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     John Hutchinson Fleshman was buried at Desert Memorial Park, 801 South San Bernardino County Line Road, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 235-09-4724.⁹ He was born on July 24, 1899 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,9,6,7,8 He married Ruth Lenore Riffe, daughter of Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Walton Cole, on August 28, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 John Hutchinson Fleshman died on September 25, 1963 at Kern Co., California, at age 64.⁵

     Clark Lewis Todd was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 234-20-0514.⁶ He was born on January 23, 1885 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Iva Belle Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on September 2, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Clark Lewis Todd died on September 13, 1946 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 61.⁶

     Thomas Crockett Waddell was buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 235-80-7197.⁶ He was born on December 17, 1887 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,7 He married Lovecia B. "Vecie" Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on October 26, 1909 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^8,2,9,10 Thomas Crockett Waddell died on September 12, 1972 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.² He Jumping Branch - Thomas Crockett Waddell, 84, of Jumping Branch died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. Born Dec. 17, 1887, at Shady Spring, he was a son of the late Charles and Jill Upton Waddell. He had lived in Jumping Branch most of his life and was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vicie Coles Waddell; two sons, Earl and Ted, both of Oak Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Midkiff of Oak Hill, Mrs. Lela Stevens of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Garnet Lilly of Jumping Branch; one brother, Rev. Dewey Waddell of Coal City; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Meadows of Sophia and Mrs. Goldie Meadows of Beckley; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The body is at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. on September 13, 1972.²

     Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Lottie Lee M. Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.^1,2 Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. was born on April 1, 1895 at Parsonville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.⁴ He died on January 17, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,4

     Ira Morris Davis was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-14-1480.² He married Oral Rethal Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.¹ Ira Morris Davis was born on July 1, 1897 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Card has a birth year of 1896.^2,3 He died on February 26, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.²

     Ruth Melvina Lucas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Her married name was Conner.¹ She married Albert Raymond Conner, son of Costly Albert Conner and Martha Amelia Tiller.^{1,7,8,3,9,5,4} Ruth Melvina Lucas was born in 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She died on December 10, 1984 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She Mrs. Albert Raymond (Ruth Elvina) Conner, 62, of 205 1/2 Roselawn Ave., Princeton, died Monday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. She was born at Princeton. Survivors: husband; sons, Charles E. Conner of Lincoln, Neb., Lawrence, Lewis Conner and Jerry Conner of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Earl (Martha) Toney of Cold Springs, Texas, Mrs. Roy (Phyllis) Shockley of Richmond, Va; sisters, Mrs. Mammie Keffer and Mrs. Lillian Marshall of Princeton; brother, George Lucas of Princeton; nine grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with Rev. Richard Flowers officiating and burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, on Bluefield-Princeton Road. Pallbearers: Jimmy Brennan, David Vance, Gene Keffer, Ralph Keffer, Billy Keffer, Cletis Dickerson. on December 12, 1984.⁵

     Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 412-16-7028.⁵ He was born on September 5, 1922 at Clarksville, Dixon Co., Tennessee.^5,3,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner, daughter of Dana Marvin Conner and Margaret Eva O'Dell, on October 7, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle died on November 6, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^5,3 He Charles Ray “Chuck” McCorkle, 71, of 209 Vine Street, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born Sept. 5, 1922, in Dixon County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Hardin and Belle Thomason McCorkle. Mr. McCorkle was a territorial manager for Wyeth Laboratories. He was involved in scouting for over 60 years. Mr. McCorkle became an Eagle Scout instructor, camp ranger for Minter Scout Reservation, district camp chairman, chapter adviser and vigil honor holder, member Order of the Arrow. He received the Founders Award O.A., Medal of Merit, Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit, God and Country Award, Scoutmaster Award for outstanding development of Eagle Scouts, Scouters Key Award, Scouters Training Award. Mr. McCorkle was a member and past president of the Beckley Civitan Club and candy box chairman and past sergeant at arms. He was a life member of B.P.O.E., Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF and AM, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Mt. Hope Commandry, member and past chaplain of the Beckley Shrine Club. Mr. McCorkle was a member of the Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy assigned to the 3rd Marine Division during World War II. He received the purple heart and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" McCorkle in 1990 and a son, Bobby McCorkle in 1977. Survivors include a son, Dana H. McCorkle of Beckley. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside rites being conducted by the Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF and AM. on November 7, 1993.³

