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     Edmond Deloy Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on January 15, 1917 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,1,3 He died on January 19, 1926 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9.^4,6,1,3

     LZ Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on March 21, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,9,10 She married Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer, son of Edgar Hamilton Wimmer and Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, on March 18, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,13,4,7,8,9 As of March 18, 1935,her married name was Wimmer. LZ Epperly died on September 16, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 101.^8,9 She LZ Epperly Wimmer, of Salem, Va., passed away at the age of 101, Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born March 21, 1918 in Huffville, Va., the daughter of Millard and Mobie Epperly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harless Wimmer; daughters, Claudie Mobie and Amy Wimmer, Nadine Vogel, Jeanette Burnside; sons-in-law, Wayne Austin, Walter Vogel, Rev. Joe Burnside; sisters, Kate King, Georgia Cox; brother, Daniel (Bud) Epperly. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Buddy Poff, Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Melissa Wimmer; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Jane McKee; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. LZ was a life-long member of the Methodist Church, first at Huffville UMC and then Calvary UMC, Salem, Va. The family would like to thank the staff of the Hermitage-Roanoke for the excellent care while she was a resident there. Also, thank you to her very caring neighbor, Bob Lancaster. The burial will follow at Huffville UMC Cemetery. on September 17, 2019.⁸

     Kate Frances Epperly was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10 Her Social Security Number was 231-18-4042.¹¹ She was born on January 28, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,12,2,3,11,10,13} She married Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer, son of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on July 3, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of July 3, 1937,her married name was Wimmer. Kate Frances Epperly married Wallace Carroll King, son of Peter Morris King and Sarah Cynthia Vest, on February 29, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,14,2,3,5 As of February 29, 1944,her married name was King. Kate Frances Epperly died on April 13, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.^5,15,11,10 She Kate Frances Epperly King, 89, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace King; two sons, Lane Wimmer and Earl King; and one daughter, Mary King Peters. She was a faithful member of Stonewall Methodist-Brethren Church. Surviving are three sons, Sidna Wimmer and wife, Margaret, of Olympia, Wash., Richard Wimmer and wife, Linda, of Floyd, Va., and John King and wife, Sandy, of Marietta, Ga; three daughters, Sarah Quesenberry and husband, Donnie, of Willis, Va., Audrey Brown and husband, George, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gwinn Angle and husband, Sam, of Radford, Va; three sisters, L Z Wimmer, of Salem, Va., Jane McKee, of Tampa, Fla., and Georgia Cox, of Christiansburg, Va; one brother, Daniel Epperly and wife, Sylvia, of Pilot, Va; two daughters-in-law, Mary Clark and husband, Reginald, of Copper Hill, Va., and Frances McCoy and husband, John, of McCoy, Va; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery. on April 15, 2010.⁵

     Agnes Jane Epperly was born on November 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May, 1946,her married name was McKee.³ She married Paul Wilson McKee in May, 1946 at Bibb Co., Georgia.^1,3

     Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9 He was born on April 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 He married Sylvia Aliene Belcher on December 24, 1951 at England.^1,10,11,3 Daniel Iddings "Bud" Epperly died on September 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 90.^3,9 He Daniel Iddings Epperly passed away on September 5, 2019, at the age of 90. He is survived by his son, Wayne Epperly of Pilot, Va; grandson, John Hylton Epperly (Alee) in Floyd, Va; and his sisters, Agnes "Jane" McKee in Tampa, Fla., and LZ Wimmer in Salem, Va . He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sylvia Epperly nee Belcher; his son, Donald Ray Epperly; his sister, Georgia Cox; brother, Epperly; and parents, Millard and "Mobie" Epperly. Daniel, better known to friends and family as "Bud", was born on April 27, 1929, in Pilot, Va. He was the 5th of 6 children born to his parents and spent his whole life in Huffville. He spoke often of the hardships he and his family endured during the Great Depression and shared the insurmountable lengths they went to survive during this time with a shrug of his shoulders. He married Sylvia Ann Belcher while serving in the air force in Lancashire, England in October of 1951. They met through mutual friends while Bud was working at the filling station in Christiansburg, Va. As a young adult, Bud had quite the capacity in mechanical endeavors as he started rebuilding motors in the late 1930's with his dad at their general store/garage at the age of 9. His affinity with motors guided him throughout his air force military service, in which he worked as a large vehicle operator and mechanic. Bud loved his air force adventures and spoke often and fondly of the experiences he had while overseas. After serving almost 8 years, Bud found a career as a mechanic at the school bus garage in Christiansburg, Va., where he worked until retirement. Bud was a friend to all. He always looked out for his neighbors, and opened his garage to those in need. His grandson, John Epperly was the light of his life, and he spent the last year living with John and Alee while receiving hospice care. He was well cared for physically and spiritually by his grandson-in-laws, Ty Munz and Dakota Hamilton, and visited daily by friends, neighbors, and family members. A burial service was held at the Huffville United Methodist Church in Pilot, Va. on September 12, 2019.³

