Person Page - 718

     Cora Lee Goad was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She was born on April 6, 1895 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of circa 1912,her married name was Melvin.⁵ She married Poley Melvin circa 1912.^5,2,3 Cora Lee Goad died on April 7, 1982 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^4,2 She Mrs. Poley (Cora L.) Melvin, 86, of Matoaka, died Wednesday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. Born in Maybeury, she was a daughter of the late Rev. P .J. and Lilly Richards Goad. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1967. Survivors include five sons, Arthur Melvin of Aster, Fla., Lacy Melvin of Newport News, Va., Tracy Melvin of Matoka, Bill Melvin of Peterstown, Va., and Chester Melvin of Princeton; seven daughters, Mrs. Robert (Zola) Crane, Mrs. Gussie (Emma) Burton, Mrs. Robert (Della) Gray, all of Matoaka, Mrs. Herbert (Rita) Price of Indian Spring, Nev., Mrs. C. E. (Mary Jane) Musser of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Leon (Betty) Peters of Lake City, Fla., and Mrs. Leroy (Frances) Sutton of Jacksonville, Fla; one sister, Mrs. John Underwood of Matoaka; one brother, Walter Goad of Hiawatha; 40 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Lashmeet Church of God with Revs. David Walls, Johnny Gray and Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Bluefield. on April 8, 1982.²

     Alice Richards was born in January, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married William Lafayette Landreth on November 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of November 20, 1902,her married name was Landreth.

     William Lafayette Landreth was buried at Algoma Cemetery, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 31, 1883 at Smyth Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1884.^1,3,2 He married Alice Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on November 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,3 William Lafayette Landreth died on January 31, 1941 at Algoma, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 57.²

     May Richards was born in January, 1885 at Virginia.¹

     Gracie Ellen Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She was born on August 4, 1889 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Fleming Arthur Richards on September 8, 1905 at Upland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Gracie Ellen Richards died on May 20, 1953 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.² She Mrs. Gracie Ellen Richards, 63-year-old resident of Sophia, died in a local hospital at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday following a three year illness. A resident of Sophia for the last 39 years she was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church there and a member of the Sophia Rebekah Lodge. In addition to the husband, Arthur Richards, of Sophia, she is survived by seven sons: Howard, Claude, Floyd, and Clifford, all of Sophia; Raymond, of Midway; Harold, of Detroit; Edgar of Peterstown; four daughters; Mrs. Reba Smith and Mrs. Helen Shields, of New Richmond, Mrs. Hazel Eller, of Sophia; Mrs. Lilly Polk, of Peterstown; and 21 grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister Mrs. Nellie Taylor, of Johnson City, Tenn; a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Snodgrass, and a step-sister, Mrs. Minnie Gibson, both of Sophia Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church at Sophia. The Rev. D. W. French, assisted by the Rev. Dewey Wilson, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery at Sophia. on May 21, 1953.⁵

     Mamie Richards was born in August, 1891 at Virginia.¹

     Nellie Richards was buried at Monte Vista Memorial Park, 1900 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.² Her Social Security Number was 410-08-3835.³ She was born on May 9, 1895 at Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1926,her married name was Taylor.⁴ She married Everett S. Taylor circa 1926.^5,4,6 Nellie Richards died on November 6, 1983 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 88.^3,2

     James Ralph Woolwine was born circa 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ada Virginia Thomas on January 24, 1936 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Mildred Estelle Woolwine was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0425.⁶ She was born on January 12, 1914 at Virginia.^1,6 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hayes.⁵ She married James Wiley Hayes circa 1927.⁵ Mildred Estelle Woolwine married Charles William "C. W." "Charlie" Poff, son of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on November 7, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,4 As of November 7, 1936,her married name was Poff.⁴ Mildred Estelle Woolwine died on October 21, 2004 at Virginia at age 90.^1,6 She Mildred Woolwine Poff, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday morning, October 21, 2004, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, C. W. Poff. Survivors include three sons, a daughter and their spouses, Tom and Joyce Poff, Jean Galloway, Bill and Kathy Poff, Bob and Annette Poff; one sister, Louise Setzer of Hudson, N.C; sister-in-law, Erma P. Woolwine of Pulaski; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dot and Gil Yates of Atlanta, Ga; grandchildren and their spouses, Rodney and Linda Galloway, Robbie Poff; great-granddaughter, Abbey Marshall; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Judy-Mills Reimer officiating. Private interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. In remembrance, those that wish may make contributions to the Joy Ranch Home for Children, P.O. Box 727; Hillsville, Va. 24343. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Poff Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. (382-2612) on October 22, 2004.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-10-9443.² Lake Emma Woolwine was born on July 13, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of circa 1936,her married name was Hayes.² She married Unknown Hayes circa 1936.^3,2 As of circa 1990,her married name was Mathena.² Lake Emma Woolwine married Unknown Mathena circa 1990.² Lake Emma Woolwine died on April 14, 1998 at Nebraska at age 80.²

     Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea was born on September 7, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Annie Dickerson on November 4, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea died on October 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,5

     James Asa Jones was born on April 26, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Ollie Dessie Poff, daughter of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on May 22, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 James Asa Jones died before January 14, 1920; His wife Olie was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-6183.¹² Edward Basil Poff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 19, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,12,10,11,7 He married Stella Alberta Miles on December 21, 1946 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,13,10 Edward Basil Poff died on November 13, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^6,12 He POCAHONTAS, Va. — Edward Basil Poff, age 94, of 171 Sheppet Street (Bluewell), Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield. Born on May 19, 1917 in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Charles and Ollie Poff Poff. He had been a resident of Bluewell for 35 years and was a 1934 graduate of Northfork High School. Ed was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Gleaners Sunday school class, and he also was a former little league baseball coach in Northfork. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Post 3112. He formerly worked at Leatherwood Milk Company, Bluewell Public Service District, and was a retired coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Stella Miles Poff of the home; three sisters-in-law, Irene Poff of Bluewell, Minnie Poff of Bluewell, Doloros “Boots” Poff of Bluewell. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Reverend Stephen Rector and the Reverend D. Homer Stewart officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bluewell United Methodist Church, Route 4 Box 541, Bluefield, WV 24701. on November 14, 2011.⁶

     Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters was buried at Independence Cemetery, Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 30, 1926 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Betty Catherine Hungate on January 28, 1949 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Arlene Bernice Robbins on October 16, 1960 at Comers Rock, Grayson Co., Virginia.⁴ Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters and Arlene Bernice Robbins were divorced on January 2, 1974 at Grayson Co., Virginia.⁵ Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Geneva Kay Warren on February 19, 1977 at Grayson Co., Virginia.⁴ Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters died on October 7, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.² He Harold Dan Walters, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1926 in Christiansburg, Virginia to Orix and Mary Walters. Dan served in the United States Army during World War II and was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department as well as a former member of the Independence Volunteer Fire Department. Further, Mr. Walters was a proud Mason and member of the Masonic Lodge of Independence. In 1949, Dan began his 72 years of service to the community through his tireless dedication to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Surviving include wife, Geneva Walters, of the home; son, Harold Walters and wife, Sharon of Independence, Virginia; daughter, Kathy O'Connor and husband, Dan of Knoxville, Tennessee; stepdaughters, Donna Anders and husband, Ronald and Robin Hackler and husband, Dennis both of Independence, Virginia; four grandchildren, Jeremy Walters and wife, Danyelle, Emily McMahan and husband, Chris, Marcie Anders, and Kim Hackler; four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Carly, Natalie, and Mason; and one stepgreat-grandson, Jonah. Mr. Walters was preceded in death by wife, Betty Walters; parents, Orix and Mary Walters, and sister, Anne Hale Petry. The funeral service for Mr. Walters will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the beginning of the service. Private interment will follow at Independence Cemetery. on October 9, 2021.²

     Elizabeth Anne Walters was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Petry.³ She married Marion Joseph Petry Sr.³ Elizabeth Anne Walters was born on July 30, 1926 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 3, 1949,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Ray Donnell Hale on March 3, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Elizabeth Anne Walters died on December 31, 2002 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,3 She PETRY, ANNE HALE, 76, of Lakewood Forest, Moneta, Va. (formerly of Christiansburg), passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2002. Anne was employed by the Federal Government for over twenty years, was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, Christiansburg, and for the last eighteen years had enjoyed her life living on Smith Mountain Lake. The daughter of the late Orix and Mary Walters, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ray D. Hale. She is survived by her husband, Marion Joseph Petry, Sr; her twin brother and his spouse, Dan and Geneva Walters, Independence, Va; a niece and her spouse, Kathy and Carlos Cox; a nephew and his spouse, Harold and Sharon Walters; great-niece, Emily Cox; great-nephew, Jeremy Walters; her sister-in-law, Jo Cox; nephews and their spouses, Mark and Judy Cox, Don and Valla Cox; stepson and spouse, Marion Joseph Petry, Jr. and Pat; stepdaughter, Barbara P. Kelly; stepgrandchildren, Marion Joseph Petry, III, Timothy Jason Petry, Carrie Dawn Petry and Amanda Suzanne Kelly. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 2 n d, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. William Hungate with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Horne Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. on January 1, 2003.³

