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     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

     Clara Louise Poff was born on January 28, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 As of October 21, 1940,her married name was Short.² She married James Joshua Short on October 21, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Clara Louise Poff and James Joshua Short were divorced on September 3, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of March 7, 1953,her married name was Wise.² Clara Louise Poff married William Curtis Wise on March 7, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Clara Louise Poff and William Curtis Wise were divorced on March 31, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of July 21, 1967,her married name was Ferguson.² Clara Louise Poff married Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson on July 21, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Rachel Frances Poff was buried at Bowles Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9817.⁹ She was born on February 14, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,4,5 As of December 7, 1945,her married name was Butterworth.² She married Roy William Butterworth on December 7, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Rachel Frances Poff and Roy William Butterworth were divorced on September 15, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Rachel Frances Poff died on November 21, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^9,11,4 She BUTTERWORTH, Rachel Poff, 69, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 21, 1995. She is survived by seven daughters; three sons; a number of grandchildren; five sisters; and a brother. on November 22, 1995.¹¹

     Evelyn Lucille Poff was buried at Alls Family Cemetery, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7424.⁹ Her married name was Hicks.¹⁰ She married Jerry Daniel Hicks Sr.¹⁰ Evelyn Lucille Poff was born on April 15, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,5 As of February 28, 1949,her married name was Alls.³ She married Ralph Eugene Alls on February 28, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Evelyn Lucille Poff and Ralph Eugene Alls were divorced on August 30, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Evelyn Lucille Poff and Jerry Daniel Hicks Sr. were divorced on April 9, 2004 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Evelyn Lucille Poff died on April 20, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.^9,4,11 She ROCKY MOUNT - The funeral for Evelyn Hicks, 85, who died Saturday, April 20, was conducted Monday, April 22. Burial was in the Alls family cemetery in Catawba. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jordon Poff and Beulah Cooper Nininger; and children, Bonnie L. Alls, Emory Butterworth and Michael Alls. Survivors include seven children; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. on April 23, 2013.⁴

     Annie Mae Lawson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-05-5514.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1918 at West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 She married Rev. Eugene Sowder, son of Ralph Sowder and Maud Jeanette East, on December 21, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Sowder.² Annie Mae Lawson died on May 12, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-4203.^4,7 David Angle Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA MAJOR US AIR FORCE KOREA VIET NAM SS."⁸ He was born on July 8, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 9, 1936.^{8,1,2,4,9,5,7} He married Hazel Maxine Conner, daughter of Arthur Eldridge Conner Sr. and Maude Gertrude Atkinson, on October 22, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 David Angle Sisson died on June 27, 1972 at Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 37.^8,4,9