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     Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0787.⁸ She Mrs. Marcella Vest Conner, age 95, of 3616 Ellen Drive, Salem, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ada Lynn Bohon, two sons, Estral Conner, Hancil Conner, all of Salem; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.³ She was born on March 7, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,4,6 She married Robert Willis "Bob" Conner, son of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on December 26, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,4,6 As of December 26, 1906,her married name was Conner. Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest died on February 22, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^2,4,3,6

     Andrew C. Conner was born in February, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Matilda Ann Walters, daughter of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on April 22, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 Andrew C. Conner Deed Between the Sons of William Conner This deed made the 17th day of Aug. 1854 between Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife. Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife, and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife, and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representative of William Conner deceased of the one and first part all of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia and William P. Conner of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesses that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars in hand paid to the said Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife and Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representatives as aforesaid of William Conner deceased have this day bargain and sell ______released and confirmed and by these presents do bargain and sell _________release and confirm unto the said William P. Conner all there whole sole and entire interest right and title to all the land Estate belonging to them as heirs and representatives of the aforesaid William Conner deceased and do forever warrant and free from us or any of our liens or any persons claiming under us and we Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife has for and in consideration of the above mentioned consideration also bargained and sold and do forever bargain and sell unto the said William P. Conner and do forever relinquish any claims that they may of had to the aforesaid _____ estate of William Conner deceased previous to his death and do also forever warrant and _____ the same free from us or any of our heirs in witness, whereof the parties hereto subscribed our names and as said seals this date above writing. Signed by all the above named. William H. Boyd and Bird Smith J.P. on August 17, 1854.⁷ He left a will on December 10, 1902; In the name of God amen. I Andrew Conner of Floyd County and the state of Virginia, farmer, being weak in body and sound of mind and memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty if this tricumsitory (transitory?) of life do make this my last will and testament in the manner and form following to wit. 1st. It is my will that all my doctor bills and burial expenses just and honest debts be paid out of my estate. Also, I give unto my daughter Julia Ann Conner all my personal property as long as she lives, also my daughter Julia Ann Conner is to have her support off of the remainder of my real estate and also a house on same place as long as Julia Ann Conner lives and at the death of my daughter Julia Ann Conner said real estate is to go to my daughter Sarah J. Ratcliff and my daughter Isabell Argabright and I also give to my son William H. Conner two dollars and fifty cents to be part out of my estate at my death and I also give unto my daughter Elizabeth Ellen Smith two dollars and fifty cents to be part out of my estate at my death and I also give to my son John H. W. Conner the sum of two dollars and fifty cents to be part out of my estate at my death. The real estate mentioned in the above will contains about fifty acres of land, said land lying in the County of Floyd and State of Virginia on waters of Flat Run adjoining the lands of H. W. Conner, John H. Sisson, Daniel S. Lucas, and Joseph H. Austin. Also I nominate John H. W. Conner to be executor of my will hereby revoking all other legacies and bequest by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this the tenth day of December in the year one thousand nine hundred and two. Witness: William M. Vest (who probably wrote the will) Peter R. Vest Andrew (X) Conner Probated and ordered to be recorded on May 12, 1903. We, George W. Vest, Peter and H. V. Cole who were appointed at the May term of Floyd County Court 1903 to appraise the personal property of Andrew Conner, dec., met after being duly sworn proceeded as follows: 1 horse, $16.00 1 cow, $25.00 1 heifer, $10.00 1 rifle gun, $1.00 1 bond on D. S. Lucas $25.38.⁷ He died on May 12, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^8,3

     Della Florence Smith was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6018.¹⁰ She was born on November 24, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,9 She married Jackson Preston "Jackie" Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings, on April 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 As of April 10, 1926,her married name was Conner. Della Florence Smith married William Leonard Mabry on April 18, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^8,1 As of April 18, 1941,her married name was Mabry. Della Florence Smith died on March 30, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^10,7,8,9,11 She MABRY, Della Florence, 94, of Pilot, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999. She was preceded in death by two husbands; J. Preston Conner and W. Leonard Mabry, one son; Toy Melvin Conner. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; George W. and Marie Conner of Manassas, Harold Ray and Colletta Mabry of Pilot, two daughters and son-in-law; Eva Mobie Barlow of Mechanicsville and Martha Jane and Perry Cole of Pilot. Also surviving are five step-children; Jessie Mabry of Radford, Early Mabry and wife; Hazel of Christiansburg, Claudine Mabry Jones of Florida, Recie Mabry Shields of Christiansburg, and Christine Mabry Bishop of Elliston, sixteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Meadors and Rev. Mike Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. on April 2, 1999.⁸

