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     Sue Ella Veach married Leroy Dalton Conner, son of Grover Dalton Conner and Caroline Ellis Reynolds, at North Carolina.^1,3 Sue Ella Veach was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 240-10-8134.⁴ Her married name was Conner. She was born on August 13, 1917 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 She died on April 4, 1977 at Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^2,3

     Lester J. Barton was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 305-12-8302.⁴ He was born on June 17, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^5,1,2 He married Betty Lou Conner, daughter of Grover Dalton Conner and Caroline Ellis Reynolds, on September 18, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,3 Lester J. Barton died on September 19, 1977 at Huntington Beach, Orange Co., California, at age 56.^1,5,2

     Martha Caroline Conner was buried at Macomb Cemetery, Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Texas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 316-14-3424.⁵ She was born on January 18, 1920 at Russellville, Putnam Co., Indiana.^5,4,2 She married Norman Wayne Strong on May 5, 1934.¹ As of May 5, 1934,her married name was Strong. Martha Caroline Conner died on January 15, 2000 at Texas at age 79; Her gravestone has a death date of Jan 16, 2000.^5,6,4 She Martha C. Strong, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a 12-year volunteer in the records department of the Veterans Affairs Clinic, died Jan. 15, 2000. She was 79. Survivors include a sister, Joan Emanuel of Las Vegas, Nev. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2397, 4441 Ayers St. on January 20, 2000.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-2322.⁹ Burnice Malcolm "B.M." Conner was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 20, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 20, 1934.^4,9 He married Margie Florence Schillen, daughter of Cassell Estell Schillen and Flora Mae Shilling, on April 8, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,1,11,12 Burnice Malcolm "B.M." Conner died on April 10, 2008 at Virginia at age 74.^2,9 He Burnice M. (B.M.) Conner, 74, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.J. "Jack" and Ora Janney Conner; an infant daughter; and brother, Dale Conner. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margie Conner; his children and their spouses, Grover and Betty Conner, of Roanoke, Caroline and Daryl Walker, of Rocky Mount, Steve and Tamey Conner, of Rocky Mount, Warren Conner, of Boones Mill, Donna and Jacob Atkinson, of Hardy, and Robin and Chad Boyd, of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Brent and Shawn Conner, Ryan Conner, Jasper Conner, Broc and Katie Walker, Bradley Walker and fianc?e, Kristin Overstreet, Jessica and Brad Nichols, Laura Conner, Kristina Atkinson, Daniel Atkinson, Anna Conner, Ashley Conner, Heather Boyd and fiance, Chris Seidell, and Angel Boyd; great-grandchildren, Karla, Cody, Tyler, Ella and Braxton; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Mary Conner, of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Alma Lou and Vester Manning; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 11, 2008.²

     Judy Kay Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She died on December 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on December 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-8532.³ Cassell Estell Schillen was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1883 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 22, 1884.^3,2 He married Flora Mae Shilling, daughter of Joseph Walter Shilling and Mahala Florence King, on June 16, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Cassell Estell Schillen died on December 2, 1971 at age 88.⁴

     Flora Mae Shilling was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5090.³ She was born on May 15, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Cassell Estell Schillen on June 16, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of June 16, 1926,her married name was Schillen.¹ Flora Mae Shilling died on February 15, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^1,3 She SCHILLEN, Flora Mae, 90, of Bent Mountain, died Sunday, February 15, 1998, in Raleigh Court Health Care Center. She was a daughter of Joseph Walter and Mahalia Florence Schilling, and was the faithful member of the Brethren in Christ Church for 41 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cassell Estell Schillen; and two sons, Clarence Glenwood Schillen and James C. Schillen. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, and seven daughters and sons-in-law, Wayne Henry and Jeannie Schillen of Elliston, Bertha and Joe Wray of Bent Mountain, Margie and Burnice Conner of Rocky Mount, Shirley and Bobby Craghead of Roanoke, Kathryn and Jack Agee of Vinton, Adeline and John Metzler of East Lansing, Mich., Barbara and Tim Courtney of Floyd and Mary and Allen Pritchett of Madison Heights; one stepdaughter, Ruby Schillen of Salem; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 1998, with Pastor Dennis L. Ritchey officiating. Interment will follow in the Huff family cemetery on Bent Mountain. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Friends who so prefer may make memorials to Bent Mountain Fire and Rescue Squad. on February 16, 1998.¹

     Mahala Florence King was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in February, 1881 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 15, 1900,her married name was Shilling.¹ She married Joseph Walter Shilling on March 15, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Mahala Florence King died in 1963.¹

     Joseph Walter Shilling was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 16, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mahala Florence King on March 15, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Walter Shilling died on June 6, 1956 at age 80.¹

