Calvert C. Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 14, 1916, d. May 2, 1980
FatherBrainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner1,7,3,8,5,9,10,6,11 b. October 21, 1875, d. November 26, 1945
MotherMartha Jane "Janey" Vest1,7,3,8,5,9,10,6,11 b. December 23, 1878, d. January 30, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-7428.12 Calvert C. Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,13,5,14,15 He was born on October 14, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,1,2,5,6,16,15,17,11,13 He married Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper on February 14, 1942.18,1,4,5 Calvert C. Conner died on May 2, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.2,5,14,16,15,13 He Calvert Conner, age 63, of 3326 Garden City Blvd., S.E., passed away Friday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Delores S. Conner; four sons, William E. Conner, Doudas R. Conner, Daniel C. Conner and Johnny L. Conner, all of Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Anna L. Dudley, Mrs. Cathy E. Plunkett and Mrs. Frances C. Maxey, all of Roanoke; a brother, Hamford Conner, Pilot, Va; a sister, Mrs. Uray Hale, Roanoke; also seven grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 3, 1980.14

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 72, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 74, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper b. January 8, 1925, d. August 6, 2013
Marriage*Calvert C. Conner married Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper on February 14, 1942.18,1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Calvert Conner.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Stamper Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2013 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brainard W. Conner obituary in the Nov 28, 1945 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the R. B. Conner obituary in the Oct 4, 1941 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvert Conner obituary in the May 3, 1980 edition.
  15. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  18. [S876] Michelle Sheppard, "Delores Stamper," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 13, 2002.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the William Edward Conner obituary.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Calvert Conner obituary in the Jul 26, 2008 edition.

Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper1,2,3

F, b. January 8, 1925, d. August 6, 2013
     Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born on January 8, 1925 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.2,3,4,5 She married Calvert C. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on February 14, 1942.1,2,3,6 As of February 14, 1942,her married name was Conner.3 Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper died on August 6, 2013 at Garden City, Arlington Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,4 She Delores Stamper (Dossie) Conner, 88, of the Garden City Community, Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dossie was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on January 8, 1925. She met her one true love, Calvert, while they were both living in Maryland, and they were married on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1942. They bought their home in Garden City in 1947. Delores was a wonderful, caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her hobbies included quilting, baking, babysitting and working with her roses. She loved to "jump in the car and ride" and also loved to sit in her swing on her front porch.She is now at peace in God's hands until we see her again.Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Calvert Conner; her son, Danny Conner; her granddaughter, Crystal Clinebell; her grandson, Jeff Mills and her great-grandson, Jeremy Kendrick. She is survived by her sons, William E. Conner and wife, Judy, Doug Conner, Johnny "Bodie" Conner; her daughters, Anna Harris, Cathy Plunkett, Frances Campbell and Gerald; her daughters-in-law, Donna, Joyce and Vicky; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her sister, Wilma McKenzie and husband, William, of Finksburg, Md; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 8, 2013.3

Family

Calvert C. Conner b. October 14, 1916, d. May 2, 1980
Marriage*She married Calvert C. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on February 14, 1942.1,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S876] Michelle Sheppard, "Delores Stamper," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 13, 2002.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Stamper Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2013 edition.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Calvert Conner.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the William Edward Conner obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvert Conner obituary in the May 3, 1980 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Calvert Conner obituary in the Jul 26, 2008 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Crystal Dawn Conner Clinebell obituary in the Feb 2, 2011 edition.

