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     Thomas Webster "Tom" Richardson Thomas Webster Richardson, 81, of Ashland Circle, Bedford, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Bandy Richardson; two nephews, James and Elizabeth Lakey of Maryland, and Jerry and Kelly Lakey of Forest; niece, Jan Lakey of Maryland; and six great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Webster and Sara Schoene Richardson of Blacksburg and Bedford, Virginia; and two sisters, Lee Richardson Sendelbeck and Nancy Richardson Lakey. Tom graduated from Blacksburg High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an embassy guard in London, Paris and The Hague before resuming his education and graduating from Chowan College, N.C., and Arkansas State University. His aunt, Mary Lee Richardson Harvey Cake, asked him to help run the family business of The Bedford Bulletin and Print Shop in Bedford, Virginia and he became Vice President of Bedford Bulletin, Inc. and manager of the Print Shop for many years. He was active and an offcer in many civic and flying groups including: The Big Otter Mill Association, Public Library Commission, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Bedford Rifle Grays, Gobbler Club, and Rotary Club. He was a member of several pilot groups including QB’s and a glider plane group. Tom was a member of the Bedford Fire Department and was made a lifetime member. He was elected Elk of the Year and Fireman of the year.⁴ He was born on January 7, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Jeanette Faye Bandy, daughter of Andrew Thomas "Andy" Bandy and Edith Juanita Hall, on August 12, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Thomas Webster "Tom" Richardson died on September 14, 2022 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Mary Leona "Toots" Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 She was born on November 15, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 As of December 8, 1944,her married name was Riley.⁶ She married Henry Thomas Riley on December 8, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 Mary Leona "Toots" Hall died on October 10, 2005 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,12,7 She Leona (Toots) Riley, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Bedford. She was born November 15, 1919 in Roanoke, was educated and lived there most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Riley; and her parents, William and Callie Hall; as well as seven brothers and sisters, Edith Bandy, Myrtle Noonkester, Dorothy Bradley, Clarence Hall, Robert Hall, Pauline Layman and David Ellis Hall. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, William Raymond "Buck" and Chris Hall; a sister-in-law, Bernice Hall, widow of David Ellis "Cass" Hall of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews, including Jeanette Richardson of Bedford. A graveside service will be held at Fair View Cemetery in Roanoke. on October 12, 2005.⁵

     Henry Thomas Riley was buried at Riley Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,7,9 His Social Security Number was 230-03-8327.¹⁰ He was born on July 2, 1912 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1911.^3,4,5,6,9 He married Mary Leona "Toots" Hall, daughter of William Marion "Will" Hall and Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff, on December 8, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Henry Thomas Riley died on August 5, 1960 at Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia, at age 48.^3,4,7,9 He Henry Thomas Riley, 49, of Prince George County, died Fridav in a Hopewell hospital. Surviving are four brothers, Bertram H. Riley and John L. Riley of Hollins, H. Kline Riley and W. Marshall Riley of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. C. C. Boitnott, Mrs. G. W. Sowers and Mrs. H. L. Keaton, all of Hollins. Burial will be in the Riley family cemetery near Carvins Cove. on August 6, 1960.⁷

     William Raymond "Buck" Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 223-22-9980.¹⁵ He was born on March 8, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,15,16,10 He married Mildred Christine "Chris" Land on January 31, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9 William Raymond "Buck" Hall died on May 3, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^5,6,15,16 He William Raymond (Buck) Hall, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of Woodside Presbyterian Church where he served a as an Elder for many years. Buck was also a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation with 40 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Callie Poff Hall and William Marion Hall; also by eight siblings; and a son, Timothy Charles "Tim" Hall. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Chris Hall; son and daughter-in-law, Bucky and Debbie Hall; two grandsons, Will Hall and Andy Hall; two brothers-in-law, Alton "Babe" Land and his wife, Joann, and Charles M. Land Jr; two sistersin-law, Frances Bennington and husband, Elroy, and Chocolate Turner; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 5, 2009.⁵

