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     Sanford Augustus Forehand was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.² He was born on February 25, 1922 at Edenton, Chowan Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He married Esther Lee Poff, daughter of Walter Lee Poff and Rena Esther Story, on August 18, 1946 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Sanford Augustus Forehand died on January 18, 1991 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 68.²

     Charles William Haymaker was born circa 1881 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Cora Ella Edwards on January 2, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Marjorie Ann McAvoy was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.² She was born on October 19, 1926 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2 As of January 30, 1947,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Garland Lee Reed, son of Griffith Filmore Reed and Dollie Martha Poff, on January 30, 1947 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ Marjorie Ann McAvoy died on April 28, 2014 at Arizona at age 87.²

     Lucille Butler Mrs. Lucille (Butler) Brooks, age 92, of Ellijay, GA who passed on Wednesday February 2nd, 2022. Born June 22, 1929, to her late parents Herbert Willis and Lula Meryl Hensley Butler in Bristow, VA. She was a member of the Methodist Faith. Mrs. Brooks is preceded in death by her Husband Thomas Robert Lee Brooks, brothers and sisters, Robert Merica, Esther Sivak, Irene Rogers, Geraldine Gernert and Joy Butler. Following Mrs. Brooks' wishes, she will be cremated, and no services are planned. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her daughters, Linda Brooks of Hobson, MT, Dorothy Currier of Ellijay, GA, son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Lee & Beth Brooks of Berkeley Springs, WV, grandchildren, Ben Brooks, Tim Brooks, John Brooks, Emily Brooks, Michael Fontenelle, Stephanie Minter and Eric Currier, great-grandchildren, Noah Minter, Aiden Fontenelle and Wyatt Minter, sister, Elsie Lash of Roanoke, VA.³ She was born on June 22, 1929 at Bristow, Prince William Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 22, 1947,her married name was Poff.¹ She married William Dennis Poff Jr., son of William Dennis Poff Sr. and Elver Jeanette "Elva" Johnson, on June 22, 1947 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ Lucille Butler and William Dennis Poff Jr. were divorced on November 19, 1952 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁴ Lucille Butler died on February 2, 2022 at Ellijay, Gilmer Co., Georgia, at age 92.³

     Thelma June Chaffin was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.^4,2 She was born on January 29, 1897 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of June 27, 1947,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Robert Wesley Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on June 27, 1947 at Warwick Co., Virginia.¹ Thelma June Chaffin died on May 10, 1965 at Charleston Heights, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 68.^4,2,3

     Dorothy Mae Whittaker was born on September 4, 1922 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 24, 1948,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Robert Glenn Poff, son of Robert Wesley Poff and Venice Boyd Woolwine, on January 24, 1948 at Newport News, Virginia.¹ Dorothy Mae Whittaker and Robert Glenn Poff were divorced on May 17, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.²

     Jacob Lester Simmons was born on July 5, 1929 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters, daughter of Russell Lowell Peters Sr. and Blanche Cecil Poff, on June 19, 1948 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 Jacob Lester Simmons and Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters were divorced on December 13, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Jacob Lester Simmons died on January 28, 2016 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 86.³ He Jacob Lester "J.L." Simmons, 86, of Moneta, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Bedford following a long illness. J.L. was born in Roanoke July 5, 1929 and was the son of the late William Jacob and Irma Kathleen Duncan Simmons. He retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad after 43 years of service, and loved to hunt, fish, bowl, and flat foot. In addition to his parents, J.L. was preceded in death by his son, Jacob Barry Simmons; wife, Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Simmons; and brothers, Frank Thomas Simmons and Billy Wayne Simmons. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Terry A. and Betty Lorraine Simmons; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn M. and Clinton B. Carter all of Moneta; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; sisters and brothers-in-law Nancy and Douglas Duffy of Fincastle, and Peggy and Ray Meador of Roanoke; and former wife, Bonnie. on January 29, 2016.³

     Annie Lee Meekins was born circa 1880 at Church Creek, Dorchester Co., Maryland.¹ As of July 10, 1948,her married name was Poff.¹ She married William Asa Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on July 10, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-5875.⁶ Herbert Leon Carter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,5 He was born on March 3, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,8,4 He married Geneva Pearl "Cotton" Poff, daughter of Harvey Leonard Poff and Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James, on January 1, 1949 at Portsmouth, Virginia.¹ Herbert Leon Carter and Geneva Pearl "Cotton" Poff were divorced on January 23, 1959 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁹ Herbert Leon Carter died on January 10, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^3,4,5 He Herbert Leon (Herb) Carter, age 60, of Vinton, died Tuesday, January 10, 1989, in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, and retired from Eli Lilly, Clinton, Indiana. Mr. Carter was a former employee of Eli Lilly, Roanoke Plant, and also of the Hesse and Hurt, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Carter; one son, Terry Carter, Alexandria; four daughters, Kathy Kamel, Hurst, Texas; Paulette Wolford, Troutville; Elizabeth Leonard, LaVerne Tilley, both of Roanoke; mother, P. Carter; brother, Gene Carter; two sisters, Peggy Carter, Nadine Saul, all of Salem; eleven grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; three very dear aunts. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 13, 1989.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-26-7573.⁴ Estelle Gene Kincheloe was born on August 30, 1927 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of September 17, 1949,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Carlton Lee Poff, son of William Dennis Poff Sr. and Elver Jeanette "Elva" Johnson, on September 17, 1949 at Manassas, Virginia.¹ Estelle Gene Kincheloe and Carlton Lee Poff were divorced on September 24, 1971 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Estelle Gene Kincheloe died on February 19, 2011 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3140.² Jack Anderson Palmer was born on July 20, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Pauline Marie Moore, daughter of Thomas Isaac Moore and Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff, on September 3, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jack Anderson Palmer died on December 24, 1999 at South Carolina at age 75.²

