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     Howard Goff Ashcraft was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 234-44-4630.⁶ He was born on March 13, 1933 at Ziesing, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Nancy Pat Jennings, daughter of Jackson Theodore "Jack" Jennings and Mary Gertrude Epperly, on April 12, 1985 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^1,2,7 Howard Goff Ashcraft died on August 12, 2003 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^6,3,7,5 He Howard G. Ashcraft, 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Born March 3, 1933, at Spelter, he was the son of the late Stanley B. Ashcraft and Isabelle Bailey. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee and Theo Ashcraft. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Nancy P. Ashcraft; two daughters, Diane Neubauer and her husband, Cliff, and L. Darlene Monde and her husband, John; three stepdaughters, Melissa Workman and her husband, Frank, Tammy Wright and her husband, Dean, and Vannette Gilbert and her husband, Mike; a sister, Helen Paxton; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on August 15, 2003.⁵

     Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings was born on May 31, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Albert Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on January 5, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of January 5, 1854,her married name was Conner. Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings died on October 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 34; Died of hysterical fits.^3,4

     Leonard Cass Linkswiler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0293.⁷ He was born on October 24, 1906 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,6 He married Ella Frances Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on April 4, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,5 Leonard Cass Linkswiler died on January 3, 1957 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 50.^7,4,5,6 He Funeral for Leonard Cass Linkswiler, 50, former Roanoker, who died Thursday at Hampton, will be conducted Monday. Interment will be in Sherwood. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Epperly Linkswiler and a son, Lawrence Linkswiler, Hampton; his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Linkswiler, Roanoke; three brothers and four sisters; John Linkswiler, New York; Paul Linkswiler and Samuel Linkswiler, Roanoke; Mrs. O. W. Switzer, Roanoke County; Mrs. Charles Hornick, Covington; Mrs. Marge Montgomery and Mrs. William Alger, Roanoke. on January 5, 1957.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-48-2199.⁹ Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler was born on December 31, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,3,10 He married Victoria Mae Pullen on July 3, 1963 at Hampton, Virginia.² Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler and Victoria Mae Pullen were divorced on August 9, 1971 at Newport News, Virginia.¹⁰ Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler married Ruby Marie Davis on November 13, 1971 at Hampton, Virginia.^2,11,4 Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler died on September 15, 2011 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 69.^1,9,4 He Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler, 69, passed away in Coliseum Park Health Care Center on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. He was the son of the late Leonard and Ella Frances Epperly Linkswiler in Roanoke, Va. He had worked at Howmet Corp. for 15 years. He had a great love for football and especially NASCAR. He is survived by his children, Connie Albright and her husband, Mark, Donna Firman and her husband, Barry, Rhonda Wheaton and her husband, Scott, Allen Davis, Tina Williams and her husband, Ricky, and Tracey Buchert and her husband, Andy; his grandchildren, Havanah and Tavis Albright, Ruby Ann and Erik, Sewell, Olivia Firman, Chrystal and Justin Wheaton, Raven, Lee, and Jimmy Williams, Stormey, Dea Marie, Bryce Allen, Kolby, Rianna, Doug, and Brooke; and 12 great-grandchildren. on September 18, 2011.¹

     Cecil Prince Tarpley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 25, 1911 at Wilscot, Fannin Co., Georgia.^2,3,4 He married Helen Eileen Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on March 11, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4,2,5 Cecil Prince Tarpley died on January 24, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,6 He Cecil P. Tarpley, 61, of Rt. 3, Salem, died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. He was president of Tarpley's, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Violet Pugh Tarpley; a son, Emory N. Tarpley; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Hodge; his father, the Rev. E. N. Tarpley; three brothers, W. Crippen Tarpley, Claude L. Tarpley, Carl E. Tarpley. All are of Salem. on January 25, 1973.⁶

     Katherine Ann Tarpley Katherine Tarpley Hodge, daughter of the late Cecil P. and Helen Epperly Tarpley, was released from her diseased physical body and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the age of 73. Katherine is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Helen D. Hodge; son, Bobby J. Hodge; brother, Emory (Sylvia) Tarpley; uncles; aunts; nephews; nieces; grandchildren. Katherine was a member of West Salem Baptist Church, a volunteer for the Community Christmas Store, Samaritans Purse “Shoebox” project and other local mission organizations.⁸ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 24, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Charles Ray Hodge on December 27, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 27, 1969,her married name was Hodge.² Katherine Ann Tarpley and Charles Ray Hodge were divorced on February 25, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Katherine Ann Tarpley died on May 19, 2016 at Virginia at age 73.^3,8

