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     Henry Stanley Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 223-28-0211.⁹ He was born on September 24, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,5 He married Cynthia Jane Turner on May 24, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,10 Henry Stanley Epperly died on April 4, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.^1,2,9,4 He EPPERLY, Henry Stanley, 88, of Pilot, died Sunday, April 4, 1993, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane T. Epperly. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Jeanette Creede, Beverly T. Shaver, both of Pilot, Joseph Turner of Woodbridge, Lucille Mullens of Christiansburg; and great-nephews, Michael Turner and David Creede. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. Friends may call at the Richardson Home. on April 5, 1993.²

     Elizabeth Jewell was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 3, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The family bible has a birth date of Oct 5, 1830.^2,1 She married George A. Akers on June 11, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of June 11, 1851,her married name was Akers. Elizabeth Jewell died on February 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23; Died of fever.^2,1

     William M. Jewell was born on January 25, 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Hall, daughter of Asa Hall Sr. and Mary VanOver, on July 24, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 William M. Jewell died on January 11, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Mary Hall was born on August 3, 1805 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married William M. Jewell on July 24, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 24, 1825,her married name was Jewell. Mary Hall died on February 24, 1890 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.²

     Emmet William Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 26, 1867 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1866.^3,4 He married Salome S. "Loam" Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on July 27, 1901 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Emmet William Epperly died on December 8, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8556.⁸ Nellie Clyde "Nell" Dangerfield was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,4 She was born on March 27, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,8,4,5 She married Lacy Hampton Epperly, son of Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly and Viola M. Hall, on March 25, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,6 As of March 25, 1914,her married name was Epperly.⁶ Nellie Clyde "Nell" Dangerfield died on February 19, 1968 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^9,4

     Cynthia Jane Turner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 She was born on May 17, 1907 at Virginia.^4,3 She married Henry Stanley Epperly, son of Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly and Viola M. Hall, on May 24, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 As of May 24, 1928,her married name was Epperly. Cynthia Jane Turner died on November 11, 1979 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 234-01-1150.³ Frank Harmon Martin was born on June 20, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Inez Mae Epperly, daughter of Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly and Viola M. Hall, on July 3, 1906.⁴ Frank Harmon Martin died in July, 1975 at age 87.³

     Annie Elizabeth Martin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Wirt.² She married George Elbert Wirt, son of Oscar Brainard Wirt and Ida Susan Woolwine.² Annie Elizabeth Martin was born on August 5, 1907 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She died on May 13, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 25.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-07-7853.⁶ Maury Clyde Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He and Juanita E. Hash were divorced.⁷ Maury Clyde Martin married Melda Marie Whitt.³ Maury Clyde Martin was born on October 3, 1909 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 He married Juanita E. Hash on June 13, 1931 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁵ Maury Clyde Martin died on October 21, 1973 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 64.³ He Maury Clyde Martin, 64, of Beckley was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday at the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens. Pineville police said Martin was found crushed between a coal car and a tipple of a mine at Wyco Hollow, which he owned, at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. He had been missing since Saturday. Born Oct 3, 1909 at Pilot, Va., he was a son of Frank H. and Inez Epperly Martin. He was the operator of the Mars Coal Co. and was a former furniture merchant in Beckley. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and serves as a minister for the church throughout the area for many years. He was a member of the UMWA District 29. Survivors include his wife, Melda Whitt Martin; one son, Clyde Jr., of Akron, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Don Jividen of Alexandria, Va; one stepson, Dwight Reed of Stanaford; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Riley Reggi of Stanaford, Mrs. Glen Fleming of Eaton, Ohio, Mrs. Dennis Huffman of Sanford, Fla., and Mrs. Hanc Smith of Beckley; three brothers, Rev. Carl Martin of Beckley, Frank H. and Bill, both of Akron, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Clay Jackson, Mrs. Roy Harless, both of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Merriman Archie of Flat Top, Mrs. J. W. Ferguson of Josephine and Mrs. Arthur Mullins of Blacksburg, Va; 32 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is a Calfee Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Jim Stanley and Rev. Clarence Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be M. H/ Smith Jr., Ronald Smith, Thomas Darlington, John, Dwight, Randall and Anthony Reggi and David Flemming. on October 23, 1973.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-01-9725.⁶ Rev. Carl Harmon Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 18, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 He married Nina Ruth Rinehart on November 10, 1934 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,7 Rev. Carl Harmon Martin died on July 20, 1992 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^6,3 He The Rev. Carl Harmon Martin, 79, of Beckley, died July 20, 1992, at a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired foreman for Consolidated Coal Co. He was a retired minister, a member of Grace Chapel Church of Beckley and Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, MacArthur. Surviving: wife, Nina Ruth Rinehart Martin; sons, Larry Carl of Austin, Texas, Jerry Taylor of Glen View; daughters, Wanda Ann Taylor of Newport News, Va., Frances Jane Jackson of Cunningham, Tenn., Jeanette Claudine Meadows of Beckley; brother, Willie Lee of Ohio; sisters, Lucille I. Mullins of Blacksburg, Va., Lena Mildred Archie, Edna Ruth Jackson, June Harless and Katherine Ferguson, all of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Prosperity, with the Rev. Bill Calhoun officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity. on July 22, 1992.³

