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     Frances Ann Hungate was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 8, 1964,her married name was Vest.⁴ She married Frank Delfrate Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea, on February 8, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Frances Ann Hungate and Frank Delfrate Vest were divorced on May 26, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 27, 1978,her married name was Bower.⁴ Frances Ann Hungate married Frederick William "Billy" Bower on May 27, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Frances Ann Hungate died on February 4, 2016 at Virginia at age 67.² She A light went out in this world on Thursday, February 4, 2016, and a new light lit up in heaven. Frances Ann Bower, of Christiansburg, was born on March 5, 1948, to the late Benjamin "Reed" Hungate and Freda Kingrea Hungate. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Sue Nuckolls.Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 38 years, Billy Bower; children, Gary Vest (Cindy), Tony Vest (Melissa), Kathy Storberg (Bill); brother, Carl Hungate (Brenda); devoted sisters, Gladys Dickerson (Terry) and Julia Kirkner; dearly loved grandchildren, Tyler, Jamey, Jordan, Hannah, Kaylee, Trapper, Zach; great-grandchild, Athena; in-laws, Audrey Bower, Martha Nash (Larry); and a host of other family and friends.Frances never met a stranger and had a personality that was larger than life. She leaves a wealth of friends, nieces, nephews, cousins, and church family who loved her dearly.The family will receive friends noon to 2 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016, at Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Funeral Service will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Craig Reed and the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery.The family would like to thank everyone at Lewis Gale Medical Center 6 West, Oncology Department, Dr. Currie, and the Fusion Center. on February 7, 2016.²

     Ruby Lee Ball was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-34-8893.⁴ She was born on June 12, 1919 at Algoma, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of November 16, 1935,her married name was Kingrea.² She married Earl Lewis Kingrea, son of Hosea Lewis Kingrea and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff, on November 16, 1935 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Ruby Lee Ball died on May 17, 2008 at West Virginia at age 88.^4,3 She BARTLEY — Ruby Lee Kingrea, age 88, of Bartley, died Saturday, May 17, 2008. She was born in Algoma, W.Va. on June 12, 1919, and was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus Ball and Mary Jane Davis. She was a resident of Bartley the greater part of her life and was a member of the Trinity Assembly Church in English. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lewis Kingrea; two daughters, Edna Earl Kingrea and Shelby Jean Kingrea; one brother, Gaylord Ball; six sisters, Virgie Ball, Doris Kirk, Florence Gibson, Myrtle Richardson, Zolla Pruett, and Edith Brickey. She is survived by a sister, Marie Klingensmith of Akron, Ohio; caregivers, Odella Hicks and family; a special friend, Judy Welch; several nephews and nieces. Interment will be at the Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. Family and friends may meet at the Grandview Mausoleum for committal services. The Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Kingrea family. on May 19, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-14-6854.² Orville Kerley was born on December 25, 1908 at Indiana.^1,2 He married Beulah G. Kingrea, daughter of Hosea Lewis Kingrea and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff, on July 23, 1928 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Orville Kerley died in March, 1977 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 68.^1,2

     Franklin Leo Woodhouse was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Indiana 1st SGT U.S. Army WWII."^1,4,2,5 His Social Security Number was 312-28-6944.⁶ He was born on September 27, 1897 at Twelve Mile, Cass Co., Indiana.^{1,4,2,3,7,5,6} He married Alice Mae/May Poff, daughter of Samuel Jasper Poff and Carolina Matilda Keith, on November 2, 1939.^1,2,8 Franklin Leo Woodhouse died on January 10, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 62.^1,4,2,3,7,5 He Franklin L. Woodhouse, 62, retired Army Master Sergeant of Floyd, Va., and formerly of Peru, died at the Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Va., Sunday. He had been in ill health since World War I when he received poison gas while serving overseas. He had been a patient in the hospital about two years. He was born in Cass county Sept. 27, 1897 and came to Miami county when a child. He moved from Peru to Floyd, Va., about five years ago. Survivors include his wife, Alice Marie; a son, Russell of California; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Woodhouse, Peru; five brothers and three sisters, Everett and George Woodhouse and Mrs; Seth Harper, Peru; Daniel of Delta, Ohio; Orville, Ligonier; Guy of Monroe, Mich; Mrs. Ed Paul of Gilead and Mrs. James Jennings, Covington, Ohio. on January 12, 1960.⁷

