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     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4945.⁸ George Edgar Rogers was buried at West Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford Co., Connecticut.^5,6 He was born on January 6, 1909 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,8,7 He married Gertrude Laura Hale, daughter of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, on March 10, 1933 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 George Edgar Rogers died on June 15, 1979 at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 70; His obituary has a death date of Jun 16, 1979.^4,5,6 He In Farmington - George Edgar "Ed" Rogers, 70, of 89 Forbes St., East Hartford, died Saturday (June 16) at Dempsey Hospital. Born in Covington, Va., he had lived in East Hartford the last 10 years. Before his retirement, he was employed by Doll Paper Co. of East Hartford, He was a member of the Moose River Lodge 82 AF&AM of Concord, Vt., and the Littleton Lodge 1831 BPOE of Littleton, N.H. He leaves his wife, Ethel (Stevens) Rogers of East Hartford; a son, Ronald E. Rogers of Lockport, La; a brother, Albert Rogers of Covington, Va., and three grandchildren. Burial will be in West Cemetery, Manchester. on June 18, 1979.⁵

     Mark Taylor Dowdy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on January 9, 1968 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 10.^3,5

     Ray Tinsley "Mike" Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "A2C U.S.A.F."^1,3,4 He was born on July 31, 1945 at Maryland.^1,5,3,4 He died on August 31, 1967 at age 22.^1,3,4

     Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest was buried at Cedarwood Cemetery, Kemp Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.⁴ He married Bonnie Albert.^1,2,3,4 Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest was born on September 21, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on July 18, 2013 at Lake Gaston, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 65.⁴ He LAKE GASTON, N.C. -- Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest, 65, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home. Ron, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, was the son of the late Samuel Barnard and Sadie Ellen Whiteneck Vest. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Vest. Ron served his Country in the National Guard and was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway Corp. After moving to Lake Gaston he started working in real estate and was working with Waterfront Properties. Ron is survived by his wife, Bonnie Albert Vest; daughters, Amy V. Poole and her husband, Ray, of Littleton and Leslie Holcomb and her husband, David, of Jarrett, Va; grandchildren, Landen, Emerson, Hunter and Chase; brother, Gerald B. Vest of Check, Va; sister-in-law, Nancy S. Vest, of Copper Hill, Va; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with the Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. The family received friends Saturday from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3015 S. Memorial Dr., Greenville, NC 27834. Online condolences may be sent to the family by facebook or to www.askewfs.com or by mail to: Bonnie A. Vest, 867 Lee's Pt. Dr., Littleton, NC 27850 or Gerald Vest, 371 Jerry Lane, Check, VA 24072. on July 25, 2013.⁴

     Dennise F. Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on October 8, 1971.¹ She was born on October 8, 1971.¹

     Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,6 She was born on November 22, 1900 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of December 23, 1920,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Vernie Gladden Conner Sr., son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on December 23, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,6,8,4 Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy died on April 21, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^7,6 She CONNER, Mamie D. 93, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 21, 1994. She is survived by a son, V.G. Conner, Jr., of Salem; daughters, Helen Kitts of Roanoke, Daurice Conner of Salem, Carol Flora of Abingdon, Katherine Overacre of Roanoke, Edith Bohon of Hickory, N.C., Margaret Fox of Elliston; a sister, Virginia Sowder of Callaway; also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm Saturday April 23, 1994 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on April 23, 1994.⁷

     Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,8 He married Fannie Lou Lawrence, daughter of Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence and Lucy Jane Sisson, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,2,12,3,5,6} Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. died on December 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.⁶ He Vernie G. Conner Jr., 92, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Vernie and Mamie Dowdy Conner and had been a lifetime area resident. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from General Electric following many years of service. Vernie was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing his bounty with others. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Fannie Lawrence Conner; a son, Michael D. Conner and two sisters, Katherine Overacre and Daurice Conner. He is survived by a daughter, Martha A. Conner; four sisters, Margaret Fox, Helen Kitts, Edith Bohon and Carol Flora. Also surviving are good friends, Todd Hamilton and his family, John McDaniel, and Vernie's faithful companion Prince. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 2016.⁶

     Helen Marie Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on June 15, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,6 As of November 23, 1946,her married name was Kitts.⁶ She married Leonard Nelson Kitts on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,12,3,6,13 Helen Marie Conner died on May 23, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.¹³ She Helen Marie Kitts, May 15, 1927 - May 23, 2023. Helen Marie Kitts, 96, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard N. Kitts; and an infant daughter, Susan Marie Kitts. Helen is survived by her sons, Gary Kitts (Hazel), Allen Kitts (Brenda), and Kevin Kitts (Joan); daughter, Lori Smith; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Fox, Edith Bohon, and Carolyn Flora. on June 1, 2023.¹³

