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     His Social Security Number was 235-44-5835.² William Meredith Martin was born on May 24, 1922 at Cora, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Lee Alexander, daughter of William Sheridan Alexander and Elizabeth Kathern Lipford, on August 10, 1942 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 William Meredith Martin died on November 27, 1998 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^2,4 He MOUNT HOPE - William Meredith Martin, 76, of Mount Hope died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, at home after a short illness. He retired from the Hoover Co., was a member of Mount Hope Methodist Church, founder of White Oak Dairy, three-time Mount Hope City Councilman, chairman of the board of commissioners for the Mount Hope Housing Authority, a former member of the board of directors for Snyder Trust, longtime voice of the Mount Hope Mustangs football team, a member, two-time president and head of the Sight Conservation Fund of the Mount Hope Lions Club and former Deputy District Governor of the Lions. Surviving; wife, Betty Alexander Martin; sons, Michael A. of Mount Hope, Bob Martin of Barboursville; brothers, Edward of Mount Hope, Robert Martin of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; sisters, Peggy Dorsey and Patricia Parker of Mount Hope; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elbert Perkins officiating. There will be no visitation. on December 3, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-8578.² Bruce Milton Stennett was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 8, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Barbara F. Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light, on November 11, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Bruce Milton Stennett died on July 23, 1966 at age 55.²

     Alfred Tom Underwood was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 8, 1917 at Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Evelyn Armistice Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light, on April 2, 1942 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Alfred Tom Underwood died on October 13, 1986 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 69.^2,4 He NEWPORT NEWS - Alfred T. Underwood, 69, of 1112 James Drive, died Monday in Riverside Hospital. He was born in Hinton, W.Va., and had been a Peninsula resident for 40 years. He retired from C&O Railroad as an engineer in 1980 after 37 years of service. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and the Pastor's Sunday School Class. He was also a member of Transportation Masonic Lodge No. 337. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Allen Underwood; two daughters, Ms. Sandra Honeycutt of Richmond and Ms. Judith Dixon of Newport News; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Moore of Portsmouth, Mrs. Mary Garrison of Clarksville, Ark., and Mrs. Ann Hume of Newport News; three brothers, Norman Underwood of Hinton, Willard Underwood of Huntsville, Ala., and William Underwood of Hampton; and five grandchildren. on October 14, 1986.²

     Lois Manna Jones was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 8, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of December 3, 1932,her married name was Alley.¹ She married Frank Camden Alley, son of John William Alley and Sarah A. "Sally" Buckland, on December 3, 1932 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Lois Manna Jones died on June 1, 1984 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,3 She Beckley - Mrs. Lois Manna Alley, 73, of Beckley died Friday in Beckley hospital after a short illness. She was a charter member of McArthur Church of God where she was treasurer for 18 years and she was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the church. Surviving: husband, Frank; sons, Charles, Kenneth and Talmage, all of Beckley; daughters, Patricia Bennett, Myla Maynard and Rebecca Bolt, all of Beckley; brother, Maynard Jones of Madison, Wis; sisters, Ivory Meadows of Lansing, Wilma Margin of Hagerstown, Md., Hope Pratt of Jacksonville, N.C; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday and MacArthur Church of God with the Rev. Otis Clyburn and the Rev. Jessie Farley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on June 3, 1984.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-54-2156.³ Helen Dorothy Davis was born on December 26, 1908 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of June 9, 1930,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Harry Luther Poff, son of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva Mae "Evie" Day, on June 9, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Helen Dorothy Davis died in February, 1982 at West Virginia at age 73.³

     Troy Walker Poff was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 236-16-4626.⁵ He was born on March 4, 1879 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,6,5 He married Julia Duncan on April 3, 1910 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Troy Walker Poff married Abbie Venice Booth on April 9, 1943 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Abbie was a widow when she married Troy.⁴ Troy Walker Poff died on July 20, 1954 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.⁶

     Julia Duncan was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 10, 1884 at Morton Co., Kentucky.^1,2 As of April 3, 1910,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Troy Walker Poff, son of John Poff and Mary E. West, on April 3, 1910 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Julia Duncan died on August 6, 1927 at Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 42.²

     Abbie Venice Booth was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 28, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 9, 1943,her married name was Poff.² She married Troy Walker Poff, son of John Poff and Mary E. West, on April 9, 1943 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Abbie was a widow when she married Troy.² Abbie Venice Booth died on April 25, 1966 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 238-01-8595.³ Virginia "Virgie" Winbish was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on October 10, 1898 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ As of February 5, 1918,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Perry Clifford "Cliff" Poff, son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on February 5, 1918 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Virginia "Virgie" Winbish died on June 18, 1961 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 62.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 246-22-5785.⁵ Clyde Rex Poff was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on September 20, 1923 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,6 He died on May 4, 1962 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 38.¹

