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     William J. Clarence Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,3,1,13,6 His Social Security Number was 719-14-9755.¹⁴ He was born on May 5, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,7,14 He married Ida Maine Gearheart, daughter of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 23, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,2,6,15 William J. Clarence Aldridge died on August 19, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,3,6,14 He William Clarence Aldridge, age 96, died Monday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Elizabeth F. Aldridge, Bent Mountain; two daughters, Elsie Hale, Roanoke; Sylvia Brown, Copper Hill; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucy Holcomb, Rocky Mount. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery. on August 20, 1991.¹

     Hallie Simpson was buried at Bethesda Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 415-10-8892.⁵ She was born on November 2, 1910 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 She married Roscoe Ora Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on September 29, 1956 at Jefferson Co., Tennessee.^1,3 As of September 29, 1956,her married name was Wade.¹ Hallie Simpson died on August 8, 2005 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee, at age 94.^4,5,3 She WADE, Hallie Simpson - 94 of Simpson Road, Whitesburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday evening at 11:00 p.m. at the Heritage Nursing Center of Morristown. She was a resident of Whitesburg and was for many years a resident of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosco Wade of Knoxville; her parents, Thomas Edward and Ettie Givens Simpson, also of Whitesburg; three brothers, Jess Simpson, Edgar "Teddy" Simpson, both of Whitesburg, and Kessler Simpson of Greeneville; one sister, Katherine "Kate" Lawson of Knoxville. She was the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church of Whitesburg, a member of the Woman's Missionary Union and the Ladies Bible Sunday School Class. She retired from the Oak Ridge Atomic Energy Laboratory. She is survived by: her sister, Ruth Simpson Patton of Whitesburg; one sister-in-law, Ruby Simpson of Greeneville; lifetime friend, Eva Russell of Whitesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethesda Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Active pallbearers: John Roberts, Roe Eldridge, Clifford Sopshier, Mac Cook, William Roberts, Buddy Stiner, Alex Stiner, Joshua Stiner and Eric Stiner. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the First Baptist Church of Whitesburg and the members of the Ladies Bible Sunday School Class of the church. The Takerna Transitional Care Doctors and Staff of Greeneville and the Hertiage Nursing Center Staff of Morristown. on August 10, 2005.³

     Olga Kathleen Haynes was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.¹ Her Social Security Number was 408-30-0521.⁴ She was born on September 13, 1908 at Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,4,2,3 She married John Earl Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 28, 1926 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.¹ As of December 28, 1926,her married name was Wade. Olga Kathleen Haynes died on June 8, 1998 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 89.^1,4,2,3 She Olga Kathleen Haynes Wade, 89, Sarasota, died June 8, 1998. She was born Sept. 13, 1908, in Clinton, Tenn., and came to Sarasota 19 years ago from Jacksonville. She was a lifetime member of the Genealogical Society. She was a Protestant. Survivors include seven daughters, Wanda Dryden of Lindsay, Calif., Billie J.W. Hord and Peggy Wade, both of Sarasota, Betty Sue W. Witney of Durango, Calif., Johnnie W. Thomas of Chattanooga, Tenn., Judy A.W. Fortney of Punta Gorda and Mary E. Banks of Fort Pierce; three sons, D. Michael of Virginia Beach, Va., Joseph E. of Knoxville, Tenn., and John R. of Texas; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services and burial will be in Knoxville. Robarts Funeral Home is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Pines of Sarasota, Alzheimer's Unit, 1501 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236. on June 10, 1998.³

