Effie Jane Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. June 20, 1895, d. June 2, 1970
FatherJohn William "Bill" Hall5,6,7 b. May 20, 1868, d. December 22, 1943
MotherOctavia Aldridge5,7 b. November 12, 1868, d. 1904
     Effie Jane Hall was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,7,4 She was born on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,7 As of circa 1913,her married name was Board.9 She married Horace Sherman Board, son of Joseph Anderson Board and Elizabeth Jane "Jannie" Aldridge, circa 1913.8,9,2,7,10 Effie Jane Hall died on June 2, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.8,3,7 She The funeral for Effie J. Hall Board, 74, of 1033 Penmar Ave., SE, widow of Horace Sherman Board, will be today with burial in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. Surviving are two sons, William Board, Salem, Walden E. "Buddy" Board, Roanoke; two brothers, Noah L. Hall, Blacksburg, Eldridge W. Hall, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Flora B. Hall, San Jose, Calif., Mrs. March C. Lester, Ellett. on June 4, 1970.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 73, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 365, District 23, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 218, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 92, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 88, District 120-85, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

Horace Sherman Board b. November 26, 1891, d. March 10, 1968
Marriage*Effie Jane Hall married Horace Sherman Board, son of Joseph Anderson Board and Elizabeth Jane "Jannie" Aldridge, circa 1913.8,9,2,7,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Sherman Board obituary in the Apr 11, 2014 edition.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie J. Hall Board obituary in the Jun 4, 1970 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Horace Sherman Board obituary in the Mar 11, 1968 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.

Flora A. Hall1,2

F, b. August 12, 1897, d. December 27, 1986
FatherJohn William "Bill" Hall1,2 b. May 20, 1868, d. December 22, 1943
MotherOctavia Aldridge1 b. November 12, 1868, d. 1904
     Her Social Security Number was 562-34-5731.3 Flora A. Hall was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.4 She was born on August 12, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 She married Harold Bertrium Hall, son of George Lawrence Poff and Ella Maye Hall, circa 1918.6,7,8 Flora A. Hall died on December 27, 1986 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 89.3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 73, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 13, District 55, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 391, District 29, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 144, District 41-29, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 131, District 65-109, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California11

Family

Harold Bertrium Hall b. April 3, 1901, d. March 20, 1971
Marriage*Flora A. Hall married Harold Bertrium Hall, son of George Lawrence Poff and Ella Maye Hall, circa 1918.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Harold B. Hall obituary in the Apr 8, 1971 edition.
  7. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Eldridge William Hall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 15, 1900, d. April 6, 1981
FatherJohn William "Bill" Hall1,6,7,8,9,10 b. May 20, 1868, d. December 22, 1943
MotherOctavia Aldridge1,6 b. November 12, 1868, d. 1904
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-1974.11 Eldridge William Hall was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13 He was born on April 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has an incorrect birth date of Jun 15, 1900 and the SSDI has a birth date of Apr 15, 1901.12,1,3,11,6,13,5 He married Eva Nancy "Nannie" Poage, daughter of Charles Luther "Charley" Poage and Nettie R. Wilson, on October 26, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,4 Eldridge William Hall died on April 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.12,4,13 He Eldridge William Hall, age 80, died Monday, April 6, 1981, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Eva Poage Hall, Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Copper Hill; one sister, Mrs. Flora Hall, Los Angeles, California; two grandchildren, Carole Anne Peters and Larry Wayne Peters, both of Copper Hill. Burial in Restvale Cemetery. on April 9, 1981.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 73, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 54, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 14, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 4, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 26, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Laborer9
1940Farmer10
1950Farmer14

Family

Eva Nancy "Nannie" Poage b. May 28, 1908, d. November 23, 1983
Marriage*Eldridge William Hall married Eva Nancy "Nannie" Poage, daughter of Charles Luther "Charley" Poage and Nettie R. Wilson, on October 26, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,4 
Child
  • Nancy Marie/Maria Hall2,4,10,14

