Olen Lee Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. November 7, 1909, d. February 14, 1987
FatherLudward Lee Epperly1,2,5,6,3,7 b. December 3, 1884, d. November 21, 1964
MotherIda "Dicy" Martin1,5,2,3 b. August, 1890, d. before January 19, 1920
     His Social Security Number was 531-14-7897.8 Olen Lee Epperly was born on November 7, 1909 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,8 He died on February 14, 1987 at Brazoria Co., Texas, at age 77.8,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 351, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 341, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 36, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Simmons marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Olen Lee Epperly birth certificate.
  4. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ludward Lee Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1964 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. September 21, 1911, d. February 25, 2002
FatherLudward Lee Epperly1,5,6,3,7 b. December 3, 1884, d. November 21, 1964
MotherIda "Dicy" Martin1,3,7 b. August, 1890, d. before January 19, 1920
     Her Social Security Number was 236-26-3326.3 Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly was born on September 21, 1911 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 As of November 24, 1943,her married name was Carico.7 She married Joseph Lucian Carico on November 24, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.7,4 Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly and Joseph Lucian Carico were divorced on February 11, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 As of October 9, 1962,her married name was Newell.8 Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly married William Lester Newell Jr. on October 9, 1962 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.8 Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly died on February 25, 2002 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 90.3,9 She Nellie Carico Newell, 90, of Point Pleasant died Monday in Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Point Pleasant. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one sister, Edith Schrader of North Palm Beach, Fla. on February 27, 2002.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 36, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 110, District 20-13, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Joseph Lucian Carico b. June 3, 1908, d. August 29, 1984
Marriage*Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly married Joseph Lucian Carico on November 24, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.7,4 
Divorce* Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly and Joseph Lucian Carico were divorced on February 11, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

William Lester Newell Jr.
Marriage*Nellie Marie "Nell" Epperly married William Lester Newell Jr. on October 9, 1962 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elsie Jane Epperly obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ludward Lee Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1964 edition.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  9. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Nellie Carico Newell obituary in the Feb 27, 2002 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edith Helen Epperly1,2

F, b. November 29, 1916, d. September 25, 2004
FatherLudward Lee Epperly1,3,4,2,5 b. December 3, 1884, d. November 21, 1964
MotherIda "Dicy" Martin1,2,5 b. August, 1890, d. before January 19, 1920
     Her Social Security Number was 234-14-3332.2 Her married name was Schrader.6 Edith Helen Epperly married William Emrick Schrader.7,8 Edith Helen Epperly was born on November 29, 1916 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 She died on September 25, 2004 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 87.2,8 She Edith H. Schrader, 87, a resident of North Palm Beach, FL for 40 years, died Saturday, September 25, 2004. She is preceded in death by her husband, William. Mrs. Schrader is survived by her children; Sue Carlisle, Flora Deal, Bill Schrader, and Jerry (Eddie) Taylor. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Jay, Nita, Mischelle, Kerri, Jobie, Brett, Darin and Barri and also five Great Grandchildren. on October 1, 2004.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 36, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 42, District 20-42, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

William Emrick Schrader b. January 2, 1914, d. July 24, 1972
Marriage*Edith Helen Epperly married William Emrick Schrader.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Ludward Lee Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1964 edition.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elsie Jane Epperly obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  7. [S5789] Rodney-Schrader Family Tree, online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/20504794/person/958139655/facts
  8. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Edith H. Schrader obituary in the Oct 1, 2004 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the William E. Schrader obituary in the Jul 25, 1972 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Emma M. Burnside1,2,3

F, b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Emma M. Burnside was buried at Epperly Cemetery (also known as Dempsey Cemetery), Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born on July 19, 1877 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 As of December 24, 1893,her married name was Epperly.1 She married Charles R. Epperly, son of Preston E. Epperly and Octava "Octavia" Beckelheimer, on December 24, 1893 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Emma M. Burnside died on November 21, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2 She OAK HILL - Mrs. Emma Epperly, 74, of RFD 1, near here, died this morning at her home after a long illness. She was a member of the Gatewood Missionary Baptist Church and was born in Dempsey, Fayette County. Surviving are four daughters, Miss Gladys Epperly, at home, Mrs. Blanche Wheeler and Mrs. Louise Poff, both of Minden, and Mrs. Clyde Howell of Huntington; four sons, Fred of Scarbro, Earl of Fayetteville, Oscar of Oak Hill and Howard of Rensford; a sister, Mrs. Ida Epperly of Oak Hill; two brothers, Charles Burnside of Morgantown and Price Burnside of Milton; 37 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Epperly Cemetery at Laurel Creek. on November 22, 1951.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 576, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 47, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 575, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 48, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Charles R. Epperly b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
Marriage*Emma M. Burnside married Charles R. Epperly, son of Preston E. Epperly and Octava "Octavia" Beckelheimer, on December 24, 1893 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Burnside marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Emma Epperly death certificate.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.
  5. [S13393] Epperly Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Epperly birth record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Epperly death certificate.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wheeler-Epperly marriage record.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Blanche Irene Wheeler obituary in the Jul 30, 1986 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gladys Epperly death certificate.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Warren David Nugen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 19, 1863, d. May 17, 1933
     Warren David Nugen was buried at Nugen Cemetery, Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on May 19, 1863 at West Virginia.5 He married Lillian Ann "Lillie" Epperly, daughter of Preston E. Epperly and Octava "Octavia" Beckelheimer, on May 22, 1895 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Warren David Nugen died on May 17, 1933 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 69.3,5 He Warren D. Nugen, 70, life long resident of Fayette county, died yesterday at his home near Fayetteville. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Everett Nugen, Beckley; Houghton Nugen, Beckley; and Orville Nugen, Fayetteville, and five daughters, Mrs. Roy Cottle, Beards Fork; Mrs. Aubrey Bishop, Summerlee; Mrs. R. F. Baker, Beckley; Miss Lottie Nugen, Beckley, and Mrs. E. C. McDowell, Charleston. on May 19, 1933.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 575, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 336, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 96, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer2
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Lillian Ann "Lillie" Epperly b. March 19, 1878, d. April 11, 1958
Marriage*Warren David Nugen married Lillian Ann "Lillie" Epperly, daughter of Preston E. Epperly and Octava "Octavia" Beckelheimer, on May 22, 1895 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nugen-Epperly marriage record.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Warren David Nugen death record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Warren D. Nugen obituary in the May 19, 1933 edition.
  5. [S5772] Nugen Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cottle-Nugen marriage record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Verna Evelyn Baker obituary in the Apr 23, 1976 edition.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Everett Nugen death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bishop-Nugen marriage record.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lottie Nugen Kayser death certificate.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nugen-Tyree marriage record.

