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     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-9024.⁶ Viola Conner was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Begil.² She married Manuel Begil Sr.² Viola Conner was born on February 1, 1913 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,6 As of September 30, 1930,her married name was Williams.¹ She married Clarence Jennings Williams on September 30, 1930 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1 Viola Conner died on February 27, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^2,7,6 She Viola Williams Begil, 87, died late Sunday evening, Feb. 27, 2000, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley. Born Feb. 1, 1913, at Pettry, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lola Conner Basham. Mrs. Begil was a lifelong resident of the area and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker. She was a member of the Cooks Chapel Baptist Church, Pipestem. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Williams; her second husband, Manuel Begil; and a son, Eddie Dean Williams. Survivors include two daughters, Greta O. Johnston of Athens and Mary Lee Lilly and her husband, Arnold, of Lewisburg, Tenn; two sisters, Eula Beckett and her husband, Earl, of Rich Creek, Va., and Juanita Maynard of Princeton; seven grandchildren, Deborah May and husband, William, Valerie Thompson and husband, Wayne, Steven Johnston, David Lilly and wife, Gisele, Mitchell Lilly and wife, Deborah, Kenneth Lilly and wife, Tina, and Elisabeth Choate and husband, Terry; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Keaton Family Cemetery, Pipestem. Pallbearers will be William May, Wayne Thompson, Steven Johnston, Terry Choate, David Lilly, Mitchell Lilly, Kenneth Lilly and Brian May. on February 29, 2000.²

     Juanita Elizabeth Basham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-24-7018.⁹ She was born on December 25, 1921 at East Gulf, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3 As of May 12, 1942,her married name was Maynard.⁴ She married Alvis Kenna Maynard on May 12, 1942 at Lexington Co., South Carolina.^3,10,8,4 Juanita Elizabeth Basham died on December 6, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^9,3 She Juanita Elizabeth Maynard, 87, of 1107 Meador St., Princeton died Saturday, December 6, 2009 at her residence. Born December 25, 1921 in East Gulf, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lola Conner Basham. She was a retired employee of Roller Floral Co.in Princeton, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church in Princeton and was a member of the Weatherford Fellowship Guild of the church. She was a graduate of Princeton High School and a 57 year member of the Chapter #53 order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Alvis K. "A.K" Maynard; and one sister, Viola Williams, preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Roger L. Maynard and his wife Karen of Hardy, Va; one sister, Eula B. Beckett and her husband Earl of Rich Creek, Va; eight nieces; two brothers-in-law, Bill Hartman and Paul Greer; goddaughter and caregiver, Paula Hilling; and special friends and caregivers, Kathleen Bingham, Sandy Cox and Robin Bolton. Graveside services will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hilling, Jim Hilling, Jason Hilling, Gale Bolton, Bruce Blankenship and Greg Price. on December 8, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-14-4511.⁵ Clarence Jennings Williams was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He was born on December 16, 1909 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Viola Conner, daughter of Lola E. Conner, on September 30, 1930 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Clarence Jennings Williams died on July 28, 1975 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,4 He Clarence J. Williams, 65, of Pipestem died Monday in a Princeton hospital following a long illness. He was born at Pipestem and was a son of the late Ed and Grace Keaton Williams. He was a retired Department of Highways employee and was a member of the Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Violet Williams; one son, Eddie Williams of Pipestem; two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Gretta) Johnson of Athens and Mrs. Arnold Ray (Mary Lee) Lilly of Covington, Va; one brother, Joe Williams of Lerona; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Keaton Cemetery at Pipestem. on July 30, 1975.⁴

