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     Frances Evelyn Murrie was born on November 6, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married Darryl Allen Gearhart, son of Melvin Edward Gearhart and Brenda Faye Board, on February 8, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 8, 1992,her married name was Gearhart. Frances Evelyn Murrie and Darryl Allen Gearhart were divorced on September 4, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Frances Evelyn Murrie Frances Evelyn Murrie, 70, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She didn't achieve her end goal of dying at the end of the Krispy Kreme conveyor belt while fresh glazed donuts fell into her mouth. Frances did, however, lead an accomplished life! Frances was born on November 6, 1953, in Roanoke, Va., to Mary Lynn Yeary Murrie and James Edward Murrie. She grew up in Copper Hill, Va., and graduated from Floyd County High School in 1972. Frances then went on to graduate from Virginia Western Community College in 1974 and earned a BS in Nursing from Radford University in 1978. As a newly graduated nurse, she was hired by Roanoke Hospital Association (now Carilion Clinic) on June 12, 1978, for the job she had always wanted. Her love for nursing developed from a neighbor/close family friend, Clarice "Ma" Reed, who was a lifelong nurse. During her nursing career, Frances mainly worked at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, though she did work at other Carilion hospitals through the years as well. Frances was one of the first Flight Nurses with the LifeGuard 10 helicopter. She worked on several different floors, intensive care units, and in the emergency department. At the time of her retirement, she was working in one of the new Riverside buildings. Frances was a lifetime member of the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad and Fire Department. She volunteered many hours with these organizations. She was also an active member of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church on Bent Mountain since childhood. Frances, also known as Fluff or Fluffy, was preceded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her sister, Deborah Finney; her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Anna Murrie; nephew, Neal Finney and wife, Elizabeth; nieces, Michelle Milinazzo, Kelli Murrie, and Allison Murrie; and great-niece and nephew, Lillianna and Gideon Finney. Frances is also survived by many, many wonderful friends! On November 28, 2003.² She died on November 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 70.²

     William Emmett Teel was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He was born on May 12, 1864.^3,2,1 He married Laura A. Gordon on November 2, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 William Emmett Teel died on May 17, 1934 at age 70.^3,2,1

     Laura A. Gordon was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on April 9, 1863.^3,2,1 She married William Emmett Teel on November 2, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of November 2, 1887,her married name was Teel.¹ Laura A. Gordon died on July 10, 1942 at age 79.^3,2,1

     Edith Ruby Meadows was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0442.⁴ Her married name was Hendricks.² She married Clarence H. Hendricks.² Edith Ruby Meadows was born on February 26, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Rex Simmons Poff, son of Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff and Willie Mae Simmons, on July 6, 1946 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 6, 1946,her married name was Poff.² Edith Ruby Meadows died on March 25, 2000 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 87.^4,1 She POFF, Edith Ruby, 87, of Pilot, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in Sun Bridge Nursing Home in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harvey and Bertha Meadows, son, Donald Hendricks, and her husband, Rex Poff. She is survived by her granddaughter, Blendia Cole and her husband, Roger; also surviving is a special friend, Frances Hendricks. Mrs. Poff was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for over 50 years and retired from Imperil reading. She was a long time resident of the Pilot Community where she loved and was loved by everyone. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on March 26, 2000.¹

     Minnie Matilda Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,7 She was born on April 15, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,1,7 She married Dallas Brainard Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on July 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 As of July 4, 1907,her married name was Clower. Minnie Matilda Conner died on April 11, 1964 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,1,7

     Bertha Edna Price was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Harvey Reed Meadows, son of Peter George Meadows and Sarah J. Walters, on April 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 24, 1912,her married name was Meadows. Bertha Edna Price married Jacob E. Nolley, son of Rufus T. Nolley and Catherine Weaver, on December 3, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 3, 1938,her married name was Nolley.⁴ Bertha Edna Price died on May 8, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.³

     Kathleen Margaret Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-9336.⁶ She was born on August 22, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Samuel Wilford Martin, son of Peter J. Martin and Victoria Adaline Hale/Hall, circa 1927.^4,7,1 Kathleen Margaret Graham died on December 18, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,4,6 She MARTIN, Kathleen Graham, 84, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 18, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wilford Martin, she is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathering (Betty) Hanbury, Barbara Martin and Mark R. Lloyd, all of Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip D. and Rhonda Martin, Auburndale, Fla; six grandchildren, Martin Hanbury, Mark Lloyd, IV, Samuel Lloyd, Valerie Lloyd, David Martin and Beth Cornish; one sister, Ruth Heavener, Blacksburg; one brother, William (Junior) Graham, Christiansburg; also four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 1994, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Elder Raymond Goad with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Valley View Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Linda Quesenberry, 2915 Riner Road, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Tuesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on December 20, 1994.⁴

