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     Her Social Security Number was 273-20-4024.² Evelyn Louise Boyle was buried at River Cliff Union Cemetery, 201 East Marion Street, Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on August 17, 1925 at Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio.^2,3 As of November 22, 1980,her married name was Tinsley.¹ She married Lowell Andrew Tinsley, son of Benjamin Harris Thomas "Ben" Tinsley and Bessie Jane Bailey, on November 22, 1980 at DeSoto Co., Florida.¹ Evelyn Louise Boyle died on October 24, 2007 at Florida at age 82.^2,5

     Ellet Alford/Alfred "Smirk" Thurman was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-6671.⁵ He married Gladys Ellen Tinsley, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner.^1,2,6 Ellet Alford/Alfred "Smirk" Thurman was born on October 10, 1899 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2,5,4 He Ellett A. Thurman of 1544 Langhorne St. SE died Tuesday morning in a local hospital. He was a charter Member of the Calvary United methodist Church, owner and operator of the 9th St. Hardware Store, was a former employee of the American Viscose Co. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Tinsley Thurman; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Morgan, of Roanoke; several nephews. on October 21, 1975.⁶ He died on October 21, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,2,6

     Claude Wesley "Claudie" Epperly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 231-05-6118.⁶ He was born on October 4, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,3,4 He married Ocie Inez Tinsley, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on September 12, 1933 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^1,7,5 Claude Wesley "Claudie" Epperly died on October 12, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^6,3,5 He Claude Wesley Epperly, age 81, of 2205 Larchwood Ave., N.E., died Friday in a local hospital. He was a retired carpenter for the Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ocie Inez Tinsley Epperly; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Ingwersen, Roanoke; Mrs. Linda Hurt, Vinton; one brother, Oscar Epperly, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Livie Bishop, Floyd; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Ingwersen, Jean Ingwersen, Tommy Hurt, Brian Hurt, Michael Hurt, Jamie Hurt and Joshua Hurt. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 13, 1979.⁵

     Robert Lee "Bob" Ingwersen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 31, 1931 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co., Iowa.^4,7,5,6,8 He married Jeanette Faye Epperly, daughter of Claude Wesley "Claudie" Epperly and Ocie Inez Tinsley, on April 8, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Robert Lee "Bob" Ingwersen died on March 20, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^7,4,5 He Robert Lee "Bob" Ingwersen, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 20, 2015, at his home with his wife, daughter, and a very special friend by his side. Bob was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, August 31, 1931, to the late Alva and Ivy Ingwersen. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954. During that time he was stationed in Washington D.C., Idaho and the Philippines. Bob retired from General Electric in 1988 after 33 years of service. He was a loyal custodian for more than 48 years at Northview United Methodist Church. Bob was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and was an usher for more than 30 years. He also served as secretary of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge for many years. Bob was always a hard worker. Bob loved his garden, his beautiful roses and traveling all of his life. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Claude and Inez Epperly. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years as of April 8, Jeanette Ingwersen; his daughters and son-in-law, Kimberly Lynn Ingwersen of Roanoke, and Jean Marie Ingwersen Marx and Leonard Marx of Daytona Beach, Fla., and his dog Buddy. Also surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Duane Palmer; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Sue Ingwersen; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tommy Hurt; 8 nephews, Duane Palmer, Jr., Brian Palmer, Rev. Tom Hurt, Brian, Michael, Jamie, Josh and Justin Hurt. He will be missed tremendously by his loving family. The family would like to express a special thank you to our very special friend and caregiver, Wayne Wright, and hospice nurse, Regina Harding. Internment with military honors will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 22, 2015.⁴

