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     Raymond William King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-28-2079.¹² He was born on August 25, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,13,4,5,6 He married Evelyn Oneter Vest, daughter of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,14,3 Raymond William King died on December 8, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1,12,7 He KING, RAYMOND WILLIAM, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2002, at his home. He was preceded in death by an infant son. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn King of Christiansburg; one son, Douglas L. King of Radford; one sister, Maude Conner of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Donna King of Christiansburg; one niece and several nephews. The family wishes to thank their neighbors on Round Hill Drive for their prayers and concern, as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice for care given. on December 10, 2002.²

     Sam William Gibson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 228-30-6078.⁶ He was born on November 21, 1927 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card and gravestone have a birth year of 1926.^1,2,4,6 He married Ruby Mae Conner, daughter of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on July 12, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Sam William Gibson died on January 7, 2011 at Virginia at age 83.^3,6 He Samuel William Gibson, 83, of Vinton, Va., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011. Surviving are his children, Tex, Joyce Ann and husband, Penny, Benjamin and wife, Diane, Phillip and wife, Barbara, Victor, Pamela and husband, Mike, David, Eddie and wife, Judy, Jennifer; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother and sister, Simon and Marie; special friend, Annie Gibson; and several nieces and nephews. Sam enjoyed his fishing, truck driving, going to yard sales and gardening. A graveside service will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 10, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4436.⁸ Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on April 24, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3 He married Barbara Anne Mullens on February 3, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. died on August 25, 1997 at Virginia at age 71.^8,9 He WICKHAM, Christian H. Jr., 71, of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, August 25, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Wickham; sons, Randall A. and Jonathan A. Wickham; sisters, Ann Clark, Nellie Childress, Marie Martin, Christine Martin, Betty Pratt, and Mary Alice Smith; brother, James W. Wickham; grandchildren, Bridjette, Allison, and Jonathan Christian Wickham. His remains rest at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), Richmond, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Int erment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on August 27, 1997.⁹

     Evelyn Annie Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-9183.⁸ She was born on March 29, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,7 She married Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer, son of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on December 24, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4 As of December 24, 1946,her married name was Wimmer.⁴ Evelyn Annie Conner died on December 13, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,8,10,7 She Evelyn Conner Wimmer, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord, December 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by two sons, Luke and Bruce, one daughter, Sandra, five brothers, Stanford, Rudolph, Wilburn, Alvin and Frank Conner. Surviving, her husband, Jackson L. (Jack) Wimmer, her husband of 62 years; three sons, Richard and Brenda Wimmer of Bedford, James Wade Wimmer and Jackson Lee and Kathy Wimmer, all of Roanoke; one daughter, Marsha Marie and Mark Weddle of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Garland and Virginia Conner of Christiansburg; a special sister-in-law and friend, Annie Mae Conner of Roanoke. Funeral service at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with interment in the church cemetery. on December 15, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1084.¹⁵ Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁶ He was born on February 11, 1924 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,16,8,9,10,17} He married Evelyn Annie Conner, daughter of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on December 24, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,18,8 Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer died on March 20, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^6,15,7,16,17 He Jackson L. Wimmer, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010. He was a member of the Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. He was also an Army/Air Force veteran of World War II who served as a military policeman in England and France. He was retired from Johnson Carper. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn A. Wimmer; his sons, Bruce W. Wimmer and Andrew Wimmer; his daughter, Sandra J. Wimmer; one brother and four sisters. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Brenda Wimmer, of Bedford, James W. Wimmer, of Roanoke, Lee and Kathy Wimmer, of Roanoke; his daughter, Marsha M. Weddle, of Roanoke; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy W. Tuck, of Roanoke. on March 22, 2010.⁶

     William Alvin "Alvie' Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,6,8 His Social Security Number was 223-26-6408.¹⁴ He was born on November 1, 1922 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{14,4,5,15,6,8,16} He married Doris Jean Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{13,1,17,18,19,20,21,4,6} William Alvin "Alvie' Conner died on December 3, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^{13,14,6,7,8,16} He William A. Conner, 81, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in the Veterans Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served as a Military Policeman. He was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Doris Conner of Salem; two sons and their wives, Billy and Gracie Conner of Salem, William (Willie) and Sarah Connor of Roanoke; four daughters and their husbands, Betty and David Greene of Check, Mary and Kenneth Beckner of Boutetourt, Carolyn and Donald Atkins of Roanoke and Linda and Jimmy Jefferson of Shawsville; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Wimmer of Roanoke; and one brother, Garland Conner of Montgomery County. Graveside Military rites will be at the Head of the River Church Cemetery by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127. on December 5, 2003.¹³

     Julia Ann "Julie" "July" Conner was born on July 10, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on October 19, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4

     Guy French Ellett II Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Ellett; son, Kevin Ellett (Anne); daughter, Colleen Farmer (Kyle); grandson, Robert 'Travis' Ellett; stepson, Keith Spence (Helen); step-grandsons, Michael and David Spence and Christian (Gus) Farmer; great-grandson, Dalton Ellett; sister-in-law, Gerlene Conner (Macle); and brother-in-law, Alvin Hale. The family would like to thank Carilion NRV Hospice, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, and Carilion Cardiovascular Heart Clinic for their excellent service and compassion.³ He was born on November 27, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Juanita June Hale, daughter of Irvin Lee Hale and Dottie Vallie Wilson, on November 29, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Guy French Ellett II died on June 29, 2022 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-7524.⁴ Donald Ray Bush was buried at Routt Family Cemetery, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 19, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,6 He married Virginia Lee Robinson, daughter of Henry Thomas Robinson Jr. and Maida Virginia "Mada V." Conner, on October 8, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ Donald Ray Bush and Virginia Lee Robinson were divorced on February 16, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Donald Ray Bush died on October 6, 2005 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 65.^4,6,3,5 He Donald Ray Bush, 65, of Gretna and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, October 6, 2005. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was a recipient of the purple heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Susan V. Pack and husband, David A. Pack, of Shawsville, and Elizabeth A. Bush, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Michael, Samantha and Daniel Pack, and Katrina Stepp; three sisters, Marie Simmons, Christine Mutter and Susan McCoy; three brothers, Russell Bush, Jerry Bush and Bobby Bush. Also, many other loving relatives and friends survive. Burial with military honors will follow in the Routt Family Cemetery. on October 9, 2005.⁵

     Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch was born on August 16, 1926 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^2,4,5 He married Phyllis Ann Conner, daughter of Wayne Alvin Conner and Molly Laird Bandy, on June 23, 1973 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch died on February 7, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ He Leo Richard Busch died peacefully on February 7, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1926, in Springfield, Missouri, and lived in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia since 1954. He was the only child of Leo Francis Busch and Georgia Dent Busch. In 1943, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After the war, he returned to school to complete his studies at Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated in 1947. He was married to Margaret Ann Donegan in 1950, and they had five children by whom he is survived, Catherine Ann Hughes (Herbert), Richard Joseph Busch (Lisa), Honorah Louise Sullivan (Michael), Stephen Donegan Busch (Susan), and, George Patrick Busch (Ann). In 1973, he married Phyllis Ann Haynes and they enjoyed 32 happy years together until her death in 2006. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Kim Leslie Hale; ten grandchildren, Eric S. Hughes, Kristina R. Busch, Molly Sullivan Hickey, Richard P. Busch, LCDR Michael Colin Sullivan, USN, M. Brent Hughes, Charles Richard Busch II, James Francis Busch, Whitney Anne Busch, and Frank R. Hale IV; and, five great grandchildren. His greatest interest was his family and he supported his children and their families with unqualified love, encouragement and support. He was an avid outdoorsman and gardener, and passed his deep interest for these activities to his family. He was employed for 35 years by E.R Squibb & Sons, Inc., in pharmaceutical sales, retiring as a Division Manager. He received numerous awards throughout his career, but the one he coveted the most was the "Dr. E.R. Squibb Award," the company's highest recognition. He had a deep love for his friends in the "Good Ole Guys" poker club that met monthly for more than 50 years, especially Ralph A. "Bogey" Harrison, Jr., his life-long friend. In recent years he found great comfort in the companionship of Gertrude "Mary Jo" Muir. The family wants to recognize and express their deep appreciation for the wonderful care provided to their father at Our Lady of Peace Assisted Living, and at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. on February 11, 2017.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-14-2450.⁸ Margaret Carlene King was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 28, 1917 at Petersburg, Virginia.^8,7,3,4 As of June 10, 1935,her married name was Nimmo.⁵ She married James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo on June 10, 1935 at Petersburg, Virginia.^6,2,5 Margaret Carlene King died on January 5, 2004 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 86.^8,2,3 She Margaret Carlene King Nimmo, 86, widow of James M. Nimmo, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2003, at home. A native of and Petersburg resident for 40 years, she was a Peninsula resident for the past nine years and was a former cosmetologist at Miller & Rhoads. She was predeceased by her daughter, Gypsy Carol, and two sons, Travis Wayne and James Carlton. She is survived by five children, Neil A. Nimmo and wife, Donna, M. Tyrone Nimmo and Sandy, Bonnie King, Dale Keith Nimmo, and Phyllis Carlene Nimmo; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery. on January 7, 2004.²

