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     Arlene Francis Poff was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁵ She Arlene Francis Gourgues, Mar 11, 1951 - Oct 8, 2021. Arlene Francis Gourgues of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 70 years. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia. Arlene was a homemaker. She was also a talented oil painting artist. She studied under Bob Ross. She was preceded in death by her son, Barry Hudgins just a few months ago. Arlene is remembered and will be dearly missed by her husband of 22 years, Jim; daughter, Melissa Hudgins of Orlando and her three children, Arlene’s grandchildren, twins, Kendra Brown and Darius Brown of Jacksonville and Nicholas Hudgins of Jacksonville and sister, Inez Collins of Jacksonville. A graveside service will take place at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.⁵ She was born on March 11, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,5 As of August 12, 1967,her married name was Green.² She married Ronald Lee Green on August 12, 1967 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.² Arlene Francis Poff and Ronald Lee Green were divorced on April 12, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of June 29, 1972,her married name was Hudgins.² Arlene Francis Poff married Kenneth Wayne Hudgins on June 29, 1972 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.² Arlene Francis Poff and Kenneth Wayne Hudgins were divorced on October 26, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of December 22, 1980,her married name was Atkins.¹ Arlene Francis Poff married Roy Lee Atkins on December 22, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Arlene Francis Poff and Roy Lee Atkins were divorced on September 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of September 25, 1997,her married name was Gourgues.³ Arlene Francis Poff married James Ray "Jim" Gourgues on September 25, 1997 at Duval Co., Florida.^4,3,5 Arlene Francis Poff died on October 8, 2021 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 70.⁵

     Kenneth Wayne Hudgins was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,6 His Social Security Number was 225-48-4385.³ He was born on March 3, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Arlene Francis Poff, daughter of Harvey Leonard Poff and Ruby Mae Parrish, on June 29, 1972 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹ Kenneth Wayne Hudgins and Arlene Francis Poff were divorced on October 26, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Kenneth Wayne Hudgins died on June 6, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^2,4,6 He Kenneth Wayne Hudgins, age 53 of Roanoke, died Saturday at his home. He was the Vice-President of Southern Printing Company in Blacksburg. He was an air force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Joyce R. Hudgins; a daughter, Margie Mitchell of Roanoke; son and fiancee, Francis Hudgins and Deanna Dutton of Americus, Ga; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Michael and Laureen Tuck; stepdaughter, Laura Tuck and one grandson, Justin Tuck, all of Roanoke; mother, Mamie Hall Hudgins of Blue Ridge; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Louise Hudgins and Clyde and Mary Hudgins, all of Roanoke; Gordon and Ethelene of Blue Ridge; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Harold Curry of Roanoke; mother-in-law, French J. Hogan of Roanoke; and brother-in-law, James M. Hogan, Jr. of Virginia Beach; also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on June 8, 1992.²

     Roy Lee Atkins was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Arlene Francis Poff, daughter of Harvey Leonard Poff and Ruby Mae Parrish, on December 22, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roy Lee Atkins and Arlene Francis Poff were divorced on September 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Roy Lee Atkins died on January 7, 2024 at Virginia at age 91.² He Roy Lee Atkins, 91, passed away at home on Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, special friends, and neighbors. Roy was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Roy was born to Frank and Katie Atkins in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 25, 1932. He attended Jefferson High School and started his thirty plus year career at White Foundry at the age of 17. After retiring from White Foundry in 1985, he pursued a career in trucking with Fuller Automotive and with Schwerman Trucking, retiring for the second time in 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-one years, Joyce Hodges Atkins; parents, Frank and Katie Atkins; siblings, Jimmy Atkins, Christella McVey, and Ann Gross; and grandson, Jonathan Wright. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Bob) Yost, Sonya (Mike) Zaronsky, Catina Wright (Eddie Yeary), Sonya Mullins (Pete Aheron), and Sunnie "Nikki" (Cameron) Heflin; sixteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Roy's life is one that is described as hardworking, dedicated, loyal, fun loving, kind and compassionate. Roy attended Bonsack Baptist Church for a number of years, where he was baptized with his daughter, Michelle, in 2016. He also had a love for fishing which he enjoyed in recent years at Top Sail Island with special friends, Jody and Rhonda Smith. Roy devoted many hours in our community serving the less fortunate and donated countless hours at the Roanoke VHRC office. Special neighbors, friends, and caregivers, Gary and Danielle Foster, Steve and Libby Jones, Marie Gray, Sam Toney, Bob Ayers, Randy and Susan Ashberry, Howard and Linda McVey, Gary Smith, Dale Yopp, Mary Brubaker, and Kelsey Moe. Roy had so many special friends and neighbors. There are too many to list. The family would like to thank you all for your love and support. A special thank you for the wonderful team of caregivers, nurses and staff of Star City Health & Rehab and the Amedysis Hospice team. Regardless of the situation, Roy always had a pocket full of sunshine and shared his contagious smile with all who crossed his path. Dad, thank you for brightening all of our lives and showing us the true meaning of unconditional love. Graveside at Cedar Lawn Cemetery on Cove Road. on January 10, 2024.²

