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     Luke Andrew Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,3 He was born on April 23, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,8,2 He died on December 22, 1953 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,3 He Luke Andrew Wimmer, eight-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson L. Wimmer, died at his home at Airpoint yesterday. Also surviving are three brothers, Richard, Bruce and James Wimmer, all of Airpoint. Funeral was today at Copper Hill Church of Brethren. Burial was in the church cemetery. on December 23, 1953.³

     Sandra Jean Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She died on April 29, 1958 at Virginia.^5,6 She was born on April 29, 1958 at Virginia.^5,6

     Doris Jean Agee was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on April 4, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 She married William Alvin "Alvie' Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,2,10,7,8,12,3,4,5} As of July 3, 1947,her married name was Conner. Doris Jean Agee died on December 13, 2015 at Virginia at age 85.^3,5 She Doris Agee Conner, 85, of Roanoke, and formally of Copper Hill, widow of William Alvin Conner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and David Greene, Mary and Kenneth Beckner, Carol and Don Atkins, Linda and Jimmy Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Gracie Conner, William and Sarah Conner; two sisters, Mary DeWeese and Vannie Sue Hale; one brother, Kaney Agee; brother-in-law, Garland Conner; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and several nieces; and nephews.Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Maurice Wright and Pastor Kenneth Beckner officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery (Head of the River). Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on December 16, 2015.³

     Linda Faye Conner Linda Conner Jefferson, 67, passed peacefully in Christiansburg, VA on October 17, 2022. Linda was born on February 26, 1955, in Floyd, VA to Doris and Alvin Conner, who preceded her in death. Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Jimmy Jefferson; son, Jason and Erin Sage; daughter, Justina and Brad Sumpter; grandchildren, Isreal, Drake, Aubrey, Emery, Noah, and Gracie; brothers, Billy and Gracie Conner, Willie and Sarah Conner; sisters, Betty and David Green, Mary and Kenneth Beckner, and Carol and Donald Atkins and their families; three sister-in-laws; and many cousins and friends. Linda was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, puzzles, and helping organizations that were dear to her heart. She was loved deeply by her family and friends and her presence will be missed.⁶ She was born on February 26, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 She married James William Sage Jr. on June 2, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of June 2, 1973,her married name was Sage. As of June 27, 1998,her married name was Jefferson.⁸ Linda Faye Conner married James Harvey "Jimmy" Jefferson on June 27, 1998 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,8 Linda Faye Conner died on October 17, 2022 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁶

     Kenneth Houston Beckner Kenneth Houston Beckner, 72 of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Houston M. Beckner; and brother, Donald Beckner. He is survived by his wife, Mary Conner Beckner; daughter, Susan Meredith (D.K.); son, Rick Beckner (Chris); seven grandchildren; mother, Ida Bolt; sisters, Wanda Hale (Tommy) and Marsha Brown; sister-in-law, Becky Beckner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.³ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 11, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Ann Conner, daughter of William Alvin "Alvie' Conner and Doris Jean Agee, on July 3, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,8,3 Kenneth Houston Beckner died on December 13, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2005.³ Virginia Lee "Virgie" Wood was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on March 30, 1905 at Virginia.^3,4 She married William Blair Poff Sr., son of Joseph Fleming Poff and Rhoda Lee Hall, on October 23, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia. As of October 23, 1926,her married name was Poff. Virginia Lee "Virgie" Wood died on October 7, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^3,4 She Mrs. Virgie Wood Poff, age 86, of 5th St. Vinton and formerly of Rt. 1, Boones Mill, died Monday, October 7, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs. Poff was the widow of William B. Poff and a long time member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Ms. Patty Bailey, Vinton; three sons, William B. Poff, Jr., Boones Mill; Louis D. Poff, Vinton; Tommy C. Poff, Boones Mill; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Stump, Vinton; Mrs. Julia Caldwell, Lebanon; one brother, Raymond L. Wood, Goodview; a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Boones Mill Baptist Church by the Rev. James H. Steele. Burial will follow in Mountainview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home, Rocky Mount. on October 9, 1991.¹

     William Blair Poff Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-24-8083.⁷ He was born on September 1, 1927 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Jean Ann Terry on October 12, 1962 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Blair Poff Jr. died on March 27, 2005 at Virginia at age 77.^1,7 He William Blair Poff, Jr., 77 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2005. He was an active member of Boones Mill Baptist Church and retired from America Electric Power with forty-six years of service. A son of the late William B. and Virgie W. Poff, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Terry Poff and brother, Lewis D. Poff. Surviving are his daughter, Kelly Poff Guthrie and husband, Timothy; son, Stephen Terry Poff and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Seth Guthrie, Emily and Hunter Poff, who were his pride and joy and best buddies; brother, Thomas C. Poff and wife, Helen; sister, Patty P. Bailey; very special sister-in-law, Libby T. Cundiff; sister-in-law, Durvian (Petie) Clemons; brother-in-law, Robert H. Terry; several nieces and nephews. The family extends a special thanks to the very professional and compassionate nursing and respiratory staff of 10 Mtn, ICU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted from Boones Mill Baptist Church, 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. James Steele and Pastor Robert Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boones Mill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 230, Boones Mill, Va. 24065. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends 6 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
on March 29, 2005.¹

