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     Julia Victoria Thomas was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 21, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Warren Conner Sr., son of Willard Austin Conner and Roxie Ann Evelyn Conner, on June 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 As of June 5, 1946,her married name was Conner. Julia Victoria Thomas died on November 1, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.¹ She Julia T. Conner, 84, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, after a long illness, at Snyder Nursing Home. She was born on July 21, 1927, to the late James B. and Emma Wright Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Conner; brothers, James Irwin Thomas, Lewis E. Thomas, Raymond C. Thomas, Herbert A. Thomas, Emett J. Thomas and Roy M. Thomas; sister, Ella Mae Ribble; brothers- in-law, Perry Conner and Ralph Richardson; and sister-in-law, Beulah Mae Richardson. Julia is survived by sons, Robert W. Conner and wife, Brenda, and James W. Conner and wife, Susie; brother-in-law, G.W. Conner and wife, Mary Ann; brother- in-law, Jim Ribble; and sisters- in-law, Betty Thomas, and Clara Mae Conner. Julia was a lifelong member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed receiving visits from family members and she especially looked forward to visits from her relatives in Tennessee. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on November 3, 2011.¹

     Robert Willard Conner Robert Willard “Bob” Conner, 78, of Salem in Roanoke County, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Va., on February 28, 1947, to the late James Warren, Sr., and Julia Thomas Conner, he grew up in Roanoke, and upon graduation, enlisted in the United States Navy, during which he was stationed in San Diego aboard the USS Towers DDG9. Bob was the owner-operator of Conner Electric, which contracted with Kroger, serving stores throughout the Roanoke Valley, North Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee. He enjoyed woodworking and had an eye for creating beautiful things from unique and unusual pieces of wood he found. Likewise, he was a collector of unique stones and minerals he found on his property with which he made beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry. Bob had a love for all critters and creatures that shared his homeplace, especially baby squirrels injured or abandoned. He nurtured them, helped them heal and would return them to nature. There was nothing that Bob could not build, fix, create, or repair, once he set his mind to do so; he even built the 5,000 sq. ft. house he shared with his wife and his fostered critter friends. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda Throckmartin Conner; brother, James Warren Conner, Jr., of Daytona, Fla; as well as numerous cousins, some of whom were childhood playmates who became lifelong friends. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Brenda Ann Throckmartin on April 12, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Robert Willard Conner died on April 9, 2025 at Virginia at age 78.²

     Charlie Herbert Altice was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-05-3945.⁹ He was born on July 26, 1906 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,7 He married Alta Sadie Witt on November 11, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Charlie Herbert Altice died on April 12, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^9,4

     Mabel C. Altice was born circa 1907 at Virginia.¹

     Leonard William Altice was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 227-07-0366.⁸ He married Pauline Gladys Setliff.⁹ Leonard William Altice was born on May 21, 1910 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of May 22, 1910 and his draft card has May 21, 1911.^8,2,5,3 He married Claudine Evelyn Thurman on October 24, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Leonard William Altice and Claudine Evelyn Thurman were divorced on December 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Leonard William Altice died on August 15, 1962 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 52.^1,5 He Leonard William (Smokey) Altice, 52, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday at Knoxville, Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline Altice; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Martin, Washington, D.C; Mrs. Gene Deyerle, Atlanta, Ga; a son, Norman Lee Altice, East Orange, N.J; two stepsons, Marshall W. Caudell, Roanoke; Teddy Glen Caudell, Knoxville; a brother, Herbert Altice, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Bishop, Washington, D.C; Mrs. Courtney Wirt, Salem; Mrs. James Honzas, Asheville, N.C; Mrs. Conrad Scott, Roanoke. on August 17, 1962.¹

     Marie Lohama Altice was born circa June, 1914 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 18, 1942,her married name was Bishop.³ She married Frank Edward Bishop Jr. on April 18, 1942 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

     May Bess "Bessie" Altice was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on June 12, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 As of June 3, 1935,her married name was Wirt.³ She married Courtney Furman Wirt on June 3, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 May Bess "Bessie" Altice died on September 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9598.⁷ Evelyn Louise Altice was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^8,9 She was born on June 13, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7,4,8,5 As of September 5, 1940,her married name was Hanzas.³ She married James Constantine Hanzas on September 5, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9 Evelyn Louise Altice died on September 25, 1981 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 63.^7,4,8,9 She Evelyn A. Hanzas, 63, of 13-C Edgewood Knoll Apts. died Friday in an Asheville hospital after a long illness. A native of Roanoke, Va., she had lived in Asheville for the past 33 years. For many years she was a bookkeeper for Ivey's Department Store and later for John Carroll Specialty Store. Surviving are her husband, James C. Hanzas; a daughter, Kathy H. Hoyle of Asheville; a brother, Herbert Altice of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Conrad Scott of Roanoke; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Lewis Memorial Park. on September 26, 1981.⁹

     Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked.⁴ She was born on April 7, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of July 6, 1938,her married name was Manning.⁵ She married Millard Robert Manning, son of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on July 6, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5 Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice and Millard Robert Manning were divorced on June 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of November 28, 1950,her married name was Kyle.³ Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice married George Gilbert Kyle Sr. on November 28, 1950 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice died on April 11, 1957 at Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 37.^4,8

     Mildred Frances Altice was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0446.⁴ She Mildred Altice Scott, 80, passed away Tuesday morning at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A native of Salem, Ms. Scott was a resident of Lakeview Retirement Community. She was predeceased by her parents, six sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her former husband, C.Y. Scott; her daughter, Sharon Scott MaHarry, and son-in-law, Robert H. MaHarry, of Roanoke, Va; her son, Larry B. Scott, and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Scott; her daughter, Rebekah of Kernersville; granddaughters, Terri Scott and Lindsay Scott MaHarry of Roanoke, Va., and Traci Walters and grandson-in-law Donny Walters, of Wilmington; a great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Walters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Scott will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, dedicated mother and grandmother. Her family was always the center of her life. Interment immediately following at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the loving nursing staffs of Catawba Hospital and Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Eighth Floor South for the special care they gave their mother during her prolonged illness.⁷ She was born on January 24, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4,8 As of April 7, 1940,her married name was Looney.³ She married Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. on April 7, 1940 at Bristol, Virginia.^5,3 Mildred Frances Altice and Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. were divorced on May 1, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of December 27, 1946,her married name was Scott.⁹ Mildred Frances Altice married Conrad Young Scott on December 27, 1946 at Bennettsville, South Carolina.^7,9 Mildred Frances Altice and Conrad Young Scott were divorced on November 1, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 Mildred Frances Altice died on February 25, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^6,4,10,11

     Claudine Evelyn Thurman was born on February 26, 1914 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Leonard William Altice, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on October 24, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of October 24, 1931,her married name was Altice.¹ Claudine Evelyn Thurman and Leonard William Altice were divorced on December 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Claudine Evelyn Thurman died on June 19, 1976 at age 62.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-5582.⁴ Thelma Veora Cooper was buried at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange Co., California.⁵ She was born on April 10, 1912 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 She married Noah Irvin Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, circa 1930.^6,5 As of circa 1930,her married name was Wickham.⁶ Thelma Veora Cooper and Noah Irvin Wickham were divorced in April, 1966 at Orange Co., California.⁷ Thelma Veora Cooper died on October 26, 1991 at Orange Co., California, at age 79.^3,5

     Arlis Jacqueline "Tootsie" Wickham was buried at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange Co., California.³ She was born on September 29, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of February 25, 1950,her married name was Schillen.³ She married James Cassell Schillen on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Arlis Jacqueline "Tootsie" Wickham died on February 5, 2007 at Orange Co., California, at age 75.³ She Arlis Jacqueline (Tootsie) Wickham Schillen, 75, of Lake Forest, Calif., died Monday, February 5, 2007. She was predeceased by parents, Noah and Thelma Wickham; former husband, James C. Schillen; and brother, Jack Wickham. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Walter Carpentero, Lake Forest; granddaughter and husband, Raquel and Jesse Castellon, Anaheim; and brothers, Don Wickham, Riverside, and Howard Cooper, Pauline, S.C; aunt, Elva Wickham Holt Eary, Roanoke, Va. Following a February 17, 2007 memorial service, remains will rest in El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Calif. on February 16, 2007.³

     Donald Harvey "Don" Wickham was born on October 18, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He died on February 5, 2014 at age 78.⁴

     Jackie Cooper "Jack" Wickham was born on October 11, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Shirley R. Corhecl on November 19, 1955 at Orange Co., California.³ Jackie Cooper "Jack" Wickham died on June 16, 2004 at Kern Co., California, at age 66.⁴

     John William Epperly was buried at Epperly–Ballinger Cemetery, On hilltop at Route 8 and Canning Factory Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 29, 1856 at Virginia.² He married Nancy A. Cannaday on May 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 John William Epperly died on December 31, 1931 at age 75.²

     Nancy A. Cannaday was buried at Epperly–Ballinger Cemetery, On hilltop at Route 8 and Canning Factory Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 19, 1854.^3,2 She married John William Epperly on May 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of May 16, 1875,her married name was Epperly. Nancy A. Cannaday died on February 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,2 She Mrs. Nancy Cannaday Epperly, age 72, wife of John William Epperly, and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cannaday, died at her home near town Saturday morning, February 18, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and eleven children. Arthur, Levi, Isaac, Callahill, Fitzhugh, Giles, Mrs. Etta Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Roop, Floyd, Mrs. Laura Agee, Starkey, Mrs. Florence Cole, Forest Va, Mrs. Julia Blair, Danville, and forty grandchildren. She was a sister of T. H. and V. S. Cannaday, near town, and I. Cannaday, of Kansas. Mrs. Epperly was a fine lady, an excellent neighbor, and a godly mother. She was a member of the Primative Baptist church for a number of years, and a consistent christian lady. She will be missed by her church, her children, but most by her aged husband, who stood nobly by her side and so faithfully administered to her wants until the last breath left her. The funeral services were conducted at her home by her pastor, The Rev. James M. Dickerson. Internment being in the family burial ground, near East View. on February 23, 1928.⁴

