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     Elizabeth Prillaman was born on January 31, 1827 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married William Riley Gray, son of Cary Gray and Rebecca Sowder, on October 28, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of October 28, 1851,her married name was Gray. Elizabeth Prillaman died in 1880 at Velma, Garvin Co., Indian Territory.⁴

     Bruce Bryon Conner Sr. was buried at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^3,2 He was born on January 13, 1935 at Church Hollow, McComas Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Marilyn Julia Minto on April 28, 1956 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^1,3,4,2 Bruce Bryon Conner Sr. died on September 12, 2020 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 85.^3,2 He Bruce Byron Conner, 85, of Stratford, passed away on Saturday, Sept 12, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in McComas, West Virginia, on Jan. 13, 1935 to Ethel Conner, he was pre-deceased by his son Bruce Jr. and grandson David McDowell. An avid Mets fan, he worked for Remington Shaver in Bridgeport for more than 20 years and then Burndy's in Milford before retiring. He's now at peace after fighting a long illness. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 64 years, Marilyn Minto Conner, his children Linda Conner Lambeck, Suzanne McDowell, and Richard Conner; his son-in-laws Mark Lambeck and Magaro Vallejo; his grandchildren Philip Conner (Lorena), Matthew Conner (Tina), Scott Lambeck (Amy), Joe McDowell (Dennisse), Ellyn Marinho (Judson), and Gregory Lambeck. Also, his great-grandchildren Antanette, Ashlee, Philip Jr., Jordan, Aaliyah, Joshua, Justice, Madeline, Bryson, and Everett; his great-great-grandson Tavon. He also leaves behind his beloved dog Bella, cat Midnight, and many friends. A graveside service will be held at Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley Street, Bridgeport. on September 18, 2020.³

     Nancy Elizabeth Moore was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 21, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Harvey Gray, son of Cary Gray and Rebecca Sowder, on October 24, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 24, 1867,her married name was Gray. Nancy Elizabeth Moore died on April 2, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 479-03-4996.⁷ Kenneth Wayne Orr was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ He was born on May 2, 1919 at Iowa.^3,4,7,5 He died on March 5, 1967 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 47.^4,5

     Her married name was Hamilton.⁴ Evelyn J. Orr married Unknown Hamilton.⁴ Evelyn J. Orr was born on September 4, 1923 at Iowa.^1,5

     Christine Louise Walters Christine Walters Poff, Tuesday, March 19th, 1935 - Wednesday, November 16th, 2022. Christine Walters Poff, 87 of Salem, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born to the late Leonard and Cora Walters. In addition to her parents, Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Ercil Poff; twin brother, Luther Walters; and brother, Howard Walters. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Gurdy Manning, Myrtle Underwood, Barbara Conner, Russell Walters, and Gary Walters; and brother-in-law, Vestal Poff. A Graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 19, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of October 28, 1955,her married name was Poff.³ She married Ercil Hylton Poff, son of Sherman Roscoe Poff and Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin, on October 28, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 Christine Louise Walters died on November 16, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁵

     Ethel M. Atkinson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 225-44-4455.⁵ She was born on April 15, 1904 at Virginia.^4,6,5 As of circa 1926,her married name was Murray.^4,6 She married Rev. Duncan Elbert Murray circa 1926.^4,6,2 Ethel M. Atkinson died on April 15, 1988 at age 84.⁵

     John Weaver was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 10, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Mary Ann Gray, daughter of Cary Gray and Rebecca Sowder, on October 22, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 John Weaver died on December 20, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     Celestie Evelyn Board was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on December 13, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Jacob Vernon Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on December 26, 1920 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 26, 1920,her married name was Reed. Celestie Evelyn Board died on April 23, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^3,4 She Mrs. Celestie Board Reed, age 90, of the Lutheran Home, and formerly of 3631 Wilmont Ave., N.W., died Monday, April 23, 1990 in a local hospital. She was the widow of Jacob Vernon Reed and was preceded in death by a daughter, Maxelle R. Burke. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Louis (Elizabeth R.) Robertson, Martinsville; Mrs. Charles E. (Margaret R.) Adkins, Roanoke; Mrs. Ted (Gaeldeane R.) Meeks, Martinsville; Mrs. Earl L. (Phyllis R.) Huntington, Darien, Conn; one son and daughter-in-law, Wallace V. and Irene Reed, Vinton; one son-in-law, Edward N. Burke, Ocean Hills, Calif; three sisters, Mary B. Baker, Audrey B. Coffey, Vera B. Switzer, all of Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; nine great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 1:00 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Charles Comer officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 4:00 p.m Wednesday, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. on April 24, 1990.⁴