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     Rosetta Sweat R.N. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 235-90-6086.⁴ She was born on June 1, 1953 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of December 6, 1973,her married name was Light.³ She married Richard Wade Light, son of Roscoe Wade Light and Myra Mae Robertson, on December 6, 1973 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Rosetta Sweat R.N. died on October 31, 2003 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 50.^4,2 She LIGHT, Rosetta Sweat R.N. 50, of Narrows, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2003. She passed away at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 1, 1953, in Saltville, Va., and was the daughter of the late Amy Thomas and Thomas Sweat. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Sweat, Jr. and Charles Saferight. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital where she was employed for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard Light of Narrows; a daughter, Susan Light and her fianc, Ronnie Bland of Blacksburg; and a sister, Debbie Thomas of Narrows. She had many special friends in her life including Vicki Jones, Missy King, Amy Marshall, Jackie Porterfield and Veronica Stump, as well as Dr. Ginger Boyle and Dr. Gary Abel and many members of the staff and administration at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests that those who are going to send memorials, please consider the Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital Employee and Community Assistance Fund (ECAF), 1 Taylor Avenue, Pearisburg, VA 24134. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com. on November 1, 2003.²

     Cecil Lee Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-46-7468.⁵ He was born on July 28, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He died on December 21, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,5 He COLE, Cecil Lee, 57, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 21, 1994, at the Roanoke Rehab Center. He was born in Floyd County on July 28, 1937. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Cole. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Tressie Cole and Patricia and Scott Merrix; one son, Roy Cole; his mother, Tressie A. Cole; two sisters, Mayron Cole and Christine Wood, all of Christiansburg; two brothers, James Cole, Bedford, Kenneth Cole, Roanoke; three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on December 22, 1994.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-16-7181.⁵ Jean Nathalie Poff was buried at Saint John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium, 1 Mountain Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 16, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 As of 1944,her married name was Washburn.^7,4 She married George Patrick Washburn in 1944 at New Jersey.^7,8,4 Jean Nathalie Poff died on December 15, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,5,9 She Jean Poff Washburn, of Roanoke, died Monday, December 15, 2003. She was the widow of G. Patrick Washburn and was also preceded in death by her parents, Roy Andrew Poff and Hazel Davis Poff; a sister, Betty Lee Hardesty, and a great-nephew, Charles Andrew Hardesty. Surviving are a nephew, Charles D. "Chuck" Hardesty, III and Victoria H. Hardesty and their son, David Lee Hardesty, all of North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Charles D. Hardesty, Jr. of California; a brother-in-law, John C. Washburn, Jr. and wife, Joan Baker Washburn of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Peggy W. Lynch and husband, Guy T. Lynch of Rocky Mount; a brother-in-law, Carey B. Washburn and wife, Fern Washburn of Kinston, N.C; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. John's Episcopal Church Chapel with the Rev. Robert M. Hamner officiating. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to St. John's Episcopal Church (P. O. Box 257, Roanoke, Va. 24002). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel & Crematory. on December 17, 2003.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2640.⁷ George Patrick Washburn was buried at Saint John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium, 1 Mountain Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on November 15, 1920 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Jean Nathalie Poff, daughter of Roy Andrew Poff and Hazel Lee Davis, in 1944 at New Jersey.^1,2,6 George Patrick Washburn died on May 10, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,2,5 He WASHBURN, G. Patrick, of Roanoke County, died Wednesday, May 10, 1995. Mr. Washburn was a 1949 Graduate of Roanoke College and a Naval Air Veteran of World War II and was retired from the Naval Air Reserve after 20 years of service. Mr. Washburn was the Regional Director of the Northeast Territory for Mason-Dixon Trucking Lines, located in New York City and was the past president of the New York Motor Carrier Counsel, he was also a member of the Hidden Valley Country Club and a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Jean Poff Washburn; two brothers, John C. Washburn Jr., Roanoke, Carey B. Washburn, Kinston, N.C; two sisters, Paulina W. Prillaman, Peggy W. McGhee, both of Penhook; also several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 1995, at St. Johns Episcopal Church with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Lung Association or to St. Johns Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on May 11, 1995.²

