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     Delois Venita White Delois V. Conner, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Conner, the daughter of the late McKinley P. White and Mary E. (Weatherford) Cochran was born July 6, 1939 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of The Palace of Praise and had retired as a CNA from Doctors Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Conner enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and going on vacations, but what she cherished most was spending time with her family and having family dinners. In 1956, she married Carl E. Bilskey, Sr. in Arkansas. He preceded her in death. In 1964, she married Rufus W. Conner, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include seven children, Carl Edward Bilskey, Jr. and companion of 10 years, Rebecca Taylor, Rose Mary Norman and husband, John Fuller, Jr., Jimmy Ray (Mickey) Bilskey, Ricky Alan Bilskey all of Poplar Bluff, Gary Dale Conner of Hobart, Ind., Paul M. Bilskey of Arkansas and Mary McCammon of Hutchison, Kans; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Ray Cochran of Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Conner was preceded in death by two children, David Bilskey, Kathy S. Bryant, a sister, Janey Cochran and two brothers, James White and a newborn brother. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn section of the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.² She was buried at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery, 1901 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Missouri.^2,3 Her married name was Conner.² She married Rufus Woodrow Conner, son of Chauncie H. Conner and Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier.^1,2 Delois Venita White was born on July 6, 1939 at Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Missouri.^2,3 She died on August 8, 2016 at Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Missouri, at age 77.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 233-70-8890.⁴ Bertha Mae Brooks was buried at Newland Cemetery, Newland, Avery Co., North Carolina.^3,5 She was born on February 29, 1924 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6 As of June 27, 1940,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Rufus Woodrow Conner, son of Chauncie H. Conner and Janice Sarah "Jane" Gautier, on June 27, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Bertha Mae Brooks died on May 16, 1988 at Crossnore, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^2,4,3 She Bertha Mae Harris, 64, of Crossnore, died Monday at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Jody and Dorothy Daniels Brooks and was the wife of the late Joseph Lee Harris. She was a member of Newland Church of Jesus Christ and she retired from Sloop Memorial Hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Ada Gragg of Boiling Rock, Leda Gwyn of Crossnore and Janie Stocksbury of Oklahoma; a son, Thomas Harris of Crossnore; three sisters, Sadie Aldridge and Nellie Shook of Crossnore and Ora Belle Woody of Marion; a brother, Cecil Brooks of Newland; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Newland Cemetery. on May 17, 1988.³

     Brandy Michelle Riffe was born on September 24, 1984 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She died on July 23, 2016 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 31.³ She Brandy Michelle Riffe, 31, of Bluefield, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Princeton. After graduating from Pikeview High School, Brandy proudly served in the National Guard for 6 years as a military police officer. Born September 24, 1984 in Princeton, she was the daughter of Rhonda Dawn Bowles-Riffe & Edward "Eddie" Lee Riffe. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rufus Riffe (Deceased) & Lovada Riffe (Deceased); and her maternal grandmother, Louise Bowles (Deceased). Brandy is survived by her parents, Rhonda Dawn Bowles-Riffe & fiancé, Joe Berry, of Bluefield, and Edward "Eddie" Lee Riffe & Martha Riffe, of Knoxville, TN; brother, James Riffe, of Knoxville, TN; grandfather & step-grandmother, Jimmie Bowles & Betty Bowles; special aunt & uncle, Tammy Shorter & Randy Shorter, of Speedway; aunts & uncles, John Riffe & wife Ann Riffe, Greg Riffe & wife Barbara Riffe, Mike Riffe & wife Shelia Riffe, Clay Riffe & wife Teresa Riffe, Thomas Riffe & wife Sherry Riffe, Ronnie Riffe, Pat Mullins, Lucille Dash, Myra Dawson & husband Mark Dawson, and Linda Riffe; and numerous loving cousins. on July 26, 2016.³

     His Social Security Number was 383-18-8036.⁷ Jack Penman Patrick Kearns was born on September 21, 1924 at Windsor, Ontario, Canada.^7,3,4,5 He married Ovella Irene Lester, daughter of Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester and Callie Mae McNeil, on February 11, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2 Jack Penman Patrick Kearns died on March 24, 2000 at San Diego Co., California, at age 75.^7,4,6 He Jack Patrick Kearns, Sept. 21, 1924 - March 24, 2000, 75, of Chula Vista died March 24. He was born in Windsor, Ontario. Mr. Kearns was retired after working as an electrician. He served in the Navy during World War II. He belonged to the Elks and the Moose. Survivors include his companion, Shirley Waddell; daughters Patty Fries of Quartz Hill, Kathy Birkhahn of Templeton and Karin Lewis of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. on April 8, 2000.⁶

     Foster Devon Phebus was buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 2200 East Avenue South, Palmdale, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 306-20-8286.⁵ He was born on May 4, 1924 at Tippecanoe, Marshall Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,4,6,7 He married Ovella Irene Lester, daughter of Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester and Callie Mae McNeil, on July 30, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Foster Devon Phebus died on February 17, 2004 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 79.^5,2,3,6

     Juanita Elizabeth Jay Juanita Elizabeth (Jay) Lester, May 25, 1928 - October 9, 2000. She is the daughter of the late Charlie Jay and Katie Holt Jay. She was born May 25, 1928 in Lamar, Oklahoma. She died, Monday, October 9, 2000 at her Beckley, West Virginia residence. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Edwards; her second, Ronald J. Lester; two sisters, Hazel Simpson and Ozema Simpson; and a brother, Joe Jay. Survivors, a daughter, Barbara Sexton; two grandsons, Shannon Karl (wife Karen) and Christopher Sexton; a foster granddaughter, Virginia Robinson; three great-grandchildren, Briana Karl, Tyler Karl, and Victoria Robinson; three brothers, Jessie Jay, Jack Jay, and Junior Jay (wife Faye); and two sisters, Geneva Morawitz and Susie Worley. Services at noon, Thursday, October 12, 2000 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Prosperity, with Ken Overdorf officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.¹ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Lester.¹ She married Ronald Jefferson Lester Sr., son of Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester and Callie Mae McNeil.¹ Juanita Elizabeth Jay was born on May 25, 1928 at Lamar, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.¹ She died on October 9, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.¹

     His Social Security Number was 571-92-3839.⁴ Ronald Jefferson Lester Jr. was born on November 10, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2,5,3 He died on February 9, 1999 at Whiteville, Columbus Co., North Carolina, at age 45.^4,5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 545-92-8627.² Her married name was Ball.² Rhonda Lee Lester married Unknown Ball.² Rhonda Lee Lester was born on April 11, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of January 26, 1976,her married name was Gentry.³ She married Tommy A. Gentry on January 26, 1976 at Ventura Co., California.³ Rhonda Lee Lester and Tommy A. Gentry were divorced in September, 1976 at Santa Barbara Co., California.⁴ Rhonda Lee Lester died on March 23, 1993 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, at age 40.^2,6,5