Velma Tessie Bowles1,2,3

F, b. June 24, 1924, d. May 24, 2005
     Velma Tessie Bowles was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-2900.5 She was born on June 24, 1924 at Rock Castle, Jackson Co., West Virginia.2,5,3,4 As of January 22, 1946,her married name was Hoffman.1 She married Robert Lee Hoffman, son of Elbert Riverton Hoffman and Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff, on January 22, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Velma Tessie Bowles died on May 24, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.5,2,4 She Velma T. Bowles Hoffman, 80, of South Charleston died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born in Rock Castle, Jackson County, and retired from CAMC General Hospital. She was preceded in death by brothers, Jennings, Heritan and Marion Bowles; and sisters, Oma Bowles Casto, Mae Bowles Blankenship, Reatha Turley, Erma Hayes, Belle Guilbt and Hattie Patton. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Moss Chapel Church, Given, with Ezekiel Wharton and Dr. Boyd Purcell officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.
on May 25, 2005.2

Family

Robert Lee Hoffman b. August 9, 1922, d. August 27, 1984
Marriage*She married Robert Lee Hoffman, son of Elbert Riverton Hoffman and Gertrude Blanche "Girtie" "Girta" Poff, on January 22, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hoffman-Bowles marriage record.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Velma T. Bowles Hoffman obituary in the May 25, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5119] Sunset 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.

Hanuon Elcell Poff1

F, b. June 10, 1892
FatherRobert Gethen Poff1 b. January 12, 1867, d. October 16, 1942
MotherMaud Estella Jones1 b. June, 1867, d. before January 3, 1920
     Hanuon Elcell Poff was born on June 10, 1892 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Unknown Poff1

F, b. August 27, 1921, d. August 27, 1921
FatherRobert Gethen Poff1 b. January 12, 1867, d. October 16, 1942
MotherEdith Kirkwood1 b. December 24, 1886, d. June 25, 1965
     Unknown Poff died on August 27, 1921 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on August 27, 1921 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

William Ray "Billy" Poff1,2

M, b. November 19, 1925, d. October 3, 1981
FatherHenry Louis/Lewis Poff3,4 b. May 27, 1894, d. November 10, 1933
MotherNora Ellen Carter3,2,4 b. August 1, 1897, d. October 23, 1994
     William Ray "Billy" Poff was buried at Carter Family Cemetery #1, Rt. 604 Snake Run, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 228-16-1108.5 He was born on November 19, 1925 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,1,5 He died on October 3, 1981 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 55.1,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 3-8, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S3382] Carter Family Cemetery #1, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the James Edwin Poff obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Mary Frances Hitchcock1

F, b. May 25, 1917, d. December 20, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 265-62-1116.2 Mary Frances Hitchcock was born on May 25, 1917 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 She married Cletis Carmen Conner, son of Ernest Mosby Conner and Minnie Ellen Jones, on October 22, 1937 at Watson, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of October 22, 1937,her married name was Conner.1 Mary Frances Hitchcock and Cletis Carmen Conner were divorced in August, 1964 at Columbia Co., Florida.5 Mary Frances Hitchcock died on December 20, 1980 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 63.4,3 She Services for Mary F. Conner, 63, 125 Park Ave., Satellite Beach, will be held in Fayetteville, W.Va. A homemaker and a Brevard resident for 23 years, Mrs. Conner died Saturday at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Survivors include her husband, Cletis Conner of Satellite Beach; three daughters, Sandra Woodall of Melbourne, Ruth Ann Dungan of Salinas, Calif., and Celetis Barrett of Hickory, N.C; five sisters, Zenity Chapman of Lake Helen and four living outside the state; and one grandchild. on December 22, 1980.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 74, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Cletis Carmen Conner b. August 5, 1917, d. October 2, 1998
Marriage*Mary Frances Hitchcock married Cletis Carmen Conner, son of Ernest Mosby Conner and Minnie Ellen Jones, on October 22, 1937 at Watson, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Mary Frances Hitchcock and Cletis Carmen Conner were divorced in August, 1964 at Columbia Co., Florida.5 
Children
  • Sandra Louise Conner7,6,4
  • Ruth Ann Conner7,4
  • Celetis Rae Conner7,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Hitchcock marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S1928] Florida Today, From the Mary F. Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 1980 edition.
  5. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Boyd Myrl Pierson1,2

