Mills-Wimmer-Beckner Family Cemetery, on Deer Run Drive SE, 33 feet from intersection of  Parkway Dr SE, Floyd Co., VA.

aka Beckner

FAG NOTE: This small family cemetery is located about 3/10ths of a mile along Deer Run Drive (State Road 647), just east of US221 in Copper Hill. It is on a small rise on the right hand side of the road and may be obscured by grass and weeds, but it can be seen if you look carefully.

37.083593, -80.122929 Google Maps

Updated survey done by Tracy C. June 2021

(src: google maps)

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman)

Original Source: Site survey with photos submitted to original Floyd County, VA News List page abt 2005 by Winnie Minson wminson@swva.net

Another survey documented Apr 23, 2008 by Genevieve Starkey, Judy Blackwell and John Harman.

Photographed by John Skillman 2011

Last known visit by Tracy C. June 2021.

Find A Grave Name: Mills-Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA

This small family cemetery is located about 3/10ths of a mile along Deer Run Drive (State Road 647), just east of US221 in Copper Hill. It is on a small rise on the right hand side of the road and may be obscured by grass and weeds, but it can be seen if you look carefully.

Note: more graves noted in Find A Grave version.

Annotations – added May 2021 by Barb Camery Reininger

Annotations in Red – correction to original text by Barb Camery Reininger

+ indicates on same tombstone

& indicates a relationship

Notes: Find a Grave has several others thought to be buried in this cemetery, but no evidence has been found to confirm. They are noted after Original Survey.

Photo

NAME

Original survey

X

BIRTH

DEATH

MARKER NOTES

ANNOTATIONS

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Baby

NO

no date

no date

 

 

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Beckner, Columbus H.

yes

13 Oct 1896

27 Aug 1908

 

Columbus H. Beckner, s/o John William & Izetta (Greer) Beckner. [no file]

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

Beckner, James C.

NO

23 Dec 1878

25 Dec 1952

 

James Calahill Beckner, b. Franklin, s/o Aaron & Florence R. (McCormack) Beckner. [Death Cert] as James Calihil Beckner. [no file]

m. 1898 Floyd

nee Sarah Jane Argabright, d/o David Andrew & Sarah Jane (Gearheart) Argabright. [Death Cert] [Argabright_Jonathan_Jane]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Beckner, John W.

+

Beckner, Izetta G.

yes

 

yes

31 May 1865

 

2 Feb 1866

27 Aug 1945

 

14 Mar 1940

 

aka John William Beckner, s/o Richard Lee & Mary Frances (Ridgeway) Beckner of Franklin Co., VA. [Death Cert] [no file]

m. 1884 Franklin

nee Izetta Greer, d/o Jahue & Mary (Thomas) Greer of Franklin Co., VA. [Death Cert] [no file]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

OK This is weird!!

This same couple with the same stone was found Jan 2022 in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery! As no other survey found this stone in this the Mills-Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, this compiler believes the are buried in the Copper Hill COB Cemetery. Sorry Winnie, I apologize if I’m wrong.

Beckner, Noah I.

+

Beckner, Mamie G.

X

 

X

1902

 

1902

1948

 

1986

 

aka Noah Isaac Beckner, s/o John William & Izetta (Greer) Beckner. [Death Cert] [no file]

m. (can’t find)

nee Mamie Lee Grant, d/o Henry Clay & Lucy Victoria (Shilling) Grant. [Death Cert] [no file]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Beckner, Walter E.

X

24 Jul 1910

05 Aug 1943

Full dates from other src

aka Walter Ethorne Beckner, s/o John William & Izetta (Greer) Beckner. [Death Cert] Day of birth differ in DC. [no file]

1st m. 1930 registered Floyd, married Buchanan, Grace Funk & divorced 1937, d/o W. L. & Ida (Palmer) Funk. No minor children affected. [no file]

2nd m. 1937 McDowell Co., WVA, Gladys Ruth Meador, 1919-2007, d/o Harry Milton & Hannah Maria (Harvey) Meador. [no file]

 

Gladys Ruth Meador Lumbo, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2007. Gladys was born in Roanoke, Va. on March 30, 1919. She is survived by her son, Gerald Chapman of Chiang Mai, Thailand; her daughters, Betty Beckner Wilson of Roanoke, Lynda Chapman Bloch of Richmond, Jacqueline Lumbo Wolfe of North Palm Beach, Fla. and the twinkle of her eye, her granddaughter, Lynda Elizabeth Ann (Lea) Wolfe, also of North Palm Beach, Fla. Also surviving are her brothers, Cecil Meador of Ypsilanti, Mich., Oscar Meador of Montvale, Ernest Meador of Roanoke, and Ralph Meador of Roanoke; and her sisters, Ruby Meador of Roanoke, Edith Meador of Boones Mill, Hazel Young of Springfield, and Geraldine Glinski of Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anastacio Lumbo; and her son, Richard Beckner. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lexington at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007. Graveside services will follow at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in Lexington. Gladys attended Andrew Lewis High School and graduated from Jefferson School of Commerce. Gladys was a kind and generous woman to all she met, with a warm heart and an iron will. She will be greatly mourned by her loving family and friends. An avid gardener, lover of nature, and faithful companion to her Airedale, Theodore, her gallant and sweet spirit shall remain an inspiration to all who knew her. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.
Published in the Roanoke Times on 9/26/2007.

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

King, John

NO

1759

28 Feb 1843

 

Record: From U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: John King
Death Age: 84
Birth Date: 1759
Death Date: 1843
Internment Place: Virginia, USA
Cemetery Address: Copper Hill, VA 24079
Cemetery: Wimmer Cemetery
Notes: Pvt Us Army Revolutionary War

Not noted in original survey but marker found

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman Jul 2011)

Likens, Harvey L.

NO

04 Dec 1866

19 Jan 1906

 

Probable s/o Jonas Hayden/Headen & 1st wife Sarah J. (Wimmer) Likens. [Likens_Other_FCVA]

m. 1902 (can’t find)

Mahala E. Wimmer, 1868-1972, d/o Isaac King & 2nd wife Ann Eliza (Mills) Wimmer. [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala] Mahala will m. 2nd 1909 Floyd, & div 1926 Roanoke, Calvin Hall Stump, s/o William Riley Bird & Mary Ann (Hollin) Stump.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman Jul 2011)

Manning, David Wayne

yes

22 Jun 1963

04 Nov 1963

Son of

Oliver & Nellie

Manning

David Wayne Wimmer, s/o Oliver Wendell & 2nd wife Nellie Essie (Wimmer) Manning. [Death Cert] [Manning_Cary_Mahala]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman Jul 2011)

Manning, Nellie Wimmer

yes

07 Sep 1920

20 Jun 2005

full dates from other src

 

aka Nellie Essie Wimmer, d/o Daniel Moses & Cammie Inez (DeWeese) Wimmer. [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

m. 1938 Floyd as 2nd wife of 

Oliver Wendell Manning, 1899-1972, s/o Robert J. & Malinda (Lester) Manning. [Death Cert] [Manning_Cary_Mahala] Oliver 1st m. 1917 & div. 1935 Pearl May Puckett. 6 children.

Nellie Wimmer Manning, 84, of Floyd, formerly of Copper Hill, departed her earthly home to go to her heavenly home on Monday, June 20, 2005. She was a long time member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She was born September 7, 1920, the daughter of Daniel Moses and Cammie DeWeese Wimmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver W. Manning; her sons, Benny L. Manning, Terry L. Manning and David Manning; her stepsons, Herbert W. Manning, Cleveland Manning, Melvin H. Manning; stepdaughters, Cammie Manning and Bondeen Barger. Also preceded in death by her sister, Mamie W. Cox and her brother, Rev. Frank H. Wimmer. Surviving to cherish her memory are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine M. and Junior Sowers, Floyd and Linda M. and Tom Iddings, Riner; her sons and daughters-in-law, Oliver W. Manning Jr., Salem, Paul Manning, Bobby and Carmen Manning, Larry and Rhonda Manning, all of Copper Hill, Rocky and Celeste Manning, Summerfield, N.C., Henry Manning, Floyd and Michael Manning, Radford; her daughter-in-law, Karen M. Jenkins; her stepson, Calvin C. (Jim) Manning of Roanoke. Sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her sisters, Hazel W. Wickham, Salem, Dorothy W. Tuck, Roanoke, Virgie W. Aldridge, Salem; her brother and sister-in-law, Jackson L. (Jack) and Evelyn Wimmer, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews and her church family. She treasured her family and everyone that knew her was truly blessed by her love. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren on Wednesday June 22, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment service will be held at the Wimmer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Building Fund. "Her children rise up and call her blessed."

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Wednesday, June 22, 2005

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

Mills, James Taylor

NO

22 Dec 1847

12 Mar 1915

 

James Taylor Mills, s/o Larkin Preston & Hannah (Wimmer) Mills. [Death Cert] [Mills_LarkinP_Hannah]

m. 1870 Floyd

nee Tabitha Jane Mills, d/o Anderson & 1st wife Hannah (Smith) Mills. [Death Cert] [Mills_Anderson_2wives]

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

Mills, John Taylor

NO

1848

20 Sep 1893

 

John Taylor Mills, s/o Anderson & 1st wife Hannah (Smith) Mills. [Death not recorded Floyd Co., VA 1893] [Mills_Anderson_2wives]

m. 1884 Floyd

nee Julina Ann Dewese, d/o Harvey & Sarah (Wimmer) Dewese. [Dewese_Harvey_Sarah]

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

Mills, Sarah Frances “Sally”

NO

1836

16 Aug 1915

 

nee Sarah Frances “Sally” Gearhart, d/o John Valentine & Frances ”Fanny” (Dewese) Gearhart. [Death Cert] [Gearhart_John_Frances]

m. 1859 Floyd as 2nd wife

Anderson Mills, d. 1888 Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Nancy (unknown) Mills. [Death not recorded Floyd Co., VA 1888] [Mills_Anderson_2wives]

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

Mills, Tabitha Jane

NO

30 Sep 1850

20 Sep 1934

 

nee Tabitha Jane Mills, d/o Anderson & 1st wife Hannah (Smith) Mills. [Death Cert] [Mills_Anderson_2wives]

1st m. 1870 Floyd, James Taylor Mills, s/o Larkin Preston & Hannah (Wimmer) Mills. [Death Cert] [Mills_LarkinP_Hannah]

2nd m. 1917 James Harvey Wimmer, s/o Isaac & Mahala (King) Wimmer. [Death Cert] [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Reed, Ollie Beckner

yes

17 Apr 1892

30 Sep 1963

Wife of

Charley B. Reed

Ollie Ocie Beckner, d/o John William & Izetta (Greer) Beckner. [Death Cert] [no file]

m. 1913 Floyd

Charles Benjamin “Charley” Reed, 1893-1944, s/o Benjamin Hamilton & Mary Frances (Richards) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Hamilton_Lucy]

FAG Only

Not noted in original survey & marker not found

CANNOT VERIFY BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY

BUT

HER HUSBAND IS BURIED HERE SO DEFINITLY POSSIBLE

Teel, Lydia Margaret

NO

1843

26 Jun 1900

 

nee Lydia Margaret Wilson, d/o Isaac & Elsa (Cole) Wilson. [Wilson_Isaac_AilseyElsa]

m. 1867 Floyd

Terry Teel, s/o Peter & Jane (Mills) Teel.  [Death Cert] [Teel_Terry_Lydia]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Teel, Terry

yes

no date

[04-17-1918]

Co H

6 VA INF

CSA

Terry Teel, s/o Peter & Jane (Mills) Teel.  [Death Cert] [Teel_Terry_Lydia]

m. 1867 Floyd

nee Lydia Margaret Wilson, d/o Isaac & Ailsey/Elsa (Cole) Wilson. [Wilson_Isaac_AilseyElsa]

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(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Wimmer, James C.

yes

1873

1941

 

James C. Wimmer, single s/o Isaac King & Ann Eliza (Mills) Wimmer. [Death Cert] [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Wimmer, Ann Eliza Mills

yes

1844

1894

Wife of

I. K. Wimmer

nee Ann Eliza Mills, d/o Anderson & 1st wife Hannah (Smith) Mills. [1894 Floyd Death Register] [Mills_Anderson_2wives]

m. 1865 Floyd as 1st wife of

Isaac King Wimmer, 1842-1925, s/o Isaac & Mahala (King) Wimmer. He is buried with his 2nd wife Lydia (Flora) Wimmer in Chester Co., PA. [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Wimmer, Infant

yes

 

1911

Infant

of

W. A. & Lydia

Wimmer

Infant of William Anderson & Lydia Mamie (Tice) Wimmer. [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman Jul 2011)

Wimmer, James C.

yes

[11 Jan 1873]

[23 Jun 1941]

 

James C. Wimmer, s/o Isaac King & 1st wife Ann Eliza (Mills) Wimmer. [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

(src: submitted to original FCVA News List abt 2005 by Winnie Minson)

Wimmer, Louise Kelley

yes

1894

1898

Wife of

J. T. Wimmer

nee Louise Kelley, d/o George F. & Octavia E. (Richards) Kelley. [Kelly_JamesL_2wives]

m. 1892 Floyd as 1st wife of

John Taylor Wimmer, 1871-1965, s/o Isaac King & 1st wife Ann Elizabeth (Mills) Wimmer. [Wimmer_Isaac_Mahala]

 

Original Survey: Submitted to original Floyd Co., VA News List Rootsweb page 1st maintained by Barb Stanley (1934-2006).

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Wimmer Cemetery
Contributed by Winnie Minson
E-mail
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BECKNER
   John W.                 Izetta G. (Greer
MAY 31, 1866  -  FEB 2, 1866
    AUG 27, 1945  -   MAR 14, 1910

COLUMBUS H. BECKNER
OCT 13, 1896
AUG 27, 1908
(Son of John W. and Izetta Beckner)

BECKNER
Noah I.          Mamie G.
1902-1948     1902-1986
(Son of John W. and Izetta (Greer) Beckner)

WALTER E BECKNER
JULY 24, 1910
DIED 1943
(Son of John W. and Izetta (Greer) Beckner)
 

LIKENS

HARVEY L. LIKENS
DEC 4, 1866
JAN 19, 1906

MANNING

DAVID WAYNE
MANNING
JUNE 22, 1963
NOV 4, 1963
SON OF OLIVER AND NELLIE
 MANNING
AT REST

NELLIE WIMMER
FUNERAL MARKER
1920-2005

REED

OLLIE BECKNER REED
WIFE OF
CHARLEY B. REED
APRIL 17, 1892
SEPT 30, 1963
(Daughter of John W. and Izetta (Greer) Beckner)
 

TEEL

TERRY TEEL
CO H
6 VA INF
CSA
(Teal, Terry - Private - Confederate - 6th Regiment, Virginia Infantry - Company H)
 

WIMMER

JAMES C WIMMER
1873  1941
THO’ LOST TO SIGHT
TO MEMORY DEAR

MOTHER
ANN ELIZA MILLS
WIFE OF I. K. WIMMER
1844     1894
SHE WAS THE SUNSHINE
 OF OUR HOME

LOUISE KELLY
WIFE OF J. T. WIMMER
1874   1898
 ASLEEP IN JESUS

INFANT OF W. A. & LYDIA
WIMMER
1911
GONE HOME

BABY

1 UNMARKED STONE