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     Wallace Carroll King was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,3,5,12 His Social Security Number was 230-40-8423.¹³ He was born on June 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,13,11,8,2,4,5,12,6,7} He married Pauline Audrey Akers, daughter of Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Akers and Della May/Mae Cannaday, on June 1, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,12,11,2 Wallace Carroll King married Leila A. King, daughter of George Wiley "Dock" King and Cordelia Jane "Dillie" King, on November 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 Wallace Carroll King married Kate Frances Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on February 29, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8,2,14 Wallace Carroll King died on July 9, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^{1,13,3,11,5,12} He Wallace Carroll King, 91, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired farmer and merchant, treasurer of Floyd County for sixteen years, retiring in 1960. He was a former member of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, a member of the Board of Directors for the Bank of Floyd and a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Kate Epperly King, Floyd; four daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and George Brown, Salt Lake City, Utah; Gwinn and Sam Angle of Radford; Mary and Leeson Peters, Floyd; Sarah and Donnie Quesenberry, Willis; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sandra King, Atlanta, Ga; Sidna and Margaret Wimmer, Tacoma, Wash; Richard and Linda Wimmer, Floyd; a daughter-in-law, Mary King Clark of Floyd; nineteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Interment in Stonewall Cemetery. on July 10, 1991.³

     Peter Morris King was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He was born on January 17, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 He married Sarah Cynthia Vest, daughter of Charles David Vest and Margaret Ellen Hoback, on March 31, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,8,4 Peter Morris King died on January 31, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,2,6,5

     Sarah Cynthia Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2 She FLOYD - Sarah Cynthia Vest King, 96, of Floyd, widow of Peter M. King, died Tuesday in a Radford nursing home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Uriah Ingram, Floyd; a son, Wallace C. King, Floyd; a sister, Mrs. S. Z. DeWitt, Copper Hill. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Stonewall Church with burial in the church cemetery.² She was born on November 23, 1873 at Virginia.^1,5,6,3 She married Peter Morris King, son of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on March 31, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5,2,3 As of March 31, 1897,her married name was King. Sarah Cynthia Vest died on December 30, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 96.^1,5,6,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-1822.⁴ Paul Wilson McKee was born on June 4, 1915 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Agnes Jane Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, in May, 1946 at Bibb Co., Georgia.^1,2 Paul Wilson McKee died on September 28, 1996 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 81.^4,5,7,8 He Paul W. McKee, 81, of Tampa died Saturday. A native of Glade Spring, Va., he moved to this area in 1956 from Christiansburg, Va. He was the owner/operator of a wrecker service, Presbyterian and member of the John Darling Lodge 154, Free and Accepted Masons. He is survived by his wife, Agnes J; a daughter, Shirley of Tampa; three sons, Paul Jr. of Bassett, Va., Phillip of Warner Robins, Ga. and Charles of Thonotosassa; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. on September 30, 1996.⁸

     Sylvia Aliene Belcher was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 23, 1930.⁴ She married Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly, son of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on December 24, 1951 at England.^1,2,3,5 As of December 24, 1951,her married name was Epperly. Sylvia Aliene Belcher died on August 16, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,6,4 She Sylvia Aliene Epperly, 81, of Pilot, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lou Anne Belcher. She is survived by her husband, Daniel "Bud" Epperly; two sons, Donald and Wayne Epperly; one brother, Carl Belcher; one sister, Juanita Moore; one stepbrother, Calvin Rorrer; one grandson, John Epperly; and sister-in-law, Georgie Cox. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. on August 18, 2011.³

     Donald Ray Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on February 16, 1953 at England.^1,2,10,9 He married Carolyn Sue Hylton on June 15, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,11,2,12,3,10} Donald Ray Epperly and Carolyn Sue Hylton were divorced on November 17, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Donald Ray Epperly died on June 4, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.^3,5,9 He Donald Ray Epperly, 60, of Pilot, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Belcher Epperly. He is survived by one son and his mother, John Hylton Epperly and Carolyn Hylton; his father, Daniel "Bud" Epperly; one brother, Wayne Epperly; aunts, L.Z. Wimmer, Jane McKee, Georgia Cox, and Juanita Moore; and uncles, Carl Belcher and Calvin Rorrer. on June 6, 2013.³

     Wayne James Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He Wayne James Epperly, June 11, 1954 - November 19, 2020. Wayne James Epperly, age 66, of Pilot, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Epperly; father Daniel “Bud” Epperly; one brother, Donald Epperly. He is survived by one nephew and wife, John and Alee Epperly and Carolyn Hylton, sister-in-law.³ He was born on June 11, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 He died on November 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 66.³