     Lucille Irene Martin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 27, 1915 at Virginia.⁴ As of July 2, 1931,her married name was Mullins.⁵ She married Arthur Dewey Mullins on July 2, 1931 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Lucille Irene Martin died on April 22, 2004 at Virginia at age 89.³ She Lucille Martin Mullins, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur D. Mullens; two sons, Dale and Paul Allen; and great grandson, Gregory Lynn Dobbins. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold H. and Lee Mullins of Christiansburg, and Dewey G. and Geraldine Mullens of Woolwine; two daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and Ernest Waddell of Stanford, Kentucky, and Mrs. Robert (Carol) Wood of Christiansbug. Lucille is also survived by a sister, Mildred Archer; a brother, Bill Martin of Ohio; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2004 at Midway Community Church with the Rev. Wallace W. Yopp officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. The Mullens family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. 382-2612 on April 24, 2004.³

     Her married name was Archie.⁴ Mildred Lena Martin married Merriman A. Archie.⁵ Mildred Lena Martin was born on August 20, 1917 at Virginia.^1,6 She died on November 2, 2010 at Ohio at age 93.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 232-56-1786.⁶ Edna Ruth Martin was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.³ She was born on May 9, 1920 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 She married William Hardy Anderson on May 16, 1938 at Rhodell, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Edna Ruth Martin and William Hardy Anderson were divorced on April 8, 1955 at Summit Co., Ohio. As of October 29, 1955,her married name was Anderson.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin married William Hardy Anderson on October 29, 1955 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin and William Hardy Anderson were divorced on September 20, 1966 at Summit Co., Ohio. As of October 1, 1966,her married name was Cates.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin married Paul Howard Cates on October 1, 1966 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin married Clemons Hosea Jackson on May 13, 1972 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin and Clemons Hosea Jackson were divorced on September 21, 1972 at Summit Co., Ohio. As of April 28, 1973,her married name was Jackson.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin married Clemons Hosea Jackson on April 28, 1973 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Edna Ruth Martin died on May 17, 2003 at Ohio at age 83.^6,3 She Edna "Ruth" Jackson, 83, of Akron, went on to be with the Lord on May 17, 2003. Ruth was born in Pilot, Va., on May 9, 1920. She was employed by the University of Akron for 21 years, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Grace Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son, Billy Joe Anderson, she is survived by her loving children, Marjorie Rosales of Runcho Mirage, Calif., Inez Garnett of Banning, Calif., and John L. Anderson of Tallmadge; brother, Willie L. Martin of Cumberland, Ohio, Kathleen Ferguson and Mildred Archie both of Akron, and Lucille Mullens of Christiansburg, Va; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at Grace Baptist Church, 704 N. Firestone Blvd. Calling hours will be Wednesday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Schermesser Funeral Home, Akron Chapel, 1446 S. Main St. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park. on May 18, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-0775.⁶ Frank Harold Martin was born on September 22, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Mary Juanita Mooney on February 18, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Frank Harold Martin died on November 10, 1986 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 64.⁷

     Mary Kathleen Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 She was born on October 30, 1925 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 22, 1944,her married name was Ferguson.¹ She married James William Ferguson on March 22, 1944 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Mary Kathleen Martin died on December 22, 2003 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 78.^3,4 She Mary K. Ferguson, 78, passed away Dec. 22, 2003, at Ridgewood Health Care Center. Born in Virginia, Mary had been an area resident for the past 15 years, and had attended Grace Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Ferguson, she is survived by her sisters, Mildred Archie of Akron, Lucille Mullins of Virginia; brother, Bill Martin of Cumberland, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Akron, with Rev. Willie C. Smith officiating. Interment at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, W. Va. on December 25, 2003.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-0432.⁴ Her married name was Harless.⁵ June Marie Martin married Unknown Harless.^5,3 June Marie Martin was born on January 6, 1928 at Virginia.^3,4 She died on January 24, 2001 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 73.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-4087.⁴ Minerva Pearl "Minnie" Atkinson was buried at Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Gale Street, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on November 19, 1891 at Virginia.^5,3,4 She married William Lee Epperly, son of Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly and Viola M. Hall, on November 23, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 As of November 23, 1914,her married name was Epperly. Minerva Pearl "Minnie" Atkinson died on March 22, 1982 at Maryland at age 90.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-0834.⁵ Zelma Mae Epperly was buried at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Calvert Co., Maryland.⁶ She was born on June 8, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 As of circa 1934,her married name was Creasy.⁴ She married Fred Everett Creasy circa 1934.⁸ As of circa 1955,her married name was Alligood.¹ Zelma Mae Epperly married Unknown Alligood circa 1955.¹ As of circa 1970,her married name was Blevins.⁵ Zelma Mae Epperly married Unknown Blevins circa 1970.⁵ Zelma Mae Epperly died on June 28, 1996 at Maryland at age 80; The SSDI has death date of Jun 20, 1996.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-5387.³ Melvin L. Epperly married Ruby Gearheart.⁴ Melvin L. Epperly was born on July 22, 1920 at Virginia.^1,3 He died in September, 1979 at North Carolina at age 59.³

     Harriet E. "Hattie" Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She was born on January 19, 1871 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married Charles E. Epperly, son of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on February 11, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3,4 As of February 11, 1890,her married name was Epperly. Harriet E. "Hattie" Payne died on October 2, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^5,4

     Lewis P. Payne was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Ann E. Smith. Lewis P. Payne was born on June 10, 1845.¹ He died on July 26, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

     Ann E. Smith married Lewis P. Payne. Ann E. Smith was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Payne. She was born on September 22, 1843.¹ She died on February 8, 1899 at age 55.¹

     Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 She was born on January 10, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Austin Benjamin Epperly, son of Pleasant D. Epperly and Rowena Lee Basham, on September 30, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly died on February 27, 1957 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁴