Reba Arlene Shank1,2

F, b. April 13, 1927, d. July 28, 2009
     Reba Arlene Shank was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Conner.1 She married Clyde Raymond Conner Jr.1 Reba Arlene Shank was born on April 13, 1927 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 24, 1956,her married name was Poff.3 She married Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr., son of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on August 24, 1956 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.1,3 Reba Arlene Shank died on July 28, 2009 at Virginia at age 82.1 She Reba A. Conner Poff, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Born on April 13, 1927, in Harrisonburg, Va., she was the daughter of Emmanuel Shank and May Elizabeth Frye. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clyde R. Conner Jr. and the Reverend Massie Clower Poff Sr; and son-in-law, Paul Gibson. She is survived by two sisters, Kathleen Spitzer, of Harrisonburg, and Pauline Painter, of Roanoke; five children, two sons, the Reverend Dr. Clyde R. Conner III and wife, Betty Jo, and Massie Clower Poff Jr. and wife, Jean; three daughters, Barbara A. Powers and husband, Alan, Dayle L. Jones and husband, Don, and Kathryn S. ConnerGibson; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She held various jobs as she served as a faithful Pastor's wife for many years in Virginia and West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all gifts be made to Faith Central Fellowship, 677 Dalewood Avenue, Salem, Va. 24153 marked for World Missions. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2009, at Faith Central Fellowship by the Rev. Dr. Clyde R. Conner and the Rev. Michael Barnette. A graveside service will be conducted 3 p.m. on Friday in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. on July 30, 2009.1

Family 1

Clyde Raymond Conner Jr.
Marriage*She married Clyde Raymond Conner Jr.1 
Children
  • Rev. Clyde Raymond Conner III3
  • Barbara Anne Conner3
  • Dayle Laverne Conner3
  • Dayle LaVerne Conner3
  • Kathryn Sue Conner3

Family 2

Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr. b. June 9, 1925, d. March 25, 1982
Marriage*Reba Arlene Shank married Rev. Massie Clower Poff Sr., son of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on August 24, 1956 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Massie Clower Poff Jr.1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba A. Conner Poff obituary in the Jul 30, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ershel Wolfe1

F, b. circa 1905
     Ershel Wolfe was born circa 1905 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1 As of September 13, 1926,her married name was Huffman.1 She married Hubert S. Huffman, son of Unknown Thompson and Rachel M./A. Huffman, on September 13, 1926 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Hubert S. Huffman b. March 19, 1906, d. September 25, 1990
Marriage*Ershel Wolfe married Hubert S. Huffman, son of Unknown Thompson and Rachel M./A. Huffman, on September 13, 1926 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Huffman-Wolfe marriage record.

Clyde Peter Oliver1

M, b. March 4, 1907, d. May 20, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 233-10-3981.2 Clyde Peter Oliver was buried at Oliver Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on March 4, 1907 at St. Marys, Pleasants Co., West Virginia.2 He married Clara Ann Huffman, daughter of Rachel M./A. Huffman, on November 23, 1926 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Clyde Peter Oliver died on May 20, 1959 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 52.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 277, District 20-1, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Auto mechanic3

Family

Clara Ann Huffman b. April 6, 1911, d. January 29, 2000
Marriage*Clyde Peter Oliver married Clara Ann Huffman, daughter of Rachel M./A. Huffman, on November 23, 1926 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver-Huffman marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clyde Oliver death certificate.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Madeline Ellen Oliver death certificate.
  5. [S4795] Oliver Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rucker-Oliver marriage record.

Charles William Shafer1,2,3

M, b. November 7, 1882, d. June 13, 1961
     Charles William Shafer was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on November 7, 1882 at Roane Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 9, 1882 in Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., WV.5,1,3 He married Millie Florence Huffman, daughter of John W. Huffman and Alphosine "Alsenia" "Alsie" Elmore, on April 8, 1906 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.2 Charles William Shafer died on June 13, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 425, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 99, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 203, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1910Oil field laborer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Millie Florence Huffman b. December 4, 1887, d. March 22, 1965
Marriage*Charles William Shafer married Millie Florence Huffman, daughter of John W. Huffman and Alphosine "Alsenia" "Alsie" Elmore, on April 8, 1906 at Dodd, Roane Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shafer-Huffman marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles William Shafer death certificate.
  4. [S4796] Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lonzo Franklin Shaffer obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.

