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     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

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1230.⁶ Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr. was buried at Pentecostal Holiness Headquarters, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 9, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 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.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4502.⁶ 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.^6,1,2,3 He married Barbara Ann Mullins on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3,8 Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr. died on April 2, 2002 at Virginia at age 75.^6,1,2 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. Memorials may be made to Gideon's International Roanoke Valley Camp, P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church (for the Building Fund), 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. A celebration of Walter's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2002, from New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastors Walter L. Wood and Jason Forehand will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on April 4, 2002.¹

     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

     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

     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

     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

     Blanche Bulah Slone was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 22, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Morgan Conrad Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2 As of May 10, 1920,her married name was Hale. Blanche Bulah Slone died on March 1, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.¹ 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. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 1995 with the Rev. H.D. Scoggins officiating. Interment will be Sherwood Memorial Park. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to West End Presbyterian Church, 1200 Campbell Ave., S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 PM. and 7 to 9 PM. Friday. on March 3, 1995.¹

     Alvin Croy Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-16-1700.⁶ He was born on February 4, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Jean Charlotte Nash on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 Alvin Croy Hale died on January 4, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,6 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, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2171.⁶ Fred Conrad Hale was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^7,8 He was born on February 3, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,8 He married Ruth Naomi Krampre on October 28, 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,1,8 Fred Conrad Hale died on September 8, 2003 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 80.^6,1,8 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. Contributions may be made to the church or to the charity of donor's choice (Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Cancer, or Heart). There will be no calling hours and funeral services are private. Arrangements are being handled through Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Washington Park East. on September 10, 2003.¹

     Gladys Viola Poff was born on April 17, 1923 at James City Co., Virginia.^6,7 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

     Marilene Shirley "Marilyn" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 She was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 She died on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.^2,7,4 She Marilene Shirley Poff, 17, of Roanoke, was injured fatally in an accident in that city yesterday. on December 27, 1941.²

     William Alton "Bill" Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 4, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4 William Alton "Bill" Poff died on February 23, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.³

     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

     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

     Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on May 24, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,5,7 He married June Rose "Mema" Terrell on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12,3 Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. died on November 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,11,6 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

     Edith Margaret Poff was born on March 26, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of September 3, 1943,her married name was Bova.³ She married Frank William Bova on September 3, 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^6,3

     Jesse Gordon Blount married Lula Alice Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer.¹ Jesse Gordon Blount was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on April 18, 1892 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.¹

     Melva Louise Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 16, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of February 2, 1942,her married name was Grissom.³ 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.⁴

     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

     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

     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

     His Social Security Number was 224-32-2838.¹ Elmer D. Clem married Peggy Unknown.³ Elmer D. Clem was born on October 17, 1928 at Virginia.¹ He died on May 9, 2001 at age 72.¹