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     Her Social Security Number was 335-03-4295.⁶ Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith was born on September 5, 1910 at Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa.^3,7,6 As of December 27, 1929,her married name was Brady.³ She married Joseph J. Brady on December 27, 1929.³ As of August 28, 1966,her married name was Frazee.³ Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith married Chester C. Frazee on August 28, 1966.³ Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith died on December 15, 1984 at Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 74.^3,7

     Ruby Linford Pennington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 719-14-5457.⁷ He married Louise Unknown.⁶ Ruby Linford Pennington was born on April 19, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,5,6 He married Mildred Frances Wynn on August 22, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Ruby Linford Pennington and Mildred Frances Wynn were divorced before 1938.⁵ Ruby Linford Pennington married Carrie Anne James on July 3, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ruby Linford Pennington died on May 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^7,6

     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-6759.⁵ Rena Bee Pennington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Wileman.⁵ She married Joseph Arthur "Joe" Wileman.^3,7 Rena Bee Pennington was born on October 26, 1903 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of December 2, 1922,her married name was Frederick.² She married John Russell Frederick on December 2, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Rena Bee Pennington died on February 17, 1999 at Florida at age 95.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-8636.³ Retha Ann Pennington and Emmett G. Helm were divorced.¹ Retha Ann Pennington was born on January 3, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Helm.⁵ She married Emmett G. Helm circa 1929.^1,5,6 As of January 31, 1956,her married name was Stinson.¹ Retha Ann Pennington married Joseph Charles Stinson on January 31, 1956 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Retha Ann Pennington died on October 29, 1967 at Key West, Monroe Co., Florida, at age 56.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-9758.⁴ Her married name was Albury.² Retta Matilda Pennington married Unknown Albury.² Retta Matilda Pennington and Gilbert Luther Wolfe were divorced.⁵ Retta Matilda Pennington was born on January 12, 1905 at West Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1923,her married name was Wolfe.⁶ She married Gilbert Luther Wolfe circa 1923.^3,6 Retta Matilda Pennington died on January 2, 1997 at South Carolina at age 91.⁴

     Her married name was White.⁷ Leona B. Conner and Oakley Ensor Simpson were divorced.⁸ Leona B. Conner married N. E. White.⁷ Leona B. Conner was born circa 1902 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of October 21, 1937,her married name was Simpson.⁴ She married Oakley Ensor Simpson on October 21, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,4

     Loena Elsie Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 235-60-3583.⁷ Her married name was White.⁴ She married Nathan English White Sr.⁴ Loena Elsie Conner was born on April 9, 1907 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,4 As of December 17, 1924,her married name was Johnson.⁸ She married William Henry Johnson on December 17, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,1,4 Loena Elsie Conner died on November 5, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^7,4 She GLENWOOD - Mrs. Loena Elsie White, 91 of the Glenwood Park Retirement Village, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at the retirement village. Born April 9, 1907, at Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hines and Mary Bailey Conner. She was a member of the First Christian Church on Straley Avenue in Princeton. She retired as church secretary for both Christian and Presbyterian churches. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and she was educated in Mercer County. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Henry Johnson, and her second husband, Nathan E. White, Sr; three brothers, Gifford, Fred H. and Hubert M. Conner; and two sisters, Leona Simpson and Enola DeWeese. Survivors: sons, William Johnson of Sun City, Ariz., and Jack Johnson of Athens; stepson, Nathan E. White, Jr., and wife Lucille of Princeton; step daughters, Sarah Young and husband Gale of Bluefield, and Betty Jo Lambert, and husband Walter, Jr. of Richmond, Va; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Letha Martin and Lou Reynolds, both of Bluefield, Sylvia Smith of Mullens; and brother, Burman Conner of Bluefield. Graveside services will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m., from the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery on the New Hope Road in Princeton with the Rev. Gary Lyons officiating. on November 8, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-1341.⁹ James Gifford "J.G." Conner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Robert Etta "Bobbie" Holt, daughter of Robert Edward Lee Holt and Otha Etta Thornton.^10,11 James Gifford "J.G." Conner was born on February 14, 1909 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,5 He died on April 28, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80; The SSDI has a death date of Apr 27, 1989.^9,6 He James Gifford "J.G." Conner, 80, of Route 2, Box 17, Rock, died Friday in a Beckley hospital. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Fred Hines and Mary Bailey Conner. He had been a resident of Rock for the past 50 years, was a retired president of Bluefield Coca-Cola Bottling Co., was a member and past president of Bramwell Kiwanis Club, the Bailey Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 137, the Bluefield Chapter No. 20 R.A.M., Bluefield Commandry No. 19 K.T. and Bedi Kadem Temple in Charleston, Bluefield Shrine Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Rock United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors: sisters, Mrs. N.E. (Loena) White of Princeton, Mrs. J.C. (Oletha) Martin of Bluefield, Mrs. Robert N. (Sylvia) Smith of Mullens and Mrs. Tulley (Lou C.) Reynolds of Bluefield; brothers, Hubert M. Conner and A. Burman Conner, both of Princeton. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Kevin P. Lantz officiating and burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Bailey Masonic Lodge No. 137 A.F. & A.M. will conduct graveside rites. on April 29, 1989.⁶

