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     Oeda Inez Patsel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Poff.² She married Earl Leslie Poff, son of Henry Luther Poff and Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers.² Oeda Inez Patsel was born on March 2, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She died on September 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20.¹

     Warner Felix was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ He Warner Felix, 94, of Huntington, WV passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Miami, FL. Born February 27, 1922 in Glenwood, WV, he was a son of the late Walter Felix and Julia Spurlock Felix. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Iris Lorraine Poff Felix; his son, Warner A. Felix; his siblings, Everett Spurlock, Elba Felix, Alvin Felix, Julia Felix Meadows and Arnold Felix. Warner was a devout Christian, beloved father and devoted husband. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a retired machinist from Acme Machinery. He is survived by his children, Carolyn L. (Frank) Mains of Westborough Massachusetts, Ronald E. (Tanya) Felix of Huntington, Lisa M. (George Richardson) Felix of Miami, FL, and Randy S. (Tinka) Felix of Tuscaloosa, AL; his sister, Justine Felix Rutherford of Lesage, WV; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Ray Knapp and Pastor Gordon Rutherford officiating. Military rites and burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.³ He was born on February 27, 1922 at Glenwood, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Iris Lorraine Poff, daughter of Augustus A. "Gus" Poff and Josie Mae Meador, on March 3, 1950 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Warner Felix died on February 9, 2017 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 94.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 299-26-3294.² Fred Euel Crabtree was born on April 17, 1932 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Ernestine Poff, daughter of Augustus A. "Gus" Poff and Josie Mae Meador, on April 19, 1952 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ Fred Euel Crabtree died on October 13, 2004 at Arizona at age 72.^2,4,3 He Fred Euel Crabtree, born April 17, 1932, passed away at his home on October 13, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Tina; five children, Fred, Jr. of Ellis, Idaho, Rick of Sellerberg, Indiana, Terry of Smiths Grove, KY, Jeff of Surprise, AZ and Loren of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Lois Campbell, Albany, GA; aunt, Sadie Robson, S. Point, Ohio. We lost a truly great man. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather. He will always live on in us and stay in our hearts forever. on October 16, 2004.³

     Phyllis Marlene Kessler Phyllis Marlene Hall, 89, of Blue Ridge passed away, Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home. Phyllis was the daughter of Talmage and Ola Kessler, she was born on July 29, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated from Jefferson High School. She then went on to meet the man of her dreams, Willard Marvin Hall, and they married on April 4, 1953. Phyllis and Willard had been married for 60 years. Phyllis and Willard lived a good life. Willard provided for his family very well. Phyllis was a stay-at-home Mom. After trying the work force, they both decided she was needed at home to take care of her family. She did an outstanding job. Phyllis always liked to stay busy. Whether it be shopping, taking tours with her sisters and best friend, sister-in-law, Lola Kessler, to cooking, cleaning, mowing the lawn. Phyllis was a great cook. Some of her best dishes were Macaroni n Cheese and her famous Banana Pudding she use to make all the time. Phyllis was an honest person, and would do anything for anyone, all you had to do was ask. Phyllis was not the type of person to beat around the bush, she spoke the truth, and when she spoke, you had better listen. She lived in the house her and Willard bought together, it was a struggle at times, but when the day came, the house was paid off, excitement was everywhere. It was rough living alone after Willard passed away, but she continued to maintain her independence, and would have it no other way. Phyllis did not drive, but she did have her son, Cecil and daughter, Teresa to make sure she went without any need. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Willard Marvin Hall. Phyllis has two surviving children, son, Cecil Hall Sr; daughter, Teresa Easterling; five grandchildren, Cecil, Jr., Jessica (Jason), Zachary (Alisha), Shiela (Dallas), and Anthony (Jessica); five great-grandchildren, Damien, Cheyanne, Tyler, Avery, and Gracie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis will be missed dearly, but we know she is at peace now. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on July 29, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of April 4, 1953,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Willard Marvin Hall, son of Taft Clark Hall and Ressie Evelyn Collins, on April 4, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Phyllis Marlene Kessler died on June 5, 2023 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 89.³