     Amos Leroy Hendrix married Deola Anne Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner.^1,4,2 His Social Security Number was 414-28-9015.⁵ Amos Leroy Hendrix was buried at Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Emory Road, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He was born on December 17, 1907 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^5,1,2,3 He died on November 22, 2000 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 92.^5,1,2 He HENDRIX, AMOS LEROY - age 92, of Knoxville, affectionately know as PapPaw Leroy, passed away November 22, 2000, at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1907. Preceded in death by his parents, Jim & Regina Bean Hendrix; sister, Rena Jackson; brothers, Neil & Garrett. His wife, Deola Ann Wade Hendrix preceded him in death Nov. 1, 1973. Leroy was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Director for over 50 years. He was an ordained deacon and church clerk. Mr. Hendrix as a Master Gardener and loved to grow vegetables on the farm. He was a Knox Co. Farm Bureau Director, Chairman of the ASCS Committee for many years, Inspector for Tenn. Crop Improvement Assoc., taught Veterans Agriculture atPowell & Karns, was a substitute mail carrier out of the Byington and Karns Post Office. He is survived by son & daughter in law, Mike & Georgia Hendrix of Cleveland, Tenn; daughter, Annie Hendrix of Knoxville; grandsons & wives, Michael & Ann Hendrix of Newnan, Ga., Joe & Lolly Hendrix of Cleveland, Tenn; great grandchildren, Chris, Lauren, Amy & Jared; devoted sister, Louis Hendrix Huff of Powell; friends who loved him as their PapPaw, Jack & Brenda Holt, Bob, Sandy, & Erin Moye, David, Tina, Jackson & Jefferson Holt, Joe, Joy, Robin, & Rachel O'Kain. Thanks to special neighbors, E.R. & Ruth Bruce, Dale Fox & Pat Smith, who sat with him and also Priority Home Health Care. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church with the service to follow at 7 p.m. Dr. Ronald Stewart, Rev. M.L. White, & Rev. Kevin Moore officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Lynch Bethel Cemetery for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service. Pallbearers: Michael Hendrix, Joe Hendrix, Chris Hendrix, Jared Hendrix, Bob Moye, David Holt, Joe O'Kain. Honorary pallbearers: E.F. Bruce, Dale Fox, Charles Watson, Howard Marshall, Don Gordon, Bill Bolinger, C.T. Haun, Daril Keller, Frank Phillips, Robert Holcomb, Ralph Wilson, Bill Bruhin, Jack Holt, & Knox Co. Farm Bureau Directors. "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave. on November 24, 2000.¹

     Kenneth Augustus Schumaker married Genevieve Abigail Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 411-07-3923.⁴ Kenneth Augustus Schumaker was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.² He was born on January 5, 1914 at Tennessee.^4,2 He died on March 7, 1970 at age 56.²

     His Social Security Number was 411-07-6839.² Eugene Miller was born on January 14, 1910.² He married Juanita Hill Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,3 Eugene Miller died on November 13, 1976 at Woodlawn, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 66.²

     Mary Lillian Stout was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 415-28-7178.⁴ She was born on October 18, 1922 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.^1,4 She married Michael Amos Wade Sr., son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on October 18, 1938 at Loudon Co., Tennessee.^1,2,5 As of October 18, 1938,her married name was Wade.² Mary Lillian Stout died on March 18, 2004 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 81.^1,4 She Mary Lillian Wade of Elkridge died of heart failure March 18 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. She was 81. She was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Fort Eustis, Va., and graduated from Karns High School in Karns, Tenn. Mrs. Wade was a homemaker. She was an avid reader who enjoyed crocheting gifts, solving crossword puzzles, cooking, studying the Bible and caring for her family, according to family members. Surviving are her sons, Michael Amos Wade Jr. of Rome, Ga., and William Maynard Wade of Logansport, Ind; daughters, Patricia Annette Wade Henard of Weatherford, Texas, Sarah Elizabeth Wade Keller of White Hall, Md., Gwendolyn Joyce Wade Scaldaferri of Colesville, Md., and Charleen Ann Wade Kreamer of Severn, Md; sister, Gracie Evelyn Stout of Chattanooga, Tenn; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Amos Wade and her son, Samuel Edward Wade. Services were held March 24 at Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge. Interment was in Meadowridge Memorial Park in Elkridge. Memorial donations may be sent to the Stroke Unit at Kernan Hospital, 2200 Kernan Drive, Baltimore, MD 21207 or the Kennedy Krieger Institute, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205. on March 30, 2004.¹

