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     Iva Gladys Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,7 She married Gordon Archie Eanes, son of Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes and Arra McIva Clower, on April 23, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,8,2,5,6,10} As of April 23, 1949,her married name was Eanes.⁶ Iva Gladys Vest died on April 12, 2019 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ She Iva Gladys Vest Eanes, 90, of Check, Va., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andy "Bud" & Minnie Perdue Vest; husband, Archie Gordon Eanes; infant daughter; son, Earsel Garland Eanes; and granddaughters, Terry Beth Eanes and Lacey Rena Eanes. She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Gerald & Rita Eanes, Bruce Eanes, and Darrell & Lisa Eanes; grandchildren and spouses, Travis Eanes (Tina), Bradley Eanes (Jennifer), Jessica Eanes, Angela Boyd (Tyler), Ethan Eanes (India), and Maggie Eanes; and great-grandchildren, Jayden Eanes, Kenley Eanes, Adriana Boyd, and Ezekiel Eanes. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice of the New River Valley and her caregiver, Martha Turpin. on April 13, 2019.⁵

     Teri Beth Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on March 12, 1977 at Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 12, 1977 at Virginia.^1,2

     Dennis Clinton Jennings was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 225-80-0066.⁸ He was born on December 21, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.^1,8,5,4,7 He married Patricia Mae "Pat" West, daughter of Byron Wilson West and Mary Magdalene Cunningham, on January 15, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Dennis Clinton Jennings and Patricia Mae "Pat" West were divorced on October 20, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Dennis Clinton Jennings married Jo Ann Gearheart, daughter of Willie Wayne Gearheart and Eloise Octavia Martin, on November 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Dennis Clinton Jennings died on April 18, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,8,6,7 He Dennis Clinton Jennings, of Pilot, left his earthly home to join the throne of his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 18, 2005 at the age of 51. He is preceded in death by his father, Estel Clinton Jennings. Dennis is survived by his loving, faithful wife of 29 years, Joann Gearheart Jennings; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Mark Linder, Pensacola, Fla; precious granddaughter, Raegan Joy Linder; mother, Hazel W. Jennings, Radford; sister and brother-in-law, Nora Lee and William Saunders, Kill Devil Hills, N.C; niece, Deborah Anne Gragnani; her daughters, Lauren and Paige; nephew, John R. Saunders, his children, Christy and John Richard, all of Richmond. Dennis' extended families are Wayne, Eloise, Jerry, Charlotte, Mark, Tabitha, Angie, Haley, Amanda and Austin. Dennis worked for Wackenhut Corp. at Radford Army Ammunition Plant as Fire Chief from December 1999 to present. He also served as member of the International Fire Chief Association since 1999. He started working for Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1988. Dennis volunteered his services to Floyd County Fire Department Station #3 as he rose through the ranks serving the Locust Grove community for approximately 27 years. He also served Christiansburg Rescue Squad in the mid 1970's, extending that service to Floyd's Locust Grove Rescue Squad after moving to Pilot in 1978. In his free time, Dennis enjoyed working at Pilot Mountain Grocery, which was purchased by his cousin, the late Ronnie Wimmer, meeting the public gave him joy. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Pilot. on April 20, 2005.²

     George Smith Conner was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁶ He was born on January 17, 1825 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.^3,2,5 He married Jane Davee, daughter of Benjamin F. Davee and Amanda Shorde, on April 2, 1848 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,1,4,2,7 George Smith Conner Jasper Co, IL. A note written into the cemetery records states he and Jane arrived this date. in 1855.⁷ He married Ruminta A. Ballard on October 26, 1876 at Jasper Co., Illinois.^4,5 George Smith Conner George S. Conner, son of Daniel and Rebecca (Smith) Conner, was born in Fayette County, Ind., on January 17, 1825. His parents moved to Indiana when it was a territory, in 1812. George attended school some and cleared land, until he was 14 years old, when his father moved to Shelby County, Ind., where he farmed, and where his father died in 1841 and his mother in 1848. On April 2, 1849, he married Jane, daughter of Benjamin Davee, of Shelby County, Ind. To them were born nine children, only one of whom, Alice M., is living. In 1855, he came to Jasper County, Ill., and purchased 120 acres of prairie land, and improved it. His wife dying January 16, 1876, on October 26, 1876, he married for his second wife Ruminta A., daughter of William W. Ballard, of Darke County, Ohio. Four children have been born to them, two of whom, Cora E. and Nellie M. are living. Mr. Conner now owns and occupies a fine farm of 400 acres, and as good a house as there is in the township. He is a general farmer, and deals in stock quite extensively. In politics he is a Republican, and was a true friend to the soldier of the late war. His uncle, John Conner, was a soldier of the Revolution, his grandfather Smith, a minute-man, was killed by the Tories, and his wife's great grandfather, a soldier in the same war. Mr. Conner and wife are both members of the Christian Church, and are very highly esteemed by all who know them. in 1884.^7,5 He died on March 14, 1889 at Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 64.^3,2