     Mildred Christine "Chris" Land was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 18, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of January 31, 1947,her married name was Hall.¹ She married William Raymond "Buck" Hall, son of William Marion "Will" Hall and Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff, on January 31, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Mildred Christine "Chris" Land died on January 17, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.³ She Mildred "Chris" Land Hall, age 90, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday evening, January 17, 2017. She was a lifelong member of Woodside Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William Raymond "Buck" Hall; son, Timothy Charles "Tim" Hall. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Bucky and Debbie Hall of Goodview; grandsons, Will Hall, Roanoke, Andy Hall, Vinton; great grandson, Brayden, Vinton; special neighbor and friend, Bonnie Cadd; brother, Charles Land, Jr of Roanoke. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 19, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-8673.¹⁷ Ellis David Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^11,7 He was born on April 11, 1927 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{17,11,18,5,7,8,9} He married Bernice Virginia Steber, daughter of Frank Lee Stebar and Jesse Juanita Tripp, on August 15, 1953 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^4,19,11,10 Ellis David Hall died on March 16, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^17,11,6,7 He HALL, Ellis David, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. and worked for Double Cola Bottling Company in Roanoke for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hall of Montgomery County and Callie Poff Hall of Floyd County; a daughter, Brenda Showalter; sisters, Dorothy Bradley, Myrtle Noonkester, Pauline Layman and Edith Bandy; brothers, Clarence Hall and Robert Hall. Surviving are his wife of 49 1 / 2 years, Bernice V. Hall; daughters, Sherry D. Sowers of Bedford and Bonnie A. Showalter of Roanoke; grandchildren, Theresa E. Sowers of Bedford, Holly E. Alls of Vinton, Summer D. Sowers of Connecticut, Megan R. Sowers of Roanoke, David Gusler of Bedford and Daniel Gusler of Bedford; great-grandchildren, Shayna Alls, Joshua Alls, Ashley Gusler and David Gusler; a sister, Mary Riley of Vinton; brother, William R. Hall of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. on March 18, 2003.¹¹

     Mona Elizabeth Bates was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6555.⁷ She was born on July 10, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4 As of November 10, 1953,her married name was Sink.³ She married Wesley Ray Sink on November 10, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.³ As of February 18, 1960,her married name was Hartley.³ Mona Elizabeth Bates married George Murry Hartley on February 18, 1960 at Bishopville, Lee Co., South Carolina.³ Mona Elizabeth Bates and Wesley Ray Sink were divorced on February 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Mona Elizabeth Bates and George Murry Hartley were divorced on December 2, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of November 15, 1978,her married name was Stinson.² Mona Elizabeth Bates married Robert Wayne Stinson on November 15, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Mona Elizabeth Bates died on February 18, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^7,10,11,9 She STINSON, Mona Elizabeth, of Vinton, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003. She leaves her three sons, Rickey Sink, Rocky Sink and Shawn James and her sister, Donna Noonkester. Mrs. Stinson had retired from Oakey's Vinton Chapel due to illness - but her co-workers there remained faithful in remembering her through the years. Her family would like to thank the staff at Berkshire in Vinton for their compassionate care for Mona. Our Mona Lisa has been ill for many years and her days difficult, but she has stepped into the gardens of Heaven now and is talking happily with her mother. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on February 20, 2003.⁹

     Robert Wayne Stinson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,9 His Social Security Number was 229-46-2799.¹⁰ He was born on September 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,10,4,5,6,7,8} He married Mona Elizabeth Bates, daughter of Oakley William Bates and Myrtle Ray Hall, on November 15, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Robert Wayne Stinson died on June 10, 2000 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 61.^10,3,4,5,6,9 He STINSON, Robert Wayne, 61, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 10, 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Marie Stinson; his brother, G. Don Stinson. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Jeff Letchford, Vinton; his grandchildren, Savannah and Logan; his sister, Jean Isom and husband, Jimmy, Dundalk, Md; brothers, Ralph Stinson, Jr. and wife, Dawna, Lynchburg, Rick Stinson and wife, Cindy, Boones Mill. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on June 12, 2000.⁹

     Donna Marie Noonkester Donna Marie Noonkester, 64 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jennings and Myrtle Noonkester, and two nephews, Bobby and Rocky. Donna is survived by a nephew, Rickey.³ She was born on February 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She died on January 11, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-52-4212.¹ Geraldine Ann Simmons was born on August 21, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of November 8, 1952,her married name was Chambers.⁶ She married Charles Melbourne Chambers on November 8, 1952 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁶ Geraldine Ann Simmons died on February 7, 2006 at Indiana at age 73.^1,7,8

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-8897.³ Charles Melbourne Chambers was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born on April 25, 1925 at Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Geraldine Ann Simmons, daughter of Ralph William Simmons and Dorothy Mae Hall, on November 8, 1952 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Melbourne Chambers died on February 22, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,6,7

     Howard Chapman Morris was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 229-24-0288.⁸ He was born on October 17, 1925 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^2,7,3,4,5,8 He married Brenda Sharon Bradley, daughter of Harold Gilbert Bradley and Dorothy Mae Hall, on September 24, 1965 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Howard Chapman Morris died on April 11, 2012 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 86.^7,3,8,6 He Howard Chapman Morris, 86, of Rich Creek, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Mr. Morris was born on October 17, 1925, in Lancaster, Pa., and was a son of the late Jesse Levi Morris and Lucy Strother Morris. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, C. Jefferson Stafford. He was a World War II Army Veteran, the first Giles County Voter Registrar, an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Pearisburg, and a member of the American Legion Post #68 in Narrows, the American Legion Post #311 in Pembroke and the VFW Post #6000 in Narrows. He was active in the Giles County community serving as a member and past chairman of both the Giles County Board of Supervisors and the Giles County Republican Party. He was an active member, volunteer, and past president of the Giles County Chamber of Commerce and named the Giles County Citizen of the Year in 2006. He served on the Agency On Aging Board, the New River Valley Airport Commission, and the Fairview Home in Dublin Board, where the dining room was dedicated in his honor. Howard Morris was known for his love of Giles County, his storytelling and his deep historical knowledge of the New River Valley. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bradley Morris, of Rich Creek; four daughters, Linda Candelieri and husband, Bob, Barbara Stafford, Rhonda Reynolds and husband, Billy, Heather Frazier and husband, Bruce; eight grandchildren, Chris Mann, Bobby Candelieri, Lance Reynolds, Elizabeth Stafford, Lindsay Reynolds, Mary Stafford, Bradley Frazier, and Aiden Frazier; stepgrandchildren, Steffan, Kathryn and Gunar Frazier; and one great-granddaughter, Lucy Eileen Reynolds. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary P. Hood, of Richmond, and Nancy Peters, of Pearisburg; three brothers, Rodney Morris, of Pearisburg, J.L. Morris and wife, Ann, of Pearisburg, and Robert Morris, of Jacksonville, Fla; one sister-in-law, Sue Dudding and her husband, Joe, of Narrows; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be held in the Birchlawn Burial Park. Military Honors will be given by American Legion Post #68 in Narrows American Legion Post #311in Pembroke and VFW Post #6000 in Narrows. on April 13, 2012.³

     Carolyn Sue Bradley Sue Dudding, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home in Narrows, VA. Born May 28, 1946, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Dorothy Mae Hall Bradley. Sue worked as a beaming operator for Celanese. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Chambers. Those left to cherish Sue's memory include her loving husband of 54 years, Joe Dudding of Narrows, VA; one son, Joey Dudding and wife Rheannon of Ripplemead, VA; one sister, Brenda Morris of Rich Creek, VA; three grandchildren, Dillon and girlfriend Kimmie, Nathan, and Marissa; and one great grandchild, Nova. Burial will follow at the Bradley Cemetery in Lindside, WV.⁴ She was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens (also known as Bradley Cemetery), Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,4 Her married name was Dudding.^1,4 She married Joe Clinton Dudding.^4,1 Carolyn Sue Bradley was born on May 28, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4,3 She died on July 10, 2024 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,4

