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     Noah Isaac Wimmer was born on December 17, 1879 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 17, 1878.^1,3,2 He married Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Conner, daughter of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on December 26, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Noah Isaac Wimmer died on December 12, 1955 at age 75.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-78-2281.⁵ Neal Bruce Hatcher married Deborah "Debbie" Turnipseed, daughter of Robert Turnipseed and Margery Allen.¹ Neal Bruce Hatcher was born on January 4, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He died on February 11, 2009 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 56.^4,5 He Neal B. "Coach" Hatcher, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away peacefully this Wednesday morning, February 11, 2009, from the arms of his family into the hands of God. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009, for Coach Hatcher at First Baptist Church of Greensboro, N.C., located at 1000 W. Friendly Ave. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie; children, Nick and Suzanne; his devoted dog, Rusty; and his siblings, Reba Goff (Wayne), Norma Roberts (Ralph), and Larry Hatcher (Barbara); along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Additionally he is remembered by the impressions upon the hearts of all who knew him and were effected by his persistence to diligence, faithfulness, and selflessness. Neal's striking work ethic is the quality most cited about him, and few can refrain from remembering his dedication to any task at hand, the latest of which being his stewardship of the Grimsley Athletics Program. As athletic director from 1999 to 2006, his iconic blue Whirlie baseball cap and mustache contrasted with the year-round suntan he bore as he maintained fields, schedules, and other facilities for the students all year round. Including his latest stint at Grimsley High School, Neal gave 31 years of his life to young people across the southeast, teaching and coaching more than just football plays, driving laws, or health skills. After graduating from Floyd County High School in Virginia, he left his family farm and parents, Ivan and Pauline, to attend Emory & Henry College, where his love and knowledge of baseball, basketball, football, and track led him to pursue coaching positions throughout Tennessee and Virginia before moving to North Carolina in 1980. Here he taught and coached at Mooresville and Asheboro until he first arrived at Grimsley in 1987, having accepted an assistant coaching position with the Whirlies. Glenn High School in Kernersville hired him as their head football coach in 1993, where his winning record resulted in his being named the 3-A Coach of the Year by NC Prep News. In 1999 he returned to Grimsley to fulfill his best-known role as Athletic Director, where he labored tirelessly before retiring seven years later. Neal's dedication to athletics and public schools resounded within his true devotion to everyone he knew, and he always committed fully to everything and everyone he could. on February 13, 2009.⁴

     Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,5 He was born on November 28, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8,1,2,3,5 He married Lydia Ann Conner, daughter of Joseph Costley Conner and Lydia M. Clower, on March 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,7,2,10,5 Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest died on April 16, 1958 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^6,7,8,2,5 He Charles D. Vest 77, died April 16, 1958 at his home in Check.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Conner Vest; four sons, L. M. Vest, Roanoke; Oakley L. Vest, Berkley W. Vest, Check; Marshall W. Vest, Loraine, Ohio; a sister Mrs. Moby Stump, Check; a brother James N. Vest, Roanoke.
Funeral was held Saturday at Head of the River Church with interment in Wilson Cemetery. on April 24, 1958.⁷

     Elbert Stanley Boone was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 25, 1878 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Elizabeth Katherine "Kate" Cummings circa 1903.⁵ Elbert Stanley Boone died on February 3, 1955 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^3,5,4 He Elbert S. Boone, 76, died Feb. 3, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Mundy of Radford. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kate Cummings Boone; one granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Whitenack, of Raonoke; and Mrs. H. H. Poff, Check. Services were held Saturday in... circa February 5, 1955.⁵

     Livie Hester Angle Mrs. Livie Angle Vest, age 84, formerly of 142 Princeton Circle, N.E., died in a local hospital Saturday, February 15, 1986. She was the widow of Robert P. Vest, Sr., and born February 20, 1901, in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Will and Amanda Angle. She was also a member of the Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Winnie V. and William D. Campbell, Roanoke; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert P. and Ruby Vest, Roanoke; Lewis L. and Anna Vest, Goodview; Kermit L. and Shari Vest, Salem; five grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Florence Cummings, of Riner. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. George H. Gravitt officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel.² Her Social Security Number was 224-92-8302.⁵ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on February 20, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She married Robert Peter Vest, son of Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest and Rowena Odell Craghead, circa 1927.^2,1,3,6,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Vest. Livie Hester Angle died on February 15, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^2,4

     Robert Peter Vest Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 24, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Ruby Ann Fayet on March 11, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10,3 Robert Peter Vest Jr. died on July 9, 2020 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 91.⁴ He Robert P. Vest Jr., 91, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Charleston, S.C. after several health setbacks. Known to most as Bob and by his family as "Papaw," he was preceded in death by Ruby, his wife of 55 years. Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Patty Barnett (Jeff) of Huntersville, N.C., and Kelly Skelly (Martin) of Charleston, S.C; grandchildren, Katelin Glinka (Ryan), Drew Barnett (Tess Granfield), Angle, Ann Martin and Campbell Skelly; great-grandson, Pierce Glinka; brother, Lewis Vest (Anna); and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Bob was a Roanoke native and a graduate of William Fleming High School and Ferrum College. He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Bob spent most of his career employed with Datacard, (formerly Addressograph-Multigraph). He also owned and operated Shenandoah Valley Motors, where his team repaired and wholesaled vehicles for many decades. He was known by most for his love of all things related to cars. He and Ruby were members of The Star City Chapter of the Falcon Club. They collected and showed antique cars throughout the region. Add in a Sunday NASCAR race, bluegrass concert, and a porch to sit on with a bowl of ice cream or pack of nabs and you would realize his contentment with a simple life. Bob and Ruby raised their family in the Round Hill area as well as Smith Mountain Lake where they enjoyed more than 45 years of boating, water skiing and hosting family and friends. The couple enjoyed traveling together and wintering in Florida. They were both dedicated members of Heights Community Church (Virginia Heights Baptist) where Bob served as an usher. We are especially grateful to the Roper St. Francis Mt. Pleasant Hospital COVID Unit for the care and compassion they showed our Dad when we were not able to be with him. Funeral Services will be officiated by the Rev. Nelson Harris at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Oakey's North Chapel followed by graveside service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 19, 2020.⁴

