Beatrice Alice Prillaman1,2,3,4

F, b. March 6, 1910, d. December 25, 2000
     Beatrice Alice Prillaman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-2119.5 She was born on March 6, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4 She married George Schuyler Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, circa 1927.1,6,7,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Wickham.6 Beatrice Alice Prillaman died on December 25, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.1,5,7 She WICKHAM, Beatrice Prillaman, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, December 25, 2000 at South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Schuyler Wickham; a daughter, Phyllis Wickham Hamden; her parents, Solomon and Mary Lou Prillaman; her brothers, Noah and Kermit; her sisters, Carrie, Nelle, Mollie, Winefred, and Cora. Surviving are a daughter, Anita Wickham Booker and son-in-law, Richard W. Booker of Hanover, Md; six grandchildren, Vicki Hamden Dunaway and Tina Hamden Thompson of Floyd, Dana Booker Naas of Nashua, N. H., Barbara Hamden Smith of Bridgeport, W. Va., Linda Booker Vienna of Annapolis, Md., Sheila Hamden Grossek of Charlotte, N. C; a sister, Anne P. Johnson; a brother, Randolf Prillaman, both of Roanoke; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ruby Wickham Sisson; a sister-in-law, Sara Prillaman (who was so dedicated to her care and well being). Beatrice was co-owner of Wickham Furniture Company on East Campbell Avenue, a member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, and an avid bridge player. She was born in Franklin County. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on December 27, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 321, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 119, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

George Schuyler Wickham b. February 2, 1903, d. September 25, 1966
Marriage*Beatrice Alice Prillaman married George Schuyler Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, circa 1927.1,6,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Prillaman Wickham obituary in the Dec 27, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Schuyler Wickham obituary in the Sep 26, 1966 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anita Wickham Booker obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Wickham Hamden obituary in the Dec 9, 1982 edition.

Myra Phyllis Wickham1,2,3,4

F, b. September 24, 1928, d. December 7, 1982
FatherGeorge Schuyler Wickham5,6,7,3,8,9,10 b. February 2, 1903, d. September 25, 1966
MotherBeatrice Alice Prillaman5,6,7,3,8,9,10 b. March 6, 1910, d. December 25, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-2105.11 Myra Phyllis Wickham was born on September 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,2,3,4 As of September 4, 1949,her married name was Hamden.3 She married Richard David Hamden Jr. on September 4, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,12 Myra Phyllis Wickham died on December 7, 1982 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 54.11,4,8 She Phyllis Wickham Hamden, 54, died Tuesday at Bowman-Gray Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the beloved daughter of Beatrice A. Wickham and the late G. Schuyler Wickham of Roanoke. She resided in Princeton, W.Va., with her husband, Richard D. Hamden. She is also survived by her four daughters, Vicki Karaganis, Christiansburg; Barbara Ashcraft, Clarksburg, W.Va; Tina Thompson, Lerona, W.Va; Sheila Hamden, Vienna, W.Va; three granddaughters, April and Venessa Thompson, Rachael Ashcraft; sister, Anita W. Booker, Hanover, Md. on December 9, 1982.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 321, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 119, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Richard David Hamden Jr. b. March 22, 1928, d. April 26, 1987
Marriage*Myra Phyllis Wickham married Richard David Hamden Jr. on September 4, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Prillaman Wickham obituary in the Dec 27, 2000 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anita Wickham Booker obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Wickham Hamden obituary in the Dec 9, 1982 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Schuyler Wickham obituary in the Sep 26, 1966 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Richard D. Hamden, Jr. obituary in the Apr 27, 1987 edition.

Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower1,2

F, b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on September 29, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married William Massie Poff, son of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, on October 25, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 25, 1906,her married name was Poff.1 Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower died on February 19, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

William Massie Poff b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
Marriage*Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower married William Massie Poff, son of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, on October 25, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S934] Daily News-Record, From Naomi Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  10. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lucy Abagail Poff death certificate.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Franklin Poff, Sr., obituary in the Apr 4, 2002 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Norris Lavelle Poff1,2,3

M, b. September 6, 1907, d. May 8, 1968
FatherWilliam Massie Poff4,5,6,7 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower4,5,6 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     Norris Lavelle Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He POFF, Norris Lavelle, age 60 yrs. of Copper Hill near Roanoke died 08 May 1968. Wife, Doxie McNeil. Stepchildren, Douglas V. Vest & Claudine Pillow both of Roanoke. Brothers, P. O. Poff, W. F. Poff, the Rev. M.C. Poff all of Roanoke, J. T. Poff of Conneaut, Oh., I. B. Poff, U. S. Army. Sisters, Mrs. Neil Kasey, Martha Hartberger both of Roanoke & Mrs. W. H. (Naomi) Stanley of Shenandoah. Burial took place in the Sherwood Cemetery.3 He was born on September 6, 1907 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He married Doxie Lavada McNeil, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, on September 25, 1937 at Garden City, Arlington Co., Virginia.3,8,9,10,6,11 Norris Lavelle Poff died on May 8, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.2,3,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Lumber company glazer5
1940Glass cutter12

Family

Doxie Lavada McNeil b. July 17, 1900, d. April 6, 1988
Marriage*Norris Lavelle Poff married Doxie Lavada McNeil, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, on September 25, 1937 at Garden City, Arlington Co., Virginia.3,8,9,10,6,11 

