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     Her Social Security Number was 235-52-0923.² Maxine Loria Brown was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 7, 1932 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She married Garwood Conner, son of Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner and Gracie Ann Austin, on November 24, 1951.^4,3,5 As of November 24, 1951,her married name was Conner. Maxine Loria Brown died on April 18, 2008 at Lashmeet, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^3,2 She Maxine Conner, 76, of 237 Clines Country Road, Lashmeet, died Friday, April 18, 2008 at her home. Born April 7, 1932 at Arista, she was the daughter of the late Arlie Brown and Edna Armintie Farmer Brown. Mrs. Conner was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Oakvale. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garwood Conner in 1994; and three sisters, Martha Widner, Dorothy Stovall and Marie Ross. Survivors include two daughters, Loria Magarowicz of Spanishburg and Katrina Pendleton and her husband David of Lake Shawnee; two sons, Dennis Conner of Salisbury, N.C. and Rickey Conner of Princeton; two brothers, Bernard Brown of Rock and Bobby Brown of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on April 19, 2008.³

     Hazel Ruth Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-34-7868.¹² She was born on September 14, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,12,6,13,11 She married John Wilbur Davis on April 5, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,13 As of April 5, 1947,her married name was Davis.¹³ Hazel Ruth Conner died on June 19, 1975 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 51.^14,11

     Elmira J. Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on August 26, 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Salem Cemetery listing has a birth date of Aug 2, 1838.^4,5,1 She married William P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr., son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on October 16, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 16, 1862,her married name was Conner. Elmira J. Furrow died on October 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 236-26-1474.³ John Wilbur Davis was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.^4,1 He was born on November 16, 1922 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,1,2 He married Hazel Ruth Conner, daughter of Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner and Gracie Ann Austin, on April 5, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,5 John Wilbur Davis died on May 31, 1971 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 48.^4,7,1

     Sala Wilmer Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 13, 1881 at Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Ginevra "Geneva" Gray, daughter of Joseph Montgomery Gray and Sarah Elizabeth Walton, on March 30, 1904.^5,3 Sala Wilmer Lawrence married Virginia Peters on June 26, 1920.¹ Sala Wilmer Lawrence died on October 24, 1955 at age 74.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-32-6374.¹³ Roy Huff Conner was buried at Ball Cemetery, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,14 He was born on May 6, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^13,3,8,2 He married Delphia Arminda "Dickie" Wood, daughter of Frederick Douglas "Fred" Wood and Effie Mae Blevins, on December 25, 1948 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^15,3,7,8,16 Roy Huff Conner died on July 18, 2004 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^3,13 He Roy H. Conner, 79, of the Gardner Road (RR 02 Box 422) Princeton died peacefully early Sunday morning, July 18, 2004 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 6, 1925 at McComas, he was the son of the late Doc and Gracie Austin Conner. Mr. Conner was educated in Mercer County, had worked in the coal industry for over 31 years, last working for the Semet Sovet Coal Company at Capels. He was a member of the UMWA. Mr. Conner loved to spend time with his family. Roy enjoyed sitting on his porch and swinging, was an avid horse shoe player and attended the Rich Creek Baptist Church at Spanishburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Delphia "Dickie" Wood Conner; along with sisters, Hazel Davis, Mayda Williams, Ocie Conner; along with two brothers, Garwood Conner and Jack Conner. Left to cherish his memory, his devoted son and wife, Freddie L. and Betty Conner of Spanishburg; and long with two grandchildren that he loved so dearly, Melinda Conner of Princeton and Leroy Conner and wife, Donna of Sissonville; and two great-grandsons, Austin Conner of Sissonville and Takota Bailey of Princeton. Additional survivors include his sister, Jean Belcher and husband, Calvin of Herndon; brothers, Donald Conner and wife, Mildred of Princeton, Randolph Conner and wife, Faye of Bainbridge, Ohio; and a sister-in-law, Maxine Conner. Burial will follow in the Ball Family Cemetery near Athens. on July 19, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-46-3109.⁷ Delphia Arminda "Dickie" Wood was buried at Ball Cemetery, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 She was born on November 10, 1931 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,7,9 She married Roy Huff Conner, son of Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner and Gracie Ann Austin, on December 25, 1948 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9,10,3 As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Conner.³ Delphia Arminda "Dickie" Wood died on June 24, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^1,7,9 She Mrs. Delphia 'Dickie' Conner, 69, of (RR02 Box 422, Princeton) Spanishburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday afternoon, June 24, 2001 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born Nov. 10, 1931, in Cabin Creek, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Effie Blevins Wood. She was educated at Spanishburg Schools, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Rick Creek Baptist Church at Spanishburg, where she was a member of the Secret Sisters and participated in Supporting the Shepard's Home. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Roy H. Conner; one son, Freddie L. Conner and wife, Betty of Spanishburg; two grandchildren, James L. Conner and wife, Donna of Sissonville and Melinda S. Conner of Gardner; two great-grandchildren, Austin J. Conner of Sissonville and Takota H. Bailey of Gardner; sisters, Helen Hart and husband, Wes of Spanishburg and Hildred Rockwood of Middletown, Ohio; brothers, Clyde Wood and wife, Martha of Ironton, Ohio, Jim Wood and wife, Virgie of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Freddie 'Gene' Wood and wife, Elaine of Springfield, Ohio, and Roger Wood of Kegley. Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery, Speedway. on June 26, 2001.¹

     Romley Gifford "Romie" Hawley was born on October 30, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elizabeth C. "Eliza" Howery, daughter of James Pleasant Howery and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell, on May 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Elizabeth C. "Eliza" Howery was born circa 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married Romley Gifford "Romie" Hawley on May 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of May 13, 1906,her married name was Hawley.

     Virgil Lee Moran was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Hardison, daughter of Gene Cordell Hardison and Nettie DeHart.¹ Virgil Lee Moran was born on July 8, 1949 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,1 He died on January 1, 1984 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 34.^3,1

     Benjamin Cury Alderman was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S2 US Navy World War II."^1,4 His Social Security Number was 214-03-8424.⁵ He was born on May 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,5 He married Mary Ann Poff, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Poff and Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge, on September 25, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,6 Benjamin Cury Alderman died on April 23, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,1,4 He FLOYD -- Benjaman Alderman, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 23, 1977, in the Veteran's Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired plaster mason. He is survived by his wife, Mary Poff Alderman, Floyd; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer A. Keith, Floyd, Mrs. Frances Harris, Stuart, Mrs. Phyllis Mann, Austin, Texas; two sons, Dennis Alderman, Floyd, Gary Alderman, Elizabethtown, Ky; three brothers, Falous Alderman, Salem, Dale Alderman, Christiansburg, Wise Alderman, Pa; one sister, Mrs. Lola Tuck, Ohio; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Spradling. Interment in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on April 28, 1977.⁴

     George Washington Moore was born circa 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Sarah J. Iddings, daughter of Cyrus R. Iddings and Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on January 26, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ George Washington Moore died on July 4, 1892 at Washington Co., Virginia.^4,5