     Alma Vivian Rogers Summey married James Austin "Jim" Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner.^2,1 Alma Vivian Rogers Summey was buried at Saint Mary's Columbarium, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 414-40-2306.⁵ Her married name was Wade. She was born on October 3, 1927 at Tennessee.^4,5,3 She died on January 12, 2011 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 83.^4,2,5 She Alma S. Wade, age 83 of Oak Ridge passed away January 12, 2011. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was the organist for many years. She worked in Oak Ridge during the Manhatten Project, was an LPN and was very active in her community and life. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven; her parents, Burt & May Rogers; adopted parents, Bruce & Agnes Summey; sisters, Hallie Mae Dowdy & Lois Keever. Survived by her husband, Jim Wade; son, Tom & wife Barby Wade; daughters, Deborah & husband Carl Taylor, Mary & husband Keith Sanford; sons, Mark Wade, Dan & wife Mimi Wade, Sam & wife Natalie Wade. 15 Grandchildren and 24 Great-Grandchildren. on January 14, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7264.⁷ Frank Ralph Spangler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 His name was legally changed to In the 1910 and 1920 Census his name was Frank R. Smith.^6,5 He was born on May 26, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 He married Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,10 Frank Ralph Spangler died on November 20, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^7,1,8,3 He SPANGLER, Frank Ralph, 87, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday morning, November 20, 1996. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary S. and Robert L. "Bob" Cole of Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph N. and Essie Spangler, Roanoke; one sister, Florence Mabry of Pilot; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Dr. Ray Penn with interment in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., S.W., Suite A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg on November 21, 1996.¹

     Wilford Osborne Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,11,4 He was born on July 13, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,2,1,3,11,5} He married Edna Edith Hart on April 1, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Wilford Osborne Aldridge died on September 23, 1957 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 47; His death certificate has a death date of Sep 24, 1957.^3,11,4 He Wilford Osborn Aldridge, 47, today was hanging from tree limb behind the rooming house at 408 Winston St. where he lived. Police said Aldridge apparently hanged himself. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Scarborough, Bridgewater; three sons, Wesley Aldridge, Fieldale; Marvin Aldridge, Bassett; Osborne Aldridge, Silver Spring, Md; four sisters, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Piney Stewart, Bassett; Mrs. Kermit Holcomb, Sydnorsville; Mrs. W. L. LaPrade, High Point, N.C; 8 brothers, Clarence Aldridge, Bent Mountain. Funeral will be at Head of the River Baptist Church, Bent Mountain, with burial in the church cemetery. on September 25, 1957.⁴

     Willie Juanita "Willia" Link was born in 1915 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁴

     Paul Link was buried at Saint Mary Cemetery, 701 East Ross Avenue, Saint Bernard, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁷ His Social Security Number was 232-14-1986.⁸ He was born on October 25, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,9,10,3,5,11} He died on January 29, 2002 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 84.^8,9,11

     Jack Eldred Link was buried at Saint Joseph New Cemetery, 4500 Foley Road, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁵ His Social Security Number was 375-14-2569.⁶ He was born on September 10, 1919 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^7,6,8,5,9 He married Jean Unknown circa 1951.¹⁰ Jack Eldred Link and Jean Unknown were divorced on September 30, 1970 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.¹⁰ Jack Eldred Link died on April 10, 1997 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 77.^7,6,8,5,9

     Roy Lee Link was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^7,4 His Social Security Number was 234-20-1480.² He married Edith Unknown.⁴ Roy Lee Link was born on August 31, 1921 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,4 He died on December 22, 1988 at Maryland at age 67.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-2574.⁵ Thaddeus Darrel Link Jr. was born on December 5, 1924 at Cinderella, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^5,6,3 He died on July 11, 1998 at West Virginia at age 73.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0558.⁴ Walter Thomas Grubb was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 17, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 18, 1897.^4,5,3,6 He married Nellie Alice Link, daughter of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on August 18, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3,2 Walter Thomas Grubb died on January 17, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,4,3

