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     James Meritt Wimmer Jr. was born on January 19, 1927 at Virginia.⁴ He married Leota Jean Lawrence, daughter of Roff Arno Lawrence and Alverta Victoria Cole, on April 26, 1951 at Whitethorne, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Meritt Wimmer Jr. and Leota Jean Lawrence were divorced on June 9, 1969 at Stafford Co., Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-5238.³ James Merritt Wimmer was born on September 10, 1897.^3,2 He married Mary Louella Lovell on June 22, 1922.^4,1 James Merritt Wimmer died on February 24, 1991 at age 93.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-90-6724.¹ Mary Louella Lovell was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 7, 1903.^3,2,1 She married James Merritt Wimmer, son of Asa Howard Wimmer and Jemima E. Austin, on June 22, 1922.^3,2 As of June 22, 1922,her married name was Wimmer. Mary Louella Lovell died on May 28, 1994 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,2,1 She WIMMER, Louella Lovell, 90, died Saturday, in an Annadale, Va. Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on September 7, 1903 and was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Lelia Whitt Lovell. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Merritt Wimmer. She is survived by a son, James M. Wimmer, Jr., of Manassas, Va; a daughter, Rowena W. Manning, Annandale, Va; a sister, Pearle Lovell, Greensboro, N.C; 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Manning and Carolyn Bellomo, five great-grandchildren, Austin Manning, Benjamain Manning, Emily Manning, Megan Bellomo, Krystle Bellomo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 am at Riffe's Funeral Chapel in Narrows with the Rev. Richard Waller and the Rev. Mark Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Monday evening from 7 to 9 p m. on May 30, 1994.²

     James R. Rodgers was born circa 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Fannie Craig Elmore, daughter of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on March 13, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ James R. Rodgers died before July 12, 1899.¹

     Virginia Mae Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 15, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She married Leslie Vernon Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on September 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of September 29, 1934,her married name was Cole. Virginia Mae Thomas died on September 19, 1947 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 32; Apparently killed by her husband in a murder-suicide.³

     Edgar Ballard Dobbins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9116.⁴ He was born on June 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Sylvia Ilene Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on May 10, 1929.^1,3 Edgar Ballard Dobbins died on July 24, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^4,3

     Roy Vaughn Owens was born on May 21, 1903 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sylvia Ilene Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on August 2, 1962 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.¹

     Richard Thomas Sperger was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 130-26-1121.³ He was born on February 9, 1935 at East Islip, Suffolk Co., New York.^3,2 He married Joe Ann Dobbins, daughter of Edgar Ballard Dobbins and Sylvia Ilene Cole, on June 9, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 Richard Thomas Sperger died on December 15, 1991 at Virginia at age 56.^1,3 He Richard Thomas Sperger, age 56, of Roanoke died in a local hospital Sunday, December 15, 1991. He graduated from Roanoke College in 1957 and was a member of the college's Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Sperger was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was predeceased by his son, Richard Allen Sperger. Surviving are his wife, Joe Ann Sperger; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Lynn Sperger, Roanoke; sister, Mildred Caruso, Bayshore, N.Y; a brother, Robert Sperger, East Islip, N.Y; mother-in-law, Sylvia Owens, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Branan Thompson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on December 16, 1991.¹

     Randall Thomas "Randy" Sperger was born on January 16, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Susan Lynn Larson on June 25, 1988 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Randall Thomas "Randy" Sperger died on December 31, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.⁴ He Randall T. "Randy" Sperger, January 16, 1964 - December 31, 2021. Randall T. "Randy" Sperger, 57, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born and lived his entire life in Roanoke, Virginia. Preceding him in death were his father, Richard "Dick" Sperger, and his brother, Richard "Richie" Sperger. Randy is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lynn Sperger; his son, Evan Sperger; his mother, Joe Ann Sperger; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Craig and Ruth Larson of Williamsburg, Va; nephew, Rob Larson; nieces, Caroline and Abby Larson; his beloved dog, Norman; and his best friend of 50 years, Dan Powell. Randy was a graduate Patrick Henry High School and Radford University (where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society). He worked for Appalachian Power for 30 years and had been looking forward to retiring in two years. Randy had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke with everyone he met (he and Dan would drive us crazy with their inside jokes). He loved listening to music and talking to members of his music forum (who started out as strangers but would become good friends), joking about and repeating lines from Seinfeld with his friend, Joe, and genuinely having a great time with our amazing neighbors at all of our get togethers in the cul-de-sac. He was a great caregiver, especially to his wonderful mom, Joe Ann. Randy was a life-long Atlanta Braves fan, enjoyed playing golf and was known for always having a meticulously clean car. He loved his entire family so much, but his greatest joy in life was watching his son grow into the wonderful young man he is today. He was so proud to be Evan's dad! The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors and nurses of Carilion Roanoke Memorial's ICU/Critical Care and Palliative Care for their kindness and compassion during Randy's recent illness. on January 5, 2022.⁴