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eldridge William Hall obituary in the Apr 9, 1981 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Electra Mae "Lula" Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 24, 1883, d. June 8, 1961
FatherPeter Nathan Collins2,4,5 b. circa 1852, d. before June 11, 1900
MotherVirginia Ann Conner1,2,4,5 b. July 18, 1858, d. November 1, 1937
     Electra Mae "Lula" Collins was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 She was born on January 24, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,5 She married William Harvey Dobbins, son of Ballard C. Dobbins and Sarah Malinda Jones, on December 6, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5,7 As of December 6, 1914,her married name was Dobbins. Electra Mae "Lula" Collins died on June 8, 1961 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.6,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 392, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 49, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 179, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 73, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 93, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

William Harvey Dobbins b. December 10, 1872, d. August 7, 1950
Marriage*Electra Mae "Lula" Collins married William Harvey Dobbins, son of Ballard C. Dobbins and Sarah Malinda Jones, on December 6, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Harvey Dobbins obituary in the Aug 9, 1950 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Lawrence Dobbins obituary in the Jun 4, 2014 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Mae Bower obituary in the Oct 3, 2014 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. March 11, 1888, d. December 6, 1941
FatherPeter Nathan Collins2,5 b. circa 1852, d. before June 11, 1900
MotherVirginia Ann Conner1,2,5 b. July 18, 1858, d. November 1, 1937
     Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins was buried at Forest Cemetery, 221 South 5th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.3,4 She was born on March 11, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Henry Graham, son of William Alexander Graham and Henrietta Spangler, on January 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,4 As of January 24, 1912,her married name was Graham. Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins died on December 6, 1941 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho, at age 53.6,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 392, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 13, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Albert Conner8
1920Dwelling 124, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 6, District 103, West Whiteland, Chester Co., Pennsylvania10
1940Dwelling 81, District 28-45, Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., Idaho11

Family

William Henry Graham b. December 15, 1877, d. December 9, 1957
Marriage*Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins married William Henry Graham, son of William Alexander Graham and Henrietta Spangler, on January 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S11419] Forest Cemetery, Kootenai Co., ID, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S11662] Daily Breeze, From the Sue Archer obituary in the Aug 19, 2012 edition.
  15. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  16. [S3009] Youngstown Vindicator, From the Margaret Marie Graham Weber obituary in the May 9, 2012 edition.
  17. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  18. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

James L. Light1

M, b. 1769, d. before July 21, 1853
FatherLazarus Light b. circa 1740, d. 1786
MotherElizabeth Unknown
     James L. Light was born in 1769 at New York. He married Hannah Hathaway, daughter of Leonard Hathaway and Susannah Unknown, on October 3, 1791 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 James L. Light left a will on April 19, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Light, James
Signed: April 19, 1853
Proved: July 21 1853

Heirs Noted
Sons: James Light Jr

Daughters: Elizabeth Iddings, Hannah Wilson

Witnesses: William H. Boyd, John S. Light, Lewis R. Shank

Executor: William H. Boyd.3 He died before July 21, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Hannah Hathaway
Marriage*James L. Light married Hannah Hathaway, daughter of Leonard Hathaway and Susannah Unknown, on October 3, 1791 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the abstract of the will of James Light.
  4. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.

Robert Ennis Collins1,2,3,4

M, b. July 4, 1894, d. May 29, 1924
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,5,4,6 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,5,4,6 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Robert Ennis Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He was born on July 4, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Maggie Lillian Wills on August 7, 1915 at Vance Co., North Carolina.6 Robert Ennis Collins died on May 29, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 184, District 28, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Steel mill laborer7

