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     Caleb Washington Iddings was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on November 3, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 He married Mary Angeline Smith on January 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Caleb Washington Iddings married Flora Ellen Greer on March 2, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Caleb Washington Iddings died on July 4, 1944 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-0823.⁷ James William Harris was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on May 24, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,7,3,4,8,5,6,9} He married Dorothy Lewis Sisson, daughter of David Byrd Sisson and Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner, on July 3, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,12 James William Harris died on October 19, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^7,2,4,8,5 He HARRIS, James William, 73, of Shawsville, died Monday, October 19, 1998, in the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Defigaugh and Bertha Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Harris of Shawsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Brenda Harris of Fairlawn, Gary and Jean Harris of Christiansburg, James and Carolyn Harris of Newport; daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and David Shepherd of Shawsville, Vickie and Kenneth Ratcliff of Ironto, Stacy and Kevin Muncy of Riner; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ernest (E.J.) Woods of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 1 p.m. in the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Hancock and Rev. Jim Sutphin officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night at the funeral home. The family is being served by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. on October 21, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-68-6384.⁵ Billy Norman Harris was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 He married Nola Fay Rakes.⁹ Billy Norman Harris was born on May 2, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6,8,9 He married Catherine Marie Turpin on May 11, 1976 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Billy Norman Harris and Catherine Marie Turpin were divorced on October 23, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Billy Norman Harris married Margaret Truman "Brenda" Carden on April 29, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Billy Norman Harris and Nola Fay Rakes were divorced on October 20, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Billy Norman Harris died on December 6, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,5,7,8 He Billy Norman Harris, 54 of Radford passed away Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father James William Harris and brother, Michael David Harris. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Brenda) Assad Harris; a daughter, Dayna Harris, Martinsville; his mother, Dorothy Harris, Shawsville; stepson, Edward Wayne Assad and wife, Joanna of Parrott; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Jim) and Carolyn Harris, Newport, Gary and Jean Harris, Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and David Shepherd, Shawsville, Vickie and Kenneth Ratcliff, Ironto, Stacy and Kevin Muncy, Christiansburg; two stepgrandchildren, Dustin Assad and Amber Assad; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jim Sutphin and Rev. Barry Fleming with interment to follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. The Harris family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on December 8, 2003.²

     Catherine Margaret Farley was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 11, 1811 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married William Amsterdam Reed on September 10, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of September 10, 1832,her married name was Reed. Catherine Margaret Farley died on February 22, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,2,1

     Mamie Arabelle Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 She was born on December 29, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 She married Samuel Harley Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on October 11, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mamie Arabelle Conner died on November 18, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.^5,2

     James Everette Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10 His Social Security Number was 227-44-7848.¹¹ He was born on April 1, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,10,8 He married Macie Ellen Austin, daughter of John Phillip Austin and Virginia Elizabeth Walters, on July 7, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{2,1,3,12,7,13} James Everette Conner died on November 3, 1996 at Virginia at age 61.^11,1,2,10 He CONNER, James Everette, 61, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, November 3, 1996, after a long battle with cancer. He was a wonderful man who will be deeply missed here on Earth, but now will be cradled in Heaven. He was born in the Copper Hill section of Floyd County to the late Possie and Ada Conner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Eugene Conner. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Macie Austin Conner of Copper Hill; one son, James Ricky Conner of Copper Hill; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Jay Perdue of Rocky Mount, Ellen Sue and John Poff of Copper Hill, and Freda Conner and her fiance, Bryan Burr, of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Geraldine Conner of Salem; two sisters, Louise Nichols and Fressie Conner of Copper Hill; one sister-in-law, Sue Conner of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nephews and nieces; extended family, and friends. Interment will follow in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on November 4, 1996.²

     Agnes Davidson was born circa 1749/50 at Campbell Co., Virginia. She married John Vest in 1770 at Campbell Co., Virginia. As of 1770,her married name was Vest. Agnes Davidson died after 1810.

     Henry Lewis Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9 His Social Security Number was 227-44-7849.¹⁰ He was born on March 7, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,5 He married Geraldine Frances McDaniel on December 9, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,11,5 Henry Lewis Conner died on September 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 72.^1,10 He Henry Lewis Conner, 72, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005. He was retired from John Hancock Steel of Salem. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Geraldine M. Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Linda C. and Tommy Carter, Salem; grandchildren, Thomas (T.J.) Carter and Jessica R. Carter; sisters, Mary L. Nichols and Fressie Conner, both of Floyd; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Geneva Huffman, Salem, Vivian and Sonny Kessler, Shawsville, Janet Sue Conner and Macie Conner; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Carl and Ola McDaniel, Roanoke, Richard McDaniel, Montvale; special nieces, Patricia Whitaker, Janet Nichols, Floyd, Sheila Franklin and Megan Franklin; also a number of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 22, 2005.¹

     Fressie Addie Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-94-8093.¹¹ She was born on May 21, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on January 7, 2012 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,11,3,4 She Fressie Addie Conner, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry Lewis and Gearldine Conner, James Conner and Albert Eugene Conner. Miss Conner is survived by her sister and caregiver, Mary Louise Nichols; two devoted nieces and spouse, Patricia and Frank Whittaker and Janet Nichols; two sisters-in-law, Macie Conner and Janet Sue Conner; several loving nieces and nephews; Special thanks to friends of the family, Joann Willis and Dr. Bonnie Culkin. Interment will follow at Head of the River Cemetery. on January 8, 2012.¹

