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     Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 18, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lillian Beatrice Toombs on August 22, 1927 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff and Lillian Beatrice Toombs were divorced before April 8, 1940.⁷ Theodore Greer "Theo" Poff died on March 7, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 56.¹

     Griffith G. Poff was born on May 27, 1889 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 1, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died of flux.^3,4

     John G. Mallory was born circa 1859 at Virginia.² He married Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, daughter of Moses Dickerson and Sarah Pugh, on September 2, 1921 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 John G. Mallory and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson were divorced in December, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-01-5391.⁷ James Houston Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4 He married Arlie Jane Poff, daughter of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on September 13, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 James Houston Epperly died on June 18, 1955 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,4,6 He Elliston - James Houston Epperly, 54, died Saturday near his home here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ollie Epperly; four sons, Tony Lee, James Franklin and James Cornell Epperly, all of Elliston, and Theodore Roosevelt Epperly, U.S. Army; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Amos, Elliston; Mrs. Marie Lawson, Roanoke; and Mrs. Richard Walthow, Salem; a brother, Irvin Epperly, Elliston, and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in the family cemetery. on June 20, 1955.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-7726.¹⁰ Helen Jane Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^11,12 She was born on October 17, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,12,4 As of November 8, 1947,her married name was Amos.² She married William David Amos Jr. on November 8, 1947 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^11,2 Helen Jane Epperly died on December 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^11,10,12,3 She Helen E. Amos, 85, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, William D. Amos Jr; and brother, Carnell Epperly. Mrs. Amos was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Survivors include her children, David T. Amos and wife, Lee Ann, Larry W. Amos and wife, Ginny, and Elizabeth M. Smith and husband, Mike; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; brothers, Theodore Epperly and Frankie Epperly; and sisters, Mary Walthall and Marie Lawson. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor E.B. Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Raleigh Court Healthcare Center for all their care. on December 23, 2009.¹¹

     Dorothy Marie Epperly Dorothy Marie "Dot" Lawson (Epperley), Nov 6, 1926 - Dec 10, 2020. Dorothy Marie Lawson, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was reunited at Heavens gates with her late husband, Lindsey Earl Lawson; parents, Houston and Arley Epperly; two daughters, Margaret Ann Beard and Phyllis Jean Bishop; brothers, Carnell, Frankie, and Tony Epperly; and sister, Helen Amos. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Padgett (Randy), Patricia Ann Lawson, and Betty Musser (Alan); sons, Ronnie Lawson (Mary) and Rodger Lawson (Lia); as well as a sister, Mary Walthall. Graveside service to follow at the Epperly Family Cemetery in Elliston, VA.³ She was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 6, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 22, 1943,her married name was Lawson.² She married Lindsey Arl Lawson on April 22, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Dorothy Marie Epperly died on December 10, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.³

     Her married name was Walthall.² Mary Louise Epperly married James Richard Walthall.^8,9 Mary Louise Epperly was born on June 28, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     William David Amos Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-0414.⁸ He was born on July 11, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,5,9 He married Helen Jane Epperly, daughter of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on November 8, 1947 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,7 William David Amos Jr. died on July 10, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,2,5,4,6,9 He AMOS, William David Jr., 73, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001. He was retired Parts Manager with Blue Ridge Motors, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Mr. Amos was preceded in death by his parents, William David Amos, Sr. and Elizabeth Mitchell Amos. Surviving are his wife, Helen E. Amos; a daughter, Elizabeth "Sissy" Henderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Ginny Amos, David and LeeAnn Amos; five grandchildren, Nikki Clark, Jonathan Amos and wife, Amanda, Nathaniel Amos, Emily Amos and Misty Amos; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean Lucion; one brother, Alan Amos and wife, Susie. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 12, 2001.²

