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     Her Social Security Number was 230-52-1920.³ Carol Faye Clarkson was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 3, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Robert Bryant Anderson Jr., son of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, in September, 1972 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Carol Faye Clarkson and Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. were divorced on October 18, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of September 8, 1978,her married name was Anderson.¹ Carol Faye Clarkson married Robert Bryant Anderson Jr., son of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on September 8, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Carol Faye Clarkson and Robert Bryant Anderson Jr. were divorced on February 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Carol Faye Clarkson died on October 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^3,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 030-38-2762.² Leslie Ray Catron Les Catron, 64, of the Brush creek Falls Road, Speedway, died suddenly, early Wednesday morning, April 25, 2012, at his home. Born December 10, 1947, in Bluefield, he was the son of the late charles Ray Catron and Doris Frances Bowling Catron. Les was educated in the Matoaka area. For more than 25 years, Les had a career in law enforcement, having retired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Mercer county Sheriff's Department. Les was working in conjunction with security at the Mercer county courthouse at the time of his death. Les was a very active member of Lilly Grove Baptist church, where he was serving as chairman of Deacons, member of the choir, assistant Sunday school teacher, Van driver, handyman for maintenance and repairs of the church grounds and property, and served on various committees within the life of the church. Les loved his family, friends, working in his garden, mowing and grooming his yard, fishing and was an avid NAScAR fan, following his favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. Les was raised by his grandparents, Eslie and Edith Bowling of Spanishburg. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 17 years, Mildred Joyce Mccomas catron along with his children; Jeff and Amy Catron of Matoaka, Raymond and Chanda Catron of Winston-Salem NC, Brittni Hurst of the Home, and Jason Jennings of Mullens; two grandchildren, Maddux and Camdyn; His siblings, J. W. Bowling, Freda McPherson both of Spanishburg, Delila and Robert Williams of Rock, Diane Crowling, Steve Thomas, Billy Morris all of Virginia Beach VA. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 10, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Anna Elaine Conner, daughter of Ted Olan "Teddie" Conner and Martha Jane Odle, on December 29, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Leslie Ray Catron died on April 25, 2012 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,3

     Wanda Jean Journell was born on November 28, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 20, 1979,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Gary Wayne Conner, son of Theodore Rudolph Conner and Alice Marie Murray, on July 20, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Wanda Jean Journell and Gary Wayne Conner were divorced on February 21, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Wanda Jean Journell died on December 3, 2022 at Virginia at age 63.² She Wanda Jean Conner, 63, of Salem, passed away on December 3, 2022. Born in Roanoke, Va., on November 28, 1959, to Frances Smiley Huddleston and the late John Hampton Journell, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Mervin Journell and James Clinton Journell. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory are her son, Anthony James Peery; cousin, Bonnie Beckner, as well as many other nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. on December 11, 2022.²

     Debra Opal Witt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 5, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 18, 1979,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Richard Wiley Conner, son of Roy Wiley Conner and Isabelle Melton, on August 18, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Debra Opal Witt and Richard Wiley Conner were divorced on June 16, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Debra Opal Witt died on November 28, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^5,4 She Debra W. Stump, 57, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late William and Lena Abbott Witt, and had been an area resident all of her life. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Epps. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by a son, Jason Conner, and his wife Ebony; a daughter, Valerie Conner, and her companion Chris Jenks; two brothers, Danny Witt, and his wife Wanda, and Mike Witt, and his wife Mary Ellen; two sisters, Lynnell Pruett and her husband Mike, and Becky Wygal; six grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 1, 2011.⁴

     Sonja Leigh Stump Sonja Stump, May 28, 1961 - Feb 17, 2025. Sonja Leigh Stump, 63, of Bent Mountain, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025, after a hard fought 15 year battle with cancer. She was an active and faithful member of Mount Union Church of the Brethren, where she played the piano since she was a teenager. She also played the piano for the Happy Hearts Gospel Group. Sonja retired from the Roanoke County School Board after 37 years. She volunteered with the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad for 32 years, is a life member and held many positions. She loved spending time with and spoiling her nieces, great nieces and great nephews. She was a selfless and caring angel that will be greatly missed. Sonja was preceded in death by her father, Howard Stump; paternal grandparents, Rev. Cleophas and Junie Stump, maternal grandparents, Tillman and Lelia Dalton. She is survived by her mother, Rachel Dalton Stump; brother, Mark Stump and his wife, Karen; nieces, Mariah (Drew) Roberson, Danielle (Matt) Sink; great-nephews, Trae and Titan Roberson; great-nieces, Tinsley and Teddie Roberson; aunts, uncle and cousins. The family would like to thank Patti File, Heidi Locklin, Jimmy Baroch, the staff of the Blue Ridge Cancer Center and Good Samaritan Hospice for all the love and support shown to the family. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 28, 1961 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of June 21, 1980,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Michael Wayne "Mike" Conner, son of Howard Wesley Conner and Cora Evelyn Bowman, on June 21, 1980 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Sonja Leigh Stump and Michael Wayne "Mike" Conner were divorced on April 6, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Sonja Leigh Stump died on February 17, 2025 at North Carolina at age 63.⁴

