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     Garnett Yopp was buried at Farris-Smith Cemetery, Rt. 740, 0.6 miles east of Rt. 742, Franklin Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-14-1525.¹ He married Mary Eunice Farris.³ Garnett Yopp was born on August 22, 1914 at Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on May 24, 1989 at age 74.^1,2

     Mary Eunice Farris married Garnett Yopp, son of Joseph Robert Yopp and Florentine Yopp.¹ Mary Eunice Farris was buried at Farris-Smith Cemetery, Rt. 740, 0.6 miles east of Rt. 742, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-64-7325.² Her married name was Yopp. She was born on March 10, 1920.² She died on April 22, 1994 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,2 She YOPP, Mary Eunice, 74, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, April 22, 1994, in Eldercare. Mrs. Yopp was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Garnett Yopp in 1989 and also one son. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Harden, Rocky Mount, Patty and Phillip Hodges, Ferrum, Ann and Walter Holland, Glade Hill, Lucille Deweese, Check; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Billy and Alice Yopp, Rocky Mount, Jerry and Gearline Yopp, Check, Larry and Frances Yopp, Rocky Mount, Gordon and Joyce Yopp, Rocky Mount, Raymond Yopp of Glade Hill; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Gibson of Callaway. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 1994, in the Arrington-Bussey Chapel with Elder W. T. Conner, Rev. Frank Wimmer and Rev. Ron Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Farris Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at the Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home, Rocky Mount. on April 23, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-98-3964.⁴ Dale Lynwood DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He was born on August 18, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,7 He died on July 12, 1994 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 33.^1,5 He A man hired to clear timber from land in Franklin County was killed Tuesday when a tree limb fell on him. It was his first day on the job. Franklin County Sheriff's Investigator G.L. Shively said Dale Lynnwood Deweese , 33, of Copper Hill and his brother were clearing a grove of trees on land owned by Larry Florin near the Blue Ridge Parkway when Deweese was killed. A tree Deweese had sawed fell against a nearby one and apparently broke some limbs loose, Shively said. A few minutes later, one of the limbs fell and struck Deweese on the head and shoulders while he was sawing on another tree. Shively said the blow knocked Deweese to the bottom of a steep embankment. He died at the scene. Florin's wife, Lynne, said the men had just started clearing the land Tuesday morning. on July 13, 1994.⁸ He DeWEESE, Dale Lynnwood, 33, of Copper Hill, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Surviving is parents, Wilbert DeWeese, Copper Hill; mother, Lucille DeWeese, of Check; special companion, Freda Sue Hicks, Copper Hill; three children, Tabitha Sue Hicks, Rita Ann Hicks, Jason O'Dell Hicks all of the home; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie and Nannette DeWeese, David and Penny DeWeese all of Copper Hill, Darrell DeWeese of Blue Ridge; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca and Donald Beckner, Brenda and Max Jones, Copper Hill. Interment will be in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on July 14, 1994.¹

     Donald Dwight Beckner Donald D. Beckner, 63, of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born on Friday, May 17, 1957, to Ida King Beckner Bolt and the late Houston Beckner. Donald loved music and especially loved playing his guitar. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and watching NASCAR racing. His greatest joy was being with his family and friends. In addition to his father, he was greeted in heaven by his great-granddaughter, Hazel Grace Smith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca Beckner; daughter, Katrina Beckner Walker, and husband, Aaron; grandchildren, Austin Smith and wife, Autumn, Adam Smith, Macy Walker, Wyatt Walker; great-granddaughter, Addlyn Smith; sisters, Wanda Hale and husband, Tommy, and Marsha Beckner; brother, Kenneth Beckner and wife, Mary; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Burial will follow at the Restvale Cemetery.⁸ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 He was born on May 17, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,9,8 He married Rebecca Sue "Becky" DeWeese, daughter of Wilbert Edward DeWeese and Lucille Yopp, on March 10, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Donald Dwight Beckner died on November 6, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^8,9

     Alta Pauline Wilkinson was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She was born on June 26, 1910 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 She married Harvey Newton DeWeese, son of Harvey Dusky DeWeese and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower, on July 26, 1929 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^6,5,1 As of July 26, 1929,her married name was DeWeese.⁵ Alta Pauline Wilkinson died on November 15, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^4,1,3 She Funeral services were to be conducted today for Mrs. Alta Pauline DeWeese, 44, Wyco, who died in a Beckley hospital Monday morning following a lengthy illness. Burial was to follow in the Fairview Cemetery there. Survivors include her husband, Newton DeWeese; three daughters, Mrs. Dean Burnstein, Emily, and Ellen, all of Philadelphia; her father, Watson Wilkinson; Narrows, Va; a brother, Archie, Princeton; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Cooper, Ohio; Mrs. Lacy Shaver, Lindside; Mrs. Gladys Riddle, Matoaka; and Mrs. Mildred Atwell, Narrows, Va. on November 16, 1954.¹