Fred Henry Epperly1,2,3

M, b. January 19, 1895, d. March 15, 1957
FatherCharles R. Epperly1,4,5,6,7,3 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside1,8,4,5,6,7,3 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Fred Henry Epperly was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 He married Mary Lillian Kincaid.9 Fred Henry Epperly was born on January 19, 1895 at Laurel Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,6,7,10,11,3 He married Dorothy Louise Cox on October 18, 1921 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12 Fred Henry Epperly died on March 15, 1957 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 62.7,13 He EPPERLY, Fred - 62, of Scarbro, Fayette County, died yesterday at his home after a long illness. He was a mechanic and before his illness worked for the N /& W Motor Co. in Oak Hill. Mr. Epperly was a veteran of World War I and a native of Dempsey. Surviving are his wife Mary; two sons, James Edward and Frederick Lee Epperly at home; three brothers, Earl, of Fayetteville, Oscar of Oak Hill and Howard Epperly of Rensford; four sisters, Mrs. Blanch Wheeler and Mrs. Louise Poff of Minden, Mrs. Madeline Howell and Miss Gladys Epperly of Huntington. on March 16, 1957.13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 576, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 47, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 56, District 8, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 334, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930Garage laborer14
1940Auto mechanic15

Family 1

Dorothy Louise Cox b. circa 1900
Marriage*Fred Henry Epperly married Dorothy Louise Cox on October 18, 1921 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12 
Child

Family 2

Mary Lillian Kincaid b. December 9, 1911, d. January 16, 1996
Marriage*Fred Henry Epperly married Mary Lillian Kincaid.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rose Carol Epperly death certificate.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Epperly birth record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Epperly death certificate.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.
  9. [S1618] State, The, From the Fred Lee Epperly obituary in the Feb 13, 1986 edition.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Cox marriage record.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Fred Epperly obituary in the Mar 16, 1957 edition.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Earl Oten Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
FatherCharles R. Epperly1,5,6,7 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside1,2,5,6,7 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Earl Oten Epperly was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,8 His Social Security Number was 233-54-8443.9 He was born on April 26, 1896 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,4,11,8,12,9 He married Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses on July 4, 1920 at Mount Lookout, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 Earl Oten Epperly died on August 18, 1963 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 67.3,10,8,12 He EPPERLY, Earl Oten - 67, of Fayetteville, died Sunday in Laird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery after a short illness He was former owner and operator of Epperly- Motor Freight Inc. of Fayetteville, member and former deacon of Fayetteville Baptist Chruch, World War, I veteran, member of Lafayette Lodge AF and AM, member of Lafayette Post American Legion and director of West Virginia Motor Truckers Assn. Surviving are his widow, Mary L. (Molly); three sons, C. Douglas of Fayetteville, Randolph and Myles, both of Oak Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Null, Mrs. Jean Spradlin, Mrs. Betty Jo Nahodil and Mrs. Barbara Walters, all of Fayetteville and Mrs. Shirley Shumaker of Ravenswood; two brothers, Oscar of Oak Hill and Howard of Logan; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Wheeler and Mrs. Louise Poff, both of Minden, Mrs. Madeline Howell and Miss Gladys Epperly, both of Huntington 13 grandchildren. Burial will follow in Huse Memorial Park at Fayetteville with Masonic rites. on August 19, 1963.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 576, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 47, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 582, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 151, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1920Coal miner7
1930Coal miner13
1940Coal miner14

Family

Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
Marriage*Earl Oten Epperly married Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses on July 4, 1920 at Mount Lookout, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Moses marriage record.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-McNeil marriage record.
  19. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.
  20. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Randolph Thomas Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 2012 edition.
  21. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Spradlin-Epperly marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walters-Epperly marriage record.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shumaker-Epperly marriage record.

