Jessie James White1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 12, 1912, d. November 27, 1970
FatherPearis Edward "Edd" White1,3 b. April 1, 1885, d. May 8, 1922
MotherMaude Mae Conner1,2,7,3 b. June 5, 1889, d. July 17, 1969
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 151, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 247, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940W.P.A. worker8

Family

Naomi Caldwell b. August 13, 1914, d. August 25, 1994
Marriage*Jessie James White married Naomi Caldwell.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9158] Wiley Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Naomi Caldwell White obituary in the Aug 26, 1994 edition.
  7. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Woodrow White obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edward T. White obituary in the Jun 4, 1999 edition.
  11. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Ennis Elane Gadd obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joyce Faye White death certificate.

Frank Edison Dunn1,2

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 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 246, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer1

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

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frank E. Dunn death record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer Dunn obituary in the May 27, 1958 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dunn-White marriage record.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank E. Dunn obituary in the Jun 2, 1960 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Delmus Pauley Dunn death certificate.

Delmus Pauley Dunn1

M, b. May 20, 1927, d. July 15, 1932
FatherFrank Edison Dunn2,3,1 b. November 13, 1894, d. June 1, 1960
MotherMaude Mae Conner2,3,1 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

1930Dwelling 134, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Citations

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

Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger1,2,3

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

1930Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

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

Citations

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

Brookie Alma Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 20, 1927, d. June 22, 1990
FatherCarl Fred Conner6,7,8,9,3,5,10 b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959
MotherAnna Lee "Annie" Kessinger6,7,8,9,3,5,10 b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989
     Brookie Alma Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

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 Meadows2,5
  • Lynnis June Meadows2,5
  • Michael James Meadows2,14,5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Conner marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Erastus Meadows obituary in the Mar 26, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
  11. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oakey Junior "Okie" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 31, 1925, d. February 8, 2011
FatherCarl Fred Conner1,3,5,6,7,8 b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959
MotherAnna Lee "Annie" Kessinger1,3,5,6,7,8 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 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

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 Conner5,9
  • Curtis Fred Conner5,9
  • Sandra Jean "Sandy" Conner5,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-White marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry1,2,3,4,5

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 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

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

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Pettry marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Onie Mae Conner death record.
  7. [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&
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ross H. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 1980 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Coy T. Conner obituary in the Jun 19, 1998 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rissie Louise Bowles obituary in the Aug 25, 1996 edition.

Virgil Clifford Conner Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 7, 1926, d. February 6, 2014
FatherClownie Elmer Conner5,1,6,7,8,9 b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950
MotherOna Mae "Onie" Pettry5,1,6,7,8,9 b. September 2, 1908, d. March 1, 1962
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Clara Maude Crews
Marriage*Virgil Clifford Conner Sr. married Clara Maude Crews on April 6, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Donna Kay Conner11

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Crews marriage record.
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [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.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ross Harold Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 11, 1928, d. July 12, 1980
FatherClownie Elmer Conner1,2,3,4,5,9,7 b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950
MotherOna Mae "Onie" Pettry1,2,3,4,5,9,7 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. 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
  6. [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&
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ross H. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 1980 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Beulah Catherine Meadows1,2,3,4

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S949] Perryman Wilkins, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=deesand&id=I0399
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Conner marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Harlen G. Conner obituary in the Sep 3, 2005 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah C. Conner obituary in the Aug 24, 2007 edition.
  5. [S8696] Phillips Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Meadows marriage record.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Hatcher-Conner wedding announcement in the Jul 3, 1971 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Marie C. Marshall obituary in the Dec 1, 2015 edition.
  10. [S10734] Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, online www.kelsocorneliusfh.com, From the Nadine C. Costa obituary.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Cadle marriage record.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hicks-Conner marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jerrie Madiline Conner death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marshall-Conner marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cottle-Conner marriage record.
  17. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Payne-Conner wedding announcement in the Feb 26, 1967 edition.

John Noland DeWeese1,2,3

M, b. November 30, 1952, d. May 7, 2020
FatherEdward Nolan "Ed" DeWeese1,2 b. February 6, 1924, d. June 10, 1976
MotherReba Reese1,2 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. In keeping with the wishes of the family, a private graveside will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, with the Rev. Ben Lockhart officiating.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

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

Thomas Wayne Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 8, 1966, d. March 18, 2002
FatherBarry Turner Smith1,2,3,4
MotherLillian Sue Nichols1,2,3,4
     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

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

Corbin Sowder Strickler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 9, 1904, d. March 16, 1975
FatherWilliam Thomas Strickler1,6 b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
MotherGeorgia Alice Lancaster1,6 b. October 21, 1877, d. July 3, 1977
     Corbin Sowder Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,7 His Social Security Number was 226-10-9405.8 He was born on July 9, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,8,9,5,7 He married Doris Catherine Blizzard on November 14, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.2,3,9 Corbin Sowder Strickler died on March 16, 1975 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 70.2,4,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 25, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 62, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1940Furniture factory worker10

Family

Doris Catherine Blizzard b. April 15, 1913, d. February 23, 1997
Marriage*Corbin Sowder Strickler married Doris Catherine Blizzard on November 14, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Catherine Strickler obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4992] Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the William Eugene Strickler obituary.