     Margie Aberdeen DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-94-9881.¹¹ She was born on February 3, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 She died on March 25, 2006 at Rock Co., Wisconsin, at age 67.^1,11,4 She Margie Aberdeen DeWeese, 67, passed away March 25, 2006. She was born and raised on Bent Mountain, and was preceded in death by her parents, Cabell and Dobie Gearheart DeWeese; sisters, Pauline Horelback, Catheleen Poff; brother, Wilbert DeWeese. She is survived by her sisters, Nannie King, Treva Dillard, and Lela Poff; brothers, William McKinely DeWeese, Winston DeWeese, and Houston DeWeese. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Albert Harvey Poff, Jr., Allen W. DeWeese, Brian Todd DeWeese, W. G. King, Roger King, and Larry King. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
on March 28, 2006.¹

     Linda Gail Agee married Hansford Houston DeWeese, son of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart.^1,3 Linda Gail Agee was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,3 Her married name was DeWeese.¹ She was born on June 6, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on August 29, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19.^1,3 She Linda Agee DeWeese, 19, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital from injuries received Aug. 17 when the car she was driving crashed on U.S. 221 near Copper Hill. She was a Shenandoah Life Insurance Co. employe in Roanoke. She is survived by her husband, Hanford Houston DeWeese, Rt. 1, Check; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Agee, Roanoke; a brother, John Agee, Roanoke; two half brothers, Joe Pete Mays, Roanoke, Royce Agee, Bent Mountain; a half sister, Mrs. Rosa Stuart, Roanoke. Burial in Rest Vale Cemetery. on August 31, 1966.³

     William Archer DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 30, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He died on February 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 11.⁴

     Harvey Letcher DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Catherine Boyd.² Harvey Letcher DeWeese was born on September 20, 1884 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. birth records have a birth date of Sep 1, 1884.^7,1,2,4,6 He died on November 11, 1957 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^7,2,3 He Harvey Letcher DeWeese, 73, of Copper Hill, Rt. 2, died Monday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Catherine Kelly DeWeese; a stepson, Ralph B. Kelly, Tulsa; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Simpson and Mrs. Hattie Wimmer, Copper Hill; two brothers, Cabell Weese, Copper Hill; B. V. DeWeese, Roanoke. Burial in the Siner family cemetery. on November 12, 1957.³

     William Riley "Rilo" Conner was born in May, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Mary Eleanor Martin on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² William Riley "Rilo" Conner died on December 7, 1935 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.⁶

     Birdine Valentine DeWeese was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 229-54-7562.¹⁰ He was born on February 4, 1901 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,10,2,3,4 He married Pearl Mills, daughter of William Haden Mills and Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge, on June 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,11,7,2,5 Birdine Valentine DeWeese died on December 28, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,3 He Birdine Valentine DeWeese, age 73, of 2641 Oregon Ave., S. W. died in a local hospital Saturday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Mills DeWeese, two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Price, Lexington, Va., and Mrs. Jean Preas, Annandale, Va; a son, Hugh O. DeWeese, Selah, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Simpson, Roanoke; and Mrs. Hattie Wimmer, Copper Hill, Va., brother, G. Cabell DeWeese, Copper Hill, Va., also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Entombment in Fern Cliff Abbey in Evergreen Cemetery. on December 29, 1974.⁵

     Mamie L. Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Her married name was Cox.⁹ She married Unknown Cox.^9,1,8 Mamie L. Wimmer was born on July 20, 1907 at Virginia.⁹ She died on January 12, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51.⁹

