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     His Social Security Number was 232-14-7564.⁴ Preston Briton Crosby was buried at Seminary at River Cemetery, Seminary, Covington Co., Mississippi.³ He was born on October 23, 1904 at Seminary, Covington Co., Mississippi.^1,2,3,4 He married Eva Muriel Lilly, daughter of Terry Crockett Lilly and Glada Mae Richmond, on December 22, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Preston Briton Crosby died on December 23, 2000 at Mississippi at age 96; The SSDI has a death date of Dec 1, 2000.^3,4

     Clarence Lee Duncan was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-09-5978.⁴ He was born on June 30, 1918 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Jun 30, 1919.^1,4,3,5 He married Nora Vena Lilly, daughter of Luther Lacy Lilly and Luda Ellen Bower, on August 29, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Clarence Lee Duncan died on November 10, 1995 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,3,5 He COAL CITY - Clarence Lee Duncan, 77, of Coal City died Nov. 10, 1995, at home after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner, attended Coal City Community Church, and was a member and head deacon at Salem Baptist Church, a former teacher for the Men's Bible Class and a member of UMW District 29. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Nora Lilly Duncan; son, Jerry Wayne of Beckley; brothers, Zeb, Charlie and Clay, all of Coal City; sisters, Mary Sears of Coal City, Helen Philpott of Arken, S.C; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Coal City Community Church, with the Rev. Tommy Wallace, the Rev. Grayson Lilly and the Rev. Lewis Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be in Coal City Community Cemetery. on November 11, 1995.²

     Myrtle Frances Lilly and Varney Elmo Lilly were divorced.² Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8370.³ Myrtle Frances Lilly was born on April 4, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She married Varney Elmo Lilly, son of Luther Lacy Lilly and Luda Ellen Bower, on June 19, 1942 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Myrtle Frances Lilly died on October 12, 1998 at New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 75.³

     Frank James Hill was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 17, 1913 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6 He married Bertha Lou Huffman, daughter of Charles Wilburn "Charlie" Huffman and Maybelle Pigg, on September 18, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Frank James Hill died on October 13, 1977 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia, at age 64.^6,5

     Her married name was Mullins.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-64-6869.⁴ Leola Creasy was born on March 17, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Poff.⁵ She married Thomas Roy Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, circa 1921.^1,2,5 Leola Creasy married William David Mullins on October 14, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Leola Creasy died on November 16, 1991 at Virginia at age 89.^1,4 She Leola Creasy Poff Mullins, age 88, of Hollins died Saturday, November 16, 1991. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and was the widow of Thomas R. Poff and W.D. Mullins. She is survived by three children; daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Howard Vest, Hollins; Barbara and Kenneth Snyder, Fishersville; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Jewel Poff, Richmond; two sisters, Beulah C. Starkey, Vinton; Hester C. Fielder, Vinton; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Thomas F. Creasy, Roanoke; Frank Creasy and sister-in-law, Mary Creasy, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight stepchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, with the Rev. Larry E. Sprouse officiating. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on November 18, 1991.¹

