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     Estella Odell "Essie" Conner was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born in March, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died before April 15, 1910; Her mother listed 4 of 5 children living at the time of the 1910 Census.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-35-3589.⁵ Daniel Gene "Dan" Bowman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 24, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2,5 He married Staci Lee Gilley, daughter of Donald Lee "Don" Gilley and Betty Jean Poff, on October 5, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,1 Daniel Gene "Dan" Bowman died on January 23, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.^1,3,5 He Daniel Gene Bowman, 42, of Salem and Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 after a heroic and courageous battle with a rare cancer. Dan was born in Roanoke on November 24, 1971. He was lovingly devoted to his wife Staci Gilley Bowman for 17 years, and to his two daughters, Maddie and Libby. Some of his many joys of his last few years were his daughters' academic accomplishments and their abilities in sports, especially Lacrosse. In addition to his wife and daughters, Dan is survived by his loving parents, John and Emmagene Bowman of Roanoke; and his brother, Dr. Andrew Bowman and wife Sarah of Buies Creek, N.C. Also left to grieve the loss are his parents-in-law, Don and Betty Gilley; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gregg and Traci Basham; special nieces and nephews, Summer and Sarah Bowman, and Taylor and Nic Basham; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many cherished friends; and his beloved dog, Lola. Dan received an undergraduate degree from Bluefield College and then earned a Master of Sciences degree from Radford University in Counseling and Human Development. Dan's joy of education led him to work with young people as he served in counseling positions with Roanoke County and Bedford County schools. With a servant's heart and a desire to be instrumental in the lives of youth, he returned to his Alma Mater, Bluefield College, serving as Dean of Students for several years. He then returned to Radford University as Associate Dean of Students. In recent years, prior to the diagnosis of cancer, Dan served as Principal of Craig County Schools. His love of education and his unique ability to guide young people as they looked toward the future was incredible. Students were drawn to him for his honest but kind spirit. Dan was an avid football fan and served with pleasure on the Virginia Tech Chain Crew for 15 years, and also served on the Salem Lacrosse Foundation. Special thanks to the Salem Lacrosse Foundation, Salem High Lacrosse Team, and the communities of Craig County and Salem. In addition, all the Bowman family, with humble and grateful hearts, want to thank Dr. Fintel and the Oncology Department at Lewis Gale Hospital, and the 6th West Oncology nurses and staff, who cared for Dan during his many stays at LGH in such a loving way. You made all of us feel as if we were your family. We respect and admire your dedication and commitment to your profession and will treasure friendships made. Daniel Gene Bowman will be missed greatly by all who know and love him. May he now rest in peace in the arms of his Savior, no longer devastated by the grueling effects of cancer. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on January 25, 2014.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8082.⁷ Garnett Luther Fink was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,8 He was born on April 29, 1931 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,5,6 He married Anna Louise Conner, daughter of Calvert C. Conner and Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper, on January 3, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,3 Garnett Luther Fink and Anna Louise Conner were divorced on December 31, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Garnett Luther Fink died on January 16, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^2,4,8 He Garnett L. Fink, age 50, of 2725 Sample Avenue, S.E., died Saturday evening in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Joyce Hood Fink; six daughters, Miss Patricia Fink, Miss Terri Lynn Fink, Miss Tammy Fink, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Lorrie Fink Craig, Germany; Mrs. Julie Fink Pritchett, Miss Karen Fink, both of Las Vegas, Nev; two sons, Jerry Fink, Larry Fink, Las Vegas, Nev; two brothers, Paul Fink, Roanoke; Bernard Fink, Chester, Va; sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Farley, Princeton, W.Va; two grandchildren. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 18, 1982.⁸

     Vicky Gayle/Gale Fralin Vicky Conner, 66, of Vinton, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born in Roanoke on January 6, 1956 to the late William and Delia Fralin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel Conner; her sister, Judy Ching; brothers, Gary, Ricky, Harold and Douglas Fralin and a grandson, Jeremy Kendrick. Vicky is the ultimate mother and was born to be a mother. She was considered a mom by everyone she met. She is the kindest, most generous person you could ever meet. She was also the goofiest and could always make you laugh. Vicky is survived by her daughters, Shelly Conner (Rico), Melanie Shanks (Wayne) and Kim Kendrick (Mark); sisters, Sandy (Mike) and Linda; brother, Donnie (Connie); grandchildren, Chasity, Mason, Dana, Justin, Skylar, Jarrett, Lacey and Kevin; great grandchildren, Cherokee and Atticus; and a special friend, Donna Hartberger, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. Burial will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 6, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,4 She married Daniel Calvert "Danny" Conner, son of Calvert C. Conner and Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper, on September 2, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,5,2,4 As of September 2, 1972,her married name was Conner.² Vicky Gayle/Gale Fralin died on January 9, 2022 at Virginia at age 66.⁴

