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     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 Malcolm "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 226-12-3438.⁷ Samuel Wilburn Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on March 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Anna Mae "Annie" Walters, daughter of Arthur Franklin Walters and Nellie Frances Shilling, on April 25, 1942 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,9 Samuel Wilburn Conner died on April 15, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,1,2 He CONNER, SAMUEL W. 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 2:00 p.m. Friday at Sherwood Memorial Park by Rev. Frank Wimmer. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on April 16, 1992.¹

     Anna Mae "Annie" Walters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 18, 1924 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Samuel Wilburn Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on April 25, 1942 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 As of April 25, 1942,her married name was Conner. Anna Mae "Annie" Walters died on June 5, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.² 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. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Jim Morris officiating. 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

     Infant Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 545-40-7792.³ Thomas Albert McDonald was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He COPPER HILL - Thomas Albert McDonald, 79; died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. He was a member of Westhampton Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sandy McDonald; one grandson, Thomas Arthur McDonald, all of Little Rock, Ark. Graveside services will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, with the Rev. Johnny Loughridge officiating. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9.00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.² He married Bessie Aldise Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.^1,2,4 Thomas Albert McDonald was born on January 13, 1909.³ He died on February 24, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,4,3