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     Teddy Wayne Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 13, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He died on July 26, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6

     Mary Louise Alderman was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 14, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 She married Earnest Edward "Ed" Epperly, son of Roscoe Lee Epperly and Irrie May Williams, on October 9, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,3,9 As of October 9, 1943,her married name was Epperly.³ Mary Louise Alderman died on October 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.² She Mary Louise Epperly, 92, of Christiansburg went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 15, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin J. and Mary J. Alderman; her loving husband of 50 years, Ernest Edward Epperly and her siblings, Sam Alderman and Ruby Epperly. Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Faye Woods and her son, Bobby and daughter in-law, Lynn Epperly; her brother, Alvin J. Alderman; five grandchildren, Kay, Michael, Terry, David and Cindy; five great-grandchildren, Scott, Alex, Mac, Seth and Miranda; and four great-great grandchildren, Alice, Pearl, Ainsleigh and Mason. Mary was a kind spirit who never met a stranger. She was so loving and had an infectious laugh. Mary retired from Imperial Reading after 25 years of service. After retirement she loved going on trips with the RSVP. Mary and Ruby won numerous awards for the many miles traveled together. Mary was a great cook and made the best rolls, chicken and dumplings and apple pies. She also loved to crochet and work in her flower garden. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of C wing at Highland Ridge for all their great care during her illness. A special thanks to Shannon and Dora for their care and loving Mary as their own. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. on October 16, 2016.²

     Ruby Gay Chandler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,4 She was born on January 26, 1889 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,6,4 She married William Perry Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on April 27, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of April 27, 1911,her married name was Epperly. Ruby Gay Chandler died on November 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,6,4

     William Rangeley Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,2,7 His Social Security Number was 227-03-7509.¹³ He was born on March 31, 1912 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,2,5,13,6,7} He married Myrtle Clarice Vest, daughter of Joseph Berry Vest and Virginia Cynthia "Jennie" Wright, on October 24, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,2,3,4,8 William Rangeley Epperly died on November 12, 1969 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 57.^12,2,7,8 He William Rangeley "Pop" Epperly, 57, died Wednesday in a Pulaski hospital. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Vest Epperly; a son, William Robert Epperly, Berkley Heights, N.J; a brother, J. Burton Epperly, Check; a sister, Mrs. Opal Brown, Kernersville, N.C. on November 13, 1969.⁸

     James Burton Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,5 His Social Security Number was 233-14-5436.¹¹ He was born on May 16, 1916 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^{10,11,2,4,5,6} He married Virginia Mary Carroll on April 21, 1946 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,13,6 James Burton Epperly died on November 21, 1998 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 82.^1,11,5,6 He EPPERLY, James Burton, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 21, 1998 at his home. He was a longtime Christiansburg area building contractor and United Methodist Church Minister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia C. Epperly. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Myrtle Epperly of Christiansburg; a special nephew, Robert Epperly of California; brothers-in-law and their wives, Harley and Dorothy Carroll of Christiansburg, Page and Helen Carroll of Blacksburg, Allen and Doris Carroll of Arkansas; numerous other nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be conducted in Sunset Cemetery. on November 23, 1998.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3035.^3,10 Ella Opal Epperly was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹¹ She married Thurman Eugene Brown.^5,12 Her married name was Brown.⁵ Ella Opal Epperly was born on October 4, 1926 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,10,5,6,7 She died on January 29, 1994 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^3,10,5,12 She Mrs. Opal Epperly Brown of Kernersville died Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994. She was the past N.C. Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and current Commander of Winston-Salem Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 9. She is survived by her loving husband, Thurman Brown; brother, Burton Epperly; stepson, Joseph Brown and his wife Donna Brown; grandsons Joshua and Justin Brown. on February 6, 1994.¹²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-72-5660.⁷ Myrtle Clarice Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was born on March 20, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,2,4,5 She married William Rangeley Epperly, son of William Perry Epperly and Ruby Gay Chandler, on October 24, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6,1,3,2,9 As of October 24, 1932,her married name was Epperly. Myrtle Clarice Vest died on March 17, 2003 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 89.^6,7 She EPPERLY, Myrtle Vest, 89, of Cupertino, California and formerly of Christiansburg and Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 17, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Berry and Virginia Wright Vest and her husband, William Rangeley Epperly. Survivors include her son, Robert Epperly of California; three grandchildren, William, Jennifer and Thomas; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Kathleen Woolwine of Christiansburg; and three nephews, Leroy, Luther and Michael Woolwine. There will be a graveside service at the Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on March 21, 2003.⁶

