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     His Social Security Number was 231-24-5756.⁷ Alfred Harry Sledd was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 23, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,6 He married Joyce Marie Poff, daughter of Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff and Pearly Gaye Board, on November 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Alfred Harry Sledd died on April 19, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,7,5 He SLEDD, Alfred Harry, 69 of Callaway, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 19, 1995, from a recent illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eslie William and Mary Elizabeth Hale Sledd and two brothers, Lloyd and Joe Sledd. Mr. Sledd was a U. S. Navy Veteran having served in World War II, and was retired from VDOT after 44 years of service, was a member and trustee of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Joyce Poff Sledd, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Don W. and Donna Sledd, Hardy; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Marie Moore, Peggy and Alton Hall, Sandra and Roy Smith, all of Rocky Mount, Pat and Mitch Webb, Anne and Gary Guilliams, all of Boones Mill, Rebecca and Rendy Agee, Callaway; nine grandchildren; his step-mother, Dolly Sledd, Callaway; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete and Jeanette Sledd, Callaway, E. W. Jr., and Mary Sledd, Rocky Mount; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Serena Matthews, Callaway, Norma Jean Cootes, Cocoa Beach, Fla., Ethel and Earl Scott, Boones Mill, Ceil and Fred Bussey, Eva and Albert Ashworth, all of Rocky Mount, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday in Flora Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gary Milstead and Rev. A. Dave Snead officiating. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Those desiring to may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or the charity of their choice. Friends may call after 2 p.m., Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on April 20, 1995.¹

     His Social Security Number was 578-12-5360.⁶ Doyle Grant Nichols was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 25, 1922 at Washington, D.C..^3,4,6 He married Bessie Adeleen Poff, daughter of Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff and Pearly Gaye Board, on February 20, 1943 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,5 Doyle Grant Nichols died on May 10, 1989 at age 66.³

     Lucy Wanda Byars was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-52-7693.⁶ She was born on April 24, 1918 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Apr 19, 1918.^5,1,6 As of February 27, 1937,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Luther Rathburn Jones, son of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner, on February 27, 1937 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2 Lucy Wanda Byars died on March 9, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^5,3,4 She Lucy Wanda Byars Jones, age 65. of 1216 Dale Ave. S.E. passed away Friday. Survivors include two sons, Richard C. Jones, Roanoke; Edwin Leroy Jones, Boonton, N.J; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda J. Taylor, Dillwyn, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Green, Greenwood Del; Mrs. Zell Taylor, Bluefield, W. Va; also 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial in Wilson Cemetery, Locust Grove. on March 11, 1984.⁴

     Ruth M. "Rutha" Eggleston was born in January, 1886 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 28, 1902,her married name was Clower.¹ She married Jacob Byrd Clower, son of John A. Clower and Lydia M. Iddings, on April 28, 1902 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Frances Louvina "Frankie" Cunningham was born circa 1883 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 19, 1899,her married name was Gray.¹ She married William Taylor Gray, son of Osburn Wilson Gray and Eliza Jane Willis, on June 19, 1899 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Ollie Suddreth was born circa 1880 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 10, 1901,her married name was Hall.¹ She married William T. Hall on July 10, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Lee Elmer Willis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He was born on September 4, 1867 at Blacksburg, Virginia; His death certificate has his birth being in Raleigh Co., WV.^4,3 He married Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole, daughter of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on March 18, 1890 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; marriage date may be Mar 19, 1890.^1,4,2,3 Lee Elmer Willis died on March 6, 1936 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^4,3 He Funeral services for Lee Willis, 68, Crab Orchard farmer who died his home Friday evening at 10:20, a week after he suffered a paralytic stroke, will be conducted at the Crab Orchard Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30 by the Reverend O. C. Sturgill, burial following in the Mt. Tabor cemetery with Calfee undertakers in charge. Born near Blacksburg, Va., September 4, 1867, son of Albert L. and Mary Martin Willis, he had resided at Crab Orchard for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist church. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Katherine Cole Willis, and five children: Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. A. C. Allen, Mrs. O. W. Farley, J. A. Willis and Goff Willis, all of Crab Orchard. Twenty-three grandchildren are living. One brother, Giles A. Willis, resides at Charleston and a sister Mrs. J. W. Smith, at Crab Orchard. The body was returned to the home at Crab Orchard yesterday afternoon. Pallbearers were announced as follows: Active - Herbert Riffe, Duftey Riffe, Kenna Martin, Dewey Ellison, Murlin Smith, and Fred Covey. Honary - James P. Meadows, Clifford Lilly, John Hornbrook, R. C. Egnor, Dave Miller, A. C. Sutphin, Charles Stroud, W. S. Carter, H. T. Meadows, Bub Snuffer, F. H. Goode, J. W. Tolbert, J. E. Tolbert, Luther Tolbert, L. L. Johnson, and Mr. Hamlet. on March 8, 1936.³

