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     Willard Horace Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-26-6951.¹¹ He was born on July 25, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,3,12,4,5,6,11} He married Maude Mae Conner, daughter of Peter Lundy Conner Jr. and Eugenia Florence Willis, on March 17, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,13 Willard Horace Conner died on February 26, 1957 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3,4,5

     Julia Ann Trail was born in June, 1826 at Virginia.² She married Crockett Simpkins on January 31, 1851 at Pulaski Co., Virginia. As of January 31, 1851,her married name was Simpkins.

     John Peden Lawrence was born on December 16, 1811.¹ He married Chloe Wilson on May 14, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Peden Lawrence married Catherine Jennings on November 10, 1852.¹ John Peden Lawrence died on February 24, 1878 at age 66.¹

     Charles Lawrence was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 22, 1844 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Saloma Catherine Glover on June 1, 1865 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Charles Lawrence died on March 3, 1896 at age 51.¹

     Saloma Catherine Glover was born circa 1844.¹ She married Charles Lawrence, son of John Peden Lawrence and Chloe Wilson, on June 1, 1865 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 1, 1865,her married name was Lawrence.

     Her Social Security Number was 224-64-5103.⁹ Maude Mae Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,10,6 She was born on May 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,9,2,3,4,5,10} She married Willard Horace Conner, son of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on March 17, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Maude Mae Conner died on September 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,2,4,5,10,6 She Maude Mae Conner, 62, widow of Willard H. Conner, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Ratliff, Vinton, Mrs. Sherman Yates, Check; a son, Banks H. Conner, Roanoke; her father, Peter L. Conner, Check. The funeral will at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. on September 13, 1966.⁶

     Viola H. Lawrence was born circa 1875.¹ She married John M. Weaver on September 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of September 23, 1891,her married name was Weaver.

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4327.² Elmer Lee Weaver was born on May 21, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Lois Poff, daughter of John William Daniel "Jack" Poff and Elsie Hamplon Payne, on May 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Elmer Lee Weaver died in February, 1986 at West Virginia at age 75.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7598.² Mary Lois Poff was born on July 10, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Elmer Lee Weaver, son of John M. Weaver and Viola H. Lawrence, on May 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 11, 1932,her married name was Weaver. Mary Lois Poff died in February, 1987 at age 73.²

     John William Daniel "Jack" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 28, 1881 at Virginia; The cemetery listing and death certificate have a birth date of Sep 27, 1881.^1,2,4,5 He married Elsie Hamplon Payne on September 4, 1907 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ John William Daniel "Jack" Poff died on November 11, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.^1,7,5

     Elsie Hamplon Payne was buried at Southwestern State Hospital Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married John William Daniel "Jack" Poff, son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on September 4, 1907 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of September 4, 1907,her married name was Poff.² Elsie Hamplon Payne died on September 26, 1928 at Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³

     Early Denton Reed was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson Co., South Carolina.¹ He married Eula Crowder.¹ Early Denton Reed was born on May 6, 1905 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Annie Ellen Dulaney on June 9, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Early Denton Reed died on November 2, 1997 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 92.¹ He REED, Early Denton, of Anderson, S.C., formerly of Willis, Va., died Sunday, November 2, 1997 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. Born in Willis, Va., he was a WWII, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. He was a retired millwright in the construction industry, and was a member of Ruff Masonic Lodge No. 240, and was a member of Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife, Eula Crowder Reed of the home; four daughters, Gladys Surrett and Treva Poff of Roanoke, Va., Margie Moles of Floyd, Va., and Susan Harper of Anderson, S.C; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was twice married, first to the late Annie Delaney Reed. He was the son of the late Melvin D. and Mellie Elizabeth Burnett Reed. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel, Anderson, S.C. with Dr. B.E. Pettit officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. The body is at Sullivan-King Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The family is at the residence 124 Cole Circle. Arrangements are being handled by Sullivan-King Mortuary. on November 4, 1997.¹

     Annie Ellen Dulaney was born on December 19, 1900.² She married Early Denton Reed on June 9, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 9, 1923,her married name was Reed. Annie Ellen Dulaney died on October 16, 1946 at age 45.²

