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     Frederick Isbon Apgar Frederick Isbon Apgar, Dec 14, 1928 - Sep 22, 2022. Frederick Isbon Apgar, age 93, of Lafayette went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Walter Roberson Apgar, mother Hazel Shelor Apgar and two beloved brothers, Donald David Apgar and Robert Michael Apgar. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jeanette Hall Apgar, daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth A. and Todd L. Peters of Salem, granddaughter Lauren E. Peters of Richmond, grandson Thomas W. Peters of Salem, sister Ruth Irene Glock of Ellicott City, MD, sister-in-law Mildred Mills Apgar of Lafayette and Charlotte Richardson Apgar of Elliston as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. Fred was a lifelong resident of Lafayette and member of Lafayette Gospel Church (formerly Lafayette UMC). He was a graduate of Shawsville High School, served 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War and married his sweetheart, Jan, in August of 52. His love for home, church and family were steadfast. Working in the family store, Sunset Service Center, was his best loved occupation. He enjoyed collecting lamps, feeding the birds and mowing. A private burial service for family will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.⁴ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 14, 1928 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Jeanette Irene Hall, daughter of Leslie Wade Hall Sr. and Inez Elizabeth Poff, on August 13, 1952 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 Frederick Isbon Apgar died on September 22, 2022 at Virginia at age 93.⁴

     Emmett Hugh Thurlo was buried at Farmington Community Cemetery, Farmington, Davie Co., North Carolina.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 444-26-0079.³ He was born on May 26, 1930 at McPherson, McPherson Co., Kansas.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Odrie Arlington Bowling, daughter of Oswell Cooper Bowling and Ocie Edith Poff, on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Emmett Hugh Thurlo died on July 20, 2007 at Mocksville, Davie Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,3,6,5,4 He MOCKSVILLE - Mr. Emmett Hugh Thurlo of Davie County passed away Friday, July 20, 2007, at his home. He was born May 26, 1930, in Kansas and was a charter member of Cornerstone Christian Church. He served for nine years in the U.S. Navy and retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Odrie Bowling Thurlo of the home; a daughter, Connie Thurlo Ellis (Jr.); two sons, Timothy Thurlo (Donna), and Chad Thurlo (Lisa); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial followed in Farmington Community Cemetery. on July 26, 2007.⁴

     Estie Fletcher was born circa 1911 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 21, 1953,her married name was Poff.¹ She married John Henry Poff, son of Adam P. Poff and Mary Margaret Murray, on January 21, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 22, 1962,her married name was Dulaney.¹ Estie Fletcher married William Durward Dulaney on December 22, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-48-7566.² Emma Dean Saunders was born on July 10, 1933 at Weyanoke, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 9, 1953,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Bobby Joe Poff Sr., son of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on May 9, 1953 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Emma Dean Saunders died on September 26, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 64.^2,3,4

     Jean Era Mahoney was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-30-4179.⁴ She was born on February 7, 1929 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,3,2,5,4 As of September 3, 1953,her married name was Poff.¹ She married William Dennis Poff Jr., son of William Dennis Poff Sr. and Elver Jeanette "Elva" Johnson, on September 3, 1953 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ Jean Era Mahoney and William Dennis Poff Jr. were divorced before December, 1959.² Jean Era Mahoney died on December 19, 2007 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 78.^3,6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 296-36-5775.² Stella Ray Saunders was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on May 28, 1936 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 19, 1953,her married name was Poff.¹ She married George Randolph "Buddy" Poff Sr., son of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on December 19, 1953 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4 Stella Ray Saunders died on January 28, 2003 at Marysville, Union Co., Ohio, at age 66.^2,3,5,4 She Stella R. Poff, age 66, passed away Janaury 28, 2003. Preceded in death by husband George Poff Sr., son George Poff Jr. and daughter Tammy Poff. Survived by daugther, Rhonda (Brad) Disbennett of Marysville and Sherry (William) Taylor of Columbus; 5 grandchildren, Stacia, Eric, Melissa, Kelly and Brandon; 7 great-grandchildren, Andy, Marissa, Haley, Nikita, Alec, Anthony and Abbigail; sisters, Shirley Reed, Janice Johnston and Debbie Anderson; numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment Green Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. on January 30, 2003.⁴

