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     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1679.⁹ Everette Hillman Conner Sr. was buried at Nimmo Methodist Church Cemetery, 2200 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^10,1,2 He was born on July 16, 1919 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,10,1,2,3,11,4} He married Katherine Eleta Flanagan on May 6, 1942 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 Everette Hillman Conner Sr. died on June 28, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^1,2,11 He Mr. Everette H. Conner, age 64, died Wednesday, June 27, 1984. He was born in Floyd County and was a veteran of World War II. He was the former owner/operator of Pine Lodge Motel. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Conner, Virginia Beach; four sons, E. H. Conner, Jr., Eddy A. Conner, Leonard S. Conner, and Walter Conner, all of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Janet) Crow, Mrs. Gurney (Nancy) Hill, Mrs. Jimmy (Jill) Harris, all of Virginia beach; four brothers, Sherman and Elvin Conner, Roanoke, Albert Conner, Christiansburg, Grover Conner, Collinsville; two sisters, Audrey Bolling, Roanoke, Emma Martin, Floyd; and 10 grandchildren. Interment at Nimmo Methodist Church Cemetery. on July 5, 1984.¹⁰

     Alonza Aaron Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 9, 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff, daughter of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on October 26, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 Alonza Aaron Hall died on March 30, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,3

     Lionel Rangely Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on April 28, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey circa 1920.^1,8,4 Lionel Rangely Hall died on August 10, 1964 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.^1,2,5 He Lionel Rangley Hall, 63, died at his home in Cambria Monday. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille H. Hall; a daughter, Mrs. Claybourne H. Wirt, Cambria; five sons, Otis E. Hall, Benton, KY; L. R. Hall, Jr., Las Vegas, Nev; R. Eugene Hall, Richmond; George A. Hall, Blacksburg and Fred D. Hall, Salem; five sisters, Mrs. S. M. Scott, Jr., Buchanan; Mrs. Fred Rushbrook, Parisburg; Mrs. Allen Miller, Christiansburg; Mrs. L. E. Blankenship and Mrs. R. O. Walker, both of Roanoke. Funeral was held at 4 p.m. (Wednesday) yesterday at Richardson Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on August 20, 1964.²

     Clyde Hall was born on March 8, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on March 8, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 10.²

     Lillian Grace Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 17, 1905 at Virginia.³ As of June 22, 1928,her married name was Blankenship.² She married Leslie Emory Blankenship on June 22, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Lillian Grace Hall died on September 8, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-4592.⁴ Glenna M. Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Walker.² She married Russell O. Walker.⁵ Glenna M. Hall was born on March 25, 1907 at Virginia.⁴ She died on May 20, 1997 at Virginia at age 90.^4,5 She WALKER, Glenna Hall, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 1997. Mrs. Walker was a charter member of West End Presbyterian Church. She was a member of Ogden Social Service Club, had delivered "Meals on Wheels" for many years, and was very active in her community and church. She was the widow of Russell O. Walker; and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and William D. Evans, Roanoke; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Allen Miller, Christiansburg, Ruth and Sidney Scott Jr., Roanoke. Also surviving are four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 12 noon, Friday, May 23, 1997 with Rev. Thomas Clay and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Atkins officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on May 22, 1997.⁵

