Louisa Amanda Conner1,2
F, b. April 8, 1864, d. March 4, 1951
Father | Andrew James "Andy" Conner1,2,3,4 b. March 5, 1835, d. December 13, 1881 |
Mother | Mary Ann Furrow1,3,2,5,4 b. April 4, 1837, d. November 6, 1925 |
Her married name was Puckett.
4 Louisa Amanda
Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,4 She married
Thomas "Tom" Puckett.
4 Louisa Amanda Conner was born on April 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,6,4 She married
Charles H. Craghead, son of
James Robert "Bob" Craghead and
Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,7 As of March 14, 1889,her married name was Craghead. Louisa Amanda Conner died on March 4, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.
6,4
Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
John Harry Leedy Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
M, b. August 4, 1919, d. November 4, 1978
His Social Security Number was 231-05-5140.
9 John Harry
Leedy Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
3,4,5,8 He was born on August 4, 1919 at Graham, Tazewell Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1918.
9,2,3,4,5,6,7 He married
Elizabeth Marie Poff, daughter of
Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff and
Belva Lee Young, on June 3, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.
1,3 John Harry Leedy Jr. died on November 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.
9,3,4,5,8 He John Harry Leedy, age 59, of Rt. 4, Salem, died Tuesday at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Leedy; one son, John Harry Leedy, III, of Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. W. R. (Nancy) Smoot, of Orange Park, Fla; Mrs. Ellis (Ann) Paris, of Roanoke; Mrs. W. O. (Lucy) Prochaska, of Vienna, Va; Mrs. Robert W. (Carolyn) Harrison, of Roanoke; Miss Cynthia V. Leedy, H.N. U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, Ill; four sisters, Mrs. W. L. Dillon; Mrs. Mamie Long, both of Roanoke; Mrs. R. J. Coffey, of Long Island, N.Y; Mrs. H. L. London, of Fort Myers, Fla; eleven grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on November 16, 1978.
8
Family | Elizabeth Marie Poff b. December 25, 1922, d. February 13, 1999 |
Marriage* | John Harry Leedy Jr. married Elizabeth Marie Poff, daughter of Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff and Belva Lee Young, on June 3, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 |
Children | - Nancy Carol Leedy1,10,8 b. February 3, 1941, d. May 15, 2020
- Belvia Ann Leedy1,3,10,8
- Infant Leedy2 b. January 8, 1945, d. January 8, 1945
- Lucy Amanda Leedy1,3,10,8
- Carolyn Sue Leedy1,3,10,8
- John Harry Leedy III3,10,8
- Cynthia Virginia "Cindy" Leedy1,8
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Leedy obituary in the Feb 14, 1999 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harry Leedy obituary in the Nov 16, 1978 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Nancy Carol Leedy1,2,3
F, b. February 3, 1941, d. May 15, 2020
Father | John Harry Leedy Jr.1,4,5 b. August 4, 1919, d. November 4, 1978 |
Mother | Elizabeth Marie Poff1,4,5 b. December 25, 1922, d. February 13, 1999 |
Nancy Carol
Leedy Nancy Carol Leedy Smoot, 79, of Goodview, Virginia, passed away on May 15, 2020 at her home. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.
3 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
3 She was born on February 3, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.
2 As of August 12, 1960,her married name was Smoot.
6 She married William Ronald "Buddy"
Smoot on August 12, 1960 at Santa Clara Co., California.
6,5 Nancy Carol Leedy died on May 15, 2020 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.
3
Family | William Ronald "Buddy" Smoot |
Marriage* | Nancy Carol Leedy married William Ronald "Buddy" Smoot on August 12, 1960 at Santa Clara Co., California.6,5 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Leedy obituary in the Feb 14, 1999 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Nancy Carol Leedy Smoot obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harry Leedy obituary in the Nov 16, 1978 edition.
- [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
Walter Harve "Bud" Link1,2,3
M, b. February 2, 1908, d. December 19, 1978
His Social Security Number was 229-46-8576.
4 Walter Harve "Bud"
Link was buried at Clover Hollow Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.
5,3 He was born on February 2, 1908 at Giles Co., Virginia.
4,5,3,6 He married
Leila Pearl Poff, daughter of
Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff and
Louanna J. "Louise" Williams, on August 27, 1930 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.
7,5,2,6 Walter Harve "Bud" Link died on December 19, 1978 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 70.