     Dorothy Alice Walker was buried at Crotty Cemetery, Pinoak, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She Early Tuesday morning, Dorothy Alice Walker Poff, 90, of Princeton went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a long illness. Born June 22, 1929 at Pemberton, she was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Nannie Mae Tilley Walker. Dorothy was a graduate of Matoaka High School, Class of 1947.She was well known in Wyoming and Raleigh Counties for her gifts of Art and Crafts, having participated in the Appalachian Arts and Crafts festival for 35 years. Dorothy retired from the WV Extension Service in Wyoming County after many years of service. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Lee Poff and five siblings, Evelyn Gillespie, Dana Pettry, Imogene Wood, Roger Walker and Sheila Rae Payne. Those left to cherish her memory, her five devoted and loving children, Barbara Phlegar (Joe), Larry Poff (Sherry), Judy Laxton, Jackie Poff (Ruby) and Sandra Wallen (Andy); Nine grandchildren; Thirteen great-grandchildren; Twelve great-great-grandchildren; Three siblings, Ronald “Bernard” Walker (Nancy), Marlene Dillon, and Sylvia Kinzer (Daniel); Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Elder Richard Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow in the McComas/Crotty Family Cemetery near Lashmeet.² She was born on June 22, 1929 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of December 25, 1947,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Arthur Lee Poff, son of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on December 25, 1947 at Notomine, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dorothy Alice Walker died on January 28, 2021 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.²

     Paul Raymond Poff was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on May 8, 1941 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Christine Grace Hall on August 31, 1964 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Paul Raymond Poff died on May 19, 2002 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^1,4,5 He Paul Raymond Poff, 61, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, at the Beckley VA Medical Center, following a short illness. Born May 8, 1941 at Concho, he was the son of the late Raymond S. Poff and Louise Epperly Poff. Mr. Poff attended Rock Lick Community Church, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and he was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lewis. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Reagen of Virginia and Jeanette Adkins of Farmville, Va; two brothers, Richard Poff of Columbus, Ohio, and Donald "Donnie" Poff of Oak Hill; 10 sisters, Juanita Markum of Columbus, Polly Neely of Oak Hill, Drema Sue Lewis of Beaver, Elsie Ketchum of Belington, Linda Johnson of Oak Hill, Ruth Delozier of Columbus, Vicky Morris of Goldsboro, N.C., Barbara Myers of Columbus, Sherry Davis of Oak Hill and Joetta Armstrong of Oak Hill; and five grandchildren. Burial will follow in Gethsamane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. Military rites will be conducted by Oak Hill VFW Post No. 3110. on May 21, 2002.¹

     Mary Lee Poff was buried at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.^9,6 Her Social Security Number was 232-72-5915.⁷ Her married name was Lewis.⁹ She married Theodore Robert Lewis.^9,6 Mary Lee Poff was born on January 9, 1944 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5,9,7 She died on June 23, 1996 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 52.^5,9,6 She Mary Lee Lewis, age 52, of Columbus died, Sunday, June 23, 1996 at her residence. Retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. Life member Amvets Post 89 Auxllary. Born in Oak Hill, West Virginia to Raymond and Louise Poff who both preceded her in death. She is survived by husband Theodore "Ted" Lewis; step-daughters, Michelle (Tony) Kutlu, Dublin, Renee (Mark) Ciminello, Galena; step-son, Theodore S. (Deb) Lewis, Westerville; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Paul Poff and Donald (Gloria) Poff, both of West Virginia, Richard (Nancy) Poff, Columbus; sisters, Juanita (Chet) Markham, Westerville, Sue (Jimmy) Lewis, Polly (Bobby) Neely, Elsie (Bill) Ketchem, Joetta (Mike) Armstong, Sherry (Jeff) Davis, Linda Johnson, all of West Virginia, Vicky (James) Morris, North Carolina, Barbara (Danny) Myers and Ruth (Robert) DeLozier, both of Columbus; many nieces and nephews. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. on June 24, 1996.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 275-26-0770.³ Theodore Robert Lewis was buried at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,5,4 He married Mary Lee Poff, daughter of Raymond Samuel Poff and Louise Ida Epperly.^1,6 Theodore Robert Lewis was born on March 8, 1932 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,5 He died on October 21, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 65.^1,2,3,7,5,4 He Theodore R. Lewis, age 65, of Columbus, died Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at his residence. Retired Columbus Police Officer serving from 1960 to 1984. Veteran U.S. Air Force. Graduate Linden McKinley High School, Class of 1950. Life member and current Commander of Amvets Post 89. Member Linden F.O.E. 2252, V.F.W. 7941, American Legion Post 465, F.O.P. Lodge 9, Amvets Post Sad Sacks 114, Police and Fire Retirees of Ohio, Retired and Disabled Police of America and the A.A.R.P. Preceded in death by loving wife Mary Lee. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.N. Lewis, Columbus; children, Michelle (Tony) Kutlu, Dublin, Renee (Mark) Ciminello, Galena, Ted (Debbie) Lewis, Westerville; grandchildren, Nicole, Leah, Gabrielle, Aliya, Mark and Jordan; brother, John (Linda) Lewis, Dallas, Tex; 1 nephew; 1 niece. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. on October 23, 1997.⁴

