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     Emory Ned Tarpley Jr. was born on February 1, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Patricia Anne "Tricia" Cronk, daughter of Sherrill Dean Cronk and Betty Jo Poff, on May 12, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 Emory Ned Tarpley Jr. died on December 15, 2020 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁷ He Emory "Ned" Tarpley Jr., 60, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, December 15, 2020 surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Catawba Mountain. He was born on February 1, 1960 to his loving parents, Sylvia and Emory Ned Tarpley Sr. in Salem, Virginia. He is survived by his parents; his sisters, Brenda Tarpley Dyer (Kenny Dyer) and Sharon Tarpley-Looney; his high school sweetheart and wife of 36 years Patricia Cronk Tarpley; his daughter, Kelsey Tarpley and son, Phillip Tarpley (fiancé Jaime Lane); his father-in-law, Sherrill Cronk (Gloria Anderson); his brother-in-law, Mark Cronk (Alison Cronk); his sister-in-law, Linda Cronk Miller (Esson Miller); and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Betty "Nana" Cronk. Ned was a man of few words but those few words grabbed the attention of anyone in the room. He was a 1979 graduate from Salem High School, formerly Andrew Lewis High School, where he played football and scored the first touchdown in Salem High School history and the last touchdown in Andrew Lewis history. He was a dedicated father, husband, coach, scout leader, friend and mentor to many. Ned served as the Mason's Cove Recreational Club President for multiple years while coaching teams at the same time. He went out of his way to ensure every player was included and had equal opportunities on every team he coached. Ned continued his servanthood as his children grew older and volunteered to drive the equipment trailer for the Glenvar High School football team, help with pregame meals, and do anything that was necessary. He was the recipient of an Award of Appreciation for his Dedication and Commitment to the football program in 2010. Ned took pride in his job, working for Advance Autoparts for 25+ years. He was a dependable, consistent employee who left a lasting impression on those who worked around him. Ned was a lot things, but most of all, he was a rock. He was a stable, steady presence that was obvious to anybody who met him and cherished by those who loved him. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and began his fight promptly. While fighting, Ned didn't miss work even while receiving chemo and radiation treatments, unless it was for a family vacation to Emerald Isle, N.C. or Hatteras, N.C. Ned will defeat his cancer in the end by electing to have his physical body cremated. on December 18, 2020.⁷

     Sherman Sherley Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Anna Lois Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on December 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,10,2,4,5,11} Sherman Sherley Carr died on July 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^2,5,6,11 He Sherman Sherkey (should be Sherley) Carr, 52, of 4025 Michigan Ave., NW, died Monday en route to a local hospital. He was owner of Carr's Garage; a member and past president of the Roanoke Automobile Service Assn. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lois Epperly Carr, Roanoke; a daughter, Miss Shirley Carr, Roanoke; one son, Richard W. Carr, Roanoke; two brothers, Thomas E. Carr, Salem, and V. T. Carr, Roanoke. on July 15, 1958.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-62-4213.⁹ Richard Wayne Carr was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He was born on June 9, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,4,5 He married Gaynell Georgie Angle on October 9, 1970 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 Richard Wayne Carr died on April 20, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.^2,4,6 He Richard Wayne Carr, age 36, of 2813 Lofton Rd., S.W., died suddenly Monday evening. Mr. Carr was Chief Deputy Clerk in the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke with 16 years service. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Salem, a Brother in the Alpha Kappa Phi Fraternity through National Business College. He recently earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree through Century University of California. Mr. Carr was listed in the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1985. He was active in the Youth and Adult Soccer Leagues of Roanoke Valley. He was co-president of the Greater Southwest Soccer Association. Mr. Carr was Secretary of the Contractor's Bowling League where he has served since 1979. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gaynell Angle Carr; two sons, Andrew Sherman Carr, Timothy Wray Carr; mother, Mrs. Lois Carr; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and John P. Krista, all of Roanoke; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Forrest and Georgie Angle, Rocky Mount; brother and sister-in-law, Garry and Cindy Angle, Shawsville; three nephews, Michael Krista, Patrick and Jonathan Angle; niece, Cynthia Krista. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 22, 1987.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-2976.⁹ Shirley Anne Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 21, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,2,3,10 As of January 21, 1967,her married name was Krista.² She married John Paul Krista on January 21, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.^5,1,6,2,4 Shirley Anne Carr died on May 2, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^5,9,11 She KRISTA, Shirley Carr, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 in a Salem hospital. She was predeceased by her father, Sherman S. Carr and a brother, Richard Wayne Carr. Shirley was a Mental Health Associate at the Veterans Administration Hospital for over 33 years. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, where she was a former pianist and organist for a number of years. Shirley was a member of the Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International for 27 years. As a member of this organization, she was dedicated to serving those in need. She had served in all offices and had served in several of the Virginia State Council committees. She recently received the 5 t h Degree of Pallas Athene, the highest degree for volunteer hours and service for philanthropic and educational work. Shirley will be deeply missed by her sorority sisters. She was deeply devoted to her family and was always ready to help them whenever they were in need. Shirley had many friends and was a good friend in return. Surviving are her husband, John P. Krista; a son, Michael C. Krista and his wife, Tina B. Krista of Goodview; a daughter, Cynthia A. Hayes of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Tyler B. Krista, Mikaela A. Krista, and Nicole K. Hayes; her mother, Lois Epperly Carr of Roanoke; two nephews, Andrew S. Carr and Timothy W. Carr; two brothers-in-law, Alan A. Krista and Bobby Krista; sisters-in-law, Gaynell Carr Harless and Diane Burton and her husband, Randy Burton; and other nieces and nephews, Michelle, Greg, Michelle, Tony, Robert, Mark, and Mike. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 5, 2001.⁵