     Linda Claudette Epperly was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 29, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 30, 1961,her married name was Prillaman.⁶ She married Thomas Wayne Prillaman on December 30, 1961 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^6,7 As of March 14, 1970,her married name was Hurt.³ Linda Claudette Epperly married Tommy Dewey Hurt Jr. on March 14, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Linda Claudette Epperly died on October 29, 2018 at Virginia at age 75.² She Linda Epperly Hurt, 75, of Vinton, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was actively involved in Blue Ridge Baptist Church for 45 years. Linda taught Sunday School and Cubbie Bears, sang in the choir and also achieved numerous awards for teaching in the AWANA children's ministry. She was a homemaker and operated a child care ministry out of her home for 20 years. Linda developed numerous close relationships including Lou Clifton, Joan Stanley, Mary Webb, Jan Dearing and Maxine Meade. Her favorite hobbies which she enjoyed were gardening, cooking, crafts, decorating and reading. She will be most remembered by her family for her authentic spirituality and close walk with Jesus Christ. Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tommy D. Hurt; and her sons, Tommy W. Hurt and wife, Tammy, Brian W. Hurt and wife, Rebecca, Michael D. Hurt and wife, Jennifer, Jamie L. Hurt and wife, Amy, Joshua S. Hurt and wife, Erin, Justin S. Hurt and wife, Chantry, Gary L. Hurt and wife, Betty, and Brian Ellis. She is also survived by her sister, Jeanette E. Ingwersen; a niece, Jean Marx and her husband, Leonard; and three brothers-in-law, LeRoy Hurt and wife, Carol, Clayton Hurt and wife Emily, and Norman Hurt and wife, Cathy; her grandchildren, Derek H. Hurt and wife, Ashlee, Dylon T. Hurt, Samantha S. Hurt, Brandon T. Hurt, Brianna N. Hurt, Lauren A. Hurt, Maddie G. Hurt, Ryan M. Hurt, Lillianne E. Hurt, Abigail D. Hurt, Hudson T. Hurt, Ansleigh V. Hurt, Nolan S. Hurt, Georgia G. Hurt, Amelia M. Hurt, Jennifer R. Hurt, Alisha Bowman, and Chris Hurt; and one great-grandson, Grayson O. Hurt. The family wishes to express thanks to special caregiver, Nancy Brown, for her three years of service and to the other caregivers that include Missy Martin and Regina Pickard as well as a caregiver, Danita Setzer, who preceded her in death. Linda was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Danny Hurt and Robert L. Ingwersen; and a niece, Kimberly L. Ingwersen. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on October 31, 2018.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9768.⁷ Mahalia Annie/Anne Agee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on August 3, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,6 As of August 21, 1931,her married name was Tinsley.³ She married Brodie Oscar Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on August 21, 1931 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,8,5,6} Mahalia Annie/Anne Agee Mahalia Anne Agee Tinsley, age 71, 1024 Pechin Ave., S.E. passed away Monday morning in a local hospital. Mrs. Tinsley was member of the 9th St. Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Brodie Oscar Tinsley; two daughters, Mrs. Michael D. (Pat) Steele, Vinton; Mrs. Chesley S. (Ruth) Adams; two sons, Donald E. Tensley, Charlie H. Tinsley, all of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Essie Witt, Roanoke; Mrs. Ruby Guilliams, Calloway, Mrs. Cora Lee Rosemary, Plainfield, Ind; two brothers, Mr. Doc Agee, Calloway; Mr. John Agee, Cincinnatti, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. on January 11, 1982.⁵ She died on January 11, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^7,4,5,6

     Sylvia Avis Dillon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on May 8, 1918 at Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of June 14, 1986,her married name was Tinsley.² She married Brodie Oscar Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on June 14, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Sylvia Avis Dillon died on June 2, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.³ She Sylvia Dillon Tinsley, 99, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born in Franklin County to the late Lonza Dillon and Mary Tempie Pasley. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, Brodie Tinsley; sisters, Sallie Brown, Irma Thornburg, Elsie Hunley, Myrtle Cundiff and Ruth Davis; brothers, Duell Dillon and Hugh Dillon; and a stepdaughter, Ruth Adams. Mrs. Tinsley was a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church and was retired from High's Ice Cream. She is survived by her stepchildren, Donnie Tinsley, C.H. Tinsley and Patricia Steele; nephews, Curtis Brown, Doc Brown, Joe Brown, Horace Thornburg, Jerry Cundiff and Allen Powell; and nieces, Jolene Hunley, Zelma Reed, Hettie| Minter and Juanita Hodges-Custer. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 4, 2017.³

     Donald Eugene "Don" Tinsley Donald Eugene "Donnie" Tinsley, Mar 31, 1938 - Dec 26, 2024. Donald (Donnie) Eugene Tinsley of Vinton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024. Don (better known to all his friends down through all of his years as Donnie) dedicated his life to singing and playing music praising his undying love for Jesus. Gospel bluegrass music was his passion and his great privilege to be able to share with many people as he travelled and sang and played with many different gospel groups. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Brodie Tinsley; mother, Mahalia Ann Agee Tinsley; sister, Ruth Adams and grandson, Cody Conner. Surviving is his brother, Charlie Tinsley and sister, Patricia Steele; his wife of 24 years, Linda Hodges-Tinsley; his four children, Dennis Tinsley (Peggy), Susan Walters (C.W.), Michelle Conner (Richard Artutis) and Pamela Tinsley; four grandchildren, Faith Key (Scott), Hunter Walters, Chelsea and Chase Tinsley; one great grandson, Fabian Tinsley. Others left to share his memory is his step daughter, Rhonda Cornett and four step grandchildren, Renee and Seth Hodges, Grayson and Lilly Cornett.⁶ He was born on March 31, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Carol Ann Stamper on April 10, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Donald Eugene "Don" Tinsley and Carol Ann Stamper were divorced on March 22, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Donald Eugene "Don" Tinsley married Linda Fay Dillon on May 21, 2000 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3 Donald Eugene "Don" Tinsley died on December 26, 2024 at Virginia at age 86.⁶