Citations

  1. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  2. [S912] Buracker, Buroker, Boraker, Spitler Genealogy, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kgissy&id=I58240
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Norris Lavelle Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Massie Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1961 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Doxie Vest Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudine LaVada Vest Pillow obituary in the Dec 19, 2009 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Phillip Obadiah Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 8, 1913, d. June 27, 1999
FatherWilliam Massie Poff3,4,9,10,7 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower3,4,9,7 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6070.11 Phillip Obadiah Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,12 He was born on December 8, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,5,6,7 He married Clifford Veola Bolling on July 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 Phillip Obadiah Poff died on June 27, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.11,2,8 He POFF, Phillip O., 85, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 27, 1999. A longtime member of New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church, he served as a deacon, on the church board and also as a trustee of the church. Active with the Gideon's International, he held a special interest in the Prison Ministry, Rescue Mission and Samaritan Inn. He was a retired conductor with Norfolk and Western Railway with nearly 40 years service. Mr. Poff was predeceased by a son, Donald E. Poff. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Veola B. Poff of Roanoke; a son, P. Wayne Poff of Richmond; a grandson, Donald E. Poff, Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Martha P. Hartberger; and a brother, Walter F. Poff, Sr. both of Roanoke, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 29, 1999.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 83, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1940Furniture factory laborer13

Family

Clifford Veola Bolling b. June 2, 1918, d. November 25, 2001
Marriage*Phillip Obadiah Poff married Clifford Veola Bolling on July 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Veola Bolling Poff obituary in the Nov 27, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phillip O. Poff obituary in the Jun 29, 1999 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S934] Daily News-Record, From Naomi Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Massie Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1961 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald E. Poff obituary in the Apr 26, 1978 edition.

James Titus Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 21, 1916, d. July 18, 1990
FatherWilliam Massie Poff2,3,9,5,10,11 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower2,3,9,5,11 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4725.12 James Titus Poff was buried at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.7 He was born on January 21, 1916 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,6,5,7,8 He married Barbara Jean Erb on April 29, 1944 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.11 James Titus Poff died on July 18, 1990 at Ohio at age 74.12,6,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 83, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Truck driver4

Family

Barbara Jean Erb b. April 29, 1923, d. March 12, 2020
Marriage*James Titus Poff married Barbara Jean Erb on April 29, 1944 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Norris Lavelle Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S8946] Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Ashtabula Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S934] Daily News-Record, From Naomi Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Massie Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1961 edition.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S15119] Marcy Funeral Home, online www.marcyfuneralhome.com, From the Barbara J. Poff obituary.
  14. [S15120] Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online thompsonsmithnesbitt.com, From the James Michael Poff obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lois Naomi Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1920, d. January 16, 1985
FatherWilliam Massie Poff5,6,2,3 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower5,6,2,3 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     Lois Naomi Poff was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Virginia.6,2,7 She was born on May 16, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,4 As of July 19, 1947,her married name was Stanley.3 She married William Henry Stanley on July 19, 1947 at Page Co., Virginia.8,6,2,3 Lois Naomi Poff died on January 16, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.9,6,2 She Naomi Poff Stanley, 64, of 703 7th St., Shenandoah died Wednesday at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Stanley, who had been ill several weeks, had taught school in Page County before retiring. She was born May 16, 1920, and was a daughter of William and Flora Clower Poff. She was a member of Shenandoah Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Stanley was the widow of Walter H. Stanley. Surviving are a son, R. L. Stanley of Kingsport, Tenn; two daughters, Mrs. O. R. Dodson of Grottoes and Mrs. Robert Mason of Clearwater, Fla; four brothers, Philip, Walter and Lawrence Poff, all of Roanoke, and James Poff of Conneaut, Ohio; two sisters, Nellie Casey and Martha Hartsberger, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery at Shenandoah. on January 18, 1985.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 83, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

William Henry Stanley b. January 18, 1898, d. May 31, 1978
Marriage*Lois Naomi Poff married William Henry Stanley on July 19, 1947 at Page Co., Virginia.8,6,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S934] Daily News-Record, From Naomi Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  7. [S14676] Rest Haven Cemetery, Page Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Norris Lavelle Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S912] Buracker, Buroker, Boraker, Spitler Genealogy, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kgissy&id=I58240

Martha Ann Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. September 28, 1921, d. May 19, 2011
FatherWilliam Massie Poff1,5,3,4 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower1,5,3,4 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1520.6 Martha Ann Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 She was born on September 28, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,6,4 As of June 13, 1943,her married name was Hartberger.3 She married Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger on June 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,9 Martha Ann Poff died on May 19, 2011 at Florida at age 89.7,8,6 She Martha Ann Hartberger, 89, formerly of Roanoke went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence E. Hartberger; and all her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hartberger was a longtime member of New Life Christian Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Stephen Baker, of Bradenton, Fla; two grandchildren, Melinda and husband, David Setchel, of Franklin, Va., and Scott and wife, Dawn Baker, of Mechanicsville, Va; and five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Adam and Stephen Setchel, and Noel and Paul Baker. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 25, 2011.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 83, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger b. February 22, 1919, d. September 3, 1982
Marriage*Martha Ann Poff married Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger on June 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S934] Daily News-Record, From Naomi Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Ann Hartberger obituary in the May 25, 2011 edition.
  8. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence E. Hartberger obituary in the Sep 5, 1982 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 9, 1925, d. March 25, 1982
FatherWilliam Massie Poff2,4,5,8 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower2,4,5 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1230.9 Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr. was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,6,7 He was born on June 9, 1925 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,4,5,6,10 He married Reba Arlene Shank on August 24, 1956 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.3,5 Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr. died on March 25, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.9,4,6,7,11 He Rev. Massie Clower Poff, 56, of Northeast, Roanoke, Va., died Thursday in a Salem veterans hospital after a long illness. He was an ordained minister of the Virginia Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church for 27 years. He pastored six different churches in the Virginia and West Virginia areas. He also pastored in the Bluefield area. He was a member of the Matoaka Kiwanis Club and served as president for two consecutive terms. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in China, India and Africa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Reba C. Poff; two sons, Rev. Clyde R. Conner of Indian Valley, Va., and Massie C. Poff Jr., of Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Powers of Waterville, Maine. Mrs. Davie Clayton and Mrs. Katheryn Conner, both of Roanoke; eight grand children; three brothers, James T. Poff of Conneaut, Ohio, Phillip O. and Walter F. Poff, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Kasey of Roanoke, Mrs. Martha Heart burger of Roanoke and Mrs. Naomi Stanley of Shenandoah, Va. Burial will be in the Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Church Headquarters Cemetery in Dublin. on March 27, 1982.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 83, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

