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     Iva Lewis Angle was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She was born on September 5, 1916 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Harry Banks Cannaday, son of George Alvin Cannaday and Minnie Ella Poff, on November 28, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,8,9 As of November 28, 1936,her married name was Cannaday. As of August 24, 1963,her married name was Whitenack.¹⁰ Iva Lewis Angle married Ray Byrum Whitenack, son of William Richard "Dick" Whitenack and Bertha Jane Boone, on August 24, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,8,11 Iva Lewis Angle died on June 2, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^2,1 She Iva Angle Cannaday Whitenack, of Roanoke, passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on Wednesday, June 2, 2004. She was born September 5, 1916 at Check, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry B. Cannaday and her second husband, Ray B. Whitenack. She is also preceded in death by her father and mother, Stanley and Flora Clower Angle of Check, Va; two sisters, Bea Angle Anderson and Mae Angle Conner; two brothers, Clarence Angle and Woodrow Angle (Woody); and a nephew, Bobby Angle. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Janet Cannaday and Hilton King of Roanoke, Va; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry B. and Darlene Hannabass Cannaday; three grandchildren, Robert Zachary Cannaday and Christine A. Cannaday, all of Merietta, Georgia, and Iva Michele King of Fairfax, Va; a niece, Luci Anderson Graham of Roanoke, Va; and a hosts of nieces and nephews, all who are out of the area. Mrs. Whitenack was co-owner of two grocery stores-Shopwell on Brambleton Ave. and Brandon Road Market founded By Woody Angle and Harry Cannaday, known as "Angle & Cannaday". She was also in sales at Tower's Hallmark Gift Shop, Tanglewood Leggett's China Dept., and Village Gift Shop at Cave Spring. She was on the debate team and the basketball team at Check High School. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on June 4, 2004.²

     Ray Byrum Whitenack was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,6 His Social Security Number was 227-05-4785.⁷ He was born on June 27, 1914 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,4,5 He married Iva Lewis Angle, daughter of Stanley Woodson Angle and Flora Alice Clower, on August 24, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,4,6 Ray Byrum Whitenack died on February 18, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,1,4,6 He Ray B. Whitenack, of 3301 Kenwick Trail, S.W., died Saturday, February 18, 1989. He was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. William (Richard) Whitenack of Simpsons in Floyd County. He was retired from the Virginia State Highway Department. Surviving are his wife, Iva Angle Cannaday Whitenack; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Janet Cannaday King and Hilton King; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Larry Banks Cannaday and Darlene Hannabass Cannaday; three grandchildren, Zach Cannaday, Christie Cannaday, and Iva Michele King; three sisters, Blie Whitenack King, Ruth Whitenack Maye, and Edna Whitenack Turner; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on February 20, 1989.⁶

     James Pitzer Saunders was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-30-7766.⁶ He was born on July 16, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4 He married Glenna Jean Martin, daughter of Howard Lawrence Martin and Dorothy Ora Cole, on June 1, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 James Pitzer Saunders died on September 5, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^6,3,5 He SAUNDERS, James P., 69, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 5, 1999 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Saunders retired in 1985 as the Post Master of Roanoke after 37 years with the United States Postal Service. In 1974, he became the first non-political Post Master appointed in Roanoke and was also a Sectional Center Manager. His territory was the largest in the Eastern Region, covering over 17,000 square miles and including over 242 post offices from Appomatox to the Kentucky boarder. He was a life member of the National Guard Association, retiring as a Major after serving 21 years of active duty and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service and was also a member of the 29th Division Association, a member of the Military Order of the World Wars, and The Retired Officer's Association. James was a dedicated husband, father and friend and was committed to community service. He was a past President of the Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lion's Club and past member of the Roanoke Valley Torch Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William I. Saunders, of Roanoke and a brother, Robert S. Saunders of High Point, N.C. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Jean Martin Saunders, his children, John H. Saunders and his wife, Laurie, Roanoke, Jane S. Miller and her husband Eric of Montvale; five grandchildren, Ann-Henley Saunders, J. Martin Saunders, Edwin C. Saunders, E. Christopher Miller and Stephanie L. Miller; brothers, William G. Saunders, Niceville, Fla., John V. Saunders, Dillwyn; sister, Mary Saunders Beasley, Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at Cave Spring United Methodist Church, Wednesday, September 8, 1999, 11 a.m. with the Rev. William C. Logan and Rev. Ward L. Donat officating. Interment will follow in Huffville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Floyd County. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial be sent to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P. O. Box 77, Bedford, Va., 24523 or the Building Fund of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, 4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, Va., 24018. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on September 7, 1999.³