     Charles Edward Ferguson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 His Social Security Number was 231-14-7394.⁷ He was born on March 18, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,5 He married Dora M. Hall, daughter of Henry Daniel Hall and Minnie Flora Collins, on October 14, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 Charles Edward Ferguson married Lula Helen Palmer, daughter of Russell Thomas Palmer and Willie May Haley, on December 2, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 Charles Edward Ferguson died on February 17, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 71.^1,5,6 He Charles Edward Ferguson, age 71, formerly of Salem, passed away Thursday in a Richmond hospital. He was retired from the Salem Brick Company and is survived by six sons, Wilbur T. Ferguson, Sally, S.C.: James M. Ferguson, Roanoke; Nelson M. Ferguson, Chester, Va; Donald L. Ferguson, Blue Ridge; Charles D. Ferguson, Salem; and Glenn C. Ferguson, Mannehein, Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Donald L. Leffell, Roanoke; Mrs. James M. Morgan, Shawsville; four sisters, Mrs. Rufus Sink, Mrs. Berkley Sink, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Mary Underwood, Callaway; and Mrs. Eva Leffue, of Rocky Mount: two brothers, Calvin Ferguson and Ferguson, both of Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on February 20, 1977.⁶

     Richard Curtis Poff was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 577-40-9845.³ He was born on May 30, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,9 He married Diana Elaine Hobbs on April 4, 1952 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Richard Curtis Poff married Joanne Clement on March 19, 1976 at Citrus Co., Florida.⁶ Richard Curtis Poff died on February 21, 1997 at Perry Point, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 64.^2,3,4,10,9

     John L. Poff was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, 12800 Viers Mills Road, Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.² He was born in 1936 at Washington, D.C..^1,2 He died in 1956.²

     Joseph Francis "Joe" Bakes Jr. Joseph Francis Bakes Jr., 65, of Hixson, died on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Mr. Bakes was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed his retirement, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Karen Bakes; daughters, Stephanie (Joel) Arnold of Soddy Daisy and Stacey (Jason Alan) Rambo of Hixson; grandchildren, Lydia Franks and Colton Rambo; sister, Mary Pete Carbone; uncle, John Tankersley.³ His Social Security Number was 423-58-4548.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1945.⁴ He married Karen Ann Fluhrer, daughter of Kenneth Alton Fluhrer and Mildred Edith Poff, on June 1, 1974 at Volusia Co., Florida.^1,2 Joseph Francis "Joe" Bakes Jr. died on March 12, 2011 at Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 65.^4,3

     Ruby Aileen Poff was born on September 28, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.²

     Samuel Allen Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-44-1719.⁸ He was born on February 19, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Mary Ellen Robertson on February 9, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,9 Samuel Allen Poff died on October 30, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,8,4 He POFF, Samuel Allen, 59, of Salem, died Monday, October 30, 1995, in a Salem hospital. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church and the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284. He was retired from the Salem Postal Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Poff was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lewis and Naomi Poff. He is survived by his wife, Mary Robertson Poff; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Terri Poff, Sumter, S.C., Greg and Pat Poff, Lynchburg; grandsons, Matthew E. Poff, Salem, Samuel M. Poff, Lynchburg; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Lela Poff, Salem. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 1, 1995.²

     Mary Ellen Robertson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 28, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of February 9, 1956,her married name was Poff.² She married Samuel Allen Poff, son of Lewis Daniel Poff and Naomi Ophela Weaver, on February 9, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Ellen Robertson died on March 21, 2023 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.^3,4 She Mary Ellen Poff, November 28, 1935 - March 21, 2023. Mary Robertson Poff, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with her heavenly family and her beloved husband Samuel, March 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel A. Poff; her mother, Josephine McCool Robertson; her father, Andrew Lewis Robertson Sr; brothers, Harry, Andy, and Jack Robertson; and sisters, Isabel Gadwah and Betty Cundiff. Mary and Sam married in 1956 and had 40 years of happiness until his death in l995. She enjoyed Square Dancing for years and was a member of the Single Promenaders, Grand Squares and Star City Promenaders. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Salem, and was a former Secretary of Central United Methodist Women for many years. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Va., in 1954 and enjoyed a career with the Civil Service, working at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, for two years, retiring in 1990 from the Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, Va., with 31 years of service. She is survived by her two loving sons, Jeffrey A. Poff and his wife, Terri and Gregory L. Poff and his wife, Patricia, all of Lynchburg, Va. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew E. Poff, Roanoke, Va., and Samuel M. Poff and his wife, Veronica Rose, of Richmond, Va; their son and Mary's great-grandson, Bodie James, and Cameron Miller of Cheyenne, Wyo. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va. on March 26, 2023.³