Hattie M. Wimmer1,2

F, b. June 2, 1909, d. January 9, 1996
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,3,4 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherLola May Pendleton1,3,4 b. May 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1918
     Hattie M. Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1112.5 Her married name was Green.6 She married Dennis Hampton Green.6,2 Hattie M. Wimmer was born on June 2, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Apr 2, 1909.2,5 She died on January 9, 1996 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.6,2,5 She GREEN, Hattie Wimmer, 86, of Rocky Mount, widow of Dennis Hampton Green, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at Eldercare of Franklin County. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, William H. Sr. and Edith G. Sowder, Rocky Mount, George Kenneth and Mary G. Williams, Ridgeway. Also surviving are four granddaughters; one grandson; three brothers; and five sisters. Services will be private. There will be NO visitation. on January 11, 1996.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 232, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 165, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 211, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Dennis Hampton Green b. November 30, 1906, d. October 8, 1972
Marriage*Hattie M. Wimmer married Dennis Hampton Green.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hattie Wimmer Green obituary in the Jan 11, 1996 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Edith Green Sowder obituary.

Marjorie Louise "Margie" Wimmer1

F, b. August 14, 1910, d. January 2, 1999
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,2 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherLola May Pendleton1,2 b. May 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1918
     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-0443.3 Her married name was Cooper. Marjorie Louise "Margie" Wimmer married William Frank Cooper.4 Marjorie Louise "Margie" Wimmer was born on August 14, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She died on January 2, 1999 at Georgia at age 88.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 210, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family

William Frank Cooper b. March 2, 1908, d. October 28, 1988
Marriage*Marjorie Louise "Margie" Wimmer married William Frank Cooper.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Sherman Wimmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 16, 1914, d. September 19, 1984
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,2,4,8 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherLola May Pendleton1,2,4,8 b. May 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 219-03-9780.9 William Sherman Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He was born on August 16, 1914 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 6, 1914.9,4,7 He married Flossie Franklin Green on August 5, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 William Sherman Wimmer and Flossie Franklin Green were divorced on February 13, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 William Sherman Wimmer married Dora Elizabeth Swann on November 22, 1945 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.5 William Sherman Wimmer and Dora Elizabeth Swann were divorced on November 30, 1948 at Warren Co., Virginia.5 William Sherman Wimmer married Effie Lee Price on August 12, 1959 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.5 William Sherman Wimmer and Effie Lee Price were divorced on July 25, 1963 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 William Sherman Wimmer died on September 19, 1984 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 70.9,4 He The funeral for William Sherman Wimmer, 70, of Rt. 1, Boones Mill, who died Wednesday, was conducted Friday afternoon. Burial was in Pigg River Church Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nancy W. Mann of Roanoke; one son, John Wimmer of Front Royal; four grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Hattie Green of Boones Mill, Mrs. Carney Tench of Richmond, Mrs. Eva Furrow Guilliams and Mrs. Mamie Taylor, both of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Frank Cooper of Cartersville, Ga. and Mrs. Blake Smiley of Advance, N.C; and four brothers, D.C. Wimmer of Rocky Mount, N.L. Wimmer of Vinton, Layman Wimmer of Richmond and Harry Wimmer of Ottumwa, Iowa. on September 24, 1984.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Flossie Franklin Green b. February 4, 1920, d. January 8, 1997
Marriage*William Sherman Wimmer married Flossie Franklin Green on August 5, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* William Sherman Wimmer and Flossie Franklin Green were divorced on February 13, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Family 2

Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer b. March 16, 1900, d. February 23, 1990
Child
  • Carol Janette Wimmer8

Family 3

Dora Elizabeth Swann b. November 16, 1910, d. July 5, 1976
Marriage*William Sherman Wimmer married Dora Elizabeth Swann on November 22, 1945 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* William Sherman Wimmer and Dora Elizabeth Swann were divorced on November 30, 1948 at Warren Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Family 4

Effie Lee Price b. March 21, 1890, d. December 20, 1967
Marriage*William Sherman Wimmer married Effie Lee Price on August 12, 1959 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.5 
Divorce* William Sherman Wimmer and Effie Lee Price were divorced on July 25, 1963 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the William Sherman Wimmer obituary in the Sep 24, 1984 edition.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Thurman Wimmer1,2,3,4

