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     Lydia Peradine Conner was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 2, 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Sep 2, 1871.^2,4,6,7 She married Preston Edward Simpson, son of Jesse Milton Simpson and Mary Mourning Pugh, on December 29, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of December 29, 1892,her married name was Simpson. Lydia Peradine Conner died on March 28, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.⁶

     Lester Steven Statler was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on July 2, 1949 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.^1,7,3 He married Jillie Rose Hunter on June 26, 1977.^5,1 Lester Steven Statler died on December 6, 2013 at Ohio at age 64.^7,3 He Lester Steven "Steve" Statler, 64 of Reynoldsburg, OH entered heaven on Friday, December 6, 2013. Steve was born on July 2, 1949 in Flint, MI to Lester Statler and Betty Statler (Sparks). Steve received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Miami University of Oxford, OH, as well as graduate studies in Photogrammetry and Ground Control from The Ohio State University. He held a CPSM (Certified Professional Service Marketer) as well as SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) certifications. Steve is preceded in death by his father Lester Statler, step-mother Lee Statler, mother Betty J. Sparks and step-father James C. Sparks. He is survived by his most beloved daughters, Christina R. Statler and Allison R. Statler of Logan, WV; siblings Marc Statler and wife Almira of Roanoke, VA; James Sparks and wife Kimberley of Louisville, KY and June Strow (nee: Sparks) and husband Michael of Powder Springs, GA. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew, Nicole Sparks, Brittney Sparks, Jonathan Strow and Alexandra Strow; as well as loving aunts, uncles and many, many cousins. He will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. on December 8, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-9020.⁶ James Curtis Sparks James Curtis Sparks, 79, of Ridgeway Drive, Princeton, who served his country with dignity and honor, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Born December 25, 1928, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest & Anna Marie Riley Sparks. Raised in Nemours, he was a graduate of Bramwell High School, was an outstanding basketball player for the school. Mr. Sparks graduated from Concord College and had earned his Master's Degree from Marshall University. Immediately following WW II, Mr. Sparks entered the service with the U.S. Army, during the Occupation in Germany. He has served two tours in Korea with the 1st Ranger Battalion, three tours in Vietnam with the Special Forces units. Mr. Sparks was in the very first unit of the Green Beret, orders given by President John Kennedy. He had received numerous decorations, medals, badges and commendations. His career with the U.S. Army span more than 22 years, having received a Purple Heart, the Soldier's Medal for bravery and the Bronze Star. When he had retired, he had earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major, with the U.S. Army. After his career with the military, he returns to Mercer County, where his leadership was instrumental in the formation of OH-9. Once completed, he was associated with the Department of Human Services; he retired as its administrator for Mercer County. Mr. Sparks was a past Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O.E. Lodge # 1457 of Princeton and a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge #1521. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Sparks was devoted to his family, God and his country. Survivors His loving and caring wife of 50 years, Betty June Connor Sparks; Children James M. Sparks & wife Kim of Louisville, KY; June Marie Strow & husband Michael of Powder Spring, GA; Steven Statler of Columbus, OH; Marc Statler & wife Almira of Roanoke, VA; Grandchildren Nicole Jolley & husband Matthew Brittney Sparks. Jonathan Strow Alexandra "Pebbles" Strow. Christina Statler Allison "Allie" Statler, Kristi Smith & husband Ian Heather Smart; Sister Ernestine Rose & husband Drex of Monument, CO; Special Family members Martha Ann Cundiff & husband Ulysses, Jody & Mike Saffel, Eric & Pamela Stephenson. A Military graveside service will be held on at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton conducted by the WV Military Honor Guard and several local organizations.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 25, 1928 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^6,2,3,4 He married Betty June Conner, daughter of A. R. B. Conner and Clara Bena Wheby, on July 26, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,8,2,3 James Curtis Sparks died on November 5, 2008 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,7,3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8146.⁸ William Clement Morgan Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9,10 He was born on July 12, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd County birth records have a birth date of Jul 13, 1874.^{8,1,2,3,4,7,9} He married Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart, daughter of Floyd Washington Gearheart and Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue, on November 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,4,9,10,11} William Clement Morgan Conner died on May 13, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^4,9 He C. Morgan Conner, 91, of Bent Mountain, died Friday at a local hospital. He was postmaster at Airpoint for 27 years and was treasurer of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Esther Gearheart Conner; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian C. Rakes, Salem, Miss Inez Conner, Bent Mountain. Burial in Evergreen. on May 14, 1966.¹⁰

     James Riley Lawrence was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He was born on August 16, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 He married Mary Ann Martin, daughter of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on December 22, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Riley Lawrence died on June 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 35; Died of typhoid fever.^3,1

     Danny David Ellis was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 232-76-7982.² He was born on April 18, 1949 at Lashmeet, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Joan Marie Casey, daughter of Raymond Thomas Casey and Frances Jeanette Conner, on July 8, 1967.¹ Danny David Ellis and Joan Marie Casey were divorced on July 25, 1980.⁵ Danny David Ellis died on July 26, 1988 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 39.^3,4