     James Carnell Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 227-34-2831.¹⁵ He married Arlene "Jackie" Bohon.² James Carnell Epperly was born on April 4, 1930 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{3,4,10,5,6,7,9,15} He married Carol Ivalee Sesco on December 7, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ James Carnell Epperly and Carol Ivalee Sesco were divorced on September 29, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ James Carnell Epperly died on April 23, 2001 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^2,3,4,5,9,15 He EPPERLY, James Carnell, 71, of Salem, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 at the V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. He was operator and owner of the Epperly Body Shop for 30 years in Salem. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Bohon (Jackie) Epperly; two daughters, Trina Carol Mitchell and Trina Ann Epperly; two stepdaughters, Linda Kay Fisher and Cynthia Ann Morgan; a stepson, Ronnie Lambert; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frankie and Frankie Lou Epperly of Elliston, Theodore (Ted) and Shirley Epperly of Salem; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen and Billy Amos of Roanoke, Marie Lawson of Roanoke, Mary Walthall of Salem; a number of nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a special friend and worker, Morris (Dumpy) McNeil; and many, many friends. Interment will be in the Epperly Family Cemetery in Elliston. on April 25, 2001.²

     Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos Elizabeth Amos (Sissy) Smith, 53, of Catawba, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Helen Amos. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Michael O. Smith; brothers, Larry (Virginia) Amos and David (Leanne) Amos; and numerous other relatives. She is also survived by the many "pet children" she adored. Sissy loved all animals and would nurse any creature, great or small. A Graveside Service will be held at Halls Cemetery, 7209 Newport Road.³ She was buried at Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 28, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,5,7 As of June 13, 1980,her married name was Boitnott.⁵ She married Frederick Lee Boitnott on June 13, 1980 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos and Frederick Lee Boitnott were divorced on May 23, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of November 14, 1987,her married name was Henderson.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos married Robert Wayne Henderson on November 14, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos and Robert Wayne Henderson were divorced on September 24, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of May 27, 2002,her married name was Smith.⁵ Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos married Michael O'Neal "Mike" Smith on May 27, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos died on April 24, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^3,6,8

     Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Epperly was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9 He was born on November 20, 1932 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,9 He married Shirley Ann Sisson on February 12, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Epperly died on July 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.^4,9 He Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt Epperly, 84, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was the husband of Shirley Sisson Epperly, whom he was happily married to for 63 years. Mr. Epperly was born November 20, 1932, in Montgomery County, a son of the late James Houston Epperly and Arlie Poff Epperly. Mr. Epperly served in the United States Army, Post World War II, from 1954 to 1956 and made sergeant in 21 months. He was also retired from Green Hill, Inc. as a sales supervisor with 30 years of service. His hobbies included antiquing for country store advertising and Coke-Cola memorabilia. Teddy was well respected for his knowledge and expertise in antiques. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of Salem Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, Mr. Epperly was preceded in death by two brothers, Carnell Epperly and Tony Epperly; and sister, Helen Amos. Mr. Epperly is survived by his wife, Shirley Sisson Epperly; daughter, Gayle Ferguson and husband, Bill; son, Terry Epperly and wife, Rowena; brother Frankie Epperly; sisters Marie Lawson and Mary Walthall; grandchildren, Jennifer Alleven, Zachary Trolier, Justin Epperly, and Natalie Trolier; and great-granddaughter, Lucy Alleven. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to Michelle Hall, special caregiver, Missy Keeney, caregiver, and also to Good Samaritan Hospice and Loretta Beemer. on July 11, 2017.⁴

     James Franklin "Frankie" Epperly On Saturday, June 6, 2020 James Franklin “Frankie” Epperly, 80, of Elliston went home to be with the Lord. There he was reunited with his son, Gregory Epperly and his parents, James and Arlie Epperly. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Frankie Lou Epperly; children, James Epperly, Jr. and his wife Angie; Sabrina Anderson and her husband Allen. Frankie was fortunate to have several grandchildren, Jamie Bryant (Jarith), Matt Epperly (Jessie), Ashley East (Caleb), Joseph Epperly (Halie), and Abigail Anderson; great grandchildren, Gunner and River Epperly. Frankie will be in our hearts forever. He is “gone but never forgotten”.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1939 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Frankie Lou Gunter on June 28, 1957 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² James Franklin "Frankie" Epperly died on June 6, 2020 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1083.⁴ James Richard Walthall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Louise Epperly, daughter of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff.^1,6 James Richard Walthall was born on April 12, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7,5 He died on April 12, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,3,4 He James Richard Walthall, age 57, of 417 Goodwin Avenue, Salem, passed away Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Epperly Walthall; four sons, Thomas Glenn Walthall, Salem; Michael Lee Walthall, Radford; Richard Wayne Walthall, Shawsville; Gary Lynn Walthall, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Hiner, Troutville; Mrs. Mary Sisson, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Kelly, Katie, Clay and McKenzie. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 13, 1980.⁶

