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     Frank Epperly Correll was buried at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 18, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Alice Jean Cox on April 1, 1972 at Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 Frank Epperly Correll died on June 22, 2018 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,6 He Frank Epperly Correll of Lexington, Va., avid Hokie fan (therefore, an eternal optimist) died on June 22, 2018. He was born on January 18, 1943, in Christiansburg, Va. to Herman and Hazel Correll. He graduated from Christiansburg High School and Virginia Tech. In November of 1971, during a stint as an insurance salesman, he met Alice Cox; she did not buy the life insurance but she was enamored of the salesman-they were married five months later, absolutely thrilling her mother. Frank, Jr., appeared six years later. Throughout the years he was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and on the boards of United Way, Stonewall Jackson Hospital and Kendal at Lexington. Following his retirement from a career in banking, he found fulltime enjoyment monitoring the golf course with friends, reading history and cheering the Hokies to periodic football glory. Frank is survived by his wife, Alice; and son, Frank; and a niece Harriet; and nephew, Guy. on June 23, 2018.³

     Diane Cecile Gillespie was born on October 2, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Larry Alton Epperly, son of Paul Wesley Epperly and Nena Henrietta Argabright, on June 6, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 6, 1970,her married name was Epperly.² Diane Cecile Gillespie and Larry Alton Epperly were divorced on December 6, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.⁴

     Phaydra Zane Epperly was born on December 17, 1970 at Radford, Virginia.² She died on December 24, 2015 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 45.³ She Phaydra Zane Epperly, 45, formerly of Christiansburg, left this life suddenly at her home in Pearisburg Thursday, December 24, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Keesee of N.C; her mother and stepfather, Cecile and Brian Beverage of Troutville; her father and stepmother, Larry and Becki Epperly Atlanta, Ga; her brother, Austin Beverage of Troutville; her sisters, Rachel and Leah Epperly of Ohio; her fiancé and best friend, Jim Price of Pearisburg; and her maternal grandmother, Betty Gillespie of Roanoke. Phaydra is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Those growing up with Phaydra include Brian and Zac Cullop, Christy Wallace, Travis Colley, Jennifer Epperly-McDonald, and Wesley Epperly. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Gillespie; paternal grandparents, Paul and Nena Epperly; her aunt, Sandra Gillespie Johnson; and her cousin, Sarah Colley. on December 29, 2015.³

     Ora Lee Britt was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Her married name was Yost.³ She married Garrett W. Yost.^3,4 Ora Lee Britt was born on January 23, 1899 at Virginia.^2,5,4 She married John Lewis Payne Sr., son of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, circa 1919.^5,1,4,3 As of circa 1919,her married name was Payne.⁵ Ora Lee Britt died on December 25, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Ora Payne Yost, age 84, the widow of John L. Payne, Sr. and Garrett W. Yost, died Sunday, December 25, 1983, in a local hospital. She is survived by three sons, John L. Payne, Jr., Christiansburg, Charles D. Payne, Blacksburg, J. Curtis Payne, Virginia Beach; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Charlotte Smith, Bluefield, W.Va; two stepsons, Garrett W. Yost, Bluefield, W.Va; Fred E. McHone, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Nolley, Princeton, W.Va; Mrs. Dorothy Gilmore, Pearisburg; Mrs. Myrtle Briggs, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on December 26, 1983.³

     James Harvey Sink was buried at Old Order of German Baptist Church Cemetery, Adney Gap Road, near Blue Ridge Parkway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1855 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Ann Williams, daughter of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on January 29, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ James Harvey Sink died in 1914.¹

