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     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5172.³ Mosby Lee Hodges Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on February 25, 1924 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Maebeth Lorene Lucas, daughter of Archie Lee Lucas and Hattie Garland Anderson, on June 30, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,6 Mosby Lee Hodges Jr. died on April 23, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,9,5,7,6 He Mosby L. Hodges, Jr., 80, of Salem, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday afternoon, April 23, 2004. Mosby was a dedicated husband, father and humanitarian. He was a decorated WWII Army Air Corp veteran, serving two tours of duty in the 8th and 14th Air Forces. He flew with the 8th Air Force, 306th B-17 Bomb-group, 423rd Squadron during 35 long range missions over Germany, Belgium and France, including two single day bomb missions over the beaches of Normandy on the 6th| of June, 1944. He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross, 3 Oak Leaf Cluster and the U.S. Air Medal. Following the completion of his European tour with the 8th Air Force in July of 1944, he then volunteered and joined the 14th Air Force in the Asia-Pacific theatre where he flew innumerable missions transporting gasoline over the infamous Himalayan "Hump" from India to China in C-47's until the end of the war. Attending college, post-war under the GI bill, he graduated with a degree in accounting and remained active as an accountant until his untimely passing. He was a Charter member of New Hope Presbyterian Church where he was a trustee. He was a kind, gently man who will be deeply missed by all of the lives that he touched He is survived by his wife, Lorene Lucas Hodges; brothers, Hubert Hodges, Paul Hodges; sister, Jane Lane; sons, Daniel Hodges, M.D. of Roanoke and Lafayette, La., and Larry Marsh of Salem; and daughter, Donna Mills of Roanoke. Mosby's grandchildren include Camille, Camilla and Daniel Hodges of Roanoke, Ians Mills of Salem, Nathaniel Marsh of Dallas, Texas, and Larry D. Marsh of Salem. Graveside services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 25, 2004.⁶

     Ruth Williams was born on October 18, 1894 at Virginia.¹ She died on November 13, 1894 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-07-3173.⁹ Herbert Basil Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 8, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,3,4,6 He married Carrie Angeline Anderson, daughter of Charles Thomas Anderson and Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner, on December 27, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Herbert Basil Poff married Grace Lucille Tabor on December 18, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,11,12 Herbert Basil Poff married Vera Clemis DeVor on April 21, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Herbert Basil Poff died on September 6, 1986 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^1,3,6

     Helen Lucille Poff Helen Poff Williams, 93, of Princeton, West Virginia formerly of Bluewell, West Virginia, daughter of the late, Herbert B. Poff and Carrie Anderson Poff passed away on Thursday, December 04, 2019 at the residence of her daughter. Helen was born in Thorpe, West Virginia on Wednesday, August 04, 1926.
Helen was a graduate of Gary High School, class of 1945. She moved to Bluewell, West Virginia in 1951. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Punk” Williams in 1985; her baby twin sister, Ellen Poff and brother, Harless “Hambone” Poff. Helen is survived by daughter, Sue Ellen Hatcher and husband Bill of Princeton, West Virginia with whom she made her home; two sons, David Williams and wife Kathy of Beaufort, South Carolina and Phillip Williams and wife Paula of Duluth, Georgia. Four grandchildren Stephanie Carr, Nicholas Kidd, Chris Williams and Matthew Williams. Six great grandchildren; three step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. One special niece Linda Poff and several cousins. Helen was a member of Bluewell United Methodist Church and was a member of the Loyalettes Sunday School class. She was also involved in Laura Wheeler Circle and the XYZ senior club. Helen was a charter member and past matron of the Bramwell Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #158. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia where Chris Williams, Matthew Williams, Jonathan Williams, Michael Williams, Scott Carr and Nick Kidd will be serving as pallbearers.¹ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Williams.¹ She married Clarence Edgar Williams.^1,4 Helen Lucille Poff was born on August 4, 1926 at Thorpe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on December 4, 2019 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 93.¹

