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     Betty June Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-30-9746.⁹ She was born on November 4, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,2,3,4 She married Lester Sylvester Statler on June 30, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3 As of June 30, 1948,her married name was Statler.³ Betty June Conner and Lester Sylvester Statler were divorced in August, 1953.¹ As of July 26, 1958,her married name was Sparks.¹⁰ Betty June Conner married James Curtis Sparks on July 26, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,10,11 Betty June Conner died on February 5, 2011 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 80.^9,2 She Betty June Conner Sparks, 80, of Ridgeway Drive, Princeton, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at Baptist Hospital, East in Louisville, Ky. Born on Nov. 4, 1930 in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late R. B. and Clara B. Wheby Conner. She received her degree in nursing from Bluefield State College in 1974 and begun her passionate roll as “Nurse Betty.” Her nursing career included being Director of Nursing for Glenwood Methodist Home, an OB/GYN nurse for several doctors and as a surgical nurse at Princeton Community Hospital where she retired as nurse supervisor in 1992 with 11 years of dedicated service. Even after retiring, she volunteered at the hospital. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton since 1968, where she was active within her church and enjoyed learning the gospel. Betty married James C. Sparks on July 27, 1958 and was a devoted wife. She was a good and loving mother and daughter. Her family was her most prized achievement, and she was always there to support and love them. Together they raised four wonderful, successful children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Sparks on November 5, 2008; and one sister, Dolly Josephine Conner. Survivors include her children, Steven Statler of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Marc Statler and wife Almira of Roanoke, Va., Jim Sparks and wife Kim of Louisville, Ky. and June Strow and husband Michael of Powder Springs, Ga; grandchildren, Christine and Allison Statler, Nicole and Brittney Sparks, Jonathan and Alexandra Strow, Kristie Smith and husband Ian and Heather Johnson and husband Nathan; siblings, Jeanette Casey of Princeton, Kenneth Conner and wife Lou of Pedro Island, Fla., Phyllis Posey and husband Jim of Princeton, and Clara Lee Mullin and husband Jack of Yulee, Fla; special friends, Mike and Jody Saffell and Eric and Pam Stephenson. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on February 8, 2011.²

     Kenneth George "Ken" Conner was born on March 19, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,3,4,5 He married Verna Louise "Lou" Whittaker on May 14, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1,3 Kenneth George "Ken" Conner died on June 10, 2018 at Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 85.⁴ He Surrounded by family, Kenneth George Conner of Placida, Florida passed away at 85 years of age on Sunday the 10th of June, 2018. Kenneth lived a good life filled with love, happiness and good health. It was only in the last year that his battle with cancer took its toll. Kenneth will be remembered by his loving smile, rich laughter and compassion for everyone he met. Ken was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Clara Bena Wheby and R. B. Conner and moved to Princeton, WV as a young lad. He serviced in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict and returned to make Princeton his home. He was a member of the Elks Club, founded the Princeton Boxing Club and the Princeton Swim Team, served as the President of the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association. He was a salesman for Moore Business Forms for many years before opening his own business, Conner Instant Printing. Ken was very involved in rescuing, deprogramming and rehabilitating young people who were victims of the Cult movement. He lectured and educated people around the country about mind-control and helped nearly two hundred families reunite with their children. Kenneth and his wife also built a summer home on Claytor Lake (Dublin), VA where family and friends created many cherished memories. Since their retirement Ken and his wife spend their time between their home on Don Pedro Island, FL & Claytor Lake, VA. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Verna Louise Conner and his sisters, Phyllis Posey of Princeton, WV and Clara Lee Mullin of Yulee, FL. His surviving children are Kenneth G. Conner, Jr. (Leila Ewin) of New Orleans, LA, Cheryl Conner Pressly (Russell) of Englewood, FL, Rodney B. Conner of Winston-Salem, NC and Mitchell D. Conner (Kim Billings) of Chesapeake, VA along with 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his sisters Jeanette Casey and Betty Sparks both of Princeton, WV and his children Gregory B. Conner (Kathy Conner) of Greenville, SC and Barbara Louise Conner of Rotonda West, FL on June 14, 2018.⁴

     Peter Martin Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; No dates on his tombstone.^8,2 He was born on April 27, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on February 26, 1962 at Radford, Virginia, at age 87.²

