Person Page - 1994

     Vivian Doris Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,9 Her Social Security Number was 234-40-7451.¹⁰ She was born on February 28, 1928 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^10,6 As of April 7, 1945,her married name was Pauley.² She married Robert Byron "Rab" Pauley on April 7, 1945 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Vivian Doris Poff died on March 14, 1974 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 46.⁶ She The funeral of Mrs. Vivian Pauley, 46, Mullens, will be held Sunday. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. She died Thursday in a Princeton hospital after a short illness. Born Feb. 28, 1928 at Mullens, she was a daughter of the late Harvey L. and Fannie Poff and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pauley, June 19, 1970. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Chipper) Pauley Jr., of Florida, and Mike, a junior at Concord College, Athens; four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Philips, and Mrs. Fern Tolliver, both of Pineville, Mrs. Betty Goode, Cleveland, Ohio, and Harva Mae Poff of Colorado. on March 15, 1974.⁶

     Virginia May Sadler was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 230-56-7896.⁴ Her married name was Collins.¹ She married Unknown Collins.¹ Virginia May Sadler was born on October 30, 1915 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of September 26, 1967,her married name was Poff.² She married Frank Heber Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on September 26, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Virginia May Sadler died on December 9, 1991 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,4,3 She Virginia May Collins Poff, age 76, died Monday, December 9, 1991, in Giles Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Poff was born in Giles County on October 30, 1915, and was a daughter of the late Smith and Sarah Lindsey Sadler. Mrs. Poff was the widow of Frank Poff. She was a retired employee of the Coleman Furniture Co. of Pulaski, Va. She is survived by three sons, Leory Collins of Pearisburg; Charles W. Collins of Pearisburg; James S. Collins of Pearisburg; one daughter, Sallie M. Ryan of Pearisburg; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. on December 11, 1991.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-18-6861.⁴ Grace "Gracie" McConnell was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 19, 1921 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of September 1, 1951,her married name was Poff.² She married John Bill "Billy" Poff, son of John Lem Poff and Helen Earl Edwards, on September 1, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Grace "Gracie" McConnell died on September 23, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,4,5 She Gracie M. Poff, a resident of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Mrs. Poff, originally of Tazewell, Va., was preceded in death by her husband, J. William Poff; her father, mother and four sisters. She is survived by three nephews, Michael T. Reedy of Knoxville, Tenn., Alfred D. Torrence, Jr. of Staunton, Va. and Edward J. Torrence of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Poff was a graduate of Lewis-Gale School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. Mrs. Poff dedicated her life to assisting others through an extensive nursing career at Lewis-Gale and the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mrs. Poff was also a long standing member of the Eastern Star. A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. on September 28, 2010.⁶

     Joseph Andrew "Joe" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,12 His Social Security Number was 223-34-7195.¹³ He was born on June 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^13,5,6,7 He married Ethel Margaruite Saunders on June 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Joseph Andrew "Joe" Poff died on July 13, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^2,13,8 He Joseph (Joe) Andrew Poff, 75, formerly of the Salem Village passed away Friday evening July 13, 2007 at Friendship Manor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ethel Saunders Poff on September 4, 2000, and his son Anthony Eugene Poff on April 18, 2006. Joe was retired from the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company and the Virginia National Guard with over 30 years service with each. Surviving are his children, Linda P. Simmons and husband Joe, Roanoke, Michael A. Poff, Salem, Jody P. Cronk and husband Paul, Roanoke, Kenny D. Poff, Roanoke, Jack L. Poff, Salem, Melanie P. Fisher and husband Chad, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Mildred P. Kelley, Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 15, 2007.²

     Owen Grant "Red" Kelley was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 His Social Security Number was 224-18-6014.⁹ He was born on January 10, 1921 at Back Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{9,2,3,4,5,7,8} He married Mildred Lee Poff, daughter of John Lem Poff and Helen Earl Edwards, on May 29, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,11,2 Owen Grant "Red" Kelley died on December 3, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,9,3,5,6,7 He KELLEY, Owen Grant, "Red", 77, of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, December 3, 1998, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was an Army veteran of World War II, the 29th Division. "Red" retired from Kelley Vault Service and was a long time employee of L.L. Peters Burial Vault Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Owen Grant Kelley, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Poff Kelley; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Judy Kelley, Roanoke, J.R. "Bob" and Diane Kelley, Wilmington, N.C; grandsons, John Kelley and wife, Allison, Beaufort, S.C., Andrew Seth Kelley and fiance, Melinda, Twenty-nine Palms, Calif; two great-grandchildren; step-grandsons, Scot and Toby Duncan; a number of nieces and nephews, including Kenneth and Anita Kelley, Manteo, N.C., Barbara Ann and John Chase, Portsmouth. Interment with military honors by VFW Post #1264 will follow in Bandy Cemetery. on December 4, 1998.¹

     Armon Edward Smith was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,6 His Social Security Number was 230-03-4719.⁷ He was born on July 1, 1905 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1906.^7,3,2,4,5 He married Arlene Lucy Poff, daughter of John Lem Poff and Helen Earl Edwards, on March 29, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Armon Edward Smith died on June 7, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^7,4,3,6 He Armon Edward Smith, age 67, of 2540 Delta Drive, NW, died Thursday in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Arlene Smith, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Odessa Merchant, Lynchburg; Mrs. Lois Graham, Lumberton, N.C; two sons, James E. Smith, Bedford; Richard L. Smith, U.S. Army, Germany; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Jean Robertson, Mrs. Shirley Whited, Mrs. Joyce McCall, all from Roanoke; Mrs. Joann Dooley, Vinton; one step-son, Earl Dudding, Roanoke; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Hicks, Mrs. Edna Aliff, Mrs. H. H. Hite, Mrs. Hattie Beckner, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Ruth Blankenship, Ypsitanti, Mich; four brothers, Homer Smith, Radford; Frank Smith, Middletown, Md; Jesse Smith, Roanoke; Herbert Smith, Roanoke; 12 grandchildren. Interment will follow in Hall Church Cemetery, Ironto. on June 8, 1973.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-4718.⁶ Charles Hampton Dudding was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 He was born on January 20, 1913 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1912.^2,6,7,3,4 He married Arlene Lucy Poff, daughter of John Lem Poff and Helen Earl Edwards, on August 25, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Charles Hampton Dudding and Arlene Lucy Poff were divorced on June 17, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Charles Hampton Dudding died on August 1, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^6,7,3,5 He Charles Hampton Dudding, 53, 2515 Center Ave., NW, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. An employe of G. R. Gay Construction Co., he is survived by a son, Earl Lee Dudding, Roanoke; four daughters, Mrs. Howard Robertson, Mrs. Harry L. Whited, Roanoke; Mrs. Frank H. McCall, Vinton; Mrs. Kenneth D. Dooley, Troutville; a brother, Clarence Z. Dudding, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. R. W. Wilkerson, Mrs. V. B. Downs, Mrs. Minnie E. Downs, Roanoke. Burial at Fairview in Buchanan. on August 2, 1966.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-66-5651.⁴ David Herman Poff David Herman Poff, 66, of Pratt died March 1, 2009 at home. He was born June 4, 1942, in Charleston and was the son of the late George Herman and Grace Myers Poff. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Amanda "Mandy" Poff; and brother, Robert Poff. He was a volunteer firefighter and the former chief of the Montgomery Fire Department. He was also a truck driver and was an owner and operator. Surviving: wife, Elizabeth Bailey Poff of Pratt; son, Donnie Poff of Pratt; daughter, Donna Poff of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; grandchildren, Jamie, Cassie and Nicholas; sisters, Dorothy Siemiaczko of Charleston and Carolyn Hanson of Christiansburg, Va; sisters-in-law, Judy Shawkey of Boomer and Ionne Poff of Columbus, Ohio; and mother-in-law, Margaret Bailey of Montgomery. Service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.²
He married Elizabeth K. Bailey.² David Herman Poff was born on June 4, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 2, 1942.^2,4 He died on March 1, 2009 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-4988.⁶ Dennis Ray "Luke" Hanson was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on August 8, 1924 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4 He married Carolyn Sue Poff, daughter of George Herman Poff and Grace Marie Myers, on May 22, 1981 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,3 Dennis Ray "Luke" Hanson died on June 6, 2005 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.^1,6,5 He Dennis R. "Luke" Hanson, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., formerly of Fayetteville, died June 6, 2005, in Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, Va. Born Aug. 8, 1924, at Big Mountain, Kanawha County, he was the son of the late Robert Lincoln and Alice Hudnall Hanson. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, Fayetteville, and was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Christiansburg. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Poff Hanson; children, Andrea Fordyce and her husband, Mark, of Charlton Heights, Denise Miller of Oak Hill, Ronald L. Guthrie of Salem, Va., Bobby Hanson of Raleigh, N.C., and Gloria Sawyers of Oak Hill; grandchildren, Noah, Emily, Roxanna and Samantha; and great-grandchildren, Chandler, Allie and Zachery. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Bill Withers officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. on June 9, 2005.¹

     Owen Grant Kelley Jr. was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He died on August 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on August 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-64-5563.⁹ Donald Wayne "Don" Kelley was born on March 6, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4 He married Judith Ann"Judy" Ray on December 12, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Donald Wayne "Don" Kelley died on June 20, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,9,3 He Donald Wayne Kelley, 65, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen G. "Red" and Mildred Poff Kelley; and one brother, Owen Grant Kelly Jr. Don retired from the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office and was a member of Penn Forest Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Judith A. (Judy) Kelley; brother, John Robert (Bobby) Kelley and wife, Diane, of Roanoke; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and cousins; and two god children. on June 23, 2012.¹

