Person Page - 3229

     Her Social Security Number was 202-24-9311.⁴ Marie Conner was born on November 29, 1933 at Pennsylvania.^1,4 As of circa 1956,her married name was Teets.⁵ She married Clifford Duane Teets circa 1956.^2,5,6 Marie Conner died on February 10, 2013 at Pennsylvania at age 79.^5,4 She Marie Conner Teets, age 79, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Freedom, after a courageous and long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Beloved wife for 57 years to Clifford D. Teets; loving mother of Ellen Rinestine, Cecil Teets (Becky Ruff), and the late Clifford A. Teets; sister of Marjorie Rice of Alabama; dear grandmother of Thea and Michael Teets, Justin and Alexis Ruff. Marie grew up in Rochester, PA and graduated from Geneva College. She spent 30 years working for TWA as a Sales Rep. and after retirement she started her own travel agency. She enjoyed traveling all over the world. Most people will know Marie as the Managing Director of the year round Comtra Theater in Cranberry. She continued even up to the last year when she performed the Hepburn role in "On Golden Pond" with her daughter, Ellen and reprised one of her favorite roles in "Arsenic" and "Old Lace". She will be missed by family, friends, and fellow cast members. on February 11, 2013.⁵

     Clifford Duane Teets Clifford Teets, Jul 31, 1927 - Oct 29, 2017. Clifford D. Teets, age 90, of Cranberry, formerly of New Sewickley Twp., died on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Husband to the late Marie (Conner); loving father of Ellen Rinestine, Cecil Teets (Rebecca Ruff), and the late Clifford A. Teets; proud grandfather of Thea and Michael Teets, and Justin and Alexis Ruff; son of the late Clifford A. and Bertha C. (Householder) Teets; brother of Shirley Carbeau and the late Anna Norbeck, Margaret Scheidemantle, Gladys Ford, Norma Lee Geiger, Theodore Teets, Lou Teets, Howard Teets, Elva Freshcorn, Virginia Herdt, and Sal Watson; and brother-in-law of Marjorie and Robert Rice, also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Cliff was “Milk’s Main Man” of Seldom Seen Dairy and Seldom Seen Farms throughout Beaver County. When he wasn’t working the farm, Cliff stayed busy supporting his wife with the Comtra Theatre in Cranberry Twp. Cliff was known for his national winnings and keen eye in selecting the best quality of Black Angus Show Cattle along with the 4-H beef livestock show and sale.⁴ He was born on July 31, 1927 at New Sewickley Township, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Marie Conner, daughter of Samuel Cecil "Sam" Conner and Elva Marie Allen, circa 1956.^1,2,4 Clifford Duane Teets died on October 29, 2017 at Pennsylvania at age 90.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 186-48-1558.⁴ Clifford Allen Teets was born on October 29, 1956.⁴ He died in June, 1983 at Pennsylvania at age 26.⁴

     Sammy Schumaker was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on April 3, 1939 at Knox Co., Tennessee.¹ He was born on April 3, 1939 at Knox Co., Tennessee.¹

     Susan Schumaker was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She was born on May 11, 1940 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She died on May 12, 1940 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.²

     Mary Jean Miller was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^5,4 She Mary Jean Miller, age 87, of Kennesaw, Geogia, passed away on May 19, 2023. Mary Jean was born on April 9, 1936, in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from Powell High School, she went on to earn a BS degree in Music from University of Tennessee. After teaching music at Powell High School, she began a long and celebrated career with Girls Scouts of America, serving in Atlanta, Albuquerque and Pensacola. Mary Jean also served as choir director at St. Andrew Presbyterian in Albuquerque, Gulf Breeze Presbyterian and First Presbyterian of Pensacola where she blessed many with her beautiful voice. Mary Jean was known for her leadership, dependability, generosity and joyous laughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Juanita Miller. She is survived by her sisters, Lucy Suffridge of Kennesaw, Georgia and Margaret Williamson of Bellingham, Washington, along with nieces, Teresa Singletary (Dickie), Brenda Haun and nephew Dale Suffridge (Kim). Also, many great and great-great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxvillle, TN.⁵ She was born on April 9, 1936 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^4,5 She died on May 19, 2033 at Cobb Co., Georgia, at age 97.⁵

