Mable Irene Conner1,2,3

F, b. February 21, 1934, d. October 22, 2019
FatherIsaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner4,5,6,7,8,9,10,2,11,12,13 b. January 20, 1894, d. December 16, 1985
MotherIla Gay Poff4,5,6,7,8,9,10,2,11,12,13 b. June 29, 1898, d. May 11, 1992
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 194, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 83, District 120-91, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

Robert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr. b. January 26, 1930, d. June 29, 1997
Marriage*Mable Irene Conner married Robert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr. on July 18, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7,2,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Conner obituary in the Jun 25, 2004 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Washington Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1995 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ila Gay Poff Conner obituary in the May 13, 1992 edition.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Conner Carter Holland obituary in the Sep 16, 2011 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Ella Mayhew obituary in the Nov 1, 2012 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Rubybelle Conner Andrews obituary in the May 8, 2017 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mable Conner Smallwood obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Smallwood, Jr. obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. January 28, 1914, d. March 20, 1963
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 279, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 37, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Meat packer7
1950Meat packing plant foreman8

Family

Lucy Elizabeth Conner b. June 6, 1917, d. January 29, 2013
Marriage*Raymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr. 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Conner Hibbitts obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Joanne Hibbitts Taylor obituary.

Joyce Kinzie Hibbitts1,2,3

F, b. August 24, 1936, d. March 28, 2005
FatherRaymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr.1,4,5,6,7,8,2 b. January 28, 1914, d. March 20, 1963
MotherLucy Elizabeth Conner1,4,5,6,7,8,2 b. June 6, 1917, d. January 29, 2013
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 279, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 37, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Donald Raymond Carroll b. January 14, 1935, d. April 17, 2008
Marriage*Joyce Kinzie Hibbitts married Donald Raymond Carroll on December 18, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Conner Hibbitts obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Carroll Boothe obituary in the Apr 24, 2019 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Raymond Carroll obituary in the Apr 20, 2008 edition.

Joanne Carol Hibbitts1,2,3

F, b. March 24, 1941, d. May 14, 2019
FatherRaymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr.4,5,6,2,1,7 b. January 28, 1914, d. March 20, 1963
MotherLucy Elizabeth Conner4,5,6,2,1,7 b. June 6, 1917, d. January 29, 2013
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 37, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Fred Clinton Taylor b. March 17, 1936, d. May 11, 2011
Marriage*Joanne Carol Hibbitts married Fred Clinton Taylor on April 4, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,2,1,8 
Children
  • Ronnie Gene Taylor2,1,8
  • Annette Marie Taylor1,8
  • Cindy Lou Taylor1,8
  • Angela Gail Taylor2,1,8
  • Scott Allen Taylor1,8

Citations

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Joanne Hibbitts Taylor obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Conner Hibbitts obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Clinton Taylor obituary in the May 15, 2011 edition.

Doris Mae "Midge" Hibbitts1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1942, d. August 26, 2003
FatherRaymond Leeon Hibbitts Sr.1,2,5,3,6,4 b. January 28, 1914, d. March 20, 1963
MotherLucy Elizabeth Conner1,2,5,3,6,4 b. June 6, 1917, d. January 29, 2013
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 37, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Melvin Roy Taylor b. December 31, 1941, d. December 8, 2008
Marriage*Doris Mae "Midge" Hibbitts married Melvin Roy Taylor on June 18, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,9 
Children
  • Dwain Shannon Taylor2,9
  • Mark Cameron Taylor2,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Conner Hibbitts obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11012] Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Roy Taylor obituary in the Dec 10, 2008 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Tayloy obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Donald Raymond Carroll1,2,3,4

M, b. January 14, 1935, d. April 17, 2008
     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

Family

Joyce Kinzie Hibbitts b. August 24, 1936, d. March 28, 2005
Marriage*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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Raymond Carroll obituary in the Apr 20, 2008 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Carroll Boothe obituary in the Apr 24, 2019 edition.

