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     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4436.⁸ Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on April 24, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3 He married Barbara Anne Mullens on February 3, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. died on August 25, 1997 at Virginia at age 71.^8,9 He WICKHAM, Christian H. Jr., 71, of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, August 25, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Wickham; sons, Randall A. and Jonathan A. Wickham; sisters, Ann Clark, Nellie Childress, Marie Martin, Christine Martin, Betty Pratt, and Mary Alice Smith; brother, James W. Wickham; grandchildren, Bridjette, Allison, and Jonathan Christian Wickham. His remains rest at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), Richmond, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Int erment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on August 27, 1997.⁹

     Evelyn A. Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-32-9183.⁵ She was born on March 29, 1925 at Virginia.^1,5 She married Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer, son of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of December 24, 1946,her married name was Wimmer. Evelyn A. Conner died on December 13, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,5,6 She Evelyn Conner Wimmer, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord, December 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by two sons, Luke and Bruce, one daughter, Sandra, five brothers, Stanford, Rudolph, Wilburn, Alvin and Frank Conner. Surviving, her husband, Jackson L. (Jack) Wimmer, her husband of 62 years; three sons, Richard and Brenda Wimmer of Bedford, James Wade Wimmer and Jackson Lee and Kathy Wimmer, all of Roanoke; one daughter, Marsha Marie and Mark Weddle of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Garland and Virginia Conner of Christiansburg; a special sister-in-law and friend, Annie Mae Conner of Roanoke. Funeral service Tuesday 2 p.m. , December 16, 2008 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Dr. John W. Lowe Jr. officiating with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on December 15, 2008.³

     Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer was born on February 11, 1924 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² He married Evelyn A. Conner, daughter of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer died on March 20, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^6,12,7 He Jackson L. Wimmer, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010. He was a member of the Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. He was also an Army/Air Force veteran of World War II who served as a military policeman in England and France. He was retired from Johnson Carper. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn A. Wimmer; his sons, Bruce W. Wimmer and Andrew Wimmer; his daughter, Sandra J. Wimmer; one brother and four sisters. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Brenda Wimmer, of Bedford, James W. Wimmer, of Roanoke, Lee and Kathy Wimmer, of Roanoke; his daughter, Marsha M. Weddle, of Roanoke; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy W. Tuck, of Roanoke. Celebration of Jack's life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Jack Lowe officiating. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel, on March 22, 2010.⁶

     William Alvin "Alvie' Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,6,8 His Social Security Number was 223-26-6408.¹¹ He was born on November 1, 1922 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,4,5,12,6,8,13} He married Doris Jean Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{10,1,14,15,16,17,18,4,6} William Alvin "Alvie' Conner died on December 3, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^{10,11,6,7,8,13} He William A. Conner, 81, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in the Veterans Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served as a Military Policeman. He was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Doris Conner of Salem; two sons and their wives, Billy and Gracie Conner of Salem, William (Willie) and Sarah Connor of Roanoke; four daughters and their husbands, Betty and David Greene of Check, Mary and Kenneth Beckner of Boutetourt, Carolyn and Donald Atkins of Roanoke and Linda and Jimmy Jefferson of Shawsville; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Wimmer of Roanoke; and one brother, Garland Conner of Montgomery County. Funeral services will be Saturday 2 p.m. December 6, 2003 at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. James Worline officiating. Graveside Military rites will be at the Head of the River Church Cemetery by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad, Floyd, Va. 24091. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on December 5, 2003.¹⁰

     Julia Ann "Julie" "July" Conner was born on July 10, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on October 19, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4

