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     Woodrow Wilson Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 317-07-6801.⁸ He was born on September 8, 1912 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,8,6,3 He married Dolcie Fay Price on February 20, 1946 at Alkol, Boone Co., West Virginia.^9,4,10 Woodrow Wilson Conner died on April 25, 2011 at West Virginia at age 98.^8,6 He Woodrow W. Conner, 98, of Beckley, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. He was born September 8, 1912, at Matoka, to Wilton and Addie (Foley) Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Belknap and brothers, Ernest, Glendon, and Leak Conner. Mr. Conner was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Beckley. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during World War II and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. and retired in 1976. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Dolcie F. Conner; one son, Fred Conner and wife Joann of Crab Orchard; one daughter, Joyce Conner-Eary and husband Darrel Eary of Florida; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a brother, Dr. S.K. Conner of Phoenix, Ariz. Survivors also include many brother-in-laws and sisters–in-law, nieces and nephews. He will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 28, 2011.⁶

     Eric Leek/Leak Conner was born in 1917 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died circa 1923 at West Virginia; Died of diptheria.¹

     Dr. Sharrel Kent Conner married Frances Eldora Morrison.⁸ Dr. Sharrel Kent Conner was born on January 8, 1920 at Jefferson, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3 He married Helen Georgina James on December 24, 1965 at Los Angeles Co., California.^10,11 Dr. Sharrel Kent Conner died on September 3, 2015 at Arizona at age 95.⁹ He Dr. S. Kent Conner was born on January 8, 1920 in Lincoln County, West Virginia during a snow storm. The youngest of six children, he graduated from Duval High School in May of 1936. After studying pre-med at West Virginia University, Kent received his MD from the University of Louisville Medical School in February of 1943. Poor health due to rheumatoid arthritis brought him to Phoenix, Arizona. Upon completion of his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dr. Conner began a preceptorship at the Grunow Clinic. During the 45 years that followed, Dr. Conner was a much sought after and highly regarded internal medicine physician, especially for his knowledge of rheumatology. At the time of his retirement, Dr. Conner, along with fellow doctors Selby Mills, Tom Edwards and John Westfall, had the longest running practice in Phoenix. Kent is predeceased by his wife Helen and daughter Addie. He is survived by sons W. Kent (Jenny) Conner and Devin (Gail) Randolph, 3 grandsons, 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews including special niece, Buzz's wife. The family would like to thank the extraordinary people at Magda's Family Home Care (Dita, George, Simona and Zam), for the love and care given to Dr. Conner in his final days. They are truly a blessing. on September 9, 2015.²

     Dolcie Fay Price was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 15, 1925 at Bald Knob, Boone Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of February 20, 1946,her married name was Conner.² She married Woodrow Wilson Conner, son of Rev. Ernest Wilton Conner and Addnia Jane "Addie" Foley, on February 20, 1946 at Alkol, Boone Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Dolcie Fay Price died on November 11, 2014 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 89.⁴ She Dolcie Faye Conner, 89, of Land O' Lakes, passed away Tuesday, November 11th, 2014. She was born in Bald Knob, W.Va. and moved to Land O' Lakes from Beckley, in 2011. Dolcie was a retired Principal and Elementary School Teacher. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Beckley and a member of the Madison Chapter of the Eastern Star. Dolcie is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Conner; parents, Mae Workman Price and Virgil Price; four brothers, Sheridan, Zenith, Darrel and Arthur H. Price. She is survived by her son, Fred W. Conner and his wife, Joann; daughter, Joyce E Conner-Eary and her husband, Darrel; six brothers, Dudley, Donald, Edward, Alton, Robert and Paul Price; five sisters, Charlotte Christman, Brenda Ferrell, Dot Meadows, Florine Ginther, Pauline LaBonte; six grandchildren, John and Shawn Conner, Dr. Holly Baab, Dr. Brooke Mueller, Clint and Andrew Conner and nine great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 13, 2014.⁴

     Howard J. Sowers and Margaret Louise Clem were divorced.³ His Social Security Number was 572-36-5340.⁴ Howard J. Sowers was born on June 14, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Margaret Louise Clem, daughter of Noah Edward Clem and Eva Jane "Evie" Poff, on June 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Howard J. Sowers died on March 26, 1978 at age 53.⁵

