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     Burnice Malcolme "B.M." Conner was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,12 His Social Security Number was 226-40-2322.¹³ He was born on April 20, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 20, 1934.^4,13 He married Margie Florence Schillen, daughter of Cassell Estell Schillen and Flora Mae Shilling, on April 8, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,4,5,15,16 Burnice Malcolme "B.M." Conner died on April 10, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,13,2 He Burnice M. (B.M.) Conner, 74, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.J. "Jack" and Ora Janney Conner; an infant daughter; and brother, Dale Conner. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margie Conner; his children and their spouses, Grover and Betty Conner, of Roanoke, Caroline and Daryl Walker, of Rocky Mount, Steve and Tamey Conner, of Rocky Mount, Warren Conner, of Boones Mill, Donna and Jacob Atkinson, of Hardy, and Robin and Chad Boyd, of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Brent and Shawn Conner, Ryan Conner, Jasper Conner, Broc and Katie Walker, Bradley Walker and fianc?e, Kristin Overstreet, Jessica and Brad Nichols, Laura Conner, Kristina Atkinson, Daniel Atkinson, Anna Conner, Ashley Conner, Heather Boyd and fiance, Chris Seidell, and Angel Boyd; great-grandchildren, Karla, Cody, Tyler, Ella and Braxton; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Mary Conner, of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Alma Lou and Vester Manning; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 11, 2008.¹

     Judy Kay Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She died on December 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on December 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-8532.³ Cassell Estell Schillen was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1883 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 22, 1884.^3,2 He married Flora Mae Shilling, daughter of Joseph Walter Shilling and Mahala Florence King, on June 16, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Cassell Estell Schillen died on December 2, 1971 at age 88.⁴

     Flora Mae Shilling was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5090.³ She was born on May 15, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Cassell Estell Schillen on June 16, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of June 16, 1926,her married name was Schillen.¹ Flora Mae Shilling died on February 15, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^1,3 She SCHILLEN, Flora Mae, 90, of Bent Mountain, died Sunday, February 15, 1998, in Raleigh Court Health Care Center. She was a daughter of Joseph Walter and Mahalia Florence Schilling, and was the faithful member of the Brethren in Christ Church for 41 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cassell Estell Schillen; and two sons, Clarence Glenwood Schillen and James C. Schillen. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, and seven daughters and sons-in-law, Wayne Henry and Jeannie Schillen of Elliston, Bertha and Joe Wray of Bent Mountain, Margie and Burnice Conner of Rocky Mount, Shirley and Bobby Craghead of Roanoke, Kathryn and Jack Agee of Vinton, Adeline and John Metzler of East Lansing, Mich., Barbara and Tim Courtney of Floyd and Mary and Allen Pritchett of Madison Heights; one stepdaughter, Ruby Schillen of Salem; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 1998, with Pastor Dennis L. Ritchey officiating. Interment will follow in the Huff family cemetery on Bent Mountain. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Friends who so prefer may make memorials to Bent Mountain Fire and Rescue Squad. on February 16, 1998.¹

     Mahala Florence King was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in February, 1881 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 15, 1900,her married name was Shilling.¹ She married Joseph Walter Shilling on March 15, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Mahala Florence King died in 1963.¹

     Joseph Walter Shilling was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 16, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mahala Florence King on March 15, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Walter Shilling died on June 6, 1956 at age 80.¹

     Bonnie Ann Chittum Bonnie Conner, September 28, 1960 — August 24, 2023. Bonnie Ann Chittum Conner, age 62 of Roanoke, Virginia, residing on Boones Mill, VA passed away on August 24, 2023 at 9:15 PM. Bonnie was born at Roanoke Memorial to James and Denise Chittum on September 28, 1960. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School where she played soccer. She was married in 1987 to Warren Conner and they had three wonderful children with Anna Conner being the oldest, and twin boys, Jaren Montana and James Montana. She loved her animals. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Denise Chittum; niece, Katherine McClure Armstrong; and good friend, Betty Goad. She is survived by her husband and end of life caretaker, Warren Conner; daughter, Anna Conner; sons, Jared Montana, James Montana; sister, Yvonne McClure (Joe); brother, James Lynwood Chittum; best friend, Carrie Leaver; grandchildren, Aydynne Sweeney, Lucius Warren Conner, and Janis Jade Beadles. We would like to thank Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their love shown to Bonnie.³ She was born on September 28, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 She married Warren Eric Conner, son of Burnice Malcolme "B.M." Conner and Margie Florence Schillen, on June 20, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of June 20, 1987,her married name was Conner.² Bonnie Ann Chittum died on August 24, 2023 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3438.¹⁴ Samuel Wilburn Acie Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,7 He was born on March 29, 1920 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,7,6,8,15 He married Anna Mae/May "Annie" Walters, daughter of Arthur Franklin Walters and Nellie Frances Shilling, on April 25, 1942 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,16,17,7 Samuel Wilburn Acie Conner died on April 15, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^14,1,2,7,15 He Mr. Samuel Wilburn Conner, age 72, of Roanoke, died Wednesday. He was retired from the Kroger Bakery with over 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Walters Conner; his sister, Evelyn Conner Wimmer, Roanoke; his brothers, William A. Conner, Copper Hill; Garland A. Conner, Martinsville; a special brother-in-law, Edgar W. Walters, Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 16, 1992.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-2568.⁴ Anna Mae/May "Annie" Walters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on May 18, 1924 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4,3 She married Samuel Wilburn Acie Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on April 25, 1942 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,7,8 As of April 25, 1942,her married name was Conner. Anna Mae/May "Annie" Walters died on June 5, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,5,4,8 She Anna Walters (Annie) Conner, 88, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on Bent Mountain on May 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Walters and Nellie Schilling Walters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel W. Conner; two brothers, Frank Walters and Edgar Walters; and two sisters, Reecie Lancaster and Monie Damewood. Left to cherish her memory forever are a very special great-niece and caregiver, Renee Brown and husband, Russ Brown; nieces, Shelby Rexrode and husband, Rex, and Janice Cooper and husband, Howard; nephews, Fred Damewood, and Buddy Lancaster and wife, Sandra; brother-in-law, Garland Conner; sisters-in-law, Doris Conner and Wilmoth Clark. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you and sincere appreciation to Gentle Shepard Hospice, especially Marcia Troyer, for her loving care. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 7, 2012.²

