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     Victoria Ethel Morrison was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.⁶ She was born on September 24, 1918 at Brookline, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.^2,6 As of circa 1942,her married name was Hughes.⁷ She married Theodore LaVernge Hughes circa 1942.^5,7 Victoria Ethel Morrison died on May 28, 2019 at Washington at age 100.⁶

     William Reid Morrison Jr. was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^4,2 He was born on January 11, 1927 at Brookline, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.² He married Ann Grayson McCoy on September 14, 1963.² William Reid Morrison Jr. died on August 30, 2014 at Lecanto, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 87.² He William Reid Morrison, Jr. of Homosassa, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Hospice House in Lecanto, Florida. He was 87 years old. He was born on January 11, 1927 in Brookline, Massachusetts to the late Dr. William R. Morrison, Sr. and Victoria E. (Benner) Morrison. He was one of four siblings in his family. He was a graduate of Belmont High School (Class of 1944) in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Class of 1947), and Harvard College (Class of 1951). He attended Harvard Business School in 1953-54. Bill married Ann Grayson McCoy of Stamford, Connecticut on September 14, 1963. They had three children – Sarah W. Fallon of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, James R. Morrison (Krissena) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and William A. Morrison of Homosassa, Florida. Bill worked for several organizations in his life. In his early years, he worked at the Sprague Steamship Company in Boston. He served in the U.S. Navy before and during the Korean War. After the Navy, he worked at Remington Rand UNIVAC, first as a programmer and then as a sales representative. He went on to become Vice-President – Sales for Investment Companies Services Corporation (ICSC) owned by Keystone Custodian Funds, Inc. Finally, Bill utilized his entrepreneurial spirit and opened his own broker and real estate investor business in Belmont, Massachusetts. Bill was a Past Master of Harvard Masonic Lodge in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Simon Robinson Lodge in Lexington, Massachusetts. He served on numerous boards in Belmont and Cambridge, Massachusetts and was a volunteer at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast facility in Florida. His favorite place to summer was in Roland Park, Center Ossipee, New Hampshire with his family and friends which provided him with frequent swims in Little Dan Hole Pond. He is survived by his wife and three children, his brother Donald C. Morrison of Sherborn, Massachusetts, his two sisters, Victoria E. Hughes of Issaquah, Washington and Cordelia K. Swanson of Portage, Indiana, and four grandchildren, Graham W. Fallon of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, James R. Morrison, Jr., Abigail L. Morrison, and Ellen M. Morrison of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be conducted at Memorial Church, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts and a memorial service in Homosassa, Florida at a later date. His internment will take place at Willow Court, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts with military honors and a brief Masonic committal service conducted by The Harvard Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Simon W. Robinson Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Lexington, Massachusetts. on September 2, 2014.²

     Mary Quarles Wingfield was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., Kansas.¹ She was born on May 18, 1844 at Virginia.^1,2 As of February 12, 1868,her married name was Chatham.³ She married Joseph Chatham, son of James Chatham and Hannah Black, on February 12, 1868 at Geary Co., Kansas.^2,3 Mary Quarles Wingfield died on February 18, 1925 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 80.²

     Dotia V. Chatham was buried at Humboldt Cemetery, Geary Co., Kansas.¹ She was born on January 31, 1869 at Davis Co., Kansas.^2,1 She died on September 25, 1870 at Davis Co., Kansas, at age 1.¹

     Maggie I. Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., Kansas.² She was born in 1870 at Davis Co., Kansas.^1,2 She died in 1888 at Geary Co., Kansas.²

     William "Will" Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., Kansas.⁷ He was born on September 10, 1874 at Kansas.^2,3,7 He married Pearl Unknown circa 1902.⁴ William "Will" Chatham died on November 2, 1958 at age 84.⁷

     Pearl Unknown was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., Kansas.² She was born on September 20, 1884 at Kansas.^1,2 As of circa 1902,her married name was Chatham.¹ She married William "Will" Chatham, son of Joseph Chatham and Mary Quarles Wingfield, circa 1902.¹ Pearl Unknown died on December 1, 1972 at Kansas at age 88.²

     Her Social Security Number was 215-18-9490.⁴ Her married name was Walker.³ Bessie E. Conner married Gurney Mays Walker.³ Bessie E. Conner was born on January 20, 1912 at Virginia.^1,4 She died in December, 1995 at Towson, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 83.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 216-48-3554.⁵ Lillian Conner was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁶ Her married name was Barrett.⁴ She married Harold G. Barrett.^4,3 Lillian Conner was born on June 14, 1915 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on June 5, 1983 at Maryland at age 67.^5,3

     Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1089.⁷ She was born on January 16, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4 As of October 7, 1949,her married name was McCorkle.² She married Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle on October 7, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner died on October 29, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^7,4 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Conner McCorkle, 68, of 209 Vine Street, Beckley, died Monday, Oct. 29, at a Beckley hospital, following a short illness. Born Jan. 16, 1922, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Margaret O’Dell Conner. Mrs. McCorkle was employed as a staff pharmacist at the Beckley Hospital for 10 years as well as several other pharmacies prior to that time and was a member of tne State Pharmaceutical Association. She was a member of the United Methodist Temple, a 40-year member of the Beckley Womens Club, served in the Cub Scouts for 29 Sears, was a member of the Executive Board of the Appalachian Council as well as a member of the Educational Staff of the Council. Mrs. McCorkle was a member of the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow, was secretary on the District Executive Board of the Seneca District, was the holder of the Silver Beaver Award and she completed the Wood Badge Course at Camp Rowland at Bastian, Va. and also earned her two beads in Wood Badge. She was a graduate of Beckley College and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical College of the West Virginia University at Morgantown and Mrs. McCorkle was a founder of the Beckley Professional Mixed Bowling League as well as a delegate to the Womans International Bowling Congress for several years. She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby McCorkle in 1977. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. McCorkle of Beckley, and a son, Dana H. McCorkle at home. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Temple in Beckley with the Revs. Frank Boumer and Tim Halloran officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Calfee Funeral Home in Beckley and at the church one hour prior to the services. Pallbearers will be Steve Bush, James Bellamy, Rev. Bill Parker, William Turner, Howard Earehart and John Parkulo. on October 31, 1990.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 266-01-7478.⁵ Crystal Fern Conner was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on January 5, 1914 at Bland Co., Virginia.^7,8,5 As of September 18, 1933,her married name was Kendrick.³ She married James Harry Kendrick on September 18, 1933 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^6,2,3 Crystal Fern Conner died on January 1, 1992 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 77.^7,8,5 She KENDRICK, Fern, 77, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 1992) at home. She came here in 1919 from her native Bland, Va. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Clearwater Congregation. Survivors include two daughters, Betty June Adams, Clearwater, and Judy K. Hatton, Falmouth, Va; a brother, Mark Wayne Conner, Hudson; a sister, Lilly Brass, Brooksville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. on January 3, 1992.⁸

     Rana Bay Conner was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 264-10-8090.⁵ She was born on November 13, 1919 at Hernando Co., Florida; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 20, 1919.^1,5,6,4 As of May 5, 1941,her married name was Hurst.⁷ She married Dr. Lex Milton "Doc" Hurst on May 5, 1941 at Pasco Co., Florida.^8,7 Rana Bay Conner died on September 5, 1974 at Hernando Co., Florida, at age 54.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 267-22-9291.¹¹ Mark Wayne Conner was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.^3,9 He was born on February 21, 1923 at Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.^{11,3,7,9,12,10} He married Anita Lopez on September 15, 1945 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^13,8 Mark Wayne Conner died on March 16, 2002 at Spring Hill, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 79.^11,3,5,9,12 He CONNER, Mark Wayne, 79, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 16, 2002) at home. A native of Spring Hill, he owned and operated Conner's Fish Camp on Hunter's Lake and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Anita; a son, Michael, Clearwater; a daughter, Nelinda Jaynes, Spring Hill; a sister, Lillie Brass, Brooksville; and two grandchildren. on March 18, 2002.⁵

     Wanda M. Conner was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.³ Her married name was Raulerson.³ She married Woodrow Raulerson.³ Wanda M. Conner was born on May 4, 1925 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida.^3,4,5 As of July 1, 1944,her married name was Starling.⁶ She married Calvin Starling on July 1, 1944 at Alachua Co., Florida.^6,7 Wanda M. Conner and Calvin Starling were divorced in 1949 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁸ Wanda M. Conner died on May 11, 1990 at Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 65.^3,4,5 She RAULERSON, Wanda C., 65, of Spring Hill, died Friday (May 11, 1990) at HCA Bayonet Point/Hudson Medical Center. She was born in Brooksville and was retired after 10 years as a switchboard operator for Morton Plant Hospital. She was a Protestant. Survivors include four sons, Dennis, Albertsville, Ga., Larry Starling, Butler, Ga., and Steve and Darryle, both of Spring Hill; three daughters, Mellissa Williams, Susan Marten and Stacie Whirton, all of Spring Hill; a brother, Mack Conner, Spring Hill; three sisters, Ellen McGarver, California, Lilly Brass, Brooksville, and Crystal Kendrick, Clearwater; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. on May 14, 1990.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 265-30-9656.³ Lily Zoe Conner was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on March 7, 1927 at Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.^3,7,6,4 As of August 23, 1944,her married name was Yeomans.⁵ She married Raynell Yeomans on August 23, 1944 at Hernando Co., Florida.⁵ As of January 22, 1949,her married name was Brass.⁸ Lily Zoe Conner married Nelson Bowser "Red" Brass Sr. on January 22, 1949 at Echols Co., Georgia.^7,8 Lily Zoe Conner died on August 11, 2005 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 78.^3,7,6 She Lily C. Brass, 78, of Brooksville, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at her home. She was born in Hernando County and was a lifelong resident of Brooksville. She was a retired draftsman for Southern Bell, a member of the Southern Bell Pioneer Club, charter member of the Hernando County Historical Society, and was a Protestant by faith. Survivors include a son, Nelson Brass Jr. of Brookville; two daughters, Anita "Susie" Sanchez of Floral City and Eunice "Yvonne" Chorvat of Brooksville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. on August 12, 2005.⁷

     Irene Conner was born on February 10, 1886 at Virginia.⁴ As of February 9, 1911,her married name was Staley.² She married Jacob Vaughn Staley on February 9, 1911 at Delorme, Mingo Co., West Virginia.²

     Luvenia "Venie" Conner was buried at Clark Cemetery, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on February 10, 1886 at Virginia.³ As of circa 1905,her married name was Thompson.⁵ She married William Andrew "Will" Thompson circa 1905.⁵ Luvenia "Venie" Conner died on September 6, 1963 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 77.³

     James L. Conner was born in March, 1892 at West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-44-5668.⁵ Eila Dale Upton was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 18, 1889 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of February 13, 1907,her married name was Conner.^1,3 She married Robert Lee Conner, son of Samuel Green Conner and Martha Abygail Oyler, on February 13, 1907 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Eila Dale Upton died on February 13, 1980 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 90.¹

     Franklin Borress "Frank" Conner was born on July 5, 1907 at Whittenburg, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He married Ola Sue Frazier on November 21, 1931.² Franklin Borress "Frank" Conner died on March 18, 1955 at age 47.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-01-3178.⁶ Ronald Lee Conner was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He married Mary Unknown.⁵ Ronald Lee Conner was born on September 4, 1910 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Sep 5, 1910.^3,6,5,4 He married Lillian Clinebell on January 11, 1930.^3,8 Ronald Lee Conner died on September 21, 1965 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^3,5,4 He Hinton - Ronald L. Conner, 55, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Hinton, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Dale Upton Conner, in the Cooper Apartments in Hinton. He had been visiting here since last Saturday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born at Welch, Sept. 5, 1910, he was also a son of the late Robert L. Conner. He had lived in Hinton and Charleston before moving to Miami eight years ago. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church at Hinton and the Iron Workers of America. Other survivors include his wife, Mary V. Conner of Miami, Fla; a son, Ronald L. Conner Jr. of Millard Neb; a stepson, Frank Hughes of Miami, Fla; three brothers, Edward and William R. of St. Albans and Gilbert W. Conner of Hinton, and three grandchildren. The body is at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. Arrangements are incomplete. on September 23, 1965.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-3452.³ James Edward Conner was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He married Anna Louise Donovan.⁸ James Edward Conner married Ruth Erodene Stennett.^9,4,10 James Edward Conner was born on June 22, 1914 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 He died on March 4, 2000 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,4,6 He Hinton - James Edward Conner, 85, of Hinton, formerly of St. Albans, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired welder from Union Carbide, a member of Washington Street Masonic Lodge, St. Albans, a charter member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans and was a member of Central Baptist Church, Hinton. He was a 25-year resident of St. Albans. Surviving: wife, Ruth Payne Conner; son, Jack of Cleveland, Ohio; stepson, Terry L. Payne of Hinton; stepdaughters, Kay Cochran of Roanoke, Va., Becky Dillon of Hilldale, Barbara Shumate of Danville, three grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; 14 stepgreat-grandchildren (sic). Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, with the Rev. Glen Kuhn officiating. Burial will be in Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, with Masonic graveside rites conducted by Hinton Masonic Lodge. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on March 6, 2000.⁴

     Gilbert Woodruff Conner was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Jane Garrison.^3,7 Gilbert Woodruff Conner was born on February 23, 1917 at Tams, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He died on May 23, 1987 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^3,6 He Conner, Gilbert W. - Service will be 2 p.m. today at Ronald Meadows Funeral Home, Hinton, with the Rev. Robert Keaton officiating. Entombment will be in Greenbrier Burial Park Mausoleum, Hinton. Mr. Conner, 70, of Hinton, died May 23, 1987, in Summers County Hospital after a long illness. He lived most of his life in Hinton. He was a member and deacon at Central Baptist Church, a member of Hinton Masonic lodge and commandery. He was a retired roundhouse foreman for the Chessie System. Surviving; wife, Jane Conner; sons, Gilbert Wayne of Hinton and Robert Edward of True; brothers, Ed of Hinton and W.R. of St. Albans; three grandchildren. on May 25, 1987.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-28-0036.⁵ William R. "Billy Bob" Conner was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Dorothy Louise Kraus.^6,7 William R. "Billy Bob" Conner was born on August 13, 1922 at West Virginia.^1,5 He died on May 13, 1996 at Alpharetta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 73.^3,5 He William R. "Billy Bob" Conner, 73, of St. Albans, formerly of Hinton, died May 13, 1996, at the home of his daughter, Gail Runyan of Alpharetta, Ga., after a long illness. He was retired from Union Carbide and C&O Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a lifelong member of Charleston Elks Lodge 202, a member of Hinton Masonic Lodge 62, Hinton Royal Arch, Hinton Commandery and Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans. Surviving: sons, Williams C. of Enterprise, Ala., Mark L. of St. Albans; brother, Edward of Hinton; six grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Ron Lee and the Rev. LeRoy Keeney officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, with masonic graveside rites conducted by Hinton Masonic Lodge 62 and Washington Masonic Lodge 58. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W.Va. 25064. on May 17, 1996.³

     Jack Lowe Conner was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 235-28-5483.³ He was born on January 18, 1925 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on April 11, 1941 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 16.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-2243.² Ola Sue Frazier was born on September 1, 1911 at West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 21, 1931,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Franklin Borress "Frank" Conner, son of Robert Lee Conner and Eila Dale Upton, on November 21, 1931.¹ Ola Sue Frazier died on May 16, 2001 at age 89.²

     Lillian Clinebell was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 She was born on March 16, 1907 at Virginia.^2,4 As of January 11, 1930,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Ronald Lee Conner, son of Robert Lee Conner and Eila Dale Upton, on January 11, 1930.^1,3 Lillian Clinebell Mrs. Lillian Clinebell Conner, 45, of 908-D Hunt Ave., died this morning in Charleston Memorial hospital after a long illness. Formerly of Hinton, she had been a resident of Charleston for 20 years and was a member of Schwamb Memorial Presbyterian church. Surviving are her husband, Ronald L. Conner; a son, Ronald L. Jr., at home; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Hawley of Roanoke, Va; five brothers, Owen, Emmett, Guy and Howard Clinebell, all of Roanoke, and Marion Clinebell of Buchanan, Va. Bartlett mortuary is in charge of arrangements. on February 13, 1954.³ She died on February 13, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^2,3,4

     Anna Louise Donovan was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Conner.² She married James Edward Conner, son of Robert Lee Conner and Eila Dale Upton.² Anna Louise Donovan was born on May 6, 1915 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on October 23, 1972 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^1,2 She Mrs. Anna Louise Conner, 58, of 2633 Knox Ave., St. Albans, was dead on arrival Monday at Thomas Memorial Hospital, apparently of a heart attack, according to a spokesman at Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home in St. Albans. She was a native of Hinton, a 29-year resident of St Albans and a charter member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans. Surviving: husband, James; son, Jack of Clevelenad, Ohio; brothers, Juren Donovan of Catllelsburg, Ky., Jack Donovan of Hinton. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. at the Greenbrier Cemetery at Hinton. on October 25, 1972.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-09-9468.³ Ruth Erodene Stennett was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Conner.⁴ Her married name was Payne.¹ She married James Edward Conner, son of Robert Lee Conner and Eila Dale Upton.^4,5,1 Ruth Erodene Stennett married Robert L. Payne.¹ Ruth Erodene Stennett was born on December 22, 1915 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She died on June 23, 2001 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,1 She Hinton - Ruth S. Payne Conner, 85, of Hinton died June 23, 2001, in Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born Dec. 22, 1915, in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late John Douglas and Annie Mae Terry Stennett. Ms. Conner was retired from the G.C. Murphy Company, Hinton, with 27 years of service. She was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church, Hinton, and an active member of the Loyal Philathea class at the church. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and the Degree of Honor. She had lived all her life in Hinton. She was preceded in death by: her first husband, Robert L. Payne; second husband, James E. "Ed" Conner; two sisters, Myrtle Stennett and Jean Simms; one brother, Raymond Stennett. Survivors include: one son, Terry L. Payne of Hinton; three daughters, Kay Cochran of Roanoke, Va., Bobbie Shumate of Danville, Va., Becky Dillon of Hilldale; a niece whom she reared, Sue Ayers of Clifton Forge Va; a stepson, Jack Conner of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Mildred Wauhop of Charleston, S.C; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, with Pastor Bill Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, is in charge of arrangements. on June 26, 2001.¹