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     Betty Joyce Forbes was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 1, 1944 at Vincent, Shelby Co., Alabama.³ As of January 2, 1962,her married name was Conner.² She married Paul Douglas "Doug" Conner, son of Isaac Raymond Conner and Eleanor Ruth Clower, on January 2, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Betty Joyce Forbes died on June 25, 2018 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.³ She Betty Conner, 73, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born in Vincent, Ala. on Friday, September 1, 1944 to the late Grover and Mildred Forbes. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Conner; and brothers, Arthur Forbes and Bobby Ferguson. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Mike Conner, Randy and Sharon Conner, and Steve and Michelle Conner; grandchildren, Cameron Conner and Lynze Conner; sisters, Gracie and Don Wilson, Peggy Poff, Evon and Mike Faulk; Beverly and Larry Rupe; brother, Darryl and Thelda Forbes; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A committal will be held at Salem Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va. following the service. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the first responders and staff in the ER Department at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for all their efforts. on June 28, 2018.³

     Elizabeth Iddings was born in 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Charles R. Hall, son of Jesse Hall and Phebe Wilbur, on July 3, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 3, 1820,her married name was Hall. Elizabeth Iddings died in 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

     Lois Marie Hughes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 16, 1941 at Dillsburg, York Co., Pennsylvania.³ As of March, 1970,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Joseph Andrew "Joe" Conner, son of Isaac Raymond Conner and Eleanor Ruth Clower, in March, 1970 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 Lois Marie Hughes died on September 19, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.³ She Lois Marie Conner, 80, of Salem, passed away peacefully from the Virginia Veterans Care Center on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 16, 1941, to the late Charles and Rosie Hughes, she was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Bob Santeusanio. Lois worked for First Union Bank before her retirement and was a faithful member of Life Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Joseph Conner; daughter, Liana Blankenship; granddaughter, Kayli Blankenship; sisters, Jennette Morrison and Gloria Hoffmeier; as well as a brother, Jeff Hughes and wife, Susan. Interment immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center for their compassionate care and for allowing her to be with her husband during these last few weeks of her life. on September 21, 2021.³

     Gladys Ceatta Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-12-3131.⁵ She was born on November 28, 1905 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of April 19, 1928,her married name was Long.³ She married Raymond Virgil Long Sr. on April 19, 1928 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,6 Gladys Ceatta Craft died on February 8, 1993 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 87.^7,3 She LONG, Gladys Craft, 87, of Covington, died Monday, February 8, 1993. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home. on February 10, 1993.⁷

     Infant Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on February 25, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 25, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     George Ellis "G. E." Peters George Ellis Peters, Apr 11, 1940 - Apr 04, 2024. George Ellis (G.E.) Peters, 83, of Copper Hill, passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 4, 2024. He graduated from Check High School in 1958, served in the US Navy for 1960-1966, worked for Richards Auto Alignment 1966-1976, and worked for Roanoke Electric Steel from 1976-2007. During his retirement he enjoyed many of the activities that his grandchildren participated in. G.E was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hobert Peters and Clara Artokie Peters; siblings: Christine Richards, Curtis Peters, Shirley Peters, Raymond Peters, Junior Peters. Survived by wife of 59 years: Joyce Conner Peters; Sons: Greg Peters (C.J.), Moneta, VA, Mark Peters (Karen), Copper Hill, VA; grandchildren: Cole Peters (Alexa), Moneta, VA, Joshua Peters, Copper Hill, VA, Leann Hill (Robert), Moneta, VA, Steven Peters, Copper Hill, VA; great grandchildren: Declan, Knox, Brody; sisters: Jean Willis, Moneta, VA, Carolyn Salley (Ken), Moneta, VA, Marie Kelley, Suffolk, VA, many nieces and nephews that were all special to him. Interment will follow in Vest Cemetery. Special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for the care that G.E. received, especially: Shannon, Teresa, and Hilea.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Joyce Marie Conner, daughter of Frank Daniel Conner and Vera Mae Conner, on July 24, 1965 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,8,4 George Ellis "G. E." Peters died on April 4, 2024 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁴