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     Alfred Dewey Williams was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 223-28-7075.⁹ He was born on June 25, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,5,6 He married Grace Salome Nichols, daughter of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on September 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 Alfred Dewey Williams died on February 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^7,6

     Grace Salome Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4520.⁶ She was born on February 26, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Alfred Dewey Williams, son of Charles Haden Williams and Eliza Jane Shilling, on September 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 As of September 29, 1920,her married name was Williams.² Grace Salome Nichols died on July 2, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,6,4,7

     Ashley Brent Wimmer Ashley Brent Wimmer passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor his memory. Ashley was the son of the late James "Dink" Wimmer and Freeda Wimmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Anita Wimmer; devoted daughter Elisha (David) Donahue; cherished grandchildren, Aysha Alton, Amaya Alton, Lillian Donahue, and David "Brent" Donahue; his adoring sisters, Charlotte (James) Austin, Susan (Steve) Smith, Annette (Lynn) Mills, Connie (Steve) See, and Michele Wimmer; his brother, Ronald (Kathy) Wimmer; special friend, Betsy Draper; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Mac and Priscilla Whitlock; Sister-in-laws, Donna Slusher and Shari Whitlock; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of long-time friends. Ashley grew up in Floyd, Virginia, a town he and his wife loved and just recently moved back to. He was a Navy veteran and a truck driver for over 27 years. His passions were family and friends, music, cars, and living life to the fullest. His dearest friends were found through his music, which started at a young age through the influence of his musical family. As a musician, he played with numerous local bands, including Mountain Fever Band, ETA, Fatz, Rebel Guns, and Jade. He also achieved his dream of becoming a race car driver at many local tracks. He truly was a man of many talents.³ He was born on July 6, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Susan Faye Radford on August 18, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Ashley Brent Wimmer and Susan Faye Radford were divorced on July 24, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Ashley Brent Wimmer married Anita Ellen Whitlock, daughter of Donald McLane Whitlock and Priscilla Ellen Miller, on November 17, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 Ashley Brent Wimmer died on March 19, 2022 at Virginia at age 67.³

     Anita Ellen Whitlock was born on July 29, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Ashley Brent Wimmer, son of James Winfred "Dink" Wimmer and Freeda Ellen Williams, on November 17, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,5 As of November 17, 1990,her married name was Wimmer.¹ Anita Ellen Whitlock died on November 4, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.⁵ She Anita W. Wimmer, 59, of Floyd, Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Brent Wimmer; niece, Megan Radford; and brother-in-law, Freeman "FM" Slusher. She is survived by her parents, D. McLane "Mac" and Priscilla Whitlock; stepdaughter, Elisha (David) Donahue; grandchildren, Aysha and Amaya Alton, and Lillian "Lilli" and David "Brent" Donahue; sisters, Donna Slusher and Shari Whitlock; nephews, Joseph "Joey" Slusher, Logan (Chelsea) Slusher, and Derek Radford; great nephews and niece, Austin, Caleb and Kinley Slusher; and special friend, Deanna (Steve) Wentz. After graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Anita began her career as a Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte and Touche in Roanoke, Va. In 1993, she began working at Stanley Furniture in Martinsville, Va., progressing in various roles until her retirement, as Vice President of Finance after 25 years of service. After her retirement until she passed, she maintained a position of Controller at Rockwood Specialties, LLC. Anita enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and going to her husband's band performances. Family and friends remember her as being loving, caring, free-minded, and educated person to be around. She could light up any room with her laughter and enjoyment. She spent her retirement years with Ashley building their forever home in Floyd, Va., to be closer to family and friends. on November 9, 2022.⁵

     James Montgomery McNeil was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on October 7, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Olia Odoxie Sisson, daughter of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on March 27, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 James Montgomery McNeil died on April 4, 1940 at age 70.^4,1,2

     Olia Odoxie Sisson was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 25, 1876 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,1 She married James Montgomery McNeil, son of Henry McNeil and Sarah Jane Manning, on March 27, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3,1 As of March 27, 1892,her married name was McNeil. Olia Odoxie Sisson died on February 28, 1958 at age 81.^4,3,1

