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     Ruth Ilene Christine "Tootsie" Hall was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1304.⁶ She was born on February 19, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 As of August 4, 1940,her married name was Scott.⁴ She married Sidney Martin "Scottie" Scott Jr. on August 4, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,7 Ruth Ilene Christine "Tootsie" Hall died on March 15, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,6,5,8 She Scott, Ruth Hall (Tootsie), 80, of Roanoke (formerly of Buchanan) died Friday, March 15, 2002. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Sidney M. (Scottie) Scott, Jr; Son, Sidney M. Scott, III and wife Gail, Buchanan; daughters, Judy S. Self and husband Warren, Christiansburg; Cynthia S. Craddock and husband Tommy, Cloverdale; grandchildren, Kelly Sweatt and husband Bill, Hickory, N.C; Sidney M. Scott, IV and wife Becky, Roanoke; Christina Stockwell and John, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois; Michelle Rackley and husband Mark, Rydal, Georgia; Travis Craddock and Katrina Craddock, both of Cloverdale; great-grandchildren, David Sweatt, Grace Scott, Celine Hatherly and Sarah Catherine Rackley. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Cecie Haxton. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. 366-0707 on March 17, 2002.²

     Virginia Bell Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 13, 1920 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 29, 1936,her married name was Henson.⁴ She married Joseph Douglas "Joe" Henson on October 29, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 Virginia Bell Poff died on March 10, 2007 at Virginia at age 86.¹ She Virginia Bell Poff Henson, 86, of Elliston, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007. She was born June 13, 1920 in Elliston to the late Wyatt Poff and Laura Hutton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Douglas "Joe" Henson and her son, Paul D. Henson. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Jo Henson of Elliston; a grandson, Doug Henson and wife Andrea of Roanoke; brothers, Bub Poff and wife Via of Baltimore, Md., Nyle Cronk and wife Ruby of Elliston, and Sherrill Cronk and wife Betty of Salem; and a sister, Martha Pearl Cronk of Baltimore, Md. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday March 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with Ken Gray officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, Elliston Chapel (268-2007). on March 12, 2007.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3712.² Ethel Elizabeth "Mama" Nuckolls was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 She was born on May 13, 1909 at Georgia.^2,1 She married Edward Harley "Cole" Cole, son of Valentine T. "Tiny" Cole and Queen Isabell Vest, circa 1928.^4,5,1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Cole.⁵ Ethel Elizabeth "Mama" Nuckolls died on August 28, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-9157.⁶ Everette Banyon Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 He FLOYD - Everette B. Poff, 72, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna Byerle Poff, Check; four sons, Everette B. Poff, Jr., Miami, Fla., Jack and David Poff, Roanoke, Walter Poff, Copper Hill; four daughters, Mrs. Samuel E. Mallery, Copper Hill; Mrs. Versey M. King, Elliston, Mrs. John R. Angle, Bellevue, Fla., Miss Rebecca A. Poff, Check; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Helm, Elliston, Mrs. Callie Hall, Roanoke. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home with burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.¹ He was born on March 16, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Mar 14, 1893.^6,7,8,4,2 He married Anna Byerle on May 6, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,9,1,2 Everette Banyon Poff died on November 3, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8777.³ Anna Byerle was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on April 2, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Everette Banyon Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on May 6, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2 As of May 6, 1924,her married name was Poff. Anna Byerle died on September 6, 1973 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,2