     Hazel Marie Wimmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 6, 1918 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Ernest Wilburn Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on March 17, 1937.^8,1 As of March 17, 1937,her married name was Wickham. Hazel Marie Wimmer died on June 29, 2008 at Virginia at age 89.¹ She Hazel Marie Wimmer Wickham, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. She was a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was born October 6, 1918 in the Copper Hill section of Floyd County, Va., the daughter of the late Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie DeWeese Wimmer. She moved from Floyd County to Roanoke in 1955 and to the Glenvar section of Roanoke County in 1957. She was a member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, an avid fisherwoman, a great sports fan, a terrific Scrabble, dominoes, and card player, and an amazing quilter and baker of fried apple pies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wickham, brother, Rev. Frank H. Wimmer, sisters, Mamie Wimmer Cox, Virgie Wimmer Aldridge, and Nellie Wimmer Manning. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Evelyn Wimmer; sister, Dorothy Wimmer Tuck; sister-in-law, Elva Wickham Eary; son, Douglas Wickham and wife, Sylvia; son, Thomas W. Wickham; daughter, Jeanette Slone and husband, Odell; daughter, Diane Beason and husband, Jack; daughter, Jill Wickham and friend, Robert Acuff; grandsons, Rick Slone, Roger Slone, Earl Wise, Robert Wise, Tim Beason, Barry Wickham, Ben Wickham, Seth Wickham, and Clay Walthall; granddaughters, Regina Saul, Shari Winebarger, T.J. Beason, Cammi Beason, Laura Wickham Stogner, Katie Walthall, and Maggie Furrow; great-grandsons, Travis Slone, Justin Slone, Aaron Martin, Cameron Wise, Forest Beason, Cole Winebarger, Kellen Walthall, Justin Stogner, and Branson Stogner; great-granddaughters, Christy Slone, Emily Cyrus, Carissa Martin, Lindsay Martin, Macie Winebarger, Gracie Walthall, Shayla Wise, and Heather Wise. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff and residents of Ridgecrest Apartments, especially Rosa, for their friendship and help which enabled our mother to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Roanoke City Rescue Mission, PO Box 11525, Roanoke, VA 24022-1525. The Wickham family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441. on July 1, 2008.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6308.¹¹ Howard Leonard "John" Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,10 He married Ruby Edna Beckner.^3,4,6 Howard Leonard "John" Simpson was born on October 5, 1914 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1,5,6 He died on May 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^1,6,10 He Howard L. (John) Simpson, age 58, of 1429 Dale Ave., SE, Roanoke, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, May 1st., at a local hospital. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Ruby B. Simpson, Roanoke; son of Mrs. Cora D. Simpson, Roanoke; father of Major William C. Simpson, Thailand, Sgt. Danny L. Simpson, Japan; Johnny Ray Simpson, Mrs. Joyce Myers, Mrs. Janet Wilkerson, and Mrs. Kay Carroll, all of Roanoke; brother of Adolphus Ray (Sonny), Fred N., Hugh W., and E. Wayne Simpson, Mrs. Gladys S. Shirley, Mrs. Laura Fuller, and Miss Lois M. Simpson, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Laura Wimmer, Jacksonville, N.C; and Mrs. Doris Poling, Beltsville, Md; also five grandchildren. Interment in King family cemetery. on May 2, 1973.¹⁰

     Fred Norman Simpson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,9 His Social Security Number was 230-40-6490.¹⁴ He was born on October 31, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{14,2,3,4,6,7,8} He married Barbara Ann Hensley on May 29, 1955 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 Fred Norman Simpson died on July 7, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^2,4,7,9 He Fred Norman Simpson, age 54, of 1024 Ridgecrest Drive, passed away Saturday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Hensley Simpson; two daughters, Miss Tina Simpson, Cambridge, Mass; Miss Lisa Simpson, Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Cora D. Simpson, Roanoke; five sisters, Mrs. Gladys Shirley, Mrs. Lena Fuller, Miss Lois Simpson, Mrs. Doris Poling, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Laura Wimmer, Jacksonville, N. C; three brothers, Adolphus (Sonny) Simpson, Wayne Simpson, both of Roanoke; Hugh Simpson, Bent Mountain. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 9, 1984.⁹

     Lois Marie Simpson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,9 Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1188.¹¹ She was born on February 15, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 11, 1934.^11,4,9,5 She died on June 20, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,11,9 She SIMPSON, Lois Marie, 60, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 20, 1994, in a local nursing home following a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles H. and Cora DeWeese Simpson; three brothers and one sister. She was an employee of Double Envelope with 24 years service. Miss Simpson was a member of Valley View Wesleyan Church. Surviving are four sisters, Gladys S. Shirley and Lena S. Fuller, both of Roanoke, Laura S. Wimmer, Jacksonville, N.C., Doris S. Poling, Roanoke; three brothers, Adolphus ""Sonny"" Simpson, Roanoke, Hugh W. Simpson, Bent Mountain, E. Wayne Simpson, Roanoke. A number of nieces and nephews and special friends, Bonnie Newcomb and Lois Moore. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 21, 1994.²

     Jill Annette Wimmer was buried at McKee Cemetery, Gravel Hill Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-98-4581.⁶ She was born on February 28, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 She died on December 24, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.^1,6,4 She WIMMER, Jill Annette, 39, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 24, 1994. She is survived by her parents, Harry and Betty Wimmer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Kim Wimmer, Kevin and Robin Wimmer, all of Salem; grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Frank H. Wimmer, Copper Hill; several aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 1994, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Interment will follow at McKee Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family urges donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. on December 25, 1994.¹