     Monroe Hall Monroe Hall of Red Brush, died 15 April 1936. He was survived by his wife who was a daughter of the late Jacob Elmore. He had no children. Burial was in Cross Roads Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,5,4 He was born on February 25, 1858 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4 He married Cynthis Margaret "Cynthia" Elmore, daughter of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on December 27, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 Monroe Hall died on April 15, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,6,5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-6416.³ Tressie Eva Akers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 26, 1905 at Virginia.^3,1 She married Oliver Edgar Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, circa 1926.^1,5 As of circa 1926,her married name was Cole.⁵ Tressie Eva Akers died on January 15, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.^4,3,1 She COLE, Tressie E., 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons, James E. Cole, Bedford, Kenneth H. Cole, Roanoke; two daughters, Mayrion J. Cole, Christine C. Wood, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Virginia Myers, Christiansburg, Bessie Tilley, Alabama; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Rev. Richard H. Horne. Friends may call any time Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. on January 17, 1997.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-4532.⁸ Kenneth Harless Cole was born on December 19, 1934 at Virginia.^3,8 He died on December 13, 2003 at Virginia at age 68.^3,8 He Kenneth Harless Cole, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Mike Arnold of Collinsville, Va; one brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Edith Cole of Bedford, Va; one sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Walter Wood of Christiansburg, Va; one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; one very special, loving friend, Doris Doyle of Roanoke. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. on December 16, 2003.³

     Christine Cole was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 1, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Jones.⁸ She married Warren A. Jones on December 24, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Christine Cole and Warren A. Jones were divorced on August 10, 1961 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ As of October 27, 1961,her married name was Wood.⁷ Christine Cole married Walter Warren Wood, son of Robert Stanley Wood and Maggie May Bean, on October 27, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7 Christine Cole died on March 31, 2016 at Virginia at age 85.⁶ She Christine Cole Wood, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016.She was born July 1, 1930, in Floyd County, to the late Oliver E. and Tressie Akers Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Warren Wood; sister, Mayrion Cole; three brothers, James Cole, Kenneth Cole, and Cecile Cole. Christine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Glen Keith of Christiansburg; two very much loved granddaughters, Kara and Amy Keith; several special nieces and nephews; and her special baby, Peaches.The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Brandon Craig officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141. on April 2, 2016.⁶

     Mayrion Justine Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3072.⁸ She was born on July 22, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 She died on April 30, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,8,4 She COLE, Mayrion Justine, 71, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on July 22, 1926, to the late Oliver E. and Tressie Akers Cole, and she was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil L. Cole. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Walter Wood of Christiansburg; two brothers and a sister-in-law, James E. and Edith A. Cole of Bedford, Kenneth H. Cole of Roanoke; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 3, 1998, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Mr. James T. Bayne officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call any time after 1 p.m. on Saturday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on May 2, 1998.²

     Walter Warren Wood was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born circa 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Christine Cole, daughter of Oliver Edgar Cole and Tressie Eva Akers, on October 27, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Walter Warren Wood died on March 11, 2007 at Virginia.³ He Walter Warren Wood, 65, of Christiansburg, died March 11, 2007. He was the son of the late Robert and Maggie Wood. He was a retired employee from VDOT and was currently employed by Showcase Home Builders. He is survived by his wife, Christine C. Wood; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda W. and Glen F. Keith; two granddaughters, Kara R. Keith and Amy C. Keith; three brothers, Ervin Wood of Smith Mt. Lake, Henry Wood of Arkansas, Roy Wood of Floyd; and one sister, Shelby Conner of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Bayne officiating. Interment will follow in the North Fork Cemetery, Montgomery County. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Wood Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com. on March 13, 2007.³