     Loraine Doris Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 28, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She died on August 1, 1925 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 3.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3288.¹¹ John Lewis Payne Jr. was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,6,8 He was born on August 21, 1923 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,5,6,8 He married Mary Helen Wilson on July 30, 1947 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^12,8,7,13 John Lewis Payne Jr. died on October 15, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^12,11,6,8 He John Lewis Payne Jr., age 67, died Monday, October 15, 1990, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Payne was a retired accountant from R. A. A. P. and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Wilson Payne. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mack Compton, Blacksburg; one son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Dana H. Payne, Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Allen P. Compton, Lorie A. Compton, Amanda M. Payne; one brother, J. Curtis Payne, Va. Beach. Interment will follow in North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 17, 1990.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-6878.¹⁰ Charles Dawes Payne was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 24, 1926 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,3,11,4,5,6} He married Ruth Marie Helms on January 28, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3,12 Charles Dawes Payne died on August 25, 1990 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 64.^1,10,11,6 He Charles Dawes Payne, age 64, died Saturday, August 25, 1990, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. He was a retired employee of R.A.A.P. with 37 years of service. Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy World War II and was a life member of the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad serving for 40 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and was also a member and served as a deacon in the Blacksburg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Surviving are his wife, Ruth Helms Payne; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy P. and Mark V. Curtis; a grandson, Sky Charles Curtis, all of Virginia Beach; two brothers, John L. Payne Jr., Christiansburg; James Curtis Payne, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. on August 28, 1990.¹

     James Curtis Payne was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^5,6 He James Curtis Payne, 84, former Mayor of Virginia Beach, passed on to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Curt was born in Cambria, Virginia on October 30, 1928, to the late John and Ora Payne. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John and Charles. He was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and Virginia Tech. Curt was a member of the Cadet Corp, Monogram Club and played second base for his beloved "Hokies" baseball team. He served in the U.S. Army in Company A, 22nd Infantry Regiment. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty D. Payne; children, Deborah Bunn, Jay Payne (Desi), Carol Ann Holway (Dickie), and Richard Payne; grandchildren, Ashlee and Brandon Bunn, Curt (Sally), Alex and Jayme Payne, Jordan Holway, Brody and Faith Payne; great grandchildren, Jaden and Maya Payne. Curt retired after 34 years as Agency Manager of the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake offices of the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. He served on the Virginia Beach Planning Commission and served on Virginia Beach City Council for 13 years, with one term as Mayor. He was Marriage Commissioner for the City of Virginia Beach and married over 5, 000 couples. Curt was voted Man of the Year in Agriculture. Curt's memberships include: St. John's Baptist Church, Past President and member of Creeds Ruritan Club, served as Secretary-Treasurer and Lt. Governor of the Holland District of Ruritan National, Past President of Courthouse Volunteer Fire Department; former member of Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, Princess Anne Masonic Lodge# 25 AF & AM, Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies, Khedive Shrine Center, Tidewater Council Boy Scouts of America, former board member of Dominion Bank and Bank of Virginia Beach, Past President of the Southeast 4-H Educational Center, former member and Chairman of the Tidewater Transportation District Commission, former President of the Virginia Association of Public Transit Officials and a former member of the Governor's Board for the Rights of the Disabled. He received the Great Citizen of Tidewater Award by Cox Communications in 1985. Curt loved country music, western movies and was an avid golfer. Thanks to Caprise, Scott and Rhonda. You made a difference. Interment will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park.⁶ His Social Security Number was 228-30-9152.¹³ He was born on October 30, 1928 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,13 He married Betty Melissa Daniel on June 29, 1953 at York, York Co., South Carolina.¹¹ James Curtis Payne died on September 22, 2013 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7,13

     Viva Marie Parker married Claude Elmer Payne, son of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly.^4,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 241-48-9830.⁷ Viva Marie Parker was buried at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her married name was Payne. She was born on November 29, 1901 at Portage, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,7,2 She died on December 29, 1976 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 75.¹

     Lenora V. Kromm was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 384-38-6326.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1897 at Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.^3,4,2 She married Harless Henry Payne, son of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on October 8, 1930 at Macomb Co., Michigan.^5,1,2 As of October 8, 1930,her married name was Payne.¹ Lenora V. Kromm died on June 20, 1999 at Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan, at age 102.^3,4,2 She Lenora V. Payne, age 102, of Carsonville, died Sunday, June 20, 1999 at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. She was born January 24, 1897 in Port Sanilac, daughter of the late Leonard and Emma Johanna (Langfield)_Kromm. She married Harless H. Payne, who died February 3, 1973. She was a retired schoolteacher who taught 2 years at the Cottage rural school north of Port Sanilac, and 26 years at Carsonville Schools. She was a member of the Port Sanilac Baptist Church and the M.E.A. As a Sunday School Superintendent at the Port Sanilac U. Methodist Church she donated and collected books and established a library to encourage the children to read. These books of hers lead to the establishment of the Port Sanilac Library in 1936. This library continues today as the Sanilac Township Library. Surviving are a son, Ronald (Marilyn) of Sandusky; a daughter, Vera (Bob) Richard of Metamora; five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; four nieces, Doris Willis, Bernice Nolting, Maybelle Engel, and Tony Langfield; and two nephews, Bob Kromm and Dave Kromm. She was preceded in death by a son, John, in 1987. Burial will be in the Port Sanilac Cemetery. on June 22, 1999.²

