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     William Jackson "Bill" Shrader and Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart were divorced.^5,6,7 His Social Security Number was 236-07-1509.⁸ William Jackson "Bill" Shrader was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on August 29, 1899 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3,4 He married Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart, daughter of James Montague Gearheart and Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole, on June 30, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ William Jackson "Bill" Shrader died on May 13, 1965 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^8,3

     George Lowell Poff was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 31, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 7, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Sarah Blanche Richards was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-78-3669.⁵ She was born on July 12, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1911.^5,4 As of April 13, 1931,her married name was Poff.⁶ She married Oliver Hampton Poff, son of Lowell Leander Poff and Della Odell Gearheart, on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,2,4 Sarah Blanche Richards died on February 4, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^5,3,4 She POFF, Sarah Richards, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver H. Poff, and sons, Tommy and Neal Poff, and son-in-law, Robert Wilhelm. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Dolly Poff, Harry Poff, Charles and Peggy Poff, Wayne and Sue Poff; daughter-in-law, Peggy Poff; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Bill Greer, Earlene Wilhelm, Carol and Larry Laprad; sister, Katherine Matherly; also surviving are 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 6, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2324.¹¹ Thomas Edward "Tommy" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8 He was born on July 9, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6,7 He married Peggy Ann Forbes on December 21, 1961 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Edward "Tommy" Poff died on April 10, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^5,7,8 He Thomas Edward Poff, age 46, of Roanoke, died, Sunday, April 10, 1988, at Medical Center in Salem after a long illness. He had been an employee of the VA Medical Center and a member of the Garden City Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife, Peggy A. Poff; two sons, Kenneth B. Poff and Mark A. Poff, of the home; two grandsons, Kenneth H. Poff, Vinton; and Bryan Lee Poff, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Sarah B. Roanoke; five brothers, Neal Poff, Roanoke; Earl Poff, Salem; Harry Poff, Charles Poff, and Wayne Poff, all of Roanoke; three sisters, Lois Greer, Earlene Wilhelm, both of Roanoke; Carol LaPrad, of Hardy. Interment will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 11, 1988.⁸

     Oliver Neal Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5 He was born on February 16, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5 He died on July 26, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^4,5 He POFF, Oliver Neal, 61, of Roanoke County, died Monday, July 26, 1993. on July 27, 1993.^4,5

     Earl Leander Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He Earl L. Poff, 89, widower of Ellen Marie Barnett Poff, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Oliver and Sarah Richards Poff. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He will be missed and remembered by his daughters, Patti Marie Brophy (Mike), Julie Beth Masters (Greg); son, John Eric Poff; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Poff and Harry Poff; sister, Carol Poff Laprad. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁸ He was born on September 28, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Ellen Marie Barnett on January 8, 1955.^10,8 Earl Leander Poff died on January 11, 2024 at Virginia at age 89.⁸

     Forrest Wayne Poff Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-76-0582.⁹ He was born on March 7, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,4 He married Pamela Sue Gibson on November 22, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Forrest Wayne Poff Sr. and Pamela Sue Gibson were divorced on August 13, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Forrest Wayne Poff Sr. died on October 31, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,9,5 He Forrest Wayne Poff Sr., 62, of Mount Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 31, 2013. Forrest was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Blanche Poff, and father, Oliver Hampton Poff; brothers, Neal Poff, Tommy Poff; and sister, Earline Wilhelm. Forrest is remembered for his passion for music, love of his dogs, and faith in God, as a member of Green Memorial United Methodist Church. He will be greatly missed but will live on through his son and grandchildren. He is survived by his son, F. Wayne Poff Jr. and wife, Julie; grandchildren, James, Abby, Michael, and Sarah; brothers, Earl Poff and wife, Dolly, Harry Poff, and Charles Poff and wife, Peggy; sisters, Lois Greer and husband, Bill, and Carol LaPrad; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 2, 2013.¹

     Pamela Sue Gibson Pamela Sue Poff (Sue), 62, of Roanoke Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 20th 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton Va. Mike Shaffer of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 3:00pm Sunday January 22, 2017 at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton. Burial will be held Monday January 23, 207 funeral at Cedar Lawn at 10:00 am. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home. Sue was born in Roanoke Virginia on August 11, 1954. Sue was engaged to Ronald (Bill) Richards. Sue is survived by finance’ Bill, grandchildren JD, Abby, Monkey Butt (Mikey) and Sarah, Daughter Julie, and other family and friends. Sue is preceded in death by Jean Gibson her mother, her two brothers Jerry Gibson and Michael Gibson, and son Wayne Poff Jr. The family of Pamela Sue Poff wishes to thank Roanoke Memorial Hospital doctors and nursing staff on Palliative Care Unit for making sure Pamela was comfortable the last days of her life.² She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on August 11, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of November 22, 1975,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Forrest Wayne Poff Sr., son of Oliver Hampton Poff and Sarah Blanche Richards, on November 22, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Pamela Sue Gibson and Forrest Wayne Poff Sr. were divorced on August 13, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Pamela Sue Gibson died on January 20, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.²

