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     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

     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

     Joseph Wesley "Joe" Payne married Faith Hattie Kirkner.² Joseph Wesley "Joe" Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 16, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on May 26, 1951 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 46.^1,2,3

     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

     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

     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

     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.^1,7,2,3 His Social Security Number was 225-16-4354.⁸ He SHAWSVILLE - 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. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 1977, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Frank Eakin and the Rev. Charles Austin. Interment followed in Piedmont Cemetery.⁷ He was born on April 14, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,2,9,3 He married Mabel Ruth Smith on August 28, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,10,6 Arvel Elwyn Conner died on December 25, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,7,2,3

     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

     Hazel Rachel Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2036.⁷ She was born on November 25, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,1,3 She married William Carson Light, son of Henry Jacob Light and Tempie Elizabeth Vest, on April 2, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,5,6,1,8,3,9} As of April 2, 1932,her married name was Light. Hazel Rachel Conner died on June 15, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^5,6,7,3 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995, at the Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on June 16, 1995.⁵

     William Vaughn Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 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

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5102.⁷ Minnie Beatrice Whitenack was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 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

     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

     Rispy I. Muncy was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 She married Charles Clifton "Charlie" McNeil, son of Henry McNeil and Mary E. Delilah Smith, on April 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,1,3,8 As of April 16, 1912,her married name was McNeil. Rispy I. Muncy died on September 14, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^1,9,6,3

     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

     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

     Richard Thomas "Rick" Casey Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 220-42-9699.¹⁰ He was born on December 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,10,4,6 He married Barbara Jane Rumburg on February 12, 1966 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Richard Thomas "Rick" Casey Sr. and Barbara Jane Rumburg were divorced on February 13, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Richard Thomas "Rick" Casey Sr. married Frances Ann Hudgins on January 30, 1978 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 Richard Thomas "Rick" Casey Sr. and Frances Ann Hudgins were divorced in July, 1980.¹ Richard Thomas "Rick" Casey Sr. died on February 9, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,10 He Richard Thomas (Rick) Casey Sr., 64, of N. 3rd Street, Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Princeton after having spent much of the last year at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Rick is the son of the late Sgt. Major Raymond T. Casey and Frances Jeanette Conner Casey of Princeton. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969 and later earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Management from Concord College and then a Master's Degree from West Virginia University. For the past 16 years he has been employed by the West Virginia State Tax Department as an auditor in the Property Tax Division. Over the years Richard had been a member of the UMWA having worked in the coal mines, worked as a manager of Shoney's in Princeton, Bluefield and Charlotte, N.C. Richard loved coaching his sons and other young people in Little League baseball and football and was instrumental in the construction of Gardner Field. He was an avid supporter of WVU football and basketball. Richard was a member of the Princeton Jaycees and Kiwanis and attended the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Charles Casey. Richard is survived by two sons, Richard T. Casey Jr. of Princeton and Charles Jeffrey Casey and wife Lesley Schumacher Casey of Sumter, S.C; and a daughter, Robyn Hudgins Belcher and husband John of Blacksburg, Va. In addition, he was adored by granddaughter, Krista Casey Johnson and husband Jason; and grandson, Chad Casey of Johnson City, Tenn; granddaughter, Savannah Casey; and grandson, Preston Raymond Casey of Sumter, S.C; and granddaughter, Shanna; granddaughter, Shanna; grandsons, Zachary and Jakob of Blacksburg, Va. He is survived by five sisters, Joan Casey Ellis Lyons of Richmond, Va., Patricia Casey Basham of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mary Casey Walkup of Buckeye, Frances Casey Knowles of Van Nuys, Calif. and Maureen Casey of Chimaltenango, Guatemala; one brother, Robert Casey of Elkins; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The West Virginia Honor Guard will conducted military services. Following the service, the family will honor his request, and his body will be cremated, and he then will be laid to rest with his father and brother at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on February 10, 2011.²

     Michael Charles Casey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 220-42-9641.⁹ He 1974-1982 Director & Actor at American Theatre of Arts, Hollywood, California. Stage name was "Dave Casey" Appeared in "Masada" Director, Dance, Voice, Mime 1982 Photographer for Playwright Lewis Weisberg. He was born on March 23, 1948 at Alexandria, Virginia.^5,1,10,9,4 He died on April 6, 1986 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 38.^5,10

     Joan Marie Casey was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,9 She NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA - Joan Marie Lyons, age 67, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born September 1, 1949 at Ft. Belvoir, VA she was the daughter of Frances Jeanette (Conner) Casey of Princeton, WV and the late Raymond Thomas Casey. Mrs. Lyons had worked as a self employed plumber and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church at North Chesterfield, VA. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Thomas and Michael Charles Casey. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Margaret Ellis of Midlothian, VA; one son, Matthew David Ellis of North Chesterfield, VA; companion, Oliver Dillion of Ballard, WV; four sisters, Patricia Ann Basham and husband William Ray of Chattanooga, TN, Mary Margaret Walkup of Buckeye, WV, Frances Knowles and husband Thomas of Van Nuys, CA, and Maureen Casey of Chimaltenango, Guatemala; four grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Burial will follow in Dale Memorial Park, North Chesterfield, VA.⁴ She was born on September 1, 1949 at Fort Belvoir, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,5 She married Danny David Ellis on July 8, 1967.¹ As of July 8, 1967,her married name was Ellis.¹ Joan Marie Casey and Danny David Ellis were divorced on July 25, 1980.³ Joan Marie Casey married Roby Lyons on August 16, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of August 16, 1980,her married name was Lyons.³ Joan Marie Casey died on October 8, 2016 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁴

     Lester Sylvester Statler was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11200 Princeton Pike, Glendale, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁶ His Social Security Number was 364-20-4715.⁷ He was born on March 24, 1927 at Malden, Dunklin Co., Missouri.^7,8,2,3,4 He married Betty June Conner, daughter of A. R. B. Conner and Clara Bena Wheby, on June 30, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3 Lester Sylvester Statler and Betty June Conner were divorced in August, 1953.¹ Lester Sylvester Statler died on September 9, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 72.^7,8,5 He STATLER, Lester S., died suddenly September 9, 1999 at age 72. He was cremated on September 14, 1999. Survived by former wife and friend Nancy Statler, sons Steve (Jille), Marc and John, two grandchildren, brothers Al (Jeannie), David (Deedee) and many friends and relatives. He was a great friend to many, was loved and will live on in our hearts. on September 26, 1999.⁵