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     Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.⁷ He was born on April 6, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1898 and his WWI draft card has 1900.^1,2,5,7,8 He married Lydia Annie Young on October 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner died on May 24, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 64.^4,7 He Clann W. Conner of 2609 West Cary st. died Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Conner; a son, Raymond Conner of Hollywond, Fla; a daughter Mrs. Alanda C. McAndrews of Richmond, and a brother Floyd O. Conner of Portsmouth. on May 25, 1961.⁴

     Fayette Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6,7,9 He was born on January 12, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,3,4,5,6,7,12,8} He married Lucy Ellen Austin, daughter of Phillip Elijah Austin and Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters, on May 4, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,13,9 Fayette Conner died on June 9, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^{1,3,5,6,7,13,9} He Fayette Conner, 62, retired employee of American Coal Company, McComas, died yesterday at 4:30 p.m. in Princeton Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday following a cerebral hemorrhage. A native of Floyd County, Virginia, he was a son of John and Sarah Eddings Conner. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Austin Conner; six children: Irvin and Leonard Connor of McComas, Mrs. Robert Davidson and Hubert Conner of Bridgeport, Conn., Alfred of Bud, and Ralph, serving in the U.S. Navy; six brothers, Toy and Dick Conner, of McComas, Dock, of Princeton, Tom, of the Bluefield-Princeton Road; Walter and Jim Connor of Terry Fork, Va; and three sisters; the Misses Rose and Annie Conner, of Christiansburg, and Mrs. Eldridge Kingrea, Route 3, Bluefield. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery near Floyd, Va. on June 10, 1954.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-08-1605.² Fredia Elizabeth Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,8,11 She was born on May 14, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,11,2,3 She married Eddie Lowell Adkins on February 26, 1971 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,1 As of February 26, 1971,her married name was Adkins.¹ Fredia Elizabeth Conner and Eddie Lowell Adkins were divorced on October 11, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹³ As of November 30, 1991,her married name was Hannah.⁴ Fredia Elizabeth Conner married Joe Randall Hannah on November 30, 1991 at Gastonia, Gaston Co., North Carolina.⁴ Fredia Elizabeth Conner and Joe Randall Hannah were divorced on December 8, 1997 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹⁴ Fredia Elizabeth Conner died on June 23, 1998 at Troy, Montgomery Co., North Carolina, at age 45.^5,8,11,2 She HANNAH, Fredia, 45, of Charlotte, N.C., died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, as a result of an automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her father, Garland (Bud) Conner; and brother, Fred Layman Conner. She is survived by her son, Terry Adkins, Charlotte, N.C; daughter, Tammy Adkins, Charlotte, N.C; mother Cathrine Conner, Shawsville; grandson, Dalton Sherwood, Charlotte, N.C; special adopted brother and spouse, Jason and Lourie Conner; great-nephews, Sheridan Conner and Kieron Conner, all of Christiansburg, Va. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville, Va. on June 25, 1998.⁵

     Garland Wade "Bud" Conner was buried at William Craighead Cemetery (also known as Conner-Craighead Cemetery), 1898 Bottom Creek Lane, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT US Army World War II."^1,4,12 He Garland Wade "Bud" Conner, age 49, passed away Sunday at his mother's home on Bent Mountain. Surviving are his wife, Louise Conner, Shawsville; one daughter, Mrs. Fredia Adkins, Shawsville; his mother, Mrs. Virgie Conner, Bent Mountain; four sisters, Mrs. Icie Reynolds, Mrs. Alma Chocklet, Mrs. Thelma Clingenpeel and Mrs. Velma Thompson, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Garney Conner, Poages Mill; Namon "Bay" Conner, Bent Mountain; also two grandchildren. Burial in the family cemetery, Bent Mountain.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-24-4276.¹³ He was born on December 8, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,12,7,13 He married Catherine Louise Argabright, daughter of Ira Lemuel/Lemuil "Lem" Argabright and Edith Beulah McNeil, on September 24, 1949 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,2,8,3,5 Garland Wade "Bud" Conner died on April 25, 1976 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^1,4,6,12,7

