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     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0274.¹ Ruby Frances Rigney was buried at Holland Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her married name was Wimmer.² She married Dewey Cabell Wimmer, son of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Mildred Olive Pendleton.^2,3 Ruby Frances Rigney was born on September 8, 1932 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 She died on February 25, 2006 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,5,3,4 She Ruby Frances Rigney Wimmer, 73, of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2006. She was a member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren and was employed at Lane Furniture Co. and MW Windows where she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband D.C. Wimmer and parents Woodrow Wilson and Annie Belle Holland Rigney. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie Dent and Betty and Jimmy Dent; grandchildren, Tammy Holland and husband Roy, Michael Dent & fiance Nicole Walker; greatgrandchildren, Jacob Lynn Holland, Cieanna Lynn Holland, Daniel Scott Hutson and Nicholas Cabel Dent. Interment will follow in the Holland Family Cemetery. on February 26, 2006.³

     Betty Sue Wimmer was buried at Holland Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She Betty Wimmer Dent, Dec 13, 1952 - Feb 22, 2022. Betty Dent, age 69 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was employed with MW Manufacturers for 25 years. She loved being Nana to Jacob, Cieanna, and Jase. She especially liked attending their ball games and school events. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Dent of 51 years; son, Michael Dent; grandson, Jase Dent; sister, Bonnie Dent; niece, Tammy Holland and husband Roy; great-niece and nephew, Cieanna and Jacob Holland. She was preceded in death by her parents, D. C. and Ruby Wimmer. Burial to follow at Holland Family Cemetery, Rocky Mount.⁶ She was born on December 13, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 As of February 19, 1971,her married name was Dent.¹ She married James Edward Dent on February 19, 1971 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 Betty Sue Wimmer died on February 22, 2022 at Virginia at age 69.⁶

     Bonnie Lou Wimmer was buried at Holland Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She Bonnie Dent, Dec 13, 1952 - Feb 15, 2025. Bonnie Dent, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, February 15, 2025. After her long-fought battle with dementia, she is finally dancing on the streets of gold. There was nothing she loved more than being "Granny B" to Jacob and Cieanna. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.C. and Ruby Wimmer; husband, Tommy Dent; and sister, Betty Dent. Surviving are her daughter, Tammy Holland and husband Roy; grandchildren, Jacob Holland, Cieanna (fiancé, Chris) Holland, Kelly Stowers; brother-in-law, Jimmy Dent; nephew, Michael Dent; great-nephew, Jase Dent; and dear friend, Dulcie Wright. A graveside service will be held at the Holland Family Cemetery.⁴ Her married name was Dent.⁴ She married Roy Thomas "Tommy" Dent.⁴ Bonnie Lou Wimmer was born on December 13, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 She died on February 15, 2025 at Virginia at age 72.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-60-4120.³ Roy Thomas "Tommy" Dent was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Bonnie Lou Wimmer, daughter of Dewey Cabell Wimmer and Ruby Frances Rigney.¹ Roy Thomas "Tommy" Dent was born on April 26, 1948 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on June 29, 2001 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 53.^5,3,4 He DENT, Roy Thomas, 53, of Rocky Mount, died peacefully on June 29, 2001 at home with his loving family and friends at his side. Mother, Susie; brother, Gary and wife, Carolyn; brothers, Dougie and Dale; sister, Charlotte; a lifelong friend, Mack Arthur Dillon and Rev. Denver Turner; and a very special niece, Phyllis Dent. Interment to follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on June 30, 2001.⁵

     Blake Welton Smiley was buried at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery, Advance, Davie Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-01-1118.⁵ He was born on November 15, 1917 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,5 He married Kazie Lee Wimmer, daughter of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Mildred Olive Pendleton, on April 16, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Blake Welton Smiley died on September 23, 1988 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 70.³

     Vann Welton Smiley Sr. was buried at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery, Advance, Davie Co., North Carolina.⁶ His Social Security Number was 244-60-2921.² He married Martha Lewis.⁶ Vann Welton Smiley Sr. was born on March 21, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Willie Jean Grant on November 20, 1959 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴ Vann Welton Smiley Sr. married Geraldine A. Miller on April 5, 1969 at Wichita Co., Texas.⁵ Vann Welton Smiley Sr. and Willie Jean Grant were divorced on February 22, 1971 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁷ Vann Welton Smiley Sr. married Willie Jean Grant on February 12, 1976 at Wichita Co., Texas.⁵ Vann Welton Smiley Sr. and Willie Jean Grant were divorced on February 24, 1979 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁷ Vann Welton Smiley Sr. died on October 14, 1989 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 50.^2,8,6

     His Social Security Number was 244-60-4741.⁵ Troy Lester Smiley was buried at Florence National Cemetery, 803 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.^2,3 He married Mary Lou Hewitt.⁴ Troy Lester Smiley was born on February 28, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He died on March 15, 2001 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 60.^5,2,3 He Troy Lester Smiley, 60, of Roebuck died March 15, 2001, in a Spartanburg hospital after an illness. A native of Roanoke, Va., he was the son of Kazie Wilmer Smiley of Advance, N.C., and the late Blake W. Smiley. He was a Marine veteran. Surviving in addition to his mother are a daughter, Telisa Godwin of Roebuck; three brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Florence National Cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home of Florence. on March 17, 2001.²

     Her married name was Godwin.³ Telisa Darlene Smiley married Michael Godwin.³ Telisa Darlene Smiley was born on February 17, 1966 at Mocksville, Davie Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She died on September 29, 2006 at Roebuck, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 40.³ She ROEBUCK -- Telisa Darlene Smiley Godwin, age 40, wife of Michael Godwin of 169 Chapel Drive, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 29, 2006. Born in Mocksville, NC on February 27, 1966, she was the daughter of Mary Lou Hewitt Smiley of Cowpens and the late Troy Lester Smiley. She was a housewife and a member of Una Church of God of Prophesy. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Godwin is also survived by her three sons, Dustin Horton and his wife Amber of Jacksonville, NC, Johnny Flowers and his wife Robin of Spartanburg, and Brandon Godwin of the home; two daughters, Kayla Rollins of Spartanburg and Jessica Lindsey of the home; four grandchildren, Cole Horton of Jacksonville, Kristen Green, Ashlynn Flowers and Savanna Lawson all of Spartanburg; special friends, Jim & Faye Black Alexander of Pauline; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 6, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 2:00 PM in the Lanford-Dunbar Funeral Chapel. on October 6, 2006.³

     Martha Lewis was buried at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery, Advance, Davie Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Smiley.¹ She married Vann Welton Smiley Sr., son of Blake Welton Smiley and Kazie Lee Wimmer.¹ Martha Lewis was born on June 6, 1936.² She died on February 25, 2008 at North Carolina at age 71.²