Loula Blanche "Lou" Epperly1,2

F, b. May 3, 1897, d. August 27, 1954
FatherCharles E. Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Loula Blanche "Lou" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,6,8 She was born on May 3, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,2,6 She married Stanley Garner Wimmer, son of Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer and Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll, on May 14, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,6,8 As of May 14, 1920,her married name was Wimmer. Loula Blanche "Lou" Epperly died on August 27, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.7,1,6,8 She Mrs. Lou Epperly Wimmer, 57, died at her home here yesterday. She is survived by her husband, Mayor S. G. Wimmer; one son, Nelson J. Wimmer; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Correll, Mrs. Willard Epperly all of Christiansburg; Mrs. Austin Epperly, Pilot; Mrs. Romer Correll, Riner; brothers, Paul W. Epperly, and Roy A. Epperly, both of Christiansburg, and three grandchildren. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on August 28, 1954.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 26, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 62, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 497, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Stanley Garner Wimmer b. July 22, 1899, d. February 6, 1979
Marriage*Loula Blanche "Lou" Epperly married Stanley Garner Wimmer, son of Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer and Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll, on May 14, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lou Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Aug 28, 1954 edition.
  9. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson J. Wimmer obituary in the Nov 9, 2009 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly1,2

F, b. April 6, 1899, d. June 24, 1988
FatherCharles E. Epperly1,3,2,4,5,6 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0042.7 Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,6 She was born on April 6, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,6 She married Romer Earl Correll, son of Giles R. Correll and Addie A. Feather, on November 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,9,6 As of November 9, 1925,her married name was Correll. Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly died on June 24, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.7,9,6 She Mary Epperly Correll, age 89, died Friday, June 24, 1988, in a Salem nursing home. She was the widow of Romer E. Correll and is survived by two sons, Roy G. Correll, Howard W. Correll, both of Roanoke; a brother, Paul W. Epperly, of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, Patricia Correll, Amanda Correll, Judy and William Sibley, David Correll, Phillip Correll and Joan Correll; a sister-in-law, Vinnie Elmore, of Christiansburg, with whom she lived for 12 years. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on June 26, 1988.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 26, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 237, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 361, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 64, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Romer Earl Correll b. May 18, 1898, d. November 12, 1975
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly married Romer Earl Correll, son of Giles R. Correll and Addie A. Feather, on November 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Epperly Correll obituary in the Jun 26, 1988 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Romer E. Correll obituary in the Nov 20, 1975 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Correll obituary in the Nov 29, 2017 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Alton Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 25, 1901, d. January 30, 1983
FatherCharles E. Epperly1,6,2,3,4 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne1,6,7,2,3,4 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Roy Alton Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,9 His Social Security Number was 230-40-5128.8 He was born on June 25, 1901 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,8,1,3,4,5 He married Myrtle Ruth Reese on October 18, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,11,9 Roy Alton Epperly died on January 30, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.8,1,3,9 He Roy A. Epperly, age 81 of 116 Ellett Drive, died Sunday evening, January 30th, 1983 at his home. He was a retired Pontiac dealer, having over 50 years service with Epperly Pontiac in Christiansburg. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Reese Epperly; a sister, Mary E. Correll, Christiansburg; a brother Paul W. Epperly, Christiansburg; several nieces & nephews. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on February 1, 1983.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 26, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 153, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 196, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 97, District 61-25, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920Carpenter12
1930Automobile salesman13
1940Garage manager14
1950Auto sales propriator15

Family

Myrtle Ruth Reese b. December 14, 1903, d. August 2, 1991
Marriage*Roy Alton Epperly married Myrtle Ruth Reese on October 18, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,11,9 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hattie Epperly obituary in the Oct 3, 1950 edition.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy A. Epperly obituary in the Feb 1, 1983 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth R. Epperly obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Mahone "Jack" Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 8, 1904, d. September 17, 1944
FatherCharles E. Epperly2,8,3,4,5,6 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne2,3,8,4,5,6 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     John Mahone "Jack" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on May 8, 1904 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5,6,7 He married Hilda Marie Sarver, daughter of Pearl Wilson Sarver and Clara B. Lucas, on December 31, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,9,5,10 John Mahone "Jack" Epperly died on September 17, 1944 at Highland Park, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 40.1,9,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 26, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 18, District 119, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio11
1940Dwelling 55, District 103-2983, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois12

Occupation

1930Barber11
1940Beauty shop operator12

Family

Hilda Marie Sarver b. November 24, 1917, d. February 25, 1998
Marriage*John Mahone "Jack" Epperly married Hilda Marie Sarver, daughter of Pearl Wilson Sarver and Clara B. Lucas, on December 31, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,9,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda S. Epperly Huffard obituary in the Feb 27, 1998 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the John David Epperly obituary in the Dec 13, 1994 edition.

