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     Louis Knoppow was born in January, 1856 at Russia.¹ He married Anna Budnitzky circa 1875 at Russia.^1,2 Louis Knoppow died on January 16, 1908 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.²

     Hilda Marie Sarver was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 338-24-1930.⁸ She was born on November 24, 1917 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,4,5,6 She married John Mahone "Jack" Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on December 31, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,6 As of December 31, 1937,her married name was Epperly. As of July 19, 1952,her married name was Huffard.¹⁰ Hilda Marie Sarver married J. Hudson Huffard on July 19, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,6 Hilda Marie Sarver died on February 25, 1998 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,8,6 She HUFFARD, Hilda S. Epperly, of 710 Tazewell Avenue, Bluefield, Va., died Wednesday, February 25, 1998, in a local hospital following a short illness. Born November 24, 1917, in Christiansburg, Va., she was the daughter of Pearl Wilson and Clara Lucas Sarver. She was a former member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Christiansburg. Hilda moved to Bluefield in 1952 when she married Hudson Huffard Sr., former mayor and president of Chicago House Furniture Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack M. Epperly, her second husband, Hudson Huffard Sr., her son, John David Epperly; three brothers, Lacy, James, and Ellis Sarver and her sister, Donna Spangler. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kathy Epperly of Bluefield; grandson, Mark Stephen Epperly of Charlotte, N.C; stepson, Hudson Huffard Jr. of Bluefield, Va; stepdaughter, Alice Richards of Carrollton, Ga; sister, Mabel Huffman of Blacksburg, Va; nieces, Thelma Clare Craighill of Christiansburg, Va., Betty Carpenito of Martinsville, Va., Jerriann Windley of Raleigh, N.C., Sue Ellen Price of Charleston, W. Va; Sandra Ridinger of Christiansburg, Va., Betsy Rittenhouse of Christiansburg, Va., Jane Collins of Christiansburg, Va., Jenny Wise of Butler, Tenn; and nephew, Perry Wilson Sarver of Strasburg, Va. A graveside service will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. on February 27, 1998.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-58-4927.⁸ John David Epperly John David Epperly, 51, of Tampa died Dec. 2 in Tampa. A native of Chicago, he was a former resident of Bluefield, Va. He was employed in the circus and show music business since 1965 as a keyboardist. A member of the Circus Hall of Fame in Sarasota, he performed in 46 states and Puerto Rico as an arranger and producer for the Beatty-Cole, Ringling Brothers, International, Shriners and Bentley Brothers circuses and the Ice Capades, Hoxie Brothers, Royal Lippizan Stallions and Circus Vargas shows. He is survived by his mother, Hilda S. Huffard; and a brother, Steve, both of Bluefield.⁴ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 18, 1943 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,8,2,4 He died on December 2, 1994 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 51.^1,8,2,4

     Nena Henrietta Argabright was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-05-4494.⁶ She was born on December 4, 1919 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3,4 She married Paul Wesley Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on June 8, 1938 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 As of June 8, 1938,her married name was Epperly.² Nena Henrietta Argabright died on April 7, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7 She Nena Argabright Epperly, 84, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at the Warm Hearth Village Convalescence Center in Blacksburg. Mrs. Epperly was an active member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 37 years. She was a member of the Isaac Walton League of America and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Epperly; parents, James Argabright and Lorena Argabright Martin; and brother, James A. Argabright. Surviving Mrs. Epperly are her best friend and pet "Sammy"; her two sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Lisa Epperly of Christiansburg; Larry A. and Becki Epperly of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Neva A. Sumner; eight grandchildren, Jennifer V. Myers and husband Dennis, Paula E. Walker and husband Keith, Phaydra Z. Epperly, J. Wesley Epperly II and wife Sanequa, Katlyn R. Epperly, Rachel N. Epperly, Leah V. Epperly, and Christopher C. Epperly; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Josephine Argabright; nephew, Eugene Argabright and wife Rene; nephew Steve Epperly and wife Cathy; and friends, Lois and Owen Dalton. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on April 9, 2004.⁵