Reba Arlene Shank b. April 13, 1927, d. July 28, 2009
Marriage*Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr. married Reba Arlene Shank on August 24, 1956 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.3,5 
Child
  • Massie Clower Poff Jr.3,5,7

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Norris Lavelle Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba A. Conner Poff obituary in the Jul 30, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3347] Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Massie Clower Poff obituary in the Mar 27, 1982 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Massie Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1961 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 31, 1926, d. April 2, 2002
FatherWilliam Massie Poff1,9,10,3,11,8 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherFlora Armatice "Armenta" Clower1,9,10,3,8 b. September 29, 1890, d. February 19, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4502.12 Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He was born on December 31, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,1,2,3,4,6,8 He married Barbara Ann Mullins on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,13,3,14 Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr. died on April 2, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.12,1,2,5 He POFF, Walter Franklin Sr., (Mackie), 75, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 2, 2002. Born December 31, 1926, he was a son of the late William Massie and Flora Armenta Poff. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. Walter was a lifetime member of New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served as a deacon, a member of the church board, and also as a trustee of the church. He was a devoted Sunday School teacher and served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. A member of Gideon's International, he held a special interest in the prison ministry of the Roanoke Valley Gideon Camp. A respected realtor in the Roanoke Valley for more than 25 years, he was a member of the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors and president for the year of 1991. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Barbara Mullins Poff; two sons, Walter F. Poff, Jr. and David Kevin Poff and wife, Nancy of Roanoke; two daughters, Ann Poff Hall and husband, Larry of Chesapeake, Carole Poff Stone and husband, Bryan of Forest; grandchildren, Barbara Poff Fischer and husband, Chris of Clifton, Va., Dannielle and Zach Hall, Kelly and Keri Stone, Franklin Wade Poff; and a special granddaughter, Laura Poff Snyder and husband, Robert of Haymarket, Va; three great-grandchildren, Alan Edwards, Lyndsey Castelle and Alex Fischer; a sister, Martha Hartberger of Roanoke; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Beard, Edith Sarver and Reba Poff, all of Roanoke, Barbara Poff of Conneaut, Ohio; a brother-in-law, David Mullins of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. He had a multitude of friends and was like a father to many. The family extends a special thanks to the Roanoke Memorial EM staff, Dr. Donata, John Elliott, Dr. Weaver, Dr. Dorsey and group, the 12 West nursing staff, and NTICU nurses, Amy, Susana, Chris and Peter for their care and kindness. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Navy. on April 4, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 83, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia15

Family

Barbara Ann Mullins b. December 18, 1929, d. November 5, 2017
Marriage*Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr. married Barbara Ann Mullins on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,13,3,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Franklin Poff, Sr., obituary in the Apr 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S934] Daily News-Record, From Naomi Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Massie Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1961 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Poff 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Dec 27, 1998 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Mullins Poff obituary in the Nov 7, 2017 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Lockhart wedding announcement in the May 22, 1994 edition.
  17. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Curnie L. Poff1

F, b. July 1, 1902, d. October 2, 1932
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,4,1,5 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner2,3,4,1,5 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     Curnie L. Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 1, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 27, 1921,her married name was Bradshaw.5 She married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. on November 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Curnie L. Poff died on October 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 83, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. b. August 10, 1900, d. March 7, 1983
Marriage*Curnie L. Poff married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. on November 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Ollie Lee Shreve obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Jacob Bradshaw Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 10, 1900, d. March 7, 1983
     John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. married May L. Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner.3 His Social Security Number was 231-05-7706.5 John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,3,4 He was born on August 10, 1900 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 10, 1899.7,1,5,3 He married Curnie L. Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner, on November 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. died on March 7, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.5,3,4 He Mr. John J. Bradshaw, Sr., age 82, of 1020 13th Street, S.E., died Monday in a local hospital. Mr. Bradshaw was a retired employee of Roanoke City. He is survived by one son, Mr. John Bradshaw, Jr; three daughters, Mrs. Ollie Shreve, Mrs. Dorothy Tolley, and Priscilla Stacey, all of Roanoke; also survived by twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 9, 1983.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated with his family in the household of his father-in-law John Poff7
1940Dwelling 110, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 20, District 120-112, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal yard worker7
1950Steel construction laborer10

Family 1

May L. Poff b. June 15, 1896, d. July 10, 1971
Marriage*John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. married May L. Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner.3 

Family 2

Curnie L. Poff b. July 1, 1902, d. October 2, 1932
Marriage*John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. married Curnie L. Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Lucy Jane Conner, on November 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Jacob Bradshaw, Jr. obituary in the Aug 6, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John J. Bradshaw, Sr. obituary in the Mar 9, 1983 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the May Poff Bradshaw obituary in the Jul 11, 1971 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Ollie Lee Shreve obituary.

