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     Peter Austin Sowder was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7 He was born on December 11, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 4, 1852.^9,7 He died on December 23, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.^9,7

     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1272.⁶ Mabel Jane Akers was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 She was born on January 15, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4 She married Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer, son of Letcher Hayden Wimmer and Nina Pearl Hanley, on June 30, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,4,5 As of June 30, 1949,her married name was Wimmer.² Mabel Jane Akers died on July 12, 1976 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 47.^7,4,5 She Mable Jane Akers Wimmer, age 47, died Monday morning in a Pearisburg hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Wimmer, Eggleston; two sons, Claude L. Wimmer, Blacksburg; Donald L. Wimmer, Newport; one daughter, Mrs. Dianne M. Long, Roanoke; parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Akers, Salem; two brothers, K. Lee Akers, Salem; Jack B. Akers, Charleston, W.Va; sisters, Mrs. Vera Johnston, Valdosta, Georgia; Mrs. James D. Beckner, Pearisburg. Burial in Birchlawn Cemetery. on July 13, 1976.⁵

     Donald Lee "Donnie" Wimmer was born on July 21, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Donna Jean Covill on February 28, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Donald Lee "Donnie" Wimmer died on January 8, 2013 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 57.² He Donald Lee Wimmer, 57, of Churchill Road, Eggleston, departed this life Tuesday evening, January 8, 2013, at Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Pearisburg on July 21, 1955 he was a son of the late Robert L. and Mable Jane Akers Wimmer. "Donnie" was employed as a meat cutter with Wades Supermarkets in Pearisburg and Dublin, was a graduate of Giles High School Class of 1973, was a lifetime member of the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Department with over 40 years service, and was a devoted member of the Eggleston United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Robert Lee Wimmer. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 36 years, Donna Covill Wimmer; his son Shaun C. Wimmer of Dublin; his daughter-in-law, Laura Wimmer, of Blacksburg; his brother and sister-in-law, Claude and Carol Wimmer, of Newport; his sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Bob Burkett, of Woodbridge; his grandchildren, Rebecca Harmon, Emily Wimmer, Kennedy Wimmer, and Caroline Wimmer; his nieces and nephews, Josh and Kelly Wimmer, Lena and Lonnie Atkins, Gary Burkett, William and Jeannie Wimmer, his brother-in-law Jerry Covill, and his sister-in-law Carol Sutphin both of Rural Retreat; and his good friends Lynn Meadows Conley and her son Daniel. on January 10, 2013.²

     Mary "Polly" Hale was born circa 1800 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married William H./R. Gray, son of Edward Howard Gray and Mary Frances Hugo, on November 25, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 25, 1812,her married name was Gray. As of December 28, 1856,her married name was Phillips.³ Mary "Polly" Hale married William Phillips on December 28, 1856 at Carroll Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-15-8481.⁵ Robert Lee Wimmer was born on November 10, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Laura Ann Palmer on August 29, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Lee Wimmer died on May 1, 2012 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 34.^1,5 He Robert Lee Wimmer, 34, of Eggleston and Pulaski, departed this life Monday evening, May 1, 2012, at Pulaski Community Hospital in Pulaski after a short illness. Born in Montgomery County on November 10, 1977, he was a son of Donald Lee and Donna Jean Covill Wimmer of Eggleston. He was employed with Dish Network in Christiansburg in Quality Assurance and was a former member of Eggleston United Methodist Church and the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Dept. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Laura P. Wimmer; his daughters, Rebecca Dawn Harmon, Emily Grace Wimmer, and Kennedy Jean Wimmer, of the home; his parents, Donald Lee and Donna Covill Wimmer, of Eggleston; his brother, Shawn C. Wimmer, of Dublin; his mother-in-law, Donna McCoy-Musselman and her husband, William, of Blacksburg. on May 3, 2012.¹

     His Social Security Number was 216-60-2160.⁴ Wayne Allen Long was born on January 28, 1953 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Dianne Marie Wimmer, daughter of Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer and Mabel Jane Akers, on October 17, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Wayne Allen Long died on December 15, 1990 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 37.¹

     Betsy Paris St. Clair Betsy St. Clair Lee, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2016 at her home. She was born in Basset, VA on October 13, 1929, daughter of the late William and Nannie Tuggle St. Clair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lee; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Betsy was a long-time member of the former East Belmont Presbyterian Church, now called Christ Church at River's Edge. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was the caretaker of the family and will be missed by all who knew her. Betsy is survived by her children, Kathy Carlisle of Belmont, Bill Wimmer and wife, Rhonda of Middlesburg, FL, Frank Wimmer and wife, Susan of Raleigh; sisters, Sue Long and Mary Whitt of VA; 5 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.³ She was born on October 13, 1929 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Frank Lee Wimmer Sr., son of Letcher Hayden Wimmer and Nina Pearl Hanley, on May 1, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of May 1, 1949,her married name was Wimmer.¹ Betsy Paris St. Clair died on June 6, 2016 at Virginia at age 86.³

     Kathy Elizabeth Wimmer Kathy Wimmer Carlisle, 68, passed away unexpectedly December 2, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1950 in Pearisburg, VA, a daughter of the late Frank Lee Wimmer and Betsy St. Clair Lee. Kathy was a loving Christian woman and long-time member of Goshen Free Will Baptist Church where she was active with Sunday school and children's church. She was a dedicated 44 year employee of Parkdale Mills, enjoyed crocheting, crafts and going out to eat with her friends. Kathy was also an avid Clemson Tiger's, Atlanta Brave's and Atlanta Falcon's fan. She will be missed deeply by her children James Lee Gibson and wife Sybil of Belmont, Troy Hayden Gibson of Lincolnton, Robert Ashley Gibson and wife LeahRose of Gloucester, VA; brothers William Hayden Wimmer and wife Rhonda of Middleburg, FL, Frank Lee Wimmer, Jr. and wife Susan of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren Whitney Taylor Gibson, Sarah Elizabeth Gibson, Madelynn Grace Gibson, Barry Hayden Gibson and wife Haley, Samantha Rae Gibson, Skylie and Lexie Ghent, Daniel Lee Gibson, Elisabeth Rose Gibson and Samuel Asher Gibson; great grandchildren Dani Nicole and Landon as well as many nieces and nephews, close friends and her fur babies.² She was buried at Goshen Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston Co., North Carolina.⁶ She married Ricky Lee Gibson.¹ Her married name was Gibson. Kathy Elizabeth Wimmer was born on December 17, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on December 2, 2019 at Belmont, Gaston Co., North Carolina, at age 68.²

     Dr. Rousay Peyton Gray was buried at Gray Cemetery, Rt. 891.2 mile east of Rt. 692 intersection, Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1820 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1813.^1,2 He married Emily Mitchell in 1839 at Carroll Co., Virginia. Dr. Rousay Peyton Gray married Martha Ann Glass on July 21, 1847 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1 Dr. Rousay Peyton Gray died on September 9, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Rebecca Ann Weaver was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on October 18, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1 She married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on January 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 18, 1880,her married name was Poff. Rebecca Ann Weaver died on September 17, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23; Died of fever.^6,8