     Mary Louise Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She Mary Louise Nichols, April 28, 1938 - December 29, 2020. Mary Louise Nichols, 82, of Copper Hill went to be with the lord on Tuesday December 29, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mary spent a lifetime of caregiving for many people, starting at the age of 15, she pursued a career in nursing and was devoted to family. She was preceded in death by her parents Ada and Posey Conner; Brother James Conner, Henry Conner, and Albert Conner; Sister Fressie Conner. She is survived by two daughters Patricia Whittaker (Frank), Janet Nichols (Fiancé Clinton Jones); Special family Joann Lindholm (Brian) and Betty Whittaker; Beloved pet, Snow white. Graveside services will be in Restvale Cemetery.⁷ She was born on April 28, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married Paul Nichols, son of John Morgan Nichols and Mattie Lee Wray, on September 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 As of September 12, 1964,her married name was Nichols. Mary Louise Conner and Paul Nichols were divorced on June 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Mary Louise Conner died on December 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 82.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 231-52-1452.⁸ Albert Eugene Conner was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 3, 1942 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,4 He married Janet Sue Harden, daughter of William A. Harden and Margie Meadow, on April 16, 1966 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 Albert Eugene Conner died on July 28, 1996 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 54.^8,1,2,4 He CONNER, Albert Eugene, 54, of Boones Mill, died Sunday, July 28, 1996, at his home from a brain tumor. He was born June 3, 1942, at Copper Hill, to the late John Posey and Ada Nichols Conner. He was employed by Roanoke Electric Steel for 27 years. Surviving are his wife, Janet Sue Harden Conner; three children, Michael Eugene, Marjorie Sue (Cissy), and Eric Brenton Conner; one daughter-in-law, Sherry Conner; two adored grandchildren, Amanda Conner, Harley Ledbetter; two sisters, Mary Louise Nichoels, Ressie Conner, both of Copper Hill; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Masey Conner, Copper Hill, Henry and Geraldine Conner, Salem; his mother-in-law, Margie Meadow Harden and her family, Bill and Lois Harden, Bobby and Carol Harden, all of Boones Mill, Ronnie and Linda Harden, Rocky Mount; one special sister-in-law, Betty Perdue, Boones Mill; one special grand-nephew, Jason Harden; many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on July 30, 1996.²

     Macie Ellen Austin Macie Ellen Conner, April 14, 1937 - October 27, 2021. Macie Ellen Conner, 84 of Copper Hill, VA was a kind soul who loved her family more than anything else. She was a wonderful mother to her four children and a loving wife to her late husband James. She was always there to care for her family until many health issues impacted her ability to do so and her family then cared for her. The most impactful of these health issues was Alzheimer’s and it’s deteriorating effects. Macie was a faithful person who trusted in God and believed that good would always prevail. She was preceded in death by her husband James Conner, parents John Phillp and Virginia Austin, sister Marie Howell, brother Neil Austin, niece Shelby Austin and son-in-law John Poff. Survivors include daughters: Elizabeth Perdue (Jay), Sue Poff, Freda Burr (Bryan), son Rickie Conner. Grandchildren: Amanda Allen, Ann Carpenter, Sheri Poff, Matthew Poff, Willow Burr. Step-Grandchildren Tammy Holland and Tony Perdue. Great-grandchildren: Jacob Turner, Anthony Allen, Michael Allen, A.J. Poff. Step-Great Grandson Jackson Holland, Great-great grandson Zayden Allen. Many nieces, nephews and extended family. Special thank you to her daughters Sue and Elizabeth for their constant, unwavering loving care for Macie over the past several years. Also, thank you to granddaughter Amanda, niece Janet, son Rickie and daughter Freda for also extending their loving care for Macie during her more recent struggles with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Many thanks to Carilion Hospice for their kind support during her final precious days with her family. Macie will then be laid to rest beside her love, James, at Salem Church Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on April 14, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 She married James Everette Conner, son of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on July 7, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2,3,4 As of July 7, 1956,her married name was Conner.³ Macie Ellen Austin died on October 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Paul Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 10, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Mary Louise Conner, daughter of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on September 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Paul Nichols and Mary Louise Conner were divorced on June 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Paul Nichols died on August 3, 2017 at Virginia at age 75.³ He Paul Nichols, 75, of Copper Hill, Va., died on Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jacobs Nichols; and parents, Morgan and Mattie Nichols. Surviving are his daughters, Patricia Whittaker and Janet Nichols; brothers, Fletcher and Harvey Nichols; sister, Gladys Aaron; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wants thank all those who helped with the cows, hay and doctor's visits. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Rest Vale Cemetery with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Oakey's South Chapel. on August 5, 2017.³

     Virginia Mae Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-0293.⁸ She was born on January 21, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,2 As of September 21, 1946,her married name was Dinkins.² She married Carl Mitchell Dinkins on September 21, 1946 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^9,1,2 Virginia Mae Conner died on December 22, 1975 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina, at age 51.^7,1

     William Herman Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 229-24-0889.⁵ He married Audrey Unknown.² William Herman Conner was born on October 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He died on September 25, 2005 at North Brook, Illinois, at age 79.^2,5,6 He William Herman Conner, died September 25, 2005 in Lake Cook Health Center, North Brook, Illinois. He was born in Floyd County, Va., October 21, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ennis and Dessie S(ink) Conner; his wife, Audrey; two sisters, Virginia and Mary Aberdeen; and a brother-in-law, J. Lynwood Poff. He is survived by a daughter, Freeda Sink Carpuz and husband, Gilbert of Elgin, Ill; three grandchildren, Laura, Byron and Larry Sink, Jr; four great-grandchildren; sister, Thelma C. Poff of Salem; brother, James W. "Buster" Conner and wife, Bonnie of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by "special" cousins from the Bent Mountain area. A memorial service was held in North Brook, Illinois on October 5, 2005 and a graveside service will be held at Copper Hill Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va., Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 2 p.m. on October 7, 2005.²