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     Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on August 30, 1874 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Aug 30, 1872.^1,4 She married James Lewis "Joe" Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner died on March 29, 1927 at Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 52.¹

     Willie Gene Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 26, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on May 30, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 29, 1940.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-7518.⁵ Samuel Harvey "Sam" Wimmer was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married George Cleo "Georgie" Foster, daughter of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell.^6,1,7,8,2,9 Samuel Harvey "Sam" Wimmer was born on October 11, 1926 at Virginia.⁵ He died on February 2, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^5,1,2 He WIMMER, Samuel Harvey, 66, of Shawsville, died Tuesday, February 2, 1993 in the VA Medical Center, Salem. His residence was 2300 Hickman Hollow Road. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Foster Wimmer; two sons, Thomas Wimmer, Pilot, Donald Wimmer, Elliston; two daughters, Carolyn Fuhrman, Patsy Howell, both of Roanoke County; a sister, Roxie Edwards; four grandchildren, Missy Conner, Holly Wimmer, Joey Wimmer and Donnie Wimmer. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, February 5, at the graveside in Piedmont Cemetery with Mr. Tom Hodge officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Thursday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on February 4, 1993.¹

     Velma Louise Looney was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on April 29, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on April 29, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Velma Anne Echols was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 18, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 7, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Martha "Mattie" Jamerson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 16, 1879 at Henry Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1880.^1,3 She married Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on April 30, 1901.^4,5,1,2 As of April 30, 1901,her married name was Elmore.⁵ Martha "Mattie" Jamerson died on July 17, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^1,2,3 She Mrs. Martha (Mattie) Jamerson Elmore, 58, wife of the Rev. Charles E. Elmore, Christian minister, and a native of Martinsville, passed away in a Roanoke hospital yesterday. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jamerson of Martinsville. For some years she made her home at Salem where her husband held the Christian Church pastorate. In recent years the couple have been residing in Florida. Surviving besides her husband are three brothers: General George H. Jamerson, retire of Nuthall; J. S. Jamerson, Lenoir City, Tenn., and Thomas L. Jamerson Charleston, W. Va., and one sister, Mrs. W. C. Stultz of Charlotte, N. C. The remains will be brought to Martinsville tomorrow morning with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. on July 18, 1939.²

     Linda Faye Vest was buried at William Quesenberry Cemetery, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 23, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Gerald Lenwood Smith, son of Alfred Smith and Reva Marshall, on September 25, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,2,6 As of September 25, 1964,her married name was Smith. Linda Faye Vest died on January 7, 2022 at Virginia at age 74.² She Linda Faye Vest Smith, 74 of Pilot, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gerald L. Smith; daughter, Drema Faye Belcher; son, Scott L. Smith (Jody); grandson, Justin M. Belcher (Catherine); and sisters, Kathy Lawrence (Dale) and Sandra Songer (Eddie). Interment will follow in the William Quesenberry Cemetery. on January 10, 2022.²

     Oliver Elliott Gray was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 23, 1913 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 1, 1994 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,4 He GRAY, Oliver Elliott, 81, of Salem, died Thursday, December 1, 1994. He was an Army World War II veteran and is survived by three brothers and sister-in-laws, David and Itlean Gray, Earl B. and Claudine Gray, all of Salem, Douglas and Ruby Gray of Floyd; a sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Bob Hartman of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m. at East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday. on December 2, 1994.¹

     Alton Parker White was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 21, 1905 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Ella Idena Gray, daughter of Fleming Harvey Gray and Mamie Ella Wade, on September 27, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Alton Parker White died on July 10, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.³

     Lois Ann Vest married Robert Nelson Whitlock.³ Lois Ann Vest Lois Ann Baker, 69 of Salem, passed away on Sunday evening, September 30, 2018. She had a long and successful career in TV and radio advertising sales in the Roanoke Valley. Surviving are two sons, three sisters, two brothers, six grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren.¹⁰ Her married name was Whitlock. She was born on January 10, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Bobby Allen Martin, son of Albert Lawrence Martin and Beulah Inez Sowers, on June 10, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 10, 1967,her married name was Martin. Lois Ann Vest and Bobby Allen Martin were divorced on March 18, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 23, 1998,her married name was Baker.¹¹ Lois Ann Vest married Stephen William "Steve" Baker on May 23, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,11 Lois Ann Vest and Stephen William "Steve" Baker were divorced on February 28, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Lois Ann Vest died on September 30, 2018 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.¹⁰

     Anna Lee "Annie" Richards was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 10, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on March 5, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.²

     Linda Faye/Fay Richards was buried at Buffalo Cemetery, Sanford, Lee Co., North Carolina.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-68-6576.⁶ She was born on March 13, 1946 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,7 As of April 27, 1968,her married name was Gallew.³ She married Robert Edward Gallew Jr. on April 27, 1968 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3 Linda Faye/Fay Richards and Robert Edward Gallew Jr. were divorced on March 15, 1979 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ Linda Faye/Fay Richards died on September 5, 1999 at Lee Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^2,6 She SANFORD - Ms. Linda Richards Gallew, 53, of 6112 Lemon Springs Road died Sunday in her home. Burial will be in Buffalo Cemetery. Ms. Gallew is survived by two daughters, Robin Fernandez and Bobbie Moreno, both of Lemon Springs; her stepfather, Herman Guilliams of Callaway, Va; five brothers, Norman Richards of Vinton, Va., James Richards of San Francisco, Roger Richards of Bassett, Va., Donnie Richards of Collinsville, Va., and Jimmy Guilliams of Callaway; five sisters, Sandra Donovant and Donna Adkins, both of Martinsville, Va., Debbie Meador of Wirtz, Va., Lisa Layman of Ferrum, Va., and Dolores Agee of Rocky Mount, Va; and seven grandchildren. on September 8, 1999.¹

