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     Belva Riley was buried at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 U.S. Highway 19, Palmetto, Manatee Co., Florida.² She was born on June 18, 1890 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of May 22, 1917,her married name was Murray.¹ She married Roy William Murray Sr., son of James Buckhannon Murray and Alwilda Josephine Poff, on May 22, 1917 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Belva Riley died in October, 1961 at Manatee Co., Florida, at age 71.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 273-14-1278.⁴ James Riley Murray was buried at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park, 2613 Sackett Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.^6,7 He was born on October 20, 1918 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^4,5,6 He married Ruth J. Anderson in 1945.^7,8 James Riley Murray James Murray was born in 1918 and served his country during World War II. When he came home from the South Pacific, he married Ruth, his wife of 59 years. He is survived by Ruth, Susan and Keith Moore, Jeff and Lisa, and niece, Pam Murray, and was pre-deceased by his brother, William, who died in Normandy on D-Day. James was retired from Goodyear, where he worked for 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was state pistol champion in his class. James loved books, music, and his family. He sang in the Presbyterian Church choir for over 35 years, was an early member of the Akron Civic Chorus, and was a Mason. He read and studied a wide range of subjects, and when his children were in college and could not find a textbook, it was usually because he was reading it. He will be missed by all who knew him, whenever we walk in the woods, or near a beach, or hear any music from the era of the big bands. Greatly loved, he will be greatly missed. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. A funeral service will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, 2819 Hudson Dr., Cuyahoga Falls, at 11 a.m. Friday, Dr. Richard A. Hasler officiating. A Masonic service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333, in his memory. on December 14, 2004.⁷ He died on December 14, 2004 at Ohio at age 86.^5,6

     Roy William Murray Jr. was buried at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.² He was born on April 15, 1921 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,3 He married Mame Elliot on September 28, 1940 at Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky.⁵ Roy William Murray Jr. died on June 8, 1944 at France at age 23.²

     Her married name was Hines.¹ Georgia Cobbs married Thomas Jerome Hines Jr., son of Thomas Jerome Hines Sr. and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff.^1,2 Georgia Cobbs was born on July 10, 1923 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She died on September 17, 2008 at Lady Lake, Lake Co., Florida, at age 85.^3,2 She Georgia Cobbs Hines, 85, of Lady Lake, Fla., formerly of South Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Village's Regional Hospital in Lady Lake. Georgia was born July 10, 1923 in Clendenin, living the majority of her life in South Charleston. She worked in the men's department at Frankenberger's and Schawbe-May. She later became the first meter maid in South Charleston. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, George and Leora Babcock; and husbands, T.H. Cobbs Sr. and Thomas Hines. She is survived by her son, Thurman Cobbs and his wife, Virginia, of South Charleston; stepdaughter, Joyce Ciliberti of South Charleston; grandson, Randall Cobbs and wife, Katie, of South Charleston; great-grandsons, Ian and Owen Cobbs of South Charleston; sisters, Gay Moore of Eustis, Fla., and Neva Jarvis of Lady Lake; and brother, George Babcock Jr. of Columbus, Ohio. The family would like to thank Georgia's caregivers, her niece, Becky, and sister, Neva Jarvis, for all their love, care and compassion. A memorial service to honor the life of Georgia will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Ron Schlak Jr. officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Covenant House Food Pantry, 600 Shrewsbury St., Charleston, WV 25301. on September 25, 2008.²

     Bernard Nicholas Weiskircher was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 234-10-1696.⁴ He married Stella Catherine Hines, daughter of Thomas Jerome Hines Sr. and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff.¹ Bernard Nicholas Weiskircher was born on July 28, 1906 at Ohio.^4,5,2 He died on June 22, 1987 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,2,3 He Bernard N. Weiskircher, 80, of 495 Sunny Brook Drive, Hurricane, formerly of Charleston, died June 23, 1987, in Putnam Health Care Center after a long illness. He was a retired salesman for the Imperial Bedding Co. of Huntington. Surviving: wife, Katherine Weiskircher; stepson, Jack G. Shea of Anaheim, Calif; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of the Ascension, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jeremiah Cullinane officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. on June 24, 1987.³

