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     Wanda Ann Conner was buried at Church of God of Prophecy, 3328 Java Road, Java, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 224-06-8467.⁸ She was born on July 24, 1964 at Danville, Virginia.^8,3,7,4,5 As of July 29, 1984,her married name was Smith.³ She married Stuart Hamilton Smith on July 29, 1984 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ Wanda Ann Conner died on March 29, 2001 at Danville, Virginia, at age 36.^8,7,6

     Mark Steven Conner was buried at Church of God of Prophecy, 3328 Java Road, Java, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on January 12, 1973 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He died on January 20, 1973 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He Mark Steven Conner, one-week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland M. Connor of Chatham, Rt. 1, died in Memorial Hospital yesterday morning. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother and a sister, Jeffrey D. Conner and Wanda Ann Conner; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard J. Conner of Chatham, Rt. 2; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Farmer of Chatham, Rt. 1. A funeral service will be conducted in the Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. on January 21, 1973.⁴

     Joyce Ann Bragg Joyce “Granny” A. Simpson, 73, passed away on December 5, 2018, at Virginia Beach Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Joyce was born on May 5, 1945, in Chatham, VA to her parents, Norman and Mary Bragg. She married Roger Conner and later Fitzhugh Simpson. She lived with her son Robert Conner in NC and moved with him to SD where she worked as a cook. She became disabled in 1998, but continued to care for her grandchildren. She moved to Virginia Beach in 2009 where she helped care for her great-grandchildren. Ms. Simpson was a loving, caring person who was a “Granny” to all who knew her. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Brian and Amy Conner; grandchildren April, Crystal, Joshua, Rebekah, and Gabriel; and 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Roger and Fitzhugh, and her son, Robert Conner.³ She was born on May 5, 1945 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of September 22, 1961,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Roger Dale Conner, son of Maynard John Conner and Mary Louise Haskins, on September 22, 1961 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 Joyce Ann Bragg and Roger Dale Conner were divorced on October 5, 1987 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Joyce Ann Bragg died on December 5, 2018 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 73.³

     Rev. Robert Leslie Conner MITCHELL - The Rev. Robert Conner, 36, died Friday. Dec. 31, 1999, at his home under the care of Mitchell Hospice.⁵ He was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell, Davison Co., South Dakota.⁶ His Social Security Number was 230-17-8686.⁷ He was born on November 18, 1963 at Baltimore, Maryland.^7,1,2,6 He married Sandra Lynn Dickenson on April 2, 1983 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,6 Rev. Robert Leslie Conner died on December 31, 1999 at Mitchell, Davison Co., South Dakota, at age 36.^7,5,6

     John Osten Horton was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1623 North Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 450-44-8263.⁴ He was born on November 15, 1921 at Oxford, Granville Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner, daughter of John William Conner and Leona Catherine "Leonia" Eanes, on September 14, 1962 at Danville, Virginia.¹ John Osten Horton died on August 19, 1988 at Sanford, Lee Co., North Carolina, at age 66.^3,4,6

     Irona Chesley Brooks was buried at Millcreek Baptist Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-14-4816.⁴ He was born on May 6, 1917 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,5,3 He married Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner, daughter of John William Conner and Leona Catherine "Leonia" Eanes, on March 31, 1934 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ Irona Chesley Brooks died on April 22, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 68.^4,2 He Graveside services for Irona Chesley Brooks, 68, 13 N. Main St., will be conducted at Millcreek Baptist Church Cemetery. Brooks died Tuesday morning in the Memorial Hosptial of Danville. Born May 6, 1917, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Izella Keen Brooks and the late Chesley White Brooks. Brooks was a retired North Carolina Highway Department employee and a member of Millcreek Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, of Danville; two sons, Ronald Lee Brooks, Stem. N.C. and C. W. Brooks, Durham, N.C; three daughters, Jeanetta Bray, Durham, Brenda Foster, Snead Ferry, N.C., and Bernice Wilson, Danville; two brothers, Ramsey Brooks and Lloyd Brooks, both of Chatham; one sister, Ruby Brown, Danville; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on April 23, 1986.³

     Irona Bernice Brooks was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 24, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 As of May 14, 1957,her married name was Wilson.¹ She married Edward Junior Hall on May 14, 1957 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Irona Bernice Brooks and Edward Junior Hall were divorced on May 2, 1961 at Durham Co., North Carolina.⁷ As of June 10, 1961,her married name was Hall.¹ Irona Bernice Brooks married Bethel Laverne Wilson on June 10, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Irona Bernice Brooks died on January 9, 1999 at Danville, Virginia, at age 59.^8,5

     Edward Junior Hall was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 225-38-5427.⁶ He was born on December 22, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Dec 27, 1933.^2,4,6 He married Irona Bernice Brooks, daughter of Irona Chesley Brooks and Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner, on May 14, 1957 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Edward Junior Hall and Irona Bernice Brooks were divorced on May 2, 1961 at Durham Co., North Carolina.⁷ Edward Junior Hall died on July 10, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,5,6 He Edward J. Hall, 74, of Richmond, went to join his wife, Christine; and son, David in Heaven July 10, 2008. He is survived by 10 children, Ronnie, Cindy, Wanda, Angie, Anna, Jackie, Mike, Pat, Dickie and Letcher; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Hall retired as a sergeant from the U.S. Army. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. on July 13, 2008.⁵

