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     Jordan Hiram Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,8 He was born on June 6, 1896 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1897.^3,4,9 He married Beulah Lee Cooper on October 3, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,12,6 Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper were divorced on December 8, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹² Jordan Hiram Poff died on November 7, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.⁴ He Jordon Hiram Poff, 60, of Roanoke, Rt. 8, died last night in a local hospital. He was a native of Floyd County and was employed by the Norfolk and Western Railway for 30 years until his retirement 10 years ago. Interment in Fairview. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. C. B. Smith of Callaway; Mrs. R. W. Butterworth of Callaway; Mrs. W. C. Wise of Hardy; Mrs. R. E. Alls of Baltimore; Mrs. R. C. Weaver and Mrs. C. M. Slusser, both of Roanoke. Also a son, John E. Poff of Vinton, Rt. 2; a half brother, Zack Poff of Roanoke; and 35 grandchildren. on November 8, 1956.⁸

     Harvey Lewis Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on August 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 1, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Lemuel Ray "Lemmie" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 18, 1927 at Virginia. He died on September 23, 2007 at Virginia at age 80.¹ He Lemmie Ray Conner, 80, of Copper Hill, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2007. He is survived by his brother, Arthur A. Conner of Copper Hill, and a sister, Emmie Mae Conner of Check; several nieces and nephews including special niece, Katherine. Graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River) Copper Hill, with Pastor Greg Mills officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on September 24, 2007.¹

     Emma May "Emmie" Conner was born on September 18, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 She married Ruben Lee Conner, son of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on March 31, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7

     Minnie Gay Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8,9,10,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-36-0505.¹¹ She was born on February 3, 1932 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{5,11,9,1,2,10,3,4,7} She married Daniel Lindbergh King, son of Henry Hobson King and Martha Carolyn Conner, on August 19, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,7 As of August 19, 1950,her married name was King. Minnie Gay Conner died on May 13, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^5,11,9,10,7 She KING, Minnie Conner, 63, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 13, 1995 at Friendship Manor. Surviving are three sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel Wayne and Carol R. King, Charles L. King, and David Ray King, all of Roanoke; four granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and sister-in-law, Arthur and Bonnie Conner, Copper Hill, Lemmie Conner, Hillsville; sister, Emmie Conner, Check; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Etta King, Cassell Berry, Fla; sister-in-law, Trixie Poff, Salem; and a dear friend, Jane Hensley. Funeral will be at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with interment in the church cemetery. on May 14, 1995.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 225-32-0303.¹¹ Daniel Lindbergh King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc. U.S. Army WWII."^5,1,3,12 He was born on August 6, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{5,11,1,2,3,4,13,14,12} He married Minnie Gay Conner, daughter of George Lewis Conner and Mary Della Moran, on August 19, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 Daniel Lindbergh King died on September 21, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^{5,1,15,3,14,12}

     His Social Security Number was 229-82-8302.⁷ Charles Lindbergh "Charlie" King was born on March 13, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 He married Carolyn Faye Roop on January 26, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Charles Lindbergh "Charlie" King died on July 9, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^3,6,7 He Charles Lindbergh (Charlie) King, 55, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010. He was predeceased by parents, Minnie and Lindbergh King. Charlie was a master bricklayer. He was a wonderful father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to all that knew him. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Melissa Anne King, and Amanda Marie Wood (James); grandchildren, Charles Jacob King, Abigail Marie Wood, and Emily Ann Haring; and brothers, David and Daniel (Wayne) King (Carol). Special thanks to the Hensley family for their care during his time of need. on July 13, 2010.³

     Samuel E. Yopp was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Sarah D. Underwood, daughter of John Henry Underwood and Mary Jane "Patsy" Atkins, on December 23, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel E. Yopp died on October 25, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,3

