Margaret Gryder of Roanoke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, E. D. Gryder; first wife, Trevaleah L. Gryder; second wife, Jane B. Gryder. He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Gryder; son, Daniel E. Gryder, Jr. and wife, Georgia, of North Dinwiddie; daughter, Treva Fronk and husband, Bobby, of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Cary Wallace, Maggie Gryder, Emma Gryder and Ryan Fronk; great-grandchildren, Mia and Evan; sister, Judy Brubaker, of Callaway. Daniel graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to receive two Bachelor of Science degrees in Math and Chemistry at Wake Forest University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. While at Wake Forest he also did graduate work. He was in the ROTC and went on to being four years active in the US Army and retired after seventeen years in the reserves as a Captain. While in the Army, he was in the Chemical Corp. Daniel worked for the NSA, Hercules Arsenal, Reynolds Tobacco Company and at First National Exchange Bank. He also taught at Virginia Western Community College. He started the first Apple Computer store in Roanoke with his business, The Computer Place, Inc. Daniel completed his career with Medical Facilities of America. He worked for MFA for thirty one years beginning when they only had approximately fifteen nursing homes and ended when they had forty. He was very proud of the work he did and his accomplishments to help the company grow. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Schmidt and staff, Dr. William Fintel and staff and the staff of Salem Health and Rehab for the care and compassion they showed which made the transition easier.⁵ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 11, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long, daughter of William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long and Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,7 Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. died on August 19, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁵

     Valentine Carr Jr. Valentine “V.T.” Carr, age 94, joined his beloved Ruth in heaven on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. V.T. was born April 8, 1925, to the late Valentine Carr and Lula King Carr in Floyd County, Va. He was a Veteran, serving during World War II in the 567th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in Europe. Having been promoted to Records Supervisor by Appalachian Power Company, V.T. and his family moved to Abingdon in 1969 where he worked until his retirement. V.T. was a faithful member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Alice Kellam Carr, and his parents, Valentine and Lula King Carr. He is survived by his two children, son, Daniel Lloyd Carr and wife, Gladys, of Nashville, Tenn; daughter, Vickie Carr Dean and husband, David, of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two sisters-in-law, Reba Joy Farley of Ashburn, Va. and Patricia Ann Kellam of Fuquay-Varina, N.C; two grandchildren, Christopher Carr and Phillip Carr; and four great grandchildren, Connor, Cooper, Maxwell, and Henry Carr. A committal service will follow at the Serenity Garden Mausoleum of Forest Hills Memory Gardens where military honors will be rendered by the Virginia National Guard.³ He was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 8, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,4 He married Ruth Alice Kellam on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,5 Valentine Carr Jr. died on February 28, 2020 at Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 94.³

     Virginia Pearl Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-26-7200.⁸ She was born on October 10, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 She married Dewey Leonard Epperley, son of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,9 Virginia Pearl Epperly died on August 12, 1992 at age 67.^8,7

     Edsel B. Epperly was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 21, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 Edsel B. Epperly died on July 4, 1954 at Virginia at age 27; Died in an automobile accident.^2,3

     Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1510.⁸ She married Unknown Bower.⁹ Her married name was Basham. Her married name was Bower. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was born on August 22, 1922 at Thorp, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7 She married Archie Edward Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,10 As of January 9, 1939,her married name was Palmer. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall and Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall died on April 4, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^4,8,10 She Nan B. Palmer Basham, 83, of Roanoke, departed this life for heaven on April 4, 2006. Nan was a resident of Roanoke for most of her life, except for the past three and a half years during which she resided at Lakeview Assisted Living and was recently a resident of the Memory Care Unit at Richfield Recovery and Care Center in Salem. She was the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Josie Hall of Union Valley, Va. She was predeceased by husbands, Archie Edward Palmer and Roy H. (Booty) Basham; son, Lonnie G. Palmer; sisters, Edna Honaker, Pearl Roop, Eunice Muncy and Eva Hall; brothers, Leonard ("Junior") Hall and Raymond Hall. Nan is survived by her daughter, Doris Sweeney Musselman and her husband, Greg of Salem, Va; a son, Edward Ronald Palmer and his wife, Margaret of Chandler, Ariz; sister, Wanna Thomas of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brainard Hall and Kate, Lloyd (Cotton) Hall and Lucille of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tammy Sweeney Blankenship of Salem, Va., Michael Edward Sweeney of Roanoke, Va., Cindy Palmer Herst of Lake Villa, Ill., Sandy Palmer Loomis of Lakeside, Ariz., and Ronnie Palmer of Chandler, Ariz; five greatgranddaughters, Sara and Melissa Blankenship, Tiffany Sweeney and Sierra and Savannah Palmer. Nan was retired after 28 years with Roses Stores and after eight years with Sam's Wholesale Club in Roanoke. She leaves behind a host of special co-workers at Sam's, friends Jackie Musselman, Ava Brown, Charlie at Pet City, Nancy Wade and Gelene Hall of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church, all of whom helped Nan from time to time and were her angels on earth. Nan was also predeceased in 2005 by her beloved poodle, B.J. The family wishes to thank the staff of 4 West at Richfield as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd. S.W. A service celebrating Nan's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at the funeral home officiated by the Rev. Travis Oswald. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
on April 6, 2006.⁴

     Wanna Lee Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 As of July 5, 1945,her married name was Thomas.² She married Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of July 2, 1977,her married name was Royal.² Wanna Lee Hall married Floyd Edward Royal on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Wanna Lee Hall and Floyd Edward Royal were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Wanna Lee Hall died on August 20, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^7,4 She Wanna Hall Thomas, 87, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on August 20, 2013, in the loving care of her family. She was born in Floyd, VA, on May 26, 1926, to the late Leonard and Josie Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas, Jr; 6 sisters; and 4 brothers. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Hall and wife Lucille; daughters, Nancy Jarrell and husband Larry, and Josie Bishop and husband Mike Gummer, all of Christiansburg; sons, Bruce Thomas and wife Judy, and Chuck Thomas and wife Robin, all of Riner; grandsons, Brian Bishop of Norfolk, Mike Jarrell and wife Erica of Riner, and Dr. Jon Thomas and wife Becca of Riner; granddaughters, Susan Bishop Thomas and husband John of Fayetteville, NC, and Lauren Thomas of Roanoke, VA; 2 step-granddaughters, April Smith-Thomas Samaniego of San Diego, CA, and Sam Johnson of Greenville, SC; step-grandson, Timothy Gummer of Herdon, VA; as well as 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Riner, with Pastor Russell Gordon and Dr. Jon Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Flowers are appreciated but please consider making donations in Mom’s memory to The Warm Hearth Foundation, 2603 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or call (540) 443-3406. A very special thank you to Mom’s other family at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg for the wonderful care and love provided through the years. You will always remain part of our family. Also a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for the loving care and support during the last few months. on August 21, 2013.⁴

     Edna Ray Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on August 14, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth date of Aug 14, 1925.^6,2,3 As of August 11, 1947,her married name was Honaker.² She married James Ernest Honaker Sr. on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Edna Ray Hall died on April 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 60.^6,3

     Lydia Annie Young was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.^3,2 She was born on May 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,2 She married Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 8, 1922,her married name was Conner. Lydia Annie Young died on June 19, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7102.⁹ Raymond Oliver Conner was born on August 16, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,5,7 He married Katherine Levina Carter on June 7, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ Raymond Oliver Conner died on October 31, 1977 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 54.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3638.² Alanda Rosella Conner was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^8,4,9 She was born on July 12, 1925 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of August 16, 1944,her married name was Desper.³ She married Leon Thomas Desper on August 16, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Alanda Rosella Conner and Leon Thomas Desper were divorced on February 1, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of June 15, 1951,her married name was Luck.³ Alanda Rosella Conner married Aubrey Willard Luck on June 15, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Alanda Rosella Conner and Aubrey Willard Luck were divorced on March 1, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁰ As of August 15, 1955,her married name was McAndrews.¹¹ Alanda Rosella Conner married George Francis McAndrews on August 15, 1955 at Vance Co., North Carolina.^11,4,9 Alanda Rosella Conner died on May 28, 1989 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,4,9 She Mrs. Alanda C. McAndrews, 63, of Richmond, died Sunday, May 28, 1960. She is survived by her husband, George F. McAndrews; one daughter, Patricia M. Richardson; one grandson, David E. Richardson; one granddaughter, Karen E. Keyset; and one great-grandson, all of Richmond. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on May 31, 1989.⁹