     Lillian Frances Poff was born on June 24, 1926 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of August 15, 1940,her married name was Epperly.² She married George William Epperly on August 15, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 Lillian Frances Poff and George William Epperly were divorced on December 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ As of August 5, 1948,her married name was King.⁶ Lillian Frances Poff married Versey Milton King Sr., son of Thomas Dow King and Bertha Wirt, on August 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,10,11,6,3 Lillian Frances Poff died on June 21, 2018 at Virginia at age 91.³ She On Thursday, June 21, 2018, the day after her 92nd birthday, Lillian "Pete" Poff King, formerly of Elliston went to her eternal home. She is now at rest in the loving arms of her Savior, free of the bonds of Alzheimer's disease. She was the daughter of Everette and Anna Byerle Poff. The many great losses she experienced in her life never diminished her capacity to love and care for others and she never stopped loving the ones she lost. She is predeceased by the love of her life, Versey Milton King Sr; two sons, Billy Epperly and wife Maudie; Versey Milton King Jr. "Jimmy"; daughter, Donna K. Altis; grandsons, Dwayne Epperly; Jason King; great-grandson, Anthony Sowers; brothers, Sonny Poff; Bob Poff; sisters, Pearl and husband Sam Mallory; Polly Angle and husband John. Her example of love, compassion, gratefulness and her positive outlook on life has made the lives of those she left behind better and stronger. She is survived by daughter, Sue Reavis and husband Herm, Sherry Crowe and husband Clifford of Salem, Linda Palmer and husband Wayne of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Kathy Conner and husband Reggie of Shawsville; brothers, Jack and wife Anita Poff, Christiansburg; Buddy and wife Barbara Poff of Roanoke; sister, Becky Rea of Salem; sisters-in-law, Ruby Poff and Reva Fagg; brother-in-law, Henry King and wife Pat all of Salem. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, Terry Ford, Brian Epperly, Pamela LaPradd, Penny McNabb, Perry Heslep, Phoebe Rakes, Tina Davis, Greg Reavis, Chris Reavis, Jeff King, Amy Downing, Betsy Crowe, Glenn Crowe, Stephanie Hickey, Scott and Michael Altis, Jacob Palmer and Sarah Palmer; 30 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. When asked which child or grandchild did she love most, her reply was always the same and without hesitation, "Which ever one needs me most." Many will remember her delightful sense of humor and her wit, but the greatest legacy she leaves behind is the deep and enduring love she gave to her family and all she met. God, whose love is everlasting, gave her that gift and she demonstrated it throughout her life in her words and selfless actions. In her memory show kindness to others, share a smile, laugh or encouraging word, forgive generously and love big. A special thank you to Keith Denson and his wonderful staff at Snyder Nursing Home. They treated us as part of their family. They loved with us, they laughed with us and they cried with us. They are the best of the best and we will always be grateful for the loving care our Mother received from each of them. on June 23, 2018.³

     Everett Banyon "Sonny" Poff Jr. married Fran Unknown.⁷ Everett Banyon "Sonny" Poff Jr. married Madeline Unknown.⁵ Everett Banyon "Sonny" Poff Jr. was born on May 19, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11 He and Madeline Unknown were divorced on August 20, 1970 at Orange Co., Florida.⁵ Everett Banyon "Sonny" Poff Jr. married Mary Anna Clifford on March 18, 1971 at Orange Co., Florida.^12,4 Everett Banyon "Sonny" Poff Jr. died on July 9, 2013 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 85.¹¹

     Bernice Lucille Clower was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on April 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 As of February 27, 1939,her married name was Eanes.² She married James Harless Eanes on February 27, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,9,10 Bernice Lucille Clower died on August 22, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,6,9 She Bernice Lucille Clower Eanes, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 22, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harless Eanes. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Peggy Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Rincey Eanes; grandchildren, Cynthia Eanes, William and Cindy Eanes, Joey and Heather Dayton; great-grandchildren, Christian and Makayla Eanes, Jenna and Trevor Dayton; sister, Gladys Martin; sisters-in-law, Marie Clower, Ivy Eanes and Mildred Lane; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 23, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-7760.¹³ Warren Howard Clower was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,7 He was born on September 16, 1925 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,3,4,5,6,7,8,14} He married Elsie Marie Akers, daughter of Samuel Quinton Akers and Elsie Sarah McNeil, on January 10, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,15 Warren Howard Clower died on February 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,5,7,14 He Warren Howard Clower, age 64, died Wednesday, February 28, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Marie Clower, Shawsville; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Roger Maxey, Shawsville; two grandsons, Bo and Tony Maxey, Shawsville; two sisters, Bernice Eanes, Christiansburg; Gladys Martin, Salem; one niece, Peggy Kelley, Christiansburg; one nephew, Harold Eanes, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on March 1, 1990.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2933.⁶ Her married name was Hale.⁷ Katherine Lorine Poff married Unknown Hale.^7,5 Katherine Lorine Poff was born on August 3, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 She died on June 11, 1995 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 69.⁶

