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     Ruby Lee Meador married Garney Buford Conner, son of Richard Burwell/Burl "Dick" Conner and Virgie Elizabeth Craighead.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-48-1315.⁴ Ruby Lee Meador was buried at William Craighead Cemetery (also known as Conner-Craighead Cemetery), 1898 Bottom Creek Lane, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 Her married name was Conner. She was born on November 28, 1923 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,2 She died on November 21, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,1,3 She CONNER, Ruby L., 75, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 21, 1999. She was the widow of Garney B. Conner. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Molly Rose Kulp. Surviving are her children, Sharon Jones and husband Gary, Elliston, Damon Conner, Bedford; seven grandchildren, Mark, Lacinda, Dana, Aliesha, Stephen, Damon, and Benjaman; brothers Berkley Meador, Bent Mountain, Ralph Meador and wife Brenda, Roanoke; sister Gertrude Stover, Roanoke. Interment will follow in the Conner Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on November 23, 1999.¹

     Robert Self Robert was a Union soldier during the Civil War.³ He was born circa 1840 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland.^2,1 He married Mary Jane "Mollie" Elmore, daughter of Elder Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore and Elizabeth Murray "Betsy" Walker, on October 18, 1865 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Robert Self died circa 1866.²

     Her Social Security Number was 200-30-7168.⁷ Erma L. "Ermie" Cole was buried at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on September 22, 1897 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^3,7,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Henry Attes Smith, son of Clayton Andres Smith, circa 1916.^8,1,4 Erma L. "Ermie" Cole died on July 10, 1973 at Lecontes Mills, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 163-30-2726.⁶ Viola A. "Ode" Cole was buried at Faith United Methodist Church Cemetery, Belsano, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ She was born on September 2, 1900 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,6 As of July 28, 1917,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Thomas George Smith, son of Clayton Andres Smith, on July 28, 1917 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^4,8 Viola A. "Ode" Cole died on May 16, 1986 at Pennsylvania at age 85.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-78-5996.⁷ Gary Wayne Jones was born on September 27, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 He married Sharon Gail Conner, daughter of Garney Buford Conner and Ruby Lee Meador, on June 23, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Gary Wayne Jones died on August 15, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^3,6,7 He Gary Wayne Jones, 59, of Elliston, was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 15, 2013. He went peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, William Morris Jones. Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Evelyn Starkey Jones of Elliston; his loving and supportive wife of 33 years, Sharon Conner Jones. He also leaves behind the joys of his life, his four children, Mark and wife Brooke of Ironto, daughter, Dana and fiance, Anthony Lovern of Christiansburg, son, Stephen and girlfriend, Susie Cash of Elliston, and son Benjaman who still resides at home. He was one of four children, Doug Jones and wife Liz of Salem, Butch Jones and wife Mary, also of Salem, and Carolyn Blanchard and husband Bob of Elliston. Gary had one granddaughter who lit up his world and spent most of her days with him, Skylar Jones. She was his pride and joy! He also had two stepgrandchildren he loved as his own, Damien Lovern and Logan Cornelius. He will also be missed by many close cousins and nieces and nephews. Gary was a simple man who loved the Lord. He was a prayer warrior and spent hours alone in prayer. He enjoyed his quiet time on the mountain, just him and His Savior, praying, reflecting, and taking in God's beautiful creation. Sundays were his favorite days. Having the family all together for Sunday dinner was the highlight of his week. His sweet gentle nature will never be forgotten. We know he is at peace, without pain or burdens, and we will see him again when the Lord calls us all home. on August 18, 2013.³

     Elizabeth Anna Self was born on July 23, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1870 Census on June 15, 1870.⁴

