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     Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 30, 1846 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Alice Pugh, daughter of Elam H. Pugh and Lydia Sowers, on July 24, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3 Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner died on March 18, 1927 at Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 80.³

     Mary Alice Pugh was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 28, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on July 24, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of July 24, 1881,her married name was Conner. Mary Alice Pugh died on May 28, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.²

     James Elmer Jones was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 230-03-1886.⁷ He was born on May 9, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6,3 He married Marylee Midkiff, daughter of Harry J. Midkiff and Georgia Long, on September 4, 1937 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,8 James Elmer Jones died on March 17, 1979 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,3

     Levi Samuel Jones was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 His Social Security Number was 228-10-2582.⁸ He was born on August 9, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2 He married Emily Irrena Porterfield, daughter of Benjamin Harrison Porterfield Sr. and Willie Maude Qusesnberry, on February 21, 1948 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,6 Levi Samuel Jones died on January 2, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^8,2 He PULASKI - Levi Samuel Jones, age 69, of 263 Henry Avenue, Pulaski, died Wednesday evening in the VA Hospital, Salem. Born in Montgomery County, a son of the late Thomas Creed Jones and Ola Richards Jones. He is a Veteran of World War II; a member of the American Legion Post #7; the V.F.W. Post #84; Sheet Metal Workers, Local #100; and he attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Emily Porterfield Jones; one son, Levi Keith Jones, Radford; three daughters, Joyce J. Martin, Martinsville; Kathy J. Williams, Riner, Va; Kaye J. Haynes, Dublin, Va; four sisters, Lorene J. Porterfield and Ruth J. Coltrane, both of Pulaski; Elsie J. Moore, Dublin; Virginia J. Thompson, Blacksburg; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. on January 4, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1576.⁶ Ruth Helen Jones was born on July 24, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 She married Harry David "Bill" Coltrane on October 31, 1942.^1,4,7 As of October 31, 1942,her married name was Coltrane. Ruth Helen Jones died on August 13, 2007 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,4 She Ruth Jones Coltrane, 83, of 2221 Lee Highway, Pulaski, died on Monday night, August 13, 2007 at her home. She was born in Montgomery County on July 24, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Thomas Creed Jones and Ole Richards Jones. She was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Pulaski. She was a retired cafeteria manager for the Pulaski County Public Schools. Surviving are her husband, Harry D. (Bill) Coltrane of Pulaski; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny and Melba Coltrane of Pulaski, and Gary D. Coltrane of Pulaski; granddaughters and spouses, Christie C. Sexton of Pulaski, Ellen C. and Jason Greene of Pulaski, Lynn C. Gray of Dublin, and Lora C. and Adam Snyder of Hickory, N.C; six great grandchildren; and special caregiver, Taunya Vass of Pulaski. The funeral service and visitation will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. on August 15, 2007.⁴

     Lorene E. Jones was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5940.⁷ She was born on December 10, 1926 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5,7 She married Benjamin Harrison "Red" Porterfield Jr., son of Benjamin Harrison Porterfield Sr. and Willie Maude Qusesnberry, on July 25, 1947 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,8,5,4 As of July 25, 1947,her married name was Porterfield. Lorene E. Jones died on June 20, 2007 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 80.^5,7 She Lorene Jones Porterfield, 80, of 109 Pine Street, Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at her home. Born December 10, 1926 in Shawsville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Creed and Ola Dean Jones. Her husband, Benjamin Harrison (Red) Porterfield, Jr; and nine brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Wayne and Betty Jo Porterfield of Pulaski and Harrison Thomas and Eva L. Porterfield of Pulaski; special grandchildren, Eric Lee Porterfield of Pulaski, Douglas and Jeane Beverly of Toney, Ala; great grandchildren, Mariah Rasmussen , Kalina Rasmussen, and Alexis Beverly, all of Toney, Ala; sister , Ruth Helen and Bill Coltrane of Pulaski; special niece and caregiver, Scottie Lee Smith of Radford, Va; special nephew, James Smith of Radford, Va; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 22, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. www.bowerfuneralhome.com on June 21, 2007.⁵

     Louisa Frances Stewart was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on August 26, 1847 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married James Harrison Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on December 28, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 28, 1870,her married name was Conner. Louisa Frances Stewart died on September 28, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 98.^3,4

     Marylee Midkiff was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9339.⁴ She was born on June 12, 1922 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married James Elmer Jones, son of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on September 4, 1937 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,2,5,6 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Jones. Marylee Midkiff died on July 7, 1995 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,1,5 She JONES, Marylee Midkiff, 73, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Stevens Funeral Chapel. on July 9, 1995.¹