Charles William "Charlie" Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. February 2, 1906, d. May 19, 1943
FatherCharles E. Epperly1,5,6,7,3 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne1,5,6,7,3 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Charles William "Charlie" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,5,3 He was born on February 2, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,3,4 He married Clara Allene Light, daughter of Grover Alden Light and Flora A. Iddings, on December 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Charles William "Charlie" Epperly died on May 19, 1943 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37; Comitted suicide.8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 26, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 13, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1938Farmer1
1940Farmer9

Family

Clara Allene Light b. April 5, 1914, d. December 19, 1993
Marriage*Charles William "Charlie" Epperly married Clara Allene Light, daughter of Grover Alden Light and Flora A. Iddings, on December 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hazel Virginia Epperly1,2,3

F, b. April 16, 1908, d. September 10, 1982
FatherCharles E. Epperly1,4,5,6,7,3 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne1,4,5,6,7,3 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 229-82-8814.8 Hazel Virginia Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,7,10 She was born on April 16, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,8,7,3 She married Herman David Correll on October 7, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,7,11,10 As of October 7, 1930,her married name was Correll.2 Hazel Virginia Epperly died on September 10, 1982 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.9,7,10 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Mrs. Hazel E. Correll, age 74, of 210 Franklin Street, died Friday morning at her home. She is survived by her husband, Herman D. Correll; one daughter, Dorothy C. Quesenberry, Newport News; one son, Frank E. Correll, Charlottesville; two brothers, Roy A. Epperly, Paul W. Epperly, both of Christiansburg; a sister, Mary E. Correll, Christiansburg; and three grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 11, 1982.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 26, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 18, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 196, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 97, District 61-25, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Family

Herman David Correll b. July 3, 1899, d. May 30, 1984
Marriage*Hazel Virginia Epperly married Herman David Correll on October 7, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,7,11,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel E. Correll obituary in the Sep 11, 1982 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman D. Correll obituary in the May 31, 1984 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Correll Quesenberry obituary in the Oct 10, 2013 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Epperly Correll obituary in the Jun 23, 2018 edition.

Frank Lawrence Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 27, 1910, d. May 12, 1942
FatherCharles E. Epperly2,3,5,6 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne2,3,5,6 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Frank Lawrence Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on June 27, 1910 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1911.1,5,6,7 He died on May 12, 1942 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 31; Died in an auto accident.1,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 153, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 196, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Garage laborer8
1940Auto mechanic4

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Paul Wesley Epperly1,2,3

M, b. April 23, 1916, d. December 31, 1988
FatherCharles E. Epperly1,4,5,3,6,7 b. May 18, 1868, d. February 23, 1942
MotherHarriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne1,4,5,8,3,6,7 b. January 19, 1871, d. October 2, 1950
     Paul Wesley Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "TEC 4 US Army WWII."9,6,10 His Social Security Number was 235-07-6126.11 He was born on April 23, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,11,2,3,6,12 He married Nena Henrietta Argabright on June 8, 1938 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.13,1,7 Paul Wesley Epperly died on December 31, 1988 at Radford, Virginia, at age 72.9,1,11,6,12,10 He Paul W. Epperly, age 72, of 495 Turpin Walk, died suddenly Saturday, December 31, 1988, in a Radford hospital. He was the former president of Epperly Pontiac-GMC, Inc. Mr. Epperly was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the V.F.W., past commander and current treasurer of American Legion Post #59, past president of the Issac Walton League of America, past president of the Christiansburg Hunt Club, Blacksburg-Christiansburg Rotary Club, McDaniel Lodge # 86 A.F. & A.M., and was a former member of the Christiansburg Town Council. Surviving are his wife, Nena A. Epperly; two sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Lora Epperly, Christiansburg; Lary and Becki Epperly, Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jennifer V. Epperly, Paula E. Epperly, Phaydra Z. Epperly, and J. Wesley Epperly. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. on January 2, 1989.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 116, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 18, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 190, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 25, District 61-24, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Grocery store clerk14
1950Town garage assistant manager15

Family

Nena Henrietta Argabright b. December 4, 1919, d. April 7, 2004
Marriage*Paul Wesley Epperly married Nena Henrietta Argabright on June 8, 1938 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.13,1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hattie Epperly obituary in the Oct 3, 1950 edition.
  9. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul W. Epperly obituary in the Jan 2, 1989 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nena Argabright Epperly obituary in the Apr 9, 2004 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wesley Epperly obituary in the Mar 21, 2019 edition.

Romer Earl Correll1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 18, 1898, d. November 12, 1975
FatherGiles R. Correll1,3,4 b. October 16, 1868, d. January 8, 1954
MotherAddie A. Feather1,3,4 b. May 9, 1868, d. March 25, 1931
     His Social Security Number was 231-18-4081.6 Romer Earl Correll was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,4 He was born on May 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,6,2,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on November 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,9,4 Romer Earl Correll died on November 12, 1975 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.7,8,4 He Romer E. Correll, age 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1975, in a Radford hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Correll; two sons, Roy G. Correll, Howard W. Correll, both of Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Vera Motherspaugh, Mrs. Lena Motherspaugh, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Vinnie Elmore, Christiansburg, Mrs. Irene Lowery, Maryland; one brother, Trigg Correll, Christiansburg; 6 grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on November 20, 1975.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 237, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 361, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 64, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer10
1940Farmer11
1950Farmer12