     Guy French Ellett II Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Ellett; son, Kevin Ellett (Anne); daughter, Colleen Farmer (Kyle); grandson, Robert 'Travis' Ellett; stepson, Keith Spence (Helen); step-grandsons, Michael and David Spence and Christian (Gus) Farmer; great-grandson, Dalton Ellett; sister-in-law, Gerlene Conner (Macle); and brother-in-law, Alvin Hale. The family would like to thank Carilion NRV Hospice, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, and Carilion Cardiovascular Heart Clinic for their excellent service and compassion.³ He was born on November 27, 1936 at Virginia.² He married Juanita June Hale, daughter of Irvin Lee Hale and Dottie Vallie Wilson, on November 29, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Guy French Ellett II died on June 29, 2022 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-7524.⁴ Donald Ray Bush was buried at Routt Family Cemetery, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 19, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,6 He married Virginia Lee Robinson, daughter of Henry Thomas Robinson Jr. and Maida Virginia "Mada V." Conner, on October 8, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ Donald Ray Bush and Virginia Lee Robinson were divorced on February 16, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Donald Ray Bush died on October 6, 2005 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 65.^4,6,3,5 He Donald Ray Bush, 65, of Gretna and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, October 6, 2005. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was a recipient of the purple heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Susan V. Pack and husband, David A. Pack, of Shawsville, and Elizabeth A. Bush, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Michael, Samantha and Daniel Pack, and Katrina Stepp; three sisters, Marie Simmons, Christine Mutter and Susan McCoy; three brothers, Russell Bush, Jerry Bush and Bobby Bush. Also, many other loving relatives and friends survive. Burial with military honors will follow in the Routt Family Cemetery. on October 9, 2005.⁵

     Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch was born on August 16, 1926 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^2,4,5 He married Phyllis Ann Conner, daughter of Wayne Alvin Conner and Molly Laird Bandy, on June 23, 1973 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch died on February 7, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ He Leo Richard Busch died peacefully on February 7, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1926, in Springfield, Missouri, and lived in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia since 1954. He was the only child of Leo Francis Busch and Georgia Dent Busch. In 1943, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After the war, he returned to school to complete his studies at Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated in 1947. He was married to Margaret Ann Donegan in 1950, and they had five children by whom he is survived, Catherine Ann Hughes (Herbert), Richard Joseph Busch (Lisa), Honorah Louise Sullivan (Michael), Stephen Donegan Busch (Susan), and, George Patrick Busch (Ann). In 1973, he married Phyllis Ann Haynes and they enjoyed 32 happy years together until her death in 2006. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Kim Leslie Hale; ten grandchildren, Eric S. Hughes, Kristina R. Busch, Molly Sullivan Hickey, Richard P. Busch, LCDR Michael Colin Sullivan, USN, M. Brent Hughes, Charles Richard Busch II, James Francis Busch, Whitney Anne Busch, and Frank R. Hale IV; and, five great grandchildren. His greatest interest was his family and he supported his children and their families with unqualified love, encouragement and support. He was an avid outdoorsman and gardener, and passed his deep interest for these activities to his family. He was employed for 35 years by E.R Squibb & Sons, Inc., in pharmaceutical sales, retiring as a Division Manager. He received numerous awards throughout his career, but the one he coveted the most was the "Dr. E.R. Squibb Award," the company's highest recognition. He had a deep love for his friends in the "Good Ole Guys" poker club that met monthly for more than 50 years, especially Ralph A. "Bogey" Harrison, Jr., his life-long friend. In recent years he found great comfort in the companionship of Gertrude "Mary Jo" Muir. The family wants to recognize and express their deep appreciation for the wonderful care provided to their father at Our Lady of Peace Assisted Living, and at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. on February 11, 2017.⁵

     Margaret Carlene King was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-14-2450.⁵ She married James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo.^4,1,3 Her married name was Nimmo. Margaret Carlene King was born on December 28, 1917 at Virginia.^2,5 She died on January 5, 2004 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 86.^5,3 She Margaret Carlene King Nimmo, 86, widow of James M. Nimmo, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2003, at home. A native of and Petersburg resident for 40 years, she was a Peninsula resident for the past nine years and was a former cosmetologist at Miller & Rhoads. She was predeceased by her daughter, Gypsy Carol, and two sons, Travis Wayne and James Carlton. She is survived by five children, Neil A. Nimmo and wife, Donna, M. Tyrone Nimmo and Sandy, Bonnie King, Dale Keith Nimmo, and Phyllis Carlene Nimmo; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at Weymouth Funeral Home. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Blandford Cemetery. on January 7, 2004.³