Oscar Franklin Epperly Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 7, 1904, d. November 12, 1974
FatherCharles R. Epperly1,2,5 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside1,6,2,5 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-7179.7 Oscar Franklin Epperly Sr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He married Edna Irene Oatridge.8,9,10 Oscar Franklin Epperly Sr. was born on February 7, 1904 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,4 He died on November 12, 1974 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 70.7,3 He Oscar Franklin Epperly Sr., 70, of Oak Hill, died Tuesday in Morgantown University Medical Center. He was a retired employe of Southern Coal Corp. of Brooklyn. W.Va., a member of Calvary Baptist Church at Oak Hill, UMW and the AF and AM. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Edna Epperly; sons, Charles of Brookville, Md., Oscar Jr. of Baltimore, Md; daughter, Mrs. Medora Spradling of Shinnston; brother, Howard of Lundale ; sisters, Mrs. Blanche Wheeler of Fayetteville, Mrs. Louise Poff of Rock Lick, Mrs. Madelyn Howell of Ceredo; eight grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Calvary Baptist Church at Oak Hill with the Rev. C. W. "Jack" Barker officiating. Burial will be in Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on November 14, 1974.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 32, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal miner11
1940Coal miner8

Family

Edna Irene Oatridge b. October 11, 1918, d. April 5, 1997
Marriage*Oscar Franklin Epperly Sr. married Edna Irene Oatridge.8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Franklin Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Nov 14, 1974 edition.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vessey marriage record.
  10. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Edna Irene Oatridge Epperly obituary.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-LeMarr marriage record.

Howard Charles Epperly1,2,3

M, b. October 1, 1917, d. December, 1986
FatherCharles R. Epperly1,4,2,5,6 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside1,7,4,2,5,6 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Howard Charles Epperly was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 235-07-4700.9 He married Wanda A. Sabrosky.5 Howard Charles Epperly married Beulah Lois Kincaid.10 Howard Charles Epperly was born on October 1, 1917 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,3 He died in December, 1986 at West Virginia at age 69.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 575, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 48, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Coal miner5

Family 1

Wanda A. Sabrosky b. December 1, 1921, d. January 22, 1994
Marriage*Howard Charles Epperly married Wanda A. Sabrosky.5 
Children

Family 2

Beulah Lois Kincaid b. June 20, 1926, d. July 30, 2004
Marriage*Howard Charles Epperly married Beulah Lois Kincaid.10 
Child
  • Donna Sue Epperly10

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Blanche Irene Wheeler obituary in the Jul 30, 1986 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.
  8. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Neely-Epperly marriage record.

Blanche Irene Epperly1,2,3

F, b. April 23, 1906, d. July 28, 1986
FatherCharles R. Epperly4,2,5,3,6,7 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside4,1,2,5,3,6,7 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Blanche Irene Epperly was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 235-60-7711.8 She was born on April 23, 1906 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,8,7 As of August 6, 1924,her married name was Wheeler.6 She married William Everett Wheeler on August 6, 1924 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,7 Blanche Irene Epperly died on July 28, 1986 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 80.8,7 She Mrs. Blanche Irene Wheeler, 80, of 105 Walker St., died Monday in a Hilltop nursing home after a long illness. Born April 23, 1906, at Laurel Creek, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma Burnside Epperly. Mrs Wheeler was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Wheeler in 1983. Survivors include her husband, William E. Wheeler; a daughter, Jo Ann K. Todd of Fayetteville; a brother, Howard Epperly of Cross Lanes; two sisters, Maydline Howell of Huntington and Louise Poff of Rocklick; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Huse Memorial Park in Fayetteville. on July 30, 1986.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 576, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 231, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Family

William Everett Wheeler b. January 9, 1900, d. November 14, 1986
Marriage*Blanche Irene Epperly married William Everett Wheeler on August 6, 1924 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wheeler-Epperly marriage record.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Blanche Irene Wheeler obituary in the Jul 30, 1986 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Madora Wheeler death certificate.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Joan K. Todd obituary in the Jul 27, 2016 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Todd-Talbert marriage record.
  15. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the wedding permits section of the Apr 21, 1972 edition.

Madelyn Audrey Epperly1

F, b. July 21, 1913, d. March 28, 1995
FatherCharles R. Epperly2,3,4,1,5 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside2,3,4,1,5 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 235-54-3428.1 Madelyn Audrey Epperly was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 1427 Norway Avenue, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.6 Her married name was Howell.7 She married Clyde Wilbur Howell.7 Madelyn Audrey Epperly was born on July 21, 1913 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6,8 She died on March 28, 1995 at West Virginia at age 81.1,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 575, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Clyde Wilbur Howell b. June 30, 1912, d. July 13, 1953
Marriage*Madelyn Audrey Epperly married Clyde Wilbur Howell.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Blanche Irene Wheeler obituary in the Jul 30, 1986 edition.
  6. [S4114] Spring Hill Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S9226] Lufkin Daily News, The, From the Bobby Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2008 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13398] Chapman's Mortuary, online www.chapmans-mortuary.com, From the Rose Marie Chaffins obituary.
  12. [S13398] Chapman's Mortuary, online www.chapmans-mortuary.com, From the Barbara Ann Howell Holbrook obituary.

Gladys M. Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 6, 1908, d. April 16, 1969
FatherCharles R. Epperly1,2,6,3,7,8,5 b. July 24, 1869, d. June 4, 1948
MotherEmma M. Burnside1,9,2,6,3,7,8,5 b. July 19, 1877, d. November 21, 1951
     Gladys M. Epperly was buried at Epperly Cemetery (also known as Dempsey Cemetery), Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born on April 6, 1908 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1909.8,5 She died on April 16, 1969 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 61.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 75, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 575, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 48, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Charles R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 6, 1948 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S13393] Epperly Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gladys Epperly death certificate.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Epperly obituary in the Nov 22, 1951 edition.

Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses1,2,3

F, b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
     Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on March 6, 1900 at Mount Lookout, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 4, 1920,her married name was Epperly.1 She married Earl Oten Epperly, son of Charles R. Epperly and Emma M. Burnside, on July 4, 1920 at Mount Lookout, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1 Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses died on February 21, 1964 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 63.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 582, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 151, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Earl Oten Epperly b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
Marriage*Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses married Earl Oten Epperly, son of Charles R. Epperly and Emma M. Burnside, on July 4, 1920 at Mount Lookout, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Moses marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary L. Epperly death certificate.
  3. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Randolph Thomas Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 2012 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-McNeil marriage record.
  11. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Spradlin-Epperly marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walters-Epperly marriage record.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shumaker-Epperly marriage record.

Charles Douglas Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 12, 1922, d. February 1, 1996
FatherEarl Oten Epperly1,2,6,7,3,4,8,9 b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
MotherMary Louise "Mollie" Moses1,2,6,7,3,4,8,9 b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 233-36-9754.3 Charles Douglas Epperly was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10 He married Nancy Carol Hughes.10 Charles Douglas Epperly was born on December 12, 1922 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He married Eva Jane McNeil on October 1, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 Charles Douglas Epperly died on February 1, 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.3,10 He Charles Doug Epperly, 73, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Fayetteville, W.Va., died Feb. 1, 1996, at Charleston VA Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired Fayette County sheriff and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Nancy Carol Hughes Epperly; stepsons, David Taylor of Severn, Md., Billy Light of Myrtle Beach, Howard Withrow Jr. of Newport News, Va; stepdaughters, Misty and Michelle Light, both of Myrtle Beach; brother, Randolph T. Sr. of Oak Hill, W.Va; sisters, Margarett Null of Fayetteville, Jean Hunt of Victor, W.Va., Betty Jo Nahodil of Jumping Branch, W.Va., Barbara McGuffin of Oak Hill, Shirley Shumaker of Ravenswood, W.Va; two stepgrandchildren. Graveside service with military graveside rites by Oak Hill VFW, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on February 4, 1996.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 582, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 151, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Coal miner6

Family 1

Nancy Carol Hughes
Marriage*Charles Douglas Epperly married Nancy Carol Hughes.10 

Family 2

Eva Jane McNeil
Marriage*Charles Douglas Epperly married Eva Jane McNeil on October 1, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-McNeil marriage record.
  9. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles Doug Epperly obituary in the Feb 4, 1996 edition.

Randolph Thomas Epperly Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 10, 1925, d. December 18, 2012
FatherEarl Oten Epperly1,7,8,9,3,5,10 b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
MotherMary Louise "Mollie" Moses1,7,8,9,3,5,10 b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
     Randolph Thomas Epperly Sr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on June 10, 1925 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,11,3,6 He married Rosia Belle Prince on February 2, 1948 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.4,5 Randolph Thomas Epperly Sr. died on December 18, 2012 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.2,11,3 He Randolph Thomas Epperly Sr., 87, of Oak Hill, died Dec. 18, 2012, at the Bowers Hospice House. Born June 10, 1925, at Gatewood, he was the son of the late Earl Owen Epperly and Mary Louise (Moses) Epperly. He also was preceded in death by his loving, wife Rosia Belle Epperly, and brothers, Doug Epperly and Myles Epperly. He was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a World War II Navy veteran. During his military service he received the Good Conduct Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the Presidential Unit Commendation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. After the war, he returned to Fayette County. He worked for Epperly Motor Freight Company in Fayetteville, and he served 30 years as a deputy sheriff in Fayette County before retiring. Surviving: sons, Randolph Thomas Epperly Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Oak Hill, John Earl Epperly and his wife, Clara, of Richmond, Va., and Michael Wayne Epperly and his wife, Kathy, of Pittsburgh, Pa; sisters, Margarite Null of Fayetteville, Jean Hunt and her husband, Keith, of Hico, Barbara McGuffin and her husband, Emory, of Oak Hill, Betty Nahodil and her husband, Bob, of Jumping Branch, and Shirley Shumaker and her husband, Ray, of Ravenswood; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Entombment followed in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, with military rites conducted by the Oak Hill V.F.W. Post 3110. on December 26, 2012.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 582, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 151, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

Rosia Belle Prince b. March 3, 1927, d. April 14, 2009
Marriage*Randolph Thomas Epperly Sr. married Rosia Belle Prince on February 2, 1948 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.4,5 
Children
  • Randolph Thomas Epperly Jr.3,4
  • John Earl Epperly3,4,12
  • Dr. Michael Wayne Epperly3,4,12

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Randolph Thomas Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 2012 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Rosia Belle Prince Epperly obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  5. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  6. [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.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  10. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Myles Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 4, 1927, d. July 30, 1985
FatherEarl Oten Epperly1,2,6,3,7,4,8 b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
MotherMary Louise "Mollie" Moses1,2,6,3,7,4,8 b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-2330.7 Myles Epperly was born on April 4, 1927 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,4,9,5 He married Arbutus Jenivee Crouch on July 23, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,11 Myles Epperly died on July 30, 1985 at age 58.7,11,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 582, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 151, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Arbutus Jenivee Crouch b. June 5, 1926, d. August 2, 2011
Marriage*Myles Epperly married Arbutus Jenivee Crouch on July 23, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,11 
Children
  • Robert Myles Epperly11,4
  • Richard Myles Epperly11,4

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [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.
  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. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Crouch marriage record.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Jenivee Crouch Epperly obituary in the Aug 4, 2011 edition.

