Ruby Lucille Mabry1,2,3

F, b. June 10, 1913, d. June 30, 1995
     Ruby Lucille Mabry was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge, Henry Co., Georgia.4,5 She was born on June 10, 1913 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 21, 1931,her married name was Poff.1 She married Clarence Preston Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on December 21, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Ruby Lucille Mabry and Clarence Preston Poff were divorced before April 9, 1940.6 Ruby Lucille Mabry died on June 30, 1995 at Dacula, Gwinnett Co., Georgia, at age 82.4,7 She Ruby Mabry Allen, of Dacula, Ga., died Friday, June 30, 1995. She was a member of the Roanoke Moose Club and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Kenneth L. Allen of Dacula, Ga; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James L. (Carol) Medcalf Jr. of Stone Mountain, Ga; sons, Mr. and Mrs. William L. (Carolyn) Roberts of Snellville, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. F.A. (Tony) & (Jennifer) Roberts of Marietta, Ga; sisters, Ola Mabry Simmons of Roanoke, Hazel Mabry Carter of Roanoke; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Stockbridge, Ga. on July 2, 1995.4

Family

Clarence Preston Poff b. September 26, 1904, d. August 28, 1983
Marriage*She married Clarence Preston Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on December 21, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Ruby Lucille Mabry and Clarence Preston Poff were divorced before April 9, 1940.6 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Mabry Allen obituary in the Jul 2, 1995 edition.
  5. [S6059] Fairview Memorial Gardens, Henry Co., GA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.

Laura Magdalene Weaver1,2

F, b. November 11, 1907, d. September 6, 1995
     Laura Magdalene Weaver was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-52-2819.4 She was born on November 11, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 As of July 28, 1931,her married name was Poff.1 She married Clinton William Poff, son of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on July 28, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Laura Magdalene Weaver and Clinton William Poff were divorced on July 19, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Laura Magdalene Weaver died on September 6, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.4,6 She POFF, Laura Magdalene, 87, of Salem, died Wednesday, September 6, 1995. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, William Wayne Poff and Tonya Roberts. She is survived by her children, Bobby and wife, Joyce Poff, Donna Sumner, all of Roanoke, William Poff, Sunset Beach, N.C., Wayne and Lessie Poff, Mesa, Ariz; grandchildren, Vickie Poff, Sherry Cowden, Mark Poff, Kevin Sumner, Karen Helle, Bobby Poff Jr., Keith Poff, Laura Michelle Poff, Stephanie Sumner; great-grandchildren, Lottie Suzanne Toney, Andy Floyd, Kayla Sumner, Kenny Roberts. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 8, 1995.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 118, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Clinton William Poff b. August 15, 1910, d. August 17, 1973
Marriage*Laura Magdalene Weaver married Clinton William Poff, son of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on July 28, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Laura Magdalene Weaver and Clinton William Poff were divorced on July 19, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Magdalene Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1995 edition.
  3. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William G. Poff obituary in the Mar 11, 2015 obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Poff Sumner obituary in the Sep 12, 2020 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Gary C. Poff obituary.

Lola Duncan1,2

F, b. circa 1907
     Lola Duncan was born circa 1907 at Virginia.1 As of August 30, 1935,her married name was Poff.1 She married James William Poff, son of Marion Poff and Elvina "Lackey" A. Brumfield, on August 30, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

James William Poff b. December 24, 1869, d. January 14, 1953
Marriage*Lola Duncan married James William Poff, son of Marion Poff and Elvina "Lackey" A. Brumfield, on August 30, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ola Gladys Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. January 25, 1917, d. November 11, 1994
FatherWilliam Mathias "Willie" Poff1,5,3,4 b. January, 1891, d. April 3, 1921
MotherEsmer Mae Helm1,5,3,4 b. September 7, 1892, d. August 2, 1931
     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-9134.6 Ola Gladys Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3 She was born on January 25, 1917 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2,5,3,4 As of December 28, 1935,her married name was Graham.1 She married Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham on December 28, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Ola Gladys Poff and Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham were divorced on August 1, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Ola Gladys Poff died on November 11, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.6,8,3 She GRAHAM, Ola Gladys, 77, of Big Spring Dr., Elliston, died Friday, November 11, 1994. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Joanne Francisco Hill and Homer B. Hill, Salem; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James "Jimmy" Graham, Christiansburg, Thomas E. Graham and Lillian Davila Graham, Elliston; one half sister, Mrs. Addy Simms, Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. on November 13, 1994.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 197, District 26, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her step-father Peter B. Mills9
1940Dwelling 60, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham b. November 22, 1914, d. April 19, 1998
Marriage*Ola Gladys Poff married Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham on December 28, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ola Gladys Poff and Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham were divorced on August 1, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ola Gladys Graham obituary in the Nov 13, 1994 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert E. Graham obituary in the Apr 20, 1998 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Esmer Mae Helm1,2