     Ellen Louise Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 3, 1926 at Thorpe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on September 16, 1926 at Thorpe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-8187.⁸ Harless "Hambone" Poff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He was born on February 28, 1924 at Thorpe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4,5,10 He married Mary Ann Scott circa 1948.^1,3,11 Harless "Hambone" Poff died on January 28, 2007 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,8,10 He BLUEFIELD — Harless “Hambone” Poff, 82, of Route 5, Box 437, Bluefield (Bluewell), passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at the Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield. Mr. Poff was born on Feb. 28, 1924 in Thorpe to the late Herbert B. and Carrie Anderson Poff. Harless was a man of the people he enjoyed the company of others. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked with the Union Supply Company in Gary. He worked at Montgomery Wards as a salesman and retired from Perry Food Brokerage Company as a salesman. Mr. Poff was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church, Gleaners Sunday School Class, Bramwell Masonic Lodge and the American Legion and VFW. Harless had been a resident of Bluewell for most of his life. Survivors include: His wife of the past 59 years, Mary Ann Scott Poff of Bluewell; daughter: Linda Poff of Princeton; sister: Helen Williams of Bluewell; nephews: David Williams of Beaufort, S.C., Phillip Williams of Duluth, Ga; niece: Sue Ellen Hatcher of Princeton; several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bluewell United Methodist Church in Bluewell with the Rev. Sam Cale III and the Rev. D. Homer Stewart officiating the service. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. Serving as active pallbearers will be Phillip Williams, David Williams, Jason Faw, David McKinney, Jim Faw, George Corvin and Bruce Runyon. Honorary pallbearers will be the Gleaners Sunday School Class. on January 30, 2007.³

     Mary Ann Scott was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-40-7169.⁵ She was born on July 29, 1929 at Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She married Harless "Hambone" Poff, son of Herbert Basil Poff and Carrie Angeline Anderson, circa 1948.^1,2,3 As of circa 1948,her married name was Poff.² Mary Ann Scott died on July 29, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^5,3 She WILCOE — “I have fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.” Mary Ann Poff, age 82, of Route 5 Box 437 (Bluewell), Bluefield, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011 at a Bluefield Regional Medical Center. She was a loving mother and wife. Born on July 29, 1929 in Wilcoe, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Ruth Wiles Scott. Mary Ann was a 1947 graduate of Gary High School. She later worked in the company store in Wilcoe, where she met the love of her life, the late Harless “Hambone” Poff. The two were married and moved to Bluewell. Mary Ann continued to serve the public by working at the J.C. Penney Company in Bluefield until long-term illnesses forced her to retire. She was a lifelong member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church and the Loyalettes Sunday School Class. She also sang in the church choir and was a prayer line member. Survivors: Daughter, Linda Poff of Bluewell with whom she made her home; sister-in-law, Helen Williams of Bluewell; nephews, David Williams and wife Kathy of Beaufort, S.C., Phillip Williams and wife Paula of Duluth, Ga; niece, Sue Ellen Hatcher and husband Bill of Princeton; cousin, Karen Alley and husband Al of Penn Laird, Va; extra special caregivers, Liz Sexton of Bluewell, Grace Conley of Montcalm; extraordinary loving dog, “Sammy.” Cryptside services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Woodlawn Mausoleum in Bluewell with the Reverend Steve Rector and the Reverend D. Homer Stuart officiating. Entombment will follow. on July 30, 2011.³

     Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,4,12 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-0374.¹³ She was born on March 29, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{13,11,1,4,6,12} As of June 1, 1922,her married name was Long.⁵ She married William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,5 Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner died on February 2, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^1,4,12

     Her Social Security Number was 225-03-7459.⁸ Emma Gertrude Williams was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 20, 1895 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,5 She married Ernest Terrell Smith, son of William Hiram Smith and Laura Emma Gowen, on June 22, 1912 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4,9,10 As of June 22, 1912,her married name was Smith. Emma Gertrude Williams died on September 30, 1986 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.^2,3 She Emma Gertrude Williams Smith, 90, died Wednesday, September 30, 1986, in Camelot Hall Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Ernest T. (Pinky) Smith. She was born in Nelson County, the daughter of the late John Morgan and Emma Jane Smoot Williams. She was retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp. and was a member of First Southern Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by one son Malvin Terrell Smith. She is survived by one son, Ernest T. (Tommy) Smith of Lynchburg; two daughters, Mr. E. D. (Dorothy) Fitzgerald of Richmond and Mrs. D. E. (Lois) McFaden of Lynchburg; one brother Ernest R. (Jack) Williams, and a loving sister-in-law, Eula Cumbie Williams, both of Madison Heights; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Robert C. Herb. The family will receive friends at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel today from 7 to 8:30 plm. and at other times at the home of her daughter at 39 Homewood Drive. The family requests memorials be made to First Southern Methodist Church. on October 1, 1986.²