M, b. July 29, 1916, d. June 28, 1992
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,5,2 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherLola May Pendleton1,5,2 b. May 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1918
     Harry Thurman Wimmer was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.6 His Social Security Number was 237-10-6185.7 He was born on July 29, 1916 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Clyties Junie Shilling, daughter of Andrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling and Nancy Ellen Richards, on December 20, 1933 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 Harry Thurman Wimmer and Clyties Junie Shilling were divorced on September 2, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Harry Thurman Wimmer married Nellie Mae Campbell on February 4, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Harry Thurman Wimmer and Nellie Mae Campbell were divorced on April 21, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Harry Thurman Wimmer married Aileen E. Hall on April 26, 1953.6 Harry Thurman Wimmer died on June 28, 1992 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 75.6,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Clyties Junie Shilling b. March 29, 1917, d. January 13, 2008
Marriage*Harry Thurman Wimmer married Clyties Junie Shilling, daughter of Andrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling and Nancy Ellen Richards, on December 20, 1933 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Harry Thurman Wimmer and Clyties Junie Shilling were divorced on September 2, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Nellie Mae Campbell b. October 4, 1922, d. July 29, 2002
Marriage*Harry Thurman Wimmer married Nellie Mae Campbell on February 4, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Harry Thurman Wimmer and Nellie Mae Campbell were divorced on April 21, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Family 3

Aileen E. Hall b. July 17, 1917, d. September 12, 1985
Marriage*Harry Thurman Wimmer married Aileen E. Hall on April 26, 1953.6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7267] Shaul Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyties W. St.Clair obituary in the Jan 15, 2008 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Hooper obituary in the Jun 10, 2009 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Mae Warner obituary in the Jul 30, 2002 edition.

Luther Andrew Wimmer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 3, 1920, d. November 20, 1970
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,6,7,4 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherMildred Olive Pendleton1,6,7,4 b. May 29, 1896, d. September 8, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0707.8 Luther Andrew Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on March 3, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,4,8,5 He married Roxie Elizabeth Sigmon on December 24, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,4,9 Luther Andrew Wimmer died on November 20, 1970 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 50.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farmer6

Family

Roxie Elizabeth Sigmon b. September 3, 1919, d. June 20, 1997
Marriage*Luther Andrew Wimmer married Roxie Elizabeth Sigmon on December 24, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,4,9 
Children
  • Estelle Lolene Wimmer9,7,10
  • Kenneth Andrew Wimmer9,7,10
  • Glenn Edward Wimmer9,7,10
  • James Clinton Wimmer9,7,10
  • Vernon Luther Wimmer9,7,10
  • Shirley Ann Wimmer+9,7,10 b. January 15, 1953, d. September 25, 2000
  • Gladys Marie Wimmer9,7,10
  • Roger Dale Wimmer9,7,10
  • Lewis Grady Wimmer9,7,10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Sigmon Wimmer obituary in the Jun 21, 1997 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Wimmer Handy obituary in the Sep 26, 2000 edition.

Kazie Lee Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. June 24, 1921, d. May 29, 2005
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer4,5,1,2,3 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherMildred Olive Pendleton4,5,1,2,3 b. May 29, 1896, d. September 8, 1974
     Kazie Lee Wimmer was buried at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery, Advance, Davie Co., North Carolina.6,3 Her Social Security Number was 237-80-0071.2 She was born on June 24, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,8,2,3 As of April 16, 1938,her married name was Smiley.1 She married Blake Welton Smiley on April 16, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,3 Kazie Lee Wimmer died on May 29, 2005 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.8,2,3 She Mrs. Kazie Lee Smiley, 83, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at her home. She was born June 24, 1921, in Rocky Mount, Va., to Norman Lewis and Mildred Pendleton Wimmer of Rocky Mount, Va. She was one of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Blake Welton Smiley; two sons, Vann Welton Smiley and Troy Lester Smiley; a grandson, Michael Keith Smiley; seven brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Louise Smiley Potts of Advance, Brenda Smiley McNeill of Ellenboro, Debbie Smiley Greer (Michael) of Clemmons and Rene Smiley Ferguson (Chris) of Kernersville; three sons, Danny Smiley (Joy) of Advance, Russell Smiley (Hazel) of State Road and Jimmy Smiley (Teresa) of Advance; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mammie Taylor and Eva Guilliam, both of Rocky Mount, Va; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Wimmer of Venton, Va., and Ruby Wimmer of Rocky Mount, Va; several nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Maryanne Craig, of Roanoke, Va; a special neighbor, Larry Vogler; and a brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Doris Smiley of Columbia, S.C. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Advance United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Harry D. Sammons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. on May 31, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 49, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Blake Welton Smiley b. November 15, 1917, d. September 23, 1988
Marriage*Kazie Lee Wimmer married Blake Welton Smiley on April 16, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Kazie Lee Smiley obituary in the May 31, 2005 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey C. Wimmer obituary in the Jun 4, 2003 edition.
  6. [S7772] Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery, Davie Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  11. [S5695] Herald-Journal, From the Troy Lester Smiley obituary in the Mar 17, 2001 edition.

