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     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

     Mable Irene Conner Mable Conner Smallwood, age 85, died peacefully on October 22, 2019. She was born on February 21, 1934 to the late Issac E. and Ila P. Conner. Mable was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Robert L. Smallwood Jr., and their beloved daughter, Robin L. Smallwood. She is survived by their four children, Robert L. Smallwood III (Amanda); Susan S. Caldwell (Gene); Ileta S. Kleene (Bob); James I. Smallwood (Robin); 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bet Andrews and Norma Jean Thomas; and several Nieces and Nephews. A private Graveside service honoring Mable’s Life will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. We would like to express our appreciation for the loving care and assistance given to her by the caregivers at Carrington Place, Daleville, Va., and the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice.¹³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ She was born on February 21, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,13,3 She married Robert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr. on July 18, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,7,2,13 As of July 18, 1953,her married name was Smallwood.² Mable Irene Conner died on October 22, 2019 at Virginia at age 85.¹³

     Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 28, 1914 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Lucy Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on February 7, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. died on March 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0520.⁹ Joyce Kinzie Hibbitts was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 24, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6,2,3 She married Donald Raymond Carroll on December 18, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 As of December 18, 1954,her married name was Carroll.⁶ Joyce Kinzie Hibbitts died on March 28, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^9,1,10 She Joyce Hibbitts Carroll, 68, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2005. She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Leeon Hibbitts and a sister, Doris Taylor (Midge). Surviving family includes her husband, Donald R. Carroll; brother and sister-in-law, R. Leeon, Jr. and Rhonda Hibbitts; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ramona Lawrence, Joanne and Fred Taylor, Jenny and Keith Atkins of Huntsville, Ala., Melvin Taylor; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Andy Boothe, Barbara and Jack Frye; mother, Lucy C. Hibbitts; granddaughter, Maggie Marie Frye; stepgranddaughters, Cheryl Lunsford, Lisa Bess and husband, David; stepgreat-grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Lunsford, Brandon, Spencer and Brooke Bess; sisters-in-law, Effie Carroll and Monique Carroll; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 30, 2005.¹

     Joanne Carol Hibbitts Joanne Hibbitts Taylor, 78, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She loved animals, and thoroughly enjoyed working puzzles and puzzle books. She was loved by many, and will be truly and sadly missed. Preceding her in death were her parents, Raymond Leeon and Lucy Elizabeth Hibbitts; husband, Fred Clinton Taylor; and dog, Cally. Her surviving family includes her children, Ronnie Taylor and wife, Linda, Annette Taylor, Cindy Hinson and husband, Ray, Angela Waltz and husband, Allen, and Scott Taylor and wife, Crissy; siblings, Jenny Atkins, Ramona Lawrence, and Leeon Hibbitts; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special pets, Mia, Buttercup, and Ladybug. The entire family is very grateful for Annette and all she has done in taking care of Joanne.¹ She was born on March 24, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Fred Clinton Taylor on April 4, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,1,8 As of April 4, 1958,her married name was Taylor.² Joanne Carol Hibbitts died on May 14, 2019 at Virginia at age 78.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-56-9324.⁷ Doris Mae "Midge" Hibbitts was buried at Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 She was born on September 13, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 She married Melvin Roy Taylor on June 18, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8,9 As of June 18, 1965,her married name was Taylor.³ Doris Mae "Midge" Hibbitts died on August 26, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^7,10,11 She TAYLOR, Doris Hibbitts, (Midge), 60, of Catawba, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2003. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hibbitts. Surviving family includes her beloved husband, Melvin Taylor; her mother, Lucy Hibbitts; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Mandy Taylor, Dwain and Zandie Taylor; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Donald Carol, Ramona Lawrence, Joane and Fred Taylor, Jenny and Keith Adkins; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Rhonda Hibbitts; grandchildren, Shane and Dalton Taylor. Interment will follow at the Hall Cemetery in Catawba. A special thanks to the nurses on the 3rd Floor of Lewis-Gale Hospital and the staff and nurses at Richfield Nursing Center. on August 27, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-42-2631.⁵ Donald Raymond Carroll was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 14, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,5,7 He married Joyce Kinzie Hibbitts, daughter of Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Conner, on December 18, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 Donald Raymond Carroll died on April 17, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,4,5,7 He Donald Raymond Carroll, 73, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008, while surrounded by his family. He had worked for the City of Salem, owned his own excavating business, and then later retired from Roanoke County. He was also a member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church. Most of all, he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather (GaGa). Preceding him in death were his parents, Lewis G. Carroll and Minnie B. Carroll; wife of 50 years, Joyce H. Carroll; and brothers, Ray E. Carroll and William (Bill) G. Carroll. His surviving family includes his daughters, Peggy C. Boothe and husband, Andy, and Barbara C. Frye and husband, Jack; granddaughter, Maggie M. Frye; stepgranddaughters, Cheryl Lunsford and Lisa Bess and husband, David; stepgreat-grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Lunsford, Brandon Spencer, and Brooke Bess; mother-in-law, Lucy C. Hibbitts; sisters-in-law, Elfrieda Smith and Monique Carroll; and numerous other family members and friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 20, 2008.⁴