     Georgia June Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,7 Her Social Security Number was 233-48-8423.¹⁰ She was born on July 3, 1932 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,7,10 As of June 15, 1951,her married name was Blevins.⁴ She married Robert Ernest Blevins on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3,4 Georgia June Conner died on October 23, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^9,7,10 She Georgia J. Blevins, 76, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Princeton Health Care Facility on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Born July 3, 1932 at Pettrey, she was the daughter of the late Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee Kessinger Conner Rosenbaum. Georgia was educated in Mercer County, a devoted wife, sister, and Christian. She was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue, Princeton and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Blevins, for whom she cared for nearly 49 years. Georgia truly gave of herself to others, putting others first, prior to her own needs. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brookie A. Meadows and Gypsie Lee Ringley. Survivors; her brother, Oakie J. Conner, Jr. and his wife Alma of Pettrey; ten nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton. on October 25, 2008.⁷

     Robert Ernest Blevins was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6 His Social Security Number was 235-34-7816.⁷ He was born on December 12, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6,8,7 He married Georgia June Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,5 Robert Ernest Blevins died on November 28, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^1,3,7,8,6 He Robert E. Blevins, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1926, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Preston Blevins and Emma Bailey Blevins Wall. Educated in Mercer County, he was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army and obtained the rank of sergeant. Robert was a former employee for the Majestic Steam Laundry of Princeton and was a disabled employee for the Virginian Railroad. Mr. Blevins was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue in Princeton, a life member of the DAV, also a member of the Commanders Club and was recognized as a Silver Leader and was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge 134 of Princeton and a member of the AARP. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Blevins along with several half brothers and half sisters. Survivors: His loving, devoted and caring wife of more than 52 years, Georgia June Conner Blevins; a sister, Irene Ashley of Blacksburg, Va; and several nephews and nieces. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton where military graveside rite will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council. on November 30, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-5374.¹ Gipsy Lee Conner was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.⁹ She was born on April 15, 1935 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1955,her married name was Ringley.² She married Palmer Eugene Ringley circa 1955.^6,2 Gipsy Lee Conner Gipsie Lee Ringley, 72, of Sykesville, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at her home. Born April 15, 1935 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Carl Connor and Anna Lee Connor Rosenbaum. She was the wife of 52 years of Palmer Ringley of Sykesville. Gipsie had worked as an LPN at Springfield Hospital for several years. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Ringley of Woodbine, Md., and Ronnie and Kimberly Ringley of Sykesville; daughter and her companion, Lisa Puller and Val Cosh of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law, Oakie and Alma Connor of Athens; sister, Georgie Blevins of Princeton; and grandchildren, Ryan and Kelly Ringley, Danny Duvall, Emma and Braden Puller, and Walter and Andrew Ringley. She was predeceased by her sister, the late Brookie Meadows, and stepfather, the late Fred Rosenbaum. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. on August 12, 2007.² She died on August 12, 2007 at Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 72.^1,10,2

     Palmer Eugene Ringley was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.^2,1 He was born on January 22, 1932 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gipsy Lee Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, circa 1955.^3,4 Palmer Eugene Ringley died on May 29, 2011 at Taneytown, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 79.¹ He Palmer E. Ringley, 79, of Sykesville, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown. Born Jan. 22, 1932, in Jonesville, Va., he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace M. Collin Ringley. He was the husband of Gipsie Lee Ringley, who died Aug. 12, 2007. He was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean conflict. He received two Bronze Star Medals and a Purple Heart during his service time. He was retired from Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, where he had been a police officer. He also had worked in plumbing for several years. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in the mountains, hunting and bluegrass music. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Carolyn Ringley, of Woodbine, and Ronnie and Veronica Ringley, of Sykesville; daughter and companion Lisa Puller and Val Cosh, of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law Hubert and Violet Ringley, of Sykesville; and grandchildren Ryan and Kelly Ringley, Danny Duvall, Emma and Braden Puller, Patrick Jones, and Rebecca and Kyle Chasen. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. on May 31, 2011.¹

     Diana Carol Conner was buried at Conner family plot, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on April 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on April 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-0155.⁸ Hildred Marie Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ She was born on January 22, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,2 As of June 14, 1941,her married name was Rothwell.¹ She married James Rothwell on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,1,4,10,11 Hildred Marie Light died on October 14, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^8,9 She Hildred Rothwell, 78, of Beckley died Oct. 14, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving: son, David Francis Rothwell of Webster, Texas; sisters, Eva O'Dell and Christine Bergendahl, both of Beckley; one granddaughter. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on October 16, 1998.⁹

