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     Pearlie Jane Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on November 6, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 She married Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart, son of David Wade Gearheart and Nancy Jane Basham, on February 9, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of February 9, 1919,her married name was Gearheart. Pearlie Jane Vest died on July 11, 1972 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,5 She FLOYD -- Pearlie Vest Gearheart, 78, of Floyd, died Tuesday, July 11, 1972, in a Blacksburg hospital. She was the widow of A. C. Gearheart. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oneda Conner, Pulaski; three sons, Lenwood Gearheart, Floyd, Floyd L. Gearheart, Floyd, Willie Wayne Gearheart, Pilot; a brother, W. B. Vest, Check. The funeral was Thursday, July 31, 1972, at 3 p.m. at Haven's Chapel, Terrys Fork, with burial in Iddings Cemetery. on July 20, 1972.⁵

     John David "J. D." Devore was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 6, 1961 at Virginia.¹ He married Ginger Lynn Bell, daughter of George Lewis Bell and Helen Louise Wimmer, on July 26, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ John David "J. D." Devore John David (J.D.) Devore, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth I. Devore. He is survived by his son, Mason; mother, Lina Devore; sister, Susan; brothers, Ken and Mike; as well as many other extended family and friends. J. D. was a devoted father and a loving son and brother. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2012, from noon to 1 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, with the funeral service commencing at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. The Rev. James Ferguson will officiate the service, with interment following in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in J.D.'s name to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 110 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to a charity of your choice. on October 25, 2012.²

     James Lewis "Jay" Trout II James Lewis (Jay) Trout, II, 51 of Roanoke County went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 18, 2016. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Vinton, and was employed at the Landing Restaurant on Smith Mountain Lake. Jay was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Faye Ferguson Trout. He is survived by his wife, Lori Vest Trout, daughter, Emily Nicole Trout and Michael Whitt, a son, Ethan James Trout, a granddaughter, Chloe Elizabeth , his aunts, Barbara and Frank Mullen, Diane and Thurman Wimmer, his uncles, Rick Bryant, Doug Trout, his mother-in-law, Nancy Smith Vest, a sister-in-law and husband, Cindy Vest Poff and husband, Kevin, nieces and nephews, Ashley Poff Krawchison and husband, Michael, Jordan Poff, devoted friends, “Brothers”, Mark Dean, John Hylton and Paul Kipley. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on July 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He married Lori Ann Vest, daughter of Nelson Carey Vest and Nancy Carroll Smith, on November 18, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,2,3,4 James Lewis "Jay" Trout II died on March 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-3874.⁸ John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 22, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,6 He married Elsie Mae/May Wirt on October 2, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey married Helen Justine Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on January 29, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey died on October 30, 1984 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^8,6

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-538.⁷ Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 11, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 He married Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on April 4, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. died on April 22, 2000 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,7,2 He MITCHELL, Thomas Kelly, Jr., 86, of Elliston, died peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2000 at his home with his family by his side. Kelly retired as postmaster of the Elliston Post Office after 30 years of service. He loved camping, and traveling with his wife Jinks and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vivian Mitchell, and his son, Kenneth E. Mitchell. His surviving family members include his wife of 64 wonderful years, Virginia P. Mitchell (Jinks); one brother, Don Mitchell of New Castle; two daughters and sons-in-law, Iris Ann and Richard Phillips of Salem, and Brenda and Nick Marks of Shawsville; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Mitchell of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Allen and Chris Mitchell of Roanoke, Connie and Rick Dickerson of Salem, Mike and Stephanie Phillips of Salem, and Michelle and Nicole Marks of Shawsville; five great-grandchildren, Melissa and Mark Dickerson, Jennifer Mitchell, and Brandon and Cole Phillips. The family extends special thanks to Karen Gasik and Martha Ewald of Carilion Hospice for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Carilion Hospice Services of New River Valley, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 12 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Andrew Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Chapel. on April 24, 2000.²

     Sally L. Dora Whorley Sally Whorley Poff, 97 of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born in Saltville, Virginia to Meadow Z. and Inez J. Whorley, at a young age she moved to Monroe County, West Virginia, where they grew up on the family farm. She was drawn to Salem, VA through family where she met her husband, Roy G. Poff, upon his return from World War II. She loved her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an accomplished Seamstress, sewing for Lynn Rene Bridal Shop and making costumes for Floyd Ward Dance Studios. In her senior years she loved doing crafts and growing exotic plants. She was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem. She never missed a family reunion at Moncove Lake State Park in West Virginia. She was always ready to go. She will be remembered as Sally Ride, Sally Jane, S.J., Long Tall Sally, and Mustang Sally. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy G. Poff, parents, Meadow Z. and Inez J. Whorley; sister, Hattie W. Burton; brothers, William T. Worley, James L. Whorley, Elonza Whorley, and Marvin J. Whorley. Surviving to cherish her memory: Sons, Ronald L. Poff and wife Debbie, Ricky G. Poff and wife Lesley, and Jeffery L. Poff and wife Wanda; Daughter, Teresa P. Ballard and husband Donald; Grandchildren, Kelley Reese, Sherry Reichow, Brent Poff, Brandon Poff, Amanda Scearce, and Eric Poff; 15 Great Grandchildren; Sister in law, Ruth Poff; and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 26, 1919 at Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Roy Gorman Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on June 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 21, 1946,her married name was Poff.² Sally L. Dora Whorley died on April 9, 2016 at Virginia at age 97.³