Family

Maggie Lillian Wills b. October 24, 1895, d. October 7, 1985
Marriage*Robert Ennis Collins married Maggie Lillian Wills on August 7, 1915 at Vance Co., North Carolina.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Elizabeth Collins Knight obituary in the Feb 8, 2021 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence E. Collins obituary in the Mar 15, 1998 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mildred Sarah Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. May 10, 1901, d. December 1, 1960
FatherNoah Preston Wimmer2,4 b. October 14, 1859, d. April 26, 1928
MotherMartha Magdaline Neff2,4 b. January 23, 1861, d. August 3, 1938
     Mildred Sarah Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 She was born on May 10, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,4,7 She married Noah Flem Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on August 7, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,4 As of August 7, 1922,her married name was Poff. Mildred Sarah Wimmer died on December 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.5,6,4,7 She Mrs. Mildred Wimmer Poff, 59 of 2408 Shull Rd., NE, died Thursday at her home. Surviving are her husband, Noah Poff; a daughter, Mrs. Wilton King, Roanoke; two sons, Harold and Frank Poff, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Williams, Copper Hill; and Mrs. Evelyn Poff, Roanoke; three brothers, John Wimmer, Pennsylvania; Joseph and Banks Wimmer, Copper Hill; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 P.M. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Allan Hoover and the Rev. Mark Wolfe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Body will be taken from Oakey's to the church Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on December 2, 1960.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 6, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Noah Flem Poff b. November 15, 1900, d. November 9, 1974
Marriage*Mildred Sarah Wimmer married Noah Flem Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on August 7, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Wimmer Poff obituary in the Dec 2, 1960 edition.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold N. Poff obituary in the Dec 17, 2004 edition.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Poff King obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Franklin D. Poff obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer1,2

F, b. March 18, 1903, d. January 6, 1992
FatherNoah Preston Wimmer1,3 b. October 14, 1859, d. April 26, 1928
MotherMartha Magdaline Neff1,3 b. January 23, 1861, d. August 3, 1938
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2321.4 Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7,3 She was born on March 18, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,1,7,3 She married Ennis Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on November 8, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8 As of November 8, 1924,her married name was Poff. Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer died on January 6, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.4,5,6,7,3 She Mrs. Evelyn Wimmer Poff, age 88, formerly of Floyd County, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Ennis Poff and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Nelson, Sr. and Millie Poff, with whom she made her home in Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Milton E. and Mary Edith Poff, Vinton; daughters and sons-in-law, Edith P. Flint, Roanoke; Lottie P. and Eston Radford, Floyd; Lillian P. and Tildon Oyler, Roanoke; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank and Myrtle Poff, Tidy Mills and Edna Poff, all of Roanoke; also surviving are many nieces and nephews including special niece, Florence Poff King, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on January 9, 1992.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 149, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 13, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Ennis Poff b. December 4, 1902, d. January 15, 1979
Marriage*Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer married Ennis Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on November 8, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Wimmer Poff obituary in the Jan 9, 1992 edition.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ennis Poff obituary in the Jan 25, 1979 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Lottie Mae Poff Radford obituary.

Eldridge Banks Wimmer1,2,3,4

M, b. December 27, 1896, d. June 15, 1977
FatherNoah Preston Wimmer1,3 b. October 14, 1859, d. April 26, 1928
MotherMartha Magdaline Neff1,3 b. January 23, 1861, d. August 3, 1938
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1565.5 Eldridge Banks Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3,7 He was born on December 27, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 28, 1896.5,6,1,8,3,7,4 He married Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, daughter of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on January 20, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 Eldridge Banks Wimmer died on June 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.6,2,3,7 He Eldridge Banks Wimmer, age 80, of Route 1, Copper Hill, died Wednesday, June 15, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a lifelong member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Maye Poff Wimmer; six daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Pratt of Salem, Mrs. Christine Thompson, Bent Mountain, Mrs. Shirley Brown, Mrs. Janet Pratt, Mrs. Merdith Walters, all of Roanoke, Mrs. Donna Bond; three sons, J. Cline Wimmer, Copper Hill, D. Wayne Wimmer, Salem, Bobby H. Wimmer, Lexington, N.C; one brother, Joseph Wimmer, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Liza Williams, Copper Hill, Mrs. Evelyn Poff, Roanoke; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Interment was in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on June 23, 1977.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 150, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 18, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Lillie Maye/Mae Poff b. June 14, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
Marriage*Eldridge Banks Wimmer married Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, daughter of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on January 20, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eldridge Banks Wimmer obituary in the Jun 23, 1977 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Mae P. Wimmer obituary in the Sep 12, 1984 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  13. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Wimmer Sr. obituary in the Oct 4, 2008 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathleen Lois Wimmer Pollard obituary in the Aug 22, 2015 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Maude Eveline Lancaster1,2,3,4

