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     His Social Security Number was 227-36-2687.⁴ Paul Oakey Wimmer was born on September 14, 1927 at Virginia.^2,4 He died on September 20, 1990 at age 63.⁴

     John Roger Wimmer was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born circa January, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on February 6, 1987.³

     Douglas Wimmer was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 10, 1922 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on July 14, 1922 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Rose Viennie Carden was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 21, 1905 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.¹ She married Kent Binford Boone on August 14, 1922 at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico.¹ As of August 14, 1922,her married name was Boone. Rose Viennie Carden died on November 14, 1989 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹

     Clyde Richard Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,10 He was born on February 13, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,4,3,5,9,10,11} He married Anna Lee Walton, daughter of Alonza Curtis Walton and Mamie Virginia "Marie" Conner, on June 4, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,8,2 Clyde Richard Conner died on February 3, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^1,2,3,10

     Eunice Irene Board and Clarence Wilton Richard were divorced.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1483.⁶ Eunice Irene Board was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 She was born on October 18, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,6,2,10 She married Clarence Wilton Richard on April 14, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of April 14, 1926,her married name was Richard. As of August 5, 1950,her married name was Woolwine.¹ Eunice Irene Board married Wesley Abraham Woolwine on August 5, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,11,12 Eunice Irene Board died on September 7, 1997 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^6,7,10 She Eunice Richard Woolwine, 89, of Jamestown, N. C., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 7, 1997 in Jamestown. She was the widow of Wesley Abraham Woolwine. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Cletis E. and Betsy Richard, Greensboro, Warren A. and Rheba Richard, Springfield; six grandchildren, Kenneth, Larry, Debra, David, Barbara and Darryl; also seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie B. Meyers, Clearwater, Fla. Burial to follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 10, 1997.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 223-94-5126.⁵ Joseph Elisha Argabright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,1 He married Ethel Unknown.¹ Joseph Elisha Argabright was born on February 28, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7,8 He died on December 28, 1996 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 36.^5,1,7 He ARGABRIGHT, Joseph Elisha, 36, of Dublin, formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., died Saturday, December 28, 1996, at the home of his sister, Irene Ross, of Dublin. Surviving are his parents, Charlie L. and Nellie B. Argabright of Check; one brother, Benjamin and wife, Sylvia Argabright of Sumter, S.C; three sisters, Irene and husband Mike Ross of Dublin, Charlotte and husband Roger Lampey of Check, and Lola and husband Joey Lyons of Radford; several nieces and nephews; his former wife, Ethel Ekerman, and stepson, Jeffrey Ekerman, both of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church, with the Rev. Richard Kingera and the Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The body will be moved from Wood Funeral Home in Floyd to the church at 1 p.m. Monday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on December 30, 1996.¹

     Mark Deloyd Argabright was born on March 10, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on March 22, 1963 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.⁴

     Martin Herman Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,8 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7780.¹⁰ He was born on August 13, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,4,6,8 He married Virginia Gladys Clower, daughter of Albert Frank Clower and Imogene King, on December 24, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Martin Herman Conner died on October 1, 2000 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^10,1,9,4,7,8 He CONNER, M. Herman, 86, of Floyd, passed away at his home Sunday, October 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Conner of Floyd, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Bob Martin of Floyd; granddaughter and special friend, Michelle Linkous and Jason McGinnis of Pilot; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Spigener officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery with military services by Grover King Post #1115 VFW, Hillsville, Va. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Floyd Co. Fire Department or Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 3, 2000.⁹

     Virginia Gladys Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 10, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,6 She married Martin Herman Conner, son of Lee Roy "Leroy" Conner and Mary F. Burnett, on December 24, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1954,her married name was Conner. Virginia Gladys Clower Virginia Gladys Conner, 97, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Bob Martin; granddaughter, Michelle Linkous; great-grandchild, Michael McGinnis; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour before service. on November 7, 2015.⁵ She died on November 24, 2015 at Virginia at age 97.⁵

