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     Danny Lee Richards Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He Danny Lee Richards, Jr., Oct 20, 1969 - Jan 11, 2015. Danny Richards Jr. (alias Punkin and Little Danny), age 45 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, as a result of an accident. He will be missed by his son, Kodie Richards, whom he loved with all his heart; his dad and mom, Danny and Carolyn Richards; special aunt, Blondine Brooks; uncle and aunt, John and Polly Woolwine; as well as other aunts, uncles, and special cousins who he thought of as his brothers and sisters. Danny loved all his family and was a good friend to many. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁴ He was born on October 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He died on January 11, 2015 at Virginia at age 45.⁴

     Charles Lemuel Joyce Charles Lemuel Joyce, 56, of Fieldale, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 21, 1944, in Henry County, son of the late Warford Lemuel Joyce and the late Becky Turner Joyce. He was employed by Willis Construction. Surviving are his wife, Nancy O'Dell Joyce of Ridgeway; four daughters, Lisa Ann Joyce of Charlottesville, Janet Mae Joyce of Staunton, Robin Renea Joyce of Floyd and Norma Jean Joyce of Crozet; two sons, Ricky Dean Joyce and Charles Lynwood Joyce, both of Christiansburg, one sister, Betty Jean Joyce of Axton; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be in Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-58-5214.⁵ He was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on November 21, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,7,5,6,2,4 He married Mary Ann Smith, daughter of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards, on February 13, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Lemuel Joyce and Mary Ann Smith were divorced on June 9, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁸ Charles Lemuel Joyce died on October 10, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^5,3,6,4

     Carrie Genie Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on November 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 15, 1894.^6,7,1,2,3 She married Sir Jasper Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on November 3, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of November 3, 1910,her married name was Jones. Carrie Genie Conner died on April 25, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^6,7,1,8,3

     Ronnie Richard Smith Ronnie Richard Smith, Sep 28, 1956 - Sep 29, 2015. He was a beloved brother, father, and grandfather. He is survived by three brothers, Wayne Smith, Larry Smith, and Steven Smith; his on sister, May Ann Smith; his two daughters, Manacca Childress and Tabbetha Smith; his two grandsons, Dylan and Caleb; his two granddaughters, Josie and Cali; he had many nephew and nieces; he had many friends whom he was loved by as well. His memory will live on forever in our hearts and through our day to day lives. We thank you for coming to show your respect and support during this difficult time for a man who will truly be missed.⁴ He was born on September 28, 1956 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Linda Loretta Moody on July 2, 1997 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Ronnie Richard Smith died on September 29, 2015 at Virginia at age 59.⁴

     Gladys Bire Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5505.¹⁰ She was born on September 9, 1915 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,10,3 She married Silas John King, son of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on December 24, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,8,9,1 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was King. Gladys Bire Conner died on April 11, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^8,9,10,12 She KING, Gladys Conner, 81, of Elliston, died Friday, April 11, 1997, in a Salem hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas King, and is survived by several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law; and a number of friends. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. on April 12, 1997.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-13-7277.³ Linda Loretta Moody was buried at Ray's Cemetery, Brookmont Road, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 24, 1974 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Ronnie Richard Smith, son of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards, on July 2, 1997 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 2, 1997,her married name was Smith.¹ Linda Loretta Moody died on November 26, 2006 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 31.^4,3 She Linda Loretta "Lorrie" Smith departed this life on Nov. 26, 2006 in Dallas, Tex. She was 32 years old. Having been born and raised in Pulaski County. She was preceded in death by her mother Linda Moody, grandfather Warren Bullion, Sr. She is survived by a daughter Tabbetha Smith of Pulaski, grandmother Pearl Bullion of Pulaski, uncle Warren Bullion, Jr. of Pulaski, Uncle Paul Bullion and aunt Barbara Bullion of Christiansburg, father Jackie Moody of North Carolina. A graveside service will be held at Ray's Cemetery, Brookmont Road, Pulaski. on December 29, 2006.⁴

