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     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-4885.⁸ Lera Sue Wimmer was born on November 20, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,4,8 As of June 11, 1949,her married name was Kelley.¹ She married Alvis Sharon Kelley on June 11, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Lera Sue Wimmer and Alvis Sharon Kelley were divorced on March 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ As of July 7, 1973,her married name was Kidd.⁷ Lera Sue Wimmer married Ruben Jackson Kidd on July 7, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Lera Sue Wimmer and Ruben Jackson Kidd were divorced on September 23, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ Lera Sue Wimmer died on July 27, 2011 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,8,10 She Sue Kidd, 78, passed away July 27, 2011, at her home in Shawsville. She was the former Lera Sue Wimmer, daughter of Dennis O. and Rachel Beckner Wimmer, of Floyd. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul E. Wimmer and Dennis Earl Wimmer. She is survived by her daughter, Grace Kelley (James Wimmer) and son, Michael E. Kelley (Johnnie), stepdaughter, Kathy Brooks (Hawley) and stepson, Kerry Kidd (Diane). She is survived by six grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren, Randy Burdette, Travis Kelley, Robin Burdette DeIulio, Sandy Burdette Troy, Beth Burdette, Amanda Kelley, Kerri Kidd and Kevin Kidd; nine greatgrandchildren; her sister, Linda Clarkson (Wayne); and brother, Lane Wimmer (Lynda). At her request there will be no visitation nor funeral. She will be cremated and ashes scattered over a special place. At Sue's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider buying a coat or other type of clothing for a person in need, take a lonely person out to eat, or some other charitable act. Friends and family can join us at the Red Palace Chinese Restaurant, Valley View, at 6 p.m. on Friday or honor her memory at the Wimmer reunion on Saturday in Copper Hill. on July 29, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3842.⁷ Ruben Jackson Kidd was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on May 11, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4,5 He married Lera Sue Wimmer, daughter of Dennis Omer Wimmer and Rachel Anne Beckner, on July 7, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ruben Jackson Kidd and Lera Sue Wimmer were divorced on September 23, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Ruben Jackson Kidd died on March 30, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,3,4,6 He KIDD, Ruben J., 81, of Moneta, died Tuesday, March 30, 1993, in a local hospital. He was a retired photographer and sales associate with the Roanoke Photo Finishing. Surviving are two sons, Steven A. Kidd, San Francisco, Calif., Kerry T. (Corky) Kidd, Roanoke; one daughter, Kathryn K. Bickham, Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Keri Teresa Kidd, Kevin Todd Kidd; one sister, Estelle K. Martin, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 31, 1993.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3002.¹³ Ivan Lee Roy Spangler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 9, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,6,7 He married Ola Pearl Yates on April 11, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Ivan Lee Roy Spangler married Marguerite Frances Warren on August 20, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^11,5 Ivan Lee Roy Spangler died on February 2, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^13,1,14 He SPANGLER, Lee Roy, 89, of Roanoke County, passed away Friday morning, February 2, 2001, following an extended illness. He was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Cridlin Men's Bible Class. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marguerite W. Spangler of Roanoke; step children, Linda Gibbons and her husband, Rodney of Ocean Pines, Berlin, Md; step son, Gary Grammer of Florida; step grandchildren, Shannon Grammer and his wife, Amy of Roanoke, Lorelei Holt and her husband, Randall of Callaway, Mrs. Tammy Crockett and her husband, Edward of Seaford, Del; one great-granddaughter, Kyndal Grammer of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Spangler Claflin of Christiansburg, Mrs. Virginia Spangler Mills of Roanoke, Mrs. Mary Spangler Jamison and her husband, R. C. (Bob) Jamison of Boones Mill; a niece, Sandra Elaine Mills of Christiansburg; a nephew, Dennis Marco Mills of Catawba; and a first cousin, Mrs. Mabel Epperley. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2001, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Carol Johnston and the Rev. Kevin Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 4, 2001.¹

     Marguerite Frances Warren was born on April 18, 1918 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.³ As of before 1962,her married name was Grammer.¹ She married Unknown Grammer before 1962.^1,2 Marguerite Frances Warren married Ivan Lee Roy Spangler, son of John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Minerva Wimmer, on August 20, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of August 20, 1962,her married name was Spangler.^1,2

     Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 1, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Samuel Littleberry Vest, son of Littleberry "Berry" Vest and Mary "Polly" Moore, on September 12, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of September 12, 1833,her married name was Vest. Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings died on June 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,2

     John Aaron Conner was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on November 18, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest, daughter of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on January 3, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 John Aaron Conner died on July 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.¹

     Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on March 23, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married John Aaron Conner, son of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on January 3, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of January 3, 1867,her married name was Conner. Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest died on December 18, 1930 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,6,3

     Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 He Was a Confederate soldier, as a Private in 54th Virginia Infantry Volunteers. #18, page 99 of the Confederate Records in Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia. He was born on April 28, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 4, 1827.^6,4,5 He Deed Between William and Catherine Conner and sons William and Daniel
This indenture made this 30th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine between William Conner Sr. And Catherine his wife of the one part and William P. Conner and Daniel P. Conner, his sons of the other part. Witness that said William Conner Sr. and Catherine his wife for and consideration of the love and respect for my two sons William and Daniel Conner and also for the further consideration of the sum of two dollars in hand paid by the above named William Conner Sr. And his wife Catherine the receipt whereof acknowledge by the above named William Conner Sr. And his wife Catherine hath bargained and sold unto the above named William and Daniel P. Conner one half of all my land including the dwelling house the above named parcel of land is to be the _______ and together with all and single the appurttenances hereto belonging into William and Daniel P. Conner and their heirs and assigns forever from the said William Conner Sr. And Catherine his wife or their heirs from the claims or claimed of any and every person whatever_____ _____ ______the above mentioned William. William Conner Sr. reserves to himself entire possessions and profits from said land and premises during his natural life clear of any claims whatever and after my decease the said William P. Conner shall take the land and profit to them sealer their heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto affixed our hands and seals this day and year first above written. Wm. (X) Conner Catherine (X) Conner This deed of gift from William Conner Sr. And his wife to William P. Conner and Daniel P. Conner was received and with the artifices thereon endorsed was ordered to be recorded. on November 30, 1849.⁷ He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, daughter of Elijah Wilson and Hannah Light, on April 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner Deed Between the Sons of William Conner
This deed made the 17th day of Aug. 1854 between Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife. Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife, and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife, and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representative of William Conner deceased of the one and first part all of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia and William P. Conner of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesses that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars in hand paid to the said Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife and Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representatives as aforesaid of William Conner deceased have this day bargain and sell ______released and confirmed and by these presents do bargain and sell _________release and confirm unto the said William P. Conner all there whole sole and entire interest right and title to all the land Estate belonging to them as heirs and representatives of the aforesaid William Conner deceased and do forever warrant and free from us or any of our liens or any persons claiming under us and we Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife has for and in consideration of the above mentioned consideration also bargained and sold and do forever bargain and sell unto the said William P. Conner and do forever relinquish any claims that they may of had to the aforesaid _____ estate of William Conner deceased previous to his death and do also forever warrant and _____ the same free from us or any of our heirs in witness, whereof the parties hereto subscribed our names and as said seals this date above writing. Signed by all the above named. William H. Boyd and Bird Smith J.P. on August 17, 1854.⁷ He died on November 13, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^6,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-2749.⁷ Eshie Elzarra King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on August 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,2,3 She died on August 9, 1989 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^7,1,2,3 She FLOYD - Eshie Elzarra King, age 77, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1989 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by: two sisters, Virgie Akers, Roanoke, Inez Foster, Shawsville; one brother, Irvin King, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on August 24, 1989.¹

     Pinie View "Phiney" King was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on January 21, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on November 12, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 22; Her gravestone has a death date of Nov 11, 1935.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-84-7410.⁹ Inez Effie King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10 She was born on August 10, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11,3,10,9 She married Homer Edward Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on October 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{4,11,1,2,12,13} As of October 24, 1934,her married name was Foster.⁸ Inez Effie King died on May 5, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^2,10,3,9,12 She Inez Effie King Foster, 93, of Shawsville, Va., went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Edward Foster. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lyndel and Joyce Foster; two daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and E.G. Conner, and Connie Hall; four grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Traci Foster, Angela and James Epperly, Wayne and Angela Conner, and Kevin and Tonya Hall; six greatgrandchildren, Joe Foster, Matthew Epperly, Brooke Conner, Jonathan Conner, Cedric Hall and Breanna Hall; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. on May 6, 2010.²

