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Cynthia Belle Gillespie^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Her Social Security Number was 223-92-5884.⁵ Cynthia Belle Gillespie was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 She was born on June 25, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,2,7,3 She married Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr., son of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner, circa 1916.^8,2,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Poff.⁸ Cynthia Belle Gillespie died on July 17, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,2,7

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Marriage*

Cynthia Belle Gillespie married Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr., son of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner, circa 1916.^8,2,4

Children

Vettress Poff² b. November 15, 1915, d. September 22, 1916
Ocie Marie Poff+^{1,12,9,8,13,2,14} b. January 2, 1917, d. May 8, 1987
Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr.+^{1,12,9,8,13,14,15,4} b. September 26, 1918, d. April 2, 1991
Versie Ola "Sis" Poff+^1,12,8 b. February 25, 1921, d. July 24, 1998
Peter Albert "Pete" Poff+^{1,12,8,10,13,4} b. February 18, 1924, d. November 18, 2002
Ivan Thomas Poff Sr.+^{1,12,8,10,13,4,15} b. July 16, 1926, d. February 26, 2007
Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff+^{1,12,10,13,11,16} b. January 28, 1934, d. March 21, 2024
Norman L. Poff+^{1,12,10,13,11,4,15} b. January 3, 1936, d. February 15, 2005

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the K. Elizabeth Caldwell obituary in the Mar 23, 2024 edition.

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 25, 1921, d. July 24, 1998

Father

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^1,2,3 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Mother

Cynthia Belle Gillespie^1,2,3 b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She married James Roscoe Robertson.^8,9 Her married name was Robertson. Versie Ola "Sis" Poff was born on February 25, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 As of November 25, 1934,her married name was Snyder.⁵ She married Walter Clinton Snyder on November 25, 1934 at Clayton, Rabun Co., Georgia.⁵ Versie Ola "Sis" Poff and Walter Clinton Snyder were divorced on September 1, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Versie Ola "Sis" Poff died on July 24, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^6,8,7 She ROBERTSON, Versie Poff, 77, of Roanoke, died Friday, July 24, 1998. Graveside services 2 p.m, Saturday, Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd Co. on July 25, 1998.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 215, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 28, District 120-72, Roanoke, Virginia

¹¹

Family 1

Walter Clinton Snyder b. August 1, 1913, d. October 6, 1962

Marriage*

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff married Walter Clinton Snyder on November 25, 1934 at Clayton, Rabun Co., Georgia.⁵

Divorce*

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff and Walter Clinton Snyder were divorced on September 1, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

Children

Carroll Clinton Snyder^9,11,10
James Douglas Snyder^8,11,10 b. May 17, 1937, d. August 3, 1955
David Homer Snyder+^9,11,10,12 b. September 26, 1939, d. November 4, 1998
William Waddel Snyder+^13,9,8,12 b. July 13, 1942, d. June 10, 1995
Peter Albert Snyder^13,9,11
Jerry Wayne Snyder^13,9

Family 2

James Roscoe Robertson b. October 18, 1914, d. November 19, 1979

Marriage*

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff married James Roscoe Robertson.^8,9

Child

Danny Lee Robertson+^13,9,8 b. June 17, 1956, d. July 11, 1993

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Versie Poff Robertson obituary in the Jul 25, 1998 edition.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roscoe Robertson obituary in the Nov 20, 1979 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Roscoe Robertson^1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1914, d. November 19, 1979

James Roscoe Robertson married Versie Ola "Sis" Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie.^1,3 James Roscoe Robertson was buried at Oylers Chapel Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 His Social Security Number was 226-26-5596.⁵ He was born on October 18, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1913.^1,4,2,5 He died on November 19, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,4,3 He James Roscoe Robertson, age 65, of Rt. 2, Vinton, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from the Nelson-Roanoke Hardware Company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Versie Poff Robertson; daughters, Mrs. Frances Hodges, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Emmette Caldwell, Vinton; Mrs. Calvin (Joyce) Jones, Wirtz; sons, Danny Lee Robertson and Jimmy Delong Robertson, both of Roanoke; stepchildren, Clinton Snyder, Alabama; David Snyder, William Snyder, Pete Snyder and Jerry Snyder, all of Roanoke; brothers, Olen Robertson, Hardy; Melvin Robertson, Collinsville; Wesley Robertson, Roanoke; sisters, Iantha Richardson, Mrs. Valerie Bobbitt, Mrs. Thelma Fisher, all of Franklin Co; eight grandchildren. Interment in Oylers Chapel Cemetery, Franklin Co. on November 20, 1979.³