     Bonnie Ann Chittum Bonnie Conner, September 28, 1960 — August 24, 2023. Bonnie Ann Chittum Conner, age 62 of Roanoke, Virginia, residing on Boones Mill, VA passed away on August 24, 2023 at 9:15 PM. Bonnie was born at Roanoke Memorial to James and Denise Chittum on September 28, 1960. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School where she played soccer. She was married in 1987 to Warren Conner and they had three wonderful children with Anna Conner being the oldest, and twin boys, Jaren Montana and James Montana. She loved her animals. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Denise Chittum; niece, Katherine McClure Armstrong; and good friend, Betty Goad. She is survived by her husband and end of life caretaker, Warren Conner; daughter, Anna Conner; sons, Jared Montana, James Montana; sister, Yvonne McClure (Joe); brother, James Lynwood Chittum; best friend, Carrie Leaver; grandchildren, Aydynne Sweeney, Lucius Warren Conner, and Janis Jade Beadles. We would like to thank Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their love shown to Bonnie.³ She was born on September 28, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 She married Warren Eric Conner, son of Burnice Malcolm "B.M." Conner and Margie Florence Schillen, on June 20, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of June 20, 1987,her married name was Conner.² Bonnie Ann Chittum died on August 24, 2023 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3438.⁷ Samuel Wilburn Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on March 29, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Anna Mae "Annie" Walters, daughter of Arthur Franklin Walters and Nellie Frances Shilling, on April 25, 1942 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,9 Samuel Wilburn Conner died on April 15, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,1,2 He CONNER, SAMUEL W. Mr. Samuel Wilburn Conner, age 72, of Roanoke, died Wednesday. He was retired from the Kroger Bakery with over 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Walters Conner; his sister, Evelyn Conner Wimmer, Roanoke; his brothers, William A. Conner, Copper Hill; Garland A. Conner, Martinsville; a special brother-in-law, Edgar W. Walters, Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at Sherwood Memorial Park by Rev. Frank Wimmer. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on April 16, 1992.¹

     Anna Mae "Annie" Walters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 18, 1924 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Samuel Wilburn Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on April 25, 1942 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 As of April 25, 1942,her married name was Conner. Anna Mae "Annie" Walters died on June 5, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.² She Anna Walters (Annie) Conner, 88, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on Bent Mountain on May 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Walters and Nellie Schilling Walters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel W. Conner; two brothers, Frank Walters and Edgar Walters; and two sisters, Reecie Lancaster and Monie Damewood. Left to cherish her memory forever are a very special great-niece and caregiver, Renee Brown and husband, Russ Brown; nieces, Shelby Rexrode and husband, Rex, and Janice Cooper and husband, Howard; nephews, Fred Damewood, and Buddy Lancaster and wife, Sandra; brother-in-law, Garland Conner; sisters-in-law, Doris Conner and Wilmoth Clark. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you and sincere appreciation to Gentle Shepard Hospice, especially Marcia Troyer, for her loving care. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Jim Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 7, 2012.²

     Arthur Franklin Walters was buried at Sarah J. Walters Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway north of Poor Mountain Overlook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Nellie Frances Shilling on November 27, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Arthur Franklin Walters died on July 5, 1944 at age 63.^1,2

     Nellie Frances Shilling was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 1, 1885 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Arthur Franklin Walters, son of Jacob Beauregard Walters and Sarah Jane Blankenship, on November 27, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 27, 1904,her married name was Walters. Nellie Frances Shilling died on July 22, 1981 at age 96.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 226-14-1353.¹¹ Samuel Albert Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,7,12,13 He was born on February 13, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,5,6,12,7,8} He married Jessie Evelyn Sloan, daughter of Samuel Henry Sloan and Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green, on October 25, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,10,13,14 Samuel Albert Conner died on November 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,12,7,13 He Samuel A. Conner, 72, of 920 Patterson Ave., SW, died Thursday at a Roanoke hospital as a result of a pedestrian accident. He was a retired employe of American Bridge Works. Surviving are his wife, Jessie Sloan Conner; three daughters, Mrs. Oakley Amos, Martinsville; Mrs. Edison Abbott, Bedford, Mrs. William Bradshaw, Chester; three sons, Curtis Conner, Atworth, Ga., Otis Conner, Roanoke, Maynard Conner, Montvale; three brothers, Merriman Conner, Dorey Conner, Roanoke, Vern Conner, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. Willie Stump, Mrs. George Mills, Franklin County, Mrs. Ralph Craighead, Miss Bessie Conner, Callaway. The funeral will be at Monte Vista Church, Franklin County with burial in the church cemetery. on November 25, 1972.¹³