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     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

     Nellie May Jobes was buried at Prairie View Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.² Her Social Security Number was 518-24-1665.³ Her married name was Vankirk.² She married William Charles Vankirk Jr.² Nellie May Jobes was born on August 6, 1915 at Idaho.^4,3 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 died in January, 1989 at age 73.³

     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 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 3:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, officiated by Pastor Troy Mays. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the League of Animal Protection, 603 Poor Farm Rd, Fincastle VA, 24090. The family would like to thank the Staff of Amedisys hospice for their kind care.³ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 16, 1917.¹ She married Sidney Earl Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 5, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 5, 1938,her married name was Epperly. Thelma 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 He was born on July 19, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ 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 died on June 3, 1944 at Virginia at age 76.¹

     Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 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, 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 224-92-5076.⁶ Evie Zillah Wickham was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on April 27, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of circa 1912,her married name was Powell.⁷ She married Thomas Henry Powell circa 1912.^7,3 Evie Zillah Wickham died on August 8, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^1,2

     Callie Donia Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-32-1244.⁷ She was born on January 9, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 She married William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 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.^3,9,6 She Mullens - Funeral services for Mrs. Callie D. Beckelheimer, 80, of Mullens will be held at 11 a.m. today in the First United Methodist Church at Mullens with Rev. William P. Nelson in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Huffville, Va. She died Saturday in a Beard hospital after a long illness. The body is at the Sam Foglesong, Nease and Nealy Funeral Home in Mullens. on June 9, 1970.⁹

     Frank Radford Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 His Social Security Number was 228-03-8829.⁷ He was born on October 15, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7,3 He married Clara Addie Lawrence, daughter of Joseph Edward Lawrence and Fannie Black Whiteworth, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 As of April 12, 1930, Frank Radford Wickham lived at Dwelling 156, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ He died on April 7, 1973 at age 81.^6,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-6396.¹¹ Archer Raymond "Archie" Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 29, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2,6 He married Earline Leava Hartman on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,8 Archer Raymond "Archie" Wickham and Earline Leava Hartman were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Archer Raymond "Archie" Wickham married Lelia Alverta Martin on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Archer Raymond "Archie" Wickham died on January 16, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,5

     Vivian Hensley Wickham was buried at Rusk County Memorial Gardens, Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.² He 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. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 3, 1983, in Crawford A. Crim Funeral chapel in Henderson, with the Rev. Ed Williamson and Dr. A.D. Lemons officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens.² His Social Security Number was 223-60-0115.⁷ He and Ethel Brown were divorced.⁸ Vivian Hensley Wickham was born on September 30, 1895 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 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.^2,9,8 Vivian Hensley Wickham died on December 1, 1983 at New London, Rusk Co., Texas, at age 88.^10,2

     James Edward Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 227-07-6892.⁷ He was born on August 18, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,7 He married Thelma Mae/May Gilmore on August 31, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 James Edward Wickham died on February 13, 1985 at age 82.^6,1

     Fletcher Noel Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 16, 1906.¹ He died on December 2, 1906.¹

     Thomas Henry Powell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-09-3936.⁴ He was born on June 27, 1887 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 He married Evie Zillah Wickham, daughter of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, circa 1912.^5,6 Thomas Henry Powell died on January 4, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^4,3

     William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 29, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Callie Donia Wickham, daughter of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer died on January 19, 1928 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38; Killed in a slate fall.^3,4

     Clara Addie Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6299.⁴ She was born on January 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,4 She married Frank Radford Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,1 As of September 24, 1911,her married name was Wickham. Clara Addie Lawrence died on October 12, 1987 at age 94.¹