     Nellie Rae Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1416.¹¹ She was born on December 9, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,10,1,5,2,11,4} She married Robert Henry Lewis Conner, son of Henry Walter Conner and Arminta A. "Minnie" Vest, on June 27, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,6,3,14} As of June 27, 1946,her married name was Conner. Nellie Rae Vest died on November 15, 2007 at South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,11,10 She Nellie Rae Vest Conner, formerly of Check, Va., passed away on November 15, 2007 at the home of her son in South Hill, Va. at 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy (Bud) and Minnie Vest; husband, Robert H. Conner; granddaughter, Deborah Jane Conner; sister, Ruby Poff; and brothers, Troy Vest and Curtis Vest. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Avery Lane of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Nancy Conner of South Hill; grandchildren, Peggy E. Conner and friend, Gary Hawkins, of South Hill, Travis Lane and wife, Dawn, of Moneta and Russell Lane of Salem; sisters, Lillie Conner and Gladys Eanes, both of Check; sister-in-law, Anna Lee Conner of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Nellie worked at the Christiansburg Overall Factory and enjoyed gardening and quilting. on November 17, 2007.³

     Isaac Janney was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 13, 1836.¹ He married Sallie Gillespie in February, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Isaac Janney died on November 24, 1914 at age 78.¹

     David W. Rierson was born in October, 1847 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Gillespie on December 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Gillespie was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in May, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married David W. Rierson, son of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on December 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 23, 1871,her married name was Rierson. Mary Elizabeth Gillespie died on December 22, 1945 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.¹ She Mary Elizabeth Rierson, 99 years, died December 22, at her home at Air Point. Funeral services were conducted at Old Salem cemetery, December 23. on January 3, 1946.¹

     Hampton P. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 11, 1906 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 He married Dora Dean Pruitt on March 24, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,9 Hampton P. Hale died on February 24, 1996 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,10,2,4 He HALE, Hampton P., 90, formerly of Copper Hill, died Saturday, February 24, 1996, in a Vinton nursing home. Surviving are five daughters, Lillian Lamb and Gloria Campbell of Roanoke, Lois Wood of Rocky Mount, Joan Nichols of Callaway and Joyce McGuigan of Waldorf, Md; two sons, Hampton Hale Jr. of Boones Mill and Douglas Hale of Roanoke; several grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Waldron of Roanoke. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on February 25, 1996.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1096.⁵ Frank R. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on March 22, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1908.^5,3,7 He married Flossie Inez Pruitt circa 1927.² Frank R. Hale died on June 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^5,3

     Gertrude Laura Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 25, 1912 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1909.^4,1 As of March 10, 1933,her married name was Rogers.² She married George Edgar Rogers on March 10, 1933 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 Gertrude Laura Hale died on May 24, 1967 at Hinsdale, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, at age 54.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-7710.⁷ Charles Edward "Shine" Hale was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 He was born on August 9, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone a birth date of Aug 6, 1914.^7,8,6,3,4 He married Bessie Lee Pruett on October 18, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,9 Charles Edward "Shine" Hale died on March 6, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,7,8,3 He HALE, Charles E. ("Shine"), 80 of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 6, 1995, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was formerly of Bent Mountain, and was a farmer most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Pruitt Hale, and one son, James Hale, son-in-law, Jessie Conner Sr., four grandsons, Sidney and Charles Nichols, Jimmy and Woody Conner. Surviring are three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Betty Conner, Polly and Vernie Hayden, Vioma and Allen Nichols; eight grandchildren, Peggy Kesler, Connie Wright, Crystal Huff, Judy Perrin, Kenneth Nichols, Vincent Lackey, Hunter Lackey, James Conner; sixteen great-grandchildren, Tanya Kesler, Amanda Perrin, Jessie Conner, Emily Conner, Sabrena Huff, Kristy Huff, Katie Nichols, Kara and Cheyenne Lackey, Freddie Conner, David Light, Matthew Kesler, Sammy and Jesse Lackey, Benjamin Conner, Kenny Nichols; one brother, Hampton Hale; one sister, Annie Waldron, Roanoke. Interment to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on March 9, 1995.¹

     Samuel "Sim" Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,10 He was born on December 13, 1891 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1888 and his WWII Draft Card has 1892.^{8,4,5,11,7,10} He married Crettie Ann Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on April 29, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,12 Samuel "Sim" Hale died on December 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^9,5,11