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     Edgar Lynn Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-90-0831.⁶ He was born on November 22, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4 He died on November 14, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 25.^1,3

     Edith May Lawler was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^7,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8692.⁸ She was born on September 2, 1906 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of circa 1925,her married name was Johnson.³ She married Roy Lee Johnson circa 1925.^3,2 Edith May Lawler died on May 1, 1982 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 75.²

     Bentley Ray Conner was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-90-0855.⁶ He was born on November 12, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,4 He died on September 25, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^2,6,3 He Bentley Ray Conner, 46, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 25, 2005. Graveside services Coyner Springs Cemetery. on September 28, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-9417.⁵ Shelton Carlton Beckner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 12, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Margaret Ramona Conner, daughter of George Horace Conner and Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, on March 24, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 Shelton Carlton Beckner died on November 11, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,4,5 He Shelton Carlton Beckner, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. He died suddenly at his home in the arms of his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret Ramona Beckner. Shelton was born on August 12, 1931, the fourth of eight children of the late Noah and Mamie Beckner. He will be remembered with much love by his wife, Margaret; his two sons and daughters-inlaw, Carlton Wayne Beckner and Gerry, and Michael (Pete) Lane Beckner and Karen; brothers, Allen (Joe) Beckner and wife, Mary, and Gary Wayne Beckner and wife, Gladys; sister, Florence Beckner Carr; five grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Beckner and wife, Erin, Kelly Dawn Beckner, Joshua Aaron Beckner, Melissa Anne Beckner, and Kacey Nicole McCreary and husband, Jonathan; three greatgrandchildren, Hayley Madison Beckner, Carter Gage Beckner, and Shilo Jaxon Beckner; uncle, Lewis Grant; sister-in-law and brother-inlaw, Alice and Kendrick Stevens; and several very special nieces and nephews that he held dear. Shelton was known by all that knew him by his love for his Lord, his wife and his family. He was a long time member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren in Roanoke where he served as deacon, sang in the choir and the "Jolliettes," and had many dear friends. He retired from Mennell Milling after 46 years of service. He loved spending time with his "weekly bowling buddies," singing and patting his foot to old time bluegrass and southern gospel music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. His boisterous laugh and always smiling face will be missed by many. on November 12, 2009.²

     Olive May Chatham was born on October 29, 1875 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on June 28, 1877 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 1.^1,2

     Polly Ann Young was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 224-56-0289.¹ She was born on May 3, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Orville Henry Conner, son of George Horace Conner and Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, on July 28, 1960.^4,5 As of July 28, 1960,her married name was Conner. Polly Ann Young died on August 12, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^3,1,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 229-04-4277.¹⁰ Andrew Hank Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on October 17, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,4,5,6,9 He married Elizabeth Anne Rilee on June 6, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9 Andrew Hank Conner and Elizabeth Anne Rilee were divorced on September 11, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Andrew Hank Conner died on October 19, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31.^10,6,1,8 He CONNER, Andrew (Hank) 31, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 19, 1997. He graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1984 and graduated from James Madison University in 1988. He was employed by the HCMF Corporation as a CPA. He was an active member of the Roanoke Valley Volley Ball Association and a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his parents Orville and Polly Conner of Roanoke, brother and sister-in-law, Basil and Stephanie Conner of Salem, sisters and brothers-in-law, Lola and David Bush of Copper Hill, Va, Helen and Charles Lamb of Vinton, girlfriend, Joanna Pegram and her children Josh and Jordan Pegram all of Roanoke, niece, Emily Conner and nephews Matthew and John Bush. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on October 20, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 577-34-1332.⁵ Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on April 20, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1,8 As of July 2, 1907,her married name was Beamer.³ She married Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer on July 2, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ As of circa 1931,her married name was Dodd. Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore married John Redmond Dodd circa 1931.^8,9 Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore died on August 11, 1973 at Washington, D.C., at age 85.^1,7 She Dodd, Lena J. - On Aug. 11, 1973, beloved mother of Luther, Rex, Phil, Wallace, Maurice Beamer, of the Washington area, and Al Beamer of California, Nancy Hardesty and Dorothy Gonzales, also of the Washington area. Sister of Christine Johnson and Bonnie Elmore of Raonoke, Va. She is survived by 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Interment National Memorial Park. on August 13, 1973.⁷

     Kendrick Hartman "Kenny" Stevens was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 16, 1935 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Alice Elizabeth Conner, daughter of George Horace Conner and Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, on June 9, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Kendrick Hartman "Kenny" Stevens died on May 3, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.³ He Kendrick Hartman Stevens, October 16, 1935 - May 3, 2023. Kendrick Hartman Stevens of Roanoke, Va., beloved father, husband, uncle, Papa, and brother, has looked upon the face of the One who saved him by his grace. Kenny passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Annie Stevens, and thirteen of his brothers and sisters who have been waiting for him to come home. Kenny is survived by his wife, Alice Conner Stevens; his daughter and her husband, Lisa and David Coker, and their three sons, Robert Coker, Michael Hill, and Christopher Hill; and his son and his wife, Keith and Michelle Stevens and their children, Abigail, Elizabeth, Naomi, and Samuel Stevens. Burial will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. on May 5, 2023.³