F, b. January 8, 1913, d. October 12, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-6114.5 Maude Eveline Lancaster was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,4 She was born on January 8, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,5,1,7,3,2 She married Clinton Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on February 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7,8,4 As of February 4, 1939,her married name was Poff.1 Maude Eveline Lancaster died on October 12, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.6,5,7,2,4 She Maude Lancaster Poff, age 76, of Bent Mountain, died Thursday, October 12, 1989. Surviving are her husband, Clinton Poff; a son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Carolyn Poff, Bent Mountain; a sister, Beulah Collier, Bent Mountain; a grandson, Kevin Poff. Interment will be in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on October 13, 1989.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Clinton Poff b. May 18, 1908, d. December 3, 1989
Marriage*Maude Eveline Lancaster married Clinton Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on February 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7,8,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Lancaster Poff obituary in the Oct 13, 1989 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Poff obituary in the Dec 5, 1989 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence C. Poff obituary in the May 31, 2019 edition.

Edna Lucy Guilliams1,2,3,4

F, b. January 21, 1918, d. December 12, 2008
FatherWilliam Arthur Guilliams5,6,7,8,9,10,3,11,12,4 b. January 24, 1877, d. July 31, 1971
MotherEmma Zetta Hill5,6,7,8,9,10,3,11,12,4 b. June 18, 1883, d. October 14, 1975
     Edna Lucy Guilliams was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,13 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2781.14 She was born on January 21, 1918 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.15,14,3,4,13 She married James Woodrow Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on March 22, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,16 As of March 22, 1940,her married name was Poff.3 Edna Lucy Guilliams died on December 12, 2008 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 90.2,14,17,13 She Edna Lucy Poff, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Graveside services at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. on December 14, 2008.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 25, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 72, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 1310, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia18

Occupation

1940Laundry presser18

Family

James Woodrow Poff b. April 24, 1914, d. January 6, 1982
Marriage*Edna Lucy Guilliams married James Woodrow Poff, son of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on March 22, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,16 
Children
  • Elizabeth Anne Poff3,16
  • Larry Gordon Poff3,16

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Lucy Poff obituary in the Dec 14, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Guilliams Custer obituary in the Mar 13, 2004 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Ralph Guilliams obituary in the Feb 18, 1998 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charity Elizabeth Guilliams Akers obituary in the Jun 29, 2003 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Inez Willis obituary in the Jul 10, 2007 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Inez Guilliams Willis obituary in the Jul 9, 2007 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Guilliams Custer obituary in the Mar 14, 2004 edition.
  13. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Woodrow Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1982 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Infant Poff

?, b. July 13, 1941, d. July 13, 1941
FatherFrank Edward Poff1,2 b. October 11, 1916, d. March 23, 1998
MotherMyrtle Mae Conner1,2 b. February 25, 1922, d. August 24, 2009
     Infant Poff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Infant Poff died on July 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Infant Poff was born on July 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Bobby Harmon Wimmer1,2,3

M, b. May 29, 1929
FatherEldridge Banks Wimmer4,5,6,7,8,9 b. December 27, 1896, d. June 15, 1977
MotherLillie Maye/Mae Poff4,5,6,7,8,9 b. June 14, 1905, d. September 11, 1984
     Bobby Harmon Wimmer was born on May 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Geraldine Lanier on November 23, 1950 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 150, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 18, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Geraldine Lanier b. February 8, 1929, d. August 23, 2011
Marriage*Bobby Harmon Wimmer married Geraldine Lanier on November 23, 1950 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S4985] Davidson Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/, From the Geraldine Lanier Wimmer obituary.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Wimmer Sr. obituary in the Oct 4, 2008 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eldridge Banks Wimmer obituary in the Jun 23, 1977 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathleen Lois Wimmer Pollard obituary in the Aug 22, 2015 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Mae P. Wimmer obituary in the Sep 12, 1984 edition.
  10. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  11. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Mary Elizabeth Holt1,2,3

