Percy Allan "Al" Walton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 10, 1925, d. February 8, 1997
FatherAlonza Curtis Walton7,8,9,10,3,5,6,11,12 b. May 26, 1892, d. June 24, 1961
MotherMamie Virginia "Marie" Conner13,7,8,9,10,3,5,6,11,12 b. September 2, 1899, d. March 9, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7347.14 Percy Allan "Al" Walton was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.15,5 He was born on May 10, 1925 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,1,2,3,4,16,6 He married Jeanne Alice "Jean" West on May 11, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,17,5 Percy Allan "Al" Walton died on February 8, 1997 at Vandalia, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 71.14,1,5,16 He WALTON, Percy "Al", age 71 of Vandalia, passed away Sat., Feb. 8, 1997. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo & Mamie Walton & a brother, Elwin Walton. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (West) Walton; daughter & son in law. Leslie & Ray Carter, of Brookville; sons & daughters in law, Allan & Ann Walton, of Pittsburg, Dale & Lesley Walton, Vandalia; 6 grandchildren, Nora, Josh & his fiancee, Tammie, Kellie, Christopher, Zachary, Evan; sisters, Anna Lee Conner, of Roanoke, VA, Mary Janney, of Pilot, VA, Jean Rorrer, Portsmouth, VA; brothers, John Walton, Roanoke, VA, Ezra Walton, Spout Spring, VA; mother in law, Alice West, of Dayton. Al was former owner of Walton TV Sales & Service for over 30 yrs. He also worked at the Empire Tool Co. & retired from the Enginetics Corp. Lodge 717, F. & AM; York Rite; Shiloh Sportsman's Club; American Legion Post 665; the W.O.W. club, & was a U.S. Army/Air Force veteran. Burial at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. on February 9, 1997.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 120, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Jeanne Alice "Jean" West b. January 11, 1928, d. May 12, 2003
Marriage*Percy Allan "Al" Walton married Jeanne Alice "Jean" West on May 11, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,17,5 
Children
  • Leslie Lynne Walton17,5
  • Allan W. Walton17,5
  • Dale Lee Walton17,5

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Percy Walton obituary in the Feb 9, 1997 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Anna Lee Walton Conner obituary in the Jan 7, 2013 edition.
  11. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Mary Walton Janney obituary.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonza C. Walton obituary in the Jun 25, 1961 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Conner Walton obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S7478] Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Clark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Jeanne A. Walton obituary in the May 14, 2003 edition.

John Lewis Walton1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1934, d. July 31, 2021
FatherAlonza Curtis Walton1,5,6,2,7,8,9,10 b. May 26, 1892, d. June 24, 1961
MotherMamie Virginia "Marie" Conner11,1,5,6,2,7,8,9,10 b. September 2, 1899, d. March 9, 1990
     John Lewis Walton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,12 He was born on June 15, 1934 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,12 He married Geraldine Katherine Hall on September 25, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,2 John Lewis Walton married Joyce Lorene Reed on February 11, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 John Lewis Walton died on July 31, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.3,12 He John L. Walton, 87, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joyce Reed Walton; his son, Bobby Walton (Sandy); his son, Gary Walton (Amanda); his daughter, Dianne Cannaday (Robert); his stepson, Michael Tuck; and his stepdaughter, Laura Tuck. John was predeceased by his son, Ricky Walton. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 3, 2021.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 38, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Geraldine Katherine Hall b. July 19, 1940, d. September 18, 1993
Marriage*John Lewis Walton married Geraldine Katherine Hall on September 25, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,2 
Children

Family 2

Joyce Lorene Reed
Marriage*John Lewis Walton married Joyce Lorene Reed on February 11, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John L. Walton obituary in the Aug 3, 2021 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Anna Lee Walton Conner obituary in the Jan 7, 2013 edition.
  7. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Percy Walton obituary in the Feb 9, 1997 edition.
  8. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Mary Walton Janney obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonza C. Walton obituary in the Jun 25, 1961 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Conner Walton obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  12. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geraldine Hall Walton obituary in the Sep 19, 1993 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ricky E. Walton obituary in the Jul 27, 2010 edition.