     Dolly Josephine Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,6,4 She died on February 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^5,6

     Willie Madaline Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 She Mrs. Madeline Nolley Vest, 57, died in a Roanoke hospital Wednesday. She is survived by her husband; Samuel Vest, Pilot; five daughters, Mrs. Lacy M. Horton, rural Christiansburg; Mrs. Claude Johnson, Salem; Mrs. Tommy J. Ballard, Mrs. J. Dillard Stone and Mrs. Hubert Averette, all of Christiansburg; a son, Alvin P. Vest, Pilot; a sister, Mrs. Ersell Robinson, Christiansburg; two brothers, Kyle Nolley, Roanoke, and Clint Nolley, Pilot; seven grandchildren. Burial in Huffville Cemetery.⁶ She was born on May 26, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Iddings book has a birth date of May 28, 1904.^5,2,1,3,7 She married Rifton E. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on November 7, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 As of November 7, 1924,her married name was Conner. Willie Madaline Nolley married Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest, son of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on October 12, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,1,6 As of October 12, 1932,her married name was Vest. Willie Madaline Nolley died on January 16, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^4,5,1,6,7

     James Edmond Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 6, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,5,2 He was born on February 6, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2

     Catherine Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8416.⁹ She was born on June 18, 1927 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,8,9,3 She married Hubert Bullock Averette on November 16, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2,10 As of November 16, 1946,her married name was Averette. Catherine Elizabeth Conner died on April 16, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^8,5,9,11 She AVERETTE, Catherine Conner, 68, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday after noon, April 16, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rifton E. Conner and the late Madaline Nolley Conner Vest; and the stepdaughter of the late Samuel P. Vest. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Hubert B. Averette; one son and daughter-in-law, C. Samuel and India M. Averette of Dublin; three grandchildren, Tara, Joshua and Tiffany Averette, all of Dublin; one brother, Alvin P. Vest, Moneta; three sisters, Mrs. Dillard (Lura) Stone, Christiansburg, Mrs. Tommy (Ellen) Ballard of Salem, and Mrs. Lacy (Gwen) Horton of Riner; a brother-in-law, Claude Johnson, Salem; and an aunt, Mrs. Ersell N. Robertson, Carrollton. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on April 18, 1996.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-0457.⁹ Effie Lorrine Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 She was born on October 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ She married Elmer J. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on January 22, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,11,3,4,12,13,7} As of January 22, 1929,her married name was Conner.⁷ Effie Lorrine Cole died on April 28, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^9,2 She CONNER, Effie Cole, 95, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001 at her residence. A daughter of the late J. Kyle and Mae Cole, she was predeceased by her husband, Elmer J. Conner, sisters, Elva C. Martin and Hester Hoback and two brothers, Archie F. Cole and Marvin L. Cole. Mrs. Conner was a longtime member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, M. Edsel Conner and his wife, Doris C. Conner; a daughter, Delores C. Bauman and her husband, Bill Bauman, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Michael L. Conner and his wife Jane, James M. Conner and his wife Melissa, Rev. Sandra J. Conner, Debra Turner and her husband Bob and Dana L. Bauman; five great-grandchildren, Brad and Mindy Conner, T. J. Conner, Kara and Marla Turner; three sisters, Dorothy C. Martin of Roanoke, Carlene C. Nixon of Salem and Nina C. Martin of Christiansburg. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 30, 2001.²

     John H. Sisson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 25, 1818 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Hannah Wilson on January 5, 1843 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ John H. Sisson died in 1891.¹

     Hannah Wilson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1817 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married John H. Sisson, son of Ludlow Branham Sisson and Catherine Grisso, on January 5, 1843 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 5, 1843,her married name was Sisson. Hannah Wilson died in 1895.¹