     Faye Esther Stamper Faye Tinsley (Stamper), May 10, 1945 - May 17, 2021. Faye E. Tinsley (76) of Roanoke, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 17, 2021, after fighting a courageous battle of lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Stamper; mother, Loucinda Stamper; and sister, Carol Tinsley. Faye leaves behind, with saddened hearts, her husband of 59 years, Charlie Tinsley; her children, Laurie Carlisle (Todd), Melissa Tinsley, and Michael Tinsley; grandchildren, Todd "Andrew" Carlisle, Jr (Meredyth) and Summer Bierce (Rick); great-grandchildren, Carson, Jake, Riley, Carter, Wesley, Lucas; siblings, Betty and Calvin; and many other family and friends. The family of Faye Tinsley wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice.⁴ She was born on May 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of March 31, 1962,her married name was Tinsley.¹ She married Charles Henry "Charlie" Tinsley, son of Brodie Oscar Tinsley and Mahalia Annie/Anne Agee, on March 31, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Faye Esther Stamper died on May 17, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.⁴

     Her married name was Wray.² Ruth Yvonne Tinsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,5 She married Donald Lee Wray Sr.^2,5 Ruth Yvonne Tinsley and Donald Lee Wray Sr. were divorced.⁹ Ruth Yvonne Tinsley was born on April 3, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 25, 1976,her married name was Adams.^1,2 She married Chesley Samuel Adams Jr. on June 25, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,3,6 Ruth Yvonne Tinsley died on October 1, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^5,9 She Ruth Yvonne Adams, 67, of Vinton, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chesley S. Adams Jr; parents, Brodie and Ann Tinsley; and stepson, James Edward Adams. Surviving are her children, Deborah Wray Carlisle & husband, Ronald, Donald Lee Wray Jr. & wife, Rhonda, Robert Wray & wife, Cherie, and Steven Wray & wife, Sheryl; stepchildren, Nancy Ann Wilson & husband, Frank, Ruth "Kitty" Lucado, Robert Charles Adams and Frank Bolton Adams; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Donald and Charles Tinsley; and sister, Patricia Steele. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 2, 2008.⁵

     Arthur Percy "Joe" Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,7 His Social Security Number was 226-01-7465.⁸ He was born on March 9, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 He married Genevieve Evelyn "Geneva" "Jennie" Tinsley, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on January 7, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 Arthur Percy "Joe" Peters died on November 10, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,8,5,6 He Arthur P. (Joe) Peters, age 79, of 1144 Penmar Ave. S. E., died Thursday morning in a local hospital. He was retired from the American Viscose Corp. and Stanford & Inge Sign Co. Survivors are his wife, Geneva Tinsley Peters; a son and daughter-in-law, Colin Wayne and Charlene Peters, Williamsburg; two granddaughters, Tina Michelle Ringler, Killeen, Texas; Wendy Renee Peters, Williamsburg; a sister, Siller Mae Agee, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on November 11, 1988.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 224-56-0623.⁸ Colin Wayne Peters was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.⁴ He was born on December 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,4,7 He married Charlene Dee "Charlie" Harman on August 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,4 Colin Wayne Peters died on September 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,4,6,7 He Colin (Wayne) Peters, 67, of Destin, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Virginia, while visiting family members. Wayne was born on December 5, 1942, in Roanoke, Va., to Arthur and Geneva (Tinsley) Peters. After graduation from High School in 1961, Wayne joined the Air Force to see the world, serving for over 23 years. In 1964 Wayne married Charlene "Charlie" Leedy also from Roanoke. As a couple, they established homes in Fayetteville, N.C., Bellevue, Neb., Williamsburg, Va., and Duck, N.C., to name a few. They moved to Destin, Fla., in January 1993 and made Destin their final destination. Wayne's favorite pastimes were wood working and refurbishing Volkswagen Bugs. He enjoyed fishing, gamble with his loving wife, and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. Wayne was preceded in death by both his parents and his loving wife, Charlie. He is survived by his two daughters, Tina Michelle Ringler, wife of Dale Ringler, of Niceville, and Wendy Renee Peters, of Destin; and his two grandchildren, Brittney Renee Ringler, and Bradley Scott Ringler. on September 25, 2010.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 227-60-6208.² Charlene Dee "Charlie" Harman was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.³ She was born on February 16, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 18, 1964,her married name was Peters.¹ She married Colin Wayne Peters, son of Arthur Percy "Joe" Peters and Genevieve Evelyn "Geneva" "Jennie" Tinsley, on August 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,3 Charlene Dee "Charlie" Harman died on May 5, 2010 at Florida at age 64.^4,3,2 She Charlene (Charlie) Peters, 64, of Destin, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Charlie is survived by her husband Wayne Peters, her two daughters, Tina Michelle Ringler and Wendy Renee Peters; her two grandchildren, Brittney Renee Ringler and Bradley Scott Ringler; and her three siblings, Roy Cecil Leedy Jr., Robin Lynn McKee, and Dawn Maria Ferris. Charlie is also survived by six nieces and nephews, Kelly Dianne Bryant, Mary Elizabeth Thomas, Christina Anne Leedy, David Lee Manning, Megan Nicole Leedy, and Jonathan Reid Ferris. on May 11, 2010.⁴