Family

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff b. February 25, 1921, d. July 24, 1998

Marriage*

He married Versie Ola "Sis" Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie.^1,3

Child

Danny Lee Robertson+^6,3,1 b. June 17, 1956, d. July 11, 1993

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roscoe Robertson obituary in the Nov 20, 1979 edition.
[S13164] Oylers Chapel Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ocie Marie Poff^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 2, 1917, d. May 8, 1987

Father

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^1,2,6,3,4,7 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Mother

Cynthia Belle Gillespie^{1,2,6,3,4,5,7} b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Her Social Security Number was 231-05-5316.⁸ Ocie Marie Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,5,10,11 She was born on January 2, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9,4,5,10,7 As of April 30, 1938,her married name was Lyles.⁴ She married Ivy John Lyles on April 30, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,5,4,13 As of October 23, 1948,her married name was Hylton.⁴ Ocie Marie Poff married William Preston "Press" Hylton on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,5,4,11 Ocie Marie Poff died on May 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^9,5,10,11 She Mrs. Ocie Poff Hylton, age 70, of Roanoke, died Friday in a local hospital. She was retired from Vinton Weaving Company, a charter member of the Church of God and the widow of William P. Hylton. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth L. and Maurice A. Creasy, Sandra H. and Robert L. Walton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip E. and Shelda K. Lyles, Melvin B. and Jeannie B. Hylton, all of Roanoke; three stepdaughters, Mary H. Howell, Bedford County; Christine H. Swank, Delray, Florida; Isabelle H. Pittman, Roanoke; three stepsons, James H. Hylton, Gramling, South Carolina; John T. Hylton, Robert W. Hylton, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Versie P. Robertson, Katherine P. Caldwell; four brothers, Charles O. Poff, Jr., Peter A. Poff, Ivan T. Poff, Norman Poff, all of Roanoke; ten grandchildren one great-grandchild. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 10, 1987.¹¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 301, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 69, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Family 1

Ivy John Lyles b. August 9, 1907, d. October 12, 1945

Marriage*

Ocie Marie Poff married Ivy John Lyles on April 30, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,5,4,13

Children

Phillip Edward Lyles+^{14,15,16,11,13,4,5,17} b. May 16, 1939, d. July 19, 1991
Ruth Naomi Lyles^{4,15,11,13,17}
Sarah Jane Lyles^{12,5,15,13,17} b. May 16, 1945, d. June 4, 1959

Family 2

William Preston "Press" Hylton b. July 3, 1897, d. February 22, 1963

Marriage*

Ocie Marie Poff married William Preston "Press" Hylton on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,5,4,11

Children

Melvin Bryant Hylton¹¹
Katherine Marie Hylton^12,5 b. January 14, 1954, d. July 27, 1963
Sandra Kay Hylton^4,11

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ocie Poff Hylton obituary in the May 10, 1987 edition.
[S2728] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ivy John Lyles obituary in the Oct 13, 1945 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Jane Lyles obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.