     Ricky Gorman Poff was born on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Lesley D. Graves on May 29, 1972 at Lowestoft, England.^4,6 Ricky Gorman Poff died on April 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 69.⁴ He Ricky Gorman Poff, 69, of Roanoke, Va., was called home to heaven on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years Lesley Graves Poff whom he met while stationed in England serving in the United States Air Force. Ricky was a devoted Dad to his two daughters and sons (-in-law) Dr. Sherry and Greer Reichow and Amanda and Dr. Edward (Buddy) Scearce. He was also a proud and doting PawPaw to his five beloved grandchildren Edward (Trotter) Scearce, Maggie Scearce, Derrick (Bear) Reichow, Michael (Moose) Reichow, and Tobin Scearce. Ricky was a faithful and devoted servant of his Lord and Savior participating in many service projects and missions trips. He is remembered by those who love him as a Godly man. on April 10, 2018.⁴

     George Delano Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10 His Social Security Number was 223-34-7000.¹¹ He married Grace Elinor Falls.¹ George Delano Poff was born on July 10, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,10,3,5,12 He married Margaret Ann West, daughter of Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. and Hester Brier Collins, on September 4, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³ George Delano Poff and Margaret Ann West were divorced on December 19, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³ George Delano Poff died on November 28, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,11,10,4,5 He George Delano Poff, 70, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 28, 2003. He was retired from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company following 37 years of service and was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church. He was a son of the late T.R. and Ruth Y. Poff. He was also preceded by brothers, Roy Gorman Poff, Julian O. Poff and Buford Poff, sisters, Frances P. Elmore and Geneva P. Stump. Surviving family include his wife, Grace Poff, brother, Ralph B. Poff, sisters and brother-in-law, Stella P. Wertz, Florence P. and Houston Williams, sisters-in-law, Dottie Poff and Sally Poff, many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 30, 2003.¹

     Ralph Benjamin Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 230-44-6114.⁸ He was born on August 8, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,9 He married Virginia Ruth Cruff on August 9, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,10 Ralph Benjamin Poff died on June 14, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,8,3 He Ralph Benjamin Poff, 72, of Fincastle, Va., passed away June 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Virginia (Ginger) Poff; his parents, Tonsie R. and Ruth E. Poll; four brothers, Gorman Poff, Julian Poff, George Poff and Buford Poff; and three sisters, Florence Williams, Geneva Stump, Francis Elmore. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth Cruff Poff; son, Benjie, his wife, Trisha, and their seven children, Corey, Jake, Emma, Luke, Ella, Elisabeth and Claire of Edgewood, N.M; son, David of Lynchburg, Va; daughter, Sheila Brackens, her husband, Russ, and their three children, Ashley, Lindsey and Samuel, of Memphis, Tenn; and daughter, Terri Meckes, her husband Bryan, and their three children, David, Pili, and Adie, of Shippensburg, Pa., and one sister, Stella Wertz. Ralph retired from Roanoke Gas Company in 1995 with over 35 years of service. He was an active member of Valley Christian Church in Fincastle, Va., and a member of the Keenagers Club of Fincastle. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 16, 2009.¹

     Leonard George Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 225-16-4677.⁸ He was born on October 5, 1919 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{8,3,4,5,6,7,9} He married Stella Delores Poff, daughter of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on December 24, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Leonard George Wertz died on December 14, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,8,6,7 He WERTZ, Leonard G. 75, of Roanoke died Wednesday, December 14, 1994, in a local Nursing Home. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from the Eaton Corporation after 32 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Stella Poff Wertz; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Jim Pannell, Winchester, Ann and Kent VanHoy, Catawba, Cheryl and Tom Hodges, Vinton; grandchildren, Duane Pannell, Dawn Fields, David Hodges, Julie Arthur, Tim Pannell, Kristi Wimmer, Dennis Hodges and Jay Hodges; great-grandchildren, J. R. Mallory, Christa Pannell, Tyler Hodges, Brandan Arthur and Emily Pannell; two brothers, Irvin L. Wertz, Roanoke, Harvey J. Wertz, Port Charlotte, Fla; a special friend, Frank Hale Jr., Roanoke. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park on December 16, 1994.¹

     Calvin Houston "Daddy" Williams Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 1, 1925 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4,5 He married Florence Aileen Poff, daughter of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on October 17, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 Calvin Houston "Daddy" Williams Sr. died on November 4, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,7,6 He Calvin (Houston) Williams, Sr., 86, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011, and has gone to join his wife of 60 years, Florence and daughter Lalia (Lee) Cox. He is survived by his loving family: sons and spouses, Calvin H., Jr., "CH" and Barbara Williams, J.D. and Cindy Williams, Gary and Jean Williams, Eddie and Elaine Williams, and Randy and Lisa Williams; daughter and spouse, Rowena and Terry Epperly. Other survivors include a sister, Mary Williams; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Wendell Cox. A special thanks to the staff at Joseph C. Thomas Center at Richfield for your care and dedication. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on November 6, 2011.²