     Nancy Oletha "Letha" Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 235-36-8824.⁷ She was born on January 24, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7 As of March 31, 1929,her married name was Martin.³ She married James Clyde Martin Sr. on March 31, 1929 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,8,9,6 Nancy Oletha "Letha" Conner died on October 18, 2007 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 96.^4,7 She BLUEFIELD — Oletha C. Martin, 96, of Bluefield, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City, Tenn. Born in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hine and Mary Bailey Conner. She was a resident of Bluefield until the past three years. Oletha was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church as well as a member of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde Martin Sr; her son, James C. Martin Jr; sisters, Loena White, Leona Simpson, Enola Dewesse, and Sylvia Smith; brothers, James G. Conner, Herbert Conner and Fred Conner. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lou C. Reynolds; one brother, A. Burman Conner of Bluefield; grandson, James Scott Martin and a great granddaughter, Lindsey Blair Martin both of Bristol, Tenn. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Those wishing to attend the service should meet at the cemetery by 2 p.m. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is serving the Martin family. on October 25, 2007.⁴

     Sylvia A. Conner was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-22-9502.⁸ Her married name was Smith.⁶ She married Robert N. Smith.^6,7 Sylvia A. Conner was born on July 30, 1912 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,8 As of February 20, 1932,her married name was Martin.³ She married Andrew Paul Martin on February 20, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 Sylvia A. Conner died on January 21, 2007 at New Richmond, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^6,8 She MULLENS — Sylvia Martin Smith, 94, of Mullens, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 at Wyoming Nursing & Rehab. Center, New Richmond, following a long illness. Born July 30, 1912 at Crumpler, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hines and Mary Parthenia Bailey Conner. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker, a former owner of Martin’s Jewelry, and retired from Mullens Wholesale. She was a member of the Mullens United Methodist Church and was a 65-year resident of Mullens. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, A. Paul Martin; her second husband, Robert N. Smith; three sisters, Leona Simpson, Loena White, and Enola Deweese; three brothers, Fred Conner, Gifford Conner, and Hubert Conner; and a special nephew, Mike Deweese. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Bob Smith Jr. and his wife, Rhea of Inverness, Fla; two sisters, Letha C. Martin and Lou C. Reynolds; one brother, A. Burman Conner of Bluefield; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. Gerald Roberts and the Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens. on January 23, 2007.⁶