     Manuel Begil Sr. was buried at W. T. Anderson Cemetery, Route 18 Pettry on road to Lick Creek, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-16-2206.⁶ He married Viola Conner, daughter of Lola E. Conner.¹ Manuel Begil Sr. was born on March 25, 1902 at Cancienes, Asturias, Spain.^2,6,3,4 He died on December 7, 1982 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^2,5 He Funeral services for Manuel Begil Sr., 80, of Pipestem, who died Wednesday morning in a Hinton hospital after a short illness, will be conducted Saturday. Burial will be in the Caperton Cemetery at Pettrey. Born in Oviedo, Spain, he was a retired machine operator for the New River Coal Co. at Ivyland, he was a member of the UMWA, and attended the Browns Chapel United Methodist Church of Lick Creek. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Mary Begil, and his second wife, Mrs. Zona Begil. Survivors include his third wife, Mrs. Viola Begil; two sons, Sonny Begil of Yukon Court, Ohio, and Raymond Begil of Princeton; four daughters, Mrs. Amour Brescia of Fords, N.J., Mrs. Deliria Flavell of Metuchen, N.J., Mrs. Katherine Hall of Pipestem, and Mrs. Debra Bowles of Athens; two step-daughters, Mrs. Beulah Phillips of Lerona, and Mrs. Wanda Easter of Pettrey; two sisters, Lolaand Eleanor Fernandez, both of Spain; one brother, Cefrino Begil of Spain; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren on December 10, 1982.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-62-2942.² Eddie Dean Williams was buried at Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Joy Winklemyer.⁵ Eddie Dean Williams was born on September 2, 1940 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on November 15, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^2,3,5 He Eddie Dean Williams, 41, of Pipestem, died in a Princeton Hospital Sunday after a long illness. Born in Pipestem, he was a son of Mrs. Viola Williams Begil of Pipestem and the late Clarence Williams. He was a member of the Cook’s Chapel Regular Baptist Church at Pipestem and was a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge. He was employed as a truck driver for the Blue Stone Coal Co., and was a member of UMWA Local No. 6196 at Keystone. Survivors include his stepfather, Manuel Begil; his wife, Mrs. Joy Winkelmeyer Williams; one daughter, Elizabeth Williams of Pipestem; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Gretta) Johnston of Speedway and Mrs. Arnold (Mary Lee) Lilly of Lewisburg, Tenn. Burial will be in Keaton Cemetery. on November 16, 1981.⁵

     Greta Odell Williams was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 3, 1931 at Lick Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ As of September 11, 1948,her married name was Johnston.² She married Howard Eugene "Gene" Johnston on September 11, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6,8 Greta Odell Williams died on September 29, 2020 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.³ She Greta Odell Johnston, 89, of Hinton Road (Speedway), Athens died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley after a long illness. Born May 3, 1931 at Lick Creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Williams and Viola Conner Williams. Greta was raised in Pipestem and was a graduate of Hinton High School. She married Howard Eugene Johnston of Princeton in 1948. For many years, Greta was an active lady in the community, church, and various organizations. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and the Women's fellowship, Mercer County Farm Bureau Auxiliary, Mercer County Democratic Women's Club, Sun Valley Ruritan, and West Virginia Extension Homemakers Club. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Eugene Johnston, who died in 1987, along with a brother Eddie Dean Williams and a son-in-law William H. May. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Deborah May of Lerona, WV, Valerie Thompson and husband Marcus Wayne of Wendell, NC, Steven Johnston of Speedway, WV; three grandchildren, Brian May, Kelly Thompson Montgomery and Kevin Thompson; four great-grandchildren, Brittini Orcutt, Alexis May, Madison May and Mason Montgomery; three great-great-grandchildren, Brycen, Khloe, and Kruz Orcutt; and her sister Mary Lee Lilly of Lewisburg, TN; in addition, numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be David Lilly, Mitchell Lilly, Kenneth Lilly, John Keith Johnston, Kevin Thompson and Scott Padgett. on October 3, 2020.³

     Howard Eugene "Gene" Johnston was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 234-40-6714.⁶ He was born on April 9, 1928 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,5 He married Greta Odell Williams, daughter of Clarence Jennings Williams and Viola Conner, on September 11, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7,5 Howard Eugene "Gene" Johnston died on April 26, 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^6,5 He Howard E. “Gene” Johnston, 59, of Speedway, Route 20, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital. Born in Princeton, he was a son of the late Howard and Ethel Fielder Johnston. He was a retired, disabled line foreman and farmer and was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers A.F.L.-C.I.O. Local No. 637 of Roanoke, Va. He was a member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and lived in Speedway for the past 18 years, moving from northeast Maryland. Survivors: wife, Greta William Johnston; daughters, Mrs. William (Deborah) May of Shady Springs and Mrs. Wayne (Valerie) Thompson of Windell, N.C; son, Steve R. Johnston of Speedway; sisters, Mrs. Bessie Osborne and Mrs. Mary Lee Neeley, both of Princeton; brother, John Johnston of Princeton; two grandchildren. Entombment at Resthaven Cemetery Mausoleum in Princeton. on April 27, 1987.⁵

