Person Page - 630

     His Social Security Number was 232-50-9626.⁴ Irvin Darrell Murphy was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 2, 1931 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Audrey Evelyn Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on April 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Irvin Darrell Murphy died on October 12, 2000 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^2,4 He MURPHY, I. D., (Darrell), 69, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, October 12, 2000 in the VA Hospital in Asheville, N.C. due to complications during heart surgery. He was the last surviving member of his family and was retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service and also retired from the VA Hospital in Salem with 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Mozzello Murphy; his first wife, Audrey Nichols Murphy; a daughter, Cindy Murphy; son, Douglas "Peaches" Murphy and his brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Linda J. Murphy of the home; his sons, Jeffery C. "Jeff" Murphy and Richard L. "Ricky" Murphy, Rocky Mount; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Duane Brizendine, Rocky Mount; two grandchildren, Aimee and Dannie Brizendine; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Jean Holtzapfel, Beckley, W.Va; two special nieces, Amanda Fitzwater and Laura Wray; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Roger D. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount and other times at the home of his daughter. on October 15, 2000.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-94-4826.⁷ Cammie Lula Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on March 11, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,9 She married John Henry Ferris, son of James Ira Ferris and Harriet Luthenia Yopp, on October 12, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 As of October 12, 1940,her married name was Ferris. Cammie Lula Stump died on August 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^7,9

     Samuel Henry Stump was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,11,6 He married Mary Mae Holt.^4,6 Samuel Henry Stump was born on May 18, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1906.^{1,10,3,4,11,12} He married Minnie Marie Ferris, daughter of James Ira Ferris and Harriet Luthenia Yopp, on December 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Henry Stump and Minnie Marie Ferris were divorced on March 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Samuel Henry Stump died on August 6, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^10,4,11 He The funeral for Samuel Henry Stump, 64, of Rt. 7, Roanoke, formerly of Floyd, will be Saturday with burial in Restvale Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mary Holt Stump; a stepdaughter, Mrs. William Allen, Floyd; three stepsons, Jake Richards, Statesboro, Ga; Joe Richards, Martinsville; Pete King, Keyport. N.J; a sister, Mrs. Lula Ferris, Copper Hill; two brothers, Irvin Stump, Copper Hill, Alfred Stump, Ashland, Del. on August 8, 1969.⁶

     William Irvin Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 30, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ora Mae Ferris, daughter of James Ira Ferris and Harriet Luthenia Yopp, on November 28, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Irvin Stump died on December 18, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.¹

     Emma Gay Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,6 She was born on April 11, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,5 She married Kermit Quinton Bell, son of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on May 29, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Bell. Emma Gay Stump died on October 6, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^4,2,5,6 She Mrs. Emma Gay Bell, 35, died today in a Roanoke hospital from what Dr. F. C. Bedsaul, who is county coroner, said were self-inflicted wounds. Dr. Bedsaul said Mrs. Bell was struck by a shotgun charge in the left upper chest yesterday at her home in Copper Hill vicinity. Interment in Old Salem churchyard. Surviving are her husband, and three children, John Lewis, Betty Lou and Silva Frances Bell. on October 7, 1946.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-7813.⁷ Bertha Mae Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 She was born on November 6, 1896 at Jacks Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 She died on September 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 100.^7,1,3 She SHOCKEY, Bertha Mae, 100 years and 10 months old, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 5, 1997, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home. She was born in raised in Floyd County, and was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are a niece and nephew, Leo and Viva Bowles of Bent Mountain; a niece, Helen Ruth Colder of Florida, and several half-nieces and half-nephews. Interment will be in Walton Cemetery. on September 6, 1997.¹