     Lindsey Arl Lawson was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 272-16-2161.⁷ He was born on February 16, 1916 at Blaine, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^{1,2,3,4,7,5,8,9,6} He married Dorothy Marie Epperly, daughter of James Houston Epperly and Arlie Jane Poff, on April 22, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lindsey Arl Lawson died on April 9, 1971 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 55; His gravestone has a death date of Apr 8, 1971.^3,4,5,9,10 He Lindsey A. Lawson, 55, 1152 Murray Ave., SE, died yesterday at Jeters Chapel Mountain. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Marie Lawson; two sons, Roger Lee Lawson, Ronnie Lee Lawson, Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Beard, Phyllis Jean Bishop, Mrs. Linda Marie Dailey, Miss Patricia Ann Lawson, Miss Betty Jean Lawson, Roanoke; two brothers, Charlie Lawson, Bland, Ky., Joseph Lawson, Ashland, Ohio; two sisters, Thelma Noe, Elliston, Zelda Roberts, Columbus, Ohio. on April 13, 1971.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 550-72-3641.⁴ Robert Wayne Henderson was born on June 17, 1950 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,4 He married Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos, daughter of William David Amos Jr. and Helen Jane Epperly, on November 14, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Robert Wayne Henderson and Elizabeth Magdaline "Sissy" Amos were divorced on September 24, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Robert Wayne Henderson died on December 14, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^4,3,5 He R. Wayne Henderson, 59, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 14, 2009. He was employed by Templeton Vest, and was a devoted member of First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his sons, Isaac and Eric Henderson, both of Waukesha, Wis; and grandson, Jacob Henderson. Also surviving are his extended family at Templeton Vest and friends too numerous to mention. on December 16, 2009.⁵

     Kilby Byron Long was buried at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 228-14-8639.⁵ He was born on April 16, 1903 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Hallie Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Robert Hosea Poff and Nellie Vergie King, on December 5, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1 Kilby Byron Long died on May 8, 1962 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Emory Eugene Long was buried at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 7, 1927 at Smyth Co., Virginia.² He died in 1931 at Smyth Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-5314.⁹ Marion Rex Long was buried at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on November 22, 1929 at Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,9,3,4,5 He married Mary June Comer on December 24, 1955 at Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Marion Rex Long died on September 19, 2009 at Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,9,5 He Marion Rex Long, 79, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at his home. He was born on November 22, 1929, the son of the late Kilby Long and Hallie Long Bonham. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Brunswick Defense Corporation of Marion. He was also a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed a long and productive life that included farming, fishing, and riding his Harley Davidson well into his last year of life. He was preceded in death by his brother, Emory Eugene Long; and sister, Lola Mae Anderson. He is survived by a faithful and compassionate wife of 53 years, June Comer Long. He is also survived by his sister, Sadie Garrick Anderson and her husband, Scott Anderson; daughter, Shirley Diane Blevins and her husband, Jonithan Blevins; sons, Stephen Rex Long and his wife, Rebecca, of Sugar Grove, and Allan Long and his wife, Lisa, of Cedar Springs. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Laura Hall, Emily Long, Ellen Long, Hannah Long, Samuel Long and Sarah Long; and one greatgrandson, Christian Hall. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2009, at Bradley Funeral Home in Marion, with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, September, 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Rd., Wytheville, Va. 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the family of Mr. Long. on September 21, 2009.²