     John Paul Krista John Paul Krista age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born June 17, 1944 to the late John G. and Noella R. Krista. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Shirley Anne Carr Krista; brothers, Robert M. Krista, Alan A. Krista; and sister, Diane K. Burton. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Gaynell Angle Krista; children, Michael Carr Krista (Tina), Cynthia Anne Hayes; stepson, Andrew S. Carr, Timothy W. Carr (Brianna); grandchildren,Tyler B. Krista (Erika), Mikaela Krista Updike (Shane), Hannah R. Krista, Nicole Krista Hayes; step grandchildren, Xavier W. Carr (Kadence Cox), Mila B. Carr, Lyra V. Carr, Marcus B. Clark (Samara Ollman); great-grandchildren, Kylie K. Jacobs, Waylon J Updike, Scarlett J. Updike, Baby Everleigh J. Updike; step-great-grandchildren, Ember Clark, Ryker McKay, Ryland Meza, Revely Meza; other family members, sister-in-law, Amy G. Krista; brother and sister-in-law, Garry and Barbara Angle; step-nephew, Jonathan W. Angle (Kassandra and baby daughter, Georgia A. Angle); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA with military honors.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 17, 1944 at Algiers, Algeria.^2,3 He married Shirley Anne Carr, daughter of Sherman Sherley Carr and Anna Lois Epperly, on January 21, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 John Paul Krista married Gaynell Georgie Angle on September 14, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 John Paul Krista died on June 19, 2025 at Virginia at age 81.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-40-6106.⁵ Hallie A. Epperly married George Martin.⁶ Hallie A. Epperly and Clyde Raymond Summerfield were divorced.⁷ Her married name was Martin. Hallie A. Epperly was born on March 10, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5,6,1 As of May 1, 1919,her married name was Summerfield.⁸ She married Clyde Raymond Summerfield on May 1, 1919 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,6,1 Hallie A. Epperly died on December 9, 1977 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^9,6

     Willia Alice Epperly was born on March 13, 1905 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 As of November 12, 1921,her married name was Goff.¹ She married Jesse Clifton Goff, son of Sylvester Singleton Goff and Edith Nutter, on November 12, 1921 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Willia Alice Epperly died on March 20, 1994 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 89.⁸

     Ervin Edgar Epperly was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 13, 1909 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Maude Minnie Martin, daughter of Amos Dickerson Martin and Alice Lacey Spangler, on December 17, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,6,1 Ervin Edgar Epperly died on November 26, 1956 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^9,6 He Funeral services for Ervin E. Epperly, 46, Ford Addition, Oak Hill, will be conducted Wednesday. Burial will be in the High Lawn Memorial Park here. Epperly died at 4 p.m. Monday in a Montgomery hospital from injuries sustained in a car accident on U. S. 60 east of Glasgow early Sunday. He was a stockholder and manager of Belle Furniture Co. Inc. here and held membership in the White Oak Country Club, the Loyal Order of Moose and the Oak Hill Rotary Club. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Born at Huffville, Va., on Dec. 13, 1909, he was a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Epperly and the late William Ace Epperly. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude Martin Epperly; two brothers, Clarence, Oak Hill, and Hollis, Fayetteville; five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Buttrick, Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Flora Burch, San Juan, Calif., Mrs. Hallie Martin, Oak Hill, Mrs. Myrtle Hundley and Mrs. Willie Goff, both of Fayetteville; three sons, Larry and Ervin E. Jr., both of Detriot, and Jerry, Oak Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Polly Jo McClung, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Loretta Jones, Oak Hill, and Dreama, Wandalene and Kay, all at home. Injured in the accident were Ralph Lafon, 20, Fayetteville, and Thomas Mulligan, 35, Longacre. They were released from a Montgomery hospital this morning. State Trooper C. T. Brammer of the Chelyan Detachment said the two men appeared before Magistrate Frank L. Derrett this afternoon. Lafon was charged with drunken driving and negligent homicide. He was released $500 appearance bond. The office blamed the accident on "high speed". The 1956 model car involved was owned by Epperly. It was described as a total loss. The trio was reportedly en route from Charleston to Oak Hill when the accident occurred. on November 28, 1956.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-54-7924.⁸ Her married name was Dorsey.⁹ Her married name was Hundley.¹⁰ Myrtle Gladys Epperly married Unknown Hundley.^10,6,5 Myrtle Gladys Epperly married Robert Lee "Bob" Dorsey.⁹ Myrtle Gladys Epperly was born on March 25, 1912 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,8,3 As of December 15, 1967,her married name was Hodge.² She married Edward Lonnie Hodge on December 15, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,11 Myrtle Gladys Epperly died on October 21, 1996 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^10,8,9

     His Social Security Number was 235-07-4668.⁹ Hollis Deloyed Epperly was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He married Zella Frances "Della" Sexton.¹⁰ Hollis Deloyed Epperly was born on June 19, 1914 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,3,4 He married Willa Marie Sexton on November 24, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^11,2 Hollis Deloyed Epperly died on July 18, 1979 at age 65.^9,3

     John Powell Hale Jr. was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 2, 1858 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower, daughter of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on April 24, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Powell Hale Jr. died in June, 1934 at age 75.²

     Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 15, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married John Powell Hale Jr. on April 24, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of April 24, 1879,her married name was Hale. Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower died in June, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Nina Mae Hale was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 North Main Street, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 256-64-8612.⁹ She was born on November 15, 1917 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^9,4 As of December 24, 1934,her married name was Jewell.¹ She married John Newton "Johnnie" Jewell on December 24, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Nina Mae Hale died on July 8, 1995 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 77.^1,9,2,3