     Jeffrey Warren Wellons was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-02-8301.⁴ He was born on February 2, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Trudy Dianne Loop, daughter of Selma James Loop Jr. and Aletha Mae Poff, on December 6, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Jeffrey Warren Wellons and Trudy Dianne Loop were divorced on May 20, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Jeffrey Warren Wellons died on July 10, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^7,3,4,8,6 He A 45-year-old Elliston man died Sunday from injuries suffered in an alcohol-related wreck early that morning in Roanoke County, authorities said. Jeffrey W. Wellons was driving a 1986 Ford Thunderbird north in the southbound lanes of North Electric Road near Sheraton Drive when the vehicle struck a Mercedes sedan head-on, police said. Wellons, one of seven people hospitalized after the 1:40 a.m. accident, died at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was legally drunk, according to Roanoke County police Lt. David McMillan. Police also said Wellons was not wearing a seat belt. His two passengers also were hospitalized, as were the driver of the Mercedes and three passengers. Except for Wellons, police would not identify any of the injured or discuss their conditions. on July 12, 2005.⁷ He Jeffery Warren Wellons, 46, of Shawsville, died in Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a car accident on Sunday morning, July 10, 2005. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Edith Wellons. Surviving family include his children, Cheryl Dee Wellons of Atlanta, Ga., and Christie Lee Wellons of Elliston and brothers Woody Wellons of Elliston and Dell Wellons of Salem. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 13, 2005.³

     Theodore Earl Dearden II Theodore Earl “Nick” Dearden II, 70, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at his home. Nick was born Jan. 30, 1947, in Scranton, Pa. After completing high school in Virginia Beach at Princess Anne, Nick went to Old Dominion University for two years. He then went on to work in the grocery business for Food Fair, then with Hostess, and ultimately purchasing his own Little Debbie franchise. Nick met many people who he would call friends throughout his 70 years. Nick was an avid reader and a lover of all kinds of music. He loved his family, his friends, his Harley and Corvette, and Happy Hours — not necessarily in that order all of the time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Earl “Ted” and Virginia Dearden; and sister, Holly. He is survived by his brother, Bruce Dearden of Foley, Ala; sister, Connie Haynie (Jerry) of Morganton, N.C; stepson, Jeff Ellington (Katie) of Newport News, Va; and grandchildren, Ann Chappell Ellington and David Ellington. Special thanks goes to his personal aide, Linda York, who provided the much-needed companionship and compassion over the last year and a half that he so desperately needed.³ He was born on January 30, 1947 at Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Brenda Louise Poff, daughter of Wilmer Marshall Poff and Margaret Sue Fentress, on October 15, 1970 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Theodore Earl Dearden II and Brenda Louise Poff were divorced on October 22, 1980 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² Theodore Earl Dearden II died on September 1, 2017 at Pennsylvania at age 70.³

     Stephen Mark Henry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 227-76-5066.² He was born on June 1, 1952 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York.^1,6,2,3,5 He married Linda Joyce Weaver, daughter of Raymond Charlie Weaver and Betty Jane Poff, on February 1, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Stephen Mark Henry and Linda Joyce Weaver were divorced on September 9, 1994 at Virginia.³ Stephen Mark Henry died on July 21, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^6,2,4,7,5 He Stephen Mark Henry on Sunday, July 21, 2002, our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather and brother, departed this life to join his Savior Jesus Christ; his father, Harold S. Henry; and grandparents, Niles C. Bateman and Veva Bateman Drumm, and Elwin and Edith Henry in heaven. Stephen was gifted in using his musical talents to entertain and enhance the many lives that he touched in wedding parties and nursing homes. Born June 1, 1952 in Schenectady, New York, Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Alvis Henry; devoted mother, Barbara Bateman Henry of Salem; proud son, Mark D. Henry of Palm Beach, Fla; loving daughter, Marcie Henry; brother, Douglas Henry and wife, Christine of Richmond; sister, Marilyn Henry of Roanoke; his wife's two children, Angela Froeschl and Christopher Alvis; grandson, Michael Froeschl; nieces, Lauren and Kelsey Henry; and several aunts and uncles. Interment services will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 22, 2002.⁵

