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     Joseph Newton Foshee was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.² He was born on February 24, 1852 at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.^1,2 He married Martha Susan "Sue" Lasseter on November 16, 1876 at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.^1,2 Joseph Newton Foshee died on August 29, 1941 at Pike Co., Arkansas, at age 89.²

     Martha Susan "Sue" Lasseter was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.² She was born on May 5, 1853 at Georgia.² She married Joseph Newton Foshee on November 16, 1876 at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.^1,2 As of November 16, 1876,her married name was Foshee. Martha Susan "Sue" Lasseter died on September 17, 1930 at age 77.²

     Moyer Horace Gearheart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,7 His Social Security Number was 224-09-4495.¹¹ He was born on November 24, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Williams Kathleen Lillington on July 31, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,3 Moyer Horace Gearheart died on March 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^3,5,6,7 He Moyer H. Gearheart, age 63, of 349 Day Ave., S.W., died Friday evening in a local hospital. Mr. Gearheart was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Gearheart; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Martin, Roanoke; Mrs. Barbara A. Bailey, Salem; father, Tal Hampton Gearheart, Roanoke; brother, Furl A. Gearheart, Roanoke; sister, Mrs. Pauline Saville. Salem; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery. on April 2, 1978.⁷

     Beulah Pauline Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-0292.¹¹ She was born on March 9, 1918 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI and her gravestone have a birth date of Mar 10, 1918.^11,3,6 As of August 13, 1937,her married name was Epling.¹² She married Hurstal Hobart Epling on August 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^13,2,12 As of November 29, 1945,her married name was Boothe.⁴ Beulah Pauline Gearheart married Russell Samuel Boothe on November 29, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of October 13, 1951,her married name was Saville.¹³ Beulah Pauline Gearheart married Earl P. Saville on October 31, 1951 at Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New Mexico.^13,2,14 Beulah Pauline Gearheart died on October 24, 2011 at Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^2,11,15,6 She Beulah Pauline Gearheart Saville, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011. Pauline had been a resident of Carrington Place Nursing Home in Matthews, N.C., since August 2009. Before that time, she was a resident of Richfield Recovery and & Care Center in Salem, Va. Pauline was born on March 10, 1918, in Copper Hill, Va., to Delia Deweese and Talhampton Gearheart. She had three brothers, Moyer, Harry, and Furl Gearheart. Pauline married Hurstal Epling and they had a daughter, Bonnie Charlene Epling, in 1938. Bonnie passed away in 2007 from colon cancer. Bonnie had a son, Steven Paul Key; and a grandson, Christian Steven Key. Steven Paul Key passed away in March 2011. Pauline married Earl Saville in 1952 and they had a daughter, Sharon Roxanne Saville, and a son, Tracy Alan Saville. Sharon has a daughter, Jessica Lauren Parker. Tracy and his wife, Joyce Oyler, have a daughter and son, Alicia Catherine Saville and Christopher Alan Saville. These family members live in North Carolina. Pauline is remembered for her love of vegetable gardens, country cooking, Democratic Party ideals, and a pleasant speaking voice. She was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 27, 2011.²

     James Melvin Lee Stump was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 His Social Security Number was 230-03-1878.³ He married Virginia Estelle Mullins, daughter of Frank Edward Mullins and Audrey Mabon "Audra" Furrow.^5,12,7 James Melvin Lee Stump was born on May 3, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,8 He died on April 2, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^3,4,5,8,9 He STUMP, James Melvin, 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 2, 2001. James served in the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from Southern States. He enjoyed life and fishing and was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Stump Basham and his wife, Estelle Mullins Stump. Surviving is a brother-in-law, Clarence Mullins; also several cousins and numerous dear friends and neighbors. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on April 3, 2001.⁵

