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     Ollie Mae Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-38-1141.⁷ She was born on March 1, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 She married Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols, son of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on July 1, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 1, 1929,her married name was Nichols. Ollie Mae Wimmer and Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols were divorced on December 7, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Ollie Mae Wimmer died on June 29, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,7,6,9 She Ollie Mae Wimmer Nichols, 93, formerly of Copper Hill, Va., departed this earth for her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 29, 2005. She was a long-time member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She retired from Kenrose Manufacturing Company after 25 years of service. Ollie Mae was born on May 1, 1912 to Thomas and Hattie Wimmer of Copper Hill, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Rich" Ira Nichols. They will once again celebrate their wedding anniversary together in heaven on July 1st. She was also proceed in death by her sons, James Thomas Nichols, Carl Edwards Nichols and Marshall Everette Nichols; her grandsons, Thomas Wayne Smith and James Martin, Jr; and infant great-granddaughter, Kelsea Jade Nichols; brothers, Wendall Wimmer, Dennis Wimmer and "Dink" Wimmer; and a sister, Mary Hundley. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sons, Wesley (Marian) Nichols, Johnny Nichols, Fred (Patricia) Nichols, and Raymond Nichols; daughters, Ina Morgan, Leana Faye (Norman) Hoback, Pearlie Ann Sowers, Betty Jane Martin and Lillian Sue (Barry) Smith; brother, Carl (Claudine) Wimmer; sisters, Mabel Manning, Thelma Ramsey and Reba (Warren) Richards; 35 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and 19 great great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Ernestine Nichols, Arnetta Nichols, Louise Nichols and Betty Lee Nichols, also Kim Smith and Karen Martin; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A special thanks is extended to her loving and faithful caregivers, Jeanne Duncan and Christy. Ollie Mae was an inspiration to everyone that knew her, especially her family. she will be greatly missed by all. Funeral arrangements are being made by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at Oakey's South Roanoke from 2 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, July 1 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with with Rev. Maurice Wright and Rev. Dale bowman officiating with interment in the church cemetery. on July 1, 2005.³

     Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on March 29, 1889 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Mirriam Alice Conner, daughter of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on December 17, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham died on October 11, 1935 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 46.^5,6,7

     Mirriam Alice Conner was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She Mrs. Mirriam Conner Graham, age 87, of 950 Harless St., died Friday, August 17, 1979 in a Radford hospital. She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Light, Christiansburg; Mrs. Ocie Gay Conner, Check; one son, Hobert Graham, Christiansburg; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis.² Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1833.⁵ She was born on August 16, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Aug 14, 1892.^1,5,3 She married Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham, son of John Hamilton "Ham" Graham and Mary Dida Hall, on December 17, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 17, 1908,her married name was Graham. Mirriam Alice Conner died on August 17, 1979 at Radford, Virginia, at age 87.^2,3

     George Cleo "Georgie" Foster married Samuel Harvey "Sam" Wimmer, son of Walter Jackson Wimmer and Eva "Evie" Conner.^5,6,2,4,7,8 George Cleo "Georgie" Foster was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Wimmer. She was born on September 21, 1932.^3,4 She died on January 5, 2002 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.⁹ She SHAWSVILLE - George Cleo Foster Wimmer, 69, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2002 at her home. The daughter of the late Elmer and Maude Foster, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Wimmer, brothers and sisters, Marvin Foster, Clyde Craighead, Edward Foster, Irene Canders and Blain Foster. She is survived by: sons and daugher-in-law, Thomas and Laurie Wimmer, Pilot, Donald Wimmer, Shawsville; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Wimmer, Salem, Patsy and Allen Link, Check; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clinton and Ruby Foster, Shawsville, John and Sue Foster, Radford; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Calvin Powers, Shawsville, Hilda Argabright, Roanoke; grandchildren, Missy and Brad Mullins, Holly Wimmer, Joe Wimmer and Donnie Wimmer; a special friend, Nita Craft. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William Fintel and staff (Susan and Cathy), Good Samaritan Hospice Staff, (Kelly, Jill, Ann and Carolyn) and the employees and friends at Alta Mons Methodist Camp. Funeral services was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 7 at the graveside in Piedmont Cemetery conducted by Mr. Dennis Curd. Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements. on January 10, 2002.²

     Gilly B. "Little Gilly" Conner was born on March 6, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 28, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 12; Died while accidently shot while getting over a fence with a loaded gun.¹

     Roberta Ellis "Bertie" Burkes was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ She was born in 1868 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Richard Noah Williams, son of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on March 24, 1888 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² As of March 24, 1888,her married name was Williams. Roberta Ellis "Bertie" Burkes died in 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³

     Lucy Marilda Conner was born on March 16, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on September 23, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 4; Died of flux.¹

     Oscar Wiley Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 7, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, daughter of Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence and Mary Jane Overstreet, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,5 Oscar Wiley Whitenack died on October 2, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,2,5

     Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII."^9,4 He was born on July 11, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,9,3,4,6,7,10,8} He married Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on September 3, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,7,11,8 Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil died on October 12, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^12,9,3,4,8

     Opal Dean McNiel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on March 27, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,8,3,10,4,5,11} She married Banks Harvey Conner, son of Willard Horace Conner and Maude Mae Conner, on April 13, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,8,3,9,4,12} As of April 13, 1957,her married name was Conner. Opal Dean McNiel died on May 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 81.^4,5 She Opal Dean McNiel Conner, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the age of 81, shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She was born on March 27, 1934, in Floyd County.She is survived by her loving husband, Banks Harvey Conner with whom she recently celebrated her 58th year anniversary; their daughter, Deanna Conner Gould and husband, Tim Gould; their son, Jeff Conner and wife, Julie Conner; three grandsons, Harry Gould, Magnus Gould and Jago Gould; a brother-in-law, Paul Duncan, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Eugenia McNiel; and all her siblings, Glenna Manning, Marion Lancaster, Luetta Gregory, Elfreda Duncan, and Samuel McNiel.Opal was known for her kind, honest, reliable nature. She was there for many others during their time of need. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church and worked at CMT Sporting Goods for overthirty years. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on June 1, 2015.⁴

     Banks Harvey Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,14 He was born on September 30, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,9,14,6 He married Opal Dean McNiel, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on April 13, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,15,5,9} Banks Harvey Conner Banks H. Conner of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the age of 90. He was born on September 30, 1931, in Floyd County, VA to the late Willard and Maude Conner. Banks was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Opal Dean McNiel Conner. He is survived by his daughter, Deanna Conner Gould and husband, Tim Gould; son, Jeff Conner and wife, Julie Conner; three grandsons, Harry Gould, Magnus Gould, and Jago Gould; and several nieces and nephews. Banks founded CMT Sporting Goods in 1970 with dear friends Richard Trent, Cary Mangus and Charly Tull. For 34 years CMT served the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas and Banks made countless friends with cherished employees and customers. Banks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to many. He was known for his intuition, sense of humor, kind nature, generosity, and supported many charities. He was a member of Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. on September 13, 2002.⁹ He died on September 10, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^9,14

     LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on February 1, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy, son of Luke Muncy Jr. and Lena Olivia Wilson, on August 28, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of August 28, 1873,her married name was Muncy. LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner died on June 27, 1930 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.³