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     His Social Security Number was 230-03-0255.⁵ Bernie Lee McDaniel was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 11, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 He married Lillian Estelle Tripp, daughter of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, on July 24, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Bernie Lee McDaniel died on August 20, 1969 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 62.^5,4

     Ramona Ann Cook Ramona “Mona” Ann Conner, 72, of Elliston, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mona was born in Beckley, WV on Saturday, December 4, 1948, to her parents, Lee Moles and Amy Cook. She was raised on southern values and solid faith. She went on to marry James Conner Jr., and shared seventeen years of love together. Together they raised two children, and it went without question how much her family meant to her. It was a known quality of hers that she put the needs of others, especially her family’s, before hers no matter the circumstances. She worked tirelessly to provide for them, even at times working three jobs, if need be. Mona’s heart was no doubt large and of solid gold. In her older years you would often find her watching the QVC channel to the point she knew every little detail about the show, the sales team members, and other staff by name and so much more. But her favorite activity most of all was going out to eat or sharing a home cooked meal with family and friends. Mona will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Moles and Amy Cook; loving husband and friend of seventeen years, James E. Conner Jr; sisters, Peggy Basham, and Bonnie Trent. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeffrey Conner (Ginger) and Cindy Conner; grandchildren, Amber Dalton, Allen Conner, Adam Conner, Dustin McClure, as well as Matthew and Bethany LaPrade; great-grandchildren; Brayden and Mila LaPrade, as well as Camden and Kole Conner; also left to cherish her memory are numerous other family members and dear friends. The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the nurses and staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center Unit 6 West.³ She was born on December 4, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 She married James Edward "Jimmy" Conner Jr., son of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on April 22, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 22, 1967,her married name was Conner. Ramona Ann Cook and James Edward "Jimmy" Conner Jr. were divorced on June 7, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Ramona Ann Cook died on June 27, 2021 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.³

     Virginia Katherine Phillips Virginia Phillips Conner, 68, of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 3, 1953, in Christiansburg, Virginia, to the late Eugene Kelly Phillips, and Margie Stutler Phillips who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Guilliams; son, Tony Stutler; and three brothers, Tommy, Roger, and Paul Phillips. Virginia is survived by her mother; her husband, Garland Conner; daughters, Lynne Fox (Sam) and Karen Conner; son, David Morris (Chasity); brothers, Eugene, Walter, and Joseph Phillips; grandchildren, Ashley Rowland (Jessie), Heather Perdue (Josh), Cy Guilliams, Daniel Morris, and Brayden Via; and great-grandchildren, Madison Rowland, Brennen Fox, Autumn Preeman, Wesley Catron and Aalyah Perdue. The service will be at Duncan Chapel Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.³ She was buried at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, 2176 Duncans Chapel Road NW, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 3, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Garland Alton Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on December 23, 1988 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 23, 1988,her married name was Conner. Virginia Katherine Phillips died on July 15, 2021 at Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 68.³

     Beulah Lee Cooper was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 She was born on February 7, 1897 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,6 She married Jordan Hiram Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Arrena "Renee" Rierson, on October 3, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 As of October 3, 1915,her married name was Poff.⁵ Beulah Lee Cooper and Jordan Hiram Poff were divorced on December 8, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Beulah Lee Cooper married Nathan Clyde Nininger on April 12, 1950 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of April 12, 1950,her married name was Nininger.⁶ Beulah Lee Cooper died on September 6, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^7,3

     Nathan Clyde Nininger was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on April 13, 1888 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Beulah Lee Cooper on April 12, 1950 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,2 Nathan Clyde Nininger died on August 28, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3831.⁷ Phyllis Erlene Poff was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8 She was born on October 1, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,9,8,2,3 As of October 19, 1936,her married name was Smith.⁹ She married Charlie Bee Smith on October 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9 Phyllis Erlene Poff died on November 28, 2006 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,7,8 She Phyllis Erlene Smith, 90, of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Bee Smith; parents, Beula Cooper and Jordan Poff; sisters, Rachel Butterworth and Connie Goller; granddaughter, Vickey Clingenpeel. Surviving are three sons, Ronnie (Smitty) Smith and wife Claudine of Wirtz, Garry Smith of Roanoke, Charles (Willie) Smith of Roanoke; two daughters, Jean Clingenpeel of Roanoke and Brenda Martin of Roanoke; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; ten great-greatgrandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Edgar Poff and Thelma; sisters, Clara Ferguson, Evelyn Hicks and Betty Poff. Interment will follow in Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery. on November 30, 2006.¹

     John Edgar Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,12 His Social Security Number was 223-12-0307.¹³ He was born on November 22, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,4,13,6 He married Thelma Colleen Bush on May 15, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,14 John Edgar Poff died on May 30, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^3,12,5,13 He John Edgar Poff, 90, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 30, 2010. In earlier years, he was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and served as deacon and Sunday School teacher. He later became a member of the House of Prayer where he served as an usher. He also faithfully attended Saturday night services at the House of Prayer Church in Floyd. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy. He retired from National Linen Service after 40 years. Mr. Poff was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Thelma B. Poff. Also surviving are his six daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Peters, Darlene and Barney McGuire, Helen and Reedy Beard, Faye and Bill Rutledge, Judy and Barry Smith and Elaine and Larry Isom; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Clara Ferguson, Evelyn Hicks and Betty Poff; and also many other loving relatives and friends. The family is looking forward to reuniting with him in Heaven. The family also wishes to express a special thanks to the caring staff of Berkshire. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on June 1, 2010.³