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     Beverly Jean "Bev" Lambert was born on October 12, 1947 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Oct 12, 1946.^1,2 She married Donald Ray "Don" Light, son of Forrest Alden Light and Mildred Lee Dobbins, on March 26, 1970 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 26, 1970,her married name was Light.² Beverly Jean "Bev" Lambert died on March 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 71.³ She Beverly Lambert Light, 72, of Pilot, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde & Della Lambert of Gundy. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Light; son & daughter-in-law, Jeffery & Kimberly Light; two grandchildren, Gabrielle & Gavin Light of Midland, N.C. She loved to cross stitch, quilt, read, work puzzles and collect glass ware. on March 20, 2019.³

     Martha Katherine Ballard Martha Katherine Ballard, Apr 17, 1947 - Mar 29, 2024. Martha Katherine Ballard, 76, of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.⁵ She was born on April 17, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on March 29, 2024 at Virginia at age 76.⁵

     Stephen Charles "Steve" Vest was born on May 26, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Gale Virginia Hallford on May 25, 1972.^2,3 Stephen Charles "Steve" Vest died on August 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 67.⁴ He Stephen (Steve) Charles Vest, 67, of Salem, returned to live with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Vest; grandparents, Frank and Hassie Wimmer, Sam, Alabama and Madeline Vest; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his loving mother, Helen Vest; his wife Gale Vest; a son, Eric Vest and his wife Sally; daughter, Madeline Walk and her husband Brandon; a brother, David Vest and his wife Gail, and most importantly, the LIGHTS of his life, his grandchildren, Jillian, Sam, Piper, Holly and Maebie. Steve was so proud of his children and grandchildren and would tell anyone and everyone about them. He was an avid NASCAR follower, always pulling for the Wood Brothers. He saw many a race and loved every minute of it. Later in his life, his passion became bluegrass music. Steve could frequently be found pickin' and grinnin' on his porch swing waiting for his grandchildren to come over and sing Old MacDonald. He also had a band, "The Sourwood Mountain Boys". They played "gigs" at the local nursing homes and the VA. His favorite songs were, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Greenville Trestle High and Jimmy Brown the Newsboy. on August 28, 2016.⁴

     Lucy Agnes Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,3 She was born on October 27, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,2,4,8,3 She married Marquis Creasey "Mark" King, son of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on December 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10,1,2,9,3 As of December 13, 1888,her married name was King. Lucy Agnes Conner died on June 20, 1932 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 65.^10,9,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-32-3711.³ Frances Pyott Stevens was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia. She was born on December 23, 1926 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 She married Ervin Matthew Conner, son of Fayette Conner and Lucy Ellen Austin, on September 5, 1947 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 5, 1947,her married name was Conner. Frances Pyott Stevens died on December 15, 1996 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 69.³

     His Social Security Number was 726-14-3162.⁴ Robert Francis Dansereau was born on November 29, 1930 at St. Albans, Franklin Co., Vermont.^1,4,3 He married Garnette E. Conner, daughter of Fayette Conner and Lucy Ellen Austin, on January 30, 1953 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^2,1,5 Robert Francis Dansereau died on February 9, 2011 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 80.^1,4,2 He Robert F. Dansereau, age 80 of Bridgeport, previously of Naugatuck, beloved husband of the late Garnet Conner Dansereau, passed away Wednesday, February 9 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in St. Albans, Vt. November 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Arthur and Susie Dansereau. Bob resided here most of his life, and he retired after 30 years from the Bridgeport Public Works Department. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Survivors include his devoted children, Robert M. Dansereau and Ella Sue Ballister, both of Naugatuck; a sister, June Barncum of St. Albans, Vt; four grandchildren, George, Greg, Jaime and Jesse Ballister; two great-grandchildren, George and Kayla; and several nieces and nephews. on February 17, 2011.¹