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly b. April 6, 1899, d. June 24, 1988
Marriage*Romer Earl Correll married Mary Elizabeth "Mammie" Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on November 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Romer E. Correll obituary in the Nov 20, 1975 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Epperly Correll obituary in the Jun 26, 1988 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Correll obituary in the Nov 29, 2017 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hannah Knoppow1

F, b. circa 1878
FatherJacob Knoppow1 d. circa 1918
MotherIda Zabno/Zabrone1
     Hannah Knoppow was born circa 1878 at Russia. She married Isidor Dubinsky circa 1897 at Russia.1 As of circa 1897,her married name was Dubinsky.

Family

Isidor Dubinsky
Marriage*Hannah Knoppow married Isidor Dubinsky circa 1897 at Russia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.

Myrtle Ruth Reese1,2,3

F, b. December 14, 1903, d. August 2, 1991
     Myrtle Ruth Reese was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4754.6 She was born on December 14, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4 She married Roy Alton Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on October 18, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,7 As of October 18, 1950,her married name was Epperly.2 Myrtle Ruth Reese died on August 2, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.8,6,4 She Ruth R. Epperly, age 87, died Friday in the United Methodist Home in Roanoke. She was the widow of Roy A. Epperly and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Robert M. Green, Rosedale, Va; and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on August 3, 1991.5

Family

Roy Alton Epperly b. June 25, 1901, d. January 30, 1983
Marriage*She married Roy Alton Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on October 18, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,7 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth R. Epperly obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy A. Epperly obituary in the Feb 1, 1983 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth R. Epperly obituary in the Jun 1, 1992 edition.

Herman David Correll1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 3, 1899, d. May 30, 1984
     Herman David Correll was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 His Social Security Number was 227-07-6839.8 He was born on July 3, 1899 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,8,7,5,6 He married Hazel Virginia Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on October 7, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,9,7,10 Herman David Correll died on May 30, 1984 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.1,7 He Herman D. Correll, age 84, of Cedars Court, died May 30, 1984, in a Charlottesville nursing home. He was born July 3, 1899 in Christiansburg, Va; son of the late, Jacob Kyle Correll and Mary Palmer Correll. He was the husband of the late, Hazel Epperly Correll. Surviving are one son, Frank E. Correll, Charlottesville; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Correll Quesenberry, Newport News; and three grandchildren. Mr. Correll retired in 1972 from Montgomery Furniture Company in Christiansburg. He was Elder Emeritus in Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Graveside funeral service will be at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on May 31, 1984.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 196, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 97, District 61-25, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Lumber company collector11
1950Office clerk12

Family

Hazel Virginia Epperly b. April 16, 1908, d. September 10, 1982
Marriage*Herman David Correll married Hazel Virginia Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on October 7, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,9,7,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman D. Correll obituary in the May 31, 1984 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel E. Correll obituary in the Sep 11, 1982 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Correll Quesenberry obituary in the Oct 10, 2013 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Epperly Correll obituary in the Jun 23, 2018 edition.

Austin Benjamin Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 11, 1885, d. June 16, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-0522.7 Austin Benjamin Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He Austin B. Epperly, 84, died Monday at his home near Pilot. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roy Meredith, Pilot; a son, Clarence Epperly, Christiansburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.2 He was born on August 11, 1885 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card and death certificate have a birth date of Aug 11, 1884.7,3,4,5,6 He married Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on September 30, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,4,9 Austin Benjamin Epperly died on June 16, 1969 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 21, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 14, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 399, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly b. January 10, 1891, d. February 27, 1957
Marriage*Austin Benjamin Epperly married Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on September 30, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Austin B. Epperly obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maggie L. Epperly obituary in the Mar 1, 1957 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence Austin Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 9, 1914, d. July 21, 1997
FatherAustin Benjamin Epperly1,7,8,9,10,11,4,6 b. August 11, 1885, d. June 16, 1969
MotherMargaret L. "Maggie" Epperly1,8,9,10,11,4,6 b. January 10, 1891, d. February 27, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0435.12 Clarence Austin Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,14,6 He was born on February 9, 1914 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,13,1,4,14,5,6 He married Alma Mae Hodge on December 9, 1939 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,1,3,11,14,6 Clarence Austin Epperly died on July 21, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.12,13,14,6 He EPPERLY, Clarence A., 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 1997 at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. He was born February 9, 1914 at Pilot, Va. Mr. Epperly retired from Angles Grocery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alma Hodge Epperly; two daughters and a son-in-law, Connie E. Turner, Judy E.and Bob Cole; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Nora Turner, Travis and Sabrina Cole all of Christiansburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Roy Meredith, Pilot. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on July 22, 1997.13

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 21, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 15, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Farmer15

