Waynard Ervin Caldwell1,2,3

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 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
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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waynard E. Caldwell obituary in the Nov 10, 2017 edition.
  5. [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
FatherErman Lane Naff2,3,4,1 b. March 19, 1915, d. May 22, 2003
MotherHybunia Alice Poff2,3,4,1 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 Naff3,4,1

Citations

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

Hilda Margaret Ulmer1

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

Family

Winston William Poff b. June 13, 1916, d. September 8, 2005
Marriage*She married Winston William Poff, son of William Fleming "Willie" Poff and Hoover Jane King.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Hilda Margaret Poff obituary.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winston William Poff obituary in the Sep 9, 2005 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Robert Fleming Poff obituary.

Robert Fleming Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. September 27, 1945, d. April 8, 2020
FatherWinston William Poff1,5,3,6 b. June 13, 1916, d. September 8, 2005
MotherHilda Margaret Ulmer1,5,3,6,4 b. April 15, 1919, d. June 16, 2021
     Robert Fleming Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He Robert Fleming Poff, September 27, 1945 - April 08, 2020. Robert Fleming Poff, 74, of Copper Hill, VA. Passed away on Tuesday April 8,2020 at his home. Robert is survived by his mother, Hilda U. Poff; wife, Brenda Baker Poff; son, Robb Poff and daughter-in-law, Melissa S. Poff; daughter, Tracie M. Poff Burke and son-in-law, Steven Burke; grandchildren, Austin R. Poff, Megan E Poff, Mason W. Poff, and Allie M. Burke.4 He was born on September 27, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He married Brenda Gail Baker on May 14, 1967 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Robert Fleming Poff died on April 8, 2020 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.4

Family

Brenda Gail Baker
Marriage*He married Brenda Gail Baker on May 14, 1967 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children
  • Robert Fleming Poff II5,2,4
  • Tracie Marie Poff5,4

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref #03-58.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Robert Fleming Poff obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winston William Poff obituary in the Sep 9, 2005 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Hilda Margaret Poff obituary.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Marie Ann Sowers1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 6, 1932
FatherDossie William Sowers Sr.7,1,2,3,8,5,9 b. December 15, 1904, d. April 25, 1968
MotherErma "Emma" Conner7,1,2,3,10,8,5,9 b. October 10, 1909, d. March 11, 2006
     Marie Ann Sowers was born on June 6, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,11 As of April 11, 1952,her married name was Vest.1 She married Gratton W. Vest, son of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on April 11, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,12,2,3,4,11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 153, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 88, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Gratton W. Vest b. November 4, 1930, d. October 3, 2007
Marriage*Marie Ann Sowers married Gratton W. Vest, son of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on April 11, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,12,2,3,4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erma Conner Sowers obituary in the Mar 12, 2006 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dossie W. Sowers, Jr. obituary in the Dec 30, 2023 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Dossie William Sowers, Sr. obituary in May 2, 1968 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lindsay Octavia Thomas birth announcement in the Sep 8, 1991 edition.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vest 50th wedding anniversary article in an undated newspaper clipping.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.