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     Randal Scott "Randy" Lantz was buried at Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-27-3669.⁷ He was born on March 13, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,7 He died on August 18, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 30.^4,7,5 He LANTZ, Randal Scott, 30, of Montvale, passed away Friday, August 18, 1995. Survivors include his fiancee, Jennifer Sue Long; one son, Zachery Scott Lantz, both of the home; his parents, Ronnie and Peggy Lantz, Montvale; one brother, David Michael Lantz, Montvale; one sister, Teresa Marie Haliburton, Tampa, Fla; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Hale Ramsey, Roanoke; his paternal grandparents, Harry M. and Gladys Lantz, Montvale. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday from the Montvale Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Will Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery. on August 19, 1995.⁴

     James Monroe "Little Jimmy" Hale Jr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on October 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He died on January 19, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 241-12-8807.⁵ Curtis Wimmer "Dick" Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 He was born on May 26, 1916 at Virginia.⁵ He married Mabel Lee "Nubbin" Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on December 23, 1937 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,7 Curtis Wimmer "Dick" Manning died on August 1, 1996 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^5,1 He MANNING, Curtis Wimmer, "Dick", 80, of Copper Hill, died Thursday night, August 1, 1996 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Wimmer Manning, Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Beverly Manning, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Paula Kawamura, Michael Manning, both of Roanoke and Michelle Manning, Nashville, Tenn; one great-grandchild Kame Kameka; two brothers, Howard Manning, Thomas, Ga. and William Manning, Roanoke; three sisters, Lillie Mae Clingenpeel, Roanoke, Betty Marie Brubaker, Richmond and Mary Jane Farmer, Kingston, Tenn. Funeral services will be Sunday 2 p.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Dale Bowman and Rev. Will Roberts officiating with interment in the church cemetery. Body will be moved from Woods Funeral Home to Oakey's South Chapel noon Saturday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on August 3, 1996.¹

     James Lee "Jimmie" Manning James Lee Manning (Jimmie) 81 of Roanoke, VA passed away on Wednesday 29, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1940. After graduating Check High School in 1959 he served his country in the Army Reserve. One of Jim’s passions was his love for vehicles (trucks, cars, boats, campers, etc.) How could you not wonder then, why he would go to work for several different trucking companies as a sales representative, after which he started his own trucking business in 1982. He retired in 2009. Jim dearly loved his family and friends. He is survived in death by his wife, Beverly, his daughter Paula Tompkins, and special friend Jennifer of Roanoke, his son Michael Manning, and wife Julie of Lynchburg, and his daughter Michelle Woods, and husband Chris of Tennessee; six grandchildren, and three step grandchildren.⁴ He married Beverly Unknown.^5,2,4 James Lee "Jimmie" Manning was born on July 14, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 He married Patricia Clay Allen, daughter of Raymond William Allen and Sylvia Dove Fralin, on June 30, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James Lee "Jimmie" Manning and Patricia Clay Allen were divorced on May 14, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ James Lee "Jimmie" Manning died on December 29, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     Lucy Claudine Williams was born on September 20, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7 She married Carl McKinley Wimmer Sr., son of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on November 26, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Wimmer. Lucy Claudine Williams died on November 8, 2020 at Virginia at age 91.⁶ She Mrs. Lucy Claudine Wimmer, 91, of Copper Hill, Virginia, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Williams, and her husband, Carl M. Wimmer Sr. Claudine is survived by her three children, Joan Nichols (Harvey), C.M. Wimmer (Ellen), and Beverley Boothe (David). Also surviving are four grandsons whom she cherished and four great-grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are Mrs. Yvonne Smith and Wilson (Pee Wee) Williams, along with several nieces and nephews. Claudine was a lifetime member of Pippin Hill Church which she held close to her heart. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Oakey's South Chapel. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, November 13, 2020, also at Oakey's South Chapel with burial to follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. on November 11, 2020.⁶