     Vera Marie Payne Vera Marie Richard, 92, of Metamora formerly of Carsonville & Roseville, died Thursday March 7, 2024. She was born March 17, 1931 in Detroit to parents Harless and LeNora (Kromm) Payne. Vera married her high school sweetheart Joseph R. Richard on January 26, 1952 in Angola, IN. Growing up, Mrs. Richard worked for her father’s grocery store then in banking for Sears Bank in SanDiego, CA, then Carsonville. Vera was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1979, where she helped as church organist. Vera loved music, sewing, bowling and her time volunteering at Lapeer Regional Hospital. Vera loved her family, friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Vera is survived by her children: Cheryl (Thomas) Morris, Connie (Dave Miller) Pacioni and Daniel Richard, grandchildren: Carly (& Jon), Chris (& Crystal), Chloe, Cara, Joe, great-grandchildren: Noam, Jackson, Emmie and brother: Ronald (Marilyn) Payne of Sandusky. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joe (just January 23rd of this year), brother: John Payne as well as her aforementioned parents.⁸ She was born on March 17, 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^4,8 As of January 26, 1952,her married name was Richard.⁴ She married Joseph Robert "Bob" Richard on January 26, 1952 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.^7,10,4,5,8 Vera Marie Payne died on March 7, 2024 at Michigan at age 92.⁸

     John Howard Payne was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.² He was born on May 30, 1936 at Carsonville, Sanilac Co., Michigan.^2,8 He died on December 16, 1987 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 51.^2,8 He John H. Payne, 51, of Tempe, a music teacher at Arizona State University, died Dec. 16, 1987, in Scottsdale. He was born in Carsonville, Mich. Survivors include his mother, Lenora Kromm; a sister, Vera, Lapeer; and brother, Harles Ronald. on January 16, 1988.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-6129.⁶ Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,9 He was born on September 2, 1893 at Yellow Sulphur Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,1,3,5,6,7,8} He married Nellie Erva Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on January 7, 1918.^10,2,5,11 Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush married Rheba Mae Collins, daughter of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on August 5, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,12,4,5,9 Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush died on August 11, 1968 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,5,9 He Mr. Benjamin Franklin Rush, age 74, died in a Christiansburg hospital Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rheba Collins Rush; eight daughters, Mrs. Louise Linkous, Blacksburg, Mrs. Treva Miles, Collinsville, Mrs. Ruby Lee Carner, Mrs. Frances Williams, Mrs. Doris Martin, Mrs. Ella Hutchins, and Miss Shirley Rush, all of Christiansburg, and Mrs. Wilma Chafin, Danville. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansurg. on August 12, 1968.⁹

     Martha Ann Williams was buried at Old Order of German Baptist Church Cemetery, Adney Gap Road, near Blue Ridge Parkway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Harvey Sink on January 29, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 29, 1876,her married name was Sink. Martha Ann Williams died in 1911.¹

     Charles Barnett/Bennett Rush was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 13, 1918 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,1 He died on October 21, 1918 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a death date of Oct 20, 1918.^4,2

