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     Barbara Ann Mullins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 18, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She married Walter Franklin "Mackie" Poff Sr., son of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of June 15, 1948,her married name was Poff.^1,2 Barbara Ann Mullins died on November 5, 2017 at Virginia at age 87.⁴ She Barbara Mullins (Bobbie, Granny, GiGi) Poff, 87, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord (and her precious Walter) on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born on December 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William David and Virgie Mae Mullins. She was the "chief cook and bottle washer" and also referred to as the "secretary of war" by her late husband, Walter F. Poff Sr. Barbara loved babies and faithfully served in the nursery ministry of New Life Christian Ministries. She spent her entire life using her "hands to serve and her heart to love." Barbara loved gardening and purple martins and spent her summers blessing family and friends with the fruits of her labor. Surviving are two sons, Walter F. Poff Jr., and David K. Poff and wife, Nancy, of Roanoke; two daughters, Ann P. Hall and husband, Larry, of Chesapeake, and Carole P. Stone and husband, Bryan, of Forest; grandchildren, Barb Fischer of Reston, Dannielle Hall-McIvor and husband, Jon, of Chesapeake, Zack Hall of Poquoson, Kelly S. Davenport and husband, Brian, of Lynchburg, Keri Stone of Sterling, and Franklin Poff of Bedford; a special granddaughter, Laura P Snyder and husband, Rob, of Gainesville; seven great-grandchildren, Alan Edwards, Lyndsey Casteel, Alex Fischer, Isaac Hall, Carys McIvor, Olivia and Cooper Jack Davenport; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Ewell, Glen, Ert and David Mullins; and three sisters, Christine Hoover, Ruth Beard, and Edith Sarver. A Celebration of Barbara's Life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Oakey's North Chapel. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pastor Walter L. Wood Jr. will officiate with interment following at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rhonda Wood Fund UGANDA, a ministry very dear to her heart, c/o New Life Christian Ministries, 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. on November 7, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 299-44-0747.⁹ John Allen "Johnnie" Wynegar was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He was born on July 2, 1950 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^9,5,6,7,8 He married Ann Jeanette Martin, daughter of Lee Roy Martin Sr. and Cigile Irene Vest, on August 25, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,10,4,5 John Allen "Johnnie" Wynegar died on February 15, 1994 at New London, New London Co., Connecticut, at age 43.^1,2,9,3,6 He WYNEGAR, John Allen, 43, of Roanoke, died unexpected, Tuesday, February 15, 1994, in New London, Ct. He was a truck driver for Penske (Rowe Furniture). Surviving are his wife, Ann Martin Wynegar; father, John Ballard Wynegar, Abingdon; two sisters, Georgia Taylor of Bristol, Va., Gladys Young, Piney Flats, Tenn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lee Roy and Cigile Martin, Roanoke; brother-in-law and his wife, Lee and Angie Martin, Wilmore, Kentucky. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 18, 1994.³

     Willie Wayne Gearheart was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,10 His Social Security Number was 230-34-1844.¹¹ He was born on February 19, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,12,10,8,9,11} He married Eloise Octavia Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on September 18, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,13 Willie Wayne Gearheart died on September 3, 2013 at age 84.^7,11 He Willie Wayne Gearheart, 84, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was owner and operator of Gearheart's Garage for over 60 years. His greatest joy was helping people in the community. He is survived by three children, JoAnn Jennings, Jerry Gearheart and Mark Gearheart; also surviving are three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Oweeda Conner. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery in Check. Special thanks to Walnut Ridge Assisted Living and Mountain View Hospice for their care of Mr. Gearheart. on September 4, 2013.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-0889.⁶ Donald Eugene Poff Sr. was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.² He married Melodie J. Unknown.⁴ Donald Eugene Poff Sr. was born on April 24, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He died on April 24, 1978 at Benbrook, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 37.^2,4

     Clifton Veola Bolling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 290-07-1883.³ She was born on June 2, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 She married Phillip Obadiah Poff, son of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on July 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 As of July 13, 1940,her married name was Poff.² Clifton Veola Bolling died on November 25, 2001 at Virginia at age 83.^1,3 She POFF, Veola Bolling, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 25, 2001. A longtime member of New Life Temple, Mrs. Poff taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Auxiliary of the Gideons International & Aglow International. Mrs. Poff was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Phillip O. Poff and a son, Donald E. Poff. Surviving are her son, P. Wayne Poff of Richmond; a grandson, Donald E. Poff of Fort Worth, Texas; her beloved sister, Vera Bolling Perdue. A number of nieces and nephews survive, as well as a devoted brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walter F. and Barbara M. Poff, and Martha P. Hartberger; also a sister-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Walter L. Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Gideon's International Roanoke Valley Camp, P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.
on November 27, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-14-0720.³ Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger was born on February 22, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 He married Martha Ann Poff, daughter of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on June 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger died on September 3, 1982 at age 63.³