William Preston "Press" Hylton^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 3, 1897, d. February 22, 1963

William Preston "Press" Hylton was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on July 3, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Ocie Marie Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 William Preston "Press" Hylton died on February 22, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,2,4

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 69, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1950

Farmer⁶

Family

Ocie Marie Poff b. January 2, 1917, d. May 8, 1987

Marriage*

William Preston "Press" Hylton married Ocie Marie Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5

Children

Melvin Bryant Hylton⁵
Katherine Marie Hylton^1,2 b. January 14, 1954, d. July 27, 1963
Sandra Kay Hylton^3,5

Citations

[S2728] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5393] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ocie Poff Hylton obituary in the May 10, 1987 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. September 26, 1918, d. April 2, 1991

Father

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^{8,9,10,11,2,4,5,12} b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Mother

Cynthia Belle Gillespie^{8,9,10,11,2,4,5,12} b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

His Social Security Number was 226-01-8489.¹³ Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. navy WWII."^1,7 He was born on September 26, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{13,1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Elva Mae Secrest on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^14,2 Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. and Elva Mae Secrest were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴ Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. married Frances Marie Wiseman on November 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,16,17,2 Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. died on April 2, 1991 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^13,1,18,6,7 He Charlie Otis (Brother) Poff, Jr., age 72, of Chaparral Dr., S.W., died in a Winston-Salem hospital Tuesday. He was the founder of Ronaoke Foundry, Inc. and C & P Welding & Steel Erection, Inc. and was a Naval veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Frances M. Poff; five daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Mae and Jerry Liffick, Corona, Calif; Gertrude V. and Dick Musick, Corona, Calif; Janice D. and Jim Jachimski, Roanoke; Pat and Jimmy Cassell, Rocky Mount; Jeania and Michael Wilson, Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin D. and Patricia A. Poff, Roanoke; Randy L. and Vivian W. Poff, Botetourt Co; three brothers, Ivan T. Poff; Norman Poff; Pete A. Poff; two sisters, Elizabeth Caldwell; Vergie Robertson, all of Roanoke; sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., 221 South. on April 3, 1991.¹⁸

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 222, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁹

1950

Dwelling 594, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

²⁰

Occupation

1940

Iron foundry moulder¹⁹

1950

Steel foundry moulder²⁰

Family 1

Elva Mae Secrest b. March 17, 1921, d. March 13, 2006

Marriage*

Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. married Elva Mae Secrest on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^14,2

Divorce*

Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. and Elva Mae Secrest were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴

Children

Peggy Mae Poff^{18,21,15,16,20,19}
Gertrude Velina "Gertie" Poff^{18,21,15,16,20,19}
Alvin Douglas Poff Sr.+^{18,21,15,16,20} b. March 27, 1942, d. September 13, 2011

Family 2

Frances Marie Wiseman b. April 1, 1926, d. January 25, 2015

Marriage*

Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. married Frances Marie Wiseman on November 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,16,17,2

Children

Janice Dianne Poff^{18,21,15,16,17,2,20}
Patricia "Pat" Poff+^{18,21,15,16,17,2,20} b. March 23, 1950, d. August 5, 2004
Randy Lee Poff^{18,21,15,16,17,2}
Jeania Marie Poff+^{18,15,16,17,2} b. March 30, 1970, d. February 5, 1998

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeania Marie Poff Wilson obituary in the Feb 7, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Douglas Poff, Sr. obituary in the Sep 15, 2011 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Marie Poff obituary in the Jan 27, 2015 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Otis Poff, Jr. obituary in the Apr 3, 1991 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pat Poff Cassell obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 edition.

Barbara Furrow^1,2,3,4

F, b. February 12, 1785, d. May 14, 1863

Barbara Furrow was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,2,4 She was born on February 12, 1785 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Jacob Conner, son of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, on December 6, 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 As of December 6, 1803,her married name was Conner. Barbara Furrow died on May 14, 1863 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 78.^5,2,4

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 498, District 26, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁸

1860

Dwelling 2036, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁹

Family

Jacob Conner b. February 10, 1781, d. April 26, 1870

Marriage*

Barbara Furrow married Jacob Conner, son of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, on December 6, 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7

Children

John O. Conner+² b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
Charles Conner+² b. December 5, 1806
Christenah Conner¹⁰ b. August 29, 1809
Mary "Polly" Conner^2,10 b. November 17, 1812, d. September 28, 1881
Daniel "Dan" Conner+² b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
Katherine Conner¹⁰ b. April 2, 1817
William Conner+^9,8,2 b. July 19, 1820, d. August 20, 1894
Aaron Conner+² b. July 2, 1824, d. before June 1, 1880
Moses Conner¹⁰ b. July 2, 1824, d. 1831
Jacob "Jake" Conner+² b. October 31, 1826, d. August 26, 1896
Jane "Tillie" Conner+² b. circa 1830, d. April 9, 1865
Barbary "Barbara" Conner+^8,2,3 b. July 5, 1830, d. April 26, 1911

Citations

[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S1967] Cynthia Burge, "Hilderbrand Death Certificates," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 17, 2010.
[S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Joyce S. Givens, 4216 NW Pershall Way, Redmond OR 97756.