     Helen Ester Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 She was born on May 21, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of October 26, 1935,her married name was Stump.⁷ She married William Lemon "Willie" Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins, on October 26, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Helen Ester Shockey died on June 28, 1969 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.^4,5 She Helen Shockey Stump, 71, wife of William L. Stump, of Copper Hill, died Saturday June 28, 1969 in a Marion hospital. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen Volder, Lantana, Fla; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Dessie Ferris, Mrs. Blanche King, Copper Hill, Mrs. Bessie Stump, Callaway; a stepson, Chris L. Stump, Fieldale; two sisters, Miss Bertha Shockey, Copper Hill, Mrs. Charlie Bowles, Boones Mill; a half-sister, Mrs. Dora Lancaster, Copper Hill. Burial in Walton Cemetery. on July 3, 1969.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-72-5128.⁵ Tillie Haven Shockey was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 She was born on May 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth date of May 15, 1901.^5,2,7,8 As of November 18, 1920,her married name was Bowles.⁴ She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Bowles Sr. on November 18, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,4 Tillie Haven Shockey died on August 25, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^5,6,2,7,9 She BOWLES, Tillie S., 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 25, 1995 in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Charlie Lee Bowles Sr. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary B. Altice and son, Charlie Lee Bowles Jr. She was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Viva Bowles, Bent Mountain; daughter-in-law, Judy Bowles, Boones Mill; three grandchildren, Margaret Shepherd, Bent Mountain, Leola Hoback, Bent Mountain and Rodney Bowles, Boones Mill; five great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Shockey, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Fairmont Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on August 27, 1995.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-09-9050.⁷ James Otha Poff was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 12, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,4 He married Almeda Vernice Wood, daughter of Edward G. Wood and Sarah Salmons, on December 22, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 James Otha Poff died on November 11, 1983 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.^1,4

     Coy Lemon Poff was born on December 10, 1912 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers was born on August 17, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Henry Luther Poff, son of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on December 28, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 28, 1897,her married name was Poff. Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers died on December 8, 1921 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.^3,4

     Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 11, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of August 27, 1921,her married name was Moore.³ She married Thomas Isaac Moore on August 27, 1921 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff and Thomas Isaac Moore were divorced on December 2, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff died on November 7, 1977 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-6426.⁷ Roy Luther Poff was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 12, 1910 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Ella Levenia Hart on December 27, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6 Roy Luther Poff married Goldie Avis Cox on February 12, 1955 at Newport News, Virginia.^8,4 Roy Luther Poff died on September 14, 1995 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 84.^7,3,4 He NEWPORT NEWS - Roy Luther Poff, 84, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995, after a short illness. Born in Floyd County, he had lived on the Peninsula since 1945, where he worked as a barber in his own shop. He was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church. Mr. Poff was a member of Monitor Lodge No. 197 A.F. & A.M., past master and member of William J. McMahon Lodge No. 303, A.F. & A.M., honorary member of Bremond Lodge No. 241 A.F. & A.M., past district deputy grand master of District 14 B. He was also a 32nd-degree mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, the Spain Royal Arch Chapter No. 84, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Emera Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, the Peninsula Shrine Club and the Khedive Temple. Mr. Poff was recently preceded in death by his wife, Goldie A. Poff. A graveside service with Masonic rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Peninsula Memorial Park by the Rev. Henry B. Sudduth. on September 15, 1995.³

     Charles Henry "Buster" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 717-10-2207.⁴ He was born on November 21, 1914 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Elva Ethel Gilmer, daughter of Harry Lee Gilmer and Rusha Raye Hall, on May 20, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Charles Henry "Buster" Poff died on August 28, 1995 at Virginia at age 80.^4,2 He POFF, Charles H., ("Buster"), 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 28, 1995. Mr. Poff was a member of First Wesleyan Church and retired from the Signal Department of Norfolk-Southern Railway after 37 years of service. He was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara P. Morris; a grandson, Kevin S. Morris. Surviving are his wife, Elva G. Poff; brother, Roy Poff, Newport News; several nieces and nephews; a number of special friends including Steve and Bonnie Chewning, Tom and Diane Martin, all of Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Dale Holloway. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 29, 1995.²

     Earl Leslie Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-22-8497.⁵ He married Oeda Inez Patsel.⁶ Earl Leslie Poff was born on February 6, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,4 He married Willie Moore on October 22, 1919 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ Earl Leslie Poff and Willie Moore were divorced on June 10, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Earl Leslie Poff married Dorothy Louise Patsel on June 20, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9 Earl Leslie Poff died on August 5, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-4475.² Willie Moore was born on September 29, 1898 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Earl Leslie Poff, son of Henry Luther Poff and Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers, on October 22, 1919 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ As of October 22, 1919,her married name was Poff.⁴ Willie Moore and Earl Leslie Poff were divorced on June 10, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Willie Moore died on September 2, 1989 at age 90.²