     John Robert "Bob" Kelley John R. "Bobby" Kelley, Apr 29, 1951 - Jun 17, 2026. John R. “Bobby” Kelley, 75, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Owen G. “Red” and Mildred Poff Kelley; brothers, Donald W. “Don” Kelley and Owen G. Kelley, Jr. Bobby was the owner of Kelley Vault Company for many years. Bobby is survived by his wife Dianne Kelley; sons, John R. “Duke” Kelley, and Andrew S. Kelley; step-sons, Toby Duncan and Scot Duncan; grandchildren, Christopher Duncan, Sarah Akers, Caleb Duncan, Jordan Duncan, Kayla Duncan, Brandon Duncan, Scarlett Duncan, Jenna Kelley, Trey Kelley, Drew Kelley, McKenzie Kelley; sister-in-law Judy Kelley; special friends, Barton Reynolds and Chester Melvin. The family would like to thank the staff at Springtree Health & Rehab for the care they gave to Bobby. Interment will be private at Bandy Cemetery.⁸ He was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on April 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,7,8 He married Jean Lou Moore on May 8, 1970 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,6 John Robert "Bob" Kelley and Jean Lou Moore were divorced on August 8, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ John Robert "Bob" Kelley married Diane Marie Agee on May 6, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ John Robert "Bob" Kelley died on June 27, 2026 at Virginia at age 75.⁸

     Melvin Arnold Brumfield was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,10 His Social Security Number was 224-54-6271.¹¹ He was born on November 27, 1940 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^{11,2,3,4,5,10} He married Barbara Ann Frazier on September 20, 1962 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^{1,7,2,6,10,12} Melvin Arnold Brumfield died on May 29, 1995 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,11,6,10 He BRUMFIELD, Melvin Arnold, 54, of 300 Locust St., Narrows, died Monday, May 29, 1995, at his home. Born in Giles Co., Va., he was the son of Raymond O. Brumfield of Pearisburg and the late Ola Mae Poff Brumfield. Melvin was employed with Commonwealth Bolt of Rich Creek and was a member of Woodland Street Baptist Church in Narrows. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Frazier Brumfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ouida Renee Brumfield Meredith and Timothy Meredith of Narrows and Tina Brumfield Saladiner and Shawn Saladiner of Blacksburg; two granddaughters, Samantha Marie Meredith and Somer Lea Saladiner; a brother, Curtis Brumfield of Christiansburg. Graveside funeral services will be conducted in Fairview Cemetery at Narrows. on May 31, 1995.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-1264.⁴ Barbara Ann Frazier was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,5 She was born on October 28, 1939 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,7,4,6,8 As of September 20, 1962,her married name was Brumfield.³ She married Melvin Arnold Brumfield, son of Raymond Odie Brumfield and Ola Mae Poff, on September 20, 1962 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,7,5 Barbara Ann Frazier died on July 2, 2001 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 61.^7,4,9 She BRUMFIELD, Barbara Frazier, 61, of Narrows, departed this earth to dwell eternally with her heavenly father on Monday, July 2, 2001 after losing her hard fought battle with cancer. She was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Wanda Cunningham Frazier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brumfield; a sister, Ouida M. Lucas; and two brothers, Tommy Jr. and Donald Edward Frazier. She was an active and devoted member of Woodland Street Baptist Church in Narrows. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Tim Meredith of Narrows, Tina and Shawn Saladiner of Monroe, N.C; two precious granddaughters, Samantha Meredith and Somer Saladiner; one brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Judy Frazier of Rich Creek; five nieces; one nephew; and best friend, Carolyn Smith; and her very special friends from church who had been so faithful to her. Graveside services will be conducted in Fairview Cemetery at Narrows. on July 4, 2001.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-02-8073.⁶ Timothy Wayne Meredith was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on September 11, 1957 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6,7 He married Ouida Renee Brumfield, daughter of Melvin Arnold Brumfield and Barbara Ann Frazier, on December 1, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,5,7 Timothy Wayne Meredith died on May 25, 2006 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 48.^4,5,6,7,9 He Timothy Wayne (Timmy) Meredith, 48, of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born September 11, 1957 and was the son of Helen Wilkinson Meredith and the late Frank Miller Meredith. A 1977 graduate of Narrows High School, Timmy was a devoted Green Wave and Virginia Tech Hokies fan. He was employed by Celanese Acetate's Unit 32 in Narrows. A talented artist, he was known for his paintings and decorations. He received the Bell Award from the Narrows PINN Committee on numerous occasions during holidays. He also decorated the 50-yard line at Ragsdale Field in Narrows for many of its home football games, and was a member of the Green and Gold Booster Club. Timmy had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 21 years, Reneé Brumfield Meredith; a daughter, Sami Meredith of Narrows; one brother and his wife, Larry and Patty Meredith of Radford; two sisters and their husbands, Linda and Bob Frazier, and Dreama and Felix Hale, all of Narrows; a sister-in-law and her family, Tina, Shawn and Somer Saladiner, all of Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Tim Craft, Tony Martin and Angie Lawson. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on May 27, 2006.⁵