Gloria Marguerite Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 23, 1921, d. June 12, 2016
FatherEarl Oten Epperly1,6,3,5 b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
MotherMary Louise "Mollie" Moses1,6,3,5 b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
     Gloria Marguerite Epperly was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on October 23, 1921 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 As of February 28, 1940,her married name was Null.1 She married Ralph Nimrod Null on February 28, 1940.4,5 Gloria Marguerite Epperly died on June 12, 2016 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 94.2,5 She Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null, 94, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her home. Born on October 23, 1921, at Fayetteville, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Molly Moses Epperly. Marguerite was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church; Order of Eastern Star #107, Arrowhead Home Makers, Ruth Thurmond Circle, former Sunday School teacher, graduate of FHS and attended Capital Commercial College in Charleston. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Null; three brothers: Myles Epperly, Doug Epperly, and Randolph Epperly, and son-in-law: Bill Gregory. Survivors include her two daughters, Dr. Mary Ann Fritz and husband, Stan, and Brenda Joyce Gregory; four sisters: Jean Hunt, Betty Nahodil, Barbara McGuffin, and Shirley Shumaker. The daughters would like to thank Marguerite's special caregivers for the care they provided. Frances Bragg, Rhonda Cox, Mary Epperly, Karen Price, and Carol Surface. on June 20, 2016.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 582, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 238, District 20-40, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Ralph Nimrod Null b. October 2, 1911, d. August 1, 2001
Marriage*Gloria Marguerite Epperly married Ralph Nimrod Null on February 28, 1940.4,5 
Children
  • Dr. Mary Ann Null8,4,5
  • Brenda Joyce Null4,5

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ralph N. Null obituary in the Aug 3, 2001 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the wedding permits in the Nov 28, 1974 edition.

Barbara Allen Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 11, 1933, d. December 20, 2017
FatherEarl Oten Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6 b. April 26, 1896, d. August 18, 1963
MotherMary Louise "Mollie" Moses1,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 6, 1900, d. February 21, 1964
     Barbara Allen Epperly was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,5 She The Lord received another angel home when Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin of Oak Hill, WV went to be with Him on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born at Fayetteville, WV she was the daughter of the late Earl O. and Mary Louise Moses Epperly. A life-time resident of Fayette County, Barbara was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, a member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church, and the Red Hat Society. A son, Lonnie Neal "Bubby" Walters, III; sister, Margurite Null; and brothers, C.D. "Doug" Epperly, Randolph Epperly and Myles Epperly preceded her in death. Her memory will be cherished by her loving and devoted husband, Emory W. McGuffin; son, Emory Dennis "Denny" (Cindy) McGuffin of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Jean (Keith) Hunt, Betty Nahodil, and Shirley Shumaker; her adored grandchildren, Emory Alexander McGuffin, Haley Kaitlyn McGuffin and Seth Cobb-McGuffin; and several nieces and nephews. Entombment will be at High Lawn Memorial Park.5 She was born on August 11, 1933 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,8 As of January 1, 1953,her married name was Walters.4 She married Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. on January 1, 1953 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Barbara Allen Epperly and Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. were divorced before December, 1962.9 Barbara Allen Epperly married Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. on December 29, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 As of April 9, 1965,her married name was Lokant.10 Barbara Allen Epperly married Carl Frederick Lokant on April 9, 1965 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10 As of August 12, 1967,her married name was McGuffin.6 Barbara Allen Epperly married Emory Wayne McGuffin on August 12, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.11,12,5,6 Barbara Allen Epperly died on December 20, 2017 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 151, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. b. June 9, 1932, d. February 17, 2012
Marriage*Barbara Allen Epperly married Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. on January 1, 1953 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Divorce* Barbara Allen Epperly and Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. were divorced before December, 1962.9 
Marriage Barbara Allen Epperly married Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. on December 29, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 
Child

Family 2

Carl Frederick Lokant b. August 17, 1927, d. November 25, 1965
Marriage*Barbara Allen Epperly married Carl Frederick Lokant on April 9, 1965 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10 

Family 3

Emory Wayne McGuffin
Marriage*Barbara Allen Epperly married Emory Wayne McGuffin on August 12, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.11,12,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walters-Epperly marriage record.
  5. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walters-Walters marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lokant-Walters marriage record.
  11. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Randolph Thomas Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 2012 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lonnie Neal Walters, III obituary in the Aug 15, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ralph Nimrod Null1,2,3,4

M, b. October 2, 1911, d. August 1, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-6775.2 Ralph Nimrod Null was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on October 2, 1911 at Rutherford, Ritchie Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,4 He married Gloria Marguerite Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on February 28, 1940.5,6 Ralph Nimrod Null died on August 1, 2001 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 89.2,5 He Ralph N. Null, 89, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at home following a long illness. Born Oct. 2, 1911, in Ritchie County, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Ann Eddy Null. Mr. Null was a retired foreman and superintendent for Ranger Fuel Corp., a member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member and past master of LaFayette Masonic Lodge No. 57, Fayetteville, member and past worthy patron of the Order of Eastern Star No. 107, Oak Hill. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marguerite Epperly Null of Fayetteville; two daughters, Dr. Mary Ann Fritz, and her husband, Stan, of Avon Park, Fla., and Brenda Gregory, and her husband, Bill, of Winter Haven, Fla; and a nephew, John Pribble of Parkersburg. Burial will follow in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with Masonic rites by LaFayette Masonic Lodge No. 57, Fayetteville. on August 3, 2001.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 238, District 20-40, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck foreman7