     Mable Ruth Fralin was buried at Red Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 15, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Aaron Jethro Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on June 9, 1949 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^5,6,1,2,4 As of June 9, 1949,her married name was Cole.¹ Mable Ruth Fralin died on January 8, 2014 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 88.⁴ She Ruth Fralin Cole, 88, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2014 in Suffolk, Virginia after a prolonged illness. One of six children, Ruth was born to Alfred Garrett, Sr. and Etta Beheler Fralin on August 15, 1925 in Franklin County, Virginia. After graduation from Rocky Mount High School in 1941, and a post graduate course in 1942, Ruth worked for the Defense Department in Washington, D.C. until her acceptance to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Roanoke, Virginia. After graduation she became a registered nurse and continued her dedicated nursing career for the following 30 years in the Roanoke area. In 1976 she retired from nursing when she and her husband moved to Wirtz, Virginia. Ruth was a great cook, an able seamstress, gifted correspondent, and a diligent housekeeper. She loved music, singing and helping others. She enjoyed her friends and greatly enjoyed being active in retirement with her husband, family and friends at Red Valley United Methodist Church. Above all, Ruth was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Cole Hill and husband Jack of Wichita Falls, Texas, Andrea Cole Bender and husband Bradley of Draper, Utah; son Alan Barry Cole and wife Kathy of Suffolk, Virginia; daughter-in-law Mary Webb Cole Jamison; grandchildren Stephanie Hill Drury and husband David, Jennifer Hill MacLean and husband Tom, John Sanford Hill III, Randall Aaron Bender and wife Keri, Joel Bradley Bender, Charles Alan Cole and wife Melissa, Christy Ann Cole, Nicholas Aaron Cole, Jonathan Aaron Cole, Garrett Douglas Cole and wife Amy, Maggie Cole Barnes and husband Maurice; great-grandchildren Judah and Rilian Drury, Isabel MacLean, Jacob, Brian, Jada and Brianna Cole, Kenley Cole, Mason Barnes, and Natayla Bender. Also surviving are Ruth's sister Mary Jo Fralin Brown of Rocky Mount, Virginia and brother A.G. Fralin, Jr. and wife Christiane of Lexington, Virginia. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Etta Fralin, sisters June Fralin Graveley, Edith Fralin Arrington, and brother Thomas Franklin Fralin. More recently called to Heaven were her husband of 62 years Aaron J. Cole and beloved son Wade Douglas Cole. A service of witness to the resurrection and a celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Red Valley United Methodist Church on Jubal Early Hwy in Boones Mill, Virginia, followed by a graveside committal service. Immediately following the services, the family will receive friends at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions to Red Valley Methodist Church may be made in Ruth's memory. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on January 12, 2014.⁴

     Wade Douglas Cole was buried at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., Georgia.⁴ He married Mary Frances Webb.^3,4,5 Wade Douglas Cole was born on September 25, 1955.⁴ He died on November 24, 2011 at Georgia at age 56.⁴ He Wade Douglas Cole, 56, formerly of Roanoke and Franklin County, and of Austell, Ga., died Thursday, November 24 in a motorcycle accident. Doug was born September 25, 1955, a son of Ruth Fralin Cole and the late Aaron J. Cole, a grandson of the late Alfred Sr. and Etta Fralin, and W.L. and Pearl Cole. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry Odell "Shine" and Maggie Webb. He was a member of East-West Church, Marietta, Ga. Doug was a graduate of Northside High School, VWCC, received his B.A. from Liberty University, and M.A. from Kennesaw University. He was employed by NS Railroad in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Webb Cole; sons, Jonathon, Garrett (Amy); daughter, Maggie (Maurice) Barns; grandson, Mason Barns, all of Georgia; mother, Ruth F. Cole, of Suffolk; brother, Barry (Kathy), of Suffolk; aunt, Mary Jo F. Brown, of Rocky Mount; uncle, A. G. Fralin Jr. (Chris), of Lexington, Va; brothers-in-law, Bobby (Mable) Webb, Lewis (Del) Webb, Johnny Mac (Dorothy) Webb, James (Dot) Webb, and Jackie (Mable) Webb; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Roanoke and Franklin County areas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at East-West Church in Marietta, Ga. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East-West Church. Davis-Streumpf Funeral Home is in charge of the services. on November 27, 2011.⁴