     June Annette Powers June Powers Poff, Jun 20, 1937 - Apr 10, 2025. June Powers Poff passed away April 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by mother, Gladys Kidd Powers and father Lewis Daniel Powers. She is survived by her husband, W. Marshall Poff of 69 years. Children include Deborah Poff, Gregory and wife Danna, Keven and wife Carrie, Steven and wife Julie and Cameron Poff; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Terry; and two nieces. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church since 1959.² She was born on June 20, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 22, 1956,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Wilmer Marshall Poff Jr., son of Wilmer Marshall Poff and Geneva Eleanor Sayers, on June 22, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 June Annette Powers died on April 10, 2025 at Virginia at age 87.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-6846.² Hazel Marie Hoffman was born on December 19, 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of November 30, 1956,her married name was Sargent.¹ She married Richard R. Sargent on November 30, 1956 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ Hazel Marie Hoffman died on December 28, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^2,4,5 She Hazel M. Sargent, 66, of Charleston died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996, at home after a short illness. She was a retired unit clerk from Thomas Memorial Hospital and attended St. Peters United Methodist Church, St. Albans. Surviving: daughter, Sandra Black Jeffers of Charleston; sisters, Loretta Hoffman, Alice Pauley and Bernice Rabel of South Charleston, Aretta Hissom of Elkview, June Lodge of New Jersey; brother, Guy Hoffman of Charleston; granddaughters, Carol Abbott and Angela Black of Charleston; one great-granddaughter. on January 1, 1997.⁵

     Carol Ivalee Sesco was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3,5 She was born on February 23, 1933 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of December 7, 1956,her married name was Epperly.¹ She married James Carnell Epperly, son of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on December 7, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Carol Ivalee Sesco and James Carnell Epperly were divorced on September 29, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Carol Ivalee Sesco died on September 17, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^3,5 She Mrs. Carol Epperly, age 42, of 3515 Lilac Ave., N.W., died in a local hospital Wednesday morning. She was an employee of General Electric. Surviving are a son, Ronnie T. Lambert; daughter, Miss Trina C. Epperly; mother, Mrs. Mollie I. Reedy, Roanoke; two brothers, C. L. Sesco, Roanoke; Msgt. E. E. Reedy, Scott Air Force Base, Interment will be in Fairview. on September 18, 1975.⁵

     Carl Aubrey Francisco was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He Carl Aubrey Francisco 82, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary Clark Francisco, two brothers, Jack and Robert Francisco, Five sisters, Lila Trippie, Lucille Pier, Dorothy Whitt, Harriett Oliver and Margaret Tyler and daughter-in-law, Windson St. Clair. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Loraine King Francisco, four children, Joey Francisco (Sharon), Sandra DeHart (Jerry), Michael Trivette and Deana Trent (Buddy). He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Ashley Harmon (Patrick), Megan Long, Laura Long, Corley Francisco (Tiffany), William Francisco (Sarah), Jamie Paitsel (Shannon) Jessica Umberger (Brian) Darren Trent (Eden), Andrew Paitsel, Jasper Trivette, one sister, Linda Garlick, mother-in-law Mabel King and several nieces and nephews. Carl served in the US Navy for four years and was a faithful member of the Moose Lodge #284. Entombment will be private at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was born on April 20, 1933 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Esmer Joanne Graham, daughter of Hubert Edward "Hub" Graham and Ola Gladys Poff, on January 25, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Carl Aubrey Francisco and Esmer Joanne Graham were divorced on June 28, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Carl Aubrey Francisco died on February 12, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     James Horton Blevins James H. Blevins, 81, of Rock Road, Bluefield, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on October 4, 1934 at Rock, he was a son of the late Charles and Edna Johnson Blevins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Blevins Pickett. James served honorably in the US Army in Korea and was a member of the American Legion Black Rock post 3112. He was retired from CONSOL Coal where he was employed as a tipple foreman for 28 years. James was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge #137 where he served as Master for 16 years. He served two terms as District Deputy Grand Master of the 16th Masonic District. James was a 32 degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rites, Beni-Kedem, Bluefield Shrine York Rites, and Royal Arch Mason. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He loved bowling and was a member of the Senior Bowling League at Mountaineer Bowling Lanes. James was a quiet and gentle man who loved helping others. He served with the Montcalm Community Christmas for over 40 years and was a member of the Mt. Grove Community Church. He was a loving husband father, brother and friend to many and will be missed. Survivors include: Loving wife of 58 years: Polly Poff Blevins of the home. Daughter: Jamie Blevins and husband Robert Stowers of Middlesex, NC. Brothers: Wayne and Pat Blevins of Bluefield, Roger “Pistol” Blevins and Sandy of Bluewell. Sister: Nancy York of Rock. Special brother and sister in law: Garland “Chip” Brooks and Sharron “Poff” Brooks of Rock. Aunt: Pearl Johnson Fleanor of Blountville, TN. A host of special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Special friend: Charlie Goode. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where masonic rites will be performed by the Bailey Masonic Lodge #137 and will also serve as pallbearers.⁶ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He was born on October 4, 1934 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5 He married Doris Pauline "Polly" Poff, daughter of Pelby Mervin Poff and Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue, on April 17, 1957 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^{1,7,4,3,2,8,6} James Horton Blevins died on January 22, 2016 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^6,5