     Vera Katherine Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7 She was born on February 25, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 She married William Haden/Hayden "Sam" Link, son of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,5,2 As of December 26, 1941,her married name was Link.² Vera Katherine Basham died on December 29, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.^5,3 She Katherine B. Link, 96, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at Pheasant Ridge Retirement and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, December 29, 2011. She was a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Choir; a former member of the National Hairdressers Association; an avid gardener; and lover of music. Katherine was the widow of William H. "Sam" Link and was preceded in death by her parents, Brainard H. and Olivia Stewart Basham; and her brothers and sisters, Minnie B. Light, Thelma B. Charlton, Beulah B. Brammer, Earl Basham and Gene Basham. She is survived by her sister, Mary B. Epperly, of Floyd, Va; sister-in-law, Lois Basham, of Christiansburg, Va; a number of nieces and nephews including a special nephew and his wife, Gerald and Linda Basham, of Troutville; and god son, Dr. C. Hunter Baker, of Boston, Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Green Memorial United Methodist Church, Fine Arts Series or your favorite charity . Services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in the Abby Chapel at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2011, with The Rev. Gary Robbins officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery one hour prior to the service. on December 30, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-48-2311.⁷ James Dennis Martin was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 7, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 He married Erma Jane Graham, daughter of Josiah Graham and Hattie Basham, on October 9, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 James Dennis Martin died on January 7, 1997 at age 91.^7,2,3 He MARTIN, James Dennis, 91, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 1997. He was the son of the late William and Lillie Martin of Check. He was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Erma Graham Martin; two nieces, Irene J. Sisson of Warrenton a nd Naomi W. Creed of Locust Grove; a nephew, Harlie L. Martin of Check; devoted friends, Donald McLane and Priscilla M. Whitlock of Floyd; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Rev. Larry Meadow, and Rev. Leon Alley officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on January 8, 1997.²

     Julia Ann Light was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 14, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Marion Clingenpeel on March 3, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 3, 1859,her married name was Clingenpeel. Julia Ann Light died on October 17, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 20; Died of fever at age 20 years, 3 months, and 3 days of age.

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0033.¹⁰ John Harvey Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 23, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,1 He married Margaret Pugh, daughter of Charles Everett "Charlie" Pugh and Louisa Rosabell "Rosa" Hungate, on October 2, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 John Harvey Conner died on January 28, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^10,4,2 He CONNER, John Harvey, of Floyd, a light in the lives of all his family and friends for 88 years passed on to heavenly peace on Thursday, January 28. 1999 with family lovingly by his side, in the comfort of his home. Many remember him as the welcome smile behind the counter at Conners General Store, owned and operated by him and his wife, Margaret Pugh Conner for 25 years. He was also an enthusiastic member and Deacon of the Floyd Baptist Church since November 21, 1948. Waiting for him in heaven are his parents Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Conner, as well as his brother, George Conner, and his sister, Virginia Garvin. You are our sunshine, our only sunshine, you make us happy when skies are grey, you know how much we love you, in our heart you'll always stay. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pugh Conner, Floyd; daughter, Paulette Conner Hatcher, Greensboro, N.C; son, William Harvey Conner, Roanoke; grandchildren, Sharon Hatcher Atkins, Jeff Hatcher, Mark Conner, Stacey Hatcher, Matthew Bridger; great-grandson, Tyler Atkins; sisters, Alice Lawrence, Roanoke, Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Womack and the Rev. Alton Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., 3825 Electric Road, S.W., Suite A, Roanoke, VA. 24018. on January 29, 1999.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8277.¹⁰ George Willie Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1 He was born on December 15, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11,2 He married Arva Eunice Conner on July 2, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,12 George Willie Conner died on April 3, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 70.^10,11,1 He FLOYD - George Willie Conner, age 70, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 1990, at Radford Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Arva C. Conner; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward L. and Shirley Conner, Fieldale; Charles E. and Beulah Conner, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce C. and Allen S. Faw, Vinton; one brother, Harvey Conner, Floyd; three sisters, Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y; Alice Lawrence, Roanoke; Virginia Garvin, Hurt; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alton Griffin and Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on April 5, 1990.¹