     James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^6,1,5 His Social Security Number was 719-07-8552.³ He was born on August 22, 1916 at Ettrick, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Carlene King, daughter of Carlton Ellis "Carl" King and Ida Blanch E. Conner, on June 10, 1935 at Petersburg, Virginia.^7,8,2 James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo died on September 20, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^6,1,3,5,9 He James Millard Nimmo, age 78, of Check, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 1994, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was retired from N&W Railroad. Survived by his wife, Carlene K. Nimmo, of Check; three sons, Neil A. Nimmo, M. Tyrone Nimmo and Dale K. Nimmo, all of Newport News; three daughters, Gypsy Cook, of Richmond, Bonnie King, of Buena Vista, and Phyllis C. Nimmo, of Newport News; one brother, Curtis Nimmo, of Colonial Heights; one sister, Mattie Cole, of Chester; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be n Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. on September 22, 1994.⁶

     Phyllis Carlene Nimmo Phyllis Carlene Nimmo, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Hampton, VA. She was born to James Millard Nimmo and Margaret Carlene King in Petersburg, VA. Phyllis graduated from Dinwiddie County High School, and college in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was certified by the State of Virginia as a Dental Hygienist on June 9, 1970. Phyllis loved living and vacationing near the waters of Virginia and North Carolina. She took a couple of vacations in Hawaii. Phyllis wrote many songs including a ballad of hurricane Camille, which devastated many families of the Virginia mountains in 1969. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gypsy Carol Cline; two brothers, Travis Wayne and James Carlton Nimmo. She is survived by her brothers, Neil Arvel, Millard Tyrone and Dale Keith Nimmo and sister, Bonnie King. Phyllis was loved by many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandparents and her in laws. She was previously married to Robert Lee Meier. God bless and rest her while awaiting her personal resurrection. Her ashes will be interred at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.⁵ She was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 19, 1947 at Petersburg, Virginia.^5,6,7 As of August 1, 1970,her married name was Meier.⁷ She married Robert Lee Meier on August 1, 1970 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,7 Phyllis Carlene Nimmo and Robert Lee Meier were divorced on May 6, 1982 at Williamsburg, Virginia.⁷ Phyllis Carlene Nimmo died on April 4, 2023 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 75.⁵

     Judith Kay Godbey was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 515-44-0651.⁴ She was born on June 1, 1945 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.^2,3,4,5 She married Dr. Millard Tyrone Nimmo, son of James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo and Margaret Carlene King, on June 21, 1964 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.^1,2,3,5 As of June 21, 1964,her married name was Nimmo.¹ Judith Kay Godbey died on October 20, 1995 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 50.^2,3,4,5,6 She Judith Nimmo, 50, Newport News, died Friday, Oct. 20, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Nimmo was born Judith Godbey on June 1, 1945, at Salina, Kan., and was a resident of Newport News for about 20 years. She was an office manager for an orthodontist. Survivors include her husband, Dr. M. Tyrone Nimmo of the home; two sons, Neil of Arlington and Mark of Irving, Texas; a daughter, Jennifer Berry of Williamsburg; her mother, Dorothy Godbey of Newport News; two brothers, Michael Godbey of Parsons, Kan., and Richard Godbey of Port Angeles, Wash; and a grandson. Burial was in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. on November 4, 1995.²

     Dale Keith Nimmo was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ He Dale Keith Nimmo, 77, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his home in Newport News. Dale was born in Petersburg, VA and graduated from Dinwiddie High School. He worked as a Building Inspector for the City of Newport News Codes and Compliance Department for 25 years. He was of the Mormon faith and belonged to The Church of the Latter-Day Saints where he served as treasurer. Dale lived his life by doing it "His Way". Dale was preceded in death by his parents, James and Carlene Nimmo; his siblings, Travis W. Nimmo, James C. Nimmo, Gypsy C. Nimmo Cline and Phyllis C. Nimmo. He is survived by his brothers, Neil A. Nimmo and his wife, Donna and Millard T. Nimmo; his sister, Bonnie C. Nimmo and 14 nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.⁵ He was born on August 16, 1946 at Prince George Co., Virginia.⁶ He died on February 20, 2024 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 77.⁵