     George Schuyler Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-7990.⁷ He was born on February 2, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 He married Beatrice Prillaman, daughter of Soloman Medad Prillaman and Mary Lou Paster, circa 1927.^1,2,8,5 George Schuyler Wickham died on September 25, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4326.⁹ Clifton Roger Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,5 He was born on September 30, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,10,3,4,5 He married Gracie Edith Furrow, daughter of John Fleming Furrow and Eliza Alice McNeil, circa 1927.^11,1,12,2,3 Clifton Roger Wickham died on March 11, 1975 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 216-05-9827.⁷ Herman Letcher Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2 He Herman L. Wickham, age 73, of 4640 Northridge Drive, N.W., died Wednesday. He was a former owner of H. L. Wickham Fuel Oil Company and retired from Texaco Oil Company in June of 1981. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ora V. Wickham; on son, Stephen H. Wickham, CoQuille, Oregon; three daughters, Gloria W. Hinson, Shawsville; Kathy W. Via, Joyce W. Grant, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby W. Sisson, Mrs. Hester W. Sisson, both of Shawsville, three brothers, Banks O. Wickham, Roanoke; Irvin B. Wickham, Shawsville; Benny Wickham, Salisbury, Md.⁹ He was born on April 28, 1911 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,2 He married Lillian Earlene Lemon circa 1935.¹ Herman Letcher Wickham married Ora Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, on April 19, 1946 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,10,1,2,3 Herman Letcher Wickham died on August 29, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,8,2

     Mary Hester Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born circa August, 1918 at Virginia.⁴ She married Clyde Brown Sisson, son of Dudley Ralph Sisson and Koretta Virginia Whitlock, on June 25, 1939 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,6,3,7 As of June 25, 1939,her married name was Sisson. Mary Hester Wickham died on October 4, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 She Mary Hester Sisson, age 72, died Thursday, October 4, 1990, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Clyde B. Sisson; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte S. and Douglas W. Sink; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde Daniel and Julia W. Sisson, Ralph Douglas and Angela B. Sisson, both of Shawsville; seven grandchildren, Kimberly S. Wells, Vinton; William Sisson, Sara Sink, Timothy Sisson, Paul Sink, Jedidiah Sisson, Andrew Sisson, all of Shawsville; one sister, Ruby W. Sisson, Palmeto, Fla; three brothers, Banks Wickham, Roanoke; Irvin Wickham, Bennie Wickham, both of Shawsville; a devoted friend, Maria Compton. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, Alleghany Springs, with the Rev. Volin R. Savage and the
Rev. Gary E. Heaton officiating. Interment will be at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Saturday evening at Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg.
on October 6, 1990.⁶

     Taft Clark Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 1, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Ressie Evelyn Collins, daughter of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on January 22, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 Taft Clark Hall died on June 15, 1966 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.⁴

     Lessie Mae Hall was buried at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Shady Grove, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-88-4491.⁶ She was born on September 25, 1909 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 25, 1910.^6,5,2 As of May 11, 1929,her married name was Gray.² She married Alexander "Zan" Gray on May 11, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Lessie Mae Hall died on December 20, 1993 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.^6,5,7

     Bessie Adeline Hall was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-54-6399.³ She was born on September 2, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 3, 1913.^2,3,6 As of September 29, 1929,her married name was Muncy.⁸ She married Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr., son of Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy and LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, on September 29, 1929 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Bessie Adeline Hall and Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ As of February 18, 1963,her married name was Sloan.² Bessie Adeline Hall married Thomas Burford Sloan on February 18, 1963 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,5,6 Bessie Adeline Hall died on April 21, 1993 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,6 She SLOAN, Bessie Adeline, 79, of Rt. 3, Bassett, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1993. Mrs. Sloan is survived by her husband, Thomas Burford Sloan; four sisters, Mrs. Lassie Gray, Mrs. Mary Dolan, Mrs. Claire Taskler, Mrs. Lucille Overstreet; two brothers, Andrew Hall, Harold Hall; special niece and nephew, Melissa Pearl and Bruce William DeGarmo. Interment will follow in Cooper Family Cemetery. on April 23, 1993.⁴