     Charles Edward "Charlie" Gwaltney was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on March 7, 1878 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Virgie Ellen King, daughter of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on June 23, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,7 Charles Edward "Charlie" Gwaltney died on September 17, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^5,6,8 He Funeral services for Charles Edward Gwaltney, 62, who died Wednesday night at his home, 19 Ninth street S.E., were conducted at Waverly Baptist Church this afternoon. Surviving Mr. Gwaltney besides his widow, Mrs. Virgie Gwaltney, are three children: Virginia, James and Marie Gwaltney; also surviving are a brother, W. T. Gwaltney, of Roanoke, and a sister, Mrs. W. O. English, of Franklin. on September 19, 1930.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7612.⁷ David Nathaniel Akers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on November 14, 1879 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Nov 12, 1879.^3,2,4,5,7,6 He married Virgie Ellen King, daughter of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on July 28, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,9 David Nathaniel Akers died on May 30, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,3

     Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 9, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on April 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 10, 1850,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson died on August 21, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.³

     Rayburn Edison "Ray" "Skeeter" Williams was educated; Clifton Forge High School, Clifton Forge Business School. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ He Battle record. 1918, fought in Verdun Defensive Sector, France. Jun 1, 1918 - Jun 30, 1918, fought in Chateau-Thierry, France, killed in action. He was born on April 8, 1896 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,6 He died on June 19, 1918 at Chateau Thierry, France, at age 22; Corporal in Army, killed in action in WW1 while serving in the American Expeditionary Forces.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-28-8571.⁹ Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He was born on October 2, 1920 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7,9 He married Idleane Maggie Roop, daughter of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart, on April 6, 1941 at Glen Daniel, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,8 Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. died on February 21, 2010 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^5,6,9 He Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. of Hinton passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness. He was 89 years of age. Roy was born October 2, 1920, to the late John E. and Garnet D. Mitchem of Paint Creek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lorraine Mitchem; brothers, Denny Oscar, James Nelson, John Archie and Jack Mitchem, and a sister, Maxine Mitchem; a half brother, Randolph, and a stepbrother, Gene Mitchem, and stepsister, Virginia Lee Nelson. In addition to his family, Roy was preceded in death by his longtime friend, Gaylon Comer of Arizona. Roy began his career as a coal miner and later on as a truck driver. He retired as a dispatcher for E.I. Kane Movers of Maryland in 1982. He was a member of the Local Teamsters 639, located in Washington, D.C. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Idleane Roop Mitchem. They were married on April 6, 1941, and had three children born into this marriage: Roy Dennis Mitchem Jr. and his wife, Jenny, of Hinton, Christine Marie "Chris" Sarver and her husband, Noah Lee, of Crab Orchard and Joseph Ray "Joe" Mitchem Sr. and his wife Sue of Fulton, Md. Roy was richly blessed by nine grandchildren to whom he was a loving Papa. Matthew Wright, Vicki Mitchem, Jackie Richmond, Deborah Wilson, Andrew Wright, Robyn Robertson, Dennis Mitchem, Joey Mitchem, and Katie Mitchem. He is also survived by two stepgrandchildren, Gary Sarver and Judy Richards, and twelve great-grandchildren. Roy is also survived by a brother, Troy Mitchem and his wife Jean, and sisters, Mildred Ann Malcolm and Sue Warden; several nieces and nephews, who affectionately called him "Uncle Roy." Roy and Idleane enjoyed traveling. They often took long trips to visit family and friends. An avid Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Reds fan, Roy stayed active and prided himself on being able to still drive anywhere he needed to go. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church at Powley's Creek. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. The Mitchem family would like to thank the Summers County E.M.S. and the C.C.U. staff at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for Roy's wonderful care and the compassionate words to the family during this difficult time. on February 22, 2010.⁶

     Infant Roberts died in 1935.¹ He was born in 1935.¹

     Jacob R. Conner was born in October, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 He married Elizabeth Ann Martin on March 20, 1848 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia); Ann's maiden name was probably Martin. On her marriage certificate she lists her father as Michael Martin of Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁸ Jacob R. Conner Company B, 55th Regiment, enlisted on Apr 6, 1862 at Richmond, Virginia. Present on May 1, 1862 and Dec 31, 1862 muster rolls. Transferred to a sapper and miners by order of General Buckner Aug 5, 1863. This company became part of the 3rd Regiment, Confederate Engineer Troops. Resident of Floyd County. on April 6, 1862.⁹ He Granted a $30 annual Confederate Pension by the state of Virginia on May 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Matilda E. DeWeese, daughter of Peter DeWeese and Esther Poff, on November 24, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Jacob R. Conner died on March 9, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.¹⁰