F, b. September 7, 1892, d. August 2, 1931
     Esmer Mae Helm was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 7, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1891.3,2 She married William Mathias "Willie" Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on December 23, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of December 23, 1911,her married name was Poff.1 Esmer Mae Helm died on August 2, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.3,2

Family

William Mathias "Willie" Poff b. January, 1891, d. April 3, 1921
Marriage*She married William Mathias "Willie" Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on December 23, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 22, 1914, d. April 19, 1998
     Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 229-05-8809.7 He was born on November 22, 1914 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,3,4,5 He married Ola Gladys Poff, daughter of William Mathias "Willie" Poff and Esmer Mae Helm, on December 28, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham and Ola Gladys Poff were divorced on August 1, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham died on April 19, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.7,4 He GRAHAM, Hubert E., ("Hub"), 83 of Elliston, passed away Sunday, April 19, 1998 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Center in Roanoke. He retired from Elliston Elementary School. He is survived by sons, James Graham and friend, Eileen Nichols of Christiansburg and James Graham and his wife, Lillian of Elliston; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Homer Hill of Salem; brother, Lesley Graham of Salem; a sister, Norris Stuzman of Florida; stepchildren, Dreama Zimmerman of Florida, Melody Sichler of North Carolina and Larru Hendrick of Florida; and also surviving are eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 20, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 60, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940W.P.A. road work laborer9

Family

Ola Gladys Poff b. January 25, 1917, d. November 11, 1994
Marriage*Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham married Ola Gladys Poff, daughter of William Mathias "Willie" Poff and Esmer Mae Helm, on December 28, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham and Ola Gladys Poff were divorced on August 1, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert E. Graham obituary in the Apr 20, 1998 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ola Gladys Graham obituary in the Nov 13, 1994 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Albert "Jimmy" Graham1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 18, 1941, d. November 29, 2011
FatherHubert Edward "Hub" Graham1,2,3 b. November 22, 1914, d. April 19, 1998
MotherOla Gladys Poff1,2,3 b. January 25, 1917, d. November 11, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 226-50-6376.7 James Albert "Jimmy" Graham was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,8 He was born on September 18, 1941 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,7,6,9,8 He married Ruth Lilly Rose on March 5, 1960 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 James Albert "Jimmy" Graham and Ruth Lilly Rose were divorced on August 16, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 James Albert "Jimmy" Graham died on November 29, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.5,7,6,8 He James A. Graham, 70, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He was born in Elliston, Va., on September 18, 1941, and was a beloved father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Marie Snyder. He is survived by his children, Debbie Snyder, of Riner, Va., James D. Graham and wife, Janet, of Atlanta, Ga., Tony L. Graham, of Riner, and Richard A. Graham and wife, Elaina, of Riner; six grandchildren, Mickey Shawn Snyder, Timothy Lee Snyder, Cynthia Dawn Schoop, James Dale Graham II, Jenna Desiree Graham, and Cassidy Amber Graham; three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Graham and wife, Lillian, of Ohio; sister, Joann Hill and husband, Homer, of Salem, Va; three nieces; and one nephew. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. on December 1, 2011.8

