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     Roy Floyd Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-16-0802.⁹ He was born on December 18, 1900 at Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3 He married Belle Zora Calfee on August 26, 1924 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,10,7,11,4 Roy Floyd Richards died on May 8, 1959 at Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.²

     Belle Zora Calfee was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on January 21, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,5 She married Roy Floyd Richards, son of Albert Henry Richards and Ada Florence Woolwine, on August 26, 1924 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^8,7,1,2,3 As of August 26, 1924,her married name was Richards.¹ As of August 7, 1968,her married name was Vest.⁵ Belle Zora Calfee married Arlie Grant Vest, son of Isaac J. "Little Ike" Vest and Lucy Otey Izetta "Ina J." Conner, on August 7, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,5 Belle Zora Calfee died on November 11, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^6,7 She Belle Richards Vest, 92, of Princeton Health Care Center, formerly of Lake Shawnee, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999. Born Jan. 21, 1907, in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Ernestine Hurst Calfee. Mrs. Vest was a member of Matoaka Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and children's mission groups, and sang and played the piano. She spent many years singing in trios and quartets and sang in many revivals throughout Mercer County. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy F. Richards; her second husband, Arlie G. Vest; two sons, Ray M. Richards and an infant son, James Howard Richards; a grandson, Charles Barry Anthony; two brothers, Steve Calfee and Roscoe Calfee; and three sisters, Marsha Pack, Beulah Walker and Geneva Underwood. Survivors include two sons, Frank Richards and Joe Richards and his wife, Maxine, all of Princeton; three daughters, Beulah Allen and her husband, Coe, of Beckley, Helen Testino and her husband, Anthony, of High Point, N.C., and Nancy Anthony of Lake Shawnee; a brother, Ernest Calfee and his wife, Dorothy, of Raleigh; a sister, Violet Welch and her husband, John, of Raleigh; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on November 12, 1999.⁷

     Albert Frank Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 234-40-8424.¹¹ He was born on December 7, 1927 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,11,4,6 He married Betty Cathleen Austin on April 1, 1953 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Albert Frank Richards died on January 7, 2003 at West Virginia at age 75.^11,5,6

     Betty Cathleen Austin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 215-28-5680.⁴ She was born on January 21, 1931 at Sandlick, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Albert Frank Richards, son of Roy Floyd Richards and Belle Zora Calfee, on April 1, 1953 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ As of April 1, 1953,her married name was Richards.¹ Betty Cathleen Austin died on March 6, 1999 at West Virginia at age 68.^2,4,3

     Richard Elmer Walker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 9, 1901 at Egeria, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.^2,3,4 He married Virginia Marie Richards, daughter of Albert Henry Richards and Ada Florence Woolwine, on February 11, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Elmer Walker died on December 25, 1961 at Odd, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.³

     Ola Dean Richards was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on January 8, 1881 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones on October 14, 1900.^2,5 As of October 14, 1900,her married name was Jones. Ola Dean Richards died on February 10, 1960 at age 79.^4,2

     Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on December 3, 1880 at Virginia.^3,7 He married Ola Dean Richards, daughter of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on October 14, 1900.^7,6 Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones died on April 2, 1963 at age 82.^3,7

     Henry Jones was born in 1901.¹ He died on June 29, 1905 at West Virginia.¹

     Vernie Jones was born in 1903.¹ She died on February 5, 1905 at West Virginia.¹

     Elsie Rose Jones was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 23, 1905 at Virginia.⁷ As of circa 1923,her married name was Moore.⁸ She married Leslie Livingstone Moore circa 1923.^8,7,3 Elsie Rose Jones died on March 17, 1995 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,3 She MOORE, Elsie Jones, 89, of Dublin, passed away Friday, March 17, 1995. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. on March 19, 1995.²