John Jacob Bradshaw Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 7, 1924, d. August 3, 1998
FatherJohn Jacob Bradshaw Sr.1,2,5,6,7,3,8 b. August 10, 1900, d. March 7, 1983
MotherCurnie L. Poff1,3 b. July 1, 1902, d. October 2, 1932
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1489.9 John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.10 He married Tresa Troy Dowdy.2,11 John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. married Dorothy Poff.4 John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. was born on July 7, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,10 He died on August 3, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.9,2,4,10 He BRADSHAW, John Jacob Jr., 74, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 3, 1998. He was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Andrew Bradshaw. He is survived by his wife, Tresa Dowdy Bradshaw; three sons and daughters-in-law, John J. III and Denise Bradshaw of Roanoke, Timothy Troy and Janee Bradshaw, Kentucky, William Whitney and Charita Bradshaw, New Jersey; a daughter, Elizabeth B. Harris, South Carolina; four granddaughters and two grandsons; and a sister, Ollie Shreeves of Roanoke. on August 6, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 110, Enumeration District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 20, District 120-112, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Construction worker7

Family 1

Dorothy Poff
Marriage*John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. married Dorothy Poff.4 
Child

Family 2

Tresa Troy Dowdy b. August 13, 1935, d. July 12, 1999
Marriage*John Jacob Bradshaw Jr. married Tresa Troy Dowdy.2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Jacob Bradshaw, Jr. obituary in the Aug 6, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the May Poff Bradshaw obituary in the Jul 11, 1971 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John J. Bradshaw, Sr. obituary in the Mar 9, 1983 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tresa Dowdy Bradshaw obituary in the Jul 15, 1999 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John J. Bradshaw, III obituary in the Jan 3, 2015 edition.

Ollie Lee Bradshaw1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1927, d. November 7, 2018
FatherJohn Jacob Bradshaw Sr.1,2,5,6 b. August 10, 1900, d. March 7, 1983
MotherCurnie L. Poff1,2,5 b. July 1, 1902, d. October 2, 1932
     Ollie Lee Bradshaw was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 She Mrs. Ollie Lee Shreve, July 27, 1927 - November 7, 2018. Ollie Lee Shreve, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Mrs. Shreve was born July 27, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Curnie Bradshaw. She worked as a nursing assistant at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital in the pediatrics and geriatrics departments of which she retired in 1992 at the age of 65 to take care of her great grandson. In addition to her parents, Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Homer “Red” Shreve; son, David Shreve; grandson, and Jeffrey Durham. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughters, Pam Durham and Karen Noell and husband, Ronnie; grandchildren, Corrinna Newbanks, Bobbi Shreve, Stephanie Shreve, Scott Noell, Tammie Brewster, and Betty Noell; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. A graveside service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park.5 She was born on July 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5,4 As of April 19, 1946,her married name was Shreve.2 She married Homer Wesley Shreve Jr. on April 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 Ollie Lee Bradshaw died on November 7, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 110, Enumeration District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 100, District 120-75, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Homer Wesley Shreve Jr. b. September 19, 1927, d. March 23, 1983
Marriage*Ollie Lee Bradshaw married Homer Wesley Shreve Jr. on April 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Ollie Lee Shreve obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John J. Bradshaw, Sr. obituary in the Mar 9, 1983 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Wesley obituary in the Oct 28, 1998 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pamela Shreve Durham obituary in the Jan 7, 2024 edition.

Blanche Beulah Slone1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1903, d. March 1, 1995
     Blanche Beulah Slone was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She was born on August 22, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She married Morgan Conrad Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner, on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.4,3,2 As of May 10, 1920,her married name was Hale. Blanche Beulah Slone died on March 1, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.4,1,3 She HALE, Blanche B., 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995, at her home. She was born in Franklin County August 22, 1903, the daughter of the late Esmond C. and M. Minnie Cannaday Slone. She was the widow of Morgan C. Hale. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elton A. Slone. She was a long time and active member of the West End Presbyterian Church. The good Lord heard her prayers and granted her last wish, to die in her own bed peacefully asleep. Surviving are her three sons and two daughters-in-law, Alvin C. and Jean C. Nash Hale, Marvin L. Hale, Roanoke, Fred C. and and Ruth N. Kramper Hale, Indianapolis, Ind; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four nieces; and four nephews. Interment will be Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 3, 1995.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 115, District 120-11, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Morgan Conrad Hale b. February 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1976
Marriage*Blanche Beulah Slone married Morgan Conrad Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner, on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.4,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  2. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Morgan Conrad Hale obituary in the Dec 17, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche B. Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1995 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marvin Lewis Hale obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Fred Conrad Hale obituary in the Sep 10, 2003 edition.
  13. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Alvin Croy Hale1,2,3,4

M, b. February 4, 1921, d. January 4, 1996
FatherMorgan Conrad Hale5,6,7,1,8,9,10,11,2,4 b. February 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1976
MotherBlanche Beulah Slone5,6,7,1,8,9,10,11,2,4 b. August 22, 1903, d. March 1, 1995
     Alvin Croy Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,12,4 His Social Security Number was 224-16-1700.13 He was born on February 4, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,13,14,12,2,4,3 He married Jean Charlotte Nash on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,15,4,1 Alvin Croy Hale died on January 4, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.6,13,12,4 He HALE, Alvin C., of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 4, 1996 at the Virginia Veteran's Care Center after a long illness. He was born in Roanoke on February 4, 1921, the son of Morgan C. and Blanche Slone Hale. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and National Business College, a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Jean Nash Hale; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan H. and David A. Haynes, Roanoke, Charlotte H. and Johnson S. Moore, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Elizabeth H. and Michael A. Lemacks, Raleigh, N.C; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Kathryn and Meredith Haynes, Evan and Ryan Moore, Megan and Erica Lemacks; two brothers and sister-in-law, Fred C. Hale and Ruth K. Hale, Indianapolis, Ind., and Marvin L. Hale, Roanoke. A graveside service will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, 11 a.m. Monday, January 8, 1996, with the Rev. Robert L. Watts and the Rev. Walter M. Lockett Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made to The American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., Inc., 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 10 a.m. Sunday. on January 6, 1996.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 115, District 120-11, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Credit exchange clerk8
1950Accounting clerk10

Family

Jean Charlotte Nash b. December 17, 1921, d. March 24, 2017
Marriage*Alvin Croy Hale married Jean Charlotte Nash on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,15,4,1 
Children
  • Susan Jean Hale6,1,15
  • Charlotte Anne Hale6,1,15
  • Elizabeth Nash Hale6,1,15

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche B. Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1995 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marvin Lewis Hale obituary.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Morgan Conrad Hale obituary in the Dec 17, 1976 edition.
  12. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Nash Hale obituary in the Mar 29, 2017 edition.