Family

Gloria Marguerite Epperly b. October 23, 1921, d. June 12, 2016
Marriage*Ralph Nimrod Null married Gloria Marguerite Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on February 28, 1940.5,6 
Children
  • Dr. Mary Ann Null1,5,6
  • Brenda Joyce Null5,6

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the wedding permits in the Nov 28, 1974 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ralph N. Null obituary in the Aug 3, 2001 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null obituary in the Jun 20, 2016 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert L. "Bob" Nahodil1,2

M, b. May 7, 1929, d. August 12, 2017
     Robert L. "Bob" Nahodil was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He Robert Lee Nahodil, 88 of Nimitz, WV went to be with the Lord Saturday August 12, 2017 following a long illness. Robert was born on May 7, 1929 in Minden, WV to the late Joseph and Mary Tatum Nahodil. He and his many siblings were raised in Oak Hill. Robert married Betty Jo Epperly on July 25th, 1955. Together, they had one child, a son, Gregory L. Nahodil who along with Betty Jo survive Bob. Robert was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and Morris Harvey College in Charleston. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a former sheriff’s deputy in Fayette County under Doug Epperly. Robert retired as a Conservation Officer for the WVDNR, serving for more than 20 years in both Fayette and Summers Counties, amongst many other exciting jobs. He received many rewards for his hard work and dedication. Anyone who knew him would tell you he was an extremely hard worker and good person. Bob was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Joseph; his brother, William Nahodil and two sisters, Anna Ruth and Lucille. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Betty Jo Epperly Nahodil; son, Gregory L. Nahodil; three grandchildren, Brittany L. Nahodil, Corey B. Nahodil and Ryne T. Nahodil, along with two beloved great grandchildren, Mallorie Brown and Bryceson L. Brown. Robert will be missed dearly. He was and always will be loved dearly. Entombment will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will; Corey and Ryne Nahodil, Charles Moten and J. P. Bowling.3 He was born on May 7, 1929 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He married Betty Jo Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on July 25, 1955.1,2,3 Robert L. "Bob" Nahodil died on August 12, 2017 at West Virginia at age 88.3

Family

Betty Jo Epperly
Marriage*He married Betty Jo Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on July 25, 1955.1,2,3 
Child
  • Gregory Lee Nahodil2,3

Citations

  1. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Randolph Thomas Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Robert Lee Nahodil obituary.
  4. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr.1,2

M, b. June 9, 1932, d. February 17, 2012
     His Social Security Number was 232-48-7220.3 Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. was born on June 9, 1932 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 He married Barbara Allen Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on January 1, 1953 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. and Barbara Allen Epperly were divorced before December, 1962.4 Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. married Barbara Allen Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on December 29, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. died on February 17, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.3,2 He L. Neal "Bud" Walters Jr., 79, of Eleanor passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born June 9, 1932 in Mount Hope, Bud was a son of the late Lonnie Neal Sr. and Grace Miller Walters. He was owner, operator and developer and CEO of Real Estate Equity Corporation, DBA, Camelot Village; a member of Minerva Masonic Lodge 13, Barboursville, A.F. & A.M. and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Neal was a pilot and loved flying his airplanes as well as restoring classic automobiles. He is survived by his wife, Anita Walters; daughter, Michelle Walters Robinson (David) of Eleanor; son, L. Neal Walters III of Oak Hill; sisters, Janice Beaver (David) of Altamonte, Fla., and Patricia Brock of Mount Hope; three grandchildren, David Jr., Isaiah and Isabella Robinson; and his beloved dog and companion, Toby. on February 19, 2012.2

Family

Barbara Allen Epperly b. August 11, 1933, d. December 20, 2017
Marriage*He married Barbara Allen Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on January 1, 1953 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. and Barbara Allen Epperly were divorced before December, 1962.4 
Marriage Lonnie Neal "Bud" Walters Jr. married Barbara Allen Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on December 29, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walters-Epperly marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the L. Neal Walters, Jr. obituary in the Feb 19, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walters-Walters marriage record.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lonnie Neal Walters, III obituary in the Aug 15, 2012 edition.
  7. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Barbara Allen Epperly McGuffin obituary.

Gaylord Ray Shumaker1,2,3,4

M, b. June 28, 1932, d. August 15, 2017
     Gaylord Ray Shumaker Gaylord Ray Shumaker, 85, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away on August 15, 2017, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Caperton, WV, son of the late Ira and Catherine Henley Shumaker. Ray was a 1951 graduate of Fayetteville High School where he received All State Honorable Mention in football and held the scoring record in basketball for over 40 years. He coached little league baseball for 15 years, and midget league basketball and football for 12 years. He played competition basketball in his late fifties, and he enjoyed golfing. He loved his grandkids and great grandkids. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp in Ravenswood. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Shumaker of Ravenswood; sons, Stephen Shumaker of Scott Depot, WV, Brent Shumaker and Tim Shumaker, both of Ravenswood; 2 sisters, Imogene Hambrick of Ripley, WV, and Iris Capelety of Elyria, OH; grandchildren, Tessa, Jared and Michael Shumaker, Chelsie Painter and Meghan Easterly; and great grandchildren, Bryan Lutz and Isaeh Stark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest son, Michael Ray Shumaker. Burial will follow in Huse Memorial Garden in Fayetteville, WV.4 He was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on June 28, 1932 at Caperton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Shirley Ann Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on April 16, 1953 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 Gaylord Ray Shumaker died on August 15, 2017 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.4