Pearlie Ann Nichols^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 6, 1939, d. August 30, 2014

Father

Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols^{7,1,8,2,3,5,9,10} b. February 3, 1908, d. February 21, 1976

Mother

Ollie Mae Wimmer^{1,7,11,8,2,3,5,9,10} b. March 1, 1912, d. June 29, 2005

Pearlie Ann Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,12 She was born on November 6, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,12,6 She married Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr., son of Dossie William Sowers Sr. and Erma "Emma" Conner, on July 21, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 21, 1961,her married name was Sowers. Pearlie Ann Nichols and Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. were divorced on July 19, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ Pearlie Ann Nichols died on August 30, 2014 at age 74.^9,12 She Pearlie "Ann" Sowers, 74, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior due to heart complications, surrounded by her loving family Saturday, August 30, 2014. She was born in Floyd County November 6, 1939, to Richard and Ollie Mae Nichols. She was a homemaker, beautician, wife and mom. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tommy, Carl, Marshal and John; and two nephews. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Deanne Sowers, Stephen and Renee Sowers; grandchildren, Justin Gable, Kaitlin Sowers, Hannah Sowers, D.W. Sowers Jr; her former husband of 44 years; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lena and Norman "Buck" Hoback, Sue and Barry Smith; brothers and sisters-in law, Wesley and Marian Nichols, Fred and Pat Nichols; sisters, Ina Morgan and Betty Martin; brother, Raymond Nichols; uncle, Carl and Claudine Wimmer; aunt, Reba and Warren Richards; and numerous nephews and nieces. After an extended stay in nursing care facilities, the family would like to thank the staff of 3 East at Richfield, along with Good Samaritan Hospice for a good job. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on August 31, 2014.⁹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 113, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. b. July 26, 1936, d. December 27, 2023

Marriage*

Pearlie Ann Nichols married Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr., son of Dossie William Sowers Sr. and Erma "Emma" Conner, on July 21, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Divorce*

Pearlie Ann Nichols and Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. were divorced on July 19, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³

Children

Stephen Wayne "Steve" Sowers^{3,4,14,9,15,16}
Douglas Scott "Doug" Sowers^3,4,14,9,15

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Mae Wimmer obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Everette Nichols obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearlie Sowers obituary in Aug 31, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Martin obituary in the Feb 9, 2021 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Edward Nichols obituary in the Aug 12, 1992 edition.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sowers-Myers wedding announcement in the Sep 10, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dossie W. Sowers, Jr. obituary in the Dec 30, 2023 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Zee Poff^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. June 17, 1954, d. January 27, 2003

Father

Peter Albert "Pete" Poff^1,2,3,5 b. February 18, 1924, d. November 18, 2002

Mother

Emma Catherine Wiseman^1,2,3,5 b. June 20, 1928, d. September 24, 1993

Zee Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 229-82-8617.⁸ She was born on June 17, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,5,6,7,9 As of July 25, 1985,her married name was Arthur.⁵ She married James Neal "Jimmy" Arthur Sr. on July 25, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Zee Poff died on January 27, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48.^8,3,7,10 She ARTHUR, Zee Poff, 48, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Albert Poff and Emma Wiseman Poff. Zee was a longtime employee of Oakey's South Chapel. Surviving are her husband, Jim Arthur; her son, Justin Arthur; brothers, James D. Poff, Norman L. (Buster) Poff and wife, Brenda; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lyle and Stranna Arthur; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery in Floyd County. on January 28, 2003.³