Fred Conrad Hale1,2,3,4

M, b. February 3, 1923, d. September 8, 2003
FatherMorgan Conrad Hale5,6,7,1,8,9,10,11,2 b. February 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1976
MotherBlanche Beulah Slone5,6,7,1,8,9,10,11,2 b. August 22, 1903, d. March 1, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2171.12 Fred Conrad Hale was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.13,11 He was born on February 3, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,1,11,2,3,14,4 He married Ruth Naomi Krampre on October 28, 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5,1,11,15 Fred Conrad Hale died on September 8, 2003 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 80.12,1,11,14 He Fred Conrad Hale, 80, Indianapolis, passed away Sept. 8, 2003 at Community Hospital East. Mr. Hale was born to Morgan and Blanche Hale in Roanoke, Virginia on February 3, 1923. Mr. Hale joined the Air Force and was stationed at Butler University for part of his training. It was at Butler where he met his wife, Ruth (Krampe) Hale, of 56 years. He received most of his training as a bomber pilot in Texas. He served in the Army of Occupation in Japan. He stayed in the Reserves and was called back to active duty during the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force with a rank of Lt. Colonel. Fred was a graduate of Butler University and was employed at Naval Avionics as an Auditor and retired in 1983. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Irvington. Survivors include: his wife, Ruth; daughters, Carol Paris of Orlando, FL and Susan Hale of Indianapolis; son, Roger C. Hale of Columbus, OH; brother, Marvin L. Hale of Roanoke, VA; grandson, John C. Hilton of Orlando, FL; granddaughter, Lynn Lanning of Chicago, IL; and great grandchildren, April, Holly, Penny and Graham Lanning and Sarah and Morgan Hilton. on September 10, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Ruth Naomi Krampre b. December 26, 1922, d. December 6, 2016
Marriage*Fred Conrad Hale married Ruth Naomi Krampre on October 28, 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5,1,11,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Fred Conrad Hale obituary in the Sep 10, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche B. Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1995 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marvin Lewis Hale obituary.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Morgan Conrad Hale obituary in the Dec 17, 1976 edition.
  11. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S3813] Indiana, Circuit Court Marion County, Marion County, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1925-2012.

Marvin Lewis Hale1,2,3

M, b. November 17, 1929, d. December 27, 2024
FatherMorgan Conrad Hale4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. February 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1976
MotherBlanche Beulah Slone4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. August 22, 1903, d. March 1, 1995
     Marvin Lewis Hale Lt. Col. Marvin Lewis Hale, United States Air Force, Retired, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born on November 17, 1929, in Roanoke, VA, the son of Morgan C. Hale and Blanche Slone Hale of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two older brothers, Alvin C. Hale of Roanoke, VA, and Fred C. Hale of Indianapolis, IN. Marvin attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for Civil Engineering prior to his acceptance into the U.S. Aviation Pilot Cadet Program. Thereafter he pursued his lifelong desire to fly and completed a career as a pilot in the United States Air Force. Following his completion of pilot training, he was assigned as a pilot in the 1739 Ferrying Squadron and ferried multiple types of aircraft to bases all over the United States and Europe. Later he served in Vietnam where he flew combat reconnaissance missions during the war. He flew 162 missions in the combat zones and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Award for "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight." After completion of that assignment, he returned to the United States where he completed his military career at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, Louisiana. For many decades, Marvin was actively engaged in Family Genealogical Research and successfully traced his family genealogy back to the 1700s. He also participated in a supporting role for the Franklin County Historical Society for many years. Marvin chose his birthplace, Roanoke, VA, as his retirement home and will be interred in the family plot at Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, VA.1 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 17, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 He married Josephine Taylor Gray on July 15, 1966 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland.3 Marvin Lewis Hale and Josephine Taylor Gray were divorced on March 21, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Marvin Lewis Hale died on December 27, 2024 at Virginia at age 95.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Josephine Taylor Gray b. July 18, 1935, d. May 16, 1998
Marriage*Marvin Lewis Hale married Josephine Taylor Gray on July 15, 1966 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland.3 
Divorce* Marvin Lewis Hale and Josephine Taylor Gray were divorced on March 21, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marvin Lewis Hale obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche B. Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Fred Conrad Hale obituary in the Sep 10, 2003 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Morgan Conrad Hale obituary in the Dec 17, 1976 edition.
  10. [S6270] Town Talk, The, From the Josephine Gray Hale obituary in the May 21, 1998 edition.
  11. [S14116] Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Rapides Parish, LA, online www.findagrave.com.

