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     James Buford Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 27, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He died on August 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 14; Hit by a truck while riding a bicycle.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0812.³ Grace Elinor Falls was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her married name was Poff. She married George Delano Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young.⁴ Grace Elinor Falls was born on February 3, 1932 at Springwood, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She died on March 3, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,5,6 She Grace Falls Poff, 73, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005. She was predeceased by her husband, George D. Poff and parents, Clarence and Lottie Falls. She was a devoted member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church and is survived by two sisters, Jeanne F. Eubank and Dorothy F. Stanley and husband, Jesse; two brothers, Robert M. Falls and wife, Mary and C. William Falls and wife, Betty; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 5, 2005.¹

     Mary Ursalene Sowers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 8, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Warren Hancock Sowder, son of John Willie/Will Sowder and Clara Elizabeth Gray, on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 9, 1940,her married name was Sowder. Mary Ursalene Sowers and Warren Hancock Sowder were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Mary Ursalene Sowers died on June 22, 2021 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 101.³ She Mary Ursalene Sowers Sowder Orange, 101, formerly of Salem, Va. passed away in High Point, N.C. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Ursalene was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton J. Orange and her parents, Andrew J. (Dutch) and Lydia (Bettie) Sowers; ten brothers, one sister and their spouses. Ursalene will be sorely missed by the loves of her life, son, John G. Sowder and wife, Brenda, granddaughter, Crystal S. Rose and husband, Craig all of High Point, N.C., grandson, Darian R. Sowder and wife, Ronda of Inverness, Fla. Also surviving is one stepdaughter, Lisa De Luzio, two stepgranddaughters, two stepgrandsons, two stepgreat-grandsons. Also surviving Ursalene are many, many much-loved nieces, nephews, great-great-great-nieces and nephews and many special friends and neighbors in Virginia and North Carolina. Ursalene was a long time devoted Christian member of First Christian Church, Salem, Va., serving on various committees and Elder Emiratis. She was a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point, N.C. enjoying the Spiritual teaching and practices. A funeral service will be held at First Christian Church of Salem on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. by Pastor Dan Netting of First Christian Church and Pastor Allen Brown of High Point, N.C. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. on June 26, 2021.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-2525.¹ Andrew Jackson Spangler was born on October 9, 1900 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Viola P. "Vadie" Wickham, daughter of Landon William "Willie" Wickham and Harriett Isabella Woodward, on October 13, 1923.³ Andrew Jackson Spangler died on February 27, 1989 at age 88.¹

     Shelborn Landon "S.L." Spangler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on May 7, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" Smith, daughter of Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith and Beulah Mae Sink, on April 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,8 Shelborn Landon "S.L." Spangler died on August 21, 2006 at Virginia at age 71.^1,5 He Shelborn Landon (S.L.) Spangler, 71, of Bent Mountain, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Jacqueline S. (Jackie) Spangler, Monday, August 21, 2006. He was the son of Andrew J. (A.J.) and Vadie Wickham Spangler and is also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin A. Spangler; sister-in-law, Betty Smith; brothers-in-law, Bobby Walters and Calvin Lee Roberson; and nieces, Barbara Gay Spangler and Andrea C. Smith; great-niece, Haley Rene Yaunsem. Mr. Spangler was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. He served in the US Navy from 1957 to 1961 and retired from United Parcel Service after 28 years of service. He is survived by his sister, Juanita S. Overton, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Helen S. Roberson, Margaret S. Walters, Brenda Reynolds and husband Jack, Pat Altis and husband Wayne; brothers-in-law, Charles Smith and wife Gracie, Douglas Smith and wife Christine and Steve Smith. Also surviving are numerous loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday from Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor E.B. Shoemaker and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Poages Mill Church of the Brethren, 6550 Bent Mountain Rd. Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on August 23, 2006.¹

     Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 21, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married Shelborn Landon "S.L." Spangler, son of Andrew Jackson Spangler and Viola P. "Vadie" Wickham, on April 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,5 As of April 20, 1957,her married name was Spangler. Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" Smith died on February 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 67.^2,6 She Jacqueline Smith (Jackie) Spangler, 67, of Bent Mountain, died Monday, February 21, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charles J., and Beulah S. Smith and is also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Louise (Tootsie) Smith; nieces, Barbara Gay Spangler and Andrea Christine Smith; brothers-in-law, Calvin Lee Robertson and Bobby Donald Walters. Mrs. Spangler was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren and retired from Shenandoah Life after 42 years and 8 months of service. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Shelborn Landon (S.L.) Spangler; four sisters, Helen (Tommy) Roberson, Floyd, Margaret (Totsy) Walters, Bent Mountain, Brenda Reynolds and husband, Jack, and Patricia (Pat) Altis and husband, Wayne, Copper Hill; three brothers, Charles Smith and wife, Gracie, Copper Hill, Douglas (Doug) Smith and wife, Christine (Chris), Roanoke, Robert Steven (Steve) Smith, Copper Hill; sister-in-law, Juanita Spangler Overton, Roanoke; uncle and aunt, Tom and Juanita Sink, Santa Maria, Calif; 14 nephews and 12 nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Pete Bain, the Rev. Jimmy Robinson and the Rev. Charlie Hoffler officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 22, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4296.⁵ Marvin Andrew Spangler married Beverley Unknown.¹ Marvin Andrew Spangler was born on May 29, 1925 at Virginia.^2,5,6 He died on July 2, 1996 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 71.^1,5,6 He SPANGLER, Marvin Andrew, 71, formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Tuesday, July 2, 1996, at home in Kissimmee, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Vada Spangler; one daughter Barbara Gay Spangler. He is survived by his wife, Beverley; three daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Richard Booker, Donna Spangler, Patricia and John Walters; two grandchildren, Jason and Jamie Booker; one brother, S. L. Spangler and wife, Jackie, and one sister, Juanita S. Overton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee, Fla. on July 4, 1996.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8061.⁵ Richard Lee Young was buried at Meadow Creek Cemetery, Grayson Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 27, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia; On his marriage license to Iva he listed his place of birth as Henry Co., VA.^1,5,2 He married Iva Eloise Conner, daughter of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on September 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Lee Young and Iva Eloise Conner were divorced on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Richard Lee Young died on July 8, 1997 at Galax, Virginia, at age 57.^5,2 He YOUNG, Richard Lee, 57, of Galax, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at his home. Mr. Young was born July 27, 1939 in Roanoke to the late Roy Lee Young and Gertrude Young. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June Kirby Young. In addition to his mother he is survived by two stepsons and daughters-in -law, Mike and Sandy Wilson, Randy and Kathy Wilson, all of Galax; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Melvin Collins, Lois and Bobby Hall, all of Roanoke, Nancy and Dennis Sink of Callaway, Janice and Garland Nichols of Bristol, Va., Peggy and Charles Aldridge of Salem; one brother, Roy Glenn Young of Callaway; five stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Marion and the Rev. C. E. Musser officiating. Interment will follow in Meadow Creek Cemetery. on July 10, 1997.²

     Sylvia Pauline Poff was buried at Howell-Slusher Cemetery, 158 Fairview Church Road, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on March 19, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married Connie Branscome Wood on December 22, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 22, 1956,her married name was Wood. Sylvia Pauline Poff died on August 10, 2018 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,7 She Sylvia Pauline Wood, 81, of Floyd, Va., passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She is survived by her Husband of 61 years, Connie Wood; Son, Kenneth (Millie) Wood; Sister, Marie Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday August 13, 2018 at 1 pm at Gardner Funeral Home, with Pastor Billy Poff, and Pastor Leon Wood. Interment will follow at Slusher Cemetery. on August 11, 2018.⁴

     Arthur Walter Hill was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on October 18, 1898; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Oct 16, 1899.^2,6,5 He married Elsie Letisha Moran on March 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Arthur Walter Hill died on January 12, 1950 at age 51.^2,6

     Elsie Letisha Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1911.^4,5 She married Arthur Walter Hill, son of John William Hill and Margaret Ann Walters, on March 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 As of March 7, 1929,her married name was Hill. Elsie Letisha Moran died on May 27, 1986 at age 74.^4,5

     Everett H. Kingrea was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Amanda Alice Boothe.³ Everett H. Kingrea was born on November 28, 1900 at Virginia.² He died on February 19, 1968 at age 67.²

     Amanda Alice Boothe married Everett H. Kingrea.² Amanda Alice Boothe was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0048.³ Her married name was Kingrea. She was born on October 10, 1911 at Virginia.³ She died on December 7, 2002 at Virginia at age 91.^2,3 She KINGREA, Alice Boothe, 91, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2002. She was a teacher in the Floyd County School System for 20 years. Ms. Kingrea was a charter member, as well as an honorary member of the Floyd County Womens Club. She served many years as a teacher for the Head Start Program. She was a devoted member of Floyd United Methodist Church and the Womans Society of Christian Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette H. Kingrea. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Shelby Kingrea, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice and Syd Byrne, Naples Fla; two grandchildren and spouse, Kimberly K. and Richard Ingram, Floyd, Sean Byrne, Milford, Conn; two great-grandchildren, Brian Ingram and Amber Ingram. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church with the Dr. Donald Stansell and Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call anytime on Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Donations may be made to Floyd United Methodist Church Memorial Picnic Shelter, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, Va. 24091, or flowers would be appreciated. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on December 10, 2002.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3723.³
Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., North Carolina.² She and James Cassell "J. C." Perdue were divorced.⁴ Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck was born on November 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,2 As of June 13, 1959,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married James Cassell "J. C." Perdue, son of Kermit Mike Perdue and Virginia Marie Hill, on June 13, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck died on July 5, 2001 at Shelby, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^4,3,2 She KINGS MOUNTAIN - Sandra Perdue, 59, resident of 135-13 Wiggins Lane, died July 5, 2001 at Wendover in Shelby. She was born in Roanoke, VA, daughter of the late Albert Douglas and Olida Hullender Tuck, Sr. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Duart Tuck. She was former manager of Macks Department Store in Kings Mountain. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Lenette Conger and husband Jon, of Chester, SC, and Connie Samples and husband, John, of Clover, SC; brother Albert Douglas Tuck, Jr., of Windsor, PA; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Graveside service is 1:30 PM Saturday, July 7, at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 PM, prior to the service, at Harris Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home, Inc. of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements. on July 6, 2001.²