     Georgia Mabie Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on August 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Homer Clayton Cox on January 20, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 As of January 20, 1957,her married name was Cox. Georgia Mabie Epperly died on December 14, 2018 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.¹⁰ She Georgia E. Cox, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Georgia was a graduate of Radford University and held many titles with Montgomery County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Cox; and a sister, Kate King. Georgia is survived by a step-son, Michael P. Cox; sisters, LZ Wimmer and Jane McKee; a brother, Daniel 'Bud' Epperly; and many nieces and nephews. on December 16, 2018.¹⁰

     Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 His Social Security Number was 224-20-1484.¹⁶ He was born on December 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,16,11,4,5,6} He married LZ Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on March 18, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,7,11,2,17,5} Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer died on June 12, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,16,3,5 He WIMMER, Harless Edwin, 84, of Salem, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday, June 12, 2001. He was retired from the Radford Arsenal and was a Trustee at Calvary United Methodist Church, Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Claudie Wimmer; brothers, Lamar Wimmer and Wesley Wimmer; sister, Marie Wimmer; daughter, Claudie Mobie; son-in-law, Wayne Austin. Surviving are his beloved wife, LZ Epperly Wimmer; children, Jeanette and Joe Burnside, Nadine and Walter Vogel, Barbara and David Poff, Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom, Michael and Melissa Wimmer, and Amy Wimmer; grandchildren, Jo Ann Burnside, Jerry and Robyn Burnside, Karen and Tony Reimer, Lisa and Carl Humpton, Doug and Kammy Poff, Annette and Todd McKinney, Susan and Eddie Wade, Mark Wimmer; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Winston and Irene Wimmer, and Ray and Marie June Wimmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Daphne McNiel, Dorothy and Lewis Meredith, Lois and Charlie Epperly; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Wimmer, Mrs. Diana Wimmer, Daniel and Sylvia Epperly, Mrs. Kate King, Mrs. Jane McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cox; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on June 13, 2001.⁷

     Frances Jeanette Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She Frances Jeanette Wimmer Burnside, Jun 18, 1937 - May 30, 2018. Frances Jeanette Wimmer Burnside, 80, passed into her eternal rest from cancer on Thursday May 30, 2018. A graduate of Check High School in 1955, she worked her early professional life at Shenandoah Life Insurance Co. in Roanoke. She married the late Newton Joseph Burnside Jr. in 1978. When Joe became pastor at several churches she became music director, first at Oak Grove Assembly of God, Faith Assembly of God and Later co-founded Blue Ridge Chapel in Floyd. She was also active for many years in Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, the Reverend Joseph Burnside, her father Harless Wimmer, sisters Claudie Mobie Wimmer, Nadine Vogel and Amy Wimmer, brothers-in-law Wayne Austin and Walter Vogel. Survived by Mother L.Z. Epperly Wimmer, children Jo Ann and Jerry Burnside, sisters and brothers-in-law Bobbie and Buddy Poff and Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom, brother and daughter-in-law Mike and Melissa Wimmer and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Interment at Huffville Cemetery.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4 As of February 25, 1978,her married name was Burnside.² She married Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. on February 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{5,6,7,8,11,2,3,4} Frances Jeanette Wimmer died on May 30, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.^3,4