     Mary Leigh Williams Mary Leigh Lilly, Oct 20, 1933 - Jun 29, 2021. Mary Leigh Lilly; born October 20th, 1933. The 2nd daughter and child of Clarence and Viola Williams of Pipestem, West Virginia. A 1951 graduate of Hinton High School in Hinton, WV. On November 28th, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart Arnold Ray Lilly, also of Pipestem, WV. Mary Leigh and Arnold Ray would later move to Baltimore, MD where they would have 3 sons (all surviving Mary). David W. Lilly of Lewisburg, Tn; Mitchell K. Lilly (Debbie) of College Grove, Tn; and Kenneth R. Lilly (Leah) of Lewisburg, Tn. After several moves, in 1976 Arnold and Mary found themselves in Lewisburg, Tn. where they would live out their remaining years. Mary was the grandmother of 10; 7 natural and 3 step. Heather Lilly Conditt of Shelbyville, Tn; Jeremy Lilly of Bethlehem, Ga; Keith Lilly of Powder Springs, Ga; Matt Lilly of Murfreesboro, Tn; Amanda Lilly Honea of Social Circle, Ga; Jake Lilly of Spring Hill, Tn; Austin Lilly of Spring Hill, Tn; and 3 step grand-children T.C. Hedge and Thomas Hedge of Tullahoma, Tn; and Mary Cate Costa of Canton, Ms. Mary was also blessed with 12 great grand-children. Preceded in death by her Brother Eddie Dean Williams and Sister Greta Williams Johnston, as well as her parents. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arnold R. Lilly. Mary was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg. Mary passed from this earth on June 29th, 2021. She will be missed by all. Burial in Neely Cemetery in Pipestem, West Virginia.⁸ She was buried at Levi Allen Neely Family Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on October 20, 1933 at West Virginia.^4,8,2 As of November 28, 1953,her married name was Lilly.⁶ She married Arnold Ray Lilly on November 28, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{3,5,6,1,7,8,2} Mary Leigh Williams died on June 29, 2021 at Tennessee at age 87.^8,2

     Arnold Ray Lilly On March 28, 2020, Arnold R. Lilly passed from this life to his heavenly home. Born July 16, 1932 in Pipestem, West Virginia. He was the 12th child of 13 born to Edward Allen Lilly and Lizzie Mae Lilly who both proceeded him in death. Surviving siblings are Charles Allen Lilly of Pipestem, West Virginia; and Drema Joy Marks who lives in Centerville, Md. Arnold was a 2-year letterman in both Football and Baseball for Hinton High School where he graduated in 1950. After practice, many times Arnold would have to hitch hike the 15 miles back home and complete his chores upon arrival. Arnold entered the United States Army after graduation where he served in the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team from 1950-53. He was always proud of his service to our country. Upon returning home, Arnold was blessed by the marriage to his High School Sweetheart, Mary Leigh (Williams) Lilly, who survives him in death. They were married on Nov. 28, 1953. Arnold dearly loved Mary as they were together in marriage for over 66 years. Arnold was a special Father to and is survived by 3 sons: David Lilly of Covington, Ga; Mitch Lilly of Murfreesboro, TN; and Ken Lilly of Lewisburg, Tn. As well as 2 Daughters-in-law Debbie Lilly of Murfreesboro and Leah Lilly of Lewisburg. He also was graced by 7 Grandchildren: Heather Conditt, Jeremy Lilly, Keith Lilly, Matt Lilly, Amanda Honea, Jake Lilly, and Austin Lilly. Also 3 Step Grandchildren: T.C. Hedge, Thomas Hedge, and Mary Cate Costa. As well as being survived by 12 Great Grandchildren. Arnold moved to Lewisburg, Tn. In 1976 where he proudly served as the Plant Manager and later General Manager of Mead Containerboard. He dearly loved the people he worked with and retired from Mead in 2000. He was a devout Christian and member of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg. Arnold was highly involved in the Lewisburg community, serving as a City Councilman for 12 years, Babe Ruth League President, Marshall County Quarterback Club President, Lewisburg Gas Board Member, Board of Directors for Tennessee Technical Coatings, as well as being named 2001 Marshall County Senior Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Arnold was also a proud member of McDonald’s “Old Geezers” club. He loved his mornings at McDonalds. Loved immensely by his Family, Arnold always loved seeing familiar faces and greeted them with a warm smile and an open hand. He will be missed by all. Arnold will be buried in his family cemetery in Pipestem, West Virginia.⁵ He was buried at Knob Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 16, 1932 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Mary Leigh Williams, daughter of Clarence Jennings Williams and Viola Conner, on November 28, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,5,7,4,6} Arnold Ray Lilly died on March 28, 2020 at Lewisburg, Marshall Co., Tennessee, at age 87.^5,6

