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     His Social Security Number was 236-32-4126.¹⁰ Jasper Woodrow O'Neal II was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on January 12, 1925 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,10,3,4,6 He married Evelyn Meadows on April 15, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Jasper Woodrow O'Neal II died on April 5, 2006 at Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia, at age 81.¹⁰

     Freddy Clyde Worrells was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 232-48-2417.⁵ He was born on February 10, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,2,3,4 He married Edith Mae Israel, daughter of Frank Otis Israel and Myrtle Mae O'Neal, on August 25, 1953 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,7,6 Freddy Clyde Worrells died on October 7, 1971 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.^6,2,4,8 He Freddie C. Worrells, 38, of Crab Orchard, died at 1 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital following a short illness. Born in Beckley, Feb. 10, 1933, he was the son of Jesse and Rene Peters Worrells. A field representative for the U-Haul Co., he attended Memorial Baptist Church and was a life long resident of Raleigh County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Israel Worrells of Crab Orchard; three sons, Randall, Richard and Robert, all at home; one sister, Mrs. P. E. Johnston of Baltimore, Md; and two brothers, Jessie Jr. and James, both of Beckley. on October 8, 1971.⁶

     Jack Lee Akers was born on April 1, 1933 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Esther Marie Israel, daughter of Frank Otis Israel and Myrtle Mae O'Neal, on February 23, 1957 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Rev. Francis Jennings "Bud" Israel was born on June 23, 1931 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Bernice Jane Haynes on February 15, 1951 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 233-58-3969.⁴ Donald Ray Israel was buried at Memorial Shrine Cemetery, 1831 West 8th Street, Carverton, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.^8,3,9 He was born on February 8, 1939 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,10,9 He married Margaret Allison Adams on June 14, 1959 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Donald Ray Israel died on August 31, 1997 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 58.^3,4,10,9 He Donald Ray Israel, 58, of Old Mountain Road, Statesville, N.C., died Sunday in Johnson City Medical Center, Tennessee, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Aug. 23. He was born Feb. 8, 1939, in Crab Orchard, W. Va., son of the late Frank and Myrtle O'Neal Israel, and was an Army veteran. Before retiring, he was employed as a manager by DuPont Chemical and was self-employed as owner of Don's Refinishing Co. and DRI Transport. He was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church, Statesville. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Adams, whom he married June 14, 1959; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Mrs. Bob (Rebecca) Miller, both of Mountaintop; four grandchildren; brothers, Darrel, Snellville, Ga; Rev. Bud, Shady Springs, W. Va; sisters, Edith Worrells, Donbar, W. Va; Esther Akers, Daniels, W. Va. Graveside services and interment will be held in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton, Franklin Township. on September 3, 1997.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-1033.⁵ Alka Jane Bays was born on December 8, 1905 at Wickham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Bower.¹ She married Clarence Roy Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, circa 1921.^1,3,4 Alka Jane Bays died in March, 1982 at age 76.⁵

     Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 236-22-7624.⁶ She was born on January 24, 1925 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of June 21, 1945,her married name was Lacy.² She married Forest Eugene Lacy on June 21, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower died on September 7, 2004 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^6,5 She Minnie Lacy, 79, of Coal City died Sept. 7, 2004. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church, Coal City. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on September 10, 2004.⁵

     Virginia Katherine Bower was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.⁵ She Virginia K. Cook, age 85, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was a Custodian for Arundale Manufacturing Co. Born May 28, 1926 in Raleigh, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Roy and Alka (Bays) Bower. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late James Richard Cook. She is survived by her Children: Sandra Medlock, Eldon, MO, W. Darrel Cook, Aurora, CO, Virginia Tanner, De Soto, MO, Victoria Greenwell, Festus, MO, Freddie Cook, St. Robert, MO (she was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Cook); Brothers & Sisters: Virginia was 1 of 16 children; Grandchildren: 16; Great Grandchildren: 23; Great Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Church: Radiant Life Church, Festus, MO. Funeral Service: Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:00 AM. Officiated by: Randy Gray. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, June 12, 2011 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.⁵ She was born on May 28, 1926 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7,5 As of January 7, 1945,her married name was Cook.³ She married James Richard Cook on January 7, 1945 at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.^3,5 Virginia Katherine Bower died on June 10, 2011 at Crystal City, Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 85.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 236-38-8033.⁹ James Russell Bower was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 25, 1927 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,9,7,4 He married Zelma Beatrice Meadows on September 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 James Russell Bower died on November 11, 1979 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 52.^9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0440.⁶ Edna Ellen Moses was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 19, 1916 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4 As of December 6, 1936,her married name was Epperly.⁵ She married Jesse Paul Epperly, son of Emmet William Epperly and Salome S. "Loam" Elmore, on December 6, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,5 Edna Ellen Moses died on October 23, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^6,1,2

     Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 230-44-6484.¹⁰ He was born on March 18, 1937 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3,4,5 He married Joyce Lorraine Turman on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly and Joyce Lorraine Turman were divorced on August 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly married Shirley Smith on February 7, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly died on March 25, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,2,10,3,6 He Jesse B. (J.B.) Epperly, 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. He was a proud retiree from Norfolk Southern Railway. He had also worked for many years with the Jewell Tea Company in household sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Edna Epperly, and an infant granddaughter, Maggie Lynn Durrance. He was a member of the United Transportation Union and Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Shirley C. Epperly; children, Jeffrey Epperly and wife, Pennye, Jennifer Durrance and husband, Steven; sister, Sue Epperly; brother, Paul R. Epperly and wife, Patricia; two special grandchildren, Erika and Danielle Durrance; many beloved nieces and nephews; and "His Beloved Cat, Callie." Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 26, 2008.¹

     Jeffrey Allen Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Pennye Lynn Ricker on May 23, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Jeffrey Allen Epperly died on February 12, 2024 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁴ He Jeffrey Allen Epperly, 64, of Hardy, Va., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, February 12, 2024. He graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1978. Jeff had a long and successful career in the Information Technology field. He worked for VDOT, Atlantic Mutual and Medical Facilities of America. He enjoyed hunting and just being able to do anything in the outdoors. He loved animals and had several pets including his beloved dogs, Abby, Hannah, Pip, and Belle. Jeff completed his dream in being able to have his log cabin in the woods, where he relished working outside in the yard or on the cabin. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Joyce Turman Epperly. Jeff is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pennye Epperly; sister, Jennifer Durrance and her two children, Erika Ragland and Danielle Durrance; great-nephew, Leo Ragland; aunt, Sue Epperly; uncle, Paul Epperly; sisters-in-law, Diane (Jim) Parker, Loretta Miller, and Lisa (Quinn) Mongan; brother-in-law, Dean (Robin) Ricker; beloved dog, Cooper; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 14, 2024.⁴

     Patricia Ann Gambill Patricia Ann Gambill Epperly, 77, of Stuarts Draft, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Fishersville. Patricia was born November 29, 1945 in Marion, VA to the late Dale L. Gambill and the late Mary Cress Gambill. Patricia graduated in 1963 from Marion Senior High School and several years later received her LPN License. She enjoyed her nursing career for 31 years, and retired in 2011 from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. Patricia loved being a teacher for the Children’s Sunday School Class at Franklin Baptist Church, and more recently was a member of Harriston Christian Center. She worked several years as a Private Duty Nurse and was employed at the former Avante Nursing Home of Waynesboro. Her interest included sewing, water skiing, her love and care for pets, hiking and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary G. Perkins. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul R. Epperly; children, Peter Grissom and his wife, Cheryl of Forest, VA, Brent Epperly and his wife, Dara of North Garden, VA, and Sara Ross and her husband, Jamie of Fishersville, VA; grandchildren, Tyler Grissom, Brandon Grissom, Dylan McNeal, Reagan Epperly, Carter Epperly and Eli Have; great grandchildren, Hazel, Jade and Willow Grissom and a brother, Dale Gambill of Austin, TX. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Retreat at Fishersville and the Augusta Hospice of the Shenandoah. Pallbearers will be Pete Grissom, Brent Epperly, Tyler Grissom, Brandon Grissom, Dylan McNeal and Carter Epperly. Honorary Pallbearers will be Reagan Epperly and Eli Have. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke, VA.³ She was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on November 29, 1945 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 22, 1971,her married name was Epperly.¹ She married Paul Ronald Epperly, son of Jesse Paul Epperly and Edna Ellen Moses, on May 22, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Patricia Ann Gambill died on May 27, 2023 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 77.³

     Joseph Clarence Woods Jr. Died in infancy.²

     Betty Jean Pillow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on September 19, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1952,her married name was Woods.³ She married Edward Lynn Woods, son of Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods and Ruby May Conner, circa 1952.^1,3 Betty Jean Pillow died on November 24, 2017 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.³ She Betty Jean Pillow Woods, 82, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at home. She was born September 19, 1935 in Roanoke to the late Thomas "Opie" and Carrie Brumfield Pillow. A beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Woods retired from Sears and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for the last 17 years, previously an active member of New Life Christian Ministries (Roanoke) for over 30 years. She loved Jesus with all of her heart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Tuck, Thelma Martin, and Ala Pillow and two brothers, Corbet Pillow and Hugh Pillow. Mrs. Woods is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Edward Woods; two sons, Daniel (Gwen) Woods of Falcon, N.C. and Anthony (Becky) Woods of Rocky Mount; her twin brother, Bobby (Elsie) Pillow of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Jim (Marlene) Woods, Timothy Tucker, Carrie (Adan) Zelaya, Anneke Woods, Caitlin (James) Vaughan, Danny Woods, Cara Woods, Asher Woods, and Corrin Woods; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and give a special thanks to Karen Tosh for the love and care shown during this time. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) with the Rev. Walter Lee Wood and Dr. Daniel Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 25, 2017.³