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     Her married name was Mclntyre.³ Mary Jo Hall married Unknown Mclntyre.^3,4 Mary Jo Hall was born on July 7, 1925 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5

     John Robert Hall Jr. was buried at Highland Cemetery, Schuyler Co., New York.^4,5 He was born on March 7, 1930 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,7 He married Joan Lee Webster on September 2, 1951.⁸ John Robert Hall Jr. died on May 4, 2015 at Odessa, Schuyler Co., New York, at age 85.⁴ He Odessa- John R. Hall Jr. went home May 4, 2015. As you would expect, he did it on his own terms, surrounded by his family and animals in his home on Mitchell Hollow Rd., Odessa, NY. His parents, Joan, his wife of 49 years, and his son- in-law, Frank Cowen met him when he arrived. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo McIntyre, daughters: Jody (David) Swartout, Julee (Frank) Cowen, Bobbi (Doug) Smorol and Stacy Jo, who lived at home and cared for him. He proudly told everyone that he had 7 beautiful grandsons and he loved each one of them unconditionally. John had six great grandchildren and another one expected in August. His last days were spent with his German Shepherds, Buddy and Cody and that silly barn cat with the frost-bit ears, Barney. John was born in Beaver, West Virginia in 1930. He moved with his family to Odessa, NY at the age of 7. He was well known for his work ethic at an early age, working alongside his father at Cotton Hanlon Lumber Mill on weekends at age 9 and starting a horse drawn garbage route in Odessa when he was only 12. John attended Syracuse University on a full scholarship. He graduated with honors as a civil engineer in 1952. He served four years in the Navy after college as he and Joan started their family. After a short career at IBM, he started his own successful construction company which ran for 30 years. He bought his first horse at the age of 12 and never was without a horse after that. John raised and sold some of the finest Clydesdale horses in the country. With the help of his girls, he successfully showed a six horse hitch for many years at county fairs and the state fair. He enjoyed swapping stories with horsemen all over the United States and Canada. John was a man of integrity, honesty, and kindness with a sense of humor that lives on through his family. He was a true gentleman. The world was a better place because he was here. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 5-7pm at Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, and on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 11am- 12pm with funeral services immediately following. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery in Odessa. on May 6, 2015.⁴

     Gregg Allen Okes was buried at Adkins-Cole Cemetery (also known as Okes Cemetery), Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 29, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on May 13, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He Gregg Allen Okes, two-week old son of Miss Willa Bells Okes of Cool Ridge, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Death was attributed to pneumonia. The baby was born April 29. Survivors other than the child’s mother include the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Okes of Cool Ridge. The body was taken from the Webb and Neal Funeral Home to the residence of the grandparents at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Graveside rites will be conducted in the Okes Cemetery at Shady Spring at ll a.m. today by the Rev. Allen Herr. on May 15, 1958.¹

     Viola Mae Hutchinson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 19, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of January 26, 1938,her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Cecil Harvey Wimmer Sr., son of Albert Harvey Wimmer and Lydia Pothenia Palmer, on January 26, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Viola Mae Hutchinson died on February 26, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,3 She Viola Hutchinson Wimmer, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and to join her beloved husband, Cecil H. Wimmer, Sr., in Heaven on Monday, February 26, 2007. She was born to Thomas and Lucille Hutchinson on January 19, 1917. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Leon Albert Wimmer; her brothers, Luster Hutchinson, and Witsel Hutchinson; and by two sisters, Thelma Hutchinson and Gladys Willis. Viola was a member of the Parkway House of Prayer. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Cecil H. (Buddy) Wimmer, Jr. and James E. (Jimmy) Wimmer; one daughter, Joyce E. Wimmer; her granddaughter, Susan W. (Chip) Ribelin; two great-grandsons, Joshua T. Ribelin and S. Alex Ribelin; a sister, Myrtle Reynolds and a number of nieces and nephews. Last but not least, her beloved "granddog" Isabella Mae ("Tinker" to grandma). The family wishes to convey thanks to the caring staff of Berkshire Healthcare Center. The celebration of Violas life will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Ray Campbell officiating. Interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2728 Colonial Avenue, S.W. (Suite #2), Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on March 1, 2007.²

     Leon Albert Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Hazel Jean Palmer was born on November 23, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 11, 1940,her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Windel Thomas Wimmer Sr., son of Albert Harvey Wimmer and Lydia Pothenia Palmer, on May 11, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Hazel Jean Palmer and Windel Thomas Wimmer Sr. were divorced on March 29, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Hazel Jean Palmer died on May 22, 2006 at Virginia at age 84.^4,2 She Hazel Jean Wimmer, 84, of Vinton, passed away Monday, May 22, 2006. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Wade, and husband, James; one son, Tommy Wimmer; grandsons, James Edward Wade, and wife, Suzette, and Tim Wade, and wife, Melissa; great-grandson, Tyler Wade; and great-granddaughter, Brittany. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the noontime service on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, which will be officiated by the Rev. Reed Ness. Arrangements by Oakeys Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on May 23, 2006.⁴