Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Carl Fred Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

M, b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959

Father

Hayden C. "Hade" Conner^{1,2,5,10,11,12} b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935

Mother

Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons^{1,2,5,10,11,12} b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935

His Social Security Number was 233-16-9864.⁵ Carl Fred Conner was buried at Alvis Cemetery, Pisgah-Elgood Road, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7 He was born on March 24, 1896 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 24, 1895 and the West Virginia birth records have 1895.^{4,5,10,6,13,7,9} He married Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger circa 1921.^3,10,14 Carl Fred Conner died on November 18, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^5,10,6,7,8 He Carl F. Conner, 63, of the Princeton-Athens Road died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home. He was a retired farmer, a World War I veteran, and a member of the Pettry Christian Church. Born March 24, 1896 at Pettry, he was a son of the late Hayden and Rissie Clinton Conner. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee Kessinger Conner; a son, Okie J. Conner of Pettry; three daughters, Mrs. Brookie Meadows of Pettry, Mrs. Georgia Blevins, of Princeton, and Mrs. Gypsy Lee Rangely of Sykesville, Md; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Dunn of Pettry, Mrs. Luther Basham of Princeton, and Mrs. Carrie Meadows of Coal City; three brothers, Donzie and Dewey, both of Beckley, and Chancie of Pettry; and six grandchildren. on November 19, 1959.¹⁰

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 341, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 44, District 28-50, Lilly Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1930		Farmer³
1940		W.P.A. laborer¹⁵
1950		Farmer¹⁶

Family

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989

Marriage*

Carl Fred Conner married Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger circa 1921.^3,10,14

Children

Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner+^{3,10,14,15,17,18} b. March 31, 1925, d. February 8, 2011
Brookie Alma Conner+^{19,10,14,15,20,17,18} b. December 20, 1927, d. June 22, 1990
Georgia June Conner^{10,14,15,17,18,16} b. July 3, 1932, d. October 23, 2008
Gipsy Lee Conner+^{10,14,15,20,17,18,21,16} b. April 15, 1935, d. August 12, 2007

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl Fred Conner death certificate.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S10372] Alvis Family Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gipsie Lee Ringley obituary in the Aug 12, 2007 edition.

Chauncie H. Conner^1,2,3

M, b. May 20, 1899, d. November 20, 1965

Father

Hayden C. "Hade" Conner^{4,5,6,7,8,1,9,10,2,11} b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935

Mother

Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons^{4,5,6,7,8,1,9,10,2,11} b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935

Chauncie H. Conner was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He and Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier were divorced.¹ Chauncie H. Conner was born on May 20, 1899 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of May 20, 1898.^12,1,2 He married Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier on August 12, 1917 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹³ Chauncie H. Conner died on November 20, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^1,2 He Chauncie H. Conner, 66, or Pettry died at 9 p.m. Saturday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born at Pettry, May 20, 1899, he was a son of the late Hayden and Ressie Clemmons Conner. He was a farmer and a member of the Pettry Christian Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Luther Basham of Princeton, Mrs. Carrie Meadows of Princewick and Mrs. Maude Dunn of Pettry, and a brother, Donzie Conner of Blue Jay 6 Road, Cool Ridge. Burial will be in Pennington cemetery at Pettry. on November 22, 1965.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 341, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 3, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 237, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Chauncey was enumerated as divorced⁷

1940

Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1920		Coal mine laborer⁶
1930		Farm laborer⁷
1940		Farm laborer¹⁴

Family

Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier b. March 31, 1901, d. October 16, 1980

Divorce*

Chauncie H. Conner and Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier were divorced.¹

Marriage*

Chauncie H. Conner married Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier on August 12, 1917 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹³

Children

Virginia Mae Conner^6,15 b. June 3, 1917, d. August 22, 1923
Rufus Woodrow Conner+^6,16,17 b. November 29, 1918, d. April 24, 1987

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chauncie H. Conner death record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Chauncie H. Conner obituary in the Nov 22, 1965 edition.
[S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Estel Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 1965 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Gautier marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Conner death certificate.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clownie Elmer Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950

Father

Hayden C. "Hade" Conner^1,2,4,8,9 b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935

Mother

Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons^1,2,4,8,9 b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935

Clownie Elmer Conner was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on April 5, 1902 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,10,7 He married Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry on December 23, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,11,8,12 Clownie Elmer Conner died on April 19, 1950 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^4,8,10 He April 20 - Clownie E. Conner, lifelong resident of Pettry, died suddenly at 6 p.m. Wednesday when stricken with a heart attack while working in his field at home. Mr. Conner, a farmer, was a member of Graham Chapel Christian church. He was a son of the late Hayden Conner and Rissie Clemons Conner. Survivors include the widow, the former Onie May Pettry; six children; Virgil, Ross, Troy, Coy, Forest Emory, and Louise, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Dunn, Pettry; Mrs. Carrie Meadows, Princewick; and Mrs. Luther Basham, Princeton; five brothers; Carl and Chancey Conner, Pettry; Dewey and Donzie Conner, Beckley; and Zinnie Conner, Princeton. Burial will follow in King Cemetery. on April 21, 1950.⁸

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 3, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1930

Farmer³

1940

Farmer¹³

Family

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry b. September 2, 1908, d. March 1, 1962

Marriage*

Clownie Elmer Conner married Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry on December 23, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,11,8,12

