Charlie Bee Smith1,2,3

M, b. September 9, 1903, d. January 10, 1981
     Charlie Bee Smith was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2,3 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6457.5 He was born on September 9, 1903 at Neola, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.6,4,2,7,5 He married Phyllis Erlene Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on October 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 Charlie Bee Smith died on January 10, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,2,3 He Charlie Bee Smith, age 77, of Rt. 1, died Saturday in the local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Erlene Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Clingenpeel, Roanoke; Mrs. Brenda Martin, Rocky Mount; three sons, Gary Wayne Smith, Roanoke; Ronnie Lee Smith, Willie Smith, both of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Bridges, Clifton Forge; Mrs. Mattie Gorra, Chicago, Ill; two brothers, Emerson Smith, Roanoke; Eddie Smith, Port Charlotte, Fla; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Fairmount Baptist Church Cemetery. on January 11, 1981.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 69, District 119-16, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1940Construction laborer8

Family

Phyllis Erlene Poff b. October 1, 1916, d. November 28, 2006
Marriage*Charlie Bee Smith married Phyllis Erlene Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on October 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Bee Smith obituary in the Jan 11, 1981 edition.
  4. [S7739] Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Ronnie Lee Smith obituary.

Connie Sue Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 19, 1940, d. October 30, 2006
FatherJordan Hiram Poff1,6,5 b. June 6, 1896, d. November 7, 1956
MotherBeulah Lee Cooper1,6,5 b. February 7, 1897, d. September 6, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-7344.7 Connie Sue Poff was born on July 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4,5 As of August 10, 1956,her married name was Slusser.3 She married Charles Maxwell Slusser on August 10, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 Connie Sue Poff and Charles Maxwell Slusser were divorced on October 20, 1959 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 As of June 14, 1961,her married name was Moore.3 Connie Sue Poff married Warren Harding Moore Sr. on June 14, 1961 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.6,3,8 Connie Sue Poff and Warren Harding Moore Sr. were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of January 17, 1980,her married name was Yates.2 Connie Sue Poff married Marvin Lynn Yates on January 17, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Connie Sue Poff and Marvin Lynn Yates were divorced on May 5, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of September 14, 2001,her married name was Goller.1,2 Connie Sue Poff married Walter William Goller on September 14, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Connie Sue Poff and Walter William Goller were divorced on July 21, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Connie Sue Poff died on October 30, 2006 at Virginia at age 66.7 She Connie Moore Goller of Roanoke has just begun to live in Heaven. She was a retired nursing assistant and a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church and the Guiding Lights Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Amvets Auxiliary and Vinton Moose Lodge #1120. She loved camping, fishing, music, dogs, parrots, books of all kinds, joking, laughing, and making others smile. She was preceded by her parents, Beula L. Cooper and Jordan H. Poff and a sister, Rachel Butterworth. Connie was born July 19, 1940 and is looking forward to seeing her loved ones again someday. Her children are: Kathie "Sam" Bowling, Herbert "Herbie" Moore, Wanda Bremer, Joseph "Ox-A-Million" Moore, Sr., and Elizabeth "Dawn" Akers. Her son-in-law is Joey Akers and her daughters-in-law are Melanie and Diane. Connie's precious grandchildren are: Jessica and Jonathan, Cody, Tyler, Julia, and Logan, Code G. and Angie, and Joseph, Jr. Her brother is John E. Poff and her sisters are Erlene Smith, Clara Ferguson, Evelyn Hicks, and Betty Poff . Connie's special friend and companion was Donald Saunders. Other special friends are Doug Gray, Jim Hughes and Mark Hammond, and Jackie Heatwole. Her many friends also included Mikah her parrot and Christine, her special canine friend. A very special thank you to Carilion Hospice for all each of you have done, especially Sarah C. and Sunshine, Larry, and Roger, and all who took care of and sat with Connie. Thank you also to all the folks on 11 West in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. As Connie would say.. "I love you all and Thank-you." on November 3, 2006.6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 50, District 81-40, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Charles Maxwell Slusser b. January 30, 1939, d. June 27, 1984
Marriage*Connie Sue Poff married Charles Maxwell Slusser on August 10, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 
Divorce* Connie Sue Poff and Charles Maxwell Slusser were divorced on October 20, 1959 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Warren Harding Moore Sr. b. December 25, 1927, d. May 18, 1999
Marriage*Connie Sue Poff married Warren Harding Moore Sr. on June 14, 1961 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.6,3,8 
Divorce* Connie Sue Poff and Warren Harding Moore Sr. were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Kathie "Sam" Moore6
  • Herbert "Herbie" Moore6
  • Joseph "Ox-A-Million" Moore Sr.6
  • Elizabeth "Dawn" Moore6
  • Wanda Sue Moore6,2

Family 3

Marvin Lynn Yates
Marriage*Connie Sue Poff married Marvin Lynn Yates on January 17, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Connie Sue Poff and Marvin Lynn Yates were divorced on May 5, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Family 4

Walter William Goller
Marriage*Connie Sue Poff married Walter William Goller on September 14, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Connie Sue Poff and Walter William Goller were divorced on July 21, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Connie Moore Goller obituary in the Nov 3, 2006 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 4, 1943, d. May 15, 2020
FatherCharlie Bee Smith1,2,3,4 b. September 9, 1903, d. January 10, 1981
MotherPhyllis Erlene Poff1,2,3,4 b. October 1, 1916, d. November 28, 2006
     Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith Ronnie Lee “Smitty” Smith age 76 of Gretna and formerly of Wirtz passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1943 a son of the late Charlie and Erlene Poff Smith. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Martin; and stepchildren, Deborah Sigmon and Joey Sigmon. Smitty is survived by his wife, Edith W. Smith; son, Michael Lee Smith; daughter, Tammy “Smitty” Smith and wife, Lynda; his other children, Marty Sigmon (Peggy), Ricky Sigmon (Mary); daughter-in-law, Sarah Sigmon; sister, Jean Wampler (Bill); brothers, Gary Smith and friend Linda and Charles Willie Smith; grandchildren, Darin Scott (Mary Ann), Jeannie Sigmon (Warren), April Camp (Doug), Steve Sigmon. He is also survived by other family members and numerous friends.3 He was born on September 4, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 He married Edith Marie West on April 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith and Edith Marie West were divorced on November 19, 1979.2 Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith married Claudine Young on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith died on May 15, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3

Family 1

Edith Marie West
Marriage*He married Edith Marie West on April 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith and Edith Marie West were divorced on November 19, 1979.2 
Children
  • Michael Lee Smith3,6
  • Tammy Smith3,6

Family 2

Claudine Young b. October 10, 1937, d. December 28, 2014
Marriage*Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith married Claudine Young on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Ronnie Lee Smith obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Bee Smith obituary in the Jan 11, 1981 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Claudine Young Smith obituary.

Claudine Young1,2,3,4

F, b. October 10, 1937, d. December 28, 2014
     Claudine Young Claudine Young Smith, 77, of Wirtz, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Ada Young of Ferrum, one brother, Bobby Warren Young, and one sister, Ellen Jean Guilliams. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ronnie Lee (Smitty) Smith; three sons, Marty Sigmon (Peggy), Ferrum, Ricky (Mary) Sigmon, Rocky Mount, Joey (Sarah) Sigmon, Ferrum; and one daughter, Deborah Sigmon (Cedric), Rocky Mount; also two stepchildren, Michael Lee Smith (Eric), Roanoke, Tammy (Smitty) Smith (Linda) of St. Charles, Missouri; four grandchildren, Darin Lee Scott (Ashley), Steven Sigmon (Audrey), Jeannie Sigmon and April Sigmon; nine great- grandchildren, Tiera, Christopher, Desaray, Jaimere, Mckinzie, Brooklyn, Aidan, Kaylee and Caine. She is also survived by her VERY Special friends and neighbors, Alvin and Bobbi Peters who were dear to her as well. Claudine retired from Fleetwood Homes after working there many years. Her main hobby and main passion in life was sharing and showing her love to all of her family. And SHE was the ROCK of our family. Interment will follow in St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery.2 She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 10, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 As of November 8, 1980,her married name was Smith.1 She married Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith, son of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Claudine Young died on December 28, 2014 at Virginia at age 77.2

Family

Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith b. September 4, 1943, d. May 15, 2020
Marriage*She married Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith, son of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Claudine Young Smith obituary.
  3. [S5341] Saint James Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Gordon Keith Clingenpeel1,2,3,4

M, b. April 24, 1936, d. April 18, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 227-46-5981.5 Gordon Keith Clingenpeel was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on April 24, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,7,6,3 He married Jean Ellen Smith, daughter of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on August 23, 1958 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 Gordon Keith Clingenpeel died on April 18, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.1,5,6,4 He Gordon Keith Clingenpeel, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at his home. He was born April 24, 1936, the son of the late George and Sarah Clingenpeel. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickey Jean Clingenpeel. Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Jean Ellen Clingenpeel; three sons, Steve Clingenpeel and wife, Claudia (Sissy) of Roanoke, Mark Clingenpeel and wife, Karen of Boones Mill, Timothy Clingenpeel and wife, ToRhonda of Roanoke; six granddaughters, Tiffany McDonald, Brittany Clingenpeel , Desiree Evans, Autumn Clingenpeel , Amiyah Clingenpeel, Cortney Clingenpeel; one greatgranddaughter, Mariah Worrell; three brothers, Walter Clingenpeel and wife, Barbara, Winford Clingenpeel, Delma Clingenpeel and wife, Alma; sisters, Alice Mae Price and husband, Eli; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Smith and wife, Claudine, Gary Smith, Charles "Willie" Smith; sister-in-law, Brenda Duff; special friends, Robert and Tammy Meador, Cody Meador, Jessie Dalton; all of his neighbors. Interment will follow in Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Boones Mill, Va. on April 20, 2007.1

Family

Jean Ellen Smith
Marriage*He married Jean Ellen Smith, daughter of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on August 23, 1958 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Keith Clingenpeel obituary in the Apr 20, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7739] Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.

Vickey Jean Clingenpeel1,2,3

F, b. June 12, 1961, d. October 2, 1968
FatherGordon Keith Clingenpeel1,2,3 b. April 24, 1936, d. April 18, 2007
MotherJean Ellen Smith1,2,3
     Vickey Jean Clingenpeel was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 12, 1961 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She died on October 2, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 7.3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Keith Clingenpeel obituary in the Apr 20, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson1,2,3,4

M, b. July 31, 1916, d. July 7, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-9060.5 Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 31, 1916 at Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Clara Louise Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on July 21, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson died on July 7, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.2,4

Family

Clara Louise Poff b. January 28, 1924
Marriage*He married Clara Louise Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on July 21, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.