     Marlin Edsel Conner Marlin Edsel Conner, May 9, 1930 - Jun 24, 2024. Marlin Edsel Conner, 94, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J. and Effie Cole Conner; wife, Doris Crotts Conner; son, Michael L. Conner; daughter-in-law, Jane Conner; and sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Bill Bauman. Edsel loved farming and spending time with his family. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and the John Draper Sunday School class. He retired from G. E. Supply after 36 years of service. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra J. Conner; son, James M. Conner (Missy), grandchildren, Brad Conner (Patti Ann), Mindy Facemire (Nathan), T.J. Conner; great grandchildren, Liam Conner, Josie Mae Facemire, Owen Conner, Cole Facemire, and Case Facemire. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff at Hermitage Roanoke, especially the Nurses and CNAs on Dogwood Lane for their exceptional care.⁷ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 9, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,7 He married Doris Josephine Crotts on June 4, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5,6,7 Marlin Edsel Conner died on June 24, 2024 at Virginia at age 94.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-7554.⁷ Delores Earlene Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,8 She was born on February 15, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,9 She married William Lawrence "Bill" Bauman Jr. on September 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,10,1,4,5,6,2} As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Bauman.² Delores Earlene Conner died on February 11, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^6,11,7 She Delores Conner Bauman of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer J. and Effie Cole Conner; husband, William "Bill" Bauman; father-in-law, William Bauman Sr; and nephew, Michael Conner and wife, Jane. Mrs. Bauman was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Debbie Vaden and husband, Richard, of Roanoke, and Dana Horan and husband, Christopher, of Fincastle; grandchildren, Kara Marks, Marla Turner, and Haleigh Horan; great-grandchildren, Taya and Melody Marks; brother, Edsel Conner and wife, Doris; mother-in-law, Vergie Bauman; sister-in-law, Pat Sledd and husband, Mike, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends too numerous to mention. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 12, 2014.⁶

     Roscoe Edward Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6060.⁷ He was born on September 21, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,7,2,5 He married Uray Almeda Conner, daughter of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on August 31, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,8,3 Roscoe Edward Hale married Mildred Bonnie McNeil, daughter of Hobert Henry McNiel and Ethel Clyde Roop, on January 1, 1991 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,10,11 Roscoe Edward Hale died on March 16, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.^1,7,4 He Roscoe Edward Hale, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, March 16, 2005. Roscoe was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from the American Bridge Works. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Uray Conner Hale; and is survived by his wife, Mildred Nicewarner Hale; his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bill Kessler of Roanoke County; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Edward Hale and wife, Rowena of Oxnard, Calif; his grandchildren, Pam Gordon and husband, Dennis of Boones Mill, Donna Harber and husband, Ken of Roanoke, Tammy Cook and husband, Brian of Boones Mill, Kenneth Hale of San Francisco, Calif; his great-grandchildren, Derick and Dustin Vaden, Adam Gordon and wife, Leslie, Megan Gordon, Tyler and Jamie Cook; a great-great-granddaughter, Evelyn (Evie) Gordon; his stepchildren, Tim Nicewarner, Bonnie N. Prillaman and husband, Will, all of Roanoke County; four stepgrandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 18, 2005.¹

     Walter Preston Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7 He Walter ran the farm for Henry Valentine Cole after he retired.¹⁰ He was born on April 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1876.^1,2,4,6 He married Julina Patra "Patry" Carr, daughter of William Henry Carr and Mary Adeline Perdue, on October 27, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,7 Walter Preston Conner died on May 6, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,6,7 He May 6 - Walter Preston Conner, 75, died today at his home Copper Hill vicinity. is survived by his wife, Mrs. Patra Carr Conner; one son, W. Curtis Conner; two brothers, William Aaron and Martin Conner; and three grandchildren, all of Copper Hill. Funeral will be held at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. on May 7, 1951.⁷