Children

Virgil Clifford "Virgie" Conner Sr.+^{3,5,6,8,12,13,14} b. March 7, 1926, d. February 6, 2014
Ross Harold Conner^{3,5,6,8,12,13,15} b. November 11, 1928, d. July 12, 1980
Coy Thurman Conner+^{5,6,8,12,16,13,17} b. April 18, 1931, d. June 18, 1998
Troy Herman Conner+^{5,6,8,12,16,13,18} b. April 18, 1931, d. November 20, 2006
Forest Emory Conner+^{5,6,8,12,16,13,18} b. May 23, 1936, d. September 11, 2006
Rissie Louise Conner+^{5,6,8,12,15,18,19} b. August 6, 1941, d. August 23, 1996

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clownie E. Conner death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
[S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Pettry marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11230] Fredeking Funeral Service, online www.fredekingfs.com, From the Virgie Clifford Conner, Sr. obituary.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ross H. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 1980 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Coy T. Conner obituary in the Jun 19, 1998 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rissie Louise Bowles obituary in the Aug 25, 1996 edition.

Zinnie Edward Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 25, 1904, d. February 3, 1956

Father

Hayden C. "Hade" Conner^{5,6,7,8,1,9,4} b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935

Mother

Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons^{5,6,7,8,1,9,4} b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935

His Social Security Number was 234-12-4504.¹ Zinnie Edward Conner was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on January 25, 1904 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,3,4 He married Leonia Hazelwood on April 15, 1932 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,2,4 Zinnie Edward Conner died on February 3, 1956 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^1,10,4 He Last rites for Zinnie Edward Conner, 52, of Northview Addition, Princeton, will be conducted tomorrow. Interment will be in Pettrey Cemetery. Mr. Conner, a retired storehouse clerk for the Virginian Railway, died at Memorial Hospital in Princeton Friday night. He was born Jan. 25, 1904 at Pettrey, a son of the late C. H. and Rissie Clemons Conner He was a member of the Christian Baptist Church at Pettrey. Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Leona Hazelwood; four sons; Lawrence of Baltimore, Md; Harold, John and Zinnie Jr., all of Princeton; two daughters, Norma Jean and Carolyn Lee, both at home; four brothers, Carl of Princeton, Chancey of Pettrey and Dewey and Donzie, both of Cherry Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Luther Basham of Princeton, Mrs. Maude Dunn of Pettrey and Mrs. Okey Meadows of Princewick; and one grandchild. on February 5, 1956.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 3, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 237, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 228, District 28-43, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁷

1950

Railroad yard worker¹²

Family

Leonia Hazelwood b. November 12, 1915, d. December, 1985

Marriage*

Zinnie Edward Conner married Leonia Hazelwood on April 15, 1932 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,2,4

Children

Bonnie May/Mae Conner^13,2,14 b. May 30, 1932, d. November 24, 1935
Lawrence Edwin "Fuzzy" Conner+^2,12,4,14 b. May 23, 1935, d. November 23, 2010
Harold Glenn Conner+^{2,15,12,4,16,14} b. December 26, 1937, d. November 21, 2002
John Henry "J.C." Conner^2,15,12,4,14
Norma Jean Conner^2,15,12,4,14
Carolyn Lee Conner^2,12,4,14
Zinnie Edward Conner Jr.^2,15,4,14

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Zinnie Edward Conner death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lawrence Edwin Conner obituary in the Nov 25, 2010 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zinnie Edward Conner obituary in the Feb 5, 1956 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
[S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Hazelwood marriage record.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bonnie May Conner death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold Glenn Conner obituary in the Nov 23, 2002 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dewey Estel Conner^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 2, 1906, d. April 13, 1965

Father

Hayden C. "Hade" Conner^1,7,2,8,9,4 b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935

Mother

Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons^1,7,2,8,9,4 b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935

Dewey Estel Conner was buried at Phillips Cemetery, 769 Old Cline Road, Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on October 2, 1906 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Oct 3, 1906.^4,5,6 He married Ethel Butler on October 24, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^10,11 Dewey Estel Conner and Ethel Butler were divorced before April 23, 1940.¹² Dewey Estel Conner died on April 13, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,4,6 He Dewey Estel Conner, 59, of Cool Ridge died in a local hospital at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after a short illness. Born Oct. 3, 1906 at Pettry, He was a son of the late Haden and Arista Conner. He was a member of the Christian Church at Pettry, a retired farmer and carpenter. Survivors include three sons, Dewey in Ohio, Holley in California and Greeley of Princeton; two brothers, Donzie of Cool Ridge and Chancie of Athens; three sisters, Mrs. Cary Meadows of Princewick, Mrs. Luther (Lola) Basham of Princeton and Maude Dunn of Pettry; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery at Cool Ridge. Pallbearers will be Tommie Meadows, Elvie Meadows, Harlen Conner, C. E. Conner, Joseph Costa and Dane Riffe. on April 15, 1965.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 3, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 237, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 364, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer²

1940

Road construction laborer¹²

Family

Ethel Butler b. December 11, 1913, d. May 19, 1997

Marriage*

Dewey Estel Conner married Ethel Butler on October 24, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^10,11

Divorce*

Dewey Estel Conner and Ethel Butler were divorced before April 23, 1940.¹²

Children

Dewey Butler "Buster" Conner+^10,4,13 b. February 8, 1932, d. August 18, 2012
Holly L. Conner^10,4,14
Dennis Greeley Conner^10,4,15,14 b. December 5, 1936, d. April 17, 2004

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dewey Estel Conner death record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Estel Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 1965 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S8696] Phillips Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dennis Greeley Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2004 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Butler marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6610] News-Topic, The, From the Dewey Butler Conner obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Donzie Clay "Don" Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. March 28, 1910, d. December 23, 1968

