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     Rev. Paul Robert White Sr. was buried at Boones Creek Brethren Cemetery, Jonesboro, Maury Co., Tennessee.^2,4 He was born on December 8, 1927 at Jonesboro, Maury Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4,5 He married Geneva Ardell Conner, daughter of Guy Banks Conner and Alabama Doris "Allie" Holland, on April 25, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,3 Rev. Paul Robert White Sr. died on October 18, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.² He Paul Robert White Sr., 90, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born on December 8, 1927, in Jonesboro, Tenn., the son of the late Robert and Effie Miller White. Paul was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Beam, who died in 1985; his son-in-law, Kirby Leland; and stepdaughter, Susan Childress. He is survived by his second wife of 31 years, Geneva Bell White; and his children, Carol White Leland and Paul Robert White Jr. (Judi Miller); four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and many other extended family members. Paul was baptized into the Christian faith on April 5, 1939, at the First Church of the Brethren in Johnson City, Tenn. He was licensed there on March 11, 1945 and ordained there on September 8, 1946. Brother White was advanced to the eldership by the Southern District of Virginia (now Virlina District) on September 8, 1957 at the Fraternity Church of the Brethren near Winston-Salem, N.C. Of our three remaining elders, he was the only one remaining who was advanced in this district. Paul graduated from East Tennessee State College (now ETSU) in 1949 and from Bethany Biblical Seminary (now Bethany Theological Seminary) in 1952. Full-time pastorates served included, French Broad (Southeastern District) from 1952-54, Fraternity from 1954-58, Roanoke, Ninth Street from 1958-67, Somerset (Western PA) from 1967-76, Akron Springfield (No. Ohio District) from 1976-86 and Staunton (Shenandoah District) from 1986-1992. In retirement, Paul served on a part-time basis from 1993-98 as pastor of the Trinity Church in Virlina. He also served as interim at Bethlehem, Rocky Mount-First, Saunders Grove and Vinton before concluding his active ministry in 2009. A private interment will take place at the Boones Creek Brethren Cemetery in Johnson City, Tenn. on October 21, 2018.²

     Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump, daughter of James Thomas Stump and Nancy Frances Ferris, on November 17, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell died on January 1, 1945 at age 46.

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5795.³ Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 30, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 She married Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Mary Jane Allman/Allmond, on November 17, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 17, 1915,her married name was Bell. Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump died on November 3, 1981 at age 85.

     Lewis Early Kegley was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-72-6925.⁶ He was born on October 27, 1949 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Susan Faye Bell, daughter of Roy Gerald Bell and Geneva Ardell Conner, on March 2, 1968 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,1 Lewis Early Kegley and Susan Faye Bell were divorced on February 9, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Lewis Early Kegley died on September 27, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.⁴ He Lewis Early Kegley, age 34, of Roanoke, died Friday. He was a construction worker. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Hazel Kegley, Roanoke; a son, Jason Kegley, Salem; one brother, Timothy Kegley, Roanoke; his grandmother, Mrs. Lewis Kegley, Charlottesville; three aunts, Mrs. Margaret Blessing, Roanoke, Mrs. Ila Jackson, Wytheville, Mrs. June Houseman, Hardy; an uncle, James Copenhaver, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. on September 29, 1984.³

     Her married name was Franzenberg.⁵ Arah Bernice Conner was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁵ She married William H. Franzenberg.^5,6 Arah Bernice Conner was born on December 1, 1896 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^2,5 As of circa 1916,her married name was Nichols.⁷ She married James Ezra Nickle circa 1916.⁷ Arah Bernice Conner died on April 23, 1977 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 80.^5,6 She FRANZENBERG, Mrs. Arah - of Seaver Ridge Rd., Rt. 22, died 2:05 p.m. Saturday at Shannondale Health Center after a lingering illness. She was a member of Grace Babtist Church, Beaver Ridge Chapter of the OES, retired school teacher of Knox County. Survivors: douahter, Mrs. J. E. (Cecile) Jones, Clinton; grandchildren, James E. Jones Jr., John N. Jones, Glenn C. Jones, David B. Jones; 5 great-grandchildren. Interment New Gray Cemetery. Pallbearers: Amos Walters, Jack Conner, C. R. Conner, William Conner, Hoskins Johnston, Louis Baxter Nickle, Harold E. Mccurdy, Billie Nickle. on April 24, 1977.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 228-17-1645.⁴ Sandra Lynn Hunt was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on April 17, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 She married Roger Wade Conner Jr., son of Roger Wade Conner Sr. and Barbara Ann Richards, on April 2, 1996 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 2, 1996,her married name was Conner.² Sandra Lynn Hunt died on May 29, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.^1,4,6,5,7 She Sandra Lynn Hunt Connor, 36, of Axton, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Carilion Cancer Rehab Center in Roanoke. She was born April 17, 1969, in Henry County to Darrell Hunt of Collinsville and Ruth Stanley Hunt, deceased. She was a 1987 graduate of Fieldale-Collinsville High School and had been employed by Fas Mart for 14 years. She attended Martinsville Church of Truth. In addition to her father, surviving are her husband, Roger Wade Conner Jr. of the home; one sister, Kim Kidd of Collinsville; a grandmother, Ruth Hunt of Axton; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. on May 30, 2005.¹