Frank Edward Wimmer1,2,3,4

M, b. September 23, 1923, d. December 14, 1981
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,5,4 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherMildred Olive Pendleton1,5,4 b. May 29, 1896, d. September 8, 1974
     Frank Edward Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0199.6 He married Irene Isabelle Sutherland.4 Frank Edward Wimmer was born on September 23, 1923 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He died on December 14, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Irene Isabelle Sutherland b. January 13, 1913, d. December 21, 1980
Marriage*Frank Edward Wimmer married Irene Isabelle Sutherland.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. August 18, 1925, d. September 3, 2015
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,5,6 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherMildred Olive Pendleton1,5,6 b. May 29, 1896, d. September 8, 1974
     Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4 She and Woodrow George Taylor were divorced.8 Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer was born on August 18, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of May 22, 1950,her married name was Taylor.3 She married Woodrow George Taylor on May 22, 1950 at Washington, D.C..3 Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer died on September 3, 2015 at Virginia at age 90.4 She Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer Taylor, 90, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on angel wings on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Surviving are her children, Stephen (Mary) Taylor, Janet Fitzgerald, Mary Sigmon and Doris Carroll; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Rocky Mount Church of Godwith the Rev. Jackie Poe and the Rev. Robert Meredith officiating. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 4, 2015.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family

Woodrow George Taylor b. May 29, 1919, d. November 5, 2002
Divorce*Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer and Woodrow George Taylor were divorced.8 
Marriage* Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer married Woodrow George Taylor on May 22, 1950 at Washington, D.C..3 
Children
  • George Stephen Taylor Sr.9,4
  • Janet Elizabeth Taylor9,4
  • Mary Alice Taylor9,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer Taylor obituary in the Sep 4, 2015 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Kazie Lee Smiley obituary in the May 31, 2005 edition.
  7. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Woodrow G. Taylor obituary in the Nov 8, 2002 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Norman Lewis Wimmer Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 3, 1927, d. July 13, 1997
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,8,4 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherMildred Olive Pendleton1,8,4 b. May 29, 1896, d. September 8, 1974
     Norman Lewis Wimmer Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 223-30-8943.9 He was born on June 3, 1927 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,9,7 He married Ruby Ozella Kilby on September 28, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,10 Norman Lewis Wimmer Jr. died on July 13, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.3,9,6 He WIMMER, Norman Lewis Jr., ("N. L."), 70, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, July 13, 1997. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was retired from Spector Freight Lines. N. L. was an avid musician, with a particular interest in "old time" country music. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Ruby Kilby Wimmer; three daughters, Judy W. Loope of Salem, Patricia W. Richardson of Cornelius, N.C., and Lee Ann W. Farley of Louisa; five grandchildren, Daniel Loope, Timothy Loope, Sarah Richardson, Annie Richardson and Tyler Richardson; five sisters, Beulah Tench of Richmond, Mamie Taylor of Rocky Mount, Margie Cooper of Cartersville, Ga., Eva Guilliams of Rocky Mount and Kazie Smiley of Advance, N.C., and two brothers, Laymond Wimmer of Richmond and D. C. Wimmer of Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Oakey's North Chapel, with Dr. Carl A. Collins Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 14, 1997.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Ruby Ozella Kilby b. September 28, 1929, d. December 31, 2015
Marriage*Norman Lewis Wimmer Jr. married Ruby Ozella Kilby on September 28, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,10 
Children
  • Judy Lynn Wimmer3,10,4
  • Patricia Kay Wimmer3,10,4
  • Lee Ann Wimmer3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jul 14, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Kilby Wimmer obituary in the Jan 5, 2016 edition.