     JoAnne Kelly JoAnne Kelly, September 17, 1940 - April 8, 2023. JoAnne Kelly peacefully passed on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family during the last few days of her life. JoAnne was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe Cornelius Kelly, and Susie Hall Kelly; her brothers, Roscoe Kelly, Jr., and Wayne Kelly; her children, Charles William Calvert, Jr; and her great-grandchild, Dakota Elizabeth Wise. Those left to cherish JoAnne’s memory are her children, David Wayne Calvert, Deborah Sue Wise, Tina Louise Scott (Wayne), and Lisa Rae Abshire (Gary Elliott); her grandchildren, Michael, Kelley, Curtis, John William, Matt, Halee, Chad, and Cierria; her great-grandchildren, Angel, Andrew Jackson, Bailey, Laelin, Kayleigh, Liam, Emerson, Emma, Brayleigh Joanne, River, and Eli; and sister-in-law, Almeda Kelly. A special thank you to Donna and Tommy for all their love and support.³ She was born on September 17, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of March 16, 1981,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Clifton Wayne Conner, son of Sheldon Garwood Conner and Evelyn Poff, on March 16, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ JoAnne Kelly and Clifton Wayne Conner were divorced on March 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ JoAnne Kelly died on April 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 82.³

     Earnest Calvin King was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 13, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Vickie Lynn Atkinson, daughter of Ralph Roderick Atkinson and Alberta Louise Poff, on July 3, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.¹ Earnest Calvin King and Vickie Lynn Atkinson were divorced on May 22, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Earnest Calvin King died on November 19, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.² He Earnest Calvin King, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Mr. King was born January 13, 1941 in Salem, a son of the late William Alvin King and Willie Jones King. He served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Roanoke City Public Schools. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who also loved watching sports- especially wrestling, and the news. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Leslie Ralph King; brothers, Claude King and Joe King; sisters, Louise Keene and Venice Blair. Surviving are his son, Earnest A. King; daughter, Judith Johnson; grandchildren, Danyl Thomason, Roderick Johnson, Chad Johnson, Kyle King, and Michelah King; great grandchildren, Jakoby Johnson, Jacelyn Johnson, and Alayna Johnson; brothers, John King and Danny Ferguson; sisters, Jean Jones and Evelyn Scott; and partner, Sandra Kennedy. A graveside service will be conducted at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. on November 21, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-68-9619.³ Eric Leon Edwards was buried at Patton Edwards Family Cemetery, Rt. 1, Clinchco, Dickenson Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 6, 1955 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Alice Faye Alls, daughter of Ralph Eugene Alls and Evelyn Lucille Poff, on August 29, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Eric Leon Edwards and Alice Faye Alls were divorced on March 25, 1985.⁶ Eric Leon Edwards died on November 13, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.^3,4,5,7 He EDWARDS, Eric Leon, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996. He was a former employee of General Electric. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patton and Mollie Edwards; and his maternal grandparents, Lester and Lillie Deel. He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Elsie Edwards of Blue Ridge; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Linda Edwards of Blue Ridge; two sisters, Wanda Moore of Dante and Mary Deel of Blue Ridge; a host of nephews and nieces. Burial will follow in the Patton Edwards Family Cemetery, Rt. 1, Lick Creek Section, Clinchco. on November 16, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 411-84-4912.³ Carol Ann Irwin Carol Ann Irwin Poff, age 52 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford E., Sr. and Roberta Adams Irwin; husband, Freddie Poff. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Cliff and Mary Irwin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cyndi and Brian McCurdy, Ami and Kevin Hicks; niece, Emory Hicks; sister, Cathy Irwin; devoted uncle, Paul Irwin; special family friend, Ann Smith; many other family and friends.² She was born on July 10, 1957 at Tennessee.^1,3 As of August 8, 1981,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Freddie Douglas Poff, son of Pelby Mervin Poff and Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue, on August 8, 1981 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Carol Ann Irwin died on January 14, 2010 at Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee, at age 52.^2,3