     Winnie Mae Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-5312.⁸ She was born on July 26, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 As of November 7, 1953,her married name was Campbell.³ She married William David Campbell on November 7, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,5,6,3,9 Winnie Mae Vest died on October 24, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^6,8,10 She Winnie Vest Campbell, 82, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2013. She was a graduate of William Fleming High School, a retiree from Lewis Gale Hospital, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Peter Vest and Livie Hester Angle Vest; and a brother, Kermit L. Vest, of Salem. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, William D. Campbell; a son and daughter- in-law, Michael D. and Hazel Campbell, of Sandy Level; a granddaughter, Lisa M. Dalton; a great- granddaughter, Tiffany Dalton, both of Sandy Level; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Robert P. Vest Jr. and Ruby, of Roanoke, and Lewis L. Vest and Anna, of Goodview. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor David M. Derrow officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. While the family appreciates any floral tributes, memorials may also be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131 on October 25, 2013.⁶

     Kermit Lee Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 229-54-9253.⁹ He was born on July 8, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,4,6,7 He married Patricia Jean "Patsie" Lemon on September 25, 1967 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,7 Kermit Lee Vest and Patricia Jean "Patsie" Lemon were divorced on October 4, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Kermit Lee Vest married Shari Yvonne Phillips on September 2, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Kermit Lee Vest died on April 29, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,9,5 He Kermit L. Vest, 68, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2011. He was born in Roanoke, and was the son of the late Robert and Livie Vest. Kermit will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Kermit was affectionately known by many nicknames such as "Kerm", "Rabbit", "Frog", and "Papa Smurf". He graduated from William Fleming High School and received an honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1966. He loved aviation and worked for Piedmont Airlines and subsequently retired from US Airways. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shari Vest; daughter, Kimberly Vest and her partner, Yann Giguere; son and wife, Chris and Janice Vest of Mt. Dora, Fla; stepson and wife, Leon and Melinda Franklin; brother, Robert Vest, Jr. and his wife, Ruby; brother, Lewis Vest and his wife, Anna; sister, Winnie Campbell and husband, Bill; six grandchildren, Josh, Tori, Gavin, Eli, Ethan, and Gabe; as well as numerous friends and extended family. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 2, 2011 from 5 to 9 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with Pastor Nelson Harris officiating. Interment with military honors will be made at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association , PO Box 114544, Alexandria, VA 22312 on May 1, 2011.³

     Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 223-34-6379.⁸ He was born on April 14, 1891 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8,3,4 He married Lydia Ann Conner, daughter of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, on August 27, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer died on January 18, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁴

     Ruby Ann Fayet Ruby F. Vest, 77, of Roanoke, VA, died from a massive stroke in Tampa, FL, on February 25, 2015. Members of her family were by her bedside. Ruby leaves to cherish her memories, her loving family; husband of 55 years, Bob Vest; daughters, Patty Barnett and husband, Jeff of Huntersville, NC and Kelly Skelly and husband, Martin of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Katelin and Drew Barnett, Angle, Ann Martin and Campbell Skelly; and brother, Ed Fayet of Chapin, SC. Ruby grew up on her family’s farm in Knoxville, TN and was a graduate of Young High School. She moved to Roanoke in 1955, where she met and married Bob and raised their two daughters in the Round Hill area. As a dedicated homemaker she spent many hours volunteering at school, caring for parents, and supporting her husband’s car business. She enjoyed more than 45 years of boating and skiing at their home on Smith Mountain Lake; participating in antique car shows, particularly in her beloved Model A Roadster; and spending their winters in FL where they made many dear friends. Ruby was raised in a Christian home and spent most of her life as a dedicated member and deacon of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. She was a fixture among Roanoke Valley and Virginia Baptists, serving as Moderator of the Local Association, an organizer of the 150th Anniversary committee, First Vice President of VA Woman’s Missionary Union, as well as WMU Roanoke Director. She was known by all for her loving and happy spirit. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Oakey’s North Chapel. Funeral Services will be officiated by Rev. Nelson Harris at Virginia Heights Baptist Church (Heights Community Church) on Wednesday, March 4th at 12:30 P.M. followed by graveside services at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to Virginia Heights Baptist Church (2014 Memorial Ave, Roanoke VA 24015).³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on October 23, 1937 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She married Robert Peter Vest Jr., son of Robert Peter Vest and Livie Hester Angle, on March 11, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of March 11, 1960,her married name was Vest.² Ruby Ann Fayet died on February 25, 2015 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 77.³