     His Social Security Number was 219-12-4001.⁷ Homer Clayton Cox was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on August 3, 1926 at Huntingtown, Calvert Co., Maryland.^2,7,5,6 He married Georgia Mabie Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on January 20, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 Homer Clayton Cox died on May 2, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,7,4,6 He Homer Clayton Cox, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home, Monday, May 2, 2005. Mr. Cox was the owner/operator of Homer Cox Ford for 23 years. During his tenure he was closely involved with many associations of the Ford Motor Company. He was a long standing member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was the son of the late Ridgely C. Cox and Louise Gibson Cox. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Georgia E. Cox of Christiansburg; son, Michael Cox of Napa, Calif; grandson, Marshall Cox; cousins in Maryland and Colorado; brother-in-law and spouse, Daniel "Bud" and Sylvia Epperly of Huffville; sisters-in-law, L.Z. Wimmer of Salem, Kate King of Floyd, Jane McKee of Tampa, Fla; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on May 4, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-4973.⁵ Mary A. Melinda Pugh was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 She was born on March 19, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 She married Castille Banks "Stillie" Iddings, son of Charles Mayer "Charlie" Iddings and Agnes M. Nolley, on October 8, 1917.^1,2 As of October 8, 1917,her married name was Iddings.² Mary A. Melinda Pugh died on February 2, 1986 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,3,4,6 She Mrs. Mary Pugh Stewart, age 92, of Vinton, died Sunday at a local nursing home. She was the widow of Claude E. Stewart and a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, C. E., Jr. and Peggy W. Stewart, a granddaughter, Kathy Ann Stewart, all of Vinton; three sisters, Mrs. H. M. (Lizzie) Faulkner, Salem; Mrs. Nell P. Kingrea, Roanoke; Mrs. J. H. (Nancy) Sink, Fincastle. Graveside funeral services will be at Fair View Cemetery. on February 3, 1986.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 224-20-1538.¹⁰ Beatrice Mills was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,9,8 She was born on October 14, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10,2,9 She married Ralph Victor Iddings, son of Charles Mayer "Charlie" Iddings and Agnes M. Nolley, on December 22, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,9,7,8 As of December 22, 1926,her married name was Iddings.⁷ Beatrice Mills died on July 16, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^11,9,8 She Mrs. Beatrice Mills Iddings, age 68, of 118 East Virginia Ave., Vinton, passed away in a local hospital Monday evening. Surviving are her husband, Ralph V. Iddings, two sons, William F. Iddings, Craigsville, Va; Charles T. Iddings, Hickory, N.C; daughter, Mrs. R. William Sheaff, brother, Fred Vinton; four sisters, Mrs. Claude S. Underwood, Mrs. R. Louis Beard, Roanoke, Mrs. Herman Corneliesen, Winston Salem, N.C; Mrs. Pearl Bowles, Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Stephanie Iddings, Victor Iddings, Ralph Iddings, Robert Sheaff, Jr. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 18, 1973.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-3159.¹⁰ Dorothy Jacqueline "Jackie" Iddings was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on December 22, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,10,6 As of October 5, 1946,her married name was Sheaff.⁵ She married Robert William Sheaff Sr. on October 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,5,7 Dorothy Jacqueline "Jackie" Iddings died on July 23, 2011 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,11,10,6 She Jacqueline Iddings (Jackie) Sheaff, 83, of Vinton, went to be with The Lord and to be reunited with her husband Bill on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church and retired from Allstate Insurance. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Victor and Beatrice Mills Iddings; a brother, W. F. (Bill) Iddings; and her beloved husband of nearly 65 years, R. William (Bill) Sheaff, Sr. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. (Bob) Sheaff Jr. and wife, Pennee; her grandchildren, Amie Sheaff, Jennifer Sheaff Turner and husband, John, and Matthew William Sheaff; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Abby, Madeline, and Piper; a brother, Charles Thomas Iddings and wife, Liz. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 26, 2011.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 226-32-5549.¹³ William Francis Iddings was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,4 He was born on June 30, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,2,3,4,5 He married Vera Virginia "Genny" Harris on January 14, 1970 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3 William Francis Iddings and Vera Virginia "Genny" Harris were divorced on November 20, 1975 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ William Francis Iddings died on January 3, 1991 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^13,14,1,4 He William F. Iddings, age 61, of Vinton, died Thursday at his home. He was a Naval veteran of World War II and he was a retired police officer having served in a number of localities. Surviving are his son, Ralph C. Iddings, Staunton; a brother, Charles T. Iddings, Santa Fe, N. M; a sister, Mrs. R. William Sheaff, Vinton. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on January 5, 1991.¹⁴

