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     Dennis Hampton Beckner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He was born on January 27, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Clydie Mae Wimmer, daughter of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on March 1, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Dennis Hampton Beckner died on July 16, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.^1,3,5 He Dennis H. Beckner, of Route 1, and Joseph H. Wimmer, of Bent Mountain, died yesterday in a local hospital following an automobile accident on Bent Mountain Sunday afternoon. Their deaths bring the death toll to three for the accident. Dennis Hampton Beckner, 37, is survived by his wife, Clydie Beckner, his son, Eldridge Beckner, his father, William T. Beckner, four sisters, Myrtle Wright, of Daleville; Mrs. Bettie Gullege, of Hopewell; Mrs. Willie Harmon, of Hopewell; Mrs. Ollie Richards, of Starkey; and three brothers. Claude Beckner, of Front Royal; Frank Beckner, Roanoke; and James Beckner, Roanoke. A double funeral will be held at Copper Hill Brethern church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on July 17, 1947.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-6480.⁷ Eldridge Reather Beckner was buried at Merchants Hope Memorial Park, 11302 Merchant Hope Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 He was born on November 28, 1930 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,10,4 He married Frances Mildred Muse on June 24, 1955 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11 Eldridge Reather Beckner died on March 14, 1980 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 49.^7,1,9 He Eldridge R. (Beck) Beckner, age 49, of 2704 Jackson St., Hopewell, passed away in a Hopewell hospital Friday morning. He was an employee of the Reynolds Metals Corporation and an Army veteran. He was born in Franklin County, Va., and had been a resident of Hopewell since 1959. Surviving are his wife, Frances M. Beckner; three sons, Barry A., Wayne L., and Bruce L. Beckner, all of Hopewell; a daughter, Mrs. Judy B. Church, Salisbury, N.C; stepfather, James L. Beckner, Front Royal. Interment to follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. on March 16, 1980.⁹

     Virginia Elizabeth Wimmer was born on July 3, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ As of December 24, 1937,her married name was Gray.² She married Tilden Walter Gray, son of John William Gray and Emily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer, on December 24, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Nicholas S. Nicklis III was buried at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard Rt 25, Calverton, Suffolk Co., New York.¹ His Social Security Number was 092-30-0174.⁴ He was born on March 20, 1939 at Rockville Centre, Nassau Co., New York.^4,1,2 He married Carol Sue Gray, daughter of Tilden Walter Gray and Virginia Elizabeth Wimmer, on August 18, 1962 at Arlington, Virginia.³ Nicholas S. Nicklis III died on October 22, 2004 at New York at age 65.^4,1,2 He Nicholas S. Nicklis III, a resident of Garden City for 65 years, died on October 22nd. He was 65 years old. Mr. Nicklis was born in Rockville Centre on March 20, 1939. He graduated from Garden City High School in 1957 and Syracuse University in 1964. He worked as an investment broker. Mr. Nicklis is survived by his wife Carol, of Garden City; and children Stephen, of North Carolina and Elizabeth, Casey and Katherine of New York City; one grandchild; and sister Martha Dopman of Garden City.
on November 19, 2004.²

     Ella Minnie Wimmer was born on January 7, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of May 26, 1945,her married name was Maiden.¹ She married George Harry Maiden on May 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Ella Minnie Wimmer died on March 14, 1946 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 29.²

     James William Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army WWII."^1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 225-16-5127.¹⁴ He and Margaret Virginia Linkenhoker were divorced.¹⁵ James William Wimmer was born on January 8, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,14,2,3,4,16,5,13} He married Margaret Virginia Linkenhoker on December 27, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^17,2 James William Wimmer died on September 25, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,3,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9091.⁶ Margaret Virginia Linkenhoker and James William Wimmer were divorced.¹ Margaret Virginia Linkenhoker was born on May 11, 1918 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,4,5 She married James William Wimmer, son of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on December 27, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of December 27, 1941,her married name was Wimmer.³ Margaret Virginia Linkenhoker died on April 27, 2002 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 83.^6,1,2 She Virginia L. Wimmer, age 83, formerly of Dundalk, Maryland, passed away April 27, 2002 at Whetstone Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was retired from the City of Baltimore, having worked at Baltimore City Hospitals for many years. Born May 11, 1918, in Buchanan, Virginia, she was preceded in death by parents Charles and Mary Eubank Linkenhoker, sister Ella Arrington, infant son James Jr., infant daughter Wanda Lee and former husband James W. Wimmer all of Virginia. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Marshall; grandsons, Christopher Glen and Ryan Paul Marshall, all of Columbus; and sister, Mary L. Wimmer of Floral City, Fla. According to her wishes, there will be no service at the present time. After cremation, her ashes will be scattered privately at a later date. As she especially loved roses, in her memory, enjoy the flowers of springtime and their promise of renewal. Special thanks to the staff at Whetstone Care Center and Hospice at Riverside. on April 29, 2002.²