     Martha Lou Conner was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-10-3021.⁸ Her married name was Reynolds.⁶ She married Tully Graham Reynolds.^6,7 Martha Lou Conner was born on August 7, 1915 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,8,3 As of January 31, 1942,her married name was Ross.⁴ She married Robert Roscoe Ross on January 31, 1942 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,9,4 Martha Lou Conner died on March 21, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^6,8,3 She PRINCETON - Lou C. Reynolds, 92, of Princeton Health Care and formerly of East Cumberland Road, Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, March 21, 2008 at Princeton Health Care Center. Born August 7, 1915 in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late Fred Hines Conner and Mary Bailey Conner. She was a resident of Bluefield since 1949. Ms. Reynolds was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield where she was a member of the Bible study circle. She was a graduate of National Business College and was a member of the Bluefield Women's Club. She had been a secretary and supervisor at Bluefield Supply for 35 years. She was an avid bridge player and loved to bowl. In addition to her parents, Ms. Reynolds was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Roscoe Ross; her second husband, Tully Graham Reynolds; sisters, Loena White, Leona Simpson, Enola DeWeese, Oletha Martin and Sylvia Smith; brothers, J. Gifford Conner, Hubert Conner and Fred Conner. Survivors include her son, Richard C. Ross and his wife Gayle of Beaver, W.Va; one stepson, Robert W. Ross and wife Nell of Blacksburg, Va; one brother, Burman Conner of Bluefield, W.Va; grandson, Bill Ross and his wife Kellie and their children Cody and Colin; granddaughter, Betsy and husband Cully and their children Conner and Ross. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour. Burial will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Ross Family Cemetery in New Castle, Va. Those wishing to attend the services are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:00. Those wishing to share memories or e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.mercerfuneralhome.com. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is serving the family of Ms. Reynolds. on March 23, 2008.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-3221.¹² Hubert Masten Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 10, 1918 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^12,4,5,6 He married Wilma Louise Keatley on December 29, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,13 Hubert Masten Conner died on June 20, 1997 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^12,3 He PRINCETON - Hubert M. Conner, 79, of Princeton died June 20, 1997, in Princeton Community Hospital. He attended Princeton schools, was an Army veteran of World War II, a former heavy equipment operator with Anderson & Anderson Co., retired from Eastern Associated Coal Co., a member of UMW and a member, deacon and former Sunday school superintendent of Melrose Presbyterian Church. Surviving: wife, Wilma Louise Keatley Conner; sons, Gary W. of Winfield, Kevin T. of Princeton; sisters, Loena White of Glenwood Park, Sylvia Smith of Mullens, Letha Martin and Lou Reynolds, both of Bluefield; five grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Melrose Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ira Hill and the Rev. Craig Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Directory and one hour prior to service at the church. on June 21, 1997.³

     Arlee Burman Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 1, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 He died on March 14, 2012 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,8 He PRINCETON — Arlee Burman Conner, 92, formerly of Old Athens Road, Princeton, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Bland Nursing and Rehabilitation on Grapefield Road in Bastian, Va. Born Feb. 1, 1920, at Princeton, Burman was the last survivor of 10 children of the late Fred H. Conner and Mary P. Bailey Conner. Burman lived with his parents on the Old Athens Road until their death in 1965 and then with his brother and sister-in-law, Hubert and Wilma Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Leona Conner Simpson, Gifford Conner, Enola Conner Deweese, Loena Conner White, Sylvia Conner Smith, Letha Conner Martin, Lou Conner Reynolds, Hubert Conner and Fred H. Conner Jr. Burman is survived by his sister-in-law, Wilma Conner; and nephews and nieces, Donald J. Simpson (Sue), William "Bill" Johnson, Bonnie Andrews (R.T.), Richard Ross, Gary Conner (Carolyn), Kevin Conner (Diane), and Jeff Conner. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 in the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road with Pastor Jim Kestner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to charity of your choice. Interment took place in Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton, WV. The Conner family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on April 4, 2012.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-18-2958.¹⁰ Fredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Jr. was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 8, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,8,2,4 He married Rosalie Rezzonico on January 14, 1946 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^8,11 Fredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Jr. died on December 19, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^10,3,4 He MULLENS - Fred H. Conner, 65, of Mullens, Wyoming County, died Dec. 19, 1986, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a 47-year resident of Mullens and was a member of Mullens United Methodist Church and Mullens Lions Club. He was manager of Mullens Grocery with 43 years' service and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Rosalie Conner; son, Jeffrey of Beckley; sisters, Sylvia Smith of Mullens, Loena White of Princeton, Letha. Martin and Lou Reynolds, both of Bluefield; brothers, Gifford, Burman and Hubert, all of Princeton; one grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Mullens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald Davis and the Rev. James Flavin officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Princeton. on December 20, 1986.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-20-3711.⁴ Wilma Louise Keatley was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 18, 1920 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of December 29, 1944,her married name was Conner.² She married Hubert Masten Conner, son of Fredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Sr. and Mary Parthiena Bailey, on December 29, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Wilma Louise Keatley died on September 14, 2012 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^4,3 She Wilma Louise Keatley Conner, 91, of Old Athens Road, Princeton, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012, at her residence. Born October 18, 1920, in Scarbro, she was the daughter of the late Oather C. Keatley and Ethel D. Pennington. Being the oldest in her family, she "mothered" five brothers who affectionately called her "Em." Mrs. Conner graduated from Princeton High School in 1938 prior to joining the Women's Army Corps in 1942. She served in Washington, D.C., gathering information on the weather conditions in Japan. She and Hubert Conner were married while both were on leave in 1943. She was honorably discharged in 1945 and graduated from Little French Beauty School in 1946. After 1949, she devoted her life to her family and church, Melrose Presbyterian. She always enjoyed serving her friends and neighbors with her beautician skills. Visitors were always welcomed with, "Can I get you something to eat?" In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Conner, and three brothers, Bill Keatley, Lawrence "Buck" Keatley and Charles Keatley. Survivors include her children, Gary Conner (Carolyn) of Winfield and Kevin Conner (Diane) of Vinton, Va; two brothers, Bob Keatley of Norristown, Pa., and Tom Keatley of Princeton; six grandchildren, Joe Ross, Danielle, Jordan, Ian, Matt Conner and Brenna Conner Mitchell; and four great-grandbabies. Special thanks to caregivers, Idena Mitchell and Robin Rumberg (daughter-in-law). Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 17, at Melrose Presbyterian Church, Eads Mill Road, Princeton, with Pastor Tracy French officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton. Online condolences may be shared via www.memorialfd.com. The Conner family is being served by Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, Athens Road, Princeton. on September 16, 2012.⁵