     Edgar Elzy Lafayette Poff was born on May 1, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 19, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-0726.⁶ Roy William Butterworth was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 4, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4,5 He married Rachel Frances Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on December 7, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roy William Butterworth and Rachel Frances Poff were divorced on September 15, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Roy William Butterworth died on November 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-8624.⁹ John Edward Stephens was born on August 31, 1931 at Giles Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,5 He married Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Sadler on April 3, 1953 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John Edward Stephens died on February 3, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^9,2,6 He John Edward Stephens, of Roanoke, passed away February 3, 2012. He was born August 31, 1931, in White Gate. He was the son of the late Samuel G. Stephens and Virgie P. Stephens, in Giles County. He retired from Wilson Trucking Corp. with 37 years of service and carpentry over the Roanoke Valley. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Vance Stephens, of Pearisburg, and Samuel Stephens Jr., of Norfolk; and sister, Katheryn Ratcliff of Williamsburg. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth S. Stephens; daughters, Shelia Odell Hensley, of Boones Mill, and Sharon S. Bratton, of Salem; three grandchildren, Marshall (Jack) Odell, of Baltimore, Md., Audrey (Pumpkin) Jones, of Boones Mill, and Annette (PeeWee) Bratton, of Salem; and three great-grandchildren, Daniel Jones, Noah Jones, and Lucy Jones; sisters, Julia Wilenbeck of Ballard, W.Va., Louise Snider of Narrows, and Margaret Runions of Rich Creek. A special thank you to Fred, Mike, Harry and Wallace for all your calls and visits, we greatly appreciated them. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Milsapp officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. on February 5, 2012.²

     Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Sadler was born on April 20, 1935 at Giles Co., Virginia.² As of April 3, 1953,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married John Edward Stephens, son of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Virgie Ellen Poff, on April 3, 1953 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,1

     Marie Cornelia Key Marie Stephens King, 87, went to be with the Lord February 15, 2014 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She is the daughter of the late James T. Key and Freezie C. White. Besides her parents she predeceased by her loving husband Emmet D. King. Marie retired from Norfolk Public Schools in 1993 and was a long standing member of Calvary Temple Church in Norfolk. She is survived by her children, JoAnn Jackson and her husband, Gary, James C. Flowers, Jr. and his wife, Sharon Hart, and Christine Marie Coulter and her husband, Michael; grandchildren, Gary Jackson, Jr., Kenny Jackson, Shawn Jackson, Cori Coulter , Michael Coulter II, James C. Flowers III, Shannon Flowers; great-grandchildren, Travis Holstein, Matthew Jackson, Clay Jackson, Emilee Jackson and Ciara Jackson. Mrs. King was an inspiration to all who loved her and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Burial will follow the funeral ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk.² She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-22-4753.³ She was born on November 30, 1926 at Maryland.^1,3 As of November 11, 1977,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr., son of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Mary Alice Poff, on November 11, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Marie Cornelia Key died on February 15, 2014 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 87.^2,3,4

     Genoa Louise Stephens Louise S. Snider, April 27, 1930 – January 10, 2022. Louise Stephens Snider, 91 went to her heavenly home on January 10, 2022. She was raised in White Gate, Virginia and loved telling about her good years on their farm as a child. Her first job was at Natural Bridge Hotel and then she worked for over 40 years at Celanese Corporation in Narrows, Virginia until she retired. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Narrows and never met anyone she didn’t like. Her favorite things to do involved working in the garden, mowing, and sitting in the sun; and especially her yearly beach trips with her daughter, granddaughter and son. She is survived by her daughter Trudy Ferguson of Roanoke, Virginia; her son William Snider of Pearisburg, Virginia; her granddaughter, Karla Ferguson-Granger (Glenn) of Roanoke, Virginia; great-grandsons, Wyatt Ferguson of Plymouth Minnesota; Christian LaFavor (Hannah) of Roanoke, Virginia; great-great-granddaughter Leigh LaFavor; and sister Julia Francis of Ballard, West Virginia. Also missing her, is her favorite dog Macie. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Sam and Virgie Stephens; husband, Paul Snider; son-in-law Ron Ferguson; son Greg Snider; grandson Travis Ferguson; and many sisters and brothers. We would like to thank Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, Virginia where she spent her last two months. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.³ She was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 27, 1930 at Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,7 As of April 29, 1949,her married name was Snider.⁶ She married Paul Rollins Snider on April 29, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,8,6 Genoa Louise Stephens died on January 10, 2022 at Virginia at age 91.³

