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     William Baily Tatum Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^8,2,5 His Social Security Number was 228-14-2390.⁹ He was born on November 2, 1921 at Richmond, Virginia.^{9,1,2,3,4,6,7} He married Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner, daughter of Luel Alfred Conner and Eula Belle Hodges, on November 30, 1940 at Glen Allen, Virginia.^1,2,10 William Baily Tatum Sr. died on August 3, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 62.^9,2,4,5 He William Bailey Tatum, Sr., 62, of Richmond, widower of Louise G. Tatum, died Friday, August 3, 1984, in a local hospital. He was the former owner of Wayland Appraisal Service. Mr. Tatum is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roseann T. Wright, Mrs. Linda T. Mete, both of Richmond; one son, William B. Tatum, Jr., of Mechanicsville; and six grandchildren. Mr. Tatum was a member of Brookland United Methodist Church. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. on August 5, 1984.⁵

     William Baily Tatum Jr. was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^7,8 His Social Security Number was 223-54-1335.⁹ He was born on February 12, 1942 at Richmond, Virginia.^9,7,8,3 He married Carolyn Rose Ancarrow on November 5, 1960 at Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^7,2 William Baily Tatum Jr. died on July 25, 2008 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 66.^9,7,8,4 He W. B. Tatum Jr. was a member of the Virginia Power Squadron and the Virginia Yacht Club. An avid car enthusiast, William B. "Bill" Tatum Jr. understood all aspects of the automotive industry. He worked for car dealerships, owned his own business selling automotive equipment to dealerships and repair shops, provided training on how to use that equipment and was skilled in repairing vehicles. "He was such a great salesman -- an honest one," said his daughter, Sharon Tatum Slate of Chesterfield County. "He never took advantage of someone, and [he] treated people the way he wanted to be treated." Mr. Tatum, who used to own Tatum's Automotive Equipment in Ashland, died Friday of cancer at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital. He was 66. A native of Richmond, Mr. Tatum graduated from Hermitage High School, where he was a member of the football team. To help earn money to play football, he started his first job as a newspaper carrier. Mr. Tatum, a gifted storyteller who could ad lib the humor, always made it a point to be involved in his children's lives. He coached youth football and baseball and served as a Cub Scout pack leader. More recently, he worked as the pit-crew chief of the No. 26 Tatum Racing car, which his son, William B. "Chip" Tatum III of Hanover County, raced at Virginia Motor Speedway. Because his son always wanted to be a racer, Mr. Tatum threw himself wholeheartedly into the endeavor, helping Chip Tatum finish in fourth place during his second season. Mr. Tatum even attended the Richard Petty Driving Experience. When he wasn't able to work on the car during a race, Mr. Tatum still attended and communicated with his son through a radio during the race. A dynamic man, Mr. Tatum "lived life to the fullest," his daughter said. He also was an avid boater and was a member of the Virginia Power Squadron and the Virginia Yacht Club. He was a member of the Mechanicsville Christian Center, where he was active in the men's ministry group. In addition to his son and daughter, Mr. Tatum's survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Ancarrow Tatum of Hanover; two sisters, Roseann Hester of Mechanicsville and Linda Wade of Colonial Heights; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Burial will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Courthouse Road in Hanover. on July 29, 2008.⁷

     Evadna Ruth Conner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on January 14, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on August 19, 1929 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.^1,3

     Edward Watson Conner was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^5,1 He was born on August 16, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 He died on October 16, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 40.^5,1 He Edward Watson Conner died October 16, 1971, at a local hospital. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Eula B. Conner; 4 brothers, Douglas G. Conner of Baltimore, Md., Burlin C. of Airzona, Albert L. and Forrest L. Conner and one sister, Mrs. William B. Tatum, all of Richmond. Graveside services will be conducted at Westhampton Cemetery. on October 18, 1971.¹

     Roseann Eula Tatum was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ She Roseann Tatum Hester, 74, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Tatum. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, George M. Hester; children, David Wright (Pam), Rick Wright (Tracy), Susan Giles (Paul) and George A. Hester (Sherrie); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Wade (Ralph); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Tatum, Linda Hester and Joyce White; as well as several nieces and nephews. Roseann retired with over 30 years of service with C.F. Sauer Co. She loved her kitties, Garfield and Miss Priss, and spending time at the beach. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park.⁴ She was born on September 29, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,5 As of June 24, 1961,her married name was Wright.⁶ She married Wilbur Husker Wright on June 24, 1961 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ Roseann Eula Tatum and Wilbur Husker Wright were divorced on March 19, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁹ As of September 29, 1984,her married name was Hester.⁶ Roseann Eula Tatum married George Marvin Hester on September 29, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,6 Roseann Eula Tatum died on March 21, 2018 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4