     Allen Jessie Rogers was buried at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 10, 1929 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Lola Mae Long, daughter of Kilby Byron Long and Hallie Elizabeth Poff, on February 19, 1950 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Allen Jessie Rogers died on October 2, 1961 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 31.^2,3 He Word has been received of the death of Allen Jesse Rogers, 32, Tuesday morning in Flint, Mich. Death was attributed to a heart attack. A former area resident, he had spent 12 years in the service and was employed by General Motors. Survivors include his wife, Lola Long Rogers; three daughters, Patricia, Helen and Anita; a son, Eugene, all of Flint; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rogers, Route 3, Church Hill; three sisters, Nellie Smith, Nannie Adkins and Vemie Rogers, all of Church Hill; a brother, Earl Rogers, Church Hill. Burial will be in the family cemetery. on October 4, 1961.³

     John Thomas Bohon was born circa 1858.¹ He married Berchie May Holt, daughter of Haden Peter Holt and Ada Mestra Shilling, on December 13, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9187.⁸ William Lloyd Butt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7 He William Lloyd Butt “Bill”, 86, of Roanoke and Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on March 1, 2014, of natural causes. We take comfort in knowing that he is now with our Lord and Savior. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held in the Sherwood Memorial Park Chapel, followed by a private burial. Bill was born in Lafayette, VA on January 21, 1928. He graduated from Shawsville High School and earned a Business Degree from National Business College after serving his country in World War II. Bill married the former Garnette Aleen Hall on October 29, 1950 at Lafayette United Methodist Church. They celebrated their fifty-eight year anniversary together before her passing. Bill's professional career spanned 37 years with many different responsibilities at Norfolk Southern Railway. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and close family members, especially Fred and Janette Apgar, his brother and sister in law. Bill also loved worshiping his heavenly Father by signing in the church choir. Bill is survived by William Timothy Butt, his only child, Tims wife - Rhea Lynne Butt, whom he loved as a daughter and their children- Carter, Laney, Griffin and Emory. Bill is preceded in death by his sister Agnes and brothers Nelson, Yale, Bernard and Norwood.⁷ He was born on January 21, 1928 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,4,6,7 He married Garnette Aleen Hall, daughter of Leslie Wade Hall Sr. and Inez Elizabeth Poff, on October 29, 1950 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 William Lloyd Butt died on March 1, 2014 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 86.^8,4,5,7

     Dalia Irene Mabe was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Rosedale, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Her married name was Sichette.³ She married Samuel Sichette Sr.³ Dalia Irene Mabe was born on October 5, 1931 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of November 27, 1950,her married name was Poff.¹ She married John Roswell Poff, son of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on November 27, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Dalia Irene Mabe died on December 11, 2006 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 75.^2,3 She On December 11, 2006, Dahlia Sichette; beloved wife of Samuel Sichette, Sr., passed away. She was also the devoted mother of Rita Wagner, Brenda Ogle, Debbie Foster, Beatrice Tammaro, Samuel Sichette, Jr., Harry Sichette, the late John Poff and the late Marlene A. Smith; loving sister of Polly McMillen, Christine Avis, Linda DeLardo, the late J.T. Mabe and the late Edith Cataldi; dear daughter of the late Robert and Pansy Mabe.
Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. on December 13, 2006.³

