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     Jill Frances Chisom Jill Chisom Spencer, 59, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Coleman Chisom and Barbara Scott Chisom of Salem; as well as her brother, Timothy Coleman Chisom. Jill is survived by her loving husband, James Randal Spencer; daughter, Anne Claire Conner (and her father John Christopher Conner) of Salem; her beloved twin brother James L. Chisom (Katherine) of Salem; sister-in-law Loretta Prillaman of Roanoke; nephews William Logan Chisom of Richmond, James Coleman Chisom of San Francisco and John Grayson Burks Chisom of Charlottesville; special cousin and "third twin", Karen Hopkins St. John of Roanoke; as well as numerous other relatives and cherished friends. Jill was a highly skilled and dedicated Administrative Assistant. She began her career in the Executive Office of APCO in Roanoke, working for the Executive Vice President and later the President. She also worked for the Law Office of Flippin Densmore. Most recently, Jill worked in support of the Chief Operating Officer of Marsh McLennan Mid-Atlantic. She loved her Marsh family and was proud to work there. Jill was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She was witty, engaging, loved gardening and animals, and was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Jill was a gifted pianist and beautiful singer. Twelve years of piano lessons also made her an incredible typist. A 1980 honors graduate of Salem High School, Jill won the DECA State Title for words per minute typing and shorthand. Those skills and her personality made her a sought-after employee, and executives would lobby for her to support them. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to Dr. Amanda Gillespie-Twardy and the wonderful staff at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center as well as the staff at Carilion Hospice for their compassionate care.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 10, 1986,her married name was Conner.¹ She married John Christopher "Chris" Conner, son of Michael Allen Conner and Gayle Calvin Garrison, on May 10, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jill Frances Chisom and John Christopher "Chris" Conner were divorced on April 1, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Jill Frances Chisom died on June 7, 2021 at Virginia at age 59.³

     Steven Ashuer Webb Mr. Steven Ashuer "Smoke" Webb, age 57, of Covington, died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke surrounded by his family. Mr. Webb was born October 5, 1959 in Alleghany County, the son of the late Winfred L. Webb and Roberta Walton Webb. Steven was reared in Bath County and attended Bath County public schools. Upon graduating from high school, he went to Fishersville Welding School where he received a welding certificate. During his working career, he had been employed by the former Lear Corporation, Pals Inc. and various other construction companies. Mr. Webb attended Iron Gate Community Church and Church of God of Prophecy. He was a longtime supporter of St. Joseph's Indian School. Steven loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Webb is survived by his beloved dog, Chato and his cats; his brothers, Lynwood "Avery" Webb and Maggie of Roanoke and Dean Webb of Covington as well as Bert Webb of Iron Gate whom he thought of as a brother; his sisters, Tammy Puffenbarger of North Carolina and Rhonda Mayberry and Jerry of Covington; his uncle, Woody Webb and aunt, Janice Webb of Hot Springs; several aunts including, Janet Craft, of Covington; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; his friends, Ryan and Shyan Forbes and children, Floyd Smith and Janice, Chuckie Tingler, Steve Pleasant, Gary Goode with whom he enjoyed watching NASCAR together on Sundays. In addition to his parents, Mr. Webb was preceded in death by a sister, Joy Phillips, in 2016; his niece, Stacy Webb Hartless; his paternal grandparents, Roscoe Stevenson Webb and Violet Webb Smith; his maternal grandparents, Julian B. Walton and Mamie Tucker Walton.² He was born on October 5, 1959 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 He married Iris Angeline Conner, daughter of Aubrey Earl Conner and Sadie May/Mae Gilbert, on July 21, 1986 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Steven Ashuer Webb and Iris Angeline Conner were divorced on December 12, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Steven Ashuer Webb died on May 18, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.²

     Mary Erma Meador was buried at Goodview Baptist Cemetery, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-03-0606.³ She was born on July 16, 1906 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of November 14, 1987,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on November 14, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mary Erma Meador died on August 17, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,2

     Maude Walker Camden was born circa 1904 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 1, 1939,her married name was Doyle.¹ She married Curtis Byron Doyle, son of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on September 1, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Maude Walker Camden and Curtis Byron Doyle were divorced on November 3, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Gladys Virginia Blackwell was born circa 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 3, 1953,her married name was Manning.¹ She married James Robert Manning, son of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on September 3, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Charles Ronald "Charlie" Holloway Charles (“Bud” or “Charlie” to his friends) R. Holloway, 83, of Roanoke went to his heavenly home in the early morning on Thursday, March 30. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Dora C. Holloway. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce M. Holloway of Roanoke; son and family, Michael, Annette, David, and Jonathan Holloway of Yorktown; brother, Ralph W. Holloway and niece, Debbie H. Richardson of Vinton; brother- and sister-in-law, Eddy and Sandra McClelland of Vinton. Charlie was a talented baseball player in his youth, a feared softball slugger in his middle years, and an avid collector of baseball cards in his later years. He spent his entire working career with Roanoke’s newspapers, beginning with the evening World News, and retiring from the Roanoke Times after 47 years. Most importantly, Charlie loved the Lord deeply and dearly, faithfully serving Him in many capacities over the years at Lynn Haven Baptist Church and later First Baptist Roanoke. The family offers a heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and the staff at Hermitage in Roanoke for their loving care, assistance, and comfort. In respect of Charlie’s wishes, all services will be private.³ He was born on May 20, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Joyce Ann McClelland on December 24, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Charles Ronald "Charlie" Holloway died on March 30, 2017 at Virginia at age 83.³