     Robert Gordon Moon Robert Gordon Moon, age 67, of Union Point, GA died Friday, December 12, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Greene County, he was born on February 22, 1947 to Grace Pendeton Higdon and the late Virgil Gordon Moon. He graduated from Greensboro High School. On May 29, 1993 he married Barbara Chaffee Moon of Union Point, GA. Robert worked for Alcan in Greensboro which later became Novelis as the Production Supervisor for 39 years before retiring in 2012. Robert enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. In addition to his wife Barbara C. Moon of Union Point, GA, he is survived by his mother Grace Pendeton Higdon of White Plains, GA; son, Scott Moon of Augusta, GA; three daughters, Ginger Moon Davis (Michael) of Grovetown, GA, Sara Moon Clifton (Josh) of Siloam, GA and Syndi Moon of Jacksonville, FL; stepdaughters, Beth Baynes Thomason (Mark) of Clarkesville, GA and Jennifer Baynes Brown (David) of Buckhead, GA. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Dylan Davis, Brianna Davis, Dalton Davis, Lillia Marie Grace Moon, Matt Garland, Ben Garland, Christopher Brown and Adam Brown; brother, Charles Moon (Dawn) of Lake Oconee; sisters, Linda Moon Mullins (Michael) of Buckhead, GA and Laurie Moon Veazey (Sammy) of White Plains, GA; a number of nephews, other relatives and friends.³ He was born on February 22, 1947 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Barbara Chaffee on May 29, 1993.³ Robert Gordon Moon died on December 12, 2014 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia, at age 67.³

     His Social Security Number was 260-40-9733.³ Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn was buried at Walker United Methodist Church Cemetery, Veazey, Greene Co., Georgia.^6,7,5 He and Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton were divorced.⁵ Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn was born on April 10, 1921 at Greensboro, Greene Co., Georgia.^2,3,4,6,8,7 He married Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton, daughter of Valentine "Volie" Pendleton and Attrice Odell "Atts" Conner, on July 27, 1946 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,9 Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn died on December 5, 1998 at Hancock Co., Georgia, at age 77.^{3,10,6,11,8,7,5} He Goodwin Gheesling "Jack" Wellborn, 77, of 3141 Syrup Mill Crossing died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998. A native of Greene County, Mr. Wellborn was a son of the late Bowan Edward and Minnie Kinsey Wellborn. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a carpenter for S.T. Webb's Construction, and attended Walker United Methodist Church. Services will be today at Walker United Methodist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Winnie Wellborn; five daughters, Becky Buchanan, Fairfax, Va., Alice Brummett, Newtsville, Va., Nancy Lane, Stafford, Va., Mary Sheetz, Monasses, Va., and Cindy Carter, Portland, Ore; five sons, Buddy Wellborn, Bumpass, Va., Sam Wellborn, Barien Springs, Mich., Greg Wellborn, Bristol, Tenn., Johnny Wellborn, Fort Pierce, Fla., and Billy Wellborn, Stafford, Va; a sister, Sueclair Randall, Monroe; and 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. on December 7, 1998.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-72-3975.² Michael Wayne Pendleton was born on March 22, 1951 at Arlington, Virginia.^5,1,6,2 He married Sandra Joan Mack on November 15, 1972 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ Michael Wayne Pendleton and Sandra Joan Mack were divorced on February 23, 1982 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ Michael Wayne Pendleton died on August 11, 2010 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,3

     Robert W. Kelley DEATH of ROB'T. W. KELLEY - Mr. Kelley, for many years a resident of New Castle, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Hancock in Washington, DC, on last Wed. (April 9, 1924). The remains reached here Friday for burial in West View Cemetery by the side of his wife who died several years ago. Two sons and a daughter are also buried there. Mr. Kelley was a Federal soldier and settled in New Castle at the close of the war (Civil War--cb). He married a daughter of the late Rev. A.J. Elmore. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Hancock and Mrs. Stella Boitnott of Roanoke. He had lived with Stella, but was visiting Minnie when he died. The Rev. S.H. Dysart of the Christian Church conducted the funeral on Friday, April 11, at 11 o'clock.⁷ He was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5,8,7 He was born on June 4, 1844 at Virginia.^1,2,3,9,8 He married Mary Jane "Mollie" Elmore, daughter of Elder Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore and Elizabeth Murray "Betsy" Walker, circa 1868 at Virginia.^1,2 Robert W. Kelley died on April 9, 1924 at Washington, D.C., at age 79.^1,2,8,7

     His Social Security Number was 228-74-6265.⁵ Buddy Rodgers Wellborn was born on May 3, 1950 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Sharon Kay Peaks on July 9, 1972 at Manassas, Virginia.² Buddy Rodgers Wellborn and Sharon Kay Peaks were divorced on September 9, 1983 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.⁶ Buddy Rodgers Wellborn married Rachael Elizabeth Price on May 31, 1986 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Buddy Rodgers Wellborn died on July 14, 2013 at Louisa Co., Virginia, at age 63.^4,5