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     His Social Security Number was 229-82-8732.⁵ James Gary Sowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on July 15, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 He died on October 18, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.² He SOWDER, James Gary, 41, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 18, 1993, in a local hospital. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents, James A. and Coretta G. (Rita) Sowder; sister and brother-in-law, Donna S. and Mick deSimone; two nephews, Matthew and Patrick deSimone, all of Roanoke; a number of aunts, uncles & cousins. Services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. M. Dennis Herman and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after noon Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. It is suggested that memorials be made to the Harry Y. Gamble Series at Calvary Baptist Church. on October 19, 1993.²

     Redell Carr was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 She was born on September 1, 1925 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7 As of August 30, 1945,her married name was Byrant.⁵ She married Wallace Preston Byrant on August 30, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 Redell Carr died on April 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20.^6,7

     Wallace Preston Byrant was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 231-05-5505.³ He was born on February 8, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,7,6} He married Redell Carr, daughter of Isaac McKinley "Ken" Carr and Elva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack, on August 30, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Wallace Preston Byrant died on November 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3,4,7,8

     Matilda Poff was buried at Sumpter Cemetery, off Rt. 8, at the end of Rt. 698, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 She was born on June 1, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 She married Joseph Sumpter, son of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on September 21, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 21, 1865,her married name was Sumpter. Matilda Poff died on August 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,4

     Jacob Poff Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; From my cousin William Conner - Buried outside current cemetery near the original church. The broken/unmarked rocks/unreadable stones were removed in the 1960s by church officials who wanted mowing to be easier.³ He was born circa 1813 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow, daughter of Mathias Furrow and Barbara Weaver, on October 9, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Jacob Poff Conner married Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" "Levisa" Wilson, daughter of Joshua Wilson and Sarah Likens, on July 19, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 Jacob Poff 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, 1854.⁶

     Mary Ann Davis was born circa 1802 at Virginia. She married Lewis Burwell Overstreet circa 1825 at Bedford Co., Virginia. As of circa 1825,her married name was Overstreet. Mary Ann Davis died before 1850.

     Samuel L. Sweeney Samuel was a prosperous farmer who was reputed to have owned 1000 acres, partly inherited from his father, in the Little River District of Floyd Co., Virginia. Samuel and Margaret (Thomas) Sweeney lived on a large farm past the Floyd County poorhouse, on route 679. Samuel was a constable in Floyd Co. for over 30 years. He donated an acre of land for Cabbal School. Margaret got sick when her son Peter was small, and was bedfast for several years. Samuel used hired help to run the home. Margaret died when Peter was twelve. Samuel then married Mary Young, and had three more children. Samuel's mother, Nancy (Moore) Sweeney, lived to be ninety and stayed with Samuel in her older days. The small children worried Nancy, so Samuel built her a house near his own. Her grandson, Peter Edmund Sweeney, stayed with her some to keep firewood and do chores for her. He was born on June 4, 1828 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Margaret Thomas on February 15, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia. Samuel L. Sweeney died on May 28, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.

     Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow was born circa 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Jacob Poff Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on October 9, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 9, 1833,her married name was Conner. Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow died before July 19, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her husband remarried on this date.¹