     Lewin Norwood Butt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 223-38-8838.⁷ He was born on April 6, 1933 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,2,8,7,4,5,6} He married Carolyn Sue St. Clair, daughter of Ernest Herman St. Clair and Clarice Gay Poff, on December 26, 1957 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Lewin Norwood Butt and Carolyn Sue St. Clair were divorced on February 14, 1967 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Lewin Norwood Butt died on December 4, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^2,3,8,5 He Lewin Norwood Butt, 62, of Shawsville died Monday, December 4, 1995, at the Salem VA Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen B. and Ron Hull of Shawsville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Steven L. and Judy Butt of Albany, Ga., Randall D. Butt of Christiansburg. He is also survived by two brothers and sisters -in-law, Lloyd and Garnette Butt of Roanoke, Bernard and Shirley Butt of Lafayette; one sister, Agnes Butt of Salem, and four grandchildren, Sara Beth Robertson, Lindsay Butt, John Butt and Mallory Butt. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 6, 1995.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-4293.³ Billy George Perkins was born on May 29, 1932 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Ruby Hazel Hall, daughter of Robert Dallas "Bob" Hall and Iva Hazel Poff, on May 1, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Billy George Perkins and Ruby Hazel Hall were divorced on October 18, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Billy George Perkins died on February 27, 2009 at Sussex 1 State Prison, Waverly, Southampton Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,4

     Charles Irvin Ellis Charles Irvin Ellis - Charles (Chuck) Ellis, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at his residence. He was the husband of Daphne Poff Ellis for 52 years. Born in Hopewell on May 29, 1933, he was a son of the late Thomas and Louise Beach Ellis. He was a graduate of VPI and practiced as a professional structural engineer for 40 years. He was a member of Lynchburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, where he served as an elder. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Linda Melton and her husband, Thomas Melton, of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Joseph and Jennifer Melton; and a sister, Nancy Ellis Henry, of Lynchburg.⁵ His Social Security Number was 231-36-5691.⁶ He was born on May 29, 1933 at Hopewell, Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He married Ellen Daphne Poff, daughter of Daniel Fayette Poff and Mabel Lucille Dillon, on August 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Charles Irvin Ellis died on April 13, 2011 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^6,4,5

