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     Clara Belle Atwell was buried at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ She married Robert A. Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.¹ Her married name was Poff. Clara Belle Atwell was born circa 1902 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 11, 1991 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ 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 11 a.m. Friday at Rome Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. on September 11, 1991.¹

     Her married name was Smith.^2,1 Ruth Caroline Patrick was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ She married Kester Sherman Smith.^2,1 Ruth Caroline Patrick was born on December 14, 1921 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 5, 1939,her married name was Poff.³ She married Roosevelt Vernon Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on June 5, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,3 Ruth Caroline Patrick and Roosevelt Vernon Poff were divorced on January 21, 1949 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Ruth Caroline Patrick died on February 2, 2012 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 90.¹ 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. married Jacqueline Azwall Dowdy.¹ William Blake "Bill" Poff Sr. was born on November 28, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He 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. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Lee Funeral Home in Manassas and Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home and Saturday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. Arrangements in Giles County are with Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke. on March 14, 2000.¹

     Marion Lee "Skooty" Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 17, 1940 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He married Lois Ann Stafford on May 26, 1963 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,6,5 Marion Lee "Skooty" Poff died on January 24, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.² 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. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Military Graveside Rites at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg by Narrows VFW Post #6000, Narrows American Legion Post #68 and Pembroke American Legion Post #311. The visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 25, 2010.²

     Ann Elizabeth Mann Ann Elizabeth Graham, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Ordie Ray Farley; 2nd husband, Edwin Graham; son, Tommy Farley; step children, Blanch Johnson, Belva, Daley Ray Farley, Homer Graham, Paul Graham, and Barbara Cox. Ann is survived by her son, Harvey Farley; daughter, Marcella King and spouse, Jeff; step children, Bonnie Hawks, Beatrice Belcher & spouse, Guy, and Neil Graham & wife, Kathy; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, & great great grandchildren; caregiver, Carolyn Troutt. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Brethren Church.² She was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 6, 1930 at West Virginia.¹ She married Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham, son of Willie Everett Graham and Meda E. Sowers, on January 10, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 10, 1985,her married name was Graham. Ann Elizabeth Mann died on November 18, 2023 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.²

     Martha Uldene Blount was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 9, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Lynwood Carlton Hale, son of Caleb Elbert Hale and Clara V. Board, on November 11, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 11, 1939,her married name was Hale. Martha Uldene Blount died on February 24, 2009 at Virginia at age 86.^3,4 She Martha Uldene Blount (Snookie), went home February 24, 2009. She had endured a hard fought battle with double pneumonia, destructive bacteria in the intestine, diabetes complications, neuropathy, and complications with her tracheostomy she received 30 years ago at the time she had cancer of the vocal cords. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lynwood C. Hale; her younger daughter, Dreamer Lynn Hale; her brother, Kenneth Lee Blount, and a multitude of beloved pets. She was born in Jeter's Chapel, in Bedford County, June 9, 1922, the daughter of Thelma Harris Blount and Jesse Blount. Always an optimist and one who never believed in giving up, she survived many years with numerous disabilities and never let them affect her effervescent love of life. All who met her were impressed with her positive attitude and quick wit. She was a wife who appreciated and loved her husband even though her last 21 years were without him. Her life was focused on him and their daughters. A superb cook, a lover of books, one who knitted, raised African violets, she was never a victim of boredom. After sending her daughters away to college, she earned a nursing degree at Roanoke Memorial. Throughout her life, she took in and cared for numerous homeless dogs and cats. She strongly believed in appropriate and humane treatment of all animals and contributed generously to animal organizations and to individuals who needed help in caring for their pets. She is survived by her older daughter, Marjorie Dawn Hale; her brother, Daniel Lyn Blount; son-in-law, Peter J. Egan; beloved friend, Myrtle B. Jamison; her dog, Mugli; and her cats, Smudge, Aryana, Sweetie, and Bumble Bee. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2111. on February 26, 2009.³

     Gorman Euel Harrell Mr. Gorman Euel Harrell, age 83 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on July 15, 1927 to the late Jesse and Alva Stanley Harrell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by a son, Keith Samuel Harrell; an uncle and aunt, Dorsie and Clara Stanley Harrell, and a sister, Norma Cassell. He was a member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, and had been a farmer. Mr. Harrell is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet Poff Harrell of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Ronnie Thomas of Meadows of Dan, Susan and Mike Hill of Stuart, Sharon and David Kimble of Laurel Fork, and Terri Anne and Jeff Hylton of Lawsonville, North Carolina; one son and daughter-in-law, Lester Gorman and Anita Harrell of Patrick Springs; ten grandchildren, Amy Harrell, Heidi Foster and husband, Chad, Kristina Delp and husband, David, Jennifer Johnson and husband, Billy, Heather Hill, Seth Harrell, Bremen Harrell, Amber Harrell, Lillian Harrell and Carl Hylton; four great-grandchildren, Trey Delp, Kayleigh Johnson, William Delp and MaKinleigh Johnson; six brothers and sisters, Armand Harrell and wife, Ruby of Ridgeway, Evelie Agee of Meadows of Dan, Reva Sue Lucas and husband, Charles, of Galax, Velda Agee and husband Coan of Keysville, Mahlon Harrell and wife, Carol Ann, of Meadows of Dan, and Bill Harrell and wife, Jerri, of Martinsville; one brother-in-law, Donnie Cassell of Meadows of Dan; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Harrell will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Shockley and Rev. Coan Agee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. If desired, memorials may be made to Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund, 2511 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements.³ He was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 15, 1927 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Eula Janet Poff, daughter of Brieman Lester "Bremen" Poff and Edna Marie Hylton, on August 2, 1958 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Gorman Euel Harrell died on December 6, 2010 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,3

     Joseph Y. Jett was born circa 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Olive E. Evans, daughter of Edward H. "Edwin" Evans and Margaret J. "Mary" Unknown, on December 26, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Y. Jett died before June 2, 1900; His wife Olive was enumerated as a widow in the 1900 Census.⁴

     Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5 She was born on October 10, 1867 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5 She married Henry Jahile Ridinger, son of Amos Ridinger and Margaret Graham, on April 29, 1891 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of April 29, 1891,her married name was Ridinger. Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett died on June 26, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^8,5

     Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born in February, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married Claude Purcell Stephens, son of Andrew Stephens and Maria Unknown, on December 24, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of December 24, 1879,her married name was Stephens. Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett died on March 6, 1936 at age 75.³

     Claude Purcell Stephens was born in December, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, daughter of Joseph Thornton Jett and Eliza A. Gray, on December 24, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Claude Purcell Stephens died on May 5, 1908 at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 52.⁵

     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 30, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Joseph Thornton Jett on August 26, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 26, 1880,her married name was Jett. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton died on April 4, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.^3,4

     Purcell G. Stephens was born in October, 1880 at Virginia.²