     Catherine Louise Argabright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,11,2,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-3820.¹² She was born on April 21, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,5,1,2,6,3,4} She married Garland Wade "Bud" Conner, son of Richard Burwell/Burl "Dick" Conner and Virgie Elizabeth Craighead, on September 24, 1949 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,6,10 As of September 24, 1949,her married name was Conner. Catherine Louise Argabright died on February 12, 2000 at Virginia at age 67.¹² She CONNER, Louise, 67, lifelong resident and well known in the community of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000. She was well known for her kindness, friendliness, and all around humor. She brought happiness and cheer to whomever's life she came into. She was born April 21, 1932, a daughter of the late Ira Lemual Argabright and Edith Beulah Argabright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Wade Conner, one daughter, Fredra Conner Hannah; one son, Fred Layman Conner; three brothers, Charlie Argabright, Weldon Argabright, and Leroy Argabright; and one sister, Irene Argabright. She is survived by her grandson (adopted son), Jason Conner and wife, Laurie of Christiansburg; grandson, Terry Adkins and wife, Shannon; granddaughter, Tammy Adkins, both of Charlotte, N. C. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law; Evelyn and Howard Bond of Dugspur, Magdalene McGuire of Christiansburg, Roberta and Sam Hurst of Shawsville; brother and sister-in-law, Wilton and Dedra Argabright of Shawsville; sister-in-law, Nell Argabright of Dublin; great-grandsons, Sheidan and Kieran Conner, both of Christiansburg, Dalton Sherwood of Charlotte, N. C; a special friend, Bill Hepler; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family expresses their appreciation to the many special nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors for all their extra time, devotion, and acts of kindness at the end of her illness. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on February 14, 2000.⁵

     Homie Hamlett married David Alec Yeatts. Her Social Security Number was 230-20-3873.¹ Her married name was Yeatts. Homie Hamlett was born on April 29, 1924.¹ She died on April 12, 1995 at age 70.¹

     Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^14,4 His Social Security Number was 235-10-7329.¹⁵ He was born on July 5, 1894 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,14,8,16,4,5,17,15,6} He married Gracie Ann Austin, daughter of Phillip Elijah Austin and Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters, on October 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,14,18,8 Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner died on August 18, 1986 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^14,18,4,17 He Doc Conner, 92, of 1102 Bluefield Ave., Princeton, died Monday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Floyd County, VA, he was the son of the late John and Sarah Iddings Conner. He was a retired coal miner from the Pocahontas Fuel Co. and he was a member of U.M.W.A. Local No. 9690 at Itmann. He was a member of the Princeton Old Guards and of the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church in Princeton. He was a World War I U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death of one son, Jackie Lee Conner. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Gracie Ann Austin Conner; sons, Garwood Conner of Pinoak, Roy Conner of Gardner Road, Spanishburg, Ohio, and Donald Conner of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Mayda Williams of Princeton and Mrs. Calvin (Jean) Belcher of Herndon; sister, Miss Rosa Conner of Christiansburg, VA; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Ave. in Princeton with the Rev. Quinton Hughett, the Rev. Steven Perdue and Mr. Eddie Johnson officiating and burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. on August 19, 1986.¹⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-0482.⁶ Paul Blevins was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,7,8 He married Roxie Goldie Hutchinson, daughter of Cecil Preston Hutchinson and Sadie Sir Ellen Elizabeth Holden.^9,2,3,8 Paul Blevins was born on January 11, 1922 at Konnarock, Washington Co., Virginia.^4,7,6,5,10 He died on October 7, 2001 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 79.^{4,7,6,11,10,12,8} He BLEVINS, Paul, 79, of Riner, died Sunday, October 7,2001 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Blevins was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Roxie Hutchison Blevins; four children and their spouses, James W. Blevins of Riner, Michael W. and Reba Blevins of Riner, Robert C. and Ok Chu Blevins of Bloomfield, Ind., Danny H. and Carolyn Blevins of Salem; brother, Rex Blevins of Bridgewater, Va; sisters, June Perrin of Roanoke, Mary Waugh of Virginia, Eula Griffith of North Carolina. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Sandra Blevins, Scott Blevins, Jennifer Mengelkamp, Kevin Blevins and Chris Blevins; one great-grandchild, Sarah Mengelkamp. Interment will follow in Crossroads Cemetery, New Castle. on October 8, 2001.⁸

     Rev. Noah B. Barefoot Jr. was buried at Pinewood Memorial Park, 4150 East 10th Street, Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He The Rev. Noah B. Barefoot Jr., 47, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. The Rev. Barefoot, a native of Sampson County, lived his early life in the Roseboro community. He was the salutatorian of the 1980 Class of Lakewood High School. He attended Emmanuel College and graduated valedictorian of the 1985 Class of Holmes Bible College. He continued his studies at Southwestern College of Christian Ministries, where he received a master's degree in Church Planting. The Rev. Barefoot's ministry was in church planting. He began working as the minister of music at New Bern First Pentecostal Holiness Church. His first pastorate was at Warrenton Pentecostal Holiness Church. In 1988, he moved to Robersonville, where he was involved in the revitalization of the Robersonville Pentecostal Holiness Church, which was renamed Grace Family Fellowship during his tenure there. He also pastored churches in Mount Olive, Asheville and Greenville, three of which he started as new churches. He was the current pastor of Grace Outreach Ministries in Winterville. The Rev. Barefoot was preceded in death by an infant son. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Brenda Barefoot; daughter, Mary Beth Barefoot, of the home; his parents, Noah and Westa Barefoot, of Roseboro; sisters, Bonita Spain and her husband, Reggie, and Dawn Barefoot, both of Greenville; nieces and nephews, Coleman, Tollie, Mary Catherine and Hudson Spain; and a special aunt, Cassie Barefoot.³ He was born on September 28, 1962 at Clinton, Sampson Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 He married Brenda Leigh Conner, daughter of Clyde Edsel Conner and Carolyn Joyce Bower, on September 28, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Rev. Noah B. Barefoot Jr. died on October 16, 2009 at North Carolina at age 47.^2,3