Beulah Theora Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. January 8, 1929, d. February 13, 2005
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer1,2,4,5,6 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherMildred Olive Pendleton1,2,4,5,6 b. May 29, 1896, d. September 8, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 226-52-9762.4 Beulah Theora Wimmer was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on January 8, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 As of January 27, 1947,her married name was Tench.5 She married Carney Everett Tench on January 27, 1947 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,9,7 Beulah Theora Wimmer and Carney Everett Tench were divorced on July 3, 1959 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9 Beulah Theora Wimmer married Carney Everett Tench on July 17, 1959 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 Beulah Theora Wimmer died on February 13, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.4,3,7 She Beulah T. Tench, 76, of Richmond, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carney E. Tench; and daughter, Evelyn Marie Tench. She is survived by her children, Hazel Norman, Joanne Kahn, Rita Jones and David Michael Tench; a stepson, Ronald Everett Tench; three sisters, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Dorothy. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. on February 15, 2005.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Carney Everett Tench b. February 6, 1912, d. October 25, 1982
Marriage*Beulah Theora Wimmer married Carney Everett Tench on January 27, 1947 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,9,7 
Divorce* Beulah Theora Wimmer and Carney Everett Tench were divorced on July 3, 1959 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9 
Marriage Beulah Theora Wimmer married Carney Everett Tench on July 17, 1959 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey C. Wimmer obituary in the Jun 4, 2003 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Beulah T. Tench obituary in the Feb 15, 2005 edition.
  8. [S3265] Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Hazel Lee Norman obituary in the Sep 24, 2008 edition.

Mark Anthony Wimmer

M, b. October 12, 1918, d. October 16, 1918
FatherNorman Lewis Wimmer b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960
MotherLola May Pendleton1 b. May 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1918
     Mark Anthony Wimmer was born on October 12, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He died on October 16, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Dennis Hampton Green1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1906, d. October 8, 1972
     Dennis Hampton Green was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Hattie M. Wimmer, daughter of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Lola May Pendleton.1,2 Dennis Hampton Green was born on November 30, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He died on October 8, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 211, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Fruit picker5

Family

Hattie M. Wimmer b. June 2, 1909, d. January 9, 1996
Marriage*Dennis Hampton Green married Hattie M. Wimmer, daughter of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Lola May Pendleton.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hattie Wimmer Green obituary in the Jan 11, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Edith Green Sowder obituary.

Edith Virginia Green1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 11, 1935, d. December 16, 2018
FatherDennis Hampton Green1,2,3,6 b. November 30, 1906, d. October 8, 1972
MotherHattie M. Wimmer1,2,3,6 b. June 2, 1909, d. January 9, 1996
     Edith Virginia Green Edith Green Sowder, age 83 of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on December 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Hampton Green and Hattie Wimmer Green. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Harvey (Bill) Sowder; children, Mary Lee Sowder and William Harvey (Bubby) Sowder Jr., both of Rocky Mount; sister, Mary Green Williams of Ridgeway, Va; three nieces, Karen, Anne, and Beth. Edith was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church, where in her younger years, played piano and taught bible school. Edith is remembered by her honky tonk style piano playing at square dances and fiddlers conventions. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers.6 She was born on September 11, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 She married William Harvey "Bill" Sowder Sr., son of James Noah Sowder and Merlie Flora Willis, on April 19, 1957 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 As of April 19, 1957,her married name was Sowder.3 Edith Virginia Green died on December 16, 2018 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.6

Family

William Harvey "Bill" Sowder Sr. b. December 30, 1934, d. August 15, 2021
Marriage*She married William Harvey "Bill" Sowder Sr., son of James Noah Sowder and Merlie Flora Willis, on April 19, 1957 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 
Children
  • Mary Lee Sowder3,5,6
  • William Harvey Sowder Jr.5,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hattie Wimmer Green obituary in the Jan 11, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the William Harvey Sowder obituary.
  6. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Edith Green Sowder obituary.

Aileen E. Hall1

F, b. July 17, 1917, d. September 12, 1985
     Aileen E. Hall was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.1 She was born on July 17, 1917 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1 As of April 26, 1953,her married name was Wimmer.1 She married Harry Thurman Wimmer, son of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Lola May Pendleton, on April 26, 1953.1 Aileen E. Hall died on September 12, 1985 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 68.1

Family

Harry Thurman Wimmer b. July 29, 1916, d. June 28, 1992
Marriage*She married Harry Thurman Wimmer, son of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Lola May Pendleton, on April 26, 1953.1 

Citations

  1. [S7267] Shaul Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/