     Stacie Renee Benton was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 22, 1967 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Steven Michael Smith, son of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards, on February 20, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 As of February 20, 1990,her married name was Smith.¹ Stacie Renee Benton died on March 25, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 23.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-6176.⁶ Robert Marshall "Bobby" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on March 3, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,6,8 He married Mary Louise "Pie" Richards, daughter of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on April 14, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,10,2 Robert Marshall "Bobby" Epperly died on January 11, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,7,6,8,5 He Robert M., (Bobby) Epperly Sr., 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. A Veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. Mr. Epperly owned and operated "Bobby Epperly Concrete" a concrete contracting business in Christiansburg for over forty years. He was preceded in death by sons, Robert Marshall Epperly, Jr., Terry Lee Epperly and Ricky Leonard Epperly and a grandson, Brian Shouse. Surviving are his wife, Mary R. Epperly; a son, Sam Epperly, Sr; daughters, Sandra Dee Epperly Shouse, Judy Lynn Epperly; daughter-in-law, Sissy Epperly; grandchildren, Sammy, Terry, Scott, Mike, Justin, Brandon and Stacy; and eight greatgrandchildren; a brother, Ralph Edward Epperly, South Dakota; two sisters-in-law, Irene Thompson, Christiansburg and Betty Shelor, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Bible Holiness Church, S. Franklin Street, conducted by Pastor Duane Martin with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com on January 12, 2008.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-76-2444.¹⁰ Robert Marshall Epperly Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11 He was born on February 26, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,3,4 He married Bessie Jane "Sissy" Simpkins on November 22, 1969.^12,13 Robert Marshall Epperly Jr. died on June 28, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,10,11,5 He Robert Marshall Epperly, Jr., 54, of Christiansburg, passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie (Sissy) Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife, Crystal, of Elliston and Scott Epperly and wife, Lisa, of Christiansburg; parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly of Christiansburg; brother, Sammy Epperly and wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg; sisters, Sandra Shouse of Draper and Judy Epperly of Cana; grandchildren, Logan, Caitlyn, Kyle, Logan B., Ryan, Shane, and Magen; brothers-in-law, Eddie Smith and wife, Sue, and Bobby Simpkins; several cousins; special aunt, Evelyn (Elmo) Dull; special neighbor, Robert Simpkins; special friend, Buddy Hinkley; and many other special friends. Over the past 40 years, Marshall has met and served many friends through his concrete finishing company Marshall Epperly Concrete Finishing. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on June 30, 2007.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-76-2443.¹¹ Terry Lee Epperly Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on April 11, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1953.^5,12,11,2,7 He married Wanda Sue Bell, daughter of George Lewis Bell and Helen Louise Wimmer, on April 18, 1992 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,13 Terry Lee Epperly Sr. and Wanda Sue Bell were divorced on August 20, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Terry Lee Epperly Sr. died on January 26, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^1,5,6,11 He Terry Lee Epperly, Sr., 51, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; son, Terry Lee Epperly, Jr; his son's mother, Wanda Epperly; two sisters, Judy Epperly, Riner; Sandra Shouse, Draper; two brothers, Sammy Epperly and Marshall Epperly both of Christiansburg; aunts, Betty Shelor, Blacksburg, and Irene Thompson, Christiansburg. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery. on January 29, 2006.¹

     Ricky Leonard Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on April 5, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 He died on October 29, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 3.^1,7

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-8668.⁷ Joyce Louise Conner was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 She was born on September 8, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,6,9 She married Thomas Elbert King, son of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 As of December 28, 1922,her married name was King. Joyce Louise Conner died on October 14, 1990 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 86.^7,8,9 She Mrs. Joyce Conner King, age 86, died Sunday, October 14, 1990, at her home. She was a member of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by two sons, Edward J. King, and Arthur W. King. She is survived by three daughters, Inus K. Hudson, Collinsville; Bertha K. Dodson, Ringgold; Martha King, Martinsville; five sons, Evine E. King, Melvin L. King, both of Bedford; Thomas A. King, Troutville; Kenneth N. King, Fincastle; Norman B. King, Salem; one sister, Gladys C. King, Elliston; three brothers, Bill W. Conner, Ivan Conner, both of Shawsville; Ralph L. Conner, Roanoke; 27 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mill Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel. on October 16, 1990.⁸

     Samuel Jesse "Sammy" Epperly Sr. Samuel Jesse Epperly Sr., Mar 11, 1957 - Jan 12, 2026. Samuel Jesse Epperly Sr., 68 of Christiansburg, passed away January 12, 2026. He was a former concrete contractor operating under the name Sam Epperly Concrete. He loved his grandsons – he was a great Papaw. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Epperly; and siblings, Marshall Epperly, Terry Epperly, and Judy Epperly. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Epperly; son, Sammy Epperly Jr. and fiancée, Rebecca; stepchildren, Elmer Price, Sally Orange, Faye Price; grandsons, Liam Keach and Owen Epperly; special nephew, Terry Lee Epperly, Jr; several nieces and nephews; and cat, Smokey.⁴ He married Carolyn Faye Price.¹⁰ Samuel Jesse "Sammy" Epperly Sr. was born on March 11, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Tracy Sue Woolwine, daughter of Donald Ray Woolwine and Shirley Elizabeth Sowers, on June 27, 1978 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.^2,3 Samuel Jesse "Sammy" Epperly Sr. and Tracy Sue Woolwine were divorced on June 16, 1983 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.¹¹ Samuel Jesse "Sammy" Epperly Sr. married Shirley Smith on February 7, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹² Samuel Jesse "Sammy" Epperly Sr. died on January 12, 2026 at Virginia at age 68.⁴