     Betty Ann Akers was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Nelson Edmond Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea, on September 24, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of September 24, 1960,her married name was Vest. Betty Ann Akers died on March 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 68.⁴ She Betty Akers Vest, 68, of Pilot, Va., passed away March 7, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Nelson E. Vest Sr., of Pilot; one son, Nelson E. Jr., and Diane Vest, of Riper; four daughters, Charlotte and Steve Wickline, of Radford, Nancy and "Tony" Scaggs, Judy Vest and Janet Vest, all of Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Roy Akers Jr., of Riner, Denton and Diane Akers, of Salem, Steve and Shelby Akers, of Dublin, James Henry and Dallas Akers, of Christiansburg, Noah Akers, of Floyd, Wayne and Faye Akers, of Pulaski, George and Jennet Akers, of Radford; four sisters, Alice and Sherman Altizer, Katie and Nualan Sutphin, Phyliss Akers, all of Christiansburg, Brenda and Larry Hale, of Floyd. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at the Lighthouse Family Ministry of Riner with the Rev. Buford Linkous, Pastor Clyde Bishop and Pastor Richard Bishop officiating with interment in the Surface Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Lighthouse Family Ministry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church Building Fund, L.H.F.M., 301 Merrimac Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on March 9, 2009.⁴

     Harlie Bryant Trail was buried at Cannaday Cemetery, Cannaday, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 3, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Ollie Mae Hale, daughter of Cebert Carlis Hale and Algie Annie Conner, on October 29, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Harlie Bryant Trail and Ollie Mae Hale were divorced on March 26, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Harlie Bryant Trail died on May 25, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,3 He TRAIL, Harlie B., 59, of Floyd, passed away Monday, May 25, 1998. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Gardner Funeral Home. on May 27, 1998.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-1211.⁷ Margaret Lorene "Polly" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was born on June 17, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,7 She married John Rupert Angle, son of Posey Lee Angle and Ocie Louise/Lois Conner, on March 14, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,5,6 As of March 14, 1962,her married name was Angle. Margaret Lorene "Polly" Poff died on March 3, 2012 at Virginia at age 77.^5,8,7 She Margaret Poff Angle, 77, of Copper Hill, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 3, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Angle; parents, Everett and Anna Poff; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Sam Mallory; and brother, Walter (Bob) Poff. She is survived by her son, Michael "Steve" Angle; daughter and son-in-law, Dreama and Terry Moran; grandchildren, Josh Mahala, Anna Angle, all of Copper Hill; brothers, Sonny Poff and wife, Fran, Orlando, Fla., Jack Poff and wife, Anita, Christiansburg, Buddy Poff and wife, Bobbie, Roanoke; sisters, Lillian "Pete" King, and Becky Rea, both of Salem. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Paul Richards and the Oncology staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center and the staff at Salem Health & Rehabilitation. on March 5, 2012.⁵

     Henry Francis Rea was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "A/1c U.S.A.F. Vietnam."^5,3 He was born on July 23, 1942 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on May 22, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Henry Francis Rea died on May 12, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^5,4 He REA, Henry Francis, 50, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 1993. He is survived by two sons, Mark Banyon Rea and Brad Michael Rea; their mother, Becky Rea; his mother, Freda M. DePalma; sisters, Shirley Bass, Phyllis Riffey, Donna Blanton; half brother, Eugene Sell. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, May 15, 1993 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on May 14, 1993.³

     John Abe Belcher was buried at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 726, Patrick Co. line, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-10-4514.⁴ He was born on March 30, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Verna Clarice Conner on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Abe Belcher died on November 12, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,4 He BELCHER, John Abe, 84, of Floyd passed away on Sunday, November 12, 1995 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Wesley and Ollie Boyd Belcher; and three sisters, Lou Anne Belcher, Mae McPeak, and Gaye Wood. Mr. Belcher was retired from the Blue Ridge Parkway. He is survived by wife, Verna; fours sons and daughters-in-law, Guy & Beatrice Belcher, Elvin & Connie Belcher, Leon & Shirley Belcher, all of Floyd, Clyde & Corine Belcher, Meadows of Dan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie & Junior Montgomery, Floyd, Neva Dale & James Church, Bassett, Judy Wyatt, Axton; two brothers, Wesley Belcher, Herbert Belcher, both of Meadows of Dan; three sisters, Treva Underwood, Meadows of Dan, Eva Conner, Floyd, Audra Cockram, Stuart; 15 Grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Slate Mountain Cemetery. on November 14, 1995.³