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     Roger Sherwood Elmore was born on December 19, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 He married Leah Hester Rexrode on August 16, 1952 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,6,11 Roger Sherwood Elmore died on July 30, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁵ He Roger Sherwood Elmore passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 19, 1927, in Roanoke, Va., where he lived most of his life. After graduation from Jefferson High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. While attending Roanoke College, he was called to active duty during the Korean War. Upon discharge from the Navy, he married Leah Rexrode, and moved to Charlottesville, Va., where he continued his studies at the University of Virginia, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. Upon graduation, he was employed for the next 33 years in the Business Sales Department of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company where he became a distinguished member of the company's Hall of Fame, the department's highest recognition. He retired as manager of the Roanoke office in 1987. A life-long Presbyterian, he served the Lord faithfully as deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and choir member in Roanoke as well as Marco Island, Fla. Well known for his beautiful tenor voice, he is most remembered for two of his favorites, "Seek Ye the Lord" and "He Touched Me." In addition, he was active in Sertoma Club, Habitat for Humanity, Gideons International, Lay Renewal, and Crossroads Bible Institute. He was honored to have been appointed to serve as Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church US, the church's highest court. His later years were spent worshipping at Christ the King Presbyterian Church in Roanoke where he was a charter member. As long as his health allowed, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially cruising, but he thoroughly enjoyed boats of all sizes. Until the onset of Parkinson's Disease, he enjoyed sailing and was an active participant in the racing program at the Virginia Inland Sailing Association (VISA) on Smith Mountain Lake where he learned to sail. He sailed in the Chesapeake Bay, Santiago Bay, West Indies, the Intracoastal Waterway from New Bern, N.C., to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and participated in overnight races from Marco Island, Fla., to Key West and the Dry Tortugas. He especially enjoyed a two-week bareboat cruise in the Grenadine Islands. In addition to his membership at VISA, he was a member of the Sailing Association of Marco Island, Fla. A former trumpeter and lifelong lover of jazz, he thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous impromptu backyard concert by the Brass 5 given in his honor on March 15, 2015. Family, friends, and neighbors gathered to greet him and enjoy the very special time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie W. Elmore and Mary Raines Elmore; a brother, Col. Norman E. Elmore; sisters, Annah Lee Clingenpeel Crawford, Mary Jane Overstreet and Jeannine Bousman; daughter, Lisa Elmore Cox; and son-in-law, Edward A. Natt. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Leah R. Elmore; daughter, Claire Natt; son-in-law, Richard K. Cox, all of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Lucille Elmore of Roanoke, and Mary C. Rexrode, of Harrisonburg, Va; brother-in-law, Warren Rexrode and wife, Arvella, of Sugar Grove, W.Va; grandchildren, Robert Natt and wife, Angela, of Roanoke, Allen Natt of Washington, D.C., and Lindsey Pearson and husband, Adam, of Harrisonburg, Va; three great-grandsons, Eli John and Brooks Kendall Pearson, Samuel Augustine Natt; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family gratefully acknowledges the excellent care and loving support from Generations Solutions and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. on August 2, 2015.⁵

     James Rufus Jones married Julie Francis Hunt. James Rufus Jones was born on May 8, 1858. He died on November 27, 1919 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 61.

     Julie Francis Hunt married James Rufus Jones. Her married name was Jones. Julie Francis Hunt was born on February 14, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She died on November 18, 1935 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 67.

     Patrick Harry Rose III married Crystal Unknown.⁴ Patrick Harry Rose III was born on September 1, 1962 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 7, 2015 at North Carolina at age 52.⁴ He Patrick Harry Rose, 52 years old of Pleasant Garden, NC lost his battle with cancer on April 07, 2015. Pat was the owner of R&W Construction. He was a devoted husband, father and son. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Rose, daughter Bramble Conner, son Hunter and daughter Hayleigh Rose. Grandchildren Ian, Kanyon and Joslin Conner. on April 10, 2015.⁴

     Rebecca Jane McNulty was born on October 21, 1967.¹ She died on October 23, 1967.¹

