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     Paul Harless Craighead was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,13 He was born on November 17, 1934 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Earnestine Naona Akers on November 29, 1955 at Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,14,6 Paul Harless Craighead died on April 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 81.⁴ He Paul Harless Craighead, 81, of Draper, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born November 17, 1934, to the late Linden R. Craighead and Violet E. Craighead in Shawsville. He is preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine N. Craighead; brother, Garland W. Craighead; and sisters, Joan Austin, Claudine Stump. He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda G. Lilly, and son-in-law, Ron Lilly; granddaughter, Angela L. Sinyard; grandsons, Paul C. and wife, Meka, and Daniel J. Lilly; and great-grandsons, Caleb P. Lilly, Christopher A. Lilly. He is also survived by his brother and sisters and spouses, sister, Helen Brown, of Shawsville, sister Gladys Hurst, of Shawsville, sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Randel Martin, of Christiansburg, sister, Jane Smith, of Blacksburg, and brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Jeanne Craighead, of Shawsville. He is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, and, friends. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, in Christiansburg. on April 18, 2016.⁴

     Roy Curtis Craighead was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,5 He Roy Curtis Craighead, 80 of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the age of 80. Roy was born in Shawsville on February 15, 1939 to the late Linden Roy Craighead and Violet Emily Arabrite. He is survived by his loving wife, Carola Jeanne Craighead and his other siblings. Inurnment will be at a later date in Piedmont Cemetery.⁵ He was born on January 15, 1939 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,14,13,5 He married Carola Jeanne Shank on April 6, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,15 Roy Curtis Craighead died on February 12, 2019 at Virginia at age 80.^13,5

     John Franklin Henry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 8, 1858 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Ethel Lewis Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on August 9, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.² John Franklin Henry died on January 13, 1932 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.³

     Lewis Wilson Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 231-32-5083.⁷ He was born on October 4, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 He married Goldie Frances Roberts on December 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2 Lewis Wilson Poff married Marlene Joyce Hamlett on November 7, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lewis Wilson Poff and Marlene Joyce Hamlett were divorced on July 2, 1974 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁹ Lewis Wilson Poff died on May 5, 2005 at Virginia at age 83.^6,7 He Lewis W. Poff, 83, of Salem Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005. He was a lifelong area resident. He served in World War II and Korea with the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a Master Sergeant with over twenty five years of service and had received various commendations throughout his career. He is preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Frances Poff in 1969. His surviving family includes his sons and daughters-in-law, Preston L. and Diane C. Poff, Jeffery T. and Monica Poff, and Paul Dana Poff; a daughter, Vickie Poff; grandchildren, Sara Marie Poff, Amber Nicole Poff, Robert T. Poff, Christopher Lewis Poff; sisters, Bonnie Linkous and Lillian Slusher; and numerous extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 291, Salem, Virginia 24153. Condolences may be sent to Tributes @Johnmoakey.com. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem 389-5441 on May 7, 2005.⁶

     Doris Marie Flinchum was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9230.⁸ She was born on December 26, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,8,3 She married Ray Calvin Poff, son of George Lawrence Poff and Maggie Abigail Sisson, on July 24, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10,1,2,9 As of July 24, 1946,her married name was Poff. Doris Marie Flinchum died on November 19, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,11,8 She Doris Flinchum Poff, fondly known as "Grannymoo," 84, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born on December 26, 1928, a daughter of the late John Leslie Flinchum and Ida Gearheart Flinchum and had been a Salem area resident all of her life. Doris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active and long time member of Bethel Baptist Church and was beloved by many in that fellowship. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, sewing and crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray C. Poff; her son, Ronald C. Poff; a sister, Elsie Flinchum English; and her brother, Herman "Sleepy" Flinchum.She is survived by her daughters, Linda Wintermeyer and husband, Butch, and Lisa Bain and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Ryan Poff, and Stephen and Kerri Bain; a brother, Robert Flinchum; and her granddog, "Beamer." Funeral Services will be held at the Abbey Chapel of Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 21, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-64-5310.⁹ Ronald Calvin "Ronnie" Poff was born on July 10, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 He married Martha Eloise Perfater on August 17, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Ronald Calvin "Ronnie" Poff and Martha Eloise Perfater were divorced on January 30, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 Ronald Calvin "Ronnie" Poff married Cheryl Ann Muth on November 28, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Ronald Calvin "Ronnie" Poff died on October 11, 2009 at age 58.^3,9 He Ronald Calvin Poff, 58, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray C. Poff. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheryl Poff; son, Ryan Poff; mother, Doris Poff; sisters, Linda Wintermeyer and husband, Butch, and Lisa Bain and husband, Mark; niece, Kerri Bain; and nephew, Stephen Bain. Known by many nicknames including "Ronnie," "Woody," "Bubs," and "Red," he was a lifelong resident of Salem and was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School and Virginia Tech. Ronnie taught English at Patrick Henry High School for 14 years, and was a teacher in the Roanoke City School System for a total of 32 years. He was a Boy Scout, and a very active participant and fan of sports. "Woody" was a fixture in Roanoke Valley softball leagues for many years, and loved the game of golf. on October 13, 2009.³

     Lisa Marie Poff Lisa Poff Bain, Jan 21, 1959 - Oct 15, 2024. Lisa Poff Bain, 65, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was a loving wife, mother, and sister who dedicated her life to family and community service. She loved the beach, being with friends, and Virginia Tech sports. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Doris Poff; and her brother, Ronald Poff. She is survived by her husband, Mark L. Bain; children, Stephen C. Bain and Kerri L. Bain (Sonny); sister, Linda Wintermeyer; brother-in-law, Butch Wintermeyer; sister-in-law, Cheryl Poff; and nephew, Ryan Poff.⁹ She was born on January 21, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 She married Mark Lindwood Bain on June 20, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,8,1,9 As of June 20, 1980,her married name was Bain.¹ Lisa Marie Poff died on October 15, 2024 at Virginia at age 65.⁹

     Clayton Arley Banks was born on December 29, 1927 at Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He married Alva Ruth Arlene Yeatts, daughter of Coy Oliver Yeatts and Mary Lee Agee, on January 28, 1949 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Clayton Arley Banks died on December 31, 2004 at Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,5 He Clayton Arley Banks, age 77, of Dugspur, passed away December 31, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Banks is survived by his wife, Sylvia N. Banks of the home; daughter & son-in-law, Paulette & Bob Johnson of Bluefied, VA; son, Lane Banks of Port Royal, SC; stepdaughter, Sharon Coulson of Woodlawn; stepson, G. C. Goad of the home; sisters & brother-in-law, Mabel & Ed Stanley of Pennsylvania; and Lucille Lewis of Roanoke; brothers & sisters-in-law, Leonard & Inez Banks and Waymon & Pauline Banks, both of Meadows of Dan; grandchildren, Amy Mathis; Oliver Banks; Annie Banks and Arabella Johnson and step granddaughter, Jennifer Goad. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Yeatts Banks. He will be greatly missed by family and loved ones. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Mayberry Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robert C. Johnson will officiate. on January 7, 2005.⁵