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     Michael Curtis Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 27, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on July 5, 1982 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 16.¹

     Harry Arvlen Linkous was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-32-6871.² He married Shirley Jane Knapp.³ Harry Arvlen Linkous was born on May 15, 1932.² He died on March 7, 2003 at Radford, Virginia, at age 70.^1,2 He LINKOUS, HARRY ARVLEN, 70, of Radford, passed away Friday, March 7, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Linkous, of Radford; a son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Billie Linkous, of Christiansburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Wolf, of Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl L. and Bonnie Linkous, of Salem, and Allen and Brenda Linkous, of Blacksburg; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Jim Heath, of Blacksburg, Hilda and Nolan Montgomery, of Newport, Gladys and Jerry Cook, of Blacksburg, and Arlene and Eddie Clyburn, of Salem; three grandsons, Marc Linkous, and Adam and Isaac Wolf; and one granddaughter, Cassie Linkous. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 10, 2003 at 12 noon at the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford with Pastor Danny Collins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on March 9, 2003.¹

     Stephen Yates was born on February 27, 1796 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He married Mary "Polly" Terry, daughter of David W. Terry and Leticia/Lettice B. "Letty" Nash, on April 8, 1819 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ Stephen Yates died on July 27, 1854 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,2,4

     Clarence Thomas "C.T." Woods Sr. was born on June 2, 1931 at Virginia.¹ He married Hazel G. Allen circa 1951.^1,2,7 Clarence Thomas "C.T." Woods Sr. died on April 22, 2013 at Virginia at age 81.² He Clarence T. (C. T.) Woods Sr., 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was a good hardworking man who loved his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hazel Woods; two sons, Michael Woods and wife, Susan, Clarence Woods Jr; one daughter, Robin Bowen and husband, Larry; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Edward Woods and wife, Betty, Randall Woods and wife, Lois. The family would like to express their thanks to Berkshire Health who provided such excellent care. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Randel Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. on April 23, 2013.²

     Edward Lynn Woods was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 28, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Jean Pillow circa 1952.^2,7 Edward Lynn Woods died on November 20, 2020 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.² He Edward Lynn Woods, 86, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. He was born August 28, 1934 to the late Joseph Clarence and Ruby Conner Woods. A beloved husband and father, Mr. Woods was a retired Salesman for Krispy Kreme and Archway Cookies and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for the last 20 years, previously an active member of New Life Christian Ministries (Roanoke). He loved Jesus and his wife with all of his heart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Jean Pillow Woods; brother, Clarence Woods; and two infant brothers, Douglas and Joe Jr. Woods. Mr. Woods is survived by his devoted sons, Daniel (Gwen) Woods of Eden, N.C. and Anthony (Becky) Woods of Wirtz; nine grandchildren, Jim Woods, Timothy Tucker, Carrie (Adan) Zelaya, Anneke Woods, Caitlin (James) Vaughan, Danny Woods, Cara Woods, Asher Woods, and Corrin Woods; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Martinsville Health and Rehab and Sovah Health – Martinsville for the love and care shown during this time. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 22, 2020.²

     Michael Allen "Mickey" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9 He was born on November 5, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,9 He married Wanda Lynn Weddle on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Michael Allen "Mickey" Conner and Wanda Lynn Weddle were divorced on December 15, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² Michael Allen "Mickey" Conner died on August 8, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 60.^5,8,9 He Michael Allen (Mickey) Conner, 60, of Copper Hill, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. He was born November 5, 1951, a son of Arthur Allen and the late Bonnie Jasper Conner. In addition to his father and stepmother, Ilene Vest Conner, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jeaneen and James Ingram of Floyd, and his son, Landon Conner of Christiansburg. He is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Luther Galyean of Copper Hill, Katherine and Clay Giles of Copper Hill, Sandy Dehart, of Roanoke, and Mary and Leon Elkins, of Statesville, N.C. He is also survived by his brothers, Tommy Conner of Elliston, and John Conner of Bent Mountain, grandchildren Jolie, Jordan and Jonah Ingram of Floyd, special friends Shirley Sumner and Polly Hall, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mickey began playing music at age 10, teaching himself by emulating bluegrass masters on his mandolin in between bicycle rides and fishing trips. By the time he was a teenager, he and his brothers and sisters were picking together as a band and began competing at bluegrass festivals and fiddle and banjo clubs all around. Making appearances on local tv and radio programs, Mickey recorded bluegrass albums along with his brothers, Tommy and John, and other bluegrass professionals with band names including The Conner Brothers, Floyd County Boys, Clinton King and the Virginia Mountaineers and the Bluegrass Brothers. He was an accomplished mandolin and fiddle player, as well as harmony singer. In addition to being a talented musician, Mickey was a skilled tool maker, retired from Medeco Security Lock in Salem. He also enjoyed collecting Native American Indian relics and arrowheads. Funeral services will be arranged by Oakey's Funeral Service, South Chapel on Brambleton Ave, Roanoke. The family will have private visitation Friday, August 10 at 5 p.m. Public visitation is scheduled for Saturday at the funeral home at 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012, also at Oakey's South. Pastor Greg Mills and Pastor Marty Moyer will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on August 10, 2012.⁵

