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     Her Social Security Number was 228-34-5078.⁷ Betty Marie Midgett was buried at Manteo Cemetery, Manteo, Dare Co., North Carolina.⁸ She was born on June 12, 1930 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4,7,6 As of May 27, 1947,her married name was Tapscott.⁵ She married Robert Eldridge Tapscott on May 27, 1947 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁵ Betty Marie Midgett and Robert Eldridge Tapscott were divorced on August 16, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Betty Marie Midgett died on December 11, 2009 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 79.^3,7,9 She NORFOLK - Betty Marie Tapscott, 79, a native of Norfolk, passed away Dec. 11, 2009. She was born at home to Ora Rebecca Cunningham and Rueben Midgett, now deceased, along with her twin brother Robert Oliver Midgett, on June 12, 1930. Robert now resides in McClenney, Fla., with his wife Verna. She retired from Hertz Rent-A-Car at Norfolk International Airport and was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church and past Sunday school teacher for the five-year-old children. Mrs. Tapscott was past guardian of Bethel No. 3, IOJD, Ocean View, past president of Norfolk Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, and past president of Brookfield Park Garden Club in Norfolk. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Becky Hardison and her significant other Phil Morgan, and Kathy Gainus; grandchildren, Paul Twine, Kim Twine-Huffman and husband Robert, Christopher and Jacob Gainus, Bryan and wife Jasmine, Brad Burton, and Beth Burton-Kesler; eight great-grandchildren, Caleb and Tristan Burton, Alexis and Morgan Burton-Kesler, Trevor and Addisyn Huffman, Eric and Alyssa Twine; a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Tapscott was preceded in death by her loving companion of 32 years, Dusty Rhodes. on December 14, 2009.³

     Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett married Verna Unknown.³ Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett was born on June 12, 1930 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4 He married Diane Lee Murphy in April, 1956 at New Jersey.⁷ Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett married Dorothea Diane Palmer on January 12, 1980 at Duval Co., Florida.⁶ Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett and Dorothea Diane Palmer were divorced on July 20, 1989 at Duval Co., Florida.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-26-3101.² Robert Eldridge Tapscott was born on November 27, 1927 at Quinque, Greene Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Betty Marie Midgett, daughter of Rubin Midgett and Ora Rebecca Poff, on May 27, 1947 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁴ Robert Eldridge Tapscott and Betty Marie Midgett were divorced on August 16, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Robert Eldridge Tapscott died on December 28, 1990 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 63.^2,5

     Her married name was Griffin.³ Her Social Security Number was 522-44-1403.³ Barbara Jean Poff married Unknown Griffin.³ Barbara Jean Poff was born on July 29, 1936 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 As of April 7, 1956,her married name was Perkins.⁴ She married Donald P. Perkins on April 7, 1956 at Colfax, Placer Co., California.⁴ Barbara Jean Poff died on December 8, 2005 at California at age 69.^3,5

     Elizabeth "Betty" Blackwell was buried at Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Marshall Co., Kansas.² Her married name was Poff.¹ She married John Henry Poff, son of Adam P. Poff and Mary Margaret Murray.¹ Elizabeth "Betty" Blackwell was born on February 13, 1869 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on April 7, 1946 at age 77.²

     Sarah Elkins and Theodore Poff were divorced.³ Sarah Elkins was born circa 1907 at Beech Creek, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of July 3, 1935,her married name was Poff.² She married Theodore Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on July 3, 1935 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Joseph Malachi "Joe" Poff Joe Poff passed away peacefully Monday, March 16, 2020. Joe was born January 10, 1937, in Bland county, Virginia, to Theodore and Sarah Poff. Joe later moved to Kerrville, Texas along with his parents and siblings. Joe would later meet the love of his life Betty Rodgers. The two were married January 14, 1955. After serving in the U.S. Army, Joe and Betty moved to Lubbock to start their long happy life together. Joe had a forty year career with the Coca Cola company serving in many different positions before retiring in 2001. Joe truly loved the outdoors where he enjoyed all types of hunting and fishing trips with his sons. Joe had a passion for vintage firearms which he had immense knowledge of. Later in life joe began to slow down and spend his time at home with Betty and later his grand son James, who he was very truly proud of. James brought much joy to him! Joe was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty, of almost sixty five years, his parents, and one brother Henry. Joe is survived by his two sons, Bobby of Tioga, North Dakota, and Ronnie and his wife Mindy of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Brandon of Tioga, North Dakota, Brittney of Duchess, Utah, and James of Lubbock; numerous great grandkids; one brother, Julius (Pauline) of Kerrville.⁵ He was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 W. 19th Street, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas.⁶ He was born on January 10, 1937 at Bland Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 He married Betty Jean Rodgers on January 14, 1955 at Kerr Co., Texas.^5,4 Joseph Malachi "Joe" Poff died on March 16, 2020 at Texas at age 83.⁶

     Henry Franklin Poff was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 451-52-9455.⁷ He Memorial services for Henry Poff, 68, of Lubbock, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel. Manuel Solez will officiate. Henry died Tuesday Feb. 20, 2007 in Lubbock. He was born Aug. 29, 1938 in Kimberling, in Bland County, Virginia, to Theodore and Sarah Elkins Poff. He served in the United States Army and later retired from PYCO Industries of Lubbock in 2003. Mr. Poff was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Joella Mae Poff. Survivors include two brothers, Julius Poff and wife Pauline, of Kerrville, and Joe Poff and wife Betty, of Lubbock; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, loved ones and many friends.² He was born on August 29, 1938 at Kimberling, Bland Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5 He died on February 20, 2007 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 68.^2,7,3,5

     Emmett Compton Mayse was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 510-03-7894.⁷ He married Bessie Beatrice Poff, daughter of James Fleming Poff and Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson.¹ Emmett Compton Mayse was born on September 24, 1896 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,4,7,6 He died on February 21, 1967 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 70.^3,4,6,5

     James Poff married Audrey Luvinia Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills.^1,2 James Poff was born circa 1875 at Virginia.¹

     Dorothy Kent Cregger Dorothy Kent Cregger Aldridge Ayers, 89, of Salem, VA was reunited with her son, Michael Kent Aldridge, and her parents, Jennie Kent and Clark McKinley Cregger, in heaven on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Joining her in this reunion were her two husbands, Billie Aldridge Sr. and Wallace Ayers; brother Clark Cregger Jr; grandson, Terry Aldridge; and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Aldridge. Dorothy was an accomplished award winning artist, author, and poet. She retired from the Eaton plant in Salem and was a member of United Steelworkers Union. She was baptized in the Salem Church of Christ. Survivors include sons, Billie Aldridge (Becky) of Henderson, KY, Daniel Aldridge (Colleen) of Lakewood, CO, Timothy Aldridge (Sandy) of Roanoke, and Brian Aldridge (Pam) of Montvale; daughter, Jenny Hall (James) of Salem; and sister, Genevieve Witt. She was a well-loved Granny to a multitude of grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 with a visitation one hour prior at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.¹ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Ayers.³ Her married name was Aldridge.³ She married Wallace Ayers.¹ Dorothy Kent Cregger was born on September 10, 1927 at Smyth Co., Virginia.² She married Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr., son of Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge and Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer, on December 3, 1945 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,1,4 Dorothy Kent Cregger died on March 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 89.¹

     Henry Wiley Poff was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.^5,6 He was born on October 5, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 17, 1945 at age 22; Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.^5,6,7