     Paul Rollins Snider was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ He Paul Rollins Snider of Narrows, Va., 93 passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Riverview Nursing Home, Rich Creek, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, Alonzo and Verna Snider; a brother, Howard Snider and wife Marie; a sister, Marie Hylton; a son, Greg Snider; and a grandson, Travis Ferguson. Paul fought in the Philippines, serving in the United States Army in World War II. He retired from Virginia Tech in the Custodial Department and was fondly known as Poppa Smurf. Paul loved gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch and talking with the neighbors sharing gardening tips. Surviving are his wife, Louise Stephens Snider of Narrows, Va; a son, William Snider, Pearisburg, Va; a daughter, Trudy Ferguson and husband Ron, Roanoke, Va; a granddaughter, Karla Ferguson and husband Glenn of Roanoke, Va; and two great grandsons. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, VA.³ He was born on January 31, 1925 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^4,6,5 He married Genoa Louise Stephens, daughter of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Virgie Ellen Poff, on April 29, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Paul Rollins Snider died on January 31, 2018 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4177.⁴ Ira Deane Francis was born on April 21, 1914 at Cashmere, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,2,5,6 He married Julia Mae Stephens, daughter of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Mary Alice Poff, on July 19, 1960 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ira Deane Francis died on October 17, 2007 at Cashmere, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^4,7 He Ira Deane Francis, 93, of Cashmere, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at his home. Born April 21, 1914 at Cashmere, he was the son of the late Lucille Francis McDaniel and stepfather, Charlie McDaniel. Mr. Francis was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. at Narrows, Va. Survivors include his loving wife, Julia Stephens Francis; two stepdaughters, Angie T. Bernstein of Key Largo, Fla., and Vickie T. Chambers and husband Mickey of Fairfield, Va; one stepson, C.G. Thomas and wife Eugena of Peterstown; a half brother, James McDaniel and wife Jerry of Summersville; one nephew, Johnny McDaniel and wife Ann of Charleston; two great nieces, Kerri and Katie McDaniel; six step grandchildren and three step great-grandsons. on October 17, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-34-6049.⁵ William Earl Burcham was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Catherine Elizabeth Stephens, daughter of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Mary Alice Poff.^1,3 William Earl Burcham was born on September 16, 1928 at Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,5,6,7 He died on September 17, 1995 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 67.^2,3,4,5,8 He William Earl Burcham, age 67, of Toano, died Sept. 17. He retired in 1989 from Sheldon Lumber Co. after 20 years of service. He was a member of Moose Lodge 757, Williamsburg. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Ratcliffe Burcham of Toano; one daughter, Donna Bradby; one sister, Ethel Hicks of Mechanicsville; three brothers, Arnold Burcham of Lanexa and John R. Burcahm of Toano and Charles E. Burcham of Richmond; two grandchildren and many step-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on September 20, 1995.³

     Victor Mason Runions was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-16-0609.⁵ He was born on November 8, 1919 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,4,3 He married Margaret Jane Stephens, daughter of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Mary Alice Poff, on August 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,7 Victor Mason Runions died on December 13, 2002 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 83.^5,2,4 He RUNIONS, Victor Mason, 83, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away Friday, December 13, 2002 in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Mr. Runions was born on November 8, 1919 in Pearisburg and was a son of the late James P. and Alice Fletcher Runions. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter Deanna Runions Sours, two sisters, Nina Bowles and Lake Cardwell, one brother, Ray Runions and one Great-granddaughter, Rachel D. McGuire. Mr. Runions was a navy veteran of WWII, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, a member of the Pop Finley Sunday School Class, sang in the church choir for 53 years and was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows with 41 years service. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Stephens Runions, of Pearisburg; two grandsons, Steve McGuire and wife Betty, of Narrows, Va., Rick McGuire, of Pensacola, Fla; two great-grandchildren, Sarah Haga, of Radford and Justin McGuire, of Radford; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Gladys R. Bailey, of Bland, Va; two brothers, Roy Runions, of Melbourne, Fla. and James C. (Doc) Runions, of Pearisburg. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on December 14, 2002.²

     Marvin Marshall Poff Marvin Marshall Poff, May 30, 1937 - Dec 12, 2022. Marvin M. Poff, 85, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Monday December 12, 2022 at Best Care Wheelersburg, Ohio.⁴ He was born on May 30, 1937 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,4 He married Henrietta May Elkins on February 11, 1967 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ Marvin Marshall Poff and Henrietta May Elkins were divorced on March 30, 1987 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.⁸ Marvin Marshall Poff died on December 12, 2022 at Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 85.⁴

     Mary Elizabeth Poff was buried at Forest Cemetery, 905 North Court Street, Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio.^3,6 She was born on December 8, 1930 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 1, 1948,her married name was Church.¹ She married Allen Boyd Church on December 1, 1948 at Herndon Heights, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Mary Elizabeth Poff and Allen Boyd Church were divorced on March 20, 1967 at Wise Co., Virginia.² As of November 17, 1978,her married name was Whaley.⁷ Mary Elizabeth Poff married Richard Allen Whaley on November 17, 1978 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^7,3 Mary Elizabeth Poff died on April 11, 1979 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 48.^3,8 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Whaley, 48, 8481 State Route 56 West, died 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Born Dec. 8, 1930, in Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Clara Poff. Mrs. Poff survives in Chesapeake. Other survivors include her husband, Richard Whaley; one son, Robert Church, W. Va; two daughters, Mrs. Diana Allen, Texas; Mrs. Pearl Brown, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Edwards, W. Va; Mrs. Talmadge McQuade, Chesapeake; Mrs. Bernice Ellis, Chesapeake; two brothers, Buddy and Sonny Poff, both of Chesapeake; four grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mildred and Ora Hanks, Columbus. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. on April 12, 1979.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-1260.² Glenn Woodrow Edwards was buried at Skyline Memory Gardens, 432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁶ He was born on March 16, 1932 at Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4,5 He married Betty Lee Poff, daughter of Robert Arthur Poff and Clara Belle Atwell, on October 10, 1964 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ Glenn Woodrow Edwards and Betty Lee Poff were divorced on March 3, 1970 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁷ Glenn Woodrow Edwards died on August 30, 1999 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^2,4,8

     Alvin Lee McQuaid Alvin Lee McQuaid, 82 of Proctorville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 8, 2022. He was born March 4, 1940 to the late Reverend Gleo Harper and Lily Henson McQuaid. What greater gift could he give his Mother, than to meet her in heaven on Mother's Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nine siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Talmadge Poff McQuaid, his children, Cindy Hall, Tim McQuaid, Ted (Tammy) McQuaid, Brenda (Scott) Wellman, Patty (Darren) Haner, Tony (Rachel) McQuaid and brother William "Knapp" (Ruth) McQuaid. Seven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Alvin was a Christian man asking for and receiving repentance from our Lord on September of 2013. He retired from Union Twp where he was known as the "Grader Man." He worked at Gallipolis Locks and Dam. He loved his family and friends, being the center of entertainment. He enjoyed gospel and country western music, as well as hunting and fishing. Alvin will be greatly missed and loved by many. Graveside Service will be held at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, OH.³ He was buried at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ He was born on March 4, 1940 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^2,3 He married Talmadge Ellen Poff, daughter of Robert Arthur Poff and Clara Belle Atwell, on January 27, 1958 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^4,5,2,3 Alvin Lee McQuaid died on May 8, 2022 at Ohio at age 82.³

     Bernice Geneva Poff Bernice Geneva Ellis, Mar 6, 1946 - Aug 5, 2024. Bernice Geneva Ellis, 78, of Jackson, OH, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Ellis.⁴ She was born on March 6, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of May 21, 1962,her married name was Ellis.⁵ She married Ronald Eugene Ellis on May 21, 1962 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 Bernice Geneva Poff died on August 5, 2024 at Ohio at age 78.⁴

     Ronald Eugene Ellis was born on October 18, 1944 at Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^2,4,3 He married Bernice Geneva Poff, daughter of Robert Arthur Poff and Clara Belle Atwell, on May 21, 1962 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2 Ronald Eugene Ellis died on November 7, 2015 at Crown City, Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 71.^4,3 He Ronald Eugene Ellis, 72, of Crown City, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at home. He was born Oct. 18, 1943, in Chesapeake. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Ellis, and his father, Woodrow Ellis; one daughter, Melinda Ellis Montgomery; and one brother, Jerry Ellis. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernice Ellis; three sons, Ronnie (Angie) Ellis, Randy (Kim) Ellis and Johnny (Becky) Ellis; one daughter, Wendy Green; six grandsons, Joseph Ellis, James Green, Ronald Montgomery, Levi Ellis, Eli Ellis and Josh Counts; six granddaughters, Aleshia Ellis, Christina Ellis, Brandi Ellis, Rachael Ellis, Kara Ellis and Sabrina Green; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Ellis and Billy Ellis; two sisters, Jean (Eddie) Horn and Sandy Kearns; and one special brother-in-law, Marvin Poff. on November 9, 2015.³