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     Florence Thelma Smith was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 21, 1910 at Interior, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Coy Harvey Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 21, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4,5 As of December 21, 1927,her married name was Gearheart.² Florence Thelma Smith died on January 8, 1936 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 25; Died from pneumonia.^1,2,5

     Dorothy Louise Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3948.⁷ She was born on November 12, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of February 2, 1952,her married name was Boardman.¹ She married Bruce Baker Boardman on February 2, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Dorothy Louise Gearheart and Bruce Baker Boardman were divorced circa 1973.¹ Dorothy Louise Gearheart died on April 16, 2002 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 73.^1,2,7 She BOARDMAN, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Gearheart, 73, of Newark, Del., formerly of Ironto, Va., died on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Churchman Village, Newark. From her childhood, Mrs. Boardman showed a great interest and appreciation for the natural world. She was dedicated to the care and propagation of rare trees and enjoyed cooking with herbs she had grown herself. A talented seamstress, Mrs. Boardman enjoyed sewing and needlework; as a volunteer at A.I. DuPont Hospital, Wilmington, Del., she taught needlework in the Child Life Department. Mrs. Boardman was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Horticulture Center of Delaware, and the Embroiderers Guild of America. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Ann Boardman and her companion, Carol Beechy of Cooperstown, N.Y; brothers, Samuel Coy Gearheart of Roanoke, Va., James Ray Gearheart of Jasonville, N.C., and David Wayne Gearheart of Cusetta, Ga; and sister, Sylvia Gearheart Albert and her husband, John of Troutville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Harvey Gearheart and Florence Thelma Smith Gearheart, and a sister, Margaret Gearheart Watson. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Gearheart Family Cemetery, Reesdale Church Road, Ironto, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 701 S. College Ave., Newark, Del. 19713. To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneral
on April 17, 2002.²

     Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart Sylvia is the author of the Gearheart genealogy book.¹ She was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on February 24, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Albert.¹ She married John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. on November 26, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,7,6 Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart died on May 14, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.² She Sylvia Gearheart Albert, 89, of Salem, Va., died on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was the daughter of Florence Smith Gearheart and Coy Harvey Gearheart, and was also predeceased by her husband, John Edward Albert Jr; sisters, Dorothy Gearheart Boardman, Margaret Gearheart Watson, and an infant; brother, Samuel Coy Gearheart; nephews, Gary Lynn Gearheart and Terri Steven Gearheart; and a niece, Brenda Ann Gearheart. Surviving are her brothers, James Ray Gearheart (Fumi), and David Wayne Gearheart (Carol). She is also survived by a niece, Kathryn Ann Boardman (Carol); and a nephew, Coy Wayne Gearheart. Sylvia was born on February 24, 1930, in Montgomery County, Va., and married John (Jack) Albert in Salem, Va. on November 26, 1949. They met while working as staff at Natural Bridge, traveled to Minnesota and returned to live in Staunton, Roanoke, Botetourt County and Salem. Together they enjoyed many hours of gardening, traveling, caring for family and friends, and caretaking the Gearheart Cemetery. Sylvia worked with Eve Boardman at Eve's Antique Shop in Troutville and assisted in mission activities of Episcopal churches in Southwest Virginia. She excelled in golf, winning a Roanoke City County women's tournament in 1962 and playing with the Virginia Women's Golf Team. Sylvia won awards for her flower arrangements and precise needlework. As an untiring genealogist, she produced numerous reports for her family and many research centers. Sylvia was known by her broad smile, quick wit and welcome table. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Gearheart Cemetery located on Trooper Lane in the hamlet of Reesedale in Montgomery County. The Reverend Mary Mackin will officiate with a homily by Dr. David Dixon and hymns by Kathryn Boardman. on May 16, 2019.²