     George Lynwood Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on May 23, 1928 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Vina Lee Hess on August 18, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^4,8 George Lynwood Poff died on November 18, 2008 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 80.^2,7 He George L. Poff, 80, of the 5100 block of Lobaugh Drive, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Virginia Beach, Va. A native of Cambria, Va., he was the son of the late Louis and Hattie Poff. He retired from AT&T as a Supervisor after 34 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Vina H. Poff; two daughters, Lynn Woods and husband, Robert, and Sandra Hale and husband, Chris; and a son, Steve Poff, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Daniel, Rachael, Lindsay, Megan and Lauren; and two greatgrandchildren. The family received friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at HollomonBrown Funeral Home Lynnhaven Chapel. A funeral service was conducted in the funeral home chapel 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, with the Rev. Keith Willyard officiating. The burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va., 11 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. on November 23, 2008.²

     Myrtle Mae Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^9,10,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3863.¹¹ She was born on August 11, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,3 She married John Earl Williams Sr. on October 9, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,12,9,4 As of October 9, 1940,her married name was Williams.¹ Myrtle Mae Poff died on August 23, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^11,9,4 She WILLIAMS, Myrtle Poff, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 23, 1998, in the Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband, John Earl Williams, and a son, John Earl Williams Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Williams, Floyd; five grandchildren, Karen Hall, Katherine Hall, both of Floyd, Michael Williams, Forest, Lesa Woody, Buena Vista, Barbara O'Neil, Henderson, Tenn; a brother, Calvin Poff, Florida; two sisters, Mary Dailey, Bristol, Va., Lucy Smith, Chattanooga, Tenn; a daughter-in-law, Pat Williams Parker, Appomattox; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. on August 25, 1998.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5120.¹⁵ George Calvin Poff Sr. was buried at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, Seminole Co., Florida.^16,17 He was born on June 2, 1924 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{15,16,3,4,17,5,6,7} He married Georgia Katherine Linkous on August 17, 1945 at Pikesville, Pike Co., Kentucky.⁸ George Calvin Poff Sr. and Georgia Katherine Linkous were divorced in January, 1968 at Lake Co., Florida.² George Calvin Poff Sr. married Mary Pauline Oleary/Testa in March, 1969 at Seminole Co., Florida.⁸ George Calvin Poff Sr. and Mary Pauline Oleary/Testa were divorced on June 20, 1975 at Orange Co., Florida.² George Calvin Poff Sr. married Annie Mae Kirkland on February 12, 1983 at Orange Co., Florida.⁹ George Calvin Poff Sr. and Annie Mae Kirkland were divorced on March 4, 1985 at Orange Co., Florida.² George Calvin Poff Sr. died on May 25, 1999 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 74.^{15,16,17,5,18} He Mr. George C. Poff, 74, East Virgil Street, Apopka, died Tuesday, May 25. Mr. Poff was a truck driver for Smalley Transportation. He moved to Central Florida in 1984. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: son, George C., Jr, Hiawassee; daughters, Shirley Jackson, Clermont, Debbie Snow, Altamonte Springs, Diane Pecora, Orlando; sisters, Lucy Smith, Colorado, Mary Daily, Virginia; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild on May 26, 1999.¹⁸

     Roscoe Alvin "Shorty" Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 228-07-3759.⁷ He Pilot - Roscoe A. Eanes 53, died in a Christiansburg hospital Thursday night. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edith Eanes; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Spencer, Christiansburg; a son Ronney Eanes of Pilot; four brothers, C.C. Eanes, Vernie Eanes, Radford, Frank Eanes, Pilot, Nelson Eanes,Ft. Belvior; a sister Mrs. Cantley Sheppard, Radford.³ He was born on April 25, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8 He married Mary Edith Lutz, daughter of Charles Washington Lutz and Luda Alhambra Hall, on August 12, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 Roscoe Alvin "Shorty" Eanes died on January 28, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 53.^6,3

