Dalia Irene Mabe1,2,3

F, b. October 5, 1931, d. December 11, 2006
     Her married name was Sichette.3 Dalia Irene Mabe married Unknown Sichette.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 Dahlia Mabe Poff Sichette, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Montcalm, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006 in Baltimore. Arrangements are incomplete at the Schmunek Funeral Home in Baltimore. Information submitted by Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. on December 13, 2006.3

Family 1

Unknown Sichette
Marriage*She married Unknown Sichette.3 

Family 2

John Roswell Poff b. January 21, 1929, d. January 31, 1976
Marriage*Dalia Irene Mabe married John Roswell Poff, son of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on November 27, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dahlia Mabe Poff Sichette obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Roswell Poff obituary in the Feb 2, 1976 edition.

Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley1,2,3,4

M, b. August 30, 1928, d. April 23, 2014
FatherGeorge Melvin Foley1,3
MotherClara Mabel Poff1,3 b. November 28, 1906, d. March 10, 1986
     Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.3,5 He was born on August 30, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6 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.7 Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley married Juanita Rose "Jo" Carrico in November, 1965 at Brevard Co., Florida.8,4 Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley died on April 23, 2014 at Florida at age 85.6,3 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

Family 1

Evelyn Rosamond Garst b. June 25, 1932, d. December 22, 2023
Marriage*He married Evelyn Rosamond Garst on January 19, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley and Evelyn Rosamond Garst were divorced on June 17, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Child
  • Deborah Lyn "Debbie" Foley3,1

Family 2

Juanita Rose "Jo" Carrico b. March 21, 1930, d. September 15, 2012
Marriage*Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley married Juanita Rose "Jo" Carrico in November, 1965 at Brevard Co., Florida.8,4 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley obituary in the Apr 26, 2014 edition.
  4. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  5. [S6516] Florida Memorial Gardens, Brevard Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Juanita Foley obituary.

Evelyn Rosamond Garst1,2

F, b. June 25, 1932, d. December 22, 2023
     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

Family

Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley b. August 30, 1928, d. April 23, 2014
Marriage*She married Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley, son of George Melvin Foley and Clara Mabel Poff, on January 19, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Evelyn Rosamond Garst and Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley were divorced on June 17, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Child
  • Deborah Lyn "Debbie" Foley4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Evelyn Garst Jones obituary.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley obituary in the Apr 26, 2014 edition.

Emmett Hugh Thurlo1,2,3,4

M, b. May 26, 1930, d. July 20, 2007
     Emmett Hugh Thurlo was buried at Farmington Community Cemetery, Farmington, Davie Co., North Carolina.2,4 His Social Security Number was 444-26-0079.3 He was born on May 26, 1930 at McPherson, McPherson Co., Kansas.1,2,3,5,4 He married Odrie Arlington Bowling, daughter of Oswell Cooper Bowling and Ocie Edith Poff, on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Emmett Hugh Thurlo died on July 20, 2007 at Mocksville, Davie Co., North Carolina, at age 77.2,3,6,5,4 He MOCKSVILLE - Mr. Emmett Hugh Thurlo of Davie County passed away Friday, July 20, 2007, at his home. He was born May 26, 1930, in Kansas and was a charter member of Cornerstone Christian Church. He served for nine years in the U.S. Navy and retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Odrie Bowling Thurlo of the home; a daughter, Connie Thurlo Ellis (Jr.); two sons, Timothy Thurlo (Donna), and Chad Thurlo (Lisa); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial followed in Farmington Community Cemetery. on July 26, 2007.4

Family

Odrie Arlington Bowling
Marriage*He married Odrie Arlington Bowling, daughter of Oswell Cooper Bowling and Ocie Edith Poff, on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Connie Thurlo4
  • Timothy Thurlo4
  • Chad Ellman Thurlo4,7

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S13171] Farmington Community Cemetery, Davie Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Emmett Hugh Thurlo obituary in the Jul 26, 2007 edition.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Thurlo-Burton marriage announcement in the Jun 2, 1996 edition.

Estie Fletcher1

F, b. circa 1911
     Estie Fletcher was born circa 1911 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 As of January 21, 1953,her married name was Poff.1 She married John Henry Poff, son of Adam P. Poff and Mary Margaret Murray, on January 21, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 As of December 22, 1962,her married name was Dulaney.1 Estie Fletcher married William Durward Dulaney on December 22, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1

Family 1

John Henry Poff b. September 27, 1880, d. December 5, 1961
Marriage*Estie Fletcher married John Henry Poff, son of Adam P. Poff and Mary Margaret Murray, on January 21, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

William Durward Dulaney b. circa 1906
Marriage*Estie Fletcher married William Durward Dulaney on December 22, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carol Ivalee Sesco1,2,3

F, b. February 23, 1933, d. September 17, 1975
     Carol Ivalee Sesco was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 She was born on February 23, 1933 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of December 7, 1956,her married name was Epperly.1 She married James Carnell Epperly, son of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on December 7, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Carol Ivalee Sesco and James Carnell Epperly were divorced on September 29, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Carol Ivalee Sesco died on September 17, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.3

Family

James Carnell Epperly b. April 4, 1930, d. April 23, 2001
Marriage*She married James Carnell Epperly, son of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on December 7, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Carol Ivalee Sesco and James Carnell Epperly were divorced on September 29, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Trina Carol Epperly1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&