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     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 Her Social Security Number was 226-72-2114.⁶ Her married name was Hankla.³ She married George French Hankla.³ Louise Marie Poff was born on July 19, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,6,4 She died on February 28, 1986 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.^3,4

     Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ 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.^1,4,6 Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff and Lillian Beatrice Toombs were divorced before April 8, 1940.⁷ Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff died on March 7, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 56.¹

     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 227-01-5391.⁶ James Houston Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 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.^6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-7726.⁷ Helen Jane Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9 She was born on October 17, 1924 at Virginia.^1,7,9 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.^8,2 Helen Jane Epperly died on December 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^8,7,9,3 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 will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. The family would like to thank Raleigh Court Healthcare Center for all their care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House), 824 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on December 23, 2009.⁸

     Dorothy Marie Epperly Dorothy Marie "Dot" Lawson (Epperley), Friday, November 6th, 1926 - Thursday, December 10th, 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. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 13, 2020, from 9 to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with an 11:00 a.m. graveside service to follow at the Epperly Family Cemetery in Elliston, VA. Rev. Ben Mewald will be officiating.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

     Her married name was Walthall.² Mary Louise Epperly married James Richard Walthall.⁶ Mary Louise Epperly was born on June 28, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     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 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 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. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 12 noon Friday, July 13, 2001. The Rev. Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on July 12, 2001.²

     James Carnell Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Arlene "Jackie" Bohon.² James Carnell Epperly was born on April 4, 1930 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,8,5,6,7 He married Carol Ivalee Sesco on December 7, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ 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 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. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Carl Basham and Rev. Earnest Woods officiating. Interment will be in the Epperly Family Cemetery in Elliston. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. 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 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Halls Cemetery, 7209 Newport Road with Pastor E.B. Shoemaker officiating.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 Virginia at age 53.^3,6

     Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Epperly was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 20, 1932 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Shirley Ann Sisson on February 12, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Epperly died on July 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.⁴ 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. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 from the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem with Minister Mike Flinchum officiating and Minister Eric Evans assisting. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery. Those not attending the funeral service, but wishing to attend the graveside service should enter by way of Virginia Avenue. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday. 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. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Salem Church of Christ Building Fund or Thailand Mission. 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”. Funeral services will be private.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 James Richard Walthall was born on April 12, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 He died on April 12, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,3,4

     Lindsey Arl Lawson was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 16, 1916 at Blaine, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 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