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     Raleigh Clifton Poff was buried at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 130 South Clear Ridge Road, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland.⁶ He was born on May 18, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Melissa Ellen "Lizzie" Reed on December 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 Raleigh Clifton Poff died on April 8, 1974 at Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 69.^2,6 He Mr. Raleigh Clifton Poff, 69, of Bucher John Rd., near Union Bridge, died at his home Monday, April 8. He was born May 18, 1904 in Floyd County, Va., a son of the late Albert and Nancy Hylton Poff. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Melissa Reed Poff; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Nafzinger, Crumpton, and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Frederick; four brothers, John Poff and Daniel Poff, of Floyd, Va., Arnold Poff, Christiansburg, Va., and Roscoe Poff, Falls Church, Va; four sisters, Mrs. Clyde Duncan, Mrs. Letha Duncan, and Mrs. Dorothy Akers, all of Christiansburg, Va., and Mrs Lillie Reed, of Floyd, Va., six grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren. He was formerly employed with the Western Maryland Railway on section for 21 years. He retired in 1963. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at the Union Bridge funeral home of D.D. Hartzler. The Rev. Harold L. Bowser, his pastor will officiate. Interment will be made in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor. The family will recieve friends at the funeral home, Tuesday evening. on April 9, 1974.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-5049.¹¹ John Ray Poff was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12 He was born on September 12, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,4,12,5 He married Ella Mae Reed on December 28, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,13 John Ray Poff died on January 24, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^11,1,12 He SALEM - John Ray Poff, age 94, formerly of Floyd, passed away Monday, January 24, 2000 in Richfield Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Poff, and his son, Lloyd Poff of Salem. Survived by: daughter-in-law, Susie Sweeney Poff, Salem; two grandsons and spouses, Wesley and Lisa Poff, Danville, Doug and Glynna Poff, Oklahoma City, OK; one granddaughter and spouse, Betty and Tod Southworth, Nashville, TN; six great grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael Poff, Danville, Laura and Brian Poff, Oklahoma City, OK, Derek and Summer Southworth, Nashville, TN; two brothers, Roscoe Poff, Arnold Poff, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Letha Duncan, Dorothy Akers, both of Christiansburg. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Valley Church with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment in Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Valley Church Building Fund, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. on January 26, 2000.¹

     Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-40-2559.¹¹ He married Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers, daughter of Elijah Ephraim Akers and Daisy Belle Lester.^1,3,4,12,5 Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. was born on March 12, 1907 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,5 He died on September 2, 1984 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Sherman Issac Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 768, east of Rt. 221, above home of Carl & Lois Burk Poff, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on April 8, 1909 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 He died on January 26, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 42.^1,2,8

     Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0231.⁹ She was born on June 15, 1911 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,9,4,7 She married Rush Duncan, son of Washington Emles Duncan and Beatrice Perodine Akers, on July 22, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 As of July 22, 1930,her married name was Duncan. Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff died on February 19, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 73.^8,2,7

     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7657.⁸ Lillie Mae Poff was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,3 She was born on May 22, 1913 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 She married Jewell Curgles Reed, son of General Curgles Reed and Rosa Belle Dulaney, on January 9, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,9,3 As of January 9, 1935,her married name was Reed. Lillie Mae Poff died on January 31, 1992 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 78.^8,10,9,3 She Lillie Poff Reed, age 78, passed away Friday in a Montgomery hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jewell C. Reed of Floyd; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Edsel Basham of Lebanon, Va; son and daughter-in-law, Max and Louise Reed of Bassett; three brothers, John Poff of Floyd; Roscoe Poff and Arnold Poff, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Letha Duncan and Dorothy Akers, both of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, February 3, 1992, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 2, 1992.⁹

     Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3667.⁴ She was born on May 27, 1915 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,4 She married Bruce V. Duncan, son of Washington Emles Duncan and Beatrice Perodine Akers, on December 24, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,8,10 As of December 24, 1938,her married name was Duncan. Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff died on December 14, 2001 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^9,2,11,4 She DUNCAN, LETHA POFF, 86, of Christiansburg, went to her Heavenly home Friday, December 14, 2001. Mrs. Duncan was a 50 years member of the McDaniel Chapter #47 Order Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 63 years (the 24th of this month), Bruce Duncan; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Vicki Jo Duncan of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Crystal and James Lane, Greenville, N.C., Loren and Todd Robertson of Christiansburg, Taz and Janice Phoenix of Lynchburg; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and sister-in-law, Rosco Poff, Arnold and Treva Poff; one sister, Dorothy Akers, all of Christiansburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Sunday, December 16, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Kingrea and Rev. Mike Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Horne Funeral Service is serving the family. on December 16, 2001.⁹