Gladys Viola Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. April 17, 1922, d. May 27, 2014
FatherWilliam Archer "Arch" Poff3,4,5,6,8 b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
MotherLula Sonya Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,9,8 b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
     Gladys Viola Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 She was born on April 17, 1922 at Lightfoot, James City Co., Virginia.6,7,8,10 As of July 26, 1941,her married name was Parker.6 She married Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker on July 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,9,8 Gladys Viola Poff died on May 27, 2014 at Winter Garden, Orange Co., Florida, at age 92.8,10 She Funeral services for Gladys V. Parker, 92, a resident of the West Orange County community of Clarcona for than 50 years will be held Saturday. Mrs. Parker passed away on Tuesday, May 27 at the Golden Pond community in Winter Garden. Gladys V. Parker was born on April 17, 1922 in Lightfoot, Virginia. She was the daughter of William and Lula Poff. She was united in marriage to Charles D. Parker on July 26, 1941. He preceded her in death October 13, 1991. The two were married for more than 50 years. Gladys worked at several department and notions stores in her lifetime, but she enjoyed more than 30 years of employment with Beall's Department Store, including the Winter Garden branch. Mrs. Parker was an active member of her Sunday School class at Powers Drive Baptist Church, before moving to Golden Pond. Gladys made many friends during her lifetime as a resident of West Orange County. She is survived by children and spouses; Patricia (Frank) Russell, Reston, Virginia; Charles (Denise) Parker, Apopka, Florida; Deborah (Charlie) Gano, Apopka, Florida. Along with 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Barry Lynn Parker in 1979, her sister Marilyn Poff, her sister Thelma Dooley, her brother William Poff, her sister Norma Wiseman, her sister Bonnie Chewning. on May 29, 2014.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker b. September 23, 1919, d. October 13, 1991
Marriage*Gladys Viola Poff married Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker on July 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,9,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lula S. Poff.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Sonya Poff obituary in the Aug 13, 1987 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Gladys V. Parker obituary in the May 29, 2014 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Poff Dooley obituary in the Nov 10, 1974 edition.
  10. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles D. Parker obituary in the Oct 17, 1991 edition.
  12. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Barry Lynn Parker obituary in the Dec 11, 1979 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Marilene Shirley "Marilyn" Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 16, 1924, d. December 26, 1941
FatherWilliam Archer "Arch" Poff1,6,7,3,4,8,5 b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
MotherLula Sonya Poff1,6,7,3,4,8,5 b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
     Marilene Shirley "Marilyn" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,4 She was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4,10 She died on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.2,9,4 She Marilene Shirley Poff, 17, of 711 Buena Vista avenue, S. E., died in a hospital Friday afternoon. Surviving parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Poff, a brother, Billy Poff and four sisters; Thelma, Bonnie and Norma Poff, and Mrs. Charles D. Parker, of Roanoke. on December 27, 1941.5 She Marilene Shirley Poff, 17, of Roanoke, was injured fatally in an accident in that city yesterday. on December 27, 1941.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2045] Bee, The, From an article in the Dec 27, 1941 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Chewning obituary in the Mar 22, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marilene Shirley Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1941 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Gladys V. Parker obituary in the May 29, 2014 edition.
  9. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

William Alton "Bill" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. September 4, 1927, d. February 23, 1986
FatherWilliam Archer "Arch" Poff1,2,10,11,3,4,12,13,14 b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
MotherLula Sonya Poff1,2,10,11,3,4,12,5,13,14,15 b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3121.16 William Alton "Bill" Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9,15 He was born on September 4, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,16,6,17,7,8,9 He married Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.18,3,4 William Alton "Bill" Poff died on February 23, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.3,17,9,15 He William A. (Bill- Willie) Poff, age 58, of 1532 Morningside Street, S.E., died Sunday, February 23, 1986. He was retired from A & P Supermarkets after 26 years' service. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy A. Poff; son and daughter-in-law, James M. (Mike) and Janet M. Poff, Roanoke; two daughters, Donna M. Poff and Dana M. Poff, both of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Cassie R. Poff and Jason Poff; his mother, Mrs. W. A. (Lula) Poff, Roanoke; sisters, Mrs. Steve (Bonnie) Chewning, Salem; Mrs. Melvin (Norma) Wiseman, Roanoke; Mrs. Charles D. (Gladys) Parker, Orlando, Fla. Burial with military honors by the H. H. MacKenzie Chapter #3, D.A.V. will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on February 28, 1986.15

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 130, District 120-83, Roanoke, Virginia19

Occupation

1950Construction laborer19

Family

Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace b. February 25, 1930, d. May 3, 2000
Marriage*William Alton "Bill" Poff married Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.18,3,4 
Children
  • James Michael "Mike" Poff18,4,15
  • Donna Marie Poff18,4,15
  • Dana Marileene Poff18,15

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Poff Dooley obituary in the Nov 10, 1974 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  9. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Chewning obituary in the Mar 22, 2013 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Arch Poff obituary in the Apr 28, 1957 edition.
  13. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Gladys V. Parker obituary in the May 29, 2014 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marilene Shirley Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1941 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William A. Poff obituary in the Feb 28, 1986 edition.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Pace Poff obituary in the May 5, 2000 edition.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Sylvia Nadine Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. October 6, 1926, d. December 18, 2009
FatherRoy Eldridge Poff1,3,8,4,9,10 b. August 29, 1901, d. October 15, 1967
MotherMamie Odell Carr1,3,8,4,9,10 b. September 22, 1904, d. January 14, 1987
     Sylvia Nadine Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1727.12 She was born on October 6, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,4,6,7 As of October 23, 1948,her married name was Rash.4 She married James Richard "J.R." Rash on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,4,5,13 Sylvia Nadine Poff died on December 18, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.12,11,13 She Sylvia Nadine Rash, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. She was a retired nurse at Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Richard (J.R.) Rash; and a daughter, Sharon Rene Rash. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Randall Lance Rash and wife, Margena, of Roanoke, and Richard Dale Rash and Susan, of Bluefield; grandchildren, Suzanne Meadows, of Troutville, Ricky Rash, of Roanoke, and Benjamin Rash and Jeremy Rash, both of Bluefield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Meadows and Sydney Meadows; and a sister, Lois Walker. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 22, 2009.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 181, District 81-35, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

James Richard "J.R." Rash b. April 19, 1924, d. June 14, 1992
Marriage*Sylvia Nadine Poff married James Richard "J.R." Rash on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,4,5,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Richard Rash obituary in the Jun 16, 1992 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S6985] D.C. National Archives at Washington, U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Mae Poff Walker obituary in the Aug 18, 2013 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Eldridge Poff obituary in the Oct 16, 1967 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Nadine Rash obituary in the Dec 22, 2009 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sharon Rash Powers obituary in the Feb 19, 1968 edition.