M, b. March 3, 1939, d. December 2, 2002
FatherBoyd Pierson1,3 b. June 18, 1914, d. December 14, 1982
MotherChloie E. Conner1,3 b. April 25, 1916, d. February 1, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 282-34-6328.4 Boyd Myrl Pierson was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio.5 He was born on March 3, 1939 at Canfield, Braxton Co., West Virginia; The West Virginia Birth Index has a birth date of Mar 31, 1939.1,4,2 He married Marjorie Ferris on June 16, 1973 at Portage Co., Ohio.6,7 Boyd Myrl Pierson died on December 2, 2002 at Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio, at age 63.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 4-14, Otter, Braxton Co., West Virginia3

Family

Marjorie Ferris b. April 24, 1947, d. November 11, 2016
Marriage*Boyd Myrl Pierson married Marjorie Ferris on June 16, 1973 at Portage Co., Ohio.6,7 
Children
  • Patty Pierson7
  • Robin Pierson7
  • Bob Pierson7
  • Bill Pierson7

Citations

  1. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4500] Grandview Memorial Park, Portage Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  7. [S8318] Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home, online www.sscfuneralhomes.com, From the Marjorie Pierson obituary.

Marjorie Ferris1

F, b. April 24, 1947, d. November 11, 2016
     Marjorie Ferris was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio.1 She Marjorie Pierson, age 69, of Ravenna passed away on November 11, 2016. She was born on April 24, 1947, in Ravenna to Floyd and Edna Ferris. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, "Slim" Boyd M. Pierson. She is survived by her children; Patty Pierson of Ravenna, Robin Sims of Ravenna, Bob Pierson of Ravenna, and Bill Pierson of Kent. She is also survived by her sisters Ruth Ann Smith of NC, Carolyn Rose (Jimmy) of Portsmouth, OH, and by her brothers George (Shelia) Ferris of Piedmont, OH, and David (Shirley) Ferris of Mantua, OH. Her memory is cherished by her grandchildren, Kenny Roosa, Melissa Hemphill, Bobby Pierson, Marcie Marie, Joshua Ray, Cheril Fitzgerald, Shelby Hawn. She will be greatly missed by her 8 great grandchildren, by her dog, Tippy, and by many friends. Marjorie loved to collect dolls, salt & pepper shakers, and crosses. She enjoyed traveling with her mom, and sister in-law/ best friend on day trips, which including going gambling. She will be greatly missed. We love you mom! A graveside service will take place at 11am on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Grandview Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home.1 She was born on April 24, 1947 at Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio.1 As of June 16, 1973,her married name was Pierson.2 She married Boyd Myrl Pierson, son of Boyd Pierson and Chloie E. Conner, on June 16, 1973 at Portage Co., Ohio.2,1 Marjorie Ferris died on November 11, 2016 at Ohio at age 69.1

Family

Boyd Myrl Pierson b. March 3, 1939, d. December 2, 2002
Marriage*She married Boyd Myrl Pierson, son of Boyd Pierson and Chloie E. Conner, on June 16, 1973 at Portage Co., Ohio.2,1 
Children
  • Patty Pierson1
  • Robin Pierson1
  • Bob Pierson1
  • Bill Pierson1

Citations

  1. [S8318] Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home, online www.sscfuneralhomes.com, From the Marjorie Pierson obituary.
  2. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.

Jack Edward Ferguson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 1, 1924, d. June 19, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7905.8 Jack Edward Ferguson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 He was born on December 1, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,4,9,5,6,7 He married June Marie Carden, daughter of John Robert Carden Jr. and Narva Lue Kelly, on May 25, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,10,6 Jack Edward Ferguson died on June 19, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.8,2,3,9,6 He Jack Edward Ferguson, age 65, of Ferrum, formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. June Carden Ferguson; three sons, David Ferguson, Mark Ferguson and Jack E. Ferguson (Eddie) Ferguson, Jr; a daughter, Bonnie Jackson; a sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Jim Jones; nephew and his wife, Leonard and Mary Ann Barrow; a granddaughter, Michelle Jackson. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 22, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with interment in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 2:00 p.m. Thursday. on June 22, 1990.2

Family

June Marie Carden b. July 6, 1926, d. October 22, 2011
Marriage*He married June Marie Carden, daughter of John Robert Carden Jr. and Narva Lue Kelly, on May 25, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,10,6 
Children
  • Mark Ferguson1,2
  • David Ferguson1,2
  • Jack Edward "Eddie" Ferguson Jr.1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the June Marie Ferguson obituary in the Oct 25, 2011 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Edward Ferguson obituary in the Jun 22, 1990 edition.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.