     Retha Nadine Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1255.¹¹ She was born on May 4, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,3,5,6 As of July 15, 1961,her married name was Vogel.⁴ She married Walter Reinhard Vogel on July 15, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,6 Retha Nadine Wimmer died on May 20, 2006 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^2,11,6 She Mrs. Nadine Wimmer Vogel, 67, resident of Durham, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006. She was born in Floyd County, Va., the daughter of L.Z. Wimmer and the late Harless Wimmer. Mrs. Vogel is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Vogel and her mother and father-in-law, Fanny Hilscher Vogel and Anton Vogel. She retired from the Environmental Protection Agency and was a member of Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Karen Reimer and husband, Tony, of Wake Forest; two granddaughters, Ellyn Grace and Hannah Danielle Reimer; four sisters, Jeannette Burnside and husband, Joe, Barbara Poff and husband, David, Linda Rosenbloom and husband, Shelly, Amy Dawn Wimmer; a brother, Michael Wimmer and wife, Melissa, all of Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Huffville Church Cemetery in Pilot, Va. on May 21, 2006.²

     Amy Dawn Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 7, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She died on January 6, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,6 She Amy Dawn Wimmer, 52, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was a graduate of R.C.0.S. and was a dedicated employee of Goodwill Industries for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Harless Edwin Wimmer; and a sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and Walter Vogel. Surviving are her beloved mother, LZ Epperly Wimmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Joe Burnside, of Copper Hill, Barbara and David Poff, of Roanoke, and Linda and Shelly Rosenbloom, of Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Melissa Wimmer, of Salem; nieces and nephews, Joann Burnside, Jerry Burnside, Douglas Poff, Lisa Humpton, Karen Reimer, Annette McKinney, Susan Painter and Mark Wimmer; and great-nieces and greatnephews. The family would like to also recognize and thank her longtime caregiver, Jim Bailey and his family. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 8, 2011.³

     Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on June 30, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Frances Jeanette Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on February 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{7,1,8,9,2,3,6,10} Rev. Newton Joseph "Joe" Burnside Jr. died on March 19, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,4,6 He The Reverend Newton Joseph Burnside Jr., of Copper Hill, slipped away to heaven on March 19, 2014 at the age of 76. He was employed by Appalachian Power Company for 37 years as Operations Coordinator. He retired early to enter the ministry. A graduate of Berean Bible College in December 1994. He has served as pastor in Roanoke and Salem and presently at Blue Ridge Chapel Assemblies of God in Floyd, served as Honor Bound Director for 13 years in the Appalachian District, traveled to Africa and India spreading the gospel. He was a man with a humble spirit who had love for his fellow man. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Brenda; his parents, Newton and Alma Burnside. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years, Jeannette Wimmer Burnside; his daughter, JoAnn Burnside of Nashville, Tenn; son, Jerry Burnside of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Jim Hardwick of Abingdon; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Nancy Burnside of Radford, Richard and Andrea Burnside of Florida; his mother-in-law, Mrs. L. Z. Wimmer; as well as many nieces; nephews; and a host of friends near and far. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. on March 21, 2014.²

     Walter Reinhard Vogel was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 481-44-8321.⁶ He was born on February 23, 1932 at Czechoslovakia.^6,3,4,5 He married Retha Nadine Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on July 15, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Walter Reinhard Vogel died on April 3, 2003 at Burnsville, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^6,3,5