     Helen Flora "Jackie" Hall was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 235-90-5450.⁵ She was born on December 29, 1908 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of December 26, 1933,her married name was Rushbrooke.⁶ She married James Frederick Rushbrooke on December 26, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Helen Flora "Jackie" Hall died on November 19, 1996 at Radford, Virginia, at age 87.^1,5 She RUSHBROOKE, Helen H., (“Jackie”), of Pearisburg and more recently of Radford, died Tuesday, November 19, 1996 in Carilion Radford Community Hospital. Mrs. Rushbrooke was born in Christiansburg on December 29, 1908 and was a daughter of the late Alonza Aaron Hall and Alma Eugenie Poff Hall. Mrs. Rushbrooke was a member of the Pearisburg Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Frederick Rushbrooke. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara R. and B. J. (Bucky) Lawson of Radford, Freddie R. and Richard H. Sharp of Memphis, Tenn; grandchildren, William Frederick Lawson and wife Sabrina of Richmond, Stephen Bruce Lawson of Asheboro, N.C. and Radford, Courtney Brooke Lawson of Staunton and Radford, Stephanie Michelle Sharp of Memphis, Tenn., Jessica Joy Sharp of Memphis, Tenn. Jonathan Richard Sharp of Memphis, Tenn; great-grandchildren, Kara Nicole Lawson of Richmond, Holly Elisabeth Lawson of Richmond, James William Lawson of Richmond; three sisters, Glenna H. Walker of Roanoke, Mildred H. Miller of Christiansburg and Ruth H. Scott of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 1996, in the Pearisburg Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Burton and the Rev. Grey Smith officiating, with entombment in Birchlawn Abby, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Love Worth Finding Ministries, 2941 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett, TN 38133. on November 20, 1996.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-60-4086.⁷ Brenda Lee Wood was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on December 21, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5,10 She married David Daniel "Danny" Link, son of Joseph Conner "Joe" Link and Rheba Jane Light, on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of December 22, 1962,her married name was Link. Brenda Lee Wood and David Daniel "Danny" Link were divorced on January 16, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of June 28, 1971,her married name was Jenks.¹¹ Brenda Lee Wood married John David Jenks Sr. on June 28, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,11 Brenda Lee Wood died on January 9, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^9,7 She Brenda Wood Jenks, 46, died Thursday as a result of an automobile accident. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, John D. Jenks, Jr of Copper Hill; Wesley and Bridgette Link, Salem; Joey and Laurerie Link of Roanoke; three daughters and two sons-in-law, June and Buddy Brunk of Montvale; Lillian Qandil, Roanoke; and Robin and Dwight Brown, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; her parents, Robert and Mary Wood, Copper Hill; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Jr. and Sharon Wood, Roanoke; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Barbara and Monroe Willis, Copper Hill; Doris Reed of Grayson, Ga; a special friend, Toby Hartman. Funeral service will be Monday 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Douglas Jones and the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating with interment in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.

COPPER HILL WOMAN DIES AFTER CAR CRASH A Copper Hill woman was killed Thursday afternoon when her car overturned on the Blue Ridge Parkway between Bent Mountain and Floyd. Brenda Jenks, 46, was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from her vehicle when her southbound car flipped and landed upside down. She was airlifted by Life-Guard 10 to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she later died.A parkway ranger said the cause of the accident had not been determined... on January 11, 1992.⁹

     John David Jenks Sr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on July 17, 1929 at Garland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Brenda Lee Wood, daughter of Robert Lee Wood Sr. and Mary Ellen Beckner, on June 28, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 John David Jenks Sr. died on March 14, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^5,1,2 He COPPER HILL - John David Jenks Sr., age 61, died Thursday in the VA Medical Center, Salem. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Wood Jenks, Copper Hill; three daughters and two sons-in-law, June and Buddy Brunk, Montvale; Lillian Qandil, Roanoke; Robin and Dwight Brown, Check; three sons and two daughters-in-law, John D. Jenks Jr., Copper Hill; Wesley and Bridgette Link, Salem; Joey and Laurerie Link, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; one sister, Molly Whorley, Montvale; two... on March 15, 1991.¹

     Gracie Reba Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 1, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of April 6, 1956,her married name was Bandy.³ She married Howard Wood Bandy on April 6, 1956.^5,1,2,3,7 Gracie Reba Wickham died on February 9, 2009 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75; The Virginia Death Records have a death date of Feb 10, 2009.^2,8 She Reba Wickham Bandy, 75, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009, at her home after a long battle with Altzimers. She was retired from Montgomery County Commonwealth Attorney's Office after 36 and one half years of service. She was the daughter to the late Clifton R. and Gracie Furrow Wickham. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Wickham. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Howard W. Bandy; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Paul C. and Patty J. Bandy, H. Randall Bandy, and Dana L. Bandy, Deborah Bandy; granddaughter, Brittaney M. Bandy; stepgranddaughter, Rachel Fleeman; sister-in-law, Caroline Wickham, of Salisbury, Md; niece, Gail and her husband, Eddie Hall, of Maryland; nephews and their spouses, Greg and Janet Wickham, of Salisbury, Md., Gary Wickham, of Orlando, Fla., and Scottie and Kim Wickham, of Delaware. She is also survived by a very special aunt and cousin, Ruby W. Sisson and her son, Kenny C. Sisson. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home on Thursday, February 12, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009, in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jamie Hyden of Pearisburg officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Alleghany Springs, Shawsville. Our undying thanks to a special friend and nurse, Mira G. Anderson; her two daughters, Lois and Mollie Anderson; to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice; and many more good friends and family too numerous to mention, whose help allowed her to pass away at home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 125 E-Arrowhead Trail, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. www.goodsamhospice.org Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Bandy family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on February 11, 2009.²

