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     Juanita Poff was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ She Juanita Poff Nicholson, age 90, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 9, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Juanita was born on February 8, 1922 in Roanoke, VA to the late Claudine Elizabeth Page and Clyde Arthur Poff, Sr., she was preceded in death by her sister Louise M. Day and her grandson Tracy Benson McGowan. Juanita certainly enjoyed her entire time here, all 90 years, even during her last week she was a "Mover and Shaker" participant at her very recent home at Solomons Nursing Center. She drove daily until a few months ago in June. Juanita was very active with her senior friends and the Golden Girls Club. Mrs. Nicholson was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #274, Lusby, MD, VFW Auxiliary Post #2562, Silver Spring and the Solomons Third Alarm Auxiliary, Solomons, MD. She is survived by her children Joan Zottig of Oakton, VA; Benson McGowan of Rockville, MD; Vic McGowan of Lusby, MD and Juanita Hamilton of Frederick, MD, her brother Clyde Poff, Jr. of Rockville, MD, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.¹ Her married name was Fortin.⁶ Her married name was Nicholson.¹ Her Social Security Number was 577-22-1137.⁷ She married Marvin Nicholson.¹ Juanita Poff married Ernest Fortin.⁶ Juanita Poff was born on February 8, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,8 As of February 17, 1940,her married name was McGowan.² She married Andrew Ignatious Benson McGowan on February 17, 1940 at Washington, D.C..² Juanita Poff died on November 9, 2012 at Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., Maryland, at age 90.^7,1

     Patricia Ann Howard was buried at Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ She was born on October 5, 1897 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ As of circa 1925,her married name was Poff.² She married Clyde Arthur Poff Sr., son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, circa 1925.^1,2 Patricia Ann Howard died on March 22, 1937 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 39.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 298-14-8199.⁴ Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,8 Her married name was Rippy. She married Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. at Florida.⁹ Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur was born on March 7, 1925 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4,5 She and Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. were divorced on September 14, 1946 at Seminole Co., Florida.^9,5 As of December 31, 1946,her married name was Lamka.⁵ Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur married Karl Frederick Lamka on December 31, 1946 at Summit Co., Ohio.^6,2,5 Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur died on September 15, 1987 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 62.^2,4,10 She Elisabeth H. Lamka, 62, of Manchester, passed away Monday a.m., at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Born in Akron, and a life resident of the area, she was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She is survived by husband, Karl F. Lamka; daughters, Karla Lamka Fulton of Columbus, Jennifer Lamka of Marysville; son, Michael Lamka of the U.S. Navy in Japan, James Lamka of Sausalito, Calif., Jeffrey Lamka of Manchester; seven grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Bock of Tallmadge. Burial Manchester Cemetery. on September 29, 1987.²

     Beatrice Jane Straley was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^3,4 She was born on November 29, 1920 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,3,4 As of May 3, 1939,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Clyde Arthur Poff Sr., son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Beatrice Jane Straley died on November 8, 1963 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 42.^3,4,5 She Mrs. Beatrice Jane Arthur, 42, of 4660 Darrow rd., died unexpectedly early today at City Hospital. Born in Akron, Mrs. Arthur lived here nine years and was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church. A practical nurse, she formerly worked at City Hospital and recently had been employed at Crile Veterans Hospital, Cleveland. She leaves her husband, James; a son, David of Stow; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Bock of Akron and Mrs. Karl Lamka of Manchester; two brothers, Meridith Straley of Akron and Raymond of California; two sisters, Mrs. Norma Tomson and Mrs. Evelyn Wolf of Akron, and one grandchild. Burial will be Greenlawn Cemetery. on November 8, 1963.³

     Twylia Eloise Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1158.⁶ She was born on April 22, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,3,5,4 As of June 26, 1965,her married name was Overfelt.³ She married James Abe Overfelt on June 26, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Twylia Eloise Akers and James Abe Overfelt were divorced on June 30, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Twylia Eloise Akers died on January 10, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.^1,6,5 She OVERFELT, Twylia Akers, 56, of Christiansburg, died Monday, January 10, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on April 22, 1943 to the late Houston and Norma Webb Akers. Twylia was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony Scott Overfelt. She is survived by a special friend and companion, Donald Criner of Christiansburg; a brother-in-law, Charles Overfelt; two sisters-in-law, Pat Proffitt and Donna Nimer, all of Roanoke; and several cousins. Interment will be in the Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke. on January 12, 2000.¹

