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     Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 13, 1895 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She married Harvey Leonard Poff, son of Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff and Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, circa 1917.^1,3 As of circa 1917,her married name was Poff.¹ Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James and Harvey Leonard Poff were divorced on April 24, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James died on July 30, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-2875.⁵ Elizabeth Irene "Libby" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She and Cecil William Vest were divorced.³ Elizabeth Irene "Libby" Poff was born on September 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of October 22, 1938,her married name was Vest.³ She married Cecil William Vest on October 22, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of March 27, 1943,her married name was Byrd.³ Elizabeth Irene "Libby" Poff married William Charles Byrd, son of William Ennis Byrd and Mary Letitia Lovell, on March 27, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 Elizabeth Irene "Libby" Poff died on August 21, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^5,6 She Elizabeth (Libby) Poff Byrd, age 71, of Roanoke, died Wednesday in a local hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, William C. Byrd; son, Gary D. Byrd, Richmond; daughter, Judy E. Byrd, Roanoke; brother, Harvey L. Poff, Jr., Troutville; sisters, Claudine Spicer, Portsmouth, Va; Mary Lou McKinstry, South Bridge, Mass; Gladys Walker, Fort Worth, Texas; Geneva Brown, Portsmouth, Va; also surviving is her beloved cat, Melissa. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke. on August 22, 1991.⁶

     Harvey Leonard "Buddy" Poff Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-16-7027.⁴ He was born on October 1, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Virginia Woodrow Obenchain on April 4, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,5 Harvey Leonard "Buddy" Poff Jr. died on November 2, 2003 at Virginia at age 82.^2,4 He Harvey L. (Buddy) Poff, Jr., 82, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 2, 2003. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia O. Poff; three sisters, Claudine P. Spicer, Elizabeth (Libby) P. Byrd, and Jackie P. Walker. He was a retired Air Force veteran serving in the 8th Air Force. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. He was also retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. Surviving are his daughter, Debbie J. Poff of Troutville; sons, Harvey L. (Bucky) Poff, III and his wife, Mary Beth of Hampstead Beach, N.C., Charley L. (Tee Dee) Poff and his wife, Gail J. of Troutville, Douglas Poff and his wife, Deborah of Fincastle, Fred A. Poff of Roanoke; grandchildren, Harvey L. (Pete) Poff, IV, Jill Poff, Holly Poff, Charles L. (Chuck) Poff, II and his wife, Anne Marie, David A. Poff, Alyson M. Poff, Brian Poff, and Richard (Rick) Poff and his wife, April, Jason Poff; two great-granddaughters, Taylor and Kylie Poff; sisters, Geneva (Cotton) Brown of Portsmouth, Mary Lou McKinstry of Massachusetts; sister-in-law, Mae E. Obenchain of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's East Chapel, 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2003, with Dr. Robert G. Moore, III officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's East Chapel . on November 4, 2003.²

     Her married name was McKinstry. Mary Lucille "Mary Lou" Poff married Ray Morgan McKinstry.¹ Mary Lucille "Mary Lou" Poff was born on January 20, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.²

     Hallie Ovella Gray was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on September 14, 1898 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff, son of Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff and Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, on February 2, 1916 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of February 2, 1916,her married name was Poff.⁵ Hallie Ovella Gray and Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff were divorced on July 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Hallie Ovella Gray died on November 2, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^4,3

     Alberta Louise Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6328.⁹ She was born on January 5, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2 As of June 10, 1939,her married name was Atkinson.² She married Ralph Roderick Atkinson on June 10, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,5,10,2 Alberta Louise Poff died on December 9, 2001 at Virginia at age 84.^9,1 She ATKINSON, Alberta L. Poff, 84, of Salem, died Sunday, December 9, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. Atkinson, her parents, Lem and Hallie Poff, brother, Ralph Poff, and sister, Thelma Bowyer. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Debbie Atkinson; daughter, Mona Lisa Atkinson; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Claude Brown; four grandchildren, Earnest and wife, Peggy, Judy, Chris and Scott; nine great-grandchildren; and a special sister-in-law, Dorthy Atkinson. She is sleeping, waiting the Resurrection. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home, with Pastors Pete Watts and Ron Ihrig, of the Roanoke Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by John M. Oakey Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441 on December 12, 2001.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-1402.⁸ Thelma Poff was born on November 20, 1918 at Virginia.^8,5 As of November 26, 1951,her married name was Bowyer.⁹ She married Emory R. Bowyer on November 26, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.⁹ Thelma Poff and Emory R. Bowyer were divorced on October 24, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Thelma Poff died on May 22, 1996 at Virginia at age 77.^1,8 She BOWYER, Thelma Poff, 77, of Salem, went to sleep May 22, 1996, now to await the blessed resurrection. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Hallie G. Poff, her father, J. Lem Poff, her brother, Ralph G. Poff, brother-in-law, Ralph R. Atkinson. She is survived by her sister, Alberta P. Atkinson, Salem; her nephew, Eddie R. Atkinson, Flushing, Mich; nieces, Vicki Brown, Salem, Mona Lisa McKimmy, Davison, Mich. She was a member of the Memorial Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church for the past 32 years. She retired from South Roanoke Nursing Home after 28 years of service. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 1996 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with Pastor Ken Studer officiating. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. on May 24, 1996.¹

