Person Page - 1978

     Nina Clotilda Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-0256.⁵ She was born on March 24, 1884 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of circa 1906,her married name was Holland.² She married Mataw T. Holland circa 1906.^2,3,4 Nina Clotilda Mills died on June 24, 1972 at Lynch Station, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 88.^3,4

     Mataw T. Holland was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on August 23, 1876 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1877.^1,3,2 He married Nina Clotilda Mills, daughter of John Taylor Mills and Julia Ann DeWeese, circa 1906.^4,3,2 Mataw T. Holland died on March 15, 1941 at Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,2

     Iris Holland was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-70-8911.⁵ She was born on August 14, 1908 at Virginia.^5,4 As of April 27, 1932,her married name was Laughon.³ She married Ollie Gilbert Laughon Sr. on April 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Iris Holland died on November 25, 1989 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 213-20-1030.⁴ Damon Goble Atkins was buried at Cannaday Cemetery, Cannaday, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Susie Elizabeth Powell.⁴ Damon Goble Atkins was born on July 10, 1911.^1,4 He died on February 26, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,3,2,4 He Damon Goble Atkins, 89, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001 in a Salem hospital. He is survived by eleven children. Donald and Carol Atkins, Roanoke, Shirley and Ervin Richards, Chicago, Libby and Dave White, Chattanooga, Julia and Howard Alley Daniels, W. Va., Diane and John McNeil, Montvale, Gracie and Billy Conner, Salem, Johnny Mills, Roanoke, Clyde and Joyce Mills, N. C., Andrew and Betty Atkins, Salem, Anthony Atkins, Dillyn, Va., Steve and Christine Mills, Sylvian, W. Va., 38 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren; also two sisters, Virgie Cox, Greensboro, N. C., and Lillian; and one brother, Mundy Atkins, Fredericksburg, Va. Funeral services Wednesday 2 p. m. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment in Cannaday Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on February 27, 2001.²

     Lawson Delton Bryson was buried at Bryson Family Cemetery, Maple Meadow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on December 30, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8,5 He married Audrey Mae Perdue on September 20, 1952 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ Lawson Delton Bryson died on July 18, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^8,5 He Lawson Delton Bryson, age 84, of Lester, passed away at the Beckley VA Medical Center on Monday, July 18, 2011. Born on December 30, 1926, in Lester, W.Va., he was the son of the late Crockett Bryson and Rosina Webb Bryson Martin, and the stepson of the late Ernest Martin. Mr. Bryson was a disabled steel mill employee, and was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He lived nearly all of his life in Lester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Frances Tolley, and Dorothy Bryson, by brother, Clatis "Bunny" Bryson, a granddaughter, Dawn Bowles, a great-grandson, Logan Delton Bryson, and greatgranddaughters, Jada and Cailyn Bowles. His surviving family include a son, Ernest Bryson and his wife Patricia of Crab Orchard, and their two children Tamatha Campbell and her husband Russell, and their children Russie, Audrey, and Nick of Delaware, Michael Bryson and his wife Tarah and their children Mikie, Lawson, Dakota, and Michael Bryson's stepson, Jeffrey Honaker; a son, David Bryson of Shady Spring, and his children Anna Bryson of Shady Spring, Tasha Davis and her child of Tolleytown, Jarica Bryson of South Carolina, and LaKrista Bryson of Beckley; a son, Randall Bryson of North Carolina; a daughter, Rosemary Asbury and her husband John of Beckley, and their children Jonathan of Glen White and Sarah of Virginia; a daughter, Judith Badke of Beckley, and her children Joseph of Delaware and Jasper of Beckley; a sister, Norma Wathrew of Lester, 16 great-grandchildren, including Cody Bowles, a sister-in-law, Edith Bryson of Tolleytown, three nieces, Linda, Jeannie, Dawn, and Karen Tolley, and three nephews, Rickie, Johnny, Steve, and Mike Tolley. on July 19, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-44-4598.⁷ Clatis Dale "Bunny" Bryson was buried at Bryson Family Cemetery, Maple Meadow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Edith Lowanda Ratliff.³ Clatis Dale "Bunny" Bryson was born on July 4, 1928 at West Virginia.^1,7,2 He died on October 2, 1979 at West Virginia at age 51.^7,2

     Susan G. Muncy was born in June, 1894 at Virginia.¹

     Mary Jane Muncy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She was born on April 23, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Elmer Adolphus Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of August 15, 1918,her married name was Poff.⁴ Mary Jane Muncy died on September 17, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,3,5 She Mental Test Set Mental Test Set For Man Charged In Wife's Death. Elmer A. Poff, 71 — who has been charged with the Thursday slaying of his wife — was sent to De Jarnett State Sanitorium in Staunton Friday to undergo testing. His wife, Mary Jane Muncy Poff, 68, was beaten to death Thursday about noon with a hammer. Poff was in Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke prior to being transferred to Staunton. He was in satisfactory condition before his transfer with wounds on the head, neck and wrist. Police said that Poff attempted to take his own life. Besides her husband, Mrs. Poff is survived by her father, James W. Muncy, Montgomery County; one daughter, Mrs. Emory Haga, Roanoke; one stepson, Bernard Poff, Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. A. R. Wilkerson, Salem. Burial will be at Sherwood. on September 19, 1964.⁵

