Thelma L. Poff1,2,3

F, b. May 4, 1928
FatherThomas Earl Poff1,2,4,5,6 b. July 3, 1894, d. January 9, 1964
MotherHilda Mable Lanier1,2,3,4,5,6 b. August 27, 1894, d. May 2, 1983
     Her married name was Humphrey.7 Thelma L. Poff married William Humphrey.7 Thelma L. Poff was born on May 4, 1928 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 284, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 176, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

William Humphrey
Marriage*Thelma L. Poff married William Humphrey.7 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Eva Edna Pauley obituary in the Mar 20, 2004 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Ronald G. Poff obituary in the Aug 25, 1971 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Isabell Monk obituary in the Sep 11, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bessie Louise Pauley obituary.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Thomas Earl Poff obituary in the Jan 10, 1964 edition.
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Hess1,2,3

F, b. April 15, 1923, d. December 29, 2006
     Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Hess was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-40-3439.5 She was born on April 15, 1923 at Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,5,3 As of October 27, 1945,her married name was Poff.1 She married Ronald Guy Poff, son of Thomas Earl Poff and Hilda Mable Lanier, on October 27, 1945 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Hess died on December 29, 2006 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.5,2 She Dorothy "Dot" Poff, 83, of St. Albans, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Amma, a daughter of the late Lonzo and Nora McGlothin Hess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald G. Poff; daughter, Nora Poff; brother, Earl Hess; sisters, Gladys Spears, Pauline Janka, Orva Frame; and grandson, Troy Holstein. Dot worked at GC Murphy then took time off to raise her family. She then went back to work at Bobby Brooks and then retired from K-Mart to care for her father. She was a foster grandmother at Winfield Elementary. She loved gardening, crocheting, quilting, reading and being with her extended family. She is survived by her children, Ronald Guy Poff Jr. and wife, Darla, of Hamlin, Janet Lee Perks and husband, John, of Red House, Hilda Edna Randolph and husband, Garry, of Goshen, Ind., Pamela Gail Napier and companion, Jack, Pauline Ella Holstein, all of St. Albans; grandchildren, Ronda Ward, Mike Thayer, her caretaker, Laura Thayer, Melissa Meade, Pete, Angela, Tracy and Clint Poff; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences can be emailed to www.casdorphandcurry.com. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements. on December 31, 2006.2

Family

Ronald Guy Poff b. May 4, 1921, d. August 25, 1971
Marriage*She married Ronald Guy Poff, son of Thomas Earl Poff and Hilda Mable Lanier, on October 27, 1945 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Janet Lee Poff6,2
  • Hilda Edna Poff6,2
  • Pamela Gail Poff6,2
  • Pauline Ella Poff6,2
  • Ronald Guy Poff Jr.6,2
  • Nora Poff2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Hess marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Dorothy Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Ronald G. Poff obituary in the Aug 25, 1971 edition.

Juanita Hoffman1

F, b. November 30, 1920, d. January 29, 1934
FatherElbert Riverton Hoffman1,2 b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
MotherGertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,2 b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
     Juanita Hoffman was buried at Adkins Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,2 She was born on November 30, 1920 at West Virginia.2 She died on January 29, 1934 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 13; Died when her clothing caught fire.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

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 Juanita Hoffman death certificate.
  3. [S10561] Adkins Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Robert Lee Hoffman1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1922, d. August 27, 1984
FatherElbert Riverton Hoffman1,4 b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
MotherGertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,4 b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-7859.5 Robert Lee Hoffman was born on August 9, 1922 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5,3,6 He married Velma Tessie Bowles on January 22, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Robert Lee Hoffman died on August 27, 1984 at age 62.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 165, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Velma Tessie Bowles b. June 24, 1924, d. May 24, 2005
Marriage*Robert Lee Hoffman married Velma Tessie Bowles on January 22, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 

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 Hoffman-Bowles marriage record.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Alice Loraine Hoffman1,2