     James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly married Linda Holbrook.² James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly was born on February 20, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Cynthia Sue Vaden on July 17, 1962 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,5,6 James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly and Cynthia Sue Vaden were divorced on September 23, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly married Lora Jean Dalton on May 20, 1988 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly and Lora Jean Dalton were divorced on October 29, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly married Lisa Eve Kark on August 12, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ James Wesley "Jimmy" Epperly died on March 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 75.² He James (Jimmy) Wesley Epperly passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He served on the Christiansburg Fire Department for 54 years of which 38 years were as Fire Chief. Jimmy had many accomplishments, of which he was very proud. After joining the Christiansburg Fire Department, he rose through the ranks as Firefighter, Engineer & Training Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. He was elected as Chief in 1971 & held that position until his retirement in 2009. He was hired by the Town of Christiansburg in 1988 to be the first paid career Chief. He was the longest seated chief in the history of the department to date (youngest chief in their history) He was President of the Virginia State Fire Chiefs Association 1998-99; appointed to the Virginia Fire Service Board by Governor Charles Robb in 1985; President in 1974-75 and Life member 1990 of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association; Charter member of the Virginia Fire Services Council; Chairman of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission 2005-10; Life member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad; he also received a letter from President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 for his dedication to fire prevention. He served as Vice President, President and Owner of Epperly Pontiac-GMC Trucks until 1988 when he became fulltime Fire Chief. He was a Long-standing member of the Christiansburg Hunt Club, and Past President. He was preceded in death by parents, Paul Wesley and Nena Argabright Epperly. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Linda Holbrook Epperly; five children, Jennifer Epperly McDonald (Tom), Paula Epperly Walker, J. Wesley Epperly II (Sanequa), Katlyn Epperly Garner (Jeramie) and Christopher "Cade" Kark; Brother, Larry Alton Epperly. Step-children, Marla Mundy (Jamie) and Mike Mundy (Abby); special cousin Eugene Argabaright (Rene). Grand-children, Mitchell Myers, Erin Myers, Brayden Epperly, Kylee Epperly, Elizabeth Walker, Anna Leigh Walker, Owen Ward, and Oliver Garner. Step Grand-Children, Jordan McDonald, Maddie McDonald, Cody Doyon, Morgan, Logan, Jaxon, Kendyl, and Knox Mundy; as well as fellow firefighters and families of Christiansburg Fire and Rescue Departments, members and families of Christiansburg Hunt Club and Montgomery Game and Fish Club. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Friday March 22, 2019 at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Saturday March 23, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. on March 21, 2019.²

     Michael Knopov was born at Russia.¹ He married Rachael Unknown.¹ Michael Knopov died circa 1920 at Liverpool, England.¹

     Amy Virginia Akers was born in May, 1872 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married William Epperly, son of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on November 8, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 8, 1888,her married name was Epperly. As of November 15, 1909,her married name was Lane.⁴ Amy Virginia Akers married James C. Lane on November 15, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴

     Anderson B. Akers was born circa 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Virginia Ann Boothe, daughter of Riley Boothe and Malinda Lester, on October 4, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Anderson B. Akers died on March 10, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

     Virginia Ann Boothe was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Anderson B. Akers, son of Bird Akers and Elizabeth Saunders, on October 4, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 4, 1853,her married name was Akers. Virginia Ann Boothe died on July 3, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.²

     Riley Boothe was born in 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Malinda Lester, daughter of John Lester II and Mary Ann "Polly" Terry, on May 26, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Riley Boothe died on April 21, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Malinda Lester was born circa 1807 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Riley Boothe on May 26, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 26, 1831,her married name was Boothe. Malinda Lester died before 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

     John Lester II was buried at Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Simmons farm, Rt. 8 south, left on Rt. 810 for 1/2 mile, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on March 7, 1776 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Ann "Polly" Terry on October 5, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 John Lester II died on September 21, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 386-16-8768.³ Ida Knoppow was born on October 15, 1892 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.³ As of March 20, 1920,her married name was Levine.⁴ She married Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner) on March 20, 1920 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^5,4 Ida Knoppow died on January 26, 1981 at Oak Park, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 88.⁶

     Mary Ann "Polly" Terry was buried at Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Simmons farm, Rt. 8 south, left on Rt. 810 for 1/2 mile, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 3, 1781 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married John Lester II, son of John Lester I and Catherine Plickenstalver, on October 5, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 5, 1802,her married name was Lester. Mary Ann "Polly" Terry died on February 14, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.²

     Blackburn Akers Jr. was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born in February, 1770 at Becking, Virginia.² He married Susanna Scaggs on November 20, 1786 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Blackburn Akers Jr. died on October 23, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.²

     James C. Lane was born circa 1843.¹ He married Amy Virginia Akers, daughter of Anderson B. Akers and Virginia Ann Boothe, on November 15, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 30, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 14, 1911,her married name was Combs.⁴ She married Luke Harvey Combs on May 14, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly Mrs. Cliffie Ola Combs, 51, died last night at her home, 1009 Florida street, Salem. Surviving are her husband, L. H. Combs; three sons and four daughters, James W. Combs and Ellis Combs, Salem; Elbert Combs, Pontiac, Mich; Mrs. Virginia Bailey and Mrs. Hazel White, Salem; Mrs. Alma Winfrey and Mrs. Thelma Wells, Roanoke; and two brothers, John Epperley and Bernard Epperley, Salem. on March 6, 1945.⁵ She died on March 6, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 380-14-0341.⁵ Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner) was born on April 10, 1896 at Poland; The SSDI and the Michigan Death Index have a birth date of Nov 14, 1896.^4,5,6 He married Ida Knoppow, daughter of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on March 20, 1920 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,3 Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner) died on September 22, 1974 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 78.⁶