Family

Alma Mae Hodge b. November 26, 1919, d. September 26, 2009
Marriage*Clarence Austin Epperly married Alma Mae Hodge on December 9, 1939 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,1,3,11,14,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Hodge Epperly obituary in the Sep 27, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Austin B. Epperly obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maggie L. Epperly obituary in the Mar 1, 1957 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence A. Epperly obituary in the Jul 22, 1997 edition.
  14. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Katherine Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. April 23, 1921, d. June 4, 2014
FatherAustin Benjamin Epperly1,2,5,4,6 b. August 11, 1885, d. June 16, 1969
MotherMargaret L. "Maggie" Epperly1,2,5,4,6 b. January 10, 1891, d. February 27, 1957
     Mary Katherine Epperly Mary Meredith, Apr 23, 1921 - Jun 4, 2014. Mary Katherine Epperly Meredith, 93, of Shawsville, passed away on June 4, 2014. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Meredith; granddaughter, Carol Garcia and husband Frank; and best friends, Jerry and Bob Justice. A Memorial Service will be held at Sunset Cemetery.7 She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 She was born on April 23, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,3,7 She married Roy William Meredith on October 31, 1942 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,4 As of October 31, 1942,her married name was Meredith.4 Mary Katherine Epperly died on June 4, 2014 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.10,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 14, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 399, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Roy William Meredith b. March 30, 1920, d. December 29, 1997
Marriage*Mary Katherine Epperly married Roy William Meredith on October 31, 1942 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,4 
Child
  • John William Meredith11,9,1,6,7

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Mary Meredith obituary.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy William Meredith obituary in the Dec 31, 1997 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Roy William Meredith1,2,3,4

M, b. March 30, 1920, d. December 29, 1997
     Roy William Meredith was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-40-1272.5 He was born on March 30, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,4 He married Mary Katherine Epperly, daughter of Austin Benjamin Epperly and Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly, on October 31, 1942 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 Roy William Meredith died on December 29, 1997 at Virginia at age 77.1,5 He MEREDITH, Roy William, 77, of Pilot, passed away Monday night, December 29, 1997. He was retired from Burlington Mills and had been a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Gladys Meredith, and a brother, Arnold Meredith. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Katherine Epperly Meredith; one son and daughter-in-law, John William and Linda Meredith of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Carol Garcia of Anderson, S.C., and Steve Meredith of Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Dorothy Meredith of Christiansburg; four nieces and a nephew; a sister-in-law, Alma Epperly of Roanoke, and a host of friends and relatives. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on December 31, 1997.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 399, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1950Farmer6

Family

Mary Katherine Epperly b. April 23, 1921, d. June 4, 2014
Marriage*Roy William Meredith married Mary Katherine Epperly, daughter of Austin Benjamin Epperly and Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly, on October 31, 1942 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Child
  • John William Meredith7,2,3,6

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy William Meredith obituary in the Dec 31, 1997 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Alma Mae Hodge1,2,3,4

F, b. November 26, 1919, d. September 26, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 231-03-5025.5 Alma Mae Hodge was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on November 26, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,4,5 She married Clarence Austin Epperly, son of Austin Benjamin Epperly and Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly, on December 9, 1939 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,6,3,7,10 As of December 9, 1939,her married name was Epperly. Alma Mae Hodge died on September 26, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.6,7,10,5 She Alma Hodge Epperly, 89, widow of Clarence Austin Epperly (1914-1995), passed away September 26, 2009, at the Roanoke United Methodist Home where she had been a resident since December 1995. Alma was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, Circle 4 and the Quilters. She was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph Hundley and Zella Weeks Hodge. Alma was predeceased by her brothers, Roy, Coy, John, Wilmer (Bill), Newell and Paul Hodge; her sister, Virginia Hodge; her son-in-law, Bobby H. Cole; granddaughter, Tracie Cole; and great-granddaughter, Agoshi Lotus Alagna. Survivors include daughters, Judy E. Cole, and Connie E. Turner; and Tom Bell, who was a friend of the family; grandchildren, Stephanie and Stephen Kilby, and his daughter, Gracie, Travis Cole and his fiance`, Terra Alagna, and her son, Blake, Nora and Kevin Tucker, and their daughters, Ava and Jillian, Sabrina Cole and her fiance, Brian Porter, and his son, Jackson; and great-granddaughter, Galen (Cole) Bonney. Other survivors include brothers and sisters and their spouses, Allie Miles, Joyce and William (Bill) Czerniakiewicz, of Richmond, Sidney and Shirley Hodge, Carl and Kathy Hodge, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Katherine Meredith, Polly, Ruby and Virginia Hodge; former son-in-law, Charles Turner; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Roanoke United Methodist Home as well as Dr. Ward for their consientious diligence in the care of our parents. on September 27, 2009.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 15, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Clarence Austin Epperly b. February 9, 1914, d. July 21, 1997
Marriage*Alma Mae Hodge married Clarence Austin Epperly, son of Austin Benjamin Epperly and Margaret L. "Maggie" Epperly, on December 9, 1939 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,6,3,7,10 
Children
  • Judy Faye Epperly9,1,6,3
  • Connie Sue Epperly9,1,2,6

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Hodge Epperly obituary in the Sep 27, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence A. Epperly obituary in the Jul 22, 1997 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Annie Loula Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January 7, 1913, d. April 14, 1991
FatherAsa L. Conner1,5,2,3 b. December 31, 1868, d. May 21, 1947
MotherCalla Ann "Callie" Poff2,3 b. June 21, 1874, d. October 1, 1953
     Her Social Security Number was 229-02-8227.6 Annie Loula Conner was buried at Bane Sutphin Cemetery, 20-806 State Road 626, Carroll Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 7, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4 She married William Howard Sutphin on April 10, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of April 10, 1944,her married name was Sutphin. Annie Loula Conner died on April 14, 1991 at age 78.6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 196, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 42, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

William Howard Sutphin b. July 11, 1908, d. November 7, 1980
Marriage*Annie Loula Conner married William Howard Sutphin on April 10, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4678] Bane Sutphin Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Simon "Shimon" Knoppow1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 14, 1876, d. April 3, 1955
FatherJacob Knoppow6 d. circa 1918
MotherIda Zabno/Zabrone6
     Simon "Shimon" Knoppow was buried at Givat Shaul Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem, Israel.4 He was born on June 14, 1876 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.1,3 He married Chernia "Jennie" Suknow circa 1900 at Russia.6 Simon "Shimon" Knoppow married Paya Unknown after 1945.4 Simon "Shimon" Knoppow died on April 3, 1955 at Jerusalem, Israel, at age 78.4,5 He Simon Knoppow - A paint dealer and a Detroit resident more than 40 years, Mr. Knoppow, 78, died Sunday in Jerusalem, Israel. Mr. Knoppow is survived by three sons, all of Detroit. They are Abraham, Nathan and Isaac Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sonya Mitchelson and Mrs. Gwendolyn Marks, both of Los Angeles. Services and burial will be in Israel, where Mr. Knoppow had lived since retiring in 1952. on April 5, 1955.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 216, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan2
1940Dwelling 93, District 84-363, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan7

Occupation

1930Paint and varnish propriator2
1940Paint shop propriator7

Family 1

Chernia "Jennie" Suknow b. February 15, 1881, d. September 6, 1945
Marriage*Simon "Shimon" Knoppow married Chernia "Jennie" Suknow circa 1900 at Russia.6 
Children

Family 2

Paya Unknown
Marriage*Simon "Shimon" Knoppow married Paya Unknown after 1945.4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6433] Chicago, Illinois National Archives at Chicago, Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931.
  4. [S5561] Unknown compiler, Reports of Deaths of American Citizens Abroad, 1835-1974.
  5. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Simon Knoppow obituary in the Apr 5, 1955 edition.
  6. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Willard Linkous Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 10, 1894, d. June 12, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 224-03-6893.8 Willard Linkous Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,4,6,7 He was born on March 10, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,2,4,5,7 He married Annie Ruth Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on December 2, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,7,10 Willard Linkous Epperly married Alice Elizabeth Smith on October 17, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,7 Willard Linkous Epperly died on June 12, 1982 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.4,6,7 He The funeral for Willard Linkous Epperly, 88, of Rt. 1, Christiansburg, who died Saturday in a Radford hospital, was conducted Monday. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry, where he worked for 36 years. He was a teacher and superintendent of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church for about 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Smith Epperly; two sons, E.W. Epperly of Cristiansburg and W.T. Epperly of Radford; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Agnes) Snider of Christiansburg, Mrs. Merle (Ruth) Brooks of Radford and Mrs. Karl (Joyce) Mowry of Daytona Beach, Fla; two brothers, P.J. Epperly of Christiansburg and G.C. Epperly of Moneta; 22 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. on June 16, 1982.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 16, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 182, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 340, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farmer11
1930Pipe works laborer12
1940Steel factory pipe inspector13
1950Foundry weigh master14

Family 1

Annie Ruth Epperly b. December 28, 1893, d. December 8, 1955
Marriage*Willard Linkous Epperly married Annie Ruth Epperly, daughter of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on December 2, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,7,10 
Children

Family 2

Alice Elizabeth Smith b. April 5, 1908, d. April 18, 1999
Marriage*Willard Linkous Epperly married Alice Elizabeth Smith on October 17, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Linkous Epperly obituary in the Jun 16, 1982 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Annie Ruth Epperly obituary in the Dec 9, 1955 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Epperly Snider obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvin Willard Epperly obituary in the Oct 24, 2005 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 26, 1916, d. October 22, 2005
FatherWillard Linkous Epperly3,9,4,10,11,12,13 b. March 10, 1894, d. June 12, 1982
MotherAnnie Ruth Epperly3,9,4,10,11,13 b. December 28, 1893, d. December 8, 1955
     Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,14 His Social Security Number was 228-01-3581.15 He was born on March 26, 1916 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.14,3,4,15,5,8 He married Mary Magdalene McNeil, daughter of Thomas Henry Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on July 17, 1936.1,14,3,4,6 Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly married Frances Swift/McDaniel on January 2, 1999 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,7 Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly died on October 22, 2005 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 89.4,15,6,14 He Elvin Willard (Doc) Epperly, 89, of Radford died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren bless his memory and are eternally grateful for the lessons of hard work and honesty he taught. He was born in Montgomery County on March 26, 1916, to Willard and Annie Ruth Epperly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary McNeil Epperly, brother Walter Epperly, and sisters Agnes E. Snider and Ruth E. Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Frances McDaniel Epperly; eight children and spouses, Doris and Frank Linkous, Randall and Dreama Epperly, Anna and Roger Handy, Clara and Wendell Martin, Marie and Bill Eanes, Reba and Mike Weeks, Michael Epperly, Loretta and Rafael Bedia; two stepdaughters, Carolyn and Darrel Rogers and Janet and Bruce Blaylock; 21 grandchildren and spouses, Pete and Amy Linkous, Christi L. Phillips, Robert and Wendy Linkous, Keith and Licia Epperly, Jeff and Elise Epperly, Lori and Wes Rakes, Brian Handy, Victor and Cheryl Handy, Roy and Amie Handy, Mike and Anne Martin, Wendy Martin Watts, Adam and Patrina Martin, Angela Eanes, Danny and Laura Eanes, Jason and Erin Eanes, Alan Weeks, Bryce and Becca Epperly, Mandy Epperly, Mary and Jud Bushkar, Rosa and Brian Petrotta, and Rafael Bedia; three stepgrandchildren, Becky and Patrick McGlothlin, Matthew Alley, and Nick and Tiffany Rogers; 24 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include sister, Joyce and Karl Mowry; brothers-in-law, Johnny McNeil, James Swift, Ray Swift and Clay Swift; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Epperly, Ida McNeil, Delores McNeil, Kate Sweezy and many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 24, 2005.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 16, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 183, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Truck driver16

Family 1

Mary Magdalene McNeil b. July 7, 1915, d. April 25, 1996
Marriage*Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly married Mary Magdalene McNeil, daughter of Thomas Henry Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on July 17, 1936.1,14,3,4,6 
Children

Family 2

Frances Swift/McDaniel
Marriage*Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly married Frances Swift/McDaniel on January 2, 1999 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary McNeil Epperly obituary in the Apr 27, 1996 edition.
  2. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvin Willard Epperly obituary in the Oct 24, 2005 edition.
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [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.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Epperly Snider obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Linkous Epperly obituary in the Jun 16, 1982 edition.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Annie Ruth Epperly obituary in the Dec 9, 1955 edition.
  14. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S8576] Epperly Cemetery #2, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Magdalene McNeil1,2,3,4

F, b. July 7, 1915, d. April 25, 1996
FatherThomas Henry Benton McNeil5,6,7,3,4,8 b. May 29, 1873, d. March 30, 1959
MotherOzella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge9,6,7,3,4,8 b. January 28, 1878, d. November 9, 1967
     Mary Magdalene McNeil was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,10,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-05-3802.11 She was born on July 7, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,6,10,7,3,4,8 She married Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly, son of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on July 17, 1936.6,10,2,12,4 As of July 17, 1936,her married name was Epperly. Mary Magdalene McNeil died on April 25, 1996 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.11,6,10,4 She EPPERLY, Mary McNeil, 80, died peacefully at her home near Christiansburg on Thursday evening, April 25, 1996. She left this life surrounded by her devoted family who had tended her during her brief illness. She was born in Locust Grove on July 7, 1915, to Thomas Benton and Florence Aldridge McNeil. Those who honor her gentle spirit will remember she was happiest when she was with her family, her quilts and her flowers. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Elvin (Doc) Willard Epperly; and eight children, Doris and Frank Linkous, Chester, Randall and Dreama Epperly, Christiansburg, Anna and Roger Handy, Radford, Clara and Wendell Martin, Woolwine, Marie and Bill Eanes, Radford, Reba and Mike Weeks, Troutville, Michael and Barbara Epperly, Willis, Loretta and Rafael Bedia, Roanoke; 21 grandchildren, Clifton (Pete) Linkous, Christi Linkous Phillips, Robert Linkous, Keith Epperly, Jeff Epperly, Lori Epperly Rakes, Brian Handy, Victor Handy, Roy Handy, Mike Martin, Wendy Martin Watts, Adam Martin, Angela Eanes, Danny Eanes, Jason Eanes, Alan Weeks, Bryce Epperly, Amanda Epperly, Mary Bedia, Rosa Bedia and Rafael Bedia; 18 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include three brothers, Minor McNeil, Salem, Theodore McNeil, Bedford, Johnnie McNeil, Check; six sisters-in-law, Ida McNeil, Hopewell, Maye McNeil, Terry's Fork, Delores McNeil, Check, Agnes and Tom Snider, Christiansburg, Dorothy Epperly, Fairlawn, Joyce and Karl Mowry, Daytona Beach, Fla; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on April 27, 1996.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 183, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Family

Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly b. March 26, 1916, d. October 22, 2005
Marriage*Mary Magdalene McNeil married Elvin Willard "Doc" Epperly, son of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on July 17, 1936.6,10,2,12,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Thomas Benton McNeil.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary McNeil Epperly obituary in the Apr 27, 1996 edition.
  7. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Florence Aldridge McNeil.
  10. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvin Willard Epperly obituary in the Oct 24, 2005 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8576] Epperly Cemetery #2, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Agnes Eileen Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 8, 1918, d. January 26, 1999
FatherWillard Linkous Epperly6,7,1,8,9,10,3,4,11 b. March 10, 1894, d. June 12, 1982
MotherAnnie Ruth Epperly6,7,1,8,9,10,3,4 b. December 28, 1893, d. December 8, 1955
     Her Social Security Number was 227-10-2095.12 Agnes Eileen Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 She was born on May 8, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,1,2,5 She married Thomas Lee Snider on October 23, 1937 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,13,4,11,5 As of October 23, 1937,her married name was Snider.4 Agnes Eileen Epperly died on January 26, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.12,7,5,14 She SNIDER, Agnes Epperly, 80, of Christiansburg departed this life from her home on Tuesday January 26, 1999, claiming God's promises, especially John 3:16. She was predeceased by her parents, Willard L. and Annie Ruth Epperly; a sister, Mrs. Merle (Ruth E.) Brooks and a brother, Walter T. Epperly. She was a faithful member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She is survived by Thomas L. Snider, her husband of 61 years; her children and their spouses, Nancy and Jack Moore, Norma and Tom Ruble, Lee and Kim Snider, Nathan and Margaret Snider; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce (Karl) Mowry; a brother, Elvin (Frances) Epperly; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Epperly and her step-mother, Alice Epperly; many nieces, nephews and friends. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on January 27, 1999.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 16, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 202, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia15

Occupation

1940Shirt factory worker15

Family

Thomas Lee Snider b. March 5, 1913, d. March 16, 2003
Marriage*Agnes Eileen Epperly married Thomas Lee Snider on October 23, 1937 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,13,4,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Epperly Snider obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvin Willard Epperly obituary in the Oct 24, 2005 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Linkous Epperly obituary in the Jun 16, 1982 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Snider obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Norma Snider Ruble obituary.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Snider obituary in the Mar 17, 1993 edition.

Thomas Lee Snider1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 5, 1913, d. March 16, 2003
     Thomas Lee Snider was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-10-1236.8 He was born on March 5, 1913 at Radford, Virginia.8,3,4,5,6,9 He married Agnes Eileen Epperly, daughter of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on October 23, 1937 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,1,2,3,11,4 Thomas Lee Snider died on March 16, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.2,8,4,7 He SNIDER, Thomas Lee, of Roanoke, formerly of Christiansburg, departed this life Sunday, March 16, 2003. His wife, Agnes Epperly Snider, predeceased him 1999. He was also predeceased by his parents, Lee and Nannie Brooks Snider; brothers, Paul, Billy, Gene and sisters, Mamie (Toots), and Evelyn (Sis). Survivors include children and their spouses, Nancy (Jack) Moore of Roanoke, Norma (Tom) Ruble of Vinton, Lee (Kim) Snider of Christiansburg, and Nathan (Margaret) Snider of Lexington, NC; nine grandchildren, Jenny Rogers, Jeff Moore, Jim Moore, Jodie Moore, Chad Ruble, Taryn Snider, Cody Snider, Sherri Snider, Matthew Snider, Tina McCallum, and Tammie Thomas. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren, and sisters-in-law, Joyce (Karl) Mowry, Dorothy Epperly, and brother-in-law, Elvin (Frances) Epperly; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on March 17, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 202, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Grocery truck driver12

Family

Agnes Eileen Epperly b. May 8, 1918, d. January 26, 1999
Marriage*Thomas Lee Snider married Agnes Eileen Epperly, daughter of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on October 23, 1937 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,1,2,3,11,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Snider obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Epperly Snider obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  11. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Linkous Epperly obituary in the Jun 16, 1982 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Norma Snider Ruble obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Snider obituary in the Mar 17, 1993 edition.

Walter Thomas Epperly Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. May 31, 1924, d. August 18, 1990
FatherWillard Linkous Epperly11,3,12,13,6,14,15,16,7,8 b. March 10, 1894, d. June 12, 1982
MotherAnnie Ruth Epperly11,3,12,13,6,14,16,7,8 b. December 28, 1893, d. December 8, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0030.17 Walter Thomas Epperly Sr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3,18,8 He was born on May 31, 1924 at Radford, Virginia.17,3,5,6,18,7,8,9,10 He married Dorothy Childress on November 2, 1945 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,8 Walter Thomas Epperly Sr. died on August 18, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 66.17,2,3,18,8,9 He Walter Thomas Epperly, age 66, died Saturday in a Radford hospital. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry Company and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy C. Epperly, Radford; two daughters, Brenda E. Branscome, Christiansburg; Donna K. Epperly, Radford; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter Thomas, Jr. and Karen Epperly, Christiansburg; stepmother, Alice Epperly, Blacksburg; one brother, Elvin W. Epperly, Christiansburg; two sisters, Agnes Snider, Christiansburg; Joyce Mowry, Port Orange, Fla; three grandchildren, Greg Branscome, Kelly Epperly, and Patrick Epperly. Graveside services will be at Highland Memory Gardens. on August 19, 1990.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 16, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 182, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Family