     James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo married Margaret Carlene King, daughter of Carl Ellis King and Ida Blanch E. Conner.^2,1,3 James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 22, 1916 at Virginia.⁵ He died on September 20, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁴ He CHECK - James Millard Nimmo, age 78, of Check, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 1994, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was retired from N&W Railroad. Survived by his wife, Carlene K. Nimmo, of Check; three sons, Neil A. Nimmo, M. Tyrone Nimmo and Dale K. Nimmo, all of Newport News; three daughters, Gypsy Cook, of Richmond, Bonnie King, of Buena Vista, and Phyllis C. Nimmo, of Newport News; one brother, Curtis Nimmo, of Colonial Heights; one sister, Mattie Cole, of Chester; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Joseph Stone officiating. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Mayberry Funeral Home. on September 22, 1994.⁴

     Gypsy Carol Nimmo was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² She was born on February 17, 1936 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,4 As of September 10, 1954,her married name was Cook.⁴ She married Maphis Killey Cook on September 10, 1954 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 As of December 12, 1997,her married name was Cline.⁴ Gypsy Carol Nimmo married Earl Kenneth Cline Jr. on December 12, 1997 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,8 Gypsy Carol Nimmo died on May 28, 1998 at Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 62.^2,9 She PALMYRA - Gypsy Carol Cook Cline, born Feb. 17, 1936, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at home surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Gypsy is survived by her husband, Earl K. Cline; her mother, Carlene Nimmo; seven children, Yvonne Muench, Millard Cook, Yvette Kincaid, Conway Cook, Tracy Cavender, Jeanne Quent and Ronald Cline; two sisters, Bonnie King and Phyllis Nimmo; three brothers, Neil Nimmo, Tyrome Nimmo and Dale Nimmo; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 1, at the funeral home chapel by Elder and Sister Henderson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with interment in Peninsula Memorial Park. on May 30, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-28-2554.⁵ Maphis Killey Cook was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 11, 1927 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1926.^5,2,3,4 He married Gypsy Carol Nimmo, daughter of James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo and Margaret Carlene King, on September 10, 1954 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 Maphis Killey Cook died on November 18, 1978 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 51.^5,4

     Victor Charles Cuff was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 086-20-2985.³ He was born on May 24, 1928 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on December 7, 1971 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.² Victor Charles Cuff and Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart were divorced on March 15, 1979 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.² Victor Charles Cuff died on October 20, 2005 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 77.^1,3,7,5,4 He Victor Charles Cuff, 77, passed away Oct. 20, 2005, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mr. Cuff was born May 24, 1928, in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of the late Victor C. and Ethel B. Cuff. Mr. Cuff was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy for 24 years. He was also a Mason. Mr. Cuff leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Betty R. Cuff of Virginia Beach and his stepson, Ronnie Billingsley and wife Linda of Stafford, Va. He also leaves behind one grandson, Richard Billingsley of Chesterfield, Va. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. on October 22, 2005.¹

     Haruko Seo was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-64-6703.⁵ She was born on April 1, 1927 at Kagoshima, Japan.^1,5,3,4 As of May 13, 1954,her married name was Gearheart.³ She married Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr., son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on May 13, 1954 at Yokohama, Japan.^6,3 Haruko Seo died on January 15, 2007 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 79.^1,5,2

     Jessie Bell "Josie" Price was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-92-6821.⁴ She was born on March 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 She married Leonard Hamilton Hall, son of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on November 6, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 6, 1912,her married name was Hall. Jessie Bell "Josie" Price died on August 21, 1982 at age 89.³