     Bethel Laverne Wilson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² He Bethel L. Wilson, 76, passed away at the VA Hospital in Salem, Virginia on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1938 to the late Daniel Wilson and Elsie McDaniel Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served his country proud in the United States Army as a Sergeant. Bethel was a member of American Legion Post 1097, VFW of Danville and Red Men #124. Bethel worked for Dan River Mills for nine years and then retired from Goodyear as a machine operator. He will be greatly missed. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by beloved wife, Bernice Wilson; three brothers, Wayne Wilson, Derl Wilson and infant brother. Bethel is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Reynolds of Danville, step-daughter, Elizabeth Tiller and husband, Mark; three grandchildren, Heather Reynolds, Paul Gallagher and Krystal Gallagher; one great-grandchild, Autumn Meeks; sister, Linda Thornton and husband, Gerald of Martinsville; brother, Joe Wilson and wife, Evelyn of Danville; step-mother, Frances B. Wilson of Danville. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park with full military graveside rites performed by the American Legion Post #1097.² He was born on October 4, 1938 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2 He married Irona Bernice Brooks, daughter of Irona Chesley Brooks and Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner, on June 10, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Bethel Laverne Wilson died on May 12, 2015 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.²

     Kimberly Marie Wilson Mrs. Kimberly Reynolds, age 60, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Reynolds was born on January 31, 1961, in Danville, VA, to the late Bethel Wilson and Bernice Brooks Wilson. She worked at Danview Restaurant for many years as a waitress and kitchen manager and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her daughter, Heather Reynolds; granddaughter, Autumn Reynolds-Meeks; sister, Ann Tiller; nephew, Paul; and niece, Krystal.⁵ She was born on January 31, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of August 12, 1982,her married name was Reynolds.² She married Michael Lee Reynolds on August 12, 1982 at Danville, Virginia.² Kimberly Marie Wilson and Michael Lee Reynolds were divorced on April 5, 1993 at Danville, Virginia.⁴ As of July 2, 1993,her married name was Ragsdale.² Kimberly Marie Wilson married William Monroe Ragsdale III on July 2, 1993 at Danville, Virginia.² Kimberly Marie Wilson and William Monroe Ragsdale III were divorced on February 12, 2002 at Danville, Virginia.⁴ Kimberly Marie Wilson died on July 26, 2021 at Danville, Virginia, at age 60.⁵

     Raymond "Ray" Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 230-03-3746.⁷ He married Elsie Mae Arrington.⁸ Raymond "Ray" Conner was born on November 3, 1905 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and his gravestone have a birth date of Nov 4, 1905.^7,5,6 He married Hilda Clayton Barrow on October 20, 1928 at Stoneville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^9,4 Raymond "Ray" Conner and Hilda Clayton Barrow were divorced on May 20, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁹ Raymond "Ray" Conner married Mae Harris on October 8, 1964 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3 Raymond "Ray" Conner died on February 11, 1998 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 92.^7,2,6,10 He CONNER, Ray, 93, of Stanleytown, formerly of Martinsville, died Wednesday, February 11, 1998. on February 12, 1998.²

     Roy Lee Conner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-10-8553.⁵ He was born on June 24, 1908 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2 He died on November 2, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.^3,1

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-8930.⁴ Hilda Clayton Barrow Mrs. Hilda Clayton Barrow Conner, age 68, Collinsville, died Wednesday at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born in Henry County, Va. She was a daughter of the late Jesse Henry and Alice Victoria Richardson Barrow. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Geneva McMillian and Mrs. Charlotte Shumate, both of Wilmington, N.C., Mrs. Gerry Shealy, Martinsville, and Mrs. Gloria Kilgore, Collinsville; two brothers, Jesse James Barrow, Martinsille, Frank Norman Barrow, Roanoke. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on July 28, 1909 at Henry Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of October 20, 1928,her married name was Conner.² She married Raymond "Ray" Conner, son of Noah Lee Conner and Grace E. Correll, on October 20, 1928 at Stoneville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,2 Hilda Clayton Barrow and Raymond "Ray" Conner were divorced on May 20, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁵ Hilda Clayton Barrow died on March 1, 1978 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 68.^1,6,3

     Geneva Conner was born on April 28, 1929 at Martinsville, Virginia.³ As of November 21, 1948,her married name was MacMillian.⁴ She married Eugene A. "Gene" MacMillian on November 21, 1948 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.⁴ As of September 11, 1990,her married name was Clemmons.⁷ Geneva Conner married Andrew Bernice Clemmons on September 11, 1990 at Brunswick Co., North Carolina.⁷ Geneva Conner died on January 11, 2015 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 85.⁸

     Eugene A. "Gene" MacMillian Eugene A. McMillion, Sr. - Best known locally as the TV repairman at Wayland Vereen's in Southport during the mid-late 1970's. He was the youngest child of James W. and Edith Louise Mantell McMillion. He worked as a television repairman in New Castle, Delaware before moving with his family to southeastern North Carolina sometime between 1972-73. He volunteered his time and talents with the restoration of the Frying Pan Lightship #115 in Southport, along with his wife, son and sister-in-law Irene; as well as pursuing boating and scuba diving in his spare time. He also loved cats, German Shepherd and border collie dogs, and playing the Hawaiian guitar. Preceding him in death were his parents and older brother Henry McMillion who was killed in action during World War II. He was survived by his wife Geneva and son Gene Jr., both of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Priscilla Ley and family from New Castle; an older brother, James McMillion Jr. of Southport; a sister, Lucy Prchal and her husband Joe of Parkville, Maryland; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.² He was buried at Northwood Cemetery, Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on September 4, 1926 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,3 He married Geneva Conner, daughter of Raymond "Ray" Conner and Hilda Clayton Barrow, on November 21, 1948 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.³ Eugene A. "Gene" MacMillian died on January 31, 1978 at Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 51.¹