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     Sarah Jane Smith was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on September 20, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,1 She married Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner, son of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on November 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of November 28, 1878,her married name was Conner. Sarah Jane Smith died on December 1, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 43; Died of consumption.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8742.⁵ Archie Whitfield Clower was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 2, 1885 at Virginia; On his WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards he listed his birth date as Jan 24, 1885.^5,2,4,3 He married Martha Washington Iddings, daughter of James William Iddings and Lutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey, on October 15, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,8 Archie Whitfield Clower died on October 9, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,6 He Archie W. Clower, 84, Pilot, died yesterday in the Christiansburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Martha Clower; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Conner, Salem, Mrs. Almeda Conner, Pilot, Mrs. Mattie Graham, Radford; a son, Harless Clower, Pilot; a sister, Mrs. Jasper Eanes, Check. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Huffville Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Christlansburg, is handling arrangements. on October 10, 1969.⁶

     Martha Washington Iddings was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 225-92-9025.⁶ She was born on February 22, 1891 at Virginia.^7,1 She married Archie Whitfield Clower, son of Joseph A. Clower and Letitia "Tishie" Hale, on October 15, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,1,5 As of October 15, 1911,her married name was Clower. Martha Washington Iddings died on February 21, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,6,1,5 She PILOT -- Martha Iddings Clower, 81, of Rt. 1, Pilot, died Wednesday, February 21, 1973, in a Salem nursing home. She was the widow of Archie W. Clower. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Conner, Salem, Mrs. Mattie Graham, Radford, Mrs. Almeda Conner, Pilot; a son, Harless Clower Sr., Pilot; two sisters, Mrs. Della Clower, Mrs. Fannie Roop, Christiansburg; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday, February 23, 1973, at 2 p.m. at Huffville Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. on March 1, 1973.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6637.⁴ Henry Lewis "Jim" Hatfield was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 15, 1905 at Corbin, Whitley Co., Kentucky.^4,2 He married Hazel Wagener Craft, daughter of Glenwood Craft and Nealie Hazel Elmore, on April 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Henry Lewis "Jim" Hatfield died on May 8, 1973 at age 67.¹

     Robert Dwain Ferrel was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on May 23, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Edith Lillian Hypes, daughter of Albon Claude Hypes and Lucy Pet Keffer, on June 14, 1938 at Hopewell, Virginia.^2,5,3 Robert Dwain Ferrel died on January 6, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^1,4

     Marcy Makel Ferrell was born on April 22, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Clara D. Lugar on November 14, 1909 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

     Frank Wallace "Pap" Austin Sr. was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-09-3729.⁴ He was born on June 28, 1918 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Addie Ann Craft, daughter of George Peyton Craft and Eula Dare Brizendine, on October 17, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 Frank Wallace "Pap" Austin Sr. died on August 9, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,4,2 He Austin, Frank "Pap" Wilson Sr., of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2004. Born June 28, 1918, Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Addie C. Austin and his two sons, Frank W. Austin and George L. Austin. He leaves behind his loving and devoted grandchildren, Julie and Tony Croft, and Steve and Evelyn Austin; two great-grandchildren who he loved dearly, Brittany and Nicole Austin; daughter-in-law, Carol Austin; sister, Pauline Terry; two special nieces, Martha Mattox and Patsy Whiting; and one special nephew Ronney Price; also many more special nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mr. Austin was a devoted member of the New Castle Christian Church where he held the honor of elder emeritus. He had a deep faith in the Lord and his fellow man. He served as a proud member in the United States Army during World War II and he was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp or CCC's. Mr. Austin was retired from the Army Ammunition Plant. Mr. Austin always found the best qualities in everyone and he will always be an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad, PO Box 81 New Castle, Va. 24127 or to a charity of your choice. on August 11, 2004.¹

