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     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

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-2186.⁵ Everett Coy "Pat" Poff married Irene Martin.⁶ Everett Coy "Pat" Poff was born on January 29, 1920 at Virginia.^5,3 He died on September 17, 1993 at age 73.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-46-3246.⁶ Fred Walter Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Doloros “Boots” Bailey.⁴ Fred Walter Poff was born on October 21, 1929 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He died on October 22, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^4,6 He BLUEWELL — Fred Walter Poff, 82, of Bluewell, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at The Maples Nursing and Rehab Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Fred was born on October 21, 1929 in McDowell County, W.Va. to the late Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Poff Poff. Mr. Poff had lived in Bluewell since 1954 and was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church. He graduated from Northfork High School in 1948. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning home, Fred worked and retired as a route salesman for Coppinger and Eimco. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Doloros “Boots” Bailey Poff of the home; one daughter, Rita Thompson and husband Sam of Bluewell, W.Va; one brother, Edward Poff and wife Stella of Bluewell, W.Va; two grandchildren, Adam and Megan Thompson; two sisters-in-law, Irene Poff and Minnie Poff. Funeral services will be held for Mr. Poff on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. with the Reverend Stephen Rector and the Reverend D. Homer Stewart officiating the service. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. with friends and family serving as pallbearers. The West Virginia Honor Guard will be conducting military graveside rites. Friends and family can call at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the Poff family ask that memorial contributions be made to Bluewell United Methodist Church, Rt. 4 Warden Ave. Bluefield, WV 24701, and/or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC on October 23, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-9906.⁵ Bert Eads was born on February 25, 1887 at Mount Carbon, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Bertha Virginia Poff, daughter of John B. Poff and Lou Emma Holstein, on January 4, 1909 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Bert Eads died on February 18, 1964 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.⁴ He Bert Eads, 76, of Hansford, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. William Suffile of South Charleston. He was a retired superintendent for Traux-Traer Coal Co., had lived in Kanawha County for 50 years, and was a member of the Acme Methodist Church. Also surviving: daughters, Mrs. Roy Allison of Mason, Mrs. Irma Smith of Hansford; son, Jack of Chesapeake; sister, Mrs. Ora Humphrey of Robson; two grandchildren; brother, Everett of Charleston. The body is at Pryor Funeral Home in East Bank. on February 19, 1964.⁴

     Jerry Paul Grubb Jerry Paul Grubb, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was predeceased by his beloved first wife, Freda, and his parents William and Irene. Left to cherish his memory is his precious wife, Bonnie, his daughters, Galena and Camellia; his son-in-law, Allen, and two adorable grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Boyd Grubb, and his sisters, Frances August and Wanda Semones. Jerry was employed by Food Lion for 26 years. Church life was very important to him; he loved to teach God's Word and sing. It was important to him that people knew about the Lord and His goodness. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Va., with the Reverend T. Michael Bond officiating.⁴ He was buried at Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 16, 1955 at Virginia.³ He married Freda Louise Poff, daughter of Sherman Roscoe Poff and Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin, on May 30, 1981 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Jerry Paul Grubb died on April 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 65.⁴

     Frances Marie Wiseman was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 1, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She married Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr., son of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on November 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,2,1 As of November 5, 1948,her married name was Poff.¹ Frances Marie Wiseman died on January 25, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.² She Frances Marie Poff, of Roanoke, Va., left this earth to join her loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie, son Alvin, two daughters, Pat Cassell and Jeania Wilson and a granddaughter, Skylar Wilson. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Janice (Mike); son and daughter-in-law, Randy and VeeVee; 12 grandchildren including her "favorite," Keily; and many great-grandchildren that she adored. Frances was a life long member of the Church of God. She was retired from Roanoke County Schools. After retiring she spent her time baby sitting her great-grandchildren and was the best sitter we could have ever asked for. Special thanks to the staff of Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home and her dear friend, Gloria, who was her guardian angel. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 27, 2015.²

     Kevin Warren Vest Kevin Warren Vest, 58 of Check Va, Born May 3, 1960, passed away on November 30th, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren P. Vest and Elizabeth (Blondine) Martin Vest of Pilot, along with two siblings, Willie Jean Vest and Lois Vest Baker of Salem. He is survived by his wife, Regina Lafon Vest of Clarksville, TN; two daughters, Evonna Vest Johnston and (husband John) of Christiansburg, VA and Megan Vest Hauck and (husband Kyle) of Clarksville, TN; three grandchildren, Jackson Johnston and Angel and Matthew Hauck, which Kevin adored; brother, James and Glenna Vest of Floyd; sisters, Linda and Gerald Smith of Pilot, Sandra and Edward Songer of Salem and Kathy and Dale Lawrence of Pilot; and several nieces and nephews.³ He was born on May 3, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Regina Leigh LaFon on August 29, 1981 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Kevin Warren Vest died on November 30, 2018 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.³

     Richard William "Dick" Musick was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 180-22-5449.⁴ He was born on August 24, 1927 at Washington, D.C..^3,5,6,7 He married Gertrude Velina "Gertie" Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. and Elva Mae Secrest, on June 2, 1984 at Riverside Co., California.^1,2 Richard William "Dick" Musick died on June 2, 1998 at California at age 70.^4,8,5,6,7

     Patricia "Pat" Poff was buried at Plasters Cemetery, Vesta, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 227-76-5459.¹⁰ She was born on March 23, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,6,9,8 As of March 5, 1971,her married name was Cassell.⁶ She married James Harris "Jimmy" Cassell on March 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Patricia "Pat" Poff died on August 5, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,10,9,11 She Pat Poff Cassell, 54, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie O. Poff and her sister, Jeania Marie Wilson. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Surviving are her husband of 33 years, James H. Cassell; children, Jacody J. Cassell and wife, Denise, Jada and Ben Sanders; grandchildren, Brai and Bree Cassell, Adava Johnson, Ryder Sanders; her mother, Frances Poff; sister, Janice; brother, Randy; mother and father-in-law, James and Euna Cassell; two half-sisters, Peggy and Gertie; one half-brother, Alvin; several nieces and nephews with special mention Skylar, Keily, India, Princess, and Nova. Interment will follow at the Cassell Family Cemetery, Patrick County, Va. on August 7, 2004.²