F, b. August 6, 1924, d. January 11, 2009
FatherElbert Riverton Hoffman1,2,3 b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
MotherGertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,2,3 b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
     Alice Loraine Hoffman was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-36-0716.5 She was born on August 6, 1924 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,2,6 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Pauley.6 She married Garret Elmer Pauley on December 22, 1945 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,6 Alice Loraine Hoffman died on January 11, 2009 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.5,2 She Alice Loraine Pauley, 84, of South Charleston entered this world on Aug. 6, 1924, to her loving parents, Delbert (should be Elbert) and Gertrude Hoffman of South Charleston. She departed this life on Jan. 11, 2009, while in the tender care of Belle's Assisted Living Home, St. Albans, who assisted her in her long illness. Alice was preceded in death by her only son, Ronnie Pauley; her husband, Garret Pauley; parents; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by only her loving sister, Bernice Rabel, and many nieces and nephews. Alice was quiet and soft-spoken and never uttered harsh words toward anyone. Her spirit was compassionate and kindly natured and she was blessed with the gentlest heart, which had room only for friends, as she never made an enemy. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston. A graveside memorial service will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is assisting the family with arrangements.
on January 14, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 165, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Garret Elmer Pauley b. August 23, 1918, d. October 13, 1990
Marriage*Alice Loraine Hoffman married Garret Elmer Pauley on December 22, 1945 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Alice Loraine Pauley obituary in the Jan 14, 2009 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  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 Pauley-Hoffman marriage record.

Bernice Ethel Hoffman1,2

F, b. September 16, 1926, d. February 3, 2011
FatherElbert Riverton Hoffman1,3,4 b. September 26, 1885, d. January 29, 1954
MotherGertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff1,3,4 b. May 19, 1896, d. February 27, 1983
     Bernice Ethel Hoffman was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-5685.6 She was born on September 16, 1926 at Hartland, Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and her gravestone have a birth date of Sep 26, 1926.3,6,5 As of October 11, 1945,her married name was Rabel.2 She married Harold Oscar Rabel on October 11, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7 Bernice Ethel Hoffman died on February 3, 2011 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.6,7,5 She Bernice E. "Be" Rabel, 84, of South Charleston was released from her earthly bonds on February 3, 2011, while residing at Candlelight Cottage in St. Albans. Be was a graduate of South Charleston High School with the class of 1945. She was an avid bowler and had a true gift for gardening. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and she loved life. She was friend to everyone and dearly loved her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold O. Rabel, her parents, 10 siblings and a grandson. Be is survived by her three children, Patricia Starry and her husband, Dale, Michael Rabel and his wife, Nancy, and David Rabel and his wife, Debbi; and her grandchildren, Debbie and Sean Starry, Melissa Waselovich Linenberger and Shane, Dustin, Kristin and Andrew Rabel. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Candlelight Cottage for their wonderful care of Mom. A celebration of her life and private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.
on February 5, 2011.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 492, District 72, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 165, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Harold Oscar Rabel b. May 20, 1919, d. January 30, 1982
Marriage*Bernice Ethel Hoffman married Harold Oscar Rabel on October 11, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7 
Children
  • Patricia Rabel7
  • Michael S. Rabel7
  • David G. Rabel7

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 Rabel-Hoffman marriage record.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bernice E. Rabel obituary in the Feb 5, 2011 edition.

Betty Sue Burdette1

F, b. March 11, 1927, d. August 9, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-2697.2 Betty Sue Burdette was born on March 11, 1927 at West Virginia.2,1 As of September 29, 1976,her married name was Hoffman.1 She married Guy Raymond Hoffman, son of Elbert Riverton Hoffman and Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff, on September 29, 1976 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.1 Betty Sue Burdette died on August 9, 1999 at Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., South Carolina, at age 72.3,2 She Betty S. Hoffman, 72, of Charleston died Aug. 9, 1999, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C., after a short illness. She was retired as a licensed practical nurse from St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. She attended Kanawha Two-Mile Gospel Tabernacle. Surviving: son, David Burdette of McHenry, Ill; daughter, Beverly Portz of Charleston; five grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. John Hensley officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
on August 12, 1999.3

Family

Guy Raymond Hoffman b. October 1, 1917, d. February 14, 1997
Marriage*She married Guy Raymond Hoffman, son of Elbert Riverton Hoffman and Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff, on September 29, 1976 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From Betty S. Hoffman obituary in the Aug 12, 1999 edition.