     Doyle Grice Shea was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 10, 1907 at Handley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Stella Catherine Hines, daughter of Thomas Jerome Hines Sr. and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, circa 1927.^1,2,3 Doyle Grice Shea died on December 23, 1934 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 27.²

     Jack G. Shea married Dottie Unknown.¹ Jack G. Shea was born on May 3, 1928 at West Virginia.^2,3

     Sara Lou Van Meter Sara VanMeter Burlingame, 86, of Ravenswood, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2020, at Ravenswood Village. Sara was a graduate of Huntington High School in 1951. After graduation, she was employed with C & P Telephone Company as a toll and overseas operator. She served as Service Assistant Training Operator and Administrative Assistant to the Division Traffic Manager. Sara married the love of her life, Jack Dempsey Burlingame, in June of 1956. They started their life in Clarksburg, WV, where they adopted two little baby girls, Tracey Sue and Holli Mae. Sara was a devoted wife and mother and a contributor to her community serving as Camp Fire Girls troop leader, Sunday school teacher, PTA parent, Treasurer to Senator Karen Facemire, Charter member of the Jackson County Pilot Club, and President of the Mountain Craft Art & Craft Fair in 1998-1999. Sara is survived by her brother, Irvin VanMeter Junior (Mrs. Nancy VanMeter) of Charleston, and her daughter, Holli (Mr. Brocklin Vanater); grandchildren, Christine, Heather, Joshua, and Sara; great grandchildren, River, Jack, Ella, Noah, and Sage; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Mattie Mae; infant son, Stephen Drew; daughter, Tracey; and husband of 53 years, Jack D. Burlingame. Sincere thanks to the devoted and loving staff at Ravenswood Village. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 12:00 pm at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood with Pastor Chris Skeens officiating. Private Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Charleston, WV.³ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on June 26, 1933 at Ohio.² As of June 9, 1956,her married name was Burlingame.¹ She married Jack Dempsey Burlingame, son of William Edward Burlingame and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on June 9, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 Sara Lou Van Meter died on February 18, 2020 at Ravenswood, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³

     Her Social Security Number was 265-03-8323.³ Alma Virginia Mills was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, 12800 Viers Mills Road, Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^4,2 She was born on October 15, 1900 at Odell, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 As of July 13, 1921,her married name was Poff.¹ She married James Murray Poff, son of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones, on July 13, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Alma Virginia Mills died on July 18, 1978 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 77.² She ELKTON, Md. - Alma Virginia Poff, 77, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of the Elkton area, died yesterday at the General Division, Wilmington, Del., after a long illness. Mrs. Poff was the first woman in the country to carry mail by horseback. She started delivering mail in 1928 at St. Albans, W.Va., and continued for several years. Later she examined documents that were submitted for trademark to the federal Commerce Department in Washington. She retired in 1965. Her husband, James Murray Poff, died in 1953. She is survived by two sons, Richard C., of Crystal Springs, Fla., and Col. Edward H., of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Carol J. Shulley of Carpenters Point, Md., and Patricia Ann Frese of Washington, D.C; two sisters, Laura Roman of Pekin, Ill., and Tempie Grogan of St. Albans; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville. on July 19, 1978.²

