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     Gary Michael Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-90-2068.³ He married Phyllis Cook.² Gary Michael Wimmer was born on January 21, 1958.³ He died in July, 1980 at age 22.³

     Kennis Andrew Shilling was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on February 21, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gertrude Evelyn Wimmer, daughter of Joseph Ezra Wimmer and Bertie Lee Wimmer, on December 23, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Kennis Andrew Shilling died on March 14, 2011 at Virginia at age 92.² He Kennis Andrew Shilling, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, March 14, 2011. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Kennis was a former member of First Baptist Church and most recently a member of Haran Baptist Church. He was a former choir member at First Baptist Church and enjoyed singing for many years in the Bowties Quartet. Kennis was the former owner of Shilling Produce on the city market and had retired from Norfolk-Western Railway as a foreman with 35 years of service. He enjoyed his family, gardening and yard work and listening to music and singing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Cleveland and Nancy Ellen Richards Shilling; his brothers, Wilmer and Curtis Shilling; his sisters, Lonnie Brown, Rena Vaughan, Bertha Nichols, Aliene Chocklett, Vessie Baker, Clyties St. Clair; and his loving wife, Gertrude Evelyn Wimmer Shilling. Surviving are his children, son, Don Wayne Shilling and wife, Marcy Anderson Shilling, of Forest; daughters, Janet Lancaster and husband, Bobby, of Salem, Joyce Crouch Hudson, of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Kennis Lee Chambers, Anthony Chambers, Kent Crouch, Don Robertson, Kimberly Cockey, Stephanie Shipley and Jennifer Cradlin; 14 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; his sisters, Melvie Beckner and Ardella Furrow. A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park. Military honors will be by DAV Honor Guard. on March 16, 2011.²

     Colonel Emera Wimmer Colonel Wimmer, Apr 10, 1933 - Jan 17, 2025. Colonel Wimmer, 91, of Copper Hill suddenly went to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Louise Burnette Wimmer. Colonel served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955. He loved being a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Colonel's greatest joy was his grandson and his great-grandsons. He was always giving with an open heart, never expecting anything in return. Colonel taught his family the value of living a Christian based life. A life that meant working together on the farm and how to stay together through the good and bad times. Colonel loved working in the hay field. At age 91, he was still raking hay for others, an inspiration to all who knew him. You could always find him wearing a smile, never complaining. He is survived by his children, Rita and Posy Weddle and Deborah and Joe Krawchison; his grandson, Michael and Ashley Krawchison; his great-grandsons, Cason and Easton Krawchison; in-laws, Hilda and Noel Underwood and Geraldine and Riley Williams; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will following at Copper Hill Cemetery.^8,9 He was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on April 10, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,8,9 He married Blanche Louise Burnette on June 6, 1953 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,8 Colonel Emera Wimmer died on January 17, 2025 at Virginia at age 91.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8266.⁸ Virginia Vestell Milliron was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 9, 1925 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,4,2,3 As of February 3, 1945,her married name was Wimmer.⁴ She married Nova Crist "Crickett" Wimmer, son of Joseph Ezra Wimmer and Bertie Lee Wimmer, on February 3, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 Virginia Vestell Milliron died on July 5, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^8,2 She Mrs. Virginia Vestell Milliron Wimmer, age 65, of Roanoke, died Thursday. She is survived by her husband, Nova A. Wimmer; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carole and Roy Saunders, Annette and Richard Wickham; one brother, James Milliron; five sisters, Onie Maddox, Gladys Becktold, Rosie Ripley, Irene Poff, Margaret Stapelton; one granddaughter, Tammy Randall. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, July 7 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel by Rev. William Hartsfield. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on July 5, 1990.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-42-4980.² Blanche Louise Burnette was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 27, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 6, 1953,her married name was Wimmer.⁵ She married Colonel Emera Wimmer, son of Joseph Ezra Wimmer and Bertie Lee Wimmer, on June 6, 1953 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 Blanche Louise Burnette died on November 29, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,7,2,4 She Blanche Louise Wimmer, 76, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Colonel E. Wimmer; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Posy Weddle, Deborah and Joseph Krawchison; and beloved grandson, Michael Krawchison, and his fiance Ashley Poff. Louise requested a private graveside service at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. on December 3, 2011.³

