George Lewis Bell1,2,3

M, b. February 22, 1929, d. July 22, 2004
FatherLindsey Alfred Bell3,4,5 b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
MotherMary Ellen Poff3,4,5 b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
     George Lewis Bell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 413, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Helen Louise Wimmer b. May 6, 1932, d. June 19, 1990
Marriage*George Lewis Bell married Helen Louise Wimmer, daughter of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on July 31, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Wanda Sue Bell6,2,7
  • Ginger Lynn Bell6,2,8,9
  • Brenda Lee Bell1,2,9
  • Donald Lewis "Donnie" Bell6,2,10

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Wimmer Bell obituary in the Jun 20, 1990 edition.
  7. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  8. [S713] Teresa Davis, "Conner-Link Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 1922.
  9. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  10. [S1372] VA Montgomery Co., Register 16, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Lamer Lee Wimmer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 10, 1915, d. August 14, 1978
FatherEdgar Hamilton Wimmer6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,1,3,4 b. July 22, 1893, d. October 14, 1985
MotherLela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,1,3,4 b. January 9, 1896, d. February 17, 1963
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 92, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 59, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 44, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Coal miner12

Family

Rachel Angle b. April 3, 1921, d. November 6, 2010
Marriage*Lamer Lee Wimmer married Rachel Angle on April 28, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.17,1 
Child
  • Edwin Lee "Eddie" Wimmer17,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Wesley Wimmer obituary in the Dec 6, 1997 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Alice Wimmer obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lela Claude Wimmer obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Ray Wimmer obituary in the Apr 24, 2014 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Angle Wimmer obituary in the Nov 8, 2010 edition.

Marie Alice Wimmer1

F, b. September 4, 1918, d. July 17, 1996
FatherEdgar Hamilton Wimmer2,3,1,4,5,6,7,8 b. July 22, 1893, d. October 14, 1985
MotherLela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger2,3,1,4,5,6,7,8 b. January 9, 1896, d. February 17, 1963
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 92, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 59, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 44, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Overall factory seamstress7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Alice Wimmer obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Wesley Wimmer obituary in the Dec 6, 1997 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lela Claude Wimmer obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Ray Wimmer obituary in the Apr 24, 2014 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Daphne Louise Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. April 16, 1921, d. January 9, 2011
FatherEdgar Hamilton Wimmer1,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 b. July 22, 1893, d. October 14, 1985
MotherLela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger1,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 b. January 9, 1896, d. February 17, 1963
     Daphne Louise Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12 She married James Ralph McNiel, son of James Herbert McNiel and Lura N. Richards, on July 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,12,3,4 As of July 12, 1941,her married name was McNiel. Daphne Louise Wimmer Ralph and Daphne McNiel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 14 with a reception given by their children at the parents' home in Pilot. Mrs. McNiel is the former Daphne Wimmer. Their marriage took place on July 12, 1941, in Floyd County. The couple, who have resided for the past 40 years on their farm in Montgomery County, have 6 children and 8 grandchildren. Their children are Sue Altizer, Pilot; Carol Clower, Roanoke; June Wallace, Issaquah, Wa; Betty McNiel, Bellevue, Wa; Dan McNiel, Pilot; and the late Mary Ann Poff. Mr. McNiel is retired from Harvey Chevrolet and Mrs. McNiel is retired from Roses Stores, Inc.
on July 14, 1991.14 She died on January 9, 2011 at Virginia at age 89.4 She Daphne Louise McNiel, 89, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ralph McNiel; daughter, Mary Ann Poff; sister, Marie Wimmer; and brothers, Lamer, Harless, Wesley and Winston Wimmer. She is survived by her son, James Dan McNiel; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sue Ellen and Terry Altizer, Carol and Stan Clower, June McNiel and Frank Wallace, and Betty McNiel and Kevin Killeen; 10 grandchildren, Lance Altizer (Christine), Scott Altizer (Debbie), Suzanne Altizer Baker (Tim), Rick Clower, Janine Clower Drum (Russ), Tim Fisher Poff (Michelle), Jim Poff (Dao), Alana Killeen, Trevor Killeen and Danielle McNiel; nine greatgrandchildren; brother, Ray Wimmer (Marie June); sisters, Dorothy Meredith and Lois Epperly; and sisters-in-law, Helen Janney, LZ Wimmer and Diana Wimmer. Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2010, at Huffville Cemetery conducted by Pastor Darren Landon. Daphne requested no flowers please. Remembrances may be made to Huffville Sunday School, 1246 Huffville Road, NE, Pilot, Va. 24138 or to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852. The McNiel family is being served by Horne Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-382-2612. on January 11, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 59, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 44, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

James Ralph McNiel b. March 9, 1917, d. December 31, 1992
Marriage*Daphne Louise Wimmer married James Ralph McNiel, son of James Herbert McNiel and Lura N. Richards, on July 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,12,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph and Daphne McNiel 50th anniversary announcement in the Jul 14, 1991 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daphne Louise McNiel obituary in the Jan 11, 2011 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Wesley Wimmer obituary in the Dec 6, 1997 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Alice Wimmer obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lela Claude Wimmer obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Ray Wimmer obituary in the Apr 24, 2014 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ralph McNiel obituary in the Jan 1, 1993 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From an anniversary announcement in the Jul 14, 1991 edition.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Ann Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sue Ellen McNiel Altizer obituary in the Nov 17, 2013 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Daniel McNiel obituary in the Feb 9, 2020 edition.
  18. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Alvin Ray Wimmer1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1927, d. April 22, 2014
FatherEdgar Hamilton Wimmer1,4,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. July 22, 1893, d. October 14, 1985
MotherLela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger1,4,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. January 9, 1896, d. February 17, 1963
     Alvin Ray Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 16, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Marie June Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 1, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,2,3 Alvin Ray Wimmer died on April 22, 2014 at Virginia at age 86.3 He Alvin Ray Wimmer, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Kaye Wimmer; brothers, Lamar, Harless, Wesley, and Winston; sisters, Marie Wimmer and Daphne McNiel. He was the son of the late Edgar and Claude Wimmer. Ray is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie June Vest Wimmer; daughter, Janet Raye Wimmer; sisters, Lois Epperly and Dorothy Meredith of Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Vera Clower, Kaula Dowdy, and Clara (Leo) Southern; brothers-in-law, L.C. Vest and LeeRoy (Carol) Vest; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ray was a very involved member of the Huffvillle United Methodist Church by singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School classes and supporting the church with his prayers and attendance. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in 1990. He loved to bowl and enjoyed all the many friends he made bowling in the Up and At'Em Senior league. He loved to work with his flowers and mow his yard. He had managed and cared for Huffville Cemetery for many years. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the many family and friends for your support and care during Ray's declining health. Also special thanks to Carilion Home Health and Carilion Hospice for the care he received over the past few months. The family received friends on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 20144, at 11 a.m. at the Huffville United Methodist Church, 1078 Huffville Road, Pilot, with Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated, however, anyone wishing to make a donation in Ray's name please consider the Huffville Cemetery, c/o Stanley Clower, 1246 Huffville Road NE, Pilot, VA 24138, or to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 10 East Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073. on April 24, 2014.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 59, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 44, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1952Farmer1

Family

Marie June Vest
Marriage*Alvin Ray Wimmer married Marie June Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 1, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judy Kaye Wimmer obituary in the Dec 4, 2012 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Ray Wimmer obituary in the Apr 24, 2014 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Wesley Wimmer obituary in the Dec 6, 1997 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Alice Wimmer obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lela Claude Wimmer obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Dorothy Mae Wimmer1

F, b. October 25, 1929, d. April 14, 2020
FatherEdgar Hamilton Wimmer2,3,4,1,5,6,7,8,9 b. July 22, 1893, d. October 14, 1985
MotherLela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger2,3,1,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. January 9, 1896, d. February 17, 1963
     Dorothy Mae Wimmer was born on October 25, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Ernest Lewis Meredith on December 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,10,9 As of December 22, 1951,her married name was Meredith. Dorothy Mae Wimmer died on April 14, 2020 at Virginia at age 90.9 She Dorothy Wimmer Meredith, age 90, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2020, at English Meadows after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis Meredith; her parents, Edgar and Claude Wimmer; brothers and spouses, Harless and LZ Wimmer, Ray Wimmer, Wesley Wimmer, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Lamer and Rachel Wimmer; sisters and spouses, Daphne and Ralph McNiel, Marie Wimmer; brothers-in-law, Charlie Epperly and Roy and Katherine Meredith. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Charlton (Dubby); son, James Meredith (Sherry); grandchildren, Brad Meredith (Rebecca), and Sara Morris (Tyler); great-grandchildren, Collen Meredith, Angelina Meredith and Aubrey Meredith; sister, Lois Epperly; sister-in-law, Marie June Wimmer and Diana Wimmer, and many nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother and grandmother, focusing on raising her family. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she was a member of the circle. She loved her church. She and Lewis loved to travel and took numerous bus tours. Myrtle Beach was an especially special place. Due to the present Corona Virus situation, there will be a private graveside service for immediate family on Thursday April 16, 2020. on April 15, 2020.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 59, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 44, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Ernest Lewis Meredith b. February 4, 1925, d. March 30, 2010
Marriage*Dorothy Mae Wimmer married Ernest Lewis Meredith on December 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,10,9 
Children
  • James Meredith10,9
  • Vicky Lynn Meredith10,9,11