     Donald Keith "Donnie" Poff Donald Keith Poff, 81, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born July 11, 1942 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Raymond and Louise Epperly Poff. Donald was a proud United States Army Veteran serving in the special forces Green Berets. He was a retired Welder, Electrician, and construction worker. In his leisure time he enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Gardening, and was very passionate and faithful to his church family at the Solid Rock Church. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by son, David Poff; and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his loving wife of 57 years Gloria Myers Poff; children, Kevin Poff and fiancé LeAnn Saul, Brian Poff and fiancé LeAnn McAdams, and Melissa Sabad (Alex); 5 grandchildren, Marissa, Kaley, Michael, Carson, and Caden; 2 great grandchildren, Kasyn and Emmalyn; 4 sisters, Vickie Morris (James), Sherry Davis (Jeff), Linda Johnson, and Joetta Armstrong; and 1 brother, Richard Poff. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, WV.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 11, 1942 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Gloria Jean Myers on July 30, 1966 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Donald Keith "Donnie" Poff died on July 14, 2023 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     Juanita Joyce Poff Juanita Markham - Juanita passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Juanita was a resident of Grove City, Ohio at the time of her passing. She was married to Chester. Burial will occur later in Kingwood Cemetery.⁹ She was buried at Kingwood Memorial Park, 8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Delaware Co., Ohio.⁹ She and Marvin B. "Billy" Boles were divorced.¹⁰ Juanita Joyce Poff was born on November 18, 1934 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of January 28, 1952,her married name was Boles.² She married Marvin B. "Billy" Boles on January 28, 1952 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of April 14, 1962,her married name was Markham.³ Juanita Joyce Poff married Chester Charles "Chet" Markham on April 14, 1962 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,3,11,9 Juanita Joyce Poff died on June 10, 2016 at Ohio at age 81.⁹

     Chester Charles "Chet" Markham was buried at Kingwood Memorial Park, 8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Delaware Co., Ohio.⁴ He Chet Markham 77 of Columbus passed on Sunday November 23rd at Doctors Hospital West. Chet is survived by his wife Juanita (Poff) of Columbus, son Charlie (Kristin) of Grove City, grandson Mike of Columbus great-grandchildren Cody, Gage, Trey, and Syd. Sisters Betty Flesch, Sarah Saunders. Preceeded in death by 5 sisters and parents. Burial will occur later in Kingwood Cemetery.⁴ He was born on July 26, 1937 at Ohio.^5,3 He married Juanita Joyce Poff, daughter of Raymond Samuel Poff and Louise Ida Epperly, on April 14, 1962 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4,6 Chester Charles "Chet" Markham died on November 23, 2014 at Ohio at age 77.^5,4