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     Isaac Poff was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 15, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. and Elizabeth H. Terry, on October 10, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Isaac Poff died on November 15, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58; Died of la grippe. The Giles Huff cemetery listing has a death date of Nov 15, 1892.^1,4

     Mary Elizabeth Hill was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 15, 1880 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner, son of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, on January 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 11, 1900,her married name was Conner. Mary Elizabeth Hill died on September 9, 1948 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,3

     Brenda Ann Goff was born on March 5, 1972 at Greene Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She married Ronnie Dale Aldridge, son of Sheldon David Aldridge and Martha Lee Johnson, on March 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of March 4, 2000,her married name was Aldridge.² Brenda Ann Goff died on July 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 44.¹ She Brenda Ann Aldridge, 44, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. Born March 5, 1972, she became a spunky, fun loving beauty, who captivated all who knew her. Brenda had the best personality, and a smile to outshine the sun. She loved all things colorful, music, dancing, butterflies and racing, most of all she loved her family, who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Linwood Goff; stepdad, Grady Reeves, mother-in-law, Martha Aldridge and beautiful infant granddaughter, Scarlett Aldridge. Left to cherish her memory is her adoring husband and best friend of 24 years, Ronnie Aldridge, her three sons, Dale Goff, Todd Aldridge (Jillian), Wade Aldridge; and granddaughter, Anna Aldridge. She is also survived by her mother, Mildred Reeves; brothers, Tommy Goff (Gail), Jerry Goff (LeeAnn); father-in-law, Sheldon Aldridge; sister-in-law, Rebecca Gregson (Joe); nieces, Hayley, Keri, Ryan Goff, LeAnne Knight (Daniel); nephews, TJ and Landon Goff, Ethan Waldron; great niece, Taylor Knight, great-nephews, Brendhan and Brayden Knight; and an abundance of friends. on July 19, 2016.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-84-5149.⁹ Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,7,12 She was born on July 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,11,2,3,7,12} She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner, son of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on November 26, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{11,2,7,12,8,13} Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner died on October 15, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^11,10,2,7,12 She Mrs. Elzora Conner age 73, widow of Samuel H. Conner, died Friday, October 15, 1982, in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are four sons, Maynard Conner, Elliston; Jerry Conner, Roanoke; William Conner and Roger Conner, both of Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Lavern Manning, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Gaston (Dorothy) Sink and Mrs. Joe (Sylvia) Poff, both of Copper Hill; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery. on October 21, 1982.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-8630.⁹ Thomas Elbert King was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "QM 2SN WWI."^1,5,7 He was born on October 28, 1893 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1894.^1,2,5,6,7,10 He married Joyce Louise Conner, daughter of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Thomas Elbert King died on May 7, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,5,7,8

     Charles William Aldridge married Pat Unknown.³ Charles William Aldridge was born on July 23, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7

     Her Social Security Number was 237-22-3400.⁷ Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.³ Her married name was Kesler.⁵ She married Fred Allen Kesler.^5,2,3 Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge was born on February 27, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 She died on October 10, 1999 at Florida at age 88.⁷ She Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler - Fitz, my mom, was a very special lady. My husband, Dan, says that she was and angel on earth and is now God's angel. She loved our Lord and tried each day to live her life in Jesus. She was a friend and confident to many. She was a good listener, rarely giving advice, just understanding. She was never quick to judge, trusting in our Lord to show her the way. She was truly a Christian warrior. She was born in Floyd County, Virginia, on February 27, 1911, to Charles and Grace Aldridge. May 6, 1939, she married Fred Allen Kesler, who predeceased her after 37 years of marriage. Together, she and Fred owner and operated Kesler Funeral Home, Henderson, North Carolina, for over thirty years. Fitz was a hard worker, actively employed for seventy-five years. At the time of her death she was a seasonal, registered nurse at Christian Care Center in Henderson, North Carolina. She was a winter resident of Vero Beach for 23 years, residing in Vista Royale. The last four months her residence was at NHC Place due to an ankle injury. She had the most interesting and varied life experiences. She was the administrative assistant to Eleanor Roosevelt's press secretary in Washington, D.C. She graduated in 1932 from The Medical College of Virginia with a degree in nursing. She was an operating room nurse in New York City at Bellevue Hospital. She operated an assisted living facility, The Homestead, in Henderson, North Carolina. She was president of the Henderson Business and Professional Woman's Club, a member of the James White Order of the Eastern Star, a faculty member of the Vance-Granville Community College and a member of the Henderson Country Club. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Henderson and attended Trinity Episcopal Church in Vero Beach. She was the beloved mother of Patricia and Dan Callahan of Vero Beach, the grandmother of Dr. Samantha Callahan Grist of Atlanta, Georgia, and Patrice Callahan of Nashville, Tennessee. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Kailey Nicole Dietz, Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas Mason Grist, Atlanta, Georgia, and soon to be born Baby Grist. She was the big sister and dear friend to Patricia Dyer, Dayton, Ohio, the loving sister to Charles Aldridge, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Billie Aldridge of Salem, Virginia. A celebration of her life will be October 30th, 6:15pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, Vero Beach, Cannon Lord officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, NC, 11:00am, November 13th. Should friends desire, they are asked to celebrate her life in remembering the Scholarship Funds of the Henderson Business and Professional Woman's Club. Contributions can be mailed to Henderson Business and Professional Woman's Club, P.O. Box 2611, Henderson, NC, 27536. The family expresses sincere thanks to all our friends' expressions of sympathy and support. Glenn Strunk and all his staff at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach and Carlton Flowers and his staff at Flowers Funeral Home, Henderson, have extended every courtesy and expertise possible in our loss. May God's Grace surround each of us. We know Mom is resting, pain free in HIS ARMS. Much Love, The Family of Fitzhugh Kesler on October 28, 1999.³

     Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. was born on January 5, 1927 at Virginia.^9,5 He married Dorothy Kent Cregger on December 3, 1945 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^10,11,12 Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Creasie Alice Dalton on February 7, 1973 at Frederick Co., Virginia.⁵ Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Frances Madline Perkins on July 3, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. died on May 9, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^4,9,6 He Billie Andrew Aldridge Sr., 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011. He served his country as a Merchant Marine in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walker and Grace Palmer Aldridge; sister, Fitzhugh Kesler; and wife, Alice Creasy Aldridge. Billie is survived by his wife, Frances M. Aldridge; children and spouses, Billie Andrew Aldridge Jr. and wife, Becky, Michael Kent Aldridge and wife, Pam, Daniel Glenn Aldridge and wife, Colleen, Timothy Scott Aldridge and wife, Christina, Jenny Susan Hall and husband, James, and Brian Gordon Aldridge and wife, Pam; stepsons, William Eric Perkins, Robert Perkins, and Douglas Perkins; brother, Charles William Aldridge and wife, Pat; sister, Patricia Dyer; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces nephews and other family. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Christopher Yopp officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the funeral home. on May 11, 2011.⁴

     Alpha Carnegia King was buried at Barnett Cemetery, Rt. 637, on Sisson Farm in the middle of the dairy farm, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,4,3 She was born on September 1, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,3 She married Ralph Edward Conner, son of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on April 8, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 As of April 8, 1921,her married name was Conner. Alpha Carnegia King died on November 22, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,4,3