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     His Social Security Number was 231-56-8044.⁸ Ercil Wayne Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 He Ercil Wayne Austin, age 41, of 3517 McDaniel Dr., Salem, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. He was a former operations manager with the Yellow Freight System. He was a member of the Taylor Lodge # 23, A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Wimmer Austin; two daughters, Miss Susan Elaine Austin, Miss Annette Carol Austin, both of the home; a foster son and daughter-in-law, James Patrick and Patti Domeika, Fort Bragg, N.C; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ercil C. Austin, Copper Hill; a brother and sister-in-law, K. Jack and Louise Austin, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Vestal A. and William Whitlock, Floyd; a foster granddaughter, Sabra Elizabeth Domeika; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harless E. Wimmer; Salem. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 9, at 12:00 noon at the Calvery United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Boger officiating. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery, in Floyd County. If friends wish, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy or ALS Society. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.⁴ He was born on August 23, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,7 He married Linda Gail Wimmer, daughter of Charles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer and LZ Epperly, on August 17, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 Ercil Wayne Austin died on November 7, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41; Died of Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis.^9,2,4

     Ercil Compton Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 226-26-5473.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,1,2,4 He married Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest, daughter of Peter Samuel Vest and Doshia I. Hale, on July 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,9,4,10 Ercil Compton Austin died on June 18, 1993 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^7,5,4 He AUSTIN, Ercil C., 85, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, June 18, 1993, in a Shawsville nursing home. He was preceded in death by a son, Ercil Wayne Austin. He is survived by his wife, Olive Vest Austin of Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Vestal and William Whitlock of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Louise Austin of Salem; one brother, Cecil Austin of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m., at Salem Church (Head of the River Church), with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4, and 7 until 9 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, or the ALS Foundation (for Lou Gehrig's Disease). Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 20, 1993.⁶

     Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,1 She married Ercil Compton Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on July 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,2,4 As of July 18, 1928,her married name was Austin. Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest died on May 1, 2007 at Virginia at age 100.⁴ She Olive Vest Austin, 100, of Copper Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercil C. Austin, her son, Ercil Wayne Austin, her parents, Peter and Dosha Vest, her brother, Elliott Vest, her daughter-in-law, Louise Austin, and her son-in-law, William Whitlock. Olive loved to quilt and sew. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club for many years. She loved flowers and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was always giving as gifts the things she created. Through the years, she and her husband attended and enjoyed services at Primitive Baptist Churches, and had many meals in their home for the congregation. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Annabelle Austin, Roanoke; one daughter, Vestal Whitlock and special friend, Ralph Vest, Floyd; two sisters, Ora V. King, Atlanta, Ga., Georgianna Young, Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Linda Austin Rosenbloom; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a special niece, Mary Clark. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Allen Terry officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Thursday after 2 p.m. where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to thank members of Good Samaritan Hospice and Dr. Susan Osborne and the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all of the special care given to her. Special thanks for all of the cards and well wishes especially Elder Hale Terry and wife, Glenna Terry. Flowers will be appreciated or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church, in care of Mrs. Mary Poff, 7360 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements are handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 3, 2007.⁴

     Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 He was born on February 14, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,7 He married Kate Frances Epperly, daughter of Millard George Epperly and Millie Mobie "Molly" Iddings, on July 3, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,8 Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer died on April 8, 1940 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23.^8,4,7

     His Social Security Number was 227-46-5228.¹² Edward Lane Wimmer Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 He was born on December 2, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,3,4,6 He married Frances Caroline Lindsey on June 4, 1956 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,9 Edward Lane Wimmer Sr. died on March 12, 1988 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 50.^12,5 He Edward Lane Wimmer, Sr., age 50, died suddenly early Saturday, March 12, 1988, in the Medical College of Virginia Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was an employee of Wilson Trucking Co. He is survived by his wife, Frances L. Wimmer; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward Lane Wimmer, Jr., and Brenda D. Wimmer, Christiansburg; one granddaughter, Cara Lane Wimmer; his mother and stepfather, Kate E. and Wallace King, Floyd; two brothers, one half-brother, and one half-sister. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on March 13, 1988.⁷

     Sidney Paralee "Sidna" Wimmer was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.⁹ He was born on December 19, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,4,9 He married Sara Margaret Poff, daughter of Wythe Aslem Poff and Iris Floyd VanBuskirk, on August 19, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,10,2,11 Sidney Paralee "Sidna" Wimmer died on April 28, 2022 at age 83.⁹