     William David Mullins was born circa 1885 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Leola Creasy on October 14, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Mildred Elizabeth Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on October 15, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Vest.⁵ She married William Howard Vest on April 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Mildred Elizabeth Poff died on August 23, 2009 at Virginia at age 87.² She Mildred Elizabeth Poff Vest, 87, of Hollins, Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2009. Born in Roanoke on October 15, 1921, to the late Thomas Roy and Leola Creasy Poff, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Vest; brother, Tommy Poff and his wife, Bernice; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Snodgrass and husband, Ira; and stepfather, W.D. Mullins. She was a sales clerk for Arlans and later Roses. Mrs. Vest was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Laura Vest; daughter, Pat and Woody Humphreys; two grandsons, Robert W. Humphreys and wife, Christina, and Jeffrey B. Humphreys; great-granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth Humphreys; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara P. and Kenneth Snyder, of Staunton; sister-in-law, Jewell Poff, of Richmond; brother-in-law, Kenneth Vest, of Bridge City, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Jeanne's Elder Care for their good care. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Glenn Giles will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on August 25, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-5043.⁴ William Howard Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on February 2, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Mildred Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Thomas Roy Poff and Leola Creasy, on April 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,5 William Howard Vest died on January 20, 1997 at Virginia at age 76.^3,4 He VEST, William Howard, 76, of Hollins, passed away Monday, January 20, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Mildred E. Vest; son and daughter-in-law, William Michael and Laura Vest; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Woody Humphreys; sister, Elizabeth Vest Snodgrass; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara Vest; two grandsons, Robert W. Humphreys and Jeffrey B. Humphreys. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 1997 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Troy E. Mays officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on January 22, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0822.⁷ Thomas Roy "Tommy" Poff Jr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 15, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 He married Bernice Evelyn Cunningham on July 29, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,8,5 Thomas Roy "Tommy" Poff Jr. married Jewel Marie Albis on September 6, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,9,5 Thomas Roy "Tommy" Poff Jr. died on December 18, 2002 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 78.⁷ He Thomas R. Poff, 78, of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Albis Oliver Poff; a son, James R. "Jim" Poff and his wife, Nancye Jo; two grandchildren, J.T. and Ben Poff; a stepson, Eddie Oliver and his wife, Meg, all of Richmond; a stepgranddaughter, Carter Herndon and her husband, Michael of Charlotte, N.C; two stepgrandsons, Wells Oliver of Seattle, Wash. and Langdon Oliver of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Mildred Vest of Roanoke and Barbara Snyder and her husband, Ken of Staunton; two nieces and six nephews. Mr. Poff was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a retired employee of the B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckolls Rd., Glen Allen, Va. on December 20, 2002.³

     Jewel Marie Albis Jewel Oliver Poff joined her heavenly family on December 16th. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and Louis Albis and the widow of H. Edward Oliver and Thomas Poff. She is survived by a son Edward Oliver, his wife Meg, three grandchildren - Carter Herndon of Charlotte, N.C; Wells Oliver of San Diego, California, and Langdon Oliver of Chesapeake, Va; ; four great grandchildren; a brother Vincent Albis, and many much loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Ricky Oliver. Jewel was indeed a jewel and was loved by everyone with whom she came in contact. She was a wonderful caretaker for her father; a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, mother in law, aunt, sister and friend. She was a former Sunday school teacher, a gardner, a seamstress, and a great cook. She adored children. Services will be held 12 Noon Friday, December 20 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Fellowship Fund at Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, Va., 23227. The family would like to thank the staff of Westminister Canterbury for their excellent care and kindnesses.² She was born on March 31, 1924 at Virginia.³ As of September 6, 1986,her married name was Poff.³ She married Thomas Roy "Tommy" Poff Jr., son of Thomas Roy Poff and Leola Creasy, on September 6, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Jewel Marie Albis died on December 16, 2013 at Virginia at age 89.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-20-0977.³ Bernice Evelyn Cunningham was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born on January 21, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of July 29, 1944,her married name was Poff.² She married Thomas Roy "Tommy" Poff Jr., son of Thomas Roy Poff and Leola Creasy, on July 29, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,1,2 Bernice Evelyn Cunningham died on March 7, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 56.^3,1

     Thomas Woodrow "Woody" Humphreys II Thomas Woodrow Humphreys II, Sep 8, 1943 – Aug 23, 2024. Thomas Woodrow Humphreys II, 80, of Roanoke, VA, passed away August 23rd, 2024. Thomas was born in Lubbock, TX in 1943 to parents, Thomas Woodrow Humphreys and Mary Francis Adams (Whitt.) Thomas worked as an optician at Walmart for many years and loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Woodrow Humphreys and his mother, Mary Francis Adams. Thomas is survived by his wife, Patricia Jean Humphreys; his two sons, Robert Wayne Humphreys (Christina), and Jeffrey Brian Humphreys; and his granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth Humphreys. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 8, 1943 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas.^4,5 He married Patricia Jean "Pat" Vest, daughter of William Howard Vest and Mildred Elizabeth Poff, on September 16, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Thomas Woodrow "Woody" Humphreys II died on August 23, 2024 at Virginia at age 80.⁵