     Ruth A. Graham was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 229-80-7942.⁵ She married Allen L. Heavener.^6,3,4 Her married name was Heavener. Ruth A. Graham was born on July 3, 1915 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on April 1, 2006 at Virginia at age 90.^5,4 She Ruth G. Heavener, 90, of Blacksburg, died April 1, 2006. She was the widow of Allen L. Heavener. She is survived by two sons, Michael G. and his wife Marilyn, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Gary L. and his wife Leslie, of Evans, Ga. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Kristen Heavener, Washington, D.C., Alison Thomas and husband Jeffery, of Beaufort, S.C. and Morgan Heavener, Washington, D.C. Additional survivors are two great-grandchildren, Avery and Alex Thomas, Beaufort, S.C; and numerous nieces and nephews, including two loving and faithful nieces, Betty Hanbury and Barbara Lloyd, both of Christiansburg. There will be a graveside service Sunday, April 2, 2006 at 2 p.m. in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, with Pastor Gary Schroeder of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA, or The Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on April 2, 2006.⁴

     William Cecil "Junior" Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-16-1280.⁴ He married Mary Linkous.⁵ William Cecil "Junior" Graham was born on July 12, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on October 13, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,4 He GRAHAM, William Cecil, 80, of Christiansburg, died Friday, October 13, 2000 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Graham was retired from the postal service and served his community as a fireman with the Christiansburg Fire Department for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Graham and the late William M. and Maude E. Graham. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Graham of Blacksburg and Carol and William J. Mangold, Jr., M.D. of Tucson, Ariz; and one sister, Ruth Heavener of Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Christiansburg Fire Department, Box 833, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on October 14, 2000.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7301.⁴ Roddy Kenneth Street was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 20, 1926 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.^1,4,2,3 He married Betty Lee Atkinson, daughter of John Med Atkinson and Lonnie Magretta DeHart, on September 10, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Roddy Kenneth Street died on August 20, 1984 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 58.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-3376.² William Edward "Bill" Atkinson and Margaret Sue Stubbs were divorced.⁶ William Edward "Bill" Atkinson was born on February 25, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Margaret Sue Stubbs on June 14, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ William Edward "Bill" Atkinson married Jo Marie Shutt on July 1, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ William Edward "Bill" Atkinson died on October 17, 1998 at Roff, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma, at age 66.^2,3 He ATKINSON, William E., ("Bill"), 66, of Roff, Okla., formerly of Christiansburg, died Saturday, October 17, 1998. He was born February 25, 1932, in Christiansburg to John M. and Magretta Atkinson. He was a self-employed carpenter, rancher, farmer and auctioneer. He started the Western Auto store in Christiansburg and was a partner in the first permanent rodeo arena built in Virginia where he performed in and produced rodeos. He was active in the American Quarter Horse Association and the Virginia Quarter Horse Association. He was a member of the Cattlemans Association, the National Rifle Association, Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg and the Lions Club. He moved to Oklahoma in 1987, where he operated a horse and cattle farm with his son. He later moved to Roff where he was a real estate appraiser. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ada, Okla. Survivors include one daughter, Terry Goodson of Christiansburg; two sons, William E. (Bill) Atkinson, Jr. of Roff, Okla., Benjamin Atkinson of Charlottesville; one step daughter, Jamie Barnett of Richmond; a brother, Donald Atkinson of Christiansburg; a sister, Betty Street of Mount Airy, N.C; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, October 29 at Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mike Bonds officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Donald Atkinson following the service. The family said those who wish may make memorials to the Roff Educational Enrichment Foundation, Box 157, Roff, Okla., 74865 or the American Heart Association. on October 27, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-84-8863.⁶ Kenneth Alton Clower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on May 25, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,6 He married Joyce Pauline Bledsoe on January 29, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Kenneth Alton Clower died on January 1, 2008 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^1,7,6 He Kenneth Alton Clower, 53, of Riner, passed away Monday, January 1, 2008, at Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a long illness. He was a life member of the Riner Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Clower. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Clower; a daughter, Kaitlin Clower; his mother, Chlorine M. Clower; brother and sister-in-law, E.J. and Debbie Clower; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on January 2, 2008.¹

     Moses J. Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 11, 1912.¹ He died on December 23, 1915 at age 3.¹

     Ina Elizabeth Brackens married Paul Andrew Poff, son of Albert Edward Poff and Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin.^4,2 Ina Elizabeth Brackens was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-34-7404.⁵ Her married name was Poff. She was born on June 21, 1913 at Virginia.^4,5,2 She died on January 21, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 71.²

