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     Elizabeth Kropff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 25, 1857 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 9, 1862 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 5; Died of diphtheria.^1,2

     Eli Kropff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 27, 1850 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on July 17, 1862 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 12; Died of diptheria.^1,3

     Asa Kropff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 12, 1855 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 20, 1862 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died of diptheria.^1,2

     Eli Rumberg was buried at Big Tunnel Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia. He was born circa 1792 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary "Polly" Hall, daughter of Jesse Hall and Phebe Wilbur, on March 2, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Eli Rumberg died on November 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Mary "Polly" Hall was buried at Big Tunnel Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia. She was born circa 1797 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Eli Rumberg on March 2, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 2, 1815,her married name was Rumberg.

     His Social Security Number was 224-22-4933.³ Charles Douglas Benn was born on February 18, 1921 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Sadie Lucille Shank, daughter of Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank and Evelyn Light, on November 26, 1969 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,1,2 Charles Douglas Benn died on September 1, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,2 He Charles Douglas Benn, 83, a retired developer of general aviation airports in Northern Virginia, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at a Salem nursing home. Mr. Benn's interest in aviation began when he was a boy on his family's farm in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer on B-17 aircraft. After the war, with his brother, J.D. Benn, Sr., he helped develop the Washington Virginia Airport at Bailey's Crossroads. He later developed Woodbridge Airport and managed it until his retirement in 1987. During that time he owned and operated one of the largest flight schools in Virginia. He also was a dealer for Piper Aircraft. In 1953 the Civil Aeronautics Administration designated him a Pilot Examiner and he remained one until retirement. He was elected in 1989 to the Hall of Fame of the Virginia Aeronautical Society in recognition of "his distinguished contribution to the progress of aviation." In retirement in Alexandria he enjoyed collecting and judging antique DeSoto automobiles. Mr. Benn and his wife, Sadie Shank Kesler Benn, moved to Salem in 2003. He was predeceased by brothers, J.D. Benn, Sr., James Benn, and William Benn. Survivors besides his spouse include daughters by a previous marriage, Laura Benn of Adelphi, Md., Bonnie Martinez of Warrenton, Va., Terri Gentry of Newport News, Va., and Lynne Ratz of Fairfax County, Va; stepson, Rodney Kesler of Check, Va; grandchildren, Nicole Martinez, Natalie Martinez, and Michael Martinez; and step-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler and Tanya Kesler Hicks. on September 3, 2004.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-70-7253.⁸ Larry Michael Kesler was born on March 9, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,3 He died on August 26, 1995 at Washington, D.C., at age 44.^8,1 He KESLER, Larry Michael, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, August 26, 1995 in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his grandmother, Evelyn Shank, Check; mother and stepfather, Sadie and Charles Benn, Alexandria; father and stepmother, Leo and Audrey Kesler, Newport News; grandparents, D. Hatcher and Laura Kesler, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Rodney and Peggy Kesler, Check; sister and brother-in-law, Christy and Bill Cleary, Newport News; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Frank Chappell, Seaford; nephew, Matthew Kesler, Check; nieces, Tanya Kesler, Check, Sarah Cleary, Newport News. Contributions may be made in memory of Larry Kesler to The Washington Hospice of Washington, 3720 Upton Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2299, or Food & Friends, P.O. Box 70601 Washington, D.C. 20024. Memorial services in his home town will be private. on September 9, 1995.¹

     Edna A. DeVore was buried at Saint Peters Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born in 1896 at Pennsylvania.^3,2 She married James Samuel Noah Shank, son of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, circa 1921.^4,1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Shank.⁴ Edna A. DeVore died in 1962.²

     His Social Security Number was 196-20-5604.³ William Andrew Shank was born on April 28, 1926 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 He died on September 12, 1993 at Pennsylvania at age 67.³

     John Wesley Shank Jr. was born circa 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Julia C. "Juliett" Gray was buried at Jumping Branch Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on July 19, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Charles Henry Reed, son of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on July 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 7, 1867,her married name was Reed. Julia C. "Juliett" Gray died on March 6, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 43.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-6535.¹⁰ Ralph Leslie Shank was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 21, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,4,6 He married Naomi Francis Hancock on September 1, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,5,12 Ralph Leslie Shank died on April 6, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^10,4,6

     Thomas Preston Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 28, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He died on March 1, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 12.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5630.⁹ Mary Elizabeth "Bibbie" Shank was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 5, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 As of November 10, 1951,her married name was Boitnott.⁴ She married Spurgeon Victor "Spud" Boitnott on November 10, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10,4 Mary Elizabeth "Bibbie" Shank died on July 1, 1994 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,9,11 She BOITNOTT, Mary Elizabeth Shank, 65, of Route 3, Boones Mill, died Friday, July 1, 1994, at her residence. She was a member of Valley View Wesleyan Church and retired from Eli Lilly after 22 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Spurgeon Boitnott; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and Ken Downing, Hampton, Ga; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Mary Wellford Boitnott, Boones Mill; one grandson, John Robert Boitnott; two sisters, Dorothy S. Whitmire, Roanoke, Norma S. Williams, Salem; two brothers, John S. Shank, Staunton, Leonard G. Shank, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at Valley View Wesleyan Church (2302 Oakland Blvd., Roanoke), 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Randy Garner and Rev. Raymond Powers officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount and other times at the home. on July 2, 1994.¹