5,3
Family | Leila Pearl Poff b. July 10, 1905, d. January 28, 1999 |
Marriage* | Walter Harve "Bud" Link married Leila Pearl Poff, daughter of Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff and Louanna J. "Louise" Williams, on August 27, 1930 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.7,5,2,6 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Stuart Link obituary in the Feb 1, 2004 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Joyce Pangborn obituary in the Dec 14, 2012 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S398] Ruth G. Hale, Clover Hollow Cemetery, Giles Co., VA.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leila Pearl Link obituary in the Jan 29, 1999 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Herman Lee Poff1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. June 12, 1917, d. July 7, 1961
Father | Brainard Wheeler Poff1,2,7,8,6 b. January 11, 1890, d. October 19, 1967 |
Mother | Alice Ocie Muncy1,2,7,8,6 b. November 15, 1889, d. March 5, 1983 |
His Social Security Number was 236-16-4199.
9 Herman Lee
Poff was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
2,10,6 He married
Frances Ruth King.
2,5,6 Herman Lee Poff was born on June 12, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
9,2,3 He died on July 7, 1961 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 44.
2,6 He Funeral services for Herman Lee Poff, 44, who died Saturday at his home on Thorntontown Avenue, Princeton, will be conducted Monday. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Owner and operator of Poff Plumbing Co., on Mercer Street in Princeton, Poff was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Poff of Thorntontown Avenue. Other survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frances King Poff; a son, H. L. Poff Jr. with the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, N. C; a daughter, Linda Gail Poff of the home; a sister, Mrs. Lena McNamara, and a brother, Elbert Poff, both of Mullens. on July 9, 1961.
6
Family | Frances Ruth King b. September 14, 1922, d. January 28, 2000 |
Marriage* | Herman Lee Poff married Frances Ruth King.2,5,6 |
Children | - Jeffrey L. Poff11,5
- Herman Lee Poff Jr.+11,12,5,6 b. September 4, 1941, d. October 6, 2000
- Linda Gayle Poff11,12,5,6
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Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herman Lee Poff death record.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances Ruth Poff obituary in the Jan 30, 2000 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Herman Lee Poff obituary in the Jul 9, 1961 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elbert Taylor Poff obituary in the Jan 15, 1999 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Lee Poff, Jr. obituary in the Oct 15, 2000 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Elbert Taylor Poff1,2,3,4,5
M, b. April 24, 1922, d. January 12, 1999
Father | Brainard Wheeler Poff1,2,6,7,4,8,9,10 b. January 11, 1890, d. October 19, 1967 |
Mother | Alice Ocie Muncy1,2,7,4,8,11,10 b. November 15, 1889, d. March 5, 1983 |
Elbert Taylor
Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
4,5 He was born on April 24, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1924.
2,4,12 He married
Ruby Thelma Belcher, daughter of Lewis
Belcher and Paralee
Conner, on June 5, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.
2,3,4 Elbert Taylor Poff died on January 12, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.
4 He Mr. Elbert Taylor Poff, 76, of 393 Willow Oak Drive (JoHo Estates) Princeton, died early Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at his residence. Born April 24, 1922, at Princeton, he was the son of the late B.W. and Ocie Alice Muncy Poff. He was a graduate of Princeton High School, had been a resident of Mullens for 35 years, having moved back to Princeton in 1981. He was employed by the Virginian and N & W Railroads as a fireman and locomotive engineer. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge 151 and a charter member of the Southgate CB Club. He was of the Protestant faith and a member of the Advent Christian Church in Princeton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Darrell Poff; one sister, Lena McNamara; and one brother, Herman Poff. His survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruby T. Belcher Poff; one son, Richard V. Poff and wife Donna of Princeton; one daughter, Sabrina L. Hager and husband Joseph of Triangle, Va; six grandchildren, Laura, Troy and Todd Poff, all of Mechanicsville, Md., Tabitha and Kevin Poff, both of Princeton, and Nicholas Hager of Triangle. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton. on January 15, 1999.
4
Family | Ruby Thelma Belcher b. November 28, 1926, d. August 20, 2012 |
Marriage* | Elbert Taylor Poff married Ruby Thelma Belcher, daughter of Lewis Belcher and Paralee Conner, on June 5, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 |
Children | - Richard Vaughn Poff6,3,13,4
- Elbert Darrell Poff6,4 b. May 17, 1948, d. May 5, 1968
- Sabrina Lynn Poff6,3,13,4
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Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Belcher marriage certificate.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Thelma Belcher Poff obituary in the Aug 25, 2012 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elbert Taylor Poff obituary in the Jan 15, 1999 edition.