     Lewis Darnell Poff Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-30-8440.⁸ He was born on September 2, 1929 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ He married Geraldine Mabel Mills on August 4, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lewis Darnell Poff Sr. died on March 24, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,8 He Lewis Darnell Poff, Sr., 74, of Vinton, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 in the Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a son of the late William B. Poff, Sr. and Virgie Wood Poff. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Geraldine Mills Poff. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis Darnell Poff, Jr. and Aimee F. Poff, Michael W. and Cathy D. Poff, both of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy P. and Daniel F. York of Roanoke, Patricia P. and Steven R. Toler of Vinton; grandchildren, Amanda S. Mundy and her husband, Jimmy, of Roanoke, Bryan C. Poff of Vinton, Jeri F. and Mikayla A. Poff of Roanoke; brothers and sister-in-law, William B. Poff, Jr., Thomas C. Poff, Sr. and wife, Helen B. Poff, all of Boones Mill; sister, Margie "Patty" Bailey of Vinton. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Tom Hurt officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. on March 26, 2004.¹

     Nora Lucado married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson.¹ Nora Lucado was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Poff.¹ She was born on March 17, 1892 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She died on November 23, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.¹

     Anna Frances Stebar was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-26-5008.⁴ She was born on July 6, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 She married Theodore Norman Orville Poff, son of Charles Anthony Luther Poff and Ora Dell Shank, on March 23, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 23, 1937,her married name was Poff.³ Anna Frances Stebar died on January 8, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^4,2 She Mrs. Anna Stebar Poff, age 72, of Friendship Manor, died Wednesday, January 8, 1992. She was the widow of Theodore O. Poff. She was a retired employee of McKesson Corporation. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Norman O. Poff and wife, Kathie, Dallas, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Herman and Betty Stebar, Roanoke; and one niece, Patricia Keller, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside, Sherwood Memorial Park, 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, with the Rev. John W. Ott officiating. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel.
on January 11, 1992.²

     Norman Orville Poff was buried at Memoryland Memorial Park, Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 231-52-1792.⁹ He was born on November 13, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,9 He married Kathleen "Kathie" Remington on January 24, 1987 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,4,10,3 Norman Orville Poff died on March 14, 2006 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 67.^1,8,9 He NORMAN ORVILLE POFF Born November 13, 1938 in Roanoke, VA. to T. O. and Anna Stebar Poff, passed away March 14, 2006 in Dallas, TX. He is survived by his devoted wife Kathie Poff and step-children and families, David R. Bush and wife Shannon, John Bush and wife Suzy and Sarah Ellis. Grandchildren Brandon Bush, Lauren Bush, Elec Bush, Olivia Bush, Bailey Ellis and Ruby Ellis. He graduated with a BA from Roanoke College, VA. He received a MALS in science from Hollins College in Roanoke, VA and earned his doctorate in Higher Education from Oklahoma State Univ. He taught physics, math and aeronautics in the Roanoke, Va. schools before accepting an assignment with NASA for their Space and Aviation Education program. He was one of the instructors for the Teacher in Space program. His was a lifetime of dedication to aviation both professionally and personally. He presented NASA program for schools and civic groups in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. He was a flight instructor for the Re-Certification Courses for the Texas Division of Aeronautics. He was a pilot with 5 different type ratings and held 3 types of in instructor ratings. He was a member of MENSA. Some of his many awards included the Jack Kilby Award, two NASA distinguished Service Awards, TESTA Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church and the Agape Sunday School Class. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and admired him. Visitation will be Thursday, March 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sparkman/Hillcrest. Burial will be in Greenville, TX at Memoryland Memorial Park FM 1570 800 Jack Finney Blvd. at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Northwest Highway, Dallas, 75220. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lovers Lane United Methodist Church or the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas 75209. on March 16, 2006.¹