     Anthony Scott Overfelt was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 31, 1968 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on September 15, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 17.^2,4

     Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 053-14-9839.⁶ He was born on January 5, 1907 at Dardanelles, Turkey.^6,3,4 He married Helen Mary Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, in 1947 at New Jersey.^1,2,3,5 Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano died on April 29, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^6,3,7,5 He Israel J. (Jimmy) Tarragano, age 68, of 6534 Pendleton Ave., N.W., died in a local hospital Friday night. He was a retired grocery merchant of 25 years, formerly owning and operating the Air Lee Superette. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Elks Club. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Collins Tarragano, Roanoke; one son, Ira E. (Butch) Tarragano, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Misliah, Brooklyn, N.Y; Mrs. Julia Grassian, Flushing, N.Y. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 1, 1977.⁵

     Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano was born on August 19, 1947 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.^3,4 He married Wynona Virginia French on February 22, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Wynona Virginia French were divorced on December 10, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Marsha Ann Sheets on December 16, 1972 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Marsha Ann Sheets were divorced on February 9, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Cynthia Anne Bartin on April 29, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Robin Lori Johnson on February 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Cynthia Anne Bartin were divorced on February 2, 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁶ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Robin Lori Johnson were divorced on March 31, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano died on September 4, 2014 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 232-26-2108.⁷ Cecil Alvin Shears was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^1,3,8,5 He was born on February 26, 1915 at Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,8,7,9 He married Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on April 3, 1946 at Washington, D.C..^5,1,3,6 Cecil Alvin Shears died on November 29, 1948 at Sasebo, Ayushu, Japan, at age 33.^1,3,8,5 He Keyser, W.Va. - The body of Pvt. Cecil A. Shears, 34, who died November 29, 1948, in 24th medical Battalion Hospital, Sasebo, Ayushu, Japan, following a short illness, will arrive here tomorrow morning. He was the son of Alex and Virginia Johnston Shears and was born in Tiffin, Ohio. He enlisted in the Army June 19, 1936, and after serving three years in the Panama Canal Zone he reenlisted in 1939 and was stationed with the War Department Motor Division at Fort Myer, Va. In 1943 he was sent to the Asiatic Pacific Theater with Company K, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division, and served as a scout for 28 months in three major campaigns, New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Northern Luzon. Pvt. Shears received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three battle stars; the Philippine Liberation Ribbon; the World War II Victory Medal; American Defense Medal, and Combat Infantrymans’s Badge. Following his return to the United States he reenisted in 1947 at Fort Meade and left for Japan September 17, 1948. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Mrs. Opal (Collins) Shears; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Gardner and Mrs. Edna Lewis, and three brothers, Owen, Olin and Neville Shears, all of Keyser. Internment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. on January 21, 1949.⁵

     Mallie B. Hall was buried at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens,4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida.^5,6 She was born on May 2, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of December 25, 1915,her married name was Johnson.⁴ She married George Washington "Willie" Johnson on December 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,4,6 Mallie B. Hall died on March 7, 1977 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 80.^3,7,6 She JOHNSON, Mrs. Mallie B., 80, of 6073 Baker Road, New Port Richey, died Monday (March 7, 1977). A native of Floyd County, Va., she came here 24 years ago from Christiansburg, Va. She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, Holiday. She is survived by her husband George W; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Turman, Christiansburg and Mrs. Jessie Ruth Fitzgerald, Holiday; a brother, Jessie Hall, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hall and Mrs. Gay Price of Roanoke, Va; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens. on March 8, 1977.⁶

     Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on March 24, 1938 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.^8,3,7 He married Betty Jane Huff on June 8, 1957 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Hall died on April 13, 1959 at Radford, Virginia, at age 21.^4,7

