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     Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born in July, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 29, 1920,her married name was Christian.² She married Henry Graham Christian on June 29, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler died on December 14, 1965 at Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 73.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 577-16-6748.³ Reba Virginia Morgan was born on April 17, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 As of April 29, 1932,her married name was Perkins.⁵ She married James Archer Perkins on April 29, 1932 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Reba Virginia Morgan died on June 12, 1995 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 85.^8,4 She OCALA - Reba V. Perkins, 85, a homemaker, died June 12, 1995, at Munroe Regional Medical Center. A native of Roanoke, Va., she moved here from Hollywood, Fla., four years ago. She was Baptist. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Stalls and Joyce Keller, both of Ocala; brother, Elbert Morgan, Roanoke; sister, Celestine Smith, Roanoke; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. on June 16, 1995.⁴

     Rosa Lindabelle Poff was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Hoges Chapel, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 22, 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 29, 1882.^4,1 As of September 16, 1902,her married name was Link.⁵ She married Harve Benton Link on September 16, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1 Rosa Lindabelle Poff died on February 5, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 79.¹

     Lewis Edward Poff was buried at Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery, Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ His Social Security Number was 176-07-0234.⁷ He was born on October 11, 1884 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Oct 10, 1884.^2,8,5,3,7 He married Florence Brockett Collins on February 14, 1906 at Giles Co., Virginia.^9,3 Lewis Edward Poff died on January 11, 1957 at Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.³

     Mary L. Poff was born on May 12, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of July 26, 1905,her married name was Barnhouser.⁵ She married Edward Barnhouser on July 26, 1905 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,4 Mary L. Poff and Edward Barnhouser were divorced on March 27, 1919 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁶

     Effie Rae Poff was buried at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Zion Church Road, Skippers, Greensville Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 16, 1892 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 29, 1907,her married name was Blankenship.⁴ She married David Elsinger Blankenship on August 29, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4 Effie Rae Poff died on October 6, 1989 at age 97.²

     His Social Security Number was 275-01-7067.⁹ Oakley Dennett Poff was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.¹⁰ He was born on March 8, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 7, 1897 and the VA records have Feb 7, 1897.^9,1,6,2,3,8 He married Martha Shrum on December 19, 1933 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁷ Oakley Dennett Poff died on December 7, 1984 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 88.¹¹

     Anna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann was born in November, 1875 at Virginia.³ She married Noah Lee Cole, son of Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole and Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, on January 18, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 18, 1896,her married name was Cole. Anna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann died before June 30, 1909 at Virginia; Her husband remarried on this date.⁴

     Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 1, 1896 at Virginia.^5,2,3 As of April 16, 1917,her married name was Westwood.⁶ She married Fred Russell Westwood on April 16, 1917 at New York, New York Co., New York.^2,6 Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole and Fred Russell Westwood were divorced on January 4, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of August 4, 1951,her married name was Stuart.⁴ Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole married Bert Stuart on August 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole died on February 25, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 66.^2,3

     Hazel L. Cole was born in September, 1899 at Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-5782.⁸ Lydia Mae Maxey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4 She was born on March 22, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,10,9,7,4 As of April 2, 1946,her married name was Green.³ She married James Edward Green on April 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Lydia Mae Maxey and James Edward Green were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of May 20, 1969,her married name was Guy.³ Lydia Mae Maxey married Roy Jackson Guy on May 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lydia Mae Maxey and Roy Jackson Guy were divorced on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Lydia Mae Maxey died on November 8, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^8,2,9,4 She Mrs. Lydia Mae Guy, age 61, of Roanoke, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by three sons, James Thomas Green, Roanoke; William Bartley Green, Gainsville, Ga; Charles Douglas Green, U.S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Gail Dunbar, Buchanan; Mrs. Wanda Green Battin, Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Beulah Maxey, Roanoke; one brother, Willard W. Maxey, Virginia Beach; one sister, Mrs. Doris Maxey Simmons, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 9, 1990.²

     James Edward Green was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He James Edward Green, 74, of Buchanan died at his home Thursday, September 28. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Linda Dunbar, Gainesville, Georgia; Mrs. Wanda Buttin, Roanoke; three sons, William B. Green, Gainesville, Georgia; Charles D. Green, Roanoke; J. Thomas Green, Waynesboro; a brother, Frank G. Green, Blacksburg; three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Williams, Salem; Mrs. Bessie Phillips, Roanoke; Miss Frances Green, Stanton; 12 grandchildren. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.³ His Social Security Number was 225-05-6640.⁴ He was born on October 17, 1903 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,4,6 He married Lydia Mae Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on April 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ James Edward Green and Lydia Mae Maxey were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ James Edward Green died on September 28, 1978 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,2,3

     Roy Jackson Guy Roy J. Guy - On Monday, September 21, 2020, Roy J. Guy, age 88, of Carrollton, OH passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. He was born in Hollins, Virginia on March 9, 1932 to Pearl and Fannie (Aurgher) Guy.³ He was born on March 9, 1932 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Lydia Mae Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on May 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roy Jackson Guy and Lydia Mae Maxey were divorced on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Roy Jackson Guy died on September 21, 2020 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 88.³

     Willard Washington Maxey married Lubinka "Buba" Unknown.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 229-32-0848.¹⁰ Willard Washington Maxey was buried at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^1,6,11 He was born on September 9, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,1,4,5,6,7 He died on October 22, 1991 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 60.^10,1,6,7 He Willard W. Maxey, age 60, died October 22, 1991, at his residence in Virginia Beach. He was born in Roanoke, Va., the son of Beulah Brown Maxey of Roanoke and the late Fred T. Maxey. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Korea and Vietnam and retired after 32 years of service. He was employed by the H.B.H. Company in Saudi Arabia and was a member of the Fleet Reserve #60 Oceana. In addition to his mother Mr. Maxey is survived by his wife, Lubinka "Buba" Maxey; two sons, F. Timothy Maxey and Fred B. Maxey, both of Virginia Beach; one sister, Doris M. Simmons, Roanoke. A graveside funeral service will be held at Princess Anne Memorial Park with full military honors. on October 24, 1991.¹

     Joseph Riley Simmons Joseph Riley Simmons, 94, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was the son of the late Moncie Edward Simmons and Clara Stump Simmons. Joseph served in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran. He retired from the Roanoke City School System with 28 years of service. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Winford Simmons, 2 infant brothers and a sister, Alain Akers. Joseph was a loving and devoted husband and father. He enjoyed weekend family road trips on the parkway and visiting with family. A man of few words that could convey his thoughts by a simple look or a snap of his fingers, though he had few words he taught us respect, manners, morals and love for friends and family by example. Joseph was not a church goer but, he loved the Lord and conveyed that love to his children. He was a hard worker and quit was not in his vocabulary, he displayed this all his life especially in his last 4 years. In “Daddy’s” words “I can do anything I set my mind to. His hobbies were gardening, keeping his yard mowed and preparing large meals for his family on special occasions which he loved. Surviving him are his wife of 66 years, Doris Maxey Simmons; children, Karenlee Simmons, Steven Simmons and wife, Cathryn, Janet Scott and Rebecca Wilkerson and husband, James; brother, Elmer Simmons; 9 grandchildren, Amy, Jacob, Cheyenne, Matthew, Ashley, Alan, Misty, Debra, Ryan; 8 great-grandchildren, Britany, Cameron, Sierra, Sophia, Adalynn, Miranda, Amanda and Zachary; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Naphari, Layla and Lilly; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; children who loved him like a Papa, Lynn, Candence and Michael. The family would like to thank all the staff at Medi Hospice for their wonderful support and care over the past four years. A special thanks to Theresa, Diana, Katie, Marla and John for the personal and loving care they provided in Joseph and Doris’ home. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 8, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Doris Marie Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on January 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Joseph Riley Simmons died on May 9, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.⁴

     Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons Steven Riley Simmons, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. He was the husband of Kathy (Babydoll) A. Simmons. Steve was born May 16, 1956 in Roanoke, the son of the late Joseph Riley Simmons and Doris Maxey Simmons. Steve was a United States Navy veteran. He achieved a degree as a Master Electrician. He was employed by the Roanoke City Public Schools System for over 44 years. He loved to play his guitar, watch Virginia Tech football, enjoyed woodworking, and traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a compassionate and loving person who never knew a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back. Steve was a devoted, son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his wife, Kathy (Babydoll) Simmons, and mother, Doris M. Simmons, he is survived by his daughters, Deborah McDaniel and husband, Harold, and Cheyenne Barton and husband, Wade; son, Ryan Flick; granddaughter, Amanda Barton; grandson, Zachary Shifflett; great granddaughters, Lily and Layla; sisters, Karenlee Simmons, Janet Scott, and Beckie Wilkerson and husband, Jimmy; brother-in-law, Johnny Benson; a number of nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Chelsea; and special friends, Henry Johnny Johnson, Frank Moran, and Nate Wheeling.⁶ He married Kathy/Cathryn Unknown.^1,2,7,6 Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons was born on May 16, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Deloris Marie Mays on June 14, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons and Deloris Marie Mays were divorced on November 20, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons died on June 7, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.⁶

     His name was legally changed to John William "Willie" Huffman. John William "Willie" Newman was born circa 1868 at West Virginia.³

     Robert Roland Ries married Lillian Adaway Poff, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Poff and Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge.¹ His Social Security Number was 474-07-0589.³ Robert Roland Ries was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁴ He was born on April 28, 1920 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^5,3,4,2 He and Lillian Adaway Poff were divorced on July 28, 1971 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.⁶ Robert Roland Ries died on March 9, 1982 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 61.^5,4

     Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 11, 1889 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Viola Ellen Poff, daughter of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. died in 1975.^1,2