     Edna Mary Marks was buried at Emmett Cemetery, Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.³ Her Social Security Number was 518-24-7440.⁴ She was born on May 5, 1904 at Idaho.^2,3,4 As of April 11, 1936,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Melbourne Lee Poff Sr., son of Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff and Emma May Potter, on April 11, 1936 at Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.¹ Edna Mary Marks died on March 20, 1996 at Idaho at age 91.^3,4

     Gladys Lorena Forrester was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Bannock Co., Idaho.² She was born on May 8, 1913 at Cabool, Texas Co., Missouri.^1,2 As of May 24, 1943,her married name was Utley.¹ She married Sheldon Victor Utley, son of Victor William Utley and Lila Poff, on May 24, 1943 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.¹ Gladys Lorena Forrester died on January 4, 1979 at age 65.²

     Robert L. Cox Jr. died on August 7, 1974.¹

     Wilda Mae Slavens was buried at Memory Gardens Memorial Park, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.² Her Social Security Number was 541-30-1733.³ She was born on December 12, 1906 at Cottage Grove, Lane Co., Oregon.^4,3,1 As of May 29, 1926,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Welby Tipton Poff, son of Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff and Emma May Potter, on May 29, 1926 at Jacksonville, Jackson Co., Oregon.¹ Wilda Mae Slavens died on April 24, 1997 at Jacksonville, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 90.^4,3

     Roscoe Michael "Mike" Surface was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 29, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Linda Ann Johnson on May 9, 1960 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁵ Roscoe Michael "Mike" Surface died on October 4, 1961 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 22; Died in an auto accident.⁴

     Jerry Wayne Surface was born on May 8, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Elaine Carrol Poff, daughter of William Ernest Poff and Esther Bowman Andrews, on November 30, 1963 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface married Linda Lee Bowman on June 27, 1970 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface and Elaine Carrol Poff were divorced on July 20, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface and Linda Lee Bowman were divorced on July 20, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface married June Catherine Comer on April 30, 1980 at Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface and June Catherine Comer were divorced on June 20, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia. Jerry Wayne Surface married June Catherine Comer on December 27, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Wayne Surface died on August 31, 2018 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.⁴ He Jerry Wayne Surface, 76, of Bedford, Va. died on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of June Catherine Surface. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Jerry was born in Floyd, Va. a son of Frederick and Ida Surface. Jerry proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. He was a jack of all trades and after the Army, he worked in construction for his family's business. Though Jerry had a "tough" exterior, anyone who knew him could tell you he was a loving man. Children and animals especially loved him. He was always true to himself, open-minded towards others, and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by a son, Justin Wade Comer; a grandchild, Willow Fae; and his brothers. on September 2, 2018.⁴

     James Patton "Pat" Rogers was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 230-66-0625.⁵ He was born on April 6, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He died on October 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.^2,5,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 503-01-8296.³ Ruby Virginia Graham was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma.⁷ She was born on October 16, 1912 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of May 11, 1937,her married name was Steadham.⁵ She married Robert E. Steadham on May 11, 1937 at Kiowa, Elbert Co., Colorado.⁵ As of March 8, 1967,her married name was Hollon.⁸ Ruby Virginia Graham married Glenn Kenneth Hollon on March 8, 1967 at Fort Carson, El Paso Co., Colorado.⁸ Ruby Virginia Graham died on September 8, 1990 at Truth or Concequences, Sierra Co., New Mexico, at age 77.^3,9 She Ruby V. Hollon, 77, of Truth or Consequences died Saturday (Sept. 8, 1990). Burial will be in Woodward, Okla. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Kay Tannehill. She was a homemaker and had lived in Truth or Consequences since 1975. on September 11, 1990.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 539-38-4794.⁹ Perry Isaac Graham was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, Pierce Co., Washington.⁵ He was born on January 10, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3 He married Louise Elizabeth Cushman on May 2, 1939 at Kitsap Co., Washington.^4,10 Perry Isaac Graham died on August 30, 1994 at Buckley, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 80.^9,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 503-01-8271.⁵ Sandra Clarice "Iva" Graham was born on September 18, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of August 13, 1944,her married name was Zirn.⁶ She married Jerome Nathaniel Zirn on August 13, 1944 at Cedarhurst, Nassau Co., New York.⁷ Sandra Clarice "Iva" Graham and Jerome Nathaniel Zirn were divorced on December 3, 1968 at Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.⁶ Sandra Clarice "Iva" Graham died on March 31, 2002 at Arizona at age 86.⁵