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     Henry Wilson Gearheart was born circa 1831 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Ann "Polly" King, daughter of Anthony King Jr. and Margaret "Peggy" Wright, on April 19, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

     Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale was born circa 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Jonathan Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on March 15, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 15, 1870,her married name was Poff. Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale died circa 1884 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-4000.³ Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Crouse Sr. was born on May 15, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Mary Geneva Lawrence, daughter of Frank Ross Lawrence and Annie Alice Conner, on November 9, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Crouse Sr. died on September 17, 2008 at Florida at age 74.^3,1 He Benjamin F. “Ben” Crouse, Sr., 74, Ft. White, FL, passed away September 17, 2008. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Branford. on September 19, 2008.¹

     John Cleve McGhee was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on September 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 He married Malinda Alice Richards, daughter of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on March 9, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,8 John Cleve McGhee died on April 21, 1938 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^4,6 He J. C. McGhee, 60 a resident of Bluefield for the past thirty-five years, died at 8:25 o'clock last night at, his home, 315 Bluefield avenue, victim of a paralytic stroke. Mr. McGhee, a retired employee of the city of Bluefield, had been a conspicious figure around the Salvation Army citadel for a number of years, having assisted the various members of the corps in different lines of work. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. McGhee is survived by four sons, Preston, Charles, Leonard McGhee, all of Bluefield, and the Rev. Albert H. McGee, of Winding Gulf, and two daughters, Mrs. Joe Shepherd, of Bluefield, and Miss Lena McGhee, also of this city. His wife died a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McGhee also is survived by the following brothers and sisters; S. C. McGhee, J. W. McGhee of Saltville, Va; H. W. McGhee, this city; Morgan McGhee, of Radford, Va; Bud McGhee, of Wilcoe, and Mrs. Ollle McGhee, of Bluefield. One brother, Ab McGhee preceded him in death. The body will be taken to the home of H. W. McGhee, 1322 Princeton avenue, to await funeral arrangements. on April 22, 1938.⁹ He Last rites for J. C. McGhee, 68-year-old, who passed away at his home 315 Bluefield avenue Thursday night, will be conducted at the Wayne Street Pentecostal Holiness church at 2:30 Saturday, by the former Pastor, Rev. Bane T. Underwood, assisted by Adjutant K. E. Moss of the local Salvation Army. Mr. McGhee, a native of Floyd county, Virginia, had lived in Bluefield for about 35 years. He had been in failing health for several years but his passing was a shock to his many friends. Mr. McGhee married March 9, 1892, to Miss Alice Richards also of Floyd county, who died December 16, 1936. To this union was born nine children, four having preceded him to the grave. Beside his five children he is survived by 5 brothers and one sister, H. W. McGhee of Bluefield, M. L. McGhee, Radford, Va., A. C. McGhee and J. W. McGhee, Saltville, Va., M. McGhee, Wilcoe, W. Va., Mrs. Ollie Burton, Bluefield. One brother, Ab McGhee preceded him to the grave. Active pallbearers: L. W. Perdue, E. F. Dillow, James Turpin, R. C. Caldwell, W. F. Grubb, Wiley Lovall. Friends of Mr. McGhee will act as flower bearers. on April 23, 1938.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-0390.⁶ Pauline Virginia Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on February 16, 1914 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,8,1 As of July 27, 1935,her married name was Gardner.² She married William James Cannon Gardner on July 27, 1935 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,7,2 Pauline Virginia Conner died on January 11, 1999 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^6,8,7 She GARDNER, Pauline Conner, 84, a resident of Britthaven Nursing Center and former resident of 106 Evelyn Drive, Knightdale, N.C., died Monday, January 11, 1999, at Wake Medical Center. Graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Virginia. Surviving are daughter, Barbara Gardner Jennings and her husband, Robert Jennings of Knightdale; grandchildren, Lisa Jennings Perry, Ned Perry, Jr., Randall Powell, Carrie Powell; great-grandchildren, Robby Braswell, Nora Powell, Shane Powell, Amanda Perry, Adell Perry. Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband, William James Cannon Gardner in 1957 and by a granddaughter, Lynette J. Powell in 1987; nephew, Michael Allen Conner of Salem, Virginia; niece, Patricia Conner Johnston of Yountville, California. on January 12, 1999.⁷

     Ina Marie Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6259.⁴ She was born on April 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Chumbley.⁵ She married Charles Richard "Charlie" Chumbley circa 1919.^5,6,7 Ina Marie Conner died on October 24, 1990 at Virginia at age 89.^4,8,3 She Ina Conner Chumbley, age 89, of Salem died Wednesday. Surviving are a son, C.R. Chumbley, of Chester; daughter, Lorraine Atkinson of Hopewell; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. on October 26, 1990.⁸

     Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 3, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Henry David Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on September 16, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of September 16, 1916,her married name was Palmer. Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp died on March 14, 1983 at Virginia at age 82.^3,2

     Roger Wilton Fish married Barbara Rose Lawrence, daughter of Frank Ross Lawrence and Annie Alice Conner. His Social Security Number was 239-78-2241.³ Roger Wilton Fish was born on December 2, 1945 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2 He died on October 1, 1992 at Cary, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 46; The North Carolina Death Index has a death date of Oct 4, 1992.^3,2