Bessie May Shafer1,2,3

F, b. July 15, 1907, d. February, 1980
FatherCharles William Shafer1,2,3,4 b. November 7, 1882, d. June 13, 1961
MotherMillie Florence Huffman1,2,3,4 b. December 4, 1887, d. March 22, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 236-52-5063.5 Bessie May Shafer was born on July 15, 1907 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5,6 As of July 27, 1952,her married name was Gandee.6 She married Samuel Austin Gandee on July 27, 1952 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 Bessie May Shafer died in February, 1980 at age 72.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 425, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 203, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Samuel Austin Gandee b. March 31, 1890, d. July 31, 1969
Marriage*Bessie May Shafer married Samuel Austin Gandee on July 27, 1952 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lonzo Franklin Shaffer obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gandee-Shafer marriage record.
  7. [S4797] Bonnie Shaffer Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34265852/person/19928535173

Samuel Odley Shaffer1,2,3

M, b. September 13, 1911, d. February 26, 1988
FatherCharles William Shafer1,2,4 b. November 7, 1882, d. June 13, 1961
MotherMillie Florence Huffman1,2,4 b. December 4, 1887, d. March 22, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 235-03-3736.5 Samuel Odley Shaffer was buried at New Antioch Cemetery, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3,6 He married Jessie Bailey.6 Samuel Odley Shaffer was born on September 13, 1911 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5,3,6 He married Mabel Campbell on October 10, 1941.7 Samuel Odley Shaffer Samuel Shaffer, 76, of Nitro died Feb. 26, 1988, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a native of Roane County. He was a retired carpenter and a 10-year resident of Nitro. Surviving: wife, Jessie Bailey Shaffer; daughters, Mrs. Shirley Garner of Ambridge, Pa., Mrs. Helen Henderson and Mrs. Loretta Flowers, both of Pottstown, Pa., Mrs. Patsy Karber of Bacyrus, Ohio, Mrs. Joyce Pauley of Elkview; stepdaughter, Mrs. Darlene Wright of South Charleston; sons, Sammy of Belle, Millard of Ambridge, Pa; stepson, Patrick Bailey of Nitro; sister, Mrs. Mary Harper of Sissonville; brothers, Roy of St. Albans, Lonzo of address unknown; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with Jack Garton officiating. Burial will be in New Antioch Cemetery, Red House. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home on February 26, 1988.6 He died on February 26, 1988 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.5,3,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 99, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 203, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family 1

Jessie Bailey
Marriage*Samuel Odley Shaffer married Jessie Bailey.6 

Family 2

Mabel Campbell b. October 9, 1920, d. December 8, 2007
Marriage*Samuel Odley Shaffer married Mabel Campbell on October 10, 1941.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4805] New Antioch Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lonzo Franklin Shaffer obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Samuel Shaffer obituary in the Feb 26, 1988 edition.
  7. [S4797] Bonnie Shaffer Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34265852/person/19928535173

Mary Elizabeth Shaffer1,2,3

F, b. March 25, 1916, d. June 20, 2004
FatherCharles William Shafer1,2,4 b. November 7, 1882, d. June 13, 1961
MotherMillie Florence Huffman1,2,4 b. December 4, 1887, d. March 22, 1965
     Mary Elizabeth Shaffer Mary E. Harper, 88, of Elkview went home to be with the Lord on Jun 20, 2004. She was a member of the Union Valley Church, Sissonville. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her husband Carl J. Harper. She is survived by daughters, Deloris Douglas and husband Charles, of Elkview, Evelyn Ross and husband, Dave, of Rio Grande, Ohio, Norma Hundley and husband, Rick, of St. Albans, and Donna Monk and husband, Larry, of Raleigh, N.C; sons, Richard Schaffer and wife, Mildred, of Elkview, Leonard Harper and wife Paulina "Bunny" Harper of Elkview, and Kermit Harper and wife, Mary, of Douglassville, Ga; brother, Lonnie Shaffer and wife Phyllis, of St. Albans; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Roy Moles officiating. Burial will be in Baxter Cemetery, Elkview.5 She was buried at Baxter Cemetery, Aarons Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5 She was born on March 25, 1916 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,3,6 As of June 4, 1946,her married name was Harper.3 She married Carl J. Harper on June 4, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 Mary Elizabeth Shaffer died on June 20, 2004 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 99, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 203, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Children
  • Deloris J. Shaffer5
  • Richard Eugene Shaffer5