Minnis Wesley Furrow1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1874, d. April 13, 1952
FatherElijah Henry Furrow5,6,4 b. August 4, 1853, d. May 11, 1930
MotherNancy Darthula Conner5,6,4 b. April 2, 1855, d. April 25, 1921
     Minnis Wesley Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,8 He was born on November 29, 1874 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9,3,4,8 He married Louemma Elizabeth Poff, daughter of William Isaac "Ike" Poff and Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, on November 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 Minnis Wesley Furrow died on April 13, 1952 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.7,4,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 471, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 61, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 118, District 30, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 115, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 96, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 217, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 46, District 34-3, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Farmer1
1920Farm manager12
1930Farmer13

Family

Louemma Elizabeth Poff b. September 8, 1876, d. May 24, 1963
Marriage*Minnis Wesley Furrow married Louemma Elizabeth Poff, daughter of William Isaac "Ike" Poff and Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, on November 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Claudine Edna "Deanne" Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 2, 1929, d. December 24, 2005
FatherErnest Robert Conner1,3,6,7,5 b. August 31, 1903, d. December 7, 1967
MotherMary Catherine Blackwell1,3,6,7,5 b. April 22, 1906, d. December 12, 1975
     Claudine Edna "Deanne" Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on July 2, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of April 6, 1951,her married name was Koontz.5 She married Charles Dickey "Dick" Koontz on April 6, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 Claudine Edna "Deanne" Conner died on December 24, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.4 She Claudine Edna Conner (Deanne) Koontz, 76, of Roanoke passed away Saturday December 24, 2005. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Roanoke and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles Dickey Koontz. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Cathy and Ric Heinemann, David and Sharon Koontz, Mart and Sandy Koontz and Mary Dickey and Todd VanHoose; one sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and John Dragan; six grandchildren, Carrie and Will Heinemann, Kendall and Connor VanHoose, Laura Koontz and Michael Cunningham. She was an active member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, several bridge groups and PEO. She and her husband were avid travelers and had visited all 50 states. She loved antiquing and her grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2005. The Rev. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Cindy Meadows will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday December 27th. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Grandin Court Baptist Church or the PKD Foundation. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
on December 25, 2005.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 221, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Charles Dickey "Dick" Koontz b. May 24, 1924, d. January 29, 2002
Marriage*Claudine Edna "Deanne" Conner married Charles Dickey "Dick" Koontz on April 6, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children
  • Cathy Virginia Koontz1,2,4,5
  • David R. Koontz1,2,4
  • Glen Martin "Mart" Koontz1,2,4
  • Mary Dickey Koontz1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Dickey Koontz obituary in the Jan 30, 2002 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Blackwell Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudine Edna Conner Koontz obituary in the Dec 25, 2005 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Louise Keith

F, b. August 4, 1911, d. August 16, 1987
     Louise Keith and Clarence Monroe Conner were divorced.1 Louise Keith was born on August 4, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married Clarence Monroe Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on April 23, 1931 at Virginia.2 As of April 23, 1931,her married name was Conner. Louise Keith died on August 16, 1987 at age 76.

Family

Clarence Monroe Conner b. February 24, 1907, d. August 27, 1981
Divorce*She and Clarence Monroe Conner were divorced.1 
Marriage* Louise Keith married Clarence Monroe Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on April 23, 1931 at Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S2001] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 2.

Vera Eilene/Illene Boone1,2

F, b. May 6, 1906, d. January 3, 1981
FatherElbert Stanley Boone1,2,3 b. February 25, 1878, d. February 3, 1955
MotherElizabeth Katherine "Kate" Cummings1,2,3
     Her Social Security Number was 229-18-6009.4 Vera Eilene/Illene Boone was buried at Sunrise Memorial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on May 6, 1906 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 She married Clarence Monroe Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on July 8, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.1,5,2,3 As of July 8, 1958,her married name was Conner.2 Vera Eilene/Illene Boone died on January 3, 1981 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.5,3 She Mrs. Vera Boone Conner, 74, died Saturday, Jan. 3 in a Shawsville nursing home. She is survived by her husband, Clarence M. Conner; one daughter, Mrs. James W. (Betsy) Graham of Radford; three step sons, Clarence M. Conner Jr. of Richmond, Thomas Conner of Lexington, Ky., and Franklin Conner of Pasadena, Cal; and eight grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday at the Grove United Methodist Church with Dr. James R. Green and the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Burial followed in Sunrise Burial Park. Arrangements were handled by the Shaver-Sanders Funeral Home. on January 4, 1981.5

Family

Clarence Monroe Conner b. February 24, 1907, d. August 27, 1981
Marriage*She married Clarence Monroe Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on July 8, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.1,5,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Vera Boone Conner obituary in the Jan 4, 1981 edition.

Clarence Monroe "Clem" Conner Jr.1,2,3

M, b. January 31, 1932, d. November 6, 2008
FatherClarence Monroe Conner1,4,5,6 b. February 24, 1907, d. August 27, 1981
MotherLouise Keith1,4 b. August 4, 1911, d. August 16, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-1517.7 Clarence Monroe "Clem" Conner Jr. was born on January 31, 1932 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.1,7,4 He married Betty Jean Slate on August 23, 1952 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Clarence Monroe "Clem" Conner Jr. died on November 6, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.2,7,3 He Conner, Clarence M. Jr. "Clem", 76, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home, November 6, 2008, surrounded by his family. He graduated from Roanoke College, and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. After service in the Army during the Korean War, he went to T.C. Williams School of Law (U. of R.), and received his J.D. He was an attorney for the IRS, Virginia Chemical, and Legislative Services, which he retired from in 1995. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Jean Slate Conner; two daughters, Susan S. Conner and Katherine Conner Cook (Ed); three granddaughters, Elizabeth, Caroline and Anna Cook; two brothers, Thomas L. Conner of Kentucky and Franklin K. Conner of California; a brother-in-law, James R. Slate Sr. (Liz); and a sister-in-law, Martha S. Thornhill, all of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the home of Katherine & Ed Cook. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers at Bon Secours Hospice, and, in lieu of flowers, requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Bon Secours Hospice Fund, 8580 Magellan Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23227. on November 13, 2008.2

Family

Betty Jean Slate
Marriage*He married Betty Jean Slate on August 23, 1952 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Susan Slate Conner2
  • Katherine Keith Conner2,8

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clarence M. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Nov 13, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2001] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 2.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Vera Boone Conner obituary in the Jan 4, 1981 edition.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Clarence M. Conner obituary in the Aug 28, 1981 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sarah Light1,2,3

F, b. 1844, d. July, 1863
FatherJohn Jackson Light1,2,3 b. October, 1808, d. November, 1884
MotherMary Sandra "Polly" Conner2,3 b. 1808, d. 1884
     Sarah Light was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died in July, 1863.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 80, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 210, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Sylvia Vaughan1

F, b. August 21, 1920, d. March 20, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 223-26-8336.2 Sylvia Vaughan was buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia.3,4 She was born on August 21, 1920 at Virginia.2 She married Carl Nathan Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on November 25, 1948 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 As of November 25, 1948,her married name was Conner. As of July 25, 1987,her married name was Quesenberry.6 Sylvia Vaughan married Cassell Lee Quesenberry on July 25, 1987 at Galax, Virginia.3,6 Sylvia Vaughan died on March 20, 2004 at Galax, Virginia, at age 83.3,2 She Sylvia Conner Quesenberry, 83 of Galax, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Conner and Cassell Quesenberry. Survivors are sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Terry Conner, Galax, Allen and Rhonda Conner, Myrtle Beach, S.C; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Linda Quesenberry, Fancy Gap, Richard and Diane Quesenberry, Williamsburg, Darrell and Wilma Quesenberry, Willis, Melvin Quesenberry, Ferrum; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Juanita Callis and Bill Tanger, Hollins; stepson-in-law, Frada Tillman, Roanoke; sisters, Vinnie Turman, Hillsville, Arbutus Sykora, Willis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Vaughan, John and Irene Vaughan, Newark, Ohio; grandchildren, Melissa Conner, Parker Conner, McKay Conner, Nikki Conner, Christopher Conner; nine step-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Galax with Rev. Norman Goad officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will be in Felts Memorial Park. on March 22, 2004.3

Family 1

Carl Nathan Conner b. April 29, 1909, d. August 15, 1979
Marriage*She married Carl Nathan Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on November 25, 1948 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Lynn Vaughan Conner3,7
  • Carl Allen Conner3,7,6

Family 2

Cassell Lee Quesenberry
Marriage*Sylvia Vaughan married Cassell Lee Quesenberry on July 25, 1987 at Galax, Virginia.3,6 

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Orlena Turman Vaughn obituary in the Dec 31, 1981 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Conner Quesenberry obituary in the Mar 22, 2004 edition.
  4. [S3744] Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Edward Daniel Stanley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 29, 1913, d. November 22, 1953
     Edward Daniel Stanley was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 He was born on April 29, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He married Vergie May Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on October 5, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 Edward Daniel Stanley died on November 22, 1953 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 40.2,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Farmer4

Family

Vergie May Conner b. May 21, 1913, d. August 14, 1998
Marriage*Edward Daniel Stanley married Vergie May Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on October 5, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vergie C. Stanley Jamison obituary in the Aug 15, 1998 edition.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Janet Thompson obituary in the Apr 21, 2010 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dennis Newton Jamison1

M, b. September 21, 1914, d. December 28, 1989
     Dennis Newton Jamison was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia. He was born on September 21, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Vergie May Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on October 17, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,1 Dennis Newton Jamison died on December 28, 1989 at age 75.