     Gladys Mae Jones was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5673.⁵ She married Houston Sam Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin.^6,4 Her married name was Woolwine. Gladys Mae Jones was born on April 20, 1908 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 She died on January 22, 1982 at age 73.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-4598.⁴ Minnie Catherine Jones was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 17, 1910 at Virginia.⁴ As of March 16, 1947,her married name was Grove.³ She married Maurice Jerome Grove Jr. on March 16, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 Minnie Catherine Jones died on September 19, 1988 at age 77.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0513.⁵ Virginia Opal Jones was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 28, 1912 at Virginia.⁵ She married James Taylor Dove on September 15, 1930.^1,7,8 As of September 15, 1930,her married name was Dove. Virginia Opal Jones married Ferd Harvey Thompson on May 21, 1962.¹ As of May 21, 1962,her married name was Thompson. Virginia Opal Jones died on June 28, 2004 at Virginia at age 91.^5,6 She Virginia Dove Thompson, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, June 28, 2004. She is survived by six children, daughters and sons-in-law, Doris D. Minnick of Christiansburg, Shelby D. and Gene McKinney of Illinois, Linda D. and Earl Usry of Georgia, Diana Dove of Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Melissa Dove of Floyd, James Taylor and Carolyn Dove, Jr. of Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorene and Junior Porterfield of Pulaski, and Helen and Bill Coltrane of Pulaski; ten grandchildren, Terri Wright, Benny Sutphin, Tony Newsome, Loretta Howell, Stan Newsome, Wendy Conner, Jamie Dove, Leatrice Shepherd, Lynn Price Long, David Dean Price; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and six stepchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wallace Yopp and the Rev. Eddie Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Den Hill Cemetery. The Thompson Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. 382-2612 on June 29, 2004.⁶

     Leslie Livingstone Moore was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 223-12-3618.⁴ He was born on June 11, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He married Elsie Rose Jones, daughter of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, circa 1923.^6,2,3 Leslie Livingstone Moore died on December 6, 1976 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,3

     James Asa Martin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 18, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Ellen Keith on October 26, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 James Asa Martin died on August 19, 1927 at Virginia at age 66.^6,2 He On the day of Aug. 19, 1927, the death angel visited the home of James Asa Martin and claimed him as his own. He was born Aug. 18, 1861, making his earthly stay 66 years and one day. He was the son of Moses and Nancy Martin. He was married on October 26, 1883, to Sarah E. Keith and to this union were born 10 children, two preceeded him to the great beyond, leaving his wife and eight children to mourn his the death of a dear loving husband and father, namely; Mrs. James Conner, Bluefield W. Va; Mrs. Charlie Huff, Christiansburg; Mrs. Dock Janney and Mrs. Virgil Furrow, Roanoke, Va; Misses Lura and Gracie, who are at home, Otho and Oscar Martin, Christiansburg, Va; two brothers also survive him and four sisters, two brothers having preceeded him to the grave.
He was a strong consistent member of the Brethren church, at Christiansburg, for 42 years. Never a sweeter life lived, than his. He told his wife and children just before he died that the angels had come for him and he was ready to go, and would be waiting for them at the golden gate.
His funeral was preached by Rev. R. D. Bowman, and was sweetly laid to rest in the Christiansburg cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. on January 19, 1928.²

     Sarah Ellen Keith was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 9, 1867 at Virginia.² As of 1883,her married name was Martin. She married James Asa Martin, son of Mosiah Moses Martin and Nancy Spangler, on October 26, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Sarah Ellen Keith died on November 28, 1944 at age 77.²

     Houston Sam Woolwine married Gladys Mae Jones, daughter of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards.^1,4 Houston Sam Woolwine was buried at Lakewood Memory Gardens, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., Georgia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 224-09-0831.⁶ He was born on August 10, 1907 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 He died on June 14, 1993 at age 85.⁶

     Ralph Newell Woolwine was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 9, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He Not enumerated with his family in the 1930 Census on April 5, 1930.³