     Von Ray Suffridge Von Ray Suffridge, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2019, at his home in Kennesaw surrounded by his wife and children, following a short bout with cancer. Burial will follow at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Cemetery. Von is preceded in death by his parents, Harley & Caltha Suffridge, sister, Pauline Henderson and brother, Richard Suffridge. He is survived by wife, Lucy, daughters, Teresa (Dickie) Singletary, Brenda Haun, son, Dale (Kim) Suffridge. Grandchildren, Heather (Trey) Adams, Misty (Aren) Skellenger, Joshua (Jewel) Duncan, Cooper Suffridge and Kinsley Suffridge. Great grandchildren; Foster, LynLee, Tori, Keiara, Bradley, Kinzey, Caralyn and Kaden. One great, great grandson, Ryker. Nephew, Ricky Suffridge and nieces, Janice Henderson and Regina Willis. Sister-in-laws, Margaret Williamson and Mary Jean Miller. Von was born and raised in Tennessee. He graduated from Powell High School. Von married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Lucy Miller on January 26, 1956. He lived a full and active life. He loved his family passionately. He was a heavy duty truck parts salesman as well as having owned Kennesaw Truck Parts & Service before selling out to Mack Trucks. He enjoyed fishing and camping and even began to play golf after retirement. He was proud of his “Hole in one” and always looked forward to each outing with his golfing buddies. He was a creative wood worker. In the shop he built, he would sculpt Ballpoint pens, build coat racks, walking sticks, and many other things. He could build anything out of a board, discarded furniture or even golf clubs and golf balls. He worked at the North GA State Fair, at the VIP gate, for about 12 years. He enjoyed meeting the performers and has a wall of autographed pictures and lots of stories to tell. He loved his Lady Vols Basketball and followed them each season. He also followed Lady Vols softball and went to as many games as he could. He was definitely a Tennessee fan. He was proud of his family and they were very proud of him. They can say what a lot of people can’t. He was a good man! He was well liked by all who knew him. Von’s family wishes to extend our sincerest thanks for all the players and support they have received.³ He was buried at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kennesaw, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on October 5, 1934 at Tennessee.³ He married Lucy Carolyn Miller, daughter of Eugene Miller and Juanita Hill Wade, on January 26, 1956 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 Von Ray Suffridge died on November 10, 2019 at Kennesaw, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 85.³

     Her Social Security Number was 414-74-0500.⁴ Carrie Swafford was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^5,3 She was born on October 22, 1901 at Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., Tennessee.^5,2,4 As of August, 1925,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Joseph Ameriah "Joe" Conner, son of William James Conner and Miriam S. Druscilla "Mary" "Dru" Walters, in August, 1925.^1,3 Carrie Swafford died on January 26, 1978 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 76.^5,3 She CONNER, Mrs. Carrie Swafford - age 76, of 1040 Sunset Drive, Signal Mountain, TN, died Thursday in a Chattanooga Hospital. Wife of the late Joe A. Conner, she was a native of Pikeville, and a retired teacher in Campbell Co. She was a member of the Red Bank Baptist Church. Survivors: son, Dr. Jack E. Conner; daughter, Mrs. Joan Stephens, both of Signal Mountain; 3 sisters, Mrs. Eliza S. Ault, Mrs. Euphaula Runion, both of Pikeville, Mrs. Bess Lauderdale, Red Bank; 5 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in New Gray Cemetery, Knoxville. on January 27, 1978.³

     Her Social Security Number was 412-72-8538.⁴ Joan Conner was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^5,6 Her married name was Deslauriers.⁴ She and Eugene Stephens were divorced.^4,9 Joan Conner married Unknown Deslauriers.⁴ Joan Conner was born on August 27, 1937 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^4,5 As of August 9, 1958,her married name was Stephens.¹⁰ She married Eugene Stephens on August 9, 1958 at Jacksboro, Campbell Co., Tennessee.¹⁰ Joan Conner died on August 14, 2001 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 63.^4,11,5,6 She Joan Conner Stephens, 63, a resident of Chattanooga died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, in a Chattanooga retirement center. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a native of Jacksboro, Tenn. Mrs. Stephens was a lifelong educator, having served in the Chattanooga Public Schools as a teacher and principal. She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe A. Conner and Carrie Swafford Conner. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Ann Stephens of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; son, Greg Stephens of Bangkok, Thailand; brother, Dr. Jack E. Conner of Georgetown, Tenn; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be held in New Gray Cemetery in Knoxville. on August 17, 2001.⁶