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     Frances Folsom Wood was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-64-3786.⁵ She was born on November 8, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 She married Stanley Ward Mills, son of Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills and Tabitha Jane Ridgeway, on May 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of May 24, 1911,her married name was Mills. Frances Folsom Wood died on April 26, 1992 at age 103.^4,5,3 She Mrs. Folsom Wood Mills, age 103, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, April 26, 1992. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church for over forty years. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Ward Mills, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Otho O. Mills, Alvie and Doris Brammer Mills; also a son-in-law, Oscar Green. Surviving are four sons and five daughters-in-law, Wilford (Wick) and Esther Mills, Salem; Clinton and Marie Mills of Roanoke; Wendell and Norma Mills, Plymouth, N. C; Arnold and Frances Mills, Salem; and Tidie Mills, Roanoke; three daughters and one son-in-law, Ruth M. Green and Audrey Mills, both of Roanoke; Irthel and Lewis Simpson, Bristol, Tenn; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren. The funeral services will be conducted at Belmont Baptist Church 12:00 noon Wednesday, April 29, 1992, with Dr. Thomas Cribb, the Rev. Chris Rakestraw and the Rev. Lynn Marstin officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belmont Baptist Church or your favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday. on April 27, 1992.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-6122.⁷ John Edward "Buddy" Whaley II was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8 He was born on August 19, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,7,6 He married Anna Lee "Ann" Mills, daughter of Otha Otis Mills and Tidie Odell "Tida" Poff, on May 5, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John Edward "Buddy" Whaley II died on January 7, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,8,7,5 He John E. Whaley, II (Buddy) 73, of Moneta, died on Monday, January 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Catherine Whaley. He is survived by his wife, Anne Lee Whaley; children, Kathy Hill and husband, Barry, Diana Smith and husband, Keith, John Whaley III and Frankie Whaley; grandchildren, Shannon and Brandon Hill and Darren and Christina Smith. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on January 8, 2008.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-9974.³ Dewey Alger Holt was buried at Algoma Cemetery (also known as Waldron-Bowles Cemetery), Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 23, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Etta Elizabeth "Betsy" Mullins on December 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Dewey Alger Holt died on May 17, 1989 at age 90.¹

     Etta Elizabeth "Betsy" Mullins was buried at Waldron-Bowles Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died on November 19, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Dewey Alger Holt on December 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 29, 1920,her married name was Holt. Etta Elizabeth "Betsy" Mullins died on February 3, 1954.¹

     John Cline "J.C." Wimmer Jr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10 He was born on July 13, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,10,5 He married Peggy Lynn Vest, daughter of Hugh Frederick Vest and Dorothy Elizabeth West, on August 31, 1975 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,11 John Cline "J.C." Wimmer Jr. died on February 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 63.^4,10 He John Cline "JC" Wimmer Jr., 63, passed into peace Thursday, February 8, 2018, after a long battle with Wegeners Granulomatosis. He will be missed by family and friends that knew him during the years of employment at Crenshaw Lighting, playing softball, and coaching in the local recreation league. Preceded in death by loving parents, J. Cline and Mary Wimmer; and twin sisters, Sharon Wimmer, Karen Moran; sister-in-law, Margie Cahill; and brother-in-law, Larry King. Survived by wife of 42 years Peggy Wimmer; son, Travis (Siobhan) Wimmer; daughter, Jenni Wimmer; sisters, Sarah King, Betty (Glenn) Gallimore; and brother-in-law, Gerald Moran; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Copper Hill cemetery. on February 10, 2018.⁴

     Karen Mae Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on December 26, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9,3 She married Gerald Edward Moran on September 15, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7,2 As of September 15, 1979,her married name was Moran. Karen Mae Wimmer died on December 27, 2016 at Virginia at age 59.^2,9 She Karen Wimmer Moran, 59, of Copper Hill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born on December 26, 1957, to the late John Cline Sr. and Mary Holt Wimmer. Karen was a lifelong member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, which was a very large and loving part of her life. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gerald E. Moran; her beloved son, Jason Edward Moran; her sisters, Betty Gallimore and husband, Glen, and Sarah King; her brother, J.C. Wimmer Jr. and wife, Peggy; her mother-in-law, Catherine Moran; her brother-in-law, Marc Moran; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of which were dear to Karen. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery. on December 29, 2016.²