     Daniel Otey was buried at Kinser Cemetery, Walkerville, Greene Co., Illinois; His tombstone reads "Co. J 4th Va. Res. CSA."^6,3,5 He was born on July 27, 1847 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Lucy Jane Vinyard on April 14, 1872 at Greene Co., Illinois.^1,4 Daniel Otey Daniel Otey, aged 82 years, 1 month and 28 days, for many years a resident of Pleasant Dale neighborhood, southwest of White Hall, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. C. Giller in Roodhouse, at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1929. Four weeks ago he became ill and at that time he went to his daughter's home to be cared for. Uremic poisoning is said to be the cause of his death. He had always been a robust man and was able to continue his farm work until a short time before his death.

Mr. Otey was the son of Samuel and Nancy Connor-Otey, and was born in Montgomery county, Virginia July 27,1847. When a young man he joined the Confederate army serving under General Lee until the close of the war. In1868 he came to Illinois, locating in Greene county and shortly afterward took up his residence in Pleasant Dale neighborhood, where he continued to reside until a few weeks before his death. Since the death of his wife he had lived alone.

April 14, 1872 he and Mrs. Lucy Vinyard-Kinser were united in marriage. She died April 9, 1915. The two children born to them both survive as follows: A. V. Otey, Forest City, Ark., and Annie, wife of Dr. W. C. Giller, Roodhouse. Two step children also survive, Mrs. Geneva Kinser, White Hall and George Kinser, Pleasant Dale neighborhood. There are six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One brother, Aaron Otey, resides in Pleasant Dale.

Mr. Otey was highly regarded by a large circle of friends and was affectionately known in his home neighborhood as "Uncle Dan". He was not a member of any lodge or church, but gave of his means for the support of the church. It can truly be said of him that he will be sadly missed from the activities of his home community.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Baptist Church in Pleasant Dale, Rev. W. R. Johnson, Jacksonville in charge. The Duncan Sisters Quartet furnished the music. The pall bearers were Harry Otey, Lyman Prindle, Clyde Hubbard, Fred Gibler, Mark Kinser and Bob Hubbard. The flowers were carried by Mrs. L. R. Prindle, Mrs. Ernest Schutz of Pleasant Dale, Mrs. D. M. Story, Roodhouse, and Miss Helen King, White Hall. in September, 1929.¹ He died on September 25, 1929 at Roodhouse, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 82; His obituary has a death date of Sep 24, 1929.^1,3,5

     Samuel Otey was born circa 1849 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He Not enumerated with his family in the 1860 Census on June 29, 1860.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-8263.² Richard Burkley Kingery married Juanita Pearl Long. Richard Burkley Kingery was born on August 17, 1936.² He Richard Burkley Kingery, 72, of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.
on January 11, 2009.¹ He died on April 10, 2009 at Virginia at age 72.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 558-31-6773 and 233-07-7031.^11,12 Lucy Jane Conner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on July 5, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,6,12,3 She married Eldridge Mullens Kingrea, son of William Washington Kingrea and Octavia Vanna Brown, on April 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,5,6,2,3 As of April 18, 1917,her married name was Kingrea. Lucy Jane Conner died on June 11, 1981 at Reseda, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 86.^4,12

     Juanita Pearl Long married Richard Burkley Kingery. Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7307.² Juanita Pearl Long was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Kingery. She was born on December 2, 1937.² She died on November 28, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,2 She Juanita Long Moore, 67, of Shawsville, went to be with Jesus on Monday morning, November 28, 2005 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1937 to the late R.G. and Pearl Long. Her husband, James W. Moore preceded her in death in 1993. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Becky Kingery of Linden, Va., Curtis and Fran Kingery of Salem, Timothy and Phyllis Kingery of Shawsville; daughters and son-in-law, Sharon and Robert Lampey of FLoyd, Debbie and Mike Whitaker of Christiansburg, Susan and David Rapp of Shawsville; stepsons, Wayne Moore, Bobby Moore, and Donnie Moore. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, Angela Smith, Christy Brammer, Caroline Kingery, Kevin Whitaker, Timothy Kingery II, Rebekah Kingery, and Whitney Kingery; four great-grandchildren, Madison Smith, Justin Tyree, Drew Smith, and Brandon Brammer. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Carnell Moore of Boynton Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Jerry Sloss officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg. on November 29, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-2731.² Arthur Boss Wade married Ruby Dale Lester.¹ Arthur Boss Wade was born on March 25, 1901.^1,2 He died on March 6, 1981 at age 79.¹