     Edward Harold Poff was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^6,7,2 He was born on April 9, 1922 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Winifred Louise Gordon circa 1946.⁸ Edward Harold Poff died on September 30, 2012 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 90.^6,7,2 He Lt. Col. Edward H. Poff USAF (Ret) age 90 of San Antonio died Sunday September 30 2012. He began his 29 year military career as a co-pilot on a B-24 Liberator in Europe during World War II and went on to serve multiple tours as Deputy Base Commander as well as Personnel Officer for the AF Electronic Security Command. He blessed his family with travel and adventure with stations all across the US as well as Germany Japan Pakistan Greece and Thailand. After retiring from the Air Force in 1976 Edward attended St. Philip's College earning an AAS summa cum laude in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Of his many hobbies fishing was his passion. He enjoyed teaching all of his children to fish and appreciate the Texas coast. Edward's love of his family humility humor and great kindness will be sincerely missed. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. Survivors are his loving wife of 66 years Winifred L. Poff; children, Constance Carter, Laurence Poff & wife Sandy, David Poff & wife Kyong, Stephen Poff, Timothy Poff & wife Kathy, Sally Poff, Catherine Morales & husband Jose, and Kenneth Poff & wife Elizabeth; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. on October 7, 2012.⁷

     James Kenneth Poff was buried at Oak Creek Cemetery, Bottineau, Bottineau Co., North Dakota.^3,7,5 He was born on June 13, 1925 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4,5 He married Twilla Viola Nass in 1953.⁸ James Kenneth Poff died on February 26, 1954 at Emmet, McLean Co., North Dakota, at age 28; Died in a drowning.^3,7,5

     Her married name was Shulley.³ Carrol June Poff was buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cherry Hill, Camden Co., New Jersey.⁵ Her married name was Belcastro.³ Her married name was Mercogliano.³ She married Unknown Belcastro.³ Carrol June Poff married Unknown Mercogliano.³ Carrol June Poff married Unknown Shulley.^3,4,5 Carrol June Poff was born on May 30, 1927 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^3,5,6 She and Unknown Belcastro were divorced before April, 1950.⁷ Carrol June Poff died on October 10, 1992 at Delaware at age 65.^3,5,6

     Alfred Williams was born circa 1902 at West Virginia.¹ He died on November 27, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He Alfred Williams, 21 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Williams, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents in Charleston street after a long illness of tubercular trouble. He was in North Carolina several weeks ago, attempting to regain his health. He is survived by his parents, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Cumi Morris, of Raleigh, N. C; Ida M. Williams, C. G. Williams, and V. Chester Williams of Charleston. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. on November 28, 1923.³

     Her married name was Jenkins.¹ Barbara Helen Eberbaugh was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She married Harry Jenkins.¹ Barbara Helen Eberbaugh was born on May 25, 1898 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1920,her married name was Williams.² She married Clarence Gethen Williams Sr., son of Lewis Russell Williams and Katherine Grace "Kitty" Poff, circa 1920.^2,3 As of 1954,her married name was Larson.¹ Barbara Helen Eberbaugh married Paul Richard Larson in 1954.⁴ Barbara Helen Eberbaugh died on July 26, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 97.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-3458.⁷ Lewis Russell Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 31, 1924 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He died on June 6, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^7,3,4 He Lewis Russell Williams, 71, of Charleston died Thursday, June 6, 1996, in Meadowbrook nursing home, Charleston, after a long illness. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired clothing salesman and a former member of VFW Post 8129. Surviving: daughter, Shirley Freeman of Milton; brother, Clarence A. of St. Albans. Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. on June 7, 1996.⁴

     Clarence Alfred Williams was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 564-36-0343.⁵ He married Elizabeth Ballard.³ Clarence Alfred Williams was born on December 3, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He died on July 6, 2010 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^5,3 He Clarence Alfred Williams, 81, of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010, after a long illness. Born December 3, 1928, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Barbara Larson and Clarence G. Williams. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Ted and Russell Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Ballard Williams; daughters, Kaye Miller of Hurricane and Leigh D'Agostino of Charleston; and granddaughter, Gina D'Agostino of Charleston. Clarence was a retired master lab technician from Union Carbide Corporation, South Charleston, with 40 years of service. He was a member of Highlawn Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder and clerk of session. He helped to organize the Walk Against Hunger at the church and will be remembered for his wonderful singing voice and kindness to all who knew him. He was also a WWII veteran with the U.S. Army. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at Highlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, with Pastor Helen Young officiating. A private burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, Ruth. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in his memory to Highlawn Presbyterian Church, 2501 Washington Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. on July 9, 2010.³