Father

Hayden C. "Hade" Conner^{1,2,9,10,11,12,13,14} b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935

Mother

Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons^{1,2,9,10,11,12,13,14} b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935

His Social Security Number was 235-16-1817.³ Donzie Clay "Don" Conner was buried at Phillips Cemetery, 769 Old Cline Road, Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^15,14 He was born on March 28, 1910 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7,8,14 He married Beulah Catherine Meadows on July 10, 1932 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^16,4,17,5 Donzie Clay "Don" Conner died on December 23, 1968 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^6,7,14 He Donzie Conner, 58, of Cool Ridge, died Monday at 8:30 p.m. in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born March 28, 1910, at Pettry, he was a son of the late Hayden and Arista Conner. He was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church and was employed as a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Beulah: two sons, Harlen of Cool Ridge and C. E. at home; nine daughters, Mrs. Orlie (Uthalee) Hicks and Mrs. Charles (Marie) Marshall, both of Lake Milton, Ohio, Mrs. Dane (Janet) Rifle and Mrs. Joe (Diana) Cottle, both of Beckley, Mrs. Harold (Arista) Statans of Satellite Beach, Fla., Mrs. Michael (Sandra) Payne of Wichita Falls, Texas, Mrs. Joe (Nadine) Costa of Hyattsville, Md., and Debra and Yvonne, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Okey Meadow of Princeton, Mrs. Luther Basham of Princeton and Mrs. Frank Dunns of Pettry and 15 grandchildren. Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery in Cool Ridge. on December 24, 1968.¹⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 3, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 586, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Okey Meadows¹⁸

1940

Dwelling 364, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁹

Occupation

1930

Grocery store salesman¹⁸

1940

School bus driver¹⁹

Family

Beulah Catherine Meadows b. October 11, 1917, d. August 22, 2007

Marriage*

Donzie Clay "Don" Conner married Beulah Catherine Meadows on July 10, 1932 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^16,4,17,5

Children

Yvonna Sue "Vonna" Conner^{4,17,20,21,14}
Debra "Debbie" Conner^{4,17,20,21,14}
Harlen Gene Conner+^{4,17,22,23,20,21,19,14,24} b. July 7, 1933, d. August 31, 2005
Uthalee Conner+^{4,17,25,20,21,19,14,26} b. April 20, 1935, d. April 2, 2023
Janet Magelene Conner^{27,4,17,20,21,19,14}
Jerrie Madiline "Jerry" Conner^28,21 b. October 18, 1936, d. November 14, 1936
Arista Ellen Conner^{4,17,23,21,19,14}
Marie Kathline Conner+^{4,17,29,20,21,14} b. April 7, 1940, d. November 28, 2015
Nadine Conner+^{4,17,20,21,14,30} b. March 14, 1942, d. July 2, 2015
Diana Conner^{4,17,31,20,21,14}
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Conner^{4,17,32,20,21,14}
Cloway Elmer "Csea" "C. E." Conner^{4,17,20,21,14} b. April 11, 1951, d. June 24, 2003

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Harlen G. Conner obituary in the Sep 3, 2005 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Meadows marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donzie Clay Conner death record.
[S8696] Phillips Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Estel Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 1965 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Chauncie H. Conner obituary in the Nov 22, 1965 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Donzie Conner obituary in the Dec 24, 1968 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Donzie Clay Conner funeral announcement in the Dec 25, 1968 edition.
[S949] Perryman Wilkins, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=deesand&id=I0399
[S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah C. Conner obituary in the Aug 24, 2007 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Marie C. Marshall obituary in the Dec 1, 2015 edition.
[S10734] Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, online www.kelsocorneliusfh.com, From the Nadine C. Costa obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Cadle marriage record.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hicks-Conner marriage record.
[S6452] Lansing Cemetery, Cleveland, OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/, From the Uthalee Hicks obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Conner marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jerrie Madiline Conner death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marshall-Conner marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Costa-Conner marriage announcement in the Oct 24, 1964 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cottle-Conner marriage record.
[S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Payne-Conner wedding announcement in the Feb 26, 1967 edition.

Pearis Edward "Edd" White^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 1, 1885, d. May 8, 1922

Pearis Edward "Edd" White was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 1, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 3, 1885.^1,3,4 He married Maude Mae Conner, daughter of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on May 27, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Pearis Edward "Edd" White died on May 8, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 37; Died in an automobile accident.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 91, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 151, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1910

Farmer⁶

1920

Farmer⁷

Family

Maude Mae Conner b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969

Marriage*

Pearis Edward "Edd" White married Maude Mae Conner, daughter of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on May 27, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³

Children

Helen Etroit White+^6,7,8 b. August 15, 1908, d. December 31, 1997
Jessie James White+^7,9,8 b. January 12, 1912, d. November 27, 1970

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Edd White death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Conner marriage record.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Lake V. Anderson obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Helen Etroit White^1,2,3

F, b. August 15, 1908, d. December 31, 1997

Father

Pearis Edward "Edd" White^1,2,4 b. April 1, 1885, d. May 8, 1922

Mother

Maude Mae Conner^1,2,5,4 b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969

Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1746.⁶ Helen Etroit White was born on August 15, 1908 at West Virginia.^6,7 As of January 31, 1927,her married name was Whitt.⁸ She married Charlie Estle Whitt on January 31, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ Helen Etroit White died on December 31, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 89.^6,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 91, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 151, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 208, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 261, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Charlie Estle Whitt b. March 2, 1902, d. July 20, 1976

Marriage*

Helen Etroit White married Charlie Estle Whitt on January 31, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸

Children

Betty Jean Whitt¹¹
Joe Edd Whitt^9,10,11 b. August 2, 1929, d. October 4, 1951
Charlie Estle Whitt Jr.^10,11
Mary Maude Whitt+^10,3,11 b. April 2, 1933, d. January 30, 2020
Dixie Lee Whitt^11,3

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Lake V. Anderson obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
[S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whitt-White marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Maude Mutter obituary in the Feb 8, 2020 edition.

