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     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

     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-7784.⁷ Polly Ann Poff was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8 She and William Dale "Billy" Crawford were divorced.⁹ Polly Ann Poff was born on March 11, 1936 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of July 6, 1954,her married name was Crawford.² She married William Dale "Billy" Crawford on July 6, 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of August 17, 1957,her married name was Neely.^3,9 Polly Ann Poff married Robert Edward "Bob" Neely on August 17, 1957 at Bradley, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,9 Polly Ann Poff died on March 7, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^7,3 She Polly Ann Poff Neely, 74, of Oak Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2011, at Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley. Born March 11, 1936, at Concho, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Louise Epperly Poff. She was a homemaker. Two sisters, Drema Sue Lewis and Mary Lee Lewis and a brother, Paul Raymond Poff preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert E. “Bob” Neely; two daughters, Denyse Flint and husband, Rick of Oak Hill and Donna Hodge and husband, Ronald of Oak Hill; two brothers, Richard Poff and wife, Nancy and Donnie Poff and wife, Gloria; eight sisters, Juanita Markham and husband, Chet, Linda Johnson and companion, Bob Bragg, Elsie Ketchum and husband, Bill, Vicki Morris and husband, James, Ruth DeLozier and husband, Robert, Barbara Myers, Sherry Davis and husband, Jeff and Joetta Armstrong and companion, Richard Cline and one granddaughter, Heather Hewitt of Baltimore, Md. Committal service will be at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Burial will follow. on March 9, 2011.³

     Robert Edward "Bob" Neely was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He Robert E. (Bob) Neely, 82, of Oak Hill, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a short illness. Bob was born November 29, 1936, in Conard, WV, to the late Lacy Neely, and Clara Ingles Jones. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Polly Poff Neely of 60-plus years. Those left to cherish his memory include his two daughters, Donna Hodge and husband Ron Hodge of Oak Hill, and Denyse Flint and husband Rick Flint of Fayetteville; granddaughter Heather Hewitt of Oak Hill; family members, and friends. Bob was best known for his work at the City of Oak Hill where he received awards for patrolling the school zones and helping the children and teachers. He will be sadly missed by all. Prior to that he worked for Long-Airdox Company in Oak Hill. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.² He was born on November 29, 1936 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He married Polly Ann Poff, daughter of Raymond Samuel Poff and Louise Ida Epperly, on August 17, 1957 at Bradley, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Robert Edward "Bob" Neely died on December 22, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-60-6074.⁹ Drema Sue Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 6, 1937 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,9,3,4 As of January 26, 1957,her married name was Lewis.⁶ She married Jimmy Lewis Jr. on January 26, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,3 Drema Sue Poff died on July 8, 2010 at West Virginia at age 72.^9,3 She Drema “Sue” Lewis, 72, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010. Born November 6, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Louise Poff. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jimmy Lewis of Beaver; daughter, Cindy Jordan of Daniels; and granddaughter, Adrienne Jordan of Beckley; nine sisters and two brothers. A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 10, 2010.³

     Elsie Marie Poff Elsie M. Ketchem, age 78, a resident of Mansfield Place and a former resident of Chestnut St. Philippi passed away Wednesday January 2, 2019. Elsie was born January 9, 1940 in Oakhill, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Louise (Epperly) Poff. Elsie was twice married first to her former husband, Edwin H. Holbert who survives and secondly to William Ketchem who survives. Also surviving four children, Dawn Carey and husband, Mark, Sherri Hixson, Scott Holbert and Edwin Holbert Jr; six sisters, Linda Johnson, Vicki Morris, Barbara Myers, Sherry Davis, Joetta Armstrong and Ruth Delozier; two brothers, Richard Poff and Donnie Poff and wife, Gloria; six grandchildren, Chelsea Sturm, Mark Carey II, Stephanie Hixson, Courtney Holbert, Haleigh Hixson and Marissa Carey and three great-grandchildren, Izabella Martinez, Izaac Nevins and Makenna Carey. Elsie was a homemaker and had also worked in the Coal Mines for Kitt Energy. She loved tending to her flower gardens, enjoyed watching the WVU Mountaineers, listening to country music, and was a NASCAR fan, always cheering on her favorite drive Dale Earnhardt.⁴ Her married name was Holbert.⁴ Her married name was Ketchum.² She married William "Bill" Ketchum.^2,4 Elsie Marie Poff married Edwin Hugh Holbert.⁴ Elsie Marie Poff was born on January 9, 1940 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She died on January 2, 2019 at West Virginia at age 78.⁴

     Ruth Virginia Poff Ruth DeLozier, May 30, 1949 - February 11, 2021. Ruth DeLozier, age 71, of Columbus, OH, passed in peace on February 11, 2021. Ruth retired from Riverside Methodist Hospital where she worked as a Technician in the Intensive Care Unit. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Robert DeLozier; her parents, Raymond and Louise Poff; and several brothers and sisters. Ruth is survived by her sons, Richard (Aurora) DeLozier, and Rodger DeLozier; granddaughters, Layla DeLozier and Raylin Delozier; sisters, Barb Meyers and Vicki (James) Morris; nephews, Keith Meyers and Chris Morris; nieces, Kim Sammons and Michelle Morris; and many more nieces and nephews. Burial at Blendon Central Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ She was born on May 30, 1949 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of February 27, 1970,her married name was DeLozier.⁶ She married Robert Ronald DeLozier on February 27, 1970 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^2,6,5 Ruth Virginia Poff died on February 11, 2021 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 71.⁵

     Robert Ronald DeLozier was buried at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ He was born on March 27, 1937 at Ohio.⁴ He married Ruth Virginia Poff, daughter of Raymond Samuel Poff and Louise Ida Epperly, on February 27, 1970 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2,6 Robert Ronald DeLozier died on December 29, 2012 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 75.^4,5 He Robert R. DeLozier, 75 of Columbus, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his home. Robert was retired from the State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture, and was U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ellen DeLozier, son Robert, and brothers and sisters. His survivors include his wife of 42 years, Ruth; children, Richard and Rodger; granddaughter, Layla; and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Kimberly. Burial will follow in Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, OH. on January 1, 2013.⁵