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     Stacie Renee Benton married Steve Michael Smith, son of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances May/Mae Richards.¹ Her married name was Smith. Stacie Renee Benton died on March 25, 1990.¹

     Robert Marshall "Bobby" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 3, 1932.² He married Mary Louise "Pie" Richards, daughter of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on April 14, 1952.^4,2,5 Robert Marshall "Bobby" Epperly died on January 11, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.³ He Robert M., (Bobby) Epperly Sr., 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. A Veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. Mr. Epperly owned and operated "Bobby Epperly Concrete" a concrete contracting business in Christiansburg for over forty years. He was preceded in death by sons, Robert Marshall Epperly, Jr., Terry Lee Epperly and Ricky Leonard Epperly and a grandson, Brian Shouse. Surviving are his wife, Mary R. Epperly; a son, Sam Epperly, Sr; daughters, Sandra Dee Epperly Shouse, Judy Lynn Epperly; daughter-in-law, Sissy Epperly; grandchildren, Sammy, Terry, Scott, Mike, Justin, Brandon and Stacy; and eight greatgrandchildren; a brother, Ralph Edward Epperly, South Dakota; two sisters-in-law, Irene Thompson, Christiansburg and Betty Shelor, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Bible Holiness Church, S. Franklin Street, conducted by Pastor Duane Martin with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com on January 12, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-76-2444.⁸ Robert Marshall Epperly Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 26, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 He married Bessie Jane "Sissy" Simpkins, daughter of Garnett Simpkins, on November 22, 1969.^9,1 Robert Marshall Epperly Jr. died on June 28, 2007 at Virginia at age 54.^2,8 He Robert Marshall Epperly, Jr., 54, of Christiansburg, passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie (Sissy) Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife, Crystal, of Elliston and Scott Epperly and wife, Lisa, of Christiansburg; parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly of Christiansburg; brother, Sammy Epperly and wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg; sisters, Sandra Shouse of Draper and Judy Epperly of Cana; grandchildren, Logan, Caitlyn, Kyle, Logan B., Ryan, Shane, and Magen; brothers-in-law, Eddie Smith and wife, Sue, and Bobby Simpkins; several cousins; special aunt, Evelyn (Elmo) Dull; special neighbor, Robert Simpkins; special friend, Buddy Hinkley; and many other special friends. Over the past 40 years, Marshall has met and served many friends through his concrete finishing company Marshall Epperly Concrete Finishing. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 1, 2007 from 4 until 6 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Epperly family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 540-382-2612. on June 30, 2007.²

     Terry Lee Epperly Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 11, 1954 at Virginia.^2,7 He married Wanda Sue Bell, daughter of George Lewis Bell and Helen Louise Wimmer, on April 18, 1992 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 Terry Lee Epperly Sr. died on January 26, 2006 at Virginia at age 51.¹ He Terry Lee Epperly, Sr., 51, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; son, Terry Lee Epperly, Jr; his son's mother, Wanda Epperly; two sisters, Judy Epperly, Riner; Sandra Shouse, Draper; two brothers, Sammy Epperly and Marshall Epperly both of Christiansburg; aunts, Betty Shelor, Blacksburg, and Irene Thompson, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening at Horne Funeral Service. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 at Sunset Cemetery. The Epperly Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. on January 29, 2006.¹

     Ricky Leonard Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 5, 1955.^1,2 He died on October 29, 1958 at age 3.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-8668.⁷ Joyce Louise Conner was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 She was born on September 8, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,6,9 She married Thomas Elbert King, son of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 As of December 28, 1922,her married name was King. Joyce Louise Conner died on October 14, 1990 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 86.^7,8,9 She Mrs. Joyce Conner King, age 86, died Sunday, October 14, 1990, at her home. She was a member of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by two sons, Edward J. King, and Arthur W. King. She is survived by three daughters, Inus K. Hudson, Collinsville; Bertha K. Dodson, Ringgold; Martha King, Martinsville; five sons, Evine E. King, Melvin L. King, both of Bedford; Thomas A. King, Troutville; Kenneth N. King, Fincastle; Norman B. King, Salem; one sister, Gladys C. King, Elliston; three brothers, Bill W. Conner, Ivan Conner, both of Shawsville; Ralph L. Conner, Roanoke; 27 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mill Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel. on October 16, 1990.⁸

     Judy Lynn Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 29, 1964.¹ She married Mathew Hal Smith on January 12, 1981.¹ As of January 12, 1981,her married name was Smith. Judy Lynn Epperly died on July 3, 2010 at Virginia at age 45.³ She Judy Lynn Epperly, 45, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Epperly; brothers, Ricky, Terry and Marshall Epperly; nephew, Brian Shouse. She is survived by her mother, Mary Epperly; daughter, Stacy Smith and her companion, Jayme Kapalka, of Christiansburg, Va; son, Brandon Smith and his companion, Amanda of Christiansburg, Va; five grandchildren who were the light of her life and the sparkle in her eye, Hannah, Heaven, Stephen, Logan and Tyler. She is also survived by her brother, Sammy Epperly and wife, Shirley; sister, Sandra Dee Epperly and her companion, Leonard; five nephews, Michael, Scott, Sammy, Terry Lee, and Justin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2010 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. The Epperly family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. on July 6, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-5339.¹ Garnett Simpkins was born on September 13, 1925.¹ He died in August, 1987 at age 61.¹

     William B. "Bill" Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,4 His Social Security Number was 230-38-0309.¹² He was born on February 10, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,1,2,11,4,5} He married Ocie Ella Worrell, daughter of George Charles Worrell and Eura Minerva "Eurie" Spangler, on January 15, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 William B. "Bill" Conner died on February 25, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^12,1,11,4 He William B. (Bill) Conner, age 84, of 1851 Willis Hollow Road, died Monday evening, February 25, 1991 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, the son of the late Omar E. and Ettie G. Conner and is survived by his wife, Ocie E. Conner; six children, Joseph O. Conner, Virginia Beach; Owen W. Conner, Roanoke; Pauline C. Sutphin, Sylvia J. Wyatt, Kathleen C. Gravell, all of Shawsville; Audrey M. Dickerson, Hardy; two brothers, Ralph E. Conner, Roanoke; Ivan W. Conner, Shawsville; one sister, Gladys C. King, Shawsville; 28 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Burial in Piedmont Cemetery. on February 27, 1991.¹

     Brian Alan Shouse was born on June 13, 1981.² He died on December 18, 2005 at age 24.¹ He Brian Alan Shouse, 24, of Draper, died Sunday, December 18, 2005. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m., Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. on December 22, 2005.¹