Julina Patra "Patry" Carr1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. July 16, 1884, d. November 17, 1971
FatherWilliam Henry Carr2,3,7 b. March 14, 1856, d. December 21, 1926
MotherMary Adeline Perdue2,3,7 b. April 7, 1855, d. October 19, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 231-62-4154.8 Julina Patra "Patry" Carr was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,6,7 She was born on July 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1885.9,8,3,6,7 She married Walter Preston Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Eliza M. Conner, on October 27, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,6,11 As of October 27, 1901,her married name was Conner. Julina Patra "Patry" Carr died on November 17, 1971 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 87.9,10,6,7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 242, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 84, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 61, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 187, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 145, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 79, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Walter Preston Conner b. April 1, 1877, d. May 6, 1951
Marriage*Julina Patra "Patry" Carr married Walter Preston Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Eliza M. Conner, on October 27, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,6,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Patra Carr Conner.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Preston Conner obituary in the May 7, 1951 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Evie N. Conner obituary in the May 15, 1939 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

William Edward "Bill" Conner1,2,3

M, b. April 11, 1944, d. October 27, 2019
FatherCalvert C. Conner1,4,5,2,3,6 b. October 14, 1916, d. May 2, 1980
MotherDelores Opal "Dossie" Stamper1,4,5,2,3,6 b. January 8, 1925, d. August 6, 2013
     William Edward "Bill" Conner William Edward “Bill” Conner, age 75, of Garden City, passed away on October 27, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born on April 11, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Calvert and Dolores Conner, his brother Daniel Conner and other family members. Bill was full of life, very adventurous, and very energetic. He enjoyed working and had a strong work ethic. He worked for the City of Roanoke for many years and owned and managed several real estate properties. He owns his own business, William E. Conner Concrete Contractor for approximately 38 years. His hobbies included traveling, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, and riding his motorcycle in his earlier years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy Booth Conner; his son, Travis Conner; stepson, Kenny Wayne Wills, Jr; nephew, Doug Stiff; his grandchildren, Kori Wills and Emily Wills, Chase Conner and Madison Conner and a little dog named Lexi. He is also survived by his sisters, Anna Harris, Cathy Plunkett, Frances Campbell (Gerald Manning); his brothers, Doug Conner, and Johnny Bodie Conner; his aunt, Wilma Mckenzie from Finksburg, Maryland and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.3 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on April 11, 1944 at Baltimore, Maryland.1,2,3,7 He married Joyce Ann Stiff on November 27, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 William Edward "Bill" Conner and Joyce Ann Stiff were divorced on May 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 William Edward "Bill" Conner married Judy Virginia Booth on October 15, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 William Edward "Bill" Conner died on October 27, 2019 at Garden City, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.3

Family 1

Joyce Ann Stiff
Marriage*He married Joyce Ann Stiff on November 27, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* William Edward "Bill" Conner and Joyce Ann Stiff were divorced on May 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Child
  • Travis Conner3

Family 2

Judy Virginia Booth
Marriage*William Edward "Bill" Conner married Judy Virginia Booth on October 15, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the William Edward Conner obituary.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Calvert Conner.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Stamper Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvert Conner obituary in the May 3, 1980 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Daniel Calvert "Danny" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. November 10, 1950, d. July 24, 2008
FatherCalvert C. Conner5,6,7,3,8,9,2 b. October 14, 1916, d. May 2, 1980
MotherDelores Opal "Dossie" Stamper5,6,7,3,8,9,2 b. January 8, 1925, d. August 6, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 226-74-4500.10 Daniel Calvert "Danny" Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.11 He was born on November 10, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11,10,4 He married Vicky Gayle/Gale Fralin, daughter of William Henry Fralin and Delia Mae Walters, on September 2, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,12,3,13 Daniel Calvert "Danny" Conner died on July 24, 2008 at Virginia at age 57.2,11,10 He Daniel Calvert (Delta Dan) Conner, 57, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Dan was retired from Roanoke City after 31 years as a site inspector. He was currently employed at Delta Airline Consultants. Dan was an avid Nascar fan and was a devoted family man. He was preceded in death by his father, Calvert C. Conner, and a grandson, Jeremy Kendrick. Surviving are his wife, Vicky Conner; three daughters, Michell Conner and her boyfriend, Tony Nicely, Melanie Shanks and husband, Wayne, and Kim Kendrick and husband, Mark; eight grandchildren, Chasity, Dana, Justin, Mason, Skylar, Jarrett, Lacey and Tonya; an "adopted" daughter, Beckley Long and husband, Bryan; an and their two children, Kaitlyn and Nehemiah; his mother, Delores Conner; three sisters, Anna Harris, Cathy Plunkett and her boyfriend, Tommy, and Frances Campbell and her boyfriend, Gerald; three brothers, William E. Conner and wife, Judy, Doug Conner and Johnny Lynn (Bodie) Conner and d wife, Donna; a former sister-in-law, Joyce Conner; a special mother-in-law, Delia Fralin; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in the Fralin family; and many nieces, nephews and friends. on July 26, 2008.2

Family

Vicky Gayle/Gale Fralin b. January 6, 1956, d. January 9, 2022
Marriage*He married Vicky Gayle/Gale Fralin, daughter of William Henry Fralin and Delia Mae Walters, on September 2, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,12,3,13 
Children
  • Michell Renee "Shelly" Conner1,5,13,2
  • Melanie Dawn Conner1,5,14,13,2
  • Kimberly Mae Conner1,5,13,2

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Calvert Conner obituary in the Jul 26, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Calvert Conner.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Stamper Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2013 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the William Edward Conner obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvert Conner obituary in the May 3, 1980 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delia Fralin obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Vicky Conner obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shanks-Conner wedding announcement in the Oct 28, 2001 edition.

Johnny Lynn "Bodie" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 18, 1955, d. February 19, 2024
FatherCalvert C. Conner1,6,7,3,8,9 b. October 14, 1916, d. May 2, 1980
MotherDelores Opal "Dossie" Stamper1,6,2,7,3,8,9 b. January 8, 1925, d. August 6, 2013
     Johnny Lynn "Bodie" Conner Johnny "Bodie" Conner, June 18, 1955 - February 19, 2024. Johnny "Bodie" Conner, 68, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.4 He was born on June 18, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He married Donna Marie Craft, daughter of Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. and Lucille "Gillie" Foutz, on August 18, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,11,1,3 Johnny Lynn "Bodie" Conner died on February 19, 2024 at Virginia at age 68.4

Family

Donna Marie Craft
Marriage*He married Donna Marie Craft, daughter of Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. and Lucille "Gillie" Foutz, on August 18, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,11,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Crystal Dawn Conner Clinebell obituary in the Feb 2, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Johnny Conner obituary in the Feb 25, 2024 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Calvert Conner.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Stamper Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2013 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the William Edward Conner obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvert Conner obituary in the May 3, 1980 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille F. Craft obituary in the Nov 16, 2003 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Judson Craft, Sr., obituary in the Oct 9, 1997 edition.
  12. [S790] Crystal Conner Clinebell, "Crystal Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 16, 2002.

Sabra Jean Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 28, 1909, d. June 10, 1984
FatherRobert Willis "Bob" Conner6,7,8,2,9,3,4 b. July 21, 1882, d. February 5, 1946
MotherMarcella Mays "Cella" Vest6,7,8,2,9,3,4,5 b. March 7, 1891, d. February 22, 1987
     Sabra Jean Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-4277.11 She was born on August 28, 1909 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,6,1,2,3,10 She married Andrew Henderson Short on May 2, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,4,5 As of May 2, 1927,her married name was Short.4 Sabra Jean Conner died on June 10, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.6,1,2,5,10 She Sabra Jean Conner Short, age 74, of 655 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, passed away Sunday. She was retired from Newberry's Department Store, Salem. Surviving are her husband, Andrew Henderson Short; one son, Robert Henderson Short, Montvale; her mother, Marcella V. Conner, Salem; three brothers, Estral Conner, Hancil Conner, both of Salem; Bacil Conner, Chino Valley, Ariz; one sister, Mrs. Ada Lynn Bohon, Salem; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial to follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on June 12, 1984.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 124, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 161, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 44, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 30, District 119-40, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Andrew Henderson Short b. June 15, 1908, d. October 29, 1989
Marriage*Sabra Jean Conner married Andrew Henderson Short on May 2, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Sabra Jean Conner Short.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sabra Jean Conner Short obituary in the Jun 12, 1984 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Willis Conner obituary in the Feb 6, 1946 edition.
  10. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/

Joseph Wesley "Joe" Payne1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 16, 1904, d. May 26, 1951
FatherJames Elmer Payne2,7,8,9,4,10,6 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly2,7,8,9,4,10,6 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Joseph Wesley "Joe" Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3,10,6 He was born on June 16, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Faith Hattie Kirkner on April 20, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 Joseph Wesley "Joe" Payne died on May 26, 1951 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 46.1,2,11,3,10,6 He Joseph W. Payne, 46, died Saturday afternoon at his home at Huffville. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Faith Payne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Payne, Pilot; three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Frank Spangler and Mrs. Holley Light, Pilot; Mrs. Seibert Walters, Sophia, W. Va; Harless Payne, Carsonsville, Mich; Clarence Payne, Horseshoe, N. C; and Russell Payne, Sophia, W. Va. Funeral will be conducted at the Huffville Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on May 28, 1951.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 39, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 398, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer9
1940Farmer12
1950Farmer13

Family

Faith Hattie Kirkner b. May 9, 1898, d. November 2, 1957
Marriage*Joseph Wesley "Joe" Payne married Faith Hattie Kirkner on April 20, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph W. Payne obituary in the May 28, 1951 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hancil Preston Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 14, 1911, d. February 21, 2005
FatherRobert Willis "Bob" Conner6,7,8,9,2,3 b. July 21, 1882, d. February 5, 1946
MotherMarcella Mays "Cella" Vest6,10,7,8,9,11,2,3 b. March 7, 1891, d. February 22, 1987
     Hancil Preston Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,12 His Social Security Number was 224-09-2269.13 He was born on September 14, 1911 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,13,3,4 He married Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad, daughter of George Calvin LaPrad and Nannie Bell Boothe, on April 22, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,14,2 Hancil Preston Conner died on February 21, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.1,13,5 He Hancil Preston Conner, 93, of Salem, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2005. He was born in Floyd, Va. and had been a long time Salem resident. He was a former employee of the Salem Tannery and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by a son, Ray P. Conner. His surviving family include his wife, Mabel L. Conner; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger Wayne and Deborah Conner; grandchildren, Roger Dale, Amy, Angie, Preston, Paul, Michelle and Ashley; and numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Adalynn Bohon; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 23, 2005.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 161, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 90, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 28, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Furniture factory worker15

Family

Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad b. March 16, 1912, d. August 27, 2011
Marriage*Hancil Preston Conner married Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad, daughter of George Calvin LaPrad and Nannie Bell Boothe, on April 22, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,14,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hancil Preston Conner obituary in the Feb 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Willis Conner obituary in the Feb 6, 1946 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marcella Vest Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sabra Jean Conner Short obituary in the Jun 12, 1984 edition.
  12. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Laprad Conner obituary in the Aug 28, 2011 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray P. Conner, Sr., obituary in the Oct 6, 1997 edition.
  17. [S687] Amy Denise Conner Hughes Campbell, "Family Tree Update (Amy Denise Conner Hughes Campbell)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 18, 2002, May 30, 2002, Jan 26, 2005, and Dec 22, 2015.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charlie Bacil Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1914, d. December 14, 1986
FatherRobert Willis "Bob" Conner1,5,6,2,7,3 b. July 21, 1882, d. February 5, 1946
MotherMarcella Mays "Cella" Vest1,5,6,2,7,8,3,9 b. March 7, 1891, d. February 22, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2336.10 Charlie Bacil Conner was buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 He was born on April 29, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,2,4 He married Mary Edna Simmons on May 8, 1935 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Charlie Bacil Conner died on December 14, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.10,1,2,9 He Charlie B. Conner, 72, a retired electrician for Maricopa County Community College District, died Dec. 14, 1986, in Salem, Va. Mr. Conner, of Chino Valley, was born in Floyd County, Va., and moved to Arizona in 1952. He lived in Phoenix until four years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughter, Janet Doumert; mother, Marcella; a sister; three brothers; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. on December 20, 1986.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 161, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 90, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 101, District 80-4C, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Furniture factory painter11