     Barbara Darlene Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ She was born on April 4, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 As of August 19, 1955,her married name was Hinchee.⁸ She married James Herbert Hinchee Jr. on August 19, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,12,8 As of July 6, 1991,her married name was Kessler.⁸ Barbara Darlene Hale married Billie West "Bill" Kessler Sr. on July 6, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 Barbara Darlene Hale and Billie West "Bill" Kessler Sr. were divorced on July 28, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Barbara Darlene Hale died on October 27, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁵ She Barbara H. Hinchee, 83, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born on April 4, 1938, in Roanoke, Barbara grew up in Garden City and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956. She was happily married to J.H. for 33 years until lung cancer took him in 1988. As the secretary at Mount Pleasant Elementary School for over thirty years, Barbara developed many long-term friendships among the faculty and staff as well as the rest of the Mount Pleasant community. She was a devoted member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she attended faithfully with her church family. Barbara was the widow of James Herbert (J.H.) Hinchee Jr. and was also preceded in death by her father, Roscoe Hale; mother, Uray Hale; and brother, Wayne Hale. Our Mom felt very blessed to have such a dedicated and loving family and we felt very fortunate to have her unconditional love and devotion. She was known as Mamaw to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves behind three daughters, Pam Gordon (Dennis), Donna Harber (Ken), and Tammy Cook (Brian); six grandchildren, Derick Vaden, Dustin Vaden (Stephanie), Adam Gordon (Leslie), Megan Holloway (Ryan), Tyler Cook, and Jamie Wilson (Josh); eight great-grandchildren, Evie, Olivia, and Pearl Gordon, Gabriel, Lachlan, and Everett Wilson, and Marshall and Channing Holloway; a special sister-in-law, Rowena Hale; along with many special friends and cousins. The family would like to thank caregivers, Tina and Pam, for their wonderful help and support during this difficult time. on October 28, 2021.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-4598.³ Wayne Edward Hale was born on December 8, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 He married Rowena Holladay on March 26, 1972 at Ventura Co., California.^6,8 Wayne Edward Hale died on February 25, 2011 at California at age 59.³ He In Loving Memory of Wayne E. Hale, 1952 - 2011, Oxnard, Calif. One-of-a-Kind, Always in our hearts. Born to Roscoe and Uray Hale of Check, Va. Wayne proudly served with the Navy SeaBees, married 39 years to Rowena. Also remembering him are son, Ken; sister, Barbara Hinchee; sisters-in-law, Rhea Aubrey and Yordis Holladay; brother-in-law, Stan Holladay; and eight nieces, nephews and their families. on February 25, 2012.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 227-92-3925.⁹ Almeda Hazel Clower was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,8,11 She was born on March 21, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,8,3 She married Hanford B. "Ham" Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on October 31, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,2,8,13 As of October 31, 1934,her married name was Conner. Almeda Hazel Clower died on January 31, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^9,14,8 She Almeda Clower Conner, 69, of Floyd died Jan 31 1985. Among survivors is a sister Ruth Conner. on February 7, 1985.¹⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-44-6178.⁹ Garmon Whitfield Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 He was born on August 23, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,4,9 He married Christine Wimmer, daughter of Willie Lewis "Will" Wimmer and Ida D. Holt, on November 21, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,2,3,12,5 Garmon Whitfield Conner died on September 10, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^3,10,9,6 He Garmon Whitfield Conner, 73, of Check, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Garmon was preceded in death by his parents, Hanford and Almeda Conner; and sister, Aldene. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Christine Conner; sister, Emmagene Bowman and husband, Johnny, of Roanoke; sister, Ellouise Hoback and husband, J.D., of Roanoke; daughter, Kerry Lawrence, of Roanoke; daughter, Robin Combs and husband, Gary, of Wilson, N.C; daughter, Tonya Lagen, of Norfolk; son, Chris Conner and wife, Barbara, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Stephen Combs, Katie Griggs, Jonathan Combs and Erin Mitchell; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, including Ray and Diann Smith, of Copper Hill, for whom the family is deeply grateful for their constant love and care throughout the years. Garmon was employed by Rowe Furniture in Salem for 35 years and Sam Moore Furniture in Bedford for 14 years before his retirement in 2005. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Floyd. Graveside service to follow at Rest Vale cemetery in Check. Garmon, you are and always will be dearly loved. We know Jesus welcomes you home, and we take comfort in knowing we will see you again some day. Until that day arrives, we will miss you and love you always. on September 11, 2008.³

     Margaret Adeline Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on August 13, 1937 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 She died on March 18, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.^3,4,1,5,7,2

     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

     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

     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

     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

     Daniel Calvert "Danny" Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on November 10, 1950 at Virginia.^4,10 He married Vicky Gayle/Gale Fralin, daughter of William Henry Fralin and Delia Mae Walters, on September 2, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,11,4 Daniel Calvert "Danny" Conner died on July 24, 2008 at Virginia at age 57.^3,10 He Daniel Calvert (Delta Dan) Conner, 57, of Vinton, died Thursday, July 24, 2008. on July 26, 2008.³