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     John William Daniel "Jack" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 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.^7,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-01-8974.⁸ She was born on January 2, 1913 at Virginia.^8,3 She married Joseph Abraham Bugg in 1932.^1,2,9 As of 1932,her married name was Bugg. Kate Julina Burke died on July 20, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.^7,2 She BUGG, KATE J. CHRISTIANSBURG - 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. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from the Montgomery Primitive Baptist Church conducted by Elder Sidney E. Rakes with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on July 21, 1992.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1365.⁹ 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.^9,6,8 She married Ermon McKelnney/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.^6,9,10 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. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Updike Funeral Home Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Wayne Murphy and Pastor David Whitehurst officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 27, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of James Underwood , 1118 Galax St., Bedford. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home. on May 27, 2011.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0887.⁶ Beulah Eugene Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 27, 1918 at Virginia.^5,6 As of circa 1937,her married name was Underwood. She married Elmer Oather Underwood, son of Alsbury/Alsiberry B. Underwood and Laura Bell Holbrook, circa 1937.^1,7 Beulah Eugene Burke died on October 8, 2003 at Virginia at age 84.^1,6 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. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2003, at the New Hope Church of God with Rev. Michael Bond and Rev. James Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. A special thanks to all of the nurses and staff at the Carilion Radford Nursing Rehabilitation Center and Carilion NRV Hospice for all of their help. The Underwood family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) 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."⁸ He was born on September 12, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4 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 34.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-5161.⁹ Ermon McKelnney/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.^1,9,2,6,10 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 McKelnney/McKinley Underwood died on January 21, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^9,2,7 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. Those wishing to make memorials should consider the Gideons International. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Kenneth Fogus, Rev. Wayne Murphy and Rev. David Whitehurst. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon today and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and other times at the home of James and Frances Underwood, 1118 Galax Street, Bedford. 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

     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4116.³ Annie Laura Wood was born on April 7, 1932.³ She married Sherman Lee Burke, son of Andrew Jackson Burke and Ida C. Light, on December 24, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Burke. Annie Laura Wood died on August 26, 2008 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^4,3 She Annie Wood Dalton, 76, of Radford, and formerly of Floyd, Va., passed away Tuesday, August, 26, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of the late Clarence and Cynthia Wood, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Kent Wood, Harold Wood; and a sister, Ruth Weeks. Surviving are one sister, Lydia Carden; children, Danny Burke, of Riner, Va., Diane Yates, of Check, Va., David Dalton, of Riner, Va., Tracy Newman, of Christiansburg, Va., Mark Dalton, of Floyd, Va., and Greg and Sherry Dalton of Radford; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express special thanks to the dedicated caregivers and family that took care of mom, (Annie). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Lung Association. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. The Dalton family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. on August 27, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0333.¹¹ Willie Mae Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,13 She was born on September 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,11,3,4,13,7} She married Alfred Lee Ratliff on January 13, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,5,14 As of January 13, 1946,her married name was Ratliff. Willie Mae Conner died on April 22, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^11,1,13,15 She RATLIFF, Willie Mae Conner, 74, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2000, at Friendship Manor. Surviving is her husband, Alfred Ratlif of Copper Hill; two daughters and their husbands, Alfreeda and Daniel W. Cadd of Vinton, Patricia and Randy L. Umberger of Copper Hill; four grandchildren, Stephen and Robert McBride, Christopher and Cory Cadd, Bonita and Wes Ingram, and Mindy L. Ellis; five great-grandchildren; a brother and wife, Banks and Opal Conner of Roanoke; and a sister, Dorothy Yates of Check. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on April 24, 2000.¹

     Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 9, 1883.² He married Cora Virgine Lester on June 30, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas died in 1952.¹

     Cora Virgine Lester was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 9, 1887.¹ She married Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas, son of Jacob H. Lucas and Celia Akers, on June 30, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 30, 1906,her married name was Lucas. Cora Virgine Lester died on October 25, 1915 at age 28.¹

     Pauline Hattie Pratt was born on April 16, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2 She married Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on October 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 As of October 14, 1942,her married name was Poff.

     James Merit Altizer was buried at West End Cemetery, Radford, Virginia.² He was born in September, 1858 at Virginia.³ He married Caroline F. "Callie" Cummings on May 8, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ James Merit Altizer died in 1928.²

     Caroline F. "Callie" Cummings was buried at West End Cemetery, Radford, Virginia.² She was born in 1866 at West Virginia.² She married James Merit Altizer on May 8, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 8, 1888,her married name was Altizer. Caroline F. "Callie" Cummings died in 1935.²

     Kenneth McArthur Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on May 11, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 He married Barbara Jean Walters, daughter of Leonard Lee Walters and Cora Lee Smith, on March 29, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9 Kenneth McArthur Conner died on March 16, 2001 at Virginia at age 58.^4,7 He CONNER, Kenneth M., 58, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2001. He was employed by Mechanical Development in Salem. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his parents, John Cledys and Willie Sisson Conner. He is survived by his wife, Barbara W. Conner; sister, Francis Conner Sowers; brother, Earl Conner; special cousins, Peggy Conner, Macle Conner, Gerlene Conner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Lane Spiegner officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Floyd Parsonage Building, 915 Cambria Street, N.W., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on March 17, 2001.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1786.⁵ Gloria Scottie Stover was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on May 26, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 She married James Harlow "Jim" Lucas, son of Henry Alfred Lucas and Mabel Oakey Sisson, on June 8, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,7 As of June 8, 1977,her married name was Lucas.⁴ Gloria Scottie Stover died on July 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,8,5,6 She Gloria S. Lucas, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She was born on May 26, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Scott and Ethel Stover. She was predeceased by her husband, James H. Lucas. Surviving are only a few cousins and special friends. Gloria was retired from Eli Lilly. She was a faithful member of Belmont Baptist Church and of the Mary Ruth Class. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 21, 2010.²