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     Her Social Security Number was 236-80-0768.⁵ Letha Ann Elmore was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 20, 1884 at West Virginia.^5,1 She married James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft on February 6, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of February 6, 1902,her married name was Schoolcraft. Letha Ann Elmore died on February 7, 1981 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^1,6

     Dixie Delores Altizer was born on July 9, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jul 7, 1940.^7,2,3 She married Dr. Roger Zalon Thurman Sr. on August 5, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,6,3 As of August 5, 1961,her married name was Thurman. Dixie Delores Altizer died on March 28, 2018 at Wilson, Johnston Co., North Carolina, at age 77.³ She Dixie Altizer Thurman (July 7, 1940 — March 28, 2018), 77, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road, Wilson. The Rev. Dr. Tom Watkins will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at First Presbyterian Church in the Dudley Room, and other times at the home. Dixie was a member of the Wilson Active Artists Association and a member of the North Carolina Watercolor Society, along with being a master gardener with the Wilson Botanical Gardens. She was a graduate of Radford University with a bachelor’s degree in business education and taught in Christiansburg and Richmond, Virginia, and Atlanta, Georgia. Dixie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all who knew her. Dixie is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Roger Z. Thurman Sr; her daughter, Bianca Thurman of Elm City; her son, R. Zalon Thurman Jr., and wife, Michelle, of Cary; grandchildren, Maxwell Hobgood, Thurman Hobgood, Margaret Hampton Thurman and R. Zalon “Tack” Thurman III; sister, Becky Whitlock of Christiansburg, Virginia; her brothers, Rodney Altizer and Carlos Altizer both of Christiansburg, Virginia; and her sister-in-law, Claire Thurman Booth and her family, all of Christianburg, Virginia. on March 29, 2018.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-6439.⁵ Mary Lee Parrish was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 12, 1947 at Virginia.^3,5,4 She married Rodney Alden Altizer, son of Edgar Alden Altizer and Mabel Gertrude Bowyer, on December 23, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 23, 1960,her married name was Altizer. Mary Lee Parrish and Rodney Alden Altizer were divorced on March 30, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Mary Lee Parrish died on May 7, 2006 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,5 She Mary Lee Altizer, of Christiansburg, born September 12, 1947, passed away at her home on the evening of May 7, 2006 after a valiant year-long fight, lost her battle with cancer. She was retired from AT & T and Verizon with over 20 years of service. Mary Lee was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, she rescued and cared for several pets. She was preceded in death by her father, William W. Parrish and her brother, David W. Parrish, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Helen S. Parrish of Christiansburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Hank Partin of Christiansburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Cathy Altizer of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Caleb Alden Altizer, Hannah Catherine Altizer and Alaina Rae Partin; special nephew, David W. Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Anne Marie Parrish; a very special friend and loved one, Kennard L. Phipps. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cheryl Peeples and the Rev. Richard H. Horne officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011. The Altizer Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com "My journey through life has run its course. Along the way there have been times of pain and suffering and times of great joy and happiness. My spirit and soul now rest in the arms of the Lord. In His mercy may He allow me entrance into His Kingdom of eternal life. I leave behind beloved family, friends and acquaintances that shared my earthly life. Grieve now but rejoice that one day we will once again be together in joyous reunion with the Lord in His Heavenly Kingdom." Mary Lee
on May 9, 2006.³

     David M. Elmore was born on March 18, 1891 at West Virginia.¹ He died on March 7, 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 8.¹

     His Social Security Number was 442-10-8380.¹ Gradie Buren Poff was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Chance, Adair Co., Missouri.⁴ He was born on October 6, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He married Stella Stevens on August 6, 1936 at Jackson Co., Missouri.³ Gradie Buren Poff married Lela Marie Pack on February 25, 1950 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^4,5,7 Gradie Buren Poff died on October 17, 1997 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.^1,4,8 He Poff, B. Gradie, 91, retired from Oklahoma Natural Gas, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ninde Woodland Funeral Home Chapel. on October 21, 1997.⁸

