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     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-5967.⁵ Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on February 25, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3,4,6 As of September 27, 1952,her married name was Poff.² She married William Alton "Bill" Poff, son of William Archer "Arch" Poff and Lula Sonya Poff, on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,2 Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace died on May 3, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,5,6,7 She POFF, Dorothy Pace, (Dot), 70, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2000. She was the widow of William A. Poff, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Janet Poff of Cloverdale; daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Harry Catron and Dana Poff, all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Cassie Hammed and husband, Stephen, Jason Poff and Brandon Catron; one great-grandchild, Emilie Hammed; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Allen of Hardy, Carleen and Bob Hayden of Longview, Wash., Emma Jean and Elmer Johnson, Patricia and Frankie Schmidt, all of Vinton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Gladys Pace, Clarence and Jo Ann Pace, all of Vinton, George and Shirley Pace of Madison Heights. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on May 5, 2000.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-2379.⁶ Jim Howard Craighead was born on July 16, 1957 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Lois Ann Light, daughter of Mauriece Leon Light and Katie Jo Lawrence, on April 11, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jim Howard Craighead and Lois Ann Light were divorced on June 16, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Jim Howard Craighead died on October 2, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.^6,4,5 He CRAIGHEAD, Jim Howard, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 2, 1998. He was a loving and devoted father to his two children, and was the Co-owner of D.J.'s Dental Lab in Salem. Mr. Craighead was preceded in death by his father, Paul William Craighead, Jr. and is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Craighead; his son, Paul Craighead, both of Roanoke; his mother, Madeline Craighead of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Linda Craighead of Bedford; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Steve Mason of Roanoke, Joan and John Harkrader of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. on October 4, 1998.⁵

     Phyllis Jean Poff was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 6, 1936 at Bellepoint, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She died on August 31, 1945 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 9; Her gravestone has Aug 30, 1945.^3,4

     Myrna Joy Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Richardson.¹ She married Unknown Richardson.¹ Myrna Joy Poff was born on June 6, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² She died on July 3, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.² She Myrna Joy Poff Richardson, 67, of Roanoke, passed away early Thursday morning, at the V A Medical Center in Salem. She was born in Pearisburg, on June 6, 1947, a daughter of the late Willa J. and William O. Poff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Jean Poff and sister-in-law, Betty B. Poff. Joy was a loving and caring sister and aunt. Left to cherish her memory are brothers, Robert "Bob" Poff and wife Irene, Lawrence W. Poff; nieces and nephews, Marty and Jami Poff and their children, John and Jay; Donna A. Spangler, husband Jerry and their child, Cameron; Douglas Poff, wife Beth and their children, Alex and Carson; Lisa Poff and her children, Henry and Ellie; special friends, Shirley Blevins, Sharon and Bob Layman, and Mark and Carolyn Hicks. Joy joined the United States Army in 1981 and served her country abroad. She loved to travel and traveled to France, Germany, Australia, Jamaica and Italy. She enjoyed the beach, especially Myrtle Beach. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit here in Roanoke and was a longtime member of Pearisburg United Methodist Church. Joy retired from I.T.T. A special thank you to the staff members in the Hospice Unit at the V A Medical Center who provided such loving and compassionate care during Joy's illness. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the Hospice Unit at the V A Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153. Funeral Services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2014 in the mausoleum chapel at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Joy's friend and minister, the Rev. Mark Hicks. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. on July 5, 2014.²

     Betty Lou Buckland was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She was born in 1939.^1,3 As of circa 1955,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Lawrence Wayne "Red" Poff, son of Wilbur Orville Poff and Willa Jean "Willie" Meadows, circa 1955.¹ Betty Lou Buckland died on May 15, 1997 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2 She POFF, Betty Lou Buckland, 57, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 1997. Betty retired from Elizabeth Arden and was a member of Raleigh Ct. Presbyterian Church. She was active at Oak Grove Elementary School, where she was known to the children as Granny Poff. Betty was known for her kindness, unselfishness and loving ways. She will be missed by all those who knew her. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel H. Buckland and Edith Johnson Buckland; one brother, Darrel H. Buckland Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Lawrence Wayne "Red" Poff of Roanoke; loving son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Jami Poff of Roanoke; loving daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jerry Spangler of Salem; loving grandchildren, John Hardwick and Jay Poff, expected grandson, Cameron Spangler; six sisters, Lois Thompson of Kellysville, W.Va., Jerry Houchins of Pearisburg, Luella LaFon of Salem; Flora Elizabeth McClearney of Rich Creek, Sylvia Munsey of Pearisburg, and Clara Ruth Miller of Peterstown, W.Va. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 2 pm. Monday, May 19, 1997 with the Dr. F. Tupper Garden officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on May 17, 1997.¹

     Houston Lee Poff was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-10-6469.⁵ He was born on November 3, 1901 at West Virginia.^1,5 He married Myrtle Mae Miller on March 2, 1923 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.³ Houston Lee Poff died on December 24, 1987 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^2,5 He Houston Lee Poff, 86, of 715 Randolph St., died Dec. 24, 1987, at Arthur B. Hodges Center after a long illness. He was a retired purchasing agent for Boone Memorial Hospital He was a member of Madison Baptist Church, and an associate member of Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving: wife, Mae; daughters, Rebecca M. Poff and Flora Ann Robertson, both of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Stella Means and Miss Grace Hicks, both of South Charleston; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev. Esber Tweel officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. on December 25, 1987.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-09-9993.⁵ Stella E. Poff was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Means.² She married Harold Nash Means.² Stella E. Poff was born on April 14, 1903 at West Virginia.^1,5 She died on March 31, 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^2,5 She Mrs. Stella E. Means, 87, of South Charleston died March 31, 1991, in Valley Health Village after a long illness. She was a retired bookbinder for Quality Press, Charleston, attended First Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston, and was a member of Pythian Sisters. Surviving: sister, Eleanor Grace Hicks of South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. on April 1, 1991.²

     Rhoda Ruth Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 16, 1904 at West Virginia.^1,3 As of March 21, 1923,her married name was Detzel.^4,5 She married Charles Irvin "Jack" Detzel on March 21, 1923.^4,3 Rhoda Ruth Poff and Charles Irvin "Jack" Detzel were divorced on April 2, 1929. Rhoda Ruth Poff died on January 16, 1946 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 41; Her gravestone has a death date of Jan 14, 1946.^4,3

     Mary V. "Molly" Poff was buried at Lilly Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 30, 1906 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.³ As of November 21, 1922,her married name was Gibson.⁴ She married Walter Gibson on November 21, 1922 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Mary V. "Molly" Poff died on August 23, 1935 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 29.³

     Andrew Brown Hicks was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 2, 1877 at Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 3, 1877.^2,3 He married Eleanor B. Pettigrew on November 7, 1912 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Andrew Brown Hicks died on June 28, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.³

     Myrtle Mae Miller was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born circa 1904 at Boone Co., West Virginia.² As of March 2, 1923,her married name was Poff.² She married Houston Lee Poff, son of John William Poff and Eleanor B. Pettigrew, on March 2, 1923 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.² Myrtle Mae Miller died on January 2, 1991 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She Mrs. Mae M. Poff, 87, of Charleston, Died Jan 2, 1991, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness. She was a member of Madison Baptist Church and an associate of Ruffner Presbyterian Church, Charleston. Surviving: daughters, Flora Ann Robertson and Rebecca M. Poff, both of Charleston; sisters, Norma McWarder of St. Albans, Opal Ballard of Beckley; brother, Frank H. Miller of Madison; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Sharon K. Youngs officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church. on January 3, 1991.³