Roy William Richardson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 25, 1912, d. December 30, 1998
     Roy William Richardson was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,6 His Social Security Number was 224-01-6302.7 He married Helen Irene Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley.1,2,6 Roy William Richardson was born on January 25, 1912 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7,4,6 He died on December 30, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.7,4,5,6 He RICHARDSON, Roy William, 86, formerly of 1852 Sutherland Woods in Pulaski, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998, in Richfield Nursing Center in Salem. Born January 25, 1912, in Riner, he was the son of the late William George Richardson and Olya Akers Richardson. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Pulaski and a member of Pythagoris Masonic Lodge #239. He was retired after many years at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was also a past member and past president of the Pulaski Civitan Club. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Ralph, John, Harold, and Robert Richardson and two sisters, Kathryn Sturgill and Margaret Hinchee. He is survived by his wife, Helen Elmore Richardson; one daughter and son-in-law, Marian and Gary Lockard of Dublin; one son and daughter-in-law, Philip R. and Brenda Richardson of Massillon, Ohio; one brother, W.G. Richardson of Salem; two grandchildren, Marsha Wright and Kimberly Richardson; and two great-grandchildren, Megan and Lauren Wright. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999, at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, with Masonic graveside services. on January 1, 1999.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 384, District 78-6, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Salesman2

Family

Helen Irene Elmore b. October 3, 1913, d. July 22, 2001
Marriage*Roy William Richardson married Helen Irene Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley.1,2,6 
Children
  • Philip Roy Richardson1,6,8
  • Marian Irene Richardson1,6,8

Citations

  1. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Helen Elmore Richardson obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy William Richardson obituary in the Jan 1, 1999 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clara Lowina Douglas1

F, b. January 28, 1925, d. September 28, 1925
FatherErnest McKay Douglas Sr.1 b. January 14, 1896, d. March 26, 1959
MotherThelma Pearl Craft1 b. June 23, 1900, d. October 26, 1981
     Clara Lowina Douglas was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on January 28, 1925 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She died on September 28, 1925 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Edgar Junior Smith1

M, b. January 20, 1926, d. January 27, 1926
FatherLawrence Miller "Mullin" Smith1 b. January 14, 1901, d. November 26, 1974
MotherLouise Marion Crawford1 b. September 14, 1902, d. October 18, 1950
     Edgar Junior Smith was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 20, 1926.1 He died on January 27, 1926.1

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Edna Lee Smith1

F, b. January 24, 1921, d. January 24, 1921
FatherLawrence Miller "Mullin" Smith1 b. January 14, 1901, d. November 26, 1974
MotherLouise Marion Crawford1 b. September 14, 1902, d. October 18, 1950
     Edna Lee Smith was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She died on January 24, 1921.1 She was born on January 24, 1921.1

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Eugene Roger Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 17, 1939, d. August 30, 2001
FatherWilliam Massie Poff1,2,9,3,10,8 b. August 14, 1881, d. July 31, 1961
MotherReba Lillian Cromer1,2,9,3,8 b. December 12, 1918, d. January 30, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 227-44-9936.11 Eugene Roger Poff was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on March 17, 1939 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,5,6,7,8 He married Elva Lou Pearman on December 22, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Eugene Roger Poff and Elva Lou Pearman were divorced on January 7, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12 Eugene Roger Poff died on August 30, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.1,11,4,6 He POFF, Eugene Roger, 62, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 30, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on March 17, 1939. He was preceded in death by his father, William Massie Poff. He is survived by his mother, Reba C. Costigan of Blacksburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Donald Whittaker of Craig, Va., Dodie and Billy Webb of Radford, Kim and Bobby Moore, and Mandi and Mark Huff, all of Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Joy Poff of Christiansburg; nine grandchildren, Randy Whittaker, Whitney Webb, Emily Webb, Lucas Moore, Alex Moore, Christopher Moore, Nick Phillips, Keri Poff, and Kaitlin Huff. Interment will follow in the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 1, 2001.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 168, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Elva Lou Pearman b. April 20, 1940, d. January 29, 2017
Marriage*Eugene Roger Poff married Elva Lou Pearman on December 22, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Eugene Roger Poff and Elva Lou Pearman were divorced on January 7, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12 
Children
  • Pamela Jean "Pam" Poff1,3
  • Doreen Gayle "Dodie" Poff1,3
  • Kimberly Dare "Kim" Poff1,3
  • Kevin Eugene Poff1,3
  • Amanda Lynn "Mandi" Poff1,13

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene Roger Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Cromer Costigan obituary in the Jan 31, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S252] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  7. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Massie Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1961 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kaitlin Brooke Huff birth announcement in the Dec 22, 1996 edition.

Donald Lee Whittaker1,2,3,4

M, b. June 28, 1961, d. January 22, 2024
     Donald Lee Whittaker Donald Lee Whittaker, Jun 28, 1961 - Jan 22, 2024. Donald Lee Whittaker, age 62, of Newport, died on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Whittaker, Jr., and his infant sister, Debbie Whittaker. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela Jean Whittaker; son, Randy Whittaker and girlfriend, Cassie Miller; grandchildren, Wyatt, Waylon, and Oaklee Whittaker; mother, Shirley Ann Whittaker; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Wanda Whittaker, and Michael and Teresa Whittaker; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg.4 He was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.4 He was born on June 28, 1961 at Radford, Virginia.2,3 He married Pamela Jean "Pam" Poff, daughter of Eugene Roger Poff and Elva Lou Pearman, on September 24, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,5 Donald Lee Whittaker died on January 22, 2024 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 62.4

Family

Pamela Jean "Pam" Poff
Marriage*He married Pamela Jean "Pam" Poff, daughter of Eugene Roger Poff and Elva Lou Pearman, on September 24, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,5 
Child
  • Randy Whittaker1,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene Roger Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Donald Lee Whittaker obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Lou Poff obituary in the Jan 31, 2017 edition.