Lois Mae Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 20, 1925, d. August 16, 2013
FatherRoy Eldridge Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. August 29, 1901, d. October 15, 1967
MotherMamie Odell Carr1,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1904, d. January 14, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1728.6 Lois Mae Poff was born on May 20, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,6 As of June 7, 1947,her married name was Walker.4 She married Alonza Edward Walker on June 7, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,8 Lois Mae Poff died on August 16, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.3,9,6 She Lois Mae Poff Walker, 88, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013. Lois was born in Roanoke to the late Roy and Mamie Poff on May 20, 1925. She was an active member in Glenvar Baptist Church for many years. She will truly be missed and remembered for her family meals on Sunday, as she provided for her family as a homemaker for many years. She will be remembered by all who loved her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Nadine Rash. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Edward Walker; sons, Larry Walker (Nona) of Roanoke, Mark Walker (Sandra), of Westminster, Md., Dean Walker (Carol), of Eugene, Ore; and daughter, Brenda Simmons (Larry), of Salem; grandchildren, Rebecca, Ryan, Emily, Jesse, Anna, Jenny, Hallie, Graham, Clay, Matthew, and a special grandchild and caregiver, Michelle Sachenbacher. Eleven great-grandchildren also survive. The family wishes to offer a special thanks to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as Tiffany and Kathren, for all of their love and care. on August 18, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 344, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Alonza Edward Walker b. June 21, 1926, d. August 5, 2021
Marriage*Lois Mae Poff married Alonza Edward Walker on June 7, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,8 
Children
  • Dean Walker3,8
  • Larry Edward Walker3,4,8,10
  • Mark Andrew Walker3,4,8
  • Brenda Lois Walker3,4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Mae Poff Walker obituary in the Aug 18, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Eldridge Poff obituary in the Oct 16, 1967 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonza Edward Walker obituary in the Aug 8, 2021 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 24, 1922, d. November 23, 2003
FatherClarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr.1,2,8,3,9,4,10 b. May 18, 1895, d. March 13, 1977
MotherArdelia Virgie Thompson2,8,3,9,4,10 b. October 2, 1898, d. January 13, 1982
     Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,11 He was born on May 24, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,3,4,5,7 He married June Rose "Mema" Terrell on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,13,3 Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. died on November 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,12,6 He Clarence "Ozzie", "Pepa" Poff, Jr., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence L., Sr. and Ardelia T. Poff, and his wife June T. Poff. He was a retired former owner of Melrose Minit Car Wash and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Poff was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Poff will be sadly missed by his daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie and Robert Harris and Sandy Wilkinson; grandsons, Scott Witt and wife Nichole, Greg Witt and wife Michelle; granddaughters, Kylie Wilkinson and Morgan Wilkinson; great-grandsons, Dylan Witt and Adam Witt; sisters, Ruth Thomas and Edith Bova. A cryptside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 24, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 138, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 111, District 120-76, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1950Confectionary store owner14

Family

June Rose "Mema" Terrell b. June 22, 1921, d. September 12, 2000
Marriage*Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. married June Rose "Mema" Terrell on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,13,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Poff obitutary in the Nov 24, 2003 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clarence L. Poff obituary in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Edith Margaret Poff Bova obituary.
  11. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the June Rose Poff obitutary in the Sep 14, 2000 edition.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Edith Margaret Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 26, 1925, d. December 15, 2025
FatherClarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr.1,2,6,3,5 b. May 18, 1895, d. March 13, 1977
MotherArdelia Virgie Thompson1,2,6,3,5 b. October 2, 1898, d. January 13, 1982
     Edith Margaret Poff Edith Margaret Poff Bova, 100, passed away early on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1925, to Clarence L. Poff Sr. and Ardelia T. Poff who both preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her sister, Ruth Poff Townsend Thomas and brother, Clarence "Ozzie" Poff Jr. Her loving husband, Frank W. Bova Sr., preceded her in death after 50 years of marriage. Together, they owned and operated Bova Distributing Company for many years, Through their lifetime together, they enjoyed many activities such as camping, traveling in the United States and other countries. Edith was one of the initial volunteers at Roanoke's Discovery Shop which benefits cancer research. Each week she often enjoyed providing her co-workers and friends with special little "candy treats." Spring and Summer were always a special time so that she, family and friends could enjoy her beautiful flower gardens. Edith is survived by her two sons, Frank W. "Bill" Bova Jr. and wife, Ruth, of Roanoke and Richard A. "Ricky" Bova Sr. and wife, Eileen, of Florida; two grandchildren, Michelle A. 'Missy" Cruz (Tom) of Leland, NC and Richard A. "Ritchie" Bova Jr. of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Jordan Cruz of Oregon and Ty Cruz of Miami, Florida; step-grandchildren, Jacob Dunahoo (Amber) and Evan and Tori Collins; and step great-granddaughter, Madyleine Dunahoo. She is also survived by a nephew, Lynn Townsend (Barbara) and nieces, Bonnie Harris and Sandra Wilkerson. Several great-nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. For the last 10 years, she was blessed to have the comfort, compassion and friendship of five faithful and loving caregivers, Kathy Wilkie, Peggy Perrin, Betty Scott, Carol Hackney, and Debbie Lee. The family will be forever grateful for their service and will always consider them a part of the family. She will be entombed alongside her beloved husband immediately following the service at Sherwood Memorial Park.5
She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 26, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 As of September 3, 1943,her married name was Bova.3 She married Frank William Bova Sr. on September 3, 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.7,3,5 Edith Margaret Poff died on December 15, 2025 at Virginia at age 100.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 238, District 120-141, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Frank William Bova Sr. b. August 10, 1923, d. August 3, 1994
Marriage*Edith Margaret Poff married Frank William Bova Sr. on September 3, 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.7,3,5 
Children
  • Frank William "Bill" Bova Jr.7,9,8,5
  • Richard Alan "Rick" Bova7,9,8,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Edith Margaret Poff Bova obituary.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clarence L. Poff obituary in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank William Bova obituary in the Aug 4, 1994 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jesse Gordon Blount1,2,3,4