     Lena Pearl Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1411.⁸ She was born on October 29, 1920 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 As of December 17, 1941,her married name was Dangerfield.¹ She married James Tazwell Dangerfield on December 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,9,10 Lena Pearl Eanes died on October 20, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,8,9 She DANGERFIELD, Lena Eanes, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 20,2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Pearl Maxey Eanes; husband, James T. Dangerfield; sister, Ruby Willis; brothers, Oliver, Fred and Lynn Eanes. She retired from the Radford Arsenal. She was known for her sense of humor, enjoyment of good gospel music, and her devotion to and love for her family. She, in turn, was loved and cherished dearly. Survivors include her sister, Hazel Eanes Callahan of Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bill DeHart of Christiansburg, Judy and Roger Eubanks of Jacksons Gap, Ala; son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Vicki Dangerfield of Riner; grandchildren, Darin, Brandon, Kristen, Lisa, Jennifer, Austin and Kerri. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on October 22, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0981.¹ Lynn Edward Eanes Sr. was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,3,4,9,16,11} He married Anita Belle Miller on December 23, 1947 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^6,7,17 Lynn Edward Eanes Sr. died on April 13, 2002 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,3,4,5,7,16 He Lynn E. Eanes Sr., 78, of Dillwyn, Virginia, died Saturday, April 13, 2002. Born in Floyd, Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward and Pearl Eanes. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anita Miller Eanes; two sons, Lynn Edwards Eanes Jr. and wife, Barbara of Rice, Va. and Eugene Miller Eanes of Petersburg, Virginia; one grandchild, Lynn (Trey) E. Eanes III of Blacksburg, Va; two sisters, Hazel Callaway of Salem, Va. and Lena Dangerfield of Christiansburg, Va. He was a member of Glenmore Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a World War II veteran and a retired lumberman. on April 16, 2002.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 227-38-9285.¹³ Fred Thomas Eanes Sr. was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,6,14 He was born on January 23, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,2,3,5,6,7,15} He married Sylvia Ann Miller on November 4, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,8 Fred Thomas Eanes Sr. died on August 18, 1993 at Scottsville, Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 67.^13,2,6,15,14 He Fred T. Eanes, age 67, of Glenmore, died August 18, 1993. is survived by his wife, Ann M. Eanes; two daughters, Mary Llewellyn of Buckingham and Martha Creasey of Charlottesville; one son, Thomas Eanes, Jr. of Earlysville; three sisters, Ruby Willis of Shawsville, Lena Dangerfield of Christiansburg, and Hazel Hall of Salem; one brother, Lynn Eanes of Dillwyn; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mr. Eanes was a veteran of World War II. Interment in Glenmore United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Masonic rites. on August 20, 1993.¹⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-0872.⁸ William Alton Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,5 He was born on September 28, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5 He married Ruth Ellen Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on June 13, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 William Alton Poff died on February 14, 1988 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^8,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-2982.⁶ Annie Gaye Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 She was born on November 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,5 She married Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney, son of Elkanah F. Janney and Ida Mae Palmer, on January 3, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 As of January 3, 1934,her married name was Janney. Annie Gaye Poff died on January 29, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^7,3,5 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Gaye Poff Janney, age 65, died Monday, January 29, 1979, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Edward L. Janney, Check; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Richards, Vinton, Mrs. Pauline Kirk, Roanoke; one brother, W. A. Poff, Floyd; two sisters, Miss Ethel Poff, Elliston, Mrs. Oakie Poff, Radford; four grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 11:00 a.m. at Stonewall Church, with the Rev. Irvin Sloan officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on February 1, 1979.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1274.⁷ Howard Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 19, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 16, 1917.^7,1,4 He married Betty Lou Bova on June 2, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Howard Poff married Helen Christine Crowder on July 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,8 Howard Poff died on July 28, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0498.⁵ Charlie Stanford Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone has no dates, it only reads "PFC U.S. Army WWII."^6,2 He was born on July 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 He died on February 7, 1978 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9603.⁶ Mary Ethel Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on October 28, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Oct 25, 1925.^6,3 She died on July 14, 1982 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.^1,2,3 She Mary Ethel Poff, 56 passed away July 14, 1982 in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Oakley Poff, Radford; one brother, William A. Poff, Floyd. Funeral was Friday July 16, at Salem Church, Copper Hill. Elder Roy Agee officiated. Burial was in the Salem Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
on July 22, 1982.²

     William Easom "Junior" Poff Jr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on May 7, 1928 at Virginia.^4,3 He died on February 19, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.^4,3

     James Earl Maxey Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,13 His Social Security Number was 229-09-0954.¹⁴ He was born on January 29, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,12,8,15 He married Ruby Christine Linkenhoker on June 16, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,12 James Earl Maxey Sr. married Dana Osceola Sisson, daughter of Robert Madison Sisson and Ora Gaines Jewell, on April 27, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,16,6 James Earl Maxey Sr. died on November 26, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^1,14,5,15 He James Earl Maxey, Sr., 89, of Salem, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2003. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1944 to 1945 in the Central Europe Campaign. He was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway with 33 years service. He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle Church, but in recent years attended Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Eva Graham Maxey; a sister, Ruth M. Epperly; his first wife of 55 years, Ruby L. Maxey; and his second wife, Dana Hall Maxey. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and James K. Banks of Christiansburg, Va., Jean M. and Dan W. Hall of Salem, Va., Judy M. and Carey Cunningham of Blue Ridge, Va; two sons and daughters-in-law, James E., Jr. and Brenda G. Maxey and Benny G. and Betty H. Maxey; three stepsons and step-daughters-in-law, Cline and Naomi Hall of Oakton, Va., Wesley B. and Mildred Hall, Kenny and Dixie Hall; and one step-daughter, Jean H. Rose, all of Salem, Va; eleven grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and by a very dear friend, Louise Epperly and family. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on November 27, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9862.¹¹ Ruth Estelle Maxey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,10 She was born on December 12, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3,5,10 As of March 4, 1939,her married name was Epperly.^1,13 She married George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr., son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,13,2,14,4 Ruth Estelle Maxey died on July 11, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^1,11,10 She EPPERLY, Ruth Estelle Maxey, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 11, 1995. She is survived by her husband, G. W. Epperly; a daughter and son-in-law, Eva Jo and Ernie Dove of Norfolk; two sons and a daughter-in-law, George W. Jr. and Jan Epperly of Pulaski, Neil Epperly, Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Doris E. Epperly, Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Jennene Epperly Matheny and her husband, Charles of Willis, Shanna Dove Simmons and her husband, David of Virginia Beach, Wesley Dove and his wife, Chrissy of Norfolk, Missy Epperly DeCosta and her husband, Mitch of Christiansburg, Amanda Brubaker of Pulaski; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Brandi Grey of Willis, Kara Simmons, Virginia Beach; a fourth great-grandchild, Baby DeCosta, is due in September; also, one brother and sister-in-law, James Earl and Dana Maxey of Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Maxey and a son, John Roger Epperly. Mrs. Epperly was a faithful member of Oak Grove Church in Christiansburg, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She had been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. She will be greatly missed by her family and a host of caring friends. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 13, 1995.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8832.⁷ Hersey Elmer Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tec 4 US Army."^8,9,10,2 He was born on March 25, 1921 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,9,2,3 He married Hazel Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, on January 18, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,8,1,3 Hersey Elmer Wickham died on May 18, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^1,9,2 He SHAWSVILLE - Hersey E. Wickham, age 54, of Rt. 1, died Sunday Night. Surviving are his wife, Hazel V. Wickham; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Gaskins of Newport News; two sons, Mark Wickham of Woodbridge; Christopher Wickham of Shawsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Sisson of Florida; Mrs. Hester Sisson of Shawsville; four brothers, O. B. Wickham, H. L. Wickham, both of Roanoke; I. B. Wickham of Shawsville; B. L. Wickham of Maryland; one granddaughter. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Richardson Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. Roy Agee, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on May 29, 1975.¹⁰

     Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 228-16-2515.¹ He was born on February 26, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Stella May McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove and Stella May McNeil were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove died on February 26, 1988 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2417.⁸ Clarence Lemuel Furrow was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on January 16, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3 He married Hazel Mae/May Havens on September 19, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Clarence Lemuel Furrow died on July 29, 1965 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.³ He Clarence Lemuel Furrow, 53, of Glen View died in a local hospital at 11:20 a.m. Thursday after an illness of several months. Born Jan. 16, 1912, at Allegheny Springs, Va., he was a son of the late William and Lucy Walters Furrow. He had been employed as a coal miner for many years, but more recently as a mechanic. He was a resident of this area for the past 29 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Havens Furrow; four daughters, Mrs. Charlie (Lorraine) Putnell of Fayetteville, N.C., Mrs. Madeline Sadler of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Roger (Beatrice) Richards of Lynchburg, Va., and Mrs. Jack (Gullean) Gambrell of Gary, Ind; a son, Danny Lee, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Steve Meadows of Petersburg and Mrs. Virginia Keith of Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother, Elmer Furrow of Wyco. The body is at the Calfee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Terry Forks Baptist Church in Floyd, Va. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery at Floyd. on July 30, 1965.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-8753.⁹ Virginia Gertrude Furrow was born on January 16, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,6,7 As of August 28, 1936,her married name was Keith.⁶ She married James Owen Keith on August 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,10 Virginia Gertrude Furrow died in April, 1977 at West Virginia at age 65.⁹

     Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow was buried at Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Miami Co., Indiana.^7,8 She and Steve Thomas Meadows were divorced.⁷ Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow was born on April 18, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 As of May 22, 1937,her married name was Meadows.⁵ She married Steve Thomas Meadows on May 22, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,5 Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow died on September 25, 1975 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 56.^7,8

     Frankie Barnett was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on December 26, 1889 at Colorado.^1,2 She married Henry Luther Poff, son of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on May 15, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 As of May 15, 1923,her married name was Poff.⁴ Frankie Barnett died on December 18, 1970 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,2

     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 15, 1926 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 As of August 15, 1940,her married name was Epperly.² She married George William Epperly, son of Leslie Johnson Epperly and Claudine Buckland, on August 15, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 Lillian Frances Poff and George William Epperly were divorced on December 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ As of August 5, 1948,her married name was King.⁵ Lillian Frances Poff married Versey Milton King Sr., son of Thomas Dow King and Bertha Wirt, on August 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,10,11,5,3 Lillian Frances Poff died on June 21, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.³ 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. A celebration of her life will be at The Poff Family Reunion, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 3 p.m. At the home of granddaughter Penny McNabb, 2155 Catawba Valley Drive, Salem. Family friends Tim Gearheart and Dan Carawan officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in memory of Lillian King to the East Hill Cemetery Fund in Elliston c/o Sue Reavis, 1993 Reavis Lane, Salem, VA 24153. 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