     William Thomas Turner was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 7, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Eleanor Jeanette Sloane on January 14, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ William Thomas Turner and Eleanor Jeanette Sloane were divorced on October 4, 1990 at Arlington Co., Virginia.⁵ William Thomas Turner married Joan Marie Russell on September 19, 1992 at Caroline Co., Virginia.^2,1 William Thomas Turner died on May 20, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.³ He William "Tom" Thomas Turner, June 7, 1939 - May 20, 2023. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, William Thomas "Tom" Turner of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Buford and Mary Frances Turner. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Russell Turner; son, William Thomas Turner II; daughter, Mary Turner; stepchildren, Erin Varner and Kenneth Bradfield; brothers, Joseph Turner and James David Turner; sister, Mary Jane Crowder; grandchildren, Ian Turner, Cassandra Turner, Elijah Turner, Mara Turner, John Thomas Turner, Zachary Bradfield, Catherine Rego, Jacob Bradfield, and James Rowe; six great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Tom always excelled at everything he put his mind to. In school he excelled in football and wrestling, never losing a match and proudly representing Jefferson High in the state championship football games. He won a football scholarship to Virginia Tech but for health reasons had to drop out. He went on to Bluefield Baptist College graduating as an ordained Baptist minister. He never became a minister. He often said, "being responsible for people's souls was above his pay grade." After school he went to work for Kroger where he ran into an old schoolmate who encouraged him to work for the Retail Clerks Union (later to become the United Food and Commercial Workers Union). He took pride in helping people. As a union representative and organizer, he brought millions of workers better working conditions and benefits. His people skills made him the youngest individual to become an International Vice President. He also took pride in organizing and participating in many demonstrations and rallies during the civil rights movement. He always believed in equal rights for all people. Tom retired in 1992 and as he put it, "became a burden on society." At which time he joined the Botetourt Country Club and played golf with their seniors for many years. When his aging body caused him to quit golf, he picked up his guitar and began pickin' and singin' throughout the Valley. For nearly 25 years he entertained at nursing homes and local festivals while emceeing at weekly shows at the Clearbrook Country Gospel Sing and the Buck Mountain Gospel Sing at Lamplight Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on May 23, 2023.²

     Eleanor Jeanette Sloane Eleanor Griffin age 78 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1942 a daughter of the late Tazewell E. Sloane and Willie Richards Sloane; and her husband, John F. Griffin, whom preceded her in death on April 9, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Turner and partner Jennie West and grandson, John Turner; son, William T. Turner II and wife Lisa and grandchildren, Ian, Cassaundra, Elijah and Mara Lynne. She adored her husband and her grandkids and her passion in life was rescuing animals.³ She was born on November 9, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of January 14, 1959,her married name was Turner.¹ She married William Thomas Turner, son of Thomas Buford Turner and Mary Frances Poff, on January 14, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Eleanor Jeanette Sloane and William Thomas Turner were divorced on October 4, 1990 at Arlington Co., Virginia.² Eleanor Jeanette Sloane died on April 7, 2021 at Virginia at age 78.³

     Bobby Taylor Lee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He Bobby Taylor Lee, 80, of Moneta passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on October 6, 1933. He was the son of the late Augusta Kay Whitecarver Bowling and James Taylor Lee. Bobby served his country in the United States Army. He loved to play tennis, was a private pilot, and enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Most of all he loved spending time with his loving family and friends. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancee Bowling Lee, three children, Robert Taylor Lee and his wife, Elizabeth, Tamala Anne Lee, and Andrew Bowling Lee and his wife, Donna; nine grandchildren, Rebekah, Jason and his wife, Katy, Ryan, Ashlee and her husband, Marcus, Alexander, Taylor, Nathan, Mason and Sara; one great-granddaughter, Zoey; also two aunts, Virginia Haley and Anna Peters.⁴ His Social Security Number was 216-30-3239.⁵ He was born on October 6, 1933 at Beaver Dam, Ohio Co., Kentucky.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Nancee Lea Bowling, daughter of Oswell Cooper Bowling and Ocie Edith Poff, on March 7, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Bobby Taylor Lee died on January 31, 2014 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,3,4,5

     Lottie Frances Crocker was born on January 16, 1935 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.³ As of June 6, 1959,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Lawrence Benjamin Franklin Poff, son of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on June 6, 1959 at Windsor, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.¹ Lottie Frances Crocker and Lawrence Benjamin Franklin Poff were divorced on May 1, 1961 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.²

     Donald Lee Hannabass was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on September 2, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3,5,6 He married Rosa Lee Brackens, daughter of Edwin Clifford Brackens and Stella Elizabeth Poff, on July 24, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Donald Lee Hannabass and Rosa Lee Brackens were divorced on November 28, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Donald Lee Hannabass died on August 15, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.^2,5,6 He Donald Lee Hannabass, age 48, of Roanoke, died Thursday, August 15, 1985, at a local hospital. He was in the freight claims division of the Norfolk Southern Railway with twenty-eight years service. Surviving are his wife, Rosa Lee Hannabass, Roanoke; son, Keith Aubrey Hannabass, Virginia Beach; a daughter, Leigh Ann Hannabass, Roanoke; and a brother, Ralph C. Hannabass, Roanoke. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on August 16, 1985.²