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     Dorothy Jean Conner Dorothy Jean Conner Belcher, 86 of Garwood passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. Jean was born on April 8, 1930 in McComas to the late Doc and Gracie Austin Conner. She was a member of the Herndon Free Will Baptist Church for 43 years and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed retreats and Tennessee trips with her church family and friends. She loved to shop and loved always being on the go. She seemly always had a smile for everyone. She was the heart and center of our family. We have that blessed hope that someday we'll all be together again! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Gar, Roy, Sebert, Donald and Jack Conner. Three sisters, Mayda Williams, Ocie Conner and Hazel Davis; One daughter, Sharon Hall in 1994 and one son, Steven in 2011; Jean is survived by her husband of 67 years, Calvin Warren Belcher. Three children, Roger Belcher of Garwood, Phyllis Jennings and husband David of Princeton and Carolyn Belcher of Garwood. Six grandchildren, Teresa Turrisi and husband Tony, Mark Hall and wife Kelly, Roger Dale Belcher, Jr., Cindy Jennings, Amanda Belcher and Nicholas Belcher. Four Great-Grandchildren, Carmine Turrisi, Nathan and Bryson Hall and Braelynn Hall who brightened her life when she needed it the most. One brother, Randolph Conner and his wife Fay and one sister-in-law, Mildred Conner; Many nephews and nieces, church family and friends. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,13 She was born on April 8, 1930 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,13 She married Calvin Warren Belcher on August 5, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{5,6,7,8,9,10,2,3,4} As of August 5, 1949,her married name was Belcher.² Dorothy Jean Conner died on November 23, 2016 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^3,13

     Joel Bradley Elmore was buried at Talbott Cemetery, Belington, Barbour Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He Served in Company K, 22nd Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. He was born on October 24, 1847 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Sarah Catherine Shaver on April 21, 1867 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ Joel Bradley Elmore died on August 13, 1930 at Bemis, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^1,2,6

     Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore was buried at Tariff Cemetery, Tariff, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born in April, 1850 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.^2,3 He married Sarah Frances "Sallie" Snodgrass, daughter of Caleb Anderson Snodgrass and Mary C. Huffman, on January 30, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore died on July 26, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio, at age 77.⁸

     Adam Furrow 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 September 27, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Eliza Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on December 17, 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Adam Furrow left a will on September 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the name of God Amen. I Adam Furrow of the county of Floyd and the state of Virginia being of sound mind do make this my last will and testament that is to say. I desire in the first place that all my just debts is to be paid as soon after my decease as may be --- out of my estate. In the second place I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Furrow all my real and personal estate of which she is to have and to make use of so long as she remains my widow, but if she marries , she is only to receive one third of said estate and after her death it is my will that my daughter Mary A Conner wife of Andrew I Conner have the following property which she has already received from me to wit. One cow, one heifer, two sheep, one bed and stead, one side saddle, one chest, one table, one large and small pot, one oven, one skillet, one set of plates, one set of knives & forks, one dish, one set cups and saucers and one flax wheel. It is my will that my said daughter Mary A Conner have these articles for the personal benefit of her and her children. In case she should become needy I desire that my friend William Conner shall let her have such things that she may need, and that he keep a -- record of the same to be deducted out of her part of my estate at her mothers death. It is also my will that my other daughter to wit. Eleanore I Conner wife of William P Conner, Amanda P Furrow and Sarah B Furrow have equal with my said daughter Mary A Conner which they have received with the exception of Amanda who has not received her cow and heifer, neither her pots, plates, knives and forks nor sheep. Also my daughter Sarah B who has not received her saddle , bed stead, cow, sheep, pots, plates, knives and forks. It is also my will that my son James M Furrow have my gray mare which he has now in possession with a saddle & bridle with eighteen dollars, one cow two sheep and also one tract of land containing one hundred and one acres which land lies adjoining the land of William Aldridge and Joseph Leight. Provided it be his choice when he is twenty one years of age. which shall be all the land that he is to receive of my land. It is also my will that said other sons to wit. William H, Elijah H and Joseph A Furrow have an equal portion of my land with James M. I also will that my said sons be educated so as to read write and decipher to the -- of these out of my estate, and it is my will that at the death of my wife, that what may remain of my estate be equally divided between all of my children both sons and daughters. It is my will that William P Conner be my executor of this my last will and testament is witness whereof I the said Adam Furrow have to this my last will and testament, affixed my hand and seal this ninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and sixty five. Signed and delivered in the presence of Adam Furrow seal Robert W Kropff Peter Conner Albert Conner Virginia As the November time of Floyd County Court 1865 the written will of Adam Furrow was proven by the oths of Robert W Kropff , Peter Conner, and Albert Conner, and submited to record. Tste. J Godbey Cl.⁶ He died on September 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49; Died of typhoid fever.¹