     Robert Thrash Conner was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "USAF WWII."^2,4,9 His Social Security Number was 230-05-1066.¹⁰ He was born on February 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,2,4,9,5,11} He died on June 12, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^2,4,9,11

     Mary Kathryn/Kathleen Conner was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-42-1475.¹⁰ She was born on January 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 12, 1906.^3,10,5,6 She died on March 9, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.^3,5

     Eva Chester Conner was buried at Corinth Christian Church Cemetery, Huguenot, Powhatan Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-34-4275.⁸ She was born on January 25, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5 As of December 23, 1943,her married name was Harris.⁹ She married Frank Treutlen Harris on December 23, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.^10,4,11,9 Eva Chester Conner died on October 30, 1997 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 89.^8,10,4,5 She Deaths - Harris, Mrs. Eva Conner, of Richmond, a retired registered nurse, widow of Frank T. Harris. on November 1, 1997.¹⁰

     Frank Treutlen Harris was buried at Corinth Christian Church Cemetery, Huguenot, Powhatan Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 227-03-1183.⁷ He was born on February 7, 1894 at Huguenot, Powhatan Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4,5,6 He married Eva Chester Conner, daughter of Valentine Thrash Conner and Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice, on December 23, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,8 Frank Treutlen Harris died on December 5, 1988 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 94.^2,3,7,4

     Elizabeth Conner was born on October 3, 1827 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.^4,2 She married Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee, son of Benjamin F. Davee and Amanda Shorde, on March 22, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,1,3 As of March 22, 1849,her married name was Davee. Elizabeth Conner On the 1876 Cumberland Co, IL, plat map, Elizabeth is owner of a large chunk of land, having 160 acres in one plot alone. She lived just south of Greenup and west of Hazel Dell. in 1876.¹

     Juanita Hackler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 18, 1900 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.² She married Gomer Edward Conner, son of Walter Elmore Conner and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, on March 26, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 26, 1932,her married name was Conner. Juanita Hackler died on June 30, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.²

     William Leonard Mabry was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 9, 1888 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Della Florence Smith, daughter of George Leonard Smith and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on April 18, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^4,3 William Leonard Mabry died on December 24, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^1,2 He PILOT -- William Leonard Mabry, age 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1975, in a Montgomery County hospital. Surviving are his wife, Della Florence Mabry; seven daughters, Mattie Thompson, Recie Shields, both of Kansas City, Claudine Jones, Pearlie Liverman, California, Christine Mabry, Elliston, Virginia Davis, Salem, Jane Cole, Pilot; five sons, Terry Mabry, Darshall Mabry, both of Elliston, Early Mabry, Christiansburg, Jesse Mabry, Radford, Ray Mabry, Pilot; one sister, Lucy Roop, Dublin. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 1975, at the Huffville Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. on January 1, 1976.²

     Her Social Security Number was 051-20-9507.² Aida Theresa Bosta was born on January 20, 1926 at Brooklyn, New York.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Owen Wesley Conner, son of William B. "Bill" Conner and Ocie Ella Worrell, on June 27, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3 As of June 27, 1959,her married name was Conner.³ Aida Theresa Bosta died on December 20, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^6,2,7 She Aida Theresa Conner, 79, of Roanoke, passed away at home Tuesday, December 20, 2005 surrounded by the love and support of her family and friends. She is predeceased by 2 of her 11 children, Patrick Conner and Dennis Gregson. She is survived by her spouse, Owen Wesley and nine children, from Hampton, Va., Diana Bosta and best friend, Carla Young, Susan Mcgee and spouse, Tim, Cyndi Conner and best friend, Steve; from Roanoke, Wesley Conner, David Conner and spouse, