James Elmer Payne1,2

M, b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
     James Elmer Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born on November 26, 1869 at Ohio.3,1,2 He married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on March 30, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 James Elmer Payne died on May 10, 1954 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 8, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
Marriage*James Elmer Payne married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on March 30, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Lewis Payne1

M, b. December 27, 1892, d. June 13, 1945
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,2,3 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,2,3 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     John Lewis Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 27, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Ora Lee Britt circa 1919.5,1 John Lewis Payne died on June 13, 1945 at age 52.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 50, District 109, Blacksburg, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 45. District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaJohn and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law John W. Britt5
1940Dwelling 369, District 61-7, Blacksburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Barber6
1930Barber5
1940Barber7

Family

Ora Lee Britt b. January 23, 1899, d. December 25, 1983
Marriage*John Lewis Payne married Ora Lee Britt circa 1919.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claude Elmer Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 15, 1894, d. November 29, 1976
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,6,7,8,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,6,7,8,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Claude Elmer Payne was buried at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.1,5 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0190.9 He married Viva Marie Parker.1,5 Claude Elmer Payne was born on December 15, 1894 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3 He married Ethel M. Hollingsworth on June 20, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio.4 Claude Elmer Payne and Ethel M. Hollingsworth were divorced before April 10, 1930.10 Claude Elmer Payne died on November 29, 1976 at Horse Shoe, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 81.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 99, District 7, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio10
1940Dwelling 8, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Barber10
1940Farmer8

Family 1

Viva Marie Parker b. November 29, 1901, d. December 29, 1976
Marriage*Claude Elmer Payne married Viva Marie Parker.1,5 

Family 2

Ethel M. Hollingsworth b. August 30, 1905
Marriage*Claude Elmer Payne married Ethel M. Hollingsworth on June 20, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio.4 
Divorce* Claude Elmer Payne and Ethel M. Hollingsworth were divorced before April 10, 1930.10 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  5. [S5901] Mount Gilead Baptist Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Harless Henry Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 1, 1897, d. February 3, 1973
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,3,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,3,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Harless Henry Payne was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.5 His Social Security Number was 370-12-6344.6 He married Lenora V. Kromm.1,2 Harless Henry Payne was born on July 1, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,5 He died on February 3, 1973 at Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan, at age 75.7,2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 41, District 76-31, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan8

Occupation

1940Grocery salesman8

Family

Lenora V. Kromm b. January 24, 1897, d. June 20, 1999
Marriage*Harless Henry Payne married Lenora V. Kromm.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S1248] Darlene Unknown, "Payne Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 21, 2006.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5195] Sanilac Cemetery, Sanilac Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nellie Erva Payne1,2

F, b. June 23, 1899, d. April 1, 1930
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,3,4,2 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,3,4,2 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Nellie Erva Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on June 23, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush on January 7, 1918.6,1,2 As of January 7, 1918,her married name was Rush. Nellie Erva Payne died on April 1, 1930 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 30.5,1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 448, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 4, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush b. September 2, 1893, d. August 11, 1968
Marriage*Nellie Erva Payne married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush on January 7, 1918.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S56] Frank & Lee Anne Fuller, "Descendants of John W. Rush," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 25, 2003.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Rush Linkous obituary in the Jun 6, 2000 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Marie Rush Williams obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Lee Rush Carner obituary in the Jan 12, 2010 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne1

F, b. July 4, 1916, d. February 13, 1996
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,2,3 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,2,3 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-1849.6 She was born on July 4, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,1 She married Frank Ralph Spangler, son of Jacob Conner Spangler and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 As of December 17, 1932,her married name was Spangler. Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne died on February 13, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,5 She SPANGLER, Audra Pauline, 79, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She was a member of the Pilot United Methodist Church in Pilot, and served as pianist there for thirty-seven years. Surviving are her husband, Frank R. Spangler; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph N. and Essie Spangler of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert (Bob) Cole of Salem; a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Ray Penn, with interment in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call after noon Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home on February 15, 1996.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 36, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Frank Ralph Spangler b. May 26, 1909, d. November 20, 1996
Marriage*Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne married Frank Ralph Spangler, son of Jacob Conner Spangler and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audra Pauline Spangler obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Spangler Cole obituary in the Mar 6, 2018 edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bernard Fleming Payne1,2,3

M, b. August 15, 1906, d. June 6, 1945
FatherJames Elmer Payne4,5,6 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly4,5,6 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Bernard Fleming Payne was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 15, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Ora Margaret Hunt on August 4, 1930 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 Bernard Fleming Payne died on June 6, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.4,1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 55, District 20, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 236, District 41-34, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Coal miner8

Family

Ora Margaret Hunt b. March 15, 1911, d. September 10, 1985
Marriage*Bernard Fleming Payne married Ora Margaret Hunt on August 4, 1930 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bernard Fleming Payne death record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3435] Coal City Community Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Payne-Hunt marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jackie Bernard Payne death certificate.
  11. [S4545] Daily News Journal, The, From the Leona Manning obituary in the Dec 20, 2010 editon.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Manning-Payne marriage record.

Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes1

M, b. April 25, 1891, d. May 7, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 057-18-8726.2 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes was born on April 25, 1891 at Austria.3,2 He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes and Sonia M. Knoppow were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes died on May 7, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.3

Family

Sonia M. Knoppow b. February 9, 1902, d. November 24, 1984
Marriage*He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Divorce* Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes and Sonia M. Knoppow were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Mary Ann Payne1,2

F, b. March 24, 1908, d. March 29, 1995
FatherJames Elmer Payne2,3,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly2,3,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Mary Ann Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7579.5 She was born on March 24, 1908 at Virginia.2,5 She married William Seibert Walters on April 21, 1928.1,2 As of April 21, 1928,her married name was Walters. Mary Ann Payne died on March 29, 1995 at Virginia at age 87.1,5 She WALTERS, Mary Ann Payne 87, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday March 29, 1995, in a local hospital. She was the widow of William Seibert Walters Sr., and was preceded in death by two sons, Jesse Harless Walters and Jimmie Leon Walters. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, William Seibert Walters Jr. and wife, Louise Walters, Lehigh Akers, Fla., Benny Cline Walters and wife, Irene Walters, Servina Park, Md. and Paul Delano Walters and wife, Medora Walters, Middletown, R. I; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hoback, Roanoke; one sister, Pauline E. Spangler, Christiansburg; also 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Saturday from the East Gate Church of the Nazarene. Burial to follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Friday. on March 31, 1995.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

William Seibert Walters b. June 18, 1905, d. June 16, 1970
Marriage*Mary Ann Payne married William Seibert Walters on April 21, 1928.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann Payne Walters obituary in the Mar 31, 1995 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Walters Hoback obituary in the Mar 26, 2014 edition.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arthur Ray Epperly1

M, b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,2,3 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,2,4,3 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Arthur Ray Epperly was born on November 28, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 28, 1900.1,3 He married Florence Almeda Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Arthur Ray Epperly died on September 23, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 22; Killed in a coal mining accident.1,6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4

Family

Florence Almeda Angle b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
Marriage*Arthur Ray Epperly married Florence Almeda Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ray Epperly death certificate.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.

Willis Clyne Epperly1

M, b. July 16, 1903, d. February 2, 1906
FatherNoah L. Epperly1 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Willis Clyne Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 16, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on February 2, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ella Frances Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 29, 1907, d. September 21, 1983
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,6,4,5 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,6,7,3,4,5 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5943.8 Ella Frances Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 29, 1907 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,5 As of April, 1928,her married name was Linkswiler. She married Leonard Cass Linkswiler on April 4, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,5 Ella Frances Epperly died on September 21, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.8,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 8, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 132, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Rayon mill worker9
1940Rayon mill worker10

Family

Leonard Cass Linkswiler b. October 24, 1906, d. January 3, 1957
Marriage*Ella Frances Epperly married Leonard Cass Linkswiler on April 4, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler obituary in the Sep 18, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Merle Magdalene Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. October 21, 1908, d. September 20, 1988
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,5,2,4 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,5,6,2,4 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 139-07-7390.4 Merle Magdalene Epperly was buried at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.7 She was born on October 21, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,7,4 As of July, 1928,her married name was Craighead.1,9 She married Tannie Chris Craighead, son of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, in July, 1928.1,9,10 Merle Magdalene Epperly and Tannie Chris Craighead were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.3 Merle Magdalene Epperly died on September 20, 1988 at San Diego Co., California, at age 79.8,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 4, District 285, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey11
1940Dwelling 42, District 25-321, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey12
1950Dwelling 113, District 7-86, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., California13

Occupation

1930Factory secretary11
1940Advertising operator12
1950Secretary13

Family

Tannie Chris Craighead b. April 25, 1901, d. October 22, 1982
Marriage*Merle Magdalene Epperly married Tannie Chris Craighead, son of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, in July, 1928.1,9,10 
Divorce* Merle Magdalene Epperly and Tannie Chris Craighead were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.3 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2785] El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSfn=lester&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=12932104&CRid=7946&df=all&
  8. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tannie Cris Craighead obituary in the Oct 23, 1982 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Helen Eileen Epperly1

F, b. July 8, 1911, d. January 7, 1964
FatherNoah L. Epperly1 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,2 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Helen Eileen Epperly was born on July 8, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Cecil Prince Tarpley on March 11, 1932.1 As of March 11, 1932,her married name was Tarpley. Helen Eileen Epperly died on January 7, 1964 at age 52.