     James Rothwell was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,6 His Social Security Number was 235-05-4917.⁸ He was born on January 18, 1909 at Bolton, England.^2,8,4,9,5,6 He married Hildred Marie Light, daughter of Floyd Francis Light and Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe, on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,9,6 James Rothwell died on September 29, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^8,6 He James Rothwell, 86, of 103 Orchard Ave., Beckley, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1995, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born January 18, 1909, in Bolton, England, he was the son of the late James and Ester Ann Knowles Rothwell. Mr. Rothwell was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Kirkman and Edith Green, and a brother, Bill Rothwell. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Hildred Light Rothwell of Beckley; a son, David Francis Rothwell of Houston, Texas, and a granddaughter, Natalie Kay Rothwell. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on October 1, 1995.⁶

     Fred H. Price Sr. was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4 He was born on August 6, 1898 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He married Bessie June Hall, daughter of William M. Hall and Malinda E. "Linda" Via, on August 6, 1921 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,8,3 Fred H. Price Sr. died on December 22, 1958 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^2,4

     Pierce J. Anderson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-28-8397.⁷ He was born on June 11, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7,8 He married Pamela Lake Virginia Dunn, daughter of Frank Edison Dunn and Maude Mae Conner, on August 16, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Pierce J. Anderson died on February 7, 1986 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 63.^4,5,8

     Ruby Jo DeWees was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 6, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of February 6, 1946,her married name was Gordon.⁴ She married Henry Brady Gordon on February 6, 1946 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Ruby Jo DeWees died on March 11, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,5 She MULLENS — Ruby Jo Gordon, 81, of Mullens, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a short illness. Born Aug. 6, 1926, at Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Enola Conner DeWees. Ruby Jo was a 54-year resident of Mullens, a former secretary for the railroad with 37 years of service, retiring in 1988 from Norfolk Southern, and for 40-plus years she was a member of the Major League Bowling Association at Leisure Lanes in Beckley. She was also a graduate of Mullens High School and Bluefield Business College. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mike DeWees. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Ron “Tuffy” Gordon of Mullens; a grandson, Zachary Lee Gordon of Princeton and his fiancé, Samantha Nester; a sister-in-law, Betty DeWees of Mullens; a nephew, Bill Mike DeWeese and his wife, Vickie, of Mullens; and three great-nieces, Kayla, Ali and Bekah DeWeese of Mullens. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. Gerald Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton. Friends may call one hour before service Friday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. on March 12, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1291.³ Henry Brady Gordon was born on October 6, 1919 at Petersburg, Virginia.^1,2 He married Ruby Jo DeWees, daughter of Joseph Howard DeWeese/DeWees and Enola B. Conner, on February 6, 1946 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Henry Brady Gordon died on November 15, 1967 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 48.²

     Raymond Aloysius Hopkins was buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 4300 Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 233-09-5320.⁶ He was born on February 11, 1902 at Baltimore, Maryland.^5,6 He married Euna Marie Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on June 11, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,8 Raymond Aloysius Hopkins died on February 26, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 66.⁴ He Hopkins - On February 26, 1968, Raymond A., of 5001 Roland avenue, beloved husband of Euna Marie Hopkins and devoted father of Ray Charles Hopkins and brother of Frank L. Hopkins, Charles E. Hopkins, William Hopkins of Clearwater, Florida, Thomas J. Hopkins of Tucson, Arizona, and Mrs. Bessie Warner of Yeadon, Pa. Interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. on February 28, 1968.⁴

     Waldo Emerson Ballard was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 19, 1895 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,4,5 He married Ina Myrtle Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on December 29, 1925 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5,7 Waldo Emerson Ballard died on September 17, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^6,4,5 He Waldo E. Ballard, prominent Princeton businessman and well known throughout the southern part of the state, died Monday morning in the Princeton Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for the past 16 days. A veteran of world war I, he was born August 19, 1895, in Monroe county, the son of John T. Ballard and Margaret A. Bonham Ballard. A member of the Kee street Methodist church he is survived by his wife, Myrtle Conner Ballard, one son, Jennings Ballard, of the army in Texas; and one daughter, Anna Lou Ballard, 15, at home. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. F. B. Yost of Keystone, John R. Ballard of Union; A. O. Ballard of Elmote, Mrs. W. B. Yost of Tazwell, Va; R. L. Collins, of St. Louis; Herbert H. Ballard of Portsmouth, Va; and Paul Ballard of Princeton. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Kee street Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. O. E. Mercer and former pastor the Rev. L. D. Yost. Burial will be made in the Ballard cemetery at Ballard, Monroe county. on September 18, 1945.⁵

     Dean Seldon Keatley was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.² His Social Security Number was 236-26-1424.⁵ He married Ruth Norine Conner, daughter of Ellet Waitman Conner and Delilah O. Shumate.^6,7 Dean Seldon Keatley was born on September 12, 1922 at Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He died on June 3, 2000 at Delaware at age 77.⁵