     Lena Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 768, east of Rt. 221, above home of Carl & Lois Burk Poff, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 12, 1917 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on November 26, 1917 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Dorothy Ester Poff was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on March 17, 1919 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Maurice Taswell Akers on April 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,10 As of April 25, 1940,her married name was Akers. Dorothy Ester Poff died on December 1, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 89.¹⁰ She Dorothy Poff Akers, 89, died peacefully on Monday night, December 1, 2008, in Blacksburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice T. Akers; six brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie A. Cochran; and one son, Maurice (Bud) Akers Jr. and wife, Winki; four grandchildren, Lisa Stone and husband, Jay, Jon Akers and wife, Shannon, Tara Vance and husband, Chuck, and Stuart Cochran and wife, Debbie, seven greatgrandchildren, Cody, Dylan, and Ty Akers, Emma, Audrey and Evan Stone, and Bailey Vance; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Horne Funeral Home. The graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Greasy Creek Cemetery in Floyd County with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating as per Mrs. Akers request. The Akers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on December 3, 2008.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1496.⁵ Roscoe Warren Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 15, 1921 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Rheba Mae Dulaney, daughter of Hiram Dulaney and Loula Akers, on April 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Roscoe Warren Poff and Rheba Mae Dulaney were divorced on November 30, 1964 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁸ Roscoe Warren Poff married Nancy Ellen Jeffries on December 2, 1964 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁹ Roscoe Warren Poff died on June 13, 2002 at Virginia at age 81.^1,5 He POFF, Roscoe Warren, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Nancy Poff, son Vernon Poff, brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Lissie Poff, John and Ella Poff, Dan and Nell Poff, Sherman Poff, sisters, Letha Duncan, Clydie Duncan, Lilly and Jewell Reed. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Ren and Judy Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Harry Troutt; daughter-in-law, Ruby Poff; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Treva Poff; sister, Dorothy Akers; brother-in-law, Bruce Duncan; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MDA, 4502 Starkey Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. or the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, 615 S. Frederick Ave., Suite 308, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. George Jarels and Rev. Dan Walker, with interment in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on June 16, 2002.¹

     William Riley Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 25, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Ellen Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, on December 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 William Riley Smith died on October 30, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.³

     Arnold Walter Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 223-38-9390.⁹ He was born on November 9, 1927 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,3 He married Treva Waunetta Duncan, daughter of William A. Duncan and Mattie Marshall, on September 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,11 Arnold Walter Poff died on August 31, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,9,2 He POFF, ARNOLD WATER, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2002 at his home. He was a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over thirty-eight years of service. He was an active member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and the Blue Ridge Model A Car Club. The son of the late Albert and Nancy H. Poff, he was also preceded in death by five brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Treva Duncan Poff; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Sharon Poff; a daughter, Kathy Poff Banks; a special granddaughter, Michelle Banks; one sister, Dorothy Akers; a brother-in-law, Bruce Duncan, all of Christiansburg; also numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Leslie Badillo and staff for the care given. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Don Peters and Rev. Roy Turpin, with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, or those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to consider the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 of Carilion Hospice of New River Valley, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on September 4, 2002.¹

     Melissa Ellen "Lizzie" Reed was buried at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 130 South Clear Ridge Road, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 220-18-3074.⁶ She was born on February 17, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,5 She married Raleigh Clifton Poff, son of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on December 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,7 As of December 23, 1923,her married name was Poff. Melissa Ellen "Lizzie" Reed died on August 6, 1978 at Chestertown, Queen Annes Co., Maryland, at age 80.⁵ She Mrs. Melissa Ellen Poff, 80, of Bucher John Road, near Union Bridge, died Sunday, Aug. 6, in Kent-Queen Anne's Hospital, Chestertown. She was the widow of Raleigh Clifton Poff. She was born Feb. 17, 1898, in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Giles and Sophana White Reed. Her husband predeceased her in 1974. She was a member of the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren. She attended State Teachers College in Radford, Va., and taught school in the Floyd County school system. In later years, she was employed by Westminster and Union Bridge Clothing Factories as a garment maker. Mrs. Poff retired 15 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Nafzinger, Crumpton, Md., and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Venice, Fla; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Effie Akers, Floyd, Va; one brother, Ray Reed, Troutville, Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Union Bridge Funeral Home of D. D. Hartzier. The Rev. Paul D. Stiener, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening. on August 7, 1978.⁵