Family

Mary Edna Simmons b. December 24, 1918
Marriage*Charlie Bacil Conner married Mary Edna Simmons on May 8, 1935 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Janet Marie Conner1,11,9

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Willis Conner obituary in the Feb 6, 1946 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sabra Jean Conner Short obituary in the Jun 12, 1984 edition.
  9. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Charlie B. Conner obituary in the Dec 20, 1986 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ada Lynn Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. April 23, 1922, d. September 8, 2014
FatherRobert Willis "Bob" Conner1,5,6,2,7 b. July 21, 1882, d. February 5, 1946
MotherMarcella Mays "Cella" Vest1,8,5,6,2,7,9 b. March 7, 1891, d. February 22, 1987
     Ada Lynn Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11 She was born on April 23, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 As of June 22, 1940,her married name was Saul.2 She married Paul Joseph Saul on June 22, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Ada Lynn Conner and Paul Joseph Saul were divorced on November 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of May 5, 1978,her married name was Bohon.2 Ada Lynn Conner married James Edward Bohon Sr. on May 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,2 Ada Lynn Conner died on September 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 92.10 She Ada Lynn Saul Bohon, 92, of Salem, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bohon. She is survived by her son, Larry Saul and wife, Carol; daughter, Polly Perdue and husband, Jimmy and many grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 10, 2014.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 29, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 69, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Overall factory sewing machine operator6

Family 1

Paul Joseph Saul b. December 8, 1920, d. August 21, 1979
Marriage*Ada Lynn Conner married Paul Joseph Saul on June 22, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Ada Lynn Conner and Paul Joseph Saul were divorced on November 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

James Edward Bohon Sr. b. September 10, 1922, d. April 28, 1995
Marriage*Ada Lynn Conner married James Edward Bohon Sr. on May 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,2 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Willis Conner obituary in the Feb 6, 1946 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marcella Vest Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sabra Jean Conner Short obituary in the Jun 12, 1984 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Lynn Saul Bohon obituary in the Sep 10, 2014 edition.
  11. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Bohon, Sr. obituary in the Apr 30, 1995 edition.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  15. [S687] Amy Denise Conner Hughes Campbell, "Family Tree Update (Amy Denise Conner Hughes Campbell)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 18, 2002, May 30, 2002, Jan 26, 2005, and Dec 22, 2015.

Arvel Elwyn Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. April 14, 1913, d. December 25, 1977
FatherJames Alfred Conner5,2,6,7,3 b. August 21, 1884, d. May 27, 1940
MotherNannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence5,2,6,7,3 b. January 15, 1887, d. June 30, 1924
     Arvel Elwyn Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3 His Social Security Number was 225-16-4354.9 He Arvel E. Conner, age 64, died Sunday, December 25, 1977, in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ruth S. Conner; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley (Mildred) Hall, Salem; Mrs. Raymond (Mary Sue) Farris, Shawsville; one son, Jody Conner, Shawsville; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Light, Roanoke; Mrs. Doy Light, Pilot; Mrs. Garland Aldridge, Check; one grandson. Interment followed in Piedmont Cemetery.8 He was born on April 14, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5,2,10,3 He married Mabel Ruth Smith on August 28, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,2,11,7 Arvel Elwyn Conner died on December 25, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,8,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Graden L. Martin12
1940Dwelling 122, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Road contractor laborer13

Family

Mabel Ruth Smith b. December 26, 1918, d. August 28, 2012
Marriage*Arvel Elwyn Conner married Mabel Ruth Smith on August 28, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,2,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Arvel E. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Ruth Conner obituary in the Aug 30, 2012 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Sue Farris obituary in the Apr 1, 2021 edition.