Iris Geneva Strickler1,2

F, b. August 8, 1906, d. June 2, 1990
FatherWilliam Thomas Strickler3,1 b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
MotherGeorgia Alice Lancaster3,1 b. October 21, 1877, d. July 3, 1977
     Iris Geneva Strickler was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 228-01-1877.4 Her married name was Goodwyn.5 She married Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr.5,6 Iris Geneva Strickler was born on August 8, 1906 at Virginia.3,2,4 She died on June 2, 1990 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 83.2,4,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 25, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 284, District 27-2, Sapony, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia5

Family

Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr. b. August 6, 1908, d. January 17, 1955
Marriage*Iris Geneva Strickler married Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr.5,6 
Child
  • Wade Hampton Goodwyn III5,7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3299] Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Doris Catherine Blizzard1

F, b. April 15, 1913, d. February 23, 1997
     Doris Catherine Blizzard was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-26-5781.4 She was born on April 15, 1913 at Surry Co., North Carolina.2,4,5,3 As of November 14, 1930,her married name was Strickler.2,5 She married Corbin Sowder Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on November 14, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.2,1,5 Doris Catherine Blizzard died on February 23, 1997 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.1,6,3 She STRICKLER, Doris Catherine, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, February 23, 1997 in the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corbin S. Strickler, her parents, Dallas and Connie Blizzard, and her sister and brother-in-law, Forrest and Roy Richardson. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Rosemary Strickler, Jack and Faye Strickler, Danny and Carolyn Strickler, all of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren, Cathy Solomon, Tony Strickler, Robin Babb, Keith Strickler; three stepgrandchildren, Linda Pendleton, Robert Webster, Donna Rodriquez; eleven great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson; five sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; four nephews and their families; also surviving are two very special friends, Libby Emler, Dorothy Smith. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Larry F. Mann and the Rev. Arthur Beam officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Those desiring to may make memorials to Franklin County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 147, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on February 25, 1997.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia7

Family

Corbin Sowder Strickler b. July 9, 1904, d. March 16, 1975
Marriage*Doris Catherine Blizzard married Corbin Sowder Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on November 14, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.2,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Catherine Strickler obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S4992] Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the William Eugene Strickler obituary.

William Eugene "Gene" Strickler1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 26, 1931, d. April 20, 2019
FatherCorbin Sowder Strickler1,2,4,6 b. July 9, 1904, d. March 16, 1975
MotherDoris Catherine Blizzard1,2,4,6 b. April 15, 1913, d. February 23, 1997
     William Eugene "Gene" Strickler William Eugene “Gene” Strickler, age 87 of Rocky Mount left this world on April 20, 2019 to wake up to see the Lord on Easter morning. He is preceded in death by his parents, Corbin and Doris. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rosemary; sons, Keith and Tony; daughter, Kathy (Phillip) Solomon; step-children, Robert (Deborah) Webster, Donna (Tim) Haddix and Linda (David) Pendleton. He is also survived by two brothers, Jack and Danny; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by his fur baby “Sam” who was his riding buddy. His laughter, “little jokes” and the unconditional love he showed others will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family wants to say a special thank you to Juanita Powell who was his caregiver. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25 2019.6 He married Shirley Lizell Ashby.4 William Eugene "Gene" Strickler was born on October 26, 1931 at Henry Co., Virginia.3,4 He and Shirley Lizell Ashby were divorced on March 27, 1981.4 William Eugene "Gene" Strickler married Rosemary Ann Ellison on April 18, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 William Eugene "Gene" Strickler died on April 20, 2019 at Virginia at age 87.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Shirley Lizell Ashby b. January 23, 1934, d. January 29, 1993
Marriage*William Eugene "Gene" Strickler married Shirley Lizell Ashby.4 
Divorce* William Eugene "Gene" Strickler and Shirley Lizell Ashby were divorced on March 27, 1981.4 
Children
  • Tony Strickler6
  • Katherine Gale "Kathy" Strickler6,4
  • Keith Leon Strickler6

Family 2

Rosemary Ann Ellison b. January 4, 1937, d. August 19, 2019
Marriage*William Eugene "Gene" Strickler married Rosemary Ann Ellison on April 18, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Catherine Strickler obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosemary Ann Ellison Strickler obituary in the Aug 21, 2019 edition.
  6. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the William Eugene Strickler obituary.

Rosemary Ann Ellison1,2

F, b. January 4, 1937, d. August 19, 2019
     Rosemary Ann Ellison was born on January 4, 1937 at England.1 As of April 18, 1981,her married name was Strickler.1 She married William Eugene "Gene" Strickler, son of Corbin Sowder Strickler and Doris Catherine Blizzard, on April 18, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Rosemary Ann Ellison died on August 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 82.2 She Rosemary Ann Strickler (Ellison), 82, of Rocky Mount, Va., left this world on Monday, August 19, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Linda Ellison of Leiston (Saxmundham, County of East Suffolk), England and her loving husband of 38 years, William Eugene "Gene" Strickler of Rocky Mount. Rosemary came to the United States from England and was granted U.S. Citizenship on March 3, 1965, of which she was so proud. She is survived by her children, Linda (David) Pendleton, Robert (Deborah) Webster, and Donna (Tim) Haddix; stepchildren, Tony Strickler, Kathy (Philip) Soloman, and Keith Strickler; sisters, Jean and Barbara, who reside in England; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She is also survived by her "fur baby" Sam who she dearly loved and was her constant friend and companion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Planned Pethood of Franklin County Humane Society. A memorial service will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. on August 21, 2019.2

Family

William Eugene "Gene" Strickler b. October 26, 1931, d. April 20, 2019
Marriage*She married William Eugene "Gene" Strickler, son of Corbin Sowder Strickler and Doris Catherine Blizzard, on April 18, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosemary Ann Ellison Strickler obituary in the Aug 21, 2019 edition.