     Sidney Clyde Teel was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on March 15, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Lela Mae Caldwell on September 18, 1918 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,1 Sidney Clyde Teel died on June 10, 1968 at age 78.²

     Lela Mae Caldwell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on October 6, 1899.¹ She married Sidney Clyde Teel, son of William Emmett Teel and Laura A. Gordon, on September 18, 1918 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 As of September 18, 1918,her married name was Teel.² Lela Mae Caldwell died on April 17, 1974 at age 74.¹

     Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 236-18-2088.¹¹ He was born on May 10, 1910 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,1,2,3 He married Margaret Beatrice Rose French on January 26, 1935 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,12,4,10 Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee died on May 11, 1988 at Galax, Virginia, at age 78.^11,1,3,4 He Rev. Albert H. McGhee, 78, 388 Kenbrook Drive, Galax, Va., died Wednesday in a Galax hospital. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of the late John and Alice Richards McGhee. He retired after 39 years as pastor and evangelist of Virginia Conference Penecostal Holiness Church, Dublin, Va. He and his wife made their home in Christianburg, Va., for five years before moving to Galax. He graduated from Holmes College of the Bible, served on the Christian Education Board for 15 years and was ordained by the conference in 1938. Survivors: wife, Margaret French McGhee of the home; brother, Preston McGhee of Long Beach, Calif; sons, Arthur H. McGhee and Arbrey McGhee both of Bel Air, Md; daughters, Mary Alice Adkins of Tex Mill and Rachel Dickson of Galax; mother-inlaw Blanche Showalter of Bluefield; seven grandchildren, one step-granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Virginia Conference Penecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, Dublin. on May 12, 1988.⁴

     Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. Charles E. Beckwith, Mar 12, 1934 - Oct 26, 2023. Charles E. Beckwith, lately of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away quietly at home on October 26th. His daughters were by his side. He was born to Charles E. Beckwith and Genevieve Luck Beckwith on March 12th, 1934 in Roanoke, Virginia. A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather and great grandfather, a devout Christian, and friend of the Rocky Mount community. He was known to always have the time to sit down and talk. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was known not only for his personal integrity and generosity but also for his love of nature. He was very fond of taking his children hiking and camping and teaching them about natural science. He was an amateur cartographer and an accomplished macrame artist. Charles was a telephone man throughout his working years and loved all things regarding communication technology. He held ham radio call sign K4BSF and kept a map in his ham shack of the contacts he had made worldwide. In addition to his professional accomplishments and love of nature, Charles was a pillar of strength, care and dedication to his family. He lovingly cared for his mother Genevieve, demonstrating a depth of compassion and duty to her, especially later in her life. His dedication extended to his wife Barbara, whom he supported and cherished throughout their life together. He was a key member of the Church of Christ congregations he shared communion with and was an able witness for Christ. He always ended prayers with asking protection for the little ones, in Jesus' name. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Grimes of Rocky Mount; daughter Susan Ghabra and her husband John Ghabra of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; son Andrew Beckwith of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; son Steven Beckwith and his wife Kim Orr of Osprey, Florida. Brother George Beckwith and his wife Betty Beckwith of Montvale; Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Lynwood and Carol Dent of Lexington; Grandchildren Sara Beckwith-Bachand, Hannah Beckwith, Rachel Beckwith, Rae Beckwith, Amanda Grimes, Austin Grimes, Connor Ghabra, Ethan Ghabra, Samantha Ghabra and great-grandchildren Ian Bachand, Julia Augustyn, and Dallas Augustyn. Inurnment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.⁴ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 12, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Barbara Anne Pearn, daughter of Arthur Pearn and Bula May Stump, in 1955.^1,3 Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. died on October 26, 2023 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁴