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     Hazel Blanche Poff was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4 She was born in 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of circa 1920,her married name was Mathena.⁷ She married Joseph Sidney Mathena circa 1920.^8,7,3,4 Hazel Blanche Poff died on February 16, 1987 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ She Mrs. Hazel B. Mathena, 82, of Princeton, died Monday in a Summers County hospital. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Lawrence Poff. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Pearl Poff, her husband, Joseph Sidney Mathena and one son, Randolph M. Mathena. She was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue. Survivors: sons, Basil Mathena and Willis Mathena of Princeton, Wilfred Mathena of Bluefield; daughters, Emma Belcher, Mrs. Harley (Anna) Bradbury, Mrs. Ella Six and Mrs. Jessie Morris of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Naomi Snidow of Hollywood, Fla; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with the Rev. Dr. Orville Easterling and the Rev. James McCormick officiating and burial at Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on February 18, 1987.⁴

     Naomi Leona Poff was born on August 31, 1906 at Virginia.^2,4 As of July 3, 1924,her married name was Snidow.³ She married Roy Ines Snidow on July 3, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Naomi Leona Poff died on August 26, 1991 at Highlands Co., Florida, at age 84.⁴

     Nancy Reed was buried at Charlie Reed Cemetery, across from Pleasant Valley Church, Rt. 750, off Rt. 8, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 1, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She married Elder Noah Peter Reed, son of Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. and Susannah Akers, on January 19, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,3 Nancy Reed married John William Poff, son of Lewis Poff and Perlina "Paulina" Webb, on June 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 As of June 29, 1909,her married name was Poff. Nancy Reed died on March 20, 1927 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^6,1,4,5

     Essie May/Mae Poff was born circa 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on March 31, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 223-88-5222.⁷ She was born on November 21, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7,5 As of November 29, 1933,her married name was Trump.⁸ She married Walter Staples Trump on November 29, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9,4 Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff died on April 4, 1988 at age 78.^7,5

     Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 368-01-1632.⁵ He and Mabel B. Christopher were divorced.⁶ Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole was born on February 27, 1895 at Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Mabel B. Christopher circa 1920.³ Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole died on October 10, 1970 at age 75.¹

     John R. Nolley was born in January, 1895 at Virginia.¹ He died before April 27, 1910; Not enumerated with his family in the 1910 Census, only five of their six children were living.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-05-8219.⁴ Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence was buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia.² He was born on May 30, 1895 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor circa 1916.⁵ Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence died on January 20, 1970 at Galax, Virginia, at age 74.^4,2

     Mildred Clydine Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 1, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 As of August 4, 1937,her married name was Miller.² She married Allen Mosby Miller on August 4, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,2 Mildred Clydine Hall died on November 26, 1997 at age 86.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1671.¹ Harley Eldridge Hall was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 30, 1914 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sarah Lucille Blankenship on November 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Harley Eldridge Hall died on June 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,4

     Mary Lillian Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 She was born on April 22, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of December 22, 1934,her married name was Reese.⁵ She married Russell Everett Reese on December 22, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Mary Lillian Hall died on January 13, 1956 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 38.^4,6 She Mrs. Mary Lillian Reese, 38, died Friday at her home near Elliston. Surviving are her husband, Russell Reese; a daughter, Janet Reese, at home; two sons, Lynwood and Everett Reese, at home; her mother, Mrs. Mary Hall, Ironto; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Jacobs, Indiana; Mrs, Willie Hall, Ironto; two brothers, Harlie Hall, Salem; Elmer Hall, Ironto. Burial in the Reese Dale Cemetery. on January 15, 1956.⁶

     Ora Ollie "Ettie" King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born circa 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Russell Thomas Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1924.^3,4,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Palmer.³ Ora Ollie "Ettie" King died on April 16, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She Mrs. Ora Ollie Palmer, 26, of Glenbrook Orchards, Roanoke county, died in a Roanoke hospital Monday morning. Funeral services will be conducted from the Copper Hill church in Floyd county. Interment will be made in the nearby cemetery, Besides her husband, Thomas Russell Palmer, she is survived by two small children; her father, Lee V. King, of Salem, and a brother, Oscar King, of Salem. on April 18, 1934.⁵

