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     Chernia "Jennie" Suknow was buried at Congregation Beth Tefilo Cemetery, 21905 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, Oakland Co., Michigan.² She was born on February 15, 1881 at Kozeletz, Russia.³ She married Simon "Shimon" Knoppow, son of Jacob Knoppow and Ida Zabno/Zabrone, circa 1900 at Russia.¹ As of circa 1900,her married name was Knoppow. Chernia "Jennie" Suknow died on September 6, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 64.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-2324.¹² Nelson Junior Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 6, 1922 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,8,9 He married Ruby Lee Howell, daughter of Charlie Henry Howell and Margia Slusher, on November 22, 1939 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^13,6 Nelson Junior Wimmer died on November 7, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,12,7 He WIMMER, Nelson J., 87, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Mr. Wimmer is the son of the late S. G. and Lou Epperly Wimmer. He was preceded in death by Ruby H. Wimmer, his wife of 57 years of marriage, and a son, Nelson G. Wimmer. He is survived by a daughter, Sandra W. Chapin and husband, Robert Chapin; and a son, Charles S. Wimmer and wife, Regina Wimmer, all of Christiansburg. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Melissa Wimmer and husband, Muhsinin, of Richmond, Va., Robb Chapin and wife, Nancy, Orlando, Fla., Lisa Moomaw and husband, Thomas, of Harrisonburg, Va; five great-grandchildren, Jonah Wimmer, Annalee and Brady Chapin, Ben and Andrew Moomaw; a daughter-in-law, Carroll A. Wimmer, Danville, Va; and several beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities. Mr. Wimmer owned and operated S. G. Wimmer & Son John Deere for over seventy years. Nelson had a passion for the agricultural community and was a loyal friend to many farmers. He also employed many people during and long after World War II at the Brush Creek Canning Factory. He served as a member of the Christiansburg Fire Department, a past president of the Lion's Club, on the Bank Board of Director's at First National Bank, was a Christiansburg Town Councilman, and Vice Mayor of Christiansburg in 1979. He was also a member of the Christiansburg Hunt Club where he served as Secretary/Treasurer for forty years, and belonged to the Virginia Farm Equipment Association. He was an avid outdoorsman, but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on November 9, 2009.³

     Emory Lane Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 7, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He died on May 16, 1926 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3

     Ruby Lee Howell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-09-0762.⁷ She was born on November 19, 1918 at Radford, Virginia.^5,7,2 She married Nelson Junior Wimmer, son of Stanley Garner Wimmer and Loula Blanche "Lou" Epperly, on November 22, 1939 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of November 22, 1939,her married name was Wimmer.³ Ruby Lee Howell died on September 26, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^5,6,7,1 She WIMMER, Ruby Howell, 77, of Christiansburg, died Thursday evening, September 26, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a long-time member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by one son, Nelson G. Wimmer. She is survived by her husband, Nelson J. Wimmer; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra W. and Robert Chapin, Christiansburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles S. and Regina Wimmer, Christiansburg; one brother, Grover C. Howell, Dublin; three grandchildren, Melissa A. Wimmer, Robb W. Chapin Jr. and his wife, Nancy, and Lisa A. Chapin; two great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Carroll A. Wimmer, Danville. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 28, 1996.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-8880.¹⁰ Nelson Garfield Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,5 He was born on July 20, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{11,1,10,2,3,4} He married Carroll Deanne Ashley on November 5, 1960 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,5 Nelson Garfield Wimmer died on November 3, 1987 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 46.^11,2,5 He Nelson G. Wimmmer, age 46, died Tuesday morning, November 3, 1987, in an automobile accident in Greensboro, N. C. He was president of Wimmer & Wimmer, Inc., of Danville. Surviving are his wife, Carol Ashley Wimmer; a daughter, Melissa Anne Wimmer, New York City, N. Y; his parents, Nelson J. and Ruby H. Wimmer, Christiansburg; a brother, Charles Wimmer, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. Robert Chapin, Christiansburg. A graveside service will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 5, 1987.⁵

     Louis Knoppow was born in January, 1856 at Russia.¹ He married Anna Budnitzky circa 1875 at Russia.^1,2 Louis Knoppow died on January 16, 1908 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.²

