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     Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born in 1812 at Virginia; In the 1900 Census she was enumerated with a birth date of Jun, 1822, however the 1922 Salem Church Cemetery listing has her dates as b. 1812 d. Apr 26, 1909, age 97 yrs.^5,1 She married Jacob Poff Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on July 19, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 As of July 19, 1849,her married name was Conner. Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson died on April 26, 1909.^4,1

     Oliver B. Martin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 16, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 7, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.²

     John Wimmer was born circa 1800 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis on December 6, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ John Wimmer died before 1880.¹

     Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis was born circa 1806.¹ She married John Wimmer, son of Jacob Wimmer Jr. and Mary Margaret "Polly" Capper, on December 6, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 6, 1824,her married name was Wimmer. Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis died before 1870.¹

     Oscar Eddie Duncan married Myrtle Annie Walters, daughter of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-10-7102.³ Oscar Eddie Duncan was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 11, 1900 at Virginia.^3,1 He died on December 15, 1984 at age 84.¹

     Paul Allen Duncan was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Dianne Hale.⁵ Paul Allen Duncan was born on May 23, 1930 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 He married ElFreeda McNeil, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on June 16, 1951 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Paul Allen Duncan died on March 12, 2017 at Florida at age 86.⁵ He Paul A. Duncan, 86, of Punta Gorda, Fla. and Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, ElFreeda McNiel Duncan; parents, Oscar Eddie and Myrtle Walters Duncan; brother, Leonard Eddie Duncan. In life, Paul A. Duncan was a visionary, entrepreneur, and a good business man. His upbringing in Pilot, Va. instilled a work ethic to go challenge the world and not be afraid to take risks. He felt that if you stay humble, work hard and always work on your craft, that success would always find you. Paul believed that hard work created opportunities. Mr. Duncan served the automotive industry by being a Ford Dealer in Blacksburg, Va. for 53 years, a Mazda Dealer For 42 years and served on the Virginia Automobile Dealer Association (VADA) Executive Board. Mr. Duncan served his community by being a long time Executive Board Member of The National Bank of Blacksburg & National Bankshares. In 2015, New River Community College honored Mr. Duncan with its first ever honorary Bachelor's Degree in honor of his accolades in business and service to the New River Valley. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Hale Duncan; brother, R.B. Duncan and wife, Marilyn; his sons, Gary A. Duncan and wife, Rhonda, Gerald E. Duncan and wife, Sharon, David P. Duncan and wife, Edith-Anne; daughter, Martha D. Miller and husband, Eugene; grandchildren Nicole Miller Yarborough and husband, Steven, Tiffany N. Miller, Jason Hopkins, Courtney Hopkins, Eddie Duncan, Jake Duncan, Georgia-Kathryn Duncan and Paul S. Duncan. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Duncan Ford Lincoln Showroom. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Blacksburg United Methodist Church (BUMC) with Pastor Joe Carson officiating. There will be a private ceremony for the family graveside at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. after the Celebration of Life Service at BUMC. In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Friends of Claytor Lake (FOCL) P.O. Box 300, Dublin VA. 24084 on March 15, 2017.⁵

     Robert Burrell Duncan married Marilyn Phillips.⁷ Robert Burrell Duncan was born on April 30, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 He married Janice Faye Lester on September 5, 1959 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁵ Robert Burrell Duncan and Janice Faye Lester were divorced on November 12, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert Burrell Duncan died on February 14, 2022 at Virginia at age 83.⁷ He R.B. Duncan, age 83, of Christiansburg, died on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born on April 30, 1938 to the late Oscar Eddie and Myrtle Walters Duncan. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Eddie Duncan, Paul Allen Duncan. R.B. was associated with Duncan Automotive Network for 47 years. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Phillips Duncan; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Reta and Jeff Faris, Colette and Mike Donnelly. A private service will be held. on February 20, 2022.⁷

     Joseph H. Gray was buried at Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery (also known as Pine Creek Cemetery), Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 10, 1818 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Charity Lindsey on January 4, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph H. Gray died on May 11, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 75.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8932.⁵ Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on April 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4,6 He married Irma Ossie Walters, daughter of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,7 Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley died on March 24, 1989 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,3,4,6

     Vernon Brammer Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on December 11, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4 He married Phyllis Jane Sowers, daughter of James Arlo Sowers and Hazel Aliene McNeil, on December 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,8,2,9,3,5 Vernon Brammer Nolley married Wanda June Wray on June 19, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,11 Vernon Brammer Nolley died on March 20, 2004 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,3,5 He Vernon Brammer Nolley, 60, of Pilot, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at his home. He was retired from Yellow Freight. Vernon had an endless love of farming. He owned and operated Nolleys Grocery and Farm Service as well as Terry's Fork Grocery. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Sowers Nolley; infant daughter, Tracy Lynn; brother-in-law, Kenneth R. Sowers. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda Wray Nolley; children and their spouses, Kimberly and Randall Nester, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, Lynette and Bryan Vest; grandchildren, Patrick Moran, Bryce and Carter Nolley, Macey Vest, Tyler Fenton; special loving uncle and aunt, Rasie and Katie Walters; forever father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arlo and Ailene Sowers; sisters-in-law and spouses, Dewaine and Joyce Smith, John and Karen O'Connor, Connie Sowers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Annie and Wilmer Harris, Ruth and Russell Young, Corine and R. K. Albert, Mary and Harold Mullins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thurman and Bonnie Wray, Herman and Eileen Wray, Rufus and Glenna Wray, Charlie and Settie Wray, Herbert and Judy Wray; several nieces, nephews and cousins; an endless amount of friends. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 21, 2004.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-62-6001.³ Phyllis Jane Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,10,8 She was born on July 1, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,8,3,4 She married Vernon Brammer Nolley, son of Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley and Irma Ossie Walters, on December 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,5,7,10,8 As of December 3, 1965,her married name was Nolley. Phyllis Jane Sowers died on August 13, 1991 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44.^{9,2,10,8,3,11} She Phyllis Jane Nolley, age 44, of Rt. 1, died Tuesday, August. 13, 1991, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Vernon B. Nolley; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kimberly and Dale Moran, Floyd; Lynette D. Nolley, Pilot; one son and his fiancee, Corey L. Nolley and Susan D. Allen, Pilot; her parents, Arlo and Ailene Sowers, Pilot; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith, Pilot; Karen and John OConnor, Elliston; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Connie Sowers, Pilot; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday from the Huffville Church conducted by the Rev. Claude Dove, the Rev. John Ingram and the Rev. Richard Ecklund with burial in the Huffville Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Huffville Church at 1:00 p.m. Thursday where friends may call. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 Thursday evening there. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Floyd County Fire Department Station 3. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on August 15, 1991.²

     Rasie Tildon Walters was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 His Social Security Number was 230-16-8775.¹¹ He was born on December 22, 1920 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{11,3,5,6,7,12} He married Katie Marie Flinchum on October 4, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,13 Rasie Tildon Walters died on February 27, 2005 at Virginia at age 84.^1,11,6,12 He Rasie Tildon Walters, 84, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2005. A veteran of World War II, he served in the US Navy on the U.S.S. Brazier DE 345. Rasie was parts manager for many years for S.G. Wimmer and Son in Christiansburg, and he had a lifelong love of farming. Rasie was also a devoted member of Huffville United Methodist Church since childhood where he served as church treasurer for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Etta Walters; two sisters, Myrtle Duncan, Erma Nolley and their spouses; beloved nephew, Vernon Nolley; niece, Phyllis Nolley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Katie Walters; sister-in-law and husband, Ruby and Junior King; nephews and wives, Paul and Elfreeda Duncan, R.B. and Marilyn Duncan; niece, Wanda Nolley; special great-nephews, great-nieces and their spouses, Kimberly and Randall Nester, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, Lynette and Bryan Vest; other great-nephews, great-nieces and their spouses, Connie and Bob Walls, Gary and Rhonda Duncan, Gerald and Sharon Duncan, Martha and Gene Miller, David and Edith Anne Duncan; numerous great-great nieces and great-great nephews and many loving friends who cared for him during his time of healing and trial including his special friend, Jimmy Souther. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Huffville United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker and the Rev. Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements.
on March 1, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2520.³ Katie Marie Flinchum was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 17, 1922 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She married Rasie Tildon Walters, son of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer, on October 4, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 As of October 4, 1941,her married name was Walters.¹ Katie Marie Flinchum died on November 30, 2010 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.^3,2,6 She Katie Flinchum Walters, 88 of Pilot, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Rasie Walters; and a nephew and niece, Vernon and Phyllis Nolley. Survivors include her sister, Ruby King; niece, Connie Walls; nephews and spouses, Paul and Elfreeda Duncan, and R.B. and Marilyn Duncan; niece, Wanda Nolley; great-nephews and great-nieces and spouses, Gary and Rhonda Duncan, Gerald and Sharon Duncan, Martha and Gene Miller, Kimberly and Randall Nester, David and Edith Anne Duncan, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, and Lynette and Bryan Vest; numerous great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010, at Huffville United Methodist Church with the Reverend Darren Landon and Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Huffville United Methodist Church where the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to give special thanks to Cline and Diane Wimmer for all of their help and loving care, and to several special friends and neighbors who are too numerous to name. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Katie Walters. on December 2, 2010.²

     Ada Rutherford was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on October 14, 1912 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 She married Herman Wimmer King, son of William Harris/Horace "Will" King and Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, on June 30, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 30, 1934,her married name was King.⁴ Ada Rutherford died on November 20, 1975 at Radford, Virginia, at age 63.^3,2

     Frances Gray was born circa 1819 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married James W. Boyd on April 5, 1854 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of April 5, 1854,her married name was Boyd.

