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     Her Social Security Number was 227-42-2739.⁵ Mary Mosby Bower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on August 23, 1910 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5,4,7 As of October 1, 1930,her married name was Edwards.³ She married Charles Herman "Charlie" Edwards on October 1, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Mary Mosby Bower and Charles Herman "Charlie" Edwards were divorced on October 3, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ As of April 27, 1968,her married name was Lovell.⁸ Mary Mosby Bower married Lebanon Ward Lovell on April 27, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Mary Mosby Bower died on November 21, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^5,10,6,7 She LOVELL, Mary Mosby, 84, of Riner, died Monday morning, November 21, 1994 in Radford Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stanford, Stanton, Delaware; and three sisters, Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, PA., Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her companion, Irvin Cole of Pilot. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on November 22, 1994.⁶

     Freda Woodson Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-46-4666.⁸ She was born on July 22, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of November 10, 1926,her married name was Chafin.⁴ She married Shirley Belford Chafin on November 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,4 Freda Woodson Bower died on April 24, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3 She Freda Bower Chafin, age 84, of Rt. 1, died Tuesday, April 24, 1990, in Radford Community Hospital. She was the widow of Shirley B. Chafin and is survived by two sons, Samuel L. Chafin, Blacksburg; Donald G. Chafin, Wilmington, Ohio; four sisters, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, Penn; Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; Mosby Lovell, Riner; Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg; three grandchildren. Burial in the St. Matthew's Cemetery. on April 25, 1990.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6443.⁶ Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 Her married name was Epperly.³ She was born on November 8, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 She married Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly circa 1925.^7,8,4 Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower died on March 26, 2000 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^6,7,4,9 She EPPERLY, Hazel Bower, 92, of Shawsville, died early Sunday, March 26, 2000 in a Shawsville nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L. (Bill) Epperly and is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Frances Epperly of Christiansburg, Ray and Mary Epperly of Shawsville, Jerry and Remona Epperly of Lake Wylie, S.C; seven grandchildren, David, Patricia, Mark, Michael, Nancy, Jerry and Lisa; four great-grandchildren, Felicia, Samuel, Ntasha, Teresa. Mrs. Epperly was devoted to her family and anyone in the community whom she could help. She was a member of the White Memorial United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she was active in many areas of the church. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Horne Funeral Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Nancy Whiteley and the Rev. Jeri Bishop. Burial will follow in the St. Matthews Cemetery on Laurel Ridge. on March 27, 2000.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6155.⁷ Nellie Catherine Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on January 15, 1909 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of October 9, 1928,her married name was Earles.⁵ She married Marvin Rudolph Earles on October 9, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Nellie Catherine Bower and Marvin Rudolph Earles were divorced on May 6, 1949 at Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ As of July 9, 1949,her married name was Kelley.⁶ Nellie Catherine Bower married Joseph Lonzie Kelley on July 9, 1949 at Newport, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,6,9 Nellie Catherine Bower died on June 18, 2002 at Susquehanna Township, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania, at age 93.^7,4 She Kelley, Nellie Bower, 93, of Susquehanna Township, Pa. and formerly of Riner, Va. Mrs. Kelley was born on January 15, 1908 (should be 1909), in Riner, Va. and died on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Blue Ridge Haven Nursing Home in Susquehanna Township, Pa. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at the Harrisburg State Hospital in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Colonial Park United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Joseph L. Kelley. She is survived by a daughter, Janice D. Lindsey of Palm Harbor Fla., four granddaughters, Catherine Riordan of Harrisburg, Pa., Janice Politis of Riner, Rebecca Christie of Newport and Nanette Soliday of Harrisburg, Pa. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the St. Matthew Cemetery. on June 21, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1720.⁷ Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on September 13, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6 He married Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, circa 1925.^1,2,4 Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly died on October 18, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.^7,3,4,6 He Willie Lee (Bill) Epperly, age 88, died Thursday evening, October 18, 1990 at his residence. He was a member of White Memorial United Methodist Church in Shawsville for 42 years and remained on the Church's Board of Trustees throughout those years. Surviving are his wife, Hazel B. Epperly; three sons, Paul P. Epperly, Christiansburg; Ray E. Epperly, Shawsville; Jerry L. Epperly, Tega Cay, S.C; one brother, Randolph W. Epperly, Pilot; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial in St. Matthews Cemetery near Riner. on October 20, 1990.³