Family 2

Carl J. Harper b. July 9, 1924, d. February 19, 1973
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Shaffer married Carl J. Harper on June 4, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Evelyn Harper5
  • Kermit Harper5
  • Donna Harper5
  • Leonard Carl Harper5
  • Norma L. Harper5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harper-Shafer marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lonzo Franklin Shaffer obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary E. Harper obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S4481] Baxter Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Rev. Roy Raymond Shaffer1,2,3

M, b. August 27, 1918, d. July 15, 1995
FatherCharles William Shafer4,1,5 b. November 7, 1882, d. June 13, 1961
MotherMillie Florence Huffman4,1,5 b. December 4, 1887, d. March 22, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 233-14-3702.6 Rev. Roy Raymond Shaffer was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 27, 1918 at Roane Co., West Virginia.6,2 He married Dorothy Mae Counts on September 18, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 Rev. Roy Raymond Shaffer died on July 15, 1995 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.6,3 He The Rev. Roy R. Shaffer, 76, of St. Albans formerly of Elkview died July 17, 1995, at home after a long illness He was a member of Parsons Chapel Advent Church, Charleston, pastored several Advent Churches in Kanawha Valley and was a retired clerk from Union Carbide, South Charleston. Surviving: wife, Dorothy Shaffer; daughters, Bonnie Legg of Sissonville, Sandra Kincaide of Gauley Bridge; sons, Raymond of Gandeeville, David of Victoria, Texas, Jerry of Lewisburg, Joe of St. Albans; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Legacy Memorial Funeral Home, Tyler Mountain with the Rev. Jim Phillips and the Rev. Roy Moles officiating. Burial will be in Legacy Memorial Gardens, Tyler Mountain. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on July 19, 1995.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 99, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 203, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Family

Dorothy Mae Counts b. July 27, 1924, d. August 10, 2001
Marriage*Rev. Roy Raymond Shaffer married Dorothy Mae Counts on September 18, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shaffer-Counts marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Roy R. Shaffer obituary in the Jul 19, 1995 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lonzo Franklin Shaffer obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles David Shaffer obituary in the May 15, 2012 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dorothy M. Shaffer obituary in the Aug 12, 2001 edition.

Lonzo Franklin "Lonnie" Shaffer1,2,3

M, b. January 26, 1922, d. October 22, 2013
FatherCharles William Shafer1,3 b. November 7, 1882, d. June 13, 1961
MotherMillie Florence Huffman1,3 b. December 4, 1887, d. March 22, 1965
     Lonzo Franklin "Lonnie" Shaffer was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 26, 1922 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.4,3 He married Phyllis M. Price circa 1941.3,5 Lonzo Franklin "Lonnie" Shaffer died on October 22, 2013 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 91.3,4 He Lonzo "Lonnie" Franklin Shaffer, 91, of Charleston, passed away October 22, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born January 26, 1922, in Walton, a son of the late Charles and Millie Huffman Shaffer. Lonzo was a member of McKinnon Presbyterian Church and had retired from Union Carbide International. Survivors include his daughters and their husbands, Janet and Rick Norris of Hurricane, Barbara and Jim Skidmore of Cross Lanes and Jo Ann and Woody Snyder of Clendenin; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife of 70 years, Phyllis Price Shaffer; two brothers, Sam and Roy Shaffer; and two sisters, Bessie Gandee and Mary Harper. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 26, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Doug Minnerly officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to McKinnon Presbyterian Church, 4278 W. Washington St., Charleston, WV 25313 or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. on October 24, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Family

Phyllis M. Price b. July 17, 1925, d. February 6, 2011
Marriage*Lonzo Franklin "Lonnie" Shaffer married Phyllis M. Price circa 1941.3,5 
Children
  • Janet Shaffer3,5
  • Barbara Jewell Shaffer3,5
  • Jo Ann Shaffer3,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary E. Harper obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lonzo Franklin Shaffer obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Phyllis M. Shaffer obituary in the Feb 8, 2011 edition.

Audrey Ann Wood1,2

F, b. September 8, 1926
     Audrey Ann Wood was born on September 8, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of December 24, 1947,her married name was Riffe.1 She married Harold Montgomery Riffe Jr., son of Harold Montgomery Riffe and Pansy E. Humphreys, on December 24, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Harold Montgomery Riffe Jr. b. February 19, 1926
Marriage*Audrey Ann Wood married Harold Montgomery Riffe Jr., son of Harold Montgomery Riffe and Pansy E. Humphreys, on December 24, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Wood marriage record.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.