     Kathleen "Kathie" Remington GREENVILLE — Kathie Poff was born in Greenville on Sept. 4, 1936, and passed away March 19, 2011, in Dallas. She is survived by her three children, David Bush, Sarah Ellis, John Bush and wife Suzy and six grandchildren. Kathie was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Norman Poff, and her parents, Walter and Louise Remington. Kathie inspired her children to be hard-working, moral and strong-willed while following their life's passions. She was a longtime member of LLUMC. Kathie received a BFA from SMU in 1958 where she pledged Tri-Delta and received her master's in science from Texas A&M University at Commerce in 1974. She continued in post master education for an additional 13 years. Kathie was a dedicated and exemplary earth science teacher for more than 30 years who inspired others with her unwavering love and passion for earth science and education. Kathie held many officer's positions in various science organizations and received numerous awards in the fields of earth science educators. She was a core member of the Texas Earth Science Teachers Association, where she steadfastly helped earth science teachers and their students. Kathie served as both historian and president and then supported the leaders who followed in her footsteps by serving for many years on the TESTA Advisory Board. Her contributions to the organization were recognized when she was presented the TESTA Teacher of the Year Award in 1999. Kathie also served as vice president and secretary for the Science Teachers Association of Texas and was the STAT Regional Representative in the DFW metroplex. She was the 1997 program co-chair for CAST - Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching. Her numerous awards included Jake Kilby Science Teacher Award-1991, was one of 125 teachers selected by NSTA to participate in the NASA NEWMAST program-1991, Southwest GSA Earth Science Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award-1993, Dallas County Geological Society Award-1993, Texas Parks and Wildlife Award for the development of a nature center on a school ground-1994, Parkhill Junior High Golden Apple PTA Award-1995, honored book dedication from Dr. Louis Jacob in "Lone Star Dinosaurs"-1995, Winston School Science Teacher Award for Service to Science-1997, two-time Dallas Morning News Outstanding Teacher award winner. During the years Kathie volunteered her knowledge and time by serving on planning committees for teacher conferences, workshops and field trips. She was diligently active in the campaign to improve the Texas earth science curriculum. She spent many days attending the state board of education meetings where she worked enthusiastically to persuade board members to value earth science as much as she did. Kathie truly left an imprint of herself on Texas earth science. She touched the lives of so many people and will be dearly missed. Internment will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville.² She was buried at Memoryland Memorial Park, Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 467-50-0973.⁴ She was born on September 4, 1936 at Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas.^2,4 She married Norman Orville Poff, son of Theodore Norman Orville Poff and Anna Frances Stebar, on January 24, 1987 at Clark Co., Nevada.^5,6,2,7 As of January 24, 1987,her married name was Poff.⁷ Kathleen "Kathie" Remington died on March 19, 2011 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 74.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6062.⁴ Victor Spergion Herman was born on January 13, 1913 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.^4,3 He married Hazel Virginia Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Luther Poff and Ora Dell Shank, on September 14, 1939 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Victor Spergion Herman died on September 8, 1989 at age 76.⁴

     Patricia Sue Herman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-64-4347.⁴ She was born on November 21, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 As of September 9, 1967,her married name was Keller.³ She married Donald Franklin Keller on September 9, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Patricia Sue Herman died on November 2, 1998 at age 50.^4,2 She KELLER, Patricia Herman, 50, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 1998. She was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years. She was a former employee of Leggett and Heironimus. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Donald Keller; son, Charles Keller; mother, Hazel P. (Grandmother) Herman, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Parkway Wesleyan Church 1 p.m. Thursday with Pastor John Ott officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on November 4, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-20-2119.³ Beatrice Prillaman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 6, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She married George Schuyler Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, circa 1927.^1,2,4,5 As of circa 1927,her married name was Wickham.⁴ Beatrice Prillaman died on December 25, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^2,3 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday from Oakey's South Chapel, with the Rev. Brannan G. Thompson, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on December 27, 2000.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-2105.⁹ Myra Phyllis Wickham was born on September 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,4 As of September 4, 1949,her married name was Hamden.³ She married Richard Davis Hamden Jr. on September 4, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,10 Myra Phyllis Wickham died on December 7, 1982 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 54.^9,4,8 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

     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

     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.^{1,2,3,7,8,9,6,10} Norris Lavelle Poff died on May 8, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,3,6

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6070.⁷ Phillip Obadiah Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on December 8, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 He married Clifton Veola Bolling on July 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Phillip Obadiah Poff died on June 27, 1999 at Virginia at age 85.^7,2 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 1999, from Oakey's North Chapel, Pastor Walter L. Wood will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, Roanoke Valley Camp, P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 29, 1999.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4725.⁹ 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.^9,6,5,7 He died on July 18, 1990 at age 74.^9,6,7

     Lois Naomi Poff was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 She was born on May 16, 1920 at Virginia.^1,6,3 As of July 19, 1947,her married name was Stanley.⁴ She married William Henry Stanley on July 19, 1947 at Page Co., Virginia.^1,7,6,3,4 Lois Naomi Poff died on January 16, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^1,6,3 She SHENANDOAH - 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. Services will be conducted 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Roanoke and 2 p.m. Saturday at Shenandoah Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Ralph Green. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery at Shenandoah. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church in Shenandoah. In lieu of flowers, the family said contributions may be made to Gideons International, in care of Oscar Warren, 612 8th St., Shenandoah 22849. on January 18, 1985.⁶

     Martha Ann Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 28, 1921 at Virginia.^1,6 As of June 13, 1943,her married name was Hartberger.³ She married Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger on June 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 Martha Ann Poff died on May 19, 2011 at age 89.⁵ 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. The family will be receiving friends at a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at New Life Christian Ministries with Pastor Walter Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 25, 2011.⁵