Family

Ruth Lilly Rose
Marriage*He married Ruth Lilly Rose on March 5, 1960 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* James Albert "Jimmy" Graham and Ruth Lilly Rose were divorced on August 16, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 
Children
  • Deborah Ann "Debbie" Graham8,3
  • James Dale Graham8,3
  • Tony Lee Graham8
  • Richard Allen Graham8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ola Gladys Graham obituary in the Nov 13, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert E. Graham obituary in the Apr 20, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James A. Graham obituary in the Dec 1, 2011 edition.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Naomi Ophela Weaver1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 21, 1910, d. September 29, 1969
     Naomi Ophela Weaver was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She was born on April 21, 1910 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 As of May 20, 1933,her married name was Poff.1 She married Lewis Daniel Poff, son of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on May 20, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,6 Naomi Ophela Weaver died on September 29, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.2,3,4,6 She Naomi Weaver Poff, 59, of 801 Tennessee St., Salem, wife of Lewis B. Poff, died Monday at her home. Surviving are two sons, Samuel A. Poff, Salem, Danny E. Poff, U.S. Air Force, Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Ernest Weaver, Elliston; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Rakes, Elliston, Mrs. Maggie Poff, Salem. on September 30, 1969.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 129, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Lewis Daniel Poff b. February 25, 1906, d. October 14, 1978
Marriage*Naomi Ophela Weaver married Lewis Daniel Poff, son of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on May 20, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Naomi Weaver Poff obituary in the Sep 30, 1969 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Allen Poff obituary in the Nov 1, 1995 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danny Ray Poff obituary in the May 4, 2001 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Walter Staples Trump1,2,3,4

M, b. October 15, 1902, d. December 29, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 229-32-1750.5 Walter Staples Trump was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 He was born on October 15, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,2,3,4 He married Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff, daughter of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on November 29, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,8 Walter Staples Trump died on December 29, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.7,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 258, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 100, District 81-6, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farmer9
1950Carpenter10

Family

Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff b. November 21, 1909, d. April 4, 1988
Marriage*Walter Staples Trump married Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff, daughter of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on November 29, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  7. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret T. Smelser obituary in the Jul 20, 2023 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis L. Trump obituary in the Sep 10, 2000 edition.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Walter T. Trump obituary.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hamilton W. Collins1

M, b. circa 1837
     Hamilton W. Collins was born circa 1837.1 He married Perlina "Paulina" Webb on August 20, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Family

Perlina "Paulina" Webb b. December 5, 1832, d. April 19, 1911
Marriage*Hamilton W. Collins married Perlina "Paulina" Webb on August 20, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 

Iris Lee Walsh1

F, b. January 1, 1913, d. June 17, 2013
     Iris Lee Walsh Iris Lee Walsh Fairfield, January 1, 1913 - June 17, 2013. Iris Lee Walsh Fairfield, 100, of 117 Taylor Lane, Hertford, NC, died Monday, June 17, 2013 in her home. Mrs. Fairfield was born in Norfolk, VA and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Willie Mae Walsh. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, a daughter, a son, two sisters, and a brother. Surviving are her three daughters, Shirley Anderson and husband Dick, Joyce Foster, and Malinda Gierau and husband Chuck, all of California; two sons, Bernard Poff and Edward Poff and wife Frances, both of Hertford; a brother, George Bickers of Virginia Beach; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held.1 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-0607.2 She was born on January 1, 1913 at Norfolk, Virginia.3,1,2,4 As of February 16, 1932,her married name was Poff.3 She married Cecil Melvin Poff, son of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on February 16, 1932 at Norfolk, Virginia.3 Iris Lee Walsh died on June 17, 2013 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina, at age 100.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 100, District 114-61, Norfolk, Virginia5

Family

Cecil Melvin Poff b. June 30, 1908, d. September 15, 1993
Marriage*Iris Lee Walsh married Cecil Melvin Poff, son of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on February 16, 1932 at Norfolk, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Edward Poff1
  • Bernard Lee Poff5,1
  • Joyce Anne Poff5,1
  • Barbara Jean Poff+5 b. July 29, 1936, d. December 8, 2005
  • Shirley Mae Poff5,1

Citations

  1. [S12236] Miller Funeral Home, online www.millerfhc.com, From the Iris Lee Walsh Fairfield obituary.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Edna Lewis1