     Albert Lee Flinchum was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on August 15, 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Etta Victoria "Ettie" Cole, daughter of James Darius Cole and Malinda Alice Basham, on February 7, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Albert Lee Flinchum died on December 1, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 53; Died in an auto accident.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7701.² Virginia Mary Carroll was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on June 20, 1918 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,2,6,5 She married James Burton Epperly, son of William Perry Epperly and Ruby Gay Chandler, on April 21, 1946 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6,5 As of April 21, 1946,her married name was Epperly.⁶ Virginia Mary Carroll died on March 13, 1996 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,5 She EPPERLY, Virginia Carroll, 77, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 13, 1996. She was born June 20, 1918. She retired as a beautician and had suffered health for more than two years. A daughter of the late John Henry Carroll and Nora Harper Carroll, she was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Carroll Layman. Virginia is survived by her husband, the Rev. J. Burton Epperly; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Harley and Dorothy Carroll, Christiansburg, Page and Helen Carroll of Blacksburg, Allen and Doris Carroll of Hot Springs, Ark; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Epperly, Cupertina, Calif; five nieces, four nephews; five grandnieces; and seven grandnephews. A graveside service will be in Sunset Cemetery. on March 15, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-5937.⁷ Archie Brent Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,4,6 He was born on June 29, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,5,7 He married Mary Malinda Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on August 8, 1909.^1,3,4 Archie Brent Collins died on October 8, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^8,4 He Archie Brent Collins, age 87, died Saturday in the Montgomery County Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Collins; one daughter, Mrs. Sidney L. Willis, Virginia Beach; two sons, Dr. Claude R. Collins, Charleston, W.Va; Clyde E. Collins, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Annie Graham, Christiansburg; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. on October 10, 1977.⁶

     Mabel Blanche Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11 Her Social Security Number was 227-26-1874.¹² She was born on May 11, 1910 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,1,12,2 As of January 28, 1942,her married name was Willis.^10,1 She married Rev. Sidney Lane Willis on January 28, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,13,4,1,5,3} Mabel Blanche Collins died on January 9, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^10,12,14 She Mabel Collins Willis, (Mrs. Sidney L.), 93, of 1009 Old Country Club Road NW, made the transition to the higher life on Friday, January 9, 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Sidney L. Willis. She is survived by a son, Charles L. Willis, Easton, Pa; two brothers, Dr. Claude R. Collins, Roanoke, and Clyde E. Collins, Christiansburg; and several cousins, nephews, and nieces. Graveside services will be held in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on January 12, 2004.¹⁰

     Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 237-14-2281.¹³ He was born on January 17, 1914 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,13,5,6,7 He married Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson on October 7, 1939 at Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,14,7 Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins died on April 20, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^2,3,13,7 He The Rev. Dr. Claude R. Collins, 93, of Roanoke, died Friday morning, April 20, 2007. Dr. Collins was the son of the late Archie B. and Mary Epperly Collins. He served as a Navy Chaplain during World War II, was a 1936 graduate of Emory and Henry College and was a 1939 graduate of the Divinity School of Duke University. Dr. Collins served in the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church for 41 years as a pastor and in administrative positions at the conference level. He was preceded in death by his sister and her husband, Mabel and the Rev. Sidney Willis and is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Stevenson Collins; his daughters, Patricia Jean Collins and life partner, Judith Lawrence of The Villages, Fla., Mary Elizabeth Floyd and husband, Billy E. Floyd of Bristol, Tenn; his grandchildren, Jeremy Floyd, Billy E. (Chad) Floyd, Jr. and wife, Heather, Matthew Lillibridge and wife, Melissa, Lara Fetting and husband, Mark; his great-grandchildren, Ariana, Braedon and Lewis; his brother, Clyde E. Collins, of North Carolina; and several cousins including Allene Graham of Christiansburg. Inurnment will follow in Sunset Cemetery Christiansburg. on April 22, 2007.²

     Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on November 13, 1915 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,6,4,5 She married Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins, son of Archie Brent Collins and Mary Malinda Epperly, on October 7, 1939 at Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,5 As of October 7, 1939,her married name was Collins. Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson died on March 24, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^6,3,8,5 She Elizabeth Stevenson Collins, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2008. She was the daughter of the Rev. Arthur L. and Mary P. Stevenson. Mrs. Collins was born in a Methodist parsonage and her great-grandfather was one of the founders of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Petersburg, Va. She was a 1932 graduate of Salem High School, attended Roanoke College from 1932 to 1934, and a 1936 graduate of Emory and Henry College. She received her Master's Degree from Marshall University. She was a retired Latin Teacher and Remedial Reading Teacher from the Kanawha County, W.Va. Schools. She spent 20 years tutoring children, and she enabled many students to attend college. She was a former officer and member of the General Federation of Women's Club in Charleston, W.Va. She was active in interfaith groups and Church Women United. She was a district officer of the UMW in Charleston, W.Va. Mrs. Collins was a Girl Scout Leader for 30 years in Virginia and West Virginia. She was the Youth Director in Covington Granby Memorial United Methodist Church and Charleston, W.Va. St. Marks United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude R. Collins and brother, the Rev. Linwood J. Stevenson. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Jean Collins and life partner, Judith Lawrence, of Rochester, N.Y., and Mary Elizabeth Floyd and husband, Billy E. Floyd, of Bristol, Tenn; grandchildren, Jeremy Floyd, Billy E. Floyd Jr., Matthew Lillibridge and Lara Fetting; four greatgrandchildren; sister, Berkeley S. Stonebraker, of Atlanta, Ga; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. on March 26, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5914.⁷ Edith Lorene Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,4 She was born on July 22, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,9,4,5 She married William Matthew "Willie" Trump on July 19, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11,9,4 As of July 19, 1933,her married name was Trump.⁹ Edith Lorene Epperly died on October 10, 1991 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^7,8,10,1,4 She Edith Epperly Trump, age 87, died Thursday morning, October 10, 1991 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband, William M. Trump; one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Nancy Trump, Christiansburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Frank Sowers, Christiansburg; two brothers, G.W. Epperly, Christiansburg; Earl Epperly, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Greg Sowers and his wife, Sharon; and Antionette Bishop. on October 11, 1991.¹⁰

     Ellis Odell Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on March 4, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,6,1,2 He died on November 12, 1947 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^7,3,1

     Herman Cecil Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1,3,10 His Social Security Number was 230-05-3220.¹¹ He was born on November 15, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,1,2,3 He married Mary Evans Cox on September 3, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^9,1,12,3,4 Herman Cecil Epperly died on September 29, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.^9,1,3,10 He Herman C. Epperly, age 68, of Rt. 3, died Thursday night in the Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Epperly; two sons, Dennis Epperly, Montvale; Michael Epperly, Pilot; a sister, Mrs. Edith Trump, Christiansburg; two brothers, G. W. Epperly, Christiansburg; Earl Epperly, Roanoke; two grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 1, 1977.¹⁰

     Morris James Epperly was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^4,5,12 His Social Security Number was 518-01-8987.¹⁴ He was born on March 4, 1910 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1912.^2,14,4,5,6,8 He married Nellie May Jobes on March 17, 1933 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.¹⁵ Morris James Epperly and Nellie May Jobes were divorced on April 26, 1965 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹⁶ Morris James Epperly died on May 9, 1973 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 63.^{14,3,4,5,6,7,12} He Morris J. Epperly, 63, Spirit Lake, died Wednesday in Veteran's Hospital at Spokane after an extended illness. Mr. Epperly was born March 4, 1910, in Virginia and came to Spirit Lake, in 1931. He had lived there ever since. He was employed by the Idaho Veneer Company, Post Falls. Mr. Epperly served in the U.S. Army during World War Two. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Doryne) Rogstad of Coeur d' Alene and Mrs. Allen (Janice) Engen of Portland, Ore; six grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Edith Trump of Christiansburg, Va; and three brothers, Q. W. Epperly and Herman Epperly, both of Christiansburg, Va., and Earl Epperly, Roanoke, Va. on May 10, 1973.⁶

     George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on December 10, 1912 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Ruth Estelle Maxey, daughter of John Lemon Maxey and Eva Cora Graham, on March 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1,2,12,3 George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. died on July 13, 2005 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 92.^1,4 He George Wilson (G.W.) Epperly, 92, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. He was born to John and Grace Rogers Epperly on December 10, 1912 in the Sugar Grove area of Montgomery County. He had resided for the past three years in Norfolk, Va. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 35 years of service in the Signal Department. He was a dedicated Christian and a loving, caring, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his dear and devoted wife, Ruth Maxey Epperly and his first-born son, John Roger Epperly. Surviving family members include one brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Thelma Epperly; one daughter-in-law, Doris Richardson Epperly; one daughter and son-in-law, Eva Jo and Ernie Dove; two sons, George W. Epperly, Jr. and Daniel Neil Epperly; five loving grandchildren, Doris Jennene Matheney, Shanna and David Simmons, Wesley and Chrissy Dove, Missy and Greg Pfaff, and Harmony Ruth Epperly; seven cherished great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and numerous extended family and friends. He was a life-long faithful member and trustee of Oak Grove Church, and he greatly loved worshiping there and enjoyed being in the presence of his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Virginia Beach Estates, Allzwell Assisted Living Center and Odyssey Health Care for their loving care and assistance. on July 15, 2005.¹

