Evadna Ruth Conner1,2,3

F, b. January 14, 1928, d. August 19, 1929
FatherLuel Alfred Conner1 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges1 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     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

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&

Edward Watson Conner1,2

M, b. August 16, 1931, d. October 16, 1971
FatherLuel Alfred Conner3 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges4,1 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 193, District 4-1252, Baltimore, Maryland4

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Watson Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 1971 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3930] Conner Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12205386/person/-312329700
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Roseann Eula Tatum1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 29, 1943, d. March 21, 2018
FatherWilliam Baily Tatum Sr.1,7,8,2 b. November 2, 1921, d. August 3, 1984
MotherLouise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner1,7,2 b. September 24, 1922, d. March 21, 1981
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 143, District 44-46, Fairfield, Henrico Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Wilbur Husker Wright
Marriage*Roseann Eula Tatum married Wilbur Husker Wright on June 24, 1961 at Henrico Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Roseann Eula Tatum and Wilbur Husker Wright were divorced on March 19, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.9 
Children
  • Rick Wright4
  • Susan Wright4
  • David Wilbur Wright4,6
  • Infant Wright10 b. November 3, 1965, d. November 3, 1965

Family 2

George Marvin Hester b. January 10, 1940, d. January 16, 2023
Marriage*Roseann Eula Tatum married George Marvin Hester on September 29, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.4,6 

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the W. B. Tatum, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2008 edition.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Louise Conner Tatum obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  3. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9202] Bennett Funeral Homes, online www.bennettfuneralhomes.com, From the Roseann Tatum Hester obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Bailey Tatum, Sr. obituary in the Aug 5, 1984 edition.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

George Marvin Hester1,2,3

M, b. January 10, 1940, d. January 16, 2023
     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

Family

Roseann Eula Tatum b. September 29, 1943, d. March 21, 2018
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S9202] Bennett Funeral Homes, online www.bennettfuneralhomes.com, From the George Marvin Hester obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9202] Bennett Funeral Homes, online www.bennettfuneralhomes.com, From the Roseann Tatum Hester obituary.

Melvin Lewis Blankenship1,2,3,4

M, b. January 15, 1961, d. January 31, 2023
     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

Family

Rosemary Cornette
Marriage*He married Rosemary Cornette, daughter of William Traver "Bill" Cornette and Christine Mattie Yeatts, on February 11, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Matthew Blankenship1,4
  • Danielle Rose Blankenship4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Traver Cornette obituary in the Aug 2, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Lewis Blankenship obituary in the Feb 2, 2023 edition.

Millie Unknown1

F, b. June 2, 1888, d. January 7, 1973
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 15-13, Flathead, Flathead Co., Montana1

Family

Harold Jesse Cox b. February 5, 1898, d. February 20, 1970
Marriage*Millie Unknown married Harold Jesse Cox, son of Harley Ainsley Cox and Mary Rowena "Goldie" Schreckendgust.1 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.