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     Marlene Joy Patsy was born on August 27, 1948 at Ohio.¹ As of June 18, 1995,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Robert Lewis Vest Sr., son of Milton Banks Vest and Virginia June Barber, on June 18, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Marlene Joy Patsy died on January 27, 2012 at Virginia at age 63.² She Marlene Joy Vest, 63, of Floyd, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Vest Sr; sons, Arva L. Brewer Jr., Shawn A. Brewer, Scott C. Brewer and wife, Rita J. Brewer; stepson, Bobby Vest and wife, Jackie D. Vest; and grandchildren, Taryn H. Brewer, Jaden N. Brewer, Jaxon L. Brewer, Rosln L. Brewer, Kira J. Brewer, Jenna C. Brewer, Benjamin A. Vest, and Taylor G. Yaunsem. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Floyd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rhonda Hobbs officiating. on January 30, 2012.²

     Jimmy Dean Carico was born on March 11, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Kathy Lynn Reed on July 29, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Jimmy Dean Carico and Kathy Lynn Reed were divorced on June 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Jimmy Dean Carico married Debra Lynn Clarke on July 9, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Jimmy Dean Carico and Debra Lynn Clarke were divorced on September 28, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Jimmy Dean Carico married Terri Carol Morris Hill on August 11, 2001 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Jimmy Dean Carico and Terri Carol Morris Hill were divorced on March 1, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Jimmy Dean Carico married Crystal Dawn Bandy, daughter of Michael Harry "Mike" Bandy and Pamela Kay "Pam" Hurst, on August 9, 2012 at Winchester, Virginia.⁴ Jimmy Dean Carico and Crystal Dawn Bandy were divorced on March 18, 2014 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Jimmy Dean Carico died on September 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 60.⁶ He Jimmy Dean Carico, 60, of Bent Mountain, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born March 11, 1960, to Josephine and James Carico. He was a hard-worker and took care of his family. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting, fishing, and meeting new people. He is preceded in death by his dad, James Carico, and brother, Edward D. Carico. Those left to cherish his precious memory are his partner and dear friend, Valerie Ross; his loving mother, Josephine Carico; his only son, Christopher Carico; his siblings, Deborah Yopp, Tina Mills (Fred), Mark Carico, Marion Peterson (Curtis) and Daryl Carico; many nieces and nephews; other family and friends who will all miss him very much. A Celebration of Life service will be held later this year. Dear Jimmy-A million times I've needed you, A million times I've cried… If love alone could have saved you; You never would have died. In life I loved you deeply, in death I love you still, in my heart you always hold a place, no one else can fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone. Part of me went with you the day god called you home. Love, Valerie and Savannah. I hope you find the eternal peace you have always been looking for. on September 17, 2020.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5217.⁷ Judith Ann "Judy" Mills was born on September 5, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,4 As of November 7, 1964,her married name was Reimer.² She married George Reimer on November 7, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Judith Ann "Judy" Mills died on November 13, 2013 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 73.^3,7,8 She Judy Mills Reimer, 73, peacefully crossed over into eternal life, surrounded by her beloved family, on Wednesday November 13, 2013. She was born Judith Ann Mills on September 5, 1940. Judy grew up in Roanoke, was a 1958 graduate of William Fleming High School, and earned a Bachelor's degree at Emory and Henry College in 1962. Upon graduating from college, she entered Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS). While in orientation for BVS she crossed paths with George Reimer at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. She then went onto volunteer service in Germany from 1962 to 1964. While in Germany, she crossed paths with George again, and returned stateside to be married on November 7, 1964. Once married, the couple resided in Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada. In Crystal City, Judy began teaching school in a rural one room school, while George farmed. After two years, the couple returned to Roanoke in 1966 where she continued her teaching career until their older son was born. Judy and George purchased Harris Office Furniture Co., Inc. in 1976. While co-owning Harris Office, she began to become very active in local and national church committee's with the Church of the Brethren. Judy was on the Church of the Brethren General Board from 1985 to 1990, serving as chair of the board her last two years. (The General Board is now the Mission and Ministry Board. Judy was licensed to the ministry by the Williamson Road Church and Virlina District in 1991. Judy felt called to leave the day to day operations of Harris in 1992, when at the age of 51; she entered Bethany Theological Seminary, earning her Masters of Divinity in 1994. She was ordained on May 29, 1994. From 1993 to 1995 Judy served as the Moderator Elect and Moderator of the Church of the Brethren. Leading the 209th Church on the Brethren Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C. in 1995, where the theme was "Claim Christ's Call." Judy was the founding pastor of Smith Mountain Lake Community Church of the Brethren in 1996 to 1997. She was then called by God to be the CEO/General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren General Board from 1998 to 2003. Judy retired in 2003, but continued to preach in pulpit supply, lead workshops, and served as Interim Pastor for a year at her home church, Williamson Road Church of the Brethren. Judy's life was miraculous and exemplary. She suffered heart damage and lived with cardio myopathy since the age of 27. This would have diminished a lessor person. Judy gave her life to Jesus after having a meaningful experience as a young child at Camp Bethel in Fincastle. She sought to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, looking through the denominational window of the Church of the Brethren. She was nurtured in God's message by the Hollins Road and Williamson Road Church of the Brethren church families, Camp Bethel, the Virlina District, and various denominational and ecumenical ministries. Judy loved life and her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and servant of the Lord. She delighted in seeing Cardinals, Roseate Spoonbills, and Great Blue Herons. Her grandsons, Bailey and Bryson, were the "apple of her eye"! She enjoyed reading and playing solitaire. Judy thanked God for the beautiful gift of life! She hoped that her legacy would be the message, "to live each day to its fullest"!! Judy will be sadly missed by her beloved spouse of 49 years, George; son, Troy and his spouse Kristen; two grandsons, Bailey and Bryson; sister, Jane Mills; many members of the Reimer family in Manitoba, Canada; along with many beloved cousins and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Poff Mills and James Victor (Mike) Mills; and son, James Todd Reimer. Entombment will follow at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on November 15, 2013.³

     James Todd Reimer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He married Brittany Unknown.² James Todd Reimer was born on March 11, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,7 He died on May 5, 2012 at Grand Junction, Mesa Co., Colorado, at age 42.^6,2 He James Todd Reimer, Roanoke, 42, crossed over into eternal life on May 5, 2012. Born in Roanoke on March 11, 1970, Todd had recently given his life to Jesus Christ, and looked forward to his Christian walk. Todd's home church in Roanoke was the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren. Todd died in Grand Junction, Colorado. He will be missed by his spouse, Brittany; son Aden James; and Brittany's son Trent. Todd leaves cherished memories for his parents; George and Judy Mills Reimer; his brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Kristen Huffman Reimer; and two nephews Bailey and Bryson Reimer; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from Kentucky, Virginia, Colorado, and Manitoba, Canada. As a child and as a young man, Todd appreciated participating in the ministry of Camp Bethel, a Church of the Brethren camp, Fincastle, Virginia. Todd grew up playing baseball and ice hockey. He earned his GED diploma in March of 1990. Todd loved to snow ski in the mountains of Colorado, and had a passion for animals, especially dogs. Todd enjoyed being with children, and was drawn to their creativity and energy. Todd was a gourmet cook. Thank you to all who have supported Todd, and walked the journey with him. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 9, 2012.²

     Her married name was Kessinger.² Reba Lillian Cromer was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-40-9157.³ Her married name was Costigan.² She married Frank E. Costigan.² Reba Lillian Cromer was born on December 12, 1918 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of August 8, 1938,her married name was Poff.¹ She married William Massie Poff, son of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, on August 8, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Reba Lillian Cromer married Russell Kent Kessinger on December 20, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 Reba Lillian Cromer died on January 30, 2007 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 88.^3,2 She Reba Cromer Costigan, 88, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. She was born in Ellett Valley, Va. on December 12, 1918 to the late Charles Edward and Lilly Mae Carter Cromer. She was also preceded in death by her three husbands, William Massie Poff, Russell Kessinger, Frank E. Costigan; one son, Eugene Roger Poff, two brothers, Henry and Wilson Cromer; and two sisters, Emma and Virginia Lovern. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Zetta Cromer of Ellett; five grandchildren, Pam Whittaker and husband, Donald, Dodie Webb and husband, Billy, Kim Moore, Kevin Poff and wife, Joy, Mandi Huff and husband, Mark; 11 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Steve Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 328, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, and the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., SW, Blacksburg. on January 31, 2007.²

     Thurzetta Lula "Etta" Jewell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 25, 1918 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of August 17, 1940,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Leonard Samuel Poff, son of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on August 17, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6,4 Thurzetta Lula "Etta" Jewell died on November 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,4,5 She Thurzetta (Etta) Jewell Poff, 88, of Salem, Va. passed away Friday, November 24, 2006. Some knew her as Etta and many knew her as Nanny Poff. She was born September 25, 1918 in Montgomery County, Va., a daughter of the late Oscar C. and Florence Butt Jewell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard S. Poff; a brother, Curtis Jewell and a great-grandson, Caleb W. Ward. Mrs. Poff was a homemaker and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Her surviving family includes, two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Glenn Peterson and Brenda and Cleve Pagans; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sandra Poff; two brothers and sister-in-law, Gaylord and Doris Jewell and Robert Jewell; and two sisters, Georgia Mills and Martha Mills; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 26, 2006.²

     George William "Billy" Epperly Jr. George William Epperly, Jr., Mar 10, 1941 - Feb 15, 2017. George William Epperly, Jr., 75, of Salem, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Salem.⁴ He was born on March 10, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Maudie Eliza Edwards on May 23, 1959 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,8,5 George William "Billy" Epperly Jr. died on February 15, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-54-7963.³ Maudie Eliza Edwards was born on August 10, 1941 at Dante, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of May 23, 1959,her married name was Epperly.² She married George William "Billy" Epperly Jr., son of George William Epperly and Lillian Frances Poff, on May 23, 1959 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Maudie Eliza Edwards died on January 8, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,6,3 She Maudie Eliza Epperly, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2104. She was born August 10, 1941, and was preceded by her parents; two sisters; and a grandson. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, George "Billy" Epperly, Jr; daughter, Terry Ford; sons, Dwayne (Angie) Epperly, Brian Epperly; sisters, Ellen Linkous, Lorene Crawford, Joan (Onie) Willis, Juanita (Harold) Dunn, Julie (CJ) Wolfe, Joy Gibson; brother, Paul (Becky) Edwards; 5 grandchildren, Joe (Aynsley) Sowers, Alicia Ford, Dougie (Jessica) Epperly, Michael Epperly and Aaron Epperly; 13 great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice and caregiver, Sherri for all their care and support during this difficult time. on January 10, 2014.¹

     Herman Lee Reavis Herman “Herm” Lee Reavis, Roanoke Radio Pioneer, retired from this earthly life on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025. He closed his final broadcast the same way he closed the Radio Bowling reports: “Mama, put the peanut butter away; the old Man from the Mountain is going Home.” He was born on Friday, October 14, 1932, the son of Paul and Minnie Reavis of Galax, Va. During his lifetime of broadcasting, he achieved awards too numerous to mention. Those who knew him already know the talents of the young man who started his radio career at the age of 14. He loved his work; it became his life. If there had not been many changes in the radio industry, he surely would have tried to work another 64 years. He was proud to be the founder of the “Squirm with Herm" club and always introducing himself as “Your favorite Radio Man”. Herm was predeceased by his sisters, Baby Joyce Reavis, Peggy Carr, and Lucy Arnold; and brother, Paul Reavis. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Tina Testerman Davis; and son-in-law, Ron Testerman. He is survived by his soul mate, his wife of 42 years, Sue Heslep Reavis; and their children who stood with them at their wedding, each of them taking vows to support their parents’ marriage and to become one family with no “step” brothers or sisters. Most have respected those vows. Their children and their families in chronological order are as follows: Pamela LaPradd; her daughter, Heather Rivers (Jimmy); and their daughters, Eve (Daniel) Peay and Eleana Rivers. Tina's twin daughters, April and Anna Davis. Greg Reavis (Stephanie); and their two sons, Mitch (Mariah) and Stuart Reavis. Penny McNabb; her three children, Suzanna (Dr. Robert) Weldon, baby Vena Frances, Patrick McNabb, and Jaime McNabb. Perry Heslep (Brenda); and their combined family, Jordan, Lauren, and Carolanne Heslep, and CJ, Erika, and Seana. Herm's son, Chris Reavis. Phoebe Rakes (Dave); and their two sons, Jack and Sam. Herm's surviving siblings are Dorothy Bainter, Edna Dillon, Linda Dochterman, and Edward Reavis; sister-in-law, Carole Reavis; and brother-in-law, Tom Arnold.² He was born on October 14, 1932 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Barbara Sue Epperly, daughter of George William Epperly and Lillian Frances Poff, on May 21, 1983 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 Herman Lee Reavis died on June 25, 2025 at Virginia at age 92.²

     His Social Security Number was 148-05-4947.¹¹ Arlen Alvin Hale was buried at Dunnellon Memorial Gardens, Dunnellon, Marion Co., Florida.⁶ He was born on January 9, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,3,11,4,5,6,7} He married Gladys Marie Miller on March 26, 1938 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ Arlen Alvin Hale died on November 18, 1987 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 69.^3,11,6

     Gladys Marie Miller was buried at Dunnellon Memorial Gardens, Dunnellon, Marion Co., Florida.² Her Social Security Number was 225-12-8484.³ She was born on February 28, 1917 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of March 26, 1938,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Arlen Alvin Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on March 26, 1938 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ Gladys Marie Miller died on October 31, 2006 at Florida at age 89.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-9558.⁶ Aubrey Lee Jones was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 15, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Mabel Irene Carden on April 30, 1938 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Aubrey Lee Jones died on May 22, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 61.^6,3

     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-8979.³ Mabel Irene Carden was born on July 6, 1916 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 30, 1938,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Aubrey Lee Jones, son of James Asa Jones and Ollie Dessie Poff, on April 30, 1938 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Mabel Irene Carden died on August 17, 1994 at Virginia at age 78.^2,3 She JONES, Mabel Irene Carden, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 17, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Lee Jones. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Douglas and Teresa Butler Jones, Blacksburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Jones and Edward Walter Clemmons, Richmond; grandson, Stephen Taylor Jones, Blacksburg; brothers, Paul Lynwood Carden, Hopewell, and Earl David Carden, Baltimore, Md; sisters, Reva Frances Carden McCoin, Loveland, Ohio and Ella Louise Carden Stanley, Christiansburg; and dear friend, G. Clay Wilson, Mechanicsville. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 1994 at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Dewey Weaver and the Rev. Jeff Aikens officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home. on August 19, 1994.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-4989.¹⁰ Roy Blake Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on March 21, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,6,7 He married Elizabeth Julie Coleman on August 14, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Roy Blake Jones died on November 11, 1975 at Radford, Virginia, at age 69.^3,4,6 He Roy Blake Jones, age 69, died in a Radford hospital Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1975. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Coleman Jones, Pilot; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Lawrence, Pilot; one son, Calvin Jones, Pilot; three brothers, Alfred Jones, Aubrey Jones, both of Christiansburg, Ivan Jones, Marion; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral was at the Huffville Church. Interment in the church cemetery. on November 20, 1975.³