- [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the E. Darrell Poff obituary in the May 19, 1968 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena P. McNamara obituary in the Dec 10, 1981 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brainard Wheeler Poff obituary in the Oct 20, 1967 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Herman Lee Poff obituary in the Jul 9, 1961 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ocie A. Poff obituary in the Mar 6, 1983 edition.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Thomas Edgar Poff Jr.1
M, b. January 16, 1926, d. July, 1986
His Social Security Number was 236-28-9219.
5 Thomas Edgar
Poff Jr. and
Evelyn Rose Nesbitt were divorced.
4 Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. was born on January 16, 1926 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
5,4 He married Evelyn Rose
Nesbitt on August 11, 1948 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.
6,4 Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. married Evelyn Rose
Nesbitt on December 24, 1962 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.
4 Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. died in July, 1986 at age 60.
5
Family | Evelyn Rose Nesbitt b. circa 1927 |
Divorce* | Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. and Evelyn Rose Nesbitt were divorced.4 |
Marriage* | Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. married Evelyn Rose Nesbitt on August 11, 1948 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.6,4 |
Marriage | Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. married Evelyn Rose Nesbitt on December 24, 1962 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 |
Child | |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Roswell Poff obituary in the Feb 2, 1976 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Valinda Rose Poff death certificate.
John Roswell Poff1,2,3
M, b. January 21, 1929, d. January 31, 1976
John Roswell
Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
2 His Social Security Number was 234-38-6162.
5 He was born on January 21, 1929 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
2,5 He married
Dalia Irene Mabe on November 27, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.
3 John Roswell Poff died on January 31, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 47.
2 He John Roswell Poff, 47, of 917 Mercer Street in Princeton, died Saturday in a Princeton hospital following a long illness. He was a block and brick mason and a member of Bluefield Moose Lodge. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He had resided in Bluefield for the past 20 years, moving from Matoaka. He was born at McComas and was a son of Mrs. Blanche Ann Bailey Poff of Princeton and the late Thomas Poff. Surviving are one son, John Poff Jr., of Baltimore, Md; four daughters, Marlene Poff, Rita Poff, Brenda Poff and Debbie Poff, all of Baltimore; three brothers, Thomas E. Poff Jr., of Bluewell, George R. Poff and Bobby J. Poff, both of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Frances G. Perkins of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Priscilla L. Dodson of Columbus, Mrs. Valerie G. Pinkins of Princeton and Sharon A. Poff of Princeton. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at George W. Seaver Chapel in Princeton with Rev. Paul Hall and Rev. Glen Tabor officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Cousins will be pallbearers. The body will remain at the funeral home where friends may call today from 5 until 9 p.m. on February 2, 1976.
2
Family | Dalia Irene Mabe b. October 5, 1931, d. December 11, 2006 |
Marriage* | John Roswell Poff married Dalia Irene Mabe on November 27, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Roswell Poff obituary in the Feb 2, 1976 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
John Elliott Bird Vest1,2,3,4,5
M, b. December 15, 1920, d. February 1, 1997
Father | Charles Will Vest6,7,8,1,3,4,9 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956 |
Mother | Alma Victoria Poff6,7,8,1,3,4,9 b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955 |
His Social Security Number was 234-20-4069.
10 John Elliott Bird
Vest was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
2,4 He was born on December 15, 1920 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
10,11,2,4,5,3 He married
Dorothy A. Hicks on August 30, 1940 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
12,11,3,4 John Elliott Bird Vest died on February 1, 1997 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.
10,2,4 He Elliott B. Vest, 76, of 120 Alder St., Bluefield, went to meet his Lord on Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield. Born on Dec. 15, 1920, in Rock, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Alma V. Poff Vest. He was a retired coal miner having retired from Consol Coal Company, Crane Creek, with 43 years’ service. He was a member of the UMWA and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Bluefield where he served on the board of trustees. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II at Iwo Jima. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He was the last surviving member of his family. Survivors: wife of 56 years, Dorothy A. Hicks Vest of Bluefield; son, Charles H. Vest and wife Betty L. of Green Valley; daughter, Betty Vest Gillenwater and husband Ronald of Salem, Va; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Pallbearers will be John Vest, Timmy Wiseman, Heber Stafford, Joe, Buddy and Buck Bransome. on February 2, 1997.
4
Family | Dorothy A. Hicks b. July 2, 1924, d. January 21, 2009 |
Marriage* | John Elliott Bird Vest married Dorothy A. Hicks on August 30, 1940 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,11,3,4 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
- [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elliott B. Vest obituary in the Feb 2, 1997 edition.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aline Maude Branscome obituary in the Feb 10, 1992 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Hicks marriage record.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy A. Vest obituary in the Jan 23, 2009 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Raymond Lincoln Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
Father | Charles Will Vest8,1,9,5,6 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956 |
Mother | Alma Victoria Poff8,1,9,5,6 b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955 |
Raymond Lincoln
Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
5,10 He was born on March 24, 1897 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,4,5,6,7 He married
Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett on February 27, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.
11,12,13 Raymond Lincoln Vest died on February 21, 1976 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 78.
5 He Raymond Lincoln Vest, 78, died Saturday night in a Hinton hospital after a short illness. Born at Floyd County, Va., March 24, 1897, he was a son of the late Charles and Alma Poff Vest. He had lived in Summers County for the past six years. He was a former resident of Freeman, was a retired engineer for the Norfolk and western Railway after 42 years of service, was a member of the Laurel Creek Baptist Church and Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers. Vest was a member of the Old Guard in Bluefield. Survivors include five sons, George Anderson of Sarasota, Fla., Charles Vest of Battlecreek, Mich., Frank Vest of Oak Hill, Ted Vest of Charleston and Ray Vest of Bluefield, Va; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hendrickson and Mrs. Betty Johnson, both of Sandstone, Mrs. Mariann Becker of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Dorothy McComas of garden City, Mich; three brothers, Howard of Baltimore, Md., James of Rock and Elliott of Bluefield, Va; one sister, Mrs. Aileene Branscome of Rock. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluefield. on February 23, 1976.
5
Family | Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970 |
Marriage* | Raymond Lincoln Vest married Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett on February 27, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,12,13 |
Children | - Charles Benson "Charley" Vest+2,3,11,5,13 b. December 16, 1918, d. April 11, 1986
- Lloyd Engram Vest+3,11,15,14 b. February 3, 1921, d. December 27, 1957
- Frank Scott Vest+3,11,5,14,16,17,13 b. March 30, 1923, d. March 29, 1998
- Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest3,11,5,14,17,13 b. March 11, 1925, d. October 31, 2010
- Mary Ann Vest3,11,5,14,18,13,19,17 b. May 7, 1928, d. December 21, 2018
- Betty Madeline Vest+11,20,5,14,18,13 b. February 13, 1931, d. May 12, 2015
- Curtis Ray Vest11,5,14,18,13,17
- Dorothy Lee "Dolly" Vest11,5,14,18,17,13
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Citations
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
- [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Anderson marriage record.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd Engram Vest death certificate.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Madeline Johnson obituary in the May 14, 2015 edition.
- [S13153] Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, online www.singletonmortuary.com, From the Mary Ann Vest Parnell obituary.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ward-Vest marriage record.
Roy Clifton Vest1,2,3,4,5
M, b. January 19, 1900, d. November 7, 1956
Father | Charles Will Vest6,7,8,2,9,4 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956 |
Mother | Alma Victoria Poff6,7,8,2,9,4 b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955 |
Roy Clifton
Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
2,9 He was born on January 19, 1900 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1899.
1,2,9,4,5 He married
Helen Etta Craig on October 30, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.
10 Roy Clifton Vest and Helen Etta
Craig were divorced on November 24, 1924 at Virginia.
11 Roy Clifton Vest married
Pearl Ruth Holley on December 27, 1924 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.
3,9,12 Roy Clifton Vest died on November 7, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.