M, b. April 18, 1893, d. March 29, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6833.5 Jesse Gordon Blount was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He was born on April 18, 1893 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1882.1,3,4,5 He married Lula Alice Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer, in December, 1921 at Washington, D.C..1,2,6,7 Jesse Gordon Blount died on March 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.1,2,4 He Jesse Gordon Blount, 71, of 2101 Avenel Ave., SW, died Sunday in a rehabilitation center. He is survived by his wife, Lula Poff Blount; one brother, George A. Blount; a stepdaughter, Mary Poff Cabaniss. Burial in Fairview. on March 30, 1964.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 404, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 75, District 119-43, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 86, District 120-149, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Grocery salesman8
1950Grocery salesman10

Family

Lula Alice Poff b. December 23, 1886, d. March 19, 1973
Marriage*Jesse Gordon Blount married Lula Alice Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer, in December, 1921 at Washington, D.C..1,2,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Gordon Blount obituary in the Mar 30, 1964 edition.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Poff Blount obituary in the Mar 21, 1973 edition.
  7. [S14234] Times Herald, From the Blount-Poff marriage announcement in the Jan 1, 1922 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Melva Louise Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. November 16, 1920, d. December 8, 1973
FatherWilliam Bernice Poff5,6,7,2,3 b. September 4, 1881, d. June 3, 1974
MotherSarah Elizabeth Barnett5,6,7,2,3 b. July 4, 1894, d. June 21, 1973
     Melva Louise Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,8 She was born on November 16, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,3 As of February 2, 1942,her married name was Grissom.2 She married George William Grissom on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 Melva Louise Poff died on December 8, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53; Shot by an assailant.3,4,8 She Mrs. Melva Poff Grissom, age 52, of 3112 Salem Turnpike, NW, passed away at her home Saturday. Surviving are a son, Joe L. Grissom; her father, William B. Poff; sister, Mrs. Phillip Lawson, all of Roanoke. Interment will be in Fairview. on December 10, 1973.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 21, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

George William Grissom b. December 20, 1918, d. December 8, 1973
Marriage*Melva Louise Poff married George William Grissom on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Melva Poff Grissom obituary in the Dec 10, 1973 edition.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ryland G. Grissom obituary in the Dec 14, 1953 edition.

Eva Jane "Evie" Poff1

F, b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
FatherDavid Henry Poff2 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner2 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 229-60-1929.3 Eva Jane "Evie" Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 Her married name was Clem.5 She married Noah Edward Clem.4,1 Eva Jane "Evie" Poff was born on July 31, 1901 at Virginia.3,2 She died on December 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 100.3,1 She CLEM, Eva Jane Poff, 100, of Richfield Nursing Center in Salem, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Clem, sons, Glenn Clem and Elmer Clem and three grandsons, Glenn, Jr., Charles and Eddie Clem. Eva was a member of the Church of the Brethren before moving to Maryland, where she was active in the Church of God in Rockville, Md. She is survived by two daughters, Lillian Kuster of Montgomery Village, Md. and Margaret Harris of Roanoke; two sons, Marvin and wife Pat of New York, Raymond and wife Peggy of Mt. Airy, Md; daughter-in-law, Peggy Clem of Apex, N.C. and one sister-in-law, Reva Carter of Mt. Jackson, Va; five granddaughters and two grandsons; 23 great-grandchildren and 40 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 11 a.m. in the Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. A special thanks to the staff of Richfield 3 East for all the special care and love given to our mother. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on December 16, 2001.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Noah Edward Clem b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
Marriage*Eva Jane "Evie" Poff married Noah Edward Clem.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Noah Edward Clem1

M, b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
     Noah Edward Clem married Eva Jane "Evie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner.1,2 Noah Edward Clem was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born in 1902 at Virginia.1 He died on December 10, 1960 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.3 He FLOYD - Noah E. Clem 58, of Rockville, MD. formerly of Floyd, died Saturday at Rockville. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva Jane Clem; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Silcott, Rockville; and Mrs. Howard Sowers, Pilot; four sons, Elmer Clem, Glen Clem and Raymond Clem, all of Rockville, Marvin Clem, Roanoke; three brothers, John S. Clem, Elmer D. Clem and Irving Clem; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Williams, Mrs. Roxie Maye, Mrs. Eva Litton and Mrs. Reva Carter; eight grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wood Funeral Home by the Rev. Archie Naff. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. The body will arrive at the funeral home Monday morning. Funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Brethren Church, Floyd. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery, Floyd. on December 11, 1960.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 474, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Rayon mill silk worker4
1940Farmer5

Family

Eva Jane "Evie" Poff b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
Marriage*Noah Edward Clem married Eva Jane "Evie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Glenn Edward Clem Sr.1,2,3

M, b. July 26, 1924, d. October 18, 1995
FatherNoah Edward Clem4,1,5,2 b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
MotherEva Jane "Evie" Poff4,1,2,5 b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6556.6 Glenn Edward Clem Sr. was born on July 26, 1924 at Virginia.2,6 He died on October 18, 1995 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 71.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 474, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family
Child
  • Glenn Edward Clem Jr.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.