F, b. circa 1908
     Mary Edna Lewis was born circa 1908 at Oxford, Granville Co., North Carolina.1 As of May 31, 1930,her married name was Poff.1 She married Horace Ralph Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 31, 1930 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1

Family

Horace Ralph Poff b. May 8, 1905, d. December 4, 1958
Marriage*Mary Edna Lewis married Horace Ralph Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 31, 1930 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1 

Hugh Everett Renn1,2

M, b. circa 1902, d. August 6, 1935
     Hugh Everett Renn was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.3 He was born circa 1902 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.1 He married Hattie Montana Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on September 19, 1924 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,2 Hugh Everett Renn and Hattie Montana Poff were divorced on August 5, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 Hugh Everett Renn died on August 6, 1935.3

Family

Hattie Montana Poff b. December 10, 1901, d. September 19, 1992
Marriage*He married Hattie Montana Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on September 19, 1924 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Hugh Everett Renn and Hattie Montana Poff were divorced on August 5, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Mabel Lucille Dillon1,2,3

F, b. September 29, 1905, d. August 9, 1983
     Mabel Lucille Dillon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on September 29, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 27, 1932,her married name was Poff.1 She married Daniel Fayette Poff, son of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on December 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 Mabel Lucille Dillon died on August 9, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.2,3 She The funeral for Mrs. Mabel Lucille (Dillon) Poff, 77, of 166 Verndale Drive, N.E. in Roanoke, who died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital, was conducted Friday. Burial was in Sherwood Memorial Park. She was the wife of the late Daniel Fayette Poff. Mrs. Poff was a member of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church and was a foster mother to more than 100 children during the past 40 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Daphne P. Ellis of Gum Spring, Mrs. Elmira P. Stubbs of Atlanta and Mrs. Connie P. Ragland of Roanoke; one foster son, Harold David Cooper of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Linda C. Ellis, Danny O. Ragland, Thomas Stubbs and Catherine Stubbs; and four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Southall of Vinton, Mrs. Mary Flippen of Hardy, Mrs. Jo King of Salem and Mrs. Hessie Harris of Roanoke. on August 15, 1983.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 240, District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 8, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Daniel Fayette Poff b. December 23, 1898, d. March 28, 1970
Marriage*Mabel Lucille Dillon married Daniel Fayette Poff, son of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on December 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Ellen Daphne Poff5,7,6,3,4
  • Elmira Jane Poff5,7,6,3,4
  • Connie Priscilla Poff6,3,4,8

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Mabel Lucille Dillon Poff obituary in the Aug 15, 1983 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Fayette Poff obituary in the Mar 29, 1970 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Montague Swanson Radford1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1901, d. November 30, 1948
     Montague Swanson Radford was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Holly Brook, Bland Co., Virginia.4,2 He was born on November 24, 1901 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on September 4, 1926 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,5 Montague Swanson Radford died on November 30, 1948 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 47.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 113, District 1, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 224, District 11-1, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer6
1940Farmer7

Family

Minnie Ethel Poff b. November 9, 1907, d. January 5, 1986
Marriage*Montague Swanson Radford married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on September 4, 1926 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S2418] Shiloh Cemetery, Bland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=radford&GSfn=Montague&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55893205&CRid=2166960&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Poff Radford Conley obituary in the Jan 7, 1986 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Elizabeth Mae Radford Thacker obituary in the Nov 11, 2001 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Perkins Saunders obituary in the Jan 11, 2013 edition.