     Annie Laura Fitzgerald was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3567.⁴ She was born on September 21, 1904 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5 As of February 2, 1926,her married name was Yopp.³ She married Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp, son of James A. Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins, on February 2, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,3 Annie Laura Fitzgerald died on April 18, 1976 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 71; Died in a house fire.^1,2,5 She NORFOLK - Mrs. Annie Yopp, a 71-year-old South Norfolk woman died Sunday morning. A native of Nelson County, she was a Baptist. She was the widow on Armon C. Yopp. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Virginia I. Smith of Portsmouth, Mrs. Lorene Braizus of Columbia, Md., and Mrs. Odessie Mapes and Mrs. Joyce Hord, both of Chesapeake; four sons, Marvin Yopp of Cumberland, Wedell Yopp of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Richard Yopp of Portsmouth, and Calvin Yopp of Virginia Beach; a half-sister, Mrs. Ottie Reynolds of Roanoke, and 20 grandchildren. on April 19, 1976.⁵

     Virginia Inez Yopp Virginia Inez Smith, Portsmouth, Virginia, Dec 20, 1926 – Aug 20, 2009 (Age 82). Portsmouth - Virginia Inez Smith, 82, passed away on Thursday. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of 55 years, Andrew Smith; daughter, Phyllis Davis; granddaughter, Jennifer Kelly; great-grandchildren, Christopher T. Kelly and Caitlyn I. Kelly. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Sweethaven Baptist Church by Rev. Cary Borkert with burial to follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.⁵ She was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 227-32-0894.⁶ She was born on December 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6 As of May 10, 1954,her married name was Smith.³ She married Andrew Donald Smith on May 10, 1954 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^3,5 Virginia Inez Yopp died on August 20, 2009 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 82.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 426-42-8935.² Bethner Lorene Yopp was buried at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, Howard Co., Maryland.⁸ Her married name was Brazius.¹ She married Joseph V. Brazius.^1,2 Bethner Lorene Yopp was born on January 10, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of April 20, 1944,her married name was Lloyd.⁶ She married Willie Sanford Lloyd on April 20, 1944 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^4,6 The marriage of Bethner Lorene Yopp and Willie Sanford Lloyd was annulled on February 16, 1946 at Portsmouth, Virginia.⁹ As of August 26, 1949,her married name was Ferretti.³ Bethner Lorene Yopp married Joseph James Ferretti on August 26, 1949 at Washington, D.C..³ Bethner Lorene Yopp died on September 15, 1988 at Maryland at age 59.²

     Nelson Lewis Yopp was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 225-05-6719.¹¹ He was born on March 13, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 15, 1912.^11,2,3,4,6,7 He married Lelia Catherine Smith on October 29, 1938 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,12 Nelson Lewis Yopp died on June 10, 1989 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 77.^11,2,4,6 He Bedford - Nelson Lewis Yopp, age 71, of 1224 Lowry Street, died Saturday, June 10, 1989, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, March 13, 1912, the son of the late James Madison Yopp and Minnie Collins Yopp. He was a memvber of Flint Hill Baptist Church and was a retired crane operator. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Smith Yopp; two brothers, Madison Yopp, Clifton Forge; Herbert Yopp, Newport News; three sisters, Mrs. Charles E. (Bly) McFalls, Bedford; Mrs. Jack (Anna Mae) Stewart, Mrs. Fred (Alice) Wagner, both of Roanoke. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. on June 11, 1989.²