Jessie James White^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 12, 1912, d. November 27, 1970

Father

Pearis Edward "Edd" White^1,3,7 b. April 1, 1885, d. May 8, 1922

Mother

Maude Mae Conner^1,2,8,3,7 b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969

Jessie James White was buried at Wiley Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 233-18-2498.⁹ He was born on January 12, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,9 He married Naomi Caldwell on December 12, 1931 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6,10 Jessie James White died on November 27, 1970 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 151, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 247, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

W.P.A. worker¹¹

Family

Naomi Caldwell b. August 13, 1914, d. August 25, 1994

Marriage*

Jessie James White married Naomi Caldwell on December 12, 1931 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6,10

Children

Ennis Elane White+^{11,12,13,14,15} b. June 7, 1933, d. April 10, 2013
James Woodrow White+^{11,6,12,13,14} b. July 23, 1935, d. January 29, 2013
Clendal White^{11,6,12,13,14}
Edward Thompson "Eddie" White+^{11,6,12,16,13} b. June 5, 1939, d. June 3, 1999
Joyce Faye White^6,17,14 b. September 8, 1942, d. November 1, 1942

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S9158] Wiley Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Naomi Caldwell White obituary in the Aug 26, 1994 edition.
[S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Lake V. Anderson obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
[S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Caldwell marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Woodrow White obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edward T. White obituary in the Jun 4, 1999 edition.
[S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Ennis Elane Gadd obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joyce Faye White death certificate.

Frank Edison Dunn^1,2

M, b. November 13, 1894, d. June 1, 1960

Frank Edison Dunn was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary says he will be buried in Bowling Cemetery.^3,4 He was born on November 13, 1894 at West Virginia; His death record and obituary have a birth date of Nov 13, 1893.^2,3,4 He married Maude Mae Conner, daughter of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on March 1, 1925 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Frank Edison Dunn died on June 1, 1960 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^3,4 He Frank E. Dunn, 66, of Pettrey died of a self inflicted gunshot wound shortly before noon Wednesday. His wife said she went a short distance from the house and left him sitting on the porch. Upon returning, she found him dead in their yard with a 16-gauge shotgun wound near his heart. He had been in ill health for some time. Born Nov. 13, 1893, he was a son of the late John and Mary Dunn. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pamela Anderson of Oceana; a stepson, Jessie White of Lerona; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Helen Whitt of Pettrey; four sisers, Mrs. James Martin of Lashmeet, Mrs. Duard Shorter of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Joe Thompson of Princeton, and Mrs. Matson Jewell of Mansfield, Ohio; and a granddaughter. Burial will be in the Bowling Cemetery at Pettrey. on June 2, 1960.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 246, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 98, District 28-63, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Farmer¹

Family

Maude Mae Conner b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969

Marriage*

Frank Edison Dunn married Maude Mae Conner, daughter of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on March 1, 1925 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6

Children

Pamela Lake Virginia Dunn+^1,10,8,11 b. August 28, 1925, d. June 15, 2010
Delmus Pauley Dunn^1,4,12 b. May 20, 1927, d. July 15, 1932

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frank E. Dunn death record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer Dunn obituary in the May 27, 1958 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dunn-White marriage record.
[S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank E. Dunn obituary in the Jun 2, 1960 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Lake V. Anderson obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Delmus Pauley Dunn death certificate.

Pamela Lake Virginia Dunn^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 28, 1925, d. June 15, 2010

Father

Frank Edison Dunn^1,3,6,4 b. November 13, 1894, d. June 1, 1960

Mother

Maude Mae Conner^1,3,6,4 b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969

Pamela Lake Virginia Dunn was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-40-8515.⁷ She was born on August 28, 1925 at West Virginia.^1,5,7 As of August 16, 1946,her married name was Anderson.³ She married Pierce J. Anderson on August 16, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8 Pamela Lake Virginia Dunn died on June 15, 2010 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 84.^4,5,7 She Lake V. Anderson, 84, of Chesterfield County, formerly a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Chippenham Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Conner Dunn, the widow of Pierce J. Anderson, and was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Whitt, and a brother, Jessie White. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly A. Burrows and husband, Dennis A. of Chesterfield; a grandson, Erik Burrows of Jacksonville, Fla; three nieces and three nephews residing in West Virginia and Ohio. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. on June 16, 2010.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 246, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Pierce J. Anderson b. June 11, 1922, d. February 7, 1986

Marriage*

Pamela Lake Virginia Dunn married Pierce J. Anderson on August 16, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8

Child

Beverly A. Anderson^4,3

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank E. Dunn obituary in the Jun 2, 1960 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Lake V. Anderson obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
[S5278] Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Chesterfield Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Delmus Pauley Dunn¹

M, b. May 20, 1927, d. July 15, 1932

Father

Frank Edison Dunn^2,3,1 b. November 13, 1894, d. June 1, 1960

Mother

Maude Mae Conner^2,3,1 b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969

Delmus Pauley Dunn was buried at Bowling Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 20, 1927 at West Virginia.¹ He died on July 15, 1932 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 5.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Delmus Pauley Dunn death certificate.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer Dunn obituary in the May 27, 1958 edition.

