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     His Social Security Number was 229-58-3157.⁵ Melvin Nelson McKee was buried at McKee Cemetery, Gravel Hill Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 20, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Shannie Lillian Poff, daughter of James Roscoe Poff and Lillian James Howard, on February 16, 1968 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 Melvin Nelson McKee died on May 20, 1990 at Virginia at age 44.^5,1,2 He Melvin Nelson McKee, age 44, of Route 2, Vinton, passed away Sunday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Shannie Poff McKee; three sons, Greg McKee, Mark McKee, and Matthew McKee, all at home; his mother, Lyla Peters McKee, Route 2, Vinton; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael E. and Debbie McKee, Vinton; two granddaughters, Kaysie and Courtnie. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 1990, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Robert Wayne officiating. Interment will be in the McKee Family Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on May 21, 1990.¹

     Alvin Creath “Jack” Roark Sr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-20-3226.⁴ He was born on May 24, 1921 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Rachel Poff, daughter of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff, on December 4, 1943 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Alvin Creath “Jack” Roark Sr. died on November 10, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 56.^4,3

     Stella Alberta Miles Stella Alberta Miles Poff, age 99, died Saturday, February17, 2018 at the Bluefield Regional Hospital. Stella was preceded in death by her parents Asa and Sarah Miles of Keystone, West Virginia, husband Edward B. Poff of Bluewell, and most recently her sister Elva Miles Lockhart of Bluefield, Virginia. All of her other siblings passed in prior years. Surviving is her close friend Doloros "Boots" Poff of Bluewell, WV and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many friends in her home community of Bluewell, as well as her church friends from Bluewell United Methodist Church where she was an active member and served as church treasurer for many years. Stella was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on August 4, 1918. She attended school in McDowell County and later was employed in the Keystone, West Virginia branch of the telephone company where she served as an operator. She then worked for GC Murphy in the business office in Northfork, West Virginia. She made lifelong friends at both the phone company and at Murphy's, and always enjoyed her friends' cards and visits. One of her favorite pastimes was family dinners and what her nieces who lived locally called their adventures. She enjoyed car trips and looking at pictures of family. She was a long time collector of salt and pepper shakers and glassware, and most who knew her always thought of bringing her back a souvenir when travelling to add to her collection. Stella was appreciated by her community and church for her loyalty and steadfastness. Her family cherished her sincere interest in their lives, her dry sense of humor, and her storytelling of days gone by, including her great amusement and pride in one of her nephews summarizing what he learned in church one Sunday by loudly proclaiming, "Let brotherly love continue!" It became one of her favorite verses (Hebrews 13:1). Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Mausoleum in Bluewell.² She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 4, 1918 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Edward Basil Poff, son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff, on December 21, 1946 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,1,4,2,5 Stella Alberta Miles died on February 17, 2018 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 99.²

     Dorothy B. Schoen Dorothy B. Poff, 97, of Dover, Ohio and formerly of Steubenville died Friday, April 1, 2011 in the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover following a brief illness. Born December 19, 1913 in Bellaire, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Nancy B. (Hickman) Schoen. Dorothy attended the Newpointe Community Church in Dover and was a former member of the Women's Club and Order of Eastern Star both in Steubenville. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed traveling and camping. She and her husband also spent many hours volunteering at the former Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Poff who died June 24, 2006. They were married 71 years prior to his passing. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Schoen and a sister, Virginia Davis. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her two daughters and sons in law, Judy and Carl Bell of Dover and Marsha and Richard Montgomery of Uniontown; four grandchildren, Scott (Nancy) Bell of Dover, Kelly (Mike) Wood of Lynchburg, Va., Nancy (Mark) Byrd of Perry, Ohio and Julie (Scott) Aten of Hartville, Ohio along with ten great grandchildren and a sister, Lois Howells of Atlanta, Georgia. Dorothy' s life will be celebrated Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:30am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover with her grandson, Scott Bell officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends will be received Tuesday from 10-11:30am.² She was born on December 19, 1913 at Bellaire, Belmont Co., Ohio.^3,2 As of December 7, 1934,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Harry Woodrow Poff, son of Harry Curtis Poff and Mary Belle Thomas, on December 7, 1934.^1,2 Dorothy B. Schoen died on April 1, 2011 at Dover, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, at age 97.^3,2