Dorothy Childress b. May 1, 1924, d. January 11, 2006
Marriage*Walter Thomas Epperly Sr. married Dorothy Childress on November 2, 1945 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,8 
Children
  • Brenda Patricia Epperly2,3,4,6
  • Infant Epperly19 b. July 23, 1951, d. July 23, 1951
  • Donna Kay Epperly2,3,4
  • Walter Thomas "Tommy" Epperly Jr.1,2,3,4,20

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1990 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Childress Epperly obituary in the Jan 13, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [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.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Epperly Snider obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvin Willard Epperly obituary in the Oct 24, 2005 edition.
  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. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Linkous Epperly obituary in the Jun 16, 1982 edition.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Annie Ruth Epperly obituary in the Dec 9, 1955 edition.
  17. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  18. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  19. [S8576] Epperly Cemetery #2, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Epperly-Painter wedding announcement in the May 28, 2006 edition.

Annie Ruth Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. January 8, 1921, d. January 8, 1983
FatherWillard Linkous Epperly5,1,6,7,3,4,8 b. March 10, 1894, d. June 12, 1982
MotherAnnie Ruth Epperly5,1,6,7,3,4 b. December 28, 1893, d. December 8, 1955
     Annie Ruth Epperly was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.9,4 She was born on January 8, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3,9 She married Merle Crockett Brooks on December 23, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.5,3,4,8,10 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Brooks.3 Annie Ruth Epperly died on January 8, 1983 at Radford, Virginia, at age 62.1,9,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 16, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 329, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia11

Family

Merle Crockett Brooks b. May 28, 1914, d. May 15, 1982
Marriage*Annie Ruth Epperly married Merle Crockett Brooks on December 23, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.5,3,4,8,10 
Children
  • Wanda Sue Brooks1,10
  • Helen Merlene Brooks1,3,10
  • Jerry Rogers Brooks1,10,3

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Epperly Snider obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvin Willard Epperly obituary in the Oct 24, 2005 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Linkous Epperly obituary in the Jun 16, 1982 edition.
  9. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Merle Crockett Brooks obituary in the May 16, 1982 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Childress1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 1, 1924, d. January 11, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4783.7 Dorothy Childress was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,8 She was born on May 1, 1924 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.3,7,4,8,5,6 She married Walter Thomas Epperly Sr., son of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on November 2, 1945 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,9 As of November 2, 1945,her married name was Epperly.4 Dorothy Childress died on January 11, 2006 at Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.3,7,8,9 She Dorothy Childress Epperly, a long time resident of Fairlawn, Va., peacefully departed this life from the comfort of her home on the morning of January 11, 2006 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family including Gentle Canine companion of her home, "Toby". For many years she battled daily, numerous life threatening illnesses with great grace and dignity. Dorothy was born in Smyth County, Va. on May 1, 1924 and she was predeceased by her husband, Walter Thomas Epperly, Sr. and her parents James and Belva Childress; a brother, Joe T. Childress and one sister Betty J. Childress. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Brenda E. Branscom, Christiansburg, Donna K. Epperly, Fairlawn; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter T. (Tommy) and Karen Epperly of Christiansburg; a granddaughter and husband Kelly E. and Mike Barbour, Shawsville; two grandsons, Greg Branscome, Christiansburg, Patrick Epperly and Fiancee Cara Pasnter, Chrsitainsburg; a brother, Jones B. Childress, Christiansburg; and two sisters Sue E. Childress, Radford and Gaynell Coffery, Lakewood, Ohio; a sister-in-law and husband Joyce and Carl Mowry. Many nieces and nephews also survive. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to her ever faithful and compassionate caregivers, Carl Roberts, Dublin, and Karen Alderman of Pilot. In addition, a special thanks to the Physicians and staff of Dr. Allen Tauro, Dr. Vzair Wyne, Dr. Bheirvi Trevedi and Dr. Williams Baker. Also to the staff of Carilion Hospice services with special recognition to Brenda Morris, RN. Throughout her illness she and her family were blessed with spiritual support and guidance from Pastor Danny Collins and Pat Collins at Fairlawn Baptist Church. Family will forever hold dear her example of strength and courage in the face of adversity. A graveside service will be at Highland Memory Gardens. on January 13, 2006.3

Family

Walter Thomas Epperly Sr. b. May 31, 1924, d. August 18, 1990
Marriage*She married Walter Thomas Epperly Sr., son of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on November 2, 1945 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Childress Epperly obituary in the Jan 13, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Epperly obituary in the Aug 19, 1990 edition.
  11. [S8576] Epperly Cemetery #2, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Epperly-Painter wedding announcement in the May 28, 2006 edition.