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger^1,2,3

F, b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger was buried at Meadow Branch Cemetery, 818 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-42-7819.⁵ She was born on December 28, 1905 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Conner.⁶ She married Carl Fred Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, circa 1921.^6,1,2 Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger died on May 14, 1989 at Maryland at age 83.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 44, District 28-50, Lilly Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family

Carl Fred Conner b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959

Marriage*

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger married Carl Fred Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, circa 1921.^6,1,2

Children

Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner+^6,1,2,7,9,10 b. March 31, 1925, d. February 8, 2011
Brookie Alma Conner+^{11,1,2,7,12,9,10} b. December 20, 1927, d. June 22, 1990
Georgia June Conner^1,2,7,9,10,8 b. July 3, 1932, d. October 23, 2008
Gipsy Lee Conner+^{1,2,7,12,9,10,13,8} b. April 15, 1935, d. August 12, 2007

Citations

[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S10371] Meadow Branch Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gipsie Lee Ringley obituary in the Aug 12, 2007 edition.

Brookie Alma Conner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 20, 1927, d. June 22, 1990

Father

Carl Fred Conner^{6,7,8,9,3,5,10} b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959

Mother

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger^{6,7,8,9,3,5,10} b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989

Brookie Alma Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,5 Her Social Security Number was 232-38-0982.¹² She was born on December 20, 1927 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,12,3,4 As of December 23, 1946,her married name was Meadows.¹ She married James Erastus Meadows on December 23, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Brookie Alma Conner died on June 22, 1990 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^12,4,5 She Mrs. Brookie Alma Meadows, 62, of the Pettrey Road in Athens, died Friday at a Durham, N.C. hospital. Born at Pettrey, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Lee Kessinger Conner. She was a retired employee with Concord College, having served 17 years there. She was a member of the Mt. Jackson Baptist Church in Athens and was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She was a graduate of Athens High School. Survivors: husband, James E. Meadows; two sons, Michael James Meadows of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Gerald Edward Meadows of Matoaka; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Lynnis June) Hill of Athens; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Georgia) Blevins of Princeton and Mrs. Palmer (Gypsie) Ringley of Sykesville, Md; one brother, Okie J. Conner of Pettrey; eight grandchildren. Entombment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum in Princeton. on June 24, 1990.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

James Erastus Meadows b. May 6, 1923, d. March 24, 2007

Marriage*

Brookie Alma Conner married James Erastus Meadows on December 23, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5

Children

Gerald Edward Meadows^2,5
Lynnis June Meadows^2,5
Michael James Meadows^2,14,5

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Conner marriage record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Erastus Meadows obituary in the Mar 26, 2007 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
[S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 31, 1925, d. February 8, 2011

Father

Carl Fred Conner^1,3,5,6,7,8 b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959

Mother

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger^1,3,5,6,7,8 b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989

Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 31, 1925 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He married Alma Jean White on November 12, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner died on February 8, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.⁵ He Oakie J. Conner, 85, of the Pettry Road, near Athens, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 31, 1925, at Speedway, he was the son of the late Carl and Anna Lee Kessinger Conner. Oakie was educated in Mercer County, and was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. He was a retired machinist, having worked for the Virginian Railroad and Norfolk-Southern Railroad with 25 years of service. He was a member of Pettry Church of Christ. Oakie loved farming and raising cattle. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Georgia Blevins, Brookie Meadows, and Gypsie Ringley. Survivors include, his devoted and loving wife of 62 years, Alma Jean White Conner; four children and their spouses, Clifford and Sandy Conner of Charleston, Curtis and Nancy Conner of Bluewell, Marlene and Mark Belcher of Speedway, Sandy and Eddie Hill of Lerona; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Conner, Chad Belcher, Dustin Hill, Matthew Hill, Clayton Hill and Joey Ellison. on February 10, 2011.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Alma Jean White

Marriage*

Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner married Alma Jean White on November 12, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5

Children

Marlene Conner⁵
Clifford Allen Conner^5,9
Curtis Fred Conner^5,9
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Conner^5,9

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-White marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 2, 1908, d. March 1, 1962

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5,7 She was born on September 2, 1908 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,6,5,7 As of December 23, 1925,her married name was Conner.³ She married Clownie Elmer Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on December 23, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry died on March 1, 1962 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^6,5,7 She Mrs. Onie Mae Conner, 53, of Pettrey died Thursday in the home of her son Troy H. Conner of Athens. Her husband, Clowney Conner died in 1950. Born at Pettrey, Sept. 2, 1906, she was a daughter of Mrs. Cora Pettrey of High Point, N.C., and the late Isaac Pettrey. Survivors include four other sons. Virgil C. and Coy T., both of Elgood, Ross H. of Pettrey, and Forest E. Conner, stationed with the Army at Fort Bliss, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Bowling, of Speedway; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Brown and Mrs. Ilene Club, both of High Point, N.C; four brothers, Fred of Athens, Okey and Claude, both of High Point, and Merrill Pettrey, stationed with the Air Force in Wyoming. Burial will be in the Pennington Cemetery at Pettrey. Pallbearers will be Fred White, Joe Brookman, Jessie White, Giles McManaway, John Clemmons, and Burnie White. on March 2, 1962.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Clownie Elmer Conner b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950

Marriage*

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry married Clownie Elmer Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on December 23, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5

