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     Richard Woody "Dick" Ingram Richard Woody “Dick” Ingram passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Dick was born in Franklin County, Virginia on Saturday, March 30,1935, to Jeanette Bousman Ingram and Hunter Brown Ingram. Upon the death of his mother when Dick was 6 years old, he lived on his maternal grandparents’ 500-acre farm where his love of the earth and its ability to sustain life became a value that would stay with him until his last day on earth. Other values instilled in him on that farm were selflessness, gentleness, and the importance of family. He was known for proudly sharing and showing off his harvests. As a member of the U.S. Army, Dick served in both Korea and Germany. He loved the outdoors and had been an avid hunter and fly fisherman until recent years. He built furniture at Singer Furniture Company until his retirement, as well as for his own home and a few fortunate family members. He was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate all he represented are his wife, Becky Covington Ingram, and three step-children that he loved unconditionally, as if they were his own, Drew Buzik, Beth Buzik Byrd (Larry), and Scott Buzik (Charles Froelick). Also surviving are two grandchildren that lit his world like no one else, Sidney Clements (Austin) and Sam Byrd. He was ecstatic about the coming birth of his first great-grandchild, Andy Clements, and had been actively preparing for his arrival in August. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Carol Moore (John), Wayne Ingram (Marian), Betty Young (Earl), Joyce Hodges (Trix), Barbara Hodges (Ronnie), Edward Ingram (Joyce), Gordon Ingram (Tina), Derryel Ingram (Maxie), Donna Perdue (Don), Rebecca Boone (Daniel), and H. B. Ingram (Sherry); also a brother-in-law Steve Young, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Dick was pre-deceased by his first wife, Ruby Webber Ingram; three sisters, Vivian McGhee and husband Ivan, Helen Smith and husband Ford, and Rhonda Young; and a brother, Eugene Wright and wife Peggy.³ He was born on March 30, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Ruby Louise Webber on April 21, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,8 Richard Woody "Dick" Ingram married Rebecca Daisy "Becky" Covington on August 19, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 Richard Woody "Dick" Ingram died on June 13, 2020 at Virginia at age 85.³

     Ruby Louise Webber was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3242.⁵ She was born on November 19, 1927 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 She married Richard Woody "Dick" Ingram, son of Hunter Brown Ingram Sr. and Frances Jeanette Bousman/Bouseman, on April 21, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,7,3 As of April 21, 1956,her married name was Ingram.¹ Ruby Louise Webber died on November 16, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^8,5,4,3 She INGRAM, Ruby Louise Webber, 66, of Vinton, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 16, 1994. She was retired from Nations Bank after 32 years service, and was predeceased by her parents, Clyde M. and Elsie B. Webber. Surviving are her husband, Richard W. Ingram; four aunts, Reva Neighbors, Bernice Wheeler and husband, Hubert, Dolly Spradlin, Josephine Mullins and husband, Lawrence; one uncle, Clayton Covington and wife, Mildred; also several cousins. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, November 18, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. H. Fleet Powell will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on November 17, 1994.³

     Charles Henry Ingram was born on October 16, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 7, 1934 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Leslie Dudley Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-32-5912.⁹ He was born on May 18, 1929 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,5 He married Geraldine Marie "Jeri" Moore on April 24, 1953 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 Leslie Dudley Conner died on November 29, 2007 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,9,4 He Mr. Leslie Dudley Conner, 78, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at The Glebe in Daleville, Va. Preceding him in death were his parents, Molly and Wayne Conner; and sisters, Loraine C. Denny and Phyllis B. Bush. Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Geraldine (Jeri) M. Conner; son and wife, Jerry and Joyce Conner, daughter and husband, Aileen and Kelly Moore; son, Mike Conner; son and wife, Les and Lea Anne Conner; and daughter and husband, Lisa and Rev. Danny Newman; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dudley was an elevator erector for 45 years at Salem Elevator, Dominion Elevator, and Piedmont Elevator Companies and at one time was president of the local elevator union. His favorite past times were bee keeping, fishing and gardening. He was a honey and produce seller at Salem's Farmers Market for many years. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park Mausoleum. on November 30, 2007.²