     George Marvin Hester was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ He Hester, George Marvin, 82, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lila Hester; wife, Roseann; and son, G.A. Hester. He is survived by his children, David Wright (Pam), Ricky Wright (Tracy), and Susan Venus (Paul); sisters, Joyce White and Linda Hester; Niece, Teresa White; 7 grandchildren, Heather, Chris, Jason, Tyler, Jade, Travis, and Brandon; 5 great-grandchildren, Landon, Bekah, Katie, Emma, and Tatum. George was a graduate of John Marshall High School, a veteran of the US Navy, and worked as a Brick Mason for over 40 years. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and was always making people laugh. George will always be remembered for his love of the Redskins, and watching them beat the Cowboys. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.¹ He was born on January 10, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 He married Roseann Eula Tatum, daughter of William Baily Tatum Sr. and Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner, on September 29, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,2 George Marvin Hester died on January 16, 2023 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹

     Celina E. Young was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 89 Center Street, Clinton, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.³ Her Social Security Number was 136-16-7388.⁴ She was born on June 16, 1905 at Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey.^4,5,2 As of June, 1951,her married name was Connor.¹ She married Bernice Eldridge Connor, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, in June, 1951 at Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey.^6,1 Celina E. Young died on July 18, 1992 at Raritan Township, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, at age 87.^6,5 She Celina E. Apgar, 87, died Saturday (July 18, 1992) at Hunterdon Medical Center. Mrs. Apgar lived in Toms River for 18 years before moving to Readington a year and a half ago. She had been a trust officer for First Fidelity Bank in Newark, retiring many years ago. She was a member of the Deborah Hospital Heart and Lung Center and the Toms River United Methodist Church. Her first husband, Bernice Connor, died in 1970. Her second husband, Frank S. Apgar, died in 1990. A stepdaughter, Vivian Ruggiero, died in 1990. Surviving are a stepson, Bruce of Carlisle, Pa., and a stepdaughter, Ida Mae Bishop of Readington; six step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. on July 21, 1992.⁶

     Melvin Lewis Blankenship was born on January 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Rosemary Cornette, daughter of William Traver "Bill" Cornette and Christine Mattie Yeatts, on February 11, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Melvin Lewis Blankenship died on January 31, 2023 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 62.⁴ He Lewis Blankenship, January 15, 1961 - January 31, 2023. On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Melvin Lewis Blankenship went to be with Our Lord at the age of 62, after a brief battle with cancer in Norfolk, Virginia. Lewis received much love and care in his final days from his sister, brother-in-law, brother, and sister-in-law. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Sarah Blankenship, and his nephew, Scott Blankenship. He is survived by his children, Danielle LaPrad (Brett) and Matthew Blankenship (Ashley); grandchildren, Bentley Campbell, Haley Blankenship, and Eloise LaPrad; sister, Rhonda Scott (Jeff); brother, Doug Blankenship (Sonya); wife, Rose Blankenship; and mother-in-law, Christine Cornette. Lewis was born on January 15, 1961, in Roanoke, Virginia. He graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1979 and was an Eagle Scout. He worked for the City of Roanoke for more than 25 years and retired in 2015 before moving to Norfolk. He then worked for the City of Virginia Beach and retired in 2022. He loved Roanoke, especially attending his high school reunions, and had planned to move back to his beloved hometown in retirement. His family cherishes many memories from over the decades including numerous family vacations, fishing trips, camping trips, and holiday traditions. Some of his favorite pastimes were cooking for his family, watching the Miami Dolphins, going to church, taking long walks, and riding roller coasters. He loved music and enjoyed spending time at a local piano bar in Norfolk; he could name the band or singer of thousands of songs. He always had a heart to help others and was the first to offer a helping hand when he saw strangers in need. on February 2, 2023.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 516-09-5428.² Her married name was Cox.¹ Millie Unknown married Harold Jesse Cox, son of Harley Ainsley Cox and Mary Rowena "Goldie" Schreckendgust.¹ Millie Unknown was born on June 2, 1888 at Colorado.^2,3 She died on January 7, 1973 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 84.³