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Rayon Mill Dormitory, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 297, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Rayon mill reeler3

Family

Cecil Prince Tarpley b. circa 1911
Marriage*Helen Eileen Epperly married Cecil Prince Tarpley on March 11, 1932.1 
Children
  • Emory Ned Tarpley Sr.1,4,5
  • Katherine Ann Tarpley1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Anna Lois Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. October 23, 1912, d. April 11, 2007
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,3,4 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,5,3,4 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6442.6 Anna Lois Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on October 23, 1912 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Oct 24, 1912.6,3,8,4 She married Sherman Sherley Carr, son of Valentine Carr Sr. and Lula Jane King, on December 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2,3,9,10 As of December 30, 1933,her married name was Carr.3 Anna Lois Epperly died on April 11, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.7,6,8,9 She Lois Epperly Carr, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. She was the widow of Sherman S. Carr and was preceded in death by a son, Richard W. Carr; daughter, Shirley C. Krista; three sisters and a brother. A longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Salem, she served in the choir for 65 years and among her many offices was lay leader. Mrs. Carr was retired as the bookkeeper from Tarpley's, Inc. in Salem. Lois loved to sew and was especially fond of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her son-in-law, John P. Krista and wife, Gaynell; grandchildren, Michael C. Krista and wife, Tina of Goodview, Cynthia K. Hayes , Andrew S. Carr and Timothy W. Carr, all of Roanoke; five greatgrandchildren, Tyler, Mikaela and Hannah Krista, Nicole Hayes and Xavier Carr; sister, Gertrude Jennings of Fayetteville, W.Va; numerous nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law, V.T. Carr and wife, Ruth of Abingdon. Memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Rd., Salem, Va. 24153. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2007, at Calvary United Methodist Church. The Rev. Emory Tarpley and the Rev. David Boger will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100. on April 13, 2007.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 151, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Rayon mill worker11

Family

Sherman Sherley Carr b. December 25, 1905, d. July 14, 1958
Marriage*Anna Lois Epperly married Sherman Sherley Carr, son of Valentine Carr Sr. and Lula Jane King, on December 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2,3,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Epperly Carr obituary in the Apr 13, 2007 edition.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Sherley Carr obituary in the Jul 15, 1958 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Carr Krista obituary in the May 5, 2001 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harold Lialie Epperly1,2

M, b. June 1, 1917, d. June 1, 1917
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,2 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,2 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Harold Lialie Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on June 1, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 1, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Jesse Underwood1,2,3

M, b. December 12, 1785, d. May 7, 1850
FatherSamuel Underwood Jr. b. circa 1744/45, d. June 6, 1803
MotherMisniah Cannaday b. circa 1748, d. before 1815
     Jesse Underwood was buried at Jesse Underwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 12, 1785.3 He married Ellender Celia Greer on December 19, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Jesse Underwood died on May 7, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,3

Family

Ellender Celia Greer b. circa 1796
Marriage*He married Ellender Celia Greer on December 19, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Jesse Underwood.
  2. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  3. [S3626] Jesse Underwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/jesse-underwood-cemetery.htm

Florence Almeda Angle1

F, b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
FatherWilliam Lonza "Will" Angle1,2 b. September 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1941
MotherSarah Amanda Naff1,2 b. September 7, 1869, d. February 21, 1941
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-8967.3 Her married name was Cummings.4 Florence Almeda Angle was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She married Leslie Cummings.4 Florence Almeda Angle was born on April 6, 1904 at Virginia.3 She married Arthur Ray Epperly, son of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of December 19, 1922,her married name was Epperly.2 Florence Almeda Angle died on October 5, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.3,4 She CUMMINGS, Florence A., 89, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday evening, October 5, 1993, in Richfield Nursing Center in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Cummings and three sons, Sidney Miles, Winston and Wayne Cummings. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Otto and Irene Epperly, Jimmy Cummings, all of Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Miles, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Francine Helms, Mililani, Hawaii, Kavin Cummings, Abingdon, Va., and Leslie Ciaccia, Damascus, Md; three great-granddaughters, Lindy and Mary Helms and Lindsey Cummings. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Carl Ratcliffe with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Thursday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 Thursday evening. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg. on October 7, 1993.4

Family 1

Leslie Cummings
Marriage*She married Leslie Cummings.4 

Family 2

Arthur Ray Epperly b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
Marriage*Florence Almeda Angle married Arthur Ray Epperly, son of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence A. Cummings obituary in the Oct 7, 1993 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.