Family

Vergie May Conner b. May 21, 1913, d. August 14, 1998
Marriage*He married Vergie May Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on October 17, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vergie C. Stanley Jamison obituary in the Aug 15, 1998 edition.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Janet Thompson obituary in the Apr 21, 2010 edition.

Iva Janet Stanley1,2

F, b. May 27, 1940, d. April 20, 2010
FatherEdward Daniel Stanley3,1,2 b. April 29, 1913, d. November 22, 1953
MotherVergie May Conner3,1,2 b. May 21, 1913, d. August 14, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-6082.4 Iva Janet Stanley was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 27, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 As of December 9, 1961,her married name was Thompson.2 She married Dudley Leonard Thompson on December 9, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 Iva Janet Stanley died on April 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.1,4 She Iva Janet Thompson, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully at South Roanoke Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward D. Stanley, mother, Vergie C. Stanley Jamison, and stepfather, Dennis N. Jamison. She is survived by her son, Michael and wife, Sophia Thompson; daughter, Jennifer and husband, Justin Ryals and two beautiful grandchildren, Morgan Thompson and Addison Ryals. Also surviving are her brothers, Thomas and wife, Reva Stanley, Don Jamison, Joe and wife, Carroll Jamison and Tim and wife, Robin Jamison; sisters, Reba and husband, Fred Campbell and Rita and husband, Ron Martin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She had many special friends who she enjoyed spending time with and going on shopping trips to Lynchburg and Myrtle Beach. Janet retired from Anthem after 20 years of service. She was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and enjoyed helping at the Relay For Life every year. She was a 10 year survivor of breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald house in Roanoke, or the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Special thanks to the staff at South Roanoke Nursing Home and the staff at Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their wonderful care during this difficult time. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Dr. J. Michael Palmer. A luncheon will follow at the funeral home. A graveside service will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday in Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Callaway, Va. At her request, she is being laid to rest alongside her father. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on April 21, 2010.1

Family

Dudley Leonard Thompson b. November 17, 1940, d. November 8, 2019
Marriage*She married Dudley Leonard Thompson on December 9, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 
Children
  • Michael M. Thompson3,1
  • Jennifer L. Thompson3,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Janet Thompson obituary in the Apr 21, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vergie C. Stanley Jamison obituary in the Aug 15, 1998 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Posey Herbert Conner1,2,3

M, b. May 7, 1915, d. June 27, 1959
FatherGeorge Benjamin Conner4,2,1,5,6,3 b. February 6, 1861, d. March 30, 1942
MotherWilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin1,2,5,6,3 b. April 6, 1872, d. April 29, 1946
     Posey Herbert Conner was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.7 He was born on May 7, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Ruby M. Whitlock, daughter of George Fred Whitlock and Della Clorie Lawrence, on October 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,8 Posey Herbert Conner died on June 27, 1959 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 44.3 He Posey Hubert Conner, 44, owner of Conners Restaurant, died suddenly Saturday evening at Pulaski Hospital. His death was unexpected. Conner had been confined to the hospital for the past 15 days, recuperating from a broken leg. There was no official explanation as to the cause, however, it is possible that a blood clot, caused by the broken leg, might have brought on the death. It was reported that just prior to the time of passing, Conner was in good spirits and in apparent good health. Born in Floyd County, the son of the late Wilmeth Jane Martin and George Ben Conner, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Whitlock Conner, two daughters, Mrs. Maynard Sutphin, Roanoke, Barbara Jean Conner, Pulaski, one foster son, Harvey Newton Bowles, Cleveland, Ohio. Six brothers, Willard Conner, Buchanan; Ernest Conner, Roanoke; Clarence Conner Radford; Carl Conner, Radford; Claude Conner, Check, Va; Guy Conner, Check, Va; four sisters Mrs. Lonza Walton, Check, Va, Mrs Elliot Craighead, Fincastle, Mrs. Edward Stanley, Roanoke, Mrs. Annie Conner, Check, Va. The body is at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, pending funeral arrangements. on June 28, 1959.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 169, District 78-19, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Butcher9