     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0417.¹¹ Louise Virginia Rush was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 12, 1919 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,11,13,1,2 As of February 15, 1934,her married name was Dowdy.⁸ She married Roy Lindwood Dowdy on February 15, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ As of September 22, 1935,her married name was Linkous.⁸ Louise Virginia Rush married William Lee Walter "Pete" Linkous on September 22, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,14 Louise Virginia Rush died on June 3, 2000 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^11,3,14 She LINKOUS, Louise Rush, 80, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, June 3, 2000 at her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee "Pete" Linkous; son, Kelly Linkous; grandson, Larry Shepherd; sister, Treva Miles; her father and mother, Frank and Nellie Payne Rush; and her stepmother, Rheba Collins Rush. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darleen and Rev. Everett Shepherd; sons and daughters-in-law, Ross and Shirley Linkous, all of Christiansburg, Bobby and Ellen Linkous of Radford. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruby Lee Carner, Frances Williams, Ella Ruth Hutchins, all of Christiansburg, Wilma Chafin of Greensboro, N.C., Doris Martin of Riner and Shirley Adkins of Ferrum, Va; nine grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and eleven great-great-grandchildren. The burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 6, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-8814.⁵ William Lee Walter "Pete" Linkous was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 4, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Louise Virginia Rush, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush and Nellie Erva Payne, on September 22, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,4 William Lee Walter "Pete" Linkous died on October 19, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9872.¹⁴ Bobby Earl Linkous was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on November 6, 1939 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{9,2,3,4,6,7,14} He married Carol June McGuire on July 3, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,4 Bobby Earl Linkous and Carol June McGuire were divorced on January 15, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Bobby Earl Linkous married Ellen E. Witt on July 30, 1994 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^9,4 Bobby Earl Linkous died on November 28, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 29, 2011.^3,8,14 He Bobby Earl Linkous, 72, of Radford, Va., passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011. He was born on November 6, 1939. Preceding him in death were his parents, Louise and Pete Linkous; and a brother, Kelly Linkous. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Linkous; sons, Jeff Linkous and wife, Mary, and Brian Linkous and wife, Jennifer; stepson, Mark Witt and wife, Gwynne; stepdaughter, Leigh Ann Caudell and husband, Shawn; 17 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; a brother, Ross Linkous and wife, Shirley; and a sister, Darlene and husband, Rev. Everett Shepherd. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Everett Shepherd and the Rev. Rodney Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Bobby to the American Heart Association , 4504 Starkey Road, #115, Roanoke, VA 24018. on November 30, 2011.³

     Ross Gene Linkous Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10 He was born on December 18, 1941 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6,2,11,3 He married Shirley Ann Hawks on June 13, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 Ross Gene Linkous Sr. died on August 23, 2018 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.² He Ross Gene Linkous, age 76, of Christiansburg, Va., died, Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on December 18, 1941 to the late Lee W. and Louise Rush Linkous. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Hawks Linkous, children, Ross Linkous Jr. and wife, Connie, Sue Eanes and husband, Richard, Carl Linkous, Vicky Linkous, Rodney Linkous and wife, Deana, fourteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Everett Shepherd, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, August 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on August 25, 2018.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2147.¹² Kelly Levon Linkous was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on July 23, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{8,10,12,2,3,5,6,7} He married Mendel Kate Hilton on November 13, 1959 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Kelly Levon Linkous and Mendel Kate Hilton were divorced on September 13, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Kelly Levon Linkous married Joyce Ann Martin on August 7, 1972 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Kelly Levon Linkous died on May 20, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 31.^8,10,2,4,5 He Mr. Kelly L. Linkous, 31, of Christiansburg, was dead on arrival Tuesday night at a local hospital following an electrical accident. He is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Linkous; one son, Michael Wayne Linkous of Draper; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Linkous; one sister, Mrs. Darlene Shepard; two brothers, Ross Linkous, Bobby Linkous, all of Christiansburg. The funeral was today at 2 p.m. from the Bell view United Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on May 22, 1975.⁴