     Rev. William Woodrow Furrow was buried at Green Hills Memory Gardens, 3578 W State Road 38, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.⁶ He was born on January 16, 1929 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Doris Jarrett on August 28, 1946 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.⁶ Rev. William Woodrow Furrow died on June 26, 2021 at Indiana at age 92.⁶ He In loving memory of William W. "Bill" Furrow, faithful husband, loving father, and devoted grandfather, left this earth peacefully to be with his Savior and Lord on the 26 th of June, 2021. Bill was born on January 16, 1929 in Gary, WV, a son of the late Jesse L. and Stella (Wiggins) Furrow. He married the love of his life, Doris Jarrett on August 28, 1946 in Pikeville, KY. Bill, also known as Toby, lived a long fruitful life of 92 years, based upon his faith in the Lord and Savior of which he strongly believed. He has been a resident of West Virginia, Utah and Indiana. Bill retired in 1973 from U.S. Steel in West Virginia and later moved to Indiana. He worked in maintenance for New Castle Community Schools before retiring in 1993. He also worked on many building projects in his lifetime such as churches and homes. Bill and Doris faithfully attended Cross Road Church. His family and friends will miss him dearly and forever hold him close in their hearts. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 75 years, Doris Furrow; three daughters, Nina (husband: Facundo) Cortez, Donna (husband: Michael) Weller and Patricia (husband: John) Tyner; a son, W. Lynn (wife: Karmen) Furrow; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clifton (wife: Shirley) Furrow, Malcom (wife: Dottie) Furrow and Paul Furrow and a sister, Velma (husband: Bob) Gilliam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn S. Patton; six siblings, Agnes Huff, Ray Furrow, Junior Furrow, Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks and Ruth Atkinson. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens in New Castle. on June 29, 2021.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 234-46-5918.¹¹ Rev. Ray Ernest Furrow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,8 He was born on June 19, 1932 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,4,7 He married Norma June Miller on September 15, 1951 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8 Rev. Ray Ernest Furrow died on October 5, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^11,8 He LERONA - Rev. Ray E. Furrow, 62, of the Bent Mountain Road, Lerona, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born at Gary, he was a son of the late Rev. Jessie Louis and Stella Irene Wiggins Furrow. He was educated in Franklin Springs, Ga., attending high school in Emmanuel College and received his associate degree also from Emmanuel College. He received his bachelors of science degree in education from Bluefield State College, later attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., with a masters degree in education/administration and began his teaching career in Huddleston, Va., moving to Shenandoah. Va., Amelia, Ohio, returning to the area in the mid 60's, where he taught school at Oakvale. He later served as assistant principal at Bluefield High School, Glenwood Junior High School and Athens High School. Rev. Furrow was a member of the Appalachian Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church at Dublin, Va. He started his ministries in Bedford, Va., in 1952 until 1957 moving to the Montcalm area where he pastored until 1962. He then was transferred to the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia until 1964. He then moved to Amelia where he taught school while pastoring until 1967. When he returned to Mercer County, he served as the Minister of Music for the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church in Princeton. In 1975, he established a church in Pearisburg. Va., until 1979. He then served as the minister of the Sunrise Chapel Church on Bent Mountain near Athens. In 1985, he established the Landmark Bible Church at Speedway where he pastored until 1989. He served on the Evangelism Board of the Conference for many years and had served as choir leader for many area camp m eetings. He held the office of vice president of the Maranatha Bible Institute in Dublin, Va., and served both on the board and in the Home Missions Department of the Appalachian Conference. He was preceded in death by one infant son, and one brother, Jessie L. Furrow Jr. Survivors: wife, Norma Miller Furrow: sons, Randall E. Furrow of Warsaw, Va., and Gregory R. Furrow of the Bent Mountain Road; sisters, Mrs. Roy (Agnes) Huff of Charlottesville, Va., Mrs. Clayton (Margie) Hawks and Mrs. Buster (Dorothy) Sparks, both of Princeton, Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Atkinson of Athens and Mrs. Bob (Velma) Gilliam of Burlington, N.C; brothers. Rev. William Furrow of New Castle, Ind., Malcolm Furrow and Clifton Furrow, both of Crozet, Va., Larry Furrow of Wellsboro, Pa., and Rev. Paul Furrow of Anderson, Ind; four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. on October 6, 1994.⁸