William Lonza "Will" Angle1,2,3

M, b. September 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1941
FatherJacob Riley Angle1,2 b. October 10, 1850, d. April 2, 1923
MotherElizabeth Frances Richards1,2 b. December 18, 1845, d. December 20, 1924
     William Lonza "Will" Angle Enumerated in the 1920 and 1930 Montgomery Co. Virginia Census. He was born on September 25, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Sarah Amanda Naff, daughter of Rev. William H. Naff and Mary Jane Lampey, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William Lonza "Will" Angle died on January 5, 1941 at age 65.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Sarah Amanda Naff b. September 7, 1869, d. February 21, 1941
Marriage*William Lonza "Will" Angle married Sarah Amanda Naff, daughter of Rev. William H. Naff and Mary Jane Lampey, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Livie Angle Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah Amanda Naff1

F, b. September 7, 1869, d. February 21, 1941
FatherRev. William H. Naff1 b. April 29, 1845, d. October 21, 1918
MotherMary Jane Lampey1 b. July 6, 1849, d. October 15, 1931
     Sarah Amanda Naff was born on September 7, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married William Lonza "Will" Angle, son of Jacob Riley Angle and Elizabeth Frances Richards, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 25, 1894,her married name was Angle. Sarah Amanda Naff died on February 21, 1941 at age 71.

Family

William Lonza "Will" Angle b. September 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1941
Marriage*She married William Lonza "Will" Angle, son of Jacob Riley Angle and Elizabeth Frances Richards, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Livie Angle Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 17, 1923, d. November 19, 2013
FatherArthur Ray Epperly1,3 b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
MotherFlorence Almeda Angle1,6,3 b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-2192.7 Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on October 17, 1923 at Virginia.1,7,5 He married Irene Mae Willard, daughter of William Wallace "Sloke" Willard and Edna Virginia James, on August 20, 1950.8,1,2,5 Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly died on November 19, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.3,4,7,5 He Otto Ray Epperly (Pluto), 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Epperly; his mother, Florence Cummings; his half-brothers, Sidney Miles, Winston Cummings, Jimmy Cummings, and Wayne Cummings. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Irene; daughter, Francine Helms (Barry); granddaughters, Linda Acker (Justin) of Socorro, N.M., and Mary Vissani (Daniel) of Christiansburg; great-grandchildren, Penny Acker, Olivia and Simeon Vissani; sister-in-law, Carmen Blevins of Abingdon, Va; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Dennis Curd officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. on November 21, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 58, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather William Angle9

Family

Irene Mae Willard b. May 1, 1930
Marriage*Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly married Irene Mae Willard, daughter of William Wallace "Sloke" Willard and Edna Virginia James, on August 20, 1950.8,1,2,5 
Child
  • Nellie Francine Epperly1,3,10

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence A. Cummings obituary in the Oct 7, 1993 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Irene Mae Willard1,2

F, b. May 1, 1930
FatherWilliam Wallace "Sloke" Willard3,1,4,5 b. April 7, 1898, d. March 13, 1955
MotherEdna Virginia James3,1,4,5 b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
     Irene Mae Willard was born on May 1, 1930 at West Virginia.1 She married Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly, son of Arthur Ray Epperly and Florence Almeda Angle, on August 20, 1950.3,1,4,2 As of August 20, 1950,her married name was Epperly.

Census Records

1940Dweling 192, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly b. October 17, 1923, d. November 19, 2013
Marriage*Irene Mae Willard married Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly, son of Arthur Ray Epperly and Florence Almeda Angle, on August 20, 1950.3,1,4,2 
Child
  • Nellie Francine Epperly1,6,7

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Raymond Knoppow1

M, b. March 7, 1943, d. August, 2019
FatherBenjamin "Bunny" Knoppow2 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 17, 1966
MotherEllen Bercovich2 b. August 19, 1907, d. November 24, 1973
     James Raymond Knoppow was born on March 7, 1943 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2 He married Naomi R. Dreyer on November 29, 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 James Raymond Knoppow and Naomi R. Dreyer were divorced in September, 1971 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.3 James Raymond Knoppow died in August, 2019 at Washington at age 76.2

Family

Naomi R. Dreyer
Marriage*He married Naomi R. Dreyer on November 29, 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Divorce* James Raymond Knoppow and Naomi R. Dreyer were divorced in September, 1971 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.3 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.