     Joyce Ann Shilling was born on January 31, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of August 3, 1962,her married name was Crouch.² She married Donald Wayne "Don" Crouch on August 3, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Joyce Ann Shilling and Donald Wayne "Don" Crouch were divorced on February 23, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of April 12, 2003,her married name was Hudson.² Joyce Ann Shilling married Robert Lynn Hudson on April 12, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Joyce Ann Shilling and Robert Lynn Hudson were divorced on March 14, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Joyce Ann Shilling died on July 6, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.⁴ She Joyce Ann Shilling Hudson, January 31, 1943 - July 6, 2023. Joyce Ann (Shilling) Hudson of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Joyce was preceded in death by Kennis Shilling (father); Gertrude (Wimmer) Shilling (mother); and Kent Crouch (son). Joyce is survived by Michael Crouch (grandson); Janet Lancaster (sister); Bobby Lancaster (brother-in-law); Don Shilling (brother); and Marcy Shilling (sister-in-law). Joyce made a career as an Executive Assistant for the Head of Investments at Shenandoah Life Insurance until she decided to retire. Joyce was wonderful at her job, but that least describes her as a person. Joyce lived life as a very selfless person in many ways. Joyce enjoyed making herself and her home available to family for gatherings, holidays, and any other reasons that presented themselves; and for Joyce all such situations called for her to provide a bountiful plate of food… or two. She was very appreciative of the fact that she had built a life for herself that allowed her to give to those that she loved because she had more than enough love to share. Joyce always reveled in the time that she spent with family; to her, time spent in such a way made even the simplest of activities memorable. From card games with her sister, phone calls with her brother, or running errands with her grandson, not a second spent with family was ever wasted. To Joyce, family wasn't just a collection of people with blood or legal relations. Family was a driving force in the life that she lived and made a very large impact in the decisions that she made whether big or small. Joyce's other great joy in life was her relationship with Jesus Christ. Joyce often studied the Bible when relaxing at home and enjoyed engaging in discussion of Biblical concepts and ideas about the meaning behind pieces of Scripture. Joyce would talk about Christ to anyone that was willing listen and believed that everyone should find their way to Christ through-out their lives. Through this belief, Joyce knew that when her journey here was completed that she would take her place in her forever home. With this knowledge Joyce was never worried of an eventual end and encouraged people to feel the same; about her and themselves. on July 14, 2023.⁴

     Archer Taylor "Archie" Mills was born on November 29, 1891 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Ida Vinna Wimmer, daughter of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on April 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Archer Taylor "Archie" Mills died on October 26, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.⁴

     Oscar James Mills was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on January 20, 1918 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone and draft card have a birth date of Jan 18, 1918.^3,4,5,6 He died on May 4, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^4,5

     Roy Marvin Mills was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Rosa Belle Ashworth.⁶ Roy Marvin Mills was born on March 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on April 19, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1984.⁷ Wendell William Mills was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on November 22, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6 He married Irene Daisy Sink on November 23, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,8 Wendell William Mills died on July 20, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^7,4 He MILLS, Wendell W., 77, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Mills. Survivors include two sisters, Lorraine Hartman and her husband Leo of Salem and Doris Duke of Roanoke; brother, Bobby Mills and his wife Iris of Roanoke; stepson, Wayne Almond and his wife Betty of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Helen Ratliff and her husband, Joe of Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas C. Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 22, 2002.⁴

     Virgil Lee Mills was born on December 4, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 6, 1927.^2,3 He died on June 11, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 3.³

     Infant Wimmer was buried at Old Wimmer Cemetery (also known as Wimmer-Shaver Cemetery), Mile Post 141, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Wimmer died on January 8, 1904 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Wimmer was born on January 8, 1904 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Letha O. Wimmer was buried at Old Wimmer Cemetery (also known as Wimmer-Shaver Cemetery), Mile Post 141, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 27, 1911 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on July 30, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 5.^1,2

     Infant Wimmer was buried at Old Wimmer Cemetery (also known as Wimmer-Shaver Cemetery), Mile Post 141, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Wimmer was born on September 15, 1913 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Wimmer died before 1915 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Infant Twin Wimmer died on February 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Twin Wimmer was born on February 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Weta Aileen Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 5, 1940,her married name was Wimmer.³ She married Cabble Madison Wimmer, son of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on December 5, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Weta Aileen Smith died on April 14, 2010 at Virginia at age 87.² She Weta A. Wimmer, 87, of Check, Va., went to be with the Angels on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cabble M. Wimmer; son, Jerry Neil Wimmer; parents, Daniel Joseph Smith and Effie Mills Smith; granddaughter, Lisa Faye Wimmer; brother and sister-in-law, Howard A. Smith and Cornelia Smith; brother, Guy T. Smith; brother and sisterin-law, Daniel Joseph Smith Jr. and Pauline; and sister-in-law, Janie M. Smith. Mrs. Wimmer grew up in Copper Hill, Va., and retired from Kroger in 1982 after 25 years of service. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Waldron; granddaughters, Cathy Hutchinson and husband, Les, Robbin D. McCall, and Alison Hatter and husband, Sean; grandson, Timmy Waldron; greatgrandchildren, Tammy Waldron, Ezra Hatter, and Elias Hatter; great-greatgranddaughter, Allyessa Adams; brothers, Homer Smith and wife, Yvonne, and Richard Smith; sister-in-law, Eva Smith; daughter-in-law, Trena W. Minnix and husband, Jerry; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, and on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on April 15, 2010.²