     Walter Lee Conner was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,3,9 His Social Security Number was 231-03-6347.¹⁰ He BENT MOUNTAIN - Walter Lee Conner, age 67 of Rt. 1, died Friday night. Surviving are four sons, Walter Lee Conner, Jr., Roanoke; Albert L. Conner, Copper Hill; Gary W. Conner, and Mark A. Conner, both of Bent Mountain; two daughters, Betty Lee Conner, Roanoke; Ann Hall, Decatur, Ala., a sister, Ruth Nichols, Huddleston; ten grandchildren. Interment in Lawrence Family Cemetery, Roanoke County.² He was born on April 10, 1919 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{8,10,1,3,9,4,5} He married Hattie Leah Shilling, daughter of Joseph Walter Shilling and Mahala Florence King, on January 22, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{8,1,11,12,13,3,9} Walter Lee Conner died on September 19, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,1,2,3,9

     Annah Lee Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,11 Her Social Security Number was 231-42-1458.¹² She was born on January 10, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,12,5,10 As of November 8, 1935,her married name was Clingenpeel.³ She married Joseph Wiley Clingenpeel on November 8, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,13,6 As of January 25, 1986,her married name was Crawford.¹⁰ Annah Lee Elmore married Rev. Robert Earl Crawford on January 25, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,14,10 Annah Lee Elmore died on September 11, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^4,12,13 She Annah Lee Crawford, 92, of Roanoke, Va., went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, September 11, 2008. She was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and faithfully ministered to the patients at Friendship Manor with her playing of the piano. She retired as Librarian with the Roanoke City Schools and was predeceased by her husbands, Joe Clingenpeel and the Rev. Robert Crawford; sons, Jerry D. Clingenpeel and Andy E. Clingenpeel; granddaughter, Dayna Bencala; brother, Col. Norman E. Elmore; and sisters, Mary Jane Overstreet and Jeannine Bousman. Annah is survived by daughters-in-law, June Clingenpeel, of Oregon, and Connie Clingenpeel, of Roanoke; stepchildren, Oakley Crawford, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Robert Crawford Jr., Helena Sams, Dan Crawford and Jim Crawford, all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Craig Clingenpeel, Amy Clingenpeel and the Rev. Brian Clingenpeel; brother, Roger S. Elmore; six stepgrandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Darryl Crim and the Rev. Brian Clingenpeel officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 14, 2008.⁴

     Hattie Leah Shilling was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-62-1549.⁶ She was born on September 19, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6,1,2,5,3 She married Walter Lee Conner, son of Jordan Walter Conner and Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner, on January 22, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{4,1,7,8,9,2,5} As of January 22, 1944,her married name was Conner. Hattie Leah Shilling died on January 27, 1980 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^4,2,5

     Albert Letcher Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,10,11,5 He was born on December 7, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{9,1,11,3,4,5,6} He married Kathleen Belle Willis, daughter of Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge, on August 28, 1965 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,4 Albert Letcher Conner and Kathleen Belle Willis were divorced on January 19, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Albert Letcher Conner married Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale, daughter of Frank R. Hale and Flossie Inez Pruitt, on May 31, 1981 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,3 Albert Letcher Conner died on September 1, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^9,10,1,11,5 He CONNER, Albert L. 47, of Bent Mountain, died Wednesday, September 1, 1993, at his home. Mr. Conner was a truck driver with 25 years of service; last working for Charles Crews & Son. He is survived by his wife, Harlene Hale Conner, Bent Mountain; five daughters, Angelia Conner, Roanoke, Delana Bach, Austin, Texas, Robbin Palmero, Bent Mountain, Candy Custer, Roanoke County, Andrea Rather, Covington; two sons, Robert Conner, Roanoke and Max Jones II, Bent Mountain; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Conner, Roanoke County, Ann Conner, Decater, Ala; three brothers, Walter (Poncho) Conner, Roanoke, Gary and Mark Conner both of Bent Mountain. Interment will be follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on September 2, 1993.¹⁰

     Betty Lee Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on November 26, 1944 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She married Marshall Everette Nichols, son of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, circa 1964.^1,2 As of circa 1964,her married name was Nichols.¹ Betty Lee Conner died on July 20, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.⁴ She Betty Lee Conner, better known as "Granny," 72 years young, born and raised on Bent Mountain, Va., went to be with her sweetheart, Marshall Nichols, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She also joined her parents, Walter and Hattie Conner; and her brothers, Albert and Gary Conner, in the beautiful Heavens above. Jesus opened his arms and told Betty it was time to come home. She was known for her kindness, sense of humor, and definitely the love for her kids that she leaves behind to cherish her memory, Michelle and Randall Whitlock and Candy Bromfield and Bobby; and the greatest loves of all, her grandkids, Caitlin Renee, Russell Logan, Lily Mae, and Tanner Chase; son-in-law, Tim Bromfield; also her sister, Ann Hall Borden; brothers, Walter "Poncho," and Mark (Kitty) Conner; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws; and very special friends, Dorris White, Barbara Guthrie, Linda Moses, and Regina Peeks. Betty retired from Double Envelope. She enjoyed the retirement dinners, playing on her tablet, and keeping up with friends and family over the phone, and telling you like it was. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. on July 22, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-64-3680.¹⁰ Gary Wayne Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 He was born on June 20, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,10,7,8 He married Bonnie Jean Beckner on November 28, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Gary Wayne Conner died on July 7, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^3,10,5,6,8 He Gary Wayne Conner, 53, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008 in a local hospital. He was a U.S. Army Veteran with three years of service, and also retired from the National Guard with 19 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie B. Conner; son, Jordon W. Conner, II; daughter, Genevia A. Conner; brothers and sisters, Betty Lee Conner, Walter Lee Conner, Jr. and wife, Margie, Anne Borden, Mark Allen Conner and wife, Gail; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, James D. Beckner; sister-in-law, Betty Jo Young; many special friends, including Mike Stump, Jamie and Irving Yates and Pete Tinsley. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 9, 2008.³

     Carl Newton "Bill" Sigmon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 7, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,10 He married Tressie Rlee Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on June 7, 1958 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Carl Newton "Bill" Sigmon died on June 10, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3 He Carl Newton Sigmon, 78, of Salem (known to most as Bill) departed this world for his Heavenly Home Sunday, June 10, 2007 at the Salem Veterans Hospital surrounded by his loving family who were by his side during his short battle with cancer. Bill was born on July 7, 1928 in Franklin County. He was a Korean War veteran and operated his own Lift & Pump repair business for 30 years. He was a member of Mason Cove Chapel where he had many dear friends. His story telling and sense of humor allowed him to never meet a stranger. Bill was a lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing for many years but his greatest outdoor pleasure was watching his sons and grandchildren play sports. Paw-Paw never missed a game. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eula and Flem Sigmon; brothers, Wayne and Hamp Sigmon; sisters, Deltha Jefferson and Elsie Furrow; and a grandson, Jacob Sigmon. Left to cherish his memory, his loving and faithful wife of 49 years, Tressie Sigmon; sons, Kenny Sigmon and wife, Marie, Ronnie Sigmon and wife, Carrie, and Andy Sigmon and wife, Cathy; grandchildren, Chris, Caitlin, Nick, Tori, Chase, Dalton and Cory Sigmon; a very special sister, Maxine Sink; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Loretta Sigmon, Eugene and Joyce Ann Sigmon, Nicki and Sue Sigmon, Geraldine (Hamp) Sigmon, and Ruth (Wayne) Sigmon . Bill also had a special relationship with his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Doris Nichols, John and Shirley Mauk, John and Teenie Moran, Gordon and Annie Nichols, George and Flossie Moran, Burton Nichols; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the family members and friends who helped in Bill's around the clock care, Maxine Sink, Stevie Moran, John (Little Biddy) Mauk, Eugene and Joyce Sigmon, Burton Nichols and Linda Highsmith, Bobby and Loretta Sigmon, Maxine Sink, Geraldine Sigmon, Ruth Sigmon, Sandy Hodges, Tommy Lee Furrow, Sandy Donovan, Lisa Layman, Mark Nichols and Garnett Arrington. Without your help we could have never made it through this difficult time. A special thank you to Dr. John Boatwright and Dr. James Kim and the hardworking nursing staff in Building 2, Floor 3 of the Palliative Care unit and the 4th Floor 4-H and 4-J nurses at the Salem Veterans Medical Center. Bill was loved by all and will always be in our hearts and prayers. We are saddened by his passing but he is now at peace resting with the Lord. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Arlie Miller. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on June 12, 2007.²

