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     Her Social Security Number was 317-24-6896.³ Martha Jean Meek was born on December 7, 1901 at Frankfort, Clinton Co., Indiana.^3,2 As of May 31, 1931,her married name was Book.² She married Charles Sheldon Book, son of Rev. William Henry Book and Viola Katherine "Kate" McKenzie, on May 31, 1931 at Indiana.^4,5,1 Martha Jean Meek died on February 16, 1997 at age 95.³

     Martha Jean "Marty" Book was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁶ She was born on September 19, 1932 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,6,3 As of June 28, 1959,her married name was Powell.⁷ She married Elwood Lee Powell Jr. on June 28, 1959.^7,1,4,8 Martha Jean "Marty" Book died on May 11, 2017 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 84.^1,6 She Martha Jean Book Powell - Marty Powell, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 11th surrounded by her daughters at home in her beloved Irvington. She was born on September 19, 1932 to Charles Sheldon Book and Martha Jean Meek Book in the Arlington Court Apartments. Marty grew up in Irvington. She attended George W. Julian School #57 and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School. Marty entertained a multitude of childhood friends, and she was often the ring leader in orchestrating mischief...such as blowing a crater in School #57's playground upon igniting gunpowder. Marty went on to attend Butler University. She participated in Butler's gymnastic team and was a majorette for their marching band. She was active in her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, and again, maintained her leadership role in encouraging her friends "to always have fun". Following her course at Butler, Marty worked for C.W. Vize, an Irvington dentist/oral surgeon. A story frequently relayed during this stint of employment, told of her speeding up Arlington Avenue, late to work...a common occurrence...and running over the police motorcycle upon being pulled over. Marty met her husband, Elwood, on a blind date, and they were married in 1959. Poor Elwood never knew what to expect. Marty went on to embrace motherhood and was actively involved in the lives of her three daughters. She held a position of office, often President, of the PTA at School #57, Our Lady of Lourdes, Thomas Carr Howe High School, and Scecina Memorial High School. Marty was a founding member of the Irvington Community Council, as well as a variety of Irvington Clubs and organizations. She was actively involved in the Irvington Presbyterian Church and later, served as a Deacon. Marty was passionate when issues arose, and was often set to task, an example being the crusade of Irvington matrons that she led into an establishment of ill repute that had set up business across from one of the local schools in an attempt to close it down. As the story was told, a bit of a ruckus ensued, and ultimately they were successful in their endeavor. Marty was prone to unconventionality and often provided distraction with her "Martyisms". She was a frequent contributor to the IndyStar's "Let it Out" column, and for those who knew her well, her commentary was easily identifiable. Additionally, she had a tendency to label others with nicknames, especially those that created adversity in her life. Despite being actively involved in nearly every Irvington organization, Marty possessed a love for teaching children. She fulfilled this role as a substitute teacher for Schools #57, #77, #85, and Our Lady of Lourdes. Marty also went on to establish an in home child care business where she cared for a countless number of children throughout the years. There are a many stories that come to mind that capture the facets of Marty's personality and zest for life. Most of which have been discussed at her kitchen table, the table that has entertained and fed many, both young and old across the decades. Marty embraced the laughter and affection of children, adults, and animals. She would always feed a stray, perform cartwheels across the lawn, well into her 70's, and help a friend in need. Marty's presence here on earth will be greatly missed, however, a part of her will continue to live on in the many lives that she has touched throughout the years. Marty is survived by her three daughters and their spouses, Vicki Powell-Tippit (Tim Motsinger), Karen Gerald (Danny), and Kristin Loesch (Mark), seven grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces Cheryl Blankenship and Michelle Jacobs, as well as her nephews Steven Blankenship, and Scott Jacobs. And last but not least, her beloved feline and steadfast companion, Dodi. on May 14, 2017.¹