     Richard Earl Wimmer was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 12, 1940 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Linda Carolyn Covala on January 5, 1966.^5,3 Richard Earl Wimmer died on July 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 81.³ He Richard Earl Wimmer, 81, of Floyd, Va., made his journey to be with the Lord on July 8, 2021. He was born in Huffville, Va., on May 12, 1940, to the late Earl Paralee Wimmer and Kate Epperly Wimmer King. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Earl King and Lane Wimmer; and sisters, Audrey Brown, Mary Ann Peters, and Gwinn Angle. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Covolo Wimmer; daughter, Becky (Andrew) Lewis; son, Andy (Angel) Wimmer; grandchildren, Ryan, Jessica, Kayla, Karli, Gavin, Layla; Brothers, Sid Wimmer, and John King; and sister, Sarah Quesenberry. He began employment with Thomas Brothers where he worked for many years. He started working for LH Sawyer in 1978 and retired from Boxley Asphalt in 2010. He took pride in being a dedicated hard worker. His favorite place was sitting on his porch. We thank those that took the time to wave at him as they passed by. He was a very humble man that never met a stranger. He was very proud of the home he created and especially with his family. on July 10, 2021.³

     His Social Security Number was 479-09-7319.⁹ Wythe Aslem Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,11 He was born on January 17, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{4,9,10,1,11,2,3} He married Iris Floyd VanBuskirk on April 30, 1938 at Union Co., South Dakota.^1,11,12 Wythe Aslem Poff died on January 14, 1983 at Radford, Virginia, at age 67.^10,1,11

     Harriett Elizabeth Conner was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,7,8 She was born on September 17, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and obituary have a birth date of Sep 7, 1860 and her gravestone has Feb 27, 1862.^9,4,1,6,7,8 She married Samuel Homer Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The family bible and obituary say the marriage date is Feb 27, 1878.^1,4,10,6,7 As of February 28, 1878,her married name was Strickler. Harriett Elizabeth Conner died on January 11, 1938 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^6,8 She Services Will Be Held This Afternoon For Widely Known Local Resident Who Died At Son's Home Here - Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Strickler on Riverside Drive in Welch for Mr. Strickler's mother, Mrs. Harriet E. Strickler, 78, highly esteemed resident of Iaeger who died at her daughter's home there early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Strickler had lived in McDowell county for the past 30 years, and was one of the most prominent and well-liked women in this entire section. She was born in Floyd county, Va., on September 7, 1860. the daughter of Jonathan and Mahala Conner. She was reared and educated in Floyd county, and on February 27, 1878, she was married to Samuel Homer Strickler, of Carper Hill (should be Copper Hill), Floyd county. They resided In that community for many years, moving with their family to McDowell county in 1907. Mrs. Strickler died In July of 1930. Mrs. Strickler was a member of the Primitive Baptist church for sixty years. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Iaeger, Mrs. John T. Parker of Iaeger, Mrs. J. F. Simpson of Superior, Mrs. Bob Mullins of Oak Hill, Mrs. Graham Christian of Sciotovllle, O., J. W. Strickler, prominent coal operator of Welch; Warfield Strickler of Home Creek, Va., E. F. Strickler of Page, Va., and V. T. Strickler of Squire. A brother, Bob Conner, resides in Roanoke, Va. The services today will be in charge of Rev. R. H. Ballard, Methodist pastor at Iaeger, with burial following In the Iaeger Memorial cemetery at Roderfield. Pallbearers will be grandsons of the deceased, including: J. W. Parker, J. C. Strickler, Herman Simpson, Elbert Christian, Strickler Mullins, Sam Mullins, Robert Mullins, James Johnson and J. T. Carter. Flower bearers will be granddaughters of Mrs. Strickler. The body was removed to the Strickler home in Welch Tuesday afternoon to lie in state until the hour of the services today. on January 12, 1938.⁷

     Iris Floyd VanBuskirk was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0206.⁴ She was born on October 29, 1914 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.^2,4,5,6 She married Wythe Aslem Poff, son of William Fleming "Willie" Poff and Hoover Jane King, on April 30, 1938 at Union Co., South Dakota.^7,5,8 As of April 30, 1938,her married name was Poff.⁸ Iris Floyd VanBuskirk died on November 21, 2000 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,3,5 She POFF, Iris VanBuskirk, 86, of Vinton, formerly of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Phyliss Marks in Vinton. Surviving are one son and his wife, Wendell and Lelia Poff of Copper Hill; three daughters and their husbands, Margaret and Sid Wimmer Steilacoon, Wash., Phyliss and Jim Marks of Vinton, Lynette and Mike Harman of Toano, Va; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on November 22, 2000.³