     Clifford Owens was born on January 5, 1931 at Raven, Knott Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married Dolores/Delores Mae Christian, daughter of William C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff, on December 20, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Clifford Owens died in October, 2022 at New Jersey at age 91.³ He Clifford Owens was born January 5, 1931 on a farm in Knott County, Kentucky to Elisha Owens, a merchant and farmer and his wife Frances (née Sizemore) a school teacher. He was the younger brother of sisters Charlotte, Minerva, Juanita, and brothers Charles, Scott, Glenn and Joe. He attended Mountain Mission School in Grundy Virginia, Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, received a B.A. from Rutgers University in New Jersey, M.S. and Ph.D. in chemistry from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He worked for Campbell Soup Company and Gulf Oil before becoming an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Camden Campus of Rutgers University from which he retired. He served in the United States Navy on the cruiser USS Des Moines (CA-134). He is survived by his wife Doris and many nieces and nephews. on October 23, 2022.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-5465.⁴ Eldridge Arthur Collins was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on February 8, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1920.^3,4,5,6 He married Hazel Arlene Poff, daughter of William Ivor Poff and Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil, on October 20, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Eldridge Arthur Collins and Hazel Arlene Poff were divorced on March 1, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Eldridge Arthur Collins died on October 13, 1991 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^2,4,5,6 He Eldridge Arthur Collins, age 71, died Sunday, October 13, 1991, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Larry W. and Nancy Collins, Blacksburg; Scott A. and Lisa Collins, Elliston; Ricky L. and Martha Collins, Shawsville; Ranny L. and Tia Collins, Salem; two sisters, Mavis Deweese, Elliston; Pauline Lovern, Christiansburg; one brother, Dewey Collins, Manassas; nine grandchildren. on October 14, 1991.²

     Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.^3,9 He was born on August 30, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,10 He married Evelyn Rosamond Garst on January 19, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley and Evelyn Rosamond Garst were divorced on June 17, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley married Juanita Rose "Jo" Carrico in November, 1965 at Brevard Co., Florida.^12,4 Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley died on April 23, 2014 at Florida at age 85.^10,3 He Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley passed away peacefully, at home, in his sleep at the age of 85 on April 23, 2014. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Jo, parents, George and Clara Foley, brother Bobby, and nephew Michael Foley. Tom and Jo were the founders of Cape Kennedy Medals with the beginning of the space industry. Their most recent business was creating Space World-USA. Other than family, this was their passion in life for 46 years. Tom is survived by his daughter Debbie Foley Graham, who devoted so much love and care during his time of need, five stepchildren Benny and Tony Tickle, Kay Altes, Becky Hamilton, and Shelba Akers all of Virginia; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. A very special thank you to Monica Bernard for taking loving care of our Dad. Interment will be in Florida Memorial Gardens. on April 26, 2014.³

     Evelyn Rosamond Garst Evelyn Garst Jones, 91, of Salem, Va., went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Evelyn was born to the late Elise Wood Garst and Willis Christian Garst on, Saturday, June 25, 1932. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Jones; sisters, Betty Jean Harris, and Shirley Garst Maupin; brothers, Richard Calvin Garst, Willis “Bill” Christian Garst, Jr. Evelyn was a kind-hearted individual who possessed immense love and compassion for everyone she knew. She had a great sense of humor that she kept alive up until her last breath. However, her most important role in life was being a mother. Her love for her daughter was unwavering and surpassed everything else. Her devotion to her daughter’s success was proven many times over as she worked tirelessly as a single parent, making sure Debbie had everything she needed, including a college education. Additionally, Evelyn was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church, where numerous friendships were made. She has spent the last 25 years living at Richfield Living at Ridgecrest where she enjoyed meeting new friends and enjoyed time spent. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Deborah Lyn Graham; sister-in-law, Cecilia D. Garst; nephews, Rick, Russ, Scott, and Buck; and niece Beth.² She was born on June 25, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 19, 1952,her married name was Foley.¹ She married Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley, son of George Melvin Foley and Clara Mabel Poff, on January 19, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Evelyn Rosamond Garst and Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley were divorced on June 17, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Evelyn Rosamond Garst died on December 22, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.²

     John Brown Stone Slone, John B. "JB" 83, of Stickney passed away September 7, 2013. Loving father of Rhonda (Alex) Blankenship and James "Randy"; Stepfather to David and Ruth; Cherished grandfather of Kimberly (Brad) Rau and Theresa Blankenship (Garret); Proud great-grandfather of Ella and Jenna Rau; Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Born one of seventeen children in Matoaka, WV on January 24, 1930 to the late James O. and the late Lavenia Slone. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and retiree of Brach's Candy Company. John was preceded in death by grandson John Alex Blankenship and long-time companion Ann Neubecker. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.² He was born on January 24, 1930 at East Gulf, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1931.^1,2,3 He married Frances Gale Poff, daughter of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on January 8, 1952 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ John Brown Stone died on September 7, 2013 at Illinois at age 83.²

     Lewis Talmadge Perdue was buried at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park, 3732 Breckenridge Mill Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,2 His Social Security Number was 227-36-4426.⁷ He was born on October 2, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,6,7,4 He married Ellen Daphne Poff, daughter of Daniel Fayette Poff and Mabel Lucille Dillon, on June 7, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Lewis Talmadge Perdue and Ellen Daphne Poff were divorced on August 6, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1 Lewis Talmadge Perdue died on April 27, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^6,2,7 He Lewis Talmadge Perdue, age 57, died Friday, April 27, 1990 in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Georgia I. Perdue; mother, Reba Wilson, Fincastle; stepfather, Sam Wilson, Salem, one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Roger Hosey, Daleville; one sister, Betty Vest, Salem; two grandchildren, Amanda Hosey and Magan Hosey, both of Daleville. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Memorial Park. on April 28, 1990.²