     David Franklin "Buddy" Poff David "Buddy" Poff, Jun 17, 1939 - Nov 7, 2024. David “Buddy” Franklin Poff, 85 of Roanoke passed away on Thursday 7 November surrounded by his loving wife Barbara “Bobbie” Wimmer Poff, his son Douglas Wayne Poff and his daughter Lisa Poff Humpton. Buddy was born in Montgomery County Virginia and is the son of Anna Byerle Poff and Everette Banyon Poff. He married Bobbie in 1958. He and she were high school sweethearts. Their marriage of over 66 years is a testament to the vows that they took long ago. Buddy was in the Marine Corps and served honorably until discharged in 1964. He was an employee of Piedmont Airlines and later US Airways where he retired with 38 years of service. He greatly enjoyed all of his co-workers and his time at Woodrum Field and Roanoke Regional Airport. Buddy and Bobbie both loved golf and enjoyed playing with many wonderful family and friends. Because of Buddy’s connection with the airline, they were able to travel quite a bit. They spent a great deal of time at their condo in Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach and the entire family made so many wonderful memories there. Buddy and Bobbie were members of Calvary United Methodist Church where both were always willing to lend a helping hand. Buddy will be greatly missed by all of the friends and family who love him. Remaining to cherish Buddy’s memory are his wife Bobbie, their children Doug Poff, his wife Kammy Laycock Poff and Lisa Poff Humpton. Doug and Kammy’s kids: Kai Lewis Poff, David Allan Poff, Morgan Poff Robbins, her husband Trent and their daughter Elsie Monroe; Bethany Poff Davenport, her husband Evan and their daughter Nora Gray. Lisa’s kids: Anna Claire Humpton and her husband Dillon Hagius, Emma Christine Humpton and John David Humpton. Buddy’s dear sister Becky Rea, sister-in-law Ruby Poff, sister-in-law Fran Poff, sister-in-law Linda Rosenbloom, brother-in-law Mike Wimmer and his wife Melissa. So many very special nephews and nieces including Sue Reavis and her husband Herm.² He was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 17, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Barbara Jean Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on June 3, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,9,10,2 David Franklin "Buddy" Poff died on November 7, 2024 at Virginia at age 85.²

     Carl David Humpton Carl David Humpton, 63 of Sterling, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on February 20th 2021. Carl was born on December 28th 1957 in Philadelphia PA to Felicia Libucki Humpton and John Harold Humpton Jr. (both deceased). After graduating from Valley Forge Military Academy, Carl entered the US Marine Corps and served for over 4 years. Not long after his discharge from the Marines, Carl looked up the CIA mailing address at a local library. He applied to the Agency and after acceptance spent the next 30 years of his life serving his country’s interests all over the world. He met his wife Lisa during a shared posting in Manila, and they married on June 23, 1990. They traveled together and built their small family overseas in Europe and South America, having three children before returning to Virginia in the year 2000. In December 2011, Carl retired from the Agency with over 30 years of exceptional service. He began a career at Raytheon Technologies after a very brief retirement. He loved his job, and permanent retirement was always “just one more year away.” He was working at Raytheon at the time of his death. Carl spent his life surrounded by good food, neat gadgets, and the love of every neighborhood dog. Family and friends will remember the huge hearty meals he loved to cook and share, as well as the snacks that found their way into every space that he briefly inhabited. After the loss of his beloved dog Cassie in June 2020, Carl went on daily walks with a pocket full of treats for any dog he ran into. He was fiercely generous to all, a clever advisor to most, and wickedly funny to some (though always to himself). We will miss him so much. Carl is survived by his wife of 30 years Lisa Humpton, and his three children whom he adored: Anna, Emma, and John. He is also survived by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Bobbie and Buddy Poff; brothers John Humpton and Stan Humpton; sisters-in-law Julie Humpton and Mimi Humpton; brother-in-law Doug Poff and sister-in-law Kammy Poff, as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and their families.² He was born on December 28, 1957 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Lisa Kim Poff, daughter of David Franklin "Buddy" Poff and Barbara Jean Wimmer, on June 23, 1990 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Carl David Humpton died on February 20, 2021 at Virginia at age 63.²