     Louise Fern Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-94-5757.⁹ She was born on December 19, 1920 at Virginia.^4,9 She died on March 17, 1997 at Virginia at age 76.^1,9 She LIGHT, Louise Fern, 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 17, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jacob and Tempie Vest Light; two sisters, Miss Clara Light and Mrs. Archie (Lacie) Vest; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harlie and Arlin Light, Hubert Light, Hulen Light, Roy Light, Carson and Hazel Light, Doy and Arlee Light. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Joe (Rheba) Link, Check; one sister-in-law, Norma Light, Pilot; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Elder W. T. Conner and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Iddings Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m on March 19, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-28-5011.⁸ Hilda Ann Gearhart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,9 She was born on April 15, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7 As of circa 1939,her married name was Worley.⁵ She married Unknown Worley circa 1939.⁵ As of September 10, 1951,her married name was Campbell.³ Hilda Ann Gearhart married Lewis Clayborn Campbell on September 10, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6 Hilda Ann Gearhart died on September 4, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^8,7,9 She Mrs. Hilda Ann Campbell, age 67, of Roanoke, died Sunday in a Salem nursing home. Mrs. Campbell was the widow of Lewis C. Campbell. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Dessie Wade, Baltimore, Md; stepdaughter, Miss Doris Ann Campbell; also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on September 6, 1988.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3264.⁴ Her married name was Wade.³ Dessie Florence Gearhart married Raymond Cecil Wade.⁵ Dessie Florence Gearhart was born on August 15, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She died on February 5, 1998 at Maryland at age 73.⁴

     Ward Cleveland Eanes was born on November 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on August 11, 1930 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4

     Ethel A. Clower was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 She was born on February 20, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Samuel Lee Moran, son of George Moran and Elizabeth Hancock, on October 10, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of October 10, 1906,her married name was Moran. Ethel A. Clower died on August 14, 1959 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,4,2 She Floyd, Aug 14 - Mrs. Ethel Clower Moran, 71, of Check died today at a Marion Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Elder Samuel L. Moran; a daughter, Mrs. V. T. Sowers, Check; a sister, Mrs. Jasper Eans, Check; a brother Archie Clower, Pilot; four grandchildren and 14 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Head of the River Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from Wood Funeral Home to the residence at 2 p.m. tomorrow and to the church one hour before the service. on August 15, 1959.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-9298.⁶ Vada Epperly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on January 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She married Okey Raymond Conner, son of Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner and Callie Lee Epperly, on November 17, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of November 17, 1928,her married name was Conner.³ Vada Epperly died on March 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^6,1,2,5 She Mrs. Vada Epperly Conner, age 65, of Rt. 7, Box 502, Roanoke County, passed away Friday in a local hospital. She was the widow of Okey Raymond Conner, and is survived by one son, Donald L. Conner, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. H. W. Blackard, Roanoke; Mrs, Lucie Rice, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Mrs. Gold Hungate, Pilot, Virginia; also one grandson, Donald L. Conner Jr. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 3, 1974.⁵

     William Ivor Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,9 He was born on December 27, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1915 and his draft cards have Dec 28, 1914.^4,7,1,2,3 He married Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on April 13, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11,8 William Ivor Poff died on August 13, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.^4,7,1,9 He William Ivan Poff, 37, died yesterday at his home, Route 1, Shawsville. is survived by his wife, Mrs. Velva M. Poff; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Collins, Salem; Miss Juanita Poff, Shawsville; three sons, Irvin Poff, Paul Poff and Linwood Poff, all of Shawsville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Poff of Floyd; three brothers, Roy Poff, Flemmon Poff, and Wilmer Poff, all of Floyd; three sisters, Mrs. Ben Alley, and Mrs. Lee Alley, Miss Margie Poff, all of Floyd. Funeral will be held tomorrow at Huffville Church in Floyd County. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on August 14, 1952.⁹