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     Ernest Smith Love was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He Ernest Love, 79, of Waynesboro, died on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born and grew up in Piney Flats, Tennessee, the son of the late John Tate Love and Carrie Elizabeth Hughes Love. Ernie worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia in various capacities for over 35 years, retiring as the Verona District Manager for the Division of Child Support Enforcement. Throughout his life he served as a lay minister for numerous congregations in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. He was a graduate of King College and received his Masters Degree from the University of Virginia. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Fred Love and a sister, Mary Ruth Cantrell. He is survived by his wife, Frances Cook Love; his son, Tate Love and wife, Shannon of Staunton; his two brothers, David Love of Waynesboro and John Love and wife, Cathy of Illinois; his two grandchildren, Stuart Love and Duncan Love; his step-daughter Becky Peiler, and husband, Brandon of Fredericksburg, Virginia; his brother-in-law, Phil Cantrell and several nieces and nephews. Ernie was known for his work ethic, his generosity and his sense of humor. He was a devout Christian and his family is comforted to know that he is now in the presence of his Savior. But they will surely miss him until they are reunited again. Graveside funeral services will held at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro.³ He was born on October 2, 1941 at Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Sharon Elaine Custer, daughter of Harry Linville Custer and Betty Jean Mattox, on June 12, 1971 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ Ernest Smith Love and Sharon Elaine Custer were divorced on January 9, 1979 at Augusta Co., Virginia.² Ernest Smith Love died on March 12, 2021 at Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 79.³

     Elton Truitt Lloyd was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Mebane, Orange Co., North Carolina.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 238-46-2599.³ He was born on September 8, 1927 at Mebane, Orange Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Patricia Ann Palmer, daughter of Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. and Effie Mae Cunningham, on September 11, 1955 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.^7,8 Elton Truitt Lloyd and Patricia Ann Palmer were divorced on November 7, 1975 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.⁹ Elton Truitt Lloyd died on March 22, 1981 at Chapel Hill, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^1,2,5 He Elton Truitt Lloyd, 53, of Rt. 2, Mebane, died Sunday in N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill after a brief illness. He was a native of Orange County and a member of First Baptist Church of Mebane. He was an employee of Computer Center at the University of N.C. in Chapel Hill. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Ms. Andrea Lloyd of Mebane; three sisters, Mrs. Erma Wilkins and Mrs. Margaret Dodson, both of Burlington, and Mrs. Ada Hooper of Lillington; and a brother, Herman W. Lloyd of Mebane. on March 24, 1981.²

     John W. Poff was born on August 30, 1855 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.³ He died on September 14, 1855 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.²

     Lillie Poff was born on April 23, 1878 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 15, 1883 at Doe Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 5; Died of a spinal effiction.^2,3

     Infant Poff was born on March 21, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Cephus H. Poff was born on March 27, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Bell Poff was born on March 4, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She died on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Eliza J. Poff was born on April 6, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Infant Poff was born on April 20, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Louise Marie Poff was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-72-2114.⁸ She was born on July 19, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,8,4,7 As of December 3, 1927,her married name was Hankla.⁷ She married George French Hankla on December 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,7,9 Louise Marie Poff died on February 28, 1986 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.^3,4,5 She A graveside funeral for Mrs. Louise Marie Poff Hankla, 90, of Rustburg, who died Friday in the Medical Care Center at Lynchburg, was conducted Sunday afternoon at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of the late George French Hankla. A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Poff and Louisa Greer Poff. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Rustburg. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William (Jacqueline) Catterton of Manquin; one son, William A. Hankla of Rustburg; three grandchildren, Debra Welch of Manquin, William A. Hankla Jr. and Lisa Dawson, both of Rustburg; and two great-grandchildren. on March 5, 1986.⁵

     Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on July 18, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lillian Beatrice Toombs on August 22, 1927 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,7,5,9 Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff died on March 9, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 56.^1,5 He Died at a local hospital Sunday, March 9, 1958. Theo Greer Poff, of 1215 Claremnont Ave. He is survved by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Toombs Poff, one sister, Mrs. George F. Hankla. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Park, Salem, Va. on March 11, 1958.⁵

     Griffith G. Poff was born on May 27, 1889 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 1, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died of flux.^3,4