     Cass Lewis Lester was born in February, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Virginia Lynn "Ginnalin" Gray, daughter of Edward "Edley" Gray and Mary "Polly" Sowder, on November 5, 1874 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4

     Gordon Lester was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 1, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Mary Charity Gray, daughter of Edward "Edley" Gray and Mary "Polly" Sowder, on November 5, 1874 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,6 Gordon Lester died on May 1, 1935 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,4,6 He FUNERAL FOR GORDON LESTER, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA., MAY 3, 1935. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mrs. Gordon Lester at Ellett, Virginia, for her husband, Mr. Gordon Lester, at two p.m., May 3, 1935. Interment followed at the Christiansburg Cemetery in the family lot. Mr. Lester was born in Floyd County, Virginia November 1, 1850, the son of Champ and Rachel Lester who later moved to Raleigh County, West Virginia. Mr. Lester was married to Miss Charity Gray of Raleigh County, West Virginia, on November 5, 1871. He was engaged in the flour and milling business in the early eighties and had as his partner, Jackson Snuffer. Their business was located at Wickham, Raleigh County, West Virginia. He moved to Ellett, Virginia, about five miles from Christiansburg, in 1901 where he has been engaged in farming and grazing until the time of his death. He was recognized as one among the more successful farmers of Montgomery County. Virginia, where his farm was located. As a citizen he lived among his neighbors a quiet peaceful life and was at all times possessed with a kind and generous sympathy for all who needed help of any kind. During his lifetime he had made necessary provisions for a home for each of his children and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife, Mrs. Charity Lester of Ellett, Virginia, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. P. C. Shumate from Springfield, Missouri; also three daughters, Mrs. R. G. Baldwin, Mrs. C. A. McAlexander of Ellett, Virginia, and Mrs. R. I. McAlexander of Mount Hope, West Virginia; also three sons, L. B. Lester, V. E. Lester and C. E. Lester of Ellett, Virginia. Mr. Lester leaves nine grandchildren. Among those who attended his funeral from out of town were Mrs. Rachel Jones, Mrs. Allie Shufflebarger, and Rev. and Mrs. Stuck from Princeton, West Virginia; Mrs. John Marshall and daughters, Frances and Ann, Mrs. Nettie Watts, Mrs. Mary Doss, and Mrs. Jenny Stone of Roanoke, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. John Souder, Mr. John Gray of Salem, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Snuffer, Mr. and Mrs. S, S. Snuffer and family, Mrs. J. D. Crenshaw of Christiansburg, Virginia; Mrs. W. R. Bonham and Robert Bonham, Rich Creek, Virginia. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Powers, pastor of the Cambria Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Shiftlett, Ellett, Virginia; Rev. McCormick, Cambria, Virginia; Rev. Stuck, Princeton, W. Va., Rev. Keadle, Christiansburg, Virginia. Mrs. C. H. Lucas was in charge of the music and was assisted by a mixed quartette, Mrs. P. L. Snuffer, Mr. N. C. Akers, Mr. Roy Kenzie, Mrs. W. F. Moore. Old familiar hymns were used and Mr. Kenzie sang a solo, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Active pallbearers were L. B. Lester, V. E. Lester, C. E. Lester, R. G. Baldwin, C. A. McAlexander, and R. I. McAlexander. Honorary pallbearers were: C. R. Lucas, J. C. Snidow, G. C. Hedrick, Dr. F. P. Brammer, Dr. S. R. Nixon, Dr. A. R. Showalter, J. D. Wysor, V. E. Bane, S. Q. Reed, C. E. Blankenship, J. W. Henderson, R. L. Arrington, J. C. Sowdor, J. R. Sowder, J. W. Gray, A. S. Wilson, H. C. Reed, V. M. Sowder, J. D. Crenshaw, Moss French, S. B. West, J. W. Craig, Rev. C. E. Edwards, C. O. Chaffin, John Marshall, R. S. Williams, N. C. Rains, Joseph Smith, A. C. Sutphin, W. J. Hall, and I. C. Prince. on May 12, 1935.⁵