Children

Virgil Clifford "Virgie" Conner Sr.+^{8,1,2,4,5,9,10} b. March 7, 1926, d. February 6, 2014
Ross Harold Conner^{8,1,2,4,5,9,11} b. November 11, 1928, d. July 12, 1980
Coy Thurman Conner+^{1,2,4,5,12,9,13} b. April 18, 1931, d. June 18, 1998
Troy Herman Conner+^{1,2,4,5,12,9,14} b. April 18, 1931, d. November 20, 2006
Forest Emory Conner+^{1,2,4,5,12,9,14} b. May 23, 1936, d. September 11, 2006
Rissie Louise Conner+^{1,2,4,5,11,14,15} b. August 6, 1941, d. August 23, 1996

Citations

[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Pettry marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Onie Mae Conner death record.
[S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11230] Fredeking Funeral Service, online www.fredekingfs.com, From the Virgie Clifford Conner, Sr. obituary.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ross H. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 1980 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Coy T. Conner obituary in the Jun 19, 1998 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rissie Louise Bowles obituary in the Aug 25, 1996 edition.

Virgil Clifford "Virgie" Conner Sr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 7, 1926, d. February 6, 2014

Father

Clownie Elmer Conner^{6,1,7,8,9,10,5} b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950

Mother

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry^{6,1,7,8,9,10,5} b. September 2, 1908, d. March 1, 1962

Virgil Clifford "Virgie" Conner Sr. was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 234-40-7145.¹¹ He Virgie Clifford Conner, Sr., 87, of Cheesy Creek Road in Elgood died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 7, 1926 in Pettrey, WV he was the son of the late Clowney Conner and Oney Pettrey. Virgie was retired from the maintenance department at Concord University in Athens and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving as an M.P. in Germany with the rank of Sergeant and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Virgie was a dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church in Oakvale who attended regularly when his health permitted. Virgie not only loved his church but was an avid gardener priding himself of his crops and also loved caring for his dogs. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melissa Kay Pennington. Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Clara "Peggy" Crews Conner of Ellgood; two daughters, Donna K. Brown and husband Robert McGraw and Hazel Mae Wimmer and husband Happy all of Elgood; one son, Virgie C. Conner, Jr. of Princeton; five grandchildren, Tara Bland, Shena Wimmer, Shawn Wimmer, Samantha Conner and Andrew Conner; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be conducted the Elgood Cemetery with the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard conducting military graveside rites.⁵ He was born on March 7, 1926 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,11,5 He married Clara Maude Crews on April 6, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Virgil Clifford "Virgie" Conner Sr. died on February 6, 2014 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^3,11,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Clara Maude Crews

Marriage*

Virgil Clifford "Virgie" Conner Sr. married Clara Maude Crews on April 6, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5

Children

Hazel Mae Conner^12,5
Donna Kay Conner^13,12,5
Virgil Clifford Conner Jr.+^12,13,5 b. February 10, 1956, d. August 11, 2022

Citations

[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Crews marriage record.
[S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S11230] Fredeking Funeral Service, online www.fredekingfs.com, From the Virgie Clifford Conner, Sr. obituary.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S11230] Fredeking Funeral Service, online www.fredekingfs.com, From the Virgil Clifford Conner, Jr. obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ross Harold Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. November 11, 1928, d. July 12, 1980

Father

Clownie Elmer Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,9,7} b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950

Mother

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry^{1,2,3,4,5,9,7} b. September 2, 1908, d. March 1, 1962

His Social Security Number was 234-40-7707.¹⁰ Ross Harold Conner was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He was born on November 11, 1928 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of 1927.^10,6,7,8 He died on July 12, 1980 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^6,7 He Ross H. Carter (misprint, should be Conner), 51, who made his home with Miss Helen Whitt of Pettrey, was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Saturday afternoon after a long illness. He was a retired employee of Concord College and was a member of Mt. Jackson Regular Baptist Church in Athens. Born at Pettrey, he was a son of the late Clownie and Ona Pettrey Conner. Survivors include one sister; Mrs. Jimmy Dale (Louise) Bowles of Athens; four brothers, Virgil Conner of Elgood, Troy Conner of Athens, Coy Conner of Princeton and Forest Conner of Woodstock, Va. Burial will follow at Pennington Cemetery, Pettrey. on July 14, 1980.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
[S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ross H. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 1980 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Beulah Catherine Meadows^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 11, 1917, d. August 22, 2007

Her Social Security Number was 234-58-9367.⁵ Beulah Catherine Meadows was buried at Phillips Cemetery, 769 Old Cline Road, Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 She was born on October 11, 1917 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4,6 As of July 10, 1932,her married name was Conner.⁷ She married Donzie Clay "Don" Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on July 10, 1932 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,7 Beulah Catherine Meadows died on August 22, 2007 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^4,5,6 She Beulah C. Conner, 89, of Daniels, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 11, 1917, at Princewick, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Meadows and Melissa Ellen Meadows. Mrs. Conner was a member of Grace Gospel Church at Daniels and was a retired employee of the State of West Virginia, having served as a nutrition supervisor at Pinecrest Hospital. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donzie Conner; sons, Harlen and C.E. Conner; and her beloved pet black Lab, "Molly B." She will be sadly missed by her nine loving children, Uth Lee Hicks and husband, Orlie K., of Lake Milton, Ohio, Janet Riffe and husband, Dane, of Jumping Branch, Arista Butler and husband, Curtis, of Iron Station, N.C., Marie Marshall and husband, Charles, of Cool Ridge, Nadine Costa and husband, Joe, of Green Castle, Pa., Diana Cottle of Grandview, Sandra Walko and husband, Pete, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Yvonna Hatcher and husband, Les, of Beckley and Debra McNamara and husband, Dan, of Birmingham, Ala; daughter-in-law, Ann Conner of Cool Ridge; 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery, Cool Ridge. on August 24, 2007.⁴