     Hendsley Randolph Conner Hendsley "Hench" Randolph "Randy" Conner, 92, went to join his wife Fay and son Kerry in heaven Friday, July 12, 2024. Randy was born on October 27, 1931 in McComas, WV to Doctor Huff and Gracie Ann Conner. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1949 and enlisted in the Air Force on January 23, 1950. He entered Aviation Cadet School in 1952 and graduated as a 2nd Lt. Navigator in 1953. Hench, his nickname while in the Air Force, became a pilot in 1955. Over the next 25 years he was stationed at 16 different bases including a 3 year tour in Japan. Randy flew over 200 combat missions over VietNam in 1966-67 in the B-57 bomber and was awarded the Silver Star. In 1967 he was transferred to Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio where he joined the B-52 SAC bomber wing. In 1972 he was sent to Guam in order to fly B-52 bombing missions over Vietnam. In December 1972, while he was riding along as an observer, his B-52 was hit by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in Thailand. As other members of the crew ejected and, not having an ejection seat of his own, Randy had to wait for the navigator to eject and then climb down through the hole left behind to make his own jump. For this he and the crew were awarded the Purple Heart. Ask his son Kevin for the "rest of the story." In 1975 Randy was transferred to Blytheville AFB in Arkansas as a full colonel and the Wing, Director of Operations. He retired in September 1979. Other medals he was awarded included 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 14 air medals. Randy is survived by his son David Kevin Conner, his daughter Kathy and her husband Ken, his grandson Franklin Randolph Ventura and his wife Stephanie, his granddaughter Brandi Jade Ventura, 4 brothers-in-law, 4 sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his best friend and wife of 69 years Fay Johnston Conner who he eloped with on February 16, 1954. Also preceding him in death were his son Kerry Randolph Conner, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 12 brothers-in-law, 10 sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Randy was a long-time member of the Bainbridge Church of Christ. Burial, with Military Honors presented by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in the Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 27, 1931 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He married Eva Fay Johnston on February 16, 1954 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^8,2,3 Hendsley Randolph Conner died on July 12, 2024 at West Virginia at age 92.³

     Helen Christine Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 13, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of February 15, 1942,her married name was Martin.³ She married Mearis Massie "Mac" Martin on February 15, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Helen Christine Wickham died on December 16, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.⁴ She Helen Christine Wickham Martin, 92, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was a life-long member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and was also a life deacon. Christine was predeceased by the love of her life, M. Massie Martin. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Louise Wickham. In addition, she was also predeceased by her sisters, Marie and Betty; and her brothers, Chris and James. Christine held various jobs during her lifetime including the Viscose plant during World War II and at various sewing factories. She was an excellent seamstress and a wonderful homemaker. She opened her heart and home to many children over the years and some adults as well. Christine is survived by her children, Mearis (Kay) Martin, Mary "Linda" (Robert) Brown and Amy (Emmett) Marsico. She is also survived by five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Alice Smith, Nellie Mullins and Anne Clark; and a great number of nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Horace Light officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the funeral home. on December 18, 2016.⁴

     Mearis Massie "Mac" Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-12-1731.⁴ He was born on December 4, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Helen Christine Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner, on February 15, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Mearis Massie "Mac" Martin died on September 24, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,5 He MARTIN, M. Massie ("Mac"), 77, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 24, 1993, in a local hospital. He was a life Deacon of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and served with the Eighth Army Air Corps in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen Christine Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Mearis M. Martin Jr. and wife, Kay of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda M. Brown and husband, Robert and Amy M. Marsico and husband, Emmett Jr., all of Roanoke; five grandchildren; brothers, Arther E. Martin and James O. Martin, both of Roanoke; sisters, Virginia Perdue and Lois Rexrode, both of Roanoke; a number of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Services will be conducted from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Bruce Noffsinger officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on September 27, 1993.⁵