     Vandie King was born on September 22, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1928,her married name was Palmer.^1,3 She married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1928.^1,3 Vandie King died on March 8, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19; Died in an auto-train collision.¹

     Carrie Elizabeth Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1 She was born on November 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of December 24, 1902,her married name was Bruce.⁶ She married Arthur Eugene Bruce on December 24, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,2 Carrie Elizabeth Hall died on December 28, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-1734.⁴ Martha Anne "Annie" Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 10, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 She married Arthur Raymon Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on March 9, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Reed. Martha Anne "Annie" Martin died on March 13, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 101.^3,4,6 She Annie Martin Reed, 101, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. She was born Martha Anne Reed in Floyd County, Virginia on January 10, 1906. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Raymond Reed; and three brothers, Eldridge Martin, Luther Martin and Albert Martin. She is survived by her son, Raymond Odell Reed and his wife Jean of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Mary Reed Smith and her husband Steven Smith of Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Robin Anne Reed of Washington, D.C; and two great-grandsons, Matthew Steven Smith, 3 and Joshua Reed Smith, 2, and many neighbors and friends. Annie Reed spent her entire life in Floyd County and lived most of her life in the house where she grew up. She was known as "Miss Annie" to her neighbors and friends. She was a lifelong member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Annie Reed had a strong faith and lived a long life. She was an inspiration to others through her devotion to her church and her love of family, neighbors and friends. Funeral Service will be Friday, 11 a.m., March 16, 2007 at Salem Church (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Larry Hollandsworth and Elder Junior Conner, officiating. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on March 14, 2007.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-03-5895.¹³ Beulah Vernon Spangler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,14 She was born on November 18, 1907 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,11,4 As of July 5, 1931,her married name was Thompson.¹⁴ She married Ernest Strouse Thompson on July 11, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,14,5 As of May 10, 1975,her married name was Claflin.² Beulah Vernon Spangler married Howard Mortimer Claflin on May 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.^10,11,2 Beulah Vernon Spangler died on May 31, 2009 at Radford, Virginia, at age 101.^13,11 She Beulah S. Thompson Claflin, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Wheatland Hills, Radford, Va. She was a retired employee of C & P Telephone. Born in the Huffville community of Floyd County, the daughter of the late John Harvey and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. She was also preceded by her husbands, Ernest Thompson and Howard Claflin; her brother, Lee Roy Spangler and brothersin-law, William Mills, R.C. "Bob" Jamison. Surviving are her sisters, Virginia S. Mills, Roanoke, Mary S. Jamison, Boones Mill; sister-in-law, Marguerite Spangler; her nieces, Sandra E. Mills, Norma E. Cox, both of Christiansburg; nephews, Dennis M. Mills, Roanoke, Earl Thompson, Dublin; stepchildren, Kathy and Frank Holland, Richmond, Va., Howard and Linda Claflin, Chicago, Ill; stepgrandchildren, Martha and Steve Stanley, Andrew and Tiffany Holland, all of Richmond, Va. The family wishes to express thanks to the Wheatland Hills Nursing Staff, Radford, Va., Carilion New River Valley Hospice, and special thanks to Becky Blankenship and Becky Cromer. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Service. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, from the Horne Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Dr. David A Goodpasture with interment in Sunset Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society. on June 1, 2009.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-02-4834.³ Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor was born on March 1, 1897 at Virginia.^1,3 She married Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence, son of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, circa 1916.¹ As of circa 1916,her married name was Lawrence.¹ Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor died in April, 1985 at age 88.³