     Mary Catron was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 23, 1884 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.² She married John Robert Wickham, son of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on September 25, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 25, 1912,her married name was Wickham.¹ As of April 14, 1938,her married name was Jones.³ Mary Catron married William Henry Jones on April 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Mary Catron died on February 24, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.²

     Helen Lorraine Helms was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 2, 1906 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Walter Bernard Epperly Sr., son of William Epperly and Amy Virginia Akers, on March 8, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of March 8, 1923,her married name was Epperly.⁴ Helen Lorraine Helms died on January 6, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,3,5 She Mrs. Helen Loren Epperly, 57, of 1116 Florida St., died Monday at a local hospital. Surviving, are her husband, W. Bernard Epperly; six sons, J. G. L., J. E. and F. W. Epperly, Salem; C. L. Epperly, Warrenton, Pa; a brother, Lewis Helems, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Spangler, Culpeper. on January 7, 1964.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7176.⁹ Walter Bernard "Junior" Epperly Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on February 2, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,10,11,12 He married Audrey Eloise Broughman on January 9, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^13,3,8 Walter Bernard "Junior" Epperly Jr. died on September 25, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^9,3,5,11 He Mr. Walter Bernard Epperly, Jr., age 62, of 1120 Florida St., Salem, passed away Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Audrey B. Epperly; one son, Richard L. Epperly; of Salem; four brothers, Ed Epperly, of Salem; Calvin Epperly, Delaware; Lenny Epperly, of Salem; and Wiley Epperly, of Salem. Interment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 26, 1986.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3437.¹² Clyde William Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 13, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1929.^12,3,4,5,6,7 He married Norma Jean Gray on March 6, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Clyde William Epperly Clyde William Epperly, 39, died today at his home, 1012 Carolina Ave., Salem. Surviving are his wife, Norma Jean Epperly; a daughter, Wanda Jean Epperly; a son, Michael Wayne Epperly; five brothers, W. Bernard Epperly Jr., G. L. Epperly, J. E. Epperly, and F. W. Epperly, Salem, and C. L. Epperly, Newark, Del. on April 23, 1968.⁸ He died on April 23, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^12,4,5,8

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8842.¹¹ Dora Dean Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹² She was born on June 29, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,2,7 As of January 22, 1947,her married name was Sutphin.² She married Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin on January 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,2 Dora Dean Wimmer and Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin were divorced on November 14, 1996 at Radford, Virginia.^13,3 Dora Dean Wimmer died on November 7, 2001 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.^12,11,14 She SUTPHIN, Dora Wimmer, 76, of Blacksburg, and formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at her home. She was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She is survived by two daughters, Gail S. Dubovsky of Goode, Judy S. Meredith of Elon, N.C; one son, Stanley (Bucky) Sutphin of Rock Hill, S.C; a sister, Lorraine W. Bowles of Moneta; two brothers, Lewis W. Wimmer of Richmond, Jack D. Wimmer of Salem; and six grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 10, 2001.¹²

     Ople Walter McElwee was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Knoxville, Ray Co., Missouri.¹ His Social Security Number was 500-07-2913.³ He was born on January 11, 1905 at Polo, Caldwell Co., Missouri.^3,1,2 He married Ernestine T. Link, daughter of Coy Link and Ada V. Akers, on August 10, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Ople Walter McElwee died on October 10, 1968 at Missouri at age 63.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2454.² Grady Wilmot Cundiff was born on March 17, 1910 at Virginia.² He married Helen Catherine Link, daughter of Coy Link and Ada V. Akers, on December 20, 1930.^3,1,4 Grady Wilmot Cundiff died in March, 1968.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-8928.⁴ Silvan Sylvester "Toy" Lawrence married Isabell Nannie Hepler.⁵ Silvan Sylvester "Toy" Lawrence was born on November 4, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He died on September 15, 1988 at age 78.⁴

     Roy Ray Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-10-0801.⁵ He was born on January 10, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Nannie Thompson on April 23, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Roy Ray Lawrence died on September 26, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3832.⁵ Frank Smart Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 24, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Hazel Estelle Webb on November 22, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Frank Smart Lawrence died on October 3, 2002 at Virginia at age 84.^5,2 He LAWRENCE, Frank Smart, 84, of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 3, 2002. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur S. and Flora J. Lawrence; sister, Mabel LaPrad; brothers, Riner, James, Silvan (Toy), Roy, Douglas (Boots) and Whitney Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Surviving family include daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Russell Schild, Rebecca Burris, Delores and Edward Racel, Twyala Lawrence, Wendy and Brian Helman; sons, Frank (Sandy) Lawrence and Ronald Lawrence; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 5, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, 2002, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 7, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. John Abbott officiating. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. (389-5441)
on October 5, 2002.²

     Charles Douglas "Boots" Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-12-8872.⁶ He married Mildred Austin.⁴ Charles Douglas "Boots" Lawrence was born on February 6, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 He died on September 14, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-18-3059.⁴ Elijah Walter Hughes was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He was born on January 24, 1873 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1874.^3,4 He married Alice C. Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Elijah Walter Hughes died on December 18, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³