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     Eloise Ruth Sowers was born on September 7, 1932 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² As of October 20, 1967,her married name was Nester.¹ She married Beverly Lee Nester Jr., son of Beverly Lee Nester Sr. and Rachel Cole/Carrie James, on October 20, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Eloise Ruth Sowers and Beverly Lee Nester Jr. were divorced on February 26, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. Lewis Frank Dillon, Jr. 66, of Boones Mill, VA, went to be with God on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Frank was born and raised in Roanoke. He graduated from Jefferson High School and shortly thereafter left home to serve his country in the US Army. He was extremely dedicated and active in the military. When he retired from the Army National Guard of Virginia in 2002 he had over 32 years of service. Currently he served as the Junior Vice Commander of the National 29th Division Association; the Treasurer of the post 64, 116th Infantry, 29th division; and was the Command Sergeant Major of the Virginia Defense Force. Frank was the co-owner of Sunnybrook Auto and Tire. His survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy Louise Dillon; a son Lewis Frank Dillon III; stepchildren, Justina Louise Wright (Chad Michael Richardson), Devan Lee Wright, Sr; sisters, Donna McClure (Cottie), Linda Martin (Bill), a brother, John Dillon (Diana Hayes). Also surviving are numerous family members and many friends. Graveside funeral service with full Military Honors will be held at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.³ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,3,8 He was born on April 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,5,6,8 He married Joy Lynn Via, daughter of Rufus Lemon Via Jr. and Emma Jean Huffman, on June 20, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. and Joy Lynn Via were divorced on November 5, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. married Ipek Doganay on July 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. and Ipek Doganay were divorced on October 14, 1991 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. married Nancy Louise Wright on December 17, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. died on October 2, 2016 at Virginia at age 66.^7,3,8

     William Curtis "Bill" Martin Jr. William Curtis Martin Jr., 69, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Martin Sr. and Margaret Gusler. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Martin; daughters, Loree Martin and Tracey Painter (Bucky); grandchildren, Zachary, MacKenzie, Jaxson, and Beau; great grandchildren, Koda, Hannah, and Luna; and special aunt Louise and her daughter Margaret. He will be missed by many.³ He was born on March 5, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Linda Sue Dillon, daughter of Lewis Frank Dillon Sr. and Elsie Mae James, on January 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 William Curtis "Bill" Martin Jr. died on December 4, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-78-5715.⁶ Nicky Rae Helms was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 8, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 He married Linda Sue Dillon, daughter of Lewis Frank Dillon Sr. and Elsie Mae James, on April 17, 1971 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁷ Nicky Rae Helms and Linda Sue Dillon were divorced on December 21, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Nicky Rae Helms died on January 23, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21.^2,3,4

     Clara Staniszewski was buried at Assumption Cemetery and Mausoleum, 2401 Court Street, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.² Her Social Security Number was 13-41-24663.¹ Her married name was Poff.³ She married Oscar Herman Poff, son of George Cabbel Poff and Alice Emaline Radford.³ Clara Staniszewski was born on March 13, 1919 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^1,4 She died on March 24, 1979 at Onondaga Co., New York, at age 60.^1,4

     Her married name was Poff.¹ Nicolena Unknown married Oscar Herman Poff, son of George Cabbel Poff and Alice Emaline Radford.^1,2 Nicolena Unknown A Penneville woman was found stabbed to death with a screw driver early today in a country tavern she and her husband operated near this Oswego County hamlet. Before noon, state police investigators had arrested a 23 year old man and charged him with the robbery-slaying. The victim was identified as Mrs. Nicolena Poff, 55, who resided in a home near the three unit business. Investigators identified the suspect as Timothy K. Monette, who lives in a home less than a mile from the Poff business. Both his home, and the Poff property are in Sandridge Road. Capt. Warren B Surdam, who headed the investigation, said Monette was to be arraigned later today on a charg of first degree murder. He said more than $100 was missing from the tavern's open cash register. Mrs. Poff had been working in the bar and was found by her husband, Oscar H. Poff, at 12:50 a.m. when he arrived from their home to help his wife close the tavern. Surdam said a bloodhound followed the blood-stained tracks from the rear door of the Poff tavern to Monette's home. After obtaining a search warrent, Surdam said, the investigators searched the Monette home and found a quantity of money. The cash was identified as that stolen from the tavern, the state police investigators said. Mrs. Poff had been beaten severely about the head and face, and had bruises on her body, Surdam said. Glasses found smashed near the bar indicated a "violent struggle," he said. Before Monette was arrested, a number of patrons of the tavern had been questioned by some of the 35 investigators and troopers thrown on the case. State police also questioned numerous motorists stopped at roadblocks thrown up around the tavern-grocer-launderette business place. on March 9, 1966.² She died on March 9, 1966 at Pennellville, Oswego Co., New York.^1,2

     Infant Poff was buried at Sandridge Cemetery, Pennellville, Oswego Co., New York.¹ Infant Poff died in 1960 at Oswego Co., New York.¹ Infant Poff was born in 1960 at Oswego Co., New York.¹