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     Linda Agee married Houston H. DeWeese, son of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart.¹ Linda Agee was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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, daughter of J. Martin and Elizabeth Unknown, 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 225-01-6308.⁸ 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