     George Washington Bower was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 8, 1860 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Ellen Gray, daughter of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on May 27, 1882 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 George Washington Bower died on October 6, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68; Died from a skull fracture suffered in an automobile accident.^5,3

     Infant Riffe was born on May 18, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on June 19, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Ella Myrtle Riffe was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her grave marker has an incorrect birth date of Nov 22, 1895 and an incorrect death date of May 22, 1898.² She was born on November 22, 1894 at West Virginia.¹ She died on April 15, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 3; Died of fever.¹

     York Willis was born circa 1892 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on January 16, 1896 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Infant Bower was born on November 12, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on November 13, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Lula Bower was born on September 12, 1895 at West Virginia; Lula had to be a twin to Luda.^2,3 She died on February 19, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 14.¹

     William Pierce Gray was born on June 16, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 19, 1901 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Infant Gray was born on February 2, 1902 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 3, 1902 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Normalaine "Pookie" "Norma" Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on March 2, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of April 27, 1957,her married name was Wiseman.³ She married Melvin George Wiseman on April 27, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,1,3 Normalaine "Pookie" "Norma" Poff died on February 9, 2012 at Virginia at age 75.¹ She Normalaine Poff (Pookie) Wiseman, 75, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, February 9, 2012. Norma was a longtime member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren and a retired bookkeeper for Tultex. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Lula P. Poff; her brother, William (Bill) Alton Poff; and her sisters, Marileene Shirley Poff and Thelma Virginia Poff Dooley. Norma is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 55 years, Melvin George Wiseman; her sisters, Gladys Poff Parker, of Orlando, Fla., and Bonnie Mae Poff Chewning, of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. A service celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Dan Rudy officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 12, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on February 11, 2012.¹

     Melvin George Wiseman was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 4, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He married Normalaine "Pookie" "Norma" Poff, daughter of William Archer "Arch" Poff and Lula Sonya Poff, on April 27, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Melvin George Wiseman died on December 24, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^4,6 He Melvin George Wiseman, 78, of Roanoke, died Tuesday morning, December 24, 2013. Melvin was a retired police sergeant from the Roanoke City Police Department with 43 years service and had served in the United States Army during Korea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Willie Mae Carter Wiseman and his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Normalaine (Norma) Poff Wiseman. Surviving are his brother, Glenn Wiseman of Roanoke; his sister, Bonnie Wiseman Chittum and husband, Gary of Virginia Beach; also numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a "special thanks" to the workers at Pheasant Ridge Memory Care Center and Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 10th floor palliative care doctors and nurses, for all their comfort, care and concern for Melvin. A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park, Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Lowe Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 27, 2013.⁴

     Bonnie Mae Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of December 31, 1950,her married name was Chewning.⁴ She married Steve Edward Chewning Sr. on December 31, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,6,4 Bonnie Mae Poff died on March 20, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁶ She Bonnie Poff Chewning, 80, of Salem, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a long illness. Bonnie was born in Roanoke February 12, 1933, and lived in the area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Lula S. Poff. Bonnie was a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and loved her family. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Steve Chewning Sr. in 2010; sisters, Marilyn Poff, Thelma Dooley, and Norma Wiseman; and her brother, Billy Poff. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Jackie Chewning Jr., of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jeff and Beach Chewning, of Wirtz; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Michael Coleman, of Salem; grandchildren, Jake Chewning, Lewyn Poage, Tyson Poage, Travis Poage, Joshua Harlow, and Joey Harlow; great-grandchildren, Emmaleigh Poage, Jocelynn Harlow, Ella Harlow, and Jordan Harlow; sister, Gladys Parker, of Orlando, Fla; special friends and doctor, Dr. Nelson Green and his wife, Brenda; dear friends, Ruth Yagle, and Tom and Diane Martin. The family would like to thank the MICU staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center for the outstanding care they gave to Bonnie. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 22, 2013.⁶