     Harold Raymond Conner married Maggie Camp.⁴ Harold Raymond Conner was buried at Sawnee View Gardens, Cumming, Forsyth Co., Georgia.^4,13 He CUMMING, GA. - Harold R. Conner, age 52, died Monday, August 22. He was the manager of a retail store. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Camp Conner, Cumming, Ga; children, William Conner, Norcross, Ga; Linda Faye Horne, Kenny Hale, and Danny Hale, all of Roanoke; three stepchildren, John P. Jones, Virginia Beach; Sandra Jones, Norcross, Ga; Randy Jones, Clearwater, Fla; six grandchildren; parents, Raymond Conner, Smyrna, Ga; Ruth Conner, Salem; brothers, Clyde Conner, Joe Conner, and Doug Conner, all of Roanoke; sisters, Ava Eberson, Mechanicsburg; Wanda Minnick, Harrisburg, Pa; Eleanor Ginder, Petersburg, W.Va; Esther Kaiser, Roanoke. Entombment at Sawnee View Gardens.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-46-3128.⁷ He was born on May 21, 1936 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has birth dates of May 22 and May 23, 1936, the divorce records have May 23, 1936.^6,7,14 He married Mary Jo Nolan on April 19, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^3,6 Harold Raymond Conner and Mary Jo Nolan were divorced on October 15, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Harold Raymond Conner died on August 22, 1988 at Cumming, Forsyth Co., Georgia, at age 52.^2,4

     Bertie Conward "Bert" Caldwell was buried at Caldwell Cemetery, across Rt. 632 from Craig Healing Springs Christian Church, past a large field, in a wooded area on a hill, John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 15, 1888 at Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Mary Etta Crawford, daughter of Oscar Crawford and Mary Looney, on June 10, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Bertie Conward "Bert" Caldwell died on November 28, 1976 at age 88.¹

     Mary Etta Crawford was buried at Caldwell Cemetery, across Rt. 632 from Craig Healing Springs Christian Church, past a large field, in a wooded area on a hill, John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 14, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Bertie Conward "Bert" Caldwell on June 10, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 10, 1908,her married name was Caldwell. Mary Etta Crawford died on November 27, 1962 at Virginia at age 76.¹

     Christian Marion Epperly was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 27, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Magdaline Phlegar on January 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Christian Marion Epperly died on May 27, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,1

     Mary Magdaline Phlegar was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 30, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Christian Marion Epperly on January 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 24, 1860,her married name was Epperly. Mary Magdaline Phlegar died on April 25, 1927 at age 85.¹

     Mary M. Bower was born circa 1847 at Virginia.¹ She married Robert H. Bower on September 14, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Eleanor Glyn Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,7,14,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5886.¹⁵ She was born on June 5, 1938 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,15,14,16,4} She married Carl Victor Ginder on July 30, 1960 at Grantham, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^7,2,5 As of July 30, 1960,her married name was Ginder.⁵ Eleanor Glyn Conner died on December 20, 1994 at Rio Grande City, Starr Co., Texas, at age 56; Eleanor was murdered by a neighborhood boy who mowed her lawn all summer.^13,7,14,2,17 She GINDER, Eleanor Conner, 56, of 1316 State St., San Juan, Texas, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994 in Rio Grande City, Tx. She graduated from Check High School, Check, Va. in 1956, was a member of Brethren in Christ Church, attended Messiah College, Grantham, Pa., graduated from Goshen College, Goshen, Ind. and she taught home economics at Manheim Central High School, Manheim, Pa. With her husband, she served as a missionary in Africa from 1962 - 1974, during which time she taught homemaking to your women, served as hostess, pastor's wife and parent in Youngways Hostel for missionary children. Since 1974, she was a pastor's wife and homemaker at Redland Valley Brethren in Christ Church, Yorkhaven, Pa. and teacher-pastor's wife in Petersburg, W. Va. More recently, she had been activity director at a nursing home in San Juan, Tx. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Conner. Surviving is her husband, Carl V. Ginder; sons, Bevin, Lindale, Texas, Barry and wife Cathy, Yorkhaven, Pa., Brian and wife, Shanna, Mission, Texas; one granddaughter; brothers, Clyde Conner, Riner, Va., Doug Conner and Joe Conner, both of Salem, VA; sisters, Ava Ebersole, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Ester Kiser, Salem, Va., Wanda Minnick, Harrisburg, Pa; also surviving are her parents, Ruth Conner of Salem, Va. and Raymond Conner of Roanoke, Va. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery, Floyd, Va. on December 28, 1994.⁷

     Robert Hartwell Poff was born on January 4, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before May 11, 1910; Not enumerated with his family in the 1910 Census.²

     Jeremiah Alexander O'Rear was buried at South Lowell Cemetery, Walker Co., Alabama.¹ He married Olivia J. Harbison.¹ Jeremiah Alexander O'Rear was born in April, 1854 at Walker Co., Alabama.¹ He died in May, 1924 at Walker Co., Alabama, at age 70.¹