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     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 His Social Security Number was 229-09-0954.¹⁰ He married Ruby Christine Linkenhoker.³ James Earl Maxey Sr. was born on January 29, 1914 at Virginia.¹⁰ He married Dana Osceola Sisson, daughter of Robert Madison Sisson and Ora Gaines Jewell, on April 27, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,6 James Earl Maxey Sr. died on November 26, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,10,5 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. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2003, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Virgil McHone and Rev. Ben Peyton officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, November 24, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. The family appreciates flowers, but suggests that memorials be made to Seneca Baptist Church Building Fund, Elliston, Va. 24087. on November 27, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9862.⁹ Ruth Estelle Maxey was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Rt. 460, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on December 12, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3 As of March 4, 1939,her married name was Epperly.^1,11 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.^1,11,2,12,4 Ruth Estelle Maxey died on July 11, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,9,13 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. The funeral will be 11 a.m Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eugene Flinchum, the Rev. Mike Reynolds, the Rev. Willie Yates will officate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 12 noon Thursday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flower, the family requests that donations be made to the Sunday School Dept. of Oak Grove Church, c/o Frank Sowers, 155 Gum Drive, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne. on July 13, 1995.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8832.⁷ Hersey Elmer Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North 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, Rt. 641 west of Shawsville, about 3/4 mile from Rt. 11, 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 C. 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, 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, 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 She married James Harless Eanes.^1,4 Her married name was Eanes. Bernice Lucille Clower was born circa 1919 at Virginia.³ She died on August 22, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ 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. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Eanes Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. on August 23, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-7760.⁸ Warren Howard Clower was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on September 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5 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 Warren Howard Clower died on February 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,5 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 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 1990, at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. John Smith officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Wilson. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. 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, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3863.⁷ She was born on August 11, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married John Earl Williams Sr. on October 9, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,8 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.^6,7 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. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Thomas E. Rice. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorials be made to Cambria Baptist Church Building Fund, 1310 Cambria Street, N.E., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call any time Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. on August 25, 1998.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5120.⁸ George Calvin Poff Sr. was buried at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, Seminole Co., Florida.⁹ He married Georgia Linkous.² George Calvin Poff Sr. was born on June 2, 1924 at Virginia.^8,9 He and Georgia Linkous were divorced in January, 1968 at Lake Co., Florida.² George Calvin Poff Sr. died on May 25, 1999 at Florida at age 74.^8,9

     Roscoe Alvin "Shorty" Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North 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, North 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, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, 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