Family

Ruby M. Whitlock b. January 27, 1919, d. August 1, 2017
Marriage*Posey Herbert Conner married Ruby M. Whitlock, daughter of George Fred Whitlock and Della Clorie Lawrence, on October 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,8 
Children
  • Glenna Pearl Conner1,9,8
  • Barbara Jean Conner10,1,3,11,8

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S2394] Pulaski Southwest Times, From the Posey Hubert Conner obituary in the Jun 28, 1959 edition.
  4. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the George B. Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1942 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Ridpath obituary in the Aug 3, 2017 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S959] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 3.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Darius A. Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. October 16, 1853, d. March 21, 1918
FatherJacob R. Lawrence2,1,4 b. May 20, 1816, d. May 25, 1899
MotherNancy Rutrough1,2,4 b. March 16, 1816, d. November 14, 1878
     Darius A. Lawrence was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 He was born on October 16, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,1 He married Emma Zetta Hall, daughter of Charles Martin Hall and Elizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole, on January 26, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Darius A. Lawrence died on March 21, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.5,6,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 322, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 188, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 107, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer3

Family

Emma Zetta Hall b. December 21, 1855, d. March 14, 1944
Marriage*Darius A. Lawrence married Emma Zetta Hall, daughter of Charles Martin Hall and Elizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole, on January 26, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S1692] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 12, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 20, 1922 - Apr 31, 1925.

Pearl May "Pearly" Austin1

F, b. January 6, 1895, d. October 22, 1981
FatherPhillip Elijah Austin2,1 b. September 3, 1860, d. December 30, 1944
MotherAdelia Attaline "Delia" Walters2,1 b. July 8, 1872, d. September 23, 1938
     Pearl May "Pearly" Austin was born on January 6, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married John Harvey "Coe" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on March 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of March 24, 1920,her married name was Smith. Pearl May "Pearly" Austin died on October 22, 1981 at age 86.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 450, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 226, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

John Harvey "Coe" Smith b. July 9, 1895, d. November 26, 1968
Marriage*Pearl May "Pearly" Austin married John Harvey "Coe" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on March 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Smith obituary in the Nov 27, 1968 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Ballard Light1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917
FatherJohn Jackson Light1,4,5,6 b. October, 1808, d. November, 1884
MotherMary Sandra "Polly" Conner1,4,5,6 b. 1808, d. 1884
     John Ballard Light was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Pasco Co., Florida.3 He was born on May 16, 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,8,3 He married Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, daughter of David Link and Adeline Smith, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 John Ballard Light died on September 22, 1917 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 71.10,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 80, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 210, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 216, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 201, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 127, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his daughter Julia12

Occupation

1870Farm laborer6
1880Farm laborer11
1900Farmer7
1910Farmer12

Family

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
Marriage*John Ballard Light married Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, daughter of David Link and Adeline Smith, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S10724] Crystal Springs Cemetery, Pasco Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
  9. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  10. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  14. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julia Ann Poteet death certificate.
  17. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lecta Baker death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talmadge E. Light death certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Cicero Light death certificate.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Bennette marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moseley-Light marriage record.
  24. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Curtis Conner1

M, b. January 2, 1920, d. January 2, 1920
FatherNoah Dickerson "Dick" Conner1 b. August 28, 1883, d. May 10, 1961
MotherHattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea1 b. December 4, 1880, d. February 13, 1959
     Curtis Conner died on January 2, 1920 at West Virginia.1 He was born on January 2, 1920 at West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.

Margaret Marie Conner1

F, b. February 16, 1923, d. March 1, 1923
FatherNoah Dickerson "Dick" Conner1,2 b. August 28, 1883, d. May 10, 1961
MotherHattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea1,2 b. December 4, 1880, d. February 13, 1959
     Margaret Marie Conner was born on February 16, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She died on March 1, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marie Conner death certificate.

Myrtle Elizabeth Conner1

F, b. October 9, 1924, d. November 29, 1924
FatherNoah Dickerson "Dick" Conner1,2 b. August 28, 1883, d. May 10, 1961
MotherHattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea1,2 b. December 4, 1880, d. February 13, 1959
     Myrtle Elizabeth Conner was buried at Lambert School Graveyard, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on October 9, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died on November 29, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myrtle Conner death certificate.

George Leonard Smith1,2,3

M, b. February 8, 1882, d. July 26, 1906
     George Leonard Smith was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 8, 1882 at Virginia.2 He married Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on January 2, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 George Leonard Smith died on July 26, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 24.2

Family

Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer b. July 24, 1881, d. May 29, 1969
Marriage*He married Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on January 2, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  5. [S673] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 1.
  6. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.