     Sharen Kay Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 She was born on December 26, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,2,1 She died on April 13, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2

     Betty Jean Sweeney was born on July 7, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 As of August 27, 1961,her married name was Rodabaugh.⁵ She married Lawrence Eugene Rodabaugh on August 27, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,8,5,11 Betty Jean Sweeney died on February 9, 2021 at Wisconsin at age 82.¹¹ She Betty Jean Rodabaugh passed into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Larry Rodabaugh for almost 60 years. Dear mother of Heather (Joe) Knopp and Ryan (Melisa) Rodabaugh, and adored by her 12 grandchildren. Her family was her greatest treasure. on February 13, 2021.¹¹

     Curtis Wayne Sweeney was born on March 16, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 He married Della Janette Martin on May 20, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,12,5 Curtis Wayne Sweeney and Della Janette Martin were divorced on July 17, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Curtis Wayne Sweeney married Diane Lynn Houston on October 26, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Curtis Wayne Sweeney and Diane Lynn Houston were divorced on July 22, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Curtis Wayne Sweeney married Della Janette Martin on February 23, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Curtis Wayne Sweeney died on May 28, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.³ He Curtis Wayne Sweeney, March 16, 1947 - May 28, 2023. On May 28, 2023, at the age of 76, Curtis Wayne Sweeney finished his final race at his home in Salem, Virginia. He was welcomed onto the streets of gold by his Savior Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife, Janette; his daughters, Jodi Long and husband, Tim, and Nicki Cochran and husband, Bryan; his grandsons, Noah Long and wife, Audrey, Zachary Long, and Gabriel Hobbs; and by his great-grandchildren, Natalie, Abigail, and David Long. on June 11, 2023.³

     Lawrence Eugene Rodabaugh was born on February 26, 1934 at Calumet City, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2,3,4 He married Betty Jean Sweeney, daughter of Frederick Douglas "Fred" Sweeney and Allene Gertrude Vest, on August 27, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,6,3,7 Lawrence Eugene Rodabaugh Lawrence Eugene Rodabaugh passed into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2021 at the age of 86. Born in Illinois to Clyde and Orril on February 26, 1934 and raised in Indiana. Loving brother to four siblings. Beloved husband of the late Betty Rodabaugh for almost 60 years. Residents of Brookfield, Greendale and snowbirds in Scottsdale, AZ. Dear father of Heather (Joe) Knopp and Ryan (Melisa) Rodabaugh, and adored by his 12 grandchildren. on February 19, 2021.⁴ He died on February 27, 2021 at Wisconsin at age 87.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-4802.⁶ Hugh Frederick Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on September 30, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Dorothy Elizabeth West, daughter of Wilton Winfield West and Fannie Elizabeth Hall, on May 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8 Hugh Frederick Vest died on March 30, 2007 at Virginia at age 89.^3,6 He Hugh Frederick Vest, of Check, passed from this world peacefully on March 30, 2007 at the age of 89. He was born September 30, 1917 in Floyd County, Virginia, to John Henry and Agranda Palentine "Pallie" (Tice) Vest. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Edgar, Letcher, Wade, Lewis and Ralph Vest; his sisters, Flossie Wright, Essie Sisson, and Susie Sweeney; his daughter, Margie L. Cahill; and his beloved wife of 69 years, Dorothy. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Roger E. and Sharon Vest; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy L. and J.C. Wimmer; Jr; grandchildren, Jonathan Vest and wife, Pamela, Amy Vest, Eric Vest and wife, Margie, Jessica Vest Lewis and husband, Michael, Travis Wimmer, and Jennifer Wimmer; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Paxton, and Jackson Vest; a brother, Horace D. Vest; three sisters, Audrey Lee, Allene Sweeney, and Allie Vest; three sisters-in-law, Irene Vest, Marie West, and Mae Dobbins and husband, Carl. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Samuel L. Vest Family Cemetery, Check. Friends may call on Monday after 5 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be until 8 p.m. Flowers are welcomed, however, those who prefer may make gifts to the Hugh and Dorothy Vest Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Floyd. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on April 1, 2007.³