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     His Social Security Number was 719-03-9009.¹⁰ William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,9 He was born on May 1, 1895 at Thomasville, Davidson Co., North Carolina.^{10,2,3,5,7,8,9} He married Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, daughter of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates, on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,6 William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long died on April 15, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^3,5,8,9

     Oregon Alphonso Yeatts was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, 100 yards west of Rt. 614, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 2, 1879 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton on August 17, 1899 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,8 Oregon Alphonso Yeatts died on April 1, 1937 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 58; Died in an auto accident.^1,4,5

     James Graden "Buddy" Haney was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 24, 1947 at Wise Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Linda Susan Aldridge, daughter of Howard Garland Aldridge and Lavada Marcella Conner, on May 2, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 James Graden "Buddy" Haney died on November 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 72.⁴ He James Graden "Buddy" Haney, 72, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Buddy was born on November 24, 1947 to James Burton and Annie Elizabeth Haney of Blacksburg, Va. who precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by brother-in-law, Harry Alls; and an infant son. Buddy was a long-time faithful employee of Poly-Scientific (currently MOOG Components) in Blacksburg where he worked for more than 45 years as Shipping Supervisor before retirement in 2015. He served nine years in a local Virginia National Guard unit and later held membership in Stuart's Horse Artillery Camp #1784, SCV on the service of his great-grandfather Thomas Davis. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Aldridge Haney; sons, Chris Haney of Roseland, Va. and Alex Haney of Denver, Colo; sisters, Mary Alls of Blacksburg and Ella Sue Moore (Albert) of Mechanicsville, Va; nieces, Wanda Alls of Christiansburg, Deborah Moore of Mechanicsville and Diane Alexander (Brian) of Richmond; nephew, Randall Alls (Becky) of Pilot, Va; and great-niece, Crystal Wharton (Jerry) of Blacksburg, as well as his Aldridge family. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ryan Gentzler and RN Kelly Phillips of the Emily Couric Cancer Center Hematology and Oncology Department at the University of Virginia whose special care of Buddy facilitated a five-year battle with cancer. We would also like to thank Dr. Heather Brooks and the nursing staff at Lewis-Gale Blue Ridge Cancer Center for their special care during his treatments. Also, we are thankful to Cindy's Companion Service for the helpful care given to Buddy in his last few days. Graveside services will be held in the Restvale Cemetery. on November 14, 2020.⁴

     William Alvin Shanks was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on April 10, 1910 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 He married Vera Conner, daughter of James Alfred Conner and Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence, on May 24, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{7,6,2,3,8,9,10} William Alvin Shanks died on April 8, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.¹ He SHANKS, William Alvin, 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a retired Iron Worker. He is survived by two sons, James Shanks, of Crownville, Md., Thomas and Peggy Shanks, of Laurel Md; two grandsons, Raymond and Richard Shanks; four great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Lewis Shanks, of Covington, Ralph Earl Shanks, of Salisbury, Md., Tom Shanks, of Florida, Betty Selmar, Fredricksburg, Iowa, Peggy Shanks, of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, 1 p.m., April 11, 2003 at Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Ed Richardson and Rev. Willie Yates officiating with burial in the Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on April 10, 2003.¹

     Infant Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 5, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He was born on October 5, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

     Infant Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on March 12, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 12, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Edouard Alfred "Edward" "Ned" DesChamps married Mattie Emma Conner, daughter of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates.^2,1,8,5 Edouard Alfred "Edward" "Ned" DesChamps was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 15, 1878 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; His WWI Draft Registration card has a brith date of Nov 25, 1883.^4,5,6,8 He died on September 17, 1963 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,7,8 He BEDFORD - Edouard A. Deschamps, 85, died Tuesday night in a hospital. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Deschamps of Bedford; a daughter, Mrs. Jack Mason of Norfolk; and a son, H. H. Deschamps of Stone Harbor, N.J. on September 18, 1963.⁷

     Sarah E. Vest was born on February 27, 1869 at Virginia.² She married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 17, 1891,her married name was Whitenack. Sarah E. Vest died on April 13, 1965 at age 96.