Peggy Sue Carroll1,2,3,4

F, b. September 14, 1958, d. April 22, 2019
FatherDonald Raymond Carroll5,2,4,6 b. January 14, 1935, d. April 17, 2008
MotherJoyce Kinzie Hibbitts5,2,4,6 b. August 24, 1936, d. March 28, 2005
     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

Family 1

Lee Eric Lineberry b. December 1, 1958, d. February 14, 2019
Marriage*She married Lee Eric Lineberry on April 24, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Peggy Sue Carroll and Lee Eric Lineberry were divorced on June 30, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Andy Jackson Boothe
Marriage*Peggy Sue Carroll married Andy Jackson Boothe on November 9, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Carroll Boothe obituary in the Apr 24, 2019 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Raymond Carroll obituary in the Apr 20, 2008 edition.

Jessie Willard Wilson1,2,3

M, b. August 13, 1932, d. October 19, 1968
     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

Family

Ramona Allene Hibbitts
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Eldon Grant Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. November 18, 1932, d. March 22, 1986
FatherRiner Edward Lawrence1,5,2,4 b. May 1, 1902, d. October 11, 1969
MotherLola Dorothy "Lonnie" Honaker1,5,2,4 b. January 13, 1906, d. September 24, 1980
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 260, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Barbara Ann France b. October 17, 1937, d. June 24, 2008
Marriage*Eldon Grant Lawrence married Barbara Ann France on February 20, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Eldon Grant Lawrence and Barbara Ann France were divorced on July 18, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Ramona Allene Hibbitts
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Keith Gregory Lawrence1
  • Johnny Ray Lawrence1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathy Lawrence Edwards obituary in the Sep 24, 2021 edition.

Fred Clinton Taylor1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 17, 1936, d. May 11, 2011
     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

Family

Joanne Carol Hibbitts b. March 24, 1941, d. May 14, 2019
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Ronnie Gene Taylor2,3,6
  • Annette Marie Taylor3,6
  • Cindy Lou Taylor3,6
  • Angela Gail Taylor2,3,6
  • Scott Allen Taylor3,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Joanne Hibbitts Taylor obituary.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Clinton Taylor obituary in the May 15, 2011 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.

Melvin Roy Taylor1,2,3,4

M, b. December 31, 1941, d. December 8, 2008
     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

Family

Doris Mae "Midge" Hibbitts b. September 13, 1942, d. August 26, 2003
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Dwain Shannon Taylor8,4
  • Mark Cameron Taylor8,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Roy Taylor obituary in the Dec 10, 2008 edition.
  5. [S11012] Hall Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Hibbitts Carroll obituary in the Mar 30, 2005 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Hibbitts Taylor obituary in the Aug 27, 2003 edition.

Lucy Myrtle Richardson1,2,3

F, b. March 16, 1922, d. June 16, 2002
     Lucy Myrtle Richardson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-6216.6 She was born on March 16, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7,2,3 She married George Washington Conner, son of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on January 20, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9,7 As of January 20, 1940,her married name was Conner. Lucy Myrtle Richardson died on June 16, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.4,6,10 She CONNER, Lucy Richardson, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Conner; son, Jerry Lynn Conner, both of Salem; brothers, Harvey, Wesley, and Edd Richardson; sister, Alice "Beulah" Hubble. She is survived by her brother, Frank Richardson of Salem; grateful and blessed children and their spouses include, Ronald and Martha Conner of Lexington, Va., George R. and Judy Conner of Richmond, Va., Gay and Ward Grayson of Chase City, Va., Karen Conner of Salem, Sharon and David Coffey of Roanoke, Lisa and Bruce Gerritsen of Salem; special niece, Mary Elizabeth "Snookie" Duffy of Troutville; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Her Christian love and comfort will be missed by all relatives, friends and neighbors. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 18, 2002.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 10, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 161, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

George Washington Conner b. April 8, 1919, d. April 22, 1995
Marriage*Lucy Myrtle Richardson married George Washington Conner, son of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on January 20, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Richardson Conner obituary in the Jun 18, 2002 edition.
  5. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Washington Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1995 edition.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry L. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.