Lavada Marcella Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. October 18, 1916, d. October 31, 2006
FatherJames Alfred Conner3,2,5,6 b. August 21, 1884, d. May 27, 1940
MotherNannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence2,3,5,6 b. January 15, 1887, d. June 30, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8047.7 Lavada Marcella Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 18, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,2,7 She married Howard Garland Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on March 24, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,5,4,10 As of March 24, 1937,her married name was Aldridge. Lavada Marcella Conner died on October 31, 2006 at Virginia at age 90.4,7 She Lavada Marcella Aldridge, 90, of Check, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Garland Aldridge; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Carson Light, Arlee and Doy Light, Vera and Alvin Shanks; brother, Arvil Conner; son-in-law, Harry Perdue. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Joyce Aldridge, Rocky Mount; daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Buddy Haney, Riner, Edna Perdue, Check; grandchildren, Jonathan Aldridge, D.W. Aldridge, Annette Aldridge, Wesley Perdue, Bobby Perdue, Sandra Perdue, Nancy McCormick, Chris Haney, Alex Haney; seven greatgrandchildren; brothers-in-law, Willie Aldridge and wife Eva, Bure Aldridge and wife Virginia; sisters-in-law, Gladys Perdue, Versie Hall, Ruth Conner. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2006 at Salem Church (Head of the River), Check, with Elder W.T. Conner and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on November 2, 2006.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 168, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Sarah Conner11
1940Dwelling 81, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Howard Garland Aldridge b. January 17, 1914, d. August 11, 1981
Marriage*Lavada Marcella Conner married Howard Garland Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on March 24, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,5,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S754] Linda Haney, "Aldridge Genealogy Files of Linda Haney", Ancestral File.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lavada Marcella Aldridge obituary in the Nov 2, 2006 edition.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Howard Garland Aldridge.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Edna Aldridge Perdue obituary.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hazel Rachel Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 25, 1911, d. June 15, 1995
FatherJames Alfred Conner2,1,3,5,4,6 b. August 21, 1884, d. May 27, 1940
MotherNannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence2,1,3,5,4,6 b. January 15, 1887, d. June 30, 1924
     Hazel Rachel Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2036.10 She was born on November 25, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,10,1,3,4,6,9 She married William Carson Light, son of Henry Jacob Light and Tempie Elizabeth Vest, on April 2, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,1,11,3,12 As of April 2, 1932,her married name was Light. Hazel Rachel Conner died on June 15, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.7,8,10,3,9 She LIGHT, Hazel Conner, 83, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 15, 1995, at Friendship Manor. She was a member of Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Light and a daughter, Jacqueline L. Compton. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, William K. and Frances G. Light, Roanoke, James Wiley and Loretta K. Light, Salem, Henry Wayne and Betsy D. Light, Salem, Paul Bradley and Ronna Light, Ft. Wayne, Ind; daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Opal L. Ferris, Fern L. and Jack M. Fizer, all of Roanoke; also 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lavada Aldridge, Check. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 16, 1995.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

William Carson Light b. August 5, 1909, d. February 25, 1971
Marriage*Hazel Rachel Conner married William Carson Light, son of Henry Jacob Light and Tempie Elizabeth Vest, on April 2, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,1,11,3,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Conner Light obitutary in the Jun 16, 1995 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Hazel Conner Light.
  9. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Carson Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Jacqueline Light Compton obituary in the Mar 4, 1954 edition.
  15. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the William Kenneth Light, Sr. obituary.
  16. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  18. [S14124] Covington Memorial Funeral Home, online obits.covingtonmemorial.com, From the Paul Bradly Light obituary.

