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     His Social Security Number was 225-44-2112.⁴ Frank Lawrence Sowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on December 16, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Joyce Anne Trump, daughter of William Matthew "Willie" Trump and Edith Lorene Epperly, on July 2, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5,7,2,3,8 Frank Lawrence Sowers died on July 8, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^4,1,5 He SOWERS, Frank Lawrence, 65, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2000 from a Roanoke hospital. Frank was a faithful and dedicated servant for the Lord for over 46 years at Oak Grove Church. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Trump Sowers; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory F. and Sharon Sowers, Riner; granddaughters, Ashley Nicole Sowers and Amber Elizabeth Sowers, Riner; a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Weeta Sowers, Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law and their families, Nikola and Joel Eller, Betty and Alvin McNeil, all of Pilot, Viola and Jimmy Tawney, Floyd, Deborah Farley, Blacksburg; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Nancy Trump; a niece and nephew, Annie and Terry StClair; special friends, Aaron and Ocie McNeil, all of Christiansburg. The family wishes to express special thanks to everyone for their acts of kindness shown to us during his time of illness. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, conducted by the Rev. Eugene Flinchum, the Rev. Dennis Hutchison and the Rev. Mike Reynolds, with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren Monday morning, where friends may call anytime after 12 noon. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his memory to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on July 10, 2000.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6866.⁶ Mary Evans Cox was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,5 She was born on May 16, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6,8,3 She married Herman Cecil Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on September 3, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^7,1,2,3,5 As of September 3, 1932,her married name was Epperly.² Mary Evans Cox died on September 6, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^6,1,3,5 She Mary Evans Cox Epperly, age 76, died Wednesday morning, September 6, 1989, in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Cecil Epperly. Both were faithful members of the Oak Grove Church. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susan Epperly, Montvale; Mike and Peggy Epperly, Christiansburg; three special grandchildren, John, Steven and Chris Epperly; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Cox, Mrs. Edith Walters, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Lillian Creed, Shawsville. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 7, 1989.⁵

     Dennis Leon Epperly was born on May 5, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Susan Esther Coe on August 3, 1968 at Sylvantus, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,8 Dennis Leon Epperly died on July 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.⁴ He Dennis Leon Epperly, 83, of Montvale, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born May 5, 1940 in Christiansburg, a son of the late Herman Cecil Epperly and Mary Cox Epperly. Dennis was a self-employed carpenter and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was an avid golfer and a self-taught photographer. He loved his family, gardening and growing dahlia's. Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan Coe Epperly; his son, Steven Dennis Epperly (Cindi); his brother, Michael Epperly (Peggy); two nephews, John and Chris Epperly. on July 18, 2023.⁴

     Susan Esther Coe was born on August 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She married Dennis Leon Epperly, son of Herman Cecil Epperly and Mary Evans Cox, on August 3, 1968 at Sylvantus, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of August 3, 1968,her married name was Epperly.² Susan Esther Coe died on March 12, 2024 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 82.³ She Susan Coe Epperly, 82, of Montvale, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1941 in Roanoke, VA a daughter of the late Carl Coe and June Worrell Coe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dennis Epperly; and sister, Shirley Templeton. She was a graduate of Longwood University and University of Virginia where she received her master's degree. Susan was a retired educator, having taught science and physical education; also coaching girls' basketball and field hockey. She enjoyed reading, shopping, and crosswords. Susan was an active member of the coloring and book club at the Montvale library. Her family was very important to her; she loved them and enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by her son, Steven Dennis Epperly (Cindi); sisters, Norma Kate Cochran, Mary Combs (Rodney); brothers, Franklin Coe (Brenda), David Coe (Linda), Richard Starr, Charles Starr (Shirley); and many nieces and nephews. on March 17, 2024.³

     Mary P. Martin was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in March, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The 1900 Cansus has a birth date of Nov, 1826.^3,1 She married Peter R. Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on March 8, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 8, 1849,her married name was Conner. Mary P. Martin died on March 3, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 518-24-1665.³ Nellie May Jobes was buried at Prairie View Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^4,5 She was born on August 6, 1915 at Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^3,5,2 She married Morris James Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 17, 1933 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.¹ As of March 17, 1933,her married name was Epperly.¹ Nellie May Jobes and Morris James Epperly were divorced on April 26, 1965 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.⁶ Nellie May Jobes died on January 17, 1989 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho, at age 73.^3,5 She Services for Nellie (Jobes) Van Kirk, 73, will be today. Burial will follow at Prairie View Cemetery. Mrs. Van Kirk died Tuesday at Kootenal Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. Born at Spirit Lake, Idaho on May 6, 1915, she was a lifetime resident of Spirit Lake and Coeur d'Alene. Mrs. Van Kirk taught for many years in the Port Falls School District. She was a member of the auxiliary to the Kootenal Medical Center. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, William Charles Van Kirk Jr., at the home in Coeur d'Alene; two daughters, Jan Lampros of Beaverton, Oregon and Doreen Rogstad of Coeur d'Alene; two brothers, including Cal Jobes of Hayden Lake, Idaho; two sisters, Loretta Morris of St. Maries and Lois Hardin of Spokane; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. on January 21, 1989.⁵

     Edith Doryne Epperly and Kenneth Duane Rogstad were divorced.⁸ Edith Doryne Epperly was born on August 16, 1933 at Idaho.^1,3 As of October 27, 1951,her married name was Rogstad.² She married Kenneth Duane Rogstad on October 27, 1951 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.^2,6,9

     Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^5,8 She was born on January 9, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,8 She married Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. on December 7, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2,5 As of December 7, 1963,her married name was Dove. Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly died on September 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 76.⁵ She Eva Jo Dove went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1947 to the late G. W. and Ruth Epperly in Roanoke, VA. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest "Ernie" Dove and her Brother, Roger Epperly. Eva Jo was a loving wife and mother. She taught music and piano lessons at Gateway Christian Academy and was a ministry leader of the Senior Saints and member of Gateway Church. She loved spending time with her family, friends, baking cakes with love and listening to Southern Gospel Music. She spent her life helping and serving others and letting her life show her love for Jesus. Left to cherish her memory are her Daughter, Shanna Simmons (David); Son, Wesley Dove (Nancy); Grandchildren, Kara Simmons Jeffcoat (Josh), Lauren Dove Koke (Jeremy), Cory Simmons (Brandy), Weston Dove, and Frannie Simkins; Great-Granddaughters Karleigh Jeffcoat and Baby Koke coming soon, Great Grandson Logan Jeffcoat, Brothers George Epperly and Neil Epperly (Jackie), Sisters-in-law Janice Hodge and Dianne Dove, Brother-in-law Calvin Dove as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and numerous friends. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Vincent Lee and the staff of JenCare, Dr. Stacy Rogers and the staff at Virginia Oncology and the nurses and caregivers from Westminster Canterbury at Home for your wisdom, kindness, compassion and peace you all provided to us. The graveside service will be held at Colonial Grove Memorial Park on Princess Anne Rd., Va. Beach. on September 17, 2023.⁵

     Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. Ernest (Ernie) Dove, Sr. Norfolk - Ernie went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1943 to the late Rev. Claude and Claudia Dove in Blacksburg, VA. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his Brother, Ted Dove. Ernie was a painter by trade and he was a partner of the Dove Paint and Wallpaper Company. He was a member of Gateway Church where he served as Bus Captain, Usher, Greeter and Senior Ministry Leader. Ernie loved spending time with family, hunting, fishing, Nascar and the NY Yankees. One of his greatest traits was that he never met a stranger. Left to cherish his memory are his Wife of 54 years, Eva Jo Dove; Daughter, Shanna Simmons (David); Son, Wesley Dove (Nancy); Grandchildren, Kara Simmons Jeffcoat (Josh), Lauren Dove, Cory Simmons, Weston Dove, and Frannie Simkins; Great-Granddaughter, Karleigh Jeffcoat; Sister, Janice Hodge; Brother, Calvin Dove (Darlene); Sister-in-law, Dianne Dove; Brothers-in-law, George Epperly and Neil Epperly (Jackie); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and numerous friends. Burial will be following the service at Colonial Grove Memorial Park on Princess Anne Rd., Va. Beach.⁴ He was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 3, 1943 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,5 He married Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly, daughter of George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. and Ruth Estelle Maxey, on December 7, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,7 Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. died on June 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 75.^4,5

     Thelma Louise Smith Thelma S. Epperly, 97 of Troutville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was the widow of S. Earl Epperly. Her three brothers; Charlie E. Smith, Jr., William D. Smith, and Walter B. Smith, and three of her sisters; Belva L. Hall, Mildred E. Quick, and Evelyn Graham also preceded her in death. Mrs. Epperly was a talented seamstress and until very recently was still doing alterations. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Williams and her husband, Jim of Troutville, grandson, Jay Williams, granddaughter, Jennifer Lorman and her husband, Jeffrey, great-grandchildren; Janelle Lorman and Sarah Jessica Lorman, a sister, Darlene M. Graham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the graveside at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg.³ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 16, 1917 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married Sidney Earl Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 5, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of March 5, 1938,her married name was Epperly.⁵ Thelma Louise Smith died on January 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 97.³

     William Homer Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 19, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on April 28, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 William Homer Wickham married Delarence Leona Turman on July 5, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ William Homer Wickham William H. Wickham, 76 died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. H. Powell, on Route 5, this morning. He leaves the following children: V. H. Wickham, Roanoke, Mrs. Callie Beckelheimer, Mullins, W. Va., Frank R. Wickham, Cambria, R. R. Wickham, Salem, J. E. Wickham, Fort Pierce, Fla., and Mrs. Powell. Surviving also are two brothers: J. M. Wickham and G. Wickham, both of Roanoke, and a sister, Mrs. Ossie Smith, of Cambria. on June 3, 1944.⁷ He died on June 3, 1944 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,7,6

     Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He Served as a Private in Company A, Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. Enumerated in Montgomery Co. Virginia in the 1910 Census. He was born on June 10, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary "Polly" Sowers, daughter of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on March 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham died on September 27, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     Mary "Polly" Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 3, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham, son of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on March 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 22, 1865,her married name was Wickham. Mary "Polly" Sowers died on May 26, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-5076.⁷ Evie Zela Wickham was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 27, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,6 As of circa 1912,her married name was Powell.⁸ She married Thomas Henry Powell circa 1912.^8,3,2 Evie Zela Wickham died on August 8, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^9,1,2 She Evie Zela Wickham Powell, 84, of Rt. 8, Roanoke, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of Thomas Henry Powell. Surviving are three brothers, Frank R. Wickham, Christiansburg, Vivian H. Wickham, Roanoke, James E. Wickham, Falls Church. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. on August 9, 1972.²

     Callie Donia Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 236-32-1244.⁹ She was born on January 9, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,8 She married William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,2 As of March 7, 1911,her married name was Beckelheimer. Callie Donia Wickham died on June 6, 1970 at Beard, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^3,11,8 She Funeral services for Mrs. Callie D. Beckelheimer, 80, of Mullens will be held today in the First United Methodist Church at Mullens. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Huffville, Va. She died Saturday in a Beard hospital after a long illness. on June 9, 1970.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-03-8829.¹² Frank Radford Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,2,4,6 He was born on October 15, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers has a birth date of Sep 15, 1891.^{1,13,2,12,3,4,5,10,6} He married Clara Addie Lawrence, daughter of Joseph Edward Lawrence and Fannie Black Whiteworth, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,14,2,6,15,4} As of April 12, 1930, Frank Radford Wickham lived at Dwelling 156, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁶ He died on April 7, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.^13,2,4 He Frank R. Wickham, age 81, died Saturday morning in a Montgomery County hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1891, in Montgomery Co. Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clara Lawrence Wickham; daughters, Mrs. Allene Wickham Hively, Miami, Fla; Mrs. William (Frances) Williams, Christiansburg; Mrs. Steve (Louise) Papayanis, Brent Wood, Long Island, New York; Mrs. Houston (Ruth) Shelor, Christiansburg; Mrs. Raymond (Jean) Louis Clifton, Marietta, Ga; Mrs. Paul (Sandra) Zender, Cumberland, Md; a son, Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham, Rock Bridge Baths; two brothers, V. H. Wickham, Roanoke; Edward Wickham, Falls Church; also nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Wickham was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church where he taught the men's Bible class, bearing his name, The F. R. Wickham Bible Class. He was a past Master of McDaniel Masonic Lodge No. 86, in Christiansburg, of which he had been a member since 1926, also past commander of the Blacksburg Commandery No. 32 and a charter member and past High Priest of the Taylor Royal Arch Chapter No. 70. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. on April 9, 1973.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-6396.¹⁴ Archie Raymond Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,15,9,10 He was born on April 29, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{14,2,6,15,10,16} He married Earline Leva Hartman on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,8 Archie Raymond Wickham and Earline Leva Hartman were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Archie Raymond Wickham married Lelia Alverta Martin on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,9 Archie Raymond Wickham died on January 16, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^{2,5,15,9,10,16} He Archie Raymond Wickham, 78, of 1710 Eddie St., Salem, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired barber, owner and operator of Wickham Barber Shop for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Lelia Martn Wickham; a daughter, Mrs. Ella Goins, Delaware; three brothers, Frank R. Wickham, Christiansburg, Vivian H. Wickham, Roanoke, James E. Wickham, Falls Church; Mrs. Tom Powell, Roanoke. Burial in Sherwood Cemetery. on January 17, 1972.⁹

     Vivian Hensley Wickham Vivian H. Wickham, 88, of Henderson, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1983, in a New London nursing home after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 20, 1895 in Floyd County, Virginia and was a seven year resident of Henderson coming from Roanoke, Va. He was a retired physiotherapist aide for the veterans administration facilities at Roanoke, Va., and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army artillery veteran of World War I, holding the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clarice A. Wickham, Henderson; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Sinclair, Henderson; a brother, Ed J. Wickham, Blacksburg, Va; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was in Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Rusk County Memorial Gardens, Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 223-60-0115.¹⁰ He and Ethel Brown were divorced.¹¹ Vivian Hensley Wickham was born on September 30, 1895 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,10,3,9,12,13} He married Ethel Brown on March 31, 1922 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁴ Vivian Hensley Wickham married Clarice Agatha Slusher on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,11 Vivian Hensley Wickham died on December 1, 1983 at New London, Rusk Co., Texas, at age 88.^14,2,9,13