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     Suzan Leola Chatham Suzan Chatham Ruscella, 65, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her home from pulmonary fibrosis. She was born December 6, 1948 to Frank Chatham and Susan Wilkins in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Suzy leaves behind her sons, Anthony Cuda and James J. Ruscella, her sister, Rhonda Chatham, sister-in-law, Linda Enciso, brother, Donald, daughter-in-law Joanne, dear friends and caregivers Ron and Diane Stetter and seven grandchildren. Her husband, Anthony (Tony) and her parents predeceased her. Suzy spent much of her career as a real estate broker. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Suzy was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church for the last 3 years. She faced her illnesses head-on and refused to allow anyone to feel sorry for her. Her positive outlook through thick and thin was her backbone, especially, the last few months of her illness. Her courage and strength was unbelievable, even with personal disappointments. Suzy was and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan enjoying the games on TV, most times with friends. She especially admired her physicians and always wanted them to know how much they meant to her.⁴ She was born on December 6, 1948 at McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 As of July 29, 1978,her married name was Ruscella.³ She married Anthony Frank Ruscella on July 29, 1978 at Sarasota Co., Florida.^3,4 Suzan Leola Chatham died on April 10, 2014 at Florida at age 65.⁴

     Gloria Gail Crawford was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 West Nash Road, Wilson, Wilson Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on February 13, 1943 at North Carolina.^4,3 As of March 28, 1993,her married name was Conner.³ She married Noel Boone Conner, son of Oliver Noel "Ollie" Conner and Mary Hazel Boone, on March 28, 1993 at Chesapeake, Virginia.³ Gloria Gail Crawford and Noel Boone Conner were divorced on March 17, 2003 at Chesapeake, Virginia.² Gloria Gail Crawford died on May 3, 2012 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 69.^1,4 She Chesapeake - Gloria Gail Crawford Tononi Conner, 69, entered Heaven on May 3, 2012 at Chesapeake General Hosp. Gloria was predeceased by her parents Charles and Dollie Crawford. She is survived by her daughter Tara Tononi Privott; son, Daryl L. Tononi and wife Ruth; four grandchildren, Jessica Privott, Sean Jones, Justin Chapp and Carol Goodman; three great-grandchildren, Vann E. Holland IV, Landon Goodman and Ruthie Richardson; one brother Troy Brooks Crawford; one sister Glenda Crawford; one niece, Tiffani Crawford; two nephews, Travis Crawford, wife Cyndi and children Ashlie and Ryan; Troy Crawford, wife Amy and children Abigail and Joshua. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Indian River Chapel. A grave side service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday May 7, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 West Nash Rd., Wilson, NC 27893. on May 5, 2012.¹

     Elizabeth L. "Betty" Morris was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 15, 1923 at Virginia.^3,2 As of June 18, 1973,her married name was Conner.² She married James Robert Conner, son of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on June 18, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,1,2 Elizabeth L. "Betty" Morris died on January 9, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,3,7 She Elizabeth L. (Betty) Conner, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Conner; parents, Harry Thomas and Elsie Argenbright Morris; brother. Harry T. Morris Jr; and a niece, Kimberly Sue Morris Hedrick. Mrs. Conner was a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital for many years. Surviving are her sons, Jeff (Kathy) Conner, Larry (Rhonda) Conner, Mark (Jeannie) Conner, and Greg Conner; brother, Donald P. (Jean) Morris, of Thaxton; sisters, Marian Lawler, of Salem, and Jeanine (James) Armstrong, of Clifton Forge; nieces, Dale (Anthony) Fitzgerald, Gina (Robert) Hambrick, Debbie Cunningham, and Terry Armstrong; nephew, Randy West; special friends, Gracie White, Sandi Driscoll, Bill McNeill, Marty Painter, Chuck and Sandy Foley, Renea LaTempa and Cora Bandy; beloved cat, Gabbi; and numerous much loved grandchildren and other relatives. A Graveside Service will be conducted in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on January 11, 2012.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-59-5774.⁴ Christopher Thomas Howard was buried at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He died on January 30, 1996 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 5.^1,2,3,4 He HOWARD, Christopher T. and Harlie G., ages 5 and 3, of Rt. 3, Box 174, New Castle, died Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at their home. They are survived by their father and mother, Michael and Chastity Howard; grandparents, Sonny and Thelma Howard, Terressa Sarver, all of New Castle; Leslie A. and Karen Switzer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, February 2, 1996, Level Green Christian Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Sonny and Thelma Howard, Thursday, February 1, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m., and request contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad or Craig County Fire Department, in lieu of flowers. Boitnott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 1, 1996.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-67-1530.⁴ Harlie Gayle Howard was buried at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 28, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He died on January 30, 1996 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 3.^1,2,3 He HOWARD, Christopher T. and Harlie G., ages 5 and 3, of Rt. 3, Box 174, New Castle, died Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at their home. They are survived by their father and mother, Michael and Chastity Howard; grandparents, Sonny and Thelma Howard, Terressa Sarver, all of New Castle; Leslie A. and Karen Switzer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, February 2, 1996, Level Green Christian Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Sonny and Thelma Howard, Thursday, February 1, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m., and request contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad or Craig County Fire Department, in lieu of flowers. Boitnott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 1, 1996.¹

     Bessie Mildred Chandler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6252.⁷ She was born on March 23, 1924 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5 As of October 10, 1947,her married name was Hollins.³ She married Herman Archie Hollins, son of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on October 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Bessie Mildred Chandler died on November 29, 1996 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,7,8

     John Samuel Jackson Hardy was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,9 His Social Security Number was 230-09-8784.⁵ He was born on May 29, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10,5,6,7 He married Ida Katherine Hollins, daughter of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on December 20, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,10 John Samuel Jackson Hardy died on May 17, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^10,5,11,8,9 He John Jackson Hardy, 82, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2004. He was predeceased by his wife, Ida Katherine Hardy and a brother, Joe Hardy. Surviving family include a son and daughter-in-law, John Ricky and Maria Hardy; daughter, Betty Jane Hardy; sister, Rosie Kessler; and grandchildren, Mark Hardy, Michelle Hardy and Michael Hardy. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery on Bent Mountain. on May 20, 2004.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 235-52-1618.² Romeo Everett Bowers was born on September 10, 1932 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Vergie Sylvannah Hollins, daughter of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on March 31, 1953 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹ Romeo Everett Bowers and Vergie Sylvannah Hollins were divorced on February 23, 1976 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.¹ Romeo Everett Bowers died on July 2, 2000 at Florida at age 67.²

     Billy Eugene Smithson Billy Eugene Smithson, 82, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Delores Smithson: his parents, David Sr. and Virgie Smithson; daughter, Debbie Osborne; and grandson, Charles R. Osborne. Bill was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is survived by daughters, Barbara Hammond (James), Anita Walker (Gary), Kimberly Tilley (Michael), and Torrie Ruxer (Rob); 12 grandchildren, including Stacy Lipford (Charles); 13 great-grandchildren, including Jessica (Jonathan), Christina, and Amanda Lipford; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and brother, David Smithson, Jr. (Ann). Interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.⁵ He was buried at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, 7324 Church Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 16, 1935 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,6 He married Delores Ann Hollins, daughter of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on January 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 Billy Eugene Smithson died on February 12, 2018 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁵

     Charlotte Bane Charlotte Bane Minton was born February 15, 1928, in Ceres, Bland, Virginia. She went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Friday, March 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Edward (Eddie) Minton; and her parents Frank Bane and Clara Elizabeth Harner. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Margo and Ira Wolfe, her special chihuahua, Tiffany, and special loved ones Jennifer Conner, Missy Plaster, Becky Dailey, and extended family. A graveside service will be held at Wilson United Methodist Church.³ She was buried at Wilsons Methodist Church Cemetery, 1986 Wilson Church Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 15, 1928 at Ceres, Bland Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of August 1, 1961,her married name was Minton.⁴ She married Garnett Edward "Eddie" Minton, son of William Thomas Minton and Eliza Hannah Conner, on August 1, 1961.^1,4,3 Charlotte Bane died on March 11, 2022 at Virginia at age 94.³

     Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-24-0236.⁵ He was born on May 24, 1909 at Childress, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,4 He married Reva Madeline Minton, daughter of William Thomas Minton and Eliza Hannah Conner, on July 12, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell died on November 9, 1986 at San Diego Co., California, at age 77.⁶