     Willie Alma Childress was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on December 7, 1918 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ As of August 13, 1934,her married name was Poff.³ She married Herman Edward Poff, son of John William Daniel "Jack" Poff and Elsie Hamplon Payne, on August 13, 1934 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,1 Willie Alma Childress died on February 27, 2009 at Pfafftown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 90.¹ She PFAFFTOWN - Ms. Willie Alma Poff, 90, passed away Friday, February 27, 2009 at Oak Forest. She was born December 7, 1918 in McDowell County, WV to the late William Auburn Childress and Blanche Ring Childress. Ms. Poff was a member of Christ Temple Church in Winston-Salem and the last surviving sibling of her family. In addition to her parents, Ms. Poff was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Edward Poff; one daughter, Rita Gay Dooley; two sisters; and two brothers. Surviving are one daughter, Shirley (Julian) Dunford; one son, Mark (Lynette) Poff; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted 7:00 p.m. this evening, Saturday, February 28, at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel with the Rev. Bob Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Entombment will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Bluewell, WV. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Oak Forest for the loving care given to Ms. Poff during her stay. on February 28, 2009.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-13-5736.⁴ Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Poff was born on March 29, 1975 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She died on April 1, 2008 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 33.^4,2 She Amanda Leigh Poff, 33, of Pratt died April 1, 2008, at home. She was born March 29, 1975, in Charleston and was the daughter of David H. and Elizabeth Bailey Poff. She was a graduate of East Bank High School and West Virginia University Institute of Technology. She was controller for Montgomery General Hospital. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a brother, Donnie Ray Poff of Pratt; sister, Donna Kay Poff of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; grandmother, Margaret Bailey of Montgomery; nephews, James Ray Poff and Nicholas David Calvosa; niece, Cassie Dawn Poff; and aunts, Judy Shawkey, Dorothy Jean Siemiaczko and Carolyn Hanson. Service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home on April 4, 2008.²

     Donna Kay Poff was born on September 13, 1965 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She died on September 18, 2016 at West Virginia at age 51.⁴ She Donna K. Poff, daughter of David and Elizabeth Bailey Poff, passed away September 18, 2016, due to a short illness. Her family in Delaware were in charge of the arrangements and her final wishes will be fulfilled. She was preceeded in death by her father; and sisters, Wendy and Mandy. She is survived by her mother; brother; her son; Nick; and Mike Knowles; Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. on October 9, 2016.⁴

     Grace Lucille Tabor was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 2, 1908 at Coopers, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of December 18, 1961,her married name was Poff.³ She married Herbert Basil Poff, son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on December 18, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 Grace Lucille Tabor died on January 12, 1971 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^1,2 She Mrs. Grace Lucille Poff, 62, of Rt. 5. Bluefield, died in the Glenwood Park Methodist Home Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Coopers, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie Harmon Tabor. She had been a resident of the Bluewell most of her life. She was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church, the W.S.C.S and the Laries' Ernest Worker's Bible Class of the church. Surviving are her husband, H. B. Poff; one daughter, Mrs. James (Betty) Bailey of Princeton; one step-daughter, Mrs. Clarence Williams of Rt. 4, Bluefield, one step-son, Harless Poff of Rt. 5, Bluefield; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Jones of Princeton and Mrs. Zola Gullion of Portsmouth, Ohio and one brother, Lester Tabor of Coopers. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Bluewell United Methodist Church with Rev. D. Homer Stewart and Rev. Eldridge Liddle officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Cemtery at Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Ruck Hale, Joe Scott, Sonny Mabe, Jess Saunders, Garvis Walker, Louis Vasvary, Odell Bennett, Vester Johnson, and Stuart Jones. Ladies of the church will carry flowers. on January 13, 1971.²

     Edith Floria Smith was buried at Mount Hedding Methodist Church Cemetery, Lillydale, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 234-96-2458.⁴ She was born on October 1, 1896 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 1, 1896.^1,4,3 As of June 5, 1937,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Poff, son of Andrew Jackson Poff and Mary Ellen Vest, on June 5, 1937 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 Edith Floria Smith died on May 24, 1983 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 233-28-8156.⁵ Eleanor B. Pettigrew was born on May 11, 1882 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of November 7, 1900,her married name was Poff.¹ She married John William Poff, son of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff, on November 7, 1900 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ As of November 7, 1912,her married name was Hicks.³ Eleanor B. Pettigrew married Andrew Brown Hicks on November 7, 1912 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Eleanor B. Pettigrew died in March, 1981 at West Virginia at age 98.⁵