     Earl McClintic Beckett was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-24-8601.⁵ He was born on February 3, 1918 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 4, 1918.^5,3,4 He married Eula Mae Basham, daughter of Luther Basham and Lola E. Conner, on July 3, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7 Earl McClintic Beckett died on November 16, 2013 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^5,3 He Earl McClentic Beckett, 95, of Peterstown, W.Va., formerly of Rich Creek, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Country View Assisted Living in Peterstown. Born February 3, 1918, in Athens, he was the son of the late George Benjamin Beckett and Gertrude Celestia Basham Beckett. He retired from the Celanese Corporation and was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Earl was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church in Rich Creek where he previously served as a lay leader and an adult Bible class teacher. He had been a resident of Rich Creek since 1940 moving there from the Princeton/Athens area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers, and three sisters. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Eula Basham Beckett of Peterstown; and numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on November 18, 2013.³

     Alvis Kenna Maynard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 235-26-1945.¹ He was born on August 13, 1918 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6,7 He married Juanita Elizabeth Basham, daughter of Luther Basham and Lola E. Conner, on May 12, 1942 at Lexington Co., South Carolina.^2,4,8,5 Alvis Kenna Maynard died on January 25, 1993 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^1,3,7,4 He Alvis K. (A.K.) Maynard, 74, of 1107 Meador St., Princeton, died Monday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Williamson, he was a son of the late John B. Maynard and Jennie Eva Whaley Maynard Goode. He was a retired electrician for Hooten Equipment Company in Princeton and a retired Lab Technician for Consolidated Coal Company at Itmann. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Princeton. He was a 1938 graduate of Athens High School and attended Bluefield Business College. He was a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge 1521 and the Princeton Elks Lodge 1459. He also was a member of the Princeton Masonic Lodge 134 A.F. & A.M., Bluefield Chapter 44 R.A.M., Bluefield Commandry 19 K.T., Beni Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston, Bluefield Shrine Club and the Bluefield Shrine Club Patrol. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors: wife, Juanita Basham Maynard; son, Roger Maynard of Roanoke, Va; sisters, Mrs. Bill (Lucille) Hartman of Athens, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Greer of Lewisburg and Mrs. Pete (Joanne) Donaghue of Hampton, Va. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on January 27, 1993.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-58-9755.⁹ Forest Emory Conner and Brenda Mae Ford were divorced.³ Forest Emory Conner was born on May 23, 1936 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9,4 He married Brenda Mae Ford, daughter of John Pembrook "Pem" Ford and Beulah Madeline Parker, on January 17, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Forest Emory Conner married Rebecca Diann Miles on December 30, 1971 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Forest Emory Conner married Catherine Arlene Mauck on September 10, 1977 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.³ Forest Emory Conner and Catherine Arlene Mauck were divorced on December 8, 1995 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.⁵ Forest Emory Conner died on September 11, 2006 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^1,9 He Forest Emory Conner, 70, of the Unity Road, Athens, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 23, 1936, at Pettry, he was the son of the late Clownie E. and Onie Pettry Conner. Mr. Conner was educated in Mercer County, he was a veteran of the Korean conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He had worked in Woodstock, Va. for a tractor-trailer company for many years. Mr. Conner was a member of the Mt. Jackson Baptist Church in Athens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Ford Conner, his second wife, Katherine Conner, along with two brothers, Coy and Ross Conner and a sister, Louise Bowles. Survivors: His son, Scotty Conner of Roanoke, Va; two brothers, Virgil C. Conner of Princeton and Troy Conner of Athens; a host of nieces and nephews. Upon his request, his body was given to the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine at Lewisburg. on September 15, 2006.¹