     Howard Wood Bandy was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1927 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Gracie Reba Wickham, daughter of Clifton Roger Wickham and Gracie Edith Furrow, on April 6, 1956.^5,6,1,2,4 Howard Wood Bandy died on October 26, 2021 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.⁴ He Howard Wood Bandy, 94, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #158-147 in 1984. He was the son of the late Frank Bandy and Thelma Otey Bazzery. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Reba Wickham Bandy; siblings, Jane Hite (Nick), Janie Bell Bandy, Benny Bandy, and Ron Bandy. Howard is survived by his three sons, Paul C. Bandy (Patty), Howard R. Bandy (Mira Anderson), and Dana L. Bandy (Deborah); granddaughter, Brittaney Bandy Wimmer (Jeremy); stepgranddaughter, Rachel Gilmer (Ryan); great-grandson, Wyatt Randall Wimmer; step-great-grandchildren, Rayden and Jaxon McKee. He is also survived by many special friends and family that were very dear to him. He spent his years working with the Operating Engineers Local #158-147 as a heavy equipment operator and superintendent. Throughout his years of service, he took on many roles with the local union, including president. He was proud to serve the union for 70 years. He spent his spare time in his wood shop where he enjoyed woodworking and making special pieces for his family and friends. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 31, 2021, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will held on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Spencer officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Alleghany Springs, Shawsville. on October 30, 2021.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-4982.⁷ Donald Roger Wickham was buried at Springhill Memory Gardens, Hebron, Wicomico Co., Maryland.² He was born on January 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,3,4 He married Martha Carolyn Unknown circa 1952.² Donald Roger Wickham died on December 30, 2001 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland, at age 69.^2,7 He WICKHAM, Donald R., 69, of Fruitland, Md., died Sunday, December 30,2001 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Born in Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late Clifton and Grace Furrow Wickham. Mr. Wickham was a past Great Sachem of the Redmen Tony Tank Tribe 149. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha Carolyn Wickham of Fruitland, Md; four children, Gregory A. Wickham and his wife, Janet of Salisbury, Md., Gale Hall and her husband, Eddie of Girdletree, Md., Gary L. Wickham of Kissimee, Fla., and Scott Wickham and his wife Kim. of Selbyville, Del; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Reba Bandy and her husband, Howard of Shawsville, Va; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury, Md. Interment will follow in Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on January 2, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-6931.⁶ Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 He was born on March 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,3,4,5 He married Sallie Pugh on March 15, 1924 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. and Sallie Pugh were divorced on May 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. married Hester Edith Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones, on September 22, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,7 Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. died on March 4, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,7,5

     Peter Nathan Collins was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Virginia Ann Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on October 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Peter Nathan Collins died before June 11, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His wife Virginia was enumerated as a widow in the 1900 Census.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4319.⁷ Margaret Virginia Spangler was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁸ She was born on June 26, 1922 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,4 As of September 5, 1944,her married name was Epps.³ She married Robert Lee Epps on September 5, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^9,5,3 Margaret Virginia Spangler died on January 21, 2000 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 77.^7,10

     Robert Lee Epps was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,4 He Robert Lee Epps, 4807 Shafer St., Norfolk, formerly of Athens, died Friday, Nov. 13, in Maryland. A native of Athens, he had lived in Virginia for the past several years. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Epps of Athens. During World War II, he was a member of the Coast Guard. He later served as an employee at the U.S. Navy Yard in Norfolk, VA. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Spangler Epps, Norfolk; one daughter Mrs. Mike L. (Carolyn) Dickerson, Guatemala, Cuba; four sisters, Mrs. A. G. Thomas, Mrs. Bill McKinnon, Mrs. M. T. Toney and Mrs. Allen G. Smith, all of Athens; and one brother Capt. William Epps, Jacksonville, Fla.² His Social Security Number was 094-14-4127.⁶ He was born on June 9, 1910 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.^6,3,4,7,5 He married Margaret Virginia Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones, on September 5, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,8,3 Robert Lee Epps died on November 13, 1981 at Maryland at age 71.^2,4,7

     Patt George Mathewson married William Mary Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones.^1,5 Patt George Mathewson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 210-05-7916.⁷ He was born on March 17, 1912 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^7,1,2,8,3 He died on December 27, 1985 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 73.^1,8

     Her Social Security Number was 372-24-6894.⁷ Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 7, 1909 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of October 10, 1933,her married name was Attard.⁵ She married Anthony T. Attard on October 10, 1933 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^6,5 Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner Mrs. Gladys Madalyn Attard, 64, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Q. M. (Georgia) Tomlinson, 3112 Tomaranne Drive, S.W. Also surviving are her father, C. D. Tolbert, Cunard, W.Va. and another sister, Mrs. Marie Lemarr, Oak Hill, W.Va. on March 16, 1974.⁸ She died on March 16, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^7,3,8

     Emma S. Lawrence was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born in 1881 at Virginia.⁴ She married James Thomas "Tom" Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on August 15, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 15, 1900,her married name was Poff. Emma S. Lawrence died in 1912.⁴