     Her married name was Campbell.⁵ Mildred Garnet Lawrence married Unknown Campbell.⁵ Mildred Garnet Lawrence was born on January 8, 1917 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on April 7, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.² She Mildred Lawrence Campbell, 97, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 7, 2014, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. As she enters heaven's gates, she will be remembered for her love of family, her church, and her many friends. She was born January 8th, 1917 in Cambria, Va. to the late Lemuel and Amanda Lawrence. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Lisa Ann Campbell; brother, Linwood Lawrence; and her two sisters, Anna L. Byrd and Margaret June Winesett. Those surviving to honor her memory include her brother, Cullen Lawrence, Galax, Va. and Clifton Lawrence, Roanoke, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive along with two very special friends, Cheryl Sheets and Mary Day. Mildred graduated from Galax High School and began her working career with Inter-Mountain Telephone Company where she spent seven years before moving to Washington, DC during World War II. In Washington, Mildred enjoyed a unique and special career, serving her country as a telephone operator in the White House, where she worked under four United States Presidents -Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford. Upon retiring from the White House, she moved to Roanoke. Strong in her faith, Mildred was a long-time member of North Roanoke Baptist Church, and was a charter member of Lions Club Crossroads and NARFE#111. She cherished holidays, spending time with neighbors past and present, helping others, and she loved doing dinner with friends and family. While she was a resident of Roanoke for many years, she loved going back home to Galax, Va. where she spent most of her youth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the celebration service will be on Friday, April 11, 2014 at noon at Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Darryl G. Crim officiating. on April 9, 2014.²

     Anna F. "Annie" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 4, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jan 2, 1920.^2,7,5 As of circa 1941,her married name was Byrd.⁸ She married Howard L. Byrd circa 1941.^5,8 Anna F. "Annie" Lawrence died on January 17, 2012 at Virginia at age 93.^7,5 She Anna L. Byrd, of Roanoke, joined her husband, Howard, in Heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was born January 2, 1920, a daughter of the late Vinnie Taylor Lawrence and Lem Lawrence, and was a graduate of Galax High School. She married Howard L. Byrd and worked at the United States Treasury Department until he returned from World War II. She was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by an infant son, Johnny Chris Byrd; a sister, Margaret June Winesett; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Lawrence. Surviving are her children, Cheryl B. Parris and husband, Steve, of Chesapeake; Susan B. Overstreet and husband, Robert, of Hardy; Debra B. Meador and husband, Greg, of Asheville, N.C; Howard Gregory Byrd and wife, Tina, of Roanoke. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Kimberly B. Dupree (Jeff), Sean Byrd , Brian Parris, Kevin Parris, April Overstreet, Amber Overstreet, Fatima Tarbox (Dereke), Daryl Byrd (Jodi) and Kyle Byrd (Crystal); six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred L. Campbell, Roanoke; three brothers, Clifton Lawrence, Roanoke; Linwood Lawrence (June), Galax, and Cullen D. Lawrence, Galax; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Scotty Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel (982-2221). on January 20, 2012.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-10-9974.⁵ Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Josephine Belle Haymaker, daughter of Frank Haymaker and Mollie Oyler.^1,3 Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. was born on August 3, 1920 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He died on June 8, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-6029.⁷ Willie Lee Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He was born on June 27, 1893 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4,5 He married Lecta Jane Hall, daughter of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on August 9, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Willie Lee Hall died on February 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 95.^1,7,4,6 He IRONTO - Willie Lee Hall, age 95, died Tuesday, February 28 1989. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto; one son, Russell Edward Hall, Roanoke; one brother, Denton Hall, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Lillie East, Christiansburg; one granddaughter, Ms. Patricia Ann Hawley, Christiansburg; two grandsons, William B. Dunn, Ironto; Paul Eugene Dunn, Elliston; two great-granddaughters, Jennifer Ann Hawley, Rhonda Ann Hawley, both of Christiansburg. Interment will be in Reesedale Cemetery. on March 2, 1989.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-1185.¹⁰ Russell Edward Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on July 10, 1926 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1927.^10,3,5,6 He died on June 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^10,2,3 He Russell Edward Hall, age 62, died Monday, June 4, 1990. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto. Burial in Reesedale Cemetery, Ironto. on June 6, 1990.²

     Treva Mae Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on July 20, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on November 20, 1947 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 19.^1,2,3