     Sarah D. Underwood was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 10, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 She married Samuel E. Yopp on December 23, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 23, 1869,her married name was Yopp. Sarah D. Underwood died on June 4, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,3

     Alvin Lee Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born in April, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3 He married Betty Smallwood on May 14, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Alvin Lee Poff and Betty Smallwood were divorced on January 8, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Alvin Lee Poff died on February 4, 2016 at Virginia at age 78.⁴ He Alvin Lee Poff, 78, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Marla Bohling, Denise Matze (Jay) and Julie Thomas (Chris); grandchildren, Emily and Andrew Bohling, Jolie, Jace and Gracyn Matze and Jackson, Caden, Tate and Tinsley Thomas; sister, Shirley Montgomery, brother-in-law Ronnie Stanley; former wife, Betty Poff; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by parents, Santis and Bertie Poff; sisters, Bonnie Campbell and Nellie Stanley and brother, Charles Poff. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery. The family will also receive friends and family at the home of Marla Bohling following the burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilson Cemetery, C/O Robert Vest, 1372 Daniels Run Road, Check, VA 24072. on February 7, 2016.⁴

     Bonnie Sue Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-50-2072.⁹ She was born on December 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,7 As of October 26, 1961,her married name was Campbell.⁶ She married Benjamin Clayborne "Ben" Campbell on October 26, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Bonnie Sue Poff died on September 25, 2007 at Virginia at age 67.^4,9 She Bonnie Poff Campbell, 67, of Salem, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, after a long courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santas and Bertie Poff; her son, Barry Clay Campbell; and a brother, Charles Irvin Poff. Mrs. Campbell retired from Sears after 10 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Benjamin C. Campbell; her children, Susan C. Ferguson, and her husband, Joseph, of Roanoke, Karen Campbell Lucas, and her husband Keith, of Salem, and Kevin R. Campbell of Salem; her grandchildren whom she adored, Derek, Steven and Matthew Ferguson, Caitlin Campbell, Alston, Logan and Claire Lucas; brother, Alvin L. Poff of Roanoke; sisters, Shirley Montgomery of Blue Ridge, Nellie Stanley and her husband, Ronnie, of Roanoke; and a large, loving, extended family. Mrs. Campbell's family would like to express their gratitude to Fran Yates and the staff of Carilion RMH ninth floor TSCU, and Blue Ridge Cancer Care, especially Dr. Mallidi. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 28, 2007 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Pastor Patrick Starkey to officiate. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on September 26, 2007.⁴

     Nellie Ann Poff was born on August 18, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of January 29, 1972,her married name was Stanley.⁵ She married James Ronald "Ronnie" Stanley on January 29, 1972.^1,2,3,4,5 Nellie Ann Poff died on January 27, 2015 at Virginia at age 67.⁵ She Nellie Poff Stanley, 67, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. She loved her family and grandchildren. Nellie married James R. Stanley on January 29, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santis (Bud) Poff and Bertie Vest Poff; a sister, Bonnie Campbell; and an infant brother, Charles Irvin Poff. Surviving is her loving husband of 43 years, James R. Stanley; two daughters, Rhonda Jackson and her husband, Eric, Lisa Welch and her husband, Bobby; one son, James Alan Stanley; eight grandchildren that she greatly loved, Hannah, Jacob, Adrianna, Sarrieann, Zackary, Maryanne, Bentley, and Taylor; one sister, Shirley Montgomery and one brother, Alvin Poff; several nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 in the Chapel of Light Mausoleum in Evergreen Burial Park with Pastor Rebecca Wiseman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100 on January 29, 2015.⁵

