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     Alvin Douglas Poff Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-52-1239.¹⁰ He was born on March 27, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10,3,5 He married Patricia Ann Cox circa 1963.^2,11 Alvin Douglas Poff Sr. died on September 13, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,10,3,4 He Alvin Douglas Poff Sr., 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born on March 27, 1942, to the late C.O. Poff Jr. and Elva McRoy Poff. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pat Cassell and Jeania Wilson. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Ann Poff; stepmother, Frances Poff; son, Alvin Poff Jr. and and wife, Vickie; daughters, Tina Welch, and Rhonda Robinson and husband, Mike; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Randy Poff; and sisters, Peggy and Jerry Liffick, Gertrude Musick, and Janice Jachimski. on September 15, 2011.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-56-8715.⁴ Patricia Ann Cox was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 17, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,3,4 She married Alvin Douglas Poff Sr., son of Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. and Elva Mae Secrest, circa 1963.^1,2 As of circa 1963,her married name was Poff.¹ Patricia Ann Cox died on October 29, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,5,4,6 She Patricia Ann Poff, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011. She was born on October 17, 1942, to the late Russell "Pete" Cox and Ida Mae Flint Cox. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Alvin Douglas Poff Sr; and brothers, Russell Cox, Ronald Cox, Barry Cox and Donald Cox. Survivors include sons, Richard Cox, and Alvin Poff Jr. and wife, Vickie; daughters, Tina Welch, and Ronda Robinson and husband, Mike; grandsons, Richard Cox Jr., Russell Cox, and Brandon Poff; granddaughters, Victoria Welch, Christina Welch, Brittney Poff, Brianne Poff, and Courtney Welch; great- granddaughter, Peyton Marie Welch; and sister, caregiver and best friend, Carolyn Peters. on November 1, 2011.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1409.⁴ Thelma Pauline Perkins was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^5,7,6 She was born on July 20, 1926 at Toliver, Ashe Co., North Carolina.^4,5,8 She married John Taswell "J. T." Martin, son of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on December 21, 1946 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,3,5,6 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Martin.³ Thelma Pauline Perkins died on January 25, 1982 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 55.^5,6 She Mrs. Thelma Pauline Martin of 2612 Oklahoma Ave., Norfolk, died in a Norfolk hospital Monday. She was born in Jefferson, N.C., the daughter of the late M. L. Perkins and Mattie Harris Perkins who is still living. She was a member of Azalea Garden and Beamon Road Church of God. She is survived by her husband, John T. Martin; two sons, John M. Martin, Conyers, Ga; J. Michael Martin, Norfolk; two daughters, Faye Martin Mansourzadeh, Norfolk; Jane Martin Karnes, Norfolk; four sisters, Jean Banz, Baltimore, Md; Jo Dance, Saint Louis, Mo; Edna Latham, Philadelphia, Pa; Betsy Royal, Lynchburg; three brothers, Bill Perkins, Cleveland, Ohio; Clay Perkins, Baltimore, Md; Jimmy Perkins, Lynchburg; eight grandchildren. Burial in Rosewood Memorial Park. on January 27, 1982.⁶

     Flemon R. Poff was born circa 1860 at Virginia.¹ He died on February 28, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     James William Burwell Poff was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on August 25, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the 1900 Census he lists his birth date as Aug, 1862.^1,9,6 He married Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier on September 10, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 James William Burwell Poff died on January 15, 1938 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^8,6

     Amanda Elizabeth Poff was buried at Valley View Church Cemetery, Washington Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her married name was Leonard.³ She married Samuel L. Leonard.³ Amanda Elizabeth Poff was born on December 1, 1864 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1867.^2,4 She died on June 23, 1920 at Goodson, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 55.^3,4

     Barry Elwood Beamer was born on June 25, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Marlene Marie Day on November 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Barry Elwood Beamer and Marlene Marie Day were divorced on July 5, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Barry Elwood Beamer married Mary Lou Campbell on August 19, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 Barry Elwood Beamer died on February 9, 2021 at Virginia at age 75.³ He Barry E. Beamer, 75, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Beamer; parents, George E. and Hilda M. Poff Beamer; three brothers, Allan L. Beamer, R. Michael Beamer, and Steven Beamer; and stepson, Reggie Bowles. His surviving family includes his son, Matthew E. Beamer (Heather T. Beamer); grandchild, Abby L. Beamer; stepchildren, Buster Bowles (Larry Smith), Ann Wiseman (Phillip), and Betty Gail Trent (C.L.); stepgrandchildren, Eric Wiseman (Kelly), Mary Rowland (Chris), Amber Mitchell (Chris), Kristy Wiseman (Chris), and Mandie Williford (Braxton); and stepgreat-grandchildren, Maegan, Hannah, Nathan, Aaden, Easton, and Gabe. Barry was retired from Norfolk Southern Corp. and the Department of Corrections. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a life member of the VFW Post #1264 and a life member of the DAV Chapter #3. on February 12, 2021.³