     Connie Elizabeth Brannon was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 230-60-2213.⁵ She was born on January 21, 1912 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^5,3 As of January 24, 1932,her married name was Book.² She married Rev. Morris Butler Book, son of Rev. William Henry Book and Mary Davis, on January 24, 1932 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^1,2,3 Connie Elizabeth Brannon died on June 30, 2010 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 98.^5,3 She Book, Connie Elizabeth, 98, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2010. Connie lived a selfless life of dedication to her Lord and others. She was born on January 27, 1912 in Orlando, FL to Bertha & Thomas Brannon. She graduated from Orlando High School and became the first Miss Orlando and shared the crown with her twin sister, Chloe Brannon Tinker. Connie married Morris Butler Book, a graduate of Rollins College, and together, they were very influential in the religious and educational environment of greater Orlando. They began the Tabernacle Christian Church in October of 1944 which is presently First Christian Church of Orlando on Kaley Avenue of which she was an active member until she passed away. In 1968, Connie Book started the Pine Hills Christian Kindergarten at Pine Hills Christian Church. In 1974, she and her daughter, Julie, began the Young Patriots Christian Kindergarten. Together they taught the values of the Bible and love of country for 30 years. In 1972 Connie Book was the first to ever receive the Freedom Foundations Gold Medal award. She will be remembered as a woman of tremendous class and poise. She was a woman who loved the Lord and served Him every day of her life. She is survived by her four children daughters, Joanie (David) Grimm and Julie Book; sons, James (Ann) Book, and John (Sue) Book; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Butler Book, parents and four siblings. on July 2, 2010.³

     Infant Book was born on August 7, 1890 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹

     Maude Mae Conner was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,9 She was born on June 5, 1889 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,9 As of May 27, 1907,her married name was White.³ She married Pearis Edward "Edd" White on May 27, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of March 1, 1925,her married name was Dunn.¹⁰ Maude Mae Conner married Frank Edison Dunn on March 1, 1925 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,5 Maude Mae Conner died on July 17, 1969 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,5,9 She PETTREY — Mrs. Maude Mae Dunn, 80, of Pettrey died Thursday night in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. Born in Mercer County June 5, 1889, she was a daughter of the late Hayden and Rissie Conner. Her husband, Frank E. Dunn, died in 1960. Survivors include a son, Jessie White of Lerona; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Whitt of Athens and Mrs. Pierce Anderson of Colonial Heights, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Luther Basham of Princeton, and Mrs. Carrie Meadows of Princewick, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Pettrey Christian Church with the Rev. Glenn Tabor Jr. in charge. Burial will be in the Pennington Cemetery at Pettrey. The body will be taken from Memorial Funeral Directory to the home at 2 p.m. today and will be placed in the church one hour prior to the funeral. on July 19, 1969.⁵

     Carrie Conner was buried at Ben Meadows Cemetery, Mitchell's Ridge, Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,9 Her Social Security Number was 235-80-6617.¹⁰ She was born on March 10, 1893 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 13, 1891.^1,3,10,4,9 As of September 20, 1914,her married name was Meadows.³ She married Oakey "Okey" Meadows on September 20, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Carrie Conner died on June 25, 1977 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^4,9 She Mrs. Carrie Meadows, 86, of Princewick, was dead on arrival at a Beckley hospital Saturday at 6:50 a.m. after a long illness. Born March 10, 1891, at Pettry, she was a daughter of the late Hayden and Arista Conner. Surviving are a son, Donald, Coal City; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Calvert, Princewick; a sister, Mrs. Lola Basham, Princeton; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband Oakey Meadows died in 1948. Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Coal City Community Church with the Rev. Beecher Garrettson in charge. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery at Mitchell's Ridge. Pallbearers will be G. G. Calvert, Clyde Adams, Grant Richmond, Frazier Gills, David Nelson and Jimmy Dale Bowles. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service on June 26, 1977.⁴

     Lola E. Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7 She was born in June, 1894 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9 As of January 19, 1917,her married name was Basham.^3,2,9 She married Luther Basham on January 19, 1917 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9,7 Lola E. Conner died on January 5, 1992 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 97.⁷ She PRINCETON — Lola E. Basham, 98, of 509 Thom St., Princeton, died Sunday at the Glenwood Park Retirement Village, Princeton. Born in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Hayden C. and Rissa Clemons Conner. She was a member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church in Princeton, the United Methodist Women and the Ruth Byrd Circle of the church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Basham; six brothers, two sisters and one grandchild. Survivors: daughters, Viola W. Begil of Pipestem, Eula B. Beckett of Rich Creek, Va., and Juanita B. Maynard of Princeton; grandchildren, Greta Johnston, Mary Lee Lilly and Roger Maynard; seven great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Rev. Joe Shreve officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 7, 1992.⁷