     Rhonda Lynn McCune Rhonda Scott, Jan 3, 1958 - Mar 29, 2022. Rhonda Scott, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Sydney McCune, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Chester Scott; mother, Darlene McCune; brother and sister-in-law, Sydney, Jr. and Tina McCune; sisters-in-law, Susan (Dennis) Jones and Teresa (Curtis) Cadd; and God-son, William Lee Simpson. It was Rhonda’s request that no services be held, but Chester would like to thank all the friends and neighbors for their care and support, especially caregiver, Sue McDaniel during this difficult time.⁴ She was born on January 3, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 As of June 14, 1980,her married name was Crowder.¹ She married Franklin Dwayne "Pete" Crowder, son of Frank Everett Crowder and Phyllis Anne Conner, on June 14, 1980 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Rhonda Lynn McCune and Franklin Dwayne "Pete" Crowder were divorced on June 7, 1984 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Rhonda Lynn McCune died on March 29, 2022 at Virginia at age 64.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-68-6558.⁵ Wyndom Thomas Groves Jr. was born on October 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Kathy Diane Underwood, daughter of Herman Lee Underwood and Rachel Frances Conner, on February 14, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Wyndom Thomas Groves Jr. and Kathy Diane Underwood were divorced on August 31, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Wyndom Thomas Groves Jr. died on December 7, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^5,3

     Lisa Diane Zimmerman Lisa Zimmerman Conner, Aug 7, 1959 - Apr 9, 2023. Lisa Zimmerman Conner, 63, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jennings Bryan Zimmerman (Peggy), and Leona Zimmerman, as well as her father-in-law, Bobby Conner. Lisa, affectionately known to her many friends as LZ, is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Anthony W. Conner, and their children, Jackie Gardner (Brian), Jamie Conner, and John Conner (Ashleigh), and grandchildren, Berkeley Gardner, Jase Gardner, and Landry Conner, and her pup, Remy. She is also survived by her brothers Mike Zimmerman (Kathy) and Donnie Zimmerman (Karen), mother-in-law Rebecca Conner, and brothers-in-law Reggie Conner (Ellen), Brian Conner (Leigh Anne), and sister-in-law Valerie Moore, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lisa was a graduate of William Byrd High School and Radford University. Well known for her great sense of style and her love of entertaining, Lisa never missed a design detail and turned every event into a true party. She had the best laugh and loved music, her dogs, travel, and sitting on the beach til after sunset. While she rarely turned down a shopping trip, especially if shoes and jewelry were involved, Lisa most loved being at Anthony’s side as they were cheering on their children and grandchildren as they participated in sports and other activities.³ She was born on August 7, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 1, 1981,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Anthony Wayne Conner, son of Bobby Lavern Conner and Rebecca Anne "Becky" Huddleston, on August 1, 1981 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Lisa Diane Zimmerman died on April 9, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.³

     Deborah Sanford McGehee was born on March 4, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 As of September 12, 1981,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Randal Gary Conner, son of Lynwood Conner and Betty Lou Goad, on September 12, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Deborah Sanford McGehee died on February 21, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.² She Deborah McGehee Conner, 59, of Roanoke, Va., passed away in her home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was born on March 4, 1958, in Richmond, Va., where she spent her childhood. Debbie went on to receive a degree from the University of Mary Washington. After graduating, she moved to Roanoke, where she married her sweetheart. Together with her brother-in-law, they owned Country Way General Merchandise for many years, where Debbie's infectious personality and positive spirit became a staple in the community. Later in life, she was able to combine two of her biggest passions, children and consignment sales, into a business venture, Back on the Rack, LLC. Blessed with a servant's heart, Debbie used her many talents and her seemingly boundless energy to volunteer for countless organizations throughout the Roanoke Valley while raising her children. She was preceded in death by her children, Debra Lynn Conner and William Bennett Conner; her parents, Eleanor Randolph Boisseau McGuire and Charles Connor McGehee III; and her stepfather, Herbert Curtis McGuire. Debbie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Randal Gary Conner of Roanoke, Va; her sister, Kathryn McGehee Avery (Kendall) of Richmond, Va; her brother, Charles Connor McGehee IV of Virginia Beach, Va; her stepbrother, Steve McGuire (Domino) of Roanoke, Va; stepsister, Marcee McGuire of Charlotte, N.C; her children, Lisa Conner Parker (Brannon) of Charleston, S.C., Steven Lynwood Conner (Kelly) of Roanoke, Va., Eleanor "Kenzie" Conner Mitchell (Thomas) of Ravenna, Ohio, Peyton Conner Stevenson (Justin) of Buchanan, Va., and Greyson Phillips Conner of Roanoke, Va; and grandchildren, Haley Nicole Parker, Hannah Joyce Parker, Drew Randal Conner, Lorelei Eileen Conner. on February 23, 2018.²

     Edward Wesley Bowles Edward Wesley Bowles, 58, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wesley and Claudine Akers Bowles. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Patricia Slate; grandchildren, Tori, Nathan, Brooke and Ryan; aunt, Ruby Owens; special friends, Kaitlin Moore and daughter, Mason, Chloe Clingenpell; numerous other nieces, nephews, family and special friends. Interment to follow in the Reesedale Cemetery.² His Social Security Number was 225-80-1296.⁶ He was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2 He was born on September 30, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He married Audrey Mae Conner, daughter of William B. "Bill" Conner and Ocie Ella Worrell, on October 5, 1981 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Wesley Bowles and Audrey Mae Conner were divorced on January 29, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edward Wesley Bowles died on June 7, 2012 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 58.^2,3,6