     Larry Calvin Furrow married Joan Unknown.^2,4 Larry Calvin Furrow was born on December 20, 1937 at West Virginia.^5,7 He died on February 19, 2016 at Pennsylvania at age 78.⁸

     Agnes Sophronia Furrow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born circa 1921 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of January 17, 1943,her married name was Huff.⁴ She married Rev. Roy Steward Huff on January 17, 1943 at Squire, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6,9 Agnes Sophronia Furrow died on August 8, 2013 at Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia.⁶ She Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff, 91, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born to the late the Rev. Jesse and Stella Wiggins Furrow. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Roy S. Huff; and siblings, Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks, Junior Furrow, and the Rev. Ray Furrow.She is survived by her sons, the Rev. Kenneth Huff, Malvin Huff, and the Rev. Garry Huff; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one expected great-grandson; and siblings, Toby Furrow, Malcolm Furrow, Larry Furrow, Clifton Furrow, Paul Furrow, Ruth Atkinson, and Velma Gilliam.Agnes not only took great care of her family, but was a great minister's helper to her husband, and sacrificed much to allow her husband do what he loved, being a dedicated minister. Her ministry and love will be greatly missed by all that knew her.The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2013, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Huff officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 11, 2013.⁶

     Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow was buried at Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-34-8056.¹² She was born on January 5, 1923 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,12,5 As of May 18, 1945,her married name was Hawks.³ She married Edward Clayton Hawks on May 18, 1945 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,3,4,10 Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow died on November 28, 2004 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^11,12 She PRINCETON - Mrs. Marjorie 'Margie' Elizabeth Hawks, 81, of 416 Princeton Ave., Princeton died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, with her loving and devoted family surrounding her as she departed this life to receive her Heavenly Home. Born Jan. 5, 1923, at Gary, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Jessie L. and Stella Irene Wiggins Furrow. Margie is a graduate of Gary High School. In her early adult life, she worked for the U.S. Steel Union Store at Gary. In 1962, she along with her late husband moved to Princeton. She was a very active member of the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue, Princeton, she was a former Sunday School teacher along with being a member of the Women's Auxiliary. She served as a volunteer at Princeton Community Hospital. Margie was devoted to her family, she was a loving caregiver, having cared for many members of her family and lending a helping hand to those less fortunate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years, Edward Clayton Hawks along with two brothers, Jesse L. Furrow Jr. and Reverend Ray E. Furrow and a sister, Gertrude Furrow in addition to two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Left to cherish her memory: Her loving children and their spouses, Reverend Edward C. and Sharon Hawks of Lakeland, Fla., Jim and Donna Hawks, Jerry and Kathy Hawks, Dana and John Anderson all of Princeton; grandchildren, Emily Backes, Brian Hawks, Justin Hawks, Russell Hawks, Jody Hawks, Kayla Hawks, Kia Hebb, Micah Musick and Jacob Daniel Hawks; great grandchildren, Rachel Elizabeth Backes and Rebekah Backes; brothers and sisters and spouses, Reverend William and Doris Furrow of Spiceland, Ind., Malcolm and Dottie Furrow of Grottoes, Va., Larry and Joan Furrow of Wellsboro, Pa., Clifton and Shirley Furrow of Crozet, Va., Reverend Paul and Shirley Furrow of Colonial Heights, Va., Agnes and Reverend Roy Huff of Barboursville, Va., Dorothy and Buster Sparks of Princeton, Ruth and Reverend Thomas Atkinson of Lerona, Velma and Robert Gilliam of Cascade, Va; a host of nieces and nephews; and cherished her many close friends. On Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at 11 a.m., a service to celebrate the life of Margie Furrow Hawks will be held from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Reverend Paul Furrow officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum, Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family today from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home and by online condolence www.memorialfd.com. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family of Margie Hawks is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on December 2, 2004.¹¹

