Clifford Daniel O'Neal1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 10, 1918, d. March 16, 1969
FatherLevi Jasper O'Neal1,2,5,6 b. May 26, 1887, d. October 10, 1928
MotherLillie Belle Plumley1,2,5,6 b. May 19, 1889, d. July 19, 1965
     Clifford Daniel O'Neal was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 He was born on September 10, 1918 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,6 He married Loretta Cook on March 27, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 Clifford Daniel O'Neal died on March 16, 1969 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 50.3,5,6 He Funeral services for Clifford O'Neal, 50, of Rt. 1, Oak Hill, will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shirley Donnelly officiating. Burial will follow in the Tabor Cemetery. O'Neal died Sunday at 1:15 a.m. in a local hospital following a long illness. Born in Crab Orchard, Sept. 10, 1918, he was a son of the late Jasper and Lilly Belle Plumley O'Neal, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Clyburn of Beckley, and Mrs. Myrtle of Crab Orchard, and one brother, Jasper W. of Moundsville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Calvin Clyburn, Robert Lee Clyburn, Bobby Earl Cole, Donald Dartell Israel, Freddy Worrells, Walter Dillow, and Jack Akers. on March 17, 1969.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Loretta Cook
Marriage*Clifford Daniel O'Neal married Loretta Cook on March 27, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Neal-Cook marriage record.
  3. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Clifford O'Neal obituary in the Mar 17, 1969 edition.

Jasper Woodrow O'Neal1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 12, 1925, d. April 5, 2006
FatherLevi Jasper O'Neal1,2,4,6,7 b. May 26, 1887, d. October 10, 1928
MotherLillie Belle Plumley1,2,4,6,7 b. May 19, 1889, d. July 19, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 236-32-4126.8 Jasper Woodrow O'Neal was born on January 12, 1925 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,8,3,4,6 He married Evelyn Meadows on April 15, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 Jasper Woodrow O'Neal died on April 5, 2006 at Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia, at age 81.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Evelyn Meadows
Marriage*Jasper Woodrow O'Neal married Evelyn Meadows on April 15, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Jasper “Jay” O'Neal9
  • Bill O'Neal9
  • Patty O'Neal9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Neal-Meadows marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  5. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Mae Israel obuituary in the Jan 9, 1993 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S8354] Grisell Funeral Homes, online www.grisellfuneralhomes.com, From the Shane Andrew O'Neal obituary.

Freddy Clyde Worrells1,2

M, b. February 10, 1933, d. October 7, 1971
     Freddy Clyde Worrells was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 232-48-2417.3 He was born on February 10, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,2 He married Edith Mae Israel, daughter of Frank Otis Israel and Myrtle Mae O'Neal, on August 25, 1953 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 Freddy Clyde Worrells died on October 7, 1971 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.4,2 He Freddie C. Worrells, 38, of Crab Orchard, died at 1 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital following a short illness. Born in Beckley, Feb. 10, 1933, he was the son of Jesse and Rene Peters Worrells. A field representative for the U-Haul Co., he attended Memorial Baptist Church and was a life long resident of Raleigh County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Israel Worrells of Crab Orchard; three sons, Randall, Richard and Robert, all at home; one sister, Mrs. P. E. Johnston of Baltimore, Md; and two brothers, Jessie Jr. and James, both of Beckley. The body will remain at the Calfee Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements. on October 8, 1971.4

Family

Edith Mae Israel
Marriage*He married Edith Mae Israel, daughter of Frank Otis Israel and Myrtle Mae O'Neal, on August 25, 1953 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 
Children
  • Randall Worrells4
  • Richard Worrells4
  • Robert Worrells4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Worrells-Israel marriage record.
  2. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Freddie C. Worrells obituary in the Oct 8, 1971 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank O. Israel obituary in the May 20, 1971 edition.

Alka Jane Bays1,2,3,4

F, b. December 8, 1905, d. March, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-1033.5 Alka Jane Bays was born on December 8, 1905 at Wickham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Bower.1 She married Clarence Roy Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, circa 1921.1,3,4 Alka Jane Bays died in March, 1982 at age 76.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 816, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Clarence Roy Bower b. June 5, 1903, d. March, 1981
Marriage*Alka Jane Bays married Clarence Roy Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, circa 1921.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S6804] Jefferson County Obituaries, online http://jeffersoncountyonline.org/obit/obit1.shtml, From the Virginia K. Cook obituary.
  4. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the William Lewis Bower obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6806] Williams Funeral Home & Crematory, online http://www.williamsfuneralhome.net/, From the Rozella Mae Carr obituary.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lacy-Bower marriage record.
  9. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Meadows marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Houck marriage record.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-O'Neal marriage record.

Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower1,2

F, b. January 24, 1925, d. September 7, 2004
FatherClarence Roy Bower1,2,3,4 b. June 5, 1903, d. March, 1981
MotherAlka Jane Bays1,2,3,4 b. December 8, 1905, d. March, 1982
     Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 236-22-7624.6 She was born on January 24, 1925 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6 As of June 21, 1945,her married name was Lacy.2 She married Forest Eugene Lacy on June 21, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower died on September 7, 2004 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.6,5 She Minnie Lacy, 79, of Coal City died Sept. 7, 2004. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church, Coal City. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on September 10, 2004.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 816, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Forest Eugene Lacy b. December 25, 1921, d. March 18, 2004
Marriage*Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower married Forest Eugene Lacy on June 21, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lacy-Bower marriage record.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the William Lewis Bower obituary.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Minnie Lacy obituary in the Sep 10, 2004 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Katherine Bower1,2,3,4

F, b. May 28, 1926, d. June 10, 2011
FatherClarence Roy Bower1,2,3,5,6 b. June 5, 1903, d. March, 1981
MotherAlka Jane Bays1,2,3,5,6 b. December 8, 1905, d. March, 1982
     Virginia Katherine Bower was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.5 She Virginia K. Cook, age 85, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was a Custodian for Arundale Manufacturing Co. Born May 28, 1926 in Raleigh, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Roy and Alka (Bays) Bower. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late James Richard Cook. She is survived by her Children: Sandra Medlock, Eldon, MO, W. Darrel Cook, Aurora, CO, Virginia Tanner, De Soto, MO, Victoria Greenwell, Festus, MO, Freddie Cook, St. Robert, MO (she was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Cook); Brothers & Sisters: Virginia was 1 of 16 children; Grandchildren: 16; Great Grandchildren: 23; Great Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Church: Radiant Life Church, Festus, MO. Funeral Service: Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:00 AM. Officiated by: Randy Gray. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, June 12, 2011 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.5 She was born on May 28, 1926 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7,5 As of January 7, 1945,her married name was Cook.3 She married James Richard Cook on January 7, 1945 at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.3,5 Virginia Katherine Bower died on June 10, 2011 at Crystal City, Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 85.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 816, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family

James Richard Cook b. December 24, 1919, d. March 31, 2009
Marriage*Virginia Katherine Bower married James Richard Cook on January 7, 1945 at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  4. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  5. [S6804] Jefferson County Obituaries, online http://jeffersoncountyonline.org/obit/obit1.shtml, From the Virginia K. Cook obituary.
  6. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the William Lewis Bower obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S6805] Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, online ww.dietrichfuneralhome.com/, From the Alvin C. Cook obituary.

James Russell Bower1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 25, 1927, d. November 11, 1979
FatherClarence Roy Bower1,2,6,7,8 b. June 5, 1903, d. March, 1981
MotherAlka Jane Bays1,2,6,7,8 b. December 8, 1905, d. March, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 236-38-8033.9 James Russell Bower was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on July 25, 1927 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,9,7,4 He married Zelma Beatrice Meadows on September 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 James Russell Bower died on November 11, 1979 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 52.9,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 816, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Zelma Beatrice Meadows b. December 30, 1926, d. December 26, 2009
Marriage*James Russell Bower married Zelma Beatrice Meadows on September 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 
Children
  • Brenda K. Bower5
  • Linda D. Bower5
  • Jane E. Bower5
  • Ronald L. Bower5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Meadows marriage record.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  5. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Zelma Beatrice Bower obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the William Lewis Bower obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edna Ellen Moses1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 19, 1916, d. October 23, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0440.6 Edna Ellen Moses was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She was born on March 19, 1916 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3,4 As of December 6, 1936,her married name was Epperly.5 She married Jesse Paul Epperly, son of Emmet William Epperly and Salome S. "Loam" Elmore, on December 6, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2,5 Edna Ellen Moses died on October 23, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.6,1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 336, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 30, District 120-113, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Jesse Paul Epperly b. May 4, 1902, d. April 23, 1972
Marriage*Edna Ellen Moses married Jesse Paul Epperly, son of Emmet William Epperly and Salome S. "Loam" Elmore, on December 6, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse B. Epperly obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 18, 1937, d. March 25, 2008
FatherJesse Paul Epperly1,7,8 b. May 4, 1902, d. April 23, 1972
MotherEdna Ellen Moses1,7,8 b. March 19, 1916, d. October 23, 1989
     Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 230-44-6484.9 He was born on March 18, 1937 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,3,4,5 He married Joyce Lorraine Turman on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly and Joyce Lorraine Turman were divorced on August 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly married Shirley Smith on February 7, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly died on March 25, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.1,2,9,3,6 He Jesse B. (J.B.) Epperly, 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. He was a proud retiree from Norfolk Southern Railway. He had also worked for many years with the Jewell Tea Company in household sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Edna Epperly, and an infant granddaughter, Maggie Lynn Durrance. He was a member of the United Transportation Union and Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Shirley C. Epperly; children, Jeffrey Epperly and wife, Pennye, Jennifer Durrance and husband, Steven; sister, Sue Epperly; brother, Paul R. Epperly and wife, Patricia; two special grandchildren, Erika and Danielle Durrance; many beloved nieces and nephews; and "His Beloved Cat, Callie." Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 26, 2008.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 336, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 30, District 120-113, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family 1

Joyce Lorraine Turman b. January 26, 1939, d. October 24, 1992
Marriage*Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly married Joyce Lorraine Turman on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 
Divorce* Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly and Joyce Lorraine Turman were divorced on August 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Shirley Smith
Marriage*Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly married Shirley Smith on February 7, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse B. Epperly obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  2. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffrey Allen Epperly obituary in the Feb 14, 2024 edition.

Jeffrey Allen Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. February 3, 1960, d. February 12, 2024
FatherJesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly1,3,4 b. March 18, 1937, d. March 25, 2008
MotherJoyce Lorraine Turman1,5,3,4 b. January 26, 1939, d. October 24, 1992
     Jeffrey Allen Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on February 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He married Pennye Lynn Ricker on May 23, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Jeffrey Allen Epperly died on February 12, 2024 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 64.4 He Jeffrey Allen Epperly, 64, of Hardy, Va., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, February 12, 2024. He graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1978. Jeff had a long and successful career in the Information Technology field. He worked for VDOT, Atlantic Mutual and Medical Facilities of America. He enjoyed hunting and just being able to do anything in the outdoors. He loved animals and had several pets including his beloved dogs, Abby, Hannah, Pip, and Belle. Jeff completed his dream in being able to have his log cabin in the woods, where he relished working outside in the yard or on the cabin. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Joyce Turman Epperly. Jeff is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pennye Epperly; sister, Jennifer Durrance and her two children, Erika Ragland and Danielle Durrance; great-nephew, Leo Ragland; aunt, Sue Epperly; uncle, Paul Epperly; sisters-in-law, Diane (Jim) Parker, Loretta Miller, and Lisa (Quinn) Mongan; brother-in-law, Dean (Robin) Ricker; beloved dog, Cooper; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 14, 2024.4

Family

Pennye Lynn Ricker
Marriage*He married Pennye Lynn Ricker on May 23, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse B. Epperly obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffrey Allen Epperly obituary in the Feb 14, 2024 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce T. Epperly obituary in the Oct 26, 1992 edition.

Joseph Clarence Woods Jr.1

M
FatherJoseph Clarence "Joe" Woods1,2 b. May 12, 1901, d. April 29, 1975
MotherRuby May Conner1,2 b. April 26, 1910, d. March 25, 2008
     Joseph Clarence Woods Jr. Died in infancy.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lynn Woods obitury in the Nov 22, 2020 edition.

Betty Jean Pillow1,2,3

F, b. September 19, 1935, d. November 24, 2017
     Betty Jean Pillow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on September 19, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 As of circa 1952,her married name was Woods.3 She married Edward Lynn Woods, son of Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods and Ruby May Conner, circa 1952.1,3 Betty Jean Pillow died on November 24, 2017 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.3 She Betty Jean Pillow Woods, 82, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at home. She was born September 19, 1935 in Roanoke to the late Thomas "Opie" and Carrie Brumfield Pillow. A beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Woods retired from Sears and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for the last 17 years, previously an active member of New Life Christian Ministries (Roanoke) for over 30 years. She loved Jesus with all of her heart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Tuck, Thelma Martin, and Ala Pillow and two brothers, Corbet Pillow and Hugh Pillow. Mrs. Woods is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Edward Woods; two sons, Daniel (Gwen) Woods of Falcon, N.C. and Anthony (Becky) Woods of Rocky Mount; her twin brother, Bobby (Elsie) Pillow of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Jim (Marlene) Woods, Timothy Tucker, Carrie (Adan) Zelaya, Anneke Woods, Caitlin (James) Vaughan, Danny Woods, Cara Woods, Asher Woods, and Corrin Woods; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and give a special thanks to Karen Tosh for the love and care shown during this time. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) with the Rev. Walter Lee Wood and Dr. Daniel Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 25, 2017.3

Family

Edward Lynn Woods b. August 28, 1934, d. November 20, 2020
Marriage*She married Edward Lynn Woods, son of Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods and Ruby May Conner, circa 1952.1,3 
Children
  • Daniel Glenn Woods1,4,3
  • Anthony Thomas Woods1,4,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lynn Woods obitury in the Nov 22, 2020 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jean Pillow Woods obitury in the Nov 25, 2017 edition.
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