     Mary Jane Elmore was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1011.¹¹ She was born on February 1, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,11,5 As of March 24, 1936,her married name was Overstreet.⁸ She married Ralph Alexander "Tom" Overstreet on March 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 Mary Jane Elmore died on July 30, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^1,11,5 She Mary Jane Elmore Overstreet, 87, of Roanoke, died July 30, 2004 at Raleigh Court Health Care in Roanoke. She was predeceased by her parents, B.W. and Mary Raines Elmore; her husband, R. A. "Tom" Overstreet; and a son, A. Keith Overstreet. Survivors include a daughter, Connie O. Gilmore and husband, Richard, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Karen Overstreet, Kristi Whitcomb, David Gilmore and Geoff Gilmore; and three great-grandchildren; Surviving siblings are Norman Elmore and Wife, Lucille, Annah Lee Crawford, Roger Elmore and wife, Leah; and a brother-in-law, Sherwood Bousman. A graveside service is planned at Prospect Hills Cemetery in Front Royal. on August 1, 2004.¹

     Stephanie Leigh Hankins Stephanie Leigh Hankins Conner, 56, of Salem, Va., went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born on February 22, 1967, in Martinsville, Va. to Douglas and Sandra Hankins. Stephanie was a loving wife, mother and friend. She was a dedicated member of Lakeside Baptist Church and loved working with children in the Youth Ministry. She enjoyed spending time crafting and making gifts for her loved ones. tephanie is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Robert Conner; three children, Matthew Hankins, Elizabeth Conner and Rachel Conner, as well as her parents and three brothers, Stephen Hankins, Michael Hankins and William “Cricket” Hankins. Interment will be immediately following the service in Sherwood Memorial Park. Stephanie’s family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the caregivers at both Lewis Gale Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospice for the compassionate care given in her final days.⁴ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1967 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 She married Robert Albert Conner, son of Albert Letcher Conner and Kathleen Belle Willis, on April 25, 1998 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of April 25, 1998,her married name was Conner.² Stephanie Leigh Hankins died on July 18, 2023 at Virginia at age 56.⁴

     Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 Her Social Security Number was 302-34-5494.¹³ She was born on February 14, 1938 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,13,12,6,9,7,8} As of October, 1954,her married name was Sink.¹⁴ She married Stephen Lee Sink in October, 1954 at Ohio.¹⁴ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale and Stephen Lee Sink were divorced in June, 1956 at Darke Co., Ohio.¹⁵ As of May, 1958,her married name was DeArmond.¹⁶ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale married David Ray DeArmond in May, 1958 at Indiana.¹⁶ As of circa 1960,her married name was Jones.¹⁷ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale married Max Von Jones circa 1960.^2,17 Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale and Max Von Jones were divorced on May 19, 1970 at Darke Co., Ohio.¹⁷ As of March 1, 1973,her married name was King.⁶ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale married Shannon Deroy King on March 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale and Shannon Deroy King were divorced on May 15, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale married Albert Letcher Conner, son of Walter Lee Conner and Hattie Leah Shilling, on May 31, 1981 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 As of May 31, 1981,her married name was Conner.⁶ Harlene Phyllis Pruitt Hale died on February 3, 2003 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^2,13,12,18 She CONNER, Harlene Hale, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, February 3, 2003. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her brothers, Jack Hale, Fred Hale, Terry Lee Hale; a sister, Jayne Plessinger; her children, Delana Bach, Robbin Palmero, Candice Custer, Andrea Raether, and Max Jones, II; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. on February 6, 2003.²