William Vaughn Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 15, 1914, d. July 11, 1952
FatherBrainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner1,2,7,8,3,9,10 b. October 21, 1875, d. November 26, 1945
MotherMartha Jane "Janey" Vest1,2,7,8,3,9,10,6 b. December 23, 1878, d. January 30, 1957
     William Vaughn Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,4 He was born on May 15, 1914 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 He married Minnie Beatrice Whitenack, daughter of Joseph Milburn Whitenack and Callie C. Craighead, on October 20, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William Vaughn Conner died on July 11, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 38.1,3,6 He William Vaughan Conner, 38, died unexpectedly Friday evening at his home in Orchard Heights, RFD 2, Salem. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Surviving widow, Mrs. Minnie Conner; his mother, Mrs. Braynard Conner, Floyd; three brothers and a sister; Elma Conner, Calvert Conner and Mrs. Roscoe Hale, Roanoke; and Hanford Conner, Floyd County. on July 12, 1952.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 72, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 294, District 78-15, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Wholesale grocery shipping clerk12

Family

Minnie Beatrice Whitenack b. July 3, 1914, d. May 21, 1988
Marriage*William Vaughn Conner married Minnie Beatrice Whitenack, daughter of Joseph Milburn Whitenack and Callie C. Craighead, on October 20, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Vaughan Conner obituary in the Jul 12, 1952 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brainard W. Conner obituary in the Nov 28, 1945 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the R. B. Conner obituary in the Oct 4, 1941 edition.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Minnie Beatrice Whitenack1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1914, d. May 21, 1988
FatherJoseph Milburn Whitenack2,4,5,6,3 b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
MotherCallie C. Craighead2,4,5,6,3 b. May 19, 1883, d. June 5, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5102.7 Minnie Beatrice Whitenack was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,9,10,3 She Minnie W. Lawson, age 73, of Friendship Manor and formerly of 3006 Roberts Road, S.W., died Saturday. She was the widow of Garley R. Lawson and was a retired partner of Largen's Upholstery Shop. Surviving are three sons, G. Robert Lawson, Jr., Roanoke; Dave O. Lawson, Pittsburgh, Pa; Mike G. Lawson, Salem; a stepdaughter, Lorraine Hagwood, Thaxton; a step-granddaughter, Mary Hagwood, Thaxton; two stepgrandsons, Rick Lawson, Atlanta, Ga; Toney Lawson, New York, N.Y; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph M. and Sally Whitenack, Roanoke; nieces, Kathy Atkins, Roanoke; Becky Whitenack, Roanoke; nephews, William J. Eanes, Roanoke; and Leo C. Whitenack, Floyd. Interment will be in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd.9 She was born on July 3, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,6,3 She married William Vaughn Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on October 20, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of October 20, 1937,her married name was Conner. Minnie Beatrice Whitenack married Garley Robert Lawson on December 29, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,11,3 As of December 29, 1956,her married name was Lawson.11 Minnie Beatrice Whitenack died on May 21, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 151, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 104, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 294, District 78-15, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia12

Family 1

William Vaughn Conner b. May 15, 1914, d. July 11, 1952
Marriage*Minnie Beatrice Whitenack married William Vaughn Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on October 20, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Garley Robert Lawson b. February 21, 1910, d. October, 1983
Marriage*Minnie Beatrice Whitenack married Garley Robert Lawson on December 29, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,11,3 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Minnie W. Lawson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ersel Whitfield Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 27, 1919, d. February 21, 1923
FatherBrainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner5,6,1,3,7 b. October 21, 1875, d. November 26, 1945
MotherMartha Jane "Janey" Vest5,6,3,7 b. December 23, 1878, d. January 30, 1957
     Ersel Whitfield Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,4 He was born on March 27, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4,7 He died on February 21, 1923 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.8,5,1,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  2. [S2081] Floyd Co., VA Death Certificate Index, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/DeathCertificate.html
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Earsel Whitfield Conner death certificate.
  4. [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Rispy Ina Muncy1,2