     Alice Woodrow Yopp was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 27, 1915 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of March 19, 1934,her married name was Wagner.³ She married Lester Fred Wagner Jr. on March 19, 1934 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 Alice Woodrow Yopp died on October 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.⁴ She Alice Woodrow Wagner, age 71, of 5702 Bohon St., NE, died Tuesday, October 5, 1989. She was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church, mamber of Brentwood ladies prayer group and a member of the church choir. Mrs. Wagner was a self employed seamstress. She is survived by her husband, L. Fred Wagner, Jr; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara W. and John N. Ely, Milpitas, Calif; Janie W. and Richard A. Bower, Salem; three grandsons, Chris Sowers and wife, Teri; Lee Sowers and wife, Karen, all of Roanoke; Jacob Ely, Neosho, Mo; two granddaughters, Kristin Ely, Rogers, Ark; Faye Sowers, Salem; two step-grandsons, Kirk and George Bower, both of Roanoke; one great-grandson, Christopher Barrett Sowers, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Bly McFall, Bedford; Mrs. Anna Mae Stewart, Roanoke; two brothers, Herbert Yopp, Portsmouth; Madison Yopp, Clifton Forge. Burial will be in Cedarlawn Memorial Park. on October 6, 1989.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-6621.¹⁰ Herbert Banks Yopp was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.^11,12,13 He was born on July 5, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,13,14 He married Wilder Unknown before May, 1940.¹⁵ Herbert Banks Yopp married Ruby Rae Kirby on November 5, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^16,2 Herbert Banks Yopp died on April 5, 1995 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 77.^10,11,13,14 He Herbert B. Yopp, 77, of the 3700 block of Town Point Road, died April 5, 1995, in Portsmouth. Mr. Yopp was born in Floyd County, Va., and retired in 1991 as a supervisor from Williams Corp. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ruby K. Yopp; a daughter, Bonnie Y. Berryman of Suffolk; two sons, Ronnie Yopp and Richard L. Yopp, both of Portsmouth; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. on April 7, 1995.¹¹

     Anna Mae "Annie" Yopp was buried at Elks Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-07-4840.⁹ She was born on March 1, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,7 As of October 23, 1945,her married name was Zimmerman.⁵ She married James Everett Zimmerman on October 23, 1945 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Anna Mae "Annie" Yopp and James Everett Zimmerman were divorced on May 5, 1970 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ As of April 9, 1971,her married name was Stewart.⁷ Anna Mae "Annie" Yopp married Jack Gardner Stewart on April 9, 1971 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,7 As of November 14, 2002,her married name was Thienel.⁷ Anna Mae "Annie" Yopp married Phillip Marie Thienel on November 14, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 Anna Mae "Annie" Yopp died on September 22, 2009 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^9,3,4,10 She Anna Mae Yopp Thienel, 89, of Bedford, Va., died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born March 1, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late James Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins Yopp. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Marie Thienel; five brothers, Grant Yopp (due to casualty of D-Day), Armon Yopp, Herbert Yopp, Nelson Yopp and Madison Yopp; and two sisters, Bly McFall and Alice Wagner. Anna loved visiting her granddogs, Quincy, Emily and Pebbles. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting. She also loved life, people and playing bingo. Anna worked and retired from Rubatex. She was a member of Liberty Chapter #109 Order of the Eastern Star and BPOE Elks Lodge #321. Anna was also a resident of the Elks National Home. Anna is survived by a son, Michael Zimmerman and his wife, Donna, of Bedford; numerous nieces and nephews, Dottie Padgett, Marvin Yopp, Barbara Ely, Janie Bower, Eunice Tolley, Virginia Smith and Colene Deacon; many great-nieces and nephews; many great great nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Skip Crompton of the Elks National Home. Burial will follow in Elks Rest Cemetery. on September 24, 2009.³

     Sgt. Grant Collins Yopp was buried at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.⁶ He was born on May 27, 1923 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on June 6, 1944 at Normandy, France, at age 21; Grant was a member of the 116th Infantry, 29th Division of the U.S. Army and he was killed in the D-Day invasion in France. He is buried there. He was awarded a Purple Heart Medal.^2,3,6,7

     James Madison Yopp Jr. was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 4, 1936 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Nellie Marie Higgins on September 29, 1956 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ James Madison Yopp Jr. and Nellie Marie Higgins were divorced on July 14, 1975 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ James Madison Yopp Jr. married Wanda Jean Sutton on May 22, 1990 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ James Madison Yopp Jr. died on November 25, 1998 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,2,5 He YOPP, James Madison Jr., 62, of Eagle Rock, died Wednesday, November 25, 1998. on November 27, 1998.²