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     Her Social Security Number was 227-14-1955.⁴ Grace Virginia Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 6, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She married Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on May 18, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,8 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Conner. Grace Virginia Palmer died on December 8, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,5 She Grace Virginia Conner, age 68, of Roanoke died Sunday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard D. and Almeda Conner, Copper Hill; Larry G. and Florence Conner, Troutville; two brothers, Sherman Palmer, Elliston; Walter Palmer, Vinton; five sisters, Myrtle Sowers, Roanoke; Elsie Hooker, Elliston; Hazel Tolley, Roanoke; Edith Welch, Salem; Helen Craighead, Lafayette; one grandson, Allan B. Conner. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 10, at 12:00 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Steven Greer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on December 9, 1991.⁵

     James Hampton Gray was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He James Howard Gray set aside the family cemetery in his will. He built the old two story brick house located close nearbyand also old fashioned water wheel mill that was used for grinding limestone for cement. His initial "G" is inscribed on the chimney. He later added a water powered saw mill. James also gpt a license to operate a "Public House" offering food, lodging, and animal shelter to the Appalacian Trail travelers that passed by his land.⁴ He was born on October 15, 1808 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,5,2 He married Rhoda Ella Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on November 6, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 James Hampton Gray died on August 21, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.^3,2

     Infant Conner was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 14, 1921 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on December 19, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     Dorothy Anna Mae Conner was born on November 23, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,8,9 She Miss Dorothy Conner, daughter of Elder And Mrs. Oddie Conner, of Pilot, became the bride of Mr. Roy E. Craighead, son of Everett Craighead of Salem at the home of Elder And Mrs. B. O. Thompson, Elder Thompson officiating. on December 23, 1946.¹⁰ She married Roy Ezra Craighead, son of Everette Zachariah Craighead and Louella Ellen Carr, on December 23, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 As of December 23, 1946,her married name was Craighead. Dorothy Anna Mae Conner married Guy Judson Holley on September 16, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,11,12,9 As of September 16, 1995,her married name was Holley. Dorothy Anna Mae Conner died on May 3, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 100.⁹ She Dorothy Craighead Holley, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at age of 100. She was born in Floyd County, on November 23, 1923. She often spoke of her home in Floyd and working on the farm. She cherished her memories of her family and working hard, especially canning tomatoes. Dorothy loved gardening and was past President of Skylark Home Demonstration Club. One member stated she was the oldest member of the club and she was like their "Mom". She taught flower arrangement classes through the years. Dorothy loved her family, and was a lifelong member of Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Darrell Craighead (Mary Ann); grandchildren, Adam Craighead (Andrea) of Woodstock, Ga., Dusty Harmon (Emerald) and Dana Montgomery (Josh), all of Salem, Va; great-grandchildren, Oscar, Toney and Vanna Craighead, Cadence and Haley Harmon and Grayson and Cora Montgomery; her siblings, sisters, Ortha Gay Hundley, Juanita Semones, Opaldeen Conner; and brother, Junior Conner. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Craighead; their daughter, Linda Craighead Watson; also her second husband, Guy Holley, and her brother, W. T. Conner. We would like to thank Brookdale Salem and Good Sam Hospice for their care for Dorothy. on May 5, 2023.⁹

     Vivian Ilene Conner was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on April 17, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2

     Juanita Lura Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born on January 27, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Samuel Lee Semones, son of William Eli Semones and Ethel Mae Bailey, on September 30, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 30, 1946,her married name was Semones. Juanita Lura Conner and Samuel Lee Semones were divorced on December 1, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia. Juanita Lura Conner married Elmer Lawrence Belcher on May 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of May 6, 1981,her married name was Belcher.³ Juanita Lura Conner died on November 18, 2023 at Virginia at age 95.

     Alpha Herma Conner was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 25, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 She died on August 28, 1935 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.^5,3,4

     Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 He was born on August 30, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,9,5 He married Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson, daughter of Berkley Allen Rierson and Annie Jane Randolph, on October 15, 1954 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,10,4,11,9} Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner died on February 10, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,11,9 He William Tuggle (W.T.) Conner, 81, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He is Survived by his wife of 62 years, Shelby Rierson Conner; one son, Dennis Conner (Lynda); two daughters, Jennifer Conner Harris (Melvin), Melissa Conner Harden (William); foster daughter, Audrey Rierson Levicki (George); six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother; and four sisters. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on February 12, 2017.⁴

     Roy Ezra Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PFC U.S. Army WWII."^1,2 His Social Security Number was 229-24-5587.⁹ He was born on November 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,6,2,3,4,9,5} He married Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on December 23, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10,11 Roy Ezra Craighead died on August 6, 1986 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^1,2,4

     Everette Zachariah Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born in May, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Louella Ellen Carr, daughter of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on March 23, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Everette Zachariah Craighead married Pearl Mae Puckett, daughter of John Dibble Puckett and Liona Elizabeth Wilson, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Everette Zachariah Craighead died in 1963.³

     Herbert Henry/Harry Stephens was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 209-10-8662.⁷ He married Mary Unknown.⁶ Herbert Henry/Harry Stephens was born on April 10, 1888 at Amherst Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth year of 1890.^3,5,7 He died on April 20, 1950 at Mount Oliver, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.⁶

     Edward "Edley" Gray was born circa 1809 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He married Mary "Polly" Akers on September 13, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edward "Edley" Gray married Mary "Polly" Sowder, daughter of Anthony Sowder and Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer, on May 26, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Edward "Edley" Gray died on January 30, 1891 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³

     Tazwell L. Carr was born on November 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He died on July 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-1440.⁴ Guy Judson Holley was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 26, 1918 at Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,2,4,5,6,10 He married Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on September 16, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,11,8,12 Guy Judson Holley died on August 5, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^9,2,10,7 He Guy Judson Holley, 88, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, August 5, 2007. He was a member, Deacon and clerk at Republican Primitive Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and founded Holley 's Used Auto Parts in 1954, which is currently operated by his son Ronald and his three sons. Mr. Holley was born on November 26, 1918 a son of the late Tom Pete and Wilda Emberson Holley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Holley, daughter Rose Mary Mason, twin granddaughters, Samantha and Sabrina Trail, great-grandson, Jonathan Holley, brothers, Harry Holley, Gray Holley, sisters, Nannie Mae Hollandsworth, Belva Turner, sons-in-law, Jackie Underwood and Sam Trail. Mr. Holley is survived by his wife, Dorothy C. Holley; children, Ronald and Phyllis Holley, Deborah Trail, Linda Underwood; stepchildren, Darrell and Mary Ann Craighead, Linda Watson; grandchildren, Greg and Melinda Holley, Brad and Tracy Holley, Daryl and Stephanie Holley, Doug and Becky Mason, Deanna Mason, Jeremy Trail, Nichole and Lee Mason; stepgrandchildren, Adam Craighead, Dusty Harmon, Dana Harmon; great-grandchildren, Grace, Matthew, Kolton, Tyler, Jesse, and Gabriel Holley, Mackenzie, Abby, and Aiden Mason; brother, Grady Holley. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on August 7, 2007.²

     Linda Mae Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,10 Her Social Security Number was 231-64-5741.¹¹ She was born on December 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,3,4,10,5,11} She married Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams on March 29, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 29, 1969,her married name was Guilliam.³ Linda Mae Craighead and Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams were divorced on July 11, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Linda Mae Craighead married Jerry Wayne Lancaster, son of Marvin Lewis Lancaster and Rachel Irene Sisson, on August 18, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of August 18, 1976,her married name was Lancaster.³ Linda Mae Craighead and Jerry Wayne Lancaster were divorced on April 4, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 10, 1983,her married name was Watson.³ Linda Mae Craighead married Danny Ray Watson on December 10, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Linda Mae Craighead and Danny Ray Watson were divorced on January 23, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Linda Mae Craighead died on March 25, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^8,10,6,11 She Linda Craighead Watson, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2011. She was raised in Salem and graduated from Northside High School. She worked for Allstate Insurance Co. for 43 years and retired in 2010. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Craighead Holley; her brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Mary Ann Craighead. Also her nephews, Adam Craighead and Dusty Harmon; and a niece, Dana Harmon survive. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Roy Craighead; and stepfather, Guy Holley. She will also be missed by her special dog, Brandi. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. on March 27, 2011.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0023.⁸ Howard Nelson Hundley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 19, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3 He married Ortha Gay Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on July 29, 1947 at Greenville, South Carolina.^{5,9,1,10,2,11} Howard Nelson Hundley died on October 8, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,8,4 He Howard Nelson Hundley, 76, of Salem, quietly passed away Friday, October 8, 2004. He was born in Floyd County and had been an area resident for the past 57 years. He served in the Navy Reserve. He then went on to work for and retire from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a brakeman and conductor for 35 years. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working on his farm in Floyd with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey S. and Rachel Nichols Hundley. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ortha Gay Conner Hundley; daughters, Brenda Gail Hundley and Diane Hundley Kelt; grandsons, Jacob, Joshua and Jonah Kelt, as well as many extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 11, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel with Elders Junior Conner, W. T. Conner and Lane Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 10, 2004 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Lewis Volunteer Rescue Squad. The family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. 389-5441.
on October 10, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4926.² Elmer Lawrence Belcher was born on September 14, 1926 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Juanita Lura Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on May 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elmer Lawrence Belcher died on March 8, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

     Japhanis P. Gray was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.¹ He His name is spelled many different ways including Jophanis, Jafannes, Japhames, Japhanes, Johanes, Japhana, Japhanis, and Japanus. He was born on July 1, 1811 at Virginia.¹ He married Eliza Pride Deaton on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Marriage bond date.^4,5 Japhanis P. Gray died on March 5, 1865 at Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 53.¹

     Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 26, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner, son of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on October 15, 1954 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,11,5,12,7,3} As of October 15, 1954,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson died on July 3, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,3 She Shelby Jean Conner, 80, of Salem, and formally of Floyd County, departed this life, July 3, 2018 to join her loving husband, Elder William T. Conner, who passed away February 10, 2017. They were joined here for 62 years. She was preceded by her parents, Berkley and Annie Jane Randolph Rierson; two sisters, Mary Blondine Longhi, Geneva Athelene Moran; one brother, William Allen Rierson. Survived by one son, Dennis Conner (Lynda); two daughters, Jennifer Conner Harris (Melvin), Melissa Conner Harden (William); foster daughter, Audrey Rierson Levicki (George); grandchildren, Michelle Woolwine (Jody), LeeAnn Holloway (Ronnie), Lindsay Hinkson (Nate), Nicholas Conner (Tori), Lucas Harden (girlfriend Alexis), Bethany Harden; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Kelsey, Kaylee, Dylan, Adeline. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on July 7, 2018.⁷