Dossie William Sowers Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. December 15, 1904, d. April 25, 1968
FatherEld. Frazier Tuggle Sowers10,5,11,12,13,14,15,8 b. October 8, 1875, d. July 23, 1951
MotherFlora Ann Martin10,5,11,12,13,14,15,8 b. July 22, 1872, d. April 27, 1946
     Dossie William Sowers Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 His Social Security Number was 230-34-1582.16 He was born on December 15, 1904 at Lick Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,16,3,4,5,6,8,9 He married Erma "Emma" Conner, daughter of Andrew Louis/Lewis Conner and Almeda Elmira "Alma" Vest, on February 25, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,4,6,7,8 Dossie William Sowers Sr. died on April 25, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.1,2,3,4,6,8 He Dossie William Sowers, Sr. 63, of Check, died Thursday in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Erma Conner Sowers; a daughter, Mrs. Gratton Vest, Salem; a son, Dossie William Sowers, Jr., Check; three sisters Mrs. Ottie Conner, Salem; Mrs. Guy E. Conner, Copper Hill; Mrs. Morris Agee, Check; a brother Vollie Sowers, Check. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on May 2, 1968.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 142, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 100, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 153, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 88, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1930Farmer14
1940Farmer17
1950Farmer18

Family

Erma "Emma" Conner b. October 10, 1909, d. March 11, 2006
Marriage*Dossie William Sowers Sr. married Erma "Emma" Conner, daughter of Andrew Louis/Lewis Conner and Almeda Elmira "Alma" Vest, on February 25, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,4,6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Dossie William Sowers, Sr. obituary in May 2, 1968 edition.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Dossie William Sowers, Sr.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erma Conner Sowers obituary in the Mar 12, 2006 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [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.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frazier T. Sowers obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Belle Conner obituary in the Sep 20, 2007 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvie Lenora Sowers Agee obituary in the Apr 27, 2009 edition.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dossie W. Sowers, Jr. obituary in the Dec 30, 2023 edition.

Mary Magdalene Clardy1,2

F, b. September 24, 1931, d. July 16, 2014
     Mary Magdalene Clardy was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee.2 She was born on September 24, 1931.3 She married Robert Alfred "Bobby" Austin, son of Lewis Arthur Austin Sr. and Cassie Ann Walton, on July 29, 1966 at Ardmore, Limestone Co., Alabama.1,2 As of July 29, 1966,her married name was Austin. Mary Magdalene Clardy died on July 16, 2014 at Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee, at age 82.2,3 She Mary Magdalene Clardy Austin, 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the family residence. She was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Lum Clardy and Bonnie Hawkins Clardy. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Vickie Coffman; brothers and sisters: Emmaline Loggins, Ovan Clardy, William Clardy, Margaret Kessel, Sham Clardy, Anna Belle Clardy and Clarence Clardy. She is survived by her husband, Robert Austin of Cleveland; children: Ann Ledford and husband, Mike, of Cleveland, Denise Johnson and husband, Randall, of Hartsell, Ala. and Holly Watson and husband, David, of Doncaster, England; sister, Flora McMunn of Decatur, Ala; grandchildren: Kelli Cowart, Stephanie McCluskey and Calwyn Watson; great-grandchildren: Stephen Grantland, Austin Grantland, Paisley Coffman, Hunter Hill, and Karsen McCluskey; great-great-grandchildren: Zayden Grantland and “soon to arrive” Brayson Grantland; and special children: Logan King, Thad Stedman and Allie Stedman; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at West Cleveland Baptist Church with Pastor Jesse Crane officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with a white dove release ceremony concluding the service. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. on July 17, 2014.2

Family

Robert Alfred "Bobby" Austin
Marriage*She married Robert Alfred "Bobby" Austin, son of Lewis Arthur Austin Sr. and Cassie Ann Walton, on July 29, 1966 at Ardmore, Limestone Co., Alabama.1,2 
Children
  • Ann Cherise Austin4,1,2
  • Holly Leigh Austin4,2

Citations

  1. [S968] Robert A. Austin, "Robert Austin Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 18, 2002.
  2. [S4412] Cleveland Daily Banner, From the Mary Magdalene Clardy Austin obituary in the Jul 17, 2014 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S580] Sr.) Ann Ledford (granddaughter of Austin & Wimmer Connections Lewis Arthur Austin, "Austin & Wimmer Connections (Lewis Arthur Austin, Sr.)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 2, 2004.

Peter Albert "Pete" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 18, 1924, d. November 18, 2002
FatherCharles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.1,7,8,9,2,10 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
MotherCynthia Belle Gillespie1,7,8,9,2,10 b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972
     Peter Albert "Pete" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,3 He was born on February 18, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,2,3,4,5 He married Emma Catherine Wiseman on August 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,2 Peter Albert "Pete" Poff died on November 18, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.1,3,6 He POFF, Peter Albert, (Pete), 78, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2002. He was retired from Roanoke Electric Steel, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma W. Poff; his parents, Charlie O. and Cynthia Gillespie Poff; sisters, Versie P. Robertson and Ocie P. Hylton; and a brother, Charley Poff. Surviving are his sons, James D. Poff and Norman L. (Buster) Poff and wife, Brenda; a daughter, Zee Poff Arthur and husband, Jimmy; grandchildren, Justin Arthur, Jason Poff, and Amy Falconer and husband, Chris; stepgrandchildren, Michael Hollandsworth, Angela Clifton and husband, James; step-great-grandchildren, Jacob Clifton and Kenneth Vines; brothers, Ivan T. Poff, Sr. and Norman Poff; a sister, Elizabeth P. Caldwell, all of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on November 20, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Emma Catherine Wiseman b. June 20, 1928, d. September 24, 1993
Marriage*Peter Albert "Pete" Poff married Emma Catherine Wiseman on August 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Catherine Poff obituary in the Sep 26, 1993 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zee Poff Arthur obituary in the Jan 28, 2003 edition.

Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 26, 1936, d. December 27, 2023
FatherDossie William Sowers Sr.1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10 b. December 15, 1904, d. April 25, 1968
MotherErma "Emma" Conner1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10 b. October 10, 1909, d. March 11, 2006
     Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 He was born on July 26, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,9 He married Pearlie Ann Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on July 21, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. and Pearlie Ann Nichols were divorced on July 19, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. died on December 27, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.9 He Dossie W. "D.W." Sowers Jr., 87, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, after a short battle with Dementia. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Floyd County, Va., on July 26, 1936, to Dossie W. Sowers Sr. and Erma Sowers. D.W. was the valedictorian for the Class of 1954 of Check High School, a farmer, a Manager at Shepherds Auto Supply, a retired dedicated Teamsters truck driver for McLean and Preston, a husband, dad, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and his former wife, Pearlie Sowers. D.W. is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Renée Sowers of Roanoke, Va., and Douglas and Deanne Sowers of New Castle, Va; grandchildren, Justin, Kaitlin, and Hannah; sister, Marie Ann Vest of Salem, Va; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved friends; special long-time friend, Ronnie St. Clair and family of Moneta, Va. The family would like to thank the staff of Friendship Health & Rehab Center South for their compassion and support. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. on December 30, 2023.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 153, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 88, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Pearlie Ann Nichols b. November 6, 1939, d. August 30, 2014
Marriage*Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. married Pearlie Ann Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on July 21, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Divorce* Dossie William "D.W." Sowers Jr. and Pearlie Ann Nichols were divorced on July 19, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Dossie William Sowers, Sr. obituary in May 2, 1968 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Dossie William Sowers, Sr.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erma Conner Sowers obituary in the Mar 12, 2006 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dossie W. Sowers, Jr. obituary in the Dec 30, 2023 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sowers-Myers wedding announcement in the Sep 10, 1995 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearlie Sowers obituary in Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Emma Catherine Wiseman1,2,3

F, b. June 20, 1928, d. September 24, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9619.4 Emma Catherine Wiseman was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 She was born on June 20, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,2,3 She married Peter Albert "Pete" Poff, son of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on August 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1 As of August 9, 1947,her married name was Poff.1 Emma Catherine Wiseman died on September 24, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.6,8 She POFF, Emma Catherine, 65, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 24, 1993, in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Peter A. ("Pete") Poff; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Norman L. and Brenda Poff and James D. Poff, all of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Zee Poff and Jimmy Arthur of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Justin Arthur, Jason Poff and Amy Poff; three stepgrandchildren, Michael Hollingsworth, Angela Clifton and Neal Arthur; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Eurman and Donald Wiseman, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Runella Spradlin, Frances Poff, both of Roanoke and Rachel Kinkusich of Kansas. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on September 26, 1993.6

Family

Peter Albert "Pete" Poff b. February 18, 1924, d. November 18, 2002
Marriage*She married Peter Albert "Pete" Poff, son of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on August 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Catherine Poff obituary in the Sep 26, 1993 edition.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zee Poff Arthur obituary in the Jan 28, 2003 edition.

Cynthia Belle Gillespie1,2,3,4

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, 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

1920Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

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

Citations

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

Versie Ola "Sis" Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 25, 1921, d. July 24, 1998
FatherCharles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.1,2,3 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
MotherCynthia Belle Gillespie1,2,3 b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972
     Versie Ola "Sis" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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

1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 215, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 28, District 120-72, Roanoke, Virginia11

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

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

Citations

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

James Roscoe Robertson1,2,3

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

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roscoe Robertson obituary in the Nov 20, 1979 edition.
  4. [S13164] Oylers Chapel Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ocie Marie Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 2, 1917, d. May 8, 1987
FatherCharles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.1,2,6,3,4,7 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
MotherCynthia Belle Gillespie1,2,6,3,4,5,7 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, 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

1920Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 301, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 69, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

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

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

Citations

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

William Preston "Press" Hylton1,2,3,4

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

1950Dwelling 69, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1950Farmer6

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

Citations

  1. [S2728] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5393] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ocie Poff Hylton obituary in the May 10, 1987 edition.
  6. [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
FatherCharles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.8,9,10,11,2,4,5,12 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
MotherCynthia Belle Gillespie8,9,10,11,2,4,5,12 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, 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

1920Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 222, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia19
1950Dwelling 594, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia20

Occupation

1940Iron foundry moulder19
1950Steel 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

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

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeania Marie Poff Wilson obituary in the Feb 7, 1998 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Douglas Poff, Sr. obituary in the Sep 15, 2011 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Marie Poff obituary in the Jan 27, 2015 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Otis Poff, Jr. obituary in the Apr 3, 1991 edition.
  19. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pat Poff Cassell obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 edition.

Barbara Furrow1,2,3,4

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

1850Dwelling 498, District 26, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1860Dwelling 2036, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa9

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

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S1967] Cynthia Burge, "Hilderbrand Death Certificates," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 17, 2010.
  4. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  6. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  7. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [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 Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 6, 1939, d. August 30, 2014
FatherRichard Ira "Rich" Nichols7,1,8,2,3,5,9,10 b. February 3, 1908, d. February 21, 1976
MotherOllie Mae Wimmer1,7,11,8,2,3,5,9,10 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

1940Dwelling 113, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

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" Sowers3,4,14,9,15,16
  • Douglas Scott "Doug" Sowers3,4,14,9,15

Citations

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

Zee Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. June 17, 1954, d. January 27, 2003
FatherPeter Albert "Pete" Poff1,2,3,5 b. February 18, 1924, d. November 18, 2002
MotherEmma Catherine Wiseman1,2,3,5 b. June 20, 1928, d. September 24, 1993
     Zee Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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 Arthur1,2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Catherine Poff obituary in the Sep 26, 1993 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zee Poff Arthur obituary in the Jan 28, 2003 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Neal Arthur, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [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

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zee Poff Arthur obituary in the Jan 28, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Neal Arthur, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  11. [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
FatherCharles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.9,10,1,11,3,12,4 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
MotherCynthia Belle Gillespie9,10,1,11,3,12,4 b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972
     Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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

1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 127, District 120-81, Roanoke, Virginia18

Occupation

1950Funeral 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. Poff17,2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ivan T. Poff, Sr., obituary in the Feb 28, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Poff obituary in the Jul 8, 1995 edition.
  16. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver L. Barker obituary in the Mar 2, 1998 edition.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Norman L. Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. January 3, 1936, d. February 15, 2005
FatherCharles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.1,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
MotherCynthia Belle Gillespie1,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972
     Norman L. Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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

1940Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

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" Poff2,3,6
  • Kelly Dawn Poff2,3

Citations

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