     Betty Jane Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She married Coy Stanley.^7,3,4 Her married name was Stanley. Betty Jane Wickham was born on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of February 20, 1948,her married name was Pratt.⁵ She married Lonnie McCoy Pratt on February 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Betty Jane Wickham died on March 6, 2014 at Virginia at age 82.⁴ She Betty Wickham Pratt Stanley, 82, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born April 13, 1931, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Rev. Christian and Louise Wickham. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Martin and brothers, J. W. Wickham and Christian Wickham Jr. She will be remembered for her never ending love of family. "Granny", as she was known by her grandchildren, was gifted in many areas of her life. Among her many talents, she had a love for bridge, piano, sewing, fishing, ceramics and baking. Everything she did, she shared with her family, friends and church community. Her kind generosity made a lasting impact on all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Coy Stanley; companion, Fifi; two daughters, Renee Pratt Garman and Dianne Pratt Thornton and husband, Mark. Mrs. Stanley is also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Teachey, Todd Crosswhite and wife, Christie, Kristie Sturgill, Brian Crosswhite and wife, Shannan; ten great-grandchildren, Jordan Teachey, Michael Sturgill, Megan Sturgill, Cody Childress, Kacie Crosswhite, Tiffany Crosswhite, Emily Crosswhite, Jesse Crosswhite, Olivia Crosswhite and Kaylee Crosswhite; one great-great granddaughter, Ava Madison Sturgill. Her surviving sisters are Anne Clark and husband, Carlton, Nellie Mullins and husband, Eddie, Christine Martin and Mary Alice Smith; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at noon Monday, March 10, 2014. The Rev. Jo Ellen Heatherington will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014. on March 8, 2014.⁴

     Coy Stanley married Betty Jane Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner.^1,2,3 Coy Stanley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He May 20, 1930 - February 18, 2015 Coy A. Stanley, 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015. Coy served in the United States Air Force for four years, with the Military Air Police, and retired as a Sergeant with the Roanoke City Police Dept. with 30 years’ service (12 years in the Homicide Division). He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his daughters, Vickie Stanley Hopkins and husband, Eddie of Boones Mill, Sheril Stanley Whiteside of Roanoke, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 3, 2381 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153 in Coy’s memory. A funeral service will be held at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel, Monday, February 23, 2015 at 12 noon. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with police honors. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 22, from 3-6 pm at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel.⁴ He was born on May 20, 1930.⁴ He died on February 18, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     Nellie Ruth Wickham Nellie Childress Mullins, 87, of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by many family and friends. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Christian Hezekiah Wickham and Louise Ella Conner and her first husband, Giles G. “Chilly” Childress, Jr; sisters, Virginia Marie Martin, Helen Christine Martin and Betty Jane Stanley; brothers, Christian Hezekiah Wickham, Jr. and James Wilburn Wickham. Nellie was a longtime member of the Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. “Nellie loved all her family, loved adventurous travel taking many vacation trips with them near and far over the years, including fishing trips to Nags Head, trips to the Grand Strand, SC, Tampa, FL, Hawaii, skiing Canaan Valley, WV, Whitewater Rafting the French Broad River, Asheville, NC, Paris, London, a Mediterranean Cruise, Puerto Rico, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro” She is survived by her husband, William Edward “Eddie” Mullins; her daughter, Pamela T. Cofer (Robert) of Roanoke; her son, Giles G. “Terry” Childress, III (Katie) of Rock Hill, SC; step-daughters, Debbie Farrar (Steve) of Danville, Martha White of Moneta and Kristi Casey (Don) of Farragut, TN; and step-son, Roger Mullins of Roanoke; sisters, Anne Clark (Carlton) of Vinton and Mary Alice Smith of Nags Head, NC; grandchildren, Terri A. Cofer of Roanoke, Robert C. Cofer of Roanoke, Justin Childress of Charlotte, NC, Giles G. “Tad” Childress, IV (Melissa) of Fort Mill, SC, Hayden Childress (Andrea) of Brooklyn, NY, Jay Farrar (Kim) of Danville, Adam Farrar (Anna) of Danville, Ben Farrar (Janee) of Burlington, Dana Rife, David Rife, Daniel Casey, Patrick Casey, Emma Casey and Abigail Casey. A graveside service is planned at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.^9,8 She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 3, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,10,4 As of March 18, 1955,her married name was Childress.³ She married Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. on March 18, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3,8 Nellie Ruth Wickham and Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. were divorced on March 10, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of October 25, 2007,her married name was Mullins.³ Nellie Ruth Wickham married William Edward “Eddie” Mullins on October 25, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,8,3 Nellie Ruth Wickham died on October 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.⁸