     Sidney Earl Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10 His Social Security Number was 224-01-2473.¹¹ He was born on November 12, 1914 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11,3,10,4 He married Thelma Louise Smith on March 5, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,12,10,13 Sidney Earl Epperly died on August 16, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,11,10,5 He Sidney Earl Epperly, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2005. He was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church and held membership in both Pleasants Masonic Lodge #63 AF&AM and the Scottish Rite Bodies. Earl retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway. Surviving are his wife of sixty-seven years, Thelma S. Epperly; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and James Williams of Roanoke; grandchildren, Jay Williams of Charleston, S.C. and Jennifer and Jeffrey Lorman of Westminster, Md; and a greatgranddaughter, Sydney Janelle Lorman. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. on August 18, 2005.¹

     William Matthew "Willie" Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 His Social Security Number was 719-07-7136.⁷ He was born on September 24, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{5,7,2,3,8,9,4} He married Edith Lorene Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on July 19, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,6,2,3 William Matthew "Willie" Trump died on December 11, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 89.^5,6,7,3,8 He TRUMP, William M., 89, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 11, 1994, at Radford Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Norfolk & Western Railroad, with over forty-six years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Epperly Trump. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jack W. and Nancy Trump; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Frank L. Sowers; one sister, Blanche Shortt; one grandson and his wife, Greg and Sharon Sowers; one granddaughter, Antionette Bishop one great-granddaughter, Ashley Sowers, all of Christiansburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on December 12, 1994.⁶

     Jack Willie Trump Jack W. Trump, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County to the late Willie and Edith Trump. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frankie Sowers. Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Nancy Trump; daughter, Antoinette St. Clair (Terry); grandson, Canaan St. Clair; sister, Joyce Sowers; nephew, Greg Sowers (Sharon); great-nieces, Ashley Gusler (Cody), Amber Sowers (Devin); a host of cousins and many friends, including Stacy Keith, who was like a son. Jack spent many years at Angles Grocery where he touched so many lives. He has been at the Dodge Dealership in Floyd since 1993, and a lifelong farmer. Jack was a member and Deacon of Oak Grove Church and an honorary member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.² He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on February 23, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Dianne Lynette Naff, daughter of Archie Preston Naff and Melissa Lola Martin, on September 14, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,3,12 Jack Willie Trump married Nancy Louise Fulcher on January 6, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jack Willie Trump died on November 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 84.²

     Joyce Anne Trump Joyce Trump Sowers, a beloved member of the Christiansburg community and a cherished friend, passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 8, 1934, Joyce devoted much of her life to her family and career, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Joyce's professional journey began in 1952 when she launched her banking career at the Bank of Christiansburg. Over the years, she worked diligently in every area of the bank, earning respect and admiration from colleagues and customers alike. Joyce made countless friends within the banking community, who will remember her warmth, dedication, and unwavering support. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Joyce was deeply involved in her church, Oak Grove Church, where she played piano and served as a bookkeeper. Her faith and devotion to serving the Lord were apparent in her daily life, and she loved her church family dearly, offering her time and talents readily. Joyce is survived by her son Gregory Sowers and his wife Sharon; granddaughters Ashley Gusler and her husband Cody, and Amber Martin and her husband Devin; as well as her great-granddaughter, Willow Jade Gusler, who brought her immense pride and joy. In addition to her immediate family, Joyce is remembered fondly by her sister-in-law Nancy Trump and her family—Terry, Ann, and Canaan St Clair—and her best friend, Ocie McNeil, who stood by her side through thick and thin. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edith Trump; her husband, Frank L. Sowers; and her brother, Jack Trump. Each of these individuals held a special place in her heart, and their memories will continue to live on through the stories shared by those who knew and loved her. Joyce Trump Sowers will be deeply missed, remembered for her unwavering kindness, her love for her family, her strong work ethic, and her devoted service to her church and community. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that will continue to inspire all who knew her.⁵ She was born on December 8, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 She married Frank Lawrence Sowers on July 2, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,1,2,5 As of July 2, 1955,her married name was Sowers. Joyce Anne Trump died on January 21, 2025 at Virginia at age 90.⁵