2,9 He Princeton Nov. 8, Funeral services for Roy Vest, 56, of Rock, who died Wednesday morning in a Bluefield hospital, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, by the Rev. R. P. Quesenberry. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. A resident of Rock for 50 years, he was employed as a shovel operator for Vecellio and Grogan Strip Mining Co., at McComas. He was a member of Pinnacle Local Union, at McComas. A son of the late Charles W. and Alma Poff Vest, he was born Jan. 19, 1900 in Floyd County, Va. Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Pearl Holley of Rock, whom he married on Dec. 27, 1924; a son, Johnny Vest of Rock; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Guagnini of Verona, N.J; four brothers; Raymond Vest of Freeman; Howard of Baltimore, Md., Curtis of Rock and Elliott of Bluewell, and two sisters, Mrs. Aline Brancome, Rock and Mrs. Bernice Parker of Athens. The body will remain at the Bailey Funeral Home in Princeton where friends may call until noon Friday. on November 9, 1956.
9
Family 1 | Helen Etta Craig b. circa 1905, d. December 10, 1970 |
Marriage* | Roy Clifton Vest married Helen Etta Craig on October 30, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10 |
Divorce* | Roy Clifton Vest and Helen Etta Craig were divorced on November 24, 1924 at Virginia.11 |
Child | |
Family 2 | Pearl Ruth Holley b. April 18, 1905, d. January 10, 1990 |
Marriage* | Roy Clifton Vest married Pearl Ruth Holley on December 27, 1924 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,12 |
Children | - Ruth Norma Vest13,9,14,12,17
- Johnny Patrick Vest+9,14,15,12,18,17 b. December 13, 1936, d. January 28, 1986
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Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roy Clifton Vest death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Holley marriage record.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Craig marriage record.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Pearl Vest obituary in the Jan 11, 1990 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S7882] Fort Lauderdale News, From the Helen Etta Ball obituary in the Feb 11, 1970 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Johnny P. Vest obituary in the Jan 30, 1986 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Rev. Ralph Julian Wimmer Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. December 19, 1921, d. March 25, 2014
Father | Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer1,2,3,8,9,4 b. May 5, 1890, d. March 16, 1969 |
Mother | Nellie May Mathena1,2,3,8,9,4 b. July 14, 1899, d. October 16, 1979 |
Rev. Ralph Julian
Wimmer Sr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.
3,5 He was born on December 19, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.
3,4,5,6,7 He married
Dorothy Jean Burkholder circa 1949.
1,3,10 Rev. Ralph Julian Wimmer Sr. died on March 25, 2014 at Virginia at age 92.
3,5 He Rev. Ralph J. Wimmer, Sr., loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, age 92, of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was born on December 19, 1921 a son of the late Claude A. and Nellie M. Wimmer. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Frances White, Helen Reid and Margaret Nolan; and brother, Carl Wimmer. Ralph was a graduate of Jefferson High School, received a Bachelors Degree from Roanoke College, Masters Degree in Education from VPI, Masters Degree in History from Radford College and completed the course of study for the UMC through correspondence and attended Duke Divinity School. Ralph Served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Army with an honorable discharge, he taught in Roanoke City School System, was a Professor of American History at Ferrum College for 35 years, served as Chaplain in the Boones Mill Lions Club. He was also a photographer at many weddings over the years and enjoyed taking photographs of his family, which are a treasure. One of his favorite past time hobbies was being a Beekeeper, locally known as Ralph's Honey which many felt was the best honey in Franklin County. Ralph also loved driving for Abbott Bus for several years. He and Dot took several wonderful trips around the United States during his time as a driver. Ralph was known to so many people as an United Methodist Minister having served Bent Mountain Methodist, Catawba United Methodist, McDonald Methodist, Shiloh Methodist, New Hope Methodist and he served for 35 years at Boones Mill United Methodist. He was also a member of Isaacs Lodge #29 AF & AM of Boones Mill, Raised to Master Mason in 1965, was Worshipful Master of Isaacs Lodge #29 AF&AM in 1970 and 1997, District Deputy of 39th Masonic District in 1975 and Grand Master of Masons of Virginia in 1984. He was a member of Roanoke Valley Shrine Club, member of Kazim Shrine for 45 years and he was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Past Master. He was a member of Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Virginia. Ralph is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy B. Wimmer; their children, Ralph Julian Wimmer, Jr., and his wife, Claire; Jeanne Wimmer Banks and her husband, Marshall; Cyndee Wimmer Holland; Sandra Wimmer Funk and her husband, Tim; son-in-Law, Dennis Holland. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jennifer Cribbs (Wayne), Jason Wimmer (fiance Katie), Miranda Banks, Joshua Banks, Mariah Banks, Cole Holland, Carrie Holland, Sarah Funk; two great-grandchildren, Madison Cribbs and Jordan Cribbs. The family would like to offer special thanks to Tim Funk, his son-in-law, dear friend and caregiver for Ralph, to the personnel at Pheasant Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center who were so kind to Ralph and his family during his brief stay there, hospital personnel at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and to the members of the Boones Mill Volunteer Rescue Squad. Ralph was a wonderful and loving husband and father and his whole family will miss him so much. The family takes comfort knowing that he lived a wonderful and full 92 years of life and that he is now in Heaven with his parents and siblings and with his heavenly Father. It is also a comfort that he is no longer suffering, but has been made whole again. The family would like to thank all of those who have been praying and thinking of them and Ralph during this time. Funeral services will be conducted from Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 with Rev. Bruce D. Tuttle officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park with Masonic rites by Isaacs Lodge #29 AF & AM. on March 28, 2014.