     Martha E. Poff was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁴ Her married name was Hicks.⁴ She married Joseph Charles "Bo" Hicks.⁴ Martha E. Poff was born on October 14, 1924 at Shadyside, Belmont Co., Ohio.⁴ She died on June 29, 2008 at Florida at age 83.⁴ She Ms. Martha Poff Hicks passed away June 29, 2008. She was born October 14, 1924 in Shadyside, Ohio and moved to Jacksonville in 1942. Ms. Hicks was a very beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church for many years and was currently a member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Ms. Hicks was the Volunteer of the Year at Bayview Elementary School in 1990. Ms. Hicks is survived by: son Jody (Amy) Hicks; daughter Mary Hicks (Michael Parsons); grandson Dustin Richards; son-in-law Carl Lang; and God-Children Tim, Ben, and Tamara Simmons. Ms. Hicks was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Charles "Bo" Hicks; daughters Sandra Sue Lang and Janine Hicks; brother Harry Poff; and sister Vivian Poff. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home. Graveside Services will conducted by Rev. Ron Dempsey Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Riverside Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. on July 1, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 254-24-8051.² Joseph Charles "Bo" Hicks married Martha E. Poff, daughter of Harry Curtis Poff and Mary Belle Thomas.¹ Joseph Charles "Bo" Hicks was born on January 5, 1923.² He died on May 14, 2001 at Florida at age 78.²

     Murven Powell "Pete" Long was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-58-5361.⁶ He married Karen Dove.¹ Murven Powell "Pete" Long was born on December 19, 1936 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He married Shelby Jean Mitchem circa May, 1956 at West Virginia.⁷ Murven Powell "Pete" Long died on November 29, 2001 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^1,6,3 He Murven "Pete" Long, 64, of Warm Hollow Road, Morgantown, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1936, in Rock, son of the late Derexal and Carman Poff Long. He worked 43 years at Consol's Humphrey No. 7 mine, and retired as an outside heavy equipment operator. He was a member of UMWA District 31, Local 1058, where he had also served on the mine committee. He was Protestant. He is survived by his wife, Kareen Dove Long; four sons, William Long, of Smithfield, Pa., Derexal Long, of Massachusetts, Ronald Long, of Morgantown, and Donald Long, of Elkins; four stepdaughters, Rhonda Marshall, Kimberly Barnett, Kelley Brooks, and Patricia Britt, all of Morgantown; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at McCulla Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m Friday, Nov. 30, and from 7 p.m. until the 8:30 p.m. service, with the Rev. Dr. Stacy L. Groscup officiating. Burial will be Saturday at Rock Cemetery, in Rock, at the convenience of the family. on November 30, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 280-03-9100.² Lawrence Jess McKee married Amanda Josephine Poff, daughter of Thomas Capehart Poff and Lottie M. Hill.¹ Lawrence Jess McKee was born on November 18, 1918.² He died on December 7, 1992 at age 74.²

     Grace Helen Hull was born circa 1918 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of October 22, 1936,her married name was Martin.² She married Adrian Dorsey "Peck" Martin, son of John Chapman "Chap" Martin and Octavia Rhoda Frances "Sis" Hall, on October 22, 1936 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Frank Robert Treadway was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on May 27, 1893 at Marshall, Madison Co., North Carolina; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as May 27, 1895.^2,5,3 He married Ollie Marie Martin, daughter of John Chapman "Chap" Martin and Octavia Rhoda Frances "Sis" Hall, on September 15, 1920 at Oxley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,7,8,4 Frank Robert Treadway died on October 7, 1970 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.³ He Funeral services for Frank Robert Treadway, 77, of Beaver will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Rev. S. D. Smith in charge. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday following an apparent heart attack. Born May 27, 1893, in North Carolina, He was a son of the late Morgan and Mary McClure Treadway. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotives Engineers and was employed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie M. Martin Treadway; four sons, Tommy C. of Raleigh, James R. of Hinton, Billy G. of Harper and Rupert C. of Falls Church, Va; three daughters, Mrs. S. E. (Mary Frances) Pugh of Red Star, Mrs. Jack (Betty Jo) Humphrey of Hialeah, Fla., and Mrs. John (Alta) Cox of Beaver, a sister, Mrs. Nola Rice of Glen Morgan, 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. on October 8, 1970.^3,4

     Betty Jo Treadway was born on June 29, 1922 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of July 8, 1940,her married name was Humphreys.³ She married Jack Elbert Humphreys on July 8, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Betty Jo Treadway died on April 25, 2006 at Arizona at age 83.²