     John G. Mallory was born circa 1859 at Virginia.² He married Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, daughter of Moses Dickerson and Sarah Pugh, on September 2, 1921 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 John G. Mallory and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson were divorced in December, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-01-5391.⁷ James Houston Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4 He married Arlie Jane Poff, daughter of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on September 13, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 James Houston Epperly died on June 18, 1955 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,4,6 He Elliston - James Houston Epperly, 54, died Saturday near his home here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ollie Epperly; four sons, Tony Lee, James Franklin and James Cornell Epperly, all of Elliston, and Theodore Roosevelt Epperly, U.S. Army; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Amos, Elliston; Mrs. Marie Lawson, Roanoke; and Mrs. Richard Walthow, Salem; a brother, Irvin Epperly, Elliston, and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in the family cemetery. on June 20, 1955.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-7726.¹¹ Helen Jane Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^12,13 She was born on October 17, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,13,4 As of November 8, 1947,her married name was Amos.² She married William David Amos Jr. on November 8, 1947 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^12,2 Helen Jane Epperly died on December 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^12,11,13,3 She Helen E. Amos, 85, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, William D. Amos Jr; and brother, Carnell Epperly. Mrs. Amos was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Survivors include her children, David T. Amos and wife, Lee Ann, Larry W. Amos and wife, Ginny, and Elizabeth M. Smith and husband, Mike; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; brothers, Theodore Epperly and Frankie Epperly; and sisters, Mary Walthall and Marie Lawson. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor E.B. Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Raleigh Court Healthcare Center for all their care. on December 23, 2009.¹²

     Dorothy Marie Epperly Dorothy Marie "Dot" Lawson (Epperley), Nov 6, 1926 - Dec 10, 2020. Dorothy Marie Lawson, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was reunited at Heavens gates with her late husband, Lindsey Earl Lawson; parents, Houston and Arley Epperly; two daughters, Margaret Ann Beard and Phyllis Jean Bishop; brothers, Carnell, Frankie, and Tony Epperly; and sister, Helen Amos. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Padgett (Randy), Patricia Ann Lawson, and Betty Musser (Alan); sons, Ronnie Lawson (Mary) and Rodger Lawson (Lia); as well as a sister, Mary Walthall. Graveside service to follow at the Epperly Family Cemetery in Elliston, VA.³ She was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 6, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 22, 1943,her married name was Lawson.² She married Lindsey Arl Lawson on April 22, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Dorothy Marie Epperly died on December 10, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.³

     Mary Louise Epperly Mary Louise Epperly Walthall, lovingly known to many as "Nanny", 97, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home of 67 years, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born in Montgomery County, Va., on June 28, 1928, to the late James Houston and Arlie Jane Poff Epperly, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard "Dickie" Walthall; sons, Richard Wayne Walthall and Thomas Glenn Walthall; grandson, Clay Walthall; as well as siblings, Helen Amos, Marie Lawson, Carnell Epperly, Teddy Epperly, Frankie Epperly and Tony Epperly. Mary grew up as part of a large family in Montgomery County, Virginia, and has had a strong work ethic her entire life. She went to work while in her teens at the Salem Hosiery Mill; she would work for Toms Foods and K&W Cafeteria in Salem, where she was affectionately known as "The Pie Lady", until she finally retired at the age of 83. Mary enjoyed bowling, dancing and simply spending time with her four sons and their families. She was a blessing to her family, her friends and to everyone she met - she never gave anyone reason to speak harshly of her. As she took her last breath, her son, Mike lovingly held her hand as he's done faithfully these last two years while living with and caring for her. Those remaining to cherish Mary's memory are her sons, Gary Walthall and his wife, Teresa and Mike Walthall; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Walthall.² She married James Richard Walthall.^9,10,4 Mary Louise Epperly was born on June 28, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She died on November 23, 2025 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.⁴

     William David Amos Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-0414.⁸ He was born on July 11, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,5,9 He married Helen Jane Epperly, daughter of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on November 8, 1947 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,7 William David Amos Jr. died on July 10, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,2,5,4,6,9 He AMOS, William David Jr., 73, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001. He was retired Parts Manager with Blue Ridge Motors, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Mr. Amos was preceded in death by his parents, William David Amos, Sr. and Elizabeth Mitchell Amos. Surviving are his wife, Helen E. Amos; a daughter, Elizabeth "Sissy" Henderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Ginny Amos, David and LeeAnn Amos; five grandchildren, Nikki Clark, Jonathan Amos and wife, Amanda, Nathaniel Amos, Emily Amos and Misty Amos; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean Lucion; one brother, Alan Amos and wife, Susie. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 12, 2001.²

     James Carnell Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 227-34-2831.¹⁶ He married Arlene "Jackie" Bohon.² James Carnell Epperly was born on April 4, 1930 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{3,4,10,5,6,7,9,16} He married Carol Ivalee Sesco on December 7, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ James Carnell Epperly and Carol Ivalee Sesco were divorced on September 29, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ James Carnell Epperly died on April 23, 2001 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^2,3,4,5,9,16 He EPPERLY, James Carnell, 71, of Salem, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 at the V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. He was operator and owner of the Epperly Body Shop for 30 years in Salem. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Bohon (Jackie) Epperly; two daughters, Trina Carol Mitchell and Trina Ann Epperly; two stepdaughters, Linda Kay Fisher and Cynthia Ann Morgan; a stepson, Ronnie Lambert; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frankie and Frankie Lou Epperly of Elliston, Theodore (Ted) and Shirley Epperly of Salem; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen and Billy Amos of Roanoke, Marie Lawson of Roanoke, Mary Walthall of Salem; a number of nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a special friend and worker, Morris (Dumpy) McNeil; and many, many friends. Interment will be in the Epperly Family Cemetery in Elliston. on April 25, 2001.²

     Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos Elizabeth Amos (Sissy) Smith, 53, of Catawba, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Helen Amos. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Michael O. Smith; brothers, Larry (Virginia) Amos and David (Leanne) Amos; and numerous other relatives. She is also survived by the many "pet children" she adored. Sissy loved all animals and would nurse any creature, great or small. A Graveside Service will be held at Halls Cemetery, 7209 Newport Road.³ She was buried at Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 28, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,5,7 As of June 13, 1980,her married name was Boitnott.⁵ She married Frederick Lee Boitnott on June 13, 1980 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos and Frederick Lee Boitnott were divorced on May 23, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of November 14, 1987,her married name was Henderson.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos married Robert Wayne Henderson on November 14, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos and Robert Wayne Henderson were divorced on September 24, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of May 27, 2002,her married name was Smith.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos married Michael O'Neal "Mike" Smith on May 27, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos died on April 24, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^3,6,8

     Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Epperly was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 He was born on November 20, 1932 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,10 He married Shirley Ann Sisson on February 12, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,11 Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Epperly died on July 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.^4,10 He Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt Epperly, 84, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was the husband of Shirley Sisson Epperly, whom he was happily married to for 63 years. Mr. Epperly was born November 20, 1932, in Montgomery County, a son of the late James Houston Epperly and Arlie Poff Epperly. Mr. Epperly served in the United States Army, Post World War II, from 1954 to 1956 and made sergeant in 21 months. He was also retired from Green Hill, Inc. as a sales supervisor with 30 years of service. His hobbies included antiquing for country store advertising and Coke-Cola memorabilia. Teddy was well respected for his knowledge and expertise in antiques. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of Salem Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, Mr. Epperly was preceded in death by two brothers, Carnell Epperly and Tony Epperly; and sister, Helen Amos. Mr. Epperly is survived by his wife, Shirley Sisson Epperly; daughter, Gayle Ferguson and husband, Bill; son, Terry Epperly and wife, Rowena; brother Frankie Epperly; sisters Marie Lawson and Mary Walthall; grandchildren, Jennifer Alleven, Zachary Trolier, Justin Epperly, and Natalie Trolier; and great-granddaughter, Lucy Alleven. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to Michelle Hall, special caregiver, Missy Keeney, caregiver, and also to Good Samaritan Hospice and Loretta Beemer. on July 11, 2017.⁴

     James Franklin "Frankie" Epperly On Saturday, June 6, 2020 James Franklin “Frankie” Epperly, 80, of Elliston went home to be with the Lord. There he was reunited with his son, Gregory Epperly and his parents, James and Arlie Epperly. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Frankie Lou Epperly; children, James Epperly, Jr. and his wife Angie; Sabrina Anderson and her husband Allen. Frankie was fortunate to have several grandchildren, Jamie Bryant (Jarith), Matt Epperly (Jessie), Ashley East (Caleb), Joseph Epperly (Halie), and Abigail Anderson; great grandchildren, Gunner and River Epperly. Frankie will be in our hearts forever. He is “gone but never forgotten”.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1939 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Frankie Lou Gunter on June 28, 1957 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² James Franklin "Frankie" Epperly died on June 6, 2020 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1083.⁴ James Richard Walthall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Louise Epperly, daughter of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff.^1,6,7 James Richard Walthall was born on April 12, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,8,5 He died on April 12, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,3,4 He James Richard Walthall, age 57, of 417 Goodwin Avenue, Salem, passed away Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Epperly Walthall; four sons, Thomas Glenn Walthall, Salem; Michael Lee Walthall, Radford; Richard Wayne Walthall, Shawsville; Gary Lynn Walthall, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Hiner, Troutville; Mrs. Mary Sisson, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Kelly, Katie, Clay and McKenzie. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 13, 1980.⁶

     Lindsey Arl Lawson was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 272-16-2161.⁷ He was born on February 16, 1916 at Blaine, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^{1,2,3,4,7,5,8,9,6} He married Dorothy Marie Epperly, daughter of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on April 22, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lindsey Arl Lawson died on April 9, 1971 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 55; His gravestone has a death date of Apr 8, 1971.^3,4,5,9,10 He Lindsey A. Lawson, 55, 1152 Murray Ave., SE, died yesterday at Jeters Chapel Mountain. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Marie Lawson; two sons, Roger Lee Lawson, Ronnie Lee Lawson, Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Beard, Phyllis Jean Bishop, Mrs. Linda Marie Dailey, Miss Patricia Ann Lawson, Miss Betty Jean Lawson, Roanoke; two brothers, Charlie Lawson, Bland, Ky., Joseph Lawson, Ashland, Ohio; two sisters, Thelma Noe, Elliston, Zelda Roberts, Columbus, Ohio. on April 13, 1971.¹⁰