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     Kyle Strickler Blackwell was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,8,6 He was born on March 25, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8,5 He married Allie Mabel Carr, daughter of Grover John Carr and Imogene Frances Iddings, on July 7, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,4,6 Kyle Strickler Blackwell died on July 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^7,2,4,8,6 He Kyle Strickler Blackwell, 53, died Sunday in Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Allie Carr Blackwell, Floyd; daughters, Miss Linda Blackwell, Miss Wanda Blackwell, both of Floyd; his mother, Mrs. Hyburnia Strickler Blackwell, Floyd. Burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. on July 5, 1966.⁶

     William Haden Blackwell was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 20, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,2,6,3 He married India Hyburnia Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on December 24, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,7 William Haden Blackwell died on April 28, 1950 at age 63.⁵

     India Hyburnia Strickler was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on January 20, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,1 She married William Haden Blackwell, son of Isaac Simeon Blackwell and Sarah Jackson "Sallie" Holt, on December 24, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,1,3 As of December 24, 1908,her married name was Blackwell.⁷ India Hyburnia Strickler died on August 23, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,3 She FLOYD - Hyburnia Strickler Blackwell, 81, of Floyd, widow of William H. Blackwell, died Saturday, August 23, 1969 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lala Redmon, Floyd, Mrs. Aleene Agee, Christiansburg. The funeral was Sunday, August 24, 1969 at 4 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Chapel with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. on August 28, 1969.³

     Isaac Simeon Blackwell was buried at Blackwell Cemetery, Moses Blackwell farm, Rt. 612, 1.75 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 9, 1851 at Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Sarah Jackson "Sallie" Holt, daughter of Smithen S. "Smith" Holt and Olive L. Richards, on January 14, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Isaac Simeon Blackwell died on June 11, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,2

     Sarah Jackson "Sallie" Holt was buried at Blackwell Cemetery, Moses Blackwell farm, Rt. 612, 1.75 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 25, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Isaac Simeon Blackwell, son of Moses Blackwell Jr. and Rebekah Walter, on January 14, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of January 14, 1873,her married name was Blackwell. Sarah Jackson "Sallie" Holt died on March 11, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,2

     Smithen S. "Smith" Holt was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 25, 1818 at Bedford Co., Virginia; The Holt book has a birth date of Jan 26, 1818.^2,1 He married Olive L. Richards, daughter of Unknown Richards, on March 29, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Smithen S. "Smith" Holt died on September 8, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 34.²

     Danny Lee Woods was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 28, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Linda Faye Blackwell, daughter of Kyle Strickler Blackwell and Allie Mabel Carr, on May 6, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Danny Lee Woods and Linda Faye Blackwell were divorced on February 3, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Danny Lee Woods died on January 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 71.² He Danny Lee Woods, 71, of Roanoke, Va., started his journey walking the streets of gold to his Heavenly Mansion on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born on August 28, 1946, to Roy and Peggy (Musser) Woods. Danny was a Master Craftsman of flooring installation, learning this trade from his father. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy C. Woods, and is survived by his precious mother, Peggy Musser Woods, with whom he lived and cared for daily for the last 10 years. Also surviving is his son, Christopher (Lori) Woods; a brother, Roger Woods; a sister, Rhonda Woods; his aunt, Judy (Bobby) Martin; and special cousins, Kaye and Tara Garland. Services will be conducted in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 9, 2018.²

     Millard George Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10 His Social Security Number was 225-44-1155.⁶ He was born on January 17, 1890 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards he lists his birth date as Jan 17, 1891 however he was enmuerated as being five months old in the 1890 Census, the SSDI has Jan 17, 1892.^4,11,5,7 He married Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, daughter of Charles Mayer "Charlie" Iddings and Agnes M. Nolley, on April 22, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,3,8 Millard George Epperly died on June 4, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁵

     Edmond Deloy Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on January 15, 1917 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,1,3 He died on January 19, 1926 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9.^4,6,1,3

     LZ Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on March 21, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,9,10 She married Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer, son of Edgar Hamilton Wimmer and Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, on March 18, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,13,4,7,8,9 As of March 18, 1935,her married name was Wimmer. LZ Epperly died on September 16, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 101.^8,9 She LZ Epperly Wimmer, of Salem, Va., passed away at the age of 101, Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born March 21, 1918 in Huffville, Va., the daughter of Millard and Mobie Epperly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harless Wimmer; daughters, Claudie Mobie and Amy Wimmer, Nadine Vogel, Jeanette Burnside; sons-in-law, Wayne Austin, Walter Vogel, Rev. Joe Burnside; sisters, Kate King, Georgia Cox; brother, Daniel (Bud) Epperly. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Buddy Poff, Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Melissa Wimmer; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Jane McKee; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. LZ was a life-long member of the Methodist Church, first at Huffville UMC and then Calvary UMC, Salem, Va. The family would like to thank the staff of the Hermitage-Roanoke for the excellent care while she was a resident there. Also, thank you to her very caring neighbor, Bob Lancaster. The burial will follow at Huffville UMC Cemetery. on September 17, 2019.⁸

