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     Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sylvia Aliene Belcher on December 24, 1951 at England.^1,8,9,3 Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly died on September 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 90.³ 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 on September 9, 2019, at the Huffville United Methodist Church in Pilot, Va. on September 12, 2019.³

     Georgia Mobie Epperly was born on August 29, 1931 at Virginia.³ She married Homer Clayton Cox on January 20, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 As of January 20, 1957,her married name was Cox. Georgia Mobie Epperly died on December 14, 2018 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁷ 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. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. on December 16, 2018.⁷

     Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 His Social Security Number was 224-20-1484.¹⁴ He was born on December 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,14,9,4 He married LZ Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on March 18, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5,9,2,15 Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer died on June 12, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,14,3 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. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001 at Calvary United Methodist Church with Dr. Frankie Perdue, Rev. Rob Colwell, and Rev. Joe Burnside officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, Va. 24153 or the Parkinson's Association. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. www.lotzfuneralhomes.com on June 13, 2001.⁵

     Retha Nadine Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1255.¹⁰ She was born on May 4, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3,5,6 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.^2,10,6 She DURHAM - 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. A memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church with Dr. Rev. Bill Snotherly and the Rev. Bess Hunnings officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home in Durham. Burial will follow in Huffville Church Cemetery in Pilot, Va. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church, 5731 N. Roxboro Rd. Durham, NC 27712.
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. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Salem with the Rev. Tim Gearheart and the Rev. Joe Burnside officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, Va. 24153. on January 8, 2011.³

     Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 10, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Frances Jeanette Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on February 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,7,8,2,3 Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. died on March 19, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,4 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. The family will receive family and friends at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, on Saturday, March 22, 2014 with visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. A Celebration of his home going will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Gardner's Chapel with the Reverend Irvin Steidings, the Reverend David Dillon and the Reverend Calvin Hickson officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge, P.O. Box 19385, Roanoke, Va. 24019 or Teen Challenge , P.O. Box 980, Athens, West Virginia, 24712. 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

     His Social Security Number was 231-56-8044.⁸ Ercil Wayne Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 He Ercil Wayne Austin, age 41, of 3517 McDaniel Dr., Salem, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. He was a former operations manager with the Yellow Freight System. He was a member of the Taylor Lodge # 23, A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Wimmer Austin; two daughters, Miss Susan Elaine Austin, Miss Annette Carol Austin, both of the home; a foster son and daughter-in-law, James Patrick and Patti Domeika, Fort Bragg, N.C; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ercil C. Austin, Copper Hill; a brother and sister-in-law, K. Jack and Louise Austin, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Vestal A. and William Whitlock, Floyd; a foster granddaughter, Sabra Elizabeth Domeika; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harless E. Wimmer; Salem. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 9, at 12:00 noon at the Calvery United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Boger officiating. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery, in Floyd County. If friends wish, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy or ALS Society. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.⁴ He was born on August 23, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,7 He married Linda Gail Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on August 17, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 Ercil Wayne Austin died on November 7, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41; Died of Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis.^9,2,4

     Ercil Compton Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 226-26-5473.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,1,2,4 He married Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest, daughter of Peter Samuel Vest and Doshia I. Hale, on July 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,9,4,10 Ercil Compton Austin died on June 18, 1993 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^7,5,4 He AUSTIN, Ercil C., 85, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, June 18, 1993, in a Shawsville nursing home. He was preceded in death by a son, Ercil Wayne Austin. He is survived by his wife, Olive Vest Austin of Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Vestal and William Whitlock of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Louise Austin of Salem; one brother, Cecil Austin of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m., at Salem Church (Head of the River Church), with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4, and 7 until 9 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, or the ALS Foundation (for Lou Gehrig's Disease). Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 20, 1993.⁶

     Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,1 She married Ercil Compton Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on July 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,2,4 As of July 18, 1928,her married name was Austin. Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest died on May 1, 2007 at Virginia at age 100.⁴ She Olive Vest Austin, 100, of Copper Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercil C. Austin, her son, Ercil Wayne Austin, her parents, Peter and Dosha Vest, her brother, Elliott Vest, her daughter-in-law, Louise Austin, and her son-in-law, William Whitlock. Olive loved to quilt and sew. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club for many years. She loved flowers and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was always giving as gifts the things she created. Through the years, she and her husband attended and enjoyed services at Primitive Baptist Churches, and had many meals in their home for the congregation. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Annabelle Austin, Roanoke; one daughter, Vestal Whitlock and special friend, Ralph Vest, Floyd; two sisters, Ora V. King, Atlanta, Ga., Georgianna Young, Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Linda Austin Rosenbloom; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a special niece, Mary Clark. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Allen Terry officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Thursday after 2 p.m. where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to thank members of Good Samaritan Hospice and Dr. Susan Osborne and the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all of the special care given to her. Special thanks for all of the cards and well wishes especially Elder Hale Terry and wife, Glenna Terry. Flowers will be appreciated or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church, in care of Mrs. Mary Poff, 7360 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements are handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 3, 2007.⁴

     Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 He was born on February 14, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,7 He married Kate Frances Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on July 3, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,8 Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer died on April 8, 1940 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23.^8,4,7

     Edward Lane Wimmer Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 227-46-5228.¹⁰ He was born on December 2, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,4 He married Frances Caroline Lindsey on June 4, 1956 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,7 Edward Lane Wimmer Sr. died on March 12, 1988 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 50.^10,5