3
Family | Dorothy Jean Burkholder b. December 12, 1925, d. March 4, 2018 |
Marriage* | Rev. Ralph Julian Wimmer Sr. married Dorothy Jean Burkholder circa 1949.1,3,10 |
Children | - Ralph Julian Wimmer Jr.3,10,4
- Jeanne Annette Wimmer3,10,4
- Cynthia Lynn "Cyndee" Wimmer3,10,4
- Sandra Neale Wimmer3,10,4
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Clifton Wimmer obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Julian Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Ann White obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Dorothy Jean Burkholder Wimmer obituary.
Helen Irene Wimmer1,2,3,4
F, b. February 14, 1923, d. May 22, 2003
Father | Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer5,2,6,7,8,9 b. May 5, 1890, d. March 16, 1969 |
Mother | Nellie May Mathena5,2,6,7,8,9 b. July 14, 1899, d. October 16, 1979 |
Helen Irene
Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.
1,3 Her married name was Puckett.
9 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8057.
10 She married Unknown
Puckett.
9 Helen Irene Wimmer was born on February 14, 1923 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.
10,9,3 As of February 25, 1950,her married name was Reid.
9 She married
Walter Scott Reid on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.
1,9,4 Helen Irene Wimmer died on May 22, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.
1,10,3,4 She REID, Helen Wimmer, 80, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter S. Reid. She and Mr. Reid were charter members of Hidden Valley Country Club, where she had a great love for the game of golf. For many years, she was an official at the Windsor Hills Polling Precinct. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Robyn Reid Brouillette and husband, Rick of Richmond, Julie Reid Gladu and husband, Chuck of Fincastle; grandsons, Ryan Brouillette, Ross Brouillette and Kenyon Gladu; a brother, Ralph Wimmer. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on May 23, 2003.
1
Family 1 | Unknown Puckett |
Marriage* | Helen Irene Wimmer married Unknown Puckett.9 |
Family 2 | Walter Scott Reid b. December 15, 1911, d. January 10, 1974 |
Marriage* | Helen Irene Wimmer married Walter Scott Reid on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,4 |
Children | - Robyn Parlette Reid1,9
- Juliana Marie "Julie" Reid1,9
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Wimmer Reid obituary in the May 23, 2003 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Clifton Wimmer obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Julian Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Ann White obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Margaret Ellen Wimmer1,2,3
F, b. November 8, 1924, d. December 14, 1972
Father | Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer4,1,5,6,2 b. May 5, 1890, d. March 16, 1969 |
Mother | Nellie May Mathena4,1,5,6,2 b. July 14, 1899, d. October 16, 1979 |
Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1207.
7 Margaret Ellen
Wimmer was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
8,9 She married
Patrick Francis Nolan.
8 Her married name was Nolan.
8 Margaret Ellen Wimmer was born on November 8, 1924 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.
7,8,2,9 As of November 21, 1945,her married name was McIlwraith.
2 She married
William Ivie McIlwraith Jr. on November 21, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.
2 Margaret Ellen Wimmer and William Ivie
McIlwraith Jr. were divorced on January 31, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.