     Mary L. Mooney married Toy Roy Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings.^5,1,2,3 Mary L. Mooney was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 Her married name was Conner. She was born on May 6, 1913 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,4 She died on March 15, 1982 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,2 She Mrs. Mary M. Conner, age 68, of 135 Ash Drive, widow of Toy R. Conner, died Monday at her home. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Jane Mooney, Kingsport, Tn; four sisters, Beulah Randolph, Cassie Nienast, Kingsport, Tn; Florence Shiflett, Elsie Mooney, both of Bristol; a brother, Dewey Mooney, Kingsport, Tn; one grandson, several nieces and nephews. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on March 16, 1982.³

     Jerry Wilson Furrow was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 229-50-7915.⁴ He was born on October 18, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 He married Joyce Harriett Webber on November 13, 1959 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Jerry Wilson Furrow died on July 8, 1990 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 49.^1,6,4 He WAYNESBORO - Jerry Wilson Furrow, age 49, a resident of 100 North Side Drive, died early Sunday morning at the Community Hospital of Waynesboro. The family formerly resided in the Vinton and Mt. Pleasant areas. He was born in Franklin County, Va., October 18, 1940, the son of the late Roy E. Furrow and Alberta Meador Furrow of Roanoke. He was a graduate of William Byrd High School, Vinton, class of 1959. He was also a graduate of V.P.I., class of 1963, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an employee of the DuPont Company for 27 years and was a member and deacon of the Westwood Baptist Church in Waynesboro. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Webber Furrow, Waynesboro; two sons, Edward G. Furrow, Fayetteville, N.C; Keith W. Furrow, Blacksburg, Va; one sister, Cindy F. Dopp, Roanoke; two brothers, Roger W. Furrow, High Point, N.C; Randy M. Furrow, Kernersville, N.C; two grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. A funeral service will be held at Westwood Baptist Church in Waynesboro Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday conducted by the Rev. Jack Mallory. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 726, Waynesboro, Va. The family will receive friends at the McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on July 9, 1990.¹

     Alberta Susan Meador Alberta Furrow of Roanoke passed away early Thursday morning, May 16, 2019. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Furrow for 47 years prior to his death in 1985. Born on January 11, 1920 in Franklin County, Virginia, Alberta was the daughter of the late Walter and Berta Lumsden Meador. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Wilson Furrow; her daughter-in-law, Judith Weaver Furrow; and seven brothers and three sisters. Alberta was primarily a homemaker who dedicated much of her early adult life to raising her four children. She had a “green thumb,” and enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her family. After her husband, Roy, died, she realized her dream of traveling all over the world, and took up hobbies such as painting and ballroom dancing. Alberta leaves to cherish her memory three children – Roger W. Furrow of Moneta; Randy M. Furrow and wife, Ann, of Goode; and Cindy S. Furrow of Roanoke. Alberta’s four grandchildren remember her fondly as “MeMa” – Eddie Furrow (and Anne Marie) of O’Fallon, IL; Keith Furrow (and Paige) of Blountville, TN; Tad Furrow (and Rebecca) of High Point, NC; and Wendy Furrow-Scott (and Donald) of Moneta, VA. Mema also leaves behind nine amazing great grandchildren – Patrick (and Amanda), Katie, Brian, Jenn, Levi, McKenzie, Ryan, Nathan, and Tura; and two beautiful great great granddaughters– Madelyn and Payton. Also surviving are daughter-in-law, Joyce Furrow (Jerry), as well as a host of special nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Alberta’s life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the Vinton Chapel of Oakey’s Funeral Home -- 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia 24179. The service will be conducted by Dr. Kevin Meadows. The family will receive friends in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. – one hour prior to the service. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Alberta’s caregivers at Bedford County Nursing Home and Centra Hospice (Bedford).³ She was born on January 11, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Roy Everett Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on January 31, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 31, 1938,her married name was Furrow.² Alberta Susan Meador died on May 16, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.³