Family

James Neal "Jimmy" Arthur Sr. b. August 12, 1951, d. December 24, 2006

Marriage*

She married James Neal "Jimmy" Arthur Sr. on July 25, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5

Child

Justin Neil Arthur^1,2,3,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Catherine Poff obituary in the Sep 26, 1993 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zee Poff Arthur obituary in the Jan 28, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Neal Arthur, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2006 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Neal "Jimmy" Arthur Sr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. August 12, 1951, d. December 24, 2006

His Social Security Number was 227-62-0695.⁹ James Neal "Jimmy" Arthur Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 12, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,4,6,8 He married Zee Poff, daughter of Peter Albert "Pete" Poff and Emma Catherine Wiseman, on July 25, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,1,2,3 James Neal "Jimmy" Arthur Sr. died on December 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,9,4,6,7 He James Neal Arthur Sr., 55, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday December 24, 2006 at the VA Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife Zee Poff Arthur; mother, Stranna Arthur; and brother, Kenneth Arthur. Surviving are his sons James N. Arthur Jr., Daniel Arthur and Justin Arthur; father, Lyle M. Arthur; sister, Patricia Holt and husband Darrell; and special friend, Connie Light and son Daniel. Graveside funeral services will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 27, 2006.²

Family

Zee Poff b. June 17, 1954, d. January 27, 2003

Marriage*

He married Zee Poff, daughter of Peter Albert "Pete" Poff and Emma Catherine Wiseman, on July 25, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,1,2,3

Child

Justin Neil Arthur^10,11,1,2

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zee Poff Arthur obituary in the Jan 28, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Neal Arthur, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2006 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Catherine Poff obituary in the Sep 26, 1993 edition.

Ivan Thomas Poff Sr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. July 16, 1926, d. February 26, 2007

Father

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^{9,10,1,11,3,12,4} b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Mother

Cynthia Belle Gillespie^{9,10,1,11,3,12,4} b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 226-26-7335.¹³ He was born on July 16, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{13,3,5,14,6,8} He married Elizabeth Ann Neece on August 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,3 Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Neece were divorced on September 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁶ Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. married Grace Elizabeth Barker on October 17, 1975 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^17,3 Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. died on February 26, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,13,14,6,7 He Ivan T. Poff, Sr., 80 of Roanoke passed away on Monday February 26, 2007. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran of World War II. Mr. Poff was a lifetime member of the Roanoke City Lifesaving Crew and was a retired funeral director with Oakey's Funeral Service with over 30 years of service. He is survived by his sons, Ivan T. (Tommy) Poff, Jr., and wife, Ruth W. (Taffy) Poff, Boones Mill, Va., Jason S. Poff, Roanoke; stepdaughter, Beth Foster, Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Ashli Aldama and Nicholas Brunn; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Waynard Caldwell, Roanoke; sister-in-law, Frances Poff, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. Military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post 7854 & American Legion #127. on February 28, 2007.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 127, District 120-81, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁸

Occupation

1950

Funeral director¹⁸

Family 1

Elizabeth Ann Neece b. March 10, 1921, d. July 7, 1995

Marriage*

Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. married Elizabeth Ann Neece on August 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,3

Divorce*

Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Neece were divorced on September 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁶

Child

Ivan Thomas "Tommy" Poff Jr.^15,17,2

Family 2

Grace Elizabeth Barker

Marriage*

Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. married Grace Elizabeth Barker on October 17, 1975 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^17,3

Child

Jason S. Poff^17,2

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ivan T. Poff, Sr., obituary in the Feb 28, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Poff obituary in the Jul 8, 1995 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver L. Barker obituary in the Mar 2, 1998 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Norman L. Poff^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 3, 1936, d. February 15, 2005

Father

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^{1,2,5,6,7,8,9} b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Mother

