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     Opal Emma Terry was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She and Frank Lewis Fitzwater were divorced.⁵ Opal Emma Terry was born circa June, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ As of March 7, 1934,her married name was Fitzwater.⁶ She married Frank Lewis Fitzwater on March 7, 1934 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Opal Emma Terry died on June 25, 1993 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^4,5

     William E. Rowley was born circa 1886 at Missouri.¹ He married Sadie I. Terry, daughter of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on March 8, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ William E. Rowley died before April 5, 1930; His wife Sadie was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.²

     Beulah Mae French was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 11, 1902 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of February 2, 1921,her married name was Terry.¹ She married George Washington Terry, son of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on February 2, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Beulah Mae French died on May 13, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.²

     Raymond Carl Terry was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, 1001 East Broad Street, Millville, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-28-9182.⁸ He was born on November 11, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5 He married Mary Bee McClanahan on March 7, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 Raymond Carl Terry died on May 17, 1994 at Millville, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 72.^8,4,5 He Raymond C. Terry, 72, of Millville, died Tuesday in South Jersey Hospital System, Millville Division, after an extended illness. Born in Princeton, W.Va., he was a Millville resident since 1959. Mr. Terry was self employed. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Carl of Millville, and Roger of Miami, Fla; a daughter, Alma of Richmond, Va; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park. on May 18, 1994.⁴

     Elsie Pauline Spivey was born on January 1, 1927 at McComb, Pike Co., Mississippi.^3,2 As of March 22, 1948,her married name was Wimmer.² She married William Lewis Wimmer Jr., son of William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. and Sarah Ellen Gearheart, on March 22, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2

     Susan Lynn Wimmer Susan Lynn Wimmer passed away December 28, 2018, at Chippenham Hospital after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Wimmer, and her brother, David Wimmer. Sue is survived by her mother, Pauline Wimmer; her husband of 18 years, Joe Abbott; her sons, Justin Crenshaw (Jenny Neubert) and Mitchel Crenshaw. Also her sister, Pam Digges (Tom); her brother, Bill Wimmer (Brenda); nieces, Carrie Digges-Tolgyesi and Katie Wimmer; and nephew, Jason Digges. Ed Crenshaw, the father of her sons, also survives. Sue was a devoted mother and was excited about becoming a grandmother in the spring; her granddaughter will surely have an Angel on her shoulder. Susan managed several GNC stores in the area until her retirement in 2017. She was loving, friendly, funny, a good cook, a reader and a painter. Sue saw the beauty in all of Nature and loved all animals, particularly the neighborhood cats. She leaves a hole in our hearts that will never be filled.² She was born on October 8, 1953 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4 As of July 1, 1978,her married name was Crenshaw.³ She married Edward Henry "Ed" Crenshaw Jr. on July 1, 1978 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 Susan Lynn Wimmer and Edward Henry "Ed" Crenshaw Jr. were divorced on October 18, 1999 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁵ Susan Lynn Wimmer married Joseph Edward "Joe" Abbott on April 17, 2000 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.^2,6,3 Susan Lynn Wimmer died on December 28, 2018 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 65.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-90-5620.⁷ David Lewis Wimmer Wimmer, David Lewis, 49, a licensed respiratory therapist, of Bon Air, widower of Vivian J. Wimmer, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2011. He is survived by is parents, William L. and Pauline Wimmer; two sisters, Pamela Digges and her husband, Thomas, of Manassas, Susan Wimmer and her husband, Joe Abbott, of Chesterfield; brother, William Wimmer and his wife, Brenda of Montpelier; a second cousin, T.R. Cloy and his wife, Barbara, of Hattiesberg, Miss; two nieces , three nephews, three great-nieces, one great-nephew and many other family and friends; and his dog, Sheila. David will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. He was a member of Bon Air Baptist Church.¹ He was born on November 7, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,7 He married Vivian Jean Dunn on May 14, 1999 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,8 David Lewis Wimmer died on January 6, 2011 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 49.^1,7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1374.⁴ Dreamer Lynn Hale was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 12, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3,5 As of February 29, 1968,her married name was Walton.⁵ She married Lewis Richard Walton on February 29, 1968 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Dreamer Lynn Hale died on August 19, 2005 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.^1,4 She CHECK - Dreamer Lynn Hale, 63, died at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Lynwood C. Hale, and grandparents, Caleb and Clara Hale. She is survived by: her mother, Martha Blount Hale, and sister Majorie Dawn Hale, both of Vinton; special friend, Peter Egan of Lorton; and her many beloved cats. A private burial was held on Wednesday, August 24, at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Oakeys Funeral Home handled arrangements. on September 1, 2005.¹

