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     Geneva Josephine Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 22, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She died on April 5, 1941 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-5736.² Roy Ballard Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 3, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mildred Bernice Cole, daughter of John William Cole and Nellie Grace Surface, on March 3, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Roy Ballard Graham died on June 20, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,2 He GRAHAM, Roy Ballard, 76, of Elliston, died Sunday night, June 20, 1993, in a Roanoke hospital. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, where he lived on the family farm, Mr. Graham devoted his life to church, family, and community. He served Big Spring Baptist Church, during his many years of membership, as a member of the Board of Deacons and as Sunday School superintendent. Through the years he served his community as a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau Board of Directors, a member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, the Montgomery County Public Service Authority, the Bank of Shawsville Board of Directors, and the Craighill Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred Cole Graham; parents, Ballard and Ardella Graham; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Deck and Mrs. Ruby Stewart. Survivors include his two daughters, Annette Graham David, Christiansburg, Joyce Graham, Elliston; three grandchildren, Ellen Thompson Howard, West Point, Graham Thompson and Mark David, Christiansburg; one brother, Mr. Marvin Graham, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Epperly and Mrs. Elva Thomas, Roanoke, Mrs. Marie Richardson, Shawsville; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Hungate, Christiansburg. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston, conducted by the Rev. Steven Sholar, with interment in Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, with Masonic graveside rites. Friends may call from 7 to 9 Tuesday evening or at other hours at the home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made either to the Shawsville High School Roy and Mildred Graham Scholarship Fund, c/o Premier Bank, Shawsville, Virginia 24162 or to the Radford University Roy and Mildred Graham Scholarship Fund, c/o the Office of Development, Radford University, Radford, Virginia 24141-5767. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on June 22, 1993.³

     Roy Curtis Hungate was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 228-09-6910.⁶ He was born on September 10, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He married Helen Louise Cole, daughter of John William Cole and Nellie Grace Surface, on September 2, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7,5 Roy Curtis Hungate died on May 30, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,3,2 He HUNGATE, Roy Curtis, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at his home. Born on September 10, 1913 in Christiansburg, Mr. Hungate retired with more than thirty years employment at the Radford Arsenal. He was a lifelong member of Cambria Baptist Church and will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Helen Hungate; his daughter and son-in-law, Sue Ellen and Dr. James L. Hedrick, Arlington, Va; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Dr. James L. and Elizabeth Hedrick, II, Pleasanton, Calif., Dr. Jeffery C. and Amy Hedrick, Montvale, N.J; and three great-grandchildren, James L. Hedrick, III, Preston Hedrick and Taylor Hedrick. Additional survivors include his sister, Ruby Chafin, Radford; sister-in-law, Pauline Hungate, Salem; and brother-in-law, Dan Walters, Independence; nephews and nieces, Jack Chafin, Henry Hungate, Jr., Darrell Hungate, Harold Walters, Kathy Cox, Nancy Phillips, Annette David and Dr. Joyce Graham; and special friend, Versal Austin. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the second floor doctors and nurses at the Montgomery Regional Hospital and to Melba Kozar, Irene McCoy and Dorothy Sexton for their care at the home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001 at the Cambria Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Welborn officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068, or to the Cambria Baptist Church Building Fund, 1310 Cambria Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on June 1, 2001.³

     Robert Earnest Powell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 3, 1893 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 He married Rada Ella "Red" Muncy, daughter of Joseph Kyle Muncy and Cora Alice "Rosa" Light, on March 24, 1956 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Robert Earnest Powell died on April 24, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.³

     Robert Wayne Poff was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,8,9 He was born on October 17, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 He married Claire Elizabeth Uhrig on July 7, 1959 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas.^2,10 Robert Wayne Poff died on September 12, 2016 at Virginia at age 79.^5,9 He Robert Wayne Poff, (Ret. Msgt. USAF), 79, of Dublin, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. He was a retired United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Fairlawn Baptist church and retired from Pulaski County School Board where he was the Food Service Supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Euell Harvey and Virginia Pearl Rumburg Poff. Survivors include his wife, Claire Elizabeth Poff of Dublin; son, Darrell Wayne Poff of Round Rock, Texas; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia L. Poff, and Paula and Jeff Smith, all of Dublin; grandchildren, Darrell, Jr., Kristi, Joshua, Christin, Austen and Brayden; great grandson, Ty; sisters, Jean Guilliams of Roanoke, Faye King of Copper Hill, Betty Burnett of Roanoke, Coleta Fralin of Dublin and Myra Wray of Roanoke; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Inurnment with full military honors will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. on September 13, 2016.⁵

     Claire Elizabeth Uhrig was born on July 27, 1942.³ As of July 7, 1959,her married name was Poff.² She married Robert Wayne Poff, son of Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff and Virginia Pearl Rumburg, on July 7, 1959 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas.^1,2