     Nathan English White Sr. married Loena Elsie Conner, daughter of Fredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Sr. and Mary Parthiena Bailey.² Nathan English White Sr. was born on December 10, 1901 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     James Clyde Martin Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-10-1337.⁵ He was born on August 20, 1906 at Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Nancy Oletha "Letha" Conner, daughter of Fredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Sr. and Mary Parthiena Bailey, on March 31, 1929 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4,7 James Clyde Martin Sr. died on December 22, 1972 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^3,4 He Funeral services for James Clyde Martin, 66, of Rt. 2, Edgemont Drive, Bluefield, who died Friday in a Bluefield hospital, will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Houston and Rev. Stephen Dorsey officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Bluefield-Princeton Road. Born in Bozoo, he was a son of the late Walter Nelson and Annie Cortty Nelson. He had been a mechanic for the Northfork Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Bluefield for 43 years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and a past member of the church’s usher board. He was past president of the church’s Men’s Bible Class and was a member of the Methodist Men of the church. He also was a member of Mercer Masonic Lodge 160, the Royal Arch Masons and the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Letha Conner Martin; one son, James C. Martin Jr., of Bluefield; two brothers, A. P. Martin of Mullens and J. I. Martin of Virginia Beach, Va; one sister, Nellie McClure of Norfolk, Va; and one grandchild. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by the Knights of Templar. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. on December 24, 1972.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-09-0395.⁴ Tully Graham Reynolds was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Martha Lou Conner, daughter of Fredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Sr. and Mary Parthiena Bailey.^1,6 Tully Graham Reynolds was born on September 23, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 21, 1906.^2,4,3 He died on November 17, 1993 at West Virginia at age 87.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-16-1257.³ Olga R. Bennett was born on September 27, 1905 at West Virginia.^1,3 She died on March 12, 1999 at age 93.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-3105.³ Basil B. Bennett was born on June 11, 1910 at West Virginia.^1,3 He married Maude M. Unknown circa 1917.² Basil B. Bennett died on June 20, 1994 at age 84.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-38-8170.² Maude M. Unknown was born on November 14, 1909 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1917,her married name was Bennett.¹ She married Basil B. Bennett, son of William Alexander Bennett and Nora Ann Conner, circa 1917.¹ Maude M. Unknown died on October 28, 1990 at age 80.²

     Thomas Elbert Amos was buried at Oylers Cemetery, Webb Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on December 29, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Maye Louise Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 1, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² Thomas Elbert Amos and Maye Louise Simpson were divorced on July 25, 1938 at Virginia.² Thomas Elbert Amos died on December 3, 1945 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 44.^3,5

     William Russell Johnson was born on September 13, 1917 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.²