F, b. June 28, 1925, d. March 9, 1999
FatherDewey Alger Holt1,4,2 b. September 23, 1898, d. May 17, 1989
MotherEtta Elizabeth "Betsy" Mullins1,4,2 d. February 3, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2592.5 Mary Elizabeth Holt was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 She was born on June 28, 1925 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4,6,3 She married John Cline Wimmer Sr., son of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on March 9, 1946 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,4,8,9,6 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Wimmer. Mary Elizabeth Holt died on March 9, 1999 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.5,4,6,10 She WIMMER, Mary Holt, 73, of Copper Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 1999, her fifty-third wedding anniversary. She was born on June 28, 1925, in Callaway. She was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. She was also a member of the Women's Fellowship Group. She attended Algoma Mission School and graduated from Callaway High School. Mrs. Wimmer attended Madison College for two years during the summer. She worked at Roanoke Cotton Mills, Piece Goods Shop, Cole's Egg Farm, and taught school for two years at a one room school in Callaway. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Betsy Mullins Holt. She was also preceded in death by a baby daughter, Sharon Kay Wimmer. Survivors include her beloved husband of 53 years, John Cline Wimmer, Sr; a son and daughter-in-law, J. C. and Peggy Wimmer of Check; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Glenn Gallimore of Rocky Mount, Sarah and Larry King of Cloverdale, and Karen and Gerald Moran of Copper Hill; grandchildren, Richie and Michael Gallimore, Travis and Jennifer Wimmer, J. W. and Crista King, and Jason Moran; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alger and Muriel Holt of Callaway, Bill and Margaret Holt of Boones Mill, Maurice and Jane Holt of Callaway, and Sammy and Joice Holt of Bent Mountain; sisters and brothers-in-law, Audrey and the late Rudolph Meador of Mechanicsville, Stella and Rev. Bob Couch of Grottoes, Jennie and Wendell Boitnott of Boones Mill, and Nancy H. and Jack Setliff of Salem; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; special caregivers, Brenda Lyons, Ruby Dickerson, Rachel Wilson; and many family members, friends, and neighbors. Funeral services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 11, 1999.4

Family

John Cline Wimmer Sr. b. April 15, 1923, d. October 2, 2008
Marriage*She married John Cline Wimmer Sr., son of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on March 9, 1946 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,4,8,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Holt Wimmer obituary in the Mar 11, 1999 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Cline and Mary H. Wimmer anniversary announcement in an undated edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Wimmer Sr. obituary in the Oct 4, 2008 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Karen Wimmer Moran obituary in the Dec 29, 2016 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Feb 10, 2018 edition.

Carl Price Pollard Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 23, 1925, d. January 22, 2024
     Carl Price Pollard Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 23, 1925 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Kathleen Lois Wimmer, daughter of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on December 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,6 Carl Price Pollard Sr. and Kathleen Lois Wimmer were divorced on June 25, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Carl Price Pollard Sr. died on January 22, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.3 He Carl Price Pollard, November 23, 1925 - January 22, 2024. Carl Price Pollard, 98, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at The Park Oak Grove. A native of Virginia he was son of Hubert B. Pollard and Mary Ollie Pollard, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Allen T. Pollard, Hildrey H. Pollard, George (Ernest) W. Pollard, Bobbie G. Pollard, and John G. Pollard. Carl was a veteran of the US Navy Air Force where he was an F-9 Aviation Machinist. He was a faithful man who was a member of Fellowship Community Church. Carl's hobbies included beekeeping and square dancing. Those left to cherish his memory are four children, D. Elaine Quinn and husband James, Kathy A Cowan and husband Gary, Carl P. Pollard, Jr; Kevin L. Pollard and wife Rhonda; a sister, Nell P. Henry; eight grandchildren and their spouses; and many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Burial with military honors will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 25, 2024.3

Family

Kathleen Lois Wimmer b. February 3, 1926, d. August 20, 2015
Marriage*He married Kathleen Lois Wimmer, daughter of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on December 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,6 
Divorce* Carl Price Pollard Sr. and Kathleen Lois Wimmer were divorced on June 25, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Doris Elaine Pollard1,7,6,3
  • Kathy Ann Pollard1,7,3,6
  • Carl Price Pollard Jr.7,6,3
  • Kevin Lee Pollard7,3,6

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Price Pollard obituary in the Jan 25, 2024 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathleen Lois Wimmer Pollard obituary in the Aug 22, 2015 edition.