     Emmett Woodson Skaggs was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 235-18-6779.⁶ He was born on September 2, 1917 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,2,5,3,7 He married Louise V. Conner, daughter of Ellet Waitman Conner and Delilah O. Shumate, on October 26, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,4 Emmett Woodson Skaggs died on October 25, 1982 at Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^6,5,7,4 He Emmett W. Skaggs, 65, of Bozoo, died Monday evening at his home after a long illness. Born in Ballard, he was a son of the late Woodson and Emma Wickline Skaggs. Residing in Bozoo most of his life, he was employed as a carpenter, was a member and elder of the Bozoo Christian Church, a member of the John Dove Lodge #78 AF&AM of Peterstown and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Conner Skaggs; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Linda) Chambers of Charleston, and Mrs. Albert (Emma Lee) Stegner of Currituck, N.C; one brother, Richard Skaggs of Colton, Cali; one sister, Mrs. Stanley (Helen) Kahn of Baltimore, Md; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery at Ballard. Pallbearers; Teddy Helm, Harry Jones, Donald Thomas, Rick Bradley, Jim Wall and William H. Dillow Jr. on October 27, 1982.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-38-1783.⁴ Jennings Emerson Ballard was born on March 31, 1927 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,11 He married Joyce Thelma Cole on December 7, 1963 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁵ Jennings Emerson Ballard died on December 31, 1992 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 65.^4,11,10 He Jennings E. Ballard, 65, of Bristol, died Thursday at a Bristol hospital. Born in Monroe County, he was a son of Myrtle Conner Ballard of Bristol and the late Waldo E. Ballard. He was President of DDG Inc. in Bristol and a former vice-president of Appalachian Oil Co., and operated the World of Bargains in Bristol. Before moving to Bristol in 1955 he taught school and coached at Graham High School in Bluefield. Va., and Pearisburg High School in Pearisburg. Va. He was a graduate of Concord College and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: son, Eric Ballard of Bristol: sister, Anna Lou Snidow of Princeton; and nephew. Dr. Robert L. Snidow Jr. on January 7, 1993.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 234-40-7101.² Her married name was Pennington.⁴ Ethel Butler was buried at Butler Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She married Peter F. Pennington.⁴ Ethel Butler was born on December 11, 1913 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,2,5 She married Dewey Estel Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on October 24, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,6 As of December 5, 1936,her married name was Conner.⁶ Ethel Butler and Dewey Estel Conner were divorced before April 23, 1940.⁷ Ethel Butler died on May 19, 1997 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,3 She Mrs. Ethel Butler Pennington, 83, of RR 04, Box 321, (Greasy Ridge Road), Princeton, died Monday, May 19, 1997, at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 11, 1913, at Summers County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Sally Young Butler. She was educated at Hilltop and spent her entire life in Summers and Mercer County’s having lived on Greasy Ridge for 48 years. She attended the Princeton Salvation Army on Princeton Avenue in Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Pennington along with her son, Stephen Pennington and three brothers and three sisters. Survivors: two daughters, Helen Hartley of Greasy Ridge, Princeton, with whom she made her home, and Linda Collins and her husband, Ted of Princeton; three sons, Dewey (Buster) Conner and his wife, Shirley of Lenoir, N.C., Holly Conner of Pacoima, Calif., and Greeley Conner of Princeton; two stepsons, Claude Pennington of Cleveland, Ohio, and Tommy Pennington and his wife, Nancy of Toledo. Ohio; three sisters, Naomi Pettrey of Athens, Sylvia Howerton of Princeton and Louise Etter of Tazewell, Va; one brother, Quentin Butler of New York; 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will follow in the Butler Family Cemetery at Hilltop. Pallbearers will be: Russell Blankenship, Steven Ford, Eric Donley, Robbie Whittaker, Clayton Akers and Bobby Manning. on May 27, 1997.³

     Dennis Greeley Conner was buried at Butler Family Cemetery, Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 233-68-0258.⁸ He was born on December 5, 1936 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,8,3 He died on April 17, 2004 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^1,8 He Dennis Greeley Conner, 67, of Greasy Ridge Road, died Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the Springfield Nursing Home in Lindside. Born Dec. 5, 1936 at Summers County, he was the son of the late Dewey Conner and Ethel Butler Conner Pennington. Dennis worked all his life as a farmer and was a member of the Elmore Union United Methodist Church in Princeton. Survivors: Brothers and sisters, Dewey 'Buster' Conner and wife Shirley of Lenoir, N.C., Holly Conner of Pacoima, Calif., Helen Hartley of Princeton and Linda Collins of Princeton. Graveside services and burial will be conducted from the Butler Family Cemetery at Hilltop. on April 21, 2004.¹