     Andrew Lee Nester was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on October 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,4,6 He married Barbara Janet Clower, daughter of Willard Sherman Clower and Evelyn Iola Oyler, on June 7, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 Andrew Lee Nester married Mary Frances Wilson, daughter of William Theodore Wilson and Shirley Mae Conner, on November 17, 1996 at Beaver Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,9 Andrew Lee Nester died on February 1, 2020 at Virginia at age 87.⁵ He Andrew Nester, age 87, was born in 1932 in Floyd, Virginia to Cullen and Racheal Nester and passed away from a long illness on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was the second of three children born to Cullen and Racheal. He is survived by his wife, Mary Nester; his younger brother, the Rev. Curtis Nester; his children, Melinda McIlroy, Melanie Lynass, and Mark Nester; Mary's children, Eldon Spangler and Ann Reynolds; his grandchildren, Morganne, Logan, Maura, Nicole, Mason, Todd, Max, Sam, and Jake; along with six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his older sister, Charlotte. Few men can walk as Christians like Andy did. on February 4, 2020.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-02-8175.⁴ Jeffrey Lynn Adkins was born on May 9, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Ann Renee Spangler, daughter of Paul Vest Spangler and Mary Frances Wilson, on December 19, 1984 at Beaver Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 Jeffrey Lynn Adkins and Ann Renee Spangler were divorced on November 21, 1985.¹ Jeffrey Lynn Adkins died on November 11, 2010 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,4 He Jeffrey Lynn Adkins, 51, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at his home. He was the son of the late William and Catherine Adkins. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and Robert Jeremiah Gearheart; son, Jeffrey Logan Adkins; and grandson, Robert Grayson Gearheart, all of Christiansburg. Also surviving are his brothers and sister-in-law, Bob and Shirley Adkins, of Ferrum, Va., Jerry Adkins, of Christiansburg, and his former wife and friend, Leslie Bane Nelson. Several nephews, one niece, and many loving friends also survive. on November 13, 2010.²

     Jack Oliver Youse was buried at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Lake Forest Park, King Co., Washington.⁴ He was born on June 11, 1920 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.² He married Helen Louise Williams, daughter of John Carrington Williams Sr. and Bertha Mae Phillips, on March 5, 1943 at Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., Arkansas.^1,3 Jack Oliver Youse died on August 9, 1950 at Vantage, Kittitas Co., Washington, at age 30.^4,5

     Karen I. Knoppow was buried at Clover Hill Park Cemetery, 2425 East Fourteen Mile Road, Birmingham, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹ She Karen Knoppow, age 70, of Perrysburg, Ohio, formerly of Michigan, died August 14, 2019. Beloved daughter to the late Lillian and the late Abraham Knoppow. Cherished sister of Charles (Carol) Knoppow. Dear aunt of Adam (fiancee, Shannon Ledbetter) Filipkowski, Daniel (Sergio Ruiz) Filipkowski and Matthew Filipkowski. Treasured great-aunt of Benjamin and Austin. Officiating: Rabbi David Nelson, Cantor Samuel Greenbaum. Iinerment: Clover Hill Park Cemetery.¹ She was born on May 27, 1949 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.² She died on August 14, 2019 at Perrysburg, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 70.¹

     Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 7, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, on May 31, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner were divorced before June 12, 1900.⁵ Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall married Mary Della Wilson, daughter of James Tazwell Wilson and Lyda Adeline Shockey, on January 28, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall died on February 22, 1957 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.³