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     Richard Haskins Tuck was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^6,7 He was born on February 13, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He married Barbara L. Wiemer in 1970.^6,7 Richard Haskins Tuck died on August 9, 2013 at Churubusco, Whitley Co., Indiana, at age 65.⁷ He RICHARD H. TUCK, 65, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at his home. A native of Virginia, he graduated from the former Fort Wayne Art Institute, and was a professional clay artist all of his life, with showings throughout the nation. He was a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church. "He always strove to be the best husband and father, and his art often reflected his deep spirituality." Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Weimer) Tuck; son, Joshua A. (Danielle) Tuck of Fort Wayne; brother, the Rev. Reginald D. (Catherine McCullough) Tuck of Blacksburg, Va; granddaughter, June Marie Tuck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy (Sheppard) Tuck; and his brother, Dr. Nathan R. Tuck. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Churubusco United Methodist Church. Pastor Corinne Boruff-Stucker officiating. The family will greet friends at a luncheon immediately following at the church. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Entombment is 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, or Parkview Home Health & Hospice. on August 11, 2013.⁷

     Dr. Nathaniel Ray "Nathan" Tuck Sr. was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-76-1271.⁶ He married Barbara Zint.³ Dr. Nathaniel Ray "Nathan" Tuck Sr. was born on July 18, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He died on January 29, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^3,6 He Nathaniel Ray Tuck, Sr., 53, of Pulaski, died Sunday January 29, 2006 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 18, 1952 in Roanoke, he is the son of Dorothy Sheppard Tuck and the late William Haskins Tuck. Dr. Tuck was a member of the First Christian Church where he served as Deacon and most recently as Elder, was an avid automobile enthusiast, enjoyed his love of trains, was a Pulaski County School Board member for 12 years, was a member of the Pulaski Elks Lodge, a member of the Antique Fire Society, a member of the National Chiropractic Association, and a member of the Virginia Chiropractic Association, where he served on numerous boards. He was a well known Chiropractor having served most of the citizens in the New River Valley. His dedication to his practice has quite possibly touched the lives of thousands. Dr. Tuck began his practice in Pulaski on September 17, 1979 which grew to numerous branches throughout the surrounding areas. His obvious self gratification and love for his profession inspired his son "Ray" to join his firm in 1997, and his youngest son, Ben, aspires to become a Chiropractor. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Zint Tuck; his mother, Dorothy Sheppard Tuck of Roanoke; two sons, Benjamin "Ben" M. Tuck of Pulaski and Nathaniel Ray Tuck, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie of Blacksburg; one daughter, Amelia "Ame" Tuck Martin and her husband, Buddy of Blacksburg; two brothers, Richard H. Tuck and his wife, Barbara of Churubusco, Indiana, and Reginald D. Tuck and his wife, Cathy McCullough of Blacksburg. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Nathaniel Ray Tuck, III, and Abigail Tuck. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Pulaski, with the Rev. Randy Winn officiating. Interment will follow in the Poff Cemetery in Montgomery County. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 524 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorial contributions be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund, 524 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, Va. 24301 or to the National University of Health Sciences to establish a scholarship fund in his name for Chiropractic students. Please make donations to "Nathaniel R. Tuck, Sr. Student Scholarship Fund", P.O. Box 1433, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski. on January 30, 2006.³

     Mary Ernestine Scott was born on September 17, 1909 at West Virginia.³ As of September 26, 1975,her married name was Poff.¹ She married John William Poff, son of David Daniel Poff and Mary Jane Burke, on September 26, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 234-14-3739.¹¹ Harry Luther Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹² He was born on December 21, 1908 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^11,4,5 He married Helen Dorothy Davis on June 9, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Harry Luther Poff died on August 8, 1971 at Elkridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 62.³ He Powellton - Harry L. Poff, 62, of Powellton was found dead in his car Sunday at Elkridge. The Fayette County coroner said Poff died of an apparent heart attack. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the Powellton United Methodist Church and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Helen David; mother, Mrs. Eva Poff of Fayetteville, and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Phipps of Columbia, S.C. The body is at B. C. Hooper Funeral Home in Montgomery. on August 10, 1971.³

     Van Buren Poff was buried at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 15, 1916 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on June 24, 1940 at age 24.^4,5

     Mildred Elizabeth Poff Mrs. Phipps, widow of Worley E. Phipps, died Thursday, August 31, 2000. Born in Fayetteville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Norman and Eva Poff. Formerly of Atlanta, she had been a resident here since 1965. Mrs. Phipps was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from civil service. She was a member of the Eastern Star, New Brookland Chapter #104.⁶ She was buried at Celestial Memorial Gardens, 3111 Delree Street, West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 236-30-2840.¹⁰ She was born on November 3, 1922 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,8,5,11,9 As of before April, 1944,her married name was Lewis.¹² She married Sebert Lewis before April, 1944.¹² As of May 9, 1952,her married name was Phipps.² Mildred Elizabeth Poff married Worley Edward Phipps on May 9, 1952 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,6 Mildred Elizabeth Poff died on August 31, 2000 at South Carolina at age 77.^8,11,9,6

     Charles Willard Poff was buried at Cotton Hill Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 10, 1925 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He died on May 19, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 20; Drown in a river.^1,4 He Charleston firemen Friday morning removed the body of Charles Willard Poff, 19, believed to be from Fayetteville, from the Elk river. A pedestrian crossing the Washington street bridge saw the man's body floating in the water and notified the fire department. The body was taken to the Wilson Funeral Home at Fayette St. and Delaware Av. Coroner Max J. Galdman said at noon he had not yet been notified of the finding of the body. At the funeral home, an attendant said the body appeared to have been in the water three or four weeks, but that no signs of violence were evident. State police were attempting to get in touch with the victim's family. The young man was about 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. The young man was wearing a pair of army winter uniform trousers. City police were checking army authorities to see what information could be obtained from them. on May 24, 1946.² He Fayetteville, May 23 - Troopers from the Charleston detachment of state police were in Fayetteville yesterday Checking with relative and friends of Charles Poff, 21, of Fayetteville, who was reported missing in Charleston early Sunday morning. As yet no word has been received in regard to his whereabouts it was revealed. Harry Reynolds, of Fayetteville, was Poff's companion when they left for Charleston on Saturday and reported him missing when he failed to return to the hotel room. Reynolds has since returned to Fayetteville, it was reported. Poff, a veteran of Pacific service with the United States Marine Corps, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Poff, of Fayetteville. He recently received his discharge from the service. The youth's description given to the state notes he is six feet one inch tall, weighs 193 pounds, and was wearing a brown suit, a light blue shirt, brown shoes, and was bareheaded when last seen. on May 24, 1946.³

     Erma A. Stamp was buried at Cooper Cemetery, DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.² Her married name was Douglas.¹ She married Franklin Henry "Frank" Douglas, son of Ernest McKay Douglas Sr. and Thelma Pearl Craft.¹ Erma A. Stamp was born on December 23, 1923 at Louisiana.^2,3 She died on July 3, 2017 at Louisiana at age 93.²

     His Social Security Number was 434-88-8740.⁴ Steve Norman Douglas was buried at Cooper Cemetery, DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.⁵ He was born on November 9, 1952 at DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.^4,5,3 He married Judith A. "Judy" Miller on April 17, 1972 at Newton Co., Texas.⁶ Steve Norman Douglas and Judith A. "Judy" Miller were divorced on March 4, 1976 at Chambers Co., Texas.⁷ Steve Norman Douglas died on July 6, 1990 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 37.^4,8,5