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     Waynard Ervin Caldwell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on October 25, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Waynard Ervin Caldwell died on November 8, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.⁴ He CALDWELL, Waynard E., April 16, 1935 - November 8, 2017. Waynard E. Caldwell, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thelma and Bernie Caldwell; brother, Coy Lee Caldwell; sister, Leona Browning; and granddaughter, Cara Holley. Waynard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Katherine (Liz) Caldwell; daughters, Sarah (Jay) Wright and Cindy (Harold) Snider; grandsons, Austin Wright and Justin (Amanda) Snider; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Colton Snider; sister, Uldine Lord; uncle, Scotty Robertson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends especially, Ronnie Hartman. He was a Vietnam veteran. Waynard served in the United States Army for 21 years. He was the first male nurse licensed in the state of Virginia. Waynard worked as a nurse at Walter Reed Hospital and at the Salem VA Medical Center. He was an advocate for all veterans and served on the Roanoke Valley Veterans Council. Waynard was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and The Forty and Eight. He was also a longtime member of Celebration Church of God. The family would like to thank everyone at the Virginia Veterans Care Center and everyone at the VA Medical Center. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 10, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-64-3165.⁷ William Arthur "Bill" Naff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on October 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 He married Constance Elaine "Connie" Dudding on September 23, 1981 at Jackson Hole, Teton Co., Wyoming.^1,3 William Arthur "Bill" Naff died on November 9, 2009 at Florida at age 57.^1,7 He William Arthur (Bill) Naff, 57, of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erman Lane and Hybunia Naff. Survived by wife, Connie Naff, of Panama City; daughter, Alicia Danielle Naff, of Fla; sister, Charlotte Naff (Boyce) Thompson, of Fla; nieces, Virginia Thompson, of N.Y., and Dr. Caroline Thompson, of Fla; sister-in-law, Pat (Charles) Mullins, of Va; brother-in-law, Carlton (Whitney) Dudding, of Va; nephews, Jack and Gates Dudding; and a host of family, friends and co-workers. Also dear to William were his canine friends, Little Anne, Buttons (Dewdrop) and grandpuppy, Lucy. Mr. Naff was a Virginia Tech graduate and an accounting manager with Western Plastics. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on November 13, 2009.¹

     Lt. Col. George Clinton Slusher was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^8,9 He George Clinton Slusher, 6/1/1947 - 12/18/2012. George was a quiet genius with unbelievable academic and Air Force honors. He was also a talented and gifted photographer and riding instructor. He volunteered tirelessly, while giving graciously and making a difference in so many lives.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-60-8016.¹⁰ He was born on June 1, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,8,3,4 He died on December 18, 2012 at Oregon at age 65.^10,8,4

     Shirley Mae Jordan Shirley Beamer Wagner (Jordan), Nov 14, 1938 - Mar 5, 2023. Shirley Jordan Beamer Wagner, 84 of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023, with her loving family surrounding her. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Michael Beamer, and Clifton C. Wagner; parents, Rev. Fred A. Jordan, and Clara Redden Jordan; brother, Fred (Rosemary) Jordan; sister, Joanne (Claude) Robertson. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Jeff (Sonya) Beamer, and Mike (Dianna) Beamer; brother, Ronald (Marilyn) Jordan; sister, Jackie (Darius) Turman; step-daughter, Sue "Beck" Hall, grandchildren, Sarah Beamer, Brandon Beamer, Chad (Cazzie) Beamer, Ben Beamer, Logan Hill, Ashley (Jeff) Narron, Morgan (Eric) Penny, Liz (Josh) Stalls; great-grandchildren, Chase, Lilly and Blake Narron, Cyrus Beamer, Maddie Stalls; many beloved nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.³ She was born on November 14, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 She married Roy Michael Beamer, son of George Elwood Beamer Jr. and Hilda Marie Poff, circa 1959.^1,3,5 As of circa 1959,her married name was Beamer. Shirley Mae Jordan died on March 5, 2023 at Virginia at age 84.³

     Hilda Margaret Ulmer married Winston William Poff, son of William Fleming "Willie" Poff and Hoover Jane King.^2,3 Hilda Margaret Ulmer was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She Hilda Margaret Poff, April 15, 1919 - June 16, 2021. Hilda Margaret Poff, 102, of Copper Hill, Passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Winston and son Robert. She is survived by her two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at Restvale Cemetery.³ Her married name was Poff. She was born on April 15, 1919 at North Carolina.^3,4 She died on June 16, 2021 at Virginia at age 102.³

     Robert Fleming Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He Robert Fleming Poff, September 27, 1945 - April 08, 2020. Robert Fleming Poff, 74, of Copper Hill, VA. Passed away on Tuesday April 8,2020 at his home. Robert is survived by his mother, Hilda U. Poff; wife, Brenda Baker Poff; son, Robb Poff and daughter-in-law, Melissa S. Poff; daughter, Tracie M. Poff Burke and son-in-law, Steven Burke; grandchildren, Austin R. Poff, Megan E Poff, Mason W. Poff, and Allie M. Burke.⁴ He was born on September 27, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Brenda Gail Baker on May 14, 1967 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Robert Fleming Poff died on April 8, 2020 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.⁴

     Marie Ann Sowers was born on June 6, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,11 As of April 11, 1952,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Gratton W. Vest, son of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on April 11, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,12,2,3,4,11}