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Wesley Wimmer obituary in the Dec 6, 1997 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Alice Wimmer obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lela Claude Wimmer obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Ray Wimmer obituary in the Apr 24, 2014 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wimmer Meredith obituary in the Apr 15, 2020 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Lewis Meredith obituary in the Mar 31, 2010 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rachel Angle1,2

F, b. April 3, 1921, d. November 6, 2010
     Rachel Angle was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 3, 1921 at Thorpe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 She married Lamer Lee Wimmer, son of Edgar Hamilton Wimmer and Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, on April 28, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of April 28, 1945,her married name was Wimmer.2 Rachel Angle died on November 6, 2010 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.1,3 She Rachel Angle Wimmer, 89, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her home. She was a long time member of the First Church of God on Cannan Road, Christiansburg and worked for Angle Florist in Christiansburg for twenty five years. The daughter to the late Earnest J. and Eva Angle she was also preceded in death by her husband; Lamer Wimmer, brothers; Paul and William Jack Angle, and sister; Lorene Wiseman. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Dorothy Angle of Hampton, Va; two sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Faye Martin of Christiansburg, Eddie and Carol Wimmer of Shawsville; seven grandchildren, Tim, Kecia Wimmer, Fort Chiswell, Chris and Emily Wimmer, Christiansburg, Steve and Dottie Frazier, Christiansburg, Rita and Ramsey Makhoul, Rhonda and Albert Mah, Robin and Dale Brooks, Randy and Neise Counts; twelve greatgrandchildren, Brice, Blake, Bryant, Georgia Rai, Maxwell, Donnie, Spencer, Kandice, Amanda, CJ, Andrew, Stephen, Kristin, Austin and Helen also one great-great-grandchild, Brennan White. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon at the Horne Funeral Home Monday, November 8, 2010 where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the First Church of God on Cannan Road, Christiansburg with Pastor Charlie Heater officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com.. The Wimmer family is being served by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on November 8, 2010.1

Family

Lamer Lee Wimmer b. October 10, 1915, d. August 14, 1978
Marriage*She married Lamer Lee Wimmer, son of Edgar Hamilton Wimmer and Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, on April 28, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Edwin Lee "Eddie" Wimmer1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Angle Wimmer obituary in the Nov 8, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Costley Conner1,2,3

M, b. October 10, 1812, d. May 5, 1873
FatherJonathan Conner2 b. circa 1764, d. before 1850
MotherSarah "Sally" Reed2 b. circa 1773, d. after June 29, 1860
     Costley Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He Had a 300 acre farm located behind the old Crockett Springs Resort. After his death his son Giles bought the farm from the rest of the heirs. 1850 Montgomery Co. Virginia Census #1069 - #1069 Costly Conner, 35, Farmer Lydia, 34 Sarah, 13 Eliza, 12 Nathan, 10 Giles, 8 Adeline, 6 David, 4 James, 2 all born in Virginia.2 He was born on October 10, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Lydia A. Hall, daughter of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on June 3, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 Costley Conner died on May 5, 1873 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.4,2

Census Records

1840Montgomery Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, 2 females under 5, and 1 female 20-306
1850Dwelling 1069, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1860Dwelling 276, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 43, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1850Farmer7
1860Farmer3
1870Farm laborer8

Family

Lydia A. Hall b. 1816, d. April 23, 1887
Marriage*Costley Conner married Lydia A. Hall, daughter of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on June 3, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S705] Scotland-Stewart, online http://www.scotland-stewart.com/features.html
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S1688] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 5, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1919 - Dec 31, 1920.
  15. [S1687] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 1, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1918 - Aug 1, 1919.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Burwell Conner death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary I. Conner death certificate.
  18. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lydia Maxey death certificate.

William H. Gray

M, b. circa 1830
FatherWilliam H./R. Gray b. circa 1790, d. circa 1846
MotherMary "Polly" Hale b. circa 1800
     William H. Gray married Nancy Unknown.1 William H. Gray was born circa 1830 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 219, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 310, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1860Farm laborer1
1870Cabinet maker2

Family

Nancy Unknown b. circa 1833
Marriage*William H. Gray married Nancy Unknown.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