     Sheldon Harris "Shelly" Rosenbloom Sheldon "Shelly" Rosenbloom, Mar 20, 1941 - Sep 14, 2024. Sheldon passed away at the age of 83 on September 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Nathan and Shirley Bonn Rosenbloom. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Linda; his daughter, Jennie Miner (Craig); his three sons, Mark (Maria), Scott (Amy), and Forrest (Jessica); and his step daughters, Annette McKinney (Todd) and Susan Painter (David). He has 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He grew up in Washington D.C. and was employed at the Government Printing Office for 17 years. He left there after a work accident forced his retirement. He then drove a school bus in Maryland for six years and after moving to Roanoke drove a bus for the Roanoke County Schools from which he retired in 2014 after 31 years. His main hobby and passion was old cars. He produced, attended, and supported many car shows and cruise-ins. He was a lifetime member of Star City Cruisers. The family wants to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and all their special angels. Graveside service at Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County, VA.⁶ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 20, 1941 at Pennsylvania.^5,6 He married Linda Gail Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on April 15, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{7,1,2,3,4,5,8} Sheldon Harris "Shelly" Rosenbloom died on September 14, 2024 at Virginia at age 83.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-56-8044.⁸ Ercil Wayne Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 He Ercil Wayne Austin, age 41, of 3517 McDaniel Dr., Salem, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. He was a former operations manager with the Yellow Freight System. He was a member of the Taylor Lodge # 23, A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Wimmer Austin; two daughters, Miss Susan Elaine Austin, Miss Annette Carol Austin, both of the home; a foster son and daughter-in-law, James Patrick and Patti Domeika, Fort Bragg, N.C; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ercil C. Austin, Copper Hill; a brother and sister-in-law, K. Jack and Louise Austin, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Vestal A. and William Whitlock, Floyd; a foster granddaughter, Sabra Elizabeth Domeika; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harless E. Wimmer; Salem. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 9, at 12:00 noon at the Calvery United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Boger officiating. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery, in Floyd County. If friends wish, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy or ALS Society. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.⁴ He was born on August 23, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,7 He married Linda Gail Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on August 17, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 Ercil Wayne Austin died on November 7, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41; Died of Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis.^9,2,4

     Ercil Compton Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 226-26-5473.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,1,2,4 He married Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest, daughter of Peter Samuel Vest and Doshia I. Hale, on July 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,9,4,10 Ercil Compton Austin died on June 18, 1993 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^7,5,4 He AUSTIN, Ercil C., 85, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, June 18, 1993, in a Shawsville nursing home. He was preceded in death by a son, Ercil Wayne Austin. He is survived by his wife, Olive Vest Austin of Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Vestal and William Whitlock of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Louise Austin of Salem; one brother, Cecil Austin of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m., at Salem Church (Head of the River Church), with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4, and 7 until 9 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, or the ALS Foundation (for Lou Gehrig's Disease). Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 20, 1993.⁶

     Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,1 She married Ercil Compton Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on July 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,2,4 As of July 18, 1928,her married name was Austin. Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest died on May 1, 2007 at Virginia at age 100.⁴ She Olive Vest Austin, 100, of Copper Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercil C. Austin, her son, Ercil Wayne Austin, her parents, Peter and Dosha Vest, her brother, Elliott Vest, her daughter-in-law, Louise Austin, and her son-in-law, William Whitlock. Olive loved to quilt and sew. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club for many years. She loved flowers and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was always giving as gifts the things she created. Through the years, she and her husband attended and enjoyed services at Primitive Baptist Churches, and had many meals in their home for the congregation. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Annabelle Austin, Roanoke; one daughter, Vestal Whitlock and special friend, Ralph Vest, Floyd; two sisters, Ora V. King, Atlanta, Ga., Georgianna Young, Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Linda Austin Rosenbloom; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a special niece, Mary Clark. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Allen Terry officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Thursday after 2 p.m. where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to thank members of Good Samaritan Hospice and Dr. Susan Osborne and the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all of the special care given to her. Special thanks for all of the cards and well wishes especially Elder Hale Terry and wife, Glenna Terry. Flowers will be appreciated or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church, in care of Mrs. Mary Poff, 7360 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements are handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 3, 2007.⁴