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     Walter Thomas Beck was buried at Bassett Cemetery, Bassett, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.³ His Social Security Number was 224-34-7755.⁸ He was born on September 26, 1900 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.^3,8,4,6,7 He married Lena Matilda King, daughter of John Radford King and Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff, on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Walter Thomas Beck died on October 28, 1987 at Arkansas at age 87.^3,8

     Mary Ragan married John Joseph Topper.¹ Mary Ragan was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Topper. She was born on September 15, 1898.¹ She died on January 15, 1965 at age 66.¹

     Vernon W. Guthrie was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 20, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on May 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     John Helms was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 14, 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay on February 3, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia. John Helms died on May 9, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 30, 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married John Helms on February 3, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia. As of February 3, 1823,her married name was Helms. Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay died on January 4, 1884 at age 80.¹

     John W. DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 19, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.

     R. A. DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.²

     Flora Elizabeth Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 3, 1925 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on June 8, 1928 at Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 3.^1,3

     Fannie Louise Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 4, 1930 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on March 21, 1932 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 1.³

     Peter Siner was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Kefauver.¹ Peter Siner was born on January 18, 1818 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 2, 1892 at age 74.¹

     Elizabeth Kefauver married Peter Siner.¹ Elizabeth Kefauver was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Siner. She was born on June 20, 1824 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on July 1, 1906 at age 82.¹

     Kennis Neil "Kenny" Gray was born on September 21, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Delores Isabel Willis on April 10, 1955 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Kennis Neil "Kenny" Gray died on August 9, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,4 He Kennis Neil (Kenny) Gray, 83, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012, in his home. He was born in Salem on September 21, 1928, to Fleming H. Gray and Mamie E. Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and one son, William Gray. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Delores W. Gray; one daughter, Kendra Lynn Gray; daughter-in-law, Beverly O. Gray; two very special grandchildren, Kenneth Christopher Gray and Erika Janice Gray; two very special foster sisters, Lois Hayden and Edith Harman.
Kennis and his wife were co-owners of Gray's Katering for 42 years. He was also retired from General Electric after 21 years. Kennis had a real love for clocks and woodworking. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Ivy Adams, the Rev. Stuart Carlton and the Rev. John Fox will be officiating. A time of visitation will be held 10 a.m. prior to the funeral service. on August 10, 2012.²

     Hilda Marie Poff married George Elwood Beamer.^4,3 Hilda Marie Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4709.⁵ Her married name was Beamer. She was born on June 15, 1916 at Virginia.^5,3 She died on April 14, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,4,3 She Mrs. Hilda Poff Beamer, age 74, of Salem, died April 14, 1991. She was the widow of George E. Beamer. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Allan L. and Edie C. Beamer of Greene County; R. Michael and Shirley J. Beamer, Barry E. and Mary Lou Beamer, and George Steven Beamer, all of Salem, two brothers, Edward Poff and Curtis Poff, both of Fla; grandchildren, Michael, Jeffrey, Matthew, Roger, Timmy and Tammy Beamer; also surviving, five great-grandchildren; a beloved aunt, Vera Lantz of Burlington, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with J. W. Hatton, Pastor of Fort Lewis Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday. Arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on April 16, 1991.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5568.⁶ Edward Harding Poff was born on March 23, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 He married Mable Irene Stanley on May 27, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ Edward Harding Poff and Mable Irene Stanley were divorced on July 23, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Edward Harding Poff married Mildred Louise Davis on January 24, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Edward Harding Poff died on June 14, 1996 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 75.^6,3,2 He POFF, Edward H., 75 of Tavares, Fla., formerly of Salem, Va., died Friday, June 14, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis, Fla. on June 16, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-2272.² Curtis Lee Poff was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.³ He was born on January 4, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Phyllis Nadine Taliaferro on March 8, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Curtis Lee Poff married Virgie Mae Clouse on January 8, 1979 at Citrus Co., Florida.^4,5 Curtis Lee Poff died on March 13, 1996 at Florida at age 70.^2,3,4 He POFF, CURTIS L., 70, of Hernando, died Wednesday (March 13, 1996). Born in Virginia, he came here 27 years ago from Orlando. He was a retired electrical inspector for Citrus County and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4252. Survivors include his wife, Virgie; three sons, Sidney L., Christmas, William D., Orlando, and Larry D., St. Cloud; four stepdaughters, Kelista Sanders, Plant City, and Kelinda Brass, Barbara Wilson and Sonja Dickman, all of Hernando; a brother, Edward, Tavares; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Charles E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness. on March 15, 1996.⁴

