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     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6308.⁸ Howard Leonard "John" Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Ruby Edna Beckner.^3,4,6 Howard Leonard "John" Simpson was born on October 5, 1914 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,5,6 He died on May 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^1,6

     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 She was born on June 27, 1937 at Virginia. She married Ronald Lee Wimmer, son of Rev. Frank H. Wimmer and Hassie Nester, on August 8, 1956. As of August 8, 1956,her married name was Wimmer. Shirley Ann Manning died on November 15, 2014 at Virginia at age 77.² 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. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Mount Union Church of the Brethren, 9420 Bent Mountain Road, Bent Mountain, with the Rev. Greg Fleshman officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery, Copper Hill. Family will receive friends Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bent Mountain Fire and Rescue Department, PO Drawer D, Bent Mountain VA 24059. on November 17, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-84-9280.⁵ 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.⁶ He married Kathy Ann Unknown.⁶ Donald Ray "Donnie" Wimmer was born on March 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He died on July 30, 1984 at age 27.⁵

     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.⁴ He was born on June 1, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Rosa "Rosie" Witt on July 17, 1980. Mark Randall "Randy" Wimmer died on December 25, 2015 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.⁴ 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. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Mount Union Church of the Brethren, 9420 Bent Mountain Road, Bent Mountain, with the Rev. Greg Fleshman officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bent Mountain Fire and Rescue Department, P.O. Box Drawer D, Bent Mountain, VA 24059, and/ or Mount Union Church of the Brethren, 9420 Bent Mountain Road, Bent Mountain, VA 24059. on December 30, 2015.⁴

     Thomas Odell Slone was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 1, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Barbara Jeanette Wickham, daughter of Ernest Wilburn Wickham and Hazel Marie Wimmer, on January 20, 1956.^1,3 Thomas Odell Slone died on September 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 87.³ He On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Thomas Odell Slone, 87, of Copper Hill, Virginia, passed away after struggling with various health issues. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert and Vinnie Mae Slone; brothers, Elmer Slone and Wilfred Slone; sisters, Dessie Dickerson, Edna Woods, and Daisy Thomasson; and a darling granddaughter, Jessica Slone. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Barbara Jeanette Wickham Slone; sons, Ricky Slone and Roger Slone (Tammy); daughters, Gina Saul (Kyle) and Shari Winebarger (Jerry); grandchildren, Christy Storey (Jason), Carissa Brown, Emily Wright (Nathan), Aaron Martin (Elizabeth), Travis Slone (Amy), Lindsey Hardin (Timmy), Justin Slone, Maci Winebarger, and Cole Winebarger; great-grandchildren, Georgia, Adelaide, Jentry and Foster; and his canine pal, Smokey. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020, and from 1 until 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Oakey's South Chapel. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Oakey's South Chapel. Burial will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. on October 1, 2020.³

     Jackie Lee "Jack" Beason was born on May 31, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,8 He married Frances Diane Wickham, daughter of Ernest Wilburn Wickham and Hazel Marie Wimmer, on May 28, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,2 Jackie Lee "Jack" Beason died on May 14, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,6,7 He Jack L. Beason, 73, of Roanoke County, died Monday, May 14, 2012. Jack was the beloved son of the late Forest M. Beason and Audrey Manning "Bea" Beason. Jack is survived by his wife, Diane W. Beason; son, Tim Beason (Elizabeth); daughters, TJ Beason Myers (Russ), and Cammi Beason; grandson, Forest Germano Beason; brother Carl W. Beason (Faye); sister, Wanda Beason Webb (Ron); aunt, Aileen Layne; uncles, Tom F. Beason and William J. Beason, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and his constant companions Amigo, YoYo, Patch, and Noodles. Jack was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to so many. He was an outstanding athlete at Andrew Lewis High School and the University of South Carolina. He was blessed with many talents. He was a farmer, a natural artist, mechanic, teacher, coach, and could play any instrument by ear. He helped design and build the family dream home on the farm. His sense of humor was legendary and known by many. He was a very honorable, humble, and kind man who was always generous with his time and his talents. He served the people of Virginia for many years through his work at the Virginia Employment Commission. He retired in 1995 as manager of the Radford VEC office. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road, SW Suite 115,R oanoke, VA 24018, or an animal shelter of your choice. on May 16, 2012.⁶

     Clay Travis Walthall married Jessica Unknown.¹ Clay Travis Walthall was born on November 4, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He died on March 16, 2019 at Virginia at age 42.¹ He Clay Walthall, 42, of Shawsville, Va., passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday morning, March 16, 2019. His family and friends will tell you he was one of the greats. He was genuine, just truly a good man. He was a study in paradoxes; Big and soft, strong and gentle, tough and tender. He had a zest for life, for music, nature, camping, hunting and fishing and especially for his family. He was a hard-working and honest business man; taking over the family business Family Plumbing and Heating and helping it to continue flourishing when his father passed away. Most of all he was an amazing family man. He told his five children often that he loved them, wrapping his arms around them whenever he got the chance. He left sweet notes for his wife and his mother, he made sure we all knew we were loved. Like everything he did, he did it with all his heart. He gave us his all. He stayed humble, worked hard, played hard, loved hard. We are not promised tomorrow. He chose to be happy. He is survived by his wife, Jessica; his children, Kellen, Gracie, and Luke; his step-children, Marin and Caelum; his mother, Jill; his sisters, Katie, Danielle, Paige and Maggie. Celebration of his life is to be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 at Oakey's Funeral Home in Salem, Va. on March 21, 2019.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-8284.¹⁰ Oliver Wendell Manning Jr. was born on May 19, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,10,4 He married Cindy Kay DeWeese, daughter of Arving Hubert DeWeese and Ocelia Gretchen Manning, on January 1, 1976 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ Oliver Wendell Manning Jr. and Cindy Kay DeWeese were divorced on December 16, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Oliver Wendell Manning Jr. married Barbara Hall on April 19, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³ Oliver Wendell Manning Jr. died on July 5, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,3,10 He Oliver Wendell Manning Jr. 69, of Vinton, Va., and formerly of Copper Hill, Va., left us for his heavenly home on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at the Veterans Care Center in Salem, Va. He retired as a yard brakeman at NS Railway and served his country in the United States Army. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver W. and Nellie Manning; his brothers, Bobby H. Manning, Benny Manning, Terry Manning, David Manning, Herbert Manning, Melvin Manning, Cleveland Manning, and Calvin C. (Jim) Manning; and two sisters, Cammie Manning and Bondeen Barger. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Manning, of Vinton, Va; son, Jason Oliver Manning and Donetta Redd, of Roanoke, Va; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Manning, Larry and Rhonda Manning, of Copper Hill, Va., Rocky and Celeste Manning, of Greensboro, N.C., Henry Manning, of Floyd, Va., and Michael Manning, of Radford, Va; sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine and Junior Sowers, of Floyd, Va., and Linda and Tom Iddings, of Riner, Va; sisters-in-law, Carmen S. Manning, of Copper Hill, Va., Julia Manning, of Salem, Va., and Karen Manning Nicholson, of Blacksburg, Va; granddaughter, Olivia Manning, of Roanoke, Va; stepson, Danny Brickey, of Vinton, Va; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. The family gives special thanks to the staff of Virginia Veterans Care Center, Salem, for their loving care of Oliver during his courageous battle of Alzheimer. He loved all of you. on July 6, 2009.¹