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     Mary Jane Huffman was buried at Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^4,5 She was born on September 5, 1875 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.^1,6,4 As of September 22, 1894,her married name was Williams.³ She married Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams, son of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on September 22, 1894 at Mokane, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,3,4 Mary Jane Huffman died on June 23, 1950 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri, at age 74.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-56-0194.⁵ Arthur William Spangler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 30, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Reba Helen Conner, daughter of Preston Daye Conner and Theodra Helen Blankenship, on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2,7 Arthur William Spangler died on August 20, 2009 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 68.^1,5,3 He Arthur William Spangler, 68, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009. He was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Stanley and Johnny Spangler. Surviving are his beloved wife of 49 years, Reba Conner Spangler; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Denise Spangler; grandchildren, Brittany Spangler and Blake Spangler; his mother, Nellie S. Spangler; and sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Calvin Chaney. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 22, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2129.⁶ Ralph Murphy Good Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 29, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He married Lillian Iristene Conner, daughter of Preston Daye Conner and Theodra Helen Blankenship, on November 22, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,3 Ralph Murphy Good Jr. died on October 22, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^2,6,5 He Ralph Murphy Good Jr., 72, of Roanoke, went home with the angels on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Ralph worked 40 years at Roanoke Times and 15 years at CVS (419). He was preceded in death by parents, Treacy Good and Ralph Good Sr. Left to cherish his memory his loving wife of 50 years, Lillian Good; son, Ralph Good III; daughter and son-in-law, Cassandra and Scott Hall; granddaughters, Rachel and Micayla Cochran and their father, Harold Cochran; two brothers, Dr. James Good and wife, Jan, and the Reverend Andy Good and wife, Connie; and special stepmother, Trudy Good. A special thank you from the family to faithful members of new Creation Ministries, the care given by the 4th floor at Lewis Gale Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospice, friends, neighbors and family. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 24, 2013.²

     Sarah E. Lee Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on April 6, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,1 She married Abraham Lincoln Vest, son of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on July 9, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of July 9, 1928,her married name was Vest. Sarah E. Lee Furrow died on January 1, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.^9,4,1

     Emma Ellen Thurman was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on February 28, 1857 at Virginia; Her gravestone has an impossible birth date of Feb 29, 1857.⁶ She married Abraham Lincoln Vest, son of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on December 22, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ As of December 22, 1885,her married name was Vest. Emma Ellen Thurman died on January 27, 1927 at age 69.^5,6

     Infant Twin Son Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 29, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 29, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Infant Twin Daughter Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 29, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 29, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8711.⁶ Veda Bly Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 6, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 She married Thomas F. L. "Tom" Bowles, son of Daniel Washington Bowles and Minnie E. Mills, on August 11, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,7 As of August 11, 1934,her married name was Bowles. Veda Bly Conner died on June 20, 2004 at Virginia at age 91.^1,6 She Veda Blye Conner Bowles, 92, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ora Conner of Copper Hill, Va. and her husband, Thomas F. "Tom" Bowles, three brothers, Garwood Conner, Wilson Conner, Marshall Conner, one sister, Ileda Mills. Survivors include one brother, E. G. Conner of Copper Hill; one son, Lawrence W. Bowles of Bedford; two granddaughters, S. Michele Gauci of Bedford, Rhonda Jo Gardner of Bedford; two great-grandchildren, Joseph L. Gardner and Margaret A. F. "Molly" Gardner of Bedford. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 22, 2004 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Graveside services will follow in Evergreen Burial Park with Mr. Ron Wilson officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on June 21, 2004.¹

     Wilford Harman Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 18, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Marshall Truman Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PFC 71 O.M. Base Depot WWII."^8,1,9,2 He was born on August 25, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9 He died on April 27, 1957 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 37.^8,1,9 He Marshall Truman Conner, 38, of the Copper Hill section of Floyd County died under his vehicle. The tractor hit a stump, overturned and pinned him. His body was found Sunday morning by a neighbor, Arnold Sowers. Dr. S. C. Bedsaul, Floyd County medical examiner, said Conner probably died instantly of internal injuries. Conner lived at Rt. 2, Copper Hill. He was looking for cattle at the time of the accident. His brother, E. G. Conner, with whom he lived, was away Saturday night. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. T. F. Bowles and Mrs. H. Mills, both of Roanoke; a brother, Wilson Conner, Roanoke. Funeral will be held today at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on April 29, 1957.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-0533.¹¹ Wilson Harvey Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^12,2,13 He was born on March 9, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Melvin Ernestine "Melva" Shorter on December 24, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,14 Wilson Harvey Conner died on November 30, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^11,2,4,13 He Wilson H. Conner, age 60, of 742 Windsor Ave., died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. Mr. Conner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Veda Bowles, Roanoke; Mrs. Ileda Mills, Copper Hill; one brother, E. G. Conner, Copper Hill; also survived by one niece and five nephews. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 1, 1982.¹³

     Ileta Aldine Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,1,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-36-5981.¹² She was born on April 7, 1929 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,10,6,1,2,3,4} She married William Harold Mills, son of Thomas Franklin "Tom" Mills and Carrie Via, on August 19, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,10,11,6,1,3} As of August 19, 1950,her married name was Mills. Ileta Aldine Conner died on January 12, 1991 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.^12,10,11,1,3 She Ileta Conner Mills, age 61, died Saturday night at her home. Surviving are her husband, W. Harold Mills; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Jennifer Sue Mills, all of Copper Hill; one sister, Veda Bowles, Roanoke; one brother, E.G. Conner, Copper Hill. The funeral will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on January 14, 1991.¹¹

