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     Donald Mitchell "Don" Cornwell Sr. was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^4,3 He Donald Mitchell Cornwell Sr., Mar 28, 1940 - Oct 29, 2018. Mr. Donald M. Cornwell Sr., 78, of Dunkirk, MD passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness on Monday, October 29th, 2018. Don was a native of Washington, DC and the tenth of 12 children born to Norman and Mary Rose Cornwell. Don married his wife of 55 years, Toni Lynn (Wimmer) Cornwell in 1963 and subsequently served 2 years in the US Army. Upon leaving the Army, Don studied HVAC systems and worked as a field service technician before moving to Ferguson/Lyon & Conklin as an inside technical sales representative and HVAC instructor. Don won several awards from Trane for his excellent customer service and his ability to troubleshoot difficult HVAC systems before retiring in 2004. Don was a Sunday school teacher and deacon for many years and loved his church family at Dunkirk Baptist Church. Don is survived by his wife Toni Lynn, his son, Don Jr., daughter-in-law Camilla, and his grandchildren, Steffen and Maia. He is also survived by his brother in Christ and kidney donor, Mr. Greg Grosso. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.³ He was born on March 28, 1940 at Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^2,3 He married Toni Lynn Wimmer, daughter of Carlton Tony "Carl" Wimmer and Blanche Estelle Argenbright, on March 28, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Donald Mitchell "Don" Cornwell Sr. died on October 29, 2018 at Dunkirk, Calvert Co., Maryland, at age 78.³

     Roger Alan Wimmer was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Prince George's Co., Maryland.² He was born on January 22, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on November 11, 1985 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 26.^2,5 He A former Roanoke man was killed when he was hit by a school bus at the Prince Georges County, Md., school system bus lot Monday. Roger Allan Wimmer, 26, of Clinton, Md., who worked for the transportation department of the school system, died about 30 minutes after he was hit by a runaway bus, said a spokeswoman for the Prince Georges County Police Department. Wimmer and some other workers were preparing the bus for an inspection when the accident happened. Nobel Inguanti, 50, of Adelhpi, Md., was pulling the bus away from a curb when it lurched forward and hit Wimmer, who was walking in front of the vehicle, police said. The bus continued on and hit two parked cars before it stopped. on November 13, 1985.⁵

     Brenda Joyce Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on December 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She died on December 7, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Lucy Gwendola Bohon was buried at Plunkett Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2 She Mrs. Lucy Bohon Hartwell, age 74, of Roanoke died Monday, March 4, 1991. She was a member of the Roanoke First Ward Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Surviving are her husband, William B. Hartwell; a daughter, JoAnn Ransom of Thaxton; three brothers; a sister; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial in the Plunkett Family Cemetery, Franklin County.² Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1355.³ She was born on February 23, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,3,4,7 As of April 10, 1934,her married name was Palmer.⁶ She married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on April 10, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Lucy Gwendola Bohon and Willard Pitzer Palmer were divorced on September 19, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Lucy Gwendola Bohon died on March 4, 1991 at Virginia at age 74.²

     Eloise Adeline Palmer was born on October 13, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She Death early today claimed the third victim of the grade crossing accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon near Salem. Mrs. Willard Palmer, 19, died at 5 a.m. at a local hospital, while her five-months-old child, Delois, died at 10 o'clock in another hospital last night. Mrs. B. L. King was the other victim; she was killed instantly when the sedan was struck by the train. Both Mrs. Palmer and her baby were in critical condition when brought to Roanoke following the tragedy. Little hope was held for their recovery. The accident, the second to occur at grade crossings near Salem during the last two months, thus has brought death to three person while three others were injured. Four women and two children occupied the sedan. Mrs. Russell Palmer, daughter of Mrs. King, was driving and escaped with slight injury. Mrs. Promise Pruett, another of the occupants, likewise escaped with only lacerations and bruises and & child of Mrs. Russell Palmer was only slightly injured. Mrs. Palmer, the driver, has stated that she did not hear or see the Virginian electric locomotive as it approached the crossing. The locomotive engineer has said that he did not notice the sedan until it was well the tracks. As far as been reported, the county coroner has not rendered a verdict on the accident. All of the occupants of the sedan resided in Roanoke county. When overtaken by accident, they were returning home from a shopping tour at Salem. on March 8, 1930.³