     Joseph Lonzie Kelley was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-05-7108.⁶ He was born on September 1, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1904.^6,3,7,5 He married Nellie Catherine Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, on July 9, 1949 at Newport, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,7 Joseph Lonzie Kelley died on November 4, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9229.¹¹ Paul Preston Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,9 He was born on January 10, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5,7,8,9 He married Frances Ruth Meador on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,12,13,5,9 Paul Preston Epperly died on February 8, 2007 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.^4,11,9 He Paul Preston Epperly, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the retired owner and operator of Epperly's Small Engine and Epperly's Restaurant. He was of the Methodist faith being very active in many Methodist Churches most recently Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Hazel Epperly; sons, David Epperly and Sammy Epperly. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Frances Epperly; daughter, Pat Robinson; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Epperly; grandchildren, Teresa Barnett and husband, Richard, Samuel Epperly and wife, Melissa, Roxann Norford and Dawn Rowland; three greatgrandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Mary Epperly and Jerry and Ramona Epperly; aunt, Mary Epperly; many other special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on February 9, 2007.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8803.⁴ Frances Ruth Meador was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on October 20, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of December 7, 1946,her married name was Epperly.² She married Paul Preston Epperly, son of Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly and Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower, on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,6,2,3 Frances Ruth Meador died on January 15, 2009 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,4,3 She Frances Ruth Meador Epperly, 82, of Christiansburg, Va., known as "Granny" to her family and many friends, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at New River Valley Medical Center. She had worked in the family restaurant and the repair shop after being a homemaker for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oat and Minnie Meador; brothers, Earnest and Carl; sisters, Bernice, Ruby, Audrey, Louise and Shirley; her husband, Paul Epperly; and her sons, David and Sammy Epperly. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Robinson; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Epperly; grandchildren, Teresa Barnett and husband, Richard, Samuel Epperly and wife, Melissa, Roxann Hawley, and Dawn Martin; three greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Stanley and husband, Elton; brothers, Leon Meador and wife, Lucille, and Vernon Wayne Meador and wife, Ann; a sister-in-law, Laeta Meador; her brothers-in-law, Ray Epperly and wife, Mary, and Jerry Epperly and wife, Remona; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on January 16, 2009.¹

     Ray Edward Epperly was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on February 2, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Bowles on June 28, 1957 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,9 Ray Edward Epperly died on October 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 77.³ He Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother, Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He was first employed at Yale & Towne Lock and Hardware Manufacturing, which later became Eaton Corporation, in Salem. He later founded E & V Enterprises, Inc., and Heritage Homes in Shawsville, where he and Mary renovated, built and sold homes for more than 20 years, until their retirement in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he owned and operated Epperly Enterprises, a Shawsville property management company. He was a dedicated community servant and a member of White Memorial United Methodist Church in Shawsville for 64 years. He had a passion for helping local families achieve the dream of home ownership, and dedicated much of his free time to this endeavor. He also believed in the power of education, and founded a scholarship to ensure that local high school students could achieve the dream of a college education. Other philanthropic interests included the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, the Meadowbrook Center for Community Improvement, and the Shawsville Lay Ministerial Association Food Pantry. His devotion to his community was surpassed only by his love for and commitment to his family. He is survived by his children, Mark Epperly and husband, Rob Morrow, of Christiansburg, Michael Epperly and wife, Andrea, of Cary, N.C., and Nancy McGhee and husband, Mark, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Felicia, Hazel, McKenzie and Erica; brother Jerry Epperly of Pinehurst, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. A private entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, in Christiansburg. on October 16, 2015.

     Her Social Security Number was 231-44-2434.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Bowles was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6 She was born on October 6, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 As of June 28, 1957,her married name was Epperly.² She married Ray Edward Epperly, son of Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly and Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower, on June 28, 1957 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Elizabeth Bowles died on June 23, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,3,7 She Mary Elizabeth Bowles Epperly, 75, of Shawsville, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Elsie Bowles; brothers, Earl and Charlie Bowles and several half brothers. She was a member of White Memorial United Methodist Church for 39 years. She worked all of her life, until shortly before her death, employed first at Yale & Towne Lock/Hardware Manufacturing in Salem, later as a hair dresser, which she continued in her community for 45 years, retiring in 2011. During which time she also sold housing from their Shawsville home business. Her interest included helping local needy children, as well as others in the community, also providing scholarships for local high school students and contributions to Meadowbrook Center for community improvement. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ray Epperly; children, Mark Lee Epperly and friend, Rob, of Christiansburg, Michael Ray Epperly and wife, Andrea, of Cary, N.C. and Nancy McGhee and husband, Mark, of Christiansburg; brothers, Bill Bowles, of Dublin and Minor Bowles, of Pearisburg; sister, Evelyn Echols, of Christiansburg; and grandchildren, Felicia, Hazel, McKenzie, and Erica. She is also survived by a niece, Mary Helen Brockwell, of Chester; and several other nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to friends Judy Musselman, Nel Wilson Shifflet and many others who were so kind during her illness. A private entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on June 25, 2012.³

     Jacob Schmuck III was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 16, 1935 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2 He married Patricia Elizabeth Rose, daughter of Eugene Wesley Rose and Mary Elizabeth Underwood, on March 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Jacob Schmuck III died on April 15, 2011 at Virginia at age 75.^1,2 He Jacob Schmuck III, 75, of Virginia Beach, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2011. Born on September 16, 1935, in Norfolk, Va., he was the son of the late Jacob and Frances Schmuck. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Rose Schmuck. He graduated from Maury High School and retired from the United States Army with 31 years of military service. He is survived by his son, Jacob Wayne Schmuck; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Schmuck; grandchildren, Jacob Wayne Schmuck Jr., Keegan Schmuck, and Austin Monett; stepchildren, Charli Ziegler, Kristine Hale, Matt Denning, and Mark Schmuck; seven stepgrandchildren; special friend, Jean Mann and her children, Brian Mann, Cindy Mann Greenert, and their children. Interment services with Full Military Honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Chapel, Roanoke, Va. on April 19, 2011.¹

     Arlin Wesley Rose Arlin Rose, 78, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda; sons, Wesley Rose and his wife, Karen, Michael Rose, Rodney Rose and his wife, Carrie; grandchildren, Lauren Hetzler, Daniel, Branson, Benjamin, Austin, Dylan, Kyle and Sydney Rose; great-grandchild, Brayden Hetzler and brother, Phillip Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mary Rose and sisters, Patricia Schmuck and Pamela Colbe. Arlin proudly served his country as an Army Reservist. He loved spending time with his family and friends, gardening and being outdoors and riding his bicycle especially on the New River trail near Fries, Va where he spent many summers. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and lived out his strong faith and was an active member of Hope Point Church. Arlin will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Dale Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Brenda Darlene Williams.^1,2,4 Arlin Wesley Rose was born on August 14, 1941 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ He died on April 24, 2020 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Pamela Sue Rose Pamela Rose-Colbe, 61, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She is survived by her brothers, Arlin Rose and his wife, Brenda and Phillip Rose; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Rose and a Sister, Patricia Schmuck. Pamela was a GS employee at McGuire Veterans Hospital for 40 Years. Pamela’s graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on friday, July 31, 2015 at Dale Memorial Park.⁷ She was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on December 31, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 20, 1972,her married name was Underwood.⁴ She married Earl Eugene Underwood on May 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Pamela Sue Rose and Earl Eugene Underwood were divorced on May 16, 1988 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ As of August 25, 1990,her married name was Colbe.⁴ Pamela Sue Rose married Robert Lee Colbe on August 25, 1990 at Chesapeake, Virginia.^2,4 Pamela Sue Rose died on July 28, 2015 at Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 61.⁷