     Bertha Virginia Poff was buried at Eads Cemetery, Mount Carbon, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 1, 1885 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 4, 1909,her married name was Eads.² She married Bert Eads on January 4, 1909 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Bertha Virginia Poff died on March 2, 1963 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.³

     Bernard Elwood Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,9 He was born on November 9, 1899 at Armstrong, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8,3,9 He married Dora B. Thompson on November 20, 1918 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Bernard Elwood Poff died on January 3, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^1,7,9 He Bernard E. Poff, 53, a meat cutter for Refrigerated Locker Service, Inc., Died of a heart attack yesterday in his room at the Park Hotel. His body was found on the floor near the bed by Jimmy Sutton, a clerk, and Sid Cochran, a guest, who had gone to Mr. Poff's room see if he wanted something to eat. Dr. Goff P. Lilly, county coroner, said Mr. Poff died of a heart attack and added that he had been in ill health about a year. He was born Nov. 9, 1899, in Kanawha County, son of the late John and Emma Holstein Poff, and had lived in the county all of his life. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. D. Parks of Charleston and Mrs. Ed Mullins of RFD 5, Charleston; two sisters, Mrs. A. S. Skaggs of Cabin Creek and Mrs. Bert Eads of Frame; and two grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Barlett mortuary Chapel. Rev. L. H. Greenwood will officiate and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. The body will remain at the mortuary until funeral time. on January 4, 1953.⁷

     Ruth L. Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,1 She was born on February 7, 1893 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4,1 As of April 30, 1911,her married name was Clendenin.⁴ She married Ray Clayton Clendenin on April 30, 1911 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of September 17, 1929,her married name was Skaggs.⁵ Ruth L. Poff married Arthur Solomon Skaggs on September 17, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ Ruth L. Poff died on July 7, 1969 at Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 76.¹

     Lou Emma Holstein was buried at Red Warrior Cemetery, Red Warrior, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 29, 1867 at Peytona, Boone Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She married John B. Poff, son of George Millard "Perry" Poff and Mary Almira Foster, on April 10, 1884 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of April 10, 1884,her married name was Poff.⁴ Lou Emma Holstein died on April 14, 1946 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^1,2,5 She Poff, Mrs. Lue Emma Holstine, 79, widow of the late John B. Poff, died Sunday at the home of her grandson, J. L. Eads in Acme. Surviving also are two daughters, Mrs. Bert Eads of Dorothy, and Mrs. Arthur Skaggs of Charleston; a son, B. E. Poff of Charleston; three brothers, W. N. Holstien of Pennsylvania, Buran and Howard Holstein, both of Georgetown, Ill; six granddaughters, Mrs. D. W. Smith of Hanslord, Mrs. Roy Allison of Middlebourgh. Ky., Mrs. W. M. Suffill of Leewood, Mrs. Edward Mullins, Mrs. W. M. Parks of Charleston and Mrs. A. R. Grazzell of South Charleston; and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Pryor funeral home of East Bank pending funeral arrangements. on April 15, 1946.⁵

     Lois Marie Poff was buried at South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne Co., New York.³ She was born on August 14, 1927 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She married William Thomas Pilkenton on October 31, 1952 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of October 31, 1952,her married name was Pilkenton. Lois Marie Poff died on January 5, 2007 at New York at age 79.³ She LYONS, N.Y. - Lois M. Pilkenton, 79, a resident of the DeMay Living Center, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007. Friends and family called on Sunday (Jan. 7) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons where a funeral service was held on Monday (Jan. 8) at 9:30 a.m. Burial followed at the South Lyons Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Town of Lyons Ambulance, Lyons Fire Department or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory. Lois was born in McDowell on Aug. 14, 1927, a daughter to Charles Hugh and Ollie Poff. She retired from the Lyons Elementary School and was known as the “lunch lady.” Lois was a wonderful housekeeper, very loving to all and never knew a stranger. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Scott) Spencer; son, William Jr. (Noreen); grandchildren, Jessica (Claire Gibson) Spencer, Jared (Crystal Avon) Spencer, Ashley and Adam Pilkenton; great-grandson, Aaron Scott Rodney Spencer, all of Lyons; two brothers, Edward and Fred Poff; sister, Rachel Roark, all of West Virginia; sister-in-law, Jessie Pilkenton of Lyons and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, William Sr. in 2001, and brothers, Everett and Calvin Poff. on January 9, 2007.³

     Rachel Poff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 21, 1922 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 4, 1943,her married name was Roark.² She married Alvin Creath “Jack” Roark Sr. on December 4, 1943 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2,6 Rachel Poff died on January 8, 2007 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.⁴ She BLUEWELL - Rachel Poff Roark, 84, of Bluewell, died on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 at The Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield. Born on June 21, 1922 in Floyd, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles Hugh and Ollie Gay Poff. She had lived in Bluewell for many years and had grown up in McDowell County and was a graduate of Northfork High School. She was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, her husband, Alvin Creath “Jack” Roark Sr. and a son, Alvin Creath Roark Jr; brothers, Everett “Pat” Poff and Calvin Poff; and a sister, Lois Pilkenton preceded her in death. Survivors: Brothers: Edward Poff and wife Stella of Bluewell, Fred Poff and wife Boots of Bluewell; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell with the Rev. Sam Cale III officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 - 11:00 prior to the service at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Roark family. on January 9, 2007.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-8927.¹ Calvin Robert Poff was born on May 8, 1925 at Arlington, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Minnie Alice Nunn on December 30, 1945 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 Calvin Robert Poff died on October 19, 1993 at age 68.¹