Person Page - 786

     Samuel Gordon Duncan was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 231-03-7424.⁷ He was born on September 8, 1921 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,4,5 He married Frances Banton Wright on April 10, 1948 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^4,5 Samuel Gordon Duncan married Ruby Jean Horne on October 13, 1982 at Southampton Co., Virginia.⁴ Samuel Gordon Duncan died on May 22, 1985 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 63.^7,5

     Wayne Lemonde Duncan was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia. He married Betty Wales Little. Wayne Lemonde Duncan was born on December 12, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 He married Catherine Barlow circa 1977.² Wayne Lemonde Duncan died on September 5, 2008 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,2 He SMITHFIELD - Wayne Lemonde Duncan, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence Sept. 5, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was a native of Roanoke, Va., and the former executive vice president and chairman of the board of Smithfield Packing and president of Duncan Foods International. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Wayne was a member of the North Suffolk Rotary Club, the North Suffolk Social Club, Smithfield German Club, and Cedar Point Country Club. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a naval aviator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and Constance Duncan and brother, S. Gordon Duncan. Wayne leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 31 years, Catherine Barlow Duncan; his son, Wayne L. Duncan Jr. and wife Phyllis of Virginia Beach; daughters, Constance D. Grizzard of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Catherine L. Barlow of Smithfield, and Patricia B. Donaldson and husband William of Newport News; grandchildren, Wayne L. Duncan III, Jason Duncan, Tess Duncan, Mark Grizzard, Mila Nurney, Elizabeth Linville, Brooke Linville, Turner Donaldson, Katherine Donaldson; six great-grandsons, Noah, Harrison, Jordan, William, Barritt and Logan. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Dr. C. Patrick Laughlin and Susan G. Gardner for their many years of devoted care. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Point Country Club Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Gary Barker officiating. A reception will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431 or any SPCA. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. on September 6, 2008.²

     Isabell Imogene "Jean" Poff VERONA - Jean Isabell Poff, 87, of 241 Bald Rock Road died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at her residence. She was born May 3, 1923, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Posey and Annie Poff. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, in Oak Lawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens by the Rev. Harold W. "Pete" Campbell.³ He was buried at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, 1921 Shutterlee Mill Road, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 231-92-0563.¹⁰ He was born on May 3, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10,6 He died on March 2, 2011 at Verona, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,4,10

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4492.⁴ Russell Lowell Peters Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 30, 1911 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Blanche Cecil Poff, daughter of Posey Curtis Poff and Ann Isabelle "Annie" Beckner, circa 1929.^2,3 Russell Lowell Peters Sr. died on December 31, 1993 at Grottoes, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,2 He GROTTOES - PETERS, Russell L. Sr., 82, of Grottoes, formerly of Salem, died Friday morning, December 31, 1993. He was born June 30, 1911 in Cloverdale, Va., a son of Daniel and Elizabeth King Peters. He worked 40 years with Virginia Aetna Springs Bottling Company in Vinton. He became co-owner and later owner before leaving the company in 1967. He worked for Diamond Chevrolet in Roanoke and later transferred to Elliott Buick in Salem. Upon retiring in 1978, he retired to Grottoes, Va. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Salem. He is survived by his wife of 64 years of marriage, Blanche Poff Peters; two daughters, Ann P. Dameron of Vinton, Patricia Lynn Wood and husband, Tommy, of Harriston, Va; a son, Russell L. Peters Jr. and wife, Judith, of Daleville; a sister, Lucille P. Wright of Martinsville; a brother, George Peters and wife, Dorothy, of McDermott, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Hallie Peters of Fincastle; a special nephew, Jack Coffey and wife, Esther, of Roanoke; also surviving are six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 1994, with the Rev. Raymond Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on January 2, 1994.²

     Her married name was Shepherd.³ Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Unknown Shepherd.³ Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey was born on September 13, 1903 at Virginia.³ She married Lionel Rangely Hall, son of Alonza Aaron Hall and Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff, circa 1920.^3,4,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Hall.⁴ Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey died in 1985.³

     Louise Barbara Hall was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6 She was born on March 17, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of October 10, 1942,her married name was Wirt.⁴ She married Clayborne Houston Wirt on October 10, 1942 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 Louise Barbara Hall died on July 31, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,7,9 She Louise Hall Wirt, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away July 31, 2009. She was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. Mrs. Wirt was preceded in death by her husband, Clayborne Wirt, sons, Johnny and Carl Wirt, and granddaughter, Lesley Wirt. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barboura and Jan Allsman, Sisters, Ore., and daughter-in-law, Becky Wirt, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Chris and Lori Allsman, Bend, Ore; Jonathan and Abra Allsman, Fairfax, Va; Joshua Wirt, Christiansburg; greatgrandchildren, Clayborne, Paige and Miranda, all of Bend, Ore; Jackson and Aiden Allsman, of Fairfax, Va; sisters-in-law, Tory Hall, Christiansburg, Jo Hall Cooper, Palm City, Fla., Janice Hall, Christiansburg, Frances Hall, Richmond, Stanley Wirt, N.C; sister-in-law and husband, Velma and Buddy Walton, of Christiansburg; aunt, Sara Doerr, numerous family, friends, and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Horne Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2009 at Cambria Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas Harvey officiating. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Cambria Baptist Church, 1310 Cambria St., Christiansburg, Va., 24073. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Wirt family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, (382-2612). on August 2, 2009.³