     Michael William Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 1, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on June 13, 2009 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 25.^2,4 He Florida man dies in crash in Bedford Co. Virginia State Police are investigating a Bedford County crash that killed a Florida man Saturday morning after he was chased by police. Vinton police received a call early Saturday about a person who was driving erratically on Hardy Road, said state police spokesman Sgt. Rob Carpentieri. An officer saw the Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to stop it, Carpentieri said. The Tahoe speed away, and as it crossed the Bedford County line, the Vinton officer called off the chase -- but continued to follow the SUV. The officer saw the Tahoe crashed at the intersection of Virginia 634 and Virginia 619. The wreck occurred about 2:45 a.m. Michael William Poff, 25, of Goodland, Fla., died at the scene, according to police. He was not wearing a seat belt, police said. The initial investigation found that Poff hit an embankment while trying to make a turn, and the SUV overturned, Carpentieri said. on June 14, 2009.⁵ He Michael William Poff was known for being a fast driver. He'd run into authorities before, and according to online court documents he pleaded guilty to reckless driving in 2003. But after his death, his mother said she would remember him as a meticulous, self-educated person who recently opened Poff Home Improvements. "He was always learning how to do something new," Lisa Renee Poff said. The 25-year-old died after he sped away Saturday from a Vinton police cruiser during a traffic stop and crashed his Chevrolet Tahoe at the intersection of Hardy Road and Turner Branch Broad in Bedford County, the Virginia State Police said. State police said Poff had been reported as driving erratically. Poff lived with his mother and his two brothers in the house where he grew up in Chamblissburg, and he graduated in 2001 from Staunton River High School. He spent three months in Florida earlier this year, his mother said, and police identified him as a resident of that state because he had a Florida license. Poff's girlfriend, Carla Weaver, was in the car and was not seriously injured in the crash. His mother said "everyone knew he liked to drive fast" and affectionately called him her "wild child." He was also known for being a loving father to his 6-year-old daughter Kaylin, who lives with her mother; and for being a perfectionist at landscaping and home improvements. The incident remains under investigation. on June 15, 2009.⁵ He Michael William Poff, 25, of Chamblissburg, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born August 1, 1983. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Early Denton Reed, grandfathers, Charles William (Bill) Hinegar, of Roanoke and Harry Lee Poff, of Pilot, and his uncle, William Lee Poff, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Survivors include his father, Michael Ray Poff, of New Castle and his mother, Lisa Renee Poff, of Chamblissburg. Also surviving are his daughter, Kaylin Michaela Poff, 6, of Moneta; brothers, Travis Lee Poff and Eric Landon Poff, also of Chamblissburg; grandmothers, Elsie Faye Hinegar, of Goodview and Treva Estelle Poff, of Vinton: uncles and aunts, Phillip and Trena Mundy, of Goodview and their children, Cody and Chelsea, Wayne and Terri Poff, of Willis and their children, Josiah and Brandie. Other survivors include his girlfriend, Carla Weaver; many friends, including a lifelong friend, Casey Saul. He also left behind his beloved pet, "Jackson". Michael was a 2001 graduate of Staunton River High School. He was employed by Professional Painting and Design and had also recently started his own business, Poff Home Improvements. Michael took much pride in his work, was detail oriented and wouldn't settle for anything short of perfect at the end of his working day. He wasn't afraid to take on any endeavor. He was a self-starter, was highly motivated and acquired most of his clientele, simply by word-of-mouth. Michael had a zest for life, with a passion for learning new things. With his wide smile, his sense of humor, and his down-to-earth personality, Our Michael will be sadly missed by family, as well as by his friends, who knew him best. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Donnie Glass and Senior Pastor Edward T. Creel officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. It is not the years in your life
But the life in your years that counts. on June 15, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1678.¹⁰ Dorothy Juanita Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,11 She was born on May 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,1,3,11,10,4,5} She married Sherman Wayne Yates, son of William Henry "Will" Yates and Lula M. Vest, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,13,1,3,6,14} As of June 5, 1940,her married name was Yates. Dorothy Juanita Conner died on October 20, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,11,14 She Dorothy Conner Yates, 83, of Check, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman W. Yates; parents, Willard H. and Maude Conner; and her sister, Willie Mae Ratliff. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Ralph Yates, Barry Yates, David Yates, Carolyn Mills, and Brenda and David Ramsey, all of Check, ten grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Bank and Opal Conner of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Alfred Ratliff of Check; and two sisters-in-law, Jean and Frank Link and Helen Link, all of Check. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on October 21, 2006.⁶