     Virginia I. Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 215-28-9020.⁹ She was born on June 8, 1927 at Virginia.⁹ She married Vernon Burgette Garvin Jr., son of Vernon Burgette Garvin and Sarah Shelor, on June 17, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,4 As of June 17, 1947,her married name was Garvin. Virginia I. Conner died on February 9, 1995 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.^8,9 She GARVIN, Virginia Conner, 67, of Hurt, died Thursday, February 9, 1995 in Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Martinsville, Va. She was a retired elementary school Librarian. She is survived by her husband, Vernon B. Garvin, Hurt; two sons, Vernon B. Garvin III, Bassett, Dale Lee Garvin, Danville; two sisters, Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y., Alice Lawrence, Roanoke; one brother, Harvey Conner, Floyd; two grandchildren, Christina Garvin, Mary Garvin; two stepgrandchildren, Angela Townsend, Dorothy Calaman; and one stepgreat-grandson, Johnathan Townsend. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Mark Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, Bassett, Va. on February 11, 1995.⁸

     Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 18, 1896 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ She married Elmer Edgar Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on August 29, 1925 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,3,5 As of August 29, 1925,her married name was Conner. As of 1962,her married name was Chitwood.⁶ Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee married Robert G. Chitwood in 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee died on June 30, 1998 at Virginia at age 101.⁴ She CHITWOOD, Genia Conner, 101, of Lakeview, Roanoke, and formerly of Rich Creek, Va. passed away Tuesday, June 30, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer E. Conner and Robert G. Chitwood and a son, Wayne J. Conner. Mrs. Chitwood was a member of Bethany Christian Church. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Roberta C. Rogers and James C. Rogers Sr., of Cloverdale; daughter-in-law, Betty A. Conner of Roanoke; grandchildren and their spouses, Linda Kolnok and husband, Michael Kolnok, Gary W. Conner and wife, Katura Conner, Renee R. Ayres and husband, Scott Ayres all of Roanoke; Lynette R. Smith and husband, Gary Smith of Elliston, and James C. Rogers, Jr. and wife, Allison Rogers of Roanoke; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and special friends, Julia Falls and Mamie Vanlew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave. S.E. Roanoke, Va. 24013 or the Roanoke City Rescue Mission, 402 4th St. S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 1998 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. J. Weldon Myers will officate. Interment services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on July 1, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-4613.⁵ Wayne Johnson Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on August 28, 1926 at Virginia.⁵ He married Betty Louise Akers on January 31, 1947 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,7 Wayne Johnson Conner died on July 27, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.¹ He Wayne Johnson Conner, age 65, of 4022 Drake Circle, N.W., died Monday, July 27, 1992. He was a member of and a Deacon of Enon Baptist Church and was an agent for Nationwide Insurance Company for 30 years; a member of and past president of Hollins Lions Club; an Army Veteran of World War II and was a member of John Dove Lodge #78 AF&AM, Peterstown, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Betty A. Conner; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. Conner and wife, Kitura; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda C. Kolnok and husband, Michael J; his mother, Mrs. Genia M. Chitwood, all of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Roberta C. and J.C. Rogers, Cloverdale; four grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Kolnok, Tonya and Buck Conner. Funeral services will be conducted from the Enon Baptist Church, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, with the Rev. William G. Harding, III officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. on July 28, 1992.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-8982.⁹ Clara Allene Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,8 She was born on April 5, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Apr 6, 1914.^9,1,8 She married Charles William "Charlie" Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet E. "Hattie" Payne, on December 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 9, 1938,her married name was Epperly. As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Criner.³ Clara Allene Light married Glen Eller Criner on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11,2,3,8 Clara Allene Light died on December 19, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^9,10,8 She CRINER, Allene Light, 79, of Salem, died Sunday, December 19, 1993, in a Salem hospital. She was a member of the Fort Lewis Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Glen Criner; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Karen Criner, Marietta, Ga; granddaughters, Megan and May Criner, Marietta, Ga; a grandson, Charlie Criner, Salem; a brother, Forrest Light; a sister, Bertha Wimmer, both of Pilot. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 21, 1993.¹⁰