     Juanita May Anderson Mrs. Juanita May Anderson, 75, of 866 South Park Dr., died Thursday at home after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Charleston and was a retired nurse. Mrs. Anderson was a member of South Ruffner Presbyterian Church. Surviving: sister, Mrs. Louise Rectenwald of Charleston. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Bartlett-Burdette Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth E. Pollack officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-50-5106.³ She and Robert Gethen Pfaff were divorced.² Juanita May Anderson was born on January 11, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of March 20, 1918,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Robert Gethen Pfaff, son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on March 20, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Juanita May Anderson died on February 8, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.²

     Buford Melton Woolwine was buried at Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.³ His Social Security Number was 223-20-5186.² He was born on March 28, 1907 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mattie Emaline Leonard circa 1928.^7,8,9 Buford Melton Woolwine married Virginia Bell Perry on October 19, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4 Buford Melton Woolwine died on August 19, 1996 at Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, at age 89.^2,3

     Mattie Emaline Leonard was buried at Leonard Memorial Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., Virginia.² She was born circa 1912 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Woolwine.³ She married Buford Melton Woolwine, son of Noah Wise Woolwine and Essie Emmaline Spradlin, circa 1928.^3,1,4 Mattie Emaline Leonard died on June 2, 1935 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Oleta Belle Woolwine was buried at Mount Rose Cemetery, 10069 Crescent Road, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Smith.² She married Ross Campbell Smith.^2,6 Oleta Belle Woolwine was born on April 11, 1930 at Galax, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of October 7, 1972,her married name was Henderson.⁴ She married Thomas Eugene Henderson on October 7, 1972 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.⁴ Oleta Belle Woolwine and Thomas Eugene Henderson were divorced on February 12, 1976 at Russell Co., Virginia.⁵ As of June 20, 1976,her married name was Stephenson.⁴ Oleta Belle Woolwine married Roy Emerson Stephenson on June 20, 1976 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,4 Oleta Belle Woolwine died on August 23, 2016 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 86.² She Oleta Belle Woolwine Smith Stephenson, age 86, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born to the late Buford Woolwine and Mattie Leonard Woolwine on April 11, 1930, in Galax, Va. Oleta taught Sunday school at Glade Spring Baptist Church from 1971-2005. She was a member of the Church of New Beginnings. In addition to her parents, Oleta was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ross Campbell Smith; second husband, Roy Emerson Stephenson; brother, Paul Woolwine; and sister, Gladys White. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Dundlow and husband, Jerry of Virginia Beach, Va., and Jane Cruey and husband, Tooter of Clinchburg, Va; step-daughter, Cheryl Lacy; three sisters, Betty Dearen and husband, Cecil of Duncan, Okla., Doris Taylor of Marlow, Okla., and Peggy Ainsworth and husband, Bobby of Oak Grove, La; five grandchildren, Ross Dundlow, Amanda Kent, Cody Cruey, Travis Cruey, and Rusty Cruey; step-grandson, Matthew Smith; six great grandchildren, Kayla Kent, Ross Dundlow, Cameron Kent, Graham Dundlow, Kipton Cannon, and Nolan Cruey; step great grandson, Ian Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the Church of New Beginnings, 10495 Forest Hills Drive, Glade Spring, VA 24340, with Pastor Jeff Wallace and Pastor Dennis Blazier officiating. A committal service will follow at Mt. Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 until 1 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the physicians and nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center. on August 24, 2016.²

     Sarah E. "Sallie" Martin was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ She was born on October 9, 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of April 12, 1900,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married John Marion Poff, son of Marion Poff and Elvina "Lackey" A. Brumfield, on April 12, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Sarah E. "Sallie" Martin died on December 7, 1962 at Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 87.³