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     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

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-1945.⁶ Jesse Stephen Blankenship was born on August 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,5 He married Billie Jean Lambert, daughter of William Randolph Lambert and Frances Norma Jean Conner, on December 28, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jesse Stephen Blankenship and Billie Jean Lambert were divorced on October 23, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Jesse Stephen Blankenship died on December 21, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,6,4 He Jesse Stephen Blankenship, 57, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Jesse was preceded in death by his father and mother, Otey and Hazel Blankenship; his brother, Joseph Blankenship and his sister, Rita McGlothlin. Surviving are his children, Ashley Blankenship; Cory and wife, Kelsey Blankenship; his grandchildren, Ariana and Ryder Blankenship; Brandon Cole II; his sisters and brothers, JoAnn Linton; Debbie and husband, James Sapp; Otey and wife, Terri Blankenship and Ricky and wife, Donna Blankenship. on December 26, 2013.²