     Daurice June Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 18, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9 She died on October 5, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,3,4 She June 18, 1930 - October 5, 2009 Daurice June Conner, of Salem, Va., passed away early Monday morning, October 5, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Vernie Conner and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Overacre. She is survived by her brother, Vernie "Junior" Gladden Connor, of Salem; and sisters, Helen Kitts, of Roanoke; Edith Bohon, of Hickory, N.C; Margaret Fox, of Ironto, and Carolyn Flora, of Abingdon. Daurice, though single all her life, had numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, to whom she was like a mother. Daurice worked with the Maid Bess Company for well over 30 years before retiring around 15 years ago. Daurice was also a lifelong Presbyterian, a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Salem, Va. Daurice loved children, had an incredible sense of humor, and always put others before herself. She truly had a servant's heart and was a friend to everyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends; but there is great joy in knowing that she is now before the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 6, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-12-2839.¹² Katherine Virginia Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^13,14 She was born on December 4, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,5,6,14,15 As of July 14, 1951,her married name was Overacre.⁵ She married Hubert Clayton Overacre on July 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,16,13,3,5 Katherine Virginia Conner died on April 17, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^12,13,14,17 She OVERACRE, Katherine Conner, 78, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2000. She had been employed at Rish Equipment Company in Roanoke, she was an active member for many years of the Crusader's Class at Huntington Court United Methodist Church and the Preston Park Extension Homemaker's Club. She is survived by her husband, Hubert C. Overacre of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and David Bauer; granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Bauer, all of Roanoke; sisters, Helen Kitts of Roanoke, Daurice Conner of Salem, Edith Bohon of Hickory, N.C., Margaret Fox of Ironto and Carolyn Flora of Abingdon; one brother, Vernie G. Conner, Jr. of Salem. She will be missed but we are assured that she is now safe in the arms of Jesus. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 19, 2000.¹⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3923.⁹ Fannie Lou Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 21, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,7,8 As of November 27, 1947,her married name was Conner.⁶ She married Vernie Gladden Conner Jr., son of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,10,5,6,11} Fannie Lou Lawrence died on April 20, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^5,7,9,12 She Fannie Lou Lawrence Conner, 77, of Salem, passed away at home Friday, April 20, 2007. She was born April 21, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucy Sisson Lawrence; son, Michael Douglas Conner; brother, John E. Lawrence; and sister, Mildred L. Carr. She was retired from Kroger Company. She is survived by her husband, Vernie Gladden Conner, Jr., of 60 years and daughter, Martha Ann Conner. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 21, 2007.⁵

     Hubert Clayton Overacre was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 224-16-0771.⁹ He was born on September 25, 1919 at Arcadia, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{9,3,8,4,5,6,10} He married Katherine Virginia Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on July 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,12,3 Hubert Clayton Overacre died on July 2, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^9,2,8,7 He OVERACRE, Hubert Clayton, 80, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, July 2, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Conner Overacre. During WW II, he served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea and the Philippines. Later, he worked for the N & W Railway and retired in 1984 from General Electric after 19 years of service. He was a faithful member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. His suffering is now over as he has received God's gift of healing in his Heavenly home. Surviving are his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, Debbie, David, and Katharine Elizabeth Bauer, of Roanoke; and one brother, Glenwood Overacre, of Bel Air, Md. Internment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 4, 2000.²

     Robert Jackson Bohon Robert Jackson Bohon, 83, of Hickory passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 31, 1930 in Fauquier County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Archie Dean Bohon and Juanita Bohon. Mr. Bohon was a Korean War Veteran and general manger of Bassett Furniture Company. He is survived by his wife Edith Elizabeth Conner Bohon of the home; one daughter, Kimberly Bohon of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, Timothy David Bohon and wife Darlene of Lewisville, NC, and Barry D. Bohon of Florence, SC; two brothers and four sisters; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.⁵ His Social Security Number was 229-32-8654.⁶ He was born on January 31, 1930 at Marshall, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,5 He married Edith Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on July 3, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Robert Jackson Bohon died on October 31, 2013 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^6,5

     Leonard Nelson Kitts was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 224-24-6680.⁸ He was born on May 1, 1926 at Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,5 He married Helen Marie Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^9,1,10,2,11 Leonard Nelson Kitts died on August 8, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^1,8,6 He KITTS, Leonard Nelson, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2002. Leonard was born on May 1, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. He was a firefighter for the City of Roanoke from 1947 to 1968. He retired as a Lieutenant and entered the Fastener Business with Stewart Fasteners of Charlotte, N.C. He became sales manager for RevCar Fasteners of Roanoke in 1970. In 1976, he co-founded Industrial Products Co. of Lynchburg, Va. He retired from his second career in 1995. He was a member of the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge Chapter 163 and a member of the Shrine. Leonard was a long time member of Blue Hills Golf Course and an accomplished player, winning many tournaments over the years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Marie Kitts and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Connor Kitts; three sons and daughters-in-law and a daughter, they are Gary and Hazel Kitts of Appomattox, Va., Allen and Brenda Kitts of Roanoke, Kevin and Joan Kitts of Roanoke, and Lori Ann Smith of Roanoke. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, James G. Kitts of Roanoke, Otis Wayne Kitts of Chesapeake, Gene Edward Kitts of Roanoke; and one sister, June Hughes (Stuart). The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 11, 2002.¹