     Ella Mae Reed was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-64-7491.⁶ She was born on August 15, 1904 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,5,4 She married John Ray Poff, son of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on December 28, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 28, 1926,her married name was Poff. Ella Mae Reed died on September 6, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^6,2,5,7 She POFF, Ella Mae Reed, 95, of Salem, and formally of Floyd, passed away Monday, September 6, 1999, in Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her son Lloyd Poff of Salem. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, John Poff, Salem; daughter-in-law, Susie Sweeney Poff, Salem; two grandsons and spouses, Wesley and Lisa Poff, Danville, and Doug and Glynna Poff, Oklahoma City, Okla; one granddaughter and spouse, Betty and Tod Southworth, Nashville, Tenn; six great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael Poff, Danville, Laura and Brian Poff, Oklahoma City, Okla., Derek and Summer Southworth, Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Pleasant Valley Church, with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pleasant Valley Church Building Fund, Floyd. on September 8, 1999.²

     Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers married Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr., son of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton.^4,2,3,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-22-3682.⁷ Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Poff. She was born on May 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,2,3 She died on May 13, 1995 at Galax, Virginia, at age 90.^7,5 She GALAX -- Nellie Akers Poff, age 90, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, May 13, 1995, in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was the widow of Daniel E. Poff and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. She is survived by one daughter, Nellie Ruth Sutphin, Fries; two sons, Donald Poff, Liverpool, N.Y., Daniel E. Poff Jr., Bassett; three sisters, Madeline Walker, Galax, Clara Scaggs, Floyd, Hattie Akers, Floyd; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. on May 15, 1995.⁵

     Rush Duncan was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-05-6502.⁴ He was born on October 18, 1909 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,1 He married Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff, daughter of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on July 22, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 Rush Duncan died on April 14, 1977 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 67.^5,3 He FLOYD -- Rush Duncan, age 67, died Thursday, April 14, 1977, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Russell Stebar, Warren, Mich; one son, Claude Duncan, Silver Spring, Md; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Shelor, Riner; one brother, Bruce Duncan, Christiansburg; four grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 18, 1977, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Waddie Akers. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. on April 21, 1977.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-4569.⁵ Jewell Curgles Reed was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on March 11, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,3 He married Lillie Mae Poff, daughter of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on January 9, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,8,4 Jewell Curgles Reed died on August 11, 1994 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia, at age 87.^5,6,7,4 He REED, Jewell C., 87, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, August 11, 1994, in Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Edsel Basham, Lebanon; one son and daughter-in-law, Max and Louise Reed, Bassett; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 14, 1994 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 that evening. on August 13, 1994.⁷