     Alden Ross Poff was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^7,4,5 His Social Security Number was 491-09-8412.² He married Dolores Ann Hartnett.^8,5 Alden Ross Poff was born on March 25, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Crystal Unknown circa 1924.⁹ Alden Ross Poff died on June 22, 1993 at Missouri at age 89.^2,5,10 He Alden R. Poff, 89, St. Joseph, died Tuesday, June 22, 1993, at a local hospital. For 42 years, Mr. Poff was a telephone repairman for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1969. A native of Roanoke, Va., he had lived in St. Joseph since 1914. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Poff was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Surviving: his wife, the former Dolores A. Hartnett of the home; a son, David of Springfield, Mo; two daughters, Diane Hummer of St. Joseph and Carole Nelson, of Fort Myers, Fla; a brother, Grady of Tulsa, Okla; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. on June 25, 1993.⁵

     Millard Poff was buried at Gower Cemetery, Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,5 He Millard Poff, 56, a former St. Joseph resident, died unexpectedly Monday at his home in Tulsa, Okla., where he had resided for many years. Word of Mr. Poff's death was received by his brother, Alden Poff, Huntoon road. Mr. Poff was a native of Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irma Poff; one daughter, Mrs. Jack Bullin, Stanford, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Bea Mayse, Tulsa, and Mrs. Joe Courtney, Gower; two other brothers, Grady and Woodrow Poff, both of Tulsa; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Poff and Mrs. Courtney left yesterday morning for Tulsa, where services will be held tomorrow morning. The body will be taken to Gower, where graveside services will be at 10:30 Friday in the Gower cemetery.⁵ He was born on April 10, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Verna Wheeler on October 23, 1934 at Clay Co., Missouri.^7,8 Millard Poff and Verna Wheeler were divorced before April 17, 1940.⁹ Millard Poff married Irma Lee Beckman on December 4, 1941 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.⁴ Millard Poff married Irma Lee Beckman on July 5, 1945 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁷ Millard Poff died on July 9, 1962 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 58.^3,5

     Rebecca Lee Altizer was born on August 1, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 7, 1964,her married name was Whitlock.³ She married Bernard Allen "Pete" Whitlock, son of Charles O. Whitlock and Florence Palmer, on November 7, 1964.^5,3,4 Rebecca Lee Altizer died on September 17, 2020 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.⁴ She Rebecca Altizer Whitlock, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 17, 2020 at New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. She is preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Mabel Altizer and sister Dixie Thurman. She is survived by her husband Bernard "Pete"; sons, Gregory, Steve (Tammy), Christopher "Brock" (Terri); grandchildren, Josh, Luke, Emma, Holly, Lanie; brothers, Rodney (Linda), Carlos (Pat McCall); brother-in-law, Roger Thurman; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Becky and Pete graduated as high school sweethearts from Christiansburg High School in 1963 where she was a standout Majorette. Our thanks to the nurses and staff at New River Valley Medical Center, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, and Carillon Family Medicine Clinic, Christiansburg for their care for Becky. Services will be held privately. on September 20, 2020.⁴

     Charles O. Whitlock was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 224-01-2461.² He married Florence Palmer.³ Charles O. Whitlock was born on December 19, 1918.^1,2 He died on March 10, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.^1,3,2 He Charles O. Whitlock, age 73, Rt. 1, died early Tuesday, March 10, 1992, at Radford Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of Hercules and was a member of McDaniel Lodge #86 AF & AM, Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Kate Whitlock; and a brother, W. B. Whitlock, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Florence Palmer Whitlock; four sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Palmer, Wayne and Patricia Whitlock, Pete and Becky Whitlock, all of... on March 11, 1992.³

     Florence Palmer married Charles O. Whitlock.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0428.³ Florence Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her married name was Whitlock. She was born on August 7, 1913.^4,3 She died on October 20, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,2 She WHITLOCK, Florence Palmer, 82, of Christiansburg, died Friday, October 20,1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 1995 at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Glenn Arsnoe, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on October 22, 1995.²

     Clinton Edward Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 224-01-0404.⁹ He was born on June 20, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 He married Willie Helen Graham, daughter of Willie Everett Graham and Meda E. Sowers, on June 10, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 Clinton Edward Altizer died on March 7, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^1,9 He Clinton Edward Altizer, 87, of Christiansburg, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at his home. He was born in Floyd County to the late Fugate Clark and Lula Light Altizer. He was a member and Deacon of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 20 years of service as an electrician. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dr. Lois A. Beeken; three sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Helen G. Altizer; two daughters, Judy Nichols, Rita Philpott and son-in-law, Richard Philpott; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Sadie Guthrie; and brother, Edgar Altizer. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, March 9 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 10 at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Donald Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph Street; Radford, Va. 24141, whose compassionate service was greatly appreciated. The Altizer Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com
on March 9, 2005.¹