3 Margaret Ellen Wimmer died on December 14, 1972 at age 48.
8,9
Family 1 | William Ivie McIlwraith Jr. b. July 15, 1921, d. June 18, 1988 |
Marriage* | Margaret Ellen Wimmer married William Ivie McIlwraith Jr. on November 21, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 |
Divorce* | Margaret Ellen Wimmer and William Ivie McIlwraith Jr. were divorced on January 31, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 |
Child | - William Ivie McIlwraith III10
|
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Clifton Wimmer obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Julian Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Frances Ann Wimmer1,2,3,4,5
F, b. July 25, 1927, d. November 13, 1999
Father | Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer6,1,2,7,3,4 b. May 5, 1890, d. March 16, 1969 |
Mother | Nellie May Mathena6,1,2,7,3,4 b. July 14, 1899, d. October 16, 1979 |
Her Social Security Number was 226-32-7365.
8 Frances Ann
Wimmer was born on July 25, 1927 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.
8,3,4 As of September 2, 1950,her married name was White.
5 She married
Ray Clinton White on September 2, 1950 at Washington, D.C..
5 Frances Ann Wimmer died on November 13, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.
8,3,9 She WHITE, Frances Ann, 72, of Roanoke, died peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 1999 at home. She was born in Gary, W.Va., on July 25, 1927 to the late Claude and Nellie Wimmer. She was very active in the Roanoke Chorus and was a soloist in several churches in the Roanoke Valley. She attended Flora McDonald College where she studied music. After college she married and lived all over the U.S. and Europe as a result of her husband's military career. She then settled in Roanoke in 1977 and had worked for Northwest Hardware for 21 years. She was a devoted and loving mother of three surviving sons, Ray Clinton, Mark Edward, and Leonard Franklin White; also surviving are one sister, Helen Reid; one brother, Ralph Wimmer; four grandchildren, Gwen Lafleur, Jessie, Rachel, and Anne White; one great-grandchild, Zachery Lafleur. on November 16, 1999.
3
Family | Ray Clinton White b. February 2, 1928, d. March 26, 1999 |
Marriage* | Frances Ann Wimmer married Ray Clinton White on September 2, 1950 at Washington, D.C..5 |
Children | - Ray Clinton White3
- Mark Edward White3
- Leonard Franklin White3
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Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Julian Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Ann White obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S11409] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Clifton Wimmer obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Charles Walter Wimmer Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. March 29, 1915, d. August 25, 1960
Father | Charles Walter Wimmer Sr.1,2,5,6 b. March 7, 1886, d. March 27, 1946 |
Mother | Nannie Belle Chisom1,2,5,6 b. July 24, 1886, d. January 16, 1947 |
Charles Walter
Wimmer Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
3,5 He was born on March 29, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.
3,4,5,6 He married
Lauretta Alvah Laing on April 3, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.
3,5,7 Charles Walter Wimmer Jr. died on August 25, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.
3,5
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Virginia Katherine Wimmer1,2
F, b. October 21, 1918, d. November 22, 1996
Father | Charles Walter Wimmer Sr.3,4,5,6 b. March 7, 1886, d. March 27, 1946 |
Mother | Nannie Belle Chisom3,4,5,6 b. July 24, 1886, d. January 16, 1947 |
Her Social Security Number was 226-01-3736.
7 Virginia Katherine
Wimmer was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
1 She was born on October 21, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.
7,2,5 As of January 7, 1937,her married name was Powell.
6 She married
Cecil Waddell Powell on January 7, 1937 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
1,8,6 Virginia Katherine Wimmer died on November 22, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.
1,7,9 She POWELL, Virginia Katherine Wimmer, 78, of Troutville, died Friday, November 22, 1996. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by one son, Michael H. Powell. She is survived by her husband, Cecil W. Powell; two sons, Steven W. Powell, Fincastle, Mark L. Powell, Roanoke; one brother, George Willard Wimmer, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 1996 at the Rader Daleville Chapel with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to, The Trinity Church of the Brethren, 2250 Roanoke Road, Troutville, Va. 24175. on November 23, 1996.
1
Family | Cecil Waddell Powell b. April 22, 1916, d. March 24, 2001 |
Marriage* | Virginia Katherine Wimmer married Cecil Waddell Powell on January 7, 1937 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,6 |
Children | - Michael Harold Powell1,6,8,11,5,10 b. April 6, 1940, d. November 16, 1995
- Steven Walter Powell1,6,8
- Mark Lee Powell1,6,8
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Katherine Wimmer Powell obituary in the Nov 23, 1996 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Waddell Powell obituary in the Mar 26, 2001 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
George Willard Wimmer Sr.1,2
M, b. May 11, 1923, d. August 23, 2003
Father | Charles Walter Wimmer Sr.1,3,4 b. March 7, 1886, d. March 27, 1946 |
Mother | Nannie Belle Chisom1,3,4 b. July 24, 1886, d. January 16, 1947 |
George Willard
Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
1 His Social Security Number was 230-05-3042.
5 He married
Lillian Leona Wertz.