     Mary Lou Campbell was born on July 10, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Barry Elwood Beamer, son of George Elwood Beamer and Hilda Marie Poff, on August 19, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 19, 1983,her married name was Beamer.¹ Mary Lou Campbell died on March 24, 2018 at Virginia at age 86.² She Mary Lou (Bowles) Beamer, 86, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 24, 2018. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Pete and Nannie Campbell; husband, Floyd L. Bowles Sr; and son, Reggie Bowles. She is survived by her husband, Barry E. Beamer; children, Buster Bowles (Larry Smith), Ann Wiseman (Phillip), Betty Gail Trent (CL); stepson, Matthew Beamer (Heather); grandchildren, Eric Wiseman (Kelly), Mary Rowland (Chris), Amber Mitchell (Chris), Kristy Wiseman (Chris), Mandie Williford (Braxton), and Abby Beamer; great-grandchildren, Maegan, Hannah, Nathan, Aaden, Easton, and Gabe; sisters, Goldie Alderman, and Betty Whitworth. on March 26, 2018.²

     George Steven "Charlie" Beamer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 14, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on April 6, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.⁴ He George Steven Beamer, 60, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Salem, 540-389-5441. on April 10, 2016.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-66-1393.⁵ John Mason "Johnny" Martin Sr. was born on February 25, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.^4,5,6,9,10 He married Mary Ann Weaver on July 20, 1988 at Chesapeake, Virginia; This was John's second marriage.⁴ John Mason "Johnny" Martin Sr. married Mary Ann Weaver on December 22, 1994 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁴ John Mason "Johnny" Martin Sr. died on November 20, 2002 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 54.^5,9,10,11

     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-7904.² Lonnie Magretta DeHart was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 6, 1908 at Virginia.² She married John Med Atkinson, son of George Edward Atkinson and Etta Mae Poff, circa 1926.⁵ As of circa 1926,her married name was Atkinson.⁵ As of February 19, 1972,her married name was Arrington. Lonnie Magretta DeHart married George Washington Arrington on February 19, 1972 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Lonnie Magretta DeHart died on October 12, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,4 She ARRINGTON, Magretta D., 85, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, October 12, 1993 at her home. Surviving are one daughter, Betty A. Street, Mt. Airy, N.C; two sons, William E. Atkinson, Ada, Okla., and Donald R. Atkinson, Christiansburg; two half sisters, Mrs. Raymond Williams, Dublin, and Mrs. Donald Wheeling, Radford; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 15 at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete DuPlessis officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on October 13, 1993.⁴

     Lonnie McCoy Pratt was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on March 22, 1928 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.^4,2,3 He married Betty Jane Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner, on February 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Lonnie McCoy Pratt died on May 6, 2013 at Virginia at age 85.^4,2 He Lonnie McCoy Pratt, of Roanoke, was born on March 22, 1928, and passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born in Surry County, N.C., to the late William and Lula Pratt. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ida Whitaker; a brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Mabel Pratt; one brother-in-law, Charlie Bass; and two nephews, Joseph Pratt and Michael Bass. Upon his high school graduation, he moved to Roanoke and attended National Business College. He worked for Pitzer Transfer & Storage where he retired as President. His favorite pastimes were baseball, fishing, bowling and dancing. He was a member of the Roanoke Bowling Association, where he was the first inductee into the Roanoke Hall of Fame. He also was a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge, Roanoke Jaycees, and was an ardent fisherman, where he had earned multiple citations for his flounder. Mr. Pratt was a longtime member of the National Republican Party. He is survived by two daughters, Renee Garman, and Dianne Thornton and husband, Mark; four grandchildren, Jennifer Teachey, Todd Crosswhite and wife, Christie, Kristie Sturgill, and Brian Crosswhite and wife, Shannan. Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren, Jordan Teachey, Michael Sturgill, Megan Sturgill, Cody Childress, Kacie Crosswhite, Tiffany Crosswhite, Emily Crosswhite, Jesse Crosswhite, Olivia Crosswhite, and Kaylee Crosswhite; one great-great-granddaughter, Ava Madison Sturgill; two sisters, Pollyanna Bass, Treva Nichols and husband, Roland; one brother, Joseph Pratt and wife, Polly; numerous nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Betty Stanley and husband, Coy. Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park on Friday, May 10, 2013. The Rev. Ronald Morris will officiate. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Michael Malpass, the entire staff of the Cardiac Rehab facility of Lewis Gale, Dr. James Bergen and staff at UVA Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospice. A special thank you goes to Eunice Wright for all of her physical and spiritual help during our time of crisis. He loved his family and many friends, and will be deeply missed by all. on May 9, 2013.²

