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     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 He was born on July 8, 1891 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4 He married Ada Bell/Belle Pruett on November 1, 1914 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 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 His Social Security Number was 233-26-1629.¹² He was born on October 15, 1893 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 15, 1894.^{3,12,1,11,2,4} He died on June 13, 1969 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,4,5

     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. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Pleasant Flat church, Ballard, Va., following by 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 He was born on July 30, 1897 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,8 He married Delilah O. Shumate on April 28, 1920 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,9,10 Ellet Waitman Conner died on November 30, 1964 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^5,6 He Cashmere- 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. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bozoo Christian Church with the Rev. Maurice Hylton and the Rev. Howard Spencer in charge. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery. The body will remain at the Broyles Funeral Chapel in Peterstown and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. 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

     Ezra Herbert Conner was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1899 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Leona Blaine Ballard on October 25, 1922 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,7,8 Ezra Herbert Conner died on January 4, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 32; Died from an infection after a mine injury.⁴

     John David Conner was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,9 His Social Security Number was 235-30-8629.¹¹ He was born on June 17, 1901 at Summers Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 22, 1899 and his gravestone and death certificate have Jun 22, 1901.^7,11,8,9 He died on January 30, 1980 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^7,9

     Her Social Security Number was 232-44-0689.⁵ Ina Myrtle Conner was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 2, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,6,5 As of December 29, 1925,her married name was Ballard.⁷ She married Waldo Emerson Ballard on December 29, 1925 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,8,9 Ina Myrtle Conner died on October 3, 1993 at Tennessee at age 91.^6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-09-5736.³ Euna Marie Conner was buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 4300 Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland.^4,5 She was born on December 1, 1908 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^9,4,6 As of June 11, 1932,her married name was Hopkins.⁶ She married Raymond Aloysius Hopkins on June 11, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Euna Marie Conner died on October 8, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4

     Delilah O. Shumate was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-24-7170.² She was born on March 3, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of April 28, 1920,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Ellet Waitman Conner, son of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on April 28, 1920 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 Delilah O. Shumate died on May 9, 1974 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,5 She Mrs. Delilah Shumate Conner, 73, of Cashmere, died Thursday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in Raleigh County, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Nora Meadows Shumate. She had resided in the Bozoo area most of her life. She was a member of the Bozoo Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Ellet Conner in 1964. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Emmett (Louise) Scaggs of Bozoo, Mrs. Dean (Ruth) Keatley of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Hunter (Wilma) Bradley of Cashmere; five brothers, Carl C. and George H. Shumate of Princeton, Edsel N. Shumate of Radford, Va., Charlie A. Shumate of Coal City, Lewis H. Shumate of Forest Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Ferguson of Bozoo, Mrs. Pete Gillard of Holy Hill, S.C., and Mrs. Franklin Masters of Charleston, S.C; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Broyles Funeral Home in Peterstown with Harold Moms officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on May 10, 1974.⁵

     Louise V. Conner was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^7,8 Her married name was Blankenship.³ She married Unknown Blankenship.^3,8 Louise V. Conner was born on February 5, 1921 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of October 26, 1940,her married name was Skaggs.² She married Emmett Woodson Skaggs on October 26, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^9,2,6 Louise V. Conner died on March 10, 2003 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^7,8 She BOZOO - Louise C. S. Blankenship, 82, of Bozoo died March 10, 2003. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Orchard Cemetery, Ballard on March 12, 2003.⁸