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     Joyce Marlene Craighead Joyce Marlene Craighead Begley, April 29, 1948 - October 31, 2021. Joyce M. Craighead Begley, 73, of Roanoke, passed away on October 31, 2021. Joyce was a longtime employee of Wal-Mart in Clearbrook.⁴ She was born on April 29, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of August 5, 1967,her married name was Begley.³ She married George Houston Begley on August 5, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.³ Joyce Marlene Craighead and George Houston Begley were divorced on October 9, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Joyce Marlene Craighead died on October 31, 2021 at age 73.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-56-9229.⁶ George Houston Begley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 21, 1946 at Tinsley, Bell Co., Kentucky.^6,3,4 He married Joyce Marlene Craighead, daughter of Elonzia Luther "Junior" Craighead Jr. and Iris Mildred "Granny" Barker, on August 5, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.¹ George Houston Begley and Joyce Marlene Craighead were divorced on October 9, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ George Houston Begley died on May 5, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^6,2,5 He BEGLEY, George Houston, 55, of Vinton, died Saturday, May 5, 2001. He was a brick mason. Surviving are his sons, George Houston Begley, II and wife, Shannon of Charleston, S.C., Charley L. Begley and wife, Beth of Roanoke; his close companion, Addie Lyle of Vinton; his brothers, Conrad, Danny and Tony Begley. He was affectionately called "Uncle George." A graveside service will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Andy Rice officiating. on May 9, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-08-2292.⁷ Charley Luther Begley was born on May 11, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Elizabeth Carol Goins on October 24, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Charley Luther Begley and Elizabeth Carol Goins were divorced on March 7, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Charley Luther Begley died on January 6, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.^7,4,6 He Charley L. Begley, 39, of Salem, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013. He had worked as an operations technician for 13 years, a career that helped him grow and achieve his potential in life. Charley was a lover of all types of music. He is described by his friends as having a beautiful smile, and being a good soul. His personality touched everyone he met. Surviving are his mother, Marlene (Joyce) Begley, of Roanoke; brother, George H. Begley and wife, Mandy and their children, Houston, Mercy, and Iris, of Louisiana; partner, Catherine Smith and her daughter, Cayse, of Salem; stepfather, Charles F. Snellings, of Salem; and his best friend Tommy Huddleston and wife, Teresa, also of Salem. on January 8, 2013.⁶

     Wesley Phillip "Wes" Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 29, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Teresa Suzanne Flint on October 21, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Wesley Phillip "Wes" Epperly died on August 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 46.³ He Wesley “Wes” Phillip Epperly, 46, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon Sr. and Nora Epperly. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Suzanne Epperly; parents, Leon Jr. and Doris Epperly; brother, Darren Epperly (Rebecca); grandparents, Carl and Gladys Stump; uncle, Garry Epperly (Patricia); aunt, Carol Wendland (Chuck); and cousins, Erik Wendland (Macie) and their daughter, Eden; as well as a very special niece and nephews. A dedicated employee of Boone Tractor since 1999, Wes always strived for perfection and prided himself on making his customers happy – no matter what it took. He was a member of First Baptist Church Roanoke. He was an avid enthusiast of the Queen of Steam 611 and Bigfoot Monster Truck. Wes, a grilling and smoker extraordinaire, was a master of the grill. Anyone who was fortunate enough to taste his food knew he was a gifted cook. One of Wes’s favorite pastimes was going to Morehead City, N.C. (his home away from home) and deep sea fishing aboard the Continental Shelf. Wes touched many lives. He was a loving husband, dedicated son, grandson, brother and devoted friend to anyone who knew him. We will be lost without him, however, we know that he is with our heavenly father and we take great comfort with the knowledge that one day we will see him again. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2017 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Bryan Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Fire Up 611 Program at www.fireup611.org or Virginia Transportation Museum. on August 17, 2017.³