     Nancy Walters was buried at William Walters Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of February 5, 1829,her married name was Holt.⁴ She married Spradley Holt on February 5, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Nancy Walters died in 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Joan "Jo" Manning was born on May 28, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 She married Norris Edward Poff, son of Grifton Andy Poff and Effie Lee Brown, on June 23, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,4,5 As of June 23, 1950,her married name was Poff.³ Joan "Jo" Manning died on August 31, 2017 at Virginia at age 86.⁴ She Joan Manning (Jo) Poff, 86, of Vinton, Va., was a wonderful woman who was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. She passed with peace and grace from this life into her new life in Heaven on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Jo was in the loving presence of her devoted children at her home under the competent and kind care of the Carilion Hospice Team. She was also blessed with amazing caregivers, Mary, Susan, Kiki and Kristy, that cared for her with love and the utmost respect. Born in Boones Mill, Va., in 1931, Jo was one of seven children of the late Grover and Retha Boone Manning. She was raised in Boones Mill and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School. A resident of Vinton for 51 years, Jo raised her family with love and great dedication with her husband of 37 years, Norris Edward Poff, who passed on April 22, 1987. She loved being a mother and grandmother and embraced all the challenges that went with it. Jo possessed a sweet and kind personality and true passion for her family, which endeared her to everyone she met. She enjoyed and was dedicated to working as a bookkeeper for R.L. Finch Sheet Metal for 33 years. Jo loved gathering with her family for cookouts in her backyard and holiday meals in her kitchen. Having breakfast out with her brothers and sisters on a regular basis was a highlight for her. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and trips to the beach with her children and siblings. Her life's legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who were a part of her life, especially her children, Jerry Kirk and husband, Eddie, of Cloverdale, Va., Ed Poff and wife, Sherry, of Avon, Conn., Molly Wood and husband, Mike, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Cindy Hall and husband, Joey, of Vinton, Va. Her grandchildren were her heart and joy to whom she was known as Grama Jo or Jo Jo include, Heather Wood, Heidi Padgett, Brian Wood and wife, Jessica, Eddie Poff Jr. and wife, Hilary, Jonathan Kirk and wife, Helen, Stephen Wood, Caitlin Hall, Carlye Poff, Aaron Hall, Kayla Poff and Hannah Poff; stepgrandchildren, Karen Kirk and Evan Kirk; and great-grandchildren, Zakk Wood and Gabriel Burrell. Jo is also survived by two brothers, Alvin Manning, and David Manning and wife, Betty; six sisters-in-law, Betty Simmons, Margaret Hofawger, Everlene Altice, Marlene Moore, Carolyn Blackwell and husband, Robert, Barbara Bradford and husband, Roger; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Norris, and parents, loved ones who welcomed her home to Heaven were brothers, Arnold Manning and Carlton Manning; sisters, Becky Feulner and Maxine Lee; brothers-in-law, Mintaus Reinis, Jim Lee, Billy Altice, Ronnie Turner, Eugene Moore, James Connor, Sam Hofawger and Billy Walters; and sisters-in-law, Helen Manning, Mary Manning and Peggy Walters. on September 6, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3470.⁶ Grover Wade Manning was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,2 He was born on January 30, 1900 at Virginia.^6,1,3,2 He married Retha Allen Boone on November 27, 1923.^8,9 Grover Wade Manning died on December 24, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.²

     Retha Allen Boone was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on July 17, 1904 at Virginia.¹ She married Grover Wade Manning, son of Stanton Elmore Manning and Ida Emily Brown, on November 27, 1923.^2,1 As of November 27, 1923,her married name was Manning. Retha Allen Boone died on April 23, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.² She MANNING, Retha Boone, 93, of Vinton, died Thursday, April 23, 1998. Retha was a long time member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren, was preceded in death by a son, Arnold W. Manning, two sons-in-law, Norris E. Poff and Mintauts Reinis, and was the widow of Grover W. Manning. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Carlton R. and Mary J. Manning, David R. and Betty S. Manning, all of Boones Mill, Alvin B. and Helen T. Manning of Roanoke; her daughters and sons-in-law, Maxine M. and Jim Lee of LaGrange, Ga., Joan M. Poff of Vinton, Rebecca R. and Gary Feulner of Phoenixville, Pa; her sister, Mary B. Davis of Boones Mill; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Red Hill Church of the Brethren Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m., with Dr. George Wesley Jones and the Rev. J. Weldon Myers officiating. Interment in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Saturday. on April 25, 1998.²