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     Mary Ann Martin Mary Ann Martin Perdue, of Salem, age 83, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA. Born May 20, 1937, in Snowville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Quinter Martin and Beatrice Simpkins Martin. Mary Ann was a dedicated employee of General Electric for more than 37 years. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Among Mary Ann's happiest times was being able to drive her friends to their doctors’ appointments. She loved her family dearly and always arranged celebrations for every birthday. She was a beloved aunt, friend and neighbor who will be missed by all who knew her. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Perdue; and also by two brothers, James A. Martin and wife, Edith Shelburne Martin, and Roy Daniel Martin; two sisters, Alma Martin and Iva Martin Long and husband, Marvin Long; also a niece, Patricia Long Heineman and husband, Keith Heineman and a nephew, A W Martin. She is survived by a nephew, Robert Quinter "Bob" Martin and wife, Wanda Martin, of Salem; and nieces, Joan Martin Thompson and husband, John Thompson of Coral Springs, FL., and Peggy Martin Simpkins and husband, Sam Simpkins, of Radford, as well as Regina Martin, of Salem; also surviving are several great nieces and nephews; as well as great-great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her dedicated cat, Blackie. Special thanks to her friends Thomas "Sonny" and Rachel Campbell and Exel Eugene (Peanut) Simpkins, Jr and Karen. Due to mandates by our Governor, we will be following the guide lines for social distancing and masks. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Minister Carl Goodman on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Lotz Funeral Home Salem, VA. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, VA.¹ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 20, 1937 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 24, 2006,her married name was Perdue.² She married Nelson Thomas Perdue, son of Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue and Annie Belle Wilson, on June 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 Mary Ann Martin died on February 12, 2021 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹

     Janice Faye Perdue was born on July 15, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She married Daniel Wade "Danny" Mallory, son of Samuel Lewis "Sam" Mallory Sr. and Pearl Irene Poff, on June 19, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,9,2,1,4,3,6} As of June 19, 1963,her married name was Mallory.² Janice Faye Perdue died on January 20, 2021 at Virginia at age 76.³ She Janice Perdue Mallory, 76 of Check, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Mallory Yopp. Janice was a loving wife and mother who will be greatly missed by her husband of 57 years, Daniel Mallory; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Barbara Mallory; son-in-law, Tim Yopp; sister, Joyce Willis; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on January 22, 2021.³

     Jared Murphy Poff Jared Murphy Poff was born on October 29, 1979, in Roanoke, Va., and passed away at his home in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Jared was a graduate of Salem High School and James Madison University, with degrees in both Communication and Finance/Economics. He was currently working for Prospera Educators Financial. Jared lost his mother, Luana Craig Poff, in 2013, and his father, Joe D. Poff, in 2020. He missed them both greatly and still mourned for them daily. Jared is survived by his three beautiful children, Scarlett, Mitch, and Nola. He loved them deeply and was very proud of them. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, and a multitude of friends, both in Virginia and Colorado. Jared was very bright, sweet, and handsome. He loved skiing and hiking. He loved music and attending concerts. He loved most sports. He lived life fully and usually wide open. He is gone too soon and will be missed deeply by all who knew him. Part of Jared’s ashes will be spread in Colorado, an area that he loved so much. The remainder will rest with his parents in Virginia.³ He married Christin Unknown.¹ Jared Murphy Poff was born on October 29, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on May 27, 2023 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 43.³

     Edward Grady Shealy was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.^2,3 He was born on August 10, 1940 at South Carolina.^1,2,3 He married Geraldine Page "Gerry" Conner, daughter of Raymond "Ray" Conner and Hilda Clayton Barrow, on January 7, 1978 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Grady Shealy and Geraldine Page "Gerry" Conner were divorced on July 6, 1983 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.⁴ Edward Grady Shealy died on March 16, 2012 at Pierce Co., Washington, at age 71.^2,3,5

     Amanda May "Mandy" Millard was buried at Chattanooga Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.² She was born on December 15, 1872 at Iowa.^1,2 As of circa 1926,her married name was Conner.³ She married Isaac D. Conner, son of Aaron Conner and Mary Ann Morgan, circa 1926.^1,2,3 Amanda May "Mandy" Millard died on September 30, 1955 at age 82.²

     Ralph Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.¹ He was born on November 24, 1890 at Livingston Co., Illinois.¹ He died on April 27, 1893 at Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 2.¹

     Margaret McCoy was born circa 1892 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.¹ As of March 28, 1915,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Noah Lee Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on March 28, 1915 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