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     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

     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 His Social Security Number was 225-44-1719.⁵ He was born on February 19, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Mary Ellen Robertson on February 9, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 Samuel Allen Poff died on October 30, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,5 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. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 2, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with Dr. William A. Davis Jr. officiating. 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 As of February 9, 1956,her married name was Poff.² She married Samuel Allen Poff, son of Louis Daniel Poff and Naomi 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 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

     His Social Security Number was 230-66-2329.⁵ Danny Ray "Dan" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 10, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Paula Anne Lada on July 1, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Danny Ray "Dan" Poff and Paula Anne Lada were divorced on August 2, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Danny Ray "Dan" Poff married Kathy Mae Fisher on August 21, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Danny Ray "Dan" Poff and Kathy Mae Fisher were divorced on September 25, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Danny Ray "Dan" Poff married Lela Ann Smiley on September 28, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Danny Ray "Dan" Poff died on May 2, 2001 at Virginia at age 54.^2,5 He POFF, Danny Ray, 54, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001. He was a retired Lieutenant after 29 years of service at the Salem Police Department. He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 until 1970. He was a member of the Salem Moose Lodge #2573 and was a member of the Isaac Walton League. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Naomi Poff, and a brother, Sam Poff. Surviving family include his wife, Lela Poff; sons, Stephen Daniel Poff and Ryan Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Heather Poff and Dennis J. Lipinski; and his faithful companion, Melody. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 4, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Floral arrangements will be appreciated although donations may be made to the National Lymphoma Society at 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. 10605-5221. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441 on May 4, 2001.²

     Lela Ann Smiley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 17, 1954 at Virginia.^3,2 As of September 28, 1986,her married name was Poff.² She married Danny Ray "Dan" Poff, son of Louis Daniel Poff and Naomi Weaver, on September 28, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Lela Ann Smiley died on October 25, 2004 at Virginia at age 49.^3,1 She Lela A. Poff, 49, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 25, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Geneva Smiley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Danny Ray Poff. She is survived by her children, Stephen and Emily Poff, Ryan Poff, Heather and D.J. Lipinski; grandchildren, Victoria and Grace Lipinski; her beloved dogs, Muffin and Chloe; special friends, Kathy and Jeff Thompson; her camping girls and her co-workers at Kroger. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2004 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Dan Netting officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on October 28, 2004.¹

     Delouis Eubanks Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 229-94-1212.⁸ He was born on June 6, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,7,8 He died on April 24, 1989 at Danville, Virginia, at age 66.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-9496.⁵ Gene Autry Hall was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake Road, Bear, New Castle Co., Delaware.^2,6 He was born on August 18, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The Virginia birth records have a birth date of Sep 18, 1936.^5,6,4 He married Wanda Lois Stricklen on May 11, 1957 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,3 Gene Autry Hall died on October 27, 2010 at New Jersey at age 74.^5,2,6 He Gene A. Hall passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. He was born Aug. 18, 1936, in Virginia, where he lived until he moved to the Vineland area approximately 25 years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He was released from naval services with an honorable discharge. He worked as a retail clerk for the past 10 years in Vineland. Most importantly, though, he was a generous, kind-hearted and loving man. Gene is predeceased by his mother, Norma Poff Hall; father, William Hall; son, William Hall; daughter, Regina Tickle; and beloved wife, Wanda Hall, all of Virginia. He is survived by his longtime friend, Myra Rosner, and many loving friends in the southern New Jersey area. His smile and laughter will be missed by many. As per his request, there will be no viewing or funeral. Interment will take place at a later date at Wilmington Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Local arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home in Vineland. on November 4, 2010.²

     Wanda Lois Stricklen was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-60-5079.⁴ She was born on January 28, 1939 at West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of May 11, 1957,her married name was Hall.² She married Gene Autry Hall, son of William Dennis Hall and Doris Norma "Nana" Poff, on May 11, 1957 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Wanda Lois Stricklen died on November 17, 1983 at Danville, Virginia, at age 44.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 227-98-4738.⁶ Regina Gail Hall was born on March 20, 1958 at Oceanside, San Diego Co., California.^6,2,3,4,5 As of March 22, 1978,her married name was Manuel.² She married Mark Anthony Manuel on March 22, 1978 at Danville, Virginia.² Regina Gail Hall and Mark Anthony Manuel were divorced on October 15, 1982 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ As of July 15, 1983,her married name was Goad.² Regina Gail Hall married James Robert Goad on July 15, 1983 at Danville, Virginia.² As of August 17, 1994,her married name was Tickle.² Regina Gail Hall married Garrett Elwood Tickle on August 17, 1994 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Regina Gail Hall died on April 9, 2005 at Danville, Virginia, at age 47.^6,3,7

     Ernest Wilfries Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 9, 1942.¹ He died on July 25, 1962 at Highland, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at age 19.¹