     Venise Frank Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 228-07-3772.³ He married Dora Beatrice Sowers, daughter of David Cenior Sowers and Magdalene Lenora Bower.⁶ Venise Frank Eanes was born on January 18, 1915 at West Virginia.^1,4,3,5 He died on August 27, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6852.⁵ Audrey Louise Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 10, 1920 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of June 10, 1937,her married name was Sheppard.³ She married James Cantley Sheppard on June 10, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 Audrey Louise Eanes died on March 27, 2002 at Virginia at age 82.^5,2 She SHEPPARD, AUDREY EANES, 82, of Radford, departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mrs. Sheppard grew up in Pilot, Virginia. She and her husband owned and operated Sheppard's Grocery on Route 114 for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Cantley Sheppard, and two sons, Marvin Dale (infant) and James Arlo Sheppard. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by three daughters, Jeanette (Lee) Orlic, Cornelius, N.C., Bonnie (Herbert) Gillespie, Radford, Virginia, and Neoma (Cline) Hall, Oakton, Virginia; one son, Joel (Linda) Sheppard of Radford; and one brother, Nelson (Betty) Eanes, Richmond, Virginia. She is also survived by the following grandchildren, Jerry Handy, Ken Handy, Marla Miller, Sheila Keller, Mark Sheppard, Kreg Sheppard, and Karen Anderson of North Carolina, Phil Gillespie, Darryl Gillespie, Brent Gillespie, Laura Helms, Tammy Helms, Christy Kraftt, Angie Mattox, and Christal Costigan of Radford; Susan Lee, Stanley Hall, Travis Hall, and Dana Hall of Oakton, Virginia; also, she is survived by twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, on Friday, March 29 th, 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at Belview United Methodist Church, Route 114, Peppers Ferry Road, Radford, on Saturday, March 30 th, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Aaron Fitch and the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belview United Methodist Church. on March 29, 2002.²

     Kathleen Irene Eanes was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 29, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 31, 1942,her married name was Edwards.³ She married Alva Lee Edwards, son of George Bunion Edwards and Cliffey B. Bishop, on January 31, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.^6,3 As of November 22, 1951,her married name was Miller.³ Kathleen Irene Eanes married Robert Daniel Miller on November 22, 1951 at Galax, Virginia.^1,2,3 Kathleen Irene Eanes died on November 20, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 39; Shot by her estranged husband.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-9778.¹² Jacob Irson/Irison "Buck" McNeil was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,5 He was born on September 2, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1919.^3,4,8 He married Mary Maurine "Fuzzy" Musselman on March 4, 1941 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,2,3,5 Jacob Irson/Irison "Buck" McNeil died on September 24, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^13,6 He McNEIL, Jacob I., ("Buck"'), 80, of Elliston, died Tuesday, September 24, 1996, in a Salem hospital. He was a retired employee of the N & W Railroad, and is survived by his wife, Mary M. McNeil; two sons, Jacob William McNeil, Elliston, Donald George McNeil, Salem; four daughters, Sandra M. Alls, Nancy K. Martin, Wanda K. McNeil, Sally M. McNeil, all of Elliston; two sisters, Sarah Woods, Roanoke, Virginia McNeil, Houston, Texas; 28 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery. on September 26, 1996.¹³

     Sarah Levicie McNeil was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-5453.⁷ She was born on October 17, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,6 As of July 24, 1938,her married name was Wood.² She married Carlton Board "Buddy" Wood on July 24, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,9,5,10 Sarah Levicie McNeil died on December 6, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,9,5,6 She WOOD, Sarah McNeil, 84, of Vinton, died Saturday, December 6, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Board (Buddy) Wood. She was a retired L.P.N. from Roanoke Memorial Hospital and volunteered with the Red Cross. She is survived by a daughter, Ethel W. Noell of Vinton; sister, Virginia McNeil of Houston, Texas; grandson and his wife, Ronald M. and Tracey Noell Jr. of Vinton; great-granddaughter, Taylor Noell of Vinton. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 7, 1997.⁵

     Hubert Lloyd Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on October 26, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on June 1, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.^1,4,3

     John Guerrant Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 719-03-9860.⁶ He was born on May 8, 1907 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Mildred Beatrice Poff, daughter of Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff and Willie Mae Simmons, on September 16, 1929 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,7 John Guerrant Gray died on March 29, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6 He John G. Gray, age 84 of 885 S. Franklin Street, died Sunday, March 29, 1992, in Radford Community Hospital. Mr. Gray was a retired employee of N & W Railroad with over 47 years of service, a member of the United Brotherhood of Railway Workers for over 50 years, a member of McDaniel Lodge #86 A.F. & A.M. for over 47 years, Taylor Royal Arch Chapter #70 for over 46 years and Christiansburg Hunt Club for over 48 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Poff Gray. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John G., Jr. and Margaret Gray, Michael L. and Linda Gray, all of Christiansburg; one brother, Edgar Gray, Bluefield, W.Va; two grandchildren, John Michael Gray, Lauren Whitney Gray, stepgranddaughter, Sherry Simpkins Vaughn. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Sidney Willis and the Rev. Kevin Payne. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on March 30, 1992.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-56-9941.³ Bonnie Jean McDaniel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 16, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Vestal Edsal Poff, son of Sherman Roscoe Poff and Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin, circa 1968.¹ As of circa 1968,her married name was Poff.¹ Bonnie Jean McDaniel died on April 14, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^1,3,4 She Bonnie Jean Poff, 63, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, William and Katherine McDaniel; and brother, William McDaniel Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 41 years, Vestal E. Poff; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Troy Price, and Robin and Michael Nester; sons, Ricky McDaniel and Eddy Poff; 11 grandchildren, Anthony, Katie, and Amber Price, Michelle, Taylor and Michael Nester, Robby and Brandon Poff, Pete, Dakota, and Arron McDaniel; sisters, Jenny Grubb, Mary Booher, Ida Harmon, and Julia Clark and husband, Wayne; and brother, Donnie McDaniel and wife, Connie. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Roger Counts at Lotz Salem Chapel 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2009, with interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va. on April 15, 2009.¹

