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     Robert Lee Matthews was buried at New Johnsonville Methodist Cemetery, New Johnsonville, Humphreys Co., Tennessee.⁵ His Social Security Number was 120-30-4724.⁶ He was born on October 5, 1940 at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., New York.^6,3,4 He married Constance Ann Wimmer, daughter of Ruford Harry Wimmer and Mary Grace Coleman, on March 3, 1966 at San Bernardino Co., California.^1,2,7 Robert Lee Matthews died on February 21, 2012 at Tennessee at age 71.⁶

     Rebecca Grace Wimmer Rebecca Wimmer, Dec 27, 1948 - Aug 6, 2010. Miss Rebecca "Becky" Grace Wimmer, age 61 died Friday August 6, 2010 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery in Fredericksburg, VA. Survivors include; two Sisters: Ann Matthews (Robert L.), Newjohnsonville, TN; Linda Cywinski (David), Virginia Beach, VA; Twin Brother, Robert "Bobby" Harry Wimmer (Joan), Quincy, FL; Sister-In-Law, Nancy Wimmer, Federicksburg, VA; three Nieces, Lynn, Robin, and Catherine; three Nephews, Christopher, Terry, and Anthony; one Great Nephew, Shawn. Preceded in death by brother, Edgar "Butch" Carroll Wimmer.⁴ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 230-72-9428.⁵ She was born on December 27, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,4 She died on August 6, 2010 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 61.^5,4

     Melvin Hugh Coon Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 224-09-3700.⁵ He was born on August 29, 1904 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,5,4 He married Celia Viola Wimmer, daughter of John Lewis Wimmer and Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer, on June 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Melvin Hugh Coon Sr. died on February 25, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.¹

     Rosemary Sue Coon Rosemary Coon Watkins, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius Tyree Watkins III. Rosemary is survived by her sister-in-law, Barbara W. Beale of Sparta, Va; two nephews and niece, Richard. L.T. Beale IV of Sparta, Va., Rebecca B. Broaddus (Lynwood) of Bagby, Va., and Frank B. Beale II (Jan) of Sparta, Va; and eight great-nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park.⁵ She was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 She was born on January 29, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 8, 1964,her married name was Watkins.¹ She married Cornelius Tyree Watkins III on February 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5,6 Rosemary Sue Coon died on November 26, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^5,3

     Cornelius Tyree Watkins III Cornelius Tyree Watkins III, 70, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, December 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Tyree Watkins, Jr. and Violet Gill Watkins. Surviving are his wife of 46 years of marriage, Rosemary Coon Watkins; sister, Barbara W. Beale, of Sparta, Va; two nephews and niece, Richard L. T. Beale III, Sparta, Va., Rebecca B. Broaddus and husband, Lynwood, of Bagby, Va. and Frank B. Beale II and wife, Jan, of Sparta, Va; also survived by eight great-nieces and nephews; Godparent of Daniel and T. J. Coleman, of Gettysburg, Pa. Tyree was a retired employee of Magic City Ford after 53 years of service, an avid NASCAR fan, a life long member of Calvary Baptist Church and Chairman of the Facilities Committee. Entombment at Evergreen Burial Park.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-52-9326.⁷ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on May 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7 He married Rosemary Sue Coon, daughter of Melvin Hugh Coon Sr. and Celia Viola Wimmer, on February 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 Cornelius Tyree Watkins III died on December 12, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^3,5,6,7

     Drucilla Elizabeth Neighbors and Michael Harold Powell were divorced.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 225-44-0384.⁵ Drucilla Elizabeth Neighbors was born on April 18, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of January 15, 1955,her married name was Powell.¹ She married Michael Harold Powell, son of Cecil Waddell Powell and Virginia Katherine Wimmer, on January 15, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Drucilla Elizabeth Neighbors died on March 14, 2007 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,5,3 She Drucilla Neighbors Powell, 70, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at her daughter's residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Dora Neighbors and one son, Danny E. Powell. She is survived by her children, Kathy Painter and husband Steve, Chris Powell and wife Robin, Michael Jr. Powell and wife Dee, and David Todd Powell and wife Vanessa; and one sister, Barbara Ann McDaniel and husband Jerry; nine grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to give a very special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice. on March 16, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 266-58-6172.² Keith Bradford Merk was born on November 29, 1941 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 He married Judy Adeline DeLong, daughter of Warren Randolph DeLong and Willie Adeline Wimmer, on June 13, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Keith Bradford Merk died on March 26, 1982 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 40.^2,3,4 He MERK, Mr. Keith Bradford - Memorial services for Mr. Keith Bradford Merk, 40, of 1160 Banbury Tr., Maitland, who passed away Friday, will be conducted Monday. Mr. Merk was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner in the firm of Williams & Merk, Winter Park. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, Maitland Rotary, American Institute of CPA's, the Florida institute of CPA's and on the Board of Directors of Maitland Baseball, Inc., and Maitland Public Library. He was a graduate of Wake Forest University of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Kevin and daughter, Melissa, all of Maitland and his mother, Mary Jane DePerch, Casselberry. on March 28, 1982.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-6982.⁵ Sallie Vera Holder was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on December 1, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3,6 As of December 21, 1929,her married name was Wimmer.³ She married William Hosie Wimmer, son of Charles Walter Wimmer Sr. and Nannie Belle Chisom, on December 21, 1929 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Sallie Vera Holder died on December 16, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,5,1,6 She WIMMER, Sallie Holder, 91, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 1998. She was the widow of W. Hosie Wimmer and a long time member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Durward A. and Marlene J. Holder, of Roanoke County; three nephews, Eric Holder, Mark Holder and wife Laurel, all of Roanoke, Gary Robertson, of Chester, VA; niece, Patsy Woessner and husband Earnie, of Hopewell, VA. Special friends Shirley Carter and Nancy Lawhorn and other friends of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Internment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on December 17, 1998.²