Helen Gertrude Radford1,2,3,4

F, b. May 26, 1937, d. January 9, 2013
FatherMontague Swanson Radford2,5,3,6,7 b. November 24, 1901, d. November 30, 1948
MotherMinnie Ethel Poff2,5,3,6,7 b. November 9, 1907, d. January 5, 1986
     Helen Gertrude Radford was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-5857.8 She was born on May 26, 1937 at Bland, Bland Co., Virginia.8,5,4 As of May 24, 1953,her married name was Alderman.9 She married Alton Lewis Alderman on May 24, 1953 at York, York Co., South Carolina.9 Helen Gertrude Radford and Alton Lewis Alderman were divorced on June 6, 1961 at Giles Co., Virginia.9 As of July 29, 1961,her married name was Perkins.3 Helen Gertrude Radford married Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins on July 29, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,6,10 As of May 9, 2009,her married name was Saunders.3 Helen Gertrude Radford married Arthur Brown "Brownie" Saunders on May 9, 2009 at Giles Co., Virginia.5,3 Helen Gertrude Radford died on January 9, 2013 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 75.5,8,11 She Helen Perkins Saunders, 75, of Narrows, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was born in Bland on May 26, 1937, to the late Montague Swanson and Minnie Ethel Radford. She was a member of Woodland Street Baptist Church and also attended Riverview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Arthur "Brownie" Saunders; four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Carol Alderman, of Connelly Springs, N.C., Elden and Darlene Alderman, of Hickory, N.C., Mark and DeAnna Perkins, of Marietta, Ohio, Michael and Patti Perkins, of Union, S.C; stepsons and wives, Marvin and Rhonda Perkins, of Narrows, Richard and Sylvia Saunders, of Eggleston; three stepdaughters and husbands, Jo Ann and Buck Gunter, of Lindside, W.Va., Machell and Jay Schmolitz, of Blacksburg, Arnita and John Perfater, of Blacksburg; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery at Narrows. on January 11, 2013.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 224, District 11-1, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Alton Lewis Alderman b. June 9, 1932, d. September 15, 2006
Marriage*Helen Gertrude Radford married Alton Lewis Alderman on May 24, 1953 at York, York Co., South Carolina.9 
Divorce* Helen Gertrude Radford and Alton Lewis Alderman were divorced on June 6, 1961 at Giles Co., Virginia.9 
Children
  • Kenneth Alton Alderman1,5
  • Elden Lewis Alderman1,5,12

Family 2

Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins b. January 23, 1926, d. April 28, 2004
Marriage*Helen Gertrude Radford married Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins on July 29, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,6,10 
Children
  • Mark Guynn Perkins1,5
  • Michael Jackson Perkins5

Family 3

Arthur Brown "Brownie" Saunders b. March 9, 1924, d. August 16, 2016
Marriage*Helen Gertrude Radford married Arthur Brown "Brownie" Saunders on May 9, 2009 at Giles Co., Virginia.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marvin Jackson Perkins obituary in the May 1, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Perkins Saunders obituary in the Jan 11, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Poff Radford Conley obituary in the Jan 7, 1986 edition.
  7. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Elizabeth Mae Radford Thacker obituary in the Nov 11, 2001 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S3284] Fairview Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Alton Lewis Alderman obituary in the Sep 20, 2006 edition.

Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 23, 1926, d. April 28, 2004
     Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,6 His Social Security Number was 227-28-8127.7 He was born on January 23, 1926 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Helen Gertrude Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on July 29, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,8,9,6 Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins died on April 28, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.1,7,5 He Marvin Jackson "Jack" Perkins, 78, of Narrows was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Welch on Jan. 23, 1926, to the late Harvey Wingo and Eve Lee Clark Perkins. He attended school in Rocky Gap, Va. He was a member of Woodland Street Baptist Church in Narrows and attended Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, Va. He worked at the Celanese Plant in Narrows for 24 years. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Helen Radford Perkins of Narrows; one daughter, Jo Ann Evans of Lindside; three sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Rhonda Perkins of Narrows, Mark and DeAnna Perkins of Pearisburg, Va., Michael and Patty Perkins of Union, S.C; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Carol Alderman of Connelly Springs, N.C., and Elden and Darlene Alderman of Hildebran, N.C; two sisters, Virginia Waddell and husband "Doc" of Baltimore, Md., and Marie Andrews of Sparta, N.C; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on May 1, 2004.1

Family

Helen Gertrude Radford b. May 26, 1937, d. January 9, 2013
Marriage*He married Helen Gertrude Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on July 29, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,8,9,6 
Children
  • Mark Guynn Perkins1
  • Michael Jackson Perkins10

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marvin Jackson Perkins obituary in the May 1, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3284] Fairview Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Poff Radford Conley obituary in the Jan 7, 1986 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Perkins Saunders obituary in the Jan 11, 2013 edition.