F, b. March 6, 1896, d. September 14, 1914
FatherJoseph Kyle Muncy1,3,4,5,6 b. August 17, 1874, d. April 12, 1961
MotherCora Alice "Rosa" Light3,1,4,5,6 b. January 10, 1876, d. October 4, 1932
     Rispy Ina Muncy was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born on March 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,7,6 She married Charles Clifton "Charlie" McNeil, son of Henry McNeil and Mary E. Delilah Smith, on April 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,3,6,9 As of April 16, 1912,her married name was McNeil. Rispy Ina Muncy died on September 14, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.3,10,7,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 210, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 153, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Charles Clifton "Charlie" McNeil b. July 8, 1890, d. September 11, 1975
Marriage*Rispy Ina Muncy married Charles Clifton "Charlie" McNeil, son of Henry McNeil and Mary E. Delilah Smith, on April 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,3,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  7. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, off Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  11. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the infant McNeil death certificate.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
FatherWilliam Morgan Conner2,1,5,3,4 b. October, 1847, d. October 23, 1913
MotherElsie Emily "Emma" Manning1,2,5,3,4 b. February 18, 1847, d. October 25, 1930
     Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7 She was born on June 5, 1871 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 She married John Henry Anderson Aldridge, son of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on March 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,8 As of March 15, 1894,her married name was Aldridge. Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner died on March 15, 1936 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.6,2,3,7,8 She Mrs. Mahala Aldridge died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence in Midway. Besides her husband, John Aldridge, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Bertha Robinson, of Vinton; Mrs. Vera Lapradd, of Roanoke; Mrs. Piny Stewart, of Copper Hill; Mrs. Wilfred Bassett, of Vinton; Mrs. Lucy Holcomb, Snydersville; one son, Clarence, of Bent Mountain; four sisters, Mrs. P. E. Simpson, of Roanoke; Mrs. Will Hale, of Bent Mountain; Mrs. N. J. Wimmer, of Maryland, Mrs. Joseph King, of Bent Mountain, and two brothers, Morgan and B. L. Connor, of Air Point. Interment will be in Floyd county. on March 16, 1936.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 149, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 200, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 246, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

John Henry Anderson Aldridge b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
Marriage*Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner married John Henry Anderson Aldridge, son of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on March 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Aldridge Roberson obituary in the Jul 2, 1986 edition.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Raymond Thomas Casey1,2,3,4

M, b. May 31, 1919, d. January 8, 1963
     Raymond Thomas Casey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2 His Social Security Number was 126-07-2723.6 He was born on May 31, 1919 at Brockville, Ontario, Canada.7,1,2,3,6 He married Frances Jeanette Conner, daughter of A. R. B. Conner and Clara Bena Wheby, on December 20, 1943 at Washington, D.C..7,1,8,9,10 Raymond Thomas Casey died on January 8, 1963 at Seoul, Korea, at age 43.8,2,4 He Sgt. 1. C. Raymond T. Casey, 43, died Monday in Seoul, Korea, apparently of a heart attack. He had been stationed in Korea since November. He had been in the Army for 18 years. He was a member of the Catholic church, the Holy Name Society of the Catholic church in Seoul, and the American Legion. He was born in Montreal, Canada, son of the late Charles B. and Margaret McCartin Casey. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jeanette Conner Casey, Princeton; three sons, Richard, Michael, and Charles; five daughters, Joan Marie, Patricia Ann, Francis Clara, Mary Margaret and Maureen Annette Casey, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Slivinski, Miss Rita Casey, Norwich, Conn., and Mrs. Mary Selinger, Boston; three brothers, Harold and Charles Casey, Syracuse, N.Y., and Bernard Casey, New Orleans. on January 10, 1963.8

Family

Frances Jeanette Conner b. December 26, 1924, d. January 15, 2018
Marriage*He married Frances Jeanette Conner, daughter of A. R. B. Conner and Clara Bena Wheby, on December 20, 1943 at Washington, D.C..7,1,8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond T. Casey obituary in the Jan 10, 1963 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Thomas Abernethy obituary in the Nov 19, 1975 edition.
  10. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Frances Jeanette Casey obituary.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Richard Thomas Casey, Sr. obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  12. [S10147] Groves-Mann Funeral Home, online www.grovesfuneralhome.com, From the Joan Marie Lyons obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.