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     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

     Her married name was Conner.³ Margaret Louise Weliever married Francis Dosson Conner, son of Virgil Smith Conner and Ethel Rhoads/Rhodes.^3,1,2 Margaret Louise Weliever was born on January 22, 1920 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2 She died on January 4, 2015 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 94.^1,2 She Margaret L. Conner, 94, of Lafayette, passed away on January 4, 2015 at 1:19 a.m. at IU Health Arnett. Margaret was born on January 22, 1920 in Crawfordsville to the late Fred A. and Flora Belle (Timmons) Weliever. She was a graduate of New Ross High School. Margaret was married to Francis D. Conner in Crawfordsville, and he preceded her in death on August 22, 1977. She was self-employed as an Avon Lady for 60 plus years. She was a member of the Avon Presidents Club for 50 years. Margaret was a member of the Church of Christ on Creasy Lane. She loved flowers, Avon, and most of all her grandchildren. Surviving are three children, James (wife: Bobbie) Conner of Lafayette, Larry (wife: Melody) Conner of Lafayette, and Rosalie (husband: Robert) Thomasmeyer of Eustis, FL. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Raymond, and Floyd Weliever. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 2 p.m. at Simplicity Funeral Care with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Alan Yeater officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Creasy Lane Church of Christ. Simplicity Funeral Care entrusted with care. on January 6, 2015.²

     Her married name was Conner.² Martha M. Personett married William Lewis Conner, son of Virgil Smith Conner and Ethel Rhoads/Rhodes.^2,1 Martha M. Personett was born on January 20, 1922 at Darlington, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^3,1 She died on September 27, 2014 at Rossville, Clinton Co., Indiana, at age 92.^1,3 She Martha M. Conner, 92, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Rossville, Indiana at Milner Community Health Care. She was born January 20, 1922 in Darlington, Indiana to the late Frank and Esther Hutchens Personett. She married Mr. William L. Conner who passed away September 22, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Frank Personett and a sister, Louise. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Stan) Cox and William C. (Paula) Conner; grandchildren, Susanne (Keith) Baughman, Andrew (Amy) Conner, Joyanne (Larry) McKinney and Marianne (Scott) Rouse; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. on September 29, 2014.¹