     Rhonda Sue Ingram was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 3, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of circa 1988,her married name was Young.² She married Stephen B. "Steve" Young circa 1988.^4,5,6,2 Rhonda Sue Ingram died on May 28, 2014 at Virginia at age 55.² She Rhonda Ingram Young, 55, of Wirtz, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Stephen B. Young; her daughter, Catlyn; her sons, Lucas and Douglas; and her grandsons, Ashton and Logan. She is also survived by her brothers, sisters and their spouses, Dick and Becky Ingram, Peggy Wright, Carol and John Moore, Wayne and Marian Ingram, Betty and Earl Young, Joyce and Curtis (Trixie) Hodges, Barbara and Ronnie (Rooster) Hodges, Edward and Joyce Ingram, Gordon and Tina Ingram, Derryel and Maxie Ingram, of King, N.C., Donna and Don Perdue, Rebecca and Daniel Boone, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and H.B. and Sherry Ingram. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews to whom she was affectionately known as "Nanny" Rhonda. She was predeceased by her parents, Brown and Melva Ingram; her brother, Eugene Wright; her sisters, Helen Smith and Vivian McGhee; her father and mother-in-law, Ned and Marie Young; and her brothers-in-law, Dempsey and Scott Young. Rhonda was employed by Franklin County Public Schools as a bus driver. She has safely shuttled hundreds of students to and from school, on field trips, and on Upward Bound trips to Virginia Tech. She loved going to the beach, to Bluegrass Music Festivals, to craft fairs, and antiquing. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Rhonda loved living on her family's country homestead, which they named Poplar Hollow. Her out-of-town nieces and nephews loved summer visits with "Nanny" Rhonda. Her talents were many: extraordinary homemaker and cook, story teller, gardener, seamstress, decorator, plumber, auto mechanic and creative problem solver. It seemed there was nothing she couldn't make, design, fix, or re-decorate. Her selflessness, kindness, and generosity knew no bounds-she never said no to anyone who asked for help nor failed to offer help when it was needed. Rhonda was known and loved by so many people. She lived in a small town but the world she created through her life was vast. Her physical being is no longer with us, but her spirit lives on in those who were blessed with the priceless gift of knowing and loving her. The words written here are insufficient to characterize the legacy she leaves behind. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014, from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on May 31, 2014.²

     Velva Ellen "Velvie" Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 She was born on June 20, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She died on May 12, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.^5,1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 048-26-4772.¹ Lois Loraine Conner was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁸ She was born on July 12, 1931 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married John Thomas Denny on March 3, 1956 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8 As of March 3, 1956,her married name was Denny.³ Lois Loraine Conner died on August 21, 1990 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^1,9

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-4515.² Arlie W. Wilmoth was born on January 17, 1917 at North Carolina.² He married Ada Christine Ingram, daughter of Charles Cassell "Charlie" Ingram and Vivian Pauline Cannaday, on June 22, 1946.¹ Arlie W. Wilmoth died in August, 1965 at age 48.²

     Lottie Belle Bousman was buried at Old Liberty Cemetery, Route 122, 0.2 miles south of Rt. 697, Burnt Chimney, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-05-1057.⁴ She was born on December 15, 1913 at Virginia.¹ She married Henry Woody Ingram, son of Charles Cassell "Charlie" Ingram and Vivian Pauline Cannaday, on June 23, 1933.^5,1 As of June 23, 1933,her married name was Ingram. Lottie Belle Bousman died on January 13, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.^4,1 She INGRAM, Lottie B., 79, of Route 1, Wirtz, died Wednesday, January 13, 1993, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born December 15, 1913, the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Rosie E. Sink Bousman and was preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Ingram. Surviving are two daughters, Ida B. Rose of Lynchburg and Joan E. Ingram of Baltimore, Md; two sons, David L. Ingram and Henry Ingram, both of Wirtz. Also surviving are two sisters, Bessie L. Dillon of Wirtz, Lucy O. Wilson of Roanoke.. on January 15, 1993.¹

     Her name was legally changed to Phyllis Ann Bandy.^4,5,6 Phyllis Ann Conner Phyllis was raised by her aunt and uncle, Grace Mae Conner, who married Frank Leslie Bandy. Grace's obituary lists Phyllis as her daughter. Her mother Molly Laird Bandy, died when she was an infant.⁵ She was born on December 30, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,1 As of June 6, 1952,her married name was Ferrill.⁴ She married Berny Duell Ferrill Jr. on June 6, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Phyllis Ann Conner and Berny Duell Ferrill Jr. were divorced on March 22, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of May 25, 1957,her married name was Haynes.⁴ Phyllis Ann Conner married Kenneth Lorenzo Haynes on May 25, 1957 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^4,6 Phyllis Ann Conner married Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch on June 23, 1973 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^8,4,6,9 As of June 23, 1973,her married name was Busch.⁴ Phyllis Ann Conner died on April 23, 2006 at Earlysville, Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,10,6 She Phyllis Ann Busch, 72, of Earlysville, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at home with her family by her side. She was born December 30, 1933, in Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Leslie Bandy; first husband, Kenneth Lorenzo Haynes; sister, Lorraine Conner Denny; and son-in-law, Frank R. Hale III. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Nursing in 1956. She retired as a registered nurse after spending her entire career employed at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She enjoyed an active retirement with gardening, travel, bridge club, family activities and many friends. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Leo Richard Busch; her daughter, Kim Haynes Hale; grandson, Frank R. Hale IV; brother, L. Dudley Conner; five step-children, Catherine Busch Hughes and her husband, Herbert, Richard Joseph Busch and his wife, Lisa, Honorah Louise Sullivan and her husband, Michael, Stephen Donegan Busch and his wife, Susan, and George Patrick Busch and his wife, Ann; their nine children; and one great-granddaughter. on April 26, 2006.⁶