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     John Glenwood L. "Dean" Johnson was buried at Brown Cemetery (also known as Twin Chapel Cemetery), West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-24-3713.⁶ He was born on September 5, 1923 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,5 He died on July 30, 2001 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 77; His obituary has a death date of Jul 31, 2001.^3,4,6,10 He JOHNSON, John L., died of a heart attack July 31 in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 77. Born Sept. 5, 1923, at Bent Mountain, near Roanoke, Virginia, he was the fifth son of John Cole Johnson and Cammie (Hale) Johnson. Known there as Dean, he was the grandson of Will Hale & Viomy (Connor) Hale of Bent Mountain and Daniel & Nannie (Kingery) Johnson of Airpoint. While attending Bent Mountain School he won the Eastern U.S. marble championship and later was runner-up in the national marble contest. In 1941 he and his family moved to West Florence and then to West Manchester of Preble County, Ohio. John worked together with his brothers as a window washer. After some years he made Columbus his home and spent his remaining years there. Late in his life he attended Walnut Heights Baptist Church. Preceding him in death are brothers Darrell , Marshall, Charles, Frank, and a niece Peggy Johnson. Surviving family are brother Delmus and sister Mary Condon of West Manchester, brother Robert of Clarksville, Tennessee, and seventeen nieces and nephews. A soft-spoken, gentle man, kind and generous, he was loved by all who knew him, especially children. Graveside memorial services will be held at Twin Creek Chapel Cemetery, West Manchester. on August 11, 2001.³

     Delmus Johnson Delmus Johnson, 90 of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning April 29, 2015. Born December 3, 1924 in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of the late John Cole & Cammie (Hale) Johnson. He served briefly during WW II with the US Army. Delmus retired in 1985 after 30 years with the Inland Division of General Motors from The Vandalia plant. Following retirement, he became an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death on December 28, 2013 by wife of 62 years Mary F. (Powell) Johnson: 5 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by children Claudia A. Day of Hamilton, OH; Linda Stachler & husband Barney of Rossburg, OH: William C. Johnson & wife Rhonda of New Paris: and Michael D. Johnson & wife Mary of Mesquite, NV: grandchildren Cristie Day, Chris Webb, Ryan Day, Cole Johnson, Kyle Johnson and Lindsey Johnson: 6 great grandchildren: brother Robert Johnson of Oklahoma. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery.³ He was buried at Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Preble Co., Ohio.^3,12 He was born on December 3, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Mary F. Powell on August 9, 1952 at Indiana.^13,3,14,7 Delmus Johnson died on April 29, 2015 at Ohio at age 90.^3,4

     Edward LeRoy Edward Morcom was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 15, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on January 30, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia; Died in a scalding accident.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-7622.⁵ Frances Arlene Marks was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ She was born on September 16, 1922 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of July 9, 1943,her married name was Morcom.² She married Francis Melvin Morcom, son of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on July 9, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 Frances Arlene Marks died on April 3, 1989 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 66.^5,3,4

     William Walter Martin was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 578-14-8256.⁶ He was born on August 6, 1916 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4,5,7 He married Sarah Elizabeth Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on December 10, 1946 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ William Walter Martin died on March 4, 1976 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 59.^3,4,7

     James Linwood Hill was born on March 22, 1927 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Bertie Ellis "Boots" Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on January 23, 1958 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ James Linwood Hill died on June 14, 2013 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 86.² He RALEIGH - James Linwood Hill, 86, died Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born in Botetourt County, VA, on March 22, 1927 to Wilbur Linwood Hill and Eva Perry Hill. James served in the US Air Force during WWII. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cary for over 40 years. James enjoyed woodworking and golfing. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bertie M. Hill; son, Michael L. Hill and wife, Wendy, and their children, Brad Hill and Kaytlyn Mras; daughter, Nancy R. Freeman and husband, Jimmy, and their 5 children; and sister, Patricia Palmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beatrice. Private burial will be at Raleigh Memorial Park. on June 16, 2013.²

     Donald Ray "Tommy" Tomanek was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 168-22-4370.⁵ He was born on May 19, 1930 at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^5,1,3,6,4 He married Ruth Jane Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on October 6, 1962 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 Donald Ray "Tommy" Tomanek died on July 1, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.^5,2,3

     Ruby B. Cumiford was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-56-7967.⁴ She was born on May 4, 1910 at Bland Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 4, 1909.^4,3,5,2 As of May 12, 1927,her married name was Poff.⁵ She married Samuel Tomas Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on May 12, 1927 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Ruby B. Cumiford died on October 23, 1974 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,3,2 She Mrs. Ruby Cumiford Poff, 64, of Pearisburg, Va., died Wednesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul E. Henderson of Pearisburg after a long illness. She was the widow of Samuel T. Poff. Other survivors include one additional daughter, Mrs. James W. Lindsay of Hampton, Va; one son, David M. (Mack) Poff of Staffordsville, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Starling of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Stowers of Williamson and Brookie Cumiford of Pulaski, Va; one brother, Fred Cumiford of Williamson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Thessalia United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg today after 4 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services. on October 24, 1974.¹

     Ella Francis "Sue" Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 22, 1930 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.² As of October 25, 1948,her married name was Lindsey.³ She married James William Lindsey on October 25, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 Ella Francis "Sue" Poff died on October 17, 2012 at Virginia at age 82.² She Her chains are gone now, she's been set free. Ella Francis Poff Lindsey (Sue), 82, of Pearisburg, and formerly a long time resident of Hampton, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born in Rocky Gap, on January 22, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Lindsey, her parents, Sam and Ruby Poff, her brother David MacArthur Poff and an infant sister Jean E. Poff. Left with loving memories are her sister, Betty Henderson and husband, Paul; sons, William T. Lindsey and Wally Lindsey and wife, Julie; daughters, Debbie Lindsey, Beverly Kast and son-in-law Barry, nine grandchildren Bobby Reifsnyder, Shahn Reifsnyder and wife Kayci-Samara, Ethan and Marissa Kast-Hannah, Abby, Kate and Nathan Lindsey, and one great grandson, Shahn Logan Reifsnyder. She loved and adored her nieces and nephews of the Sugar Run area and we are so grateful for the support and kindness of Mary Henderson, Robbie Robertson and Charles Henderson. A special thanks goes to Dr. McMahon and Dr. Olson and to the amazing nursing, dietary and housekeeping staff of Giles Community Hospital. The care and support by Good Samaritan Hospice made it possible for Ella to remain at home as long as possible. The family is truly grateful to Pastor Amy Bartee for her care, support and compassion. Additionally, we thank God for mom's dear friend of more than 35 years, Margie Journell of Pearisburg. The family is in the care of Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg. Visitation will be at 9:30 Saturday October 20th, at Thessalia Methodist Church, 100 Old Thessalia Rd. Pearisburg, with the service following at 11 o'clock am. The graveside service will be held at Thessalia Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Charles Henderson and Pastor Amy Bartee who will officiate. on October 19, 2012.²

     David MacArthur "Mack" Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-68-2649.⁶ He was born on April 25, 1944 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 He married Lois Virginia Riddle on August 15, 1969 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5 David MacArthur "Mack" Poff died on January 9, 1979 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 34.^2,4

     John Roswell Poff Jr. was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on May 14, 1956.^4,2 He died on February 13, 2005 at West Virginia at age 48.^3,4 He John R. Poff Jr., 48, of Peterstown died Feb. 13, 2005. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo. Friends may call fron 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown. on February 15, 2005.³