     James Michael Martin was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^9,7 His Social Security Number was 224-70-7094.¹⁰ He was born on February 15, 1950 at Norfolk, Virginia.^{2,3,4,9,5,10,7} He married Sharon Mae Palumbo on February 16, 1968 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ James Michael Martin and Sharon Mae Palumbo were divorced on June 27, 1978 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁴ James Michael Martin died on May 26, 2012 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 62.^9,10,6,7 He James "Mike" Martin, 62, passed away May 26, 2012. He was born Feb 15, 1950 in Norfolk to the late John and Pauline Martin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, John M. Martin. Mike owned Wallpaper Specialist and enjoyed many years of painting and wallpapering. He was an avid bowler, but most importantly he was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and brother. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Karrie Martin, Crystal Mendez, and Adam Martin; granddaughters, Kiersten and Leila Mendez; sisters, Faye Martin-Mansourzadeh and husband Jay, and Jane Martin-Karnes and husband Woody; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a thank you to the nurses and staff of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. on May 28, 2012.⁷

     Alpha Jane Doyle was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8459.⁵ She was born on July 24, 1906 at Wabun, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5,1,2 She married Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall, son of Robert Wood Hall and Emily "Emma" Conner, on April 23, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 23, 1928,her married name was Hall. Alpha Jane Doyle died on August 9, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^6,7,1,2

     Fred Otis Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 15, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Georgie Oneeda Maxey on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3,4 Fred Otis Hall died on June 12, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.³

     Hylton Garfield Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 10, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 6, 1920.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Ann Flowers on July 14, 1962 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Hylton Garfield Hall and Elizabeth Ann Flowers were divorced on July 8, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Hylton Garfield Hall died on November 27, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51; Died in an auto accident.²

     Mary Emily/Evelyn Hall was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9185.⁷ She was born on June 13, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 As of August 12, 1944,her married name was Dolan.⁶ She married Roy Edward Dolan on August 12, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,6 Mary Emily/Evelyn Hall died on April 27, 2000 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 76.^7,2,3

     Violet Lucille Hall was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ She and Allen Wesley Wainwright Sr. were divorced.² Violet Lucille Hall was born on February 26, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 12, 1947,her married name was Wainwright.² She married Allen Wesley Wainwright Sr. on April 12, 1947 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 As of August 25, 1972,her married name was Overstreet.² Violet Lucille Hall married Ernest David Overstreet on August 25, 1972 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2 Violet Lucille Hall married Ernest David Overstreet on April 13, 1978 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 Violet Lucille Hall died on January 5, 2018 at Virginia at age 88.⁵ She Violet L. Overstreet, 88, of Roanoke, passed away January 5. 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Allen W. Wainwright; and a son, David Overstreet. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sons, Allen W. Wainwright Jr. (Linda) and Lewis C. Overstreet; sister, Rachel Hodges; grandchildren, Lisa Beheler (Keith) and Kim Witt (Rick); great-grandchildren, Cameron Beheler and Avery Witt. Burial to follow at Old Dominion Cemetery. on January 9, 2018.⁵

     Robert E. Lee Loving was buried at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-16-1212.² He was born on July 28, 1870 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,1,4 He married Ollie Ruth Doyle, daughter of Paris Wade Doyle and Chloie Green "Cora" DeWeese, on June 1, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Robert E. Lee Loving died on September 3, 1963 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,1

     Robert Lee Conner was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 28, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1882 and his gravestone has 1883.^1,5,6 He married Eila Dale Upton on February 13, 1907 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7 Robert Lee Conner died in 1936 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