     Ralph Eugene "Gene" Hall was born circa 1927 at Virginia.³

     Betty Jean Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on July 30, 1928 at Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on July 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^2,3

     Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^7,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-4250.⁸ She was born on March 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 5, 1894.^2,8,3 She married Willie Elbert Morgan on August 20, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,9 As of August 20, 1908,her married name was Morgan.⁴ Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner died on December 5, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.³ She Mrs. Ocie Alice Morgan, age 88 of 215 Hershberger Rd. N. W. died Sunday. She was the widow of Willie E. Morgan and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Elbert L. Morgan, Roanoke, two daughters, Mrs. Reba Perkins, West Hollywood Fl; Mrs. Celestine Smith, Springfield, VA; five grandchildren; seven great grand children and one great-great granddaughter, one sister Mrs. Ethel Stump; three brothers, William, Willard, and Earl Conner, all of Roanoke and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Va. on December 7, 1982.⁷

     Willie Elbert Morgan was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 He was born on June 9, 1888 at Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,7,8 He married Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on August 20, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10,3,2,6 Willie Elbert Morgan died on September 18, 1949 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 61.^6,3 He William E. Morgan, 61, formerly of Roanoke, died at his home at Manassas yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ocie Connor Morgan; two daughters, Mrs. James Perkins of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Arlington; one son, Elbert L. Morgan of Arlington; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Wilbur Jones of Huntington, W.Va. and Mrs. L. M .Beamer of Roanoke; and two brothers, John N. Morgan and George E. Morgan, both of Roanoke. Interment will be in Memorial Cemetery Church. on September 19, 1949.⁶

     Joel Puckett was born in 1858. He married Mary Frances "Fannie" Chocklett on August 21, 1881. Joel Puckett died on April 26, 1944.

     Rev. Lewis Robert Higgins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 18, 1891 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Dorothy Kathleen Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on March 22, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 Rev. Lewis Robert Higgins died on October 13, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,4

     Ernest Edward Johnson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 25, 1916 at Virginia.² He married Inice Irene Conner, daughter of Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. and Effie May Doyle, on February 12, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 Ernest Edward Johnson died on October 30, 2004 at Virginia at age 88.¹ He Johnson, Ernest Edward, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2004. He was preceded in death by a wife, Bessie Lee Johnson, a sister, Annie Brumfield, a brother, Claudie Johnson and a stepdaughter, Joan Hodge Bartlett. He was a member of Faith Christian Church of Christ and McDaniel Masonic Lodge. Mr. Johnson is survived his wife, Irene Hodge Johnson; a son, Ernest Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Jr. and wife, Becky of Roanoke; grandchildren, Amy Johnson of Christiansburg; Matt and Laura Johnson of Hampton; great granddaughters, Alexandra and Brianna Johnson of Hampton; stepchildren, Judy and Morris Jarlenski, Robert (Bob) and Bonnie Hodge, Lynn and Judy Hodge, all of Roanoke; and Jimmie Hodge. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004 at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Hershel Stone and Mr. Otto Conley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Horne Funeral Service from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Blue Ridge Christian Camp, P.O. Box 428, McCoy, VA, 24111 or to Colegio Biblico, 264 Brazos St., Eagle Pass, TX, 78852. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA. (382-2612). Online condolences may be sent by visiting, hornefuneralservice.com.
on November 1, 2004.¹

     Lillian Ames married Jesse Glenn Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier.^4,3 Lillian Ames was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-3377.⁵ Her married name was Poff. She was born on March 7, 1895 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 3, 1895.^5,3 She died on September 15, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,3

     Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 4, 1885 at Halston, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 23, 1885.^1,2 She married Arthur Clifford Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on October 9, 1907 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of October 9, 1907,her married name was Poff.³ Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston died on October 15, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-0371.⁶ Arthur Clayton Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 He was born on June 2, 1913 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,8 He married Margaret Barnett Williams on August 28, 1937 at Bristol, Virginia.^9,2,8 Arthur Clayton Poff died on July 5, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^7,2

     Margaret Louise Poff married John Crawford Moran.⁴ Margaret Louise Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-09-1932.⁵ Her married name was Moran. She was born on July 3, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married Noel Theodore Sink on December 21, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of December 21, 1936,her married name was Sink.² Margaret Louise Poff died on February 28, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,6 She MORAN, Margaret Poff Sink, 84, of Salem, passed away quietly on Thursday, February 28, 2002. She was a lifelong Salem resident, and was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a participant in many of their activities. Her surviving family include her husband, John C. Moran; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Rosemary Sink, Jerry and Sue Sink; stepson, Don and Aretta Moran; grandchildren, Mark Sink, Chera Sink, Tracy and husband, Robert Martin; a great-granddaughter, Kerrington Martin; stepgrandchildren, Timmy and Leon Moran, Patty Hylton, Linda Brown. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2002, 12 noon in Bethel Baptist Church in Salem with Dr. Thomas S. Cribb officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 291, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441 on March 2, 2002.⁴

     Ray Darden Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 15, 1923 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on February 25, 1957 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 34.^2,3