Cynthia Belle Gillespie^{1,2,5,6,7,8,9} b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Norman L. Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 230-38-4497.¹¹ He was born on January 3, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{2,11,6,12,10,9} He married Christine Geneva Baugh on March 24, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,10 Norman L. Poff died on February 15, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,11,13,10 He Norman Poff, 69, of Roanoke, went to be with the lord on Tuesday February 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Cynthia Poff; his brothers, Charlie, Jr. "Brother" Poff, Pete Poff; his sisters, Ocie Hylton, Versie "Sis" Robertson. Norman was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years on December 23, 2004, Christine Baugh Poff. Norman was a longtime contractor in the Roanoke Valley, and was a longtime member of Penn Forest Church of God. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Joyce Poff; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Frank Wilkins; a brother and sister-in-law, Ivan and Grace Poff; a sister and brother-in-law, Liz and Waynard Caldwell; a sister-in-law, Frances Poff; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on February 16, 2005.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

1950

Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Christine Geneva Baugh b. September 12, 1936, d. December 23, 2004

Marriage*

Norman L. Poff married Christine Geneva Baugh on March 24, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,10

Children

Peter Andrew "Andy" Poff^2,3,6
Kelly Dawn Poff^2,3

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Baugh Poff obituary in the Dec 26, 2004 edition.
[S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 28, 1934, d. March 21, 2024

Father

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^1,2,3,4,7,6 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Mother

Cynthia Belle Gillespie^1,2,3,4,7,6 b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on January 28, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 As of October 25, 1958,her married name was Caldwell.⁴ She married Waynard Ervin Caldwell on October 25, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,6 Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff died on March 21, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁶ She K. Elizabeth "Liz" Caldwell, 90, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She worked 25 years as a cafeteria worker at Hidden Valley Middle School and was a longtime member of Celebration Church of God. Liz was preceded in death by her husband, Waynard Caldwell; her father and mother, Charlie O. Poff Sr. and Cynthia Poff; her daughter, Sarah Wright; and her granddaughter, Cara Holley. Surviving is her daughter, Cindy Snider and husband, Harold; grandchildren, Austin Wright and Justin Snider; great-grandchildren, Hannah Snider and Colton Snider; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. The family would like to thank everyone at South Roanoke Nursing Home for their care and compassion. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 23, 2024.⁶

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

1950

Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Waynard Ervin Caldwell b. April 16, 1935, d. November 8, 2017

Marriage*

Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff married Waynard Ervin Caldwell on October 25, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,6

Children

Sarah Elizabeth Caldwell+^9,10,6 b. December 6, 1962, d. September 22, 2019
Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Caldwell^9,10,4,6

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the K. Elizabeth Caldwell obituary in the Mar 23, 2024 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ivan T. Poff, Sr., obituary in the Feb 28, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waynard E. Caldwell obituary in the Nov 10, 2017 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Sarah E. Wright obituary.

Waynard Ervin Caldwell^1,2,3

M, b. April 16, 1935, d. November 8, 2017

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

Family

Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff b. January 28, 1934, d. March 21, 2024

Marriage*

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

Children

Sarah Elizabeth Caldwell+^4,6,5 b. December 6, 1962, d. September 22, 2019
Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Caldwell^4,6,3,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ivan T. Poff, Sr., obituary in the Feb 28, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waynard E. Caldwell obituary in the Nov 10, 2017 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the K. Elizabeth Caldwell obituary in the Mar 23, 2024 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Sarah E. Wright obituary.

William Arthur "Bill" Naff¹

M, b. October 5, 1952, d. November 9, 2009

Father

Erman Lane Naff^2,3,4,1 b. March 19, 1915, d. May 22, 2003

Mother

Hybunia Alice Poff^2,3,4,1 b. February 17, 1920, d. November 19, 2002

William Arthur "Bill" Naff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He married Connie Dudding.¹ William Arthur "Bill" Naff was born on October 5, 1952. He died on November 9, 2009 at Florida at age 57.¹ 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. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with Chaplain Bob Copenhaver officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on November 13, 2009.¹

Family

Connie Dudding

Marriage*

He married Connie Dudding.¹

Child

Alicia Danielle Naff^3,4,1

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Arthur Naff obituary in the Nov 13, 2009 edition.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hybunia Poff Naff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erman Lane Naff obituary in the May 25, 2003 edition.