Rhoda Ann Light

F, b. circa 1846, d. September, 1862
FatherWilson F. Light1 b. circa 1825, d. August 25, 1862
MotherOlive Iddings1 b. circa 1823, d. August 26, 1855
     Rhoda Ann Light was born circa 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died in September, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 63, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of James L. Wilson2

Citations

  1. [S924] Casey Unknown, "Olive Iddings," e-mail to Scott Schaffer via Mary Conner Williams, Jun 5, 2005.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Geraldine Lanier1,2,3

F, b. February 8, 1929, d. August 23, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 244-40-4278.4 Geraldine Lanier Geraldine Lanier Wimmer, 82, of Welcome Bethesda Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem after a declining illness of three months. A funeral will be at Center United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wimmer was born Feb. 8, 1929, in Davidson County to John Claude Lanier and Husie Hinkle Lanier. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jody Wimmer; three brothers, Joe Lanier, Bobby Lanier and J.C. Lanier; and one sister, Louise Hiatt. Surviving are her husband, Bobby Harmon Wimmer of the home; two sons, Gerald Wimmer and wife Judy and Woody Wimmer and wife Diane, all of Welcome; one daughter, Gina Cecil and husband Donald of Welcome; two brothers, Leonard Lanier and wife Patsy of Welcome and Randall Lanier of Hot Springs; four grandchildren, Makel Wimmer and wife Megan, Charley Wimmer and wife Brooke, Laura Cecil and Austin Beck, all of Welcome; three great-grandchildren, Lily Wimmer, Brant Wimmer and Colten Wimmer, all of Welcome; and two sisters-in-law, Ruby Lanier and Nancy Lanier, both of Welcome.3 She was buried at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, Welcome, Davidson Co., North Carolina.3,5 She was born on February 8, 1929 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.4,3,5 She married Bobby Harmon Wimmer, son of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on November 23, 1950 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.2,3 As of November 23, 1950,her married name was Wimmer. Geraldine Lanier died on August 23, 2011 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 82.4,3,5

Family

Bobby Harmon Wimmer b. May 29, 1929
Marriage*She married Bobby Harmon Wimmer, son of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on November 23, 1950 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.2,3 
Children
  • Bobby Gerald Wimmer1,3
  • Gina Louise Wimmer6,3
  • Jody Len Wimmer6,3 b. June 1, 1959, d. August 4, 1995
  • Woody Banks Wimmer6,3

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S4985] Davidson Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/, From the Geraldine Lanier Wimmer obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7656] Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, Davidson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Howard Moyer Thompson1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1930, d. December 25, 2022
     Howard Moyer Thompson Howard Thompson, 92, of Bent Mountain, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Rosa Thompson; sister, Betty McCoy; and brothers, Marvin, Robert, Lewis, and Dalton. He was always willing to lend a hand to help anyone. Howard was truly an inspiration to everyone. He fought the good fight and kept the faith. He loved his family, the Lord, and his church. He was a faithful member of Mount Union Church of the Brethren where he served many years as a deacon. Howard was an outside person, loved nature, raising cattle, vegetables, and apples, and working a full-time job. He was a caring and loving husband, dad, grandfather, son, and brother. Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 70 years, Christine; daughter, Carolyn (Steve); son, Charles (Cyndi); granddaughter, Brooke; grandsons, Stephen, Jason, and Samuel; five great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Cooper Hill Cemetery.4 He was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 15, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Christine Iola Wimmer, daughter of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on September 26, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,3 Howard Moyer Thompson died on December 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 92.4

Family

Christine Iola Wimmer
Marriage*He married Christine Iola Wimmer, daughter of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on September 26, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,3 
Children
  • Charles Moyer Thompson4,3
  • Carolyn Sue Thompson4,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Thompson obituary in the Dec 28, 2022 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Wimmer Sr. obituary in the Oct 4, 2008 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathleen Lois Wimmer Pollard obituary in the Aug 22, 2015 edition.