     Addie Lee Smith was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 12, 1883.² She married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on November 23, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3 As of November 23, 1902,her married name was Poff.¹ Addie Lee Smith died on July 17, 1910 at age 27.²

     Clarence Vernon Poff was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 4, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 20, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^1,2

     Mildred Freeda/Freda Lawrence was born on March 2, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on February 3, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.³

     Raymond Wesley Dillon was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 228-48-2659.⁴ He was born on July 27, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Nancy Victoria "Vicky" Anderson, daughter of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on September 14, 1985 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Raymond Wesley Dillon died on January 9, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^3,4,5,6,8,7

     His Social Security Number was 265-20-9923.⁴ Thomas Alexander Louder Jr. was born on February 18, 1924 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^4,2,3 He married Louaddie Leah Anderson, daughter of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on May 17, 1981 at Pinellas Co., Florida.¹ Thomas Alexander Louder Jr. died on August 18, 2010 at Columbia Co., Florida, at age 86.^4,2,5 He LOWDER, Thomas A. Jr. 86, of Lake City, FL, left this world for home on Aug. 18, 2010. Born in Tampa, Thomas proudly served his country during WWII as a Marine Corps Sergeant in the Pacific Theater. A long-time resident of St. Petersburg, he was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Lou Lowder; a wonderful father to his two children, Bob Lowder & Paula Casey, and four stepchildren, Paula Ross, Sandra Lostumo, David Smallwood Jr. and Susan Snyder; a kind and thoughtful grandfather to his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He humbly and generously helped any in need and spoke kindly to all he knew. Everyone whose life he touched loved him and he will be so missed. on August 21, 2010.⁵

     Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 21, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Nellie Virginia Hogan on May 10, 1963 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. married Carol Faye Clarkson in September, 1972 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. and Nellie Virginia Hogan were divorced on November 4, 1975.³ Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. and Carol Faye Clarkson were divorced on October 18, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. married Carol Faye Clarkson on September 8, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. and Carol Faye Clarkson were divorced on February 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. married Jeannie Louise Asbury on March 1, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9 Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. died on August 15, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^2,6 He Robert Bryant Anderson Jr., 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bryant Anderson Sr; mother, Lula Conner Anderson; and brother, Johnny Anderson. Bobby was a self employed rock mason and was a marine who served in Vietnam. He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Jeanie; along with daughter, Brandy Prill and husband, Brian; stepsons, Billy Asbury and wife, Nicole; Robert Asbury and wife, Billi; and Ray Asbury; his eight grandchildren (little dudes); and his three sisters, Rebecca, Vicky and Lou. Special thanks to our family friend, Mary Greene. Graveside services with military honors will be held at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on August 19, 2012.²

     Edward Seldon Sears Jr. Edward Seldon Sears died on the first day of September and Shawsville is a smaller sadder place. He grew up in Somerset, Kentucky, graduated from Berea College with a degree in Physics, and earned a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame. Ed took early retirement from his Defense Intelligence job in the Pentagon to come home to Shawsville because “his baby child was growing up without him.” He was proud dad to three daughters: Vicki Pris Sears (Knic Umstead), Edie Seldon Sears, and Anderson Djuric (Steva). Ed was a dedicated runner and competed in hundreds of races, including the Boston Marathon. He loved books and wrote the book on running, Running Through the Ages, first published in 2001 by McFarland, with a second edition in 2015. He loved coaching cross-country and track and never forgot his runners. He spent many happy retirement years working among the books at the Meadowbrook Public Library in Shawsville. In addition to Pris, Edie, and Andee, he leaves behind his college sweetheart of 57 years, Rebecca Anderson Sears, and his beloved sisters Beverly, Mark, and Sherri.⁴ He was born on April 22, 1943 at Somerset, Pulaski Co., Kentucky.^2,5 He married Sallie Rebecca Anderson, daughter of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on August 13, 1966 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Edward Seldon Sears Jr. married Sallie Rebecca Anderson, daughter of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on September 22, 1985 at Okaloosa Co., Florida.³ Edward Seldon Sears Jr. died on September 1, 2020 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁴