Estella Odell "Essie" Conner1

F, b. March, 1879, d. before April 15, 1910
FatherPeter Lundy Conner2,1 b. circa January, 1850, d. January 25, 1933
MotherMary Margaret Poff2,1 b. September 28, 1853, d. April 19, 1928
     Estella Odell "Essie" Conner was buried at Conner-Poff Cemetery, Conner Road, Floyd Co., Virginia. 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.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 173, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 90, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Daniel Gene "Dan" Bowman1

M, b. November 24, 1971, d. January 23, 2014
FatherJohn Maurice "Johnny" Bowman2,1
MotherMartha Imogene Conner2,1
     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.2,1 He married Staci Lee Gilley, daughter of Donald Lee "Don" Gilley and Betty Jean Poff, on October 5, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,1 Daniel Gene "Dan" Bowman died on January 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 42.1 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. In lieu of flowers, at Dan's request, donations may be made to his cherished daughters' college educational fund at Member One Bank in Salem. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 4 until 6 p.m. and again on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son funeral home in Salem. A funeral service to honor Dan's life will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church with Pastors Ken Nienke, David Taylor and Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on January 25, 2014.1

Family

Staci Lee Gilley
Marriage*He married Staci Lee Gilley, daughter of Donald Lee "Don" Gilley and Betty Jean Poff, on October 5, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,1 
Children
  • Libby Bowman4,1
  • Madelynn Kate Bowman3,4,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Gene Bowman obituary in the Jan 25, 2014 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Don and Betty Gilley 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jun 10, 2012 edition.

Garnett Luther Fink1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1931, d. January 16, 1982
     Garnett Luther Fink was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-30-8082.5 He was born on April 29, 1931 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Anna Louise Conner, daughter of Calvert C. Conner and Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper, on January 3, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 Garnett Luther Fink died on January 16, 1982 at age 50.3

Family

Anna Louise Conner
Marriage*He married Anna Louise Conner, daughter of Calvert C. Conner and Delores Opal "Dossie" Stamper, on January 3, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Child
  • Lorrie Ann Fink1,2,4

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. [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&
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Peter Lundy Conner Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 11, 1881, d. December 4, 1967
FatherPeter Lundy Conner5,3,2,4 b. circa January, 1850, d. January 25, 1933
MotherMary Margaret Poff5,2,3,4 b. September 28, 1853, d. April 19, 1928
     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 His Social Security Number was 225-72-0722.7 He was born on April 11, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd County Birth Index has a birth date of Apr 10, 1881.7,8,1,5,4 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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 90, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 2, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 117, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 75, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 4, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Eugenia Florence Willis b. April 5, 1883, d. December 9, 1961
Marriage*Peter Lundy Conner Jr. married Eugenia Florence Willis, daughter of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on August 5, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Maude Mae Conner.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Jeffrey Lee Mills1,2

M, b. July 26, 1974, d. December 21, 2008
FatherJames Mills1,2
MotherFrancine Irene "Frances" Conner1,2
     Jeffrey Lee Mills was born on July 26, 1974.3 He died on December 21, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 34.3,4 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, 2008.4

Family

Child
  • Kayla Delores Mills5

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dec 23, 2008 edition.
  5. [S790] Crystal Conner Clinebell, "Crystal Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 16, 2002.

Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad1,2,3

F, b. March 16, 1912, d. August 27, 2011
FatherGeorge Calvin LaPrad1,2,3 b. July 27, 1868, d. July 31, 1950
MotherNannie Bell Boothe1,2,3 b. March 20, 1877, d. September 3, 1962
     Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad was born on March 16, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 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. Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad died on August 27, 2011 at Virginia at age 99.3 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. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Friends and family wishing to offer their condolences may do so by visiting www.johnmoakey .com. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, & Crematory, Salem is serving the Conner family. (540) 389-5441. on August 28, 2011.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 28, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Hancil Preston Conner b. September 14, 1911, d. February 21, 2005
Marriage*Mabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Laprad Conner obituary in the Aug 28, 2011 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hancil Preston Conner obituary in the Feb 23, 2005 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray P. Conner, Sr., obituary in the Oct 6, 1997 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Estral Ray Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. September 9, 1907, d. November 8, 1987
FatherRobert Willis "Bob" Conner2,9,10,11,8 b. July 21, 1882, d. February 5, 1946
MotherMarcella Mays "Cella" Vest2,12,9,10,11,8 b. March 7, 1891, d. February 22, 1987
     Estral Ray Conner 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, Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the John M. Oakley & Sons Funeral Home, Salem, with Dr. Albert A. Perevall, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood.4 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,6,8 He married Mary Frances Jefferson.2,3,4,7,8 Estral Ray Conner was born on September 9, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6,8 He married Lucy Delma Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane DeWeese, on November 4, 1927 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.13 Estral Ray Conner and Lucy Delma Whitenack were divorced on June 5, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 Estral Ray Conner died on November 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.2,3,4,6,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 124, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 161, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 90, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 35, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Steam railroad foundry worker11
1940Railroad moulder14

Family 1

Lucy Delma Whitenack b. April 28, 1904, d. September 5, 1990
Marriage*Estral Ray Conner married Lucy Delma Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane DeWeese, on November 4, 1927 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.13 
Divorce* Estral Ray Conner and Lucy Delma Whitenack were divorced on June 5, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 

Family 2

Mary Frances Jefferson b. August 29, 1914, d. November 21, 2011
Marriage*Estral Ray Conner married Mary Frances Jefferson.2,3,4,7,8 
Children
  • Geraldine Frances "Gerry" Conner2,3,4,7,14,15
  • Lona Jean Conner2,3,4,7,15

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Estral Ray Conner.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Estral Ray Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  6. [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&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jefferson Conner obituary in the Nov 23, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marcella Vest Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Frances Jefferson1,2,3,4

F, b. August 29, 1914, d. November 21, 2011
     Mary Frances Jefferson married Estral Ray Conner, son of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest.1,2,3,4,5 Mary Frances Jefferson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Conner. She was born on August 29, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 She died on November 21, 2011 at Virginia at age 97.4 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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 35, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Estral Ray Conner b. September 9, 1907, d. November 8, 1987
Marriage*Mary Frances Jefferson married Estral Ray Conner, son of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest.1,2,3,4,5 
Children
  • Geraldine Frances "Gerry" Conner1,2,3,4,6,7
  • Lona Jean Conner1,2,3,4,7

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 Estral Ray Conner.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Estral Ray Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jefferson Conner obituary in the Nov 23, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ray Preston Conner Sr.1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1934, d. October 5, 1997
FatherHancil Preston Conner4,1,2,5,3,6 b. September 14, 1911, d. February 21, 2005
MotherMabel Terrell "Molly" LaPrad4,1,2,5,3,6 b. March 16, 1912, d. August 27, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 227-42-3598.7 Ray Preston Conner Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,8 He married Barbara Ann Paulus.1,2 Ray Preston Conner Sr. was born on May 6, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,2 He died on October 5, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.7,5 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. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at 11 a.m. from the hapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, with Elder Junior Conner officiating. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on October 6, 1997.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 28, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Barbara Ann Paulus
Marriage*Ray Preston Conner Sr. married Barbara Ann Paulus.1,2 
Children
  • Ray Preston "Preston" Conner Jr.1,2,5,9
  • Paul Winfred "Winn" Conner1,2,5,9
  • Angela Joyce "Angie" Conner1,2,5,9
  • Michelle Renea/Renee "Chelle" Conner1,2,5,9

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Laprad Conner obituary in the Aug 28, 2011 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hancil Preston Conner obituary in the Feb 23, 2005 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray P. Conner, Sr., obituary in the Oct 6, 1997 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Edna Simmons1,2

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

Family

Charlie Bacil Conner b. April 29, 1914, d. December 14, 1986
Marriage*Mary Edna Simmons married Charlie Bacil Conner, son of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, in 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Janet Marie Conner1

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

William Lundy Conner1

M, b. April 11, 1881, d. February 13, 1967
FatherPeter Lundy Conner2,3,4,5 b. circa January, 1850, d. January 25, 1933
MotherMary Margaret Poff3,2,4,5 b. September 28, 1853, d. April 19, 1928
     William Lundy Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 11, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 4, 1881.1,6,5 He married Flora B. King, daughter of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on April 2, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,5 William Lundy Conner died on February 13, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 90, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 3, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 120, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 13, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer4
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Flora B. King b. September 4, 1885, d. December 11, 1959
Marriage*William Lundy Conner married Flora B. King, daughter of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on April 2, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Flora King Conner.
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Paul Joseph Saul1,2,3

M, b. December 8, 1920, d. August 19, 1979
     Paul Joseph Saul was born on December 8, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 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.3 Paul Joseph Saul died on August 19, 1979 at age 58.1

Family

Ada Lynn Conner b. April 23, 1922, d. September 8, 2014
Marriage*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.3 
Children
  • Paulette Ann "Polly" Saul1,2,3
  • Larry Lynn Saul3

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Edward Bohon Sr.1,2,3

M, b. September 10, 1922, d. April 28, 1995
     James Edward Bohon Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on September 10, 1922 at Virginia.1,3 He married Ada Lynn Conner, daughter of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on May 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 James Edward Bohon Sr. died on April 28, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.1,2 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, May 1, 1995, at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Lane Carter officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on April 30, 1995.2

Family

Ada Lynn Conner b. April 23, 1922, d. September 8, 2014
Marriage*He married Ada Lynn Conner, daughter of Robert Willis "Bob" Conner and Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest, on May 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Bohon, Sr. obituary in the Apr 30, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Lynn Saul Bohon obituary in the Sep 10, 2014 edition.