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     Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-48-1720.⁴ He was born on September 13, 1902 at Virginia.^2,4 He married Hazel Nannie Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell B. "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, circa 1925.^1,2 Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly died on October 18, 1990 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.^4,3 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. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday from the White Memorial United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Keith E. Ritchie with burial in St. Matthews Cemetery near Riner. In lieu of flowers the family suggests those wishing to make a memorial contribution to either the White Memorial United Methodist Church Debt Retirement Fund or to the Shawsville Rescue Squad. Friends may call anytime Saturday and also on Sunday morning at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends at the Richardson-Horne Chapel, Saturday evening from 7:00 until 9:00. on October 20, 1990.³

     Joseph Lonzie Kelley was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-05-7108.⁵ He was born on September 1, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Nellie Catherine Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell B. "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, on July 9, 1949 at Newport, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Joseph Lonzie Kelley died on November 4, 1995 at age 91.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9229.¹⁰ Paul Preston Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 10, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,5,7,8 He married Frances Ruth Meador on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11,12,5 Paul Preston Epperly died on February 8, 2007 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.^4,10 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. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donna Sharp, assisted by the Rev. Raymond Kelley and the Rev. Mickey White. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider, Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Epperly Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on February 9, 2007.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8803.³ Frances Ruth Meador was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 20, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of December 7, 1946,her married name was Epperly.² She married Paul Preston Epperly, son of Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly and Hazel Nannie Bower, on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2 Frances Ruth Meador died on January 15, 2009 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,3 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. Flowers will be appreciated or for those wishing to make donations, the family suggest the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, January 16, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Donna Sharp, with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Epperly family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on January 16, 2009.¹

     Ray Edward Epperly was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 2, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Bowles on June 28, 1957 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 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. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WMUMC Memorial Fund or the local food pantry. Address both to White Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Shawsville, VA 24162 and note the preferred fund in the memo line. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Horne Funeral Home. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015, in the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. Herb Williams officiating. A private entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, in Christiansburg. on October 16, 2015.

     Mary Elizabeth Bowles was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 6, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of June 28, 1957,her married name was Epperly.² She married Ray Edward Epperly, son of Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly and Hazel Nannie Bower, on June 28, 1957 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Elizabeth Bowles died on June 23, 2012 at Virginia at age 75.^4,3 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. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WMUMC Memorial Fund or the local food pantry. Address both to White Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Shawsville, VA 24162 and note which fund that you prefer. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Horne Funeral Home. A Celebration of Her Life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home, with the Rev. Herb Williams officiating. 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