     Kate Frances Epperly was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10 Her Social Security Number was 231-18-4042.¹¹ She was born on January 28, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,12,2,3,11,10,13} She married Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer, son of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on July 3, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of July 3, 1937,her married name was Wimmer. Kate Frances Epperly married Wallace Carroll King, son of Peter Morris King and Sarah Cynthia Vest, on February 29, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,14,2,3,5 As of February 29, 1944,her married name was King. Kate Frances Epperly died on April 13, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.^5,15,11,10 She Kate Frances Epperly King, 89, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace King; two sons, Lane Wimmer and Earl King; and one daughter, Mary King Peters. She was a faithful member of Stonewall Methodist-Brethren Church. Surviving are three sons, Sidna Wimmer and wife, Margaret, of Olympia, Wash., Richard Wimmer and wife, Linda, of Floyd, Va., and John King and wife, Sandy, of Marietta, Ga; three daughters, Sarah Quesenberry and husband, Donnie, of Willis, Va., Audrey Brown and husband, George, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gwinn Angle and husband, Sam, of Radford, Va; three sisters, L Z Wimmer, of Salem, Va., Jane McKee, of Tampa, Fla., and Georgia Cox, of Christiansburg, Va; one brother, Daniel Epperly and wife, Sylvia, of Pilot, Va; two daughters-in-law, Mary Clark and husband, Reginald, of Copper Hill, Va., and Frances McCoy and husband, John, of McCoy, Va; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery. on April 15, 2010.⁵

     Agnes Jane Epperly was born on November 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May, 1946,her married name was McKee.³ She married Paul Wilson McKee in May, 1946 at Bibb Co., Georgia.^1,3

     Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9 He was born on April 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 He married Sylvia Aliene Belcher on December 24, 1951 at England.^1,10,11,3 Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly died on September 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 90.^3,9 He Daniel Iddings Epperly passed away on September 5, 2019, at the age of 90. He is survived by his son, Wayne Epperly of Pilot, Va; grandson, John Hylton Epperly (Alee) in Floyd, Va; and his sisters, Agnes "Jane" McKee in Tampa, Fla., and LZ Wimmer in Salem, Va . He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sylvia Epperly nee Belcher; his son, Donald Ray Epperly; his sister, Georgia Cox; brother, Epperly; and parents, Millard and "Mobie" Epperly. Daniel, better known to friends and family as "Bud", was born on April 27, 1929, in Pilot, Va. He was the 5th of 6 children born to his parents and spent his whole life in Huffville. He spoke often of the hardships he and his family endured during the Great Depression and shared the insurmountable lengths they went to survive during this time with a shrug of his shoulders. He married Sylvia Ann Belcher while serving in the air force in Lancashire, England in October of 1951. They met through mutual friends while Bud was working at the filling station in Christiansburg, Va. As a young adult, Bud had quite the capacity in mechanical endeavors as he started rebuilding motors in the late 1930's with his dad at their general store/garage at the age of 9. His affinity with motors guided him throughout his air force military service, in which he worked as a large vehicle operator and mechanic. Bud loved his air force adventures and spoke often and fondly of the experiences he had while overseas. After serving almost 8 years, Bud found a career as a mechanic at the school bus garage in Christiansburg, Va., where he worked until retirement. Bud was a friend to all. He always looked out for his neighbors, and opened his garage to those in need. His grandson, John Epperly was the light of his life, and he spent the last year living with John and Alee while receiving hospice care. He was well cared for physically and spiritually by his grandson-in-laws, Ty Munz and Dakota Hamilton, and visited daily by friends, neighbors, and family members. A burial service was held at the Huffville United Methodist Church in Pilot, Va. on September 12, 2019.³

     Georgia Mabie Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on August 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Homer Clayton Cox on January 20, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 As of January 20, 1957,her married name was Cox. Georgia Mabie Epperly died on December 14, 2018 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.¹⁰ She Georgia E. Cox, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Georgia was a graduate of Radford University and held many titles with Montgomery County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Cox; and a sister, Kate King. Georgia is survived by a step-son, Michael P. Cox; sisters, LZ Wimmer and Jane McKee; a brother, Daniel 'Bud' Epperly; and many nieces and nephews. on December 16, 2018.¹⁰

     Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 His Social Security Number was 224-20-1484.¹⁶ He was born on December 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,16,11,4,5,6} He married LZ Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on March 18, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,7,11,2,17,5} Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer died on June 12, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,16,3,5 He WIMMER, Harless Edwin, 84, of Salem, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday, June 12, 2001. He was retired from the Radford Arsenal and was a Trustee at Calvary United Methodist Church, Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Claudie Wimmer; brothers, Lamar Wimmer and Wesley Wimmer; sister, Marie Wimmer; daughter, Claudie Mobie; son-in-law, Wayne Austin. Surviving are his beloved wife, LZ Epperly Wimmer; children, Jeanette and Joe Burnside, Nadine and Walter Vogel, Barbara and David Poff, Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom, Michael and Melissa Wimmer, and Amy Wimmer; grandchildren, Jo Ann Burnside, Jerry and Robyn Burnside, Karen and Tony Reimer, Lisa and Carl Humpton, Doug and Kammy Poff, Annette and Todd McKinney, Susan and Eddie Wade, Mark Wimmer; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Winston and Irene Wimmer, and Ray and Marie June Wimmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Daphne McNiel, Dorothy and Lewis Meredith, Lois and Charlie Epperly; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Wimmer, Mrs. Diana Wimmer, Daniel and Sylvia Epperly, Mrs. Kate King, Mrs. Jane McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cox; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on June 13, 2001.⁷