James Ralph McNiel1,2,3

M, b. March 9, 1917, d. December 31, 1992
FatherJames Herbert McNiel1,4,3 b. September 30, 1891, d. April 26, 1937
MotherLura N. Richards1,4,3 b. November 24, 1895, d. September 27, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8380.5 James Ralph McNiel was born on March 9, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,4,3 He married Daphne Louise Wimmer, daughter of Edgar Hamilton Wimmer and Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, on July 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6,7 James Ralph McNiel died on December 31, 1992 at age 75.5,2,4 He McNIEL, James Ralph, 75, of Pilot, died December 31, 1992. He was born on March 9, 1917, in Floyd County, Va. He will be greatly missed by his family. Surviving are his wife, Daphne Wimmer McNiel; a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Mary McNiel, Christiansburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Terry Altizer, Pilot; Carol and Stan Clower, Roanoke; June and Frank Wallace, Issaquah, Wash; and Betty McNiel and Kevin Killeen, Bellevue, Wash; nine grandchildren, Rick Clower, Janine Bower, Lance Altizer, Tim FisherPoff, Scott Altizer, Jim Poff, Suzanne Altizer, Alana Killeen and Trevor Killeen; two sisters, Helen Janney, Copper Hill and Irene Wimmer, Pilot. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Poff. The family will be receiving relatives and friends on Saturday, January 2, 1 to 5 p.m. at the home, 4607 Fishers View Road, Pilot. No service will be held. The family has requested no flowers. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association or the Floyd County Rescue Squad-Station 3. on January 1, 1993.2

Occupation

1941Rigger1

Family

Daphne Louise Wimmer b. April 16, 1921, d. January 9, 2011
Marriage*James Ralph McNiel married Daphne Louise Wimmer, daughter of Edgar Hamilton Wimmer and Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, on July 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ralph McNiel obituary in the Jan 1, 1993 edition.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph and Daphne McNiel 50th anniversary announcement in the Jul 14, 1991 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daphne Louise McNiel obituary in the Jan 11, 2011 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Ann Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sue Ellen McNiel Altizer obituary in the Nov 17, 2013 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Daniel McNiel obituary in the Feb 9, 2020 edition.
  11. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Sue Ellen McNiel1,2,3

F, b. October 8, 1942, d. November 16, 2013
FatherJames Ralph McNiel4,5,6,7,2,3,8 b. March 9, 1917, d. December 31, 1992
MotherDaphne Louise Wimmer4,5,6,7,2,3,8 b. April 16, 1921, d. January 9, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8407.9 Sue Ellen McNiel married William Terry Altizer.4,5,6,2,3 Her married name was Altizer. Sue Ellen McNiel was born on October 8, 1942.6,1,9 She died on November 16, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.3,10,9 She Sue Ellen McNiel Altizer, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Daphne McNiel and her sister, Mary Ann Poff. Sue is survived by her husband W. Terry Altizer; and children, sons, Lance Altizer (Christine), Scott Altizer (Debbie); and Suzanne Baker (Tim); grandchildren Lance Jr. and Morgan Altizer, Lindsey Offnick, Kelsey and Courtney Altizer, TJ and Rachel Baker. She is also survived by her siblings, Carol Clower (Stan), June McNiel (Frank Wallace), Betty McNiel (Kevin Killeen), and Dan McNiel. Nieces and nephews are Rick Clower, Janine Drum, Tim Fisher Poff, Jim Poff, Alana and Trevor Killeen and Danielle McNiel. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 2 p.m., at Cave Spring United Methodist Church. The family will receive condolences at the church following the service.In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to either, Cave Spring UMC Columbarium Fund, 4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018 or Gentle Shepherd Hospice Charities, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. on November 17, 2013.3

Family

William Terry Altizer
Marriage*She married William Terry Altizer.4,5,6,2,3 
Children
  • Suzanne Elsie Altizer4,5,2,3
  • Scott Bradley Altizer4,5,2,3
  • Lance Randall Altizer4,5,2,3,11

Citations

  1. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daphne Louise McNiel obituary in the Jan 11, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sue Ellen McNiel Altizer obituary in the Nov 17, 2013 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ralph McNiel obituary in the Jan 1, 1993 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Ann Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph and Daphne McNiel 50th anniversary announcement in the Jul 14, 1991 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Daniel McNiel obituary in the Feb 9, 2020 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Gray1,2

F, b. April, 1839
FatherWilliam H./R. Gray2 b. circa 1790, d. circa 1846
MotherMary "Polly" Hale2 b. circa 1800
     Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Gray was born in April, 1839 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 She married John W. Lindsey on December 29, 1858 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4,5,2 As of December 29, 1858,her married name was Lindsey.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 183, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1860Dwelling 217, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 32, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 130, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 106, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 96, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 138, District 59, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., Virginia9

Family

John W. Lindsey b. August, 1837
Marriage*Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Gray married John W. Lindsey on December 29, 1858 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 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. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660