     George Edward Atkinson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Etta Mae Poff, daughter of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on December 24, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 George Edward Atkinson died on July 6, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 519-01-9570.⁸ William Dick "Billy" Prescott Served as a Captain in the U.S. Army in India during WWII. He was born on December 19, 1919 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho.^8,2,7,4,5 He married Margaret Shawkey Deisher, daughter of Harry Christain Deisher Sr. and Lorene Evelyn Williams, on August 9, 1946 at Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,9,7,3 William Dick "Billy" Prescott died on April 2, 1996 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 76.^8,2,7 He BILLY D. PRESCOTT, 76, of Englewood died April 2. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Mr. Prescott was born in Nampa, Idaho, on Dec. 19, 1919. He married Margaret Deisher. He served in the Air Force during World War II as a captain. He owned an advertising and public relations firm and was a board member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and the Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain chapter, and a member of El Jebel Shrine. He was president of the Advertising Club of Denver and the Mutual Advertising Agency Network. Survivors include his wife; son John of Denver; daughter Melissa Johnson of Aurora; three grandchildren. on April 5, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-0934.⁹ William Ira Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PVT. 305 Aux. Regt. Dept. QTMR. C. WWI."^1,2,11,12 He was born on March 2, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,6,17,9,10,11,7,12} He married Grace Ellen "Gracie" Aldridge, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on September 8, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,5,13 William Ira Conner died on July 8, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^{2,17,10,11,12,13} He William Ira Conner, 73, died Thursday night in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Aldridge Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Zora Hundley, Roanoke, Mrs. Cora Vest, Mrs. Blankenship, both of Copper Hill. Funeral will be held at Salem Church, Floyd County. Burial will be in the Restvale Cemetery. on July 9, 1965.¹³

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0795.⁶ Nathan Monroe Williams was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 29, 1908 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on November 30, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Nathan Monroe Williams died on August 4, 1976 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Henry John Graham was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on October 3, 1912 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 He married Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on May 10, 1987 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Henry John Graham died on March 13, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.^4,5,6 He GRAHAM, Henry John, 90, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Ada Baker Graham and his wife of 45 years, Clara Wheeling Graham; second wife, Hazel Graham; third wife, Velvie William Graham. He was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Marie Weddle of Elliston; five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Den Hill Cemetery. on March 15, 2003.⁶

     Irvin Lee Poff was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 227-44-8705.¹⁰ He was born on October 30, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,5,6,7 He married Martha Ann Ellis on May 7, 1960 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,5 Irvin Lee Poff died on June 8, 2012 at Virginia at age 75.^2,10,5 He Irvin Lee Poff, 75, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan Lee Poff and Velvie Graham, sister, Josephine Poff and an infant daughter, Linda Ann Poff. Mr. Poff retired from the Eaton Corporation. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Martha Ann Poff; daughter, Vickie Franklin, of Vinton; son, Richard Lee Poff, of Salem; grandchildren, Christy Franklin and Ashley Hanson; great-grandchildren, Chasity Franklin and Braylon Hensley; sisters, Hazel Wickline, of Christiansburg and Dorothy Shepherd, of Salem; brothers, Lynwood Poff, of Georgia and Paul Poff, of Blacksburg; a number of nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Kindred Hospital of Greensboro, N.C. for their many acts of kindness and support during Irvin's illness. Interment will follow in the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Cemetery, Shawsville, Va. on June 10, 2012.²