Raymond William King1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 25, 1924, d. December 8, 2002
FatherWilliam Harris/Horace "Will" King8,9,10,11,4 b. August 24, 1877, d. March 15, 1945
MotherIva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer8,9,10,11,4 b. October 30, 1887, d. September 13, 1978
     Raymond William King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 223-28-2079.12 He was born on August 25, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,13,4,5,6 He married Evelyn Oneter Vest, daughter of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,14,3 Raymond William King died on December 8, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,1,12,7 He KING, RAYMOND WILLIAM, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2002, at his home. He was preceded in death by an infant son. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn King of Christiansburg; one son, Douglas L. King of Radford; one sister, Maude Conner of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Donna King of Christiansburg; one niece and several nephews. The family wishes to thank their neighbors on Round Hill Drive for their prayers and concern, as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice for care given. on December 10, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 39, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 33, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 116, District 61-27, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1950Truck driver15

Family

Evelyn Oneter Vest b. November 26, 1926, d. June 8, 2018
Marriage*Raymond William King married Evelyn Oneter Vest, daughter of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,14,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond William King obituary in the Dec 10, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Vest King obituary in the Jun 11, 2018 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weldon Junior King obituary in the Oct 12, 2007 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Sam William Gibson1,2,3,4

M, b. November 21, 1927, d. January 7, 2011
     Sam William Gibson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 His Social Security Number was 228-30-6078.6 He was born on November 21, 1927 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card and gravestone have a birth year of 1926.1,2,4,6 He married Ruby Mae Conner, daughter of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on July 12, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Sam William Gibson died on January 7, 2011 at Virginia at age 83.3,6 He Samuel William Gibson, 83, of Vinton, Va., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011. Surviving are his children, Tex, Joyce Ann and husband, Penny, Benjamin and wife, Diane, Phillip and wife, Barbara, Victor, Pamela and husband, Mike, David, Eddie and wife, Judy, Jennifer; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother and sister, Simon and Marie; special friend, Annie Gibson; and several nieces and nephews. Sam enjoyed his fishing, truck driving, going to yard sales and gardening. A graveside service will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 10, 2011.3

Family

Ruby Mae Conner b. March 3, 1937, d. August 27, 2010
Marriage*He married Ruby Mae Conner, daughter of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on July 12, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel William Gibson obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 24, 1926, d. August 25, 1997
FatherChristian Hezekiah Wickham Sr.4,1,2,5,6,3,7 b. July 13, 1903, d. November 23, 1973
MotherLouise Ella Conner4,1,2,5,6,3,7 b. September 15, 1906, d. December 6, 1991
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 23, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Barbara Anne Mullens
Marriage*Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. married Barbara Anne Mullens on February 3, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Randall A. Wickham9
  • Jonathan A. Wickham9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Wickham obituary in the Oct 29, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Ella Conner Wickham obituary in the Dec 7, 1991 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Marie Wickham Martin obuituary in the Sep 8, 2009 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Wickham Pratt Stanley obituary in the Mar 8, 2014 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Christine Wickham Martin obituary in the Dec 18, 2016 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christian H. Wickham, Jr., obituary in the Aug 27, 1997 edition.

Evelyn A. Conner1,2,3

F, b. March 29, 1925, d. December 13, 2008
FatherSamuel Harley Conner1,4 b. January 22, 1891, d. February 23, 1974
MotherMamie Arabelle Conner1,4 b. December 29, 1895, d. November 18, 1951
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 497, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer b. February 11, 1924, d. March 20, 2010
Marriage*Evelyn A. Conner married Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer, son of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Conner Wimmer obituary in the Dec 15, 2008 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Wynn Wimmer obituary in the Dec 4, 1990 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackson L. Wimmer obituary in the Mar 22, 2010 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wimmer obituary in the Nov 23, 2016 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S856] Cathi Wimmer Cogle, "Wimmer Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 22, 2002.

Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 11, 1924, d. March 20, 2010
FatherDaniel Moses Wimmer8,1,2,4,9,10,11 b. April 28, 1880, d. April 16, 1944
MotherCammie Inez DeWeese8,1,2,4,9,10,11 b. September 10, 1887, d. September 24, 1950
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 21, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Evelyn A. Conner b. March 29, 1925, d. December 13, 2008
Marriage*Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer married Evelyn A. Conner, daughter of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wimmer Manning obituary in the Jun 21, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Wimmer Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2005 edition.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Conner Wimmer obituary in the Dec 15, 2008 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackson L. Wimmer obituary in the Mar 22, 2010 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reverend Frank H. Wimmer obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Marie Wimmer Wickham obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wimmer Jarrett Tuck obituary in the Jan 8, 2017 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Wynn Wimmer obituary in the Dec 4, 1990 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wimmer obituary in the Nov 23, 2016 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S856] Cathi Wimmer Cogle, "Wimmer Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 22, 2002.

William Alvin "Alvie' Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 1, 1922, d. December 3, 2003
FatherSamuel Harley Conner1,2,3,9,4 b. January 22, 1891, d. February 23, 1974
MotherMamie Arabelle Conner1,2,9,4 b. December 29, 1895, d. November 18, 1951
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 497, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 63, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9
1950Carpenter19

Family

Doris Jean Agee b. April 4, 1930, d. December 13, 2015
Marriage*William Alvin "Alvie' Conner 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Samuel Harley Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William A. Conner obitutary in the Dec 5, 2003 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Thompson Agee obituary in the Jan 16, 1997 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Agee Wilson obituary in the Jun 7, 2003 edition.
  16. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  17. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Agee Conner obituary in the Dec 16, 2015 edition.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Linda Conner Jefferson obituary.
  22. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Coake-Atkins wedding announcement in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.

Julia Ann "Julie" "July" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 10, 1844, d. October 19, 1918
FatherAndrew C. Conner1,5,6,7,8,4 b. February, 1820, d. May 12, 1903
MotherMatilda Ann Walters1,5,6,7,4 b. circa 1825, d. before June 13, 1900
     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

Census Records

1850Dwelling 196, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 229, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 382, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 262, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 133, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 11, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the July Conner death certificate.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Guy French Ellett II1,2,3

M, b. November 27, 1936, d. June 29, 2022
     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

Family

Juanita June Hale
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Hale obituary in the Aug 10, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Guy French Ellett II obituary in the Jul 2, 2022 edition.

Donald Ray Bush1,2,3

M, b. August 19, 1940, d. October 6, 2005
     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

Family

Virginia Lee Robinson b. September 9, 1942, d. July 28, 2017
Marriage*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 
Divorce* Donald Ray Bush and Virginia Lee Robinson were divorced on February 16, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Elizabeth A. Bush7,5
  • Susan Virginia Bush7,8,5

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Ray Bush obituary in the Oct 9, 2005 edition.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maida Conner Robinson obituary in the Oct 20, 1992 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 16, 1926, d. February 7, 2017
     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

Family

Phyllis Ann Conner b. December 30, 1933, d. April 23, 2006
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Mae Conner Bandy obituary in the Nov 1, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Phyllis Ann Busch obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Leo Richard Busch obituary in the Feb 11, 2017 edition.

Margaret Carlene King1,2,3

F, b. December 28, 1917, d. January 5, 2004
FatherCarl Ellis King4,1,2 b. May 24, 1894, d. March 24, 1986
MotherIda Blanch E. Conner4,1,2 b. April, 1894, d. January 16, 1993
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 262, District 15, Petersburg, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 375, District 115-13, Petersburg, Virginia6

Family

James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo b. August 22, 1916, d. September 20, 1994
Marriage*Margaret Carlene King married James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo.4,1,3 
Children
  • Dr. M. Tyrone Nimmo4,7,8,3
  • John Nimmo4
  • Bonnie Nimmo4,7,8,3
  • James Carlton Nimmo3
  • Gypsy Carol Nimmo+4,7,8,3,6,9 b. February 17, 1936, d. May 28, 1998
  • Travis Wayne Nimmo3,6
  • Neil A. Nimmo4,7,8,3,6
  • Dale Keith Nimmo4,7,8
  • Phyllis Carlene Nimmo4,7,8,3

Citations

  1. [S975] Yvonne Carol Cook Muench (great-granddaughter), "Ida Blanche Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 18, 2005.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Margaret Carlene King Nimmo obituary in the Jan 7, 2004 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Conner King obituary in the Jan 17, 1993 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2425] Daily Press, From the Gypsy Carol Cook Cline obituary in the May 30, 1998 edition.
  8. [S2425] Daily Press, From the James Millard Nimmo obituary in the Sep 22, 1994 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo1

M, b. August 22, 1916, d. September 20, 1994
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 375, District 115-13, Petersburg, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Railroad section foreman6

Family

Margaret Carlene King b. December 28, 1917, d. January 5, 2004
Marriage*James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo married Margaret Carlene King, daughter of Carl Ellis King and Ida Blanch E. Conner.2,1,3 
Children
  • Dr. M. Tyrone Nimmo2,4,3
  • John Nimmo2
  • Bonnie Nimmo2,4,3
  • James Carlton Nimmo3
  • Gypsy Carol Nimmo+2,4,3,6,7 b. February 17, 1936, d. May 28, 1998
  • Travis Wayne Nimmo3,6
  • Neil A. Nimmo2,4,3,6
  • Dale Keith Nimmo2,4
  • Phyllis Carlene Nimmo2,4,3

Citations

  1. [S975] Yvonne Carol Cook Muench (great-granddaughter), "Ida Blanche Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 18, 2005.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Conner King obituary in the Jan 17, 1993 edition.
  3. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Margaret Carlene King Nimmo obituary in the Jan 7, 2004 edition.
  4. [S2425] Daily Press, From the James Millard Nimmo obituary in the Sep 22, 1994 edition.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gypsy Carol Nimmo1,2,3,4

F, b. February 17, 1936, d. May 28, 1998
FatherJames Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo1,5,3,6,4 b. August 22, 1916, d. September 20, 1994
MotherMargaret Carlene King1,2,5,3,6,4 b. December 28, 1917, d. January 5, 2004
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 375, District 115-13, Petersburg, Virginia6

Family 1

Maphis Killey Cook b. August 11, 1927, d. November 18, 1978
Marriage*Gypsy Carol Nimmo married Maphis Killey Cook on September 10, 1954 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.1,7,4 
Children

Family 2

Earl Kenneth Cline Jr. b. September 8, 1926, d. March 9, 2000
Marriage*Gypsy Carol Nimmo married Earl Kenneth Cline Jr. on December 12, 1997 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.2,8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Conner King obituary in the Jan 17, 1993 edition.
  2. [S2425] Daily Press, From the Gypsy Carol Cook Cline obituary in the May 30, 1998 edition.
  3. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Margaret Carlene King Nimmo obituary in the Jan 7, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2425] Daily Press, From the James Millard Nimmo obituary in the Sep 22, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3237] South Boston News & Record, From the Millard Arvell Cook obituary in the Aug 25, 2011 edition.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Earl Kenneth Cline obituary in the Mar 11, 2000 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.