     Sadie Mae Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,7 She was born on February 10, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,6,7 As of December 13, 1941,her married name was Guthrie.⁶ She married Gordon Roscoe Guthrie, son of Roscoe Leeton Guthrie and Elizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler, on December 13, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,6,7 Sadie Mae Altizer died on October 22, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^8,10,7 She Sadie Altizer Guthrie, 87, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon R. Guthrie (Jack; daughter, Rose Guthrie; grandson, Brandon Guthrie; brothers, Artis, Edgar and Clinton Altizer; and her sisters, Audrey Brown, Reba Booth, and Dorothy Smith. She was born on February 10, 1922, to the late Fugate Clark and Lula Altizer. Left to cherish her memory are daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie Guthrie, Brenda Chumbley, Donna and Larry Rush, and Angela and Philip Beasley. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Nick Rush, Crystal Saylors, Lorry Brown, Whitney Eanes, Nathan Rush, Misty Graham, Travis Beasley and Tara Martin. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home on Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Don Peters officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.HorneFuneralService.com. The Guthrie family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on October 24, 2009.⁸

     Dorothy Marie Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on March 15, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 She married Edmon Smith on August 28, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 28, 1943,her married name was Smith.¹ Dorothy Marie Altizer died on February 7, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 52.^7,3

     Willie Helen Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born circa 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Clinton Edward Altizer, son of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on June 10, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 As of June 10, 1937,her married name was Altizer. Willie Helen Graham died on June 8, 2011 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She Willie Helen Graham Altizer, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, Va., to the late Will and Meda Graham. She was a deaconess of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Blue Ridge Overall Factory. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Clinton E. Altizer; daughter, Dr. Lois A. Beeken; three sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Nichols, and Rita Philpott; and son-in-law, Richard Philpott; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011, at Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. The Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Donald Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Special thanks to the Carilion Hospice Services whose compassionate service was greatly appreciated. on June 9, 2011.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-1709.⁴ Herman C. "Nick" Nichols was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Catherine Cecil.^2,3 Herman C. "Nick" Nichols was born on January 30, 1914.⁴ He died on December 29, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,4 He NICHOLS, Herman C. ("Nick"), 84, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at the Virginia Veteran's Care Center. During WW II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was retired as a Carman from the Norfolk and Western Railway after 38 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Cecil Nichols; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Terri Nichols, Salem, Kenneth Nichols, of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael, Jason, Meagan and Laura; one great grandson; a brother, James Nichols, of Roanoke; sisters, Nellie Jones, of Portsmouth, Evelyn McGee, of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 1998 in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Bob H. West will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 30, 1998.²

     Catherine Cecil married Herman C. "Nick" Nichols.^2,3 Catherine Cecil was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her married name was Nichols. She was born circa 1920.³ She died on October 30, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She Catherine Cecil Nichols, 85, of Roanoke Co., died Sunday morning, October 30, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Nichols. Catherine is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, David and Terri Nichols, Kenneth Nichols, all of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Jennifer Keener and husband Ryan, Michael, Jason, Meagan and Laura; her great-grandson Noah Keener; her brother and sister-in-law, Robert L. (Bob) and Lois F. Cecil of Roanoke; her sister-in-law, Shirley C. Cecil of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Alice Inouye, Good Samaritan Hospice and her devoted caregiver, Beth Droppleman for all their care and concern shown Catherine during her illness, The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
on October 31, 2005.³

     His Social Security Number was 564-03-0608.⁸ Gordon Roscoe Guthrie was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on July 22, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,4 He married Sadie Mae Altizer, daughter of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on December 13, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,4,5 Gordon Roscoe Guthrie died on August 6, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,3

     Edmon Smith was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 30, 1921 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.^1,4 He married Dorothy Marie Altizer, daughter of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on August 28, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Edmon Smith died on April 3, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,3 He SMITH, Edmon, 72, of Christiansburg, died Saturday morning, April 3, 1993, in the VA Medical Center in Salem. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jack Quesenberry, Sharon and Freddie Griffith, all of Christiansburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Linda Smith of Elliston, Roger and Barbara Smith of South Boston, Billy and Shirley Smith of Kansas; a brother, Furman Smith, Hampton; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home, with no evening visitation. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne. on April 4, 1993.³