     Robert A. Woolwine was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on October 9, 1934 at Virginia.⁵ He married Shirley Gunter on April 26, 1952.² Robert A. Woolwine died on September 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 79.² He Robert A. Woolwine, 79, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Evie Woolwine; a sister, Joyce; a special sister-in-law, Betty Woolwine; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Millard and Vivian Gunter; brother-in-law, Gordon Gunter; sister-in-law, Kathy King; and her fianc?, George Bibb. The family remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Shirley; son, Bobby and his wife, Barb; a special daughter, Pamela and her husband, Frank (Peanut) Steele; one sister, Becky Warren of Williamsburg, Va; brothers, Larry and Richard Woolwine of Salem, Va; five step-grandchildren, Donnie, Brandy and Leslie of Christiansburg, and Matthew and Brandon of Pennsylvania; seven step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Phil and Gayle Clevenger and their sons, Josh and Mikey. He is also survived by his kidney donor, P.J. Palmer. Robert lived and worked in Salem his entire life except for the years he was in the Marines. He retired from the Roanoke County School System after 35 years of service. He was the Supervisor of Transportation where he was a respected leader. One of the greatest joys of his life was big game hunting with his son, Bobby. They traveled to the Provinces of Quebec and British Columbia in Canada along with the western states of Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and New Mexico. The memories made of these trips were all things they talked about for the rest of his life. Chip Kiser, who he felt was his adopted son was a big part of some of these trips as well as many whitetail hunts here at home. He was known at Lewis Gale Hospital as the miracle man, surviving five heart attacks, open heart surgery that kept him the hospital for 97 consecutive days, five strokes, and years of therapy. He always pulled through looking forward to the next adventure. Robert was on dialysis for almost two years before he received a kidney transplant at UVA Medical Center. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Christ First, c/o Patsy Obenchain, 3928 Gladden Road, Salem, VA 24153. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2014, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road with the Rev. Shawn Tanner officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on September 25, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-01-3490.⁴ Maurice Jerome Grove Jr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 21, 1916 at Coeburn, Wise Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Minnie Catherine Jones, daughter of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on March 16, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 Maurice Jerome Grove Jr. died on February 19, 1973 at age 56.²

     James Taylor Dove was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 27, 1906.^5,1 He married Virginia Opal Jones, daughter of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on September 15, 1930.^1,2,4 James Taylor Dove died on August 27, 1958 at age 52.^5,1

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-8325.⁶ Doris Dean Dove was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 She was born on October 22, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 She married George Merle Minnick on November 6, 1950 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of November 6, 1950,her married name was Minnick.² Doris Dean Dove died on November 20, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,8,6 She Doris Dove Minnick, 79, of Christiansburg, Va., departed her earthly home to arrive in her new home in heaven on Saturday, November 20, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Taylor Dove and Virginia Jones Dove Thompson, of Shawsville, Va; and her husband, George M. Minnick, of Christiansburg, who passed away in 1982. She is survived by her daughter and devoted caretaker, Terri Minnick Wright and husband, Frank. She is also survived by her loving grandson, Lee Harless and girlfriend, Melissa Stewart, of Apex, N.C. Also surviving are her sisters, Shelby McKinney, of Christiansburg, Linda Usry, of Thomson, Ga., and Diana Dove, of Christiansburg; brothers, Robert Dove and Melissa, of Floyd, Va., and JT Dove and Carolyn, of Christiansburg; brother-inlaw, Doug Minnick, of Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Lillian Minnick, of Salem, Va; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved very much. Doris was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many people. She is mostly remembered as the faithful caretaker of her own mother, whom was in a nursing home suffering from Alzheimer's for 14 years. Doris rarely missed a single day in going there to make sure she was taken care of properly. Doris was a member of Cedar Springs Union Church in Rogers, Va. She loved her church family greatly and missed going to church the past year due to her illness. She also worked in housekeeping at Virginia Tech for 23 years, primarily in Hutchinson Hall. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Horne Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Neal Turner and the Reverend Mike Correll officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Minnick family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on November 22, 2010.³