Family

Shirley Ann Epperly
Marriage*He married Shirley Ann Epperly, daughter of Earl Oten Epperly and Mary Louise "Mollie" Moses, on April 16, 1953 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Randolph Thomas Epperly, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shumaker-Epperly marriage record.
  4. [S10866] Roush Funeral Home, online roushfuneralhome.net, From the Gaylord Ray Shumaker obituary.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Michael Ray Shumaker death certificate.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Everett Wheeler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 9, 1900, d. November 14, 1986
     William Everett Wheeler was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 233-07-3715.6 He was born on January 9, 1900 at Snake Town, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6,4,5,1 He married Blanche Irene Epperly, daughter of Charles R. Epperly and Emma M. Burnside, on August 6, 1924 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7 William Everett Wheeler died on November 14, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.6,3 He William Everett Wheeler, 86, of Fayetteville, died Nov. 14, 1986, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired miner. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church and UMW. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Joan Todd of Fayetteville; brothers, Thomas of Oak Hill and Frank of Lanark; sisters, Mary Harmon of Oak Hill and Lizzie Smith of Fayetteville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Bill Menefee officiating. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on November 16, 1986.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 576, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 231, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Coal miner8
1940Coal miner9

Family

Blanche Irene Epperly b. April 23, 1906, d. July 28, 1986
Marriage*William Everett Wheeler married Blanche Irene Epperly, daughter of Charles R. Epperly and Emma M. Burnside, on August 6, 1924 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wheeler-Epperly marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Everett Wheeler obituary in the Nov 16, 1986 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Blanche Irene Wheeler obituary in the Jul 30, 1986 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Madora Wheeler death certificate.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  12. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Joan K. Todd obituary in the Jul 27, 2016 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Todd-Talbert marriage record.
  14. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the wedding permits section of the Apr 21, 1972 edition.

Clyde Wilbur Howell1,2,3

M, b. June 30, 1912, d. July 13, 1953
     Clyde Wilbur Howell was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 1427 Norway Avenue, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.4,2,5 His Social Security Number was 232-18-1314.1 He married Madelyn Audrey Epperly, daughter of Charles R. Epperly and Emma M. Burnside.6 Clyde Wilbur Howell was born on June 30, 1912 at Johnson Co., Tennessee.1,4,2,5,3,7 He died on July 13, 1953 at age 41.1,4,2

Family

Madelyn Audrey Epperly b. July 21, 1913, d. March 28, 1995
Marriage*He married Madelyn Audrey Epperly, daughter of Charles R. Epperly and Emma M. Burnside.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S4114] Spring Hill Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S8673] Unknown compiler, Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Oten Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1963 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S13398] Chapman's Mortuary, online www.chapmans-mortuary.com, From the Rose Marie Chaffins obituary.
  10. [S13398] Chapman's Mortuary, online www.chapmans-mortuary.com, From the Barbara Ann Howell Holbrook obituary.

Ida Texas Virginia Burnside1,2,3,4

F, b. September 6, 1881, d. March 26, 1958
     Ida Texas Virginia Burnside was buried at Epperly Cemetery (also known as Dempsey Cemetery), Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on September 6, 1881 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of December 29, 1903,her married name was Epperly.6 She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Epperly, son of Preston E. Epperly and Octava "Octavia" Beckelheimer, on December 29, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 Ida Texas Virginia Burnside died on March 26, 1958 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.1 She Mrs. Ida T. Burnside Epperly, 76, of Oak Hill died Wednesday at her home after a long illness. She was a member of the Doggett Chapel near Fayetteville. Survivors include her husband, B. F. (Pop); a brother, J. P. Burnside of Wilmington. Del; six sons, Basil of Russell, Ky; Louis of Mount Hope; Arnold of Fayetteville; Martin of Greenville, S. C; Ralph of Detroit; and Leslie of Niceville, Fla.: four daughters. Mrs. H. S. Gill of Beckley; Mrs. Lonnie Stevens of Fayetteville; and Mrs. C. E. Williams and Mrs. Joe Elkins, both of Oak Hill; 44 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Fayetteville. on March 27, 1958.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 459, District 15, Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 313, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 1295, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 29, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 126, District 10-42, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Family

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Epperly b. June 24, 1882, d. September 24, 1966
Marriage*Ida Texas Virginia Burnside married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Epperly, son of Preston E. Epperly and Octava "Octavia" Beckelheimer, on December 29, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida T. Epperly death certificate.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ida T. Burnside Epperly obituary in the Mar 27, 1958 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elkins-Epperly marriage record.
  4. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Anna Lee Epperly Elkins obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.
  5. [S13393] Epperly Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Burnside marriage record.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Franklin Epperly obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Duncan marriage record.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Kathleen Epperly Williams obituary in an unknown edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lewis Franklin Epperly obituary in the Apr 12, 1974 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gill-Epperly marriage record.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rhoda A. Carey obituary in an unknown edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stevens-Epperly marriage record.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Backus marriage record.
  23. [S5787] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  25. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Martin Preston Epperly obituary in the Aug 6, 1961 edition.
  26. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Allen marriage record.
  27. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dooley-Epperly marriage record.