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 364, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family

Donzie Clay "Don" Conner b. March 28, 1910, d. December 23, 1968

Marriage*

Beulah Catherine Meadows married Donzie Clay "Don" Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on July 10, 1932 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,7

Children

Yvonna Sue "Vonna" Conner^{3,4,9,10,11,12}
Debra "Debbie" Conner^3,4,10,11,12
Harlen Gene Conner+^{3,4,13,9,14,10,11,8,12,15} b. July 7, 1933, d. August 31, 2005
Uthalee Conner+^{3,4,16,10,11,8,12,17} b. April 20, 1935, d. April 2, 2023
Janet Magelene Conner^{2,3,4,10,11,8,12}
Jerrie Madiline "Jerry" Conner^18,11 b. October 18, 1936, d. November 14, 1936
Arista Ellen Conner^{3,4,14,11,8,12}
Marie Kathline Conner+^{3,4,19,10,11,12} b. April 7, 1940, d. November 28, 2015
Nadine Conner+^{3,4,10,11,12,20} b. March 14, 1942, d. July 2, 2015
Diana Conner^{3,4,21,10,11,12}
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Conner^{3,4,22,10,11,12}
Cloway Elmer "Csea" "C. E." Conner^{3,4,9,10,11,12} b. April 11, 1951, d. June 24, 2003

Citations

[S949] Perryman Wilkins, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=deesand&id=I0399
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Conner marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Harlen G. Conner obituary in the Sep 3, 2005 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah C. Conner obituary in the Aug 24, 2007 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S8696] Phillips Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Meadows marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Hatcher-Conner wedding announcement in the Jul 3, 1971 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Marie C. Marshall obituary in the Dec 1, 2015 edition.
[S10734] Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, online www.kelsocorneliusfh.com, From the Nadine C. Costa obituary.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Donzie Conner obituary in the Dec 24, 1968 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Cadle marriage record.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hicks-Conner marriage record.
[S6452] Lansing Cemetery, Cleveland, OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/, From the Uthalee Hicks obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jerrie Madiline Conner death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marshall-Conner marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Costa-Conner marriage announcement in the Oct 24, 1964 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cottle-Conner marriage record.
[S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Payne-Conner wedding announcement in the Feb 26, 1967 edition.

Glen Edward Mills^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. August 1, 1960, d. July 21, 1981

Father

Frank Elmore Mills^1,2,3,8,7,9 b. January 2, 1924, d. July 11, 2005

Mother

Barbara Ann St. Clair^2,3,7,9 b. February 16, 1935, d. July 29, 2018

Glen Edward Mills was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 223-04-1110.⁶ He was born on August 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,10 He died on July 21, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20.^3,4,7 He Glen Edward Mills, age 20, of 3874 Red Fox Dr., N.W., passed away Tuesday, July 21, in a local hospital. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Barbara S. Mills; his father, Frank E. Mills; three brothers, Jeffrey E. Mills, Roanoke; Fred E. Mills, London, Ohio; Frank R. Mills, Calif; one sister, Brenda E. Mills, Roanoke; his fiancee, Kathy G. Norris; grandfather, Terry P. Mills, Roanoke; grandmother, Mrs. Gladys G. St. Clair, Salem; great-grandmother, Mrs. Lala H. Graham, Salem. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on July 23, 1981.⁷

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Elmore Mills obituary in the Jul 13, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara St.Clair Mills obituary in the Jul 31, 2018 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glen Edward Mills obituary in the Jul 23, 1981 edition.
[S3294] Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, online www.flannerbuchanan.com, From the Winfred E. Mills obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pamela Jean Mills obituary in the Sep 5, 1964 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Frank Richard "Dickie" Mills^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 12, 1948, d. August 6, 1984

Father

Frank Elmore Mills^1,2,8 b. January 2, 1924, d. July 11, 2005

Mother

Dorothy Beatrice Eubank⁹ b. November 19, 1925, d. December 20, 1994

Frank Richard "Dickie" Mills was buried at Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart Co., Tennessee.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 436-74-5141.⁴ He was born on November 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7,10 He married Teresa A. Costello on December 21, 1973 at Monterey Co., California.¹¹ Frank Richard "Dickie" Mills died on August 6, 1984 at age 35.^5,6,7

Family

Teresa A. Costello

Marriage*

He married Teresa A. Costello on December 21, 1973 at Monterey Co., California.¹¹

Children

Chad Eric Mills¹²
Charles Brian Mills¹²
Frank Joseph Mills¹²

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Elmore Mills obituary in the Jul 13, 2005 edition.
[S3294] Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, online www.flannerbuchanan.com, From the Winfred E. Mills obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12657] Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Stewart Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glen Edward Mills obituary in the Jul 23, 1981 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Eubank Huse obituary in the Dec 22, 1994 edition.

