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     Rethia Hugina Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-10-6556.⁹ She was born on April 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,8,3,5 As of February 18, 1938,her married name was McKinney.⁴ She married Joel Cheatam McKinney on February 18, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Rethia Hugina Poff and Joel Cheatam McKinney were divorced on February 9, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Rethia Hugina Poff died on August 8, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^8,3

     Lillian E. Belcher was born in July, 1874 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She married George Anderson Poff, son of George Millard "Perry" Poff and Rose Ann "Rosa" Hudnall, on December 4, 1895 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of December 4, 1895,her married name was Poff.² Lillian E. Belcher died before April 22, 1910 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Lillian's husband George is listed as a widow in the 1910 Census.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-1818.⁴ Hubert Melvin Poff was born on September 13, 1896 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The West Virginia Birth Index has a birth date of Sep 18, 1896.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Grace A. Sprinkle on January 6, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ Hubert Melvin Poff died on February 6, 1948 at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 417-03-9877.¹⁰ Charles Malcolm "Charlie" Poff was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.⁴ He was born on October 16, 1898 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,10,9,4,5 He married Mary Pratt on January 28, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Charles Malcolm "Charlie" Poff died on August 18, 1975 at Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 76.^10,4

     Cecile M. Poff was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 235-60-4800.² She was born on August 7, 1902 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of October 6, 1926,her married name was Settle.⁵ She married William O. Settle Sr. on October 6, 1926 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4 Cecile M. Poff died on June 5, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁴ She Mrs. Cecile P. Settle, 70, of Clendenin, died Tuesday in Charleson General Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clendenin and Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Settle was a former cook at Clendenin High and Clendenin Junior High schools for 12 years. Surviving: sons, William O. Jr. and Walter Anderson "Andy", both of Clendenin; brother, Charles M. Poff of Birmingham, Ala; four grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church of Clendenin with the Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after noon today at Knight-Young Funeral Home, Clendenin. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service. on June 6, 1973.⁴

     Louanna J. "Louise" Williams was buried at Williams Cemetery, off Rt. 602, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on February 26, 1872 at Giles Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1873.^3,4 As of September 26, 1899,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on September 26, 1899 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,2 Louanna J. "Louise" Williams died on October 20, 1954 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 82.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-62-8004.⁵ Leila Pearl Poff was buried at Clover Hollow Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6 She Lelia Pearl Poff was an adopted child of Jerry and Looney Poff - she was born a White.^7,8 She was born on July 10, 1905 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,6,2 She married Walter Harve "Bud" Link on August 27, 1930 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,9,2 As of August 27, 1930,her married name was Link. Leila Pearl Poff died on January 28, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.¹ She LINK, Leila Pearl, 93, of Newport (Plowscrew Community), died Thursday morning, January 28, 1999 in Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. She lived her life with a quiet and simple dignity as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and expressed her faith as a member of Jehovah's Witness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. "Bud" Link and her parents, Jerry and Louanna Williams Poff. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Vivian H. Link of Newport; two daughters, Betty Pangborn of Pearisburg and Judy Breen of Newport; four grandchildren, Noah A. "Bud" Slaughter of Pearisburg, Victor H. Link of Newport, Billy Breen of Newport and Angie and husband Sherman Harvey of Newport; a great-granddaughter, Kayla Harvey of Newport; and special caregivers, Eva Price and Doris Link of Newport. Burial following in Clover Hollow Cemetery at Newport. on January 29, 1999.¹

     Constance Leone Strickler was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 21, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Duncan.⁴ She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan circa 1920.^4,2 Constance Leone Strickler died on June 15, 2001 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 99.^2,5 She Constance Strickler Duncan, 99, of 200 Lumar Road, died June 15, 2001. She was a native of Roanoke, Va., a homemaker and a member of Christ Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Henry Duncan and her son, S. Gordon Duncan. Survivors include a son, Wayne L. Duncan of Smithfield; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, with the Rev. Theodore Bailey officiating. Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, is in charge. on June 16, 2001.²

     William Blaine Strickler was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ He was born on May 6, 1903 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Leona Adams circa 1927.⁴ William Blaine Strickler died on May 23, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-60-3265.⁵ Mary Celeste Strickler was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on December 10, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Basham.⁶ She married Harry Elliott Basham, son of John Leonard Basham and Iowa May Sumner, circa 1926.^6,3 Mary Celeste Strickler died on September 6, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-1871.⁶ Samuel Ward Strickler was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Goldie Drucille Campbell.⁴ Samuel Ward Strickler was born on April 30, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He died on September 3, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^6,4

     Cleo Hanes Neal was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 14, 1893 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She married Eldridge Alfred Cole, son of Valentine T. "Tiny" Cole and Queen Isabell Vest, on April 14, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 14, 1914,her married name was Cole.² Cleo Hanes Neal died on December 14, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Alfred Harman Cole was buried at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 8, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Margaret Frances Newman on April 18, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8 Alfred Harman Cole died on September 28, 1984 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 67.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-88-0648.⁸ Joey Lynn Huff was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 23, 1957 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,5,6,7 He married Kelly Lynette Conner, daughter of Toy Melvin Conner and Revie Marie LaRue, on November 9, 1975 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 Joey Lynn Huff and Kelly Lynette Conner were divorced on October 29, 1993 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁷ Joey Lynn Huff died on February 6, 2002 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 44.^3,4,8

     Harvey Jacob Wimmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 13, 1882 at Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Dora Gay Sweeney, daughter of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Virginia Victoria Richard, on September 2, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 Harvey Jacob Wimmer died on September 2, 1961 at age 78.⁴

     Dora Gay Sweeney was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on June 21, 1887 at Virginia.⁴ She married Harvey Jacob Wimmer, son of Isaac King Wimmer and Ann Elizabeth Mills, on September 2, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of September 2, 1902,her married name was Wimmer. Dora Gay Sweeney died on February 16, 1912 at Virginia at age 24.