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     Herbert Ray Wallace was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 234-32-6143.³ He was born on May 15, 1927 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and the Veterans records have a birth date of May 14, 1927.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Velma Lorraine Furrow, daughter of Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins, on June 28, 1952 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Herbert Ray Wallace died on August 24, 1975 at Danville, Virginia, at age 48.^3,6,5

     Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff was buried at Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery, Fairfield, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-56-3411.⁶ He was born on February 27, 1940 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^2,6,3 He married Elizabeth Snyder on February 21, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.⁷ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff married Joanne Raines Davis on October 5, 1964 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff and Elizabeth Snyder were divorced on October 5, 1964 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff and Joanne Raines Davis were divorced on September 18, 1968 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁷ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff married Barbara Louise "Bobbie" Chittum on March 7, 1981 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,3 Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff died on October 29, 2005 at Virginia at age 65.^1,2,6 He Herman (Buddy) Lackland Poff of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the age of 64. He was very passionate about golf he loved children and coached little league baseball and football. He was a wonderful husband for 25 years to Bobbie Poff. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herman Lane and Gaynelle Lackland Poff; a special aunt and uncle, Curtis and Betty Markham. He is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Chittum Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Christie Hostetter and Gary of Buena Vista; one grandson, Michael Hostetter of Buena Vista; one granddaughter, Jessica Hogan of Buena Vista; favorite sister-in-law and her husband, Marjorie Huie and Stan; numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to The American Heart Association, Roanoke Valley Division, 4504 Starkey Rd. S.W. Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014, or to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Rd., Daleville. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Buchanan with the Rev. Mike Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery in Fairfield Virginia. Rader Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. on November 2, 2005.¹

     Darrell Wayne Link Darrell Wayne Link, 49, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie and Kitty Link; and a brother, Jim Link. Darrell was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He was an avid outddoorsman with a special love of hunting, fishing, camping, and driving the country roads of Floyd County. He was an accomplished entertainer and excellent grillmaster. He was the owner and operator of D.W. Link Landscaping and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Surviving are his fiancee' Kim Lawrence; beloved dog, Daisy May Link; second mother, Pat Heaton; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbors, and friends too numerous to mention. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to American Heart Association or the Angels of Assisi. A celebration of Darrell's life will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at Lamp Light Baptist Church 4307 Rock Garden Lane by the Rev. Jeff Gardner.³ He was born on April 7, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He died on August 21, 2019 at Virginia at age 49.³

     Aubrey Edward Boens was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 1, 1914 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 He married Bertha Lee Sowder on July 3, 1939 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3 Aubrey Edward Boens died on April 1, 1982 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,3 He Aubrey Edward (Mickey) Boens, age 67, of Narrows, died Thursday night near Shawsville. He was born in Montgomery County on June 1, 1914, and was a son of the late Charles and Ora Conner Boens. He was a retired signal maintainer for the N & W Railway. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Narrows where he was a member of the Board of Deacons and was chairman of the ushers. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Sowder Boens, Narrows; one son, Edward Bernard Boens, Shawsville; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy B. Lloyd, Narrows; Linda B. Clevinger, Decatur, Ala; Eleanor B. Moss, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Rose, Christiansburg; Mrs. Ruby Wright, Roanoke; three grandchildren. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. on April 3, 1982.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-9958.⁸ Ruth Gaynell Bones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on June 30, 1912 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,9 As of March 5, 1934,her married name was Miller.⁷ She married Willie Clarence Miller on March 5, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 30, 1952,her married name was Johnson.² Ruth Gaynell Bones married Tony Lee Johnson on June 30, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Ruth Gaynell Bones married Ralph Odell Rose, son of Trigg Mosby Rose and Annie L. Doyle, on March 9, 1970 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,2,4 As of March 9, 1970,her married name was Rose.² Ruth Gaynell Bones died on March 18, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^8,4,9

     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9805.⁸ Ruby Marie Bones was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10 She was born on July 30, 1919 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,10,3,4 As of March 23, 1943,her married name was Wright.² She married Frank Brammer Wright, son of William A. "Archie" Wright Sr. and Lelia Rose Underwood, on March 23, 1943 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^9,11,2 Ruby Marie Bones died on May 27, 2002 at Alpharetta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 82.^9,8,10 She WRIGHT, Ruby Bones, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 27, 2002 in Alpharetta, Ga. Mrs. Wright was a long time resident of Roanoke and the widow of Frank B. Wright. She is survived by a son, Terry Wright of Roanoke; a daughter, Kathleen Wright and son-in-law, Robert Smiley of Goochland; a daughter, Martha Wright of Rosewell, Ga; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Jean Hall and Estelle Wright of Shawsville and Garnett Ross of Salem. Mrs. Wright was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for 56 years and was active in community service organizations. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 29, 2002.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5756.⁸ Frank Brammer Wright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on January 6, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5,6,9 He married Ruby Marie Bones, daughter of Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones and Ora Elizabeth Conner, on March 23, 1943 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^1,2,10 Frank Brammer Wright died on December 9, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^2,8,5,9,7 He WRIGHT, Frank Brammer, 82, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 9, 1997. He was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for 40 years and had served in the Army Air Corps for 44 months. Mr. Wright was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Bones Wright; son, Terry Wright, Roanoke; two daughters, Martha Wright, Centreville, and her beloved daughter, Katherine Wright, and Kathleen (Kathy) Wright and her husband Bob Smiley, Goochland; two step-grandsons, John and Scott Smiley; one brother and sister-in-law, Wilford and Mary Wright; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Eugene Hall; sister-in-law, Estelle Wright; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 10, 1997.²