     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.^4,5,8,6,11,7 He married Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger circa 1921.^3,8,12 Carl Fred Conner died on November 18, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^5,8,6,7 He Princeton - 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. The body is at Memorial Funeral Directory here pending completion of funeral arrangements. on November 19, 1959.⁸

     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 Pettry - 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. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Grahams Chapel Christian Church at pettry with the Rev. Paul Zutaul in charge. Burial will be in Pennington cemetery at Pettry. Friends may call Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton after 3 p.m. today and at the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be nephews and women of the church will carry flowers. on November 22, 1965.²

     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 Princeton, 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. Funeral services will be observed at 2 p.m. Friday at the Graham Chapel Christian Church, with the Rev. Z. F. Mayberry officiating. Burial will follow in King Cemetery. Flower bearers and pallbearers will be selected from friends and neighbors. on April 21, 1950.⁸

     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.⁸ He was born on January 25, 1904 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 He married Leonia Hazelwood on April 15, 1932 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2 Zinnie Edward Conner died on February 3, 1956 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^1,8

     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 1946.¹² 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. Funeral services will be held at the New Haven Baptist Church in Blue Jay at 1 p.m. Friday with Rev. Robert Lilly in charge. Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery at Cool Ridge. The body is at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. today. It will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Tommie Meadows, Elvie Meadows, Harlen Conner, C. E. Conner, Joseph Costa and Dane Riffe. on April 15, 1965.⁴

     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.¹³ He was born on March 28, 1910 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7 He married Beulah Catherine Meadows on July 10, 1932 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^14,4,15,5 Donzie Clay "Don" Conner died on December 23, 1968 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^6,7

     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

     Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1746.⁵ Helen Etroit White was born on August 15, 1908 at West Virginia.^5,6 As of January 31, 1927,her married name was Whitt.⁷ She married Charlie Estle Whitt on January 31, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Helen Etroit White died on December 31, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 89.^5,6

     Jessie James White was buried at Wiley Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Naomi Caldwell.^3,6 Jessie James White was born on January 12, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He died on November 27, 1970 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,5

     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 Pettrey - 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. The funeral will be conducted it 2 p.m. Friday at the Graham Chapel Christian Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Roy Akers will be in charge. Burial will be in the Bowling Cemetery at Pettrey. The body will be removed from he Memorial Funeral Directory to the home at 4 p.m. today and will be placed in the church one hour prior to services. Nephews will serve as pallbearers and nieces will carry flowers. on June 2, 1960.⁷

     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

     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

     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. The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Burns-Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Rev. Gene Harmon and the Rev. Carlton Wilson officiating. Entombment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum in Princeton. on June 24, 1990.⁵

     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 ATHENS — 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. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Mike McGraw and Greg Godwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour. Notes of encouragement can be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Conner, Chad Belcher, Dustin Hill, Matthew Hill, Clayton Hill and Joey Ellison. The Conner family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on February 10, 2011.⁵

     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 Pettrey - 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. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pettrey Christian Church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Fred Toney in charge. Burial will be in the Pennington Cemetery at Pettrey. The body will be taken from memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton to the home of her daughter at Speedway at 2:30 p.m. today, and to the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Fred White, Joe Brookman, Jessie White, Giles McManaway, John Clemmons, and Burnie White. on March 2, 1962.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-7145.¹⁰ Virgil Clifford Conner Sr. was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 7, 1926 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,10 He married Clara Maude Crews on April 6, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Virgil Clifford Conner Sr. died on February 6, 2014 at age 87.^3,10

     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. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Burns Womal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory with Rev. W. W. Trent and Rev. Eugene Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Pennington Cemetery, Pettrey. on July 14, 1980.⁷

     Beulah Catherine Meadows was buried at Phillips Cemetery, 769 Old Cline Road, Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-58-9367.⁶ She was born on October 11, 1917 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 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.^4,6,5 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. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring Chapel, with the Rev. Alan Keathley officiating. Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery, Cool Ridge. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, W.Va., in memory of Mrs. Conner. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring. on August 24, 2007.⁴