     Harvey Reed Meadows was born on April 22, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Bertha Edna Price, daughter of John Henry Price and Eliza Rosabelle "Ellie" Dickerson, on April 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Harvey Reed Meadows died on March 6, 1924 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 40.⁴

     Dannie Lillian Meadows was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Bowles.² She married Grover Cleveland Bowles.^2,3 Dannie Lillian Meadows was born in September, 1887 at Virginia.¹ She died on February 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.²

     His Social Security Number was 518-28-6680.⁷ Terry Lee Meadows was buried at Canyon Hill Cemetery, 2024 N Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.⁵ He was born on May 27, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date May 27, 1892.^3,7,5,8,6 He married Ina Minnie Mae Case on May 20, 1945.⁵ Terry Lee Meadows died on January 23, 1985 at Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 91.^7,5,8

     Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on February 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Sudie Mae Unknown circa 1922.⁶ Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows died on June 22, 1950 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 50.³

     Sudie Mae Unknown was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho.² She was born on May 21, 1902 at Texas.^1,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Meadows.¹ She married Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows, son of Peter George Meadows and Sarah J. Walters, circa 1922.¹ Sudie Mae Unknown died on June 27, 1979 at age 77.²

     George Elwood Meadows was born on April 15, 1927 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^5,2 He married Clarice J. Ewing on February 27, 1948 at Ada Co., Idaho.⁶ George Elwood Meadows died on September 21, 2011 at Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington, at age 84.^2,5,3 He George Elwood Meadows, 84 of Kennewick, WA, passed away at his home, on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. George was born in Weiser, Idaho, son of H. William Meadows and Sudie Mae Meadows. He received a Chemistry degree from the College of Idaho, in Caldwell, Idaho. He worked as a Nuclear Engineer for Westinghouse and later Battelle. In his earlier years he enjoyed fly fishing and prospecting all over the West. The last 22 years he and his wife Clarice have enjoyed the winter months in Scottsdale, Arizona. Then returning to spend the summers in the Tri Cities. Surviving are Wife, Clarice Meadows of 64 years, daughter, Dr. Deborah Meadows and Husband Michael Grinnell. Two grandsons, and a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by father, H. William Meadows, mother, Sudie Mae Meadows. At his request, there will be no services. on September 23, 2011.²

     Hannah Shephard was born circa 1841 at Ohio.¹ As of before 1861,her married name was Poff.¹ She married John Poff, son of Michael Poff and Sarah "Sally" Whitenack, before 1861.¹

     James E. Poff was buried at Portage Prairie Cemetery, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² He was born circa May 27, 1859 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on August 12, 1860 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Martha Wolverton was born circa 1863 at Indiana.¹ As of November 3, 1886,her married name was Hague.³ She married Albert Hague on November 3, 1886 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³

     Mary Jane "Jennie" Kniss was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 209 Laurel Street, Kalkaska, Kalkaska Co., Michigan.³ She was born on November 20, 1872 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of December 27, 1892,her married name was Oleson.² She married Oluf Oleson on December 27, 1892 at Kalkaska Co., Michigan.² Mary Jane "Jennie" Kniss died on April 23, 1952 at Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan, at age 79.^1,3

     John F. Poff was buried at Portage Prairie Cemetery, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on August 28, 1861 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He died on May 24, 1862 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery (also known as Fruitport Cemetery), Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, Muskegon Co., Michigan.⁵ She was born on June 4, 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,6,5 As of May 1, 1937,her married name was Lappo.⁴ She married Mitchell F. Lappo on May 1, 1937 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.^3,4,5 Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher died on October 13, 2011 at Muskegon Co., Michigan, at age 97.^6,5 She Mrs. Clarissa W. Lappo, 97, surrounded by family, made a peaceful transition to the other side to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. She was born in South Bend, Ind. June 4, 1914 to Caleb and Libby (Wolverton) Bucher and married Mitchell Lappo May 5, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1989. Clarissa had been a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother and supportive wife. She was an active member of Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ and the Fruitport Lady Lions. Clarissa enjoyed her gardening, bowling, golfing, world traveling and was a great cook. But foremost was always her family. Survivors include her daughter, Clarajane "CJ" Middlecamp of Fruitport; grandchildren, Alyson Middlecamp of Sparta, Seth (Kim Jonkers) Middlecamp of Fruitport, Lisa (David) Middlecamp-Lowder of North Muskegon and Wendolyn (Brian) Thomas of Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Seth Jr., Destiny, Zoey, Meghan and Natali; and great-great-granddaughter, Anne Adele. Service was 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Donald Wood officiating. Interment at Fruitport Cemetery. Memorial to Harbor Hospice-Poppen House. on October 27, 2011.⁵

     Unknown Wakey? married Clarissa Cecilia Smith.² Unknown Wakey? died before January 9, 1920; His wife Clarissa was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.²

     William Roscoe Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,6 He was born on May 20, 1887 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8,4,5,6 He married Ida Elizabeth Kreisher on August 4, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,6 William Roscoe Merrill died on January 25, 1945 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 57.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 317-07-1884.⁸ Floyd Earl Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁹ He was born on January 25, 1892 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8,4,5 He married Maude Belle Kreisher on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ Floyd Earl Merrill died on September 2, 1972 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 80.^8,5,6

     Her married name was Schoenradt.² Vernia Gertrude Merrill married Paul August Schoenradt.² Vernia Gertrude Merrill was born on March 12, 1894 at Indiana.² She died on October 19, 1919 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 25.²