     Charles Thomas Iddings was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.^2,6,7 He and Barbara Jean Brown were divorced.¹² Charles Thomas Iddings was born on August 5, 1938 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6,7 He married Barbara Jean Brown on May 4, 1963 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Charles Thomas Iddings married Elizabeth Garcia circa 1985.^1,2 Charles Thomas Iddings died on January 27, 2014 at Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, at age 75.^2,6,7 He Charles Thomas Iddings, of Santa Fe, N.M., who was a loving husband and father, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 27, 2014. Charles leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth Iddings. He also leaves behind his eldest son, Robert Victor Iddings (Karen), sons, James Ryan and Adian Jeremiah; daughter, Stephanie Renee Iddings and son, Steven Charles; Mark Jason Martinez (Franchesca), sons, Joshua Daniel and Jason Levi, daughter, Stephanie and her son, Josiah; and youngest son, Thomas Joseph Iddings (Amy) and daughter, Evelyn Rose. Charles also leaves behind a nephew in Virginia, Bobby Sheaff (Penny) and their children. Additionally Charles leaves behind many wonderful friends in New Mexico and Virginia. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Victor Iddings and Beatrice Mills Iddings; his brother, William Iddings; sister, Jackie Iddings Sheaff and brother- in-law, William Sheaff, along with his daughter, Lisa. Charles served in the United States Navy abroad The USS Conyngham, DDG-17 as an electrician during Vietnam from 1963 through 1965; he also worked for the Centers for Disease Control 1965 through 1994; and ending his work for the Public Health Service at the state of New Mexico 1995 through 2005. A Graveside Service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. on January 29, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-1361.⁹ Robert William Sheaff Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on February 18, 1925 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,7,9,8 He married Dorothy Jacqueline "Jackie" Iddings, daughter of Ralph Victor Iddings and Beatrice Mills, on October 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,1,11,3,6 Robert William Sheaff Sr. died on December 28, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,4,7,9 He Robert William (Bill) Sheaff Sr., 85, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. He was the son of the late James and Mary Sheaff. He was retired from Appalachian Power Company and was a veteran of World War II. He served in the army and was an infantry soldier in the 399th Infantry, 100th Division. He was a member of the Vinton Lions Club. He was an active bowler and Boy Scout leader. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jackie T. Sheaff; son and daughterin-law, Robert (Bob) Sheaff Jr. and Pennee; grandchildren, Amie Sheaff, Jennifer Turner and husband, John, and Matthew Sheaff; and greatgrandchildren, Nicholas, Abby, Madeline, and Piper. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery with Military Honors. on December 30, 2010.²

     Robert William Sheaff Jr. Robert “Bob” William Sheaff, Jr. 70, would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call from God February 26, 2018, for an appointment into God’s kingdom from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family, friends, and pets he has not seen in a long time. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be glorifying God, socializing, hunting and fishing to his heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed in his eternal life. He provided detailed instructions for his wife and children to celebrate his mission here, which has now been completed. We are rejoicing one day our appointment with God will come and Bob will escort us into our eternal home that we will share as God’s children. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jacqueline Sheaff. He leaves to continue his legacy, his wife Pennee (42 years), daughters Amie, Jennifer (John) Turner, son Matthew, grandchildren Nicholas, Abrigail, Madeline, Piper, Braeden, Journie and Arianna.⁵ He was born on September 18, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Pennee Hrenak on April 5, 1975 at Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.^1,7 Robert William Sheaff Jr. died on February 26, 2018 at Virginia at age 70.⁵

     Vera Virginia "Genny" Harris was born on February 28, 1947 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married William Francis Iddings, son of Ralph Victor Iddings and Beatrice Mills, on January 14, 1970 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^5,2 As of January 14, 1970,her married name was Iddings.² Vera Virginia "Genny" Harris and William Francis Iddings were divorced on November 20, 1975 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ Vera Virginia "Genny" Harris died on October 3, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^1,6 She Vera Virginia "Genny" (Harris) Iddings, 60, of 101 N. Central Ave., died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. She was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Vernon A. and Eva (Sloan) Harris. She was employed as a correctional officer at Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville. Genny loved working in her flower beds, painting and making crafts and flower arrangements. She most of all loved being with other people or just sharing a cup of coffee and some of her colorful, humorous stories with her friends at B.G.'s Restaurant. She had an unselfish devotion to help all of her friends and anyone else that she saw in need. She was always willing to help someone else, even if it meant doing without for herself. She is survived by a son, Ralph C. "R.C." Iddings and wife, Amanda, of Craigsville; two brothers, Floyd Harris of Verona and Carlos "Bo" Harris of Cologne; three sisters, Peggy Smith of Craigsville, Linda Burke of Goshen and Barbara Savage of Hampton; special friends, Claudette and William Lee Wilcher and Delores "Sissy" Via, all of Craigsville; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas "Horse" Harris and Michael E. "Mikey" Harris, and a sister, Mary Beverly Harris. In honoring Genny's wishes, her body has been cremated. on October 6, 2007.¹