     Minnie Jane Bryant Mrs. Minnie Jane Perdieu daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant, of Lynchburg, Va., died April 3, 1971, in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, George Thomas Perdieu; her daughter, Mrs. Louise Toney Hardwood; three grandchildren, Robert M. Toney and Joanne Pajaczkowski, of Richmond, and William P. Toney of Southern Pines, North Carolina; and 8 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Perdieu was a member of the West Hampton Baptist church. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-40-8852.⁶ She was born on October 13, 1892 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 As of December 23, 1908,her married name was Perdieu.² She married George Thomas "Tom" Perdieu on December 23, 1908 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,7 Minnie Jane Bryant died on April 3, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4

     Sarah Ann/Annie Conner was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on April 22, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Apr 13, 1850.^7,6,3 She married James Matthew/Madison "Mat" Collins, son of Thomas Collins and Elizabeth Boothe, on August 10, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ As of August 10, 1865,her married name was Collins. Sarah Ann/Annie Conner died on November 29, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1142.¹³ John Oscar "Johnnie" Wimmer was born on June 22, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,2,6,7 He married Mary Lyndall Linkenhoker on August 20, 1942 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 John Oscar "Johnnie" Wimmer died on March 1, 2007 at Floral City, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 85.^13,2 He Wimmer, John O., 85, of Floral City, died Thursday (March 1, 2007) in Floral City. Born in Back Creek, Va., he came to this area in 1996 from Baltimore. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a retired steel checker for Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Md. with 32 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and yard work. He loved family times. Survivors include daughter, Brenda S. Bishop, Inverness; son, John W. Wimmer Jr., and sister, Virginia Gray, both of Baltimore; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. on March 4, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-5126.⁵ Mary Lyndall Linkenhoker was born on September 12, 1921 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,4 She married John Oscar "Johnnie" Wimmer, son of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on August 20, 1942 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 20, 1942,her married name was Wimmer.² Mary Lyndall Linkenhoker died on December 19, 2004 at Floral City, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 83.^1,5 She Mary Lyndall Wimmer, 83, Floral City, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Botetourt County, Virginia, to Charles and Mary (Bauer) Linkenhoker, and she moved here in 1996 from Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Wimmer was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, crocheting and baby-sitting. She was Baptist. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Buck, June 9, 1999; and a son, Richard Wimmer, Oct. 19, 2000. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, John O. Wimmer; son, John W. Wimmer and wife, Kathleen, of Baltimore, Md; daughter, Brenda S. Bishop and husband, George, of Inverness; four grandchildren, Misty, Dawn, Rusty and Michelle; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Austin, Cole, Cayden and Ashlyn. on December 21, 2004.¹

     Joseph Henry Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 25, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He died on July 16, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 23.^1,2 He Dennis H. Beckner, of Route 1, and Joseph H. Wimmer, of Bent Mountain, died yesterday in a local hospital following an automobile accident on Bent Mountain Sunday afternoon. Their deaths bring the death toll to three for the accident. Joseph Henry Wimmer, 24, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dock L. Wimmer, of Bent Mountain; three sisters, Mrs. Clydie Beckner, Roanoke; Mrs. Virginia Gray, Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Irene Hall, Bent Mountain; and two brothers, James Wimmer, Troutville; and Johnny Wimmer, of Baltimore. A double funeral will be held at Copper Hill Brethern church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on July 17, 1947.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-64-7308.¹¹ Irene Frances Wimmer was born on April 6, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,2,4 As of April 1, 1947,her married name was Hall.² She married Charles Lemuel Hall, son of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on April 1, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of April 2, 1959,her married name was King.² Irene Frances Wimmer married Harry Crew King, son of Joseph Cephus King and Emma Cora Conner, on April 2, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,12,13 Irene Frances Wimmer died on April 14, 2006 at Maryland at age 78.¹¹