1,6 George Willard Wimmer Sr. was born on May 11, 1923 at Virginia.
5 He died on August 23, 2003 at Virginia at age 80.
1,5 He WIMMER, George Willard Sr., 80, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 23, 2003. He was retired from Ecksupply and Kroger in Vinton. He was the son of the late Charles W. Wimmer, Sr. and Nannie Belle Chisom. He was predeceased by a daughter, Vicky Lynn Shaver. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Wertz Wimmer; sons, Don Randolph Wimmer and wife Lou, Jerrold Dillard Wimmer, George W. Wimmer, Jr., and wife Faye; daughter, Brenda W. Bland and husband Larry; son-in-law, Robert G. Shaver, Alaska; grandchildren, Randy (Don) Wimmer and wife Cynthia, Adina and Malinda Bland, Victoria Lynn Shaver, Alaska, Audra Danielle Wimmer, Moneta, Cecelia Marie Wimmer, J. J. and Mary Alice Patterson; extended friends and family, Janice H. Wimmer, Loretta B. Wimmer, Cynthia W. Barcenas, Chas Colley, George T. Burton; nieces, Jeanette Olive and husband Buddy of Pa., Sue and husband Paul Perkins, N.J., Ann Wright and daughter Becky, Yvonne Wimmer, Judy Wimmer; nephews, Lehman Wimmer, Steve and Mark Powell, Buddy Wimmer, N.C; sisters-in-law, Doris Wimmer and Lauretta Gobeli, Salem; a host of other loved ones related naturally and in Christ, all who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2003 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. David Fraser and the Rev. Butch Hammed will officiate. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Raj K. Bharathan and those who cared for him at Friendship Manor. on August 24, 2003.
1
Family | Lillian Leona Wertz b. December 10, 1919, d. November 2, 2006 |
Marriage* | George Willard Wimmer Sr. married Lillian Leona Wertz.1,6 |
Children | - Don Randolph Wimmer Sr.+1,6,7,8,9 b. October 28, 1945, d. February 29, 2016
- Brenda Faye Wimmer1,6,7,9,8
- Vicky Lynn Wimmer+1,6,7,9 b. July 14, 1952, d. July 7, 2002
- Jerrold Dillard Wimmer1,6,7,9,8
- George Willard Wimmer Jr.+1,6,7,9,8 b. May 13, 1958, d. December 22, 2018
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willard Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Aug 24, 2003 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Katherine Wimmer Powell obituary in the Nov 23, 1996 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Leona Wertz Wimmer obituary in the Nov 3, 2006 edition.
- [S1788] Anchorage Daily News, From the Vicky W. Shaver obituary in the Jul 20, 2002 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the George Willard Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
Joseph Randolph Wimmer Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. May 15, 1926, d. October 18, 1979
Father | Charles Walter Wimmer Sr.1,3,4,7 b. March 7, 1886, d. March 27, 1946 |
Mother | Nannie Belle Chisom1,3,4,7 b. July 24, 1886, d. January 16, 1947 |
His Social Security Number was 224-24-5453.
8 Joseph Randolph
Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
2,3 He was born on May 15, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.
8,2,3,4,6 He married
Doris Marie Oyler on May 24, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.
2,9,3,4,5 Joseph Randolph Wimmer Sr. died on October 18, 1979 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 53.
2,3
Family | Doris Marie Oyler b. January 25, 1927, d. November 24, 2018 |
Marriage* | Joseph Randolph Wimmer Sr. married Doris Marie Oyler on May 24, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,9,3,4,5 |
Children | - Katherine Yvonne Wimmer9,5 b. September 26, 1949, d. December 10, 2016
- Joseph Randolph Wimmer Jr.9,5
- Nannie Jane Wimmer2 b. May 23, 1952, d. May 23, 1952
- Becky Marie Wimmer2,3 b. August 14, 1956, d. September 6, 1956
- Judith Anne Wimmer9,5
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Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Marie Oyler Wimmer obituary in the Nov 27, 2018 edition.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
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