     Frances Jeanette Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She Frances Jeanette Wimmer Burnside, Jun 18, 1937 - May 30, 2018. Frances Jeanette Wimmer Burnside, 80, passed into her eternal rest from cancer on Thursday May 30, 2018. A graduate of Check High School in 1955, she worked her early professional life at Shenandoah Life Insurance Co. in Roanoke. She married the late Newton Joseph Burnside Jr. in 1978. When Joe became pastor at several churches she became music director, first at Oak Grove Assembly of God, Faith Assembly of God and Later co-founded Blue Ridge Chapel in Floyd. She was also active for many years in Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, the Reverend Joseph Burnside, her father Harless Wimmer, sisters Claudie Mobie Wimmer, Nadine Vogel and Amy Wimmer, brothers-in-law Wayne Austin and Walter Vogel. Survived by Mother L.Z. Epperly Wimmer, children Jo Ann and Jerry Burnside, sisters and brothers-in-law Bobbie and Buddy Poff and Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom, brother and daughter-in-law Mike and Melissa Wimmer and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Interment at Huffville Cemetery.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4 As of February 25, 1978,her married name was Burnside.² She married Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. on February 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{5,6,7,8,11,2,3,4} Frances Jeanette Wimmer died on May 30, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.^3,4

     Retha Nadine Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1255.¹¹ She was born on May 4, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,3,5,6 As of July 15, 1961,her married name was Vogel.⁴ She married Walter Reinhard Vogel on July 15, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,6 Retha Nadine Wimmer died on May 20, 2006 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^2,11,6 She Mrs. Nadine Wimmer Vogel, 67, resident of Durham, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006. She was born in Floyd County, Va., the daughter of L.Z. Wimmer and the late Harless Wimmer. Mrs. Vogel is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Vogel and her mother and father-in-law, Fanny Hilscher Vogel and Anton Vogel. She retired from the Environmental Protection Agency and was a member of Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Karen Reimer and husband, Tony, of Wake Forest; two granddaughters, Ellyn Grace and Hannah Danielle Reimer; four sisters, Jeannette Burnside and husband, Joe, Barbara Poff and husband, David, Linda Rosenbloom and husband, Shelly, Amy Dawn Wimmer; a brother, Michael Wimmer and wife, Melissa, all of Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Huffville Church Cemetery in Pilot, Va. on May 21, 2006.²

     Amy Dawn Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 7, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She died on January 6, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,6 She Amy Dawn Wimmer, 52, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was a graduate of R.C.0.S. and was a dedicated employee of Goodwill Industries for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Harless Edwin Wimmer; and a sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and Walter Vogel. Surviving are her beloved mother, LZ Epperly Wimmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Joe Burnside, of Copper Hill, Barbara and David Poff, of Roanoke, and Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom, of Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Melissa Wimmer, of Salem; nieces and nephews, Joann Burnside, Jerry Burnside, Douglas Poff, Lisa Humpton, Karen Reimer, Annette McKinney, Susan Painter and Mark Wimmer; and great-nieces and greatnephews. The family would like to also recognize and thank her longtime caregiver, Jim Bailey and his family. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 8, 2011.³

     Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on June 30, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Frances Jeanette Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on February 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{7,1,8,9,2,3,6,10} Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. died on March 19, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,4,6 He The Reverend Newton Joseph Burnside Jr., of Copper Hill, slipped away to heaven on March 19, 2014 at the age of 76. He was employed by Appalachian Power Company for 37 years as Operations Coordinator. He retired early to enter the ministry. A graduate of Berean Bible College in December 1994. He has served as pastor in Roanoke and Salem and presently at Blue Ridge Chapel Assemblies of God in Floyd, served as Honor Bound Director for 13 years in the Appalachian District, traveled to Africa and India spreading the gospel. He was a man with a humble spirit who had love for his fellow man. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Brenda; his parents, Newton and Alma Burnside. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years, Jeannette Wimmer Burnside; his daughter, JoAnn Burnside of Nashville, Tenn; son, Jerry Burnside of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Jim Hardwick of Abingdon; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Nancy Burnside of Radford, Richard and Andrea Burnside of Florida; his mother-in-law, Mrs. L. Z. Wimmer; as well as many nieces; nephews; and a host of friends near and far. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. on March 21, 2014.²

     Walter Reinhard Vogel was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 481-44-8321.⁶ He was born on February 23, 1932 at Czechoslovakia.^6,3,4,5 He married Retha Nadine Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on July 15, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Walter Reinhard Vogel died on April 3, 2003 at Burnsville, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^6,3,5