     Dorothy Marie "Dot" Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 1, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of July 29, 1950,her married name was Whitmire.⁴ She married Linwood Jefferson "L.J." Whitmire on July 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,4,5 Dorothy Marie "Dot" Shank died on December 26, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.⁵ She Dorothy "Dot" Shank Whitmire, September 1, 1929 - December 26, 2021. Dorothy S. "Dot" Whitmire, 92, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Cooper Shank; husband, Linwood "LJ" Whitmire; and several brothers and sisters. Dot was a longtime member of Edgewood Christian Church and served as bookkeeper of the family business, L.J. Whitmire Plastering. Surviving are her son, Larry Whitmire (Diane); daughter, Brenda Gayle Trent (Jimmy); grandchildren, Lynn Whitmire (Melissa), Jimmy Trent, III (Amy) and Michael Whitmire (Lauren); great-grandchildren, Dylan and Owen Whitmire; brother, Leonard Shank (Barbara); and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Salem Terrace at Harrogate for their many acts of care and compassion. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 29, 2021.⁵

     Norma Jean Shank was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 227-44-7683.⁸ She was born on August 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,5 As of November 8, 1954,her married name was White.⁹ She married Billy Jeanne White on November 8, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4 Norma Jean Shank and Billy Jeanne White were divorced on December 13, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of April 20, 1957,her married name was Williams.⁵ Norma Jean Shank married Walter Daniel "Dan" Williams on April 20, 1957 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.^6,5 Norma Jean Shank and Walter Daniel "Dan" Williams were divorced on March 13, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Norma Jean Shank died on March 4, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^6,8,10 She Norma Shank Williams, 69, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband, Dan Williams; parents, Thomas and Mary Shank; brother, Ralph Shank and sister, Mary "Bibbie" Boitnott. Surviving are her daughter, Becky Moore and husband, Jim of Salem; son, Mike Williams and wife, Kelly of Troutville; grandson, Jason Moore; granddaughter, Rachel Williams; brothers, Leonard Shank and wife Barbara and Johnny Shank; sister, Dorothy Whitmire and several nieces and nephews. The family extends special appreciation to the staff on 5 West at LewisGale Medical Center. A graveside funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Dr. D. Michael Houff will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on March 7, 2007.⁶

     John Samuel Shank was born on October 23, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Sonja Carper Minnix on February 25, 1961 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁶ John Samuel Shank and Sonja Carper Minnix were divorced on December 23, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ John Samuel Shank married Shelvy Jean Kerr on October 29, 1969 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁶ John Samuel Shank and Shelvy Jean Kerr were divorced on March 23, 1988 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ John Samuel Shank died on March 5, 2010 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 77.³ He John Samuel Shank, 78, of Donaghe Street, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1932 in Roanoke, a son of the late Thomas Leslie and Mary Clara (Cooper) Shank. Mr. Shank was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Prior to retirement, he worked for the Augusta County Service Authority. Family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, John S. Shank, Jr. of Roanoke and Thomas L. and Michelle Shank of Swoope; a brother Leonard Shank; a sister, Dorothy Whitmire, both of Roanoke; and three grandchildren, Mackenzie Wade, Jordyn Shank, and Rylee Shank. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Preston Shank and two sisters, Elizabeth Boitnott and Norma Jean Williams. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Harold W. “Pete” Campbell. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Virginia Blood Services, Augusta Health, Augusta Community Care Building, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939.



on March 7, 2010.³

     Enoch Statts Randolph was buried at Cedarlawn Cemetery, 2434 West Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi.^4,3 He Enoch S. Randolph, 80, died Sunday morning at the Old Men's Home, following an extended illness. A native of West Virginia, he had lived in Jackson for over 35 years. Mr. Randolph was a retired salesman and was a member of the West Capitol Street Church of Christ. His only survivor is his wife, the former Mamie Huber of Jackson. Interment will be in Cedarlawn cemetery. Pallbearer will be: J. C. Adams, J. S. Duvall, L. D. Loden, Earl Lawson, Phil Roberts and Raymond Thomas.³ He was born on August 28, 1877 at West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1878.^1,2,3 He married Dora Ellen Shank, daughter of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on October 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Enoch Statts Randolph died on April 21, 1957 at Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi, at age 79.³

     Elizabeth Ellen Randolph was buried at Family Cemetery on the old John W. Shank Farm, near Rt. 808, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on October 28, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia; The death certificate has a birth date of Oct 29, 1906.^4,5 She died on January 21, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.^4,5

     David Jackson "Jackie" Sisson was born in 1861.^1,2 He married Alie E. Hall, daughter of Jesse W. Hall and Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter, on June 21, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 David Jackson "Jackie" Sisson died before 1890.²