     Lois Kathleen Poff Lois Kathleen Greer, 83, of Roanoke, VA, was carried by angels to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 10, 2020 while resting peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver H. and Sarah B. Poff; sister, Earlene Wilhelm;, brothers, Neil Poff, Tommy Poff and Wayne Poff. She is survived by her loving husband Bill Greer, whom she was married to for 63 years. Also cherishing her memory are her children, Tonia Hackett and Jeff Greer, sister Carol Laprad and brothers Earl Poff, Charles Poff (Peggy) and Harry Poff. Grandchildren include Chelsae Barrett (Jakob), Hillary Greer and Seth Greer; and her one and only great-grandson, Wesley Barrett. Lois is survived by many other nieces and nephews, extended family members, numerous close friends and faithful canine companion Maggie. Lois attended Garden City Baptist Church where she was a member for many years. Lois was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, sister, mawmaw, great-grandmother and friend to many. She loved to cook, especially bake. Lois enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren on summer vacations to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She never shied away from spending time with her Lord and Savior, whether it be at home or at church in her Sunday school class, living out her faith daily for others to see. Lois loved her family immensely and never missed the opportunity to show it through both words and actions. Lois lived an abundant life whose loss is deeply felt by many. A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at noon Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Simpson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the wonderful Amedisis Hospice staff, caregivers Anesa Vugdalic, Darlene and Chuck Rickman for their dedication, compassion and kindness.⁷ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 As of May 29, 1958,her married name was Greer.⁴ She married William Price "Bill" Greer on May 29, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,6,4,7 Lois Kathleen Poff died on October 10, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁷

     Sarah Earlene Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8132.⁷ Her married name was Wilhelm.¹ She married Robert Coleman Wilhelm.^1,2,8,9 Sarah Earlene Poff was born on May 22, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,10 She died on June 12, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^2,7,8 She Sarah Earlene Wilhelm, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver H. and Sarah B. Poff, her husband, Robert Wilhelm, a daughter, Deborah Faye Wilhelm and two brothers, Neal and Tommy Poff. She is survived by her children, Timothy Lee Wilhelm, Teri Kessler and husband, Mike, Robert Joseph Wilhelm and special friend, Shirley Stull; brothers, Earl Poff and wife, Dolly, Harry Poff, Charles Poff and wife, Peggy, Wayne Poff; sisters, Lois Greer and husband, Bill, Carol Laprad; daughter-in-law, Peggy Poff; many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 13, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-7987.⁴ Robert Coleman Wilhelm was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Sarah Earlene Poff, daughter of Oliver Hampton Poff and Sarah Blanche Richards.^1,2,3,5 Robert Coleman Wilhelm was born on December 16, 1939 at Berryville, Clarke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,8 He died on February 23, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.^3,4,5,9,8 He Robert C. Wilhelm, age 48, of Roanoke, died suddenly Tuesday at a job site. He was a self-employed building contractor and was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Eva Nicely Wilhelm, and a daughter, Debra Faye Wilhelm. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Earlene Poff Wilhelm; three children, Timothy Lee Wilhelm, and his wife, Jeanette; Teresa Jane Wilhelm and Robert Joseph Wilhelm, all of Roanoke; three brothers, Norris R. Wilhelm, Homer E. Wilhelm, both of Roanoke; Jerry W. Wilhelm, Richmond; six sisters, Mrs. James (Nellie) Austin, Verona; Mrs. Ernest (Jean) Mrs. John (Ellen) Campbell; Mrs. Bradley (Linda) Hurt; Miss Robyn H. Wilhelm, all of Roanoke; Mrs. John (Donna) Robertson, Wirtz. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 25, 1988.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-78-1129.⁷ Larry Wayne LaPrad was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on January 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,6 He married Carol Sue Poff, daughter of Oliver Hampton Poff and Sarah Blanche Richards, on July 12, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Larry Wayne LaPrad died on January 30, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^2,7,5 He Larry Wayne Laprad, 51, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 30, 2004. He was a member of Living Water Christian Church and was formerly employed by Chesapeake X-Ray Corporation. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Carol Poff Laprad; two sons, Loren W. Laprad of Hardy and Luke A. Laprad of Vinton; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Bobby and Jody Laprad of Salem, Carol and Ralph Cook of Roanoke County, Sue and Bill Toms of Bedford, Danny Laprad of Roanoke, David and Rhonda Laprad of Bedford County, Pam and Gary Deisher of Bedford County; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt County. on February 1, 2004.²

     Hurstal Hobart Epling was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 19, 1917 at Lincoln Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4 He married Beulah Pauline Gearheart, daughter of Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart and Delia Ann DeWeese, on August 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 Hurstal Hobart Epling died on May 18, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 22.^1,2,3