     Carl McKinley Wimmer Jr. was born on October 31, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Ellen Roberta Ryan on May 15, 1982 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 Carl McKinley Wimmer Jr. died on November 4, 2023 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 68.⁵ He Carl McKinley Wimmer, Jr., age 68, of 1447 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Virginia died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence. Carl was born October 31, 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Carl McKinley Sr. and Lucy Claudine Williams Wimmer. He was a retired mechanical designer for Westrock of Covington. He was a member of Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, a fan of the Los Angeles Rams and the Virginia Tech Hokies. Carl loved camping, fishing, painting, drawing, woodwork, gardening, and the guitar; but most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially at the kids' games. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Ryan Wimmer; two sons, Matthew McKinley Wimmer and wife Tonya of Crozet, Virginia and Benjamin Thomas Wimmer and wife Natalie of Blacksburg; two sisters, Beverly Boothe and husband David of Vinton, and Joan Nicholas and husband Harvey of Bent Mountain, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Aubrey Wimmer and Colin Wimmer; and two special nephews, Michael Nichols and Patrick Nichols. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Vest, David Boothe, Michael Nichols, Patrick Nichols, Darrell Gleason, Dale Anderson, Scott Peters, and Gerald Kaney. on November 7, 2023.⁵

     Warren Allen Richard Warren Allen Richard, March 28, 1931 - December 23, 2018. Warren Allen Richard, 87, passed away at his home in Springfield, Va., on Dec. 23, 2018. He was predeceased by his eldest son, Kenneth Dale Richard, who passed away on Nov. 12, 2016, from stomach cancer, and by his parents, Eunice Woolwine and Clarence Richard. Warren was born on March 28, 1931, in Floyd County, Va. He met the love of his life, Rheba, in high school, and they married in 1950, over 68 years ago. They shared a deep, amazing love they professed to each other daily, and there was nothing he would not do or sacrifice for her. His dying wish was to ensure she continues to receive the love and care he had given her throughout their lives together. Warren joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 and served until 1955. Upon his honorable discharge, he entered the trucking industry, first with Brooks and then Hemingway before a long and successful career with Estes Express Lines (1969 to 1997). Warren began as an office manager, moving up through the company to retire as a member of the national sales team. His success was rooted in his work ethic – doing whatever needed to be done, including everything from driving the tractor trailers when they were down a driver to walking miles in blowing snow to help dig out the trucks. Warren took up golf in his mid-30s. He loved the game and continued to play on a regular basis until a few years ago. After retirement from the trucking industry, he spent a lot of time, both working and playing golf, at Greendale Golf Course in Alexandria, Va. To his neighbors, he was known as the "go-to" guy for practically everything: helping youngsters with their homework, taking over Mr. Handyman duties for the not-so-young and being a great resource and friend to everyone in between. He was also an active member of the Franconia United Methodist Church from 1970 until his death. Warren was the most caring, kind, gentle, generous, patient and loving person most people will ever meet. Not only was he the best husband ever, he was a great dad, grandfather and great grandfather – or, as the grandkids called him, "Big Daddy." Although he was known to be rather quiet, he was very witty and had a teasing sense of humor he passed on to his kids and grandkids. He will be sorely missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Rheba Richard; children, Debra, Larry (Terri) and the late Kenneth Richard (Judy Johnson); brother, Cletis Richard; grandchildren, Christopher Richard, Justin Richard (Ronnie), Heather Dudney (John), and Thomas Richard; and great grandson, Charles Dudney. Interment will take place at Quantico National Cemetery.² He was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^2,10,3 He was born on March 28, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3,4 He married Rheba Iris Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on November 22, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,11,12,13 Warren Allen Richard died on December 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 87.^2,10,3

