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     His Social Security Number was 227-18-7746.⁹ Raymond Odie Brumfield was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 15, 1914 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^9,2 He married Ola Mae Poff, daughter of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on April 23, 1939 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,10 Raymond Odie Brumfield died on October 8, 2002 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 88.^9,2 He BRUMFIELD, Raymond Odie, 88, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday morning, October 8, 2002 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Blacksburg. Born in Pembroke on April 15, 1914, he was a son of the late Harvey and Anna Poff Brumfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Poff Brumfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Barbara Frazier Brumfield; two sisters; and a brother. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Jean Brumfield of Christiansburg; grandsons, Bruce Brumfield and family of Christiansburg, Michael Brumfield and wife of Blacksburg; granddaughters, Renee Meredith and family of Narrows, Tina Saladiner and family of Charlotte, N.C; great-granddaughters, Samantha Meredith and Summer Saladiner; a brother and sister-in-law, Lorenzo and Martha Brumfield of Pembroke; a sister, Lida Brumfield of Blacksburg; several nieces and nephews; a very special friend and former caregiver, Nola Butler of Pearisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
on October 9, 2002.²

     Warren Lewis "Bill" Henry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 13, 1922 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Virginia Catherine Poff, daughter of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on April 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 Warren Lewis "Bill" Henry died on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^2,3

     Fannie Sue Collins was buried at Snidow Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 16, 1905 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1924,her married name was Poff.^1,4 She married Harvey LaFayette Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, circa 1924.^1,4,5 Fannie Sue Collins died on January 3, 1942 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 36.^1,5 She MULLENS — Fannie Sue Poff, 37, died at her home here yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She was the wife of H. L. Poff, machinist at the Virginian railway shop here. She is survived by four children; Fannie Ellen, 16, Vivian Doris, 13, Betty Ann, 8, and Alta Fern, five months. Funeral services will be Monday at the Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. M. Criswell, officiating. on January 4, 1942.⁵

     Her married name was Henley.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 234-36-9947.⁴ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ She and Marvin T. Phillips were divorced.¹⁰ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff married Jack Carson Henley.⁹ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff was born on November 17, 1925 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,9 As of April 17, 1949,her married name was Phillips.¹ She married Marvin T. Phillips on April 17, 1949 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 3, 1978,her married name was Watts.¹⁰ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff married Frank Watts on July 3, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff died on March 28, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^4,9 She PINEVILLE — Frances Ellen Phillips Henley, 73, died 2:15 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 1999, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 17, 1925, in Narrows, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Fannie Poff. Mrs. Henley came to Mullens in 1926, where she spent her childhood. She was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene, Pineville, where she served as pianist and organist for many years. Coming to Pineville in 1949, she was employed for two years at the opening of radio station WWYO as bookeeper. She worked 10 years at The Independent Herald, six years in the sheriffs office, 15 years at the Guyandotte Mental Health Clinic and five years at Human Services. She was involved in community services, having served as Heart Fund chairman for several years and on the Sheltered Workshop Board for many years. She was on the United Fund Board and secretary of the County Mental Health Association. She was elected to the State Democratic Committee two terms and the Center District Democratic Committee five terms. She served as secretary of the committee during this time. She also served as county campaign chairman one term. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Pauley of Mullens. Survivors include her husband, Jack Henley; three sisters, Fern Tolliver and Betty Goode, both of Pineville, and Harva Mae Stockham of Akron, Colo; a foster son, Gerald Green of Glen Rogers; a nephew, D.J. Tolliver; a niece, Gloria Sizemore; a grandnephew; and a great-grandnephew. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene, Pineville, with the Rev. Leroy Davis officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley. on March 30, 1999.⁹

     Vivian Doris Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 234-40-7451.⁹ She was born on February 28, 1928 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^9,6 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 at 1:30 p.m. at the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Mullens, with the Rev. William Nelson in charge. 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. The body is at Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home, Mullens, where friends may call Saturday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on March 15, 1974.⁶

     Virginia May Sadler was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 230-56-7896.³ Her married name was Collins.¹ She married Unknown Collins.¹ Virginia May Sadler was born on October 30, 1915 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 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.^1,3 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. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 12, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. E. H. Shaver officiating with burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00. 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