     Rev. Everett Elwood Shepherd Reverend Everett Elwood Shepherd, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA, stepped onto Hallelujah Square on Monday, March 22, 2021. He heard the call of His Heavenly Father saying “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Everett ministered for over forty years, with unwavering faith doing the work of the Lord in this community that he loved so much. He pastored for several years at Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, and most recently at New River Holiness church. Over the years he evangelized at numerous churches, also ministering in nursing homes. He lived his life to the fullest, doing the things he loved most. Riding motorcycles and horses, playing his guitar and singing bluegrass gospel. He was a skilled crane operator for many years, a job he enjoyed so much, retiring from Radford Arsenal. Above all, he loved spending time with family and friends, never failing to talk about his love for Jesus with each and every one. Everett was preceded in death by his one and only child, Larry Gene Shepherd; father and mother, Edward M. Shepherd and Helen Caldwell Shepherd; sisters, Ruth Moore, Nita ‘Eunice’ Burk, Louise Sarver, Claudine “Dean” Henderson, and Conston Spradlin; brothers, Paul ‘Harvey’, Archie and Marshall Shepherd. Left to cherish and honor his memory are his loving wife of 66 years, Norma “Darleen” Shepherd; granddaughters, Lori Tibbs (John), Anita Bland (Craig); great grandchildren, Madison, Haley, Jordan, Hannah, John Isaac and Michaela; great-great granddaughter Zoe; brother, Jack Shepherd (Dot); sister Frances Flores (Marcelo); daughter in law, Pamela Brumfield. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with John Tibbs and Rodney Linkous officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service. If there were ever any words that Everett would want to say to friends and family, it would be to make sure you are ready to go to heaven. “And we’ll all live forever, in Hallelujah Square” Our family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for their kind and loving assistance with helping our precious Everett make his transition to his heavenly home.⁴ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 30, 1936 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Norma Darleen/Darlene Linkous, daughter of William Lee Walter "Pete" Linkous and Louise Virginia Rush, on April 30, 1955 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,2 Rev. Everett Elwood Shepherd died on March 22, 2021 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-4254.¹¹ Ruby Lee Rush was born on June 23, 1922 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,13,3,6,11 She married Ellis Wilson Carner on October 29, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,1,3,5,6 As of October 29, 1940,her married name was Carner.⁶ Ruby Lee Rush died on January 10, 2010 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^5,14,11 She Ruby Lee Rush Carner, 87, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis W. Carner; her mother and father, Frank and Nellie Payne Rush; stepmother, Rheba C. Rush; and her sisters, Louise R. Linkous, Treva R. Miles and Frances R. Williams. She was a long-time employee of Leggett's Department Store. She was a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sisters, Wilma Chafin (Bob), of Greensboro, N.C., Doris Martin, of Riner, Va., Ella Ruth Hutchins, of Christiansburg, Va., and Shirley Adkins (Bob), of Ferrum, Va; and brothersin-law, Fred L. Williams Jr., of Christiansburg, Va., and Turk Miles, of Martinsville, Va. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Bobby Linkous, of Fairlawn, Va., Darlene Shepherd and Ross Linkous, both of Christiansburg, Va., Lee Ann Fuller, of Martinsville, Va., Fred Williams III, of Blountville, Tenn., Ben Williams, of Christiansburg, Va., Steve and David Chafin, of Greensboro, N.C., Gary Chafin, of Roanoke, Va., Jimmy Martin and Lori Mitcham, both of Riner, Va., Greg Hutchins, of Christiansburg, Va., Clay Adkins, of Ferrum, Va., and Aaron Adkins, Rutherfordton, N.C.. There are also numerous great-nieces, nephews and friends. on January 12, 2010.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-6652.¹² Treva Ila Rush was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1924 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,12,1,2,4 She married Elmo Nelson "Turk" Miles on October 10, 1947 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,3,4,14 As of October 10, 1947,her married name was Miles.³ Treva Ila Rush died on July 22, 1998 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.^12,15,4

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-1691.⁹ Beatrice Celesta Woodward was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,10,4 She was born on April 13, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,8 She married John Oliver Carr, son of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on December 31, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of December 31, 1919,her married name was Carr. Beatrice Celesta Woodward died on November 19, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,8 She Mrs. Beatrice Woodward Carr, 85, of Troutville, died Friday. She is survived by two sons, Raymond Carr, Roanoke; Glenwood Carr, Waynesboro; one daughter, Mrs. Claudine Graham, Louisville, Ky; one brother, Fred N. Woodward, Richmond; one sister, Miss Callie T. Woodward, Roanoke; and five grandchildren. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 21, 1982.⁴

     Roxie Mae Rush was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 20, 1926 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 She died on September 21, 1926 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3