     Ruby Ileen Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 22, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on February 8, 1929 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8.^1,3,2

     Hazel Mae Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 24, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,2 She married Estel Clinton Jennings, son of William Wall Jennings and Willie D. Sowers, on December 23, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,2 As of December 23, 1943,her married name was Jennings. Hazel Mae Wimmer died on July 22, 2005 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, at age 86.² She Hazel Mae Wimmer Jennings, 86, a resident of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, July 22, 2005, surrounded by her family, at the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C. Mrs. Jennings was born February 24, 1919, in Floyd County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Ezra Parlee and Launah Rose Wimmer. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her joy in life came from caring for her home and family. Mrs. Jennings was preceded in death by her husband Estel Clinton Jennings, and her son Dennis Clinton Jennings. Survivors include her daughter, Nora Lee Jennings Saunders and her husband William A. Saunders of Kill Devil Hills, N.C; and her daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Jennings of Pilot, Va; her grandchildren, Deborah Anne Deringer, John R. Saunders and Jennifer J. Linder; her great-grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Deringer, Paige Marie Deringer, John R. Saunders, IV, Christine Elizabeth Saunders, Raegan Joy Linder and Dakota Holland. The family will join friends at the visitation Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, 1300 N. Franklin St. Christiansburg, VA. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. with the Rev. Layne Board officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003 or the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 60 Bay St. Suite 401, Staten Island, N.Y. 10301. Horne Funeral Service, 1300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, VA 24073, is serving the Jennings family. Online condolences may be sent to hornefuneralsevice.com
on July 24, 2005.²

     Estel Clinton Jennings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 He married Hazel Mae Wimmer, daughter of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on December 23, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 Estel Clinton Jennings died on July 12, 1971 at age 55.²

     Helen Louise Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4395.⁷ She was born on May 6, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,1 As of July 31, 1954,her married name was Bell.¹ She married George Lewis Bell, son of Lindsey Alfred Bell and Mary Ellen Poff, on July 31, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1 Helen Louise Wimmer died on June 19, 1990 at Virginia at age 58.^7,5 She Helen Wimmer Bell, age 58, of Rt. 6, died Tuesday, June 19, 1990, at your home. She is survived by her husband, George L. Bell; three daughters, Wanda Sue Bell; Ginger Lynn Devore; Brenda Lee Woody; a son, Donald Lewis Bell; a sister, Hazel Jennings; one brother, E. Kent Wimmer; three grandchildren; Christina Woody, Derik Woody; and Terry L. Epperly, Jr., all of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel conducted by the Rev. Jerry Gibson with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to the Christiansburg Resue Squad. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on June 20, 1990.⁶

     George Lewis Bell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 22, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Helen Louise Wimmer, daughter of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on July 31, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 George Lewis Bell died on July 22, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.² He George Lewis Bell, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen W. Bell; brother, Waitman Bell; and sister, Francis Brammer. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Erik Woody, Ginger Bell and Johnny Hawley, and Wanda Epperly; son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Stephanie Bell; grandchildren, Landon Bell, Derek Woody, Crissy Woody, Terry Lee Epperly, all of Christiansburg; sisters, Linda Palmer of Christiansburg, Ileta Scott of Salem, and Barbara Capozzi of Christiansburg; brother, Ben Bell of Christiansburg. Special thanks to Howard Sowers of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Bell Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com on July 23, 2004.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9668.¹⁴ Lamer Lee Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,4,5 He was born on October 10, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{14,15,2,16,3,4,5} He married Rachel Angle on April 28, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^17,1 Lamer Lee Wimmer died on August 14, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^15,16,4,5

     Marie Alice Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-03-5726.⁹ She was born on September 4, 1918 at Virginia.⁹ She died on July 17, 1996 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,9 She WIMMER, Marie Alice, 77, of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1996, at the home of her sister, Daphne McNiel. She was a resident of Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg for the past twelve years. Prior to moving there she was a life-long resident of Floyd County. She was a member of the Huffville United Methodist Church, and an affiliate member of Blacksburg United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Claude Wimmer; and a brother, Lamer Wimmer. Surviving are her sisters and brothers-in-law, Daphne McNiel, Dorothy and Lewis Meredith, Lois and Charlie Epperly, all of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harless and L.Z. Wimmer, Salem, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Pilot, Wesley and Diana Wimmer, Check, Ray and Marie June Wimmer, Rachel Wimmer, all of Christiansburg; 14 nieces; and 8 nephews; and a number of great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Huffville United Methodist Church, Floyd County, conducted by Rev. Herbert Hobbs and Rev. Richard H. Horne, with burial in the Huffville Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Huffville Church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family would like to thank New River Valley Hospice for their excellent care and support. Friends may call any time Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m Saturday. on July 19, 1996.¹