     Bonnie Charlene Epling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-7818.⁸ She was born on November 9, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,6,3,4,5 As of August 2, 1957,her married name was Key.⁵ She married William Paxton Key on August 2, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Bonnie Charlene Epling and William Paxton Key were divorced on June 5, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of April 2, 1967,her married name was Outten.⁵ Bonnie Charlene Epling married William Alton "Billy" Outten on April 2, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁵ Bonnie Charlene Epling and William Alton "Billy" Outten were divorced on September 18, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of March 12, 1973,her married name was Boothe.⁹ Bonnie Charlene Epling married William Lewis "Billy" Boothe on March 12, 1973 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,6,9 Bonnie Charlene Epling died on June 5, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^8,6,3,10 She November 9, 1938 - June 5, 2007. Bonnie Charlene Boothe, of Roanoke, was taken home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday following a three year battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved son, Dr. Steven Paul Key; grandson, Christian Steven Key, both of Moss Beach, California; mother, Beulah Pauline Saville of Salem; half sister, Sheree Parker and niece Jessica Parker of Charlotte, North Carolina; half brother, Tracy Saville; sister-in-law Joyce Saville, niece, Alicia Saville, nephew, Christopher Saville of Gastonia, North Carolina; and estranged husband, William Lewis Boothe of Roanoke. Bonnie sought not monetary gain but bathed in the richness of faithful friends and companions. As her healthy vessel began to fail, her senior citizens group and the Fidelis Sunday School Class at Tabernacle Baptist Church remained faithful til the end. Her three "special girlfriends", Mabel Beamer, Ruth Mullins, and Charlotte Otey helped her keep her faith that God was always near. In addition to seeing to her personal needs, her faithful companions Ike Jarells and Larry Bobbitt assumed her volunteer efforts when she became too weak to perform God's work. Bonnie is remembered for her more than 30 years of community service in the Roanoke Valley where she is recognized as a "Hometown Hero". Her many years of service involved feeding and clothing the needy and opening the doors of her personal residence to those in need of shelter. Her exemplary spirit of generosity and kindness was exceeded only by her uncompromising faith in her loving God. From our arms to His, your broken vessel renewed, you have become one of the angels you always admired. "Well done my faithful servant, well done". In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Turning Points Shelter, C/O The Salvation Army, 724 Dale Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24013. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2007 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Rick Elmore. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on July 7, 2007.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-44-5458.⁶ William Paxton Key was born on March 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,4,5 He married Bonnie Charlene Epling, daughter of Hurstal Hobart Epling and Beulah Pauline Gearheart, on August 2, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.² William Paxton Key and Bonnie Charlene Epling were divorced on June 5, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² William Paxton Key died on March 7, 1984 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 46.³

     William Lewis "Billy" Boothe was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 He was born on April 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He married Bonnie Charlene Epling, daughter of Hurstal Hobart Epling and Beulah Pauline Gearheart, on March 12, 1973 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,1,4 William Lewis "Billy" Boothe died on May 12, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,3,5 He William L. (Billy) Boothe, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Monday at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Lewis Boothe and Virginia Boothe Brown; sister, Shirley Gillespie; and brothers, Eugene, Buford, Paul and Donald Boothe. Billy worked for many years as a guard at several locations in Roanoke including Carilion Hospitals, Brinks, and the Poff Federal Building. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was an avid Virginia Tech fan. Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews including a special niece and family, Debra Lee, husband Ricky and their family; devoted, loving, and loyal K-9 companion, Duke. A special thanks to Kim Glessner and Valerie White for the many hours of care provided during Billy's illness. The family also would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for their many acts of kindness. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 15, 2014.²

     Dr. Steven Paul Key was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 He married Janine Talty.³ Dr. Steven Paul Key married Lisa Unknown.⁸ Dr. Steven Paul Key was born on April 9, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,4 He died on March 22, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,7,5 He Dr. Steven Paul Key, of Bent Mountain, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on on his way home from work at the Veteran's Administration Hospital on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He and his wife had recently moved back to the Roanoke area from California. He was self-admittedly "the happiest he had ever been in his life." Steven was born and raised in Roanoke, Va. He attended college at University of California at Davis, Physicians Assistant school at Yale University, Medical school at Wake Forrest University the Bowman and Grey School of Medicine, general surgical residency training at Vanderbilt University, cardiothoracic residency at University of California at San Francisco and Stanford University, plastic surgery fellowships at Stanford University, the University of Mississippi and the Bunke clinic in San Francisco. He loved fast cars and motorcycles, animals of all kinds and especially his dog, Zuli, running, traveling, his new home and new life! He is survived by his wife, Janine Talty, D.O., M.P.H; his 20 year old son and "the light of his life," Christian Steven Key; his aunt and uncle, Jim and Florine Harrell; and his two cousins, Kirk and Chris Harrell. Memorial donations can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2216 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, VA 24017-1619. A Graveside Service, open to the public, will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Life memorial service will follow at noon conducted by the Reverend Dr. John Ferman at Westminster Presbyterian. A fellowship reception luncheon will follow at the church. on March 25, 2011.³