     Lucille Elizabeth "Luci" Anderson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ She married Harry Raymond Graham, son of Henry Lee Graham and Annie Collins, on October 23, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of October 23, 1952,her married name was Graham. Lucille Elizabeth "Luci" Anderson and Harry Raymond Graham were divorced on March 3, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Lucille Elizabeth "Luci" Anderson died on February 1, 2018 at Virginia at age 88.² She Lucille Anderson (Luci) Graham of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She retired from C & P Telephone Company after 34 years of service. Luci was the daughter of the late Oliver L. and Beatrice A. Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by aunts, Iva A. Whitenack and Etheleen Williams; and cousins, Hilton King, Raddie Anderson, and Hattie Lucas. Luci is survived by her cousins, Janet King of Roanoke, Chuck and Michele King Bruen of Arizona, Betty Williams of Floyd, Helen Williams of West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Harless Poff of West Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cannaday of Florida; and other numerous family members. Interment will be held at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on February 11, 2018.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9338.⁷ Harry Raymond Graham was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Lake Mary, Seminole Co., Florida.³ He was born on July 5, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,7,4,5,8,9,6} He married Lucille Elizabeth "Luci" Anderson, daughter of Oliver Lee Anderson and Beatrice E. "Bea" Angle, on October 23, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 Harry Raymond Graham and Lucille Elizabeth "Luci" Anderson were divorced on March 3, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Harry Raymond Graham died on June 29, 1992 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 60.^7,3,8,9 He GRAHAM, HARRY R. Harry Raymond Graham, age 60, of 3222 Myakka River Road, died June 29, 1992 of cancer. He formerly lived in Christiansburg and Salem, Va. and was retired from General Electric. He is survived by his wife, Louise Ratcliff Graham; two stepsons, Jimmy and Glenn Drake; two granddaughters, Tammy and Summer Drake, all of Tavares, Fla; also surviving are his mother, Annie Collins Graham; a sister, Allene Graham; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert L. and Ruby Graham, Fred A. and Nancy Graham; two nephews, Robbie and Ricky Graham; one niece, Krin Graham, all of Christiansburg; another niece, Annette Burkett and son, Carson, of Roanoke. Interment at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Lake Mary, Fla. on July 1, 1992.³

     Matthew Claude Williams married Ethleen Anderson, daughter of Charles Thomas Anderson and Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner.^2,3 Matthew Claude Williams was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 223-22-9569.⁴ He was born on September 15, 1902 at Virginia.⁴ He died in February, 1981 at age 78.⁴

     Jane Drabroselski Jane Dobrosielski Conner, 59, of Westminster, died suddenly June 12, 2013, at Carroll Hospital Center. Born October 29, 1953, in Sewickley, PA, she was daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Dziack Dobrosielski and wife of the late Michael Lynn Conner, whom she was married to for 26 years and who died September, 17, 2009. She graduated from Hood College with a Master's degree in Education. She was the Director of Special Education for Carroll County Public Schools, and taught Special Education since 1975. She also coached field hockey. She was a member and volunteer at St. John Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her dogs. Surviving are son Thomas Joseph 'TJ' Conner, of Westminster, brother Stephen Dobrosielski and wife Mary Myron of Pittsburgh, sisters Susan Bashore of Halifax, PA, and Catherine Engle and husband Jeffrey of Halifax, PA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and a great nephew. She was predeceased by a brother, William Dobrosielski. Burial will take place at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster.² She was buried at Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mexico, Carroll Co., Maryland.^3,2 She was born on October 29, 1953 at Sewickley, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 As of circa 1983,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Michael Lynn Conner, son of Marlin Edsel Conner and Doris Josephine Crotts, circa 1983.^1,4,2 Jane Drabroselski died on June 12, 2013 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 59.^3,2

     Alice Virginia Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on March 8, 1898 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 1, 1914,her married name was Thomas.⁷ She married Sidney Harry Thomas on October 1, 1914 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4 Alice Virginia Williams died on August 21, 1950 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.^1,2,3 She Mrs. Alice Virginia Thomas died yesterday at 10:55 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. L. Fowler in Richmond after a long illness. She was the widow of Sidney Harry Thomas. Born March 8, 1898, she was the daughter of John Morgan and Emma Jane Smoot Williams of Gladstone. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. R. R. Bowman of Crewe, Mrs. R. A. Butler of Newport News, Mrs. J. F. Kern of Richmond; two sons, Sidney (should be Aubrey) Allen Thomas of Richmond and Charles B. Thomas of Richmond; two brothers, J.E. Williams of Madison Heights and John Williams of Washington; four sisters, Mrs. W. B. Taylor of Gladstone, Mrs. M. F. Guthrie of Richmond, Mrs. Cal Johnson of Washington, and Mrs. E. T. Smith of Lynchburg. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. on August 22, 1950.¹

     Bobby Monroe Huff was born on June 15, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Ravanal Ibera Nixon, daughter of John Thomas "Junior" Nixon Jr. and Ruby Irene Akers, on February 18, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Bobby Monroe Huff died on February 16, 2024 at Virginia at age 88.³