     James Pleasant Howery was buried at Howery Family Cemetery, in the woods behind the garage at 2663 Bethlehem Church Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 1, 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Nancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell on November 28, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² James Pleasant Howery died on March 29, 1913 at age 66.¹

     Nancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell was buried at Howery Family Cemetery, in the woods behind the garage at 2663 Bethlehem Church Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 12, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Pleasant Howery, son of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on November 28, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 28, 1867,her married name was Howery. Nancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell died on September 14, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-1624.⁶ Edgar Hamilton Wimmer was born on July 22, 1893 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger, daughter of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Sarah Alice Wimmer, on December 31, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Edgar Hamilton Wimmer died on October 14, 1985 at age 92.⁸

     Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger Pilot - Funeral for Mrs. Lela Claude Wimmer, age 67, who died at her home near Pilot Sunday, will be conducted Wednesday at Huffville Church by the Rev. C. H. Wickham. Burial will be in Huffville Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Edgar Wimmer; four daughters, Miss Marie Wimmer and Mrs. Daphne McNeil, both of Pilot, and Mrs. Dorothy Meredith and Mrs. Lois Epperly, both of Christiansburg; five sons, Lamar Wimmer, Christainsburg; Harless Wimmer, Winston Wimmer, Wesley Wimmer and Ray Wimmer, all of Pilot; her step-mother, Mrs. H. J. Ridinger, Chrisitiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Weeta Goins, Chrisitiansburg; four brothers, O. R. Ridinger, J. S. Ridinger, and Coy Ridinger, all of Chrisitiansburg, and Everett Ridinger, Florida; two half-brothers, Nelson Ridinger, Chrisitiansburg, and Harvey Ridinger, Norfolk; 25 grandchildren and fiver great-grandchildren.¹ She was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 9, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married Edgar Hamilton Wimmer, son of Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer and Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll, on December 31, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 31, 1914,her married name was Wimmer. Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger died on February 17, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.¹

     Christopher Acey Conner was born in March, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Nancy Adeline "Nannie" Ferris, daughter of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Christopher Acey Conner and Nancy Adeline "Nannie" Ferris were divorced before January 3, 1920 at Virginia; Christopher was enumerated as divorced in the 1920 Census.⁵

     Rosa Lee Yates was buried at George Yates Cemetery, Rt. 777, about 300 yards south of Rt. 58, Patrick Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 7, 1869 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census on June 21, 1880.⁴

     Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts was buried at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, at the junction of Rt. 680 and Rt. 694, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 21, 1872 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He married Annie Eliza Roberts, daughter of John Roberts and Millie Chishere, on October 12, 1898.¹ Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts died on September 30, 1950 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 78.¹

     James Walter Yates was buried at George Yates Cemetery, Rt. 777, about 300 yards south of Rt. 58, Patrick Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 28, 1874 at Stewart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,7,2,3 He died on March 20, 1947 at Kenova, Wayne Co., West Virginia, at age 73; Comitted suicide.^4,7,3

     Louella "Ella" Yates was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 28, 1875 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ She married John Edward Atkinson on December 16, 1896 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 16, 1896,her married name was Atkinson. Louella "Ella" Yates and John Edward Atkinson were divorced before January 19, 1920.^4,6 Louella "Ella" Yates died on November 2, 1961 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³

     Mary Annabel "Annie" Weaver was born in October, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married George Otis Yeatts, son of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on December 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 22, 1909,her married name was Yeatts.