     Casper Duhering "Chess" DeWese was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 16, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 16, 1890.^1,3,4 He married Gertrude Della Hall circa 1922.^6,4,7 Casper Duhering "Chess" DeWese died on March 11, 1948 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 57.⁴

     Hanston Cassel "Toy" DeWese was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 6, 1896 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWII Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jun 9, 1896.^1,2,6,3 He married Dora Bell Hufford on February 13, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,1,8 Hanston Cassel "Toy" DeWese married Hazel Blanche Stowers circa 1923.^1,9 Hanston Cassel "Toy" DeWese died on December 23, 1960 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,3

     Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese was buried at Pocahontas Cemetery, Rt. 102, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia; Although not in the cemetery listing, all six of the other members killed in the tragic accident were buried here. Her marker is probably no longer visible.⁶ She was born on August 22, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birt date of Mar 2, 1899.^2,3,7 She married Shelman C. Vest, son of John Vest and Eliza E. Angle, on April 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of April 12, 1916,her married name was Vest. Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese died on June 9, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 24; Died as a result of a house fire in which many other DeWeese and Vest family members perished.^7,8 She WELCH, June 10 - State highway construction received it set-back here yesterday when several miles of newly graded road were washed out by a cloudburst on the North fork of the Elkhorn river. Roads east and west of Welch were blocked, in some places being under five or six feet of water. A coal tipple at Rolfe, and a number of small houses along the river bank at Keystone, Northfork and Superior were washed away, and basements of about 20 stores were flooded. Damage in the Elkhorn valley was estimated to reach at least $100,000. Much damage was done in Mercer county where eight lives were lost and bridges and sections of rail lines washed away. The fatalities occurred on Crane creek near the tipple of the American Coal company. A huge pile of slate undermined by the water, crashed onto a house at the foot of the pile, burying seven people. The eighth victim was a member of a rescue party. The dead: Mrs. Shellmon C. Vest and 5-year-old son; Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Dewese, Mrs. Toney Dewese and two daughters, 2 and 5 years of age, and Amelio Premoveno, the last named being a member of a rescue party. It may be several days, it was said, before the bodies can be recovered from under the slate. on June 10, 1924.⁸

     Susan Virginia "Sue" Akers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 11, 1857 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Robert Willie "Rob" Smith on November 20, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of November 20, 1879,her married name was Smith. Susan Virginia "Sue" Akers died on June 17, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2

     Robert Willie "Rob" Smith was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 30, 1858 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Susan Virginia "Sue" Akers, daughter of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on November 20, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Robert Willie "Rob" Smith died on July 10, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85; Paul Craghead's listing has a death date of Jul 10, 1942.^1,2

     Dillard Sparrel Dobbins was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 15, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lucy Ella Mitchell on October 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Dillard Sparrel Dobbins died on August 18, 1957 at age 79.²

     Lucy Ella Mitchell was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Dillard Sparrel Dobbins, son of Ballard C. Dobbins and Sarah Malinda Jones, on October 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 5, 1898,her married name was Dobbins. Lucy Ella Mitchell died on October 17, 1977 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 97.^2,3 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Lucy Ellen Dobbins, 97, a native of Floyd and the widow of Dillard Dobbins died Monday morning, October 17, in Kissimmee, Fla. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hayward Johnson, of Kissimmee; two sons, James and Frank Dobbins, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Sumpter, Perryville, Md; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be October 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Archie Naff and the Rev. R. L. Painter officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. on October 20, 1977.³

     Leonard Hall Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 His Social Security Number was 226-32-2808.⁸ He was born on May 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 He married Inez Nolen, daughter of Callahill H. Nolen and Louise Graham, on January 18, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Leonard Hall Strickler died on September 27, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,2

     Rosa Altice/Richardson Rosa Altice could be the same Rosa Richardson who married Elijah Altice in 1898. She was born circa 1874 at Virginia.² She married James Monroe Radford, son of Joshua R. Radford and Sarah Agee, in 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of 1902,her married name was Radford.¹

     Laura Alice Terry was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 25, 1866 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 19, 1923 at Virginia at age 57.¹