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     Thomas Russell Funk was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-01-1297.⁵ He was born on November 24, 1896 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1898.^3,1,4,5 He married Fleta Omega Dixon, daughter of Albert Parrish Dixon and Nora Poff, circa 1924.^1,2 Thomas Russell Funk died on March 6, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.¹

     Ida Allen was buried at Angel's Rest Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 30, 1875 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 10, 1950,her married name was Poff.² She married Augustus Price "Gus" Poff, son of Adam P. Poff and Polly Ann Simpson, on August 10, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ida Allen died on May 16, 1959 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 84.¹

     Walter Emsley Absher was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 240-16-3944.⁴ He was born on September 5, 1910 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3 He married Ida P. Akers, daughter of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on December 21, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Walter Emsley Absher died on November 25, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-6015.³ Lura Elizabeth Sink was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,4 She was born on May 19, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4 As of December 2, 1966,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Norman Eddy Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on December 2, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Lura Elizabeth Sink died on December 23, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^3,6,5,4 She Mrs. Lura Peters Ransom, age 68, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 23, 1990. Mrs. Ransom was preceded in death by her first husband, Lewis S. Peters. She is survived by her husband, James C. Ransom; three sons, Gary Peters of Boones Mill; Ricky and Michael Peters, both of Roanoke; two brothers, Dalton Sink of Boones Mill; Raymond Sink of Fla; one sister, Dosie Kingery of Roanoke; five grandchildren; four stepsons, Kenneth, Berkley, Ronnie and Mike Ransom, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 1990, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Irvin Sloan officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. on December 25, 1990.⁵

     Dorothy Wilma Towler was born on December 10, 1923 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² As of July 7, 1941,her married name was Reynolds.¹ She married Wallace Allen Reynolds, son of Clifton Alfred "Cliff" Reynolds and Lethia Mae "Teeter" "Leva" Poff, on July 7, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 408-18-6303.² Peyton Brown Eastwood married Nora Vivian Poff, daughter of Lewis Poff and Dora Belle Graham.¹ Peyton Brown Eastwood was born on April 21, 1911.² He died on January 1, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 86.^2,1

     Virginia Walters was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Her married name was McGraw.¹ She married Alexander Geroge "Alex" McGraw, son of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff.¹ Virginia Walters was born on September 26, 1900. She died on May 31, 1975 at age 74.

     Christopher Todd McGuire was buried at Ninevah Union Church Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He was born on July 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 He died on July 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 He Christopher Todd McGuire, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Barney McGuire of Rt. 2, Vinton, died Thursday at a local hospital. Graveside service was at Ninevah Union Church cemetery. on August 1, 1964.²

     Katherine Louise Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 17, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on December 1, 1964 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 12.¹

     Thomas H. Hunnicutt was born circa 1874 at Georgia.^4,3 He married Lillie Florence Nolley, daughter of Edward M. Nolley and Julia Ann Poff, circa 1903.^1,4 Thomas H. Hunnicutt died on June 12, 1947 at Los Angeles Co., California.³

     Orenoco Carper was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 230-10-3700.² Her married name was Poff.¹ She married Harlowe Chatmond "Harley" "Harry" Poff, son of Moses D. Poff and Catherine E. "Kate" Corell.¹ Orenoco Carper was born on July 18, 1899 at Virginia.^2,1 She died on May 17, 1978 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1

     Robert Edward Davis Sr. was buried at Westview Cemetery, Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 23, 1897 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Zora Delilah Dixon, daughter of Albert Parrish Dixon and Nora Poff, circa 1925.^1,2 Robert Edward Davis Sr. died on March 8, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.¹

     Donald Lee Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 28, 1967 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ He died on August 6, 1968 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Margaret Darst Vermillion was buried at Dublin Cemetery, off Rt. 11, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 29, 1916 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 19, 1961,her married name was Atkinson.¹ She married Charles William Atkinson, son of George Edward Atkinson and Etta Mae Poff, on October 19, 1961 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Margaret Darst Vermillion died on August 2, 1978 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 62.²