Winfred Elmore Mills^1,2

M, b. March 27, 1943, d. June 8, 2020

Father

Frank Elmore Mills^1,3 b. January 2, 1924, d. July 11, 2005

Mother

Dorothy Beatrice Eubank^3,4 b. November 19, 1925, d. December 20, 1994

Winfred Elmore Mills was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁵ He Winfred E. Mills of New Palestine died peacefully on June 8, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born March 27, 1943 in Roanoke, VA to the late Frank Mills and Dorothy B. Hughes (nee Eubanks). Winfred served in the US Army as a Tank Commander and later a Recruiter retiring after 20 years serving from 1962-1982. He started a second career working for Tom O’Brien selling cars for over 10 years. He enjoyed working on projects with his son, especially working on cars. He will be greatly missed. He is survived children Jefferey Mills and Kathleen Melloh; grandchildren Morgan, Jacob and Kristen; and siblings Brenda Davis (Stan) and Jeff Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jeanetta K. Mills in April, and brothers Glen Mills and Frank Richard Mills.³ He was born on March 27, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Jeanetta Katherine Harper on September 30, 1964 at Marion Co., Indiana.^6,7,8 Winfred Elmore Mills died on June 8, 2020 at Indiana at age 77.³

Family

Jeanetta Katherine Harper b. January 19, 1942, d. April 2, 2020

Marriage*

He married Jeanetta Katherine Harper on September 30, 1964 at Marion Co., Indiana.^6,7,8

Children

Kathleen Mills^3,6
Jefferey Allen Mills^3,6

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Elmore Mills obituary in the Jul 13, 2005 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3294] Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, online www.flannerbuchanan.com, From the Winfred E. Mills obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Eubank Huse obituary in the Dec 22, 1994 edition.
[S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3294] Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, online www.flannerbuchanan.com, From the Jeanetta K. Mills obituary.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S3813] Indiana, Circuit Court Marion County, Marion County, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1925-2012.

Wayne Francis Wagner^1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1933, d. January 10, 2010

His Social Security Number was 229-36-9989.⁴ Wayne Francis Wagner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on April 20, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,6,7 He married Claudine Rebecca Mills, daughter of Page Terry Mills Sr. and Minnie Jane Conner, on July 8, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Wayne Francis Wagner died on January 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,2,4,6,3 He Wayne F. Wagner, 76, of Vinton, Va., went to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, January 10, 2010. Wayne served in the United States Air Force during Korea, was a retired mail handler from the U.S. Postal Service and had worked for Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts. He was a long time member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie Wagner; and his brothers, Gene and Gerald Wagner, Surviving is his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Claudine Mills Wagner; his daughter and son-in-law, Jane W. and Darren Taylor, of Roanoke; his grandchildren; Michael, Brandon, Jordan and Devin; his sister, Florence W. Jones, of Roanoke; his sister-in-law, Helen Wagner, of Richmond; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, many special friends; special pet, Benji; and a guardian angel, Ann Coble. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family, would like to thank the nurses on 1 West at Friendship Manor and Good Samaritan Hospice for all their care and concern for Wayne during his illness. on January 12, 2010.⁵

Family

Claudine Rebecca Mills

Marriage*

He married Claudine Rebecca Mills, daughter of Page Terry Mills Sr. and Minnie Jane Conner, on July 8, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5

Child

Jane Lee Wagner^5,1

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne F. Wagner obituary in the Jan 12, 2010 edition.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

John Noland DeWeese^1,2,3

M, b. November 30, 1952, d. May 7, 2020

Father

Edward Nolan "Ed" DeWeese^1,2,4 b. February 6, 1924, d. June 10, 1976

Mother

Reba Cornelia Reese^1,2,4 b. January 24, 1929, d. June 29, 2004

John Noland DeWeese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He John Noland Deweese, 67, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1952, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Edward and Reba Reese Deweese. For several years, John served as a caregiver to his dear friend, Linda Eanes. His compassion for health care came from his employment as a Monitor Tech at Lewis Gale and previously with Carilion Roanoke Memorial. He was well known as an avid NASCAR fan; however, he will be remembered most as a loving, caring, and good-hearted person. He will be sadly missed! Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his loving friend, Linda Eanes; his cousins, and many, many other friends. A private graveside will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem.² He was born on November 30, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on May 7, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Reese DeWeese obituary in the Jul 1, 2004 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the John Noland Deweese obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Edward Nolan DeWeese obituary in the Jun 12, 1976 edition.

Thomas Wayne Smith^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 8, 1966, d. March 18, 2002

Father

Barry Turner Smith^1,2,3,4

Mother

Lillian Sue Nichols^1,2,3,4

Thomas Wayne Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-27-7332.⁸ He was born on November 8, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 He married Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff on February 14, 1987 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Thomas Wayne Smith and Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff were divorced on January 10, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Thomas Wayne Smith married Kimberly Dawn Wright on October 17, 1997 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Wayne Smith died on March 18, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 35.^2,8,7 He SMITH, Thomas Wayne, 35, of Check, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2002 from a sudden massive heart attack. He was a devoted husband, father, and son. He was employed by Roanoke County School Systems. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Mary and Dan Smith and Rich Nichols of Copper Hill, uncles Carl and Marshall Nichols, both of Roanoke. He is survived by his wife Kim Smith; sons Devin and Derek Smith, of Check; parents Barry and Sue Smith of Copper Hill; also his maternal grandmother Ollie Mae Nichols of Roanoke and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many close, special friends. Though his time on this earth was short, he touched so many lives with his smiles, laughter, and love! We will miss him very much! We love you Pooh! Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday March 21, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of The Brethren with Rev. Jim Worline and J. C. Holden officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and also from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday March 20, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on March 20, 2002.²

Family 1

Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff

Marriage*

He married Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff on February 14, 1987 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Divorce*

Thomas Wayne Smith and Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff were divorced on January 10, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶

Family 2

Kimberly Dawn Wright

Marriage*

Thomas Wayne Smith married Kimberly Dawn Wright on October 17, 1997 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Children

Devin Smith²
Derek Smith²

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Mae Wimmer obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Smith obituary in the Mar 20, 2002 edition.
[S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 97-89.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.