     Bruce V. Duncan was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 20, 1912 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,5,7 He married Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff, daughter of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on December 24, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 Bruce V. Duncan died on December 31, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.^4,6 He Bruce began his earthly journey on January 20, 1912. He traveled many miles, made many friends, loved his family beyond belief, and enjoyed his work. His earthly journey ended on December 31, 2008 when Jesus took his hand and restored his sight for his unending heavenly journey. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Washington Emles and Beatrice Perodine Akers Duncan, and his wife, best friend, and companion of 63 years, Letha Poff Duncan. Also going first were his brothers and their wives, Webb and Helen Duncan, and Rush and Clyde Duncan, and sisters and their husbands, Grace and Kyle Semones, and Bertha and Earnest Shealor. Leaving to cherish his memory are his son and wife, Billy Joe and Vicki Jo Naff Duncan; his granddaughters, Crystal (James) Lane and Loren (Todd) Robertson; grandson, Taz Phoenix; great-grandchildren, Logan and Taryn Robertson, and Kyle and Cameron Phoenix; sister-in-law, Treva Poff; and scores of nieces and nephews, four of which he thought of as his children, Maurice "Bud" Akers, Bonnie Cochran, Claude Duncan, and Toye Stebar. To also remember him is a very special and loyal friend, Effie Dalton, who read the Bible in its entirety to Bruce and shared many conversations, meals and prayers with him in his last years. Bruce was a 32 Degree Mason, oldest member and Past Master of McDaniel Lodge #86, and Past High Priest of Taylor Royal Arch Chapter #70. He was also a member of the Blacksburg Commandery, the Scottish Rite of Roanoke, and a proud Shriner of Kazim Temple in Roanoke. He worked hard to be a good Mason and contributed his long life and sound mind to Masonic teachings. Bruce loved his family and would sit and talk about them for hours, vividly sharing memories of close and distant relatives. He was a farmboy, and would tell of plowing the fields and hoeing the crops. His family raised turkeys, and Bruce would tell of making the two-day round trip from Floyd to Cambria by mule and wagon to transport the turkeys to market. He talked about when he and other boys would saw and chop wood, and have a fire built in the woodstove each morning before school. He told of operating a sawmill, and each time the sawmill would move a moonshine still would move in behind to burn the slabs. Bruce then worked for a contractor in Floyd until the beginning of World War II, when he was hired as a steamfitter at the Radford Arsenal. When his job was terminated at the end of the war, he did plumbing and heating in Christiansburg. He was recalled to the Arsenal in the early 50's, and would retire from there in 1974. He was an avid old engine collector and loved to restore them until he lost his sight, but loved to hear them run and enjoyed engine and tractor shows. Bruce was a proud member of Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church (now Harbor of Hope) for many years. He enjoyed helping make apple butter with the members, which reminded him of life as a boy at home. He and wife Letha loved listening to gospel music, and many times opened their home for fellowship, meals, and lodging to visiting gospel singing groups such as the Hopper Brothers and Connie. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the nurses, staff and employees of the Radford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the loving care and attention given to him during his stay. Flowers are appreciated, but contributions in his memory can be sent to Shriner Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o Kazim Temple, 628 Campbell Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24016. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by Pastor Richard Kingrea. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites conducted by McDaniel Lodge # 86 A.F. & A.M. The Duncan family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on January 2, 2009.⁴

     Maurice Taswell Akers was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 31, 1918 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Dorothy Ester Poff, daughter of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on April 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Maurice Taswell Akers died on December 25, 1944 at Luxemburg, Germany, at age 26; Killed in action in WWII.^1,3

     Nancy Ellen Jeffries was born on July 18, 1916 at Arlington, Virginia.^2,1 She married Roscoe Warren Poff, son of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on December 2, 1964 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 2, 1964,her married name was Poff.¹

     Treva Waunetta Duncan was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 19, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Arnold Walter Poff, son of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on September 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of September 9, 1949,her married name was Poff. Treva Waunetta Duncan died on February 21, 2016 at Virginia at age 86.³ She Treva Duncan Poff, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Duncan; her husband, Arnold W. Poff; as well as several brothers and sisters.Treva is survived by her son, Michael W. Poff and wife, Sharon, of Christiansburg; daughter, Kathy P. Banks of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Michelle B. Forth and husband, Chad, of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Frances Marshall and Ruby Duncan; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friends.Treva was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.The family will receive friends 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Don Peters and the Rev. Jerry Hylton officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.The family would like to express their appreciation to all medical professionals involved with her care. A special thank you to The Crossings at Blacksburg for their excellent and loving care during her residence at their facility. on February 23, 2016.³

     Peter Smith was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 12, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married China Wilson, daughter of Samuel Wilson and Mahala Lykins, on March 17, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Peter Smith died after 1892.

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5695.² Her married name was Smith.¹ Rheba Mae Dulaney married Fearl James Smith.¹ Rheba Mae Dulaney was born on March 7, 1923 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Roscoe Warren Poff, son of Albert Joshua Poff and Nancy Ellen Hylton, on April 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of April 8, 1936,her married name was Poff. Rheba Mae Dulaney and Roscoe Warren Poff were divorced on November 30, 1964 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁵ Rheba Mae Dulaney died on March 31, 1996 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 73.^1,2 She SMITH, Rheba Dulaney, 73, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, March 31, 1996, at the University of Virginia Hospital. She was born March 7, 1923, in Floyd, to the late Hirim and Loula Akers Dulaney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fearl James Smith. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Harry Troutt, Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ren and Judy Poff, Pilot, and Vernon and Ruby Poff, Front Royal; one brother and sister-in-law, Draper and Margie Dulaney, Floyd; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Warm Hearth Activity Center, Saturday, April 6, 1996, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. George Jarels officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to MDA, Lou Gehrig Disease, 4502 Starkey Road, S.W., Suite 206, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on April 2, 1996.¹

     Roger Lee Horsley Sr. was buried at Horsley Family Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 25, 1943.² He married Judy Ann King, daughter of Edward Calhoun "Shike" King and Colean Poff, on July 14, 1962.^3,1 Roger Lee Horsley Sr. died on October 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 72.² He Roger Lee (The Original) Horsley, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1943, to Landon and Margaret Horsley.He was preceded in death by his father, Landon Horsley; and daughter, Debra Leigh Horsley. Survivors include his grandmother, Libby Davis; mother, Margaret Horsley; his wife of 54 years, Judy Ann Horsley; his brother, Tony Horsley; and sister, Yvonne Vaught. Also surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Roger Horsley Jr. and Carolyn, and Brian and Angie Horsley; daughter, Katrina St.Clair; granddaughters, Kontessa St.Clair and Sydney Horsley; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, David Parrish. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Oakey's North Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Don Wilson and the Rev. Chris Kingery officiating. Burial will follow at the Horsley Family Cemetery in Roanoke County. on October 13, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-9815.⁴ Bessie Marie Willett was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 17, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on January 17, 1942 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 17, 1942,her married name was Wilson.³ Bessie Marie Willett died on January 22, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^4,5,2 She COPPER HILL - Bessie Willet Wilson died Tuesday in a Roanoke nursing home. Surviving are her husband, Artis L. (Red) Wilson; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jack Craighead, all of Copper Hill; two grandsons, Robert Craighead, Virginia Tech; and Richard Craighead, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mabel Agee and Eveleen Fine, both of Bent Mountain. Funeral service will be Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Mount Union Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Gary Edwards officiating with... on January 23, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-9083.⁷ Agranda Palentine "Pallie" Tice was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5 She was born on May 6, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 She married John Henry Vest, son of Benjamin M. "Berry" Vest and Harriet E. Swepston, on December 4, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,8 As of December 4, 1901,her married name was Vest. Agranda Palentine "Pallie" Tice died on February 18, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^2,8 She CHECK -- Mrs. Pallie Tice Vest, age 98, died in a Roanoke hospital Sunday night, February 18, 1979. She was the widow of John Henry Vest. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. D. (Audrey) Lee, Check, Mrs. Fred (Allene) Sweeney, Salem, Miss Allie Vest, Check; five sons, Wade Vest, Lewis Vest, Hugh Vest, Horace Vest, all of Check, Ralph Vest, Floyd; two step-daughters, Mrs. Flossie Wright, Roanoke, Mrs. Essie Sisson, Salem; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Wimmer, Sebring, Fla; two brothers, Linton Tice, Front Royal, Daniel Tice, Rhode Island; 36 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday, February 21, 1979, at 1:30 p.m. at the Stonewall Church with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. W. W. Shelton officiating. Interment in the Vest Family Cemetery. on February 22, 1979.⁸

     Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 25, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,1 He married Virginia Victoria Richard, daughter of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on September 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney married Ida Lelia Yates, daughter of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on March 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,6 Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney died on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72; Shot to death by Dewey Agee on the Roanoke to Floyd highway. His body was in a wooded patch and covered with brush. Agee was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary.^5,1

     Ida Lelia Yates was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-52-4179.⁹ She was born on March 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has an incorrect birth date of Mar 20, 1881.^7,8,4,1,6,9 She married Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney, son of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on March 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 As of March 30, 1899,her married name was Sweeney. Ida Lelia Yates died on November 10, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^7,8,1,2 She Floyd -- Ida Lelia Yates Sweeney, 90, widow of E. K. Sweeney, died Tuesday, November 10, 1970, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Oscar R. Sweeney, Floyd, Mrs. William D. Layman, Roanoke; three sons, Fred D. Sweeney, Salem, Major L. Sweeney, Claude S. Sweeney, Floyd; a stepdaughter, Mrs. P. B. Radford, Floyd; a sister, Mrs. Turner Trail, Floyd; a brother, Sam Yates, Medford, Ore. The funeral was Thursday, November 12, 1970, at 2:30 p.m. at Little River Baptist church with burial in Richards Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home handled arrangements. on November 19, 1970.²