     Arthur Franklin Walters was buried at Sarah J. Walters Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway north of Poor Mountain Overlook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Nellie Frances Shilling on November 27, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Arthur Franklin Walters died on July 5, 1944 at age 63.^1,2

     Nellie Frances Shilling was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 1, 1885 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Arthur Franklin Walters, son of Jacob Beauregard Walters and Sarah Jane Blankenship, on November 27, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 27, 1904,her married name was Walters. Nellie Frances Shilling died on July 22, 1981 at age 96.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 226-14-1353.¹¹ Samuel Albert Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,7,12,13 He was born on February 13, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,5,6,12,7,8} He married Jessie Evelyn Sloan, daughter of Samuel Henry Sloan and Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green, on October 25, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,10,13,14 Samuel Albert Conner died on November 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,12,7,13 He Samuel A. Conner, 72, of 920 Patterson Ave., SW, died Thursday at a Roanoke hospital as a result of a pedestrian accident. He was a retired employe of American Bridge Works. Surviving are his wife, Jessie Sloan Conner; three daughters, Mrs. Oakley Amos, Martinsville; Mrs. Edison Abbott, Bedford, Mrs. William Bradshaw, Chester; three sons, Curtis Conner, Atworth, Ga., Otis Conner, Roanoke, Maynard Conner, Montvale; three brothers, Merriman Conner, Dorey Conner, Roanoke, Vern Conner, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. Willie Stump, Mrs. George Mills, Franklin County, Mrs. Ralph Craighead, Miss Bessie Conner, Callaway. The funeral will be at Monte Vista Church, Franklin County with burial in the church cemetery. on November 25, 1972.¹³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4853.⁶ Jessie Evelyn Sloan was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,8,4,9 She was born on September 4, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,8,4 She married Samuel Albert Conner, son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on October 25, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,10,9 As of October 25, 1922,her married name was Conner. Jessie Evelyn Sloan died on March 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^8,4,9 She Mrs. Jessie Sloan Conner, age 76, of 920 Patterson Ave., S.W., died Saturday night at her home. She was the widow of Samuel A. Conner. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Oakley Amos, Martinsville, Mrs. Edison Abbott, Bedford, Mrs. William Bradshaw, Blue Ridge; three sons, Curtis Conner, Dallas, Ga., Otis Conner, Roanoke, Maynard Conner, Montvale; five sisters and two brothers; 15 grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Interment in Monte Vista Cemetery. on April 1, 1980.⁹

     Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 27, 1879 at Dillon's Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Samuel Henry Sloan on May 7, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of May 7, 1900,her married name was Slone. Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green died on August 24, 1933 at age 54.^1,2

     Samuel Henry Sloan was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 7, 1877 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green on May 7, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Henry Sloan died on February 7, 1963 at age 85.^2,3

     Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 His Social Security Number was 230-38-0027.⁸ He was born on November 3, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,3,4,5,6 He married Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff, daughter of William Ira "Button" Poff and Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, circa 1912.^9,4 Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards died on May 28, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^7,4,5

     Luther Hansford Bell was born on August 15, 1889 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; I believe his WWI Draft Registration birth year, 1888, was off by one year. In the 1890 Census he is listed as 10 months of age.² He married Addie Lee Stump, daughter of James Thomas Stump and Nancy Frances Ferris, on May 14, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Luther Hansford Bell died on May 21, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.

     Addie Lee Stump was born on March 25, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Luther Hansford Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Mary Jane Allman/Allmond, on May 14, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 14, 1908,her married name was Bell. Addie Lee Stump died on September 6, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.

     Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,10 He was born on March 24, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,10,11 He married Eula Virginia Richards, daughter of Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards and Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff, on October 4, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff and Eula Virginia Richards were divorced on March 10, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff died on April 11, 1968 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,10