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     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

     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

     Rhoda Ann Light was born circa 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died in September, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.

     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

     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

     Alfred Lawrence Brown was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on April 22, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,6 He married Shirley Ann Wimmer, daughter of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on February 14, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Alfred Lawrence Brown died on May 2, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,5,6 He BROWN, Alfred L., 60, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday, May 2, 1998, at his home. He was employed with Salem Frame for 42 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, P. Glenwood Brown. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Shirley Wimmer Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Holley Mutter Jr. of Roanoke, Deborah and Donnie Graham of Charlotte, N.C., Brenda and Randy Burris of Roanoke and Becky and Jon Stephenson of Salem; nine grandchildren, Corey and Jamie Mutter, Michael, Ashley and Bradley Graham, R. Christopher and Samuel Burris, and J. Greggory and Jessica Stephenson; three brothers, Clyde D. Brown, Amos Hylton Brown and L. Wayne Brown; and two sisters, A. Vivian Nunly and Carolyn Brown Barr. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on May 3, 1998.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-6396.⁵ Lenford Lee Pratt was buried at Pratt Cemetery, Rt. 726, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 21, 1933 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,8 He married Janet Odell Wimmer, daughter of Eldridge Banks Wimmer and Lillie Maye/Mae Poff, on June 20, 1964 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Lenford Lee Pratt and Janet Odell Wimmer were divorced on June 28, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Lenford Lee Pratt died on October 17, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,4,5,9,6,8 He Lenford Lee Pratt, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mullins and Alma Pratt; his brothers, Ivan, Hubert, Aldon and Melvin Pratt; his sisters, Wilma Hubbard and Christine Bower; and his brothers-in-law, Flem Poff and David Bower. Mr. Pratt served his country in United States Navy with four years of service of active duty and four years of service in the Navy Reserves. He retired in 1998 from Dr. Pepper-Pepsi-Cola after 39 years of dedicated service. He loved bowling, horseshoe pitching, fishing, hunting, and get-togethers with family and friends. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Kimberly Pratt, Georgia; one granddaughter, Stephannie Pratt, Georgia; brothers and spouses, Lawton and Helen Pratt, Roanoke; Freeman and Rosie Pratt, Salem; Clinton and Violet Pratt, Christiansburg; sisters and spouses, Pauline Poff, Pilot, Mary Ruth and Luther Buckner, Christiansburg, Sylvia and Paul Gunter, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Mary Pratt, Salem; Norma Pratt, Riner; brother-in-law, Gordon Hubbard, Meadows of Dan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom he cared for dearly, and extended family and friends. Interment will follow at the Pratt Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd County V.F.W. Post # 7854 and Floyd County American Legion Post # 0127. Thanks to sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ruth and Luther Buckner for taking care of Lenford in their home for the last three years. Also thanks to Lisa Franklin, a special care giver, and little Brianna Bland for her notes and pictures that made Len smile. Thanks to all the nurses and staff at New River Valley Medical Center and Brother Walker and Brother Bond for their visits and support. Lenford will be greatly missed. on October 18, 2006.⁴

     Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese was born in August, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of February 14, 1881,her married name was Kelley.^1,5 She married George Nathan Kelley, son of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on February 14, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

     Eliza Jane Kelley was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,6 As of November 11, 1904,her married name was Underwood.³ She married Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood on November 11, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Eliza Jane Kelley died on January 22, 1917 at Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 35.^5,4

     Rufus Nathan Kelley was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 He was born on September 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Armintie Lee "Minnie" Yopp, daughter of Samuel E. Yopp and Sarah D. Underwood, on July 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 Rufus Nathan Kelley died on July 15, 1948 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.^3,7

     Asa H. Kelley was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on February 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.¹