     Gregory Bruce Conner was born on January 3, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Mary Katherine "Kathy" Conner on September 1, 1978.^3,1 Gregory Bruce Conner died on May 25, 2013 at Piedmont, Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 56.² He Gregory Bruce Conner, 56, of Piedmont, South Carolina, went to meet his Lord and Savior Saturday morning, May 25, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1957, in Princeton, West Virginia; he was the son of Kenneth and Louise Conner. Greg was a graduate of Princeton High School, class of 1975. He graduated from Bluefield State College with a Mechanical Engineering Degree and after years of hard work he started his own company, Ergo Corporation in Greer, SC. Greg enjoyed the outdoors, especially riding motorcycles, hunting, waterskiing, and spending quality time with his family. Greg loved servicing the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father and uncle. He was preceded in death by his sister Barbie Conner. Left to cherish his memories, laughter and love of life is his caring and devoted wife of 34 years, Mary Katherine Conner; along with their loving children, Gregory Conner II and his wife Ellen of Greenville, SC, Heather Conner of Piedmont, SC, and Brandi Stone and her husband Brandt of Honea Path, SC. Greg is survived by his siblings: Mitch Conner, Kenneth Conner Jr., Rodney Conner, and Cheryl Pressly, along with their spouses and a host of nieces and nephews. on May 27, 2013.²

     Elizabeth Lee "Betty" Conner was buried at Saint George's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Perryman, Harford Co., Maryland.⁵ She was born on August 27, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Noah Isaac Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on December 26, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 26, 1901,her married name was Wimmer. Elizabeth Lee "Betty" Conner died on February 6, 1970 at Maryland at age 93.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-13-1239.⁶ Barbara Louise Conner and Thomas "Tom" Powers were divorced.² Barbara Louise Conner was born on October 16, 1966.^4,1,6 She married Thomas "Tom" Powers on April 28, 1990.⁴ As of April 28, 1990,her married name was Powers. Barbara Louise Conner died on January 29, 2008 at Florida at age 41.^2,6 She Barbara Louise Conner, 41, of Englewood, Fla., passed away over the weekend of January, 27, 2008. She is survived by her son, Thomas Powers II, of Beachwood, N.J. and her daughter, Harleigh Skye Rodriguez-Conner, of Englewood, Fla. She will be fondly remembered by her parents, Ken and Lou Conner, residents of Palm Island, Fla., formerly of Boulder Park, W.Va. Her surviving siblings are Kenneth Conner Jr. and his wife, Leila, and son, Whitfield, of Charleston, S.C., Gregory Conner and his wife, Kathy, and their children, Greg, Heather and Brandi, of Greenville, S.C., Cheryl Conner-Pressly and her husband, Russ, and son, Conner, of Englewood, Fla., Rodney Conner and his wife, Katie, and daughter, Jessie, of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Mitchell Conner and his wife, Kim, and their children, Alexandria and Christian, of Cary, N.C. Formerly a resident of Princeton, W.Va., Barbara was an artist, a singer and beloved mother to her children. Barbara was a determined cancer survivor who graduated from Princeton High School in 1985, attended Concord College and graduated from Bluefield State College. on February 1, 2008.²

     James Thomas Posey Jr. James Thomas Posey, Jr., 81, of Highland Avenue, Princeton passed away early Monday morning, April 18, 2011 at CAMC, General Division, Charleston. Born December 1, 1929 in Nemours, he was the son of the late James Thomas Posey, Sr. and Hazel Hatcher Posey. He was of the Catholic faith and a U. S. Navy veteran and in the class of Princeton High School class of 1948. Jim was retired from WV Department of Highways with 22 years of service and had previously worked several years with Martin Aircraft company in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a long standing member of Princeton Elks Lodge # 1459. He loved his family and was known to many young children as the "Magic Man". He enjoyed sports and in the 1970's coached Princeton Sacred Heart Catholic Church basketball team to the city championship in the church league. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Phyllis Conner Posey of the home, two daughters Donna Linkous and husband Craig of Christiansburg, VA; Lynn Pendleton and husband Allen of Princeton; one son, James Thomas Posey, III and wife Tammy with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. He is survived by four grandchildren, Candace Lynn Pendleton of Princeton, Dr. Jenna Lynn Walter and husband Jason of Bowling Green, KY; Callie Kay Posey of Mechanicsburg, PA; James Thomas Posey, IV of Radcliff, KY; one sister, Judy Greenspon and husband Walter of Charlottesville, VA; several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Charlie Pace, Jim Luciano, Owen McKay, Steve Pendleton, Jerry Richardson, and Matthew Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Dominic Luciano, Jim Quattrone and Joe Wheby.² He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 1, 1929 at Nemours, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Phyllis Joan Conner, daughter of A. R. B. Conner and Clara Bena Wheby, on May 28, 1954 at Baltimore, Maryland.^3,1,4,5,2 James Thomas Posey Jr. died on April 18, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.²