     Kate Julina Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2,9 Her Social Security Number was 228-01-8974.¹² She was born on January 3, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 2, 1913.^12,8,11 As of May 11, 1932,her married name was Bugg.⁸ She married Joseph Abraham Bugg on May 11, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,9 Kate Julina Burke died on July 20, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 78.^11,2,9 She Kate J. Bugg, age 78 of 740 Roanoke Street, died Monday, July 20, 1992 in Radford Community Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph Abraham Bugg and is survived by one son, Stanley Bugg; one daughter, Carol B. Hubbard, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Beulah Underwood, Christiansburg; Bertha Underwood, Bedford; four grandchildren, Kim H. Trump, Karen Hubbard, Angie B. Scott, Brian Bugg, all of Christiansburg; two great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on July 21, 1992.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1365.¹⁰ Bertha Jane Burk was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 11, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,6,8 She married Ermon McKinley Underwood, son of Alsbury/Alsiberry B. Underwood and Laura Bell Holbrook, on October 25, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,6 As of October 25, 1933,her married name was Underwood. Bertha Jane Burk died on May 25, 2011 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 95.^6,10,11 She Bertha Burk Underwood, 95, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Bedford County Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, November 11, 1915, in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Burk and Ida Light Burk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ermon McKinley Underwood. She served as treasurer of the Bedford Pentecostal Holiness Church for a number of years and was a member of the Women's Gideons. Surviving are her son, James Underwood and wife Frances, of Bedford; a daughter, Shirley Barger and husband, Chris, of Goode; five granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and one great-great-granddaughter. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Gideons International. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. on May 27, 2011.⁶

     Beulah Eugenie Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0887.¹⁰ She was born on October 27, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Oct 25, 1918.^10,8,11,5 As of October 25, 1935,her married name was Underwood.⁹ She married Elmer Oather Underwood, son of Alsbury/Alsiberry B. Underwood and Laura Bell Holbrook, on October 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,9 Beulah Eugenie Burke died on October 8, 2003 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^1,10,11,13 She UNDERWOOD, Beulah B., 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 8, 2003. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Burke; father, Jack Burke; her sister, Kate Bugg; and brother, Sherman Burke. She was a resident of Christiansburg and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 50 years. She served as both a Sunday School teacher and secretary of the church. Throughout her lifetime, she loved working with children in the church and throughout the community. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Elmer O. Underwood; sister, Bertha B. Underwood of Bedford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Winston and Carolyn Underwood of Roanoke, Raymond and Jackie Underwood of Floyd; four grandsons, Mike Underwood and wife, Connie of Christiansburg, Jonathan Underwood and Chris Underwood of Concord, N.C., Jason Underwood of Christiansburg; three granddaughters, April Ketterer and husband, Jim of Woolwine, Karen Strom and husband, Jeff of Christiansburg, Sharon Ramsey and husband, Dean of Wake Forest, N.C. She is survived and deeply missed by her seven great-grandchildren, Jessi and Emily Strom, Spencer and Andrew Ramsey, Myles and Marena Coppola and Luke Underwood. "Nana, we love you!" She is also survived by two nieces, Shirley Barger and Carolyn Hubbard; two nephews, James Underwood and Stanley Bugg; as well as special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reynolds and Nancy and Larry Puckett. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on October 9, 2003.¹

     Sherman Lee Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Tech 4 US Army."⁹ He was born on September 12, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 He married Annie Laura Wood on December 24, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sherman Lee Burke died on August 17, 1961 at age 34.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-5161.⁹ Ermon McKinley Underwood was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 18, 1913 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,5,10 He married Bertha Jane Burk, daughter of Andrew Jackson Burke and Ida C. Light, on October 25, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Ermon McKinley Underwood died on January 21, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^9,2,6 He UNDERWOOD, Ermon McKinley, 89, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003 in the Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born November 18, 1913 in Floyd County, a son of the late Alsbury Underwood and Laura Belle Holbrook Underwood. Mr. Underwood was the retired director of Transportation for the Bedford County Public Schools. He was a member of the Gideons International and also a member of Christian Life Ministries, where he was instrumental in helping to build the present church building. He served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher for many years. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Jane Burk Underwood; a son and daughter-in-law, James L. and Frances Underwood, Bedford; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Chris Barger, Goode; three brothers, Noah Underwood, Blacksburg, Elmer Underwood, Christiansburg, Arthur Underwood, Waynesboro; a sister, Mary Bower, Riner; five grandchildren; two great-granddaughters and three great-grandsons. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. on January 22, 2003.²

     Alsbury/Alsiberry B. Underwood was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Laura Bell Holbrook.^3,1 Alsbury/Alsiberry B. Underwood was born on May 6, 1880.⁴ He died on October 15, 1962 at age 82.³

     Laura Bell Holbrook married Alsbury/Alsiberry B. Underwood.^2,1 Laura Bell Holbrook was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Underwood. She was born on March 15, 1886.² She died on February 6, 1949 at age 62.²