     Luther Cleveland Kelly was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on April 21, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI draft registration card Luther listed his birth year as 1892 and his death certificate as 1891.^1,2,3 He married Mattie Beulah Underwood, daughter of George Samuel Underwood and Lucy Mary Montgomery, on February 25, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Luther Cleveland Kelly died on June 6, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47; Died of a heart attack.^2,3,5 He Luther C. Kelly, 47, of 648 Albemarle avenue, S. E., died this morning at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Kelly; his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Kelly; four sons, Erby, Earl, Basil and Billie; two brothers, Rufus Kelly, of Floyd, and Posey, of W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Evie Cannaday, of Roanoke. Interment in the cemetery of Head River church, Floyd county. on June 6, 1938.⁵

     Odessa I. Kelley was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 22, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died in November, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 13.¹

     Derossie Millard/Miller "Ross" Kelley was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on July 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Ida Ellen Smith circa 1915.⁶ Derossie Millard/Miller "Ross" Kelley died on February 1, 1933 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 38.⁴

     Evie Mae Kelley was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 She was born on October 22, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,5 She married Marcus Lonzo Cannaday, son of Otho Destra Cannaday and Elizabeth Ellen Shively, on September 15, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,5 As of September 15, 1915,her married name was Cannaday. Evie Mae Kelley died on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^8,7,5 She Mrs. Evie Kelley Cannaday, 53, of RFD 3 died Friday afternoon in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Marcus L. Cannaday. Surviving are the following sons and daughters; Arnold Cannaday, Lynchburg; Byron L. Cannaday, Roanoke; Vance O. Cannaday and Vernon O. Cannaday, Salem; Shirley H. Cannaday, Roanoke; Mrs. Aretta Blackwell, Roanoke; Mrs. William L. Travers, Fort Worth, Tex; a brother, Posey Kelley, Roanoke; and six grandchildren. on November 18, 1950.⁸

     Coe E. Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on February 16, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on September 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.^3,2

     Armintie Lee "Minnie" Yopp was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,5 She was born on May 20, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2,1 She married Rufus Nathan Kelley, son of George Nathan Kelley and Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese, on July 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of July 29, 1909,her married name was Kelley. Armintie Lee "Minnie" Yopp died on May 16, 1963 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,1,5 She Mrs. Minnie Yopp Kelley, 78, died in a local clinic Thursday. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred Earls, Callands, Mrs. Tommy Yeatts, Copper Hill, Mrs. Alvie Radford. Hagerstown, Md; one sister. Mrs. Charles B. Spangler, Floyd. Burial in the Moran Cemetery, on May 17, 1963.⁵

     Luster Ray "Lester" Kelley was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3 He was born on August 17, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He died on May 18, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.^9,7 He Lester (should be Luster) Kelley Died Suddenly. Funeral rites were conducted from his home, Wednesday afternoon for Lester Kelley of Paynes Creek vicinity, who died suddenly while walking on the street in Roanoke, Monday afternoon, May 18th. He had suffered from an heart ailment for some months; with Rufus Moran, a neighbor, Kelley had gone to Roanoke to carry a load of wool, leaving home about 6 A.M. As he was walking with Mr. Moran about 2 P.M. he suddenly sank to the pavement, dying before he could be taken to a hospital. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Cecil of West Va., Beatrice, Hazel and Mrs. Thomas Yeatts. on May 21, 1942.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7443.⁸ Otha Otis Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He was born on May 5, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,3,9,4 He married Tidie Odell "Tida" Poff, daughter of Riley Poff and Lucy C. R. Mills, on April 15, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,10,3,4,5 Otha Otis Mills died on August 27, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^3,4 He Otho Otis Mills, 53, of Rt. 4, died Friday in a local hospital. He was employed by Thomas Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Tidie Poff Mills; a daughter, Mrs. John E. Whaley II, a son, John W. Mills, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Folsom Wood Mills, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Green, and Miss Audra Mills, Roanoke, Mrs. Lewis Simpson, Bristol, Tenn; five brothers, Clinton H. Mills and Arnold V. Mills, Roanoke, Wilford Mills, Salem, Alvie S. Mills, Miami, Fla., Wendall Mills, Greensboro, N.C. Burial at Sherwood. on August 28, 1965.⁵

     Stanley Ward Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 23, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Frances Folsom Wood, daughter of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on May 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 Stanley Ward Mills died on March 2, 1936 at age 43.^3,4