     Benjamin Clayborne "Ben" Campbell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 20, 1940 at Garden City, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7,8 He married Bonnie Sue Poff, daughter of Santis "Bud" Poff and Bertie B. Vest, on October 26, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Benjamin Clayborne "Ben" Campbell died on August 17, 2014 at Virginia at age 73.⁵ He Benjamin C. (Ben) Campbell, 73, of Salem, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Ben was born and raised in Garden City, son of the late Alton and Mary Estelle Ferguson Campbell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Bonnie Sue Poff Campbell; his oldest son, Barry Clay Campbell; and a brother, Richard Alton Campbell. Ben's biggest passion was his family. He is survived by his devoted children, Susan Ferguson and her husband, Joey, Karen Lucas and her husband, Keith, and Kevin Campbell and his wife, Amy; nine grandchildren who he loved with all of his heart and commented daily about how worried he was about their future,Dalton and Audrey Campbell, Claire, Logan and Alston Lucas, Caitlin Campbell, Matthew Ferguson and Sheyenne, Steven Ferguson and fianc?e, Abby, Derek Ferguson and wife, Sheena,who are expecting his first great-grandchild, Carson, due in October. Also surviving is his dear sister, Nancy Arnold, whom he cherished and her husband, Jerry; special cousins whom Ben referred to as his "sister cousins," Dorothy Bryant and Jean Mabes; numerous other family members and many dear friends. He was also passionate about his work, retiring in 2004 as Plant Manager of Custom Wood Products after 40 years of service. As a skilled cabinet maker and carpenter he built his own home and was instrumental in the construction of his children's homes. He was a member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren. A celebration of Ben's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Pastor Dan Rudy will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Masons Cove Fire and Rescue. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 20, 2014,from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on August 20, 2014.⁵

     James Ronald "Ronnie" Stanley was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Nellie Ann Poff, daughter of Santis "Bud" Poff and Bertie B. Vest, on January 29, 1972.^1,2,6,7,3 James Ronald "Ronnie" Stanley died on November 20, 2020 at Virginia at age 72.⁴ He James Ronald Stanley, 72, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Nellie P. Stanley; parents, James and Theresa Mildred Thomas; and brother, Eddie Stanley. Ronnie worked for Branch Highways for over 40 years. He enjoyed doing excavating and mowing as a hobby. He lived his life to the fullest every day and nothing ever got in his way. Ronnie was a good father, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him. Surviving are his daughters, Rhonda Jackson and husband, Eric, and Lisa Welch and husband, Bobby; son, James Alan Stanley; grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob, Adrianna, Sarrieann, Zackary, Maryanne, Bentley and Taylor (Tyler); sisters-in-law, Shirley Montgomery and Betty Poff; and numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 23, 2020.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-56-2606.⁴ Wayne Temple Montgomery was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 8, 1942 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Shirley June Poff, daughter of Santis "Bud" Poff and Bertie B. Vest, on April 28, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,6,3 Wayne Temple Montgomery died on October 15, 1998 at Virginia at age 56.^2,4 He MONTGOMERY, Wayne T., 56, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, October 15, 1998, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a member and deacon at Ninth Street Church of the Brethren and worked for Norfolk-Southern Railway with 30 years service. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Shirley Poff Montgomery; his sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff W. Montgomery of Blue Ridge, Greg D. and Kim Montgomery of Roanoke; his daughters and son-in-law, Natalie June and Jeff A. Rohaley of Greer, S.C., Alyson Paige Montgomery (student at William and Mary College) of Blue Ridge; his grandsons, Lucas Alan and Tyler Wayne Rohaley; his sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bud Crouch of Salem; and all the other family members and friends that loved Wayne. Happy Birthday Uncle Junior. Wayne was given much love, care and support from his many friends, his Norfolk-Southern co-workers and all his church family. The family appreciates all that was done for Wayne and his family during his illness. A funeral service will be held at Ninth Street Church of the Brethren Sunday, October 18, 3 p.m. with the Rev. John L. Huffaker and James L. Viar officiating. Interment in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ninth Street Church of the Brethren or the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 2 p.m. Saturday. on October 17, 1998.²

     Cathy Arlene Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 9, 1952.⁴ As of circa 1970,her married name was Atkins.³ She married Nelson Wayne Atkins circa 1970.³ Cathy Arlene Vest died on January 30, 2014 at Virginia at age 61.³ She Cathy Arlene Vest Atkins, 61, of Hardy, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucille Vest; brother, William Wesley Vest; great uncle Clarence Leland Craighead and aunt Lula Funk Craighead. Cathy was a loving mother and wife and loved being around her friends. Survivors include her husband of almost 45 years, Nelson Wayne Atkins; son, Kevin Wayne Atkins and fiancé Jessica; sister, Connie Marsh and husband Dennis; brother, Thomas Vest and wife Sarah; sisters-in-law, Shirley Patsel and Ann Epperly and other family; special friends Shorty Milsap, Donna Shepard, Cookie Sullivan. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 1, 2014.³