     Kenneth Dale Richard Kenneth Dale Richard, 64, passed away at his home in Richmond Hill, GA on November 12, 2016 after a near 3 year battle with stomach cancer. Ken was born May 21, 1952 in Roanoke, VA. After serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam era, Ken spent much of his work career in the automotive industry including Ford, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz. He was an integral part of the startup of both the Nissan plant in Tennessee and the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama. The construction of JCB’s new backhoe manufacturing facility brought him to Savannah in 1999. At the time of his death Ken was a Senior Director with Terex Corporation, a heavy equipment manufacturer, where he was instrumental in implementing improved manufacturing business processes around the world. Ken was passionate about his work, loved helping others and had a unique ability to develop systems to solve complicated problems and processes. In his free time Ken was an avid golfer which made Myrtle Beach his favorite vacation spot with all its golf courses; however, he loved almost all sports. He could compete with the best on the basketball court and serve a pretty mean tennis ball! Jimmy Buffett was his favorite musician with Zach Brown and Darius Rucker following close behind. He read more e-books than we could possibly count – thank goodness for Steve Jobs and the iPad. Time with family and friends was very important to Ken. Since his diagnosis with cancer, Ken saw his son Thomas graduate from college, his daughter Heather get married and the birth of his precious grandson Charles (who is now almost 8 months old). He is survived by his life partner, Judy Johnson of Richmond Hill, GA; his daughter Heather Dudney and husband John of Tampa, FL; his son Thomas Richard of Atlanta, GA; his parents Warren and Rheba Richard of Springfield, VA; his brother Larry Richard and wife Terri of Springfield, VA; his sister Debbie Richard of Los Angeles, CA; nephews Chris Richard of Jacksonville, FL and Justin Richard and husband Ronnie Jolley of Coram, NY; and grandson Charles (Charlie) Dudney.⁴ He was born on May 21, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Janice Kay Dawson on September 6, 1975 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas.² Kenneth Dale Richard died on November 12, 2016 at Richmond Hill, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 64.^1,4

     Alfred Dewey Williams was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 223-28-7075.⁹ He was born on June 25, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,5,6 He married Grace Salome Nichols, daughter of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on September 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 Alfred Dewey Williams died on February 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^7,6

     Grace Salome Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4520.⁶ She was born on February 26, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Alfred Dewey Williams, son of Charles Haden Williams and Eliza Jane Shilling, on September 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 As of September 29, 1920,her married name was Williams.² Grace Salome Nichols died on July 2, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,6,4,7

     Ashley Brent Wimmer Ashley Brent Wimmer passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor his memory. Ashley was the son of the late James "Dink" Wimmer and Freeda Wimmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Anita Wimmer; devoted daughter Elisha (David) Donahue; cherished grandchildren, Aysha Alton, Amaya Alton, Lillian Donahue, and David "Brent" Donahue; his adoring sisters, Charlotte (James) Austin, Susan (Steve) Smith, Annette (Lynn) Mills, Connie (Steve) See, and Michele Wimmer; his brother, Ronald (Kathy) Wimmer; special friend, Betsy Draper; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Mac and Priscilla Whitlock; Sister-in-laws, Donna Slusher and Shari Whitlock; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of long-time friends. Ashley grew up in Floyd, Virginia, a town he and his wife loved and just recently moved back to. He was a Navy veteran and a truck driver for over 27 years. His passions were family and friends, music, cars, and living life to the fullest. His dearest friends were found through his music, which started at a young age through the influence of his musical family. As a musician, he played with numerous local bands, including Mountain Fever Band, ETA, Fatz, Rebel Guns, and Jade. He also achieved his dream of becoming a race car driver at many local tracks. He truly was a man of many talents.³ He was born on July 6, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Susan Faye Radford on August 18, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Ashley Brent Wimmer and Susan Faye Radford were divorced on July 24, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Ashley Brent Wimmer married Anita Ellen Whitlock, daughter of Donald McLane Whitlock and Priscilla Ellen Miller, on November 17, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,8 Ashley Brent Wimmer died on March 19, 2022 at Virginia at age 67.³