     Infant Custer died on March 23, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on March 23, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Clyde Wilbert Midkiff Jr. was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 14, 1969 at Radford, Virginia.¹ He died on July 1, 1969 at Charlottesville, Virginia.¹

     Norma Coleman Phillips was born on November 4, 1921 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ As of August 22, 1941,her married name was Poff.¹ She married James Dewey Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on August 22, 1941 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 1, 1972,her married name was Amick.¹ Norma Coleman Phillips married Ralph Memenger Amick on December 1, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Samuel Eli Dabbs was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 4, 1892 at Richmond Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Cassie Lura Ferris, daughter of William Henry "Willie" Ferris and Mary Jane Poff, on August 3, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Samuel Eli Dabbs died on January 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-1002.⁵ William Kable Watkins was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 5, 1908 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Lena May Poff, daughter of Noah Curtis Poff and Rebecca Mary Frances Altice, on May 13, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Kable Watkins died on June 5, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.¹

     Chester Woodrow Tyree was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, Pierce Co., Washington.^2,5,4 His Social Security Number was 571-46-1935.⁶ He was born on March 17, 1913 at Williamstown, Wood Co., West Virginia.^{1,2,3,6,5,7,4} He married Lena May Poff, daughter of Noah Curtis Poff and Rebecca Mary Frances Altice, on June 11, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Chester Woodrow Tyree and Lena May Poff were divorced on September 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Chester Woodrow Tyree died on April 12, 1970 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 57.^2,3,5,7,4 He Chester W. Tyree, 57, of 2724 E., 80th St., died Sunday. Mr. Tyree was born in Williamson, W.Va., and had lived in Tacoma since 1956. He is a retired Army master sergeant, and veteran of World War II and the Korean campaign. Survivors include his wife, Shizuko; a daughter, Debra, of the home; and a sister, Mrs. C. (Eliabeth) Penner, of New York City. on April 13, 1970.⁷

     David Rowland Secrest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 224-24-4230.⁴ He was born on May 13, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1925.^1,2,4,6,7,9 He married Lena May Poff, daughter of Noah Curtis Poff and Rebecca Mary Frances Altice, on July 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ David Rowland Secrest and Lena May Poff were divorced on February 18, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ David Rowland Secrest died on April 5, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3,4,6,10,9 He David Rowland Secrest, age 65, of Roanoke, died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae Secrest; daughter, Tina Christine Rogers, Roanoke; three sons, David Alan Secrest, Roanoke; Samuel Rowland Secrest, Vinton; Ricky Joseph Secrest, Roanoke; two stepsons, Howard D. Belcher, Jr., Roanoke; Bobby Charles Belcher, Salem; sister, Mrs. Lenora Haynes; two brothers, Joseph M. Secrest, Samuel H. Secrest and seven grandchildren. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 7, 1991.³

     Mildred Sayre was born on August 16, 1915 at Virginia.² As of October 8, 1969,her married name was Poff.² She married Harmon Emzel "Emzy" Poff, son of James Andrew "Jim" Poff and Lyrena Ann "Laura" Walton, on October 8, 1969 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Michael Shawn Craven was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on July 18, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He died on July 19, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Sherman Harless Eanes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lavonne Unknown.¹ Sherman Harless Eanes was born on May 29, 1934 at Virginia.¹ He died on January 10, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 38.¹

     Leona Georgia Grim was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 14, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 7, 1946,her married name was Poff.² She married Clinton William Poff, son of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Leona Georgia Grim died on August 13, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.¹

     Helen Christine Crowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-36-2558.⁴ She was born on May 17, 1903 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of July 17, 1965,her married name was Poff.² She married Howard Poff, son of William Easom Poff and Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, on July 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Helen Christine Crowder died on May 5, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^3,1 She Helen C. Crowder Poff, age 88 of Roanoke, died Tuesday in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Howard Poff. Surviving are a son, Robert M. Matthews, Roanoke; two daughters, Lil McLean, Louise Walker, both of Melbourne, Fla; 15 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Eanes, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at the graveside Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 1:00 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Ken Wright officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on May 7, 1992.³