     Edsel Glenn "E. G." Conner Edsel Glenn Conner, July 23, 1932 - February 15, 2024. Edsel Glenn Conner, 91, of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday February 15, 2024. E.G. retired from Valley Ridge Dairy after 29 years of service. In his retirement there were several things that he loved to do in his spare time. Some of those include farming, fishing, gardening, traveling, and ginseng hunting. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Conner; son, Wayne Conner (Angela); grandchildren, Jonathan Conner (Lauren), Brooke Conner-Tsang (Aaron); great grandchildren, Saige, Ivory, Emberlyn Conner, Eliana Tsang; special nephew, Charles Conner. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.³ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 He was born on July 23, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,3,8 He married Shirley Mae Foster, daughter of Homer Edward Foster and Inez Effie King, circa 1962.^{4,10,2,11,12,3} Edsel Glenn "E. G." Conner died on February 15, 2024 at Virginia at age 91.^3,8

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3014.³ Thomas F. L. "Tom" Bowles was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on April 4, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2 He married Veda Bly Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner, on August 11, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,2 Thomas F. L. "Tom" Bowles died on March 15, 1988 at age 76.^3,2

     Lawrence Wayne Bowles was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 10, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2 He married Jo Ann Altis on June 29, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^5,3 Lawrence Wayne Bowles and Jo Ann Altis were divorced on February 18, 1983 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Lawrence Wayne Bowles died on May 23, 2023 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 86.¹ He Lawrence Wayne "Monk" Bowles, July 10, 1936 - May 23, 2023. "Monk" Bowles of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on May 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Veda Conner Bowles and Thomas Fitzhugh Bowles, of Roanoke, Virginia, and his son-in-law, Bernard Gauci of Malta. He is survived by his two daughters, Susan Michele Gauci of South Orange, New Jersey, and Rhonda Gardner of Bedford, and two grandchildren, Joseph Lawrence Gardner of Duck, North Carolina, and Margaret Anne Fitzhugh " Molly" Gardner of Loudoun, Virginia. Monk was a devoted son to his parents and his aunt as they grew older and needed care, especially his mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's. His love and loyalty to his daughters and grandchildren will always be remembered by family and friends. He never missed a ball game, recital, or event in their lives, and his sense of humor and laugh were required at every holiday and birthday celebration. Most missed will be the beautiful prayers of thanks he gave to honor the Lord and to show thanks for all of life's blessings. He attended Peaks View Christian Church in Bedford for several years. Monk grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, and attended Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and the Army after high school, receiving honorable discharges from both institutions. In the Army, he studied highway engineering, which led him to work for the Virginia Department of Transportation. In 1991, he retired from VDOT and worked for Anderson & Associates architectural and engineering services out of Blacksburg. His favorite pastimes were fishing, video games, board games, math puzzles and working in his workshop. He enjoyed most of these right up until his death. The family would like to thank friends for all of the kind words and memories shared during this time and would also like to thank Pearson's Regional Cancer Center staff for the wonderful care he received during his time there. Their decisiveness and compassion brought him a great amount of comfort and extra time with his family. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. on May 28, 2023.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8742.⁵ Melvin Ernestine "Melva" Shorter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,4 She was born on October 8, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She married Wilson Harvey Conner, son of Albert Conner and Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner, on December 24, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 24, 1945,her married name was Conner.² Melvin Ernestine "Melva" Shorter died on April 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^6,5,1,4 She Melvin Ernestine Conner, age 55, of 742 Windsor Ave., S.W., died Monday in a local hospital. Mrs. Conner was a sales lady in the Boys Department of Leggett's at the Roanoke Salem Plaza. Surviving are her husband, Wilson H. Conner; her mother, Mrs. Victoria Bowles Shorter, Roanoke; one foster brother, Issac (Bill) Bowles, Roanoke; one foster sister, Ms. Katie M. Bowles, Richmond. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 24, 1979.⁴

     Richard Harvey Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He died on December 16, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on December 16, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     William Harold Mills was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,5 He was born on February 13, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,8,2,3,5,6 He married Ileta Aldine Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner, on August 19, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7,10,8,4,5 William Harold Mills married Edna May Collins, daughter of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on July 25, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 William Harold Mills died on July 7, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,3,4,5 He MILLS, William Harold, 69, of Copper Hill, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in a Salem hospital. He served four years in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and was an employee of Norfolk-Southern for 38 years. Surviving are his wife, Edna M. Mills, Copper Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, Randel L. and Jennifer "Sue" Mills, Copper Hill; stepdaughter and husband, Janet B. and David L. Crosswhite, Vinton; stepgrandson and wife, David L., II and Shelia Crosswhite, Roanoke; two stepgranddaughters and husbands, Angela M. and Paul G. Bailey, Jr., Bedford, Tina M. and Troy Cayton, Roanoke; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Keith K. and Carol Mills, Roanoke; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Esther and Wick Mills, Salem, Juanita and Curtis Shilling, Roanoke, Nona and Isaac "Bil" Bowles, Roanoke and Maxine M. Crantz, Roanoke; a very special niece and her husband, Diann W. and Ray Smith, Copper Hill. Funeral services at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with interment in the church cemetery. on July 8, 1997.¹