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     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.² She was born on February 3, 1939 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 25, 2006 at Virginia at age 67.² 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, 2006.²

     Linda Agee married Houston H. DeWeese, son of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart.¹ Linda Agee was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Her married name was DeWeese. She was born in 1947.² She died in 1966; Died in an automobile accident.^2,1

     William Archer DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 30, 1878 at Virginia.¹ He died on February 1, 1891 at Virginia at age 12.¹

     Harvey Letcher DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Catherine Boyd.² Harvey Letcher DeWeese was born on September 20, 1884 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on November 11, 1957 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,2

     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

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-7562.⁷ Birdine Valentine DeWeese was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 He was born on February 4, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,8,7,2 He married Pearl Mills, daughter of William Haden Mills and Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge, on June 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,9,4,2 Birdine Valentine DeWeese died on December 28, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.²

     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 225-01-6308.⁹ Howard Leonard "John" Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,8 He married Ruby Edna Beckner.^3,4,6 Howard Leonard "John" Simpson was born on October 5, 1914 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,1,5,6 He died on May 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^1,6,8 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, 1973.⁸

     Fred Norman Simpson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-40-6490.⁵ He was born on October 31, 1929 at Virginia.^5,3,2 He died on July 7, 1984 at age 54.²

     Lois Marie Simpson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1188.⁴ She was born on February 15, 1934 at Virginia.^4,3 She died on June 20, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,4 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. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Roanoke Emergency Medical Services (REMS), 374 Day Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24016 or the American Cancer Society. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Randy Garner, the Rev. Mike Lee, and the Rev. Alfred Moore. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12 noon Tuesday. 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

     Shirley Ann Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on June 27, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,4 She married Ronald Lee Wimmer, son of Rev. Frank Hill Wimmer and Hassie Marie Nester, on August 8, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ As of August 8, 1956,her married name was Wimmer.⁴ Shirley Ann Manning and Ronald Lee Wimmer were divorced on August 22, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Shirley Ann Manning died on November 15, 2014 at Virginia at age 77.^2,9 She Shirley Ann Wimmer, 77, of Bent Mountain, went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, November 15, 2014. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Manning Sr. and Perdine Manning; and her son, Donnie Wimmer. She is survived by her son, Randy Manning and wife, Rosy; her brother, Ralph Manning Jr. (Donna); and her sister, Geraldine Hicks (Bill). Her grandchildren, Heather Stitt (Jason), Frances Shugart (Matt), and Nathan and Jeremy Wimmer. Her great grandchildren, Emmalyn Stitt, Noah Shugart; and several nieces and nephews. Shirley worked at Coles Egg Farm and Custom Wood till her retirement. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery, Copper Hill. on November 17, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-84-9280.¹¹ Donald Ray "Donnie" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,2,3,6 He was born on March 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,4,5,7 He married Kathy Ann Nichols, daughter of James Burton Nichols and Carol Janette Wimmer, on January 2, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Donald Ray "Donnie" Wimmer died on July 30, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.^11,2,3 He A Bent Mountain man died Monday night in Roanoke Memorial Hospital of injuries suffered in a traffic accident Sunday on Bent Mountain. He was identified by police as Donald Ray Wimmer, 27. The driver of a car that police said struck Wimmer's vehicle was identified by Roanoke County Deputy W. D. Byrd as Levi Richard Karns, 61, of North Blair Street, Vinton. Before Wimmer's death Byrd had charged Karns with reckless driving. The accident occurred on Bent Mountain near BoGo Grocery shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. After striking Wimmer's vehicle, which was knocked into a parked car, Karns' car continued on and struck the grocery and a shopping cart next to it, police said. The shopping cart was knocked into a fourth vehicle. Karns and a relative riding with him, Vilus N. Karns, were treated at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Vilus Karns was released from the hospital. Richard Karns, according to Byrd, was admitted to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem for observation. Karns is listed in satisfactory condition. on July 31, 1984.¹³ He Donald Ray Wimmer, age 27, of Bent Mountain, died Monday. He was an employee Roanoke Electric Steel. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kathy Ann Wimmer; a stepson, Matt Nichols; his mother, Mrs. Shirley Ann Wimmer, Bent Mountain; his father, Ronald L. Wimmer, Rocky Mount; one brother, Mark (Randy) Wimmer, Bent Mountain; his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Frank H. Wimmer, Copper Hill; Mrs. Perdine Manning, Bent Mountain; Ralph Manning, Athens, Ga; his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Nichols, Bent Mountain; his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rosetta Wimmer, Mrs. Jeannette Link, Miss Sherry Nichols; a niece, Heather Rose Wimmer. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Brethren Church Cemetery. on August 1, 1984.³

     Mark Randall "Randy" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10 He was born on June 1, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,10,3 He married Rosetta Mabel "Rosy" Witt on July 19, 1980 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 Mark Randall "Randy" Wimmer died on December 25, 2015 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^6,10 He Mark Randall (Randy) Wimmer, 56, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with colon cancer on Friday, December 25, 2015. He was born on June 1, 1959, a son of the late Shirley Wimmer and Ronnie Wimmer. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Wimmer; and his grandparents, the Rev. Frank and Hassie Wimmer, and Ralph Manning Sr. and Perdine Manning. Randy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosetta "Rosy" Wimmer; his children, Heather Stitt and husband, Jason, Frances Shugart and husband, Matthew, Nathan Wimmer, Jeremy Wimmer and special girlfriend, Brittaney Bandy; four precious grandchildren whom he adored, Emmalyn and Luke Stitt and Noah and Kaitlyn Shugart; special nephews, Jed Witt and Justin Witt; his mother-in-law, Margaret "Lorraine" Witt; stepmother, Louise Wimmer; and special brothers-in-law, Lewis "Eddie" Witt and David Witt. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He retired from Roanoke County as a building inspector after 23 years of service. He volunteered at Bent Mountain Fire and Rescue Department for 39 years, 12 serving as chief. After the death of his father-in-law, Ed Witt, Randy and his sons took over Witt's Apple Orchard. Randy enjoyed working the orchard with his sons. Randy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being a member of the Bass Club in Floyd, Va. He enjoyed fishing and golfing with his family and friends. A special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care and support and Dr. Fintel and staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Center. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. on December 30, 2015.⁶