     Ruby Dale Lester married Arthur Boss Wade.¹ Her Social Security Number was 230-07-4697.² Her married name was Wade. Ruby Dale Lester was born on April 23, 1906.^1,2 She died on December 4, 1989 at age 83.^1,2

     Linda Christine Snavely Linda Christine Farris, 67 of Christiansburg passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on April 16, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1950. She was preceded in death by Reed Songer, Edward and Linda Snavely. She is survived by her son, Greg Conner (Sherry); daughters, Pamela Sowers, Crystal Roy and Robin Rutherford; grandchildren, Brandon Sowers, Austin Dickerson, Henry, Arrington, Kalay, Kimmey Conner, Kelsey Cox, Christina and Mallorie Dove; great-grandchildren, Michael Cox; brothers, Donnie Snavely (Patsy) and Wade Snavely (Teasie); sisters, Debbie Thomas (Lane), Doris Miles (Henry) and Rebecca Camp (Steve); Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va.⁵ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 11, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of July 29, 1965,her married name was Sowers.² She married James William Sowers on July 29, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Linda Christine Snavely and James William Sowers were divorced on October 30, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Linda Christine Snavely married Curtis Eugene Conner, son of Hugh Conner and Mary Pauline Hodges, on November 29, 1974 at Radford, Virginia.^6,2 As of November 29, 1974,her married name was Conner. Linda Christine Snavely died on April 16, 2018 at Virginia at age 67.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6423.³ Rev. Charles Raymond Wood was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Helen Elizabeth White.^1,2 Rev. Charles Raymond Wood was born on September 13, 1917.^4,3 He died on January 30, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,3 He WOOD, Charles Raymond 77, of Pilot Road, Riner, died Monday night, January 30, 1995, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and also served as a minister for many years and was the associate pastor of the Little White Church of Check. He was preceded in death by a sister, Icey Burleigh; and is survived by his wife, Helen White Wood; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharla Wood and Carl Lee Conner, Riner; a brother, Clarence Thomas Wood, Sr., Riner; a granddaughter and her busband, Amanda and Michael Anthony Palmer; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 1995, from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, Christiansburg with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne. on February 1, 1995.²

     Helen Elizabeth White married Rev. Charles Raymond Wood.^1,2 Helen Elizabeth White was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Wood. She was born on February 15, 1931.³ She died on January 15, 2005 at Virginia at age 73.¹ She Helen White Wood, 73, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Rev. Charles Raymond Wood. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharla and Carl Conner of Riner; granddaughter, Amanda Conner, also of Riner; and one great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Witt. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen loved to travel and also leaves behind her best friend and traveling buddy, Barbara Journell. Helen spent a fulfilled life helping others. She was a nurse for many years. She worked at New Altamons Hospital, Montgomery Regional Hospital and Radford Hospital and retired from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. After retirement, she was very active in the Pilot Ruritan Club and the RSVP of Montgomery County. She was a beloved member and pianist of The Little White Church in Terry's Fork for many years. Helen will be missed by many but we should take comfort in the knowledge that she is now singing in God's Heavenly Choir. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neal Turner and the Rev. Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Wood Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. 382-2612 Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com
on January 17, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4478.¹⁰ Rosa Dove "Rosie" Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,3 She was born on September 17, 1900 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,2,3,4 She died on March 4, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 89.^10,11,1,2,3

     Cora Evelyn Bowman was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She Evelyn Bowman Conner, 91 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, november 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Elsie Bowman, and all of her brothers and sisters. Evelyn is fondly remembered as a woman who kept herself busy, never slowing down she was always doing something whether it was at work, working around the house or planting and tending to her garden. She loved her family, especially when the grandchildren and later when great grandchildren and great great grandchildren came into her life. Her other love was her favorite lunch, a Roanoke Weiner Stand hotdog. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Howard Wesley Conner, children, Diane Cox and husband Tommy, and Mike Conner; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at Rest Vale Cemetery.² She was born on June 14, 1931 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Howard Wesley Conner, son of Willard John Conner and Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, on July 16, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 As of July 16, 1960,her married name was Conner.¹ Cora Evelyn Bowman married Howard Wesley Conner, son of Willard John Conner and Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, on May 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Cora Evelyn Bowman died on November 13, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.²