     Sylvia Diane Thomas was born on January 23, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She married Emory Ned Tarpley Sr., son of Cecil Prince Tarpley and Helen Eileen Epperly, on April 19, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 19, 1958,her married name was Tarpley. Sylvia Diane Thomas died on December 17, 2021 at Virginia at age 82.³ She Sylvia Diane Thomas Tarpley, of Salem, Va., was born to Ralph G. "Happy" Thomas and Grace Thomas Overfelt on January 23, 1939 in Roanoke, Va. She passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Sylvia spent the first 10 years of her life in Catawba, Va. and then called Salem her home for the rest of her life. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Ralph G. Thomas Jr; and her son, Emory Ned Tarpley Jr. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Emory Ned Tarpley Sr; her daughters, Brenda Dyer (Kenny), Sharon Tarpley-Looney; daughter-in-law, Trisha Tarpley; five grandchildren, Kelsey and Phillip (Jaime) Tarpley, Jamie Dyer (Andrew Malloy), Emily and Sara Looney; and two great-grandsons, Liam and Reese; other special cousins; nephews; and many friends. Sylvia and Emory were charter members of Calvary United Methodist Church in Salem. She was a partner with her husband in his ministry, starting Sunday School Classes, teaching Bible studies, leading ladies Spiritual Retreats and assisting him in many other ways. Sylvia helped to start the first Day Camp at Camp Alta Mons and she was a Brownie Scout leader. She loved each of the churches they served, loved her family and friends. Above all she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also, she and Emory loved their trips to the ocean and to the mountains, the warm pool at the Salem YMCA and meeting friends for breakfast or lunch. She loved to do genealogy, scrapbooks, memory books and to do crossword and word search puzzles. Sylvia's family would like to express a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each of the staff and workers at South Roanoke Nursing Home. A special thanks to RN Diane who gave special attention and care to Sylvia during her last days. on December 21, 2021.³

     Emory Ned Tarpley Jr. was born on February 1, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Patricia Anne "Tricia" Cronk, daughter of Sherrill Dean Cronk and Betty Jo Poff, on May 12, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 Emory Ned Tarpley Jr. died on December 15, 2020 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁷ He Emory "Ned" Tarpley Jr., 60, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, December 15, 2020 surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Catawba Mountain. He was born on February 1, 1960 to his loving parents, Sylvia and Emory Ned Tarpley Sr. in Salem, Virginia. He is survived by his parents; his sisters, Brenda Tarpley Dyer (Kenny Dyer) and Sharon Tarpley-Looney; his high school sweetheart and wife of 36 years Patricia Cronk Tarpley; his daughter, Kelsey Tarpley and son, Phillip Tarpley (fiancé Jaime Lane); his father-in-law, Sherrill Cronk (Gloria Anderson); his brother-in-law, Mark Cronk (Alison Cronk); his sister-in-law, Linda Cronk Miller (Esson Miller); and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Betty "Nana" Cronk. Ned was a man of few words but those few words grabbed the attention of anyone in the room. He was a 1979 graduate from Salem High School, formerly Andrew Lewis High School, where he played football and scored the first touchdown in Salem High School history and the last touchdown in Andrew Lewis history. He was a dedicated father, husband, coach, scout leader, friend and mentor to many. Ned served as the Mason's Cove Recreational Club President for multiple years while coaching teams at the same time. He went out of his way to ensure every player was included and had equal opportunities on every team he coached. Ned continued his servanthood as his children grew older and volunteered to drive the equipment trailer for the Glenvar High School football team, help with pregame meals, and do anything that was necessary. He was the recipient of an Award of Appreciation for his Dedication and Commitment to the football program in 2010. Ned took pride in his job, working for Advance Autoparts for 25+ years. He was a dependable, consistent employee who left a lasting impression on those who worked around him. Ned was a lot things, but most of all, he was a rock. He was a stable, steady presence that was obvious to anybody who met him and cherished by those who loved him. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and began his fight promptly. While fighting, Ned didn't miss work even while receiving chemo and radiation treatments, unless it was for a family vacation to Emerald Isle, N.C. or Hatteras, N.C. Ned will defeat his cancer in the end by electing to have his physical body cremated. on December 18, 2020.⁷

     Sherman Sherley Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Anna Lois Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on December 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,10,2,4,5,11} Sherman Sherley Carr died on July 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^2,5,6,11 He Sherman Sherkey (should be Sherley) Carr, 52, of 4025 Michigan Ave., NW, died Monday en route to a local hospital. He was owner of Carr's Garage; a member and past president of the Roanoke Automobile Service Assn. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lois Epperly Carr, Roanoke; a daughter, Miss Shirley Carr, Roanoke; one son, Richard W. Carr, Roanoke; two brothers, Thomas E. Carr, Salem, and V. T. Carr, Roanoke. on July 15, 1958.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-62-4213.⁹ Richard Wayne Carr was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He was born on June 9, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,4,5 He married Gaynell Georgie Angle on October 9, 1970 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 Richard Wayne Carr died on April 20, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.^2,4,6 He Richard Wayne Carr, age 36, of 2813 Lofton Rd., S.W., died suddenly Monday evening. Mr. Carr was Chief Deputy Clerk in the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke with 16 years service. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Salem, a Brother in the Alpha Kappa Phi Fraternity through National Business College. He recently earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree through Century University of California. Mr. Carr was listed in the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1985. He was active in the Youth and Adult Soccer Leagues of Roanoke Valley. He was co-president of the Greater Southwest Soccer Association. Mr. Carr was Secretary of the Contractor's Bowling League where he has served since 1979. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gaynell Angle Carr; two sons, Andrew Sherman Carr, Timothy Wray Carr; mother, Mrs. Lois Carr; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and John P. Krista, all of Roanoke; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Forrest and Georgie Angle, Rocky Mount; brother and sister-in-law, Garry and Cindy Angle, Shawsville; three nephews, Michael Krista, Patrick and Jonathan Angle; niece, Cynthia Krista. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 22, 1987.⁶