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     James M. Poff was born in August, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 6, 1901 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 4.²

     William Shirley Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on August 9, 1898 at Virginia.² He died on October 27, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 16.^3,4 He Found Dead In Pit at West End Round House at Midnight - Evidently Lost Footing and Fell From Tender of Locomotive While Watering - No Inquest. Dead from the effect of a fracture at the base of the skull, the body of William C. Poff (actually William S. Poff) , seventeen-year-old son of W. S. Poff (actually G. C. Poff), of 104 Ninth street, N. W., was found in an engine pit at the West End round house by a fellow workman at midnight last night. No one saw the accident that resulted in young Poff's death. He was found lying in about nine inches of water in the engine pit and it waa not at first known whether he died from effect of the fall or from drowning. Thinking there might a spark of life left, the body hurriedly was removed to the hospital after it was found, but examination before removal from the ambulance showed there was no hope. Poff last was seen alive when talking with a fellow workman about 10:30. His father works at the round house and was on duty when the body of his son was found. The body was taken to Oakey's morgue where this morning it was viewed by Coroner R. Gordon Simmons. While no one saw the fall and there is no definite information as to the facts surrounding Poff's death, the coroner concluded from circumstances that it was accidental and no inquest will be held. Poff had been employed at the round house about a year and was esteemed by his associates and superiors. He was a hard worker, popular among the shopmen and his death cast a gloom over the round house forces. Funeral services will be at the Poff home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon and interment will be made in Fairview. on October 28, 1914.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 214-18-7350.⁶ Eldred Ellis Stewart was buried at Sunset Hills Burial Park, 5001 Everhard Road N.W., Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.³ He was born on September 5, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,7 He married Jane Unknown on October 10, 1945.¹ Eldred Ellis Stewart died on August 16, 1979 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 76.^6,4

     Mayme Lee Gray was born in May, 1886 at Virginia.² As of circa 1908,her married name was Kehn.^1,3 She married Ernest William Kehn circa 1908.^1,3 Mayme Lee Gray died on April 4, 1950 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 63.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-6641.⁶ Fleming Harvey Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 24, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Mamie Ella Wade circa 1911.^7,2 Fleming Harvey Gray died on August 5, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Myers was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on September 27, 1849 at Indiana.^3,2 She married Samuel Wesley Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on March 5, 1868 at Putnam Co., Indiana.¹ As of March 5, 1868,her married name was Poff.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Myers died on October 17, 1932 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 83.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 314-01-4898.⁸ Henry Anderson Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on April 12, 1871 at Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 12, 1871 and his gravestone has a birth year of 1870.^7,4,8 He married Katie Louisa Eckels on August 24, 1902 at Clay Co., Indiana.^7,6 Henry Anderson Poff died on January 16, 1947 at Rosedale, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 75.⁷

     Sarah Catherine Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^5,3 She was born on October 22, 1875 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^5,3 As of March 4, 1900,her married name was Stevenson.² She married Plen Franklin Stevenson on March 4, 1900 at Clay Co., Indiana.^5,2,6 As of December 28, 1921,her married name was Carr.⁴ Sarah Catherine Poff married William Lee Carr on December 28, 1921 at Indiana.⁴ Sarah Catherine Poff died on January 12, 1963 at Clay Co., Indiana, at age 87.^5,3

     Roy L. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 19, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 4, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Veronica M. Stewart was born on January 12, 1906.¹ She died before January 1, 1907.¹

     Flemon Wesley "Flem" Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.² He was born on October 17, 1877 at Clay Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 17, 1878.^2,4,5 He married Sarah Ellen Lawson on August 31, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana.⁶ Flemon Wesley "Flem" Poff died on July 26, 1949 at Indiana at age 71.⁶

     Mayme Lee Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 Her married name was Powers.² She married Henry Wooling Powers.^2,4 Mayme Lee Wimmer was born on December 21, 1902 at Virginia.³ As of September 13, 1936,her married name was Wax.¹ She married William Walter Wax on September 13, 1936 at Washington, D.C..^7,1 Mayme Lee Wimmer died on April 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^2,3 She Mayme Wimmer Wax Powers, age 86, of 3004 Mansfield Street, N.E., died Friday, April 21, 1989. She is survived by her husband, Henry W. (Wool) Powers; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Wax Sisson and Calvin C. Sisson, Sr., Roanoke; three grandchildren, C. Clark Sisson, Jr., Vienna; Cara L. Sisson, Roanoke; Bill Sisson, Williamsburg; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jimmie R. and Arlene R. Powers; stepdaughter, Mrs. Helen P. Douffus; sister, Mrs. Rose A. Davis, all of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on April 24, 1989.²

     Celia Viola Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on April 28, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of June 26, 1936,her married name was Coon.³ She married Melvin Hugh Coon Sr. on June 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Celia Viola Wimmer died on March 26, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.²

     His Social Security Number was 267-90-1269.⁵ Roger Allen Lawrence Roger Allen Lawrence, 61, of Independence passed away at his home on Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born October 12, 1949 in Montgomery County to Imogene & the late Howard Lawrence. Surviving are one daughter, Tanya Erickson & husband, Timothy of Colorado; two sons, Timothy Lawrence & wife, Katie of Hillsville & Bradley Lawrence of Colorado; mother, Imogene Malone of Fries; one sister, Toby Phelps & husband, Ken of Matthew, NC., two brothers, Steven Lawrence & wife, Patty of Douglasville, GA. & David Lawrence of Fries; nine grandchildren and several nieces & nephews also survive. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 beginning at 2pm at The Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastor Jeff Pickett will be officiating. Family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Elk Creek Rescue Squad 9109 Elk Creek HWY, Elk Creek, VA 24326 or The Veterans of Foreign War 406 W. 34th St. Kansas City, MO 64111.² He was born on October 12, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Virginia Gertrude Espinoza in 1969.¹ Roger Allen Lawrence married Tracey Lynn Irvin on January 8, 1983.¹ Roger Allen Lawrence died on March 11, 2011 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia, at age 61.^2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-2965.⁶ Mildred Valouris "Lois" Stewart was buried at Highland Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on August 14, 1907 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,5 She married David Allen "Dave" Freeland on January 2, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 2, 1926,her married name was Freeland.² Mildred Valouris "Lois" Stewart died on September 27, 1987 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 80.^6,8