     Twilla Viola Nass Twilla Viola Nass was born April 13, 1926, in Cando ND. She was the daughter of Dick and Della (Plummer) Nass. She was raised on her family's farm and graduated from Cando High School in 1944. Upon graduating from CHS, she attended and graduated from the New York Hairdressing Academy in Fargo ND in 1945. Twilla worked as a beautician in Bottineau, Garrison, Langdon, and Rolla. In 1952 she purchased Madeline's Beauty Shop on Main Street Bottineau. She married Jim Poff in 1953, but tragedy came to her life just a short year later when Jim died in a accidental drowning in Garrison ND. Twilla was united in marriage to Norman Glinz at St. John's Lutheran Church, Deep ND on November 9, 1958. That same year she sold her business and started a career as a grain farmers wife and a mother of 2 children, Brigitte, born in 1960 and Mark born in 1964. More business experiences came her way when she and Norman opened Glinz Ski-Doo Sales in 1964 which they owned for 42 years. In 1979, they purchased the Bottineau Courant Newspaper. For over 30 years she spent her time by her husband's side promoting harness horse racing in both U.S, and Canada. Twilla was named the 2012 friends of education by establishing the Glinz family education scholarship at Dakota College at Bottineau and donating trophy cases to the Bottineau High School. She received the Bottineau Area Business and Professional Women's Award and the Jaycee's Lifetime Service Award. Over the years, Twilla has been involved in several community organizations. She was a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and served as troop leader and service unit director. Through her dedication to Girl Scouts she has been awarded the highest accolades by the organization, the United States "Thanks Badge" and the Canadian "Thanks Badge". Since 1975, she was a member of the Bottineau County Historical Society and served as a board member for years. She was also known for her kindness in giving artifacts to the Bottineau County Museum. She has been a member of the Bottineau Community Theater, the Westhope Arts Humanities Association, the "Just us" Homemakers, Birthday Club, and the Bottineau Blue Line Club as fervent "hockey mom". Twilla was also a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. In her spare time she attended auction sales and spending time with her family. Twilla passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at a Bismarck hospital. She is survived by her husband, Norman of Bottineau; daughter, Brigitte (Jeff) Schuster of Bottineau; son, Mark (Brenda) Glinz of Bottineau; 3 granddaughters, Haley Glinz, Taylor Glinz and Tiffany (Brock) Bruner; 4 step grandchildren, Kirsten, Zac, Hope and Ahnna; sisters-in-law, Elaine Glinz, Dorothy (Lynn) Kannas and Marjorie Glinz and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Melvin and Lynn Nass and sister, Velma Wondrasek.¹ She was buried at Oak Creek Cemetery, Bottineau, Bottineau Co., North Dakota.^1,2 She was born on April 13, 1926 at Cando, Towner Co., North Dakota.^1,2 As of 1953,her married name was Poff.¹ She married James Kenneth Poff, son of James Murray Poff and Alma Virginia Mills, in 1953.¹ Twilla Viola Nass died on January 29, 2017 at Bismark, Burleigh Co., North Dakota, at age 90.^1,2

     Ella Levenia Hart was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 19, 1903 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 As of December 27, 1929,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Roy Luther Poff, son of Henry Luther Poff and Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers, on December 27, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4 Ella Levenia Hart died on April 8, 1954 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 50.^1,2,3 She Mrs. Ella L. Poff, 50, wife of Roy L. Poff of 4013 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, died in Dixie Hospital yesterday afternoon after an illness. She was born April 19, 1903 in Ashe County, NC, and had lived on the Peninsula since 1940. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Damascus. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Miss Carolyn Poff of Hampton and Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler of Churchville, MD, four sisters, Mrs. Betty Stout and Mrs. Ethel Cardill, both of Bluefield, WV, and Mrs. Virgie Rowe and Mrs. Anne Cardill of Churchville, and a brother, Everett Hart, also of Churchville. on April 9, 1954.³

     Patricia Shirley Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 1, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on June 7, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 11.^2,3

     Louise Virginia Pollard was buried at St. John Lutheran Church Columbarium, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on November 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,2 As of October 17, 1947,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Walter Hughes Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on October 17, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,2 Louise Virginia Pollard and Walter Hughes Poff were divorced on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Louise Virginia Pollard died on January 6, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^1,3,2 She Louise Pollard Poff, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday January 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elma Redford; and two brothers, Ralph G. and Robert A. Pollard Jr. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a native of Roanoke. Ms. Poff was a graduate of Jefferson High School and was retired from General Electric and also Consumer Credit Counseling. She was an avid traveler. She is survived by her sister, Doris Sink; and a brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Lee Pollard; nephews, Gill Pollard and Robert Sink. A memorial service will be at St. John Lutheran Church 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2013. The Rev. Mark Graham and the Rev. Elijah Mwitantl will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on January 12, 2013.¹

     Dorothy Louise Patsel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 27, 1915 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of June 20, 1942,her married name was Poff.³ She married Earl Leslie Poff, son of Henry Luther Poff and Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers, on June 20, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Dorothy Louise Patsel died on December 7, 2010 at Virginia at age 95.^1,4 She Dorothy Louise Poff, 95, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Poff; sister, Mary Patsel; daughter-in-law, Gail Poff; and her beloved pet, "Matthew." Surviving are her daughters, Betty Lou Poff and Linda P. Crockett; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Poff, and the Rev. Melvin and Dana Poff; grandchildren, Leslie Hensan and husband, Lee, Brian Crockett and wife, Lisa, and Kelly Rowe and husband, Jay; step-grandson, Tracy Franklin; great-grandchildren, Beckley Long and husband, Bryan, Amanda Crockett, Trinity Rowe, Morgan Steen, Tyler Crockett and Alaina Crockett; great-great-grandchildren, Kaillyn Long; brother, David Patsel; and numerous nieces and nephews including special nieces, Elizabeth Patsel and Sandra Petersen. A Funeral Service will be held at noon on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Earl B. Clemons and the Rev. Melvin Poff officiating. Interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2010, and from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on December 9, 2010.¹