     Kerry Lynn Plunkett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-64-2074.⁸ He was born on May 9, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,8,7 He married Cathy Eileen Conner, daughter of Calvert C. Conner and Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper, on May 5, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Kerry Lynn Plunkett and Cathy Eileen Conner were divorced on October 21, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Kerry Lynn Plunkett died on February 12, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^5,8,6 He Kerry Lynn Plunkett, 54, of Roanoke, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 12, 2008. Kerry was a master plumber, was a big fan of NASCAR racing, and enjoyed camping and drag racing. He enjoyed life and being around friends. Kerry was preceded in death by his father, James O. (Junior) Plunkett Jr; and is survived by his devoted and loving mother, Iris Hudson Plunkett; his son, Jesse Lynn Plunkett and wife, Anita; and his mother, Cathy C. Plunkett, all of Roanoke; a special friend, Betty Maxey Woolwine, of Roanoke; special aunts, Ida H. Weaver, of Carlsbad, Calif., and Dorothy P. Cannon, of Roanoke; special cousin, Barbara Shelton, of Roanoke; and numerous other cousins, relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 13, 2008.⁵

     Peter Lundy Conner Jr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,7,8 His Social Security Number was 225-72-0722.⁹ He was born on April 11, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd County Birth Index has a birth date of Apr 10, 1881.^9,10,1,5,4 He married Eugenia Florence Willis, daughter of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on August 5, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Peter Lundy Conner Jr. died on December 4, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^4,8 He Peter L. Conner, aged 86, died in a Roanoke Hospital Monday morning. Surviving are one brother Noah D. Conner of Gainesville, Florida; three grandchildren, Banks H. Conner of Roanoke; Mrs. Alfred Ratliff of Vinton; Mrs. Sherman Yates of Check; nine great grandchildren. Funeral will be at Salem Church in Floyd County with burial in the church cemetery. on December 5, 1967.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 223-41-9663.⁵ Jeffrey Lee Mills was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on July 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3 He died on December 21, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 34.^5,6,3,4 He Jeffrey Mills: Slayings suspect hanged himself in jail, Montgomery sheriff says. A Christiansburg man accused of killing a mother and daughter Saturday was found dead in his Montgomery County Jail cell Sunday night after he apparently hanged himself, according to jail authorities. A guard found Jeffrey Mills, 34, hanging from a bedsheet tied around his neck at 9:20 p.m., said Capt. Robert Hall of the Montgomery Sheriff's Department. The guard, Hall said, had spoken to Mills just seven minutes earlier and saw nothing in Mills' demeanor to suggest he was despondent or suicidal. "I reckon if you're desperate and you've planned it, you can do it" in seven minutes, Hall said. Mills was arrested and brought to the jail Saturday on charges of murdering 35-year-old Shelley Ann Wood and her 16-year-old daughter Ashley Sweeney. Mills had had a relationship with the mother. The mother and daughter were found dead in their Christiansburg home Saturday morning. Mills was being held without bond at the jail. Hall said a jailer had spoken with Mills and was leaving his cell area after 9 p.m. when another inmate asked to use a telephone. The jailer took the other inmate out of his cell, and as the inmate was using the phone in a hallway, the jailer looked in on Mills and saw him hanging from the sheet. Seven minutes had elapsed since the jailer left him, Hall said. CPR and a defibrillator failed to resuscitate Mills, Hall said, adding that Mills' death is the first suicide at the jail since 1999. The sheriff's department is investigating the death. on December 23, 2008.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9523.⁴ Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad was born on March 16, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Hancil Preston Conner, son of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on April 22, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 22, 1933,her married name was Conner.³ Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad died on August 27, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 99.^2,4,5 She Mabel Laprad (Molly) Conner, 99, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2011. She was born on March 16, 1912 in Roanoke to the late George and Nannie Boothe Laprad. Ms. Conner will be remembered for her dedication to the Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Elliston, as well as her cooking, as she loved to cook for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hancil P. Conner; son, Ray Preston Conner, Sr; two brothers, and 12 sisters. She is survived by her son, Roger Wayne, and Deborah Conner; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Irene Thompson of Christiansburg. The family wishes to offer a special thanks to Ortha Gay Hundley, and Ruby Dyer for their loving kindness over the years for Ms. Conner. on August 28, 2011.²