     John William Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 10, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 He married Lisa Gay McMullen, daughter of Boyd Hughes McMullen and Martha Nell Stubbs, on January 20, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John William Conner and Lisa Gay McMullen were divorced on June 1, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ John William Conner married Lynn Marie Garrison, daughter of John Lynn Garrison and Wanda Marie Howell, on December 21, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 John William Conner died on December 6, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48.^3,5,7 He John William Conner, 48, of Bent Mountain, passed away on Thursday December 6, 2012. He was born October 10, 1964, the youngest of seven children of Arthur Allen Conner and the late Bonnie Jasper Conner, of Copper Hill. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mickey Conner. In addition to his father and stepmother, Ilene Vest Conner, he is survived by his daughter, Meghan Claire Conner, who lives in Louisiana. He is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Luther Galyean, of Copper Hill, Katherine and Clay Giles, also of Copper Hill, Sandy DeHart of Troutville, and Mary and Leon Elkins of Statesville, N.C., John is also survived by his brother, Tommy Conner, of Elliston; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John began playing bluegrass as a young boy, quickly learning banjo tunes by the time he was 10 years old. He joined his older brothers, Mickey and Tommy to record with the bluegrass band, "The Conner Brothers", at age 12. Music played a dominant role in John's life as he spent much time practicing, performing and competing at bluegrass festivals and fiddle and banjo clubs. John is sadly missed by his family and friends, and we are grateful for John's belief in Jesus Christ for his salvation. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012. The Rev. Marty Moyer will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 4 till 7 p.m. Saturday December 8, 2012. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on December 8, 2012.³

     William Garland Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 13, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 He married Katherine Linnea Conner, daughter of Arthur Allen Conner and Bonnie Jasper Conner, on July 4, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 William Garland Manning died on April 29, 2014 at Virginia at age 63.⁴ He William Garland Manning, 63, of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ella Mae Manning. He was retired from Ideal Lumber. Surviving are a daughter, Dana Manning Miano (Chad); grandchildren, Victoria, Frank, Elliemay and Craig William; brothers, William Wade Manning, William Dennis Manning; sisters, Linda Jean Wright (Robert), Maxine Moran (Frank); a special cousin, Dee Allen; a good friend, Richard Slone; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend thanks to the local rescue squads for their assistance. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. on May 1, 2014.⁴

     Wanda Lynn Weddle was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 4, 1951 at Virginia.³ She married Michael Allen "Mickey" Conner, son of Arthur Allen Conner and Bonnie Jasper Conner, on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Conner. Wanda Lynn Weddle and Michael Allen "Mickey" Conner were divorced on December 15, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Wanda Lynn Weddle married Terry Alan Lovern on May 18, 1996 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 As of May 18, 1996,her married name was Lovern. Wanda Lynn Weddle Wanda Weddle Lovern, 71, of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Curtis Weddle. She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren where she was the organist. She is survived by her husband, Terry A. Lovern; mother, Glenna Slusher Weddle; son and daughter-in-law, Landon and Chrissy Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Jeaneen and James Ingram; stepchildren, Travis and Mitzi Lovern and Jason Lovern; grandchildren, Jolie, Jordan, and Jonah Ingram, Miah Mandzak, and Cyrus Lovern; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and LouAlice Weddle; sisters-in-law, Jean Wright, Patsy Barnett, Phyllis Alderman, and Arlene Strauss; and niece, Jerryann Weddle West (Jon). Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. on May 23, 2022.⁵ She died on May 29, 2022 at Virginia at age 71.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2404.⁸ Robert Russell Conner Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He was born on December 28, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,3,4,5 He married Hildith Juanita "Juanita" Elmore, daughter of Everette Ballard Elmore and Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham, on April 16, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3 Robert Russell Conner Sr. died on October 6, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,3