     Catherine Arlene Mauck was buried at Columbia Furnace Union Church Cemetery, Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 577-34-5555.⁶ She was born on July 21, 1928 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6,7 She married Forest Emory Conner, son of Clownie Elmer Conner and Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry, on September 10, 1977 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.³ As of September 10, 1977,her married name was Conner.³ Catherine Arlene Mauck and Forest Emory Conner were divorced on December 8, 1995 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.¹ Catherine Arlene Mauck died on August 13, 2003 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,2,6 She Catherine Helsley Conner, 75, of Woodstock, died on Wednesday, Aug, 13, 2003, at her home. She was born on July 21, 1928, in Woodstock and was a daughter of the late Carl Raymond and Vernie Susan Riffey Mauck. Mrs. Conner was a former employee of Aileen Inc. in Edinburg and Woodstock and was a member of the Community Mission Church of the Brethren. Her husband, Charles Samuel Helsley, preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Jett of Woodstock and Cathy Arehart of Bowman Crossing; four sons, Robert Helsley of Maurertown, Gary Helsley of Luray, Larry Helsley of Edinburg and Carl Helsley of Toms Brook; a sister, Mabel Miller of Mount Jackson; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Columbia Furnace Cemetery. on August 21, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-52-2328.⁹ Coy Thurman Conner was buried at New Zion Cemetery, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on April 18, 1931 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3,4 He married Alice Kathleen Hill on October 19, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 Coy Thurman Conner died on June 18, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^9,4,5 He Coy T. Conner, 67, of Route 3 (Cheesy Creek), Princeton, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at a Princeton hospital. Born April 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Cliney and Oanie Mae Conner. He had been a resident of Cheesy Creek, Princeton, all his life. He was a retired maintenance employee at Concord College, Athens. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Kellysville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Conner, and one brother, Ross Conner. Survivors include his wife, Alice Kathleen Hill Conner of Princeton; two sons, Russell Hill and Gerrall Conner both of Princeton; two grandchildren, Craig Hill and Colby Hill both of Princeton; three brothers, Virgil Conner of Princeton, and Troy Conner and Forest Conner both of Athens. Burial will follow at the New Zion Cemetery at Route 3, Princeton. on June 19, 1998.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-64-1243.⁷ Rissie Louise Conner was buried at Bowles Cemetery, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,8 She and Jimmie Dale Bowles were divorced.¹⁰ Rissie Louise Conner was born on August 6, 1941 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7 As of November 10, 1958,her married name was Bowles.⁶ She married Jimmie Dale Bowles on November 10, 1958 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Rissie Louise Conner died on August 23, 1996 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^7,8 She Mrs. Rissie Louise Bowles, 55, of Hinton-Athens Star Rt. (Speedway Community) Athens, died Friday August 23, 1996 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 6, 1941 at Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Clownie E. and Onie Mae Pettrey Conner. She was educated in Athens, was a life long resident of Mercer County, enjoyed gardening and shared her love of the earth with flowers. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Mount Jackson Regular Baptist Church in Athens. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ross Conner. She was a former employee of Concord College in Athens, working in the Student Union area. Survivors: two daughters, Tammy Shorter and her husband, Randy, and Rhonda Riffe, all of Speedway; four brothers, Virgil Conner and his wife, Peggy, and Coy Conner and his wife, Kathleen, all of Elgood, and Troy and Forest Emory Conner, both of Athens; and six grandchildren, Travis, Amanda, Andrea and Justin Shorter and Brandy and Jimmie Lee Riffe. Burial will follow in the Bowles Family Cemetery in Speedway. Pallbearers will be: Donald Simpkins, Cecil Harvey, Benny Oxley, Steve Harmon, Okie Calvert and Mark Phillips. on August 25, 1996.⁸