     Peggy Sue Carroll was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 14, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 24, 1982,her married name was Lineberry.² She married Lee Eric Lineberry on April 24, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Peggy Sue Carroll and Lee Eric Lineberry were divorced on June 30, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of November 9, 1985,her married name was Boothe.² Peggy Sue Carroll married Andy Jackson Boothe on November 9, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,4,6 Peggy Sue Carroll died on April 22, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.⁴ She Peggy Carroll Boothe, 60, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at her home in Roanoke, Va., after a courageous battle with cancer. She had worked for BB&T for many years and later for Edward Jones. Peggy was a deacon and devoted member of Summerdean Church of the Brethren. Most of all, she was a wonderful and loving wife, sister, aunt, mom and grandmother. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Donald R. and Joyce H. Carroll. Her surviving family includes her husband of 33 years, Andy J. Boothe Jr; sister, Barbara C. Frye and husband, Jack; niece, Maggie F. Turner and husband, Jacob; daughters, Cheryl Lunsford, and Lisa Bess and her husband, David; grandchildren, Erin Lunsford, Ryan Lunsford and wife, Taylor, Brandon, Chelsea, Spencer and Brooke Bess; and numerous other family members and friends. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Floyd County. on April 24, 2019.⁴

     Jessie Willard Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 13, 1932 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ramona Allene Hibbitts, daughter of Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Conner, on June 18, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 Jessie Willard Wilson died on October 19, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 36.²

     Eldon Grant Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 18, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Barbara Ann France on February 20, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Eldon Grant Lawrence and Barbara Ann France were divorced on July 18, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Eldon Grant Lawrence married Ramona Allene Hibbitts, daughter of Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Conner, on January 15, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Eldon Grant Lawrence died on March 22, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-1138.⁷ Fred Clinton Taylor was born on March 17, 1936 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,7 He married Joanne Carol Hibbitts, daughter of Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Conner, on April 4, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,3,6 Fred Clinton Taylor died on May 11, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,6,7 He Fred Clinton Taylor, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was born on March 17, 1936, in Catawba, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paris Willis Taylor and Pearl Garman Taylor; his brothers, Harold Taylor and Melvin Taylor; and a sister, Jo Clark. He was retired after 42 years service with Valleydale. Surviving is his wife of 53 years, JoAnne Hibbitts Taylor; sons, Ronnie (Linda) Taylor and Scott Taylor; daughters, Annette Taylor, Cindy (Ray) Hinson, and Angela (Allen) Waltz; grandchildren, Brandon and Emily Taylor, Johnathan Hinson, Amber and Mike Waltz, and Paige Taylor; brother, Willis (Loraine) Taylor; sisters, Peggy Halsey, Lola (Kenny) Rowe, Carolyn Gwen, and Sandra Abbott; mother-in-law, Lucy Hibbitts; sisters-in-law, Sue Taylor, Ramona Lawrence, and Jenny Atkins; brother-in-law, Leeon Hibbitts; many nieces and nephews; and his special dog, Cally. The family would like to thank the staff at Richfield 3 West for their kindness and loving care they demonstrated for Fred. on May 15, 2011.⁶

     Melvin Roy Taylor was buried at Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-52-8985.⁶ He was born on December 31, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Doris Mae "Midge" Hibbitts, daughter of Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Conner, on June 18, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,5,4 Melvin Roy Taylor died on December 8, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^6,2,4 He Melvin Roy Taylor, 66, of Catawba, Va., passed away Monday, December 8, 2008. He was born December 31, 1941, in Roanoke County, Va., son of the late Paris and Pearl Garman Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Hibbitts Taylor; a brother, Harold Taylor; and a sister, Josephine Clark. Mr. Taylor was a superintendent for Graham White Manufacturing with 43 years of service, loved NASCAR and local racing and hanging out with friends in the morning at the Catawba Grocery. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Dwain and Zandra Taylor and Mark Taylor and his girlfriend, Melinda Graham; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Joanne Taylor and Willis and Loraine Taylor; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lola and Kenneth Rowe, Peggy and Henry Halsey, Carolyn Gwin and Sandra Abbott; two grandchildren, Shane and Dalton Taylor; mother-in-law, Lucy Hibbitts; sister-in-law, Sue Taylor; and a number of nieces, nephews and many friends at Graham White. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, with the Rev. Loraine Taylor and the Rev. Guy Ritter officiating. Interment will be at Hall Cemetery, Catawba. The family would like to thank Dr. Karri and Dr. Camden and the staff of Gentle Shepherd Hospice for all of their loving care and support. on December 10, 2008.⁴