     Peter Riley Poff Sr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He Peter is thought to have been in Augusta Co. in 1792 because his name appears with a George Poff on a tax list. In 1800 Peter and George are both listed on the delinquent tax list of Augusta as having gone "to French Broad". This is a river that flows from North Carolina to Knoxville, Tennessee. In 1798 Gorge Poff, Sr. and Jr., are listed but in 1798 and 1800 only one George is listed. It is assumed that George Sr. died about 1798 because his name is missing. It seems that Peter arrived in Montgomery Co. and purchased a farm on Wilson's Creek. On Dec 28, 1803, he was granted a land deed of 96 more acres. In a few years it seems the family moved near Check, Virginia (now in Floyd County) on Little River, still part of Montgomery County. Peter continued adding to his farm. Tax records show he owned a sawmill in 1813 and a gristmill in 1814. When Peter died in 1830 his family divided his 665 acres of land. The following information is provided by Mrs. James Eunice (Furrow) Dewitt of Copper Hill, Virginia. Peter Poff purchased 42 acres by deed, price, $400 from Nathaniel Lucas and Wife Sarah on Mar 18, 1805, on Meadow Run, a branch of Little River and adjoining Daniel Conner's property. Peter Poff purchased 333 acres of land by deed, for $1000 in Virginia currency. This land was from Nathaniel Lucas and his wife Sarah on waters of Little River dated Mar 18, 1805. The area that Peter Poff Sr. settled in Montgomery County Virgina is now part of Floyd County and is near the communities of Check and Copper Hill. He owned a mill and land along the old 'Bent Mountain Road,' which is now route 221. Many Poffs still reside there and probably still own some of the original tract.⁴ He was born on March 3, 1768 at Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle circa 1790 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3 Peter Riley Poff Sr. Peter Puff taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and two horses, mares, mules, or colts on March 10, 1794 at Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Peter Puff taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and three horses, mares, mules, or colts on April 30, 1795 at Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Peter Puff, listed directly below George Puff, Senior in tax listings taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and two horses, mares, mules, or colts in 1797 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and four horses, mares, mules, or colts in 1798 at Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Peter Puff paid a $0.72 tax on one white tythable and six horses on April 13, 1799 at Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Peter Poff taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and five horses in 1800 at Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Peter Poff taxed 24 cents on two horses in 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He Peter Poff taxed 24 cents on one white male above the age of 16 and two horses, colts, mares, or mules in 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He Granted a land deed of 96 or more acres on December 28, 1803 at Wilson Creek, Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.³ He left a will on September 14, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; WILL OF PETER POFF, SR. I Peter Poff Seynior of the County of Montgomery and State of Virginia do hearby make my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say
1st that out of my moneys now in hand I desire that all my just debts if any thar be and funeral expences [be] fully paid off and discharged
2nd I will and bequeath unto my Dear and loving wife two of her chois Cows two beds and all the Ballance of the Household and Kitchen furniture except the ballance of the beds The Home place whear we now live during her natural life the paroshable part of what hath been bequeathed to my Dear Wife she may dispose of During her lifetime if she pleases
3rd I will and bequeath unto my Son Henry Poff the tract of land on which he now lives with all its appurtenances thereto belonging Beginning at the Draw bars whear they now stand near the old mill then a strait line on easterly course to the Cross fence whar it now stands and with said fence as it now runs to the Corner of Anthony Poff's [illegible] fence whar it now stands and then a line according to Anthony's Clamd land now is woods that is the land he now occupys and from his Clamd land a strait line to the nearest part of the old line and with the old line to the Bent road and with said road to the Beginning
4th I will and bequeath unto my Son anthony Poff all the mill place and all the Ballance of the land except that part devised to Henry Poff Beginning at the above named Draw Bars along the Bent road to whar it Crosses the old mill branch and down that branch to Wiley's line. 5th I will and bequeath unto my Son michael Poff all the land that lays of the [illegible] on the south side of the Bent mountain road and according to Anthony Poff's lines mentioned above
6th I will and bequeath unto my Son Charles Poff all that tract of land on the Pine Spar road which I purchased of Stephen R[illegible]
7th I will and bequeath unto my Son Peter Poff two small tracts of land and which he now lives on the aker adjoining the same Which is set forth by 2 small patterns
8th I will and bequeath unto my Son John Poff a piece of land that I took up adjoining the old place which will be set forth By a pattern of about ninety akers.
8th I will and bequeath unto my Son Samuel Poff after the decease of his mother the Ballance of the old tract of land
9th I Will and bequeath unto my two younger Daughters Christiniah and Anna Poff 1 Cow and 1 Heifer each and Anna 1 Bed and furniture also twenty dollars and the ballance of my paroshable property I wish sold and my outstanding debts Collected and my specified legays paid off and out of the proceeds of such sale and Colection I wish to Be equally divided between my five daughters
I mor over Will and bequeath unto my Loving Wife Seventy five Bushels of the grain growed or growing and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends William Conner Seynior & Jacob Hoback By this my will and testament hearby revoking all others In witness whearof I have hearunder set my hand and affixed my seal In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty September the 14th.⁵ He died circa October, 1830 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.²