     Carolyn Jo Martin Carolyn Jo Martin McCorkindale,
Apr 1, 1940 - Nov 24, 2025. Carolyn Jo Martin McCorkindale, of Roanoke, passed peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, VA, in 1940 to Howard and Dorothy Martin. Carolyn was a graduate of Radford University and Virginia Tech, majoring in Business Education. Carolyn enjoyed a long career in teaching and business education and was a co-owner of a small business for 15 years. She started her career as a high school teacher and taught business courses at five area colleges over the years. She continued her business education career as an entrepreneur mentor at a local non-profit. She ended her career as the executive director of a business incubator in southwestern Virginia. During her retirement, Carolyn devoted many years to serving her church as clerk. She was a vibrant and enthusiastic individual and was a wonderful mother to her children. She loved her extended family and fondly recalled her time with her many cousins in Floyd County, where she spent much time at her grandparents’ farms. She enjoyed quiet contemplation time at her home, surrounded by trees. A lover of old-time music, such as Ralph Stanley, especially the a cappella Primitive Baptist tradition in which she grew up. Carolyn’s passing was preceded by her parents, Howard and Dorothy Martin. Her surviving family includes her son, Matthew McCorkindale, of Roanoke, VA; daughter, Mary Catherine McCorkindale and son-in-law, Stephen O’Leyar, of Fairport, NY; her granddaughter, Caitlin O’Leyar, of Fairport, NY; and sister, Jean Saunders of Roanoke, VA.⁴ She was born on April 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 As of June 16, 1962,her married name was McCorkindale.² She married Jeffrey Albert McCorkindale on June 16, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Carolyn Jo Martin and Jeffrey Albert McCorkindale were divorced on November 19, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Carolyn Jo Martin died on November 24, 2025 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     Jeffrey Albert McCorkindale Jeffrey A. (Jeff) McCorkindale, of Roanoke, passed on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Simpson Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Robert Brodie and Rev. Rod Longmire. Jeff was born July 5, 1937, and was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Mary McCorkindale, and brother James McCorkindale. He is survived by his daughter Mary Catherine McCorkindale and son-in-law Stephen O’Leyar, and son, Matthew McCorkindale. Also surviving is his granddaughter Caitlin O’Leyar. Jeff lived a life of service through his public and private vocations. He had a long career in security and criminal justice as a polygraph examiner, forensic document examiner and security consultant. In addition, he served as a Roanoke Auxiliary Police Officer for 21 years. Having served in the US army briefly after high school, in later years he joined the Virginia Defense Force (State Guard), attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He took great pleasure in military traditions and camaraderie and the opportunity to serve his state. Jeff practiced his strong Christian faith through community ministry including serving as a Church of the Brethren interim pastor in Goode, Virginia for 5 years. Blessed with a beautiful singing voice, he performed in multiple musicals and as a church soloist. He most enjoyed time with family and friends, reading, crossword puzzles, and painting.² He was born on July 5, 1937 at Watertown, Codington Co., South Dakota.^1,2 He married Carolyn Jo Martin, daughter of Howard Lawrence Martin and Dorothy Ora Cole, on June 16, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jeffrey Albert McCorkindale and Carolyn Jo Martin were divorced on November 19, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jeffrey Albert McCorkindale died on August 7, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.²

     Brittany Danielle Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 10, 1991 at Virginia.¹ She was born on September 10, 1991 at Virginia.¹

     Marilyn Julia Minto was buried at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.² She was born on December 31, 1936 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^1,2,3 She married Bruce Bryon Conner Sr., son of George Sutherland and Ethel Vera Conner, on April 28, 1956 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^1,4,2,3 As of April 28, 1956,her married name was Conner. Marilyn Julia Minto died on November 20, 2020 at Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 83.^2,3 She Marilyn Julia (Minto) Conner, 83, of Stratford, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, at home. Born in Bridgeport, on Dec. 31, 1936 to Ella May and John Minto, she was pre-deceased by her husband Bruce, a son, Bruce Jr. and a grandson, David McDowell. She survived her husband Bruce by 10 weeks. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, she graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport. She worked for several years at Connecticut National Bank. She is survived by her children, Linda Conner Lambeck, Suzanne McDowell and Richard Conner; her son-in-laws Mark Lambeck and Magaro Vallejo; her grandchildren Philip Conner (Lorena), Matthew Conner (Tina), Scott Lambeck (Amy), Joe McDowell (Dennisse), Ellyn Marinho (Judson), and Gregory Lambeck. Also, her great-grandchildren Antanette, Ashlee, Philip Jr., Jordan, Aaliyah, Joshua, Justice, Madeline, Bryson and Everett; and her great-great grandson Tavon. A graveside service will be held in the spring at a time to be announced in Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley Street, Bridgeport. on December 28, 2020.²

     His Social Security Number was 045-64-6099.⁵ Bruce Byron Conner Jr. was buried at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.⁶ He Bruce B. Conner Jr. age 44 of Stratford went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2004 at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his parents; Bruce and Marilyn Conner, a sister Linda Lambeck and her husband Mark, a sister Suzanne McDowell and her husband Margaro Vallejo, a brother Richard Conner, nephews Philip, Matthew, Scotty, Joseph, & Gregory, and a niece Ellyn. Great nephews Philip, Jordan, Joshua, and a great niece Antoinette. He is also survived by his Aunt Florence Karolkowski. And many cousins. He last worked at Lindquist Plumbing of Bpt. He was a great genealogy enthusiast. He and his e-mail buddies conferred about Conner and Minto ancestors. He will be greatly missed by all, including his pets, Gizmo, Spring, Cocoa and Yankee. The family would like to thank the Connecticut Hospice for all their kindness and help. Bruce will be missed by all. Interment will be in Park Cemetery.⁷ He was born on November 15, 1959 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^1,5,6,8,3 He died on February 22, 2004 at Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 44.^5,6,8

     Eric James Lambeck died on January 22, 1979 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.¹ He was born on January 22, 1979 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.¹