     William Lloyd "Bill" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-38-7759.⁸ He was born on December 22, 1933 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 He married Barbara Theresia Seider on November 21, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.^2,9 William Lloyd "Bill" Poff died on September 18, 2001 at Dundee, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 67.^8,1,2 He POFF, WILLIAM LLOYD, (Bill), 67, of Carpentersville, Illinois, formerly of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dundee, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ina Poff, and grandparents, Eugene (Gene) and Lillian (Granny) Brackens, all of Christiansburg. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Seider Poff of Carpentersville, Ill; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Virginia Poff and Steve and Gloria Poff of Christiansburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. on September 30, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 320-28-5466.⁴ Barbara Theresia Seider was born on August 4, 1934 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^3,4 She married William Lloyd "Bill" Poff, son of Paul Andrew Poff and Ina Elizabeth Brackens, on November 21, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2 As of November 21, 1959,her married name was Poff.² Barbara Theresia Seider died on March 19, 2005 at Illinois at age 70.^4,5

     Charles Stephen "Steve" Poff was born on April 4, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gloria Sue Keister on March 4, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Charles Stephen "Steve" Poff died on June 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.¹ He Charles Stephen (Steve) Poff, of Christiansburg, Va., died of lung cancer on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born at the New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg on April 4, 1944. After graduation from Christiansburg High School, his employers included the Montgomery News Messenger, Moores Building Supply and Lowe's. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ina and Paul Poff; brother, William Poff; and grandparents, Gene and Lillian Kanode Brackens. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gloria Keister Poff; and his daughter, April Dawn Poff. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul (Buddy) and Virginia Poff; nephew and wife, Mark and Kelley Poff, of Ashville, N.C; niece and husband, Tara and Mike Owens; grandniece, Jordan N. Owens; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Judy Keister; nephew, Ryan M. Keister; niece, Lauren M. Keister; nephew and wife, Brock A. and Michelle Keister; grandnephew, Kyle J. Keister; and grandniece, Mabry E. Keister. on June 24, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-2626.² General W. McAlexander was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 3, 1904 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 He married Minnie Lee Bowman on July 19, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 General W. McAlexander died on May 24, 1999 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 95.^2,3 He McALEXANDER, General W., 95, of Pilot, much loved father and grandfather, passed away Monday, May 24, 1999, at Laurel Meadows Home, Laurel Fork. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Lee McAlexander; a son, Aurthur McAlexander; two daughters, Hazel and Sarah Lou McAlexander; a grandson, Gary Wayne West, and a great-grandson, Calvin Lee Hawley Jr. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Archie and Lena McAlexander of Pilot; one daughter and son-in-law, Minnie Ruth and Junior West of Pilot; one daughter-in-law, Ethel McAlexander of Floyd; one sister, Rosie Childress of Christiansburg; one brother, Noah McAlexander of Willis; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Larry Meadors and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on May 25, 1999.³

     Jean Frances Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7 She was born on September 1, 1923 at Virginia.^3,5,7 As of March 16, 1943,her married name was Rhudy.⁴ She married John Harvey "Jack" Rhudy on March 16, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Jean Frances Graham died on December 20, 2009 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^5,8,7 She Mrs. Jean Rhudy passed away on December 20, 2009, in Charlotte, N.C., after an extended illness. A 25 year resident of Southport, N.C., Jean is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Rhudy (Jack). Jean was born on September 1, 1923, as the oldest child of Joseph Thurman and Edna Thompson Graham. She and her husband were both raised in Christiansburg, Va., where they attended Christiansburg High School. After Jack graduated from Virginia Tech, they continued to live in the Christiansburg area before moving to North Carolina. Jean worked in the post office, telephone office, powder plant and as a professional administrative assistant for several churches, ATT, and Allied Chemical in New Jersey. Jean loved to hostess and to entertain. She will be remembered fondly by all her friends and family for her open and warm home and her great meals for both small and large groups. While in Southport, she was actively involved in her church, Southport Presbyterian, the women's club, garden club, community activities and serving the elderly. Jean is survived by two sons, Barry Rhudy and wife, Pattie, of Charlotte, N.C., and Bob Rhudy and wife, Teresa, of Union Hall, Va; her brother, Richard Graham and wife, Marilyn, of Southport, N.C; six grandchildren, Tanya Calkins and husband, Tim, of Charlotte N.C., Crista Misler and husband, John, of Virginia Beach, Va., Jenniffer Jamison and husband, Dean, of Martinsville, Va., Michelle Garland and husband, Jason, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ty Rhudy and wife, Shelley, of Durham, N.C., and Carrie Elmore, of Glade Hill, Va. Jean has 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are planned for December 27, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va. Visitation is scheduled from 1 until 3 p.m. and services begin 3 p.m. with interment following at Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. A memorial service will be scheduled for early next year at Southport Presbyterian Church in Southport, N.C. on December 22, 2009.⁵