     Frank Dempster Conner was buried at Pruett Cemetery, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 719-03-7670.⁵ He was born on July 8, 1891 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,3,4,5 He married Ada Bell/Belle Pruett on November 1, 1914 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 Frank Dempster Conner died on April 26, 1954 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,2

     Murrell Hamilton "Merrell" Conner was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,7 His Social Security Number was 233-26-1629.¹⁴ He was born on October 15, 1893 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 15, 1894.^{3,14,1,13,2,4,6} He died on June 13, 1969 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,4,5,6,7 He PEARISBURG - Merrell Hamilton Conner, 78, died Friday at his home. Surviving is a brother, John D. Conner, Pearisburg. Graveside service will be held in Ballard Cemetery, Ballard, W.Va. on June 14, 1969.⁷

     Claude D. Conner was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia; The obit says he was to be buried in Pleasant Flat Cemetery. Perhaps this is the same cemetery.^3,4 He was born on August 8, 1895 at Salt Well, Harrison Co., West Virginia; On his death certificate his birthplace is listed as Ballard, West Virginia.^7,2,5 He died on February 11, 1934 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 38.^2,3 He Claude Conner, 36, of Rocky Gap, died at 4:30 Sunday afternoon at St. Luke's hospital, succumbing to injuries sustained six weeks ago in an automobile accident at South Gap, Bland county. Virginia. Burial in the Pleasant Flat cemetery. The accident also resulted in the injury of George Sword, of Rocky Cap, who recovered without the necessity of hospital attention. Mr. Conner suffered fractured vertebrae with injuries to the spinal cord, fractures of five ribs, a fracture of the collar bone and internal injuries. Mr. Conner had been a resident of Rocky Cap for the last five years, having gone there from Ballard, Monroe county, his native home. Surviving are his parents. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Conner, of Ballard, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. R. A. Hopkins, Bluefleld; Mrs. W. B. Ballard, Princeton; Mrs. Arch Spangler, Mullens; Frank Conner, Rocky Gap; John D. Conner, of Ballard; Ellett Conner, Bozoo, and Merrill Conner, of Mar France, W. Va. on February 13, 1934.³

     Ellet Waitman Conner was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,6,2 His Social Security Number was 233-24-4016.⁹ He was born on July 30, 1897 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,8,10,9 He married Delilah O. Shumate on April 28, 1920 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,11,12 Ellet Waitman Conner died on November 30, 1964 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^5,6 He Ellet W. Conner, 67, of Cashmere died at 7 a.m. Monday in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. Born at Elgood, July 30, 1897, he was a son of the late Samuel and Louise Massey Conner. He had lived in this area most of his life and was a farmer. He was formerly employed by Celanese Corp. Survivors include his wife, Delilah Shumate Conner; three daughters, Mrs. Emmett Skaggs of Bozoo, Mrs. Hunter Bradley of Cashmere and Mrs. Dean Keatley of Wilmington, Del; two brothers, John D. and Merrel Conner, both of Pearisburg, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Spangler of Ballard, Mrs, Euna Hopkins of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Myrtle Ballard of Princeton; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hobart Canterbury, Norman Robinson, Tony Bradley, Earl Martin, John Woodson and Joe Dunn. Women of the church will carry flowers. on December 1, 1964.⁶