     Alice Virginia Yates was buried at Pocahontas Cemetery, Rt. 102, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on November 17, 1866 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 26, 1889,her married name was Hensley.¹ She married James Snyder Hensley on June 26, 1889 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,1 Alice Virginia Yates died on May 2, 1895 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 28.¹

     Emma Harrison "Emmie" Yates was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has her burial place as Pocohontas Cemetery.^2,5 She was born on February 17, 1869 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 18, 1869.^2,5 She died on November 27, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^2,5

     Theodore Davis Yeatts Sr. was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 27, 1873 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Helen Kinnier Davis on June 18, 1901 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,4,7 Theodore Davis Yeatts Sr. died on September 9, 1935 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^4,8 He T. D. YEATTS SR., IS INJURED FATALLY. Credit Manager For Bailey Lumber Company Killed By Auto Driven By Mrs. George S, Fox, Of Burkes Garden. Theodore D. Yeatts Sr., 62, credit manager for the Bailey Lumber company, was fatally injured early last night when he was struck by an automobile while crossing Bluefield avenue at Cherry street intersection near the Bailey Lumber company's plant. Mr. Yeatts succumbed to crushing injuries to his chest at the Bluefield sanitarium at 9 o'clock, just two hours after the accident occurred. Physicians said that in addition to the chest injuries, Mr. Yeatts had suffered a fracture of the left knee and laceration on the back of bis head. Mrs. George S. Fox of Burkes Garden, Va., driver of the car, gave bond of $500 soon after the accident with her brother, Eugene Stowers, of Bluefleld, as surety. Morton Wagner assistant prosecuting attorney, informed Chief of Police C. N Wilson after the death of Mr. Yeatts that Mrs. Fox bond's would be Increased today. Mrs. Fox stopped her automobile immediately after the accident, and with other assistance brought Mr. Yeatts to the sanitarium. She immediately got in touch with relatives here and they furnished a report of the accident to the police as was given them by Mrs. Fox. Mrs. Fox was driving east on Bluefield avenue, coming here for a visit to relatives. There was one other person in the car. As Mrs. Fox related details of the accident to relatives, she said that she had observed Mr. Yeatts as he walked out into the street and had decreased the speed of her car. She said Mr. Yeatts stopped, and then she threw her car into second gear and started to pass him. Mrs. Fox said just as she started to proceed, Mr. Yeatts walked in front of her car. Police last night had not learned if there were any other witnesses to the accident other than the occupants of the car. Mr. Yeatts, it was learned, had just left the home of P. C. Winborne, 1201 Highland avenue, where he has taken his meals for a number of years. He was returning to the Bailey Lumber company's plant where he maintained a bachelor apartment for a greater part of the time he had been associated with the firm. Being his home, Mr. Yeatts had taken a great interest in the beautification of the company's plant. The beautiful lawn and flowers on the east side of the plant, which has become one of the real show places in that section of the city, was the result of Mr. Yeatts' work and care. Mr. Yeatts was a native of Henry county, Virginia, He lived at Charlottesville a number of years and later moved to Richmond. He came to Bluefield about fifteen years ago and first worked with the Economy House and Material company. For the past twelve years he has been with the Bailey Lumber company. He was widely known in Bluefield and held in high esteem by all who know him. He was a member of the Baptist church and is survived by the following children: Theodore D. Yeatts Jr., of Welch, formerly of the J. C. Penney company, of this city; Howard Yeatts, of Richmond; Mrs. Talmage Gwaltney of Smithfield, Va; Mrs. W. W. Peery Jr., of Tazewell, and Mrs. C. M. Bass, of Richmond. His wife died in 1916. Mr. Yeatts also leaves one brother, Richard T. Yates, of Richmond, and one sister, Miss Emma Yates, of Pocahontas. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church, Duhring street, at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. T. E. Peters. The body will be taken to Charlottesville, Wednesday morning for interment beside the grave of his wife. Until the funeral hour this afternoon the body will be at the Mercer Funeral Home, Bland street, where it may be viewed by friends. Active pallbearers will be: W. B. Dunn , P. C. Winborne, J. A. Coleman, W. Y. Darling, H. X. Morton, W. R. Keesee, H. W. Spelden, and C. J. Cheyney. on September 10, 1935.⁸

     Richard Taylor Yates was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on December 25, 1876 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Laura Gray Radford on November 6, 1907 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,4 Richard Taylor Yates and Laura Gray Radford were divorced on November 3, 1937 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Richard Taylor Yates died on January 2, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 62; His death certificate has a death date of Jan 3, 1939. This is the date his body was found. He took his own life the day before.^1,2,3