     Samuel P. Rakes was buried at Samuel P. Rakes Cemetery, on hill east side of Rt. 860 at Rt. 635, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Minerva E. Lemon, daughter of Isaac Lemon Jr. and Susan C. Shortt.³ Samuel P. Rakes was born on August 17, 1864 at Virginia.^3,1 He died on October 2, 1903 at age 39.^3,1

     Minerva E. Lemon married Samuel P. Rakes.¹ Minerva E. Lemon was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Rakes. She was born in 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died in 1948.^1,2

     Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 14, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Pearlie Jane Vest, daughter of Floyd Vest and Mary Jane Angle, on February 9, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart died on August 28, 1953 at age 68.⁴

     Ruby Christine Linkenhoker was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on August 18, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married James Earl Maxey Sr., son of John Lemon Maxey and Eva Cora Graham, on June 16, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of June 16, 1935,her married name was Maxey.⁴ Ruby Christine Linkenhoker died on April 6, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,3 She Mrs. Ruby Linkenhoker Maxey, age 72, of Salem, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, James Earl Maxey, Sr; sons and daughters-in-law, J.E., Jr. and Brenda G. Maxey, Roanoke; Benny G. and Betty H. Maxey, Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and James K. Banks, Christiansburg; Jean and Danny W. Hall, Salem; Judy and Carey Cunningham, Blue Ridge; sisters, Mrs. Archie (Flora) Sumner, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Matney, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Floyd (Mabel) Freeman, Alexandria; sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Linkenhoker, Christiansburg; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 8, 1990.¹

     Brenda Louise Garvey was born on May 16, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married James Earl Maxey Jr., son of James Earl Maxey Sr. and Ruby Christine Linkenhoker, on October 6, 1985 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 6, 1985,her married name was Maxey.¹ Brenda Louise Garvey died on January 23, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.² She Brenda Louise Garvey Maxey, 75, went to be with her Savior on January 23, 2023. She was a member of Troutville Assembly of God and was loved by all who knew her. on February 8, 2023.²

     James Kermit "Jim" Banks was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 11, 1935 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Ruby Nadine Maxey, daughter of James Earl Maxey Sr. and Ruby Christine Linkenhoker, on December 27, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Kermit "Jim" Banks died on December 24, 2021 at Virginia at age 86.⁵ He James "Jim" Kermit Banks went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. Born on October 11, 1935, in Hardy, Va. He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine M. Banks; two children, Mark S. Banks and Renee, of Floyd, Va., and Sherri Banks Bailey and Randy, of Christiansburg, Va; three grandchildren, Michelle B. Forth (and Chad) of W.Va., Peyton Bailey and Hunter Bailey of Christiansburg, Va; two step-grandchildren, Jon Pratt (and Anna) of Floyd Va., and Travis Pratt and Jade, of Maryland; six step great-grandchildren, Gram, Emma, Lily, and Noah Pratt of Floyd, Va., and Emerson and Linden Pratt of Maryland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jean and Danny Hall of Salem, Va., James and Brenda Maxey of Troutville, Va., Judy and Cary Cunningham of Roanoke, Va., and Benny and Betty Maxey of Salem, Va., many other nieces, nephews, friends; and a special aunt, Betty Chocklett of Wirtz, V. He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Claudine R. Banks of Vinton, V. Kermit joined the Navy in 1953 serving on the Navy destroyer USS Furse, active and reserve duty until 1961. He worked at Rowe Furniture in Salem, V., leaving Rowe in 1966 to start a business partnership in furniture upholstery known as Wertz Upholstery also in Salem, until 1968. He then began a new career in Christiansburg as Product Development Engineer at Weiman Furniture in Christiansburg (previously known as Warren Furniture and Weiman/Warren Lloyd) retiring in this position in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was an avid car buff--once during his high school years at Jefferson High School in Roanoke, he made a convertible roadster from a 1939 sedan, winning several trophies. He was also an early member the Blueridge Model "A" Club of Christiansburg, Va., and upholstered many of the members car interiors. He was a master upholsterer and one of only a few people in the region that could make custom antique car interiors from leather hides. Car enthusiast's from around Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia would reach out to him for custom antique car interior restorations. He was a loving, kind, and generous person to everyone he met and knew. He attended Oak Grove Church in Christiansburg and previously attended Calvary Tabernacle in Roanoke. He loved "tinkering" in his garage and there weren't too many things that he couldn't make, fix, or repair. And he dearly loved his high school sweet heart and loving wife of 66 years, Nadine. We love you Dad. A special thanks to the staff and personnel at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va., for there understanding and care of Kermit. Burial will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 28, 2021.⁵