     Hilda Marie Sarver was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 338-24-1930.⁸ She was born on November 24, 1917 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,4,5,6 She married John Mahone "Jack" Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on December 31, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,6 As of December 31, 1937,her married name was Epperly. As of July 19, 1952,her married name was Huffard.¹⁰ Hilda Marie Sarver married J. Hudson Huffard on July 19, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,6 Hilda Marie Sarver died on February 25, 1998 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,8,6 She HUFFARD, Hilda S. Epperly, of 710 Tazewell Avenue, Bluefield, Va., died Wednesday, February 25, 1998, in a local hospital following a short illness. Born November 24, 1917, in Christiansburg, Va., she was the daughter of Pearl Wilson and Clara Lucas Sarver. She was a former member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Christiansburg. Hilda moved to Bluefield in 1952 when she married Hudson Huffard Sr., former mayor and president of Chicago House Furniture Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack M. Epperly, her second husband, Hudson Huffard Sr., her son, John David Epperly; three brothers, Lacy, James, and Ellis Sarver and her sister, Donna Spangler. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kathy Epperly of Bluefield; grandson, Mark Stephen Epperly of Charlotte, N.C; stepson, Hudson Huffard Jr. of Bluefield, Va; stepdaughter, Alice Richards of Carrollton, Ga; sister, Mabel Huffman of Blacksburg, Va; nieces, Thelma Clare Craighill of Christiansburg, Va., Betty Carpenito of Martinsville, Va., Jerriann Windley of Raleigh, N.C., Sue Ellen Price of Charleston, W. Va; Sandra Ridinger of Christiansburg, Va., Betsy Rittenhouse of Christiansburg, Va., Jane Collins of Christiansburg, Va., Jenny Wise of Butler, Tenn; and nephew, Perry Wilson Sarver of Strasburg, Va. A graveside service will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. on February 27, 1998.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-58-4927.⁸ John David Epperly John David Epperly, 51, of Tampa died Dec. 2 in Tampa. A native of Chicago, he was a former resident of Bluefield, Va. He was employed in the circus and show music business since 1965 as a keyboardist. A member of the Circus Hall of Fame in Sarasota, he performed in 46 states and Puerto Rico as an arranger and producer for the Beatty-Cole, Ringling Brothers, International, Shriners and Bentley Brothers circuses and the Ice Capades, Hoxie Brothers, Royal Lippizan Stallions and Circus Vargas shows. He is survived by his mother, Hilda S. Huffard; and a brother, Steve, both of Bluefield.⁴ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 18, 1943 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,8,2,4 He died on December 2, 1994 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 51.^1,8,2,4

     Nena Henrietta Argabright was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-05-4494.⁶ She was born on December 4, 1919 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3,4 She married Paul Wesley Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on June 8, 1938 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 As of June 8, 1938,her married name was Epperly.² Nena Henrietta Argabright died on April 7, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7 She Nena Argabright Epperly, 84, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at the Warm Hearth Village Convalescence Center in Blacksburg. Mrs. Epperly was an active member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 37 years. She was a member of the Isaac Walton League of America and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Epperly; parents, James Argabright and Lorena Argabright Martin; and brother, James A. Argabright. Surviving Mrs. Epperly are her best friend and pet "Sammy"; her two sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Lisa Epperly of Christiansburg; Larry A. and Becki Epperly of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Neva A. Sumner; eight grandchildren, Jennifer V. Myers and husband Dennis, Paula E. Walker and husband Keith, Phaydra Z. Epperly, J. Wesley Epperly II and wife Sanequa, Katlyn R. Epperly, Rachel N. Epperly, Leah V. Epperly, and Christopher C. Epperly; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Josephine Argabright; nephew, Eugene Argabright and wife Rene; nephew Steve Epperly and wife Cathy; and friends, Lois and Owen Dalton. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on April 9, 2004.⁵

     James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly married Linda Holbrook.² James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly was born on February 20, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Cynthia Sue Vaden on July 17, 1962 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,5,6 James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly and Cynthia Sue Vaden were divorced on September 23, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly married Lora Jean Dalton on May 20, 1988 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly and Lora Jean Dalton were divorced on October 29, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly married Lisa Eve Kark on August 12, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly died on March 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 75.² He James (Jimmy) Wesley Epperly passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He served on the Christiansburg Fire Department for 54 years of which 38 years were as Fire Chief. Jimmy had many accomplishments, of which he was very proud. After joining the Christiansburg Fire Department, he rose through the ranks as Firefighter, Engineer & Training Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. He was elected as Chief in 1971 & held that position until his retirement in 2009. He was hired by the Town of Christiansburg in 1988 to be the first paid career Chief. He was the longest seated chief in the history of the department to date (youngest chief in their history) He was President of the Virginia State Fire Chiefs Association 1998-99; appointed to the Virginia Fire Service Board by Governor Charles Robb in 1985; President in 1974-75 and Life member 1990 of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association; Charter member of the Virginia Fire Services Council; Chairman of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission 2005-10; Life member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad; he also received a letter from President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 for his dedication to fire prevention. He served as Vice President, President and Owner of Epperly Pontiac-GMC Trucks until 1988 when he became fulltime Fire Chief. He was a Long-standing member of the Christiansburg Hunt Club, and Past President. He was preceded in death by parents, Paul Wesley and Nena Argabright Epperly. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Linda Holbrook Epperly; five children, Jennifer Epperly McDonald (Tom), Paula Epperly Walker, J. Wesley Epperly II (Sanequa), Katlyn Epperly Garner (Jeramie) and Christopher "Cade" Kark; Brother, Larry Alton Epperly. Step-children, Marla Mundy (Jamie) and Mike Mundy (Abby); special cousin Eugene Argabaright (Rene). Grand-children, Mitchell Myers, Erin Myers, Brayden Epperly, Kylee Epperly, Elizabeth Walker, Anna Leigh Walker, Owen Ward, and Oliver Garner. Step Grand-Children, Jordan McDonald, Maddie McDonald, Cody Doyon, Morgan, Logan, Jaxon, Kendyl, and Knox Mundy; as well as fellow firefighters and families of Christiansburg Fire and Rescue Departments, members and families of Christiansburg Hunt Club and Montgomery Game and Fish Club. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Friday March 22, 2019 at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Saturday March 23, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. on March 21, 2019.²