     Harry Hampton Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^10,4,5,7 He was born on October 23, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Alma Louise Hiner on December 13, 1941 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,7,11 Harry Hampton Gearheart died on May 6, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^4,5,7 He Harry Hampton Gearheart, 38, died Wednesday morning at his home, 2435 Denniston Ave., SW. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alma Hines Gearheart; two daughters, Patricia and Kathy Gearheart; two sons, Hampton Gearheart Gearheart; Jr., and Richard L. Gearheart; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gearheart; two brothers, Moyer H. and Furl A. Gearheart, all of Roanoke; and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Saville, San Jose, Calif. Burial will Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 7, 1959.⁷

     Furl Arnie Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,14 His Social Security Number was 225-14-9189.¹⁵ He was born on May 17, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^15,4,6,7,9 He married Lois Evelyn Edwards on July 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,16,7,5 Furl Arnie Gearheart died on August 11, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,15,5 He Furl Arnie Gearheart, 83, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 11, 2006. He was an active member of the Faith Alliance Christian Church for over 55 years where he was the second oldest member of the church. He worked as a welder for Semco until his retirement in 1985. He belonged to Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #100 and the Masonic Lodge. He also drove a military bus during World War II, carrying soldiers to Camp Lee in Blackstone. He never met a stranger and teased and joked with everyone he knew. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lois Edwards Gearheart, brothers, Harry and Moyer Gearheart and sister, Inez Gearheart. Surviving are his daughter, Denise G. Aldridge and husband, James P. Aldridge of Roanoke; son, Michael H. Gearheart of Marietta, Ga; grandchildren, Timothy Mark Aldridge and wife, Julia, Arnie P. Aldridge and wife, Molly, Lisa Michelle Gunter and husband, Clayton, and Kristen Nicole Gearheart; great-grandchildren, Ethan Gunter, Ella Aldridge and Avery Gunter. Also surviving are his sister, Pauline B. Saville of Salem; sisters-in-law, Joann Robinson and husband, Harold of Roanoke, Lozelle Bandy and husband, George of Bonsack, and Geraldine Patsel of Roanoke along with several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank close friend, Virginia Meredith for all her help and companionship. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 12, 2006.³

     Lilly Frances Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, upper portion of Sugar Run, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 27, 1913 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 She died on February 9, 1935 at Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 22.²

     Roosevelt Vernon Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 228-18-3796.⁸ He was born on December 18, 1914 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7,9 He married Ruth Caroline Patrick on June 5, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,7 Roosevelt Vernon Poff and Ruth Caroline Patrick were divorced on January 21, 1949 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Roosevelt Vernon Poff married Marie Cook on April 22, 1949 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁷ Roosevelt Vernon Poff died on November 2, 1982 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 67.^3,4,5 He Roosevelt Vernon Poff, age 67, 6f 9021 Centreville Road, Manassas, passed away on November 2 at Prince William Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Marie; three sons, John of Pearisburg; Bill of Woodbridge; Marion Lee of Las Vegas, Nev; two daughters, Susan House of Jacksboro, Texas; Donna Wolford of Fairfax, Va; two sisters, Minnie Conley of Ohio; Virgie Stevens of Narrows, Va; 10 grandchildren. Interment in Thessalia Church Cemetery, Pearisburg. on November 4, 1982.⁵

     Theodore Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 He and Sarah Elkins were divorced.⁵ Theodore Poff was born on December 18, 1914 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Sarah Elkins on July 3, 1935 at Bland Co., Virginia.^4,7 Theodore Poff died on June 17, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 46.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0441.⁴ Clara Belle Atwell was buried at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ She married Robert Arthur Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.¹ Her married name was Poff.¹ Clara Belle Atwell was born on February 29, 1912 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^5,4,3 She Clara B. Atwell Poff, 89, of Chesapeake, widow of Robert A. Poff, died Wednesday St. Mary’s Hospital. She retired from Price’s Bakery, Huntington. Survivors include two sons, Marvin Poff of Chesapeake and John Poff of Proctorville; three daughters, Betty Edwards of Huntington, Talmadge McQuaid of Chesapeake and Bernice Ellis of Crown City; one sister, Margaret Ratcliff of Pearisburg, Va; and one brother, Stuard Atwell of Milwaukee, Wis. Graveside service at Rome Cemetery. on September 11, 1991.¹ She died on September 11, 1991 at Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 79.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-6815.³ Ruth Caroline Patrick was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Her married name was Smith.^5,1 She married Kester Sherman Smith.^5,1 Ruth Caroline Patrick was born on December 14, 1921 at Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of June 5, 1939,her married name was Poff.⁶ She married Roosevelt Vernon Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on June 5, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^7,6 Ruth Caroline Patrick and Roosevelt Vernon Poff were divorced on January 21, 1949 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁸ Ruth Caroline Patrick died on February 2, 2012 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,4,9,3 She Ruth Caroline Patrick Poff Smith, 90, of Rich Creek and formerly of Pearisburg passed away on Thursday, February, 2, 2012, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital, Pearisburg, Va., after a brief illness. Born on December 14, 1921, at Tazewell, Va., she was the daughter of the late Henry Marion and Rosa Collins Patrick. She was retired from the Celanese Corporation after over 40 years of service. Ruth loved to do all kind of crafts and many of them adorned the Christmas Trees in her children's homes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kester Sherman Smith; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Blake Poff, and Marion Lee Poff and wife, Lois; three brothers, John, Joe and Henry Patrick; two sisters, Nan Johnson and Bessie Fox; and a grandson, Donald Lee Poff. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Steven Kester Smith and wife, Brenda, of Irmo, S.C., and John Michael Poff and wife, Lynn, of Charlotte, N.C; daughter-in- law, Jackie Poff, of Manassas, Va; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at the Broyles- Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Howdock officiating. Burial will follow in the Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at the Riverview Nursing Home for the care given to Ruth during the past nine months. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Smith family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles- Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va. on February 4, 2012.¹

     William Blake "Bill" Poff Sr. was born on November 28, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Jacqueline Azwell Dowdy on July 20, 1963 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,5 William Blake "Bill" Poff Sr. died on March 12, 2000 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 57.¹ He POFF, William Blake Sr., 57, of Manassas and formerly of Pearisburg, died Sunday morning, March 12, 2000 in Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church. "Bill" was born in Pearisburg on November 28, 1942 a son of the late Roosevelt V. Poff and Caroline P. Smith of Peterstown, W.Va. He was a member of the 1963 graduating class at Giles High School in Pearisburg and earned his living in the furniture refinishing business. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Dowdy Poff of Manassas; four children, Delaine Jeffreys of Manassas, David Poff of Alexandria, Williams Poff, Jr. of Woodbridge, and James Poff of Herndon; his mother; three brothers, Marion Poff, John Poff and Steve Smith; five grandchildren, Jessica Jeffreys, Jasmine Jeffreys, Ashley Poff, Daniel Hickerson and James Jeffreys; his mother-in-law, Mary C. Dowdy of Pembroke. on March 14, 2000.¹

     Marion Lee "Skooty" Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 226-50-1719.¹¹ He was born on July 17, 1940 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,7,11,8,10 He married Lois Ann Stafford on May 26, 1963 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,12,5 Marion Lee "Skooty" Poff died on January 24, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,7,11,8,9 He Marion Lee (Skooty) Poff, 69, of Pulaski, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem. He was born on July 17, 1940, at War, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Roosevelt Poff; his stepfather, Keister S. Smith; his brother, William B. Poff; and his wife of 45 years, Lois Ann Stafford Poff. He served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, was a Vietnam War Veteran, and worked 21 years for Civil Service. He attended several local churches. He sorely missed his beloved wife, Lois, and was ready to go home to Heaven and join her. He was a loving husband, devoted father and Honored Veteran. He is survived by a son, Richard Lee (Ricky) Poff, of Oklahoma City, Okla; his mother, Ruth P. Smith, of Peterstown, W.Va; and two brothers, John M. Poff, of Charlotte, N.C., and Steven K. Smith, of Irmo, S.C. Military Graveside Rites at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg by Narrows VFW Post #6000, Narrows American Legion Post #68 and Pembroke American Legion Post #311. on January 25, 2010.²