     Mathias Furrow was born on June 18, 1775 at Loudoun Co., Virginia. He married Barbara Weaver on April 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Mathias Furrow left a will on August 11, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the name of God Amen. I Mathais Furrow of the County of Floyd & the state of Virginia, being in advanced years and feble body, but of sound natural mind, do make and ordain this my last will and testament as follows to wit: I will that my son Adam Furrow shall have all of my land on which he now lives. By heirs 1st. Adam Furrow paying Flemming Poff & Barbara his wife and his heirs three hundred dollars in cash at my decease. I futher will and desire that my executor pay out of my monies arising from the balance of my estate Twenty dollars to each of my two grandchildren (Nathainel and Haden Conner). Then my will and desire is that Flemming Poff and Barbara his wife and their heirs shall have all the balance of my estate in every respect in addition to the three hundred dollars to be paid to him there by. Adam Furrow as afore mentioned is witness I have ____ to set my hand and sign in the presence of the following witness this 11th day of August 1860. I appoint S R Aldridge my Executor. Mathais X Furrow Mark Witness: S R Aldridge Dr. Lo Watton Samuel S Conner Virginia At a court held for the county of Floyd at the courthouse on the 26th day of Janurary 1861. The court after hearing testimony and of opinion that the paper bearing the date of 11th day of August 1860 and witnessed by S R Aldridge, D L Watton, and Samuel Conner who testified there to is the last true wish and testament of the same Mathais Furrow, Decd'. It is therefore ordered that the same, be recorded. Teste. Wm. B Shelor. Clk.⁶ He died on September 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85; Died of fever.

     Gladys Marguerite Conner was buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., California.¹⁰ She was born on January 7, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 She married Dr. Allan Blair Schaffer, son of Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer and Irma Carlysle Williams, on June 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 As of June 20, 1954,her married name was Schaffer.³ Gladys Marguerite Conner died on July 20, 2014 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 89.¹⁰ She Gladys Marguerite Conner Schaffer passed away early Sunday morning, July 20, in Van Nuys, Calif. She was born Jan 7, 1925, in Roanoke to the late Robert Russell and Juanita Elmore Conner. Although she spent the last 59 years in Southern California, she was a Virginian in her heart. Mom loved to share childhood stories about her colorful and numerous relatives in Roanoke and Floyd County. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Allan Blair Schaffer; sons Scott and his wife Debra, Bret and his wife Charlotte, Rick and his wife Margaret; daughter Lisa and her husband Taft Blokzyl; grandchildren Ciana, Conner, Jade, Ray, Violet, Holly, and Lindsey; sister Jane Hevener and her husband Paul. She was predeceased by her brother Robert "Bobby" Conner. Services will be private and burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Calif. on July 23, 2014.¹¹

     Reva Alma Williams Reva died at age 34 after spending 10 months at the Hopemont Sanitarium while suffering from tuberculosis. Hopemont served as the state tuberculosis sanitarium from 1912 until 1965. This farm in Preston County was chosen for the location because of the high altitude and cold winters and because patients could come there by train. At that time it was believed that high altitudes and cold temperatures were necessary for a cure. Hopemont was located just south of the town of Terra Alta, West Virginia. The farm raised food to help with the expenses of feeding the patients as well as the workers. Non-violent criminals were sent there to work the farm. They had a herd of dairy cattle and were self contained. The sanitarium had its own laundry and hospital with a fully equipped operating room. After WWII, the hospital was converted to a place for the sick people that were in Moundsville Prison. The tuberculosis patients were moved to the Terra Alta Tuberculosis Sanitarium.⁴ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,6,8 She was born on September 5, 1897 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of January 18, 1917,her married name was Scruggs.¹ She married Jessie Joseph Scruggs on January 18, 1917 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Reva Alma Williams and Jessie Joseph Scruggs were divorced before January 6, 1920.⁹ As of September 10, 1922,her married name was Caproni.¹⁰ Reva Alma Williams married Albert Williams Caproni Sr. on September 10, 1922 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^4,6,5,10 Reva Alma Williams died on December 16, 1931 at Hopemont Sanitarium, Terra Alta, Preston Co., West Virginia, at age 34.^4,5,6,8 She Mrs. Albert Caproni, 34, the wife of the president of the Biagi Fruit and Produce company here, died late yesterday afternoon at Terra Alta, following a long illness. Mrs. Caproni was the daughter of Mrs. T. A. Williams of Clifton Forge. Va. Mrs. Williams was a guest at the home of her daughter and son-inlaw, Dr. and Mrs. P. F. Schaffer of Valley road, at the time of Mrs. Caproni's death. Besides her mother and husband, Mrs. Caproni is survived by one son, Albert Caproni, Jr; two sisters, Mrs. Schaffer and Mrs. Harry C. Deisher of Charleston, and one brother, Lawrence Williams of Clifton Forge. Mr. Caproni and Dr. Schafter left yesterday for Terra Alta to arrange for funeral services. Whether services will be held here or at Clifton Forge had not been decided last night. on December 17, 1931.¹¹ She Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Caproni, 34, who died Wednesday at Terra Alta, will be held at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning at her residence in Bridge avenue, South Side. The Rev. B. P. Taylor will have charge of the services. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial park. Mrs. Caproni was the wife of the president of the Biagi fruit company and the daughter of Mrs. T. A. Williams of Clifton Forge, Va. She is survived also by two sisters, Mrs. Harry C. Deisher and Mrs. P. F. Schaffer, both of Charleston, and a brother, Lawrence Williams, of Clifton Forge, and a son, Albert, jr. She is preceded in death by her father, who died two years ago, and two brothers, Roland and Rayburn Williams, who were killed in action in France during the World war. on December 18, 1931.¹²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-92-2196.⁶ Ocie Adeline Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,5,9 She Copper Hill - Ocie Wilson Poff, age 85, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 1984, in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Evelyn) Conner, Mrs. Namon (Buelah) Vest, and Mrs. Shike (Coleen) King, all of Copper Hill; Mrs. Diamond (Sylvia) Short of Roanoke; Mrs. Dorsey (Louise) Thompson of Floyd; Mrs. Harvey (Jacqueline) Blackwell of Floyd; four sons, Edmond Poff and Shirley Poff, both of Copper Hill; Murrie Poff of Check; Wilson Poff of Vinton; 29 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Internment was in Restvale Cemetery.⁸ She was born on September 27, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,5 She married James Lafayette Poff, son of William Isaac "Ike" Poff and Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, on January 8, 1916 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,11,5 As of January 8, 1916,her married name was Poff. Ocie Adeline Wilson died on February 21, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^8,5

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-0657.⁷ Milton Donald Bayne Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 9, 1957 at Newport News, Virginia.^7,3 He married Hazel Margaret Thompson on May 4, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Milton Donald Bayne Jr. died on March 22, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 38.^7,2,8 He BAYNE, Milton Don Jr., 38, of Roanoke County, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 1995. He was a certified carpenter and iron worker with Wiley Construction Company. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Thompson Bayne; his mother, Arbutus Eanes Bayne, Shawsville; four brothers, Harry E. Bayne, Floyd, Frank L. Bayne, Shawsville, Randall L. Bayne, Elliston, John D. Bayne, Roanoke County; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 24, 1995.²

     Lemeul Dano "Junior" Eanes Jr. was born on January 19, 1931 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on November 7, 1932 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Harry Edward "H. B." Bayne was buried at Bayne Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 24, 1955 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,4 He married Debra Jean Reese on April 30, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Harry Edward "H. B." Bayne and Debra Jean Reese were divorced on May 8, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Harry Edward "H. B." Bayne married Ava Marie Mauk on November 4, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Harry Edward "H. B." Bayne died on October 10, 2022 at Virginia at age 67.⁶ He Harry "H.B." Bayne, 67, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Jesus on October 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Arbutus Bayne; brothers, Frank Bayne, John Bayne, and Milton Bayne; and son, Robert Pennington. Harry is survived by his wife of 24 years, Ava Bayne; children, Gary (Melinda), Joseph, David, Evan, Sheila, and Brianna; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Randy Bayne; special pets, Chichiua, Coco; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Annette and Candace, nurses with Medi Hospice. Interment will follow in the Bayne Family Cemetery. on October 15, 2022.⁶

     Frank Lemuel Bayne married Debbie Unknown.⁴ Frank Lemuel Bayne was born on January 9, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 He died on April 4, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^7,2,3 He Frank Lemuel Bayne, 53, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday April 4, 2012. Surviving to cherish Frank's memory are his daughter, Crystal Fink and husband, Troy; stepdaughter, Brittany Chittum; brothers, Randy and Harry Bayne; grandchildren, Katie, Logyn, Aaryanna, Kaelee, unborn baby Z; and a number of other family members and lifetime love, Shelia Chittum. Frank was a loving father and grandfather and will be sadly miss by all who knew him. on April 10, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-94-6822.³ Crystal Ann Brown was born on December 20, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Randall Lee "Randy" Bayne, son of Milton Donald "Pat" Bayne Sr. and Arbutus Ramona Eanes, on July 18, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 18, 1988,her married name was Bayne.¹ Crystal Ann Brown died on May 10, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.^4,3,5 She Crystal McGuinnes Bayne, 55, of, Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Randall Bayne; her children, Michael McGuinnes, Zachariah McGuinnes, Brittany Bayne, Dustin Bayne; four grandchildren, Levi Bayne, Elizabeth Bayne, Rakel and Ely. on May 12, 2013.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-94-0980.⁷ John Douglas Bayne was born on January 1, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 He married Hazel Margaret Thompson on February 24, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ John Douglas Bayne and Hazel Margaret Thompson were divorced on December 20, 2007 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁹ John Douglas Bayne died on September 2, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^7,4

     Gertrude Virginia Taylor was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.³ She Mrs. Gertrude Virginia Eanes, 94, of Westminster, MD went to be with her Lord at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminister. She was the daughter of the late Troy Vinson and Bany Rosa Taylor. She was the wife of William Joseph Eanes, who died on October 25, 2003. She had been a homemaker and a member of Westminster Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening and canning vegetables. She was predeceased by a sister Mildred Taylor and a brother Walter Taylor. Surviving are children Virginia R. Evans of Church Hill, TN, Billy J. Eanes, of Camden, DE, Ronald Eanes of Albright, WV, Joyce L. Heiner of Westminster and Sandra K. Green of Millersville, VA, siblings Blanche Sneed, of Bluefield, WV, Dora DeFelice of Welch, WV, Vinson Taylor, of Anawalt, WV and Gladys Bracket of Baxter, KY. a sister-in-law, Darkas Eanes of Salem, VA, 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.² Her Social Security Number was 219-80-4871.⁴ She was born on October 3, 1917 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She married William Joseph "Joe" Eanes, son of Lemeul Dano Eanes and Virginia Belle Womack, on October 21, 1936 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of October 21, 1936,her married name was Eanes.¹ Gertrude Virginia Taylor died on March 4, 2012 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 94.^2,4

     Dorcas Marie Silcott was born on April 5, 1926 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Jack Edward Eanes, son of Lemeul Dano Eanes and Virginia Belle Womack, on February 1, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 1, 1947,her married name was Eanes.

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0715.⁴ Joseph Mitchell Bandy Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,8 He was born on February 16, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10} He married Cora Ella Eanes, daughter of Lemeul Dano Eanes and Virginia Belle Womack, on March 15, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Joseph Mitchell Bandy Sr. died on March 21, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,3,5,9,8 He Joseph (Joe) Mitchell Bandy, Sr., age 57, of 945 Shelbourne Avenue, Vinton, and formerly of 1601 Stewart Avenue, S.E., passed away suddenly Sunday morning. He was retired from N & W Railway. Survivors include two sons, Joseph M. Bandy, Jr., Bedford County; Tommy W. Bandy, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Betty B. Gordon, Ms. Janet B. Shrewsberry, Vinton; Mrs. Marcia B. Gibson, Roanoke County; two brothers, James P. Bandy, David P. Bandy, both of Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Leech, Vinton; Mrs. Geneva Drewery, Vinton; Mrs. Dorothy Campbell, Mrs. Juanita Jenkins, both of Roanoke; also nine grandchildren. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on March 22, 1982.⁸