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     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 He married Virginia Mary Carroll on April 21, 1946 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,13 James Burton Epperly died on November 21, 1998 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., 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 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24 in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Lane Speigner. A public memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 24 at Calvary United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Martha Speigner. At his request, there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on November 23, 1998.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3035.^3,9 Ella Opal Epperly was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹⁰ She married Thurman Eugene Brown.⁵ Her married name was Brown.⁵ Ella Opal Epperly was born on October 4, 1926 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9,5,6,7 She died on January 29, 1994 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 67; Opal's body was cremated.^3,9,5

     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 As of October 24, 1932,her married name was Epperly. Myrtle Clarice Vest died on March 17, 2003 at Virginia 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 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Oak Grove Church with the Rev. Pete Flinchum officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. The Epperly family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) 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 She was born on June 20, 1918 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,2,5 She married James Burton Epperly, son of William Perry Epperly and Ruby Gay Chandler, on April 21, 1946 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of April 21, 1946,her married name was Epperly.⁵ Virginia Mary Carroll died on March 13, 1996 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,6 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 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Mark Christian. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Calvary United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Raymond Kelley. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials made to the Calvary United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, Va. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on March 15, 1996.⁴

     Archie Brent Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on June 29, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,5,6 He married Mary Malinda Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on August 8, 1909.^1,2,4,5 Archie Brent Collins died on October 8, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^7,5

     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. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2004 with the Rev. Roy P. White officiating. The body is being cremated. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Roanoke United Methodist Home, Samaritan Fund, 1009 Old Country Club Road NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017 or to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2004. Graveside services will be held in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roy P. White officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on January 12, 2004.¹⁰

     Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 17, 1914 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson on October 7, 1939 at Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,8 Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins died on April 20, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^2,3 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. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at First United Methodist Church, Salem Monday, April 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. D. Michael Houff, the Rev. Dr. Tom Joyce, the Rev. Dr, Frank Shaffer and the Rev. Dr. Basil Hensley officiating. Inurnment will follow in Sunset Cemetery Christiansburg with a graveside service at 3 p.m. Those wishing to, may contribute to one of the following charities in his memory, Duke Divinity School, Emory and Henry College, Bridges International, in care of Tom Aitken, PO Box 4546, Bridgeport, W.Va. 26330 or United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia, 900 Washington Street E. Charleston, W.Va. 25301. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237. on April 22, 2007.²

     Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 13, 1915 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,4 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.^1,5,2,3 As of October 7, 1939,her married name was Collins. Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson died on March 24, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^4,3,6 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. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Salem with the Rev. Michael Houff officiating. The committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. The family will be receiving friends at First United Methodist Church in Salem from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emory and Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory, Va. 24327 or to the United Methodist Foundation of W.Va., P.O. Box 3811, Charleston, W.Va. 25338. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory, 540-362-1237. on March 26, 2008.³

     Edith Lorene Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5914.⁶ She was born on July 22, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5,1,7 She married William Matthew "Willie" Trump on July 19, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9,7 As of July 19, 1933,her married name was Trump.⁷ Edith Lorene Epperly died on October 10, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,5,8,1 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. The funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday. on October 11, 1991.⁸

     Ellis Orion/Odell Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 He Never married.³ He was born on March 4, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,1,2 He died on November 12, 1947 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^6,3,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-3220.⁷ Herman Cecil Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 He was born on November 15, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3 He married Mary Evans Cox on September 3, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^8,1,9,3 Herman Cecil Epperly died on September 29, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.^8,1,3

     His Social Security Number was 518-01-8987.⁸ Morris James Epperly was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on March 4, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 He married Nellie May Jobes on March 17, 1933 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁹ Morris James Epperly died on May 9, 1973 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 63.^8,3,4

     George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9 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.^10,1,2,11,3 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 His Social Security Number was 224-01-2473.⁶ He was born on November 12, 1914 at Virginia.^2,6 He married Thelma Smith on March 5, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 Sidney Earl Epperly died on August 16, 2005 at Virginia at age 90.^1,6 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. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2005. The Rev. John Furman will officiate. Masonic Rites will be offered by Pleasants Masonic Lodge #63 AF&AM. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
on August 18, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-7136.³ William Matthew "Willie" Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 24, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 He married Edith Lorene Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on July 19, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5,2 William Matthew "Willie" Trump died on December 11, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 89.^4,5,3 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. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Pete Flinchum and the Rev. Mike Reynolds, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 . The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on December 12, 1994.⁵

     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. Visitation will be Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor David Neal and the Rev. Neal Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.² He was born on February 23, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Dianne Lynette Naff, daughter of Archie Preston Naff and Melissa Lola Martin, on September 14, 1957.¹ Jack Willie Trump married Nancy Louise Fulcher on January 6, 1984.¹ Jack Willie Trump died on November 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 84.²

     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 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 227-07-6866.⁵ Mary Evans Cox was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,3 She was born on May 16, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5,7,3 She married Herman Cecil Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on September 3, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^6,1,2,3 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.^5,1,3

     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.^1,4,3,6 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