     Mary Elmer Poff was born on April 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She married James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue, son of Robert E. Perdue and Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, on March 3, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 3, 1909,her married name was Perdue. Mary Elmer Poff died on November 16, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 30.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3344.¹³ Lucy Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁴ She was born on June 6, 1917 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,2,13 She married Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. on February 7, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,15,16 As of February 7, 1936,her married name was Hibbitts.¹⁵ Lucy Elizabeth Conner died on January 29, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^11,16,14,13 She Lucy Conner Hibbitts, 95, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr., her parents Isaac Eldridge and Ila Poff Conner, and her daughters Joyce H. Carroll and Doris Taylor. She is survived by her children, Ramona Lawrence and Joanne Taylor, both of Salem; Jenny Atkins, of Huntsville, Ala; Leeon Hibbitts and his wife, Rhonda, also of Salem; 15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. on January 31, 2013.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7616.¹⁴ George Washington Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,15,3 He was born on April 8, 1919 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{14,2,3,4,5,16} He married Lucy Myrtle Richardson on January 20, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,17,18,19 George Washington Conner died on April 22, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,14,3,16 He CONNER, George Washington, 76, of Salem, died Saturday, April 22, 1995, at the VA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Eldridge and Ila Poff Conner, and son, Jerry L. Conner. Mr. Conner was a U. S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II, and was retired from Valleydale Packers. He was a member of Edgewood Christian Church. Surv iving are his wife of 55 years, Lucy Richardson Conner, Salem; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald E. and Martha Conner, Lexington, George R. and Judy Conner, Richmond; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gay C. and Ward Grayson, Christiansburg, Sharon C. and David Coffey, Roanoke, Lisa C. and Bruce Gerritsen, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Karen W. Conner, Salem; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Carolyn Conner, Roanoke; nine sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy Hibbitts, Harvest, Ala., Mae and Buddy Burton, Tampa, Fla., Nancy and Warren Andrews, Roanoke, Thelma and Odus Holland, Roanoke, Mary and J. L. Barbour, Greensboro, N.C., Ella and Ford Mayhew, Roanoke, Betty Jane and Hoover Andrews, Roanoke, Mabel and Bobby Smallwood, Salem, Norma Jean and Welford Thomas, Salem. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 23, 1995.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-0711.¹⁰ Eva Mae Conner was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.¹¹ She was born on February 27, 1921 at Virginia.^6,10 She married David Anthony Hines on May 29, 1944 at Elida, Allen Co., Ohio.^12,4 As of May 29, 1944,her married name was Hines. Eva Mae Conner married Raymond Buddy "Bud" Burton on January 31, 1964 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,2,3,4 As of January 31, 1964,her married name was Burton. Eva Mae Conner died on July 19, 2010 at Florida at age 89.^10,4 She BURTON, Eva Mae Conner Hines, 89, of Odessa, Fla., passed away July 19, 2010. Eva was preceded in death by her first husband, David A. Hines; second husband, Raymond (Bud) Burton; her parents, Isaac and Ila Conner; and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Farr (Dennis); four grand-children; 11 great- grand-children; one great-great granddaughter on the way; eight sisters; and many nephews and nieces. on August 1, 2010.⁴

     Nannie Rubybelle "Nancy" Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on July 2, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Warren Carlton Andrews on October 12, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{12,5,7,13,1,2} As of October 12, 1946,her married name was Andrews. Nannie Rubybelle "Nancy" Conner died on May 6, 2017 at Virginia at age 93.² She Nannie (Nancy) Rubybelle Conner Andrews, lovingly known as Nana by her family passed away on May 6, 2017. She was born on July 2, 1923 and resided in Roanoke City. She was predeceased by her husband Warren Andrews and parents Isaac and Ila Poff Conner, sisters; Lucy Hibbitts, Mae Burton, Thelma Holland and Ella Mayhew, brothers; George and James Conner and great granddaughter, Katelyn Simpson. She is survived by her children, Linda (Boris) Koloda, Mike (Julia) Andrews, Carlton (Carroll) Andrews, Terri (Rick) Beck and Julie Burrell (Dion). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and sisters; Mary (John) Barbour, Betty Andrews, Mable Smallwood and Norma Jean Thomas as well as many nieces and nephews. The family expresses their appreciation to the staff at Raleigh Court Health and Rehab Services for the excellent care provided to our mom and the opportunity she had to participate in social activities and make new friends. We know she has no more pain and is singing her beloved hymns at the Golden Gate of Heaven. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 8, 2017.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1208.¹² Thelma Violet Conner was buried at Carter-Foster Family Cemetery, intersection of Rts. 670 & 944, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on April 23, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,12,3 She married Claude Watson Carter on March 14, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,2 As of March 14, 1942,her married name was Carter. As of January 14, 1978,her married name was Holland.² Thelma Violet Conner married Odus Lynn Holland Jr. on January 14, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7,8,13,9,2 Thelma Violet Conner died on September 14, 2011 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^9,12,14 She Thelma Conner Carter Holland, 86, formerly of Roanoke and Rocky Mount, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Berkshire Health Center in Vinton following a brief illness. Mrs. Holland was born in Roanoke on April 23, 1925, and lived in the area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Isaac E. and Ila G. Poff Conner. Mrs. Holland was a homemaker and caregiver. She enjoyed reading and read her Bible everyday. She was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husbands, Claude Carter and Odus Holland; sons, James Carter, Gerald Carter, and John Carter; grandson, Jeffrey Hawley; two brothers, George W. Conner and James Conner; and a sister, Mae Burton. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Florence Carter, of Salem, and Larry and Sandy Carter, of Topeka, Kan; daughters and sons-in-law, Ercell Shepherd, of Roanoke, Ila and Donnie Kelley, of Franklin County, Judy and James Williams, of Troutville, Shirley and Roger Hawley, of Vinton, and Wendy and Gary Newcomb, of Roanoke; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 11 great- great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Hibbits, of Salem, Nancy Andrews, of Roanoke, Betty Jane Andrews, of Roanoke, Ella Mayhew, of Vinton, Norma Jean Thomas, of Salem, Mary and her husband, J.L. Barbour, of Greensboro, N.C., and Mable Smallwood, of Roanoke; and special friend, Iris Lloyd, of Vinton. A private burial will be held at Carter- Foster Family Cemetery in Franklin County. on September 16, 2011.⁹

     Mary Evelyn Conner was buried at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^13,2 She Mary Evelyn Barbour, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home. Mary was born in Roanoke, Va., one of eleven children of Isaac and Ila Poff Conner. She was married to John L. Barbour Jr. She attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, Va. She retired from Guilford County Social Services after 25 years. She was a Foster Parent for the Children's Home Society and cared for over twenty infants. Mary always placed her family first. Besides her love of family, Mary loved the Lord. He guided her daily and was a constant source of comfort. She loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L; two brothers and four sisters. She leaves behind her children, David (Cathy), Jane (Larry), Anne (Tommy), John III (Elizabeth); eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; sisters, Mable Smallwood, Betty Andrews, Norma Jean Thomas, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Guilford Memorial Park.² She was born on March 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^14,1,13,3 She married John Lloyd Barbour Jr. on October 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{4,5,7,8,14,9,1,12,2,15} As of October 14, 1946,her married name was Barbour.¹⁴ Mary Evelyn Conner died on June 6, 2019 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^13,2

     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0516.⁷ Anna Ella Conner was born on December 17, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,7,3 She married William Ford Mayhew on July 27, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,2,8 As of July 27, 1946,her married name was Mayhew.¹ Anna Ella Conner died on October 31, 2012 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,7,10 She Anna Ella Mayhew, 83, of Vinton died at home on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Mayhew was born December 17, 1928, a daughter of the late Isaac Eldridge and Ila Poff Conner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ford Mayhew. She was a devoted wife and babysitter, and worked for Ortho Vent for a short while. Surviving are her daughters, Carolyn Hogan and husband, Jim, Gloria Semones and husband, Mike, Theresa Mayhew;and a son, Timmy Mayhew and wife, Jennifer; six sisters, Lucy Hibbitts, of Salem, Nancy Andrews, of Roanoke, Mary Barbour and husband, J. L., of Greensboro, N.C., Betty Andrews, and Mable Smallwood, both of Roanoke, Norma Jean Thomas, of Salem; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Kitty and Myrna from Carilion Hospice, Dr. Osborn and staff, (Nicole, the two Jennys, and Mary Beth) and family members and friends for their support during Anna's illness. on November 1, 2012.²

     Betty Jane Conner was born on February 17, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Herbert Hoover Andrews on July 3, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{12,5,7,8,2,13} As of July 3, 1948,her married name was Andrews.

     James Willard "Bud" Conner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,14 His Social Security Number was 224-34-3776.¹⁵ He was born on March 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,2,4 He married Carolyn Sue Poff, daughter of Grifton Andy Poff and Effie Lee Brown, on March 9, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,16,17,18,2 James Willard "Bud" Conner died on June 20, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^19,4,15,5 He Police Release name of Roanoker found dead. Police have released the name of a man found dead in Roanoke County last week and have ruled out foul play in his death. James Conner, 72, of Roanoke was found dead in a field off Hollins Road about 2:30p.m. Sunday afternoon. Roanoke County police said Conner was lying outside a vehicle that was parked in a field. A real estate agent discovered the body and called police. Roanoke police spokeswoman Shelly Alley said Conner's family reported him missing Jun 8, almost two weeks before he was found dead. Roanoke County Police Lt. Chuck Mason said autopsy results indicated Conner may have been dead for about a week before he was found. Alley said medical examiners have ruled that there was no foul play involved in Conner's death. She and Mason declined to say whether Conner had any known medical problems. on June 25, 2004.¹⁹ He James W. Conner, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord. He was an active member of Christian Life International Church in Salem. He was a Deacon and Head Door Greeter. He was a blessing to many, and many souls saved because of his testimony. He was a loving husband, father, and brother and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Ila Conner and his brother, George Conner. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Sue Conner; son, David Samuel Conner; nine sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy Hibbits of Salem, Eva Mae and Raymond Burton of Florida, Nancy Andrews of Roanoke, Betty Jane Andrews of Roanoke, Mabel Smallwood of Roanoke, Ella May and Ford Mayhew of Thaxton, Mary and J.L. Barbour of North Carolina, Thelma Holland of Roanoke, and Norma Jean and Ronald Thomas of Salem; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Margaret and Samuel Hofawger of North Carolina, Everlene Altice, Marlene Moore of Rocky Mount, Peggy and Billy Walters of Richmond, Barbara Turner of Boones Mill, Joan Poff of Vinton; and many nieces, nephews and lots of friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Christian Life International Church, Salem with the Rev. David Tuell officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on June 25, 2004.⁶