     Betty Lee Poff was born on April 20, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 As of December 9, 1944,her married name was Hardesty.⁵ She married Charles DeBoe Hardesty Jr. on December 9, 1944 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^1,3,5 Betty Lee Poff died on December 30, 1976 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 52.⁴ She Mrs. Betty Poff Hardesty, 52, of No. 27 Crown Colony, wife of Executive Vice President Charles Hardesty of Mason-Dixon, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the University Tennessee Hospital, Knoxville following a short illness. Born in Roanoke, she had lived in Kingsport since 1948 and was a member of the Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church. Survivors other than her husband include; one son, C. D. Hardesty III, Pine Hurst, N.C; one sister, Mrs. G. P. Washburn, Roanoke. on December 31, 1976.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 525-09-5302.⁵ Charles DeBoe Hardesty Jr. was born on September 6, 1921 at St. Louis, Missouri.^2,5,4 He married Betty Lee Poff, daughter of Roy Andrew Poff and Hazel Lee Davis, on December 9, 1944 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^1,2,3 Charles DeBoe Hardesty Jr. died on June 11, 2008 at San Diego Co., California, at age 86.^2,5 He Charles "Charlie" DeBoe Hardesty Jr. of Ramona died on June 11, 2008. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 6, 1921. A Navy pilot in World War II, he spent most of his adult life in Kingsport, Tenn., married to Betty Lee Poff Hardesty, who died in 1976. Charlie had one son, Chuck Hardesty II, who, with his wife Vickie and son David, had a wonderful visit from North Carolina the week before Charlie died. Charlie, who graduated from Washington & Lee University in Virginia, retired as vice president of Mason Dixon Trucking Co. in Kingsport. He had a great love for God and his fellow man. He was everyone's best friend. He was a cowboy and a golfer, and he really loved to dance and do crossword puzzles, but most of all his loved his wife, Phyllis Hardesty. He lived the last few years in Ramona with his stepdaughter Robin Ricketts and her husband, Dr. James Ricketts. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Phyllis Hardesty; her daughter Nikki Chaisson and husband Joe of Bakersfield; Robin Ricketts and husband Dr. James Ricketts of Ramona; and four granddaughters, Dana, Stephanie, Tracy and Sydney. He will be truly missed and always loved. Funeral services were in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on June 18.
on June 26, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 238-49-9227.⁷ Charles Andrew Hardesty was buried at Alfred Dockery Cemetery, Rockingham, Richmond Co., North Carolina.^5,6 He was born on January 22, 1982 at Pinehurst, Moore Co., North Carolina.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He died on September 8, 2003 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 21.^7,3,5,6 He Mr. Charles Andrew "Andy" Hardesty, 21, of Ellerbe, died Sept. 8, 2003. He was born in Moore County on Jan. 22, 1982, the son of Charles D. Hardesty III and Vickie Hudson Hardesty. Mr. Hardesty was a member of and sang in the choir at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Roberdel Children's Center and had been employed at Burger King, Western Sizzlin', Wal-Mart, Food King and the Berry Patch. The family received friends at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe, 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 10, and at other times at the home. The funeral was at 4 p.m., Sept. 11, at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church, Revs. Jerry Straight and Joey Byrd officiating. Burial followed in Dockery Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Chuck and Vickie Hardesty of the home; his brother, David Hardesty of the home and his grandfather, Charles D. Hardesty, Jr. of Ramona, Calif. on September 17, 2003.⁶

     Dorothy Pauline Ables Dorothy Ables Poff was born on October 10, 1924 and passed away on September 15, 2012 in Apex, NC.² Her Social Security Number was 448-12-3734.⁴ She was born on October 10, 1924 at Oklahoma.^5,4,2 As of October, 1943,her married name was Poff.³ She married Julian Orville Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, in October, 1943 at San Bernardino Co., California.^6,3 Dorothy Pauline Ables died on September 15, 2012 at Apex, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^4,2

     Virginia Ruth Cruff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 23, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of August 9, 1957,her married name was Poff.² She married Ralph Benjamin Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on August 9, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Virginia Ruth Cruff died on June 4, 2023 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 83.³ She Virginia Ruth (Cruff) Poff, 83, passed peacefully from this earthly life and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Ruth was born on July 23, 1939, in Salem, Va. She married Ralph Poff in 1957, and spent her life raising their children, and then shared her love for children with loads of kids who came and went though her at-home daycare. After Ruth retired, she enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. with family and friends. She loved her family, music, watching sports, playing cards, and spending time in the sun. Ruth was preceded into death by her husband of 51 years, Ralph B. Poff; her parents, Davis W. Cruff and Alma Toy Cruff; brothers, Raymond Cruff and Shannon Cruff; sister Mary Will (Cruff) Booth; her daughter, Ruth Virginia (Ginger) Poff, and 3 great- grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Ben Poff (Trisha), and David Poff (Deborah); her daughters, Sheila Ridgway (John), and Terri Meckes (Bryan); 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to express our most heartfelt thank you to the Compassionate Care Hospice staff of Akron OH. Mom was treated with kindness and respect, and her comfort was their top priority. Interment at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on July 2, 2023.³

     James Peter Hollins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 He was born on June 1, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. birth records have a birth date of Jun 8, 1881.^7,4,5,8 He married Arrildia Etty "Arreldia" Graham, daughter of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on October 23, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ James Peter Hollins married Sarah Alice Chaffin on September 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ James Peter Hollins died on April 18, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6776.⁶ Etta Verbena Hollins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 23, 1909 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 As of November 28, 1936,her married name was Simpson.² She married Meredith Ruben Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Etta Verbena Hollins died on April 30, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,6,7 She SIMPSON, Etta Verbena Hollins, 88, of Roanoke, was taken when our Jesus came and took her hand and led her Home on Thursday, April 30, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Meredith Reuben Simpson, and stepson, Harold Roger Simpson. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She will be sadly missed and loved by her sisters, Susie Conner, Minnie Peters, both of Roanoke, Reba Bowman and Adrienne Phillips, Nashville, Tenn; her adopted daughter, Lawanda Hester, Roanoke; stepchildren, Dorothy George, Roanoke, Peggy Atkins, Vinton, and Lewis Simpson, West Virginia; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on May 2, 1998.¹

     Nina Elizabeth Thompson was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Radford.² She married Marion Francis Radford.^2,1 Nina Elizabeth Thompson was born on March 8, 1870.² She died on August 3, 1909 at age 39.²

     Kyle Montgomery Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia; Buried net to Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham.¹ He was born on June 4, 1878 at Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on April 1, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26.^1,3

     Wade Hamilton Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 8, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,5,4 He married Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell, daughter of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on February 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 Wade Hamilton Martin died on September 30, 1936 at age 59.^6,2

     Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 30, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of February 10, 1904,her married name was Martin.⁶ She married Wade Hamilton Martin, son of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on February 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,3 Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell died on August 11, 1938 at Virginia at age 59.^2,3