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     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

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-5810.⁶ Harry Lenwood/Lynwood Stephens was born on October 29, 1882 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Dickerson circa 1908.⁷

     Clyde Annie Stephens was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on August 31, 1887 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an impossible birth year of 1886.^3,4 As of circa 1908,her married name was Thompson.⁶ She married Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson circa 1908.^3,6 Clyde Annie Stephens died on June 11, 1949 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 61.³

     Joseph Randolph Stephens was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 719-03-7430.⁵ He was born on May 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He married Cora Gertrude Hale circa 1912.^8,3 Joseph Randolph Stephens died on June 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,5