     Betty Anne Poff Betty P. Burnette, October 26, 1940 - November 28, 2023. Betty P. Burnette, 83, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Doc” Burnette; parents, Euell H. and Virginia Poff; brother, Robert Poff; and her sisters, Marjorie Faye King and Norma Jean Guilliams. Survivors include her sisters, Myra P. Wray and Coleta P. Fralin; sister-in-law, Claire E. Poff; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends. Betty’s family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all of her friends and the staff members of Highland Ridge Rehab Center for the loving care and compassion they showed to Betty.⁶ She was born on October 26, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 As of circa 1961,her married name was Burnette.⁷ She married Rudolph "Doc" Burnette circa 1961.^1,2,6,7 Betty Anne Poff died on November 28, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-5970.⁷ Rudolph "Doc" Burnette was buried at Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 13, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,5 He married Betty Anne Poff, daughter of Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff and Virginia Pearl Rumburg, circa 1961.^1,2,8,4 Rudolph "Doc" Burnette died on October 5, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,7,6 He Rudolph (Doc) Burnette, 74, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Hillsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty P. Burnette; daughter, Janice B. Swanson of New Port Richey, Fla; granddaughter, Rachel Swanson of New Port Richey, Fla; one sister, Ethelyne B. Moles of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Wilkinson Cemetery in Hillsville, Va. on October 8, 2004.⁴

     Dwight Lewis Fralin Dwight Lewis Fralin, October 18, 1945 - October 25, 2019. Dwight L. Fralin, 72, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home in Dublin. He was born on a farm in Bent Mountain, Va. in October 1945 to the late Ernest and Effie Fralin. Dwight loved to work and spent most of his life doing just that very thing. He had a passion for antique tractors, Corvettes, NASCAR racing, Captain Black pouch tobacco and his grandkids. Left to fondly reflect on happy memories are: Coco, his wife; Alan, his youngest brother; two daughters and their families, Shane Fralin Branch, Steve Branch, Cade Branch, Chele Fralin Campbell, John Campbell, Hannah Davidson, Lacey Conrad Campbell, and John Blake Campbell. Let’s not forget that the Fralin clan tends to “collect and own” family not necessarily defined by family trees. All of you special people, you know who you are, please know that you are certainly included in this acknowledgement. To a very special friend, Willard Akers, thank you for your love and care of Dwight and our family.⁵ He was born on October 18, 1945 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Coleta Ray Poff, daughter of Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff and Virginia Pearl Rumburg, on June 10, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Dwight Lewis Fralin died on October 25, 2019 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 74.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-8670.⁸ Dalton Vaughn Richards Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on December 15, 1912 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7 He married Marjorie Rae Blanche Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on February 2, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6 Dalton Vaughn Richards Sr. died on January 12, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,5,7 He RICHARDS, Dalton Vaughn Sr., 85, of Roanoke, died on Monday, January 12, 1998. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School Teacher of the Carter Bible Class, and was also a Former Deacon and Choir member. Mr. Richards was a retired supervisor at Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Turner Richards. Surviving is his wife, of 46 years Marjorie R. Richards, children and spouses; Nancy Wells and husband, Chet of Richmond, Barbara Knight and husband, Frank also of Richmond, Charles T. Richards and wife, Linda of Roanoke, Mary Wilkinson and husband, Paul of Richmond, Dalton Vaughn Richards Jr., of Atlanta; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 14, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-8707.⁸ Frank Lewis Lee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10 He was born on December 5, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,6 He married Icy White Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,1,9,2,4 Frank Lewis Lee died on July 5, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^9,8,5,7 He LEE, Frank L., 89, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2001. He was predeceased by three sisters, Thelma, Helen and Mary. Frank was retired from Phelps and Armistead Furniture Company. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Icy R. Lee; a brother, Robert E. Lee and his wife, Mervin of Roanoke; a nephew, Donnie L. Bowers and his family. Graveside funeral services will be conducted in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 7, 2001.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 231-56-8955.³ Jesse Phelps Walker Sr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Longwood Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 12, 1922.³ He married Hazel Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, in 1982.^1,2,5 Jesse Phelps Walker Sr. died on November 7, 1993 at Virginia at age 71.⁴ He WALKER, Phelps Sr., of Richmond, died Sunday, November 7, 1993. He is survived by two sons, J. Phelps Walker Jr. and J. Michael Walker, both of Richmond; two daughters, Paxton W. Allgyer, Big Stone Gap and Kelly W. Sorensen, Norfolk; one brother, Cauthorn Walker, Bedford; and four grandchildren. Mr. Walker was a member of Manakin Episcopal Church and the Order of St. Luke's. He was a graduate of V.P.I. and retired from the Farmers Home Administration. After his retirement, he enjoyed collecting and demonstrating antique farm equipment. His remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Manakin Episcopal Church, 385 Huguenot Trail. Interment will be 2:30 p.m., at Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manakin Episcopal Church. on November 9, 1993.⁴