     Estral Ray Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 He Mr. Estral Ray Conner, age 80, of 124 Bellevue Ave., Salem, died November 8, 1987. He is survived by his wife Mary Jefferson Conner; daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and Nicolo LoMascolo, Lona and Larry Downing; grandchildren, Troy Roger Downing, Dawn Nicole Downing, seven stepgrandchildren; sister, Adalynn Bohon; brother, Hancil Conner. Burial will be in Sherwood.³ He was born on September 9, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7,8 He married Lucy Delma Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane DeWeese, on November 4, 1927 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁶ Estral Ray Conner and Lucy Delma Whitenack were divorced on June 5, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁶ Estral Ray Conner married Mary Frances Jefferson on June 20, 1936 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,6,7,13 Estral Ray Conner died on November 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^1,2,3,5,7

     Mary Frances Jefferson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 29, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She married Estral Ray Conner, son of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on June 20, 1936 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4,6,5 As of June 20, 1936,her married name was Conner.⁵ Mary Frances Jefferson died on November 21, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.^4,6 She Mary Jefferson Conner, 97, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011. She was born August 29, 1914, in Roanoke, to the late Leslie and Nannie Kate Jefferson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Estral Ray Conner; six sisters; two brothers; and a son-in-law, Nicolo LoMascolo. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Geraldine (Gerry) C. LoMascolo and the children and family of her late husband, Nicolo LoMascolo, and Lona C. Downing and husband, Larry; grandson, Troy Downing and wife, Lenora, of Salem; granddaughter, Dawn D. Gartner and husband, Mike, of Vienna; and great-granddaughters, Jordan Downing, Ashley Gartner and Allison Gartner. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. There will be no period of visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society at 2840 Electric Road #106, Roanoke, VA 24018-3551. The Conner family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. on November 23, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-3598.⁸ Ray Preston Conner Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6,10 He was born on May 6, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 He married Barbara Ann Paulus on June 30, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,11 Ray Preston Conner Sr. and Barbara Ann Paulus were divorced on July 5, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Ray Preston Conner Sr. died on October 5, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^8,6,4 He CONNER, Ray P., Sr., 63, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 5, 1997. He was retired from John W. Hancock Steel Co. after 25 years of service. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Ray Preston, Jr. and Wanda Conner, Paul Winford Conner; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela C. and Edward Pratt, Michelle C. and Robert Cochran; father and mother, Hancil and Mabel Conner; six grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Roger W. and Deborah Conner. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 6, 1997.⁶

     Mary Edna Simmons was born on December 24, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Charlie Bacil Conner, son of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on May 8, 1935 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 8, 1935,her married name was Conner.³

     William Lundy Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 He was born on April 11, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 4, 1881.^1,8,5,6 He married Flora B. King, daughter of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on April 2, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,10,5 William Lundy Conner died on February 13, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^5,6,7 He William Lumby Conner, 85, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are a son, J. Amon Conner, Copper Hill; two brothers, Peter Conner, Check, Noah B. Conner, Gainsville, Fla. Burial in Rest Vale Cemetery. on February 14, 1967.⁷

     Paul Joseph Saul was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 8, 1920 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Ada Lynn Conner, daughter of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on June 22, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Paul Joseph Saul and Ada Lynn Conner were divorced on November 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Paul Joseph Saul died on August 21, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,7 He Paul Joseph Saul, age 58, of 3802 Panorama Ave., N.W., Roanoke, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Connie D. Saul; one son, Larry L. Saul, Salem; one daughter, Mrs. Paulett DiDomenico, Stewartsville; his mother, Mrs. Bessie B. three brothers, Windul T. Saul, Norfolk; Henry L. Saul, Salem; Bobbie E. Saul, Salem; five sisters, Mrs. Lonnie Stump, Mrs. Nellie Butler, Mrs. Hazel Patterson, Mrs. Exie Porter, all of Salem; Mrs. Edith Hurt, Texas; also surviving are 7 grandchildren. on August 22, 1979.⁷

     James Edward Bohon Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 He was born on September 10, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Ada Lynn Conner, daughter of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on May 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2 James Edward Bohon Sr. died on April 28, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,3 He BOHON, James Edward Sr., 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 28, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Ada Lynn Bohon; daughter, Elaine Goodman of Atlanta, Ga; son, James E. Bohon Jr. of Nashville, Tenn; stepdaughter, Polly Ferguson of Roanoke; stepson and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carol Saul of Salem; good friends, Bobbie and Lois Saul of Salem; nine grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 30, 1995.¹