     Donald Ray Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,14 His Social Security Number was 235-52-2362.¹⁵ He was born on April 26, 1934 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,10,15,4 He married Mildred Maxine King on December 5, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^9,10,2,3 Donald Ray Conner died on February 5, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^10,15,4 He Donald R. Conner, 73, of Glenwood, died peacefully Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 26, 1934, at McComas, he was the son of the late Gracie Ann Austin Conner and Doc Huff Conner. Mr. Conner served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and survived the Tet Offensive while stationed at Da Navy Air Base. He retired as TSGT and had received several decorations, medals and honors during his career. Following the service, he worked for 13 1/2 years for Overnite Transfer Company in Green Valley, retiring in 1989. He loved the Atlanta Braves even when they let him down. He attended the Fairview Community Church when his health permitted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John Cerbert Conner, Jackie Lee Conner, Garwood Conner and Roy Conner, along with sisters, Ocie Ann Conner, Hazel Davis and Mayda Williams. Left to cherish is memory, his devoted and loving wife of 54 years, Mildred King Conner. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Donna and husband Galen Morris of Roanoke, Va., Deborah Hubbard Hood of Princeton, and Diana and husband Courtney Fiery of Bluefield, Va. His legacy includes three grandsons, three granddaughters, one great-grandson, and four great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Belcher and husband Calvin of Garwood; brother, Randolph Conner and wife Faye of Bainbridge, Ohio; and sister-in-law, Maxine Conner of Lashmeet, and many nephews and nieces. His extended family, Dr. Chambers, Dr. Gabe, Dr. Patel and the many nurses and staff of Princeton Community Hospital, and Jason Rose, Michael King and James Wells. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Morris, Glen Allen Hubbard Jr., Matthew Fiery, Gus Chaknes, Eric Crocker, and Jason Rose. Military graveside services will be conducted by the West Virginia Honor Guard Team. on February 8, 2008.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5349.⁷ Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on February 24, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3,4,6 He married Nellie Ruth Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner, on March 18, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. and Nellie Ruth Wickham were divorced on March 10, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. died on May 13, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,7,5 He Giles Gilmer (Chilly) Childress, Jr., 73, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 13, 2004. Chilly was a long-time employee of Skyline Door and Hardware, retiring as vice president in 2002. He was a perfectionist with respect to the quality of his work and to his customers. He attended Rockingham Court United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284. Chilly was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed ballroom dancing. He truly appreciated nature, having enjoyed the many bird houses, squirrel feeders, landscaping and working with flowers in his yard and growing vegetables in his garden at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Agee Childress and Giles Gilmer Childress, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nellie Wickham Childress; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela C. and Robert E. Cofer of Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Giles G. (Terry) Childress, III and Katie Childress of Rock Hill, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Terri Anne Cofer, Robert C. Cofer, Justin B. Childress, Giles G. (Tad) Childress, IV, and Hayden C. Childress; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles W. and Hazel Childress of Roanoke; five sisters-in-law, Marie Martin and her husband, Robert, Christine Martin, Betty Stanley and husband, Coy, Mary Alice Smith, and Anne Clark and husband, Carlton, all of Roanoke; a special family friend, Lonnie Pratt of Roanoke; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 14, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5428.⁷ Leslie Myron "Pete" Eary Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 He was born on June 28, 1920 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Elva Ethel Wickham, daughter of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on November 14, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Leslie Myron "Pete" Eary Sr. died on May 10, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,7,5,6 He EARY, Leslie M. Sr., (Pete), 81, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, May 10, 2002. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Helen Radford Eary; parents, George Leslie and Maude Dean Eary; a sister, Lorraine Huff; and a brother, Gary Eary. Mr. Eary was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Elva W. Eary; sons, Leslie M. "Les" Eary, Jr. and wife, Dianne, David L. Eary and wife, Martha, all of Salem; grandchildren, Melissa Raines, Cherie Eary, Drew Eary, Adam Eary, Lauren Eary; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Eary and Sarah Raines; brother, Bill Eary and wife, Lois of Troutville; extended family, Tim Holt and wife, BeBe of Manassas, Gerald Holt and wife, Linda of Salem, Carol Perdue and husband Kerry of Roanoke; and many friends. For those preferring to make memorials, the family suggests Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, PO Box 67, Copper Hill, Va. 24079 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 554, Roanoke , Va. 24003. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. James R. Worline. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 366-0707.
on May 12, 2002.¹

     Melvin Edward Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 24, 1942.² He died on April 24, 1942.²

     Sandra Kay Franklin was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-66-9921.⁵ She was born on December 17, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,5,2 She married Ronald Curtis "Ronnie" Graham on June 9, 1967 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 9, 1967,her married name was Graham. Sandra Kay Franklin died on August 30, 1975 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 28.^1,2