     Jimmie Dale Bowles and Rissie Louise Conner were divorced.³ Jimmie Dale Bowles was born on October 5, 1938 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Rissie Louise Conner, daughter of Clownie Elmer Conner and Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry, on November 10, 1958 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Jimmie Dale Bowles died on February 16, 2020 at West Virginia at age 81.³ He Green Valley - The angels came on February 16th., and carried Jimmie Dale Bowles, 81, to be with his Savior and Lord. Jimmie was born to the late Otto and Blanche Caldwell Bowles of Speedway on October 5, 1938. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles (Jiggs) Bowles, sister, Judy Wiley and a granddaughter, Brandy Riffe. Jimmie was well known as a self-employed building contractor, building churches, offices and residential homes. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. Jimmie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church at Glenwood. When Jimmie's health permitted, he served other churches as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, youth leader and lay speaker. Jimmie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Mary (Bettie) Bowles of Green Valley; Two daughters, Rhonda Riffe of Bluefield, Tammy (Randy) Shorter of Speedway; Grandchildren, Travis Shorter, Amanda Roberts, Andrea Lee, Justin Shorter and Jimmie Lee Riffe; Five great-grandchildren; Step-son, Bill (Deb) Stowers of Roanoke, VA; Very special niece, Teresa Wiley of Pearisburg, VA; Three nephews; Sisters-in-law, Kay White of Bluewell, Barbara Mitchem of Princeton, Nadine Bowles of Speedway; Brother-in-law, Douglas Duncan of FL. To honor Jimmie's request, his body has been donated to the WV School of Osteopathic School of Medicine for Parkinson research which Jimmie had suffered since 2002. on February 19, 2020.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-7430.⁸ Troy Herman Conner was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on April 18, 1931 at Island Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8,4,5 He married Anna Jean Alvis on January 28, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,9 Troy Herman Conner died on November 20, 2006 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,8 He Mr. Troy H. Conner, 75, of Athens, died Monday morning, Nov. 20, 2006 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 18, 1931, at Island Creek, he was the son of the late Clowney Elmer Conner and Ona Mae Pettrey Conner. Troy had worked for Concord College in Athens for more than 35 years, serving as an electrician for the college. He was a member of the Mt. Jackson Baptist Church in Athens. Troy loved helping people and loved his dog Molly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Jean Conner; brothers, Emory, Coy and Ross Conner along with his sister, Louise Bowles. Survivors include his devoted daughter and son in law, Sharon R. and Darrel Lilly of Athens; four grandchildren, Steven and Sherry Lilly, Mark and Marlene Lilly, Felicia and Billy Ennis, Angelica Lilly; four great grandchildren, Elliot, Tori, Julianne and Cheyenne; one brother, Virgil Conner of Elgood. Graveside services will be held from the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on November 24, 2006.²

     Anna Jean Alvis was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-52-3428.² She was born on November 6, 1933 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of January 28, 1970,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Troy Herman Conner, son of Clownie Elmer Conner and Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry, on January 28, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Anna Jean Alvis died on July 21, 1992 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^2,5,4,3 She Mrs. Anna Jean Conner, 58, of the Unity Road, Athens, was dead on arrival Tuesday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Athens, she was a daughter of Mrs. Lula Blankenship Alvis of Athens and the late Sam H. Alvis. She was a homemaker, was a graduate of Athens High School and had been a lifelong resident of the Mercer County area. She was a member of the Mount Jackson Regular Baptist Church at Athens. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard J. Alvis. Additional survivors: husband, Troy H. Conner; daughter, Mrs. Darrel (Sharon) Lilly of Athens; sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Gypsie) Hall of Bluefield, Mrs. Ray (Betty) Egbert of Newton Falls, Ohio and Mrs. Harold (Shirley) Meadows of Northfield, Ohio; brother, Sam H. Alvis Jr. of Florida; four grandchildren. Burial at the Athens Cemetery at Athens. on July 23, 1992.³