William Basil Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 11, 1904, d. October 29, 1974
FatherBenjamin Franklin "Frank" Epperly1,2,3,4,7,8,9 b. June 24, 1882, d. September 24, 1966
MotherIda Texas Virginia Burnside1,2,3,4,7,8,9 b. September 6, 1881, d. March 26, 1958
     William Basil Epperly was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., Texas.5,10 His Social Security Number was 233-07-7309.5,11 He and Opal Eunice Duncan were divorced.12 William Basil Epperly was born on November 11, 1904 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His SSDI and draft card have a birth date of Nov 4, 1904.3,5,11,10,6 He married Opal Eunice Duncan on November 23, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 William Basil Epperly married Annie Irwin Holleman on February 6, 1968 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.13,10 William Basil Epperly William B. Epperly, 69, of China Spring died this morning in a local hospital. Mr. Epperly was born in West Virginia. He worked in Corpus Christi many years before coming to China Spring about seven years ago, He married Mrs. Annie Cusson in Crockett in 1968. Mrs. Epperly died in June. He was a Baptist. Survivivors include two sons, Robert Irwin of Fort Worth, and James Irwin of 1107 Gilliam; and eight grandchildren. on October 29, 1974.12 He died on October 29, 1974 at Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, at age 69.5,10,12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 459, District 15, Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 313, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 1331, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 475, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930Coal mine bookkeeper14
1940Coal mine foreman15

Family 1
Children
  • Robert Epperly12
  • James Epperly12

Family 2

Opal Eunice Duncan b. October 25, 1907, d. January 4, 1971
Divorce*William Basil Epperly and Opal Eunice Duncan were divorced.12 
Marriage* William Basil Epperly married Opal Eunice Duncan on November 23, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Child

Family 3

Annie Irwin Holleman b. January 27, 1905, d. June 2, 1974
Marriage*William Basil Epperly married Annie Irwin Holleman on February 6, 1968 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.13,10 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Franklin Epperly obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ida T. Burnside Epperly obituary in the Mar 27, 1958 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Duncan marriage record.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  6. [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.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Anna Lee Epperly Elkins obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Kathleen Epperly Williams obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S4375] Oakwood Cemetery, McLennan Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3950] Waco Tribune-Herald, From the William B. Epperly obituary in the Oct 29, 1974 edition.
  13. [S963] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S10465] Steen Funeral Home, online www.steenfuneralhome.com, From the Lois M. Porter obituary.

Lewis Franklin Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 9, 1907, d. April 8, 1974
FatherBenjamin Franklin "Frank" Epperly6,1,2,7,8,4,9,10,5 b. June 24, 1882, d. September 24, 1966
MotherIda Texas Virginia Burnside6,1,2,7,8,4,9,10,5 b. September 6, 1881, d. March 26, 1958
     Lewis Franklin Epperly was buried at Epperly Cemetery (also known as Dempsey Cemetery), Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 235-10-0821.11 He married Arlean Florence Shumake, daughter of Trent Mosley Shumake and Nettie Belle Elmore.12 Lewis Franklin Epperly was born on June 9, 1907 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and obituary have a birth year of 1906.3,11,4,13,5 He married Alma Ethel Treadway on January 13, 1927 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.14 Lewis Franklin Epperly and Alma Ethel Treadway were divorced before April 18, 1940.8 Lewis Franklin Epperly died on April 8, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.11,4,5 He Lewis Franklin Epperly, 67, of Roanoke, Va. formerly of Oak Hill and Mount Hope, died at his home Monday after a short illness. He was a retired employe of the Virginia Iron and Metal Co. in Roanoke, Va. Born at Dempsey, June 9, 1906, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Ida Burnside Epperly. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Epperly of Mount Hope; five sons, Hugh A. of Richmond, Va., Dallas of Texas, Rev. Jerry D. of Cincinnati, Ohio, Lewis D. of Union Town, Ohio, and Roger of Mount Hope; three daughters, Mrs. Patsy Lepto of Beckley and Miss Debra Epperly and Miss Reva Epperly, both of Mount Hope; three brothers, Arnold of Fayetteville, Ralph of Alderson and Leslie of Canal Falton, Ohio, and four sisters, Mrs. Arevela Gill of Beckley, Mrs. Evelyn Stevens of Dothan, and Mrs. Kathleen Williams and Mrs. Alma Elkins, both of Oak Hill. Burial will be in the Epperly Cemetery at Route 2, Fayetteville. on April 12, 1974.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 459, District 15, Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 313, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 1294, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia15
1940Dwelling 29, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Drayman15

Family 1

Alma Ethel Treadway b. November 7, 1911, d. May 12, 2011
Marriage*Lewis Franklin Epperly married Alma Ethel Treadway on January 13, 1927 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.14 
Divorce* Lewis Franklin Epperly and Alma Ethel Treadway were divorced before April 18, 1940.8 
Children

Family 2

Arlean Florence Shumake b. August 9, 1921, d. July 30, 1988
Marriage*Lewis Franklin Epperly married Arlean Florence Shumake, daughter of Trent Mosley Shumake and Nettie Belle Elmore.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ida T. Burnside Epperly obituary in the Mar 27, 1958 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lewis Franklin Epperly obituary in the Apr 12, 1974 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Franklin Epperly obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Anna Lee Epperly Elkins obituary in the Dec 4, 2013 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Kathleen Epperly Williams obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [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.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Stephens marriage record.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Clark marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald Epperly death certificate.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Connie Lou Epperly death certificate.
  20. [S1509] St. Augustine Record, The, From the Dallas Vernon Epperly obituary in the Feb 23, 2002 edition.
  21. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Arlean Florence Epperly obitaury in the Aug 1, 1988 edition.
  22. [S798] Register Herald, From the Patsy Carol Lepto obituary in the Apr 29, 2019 edition.
  23. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Robert H. Epperly obituary.
  24. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louis Darrell Epperly obituary in the Feb 15, 1997 edition.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Allen marriage record.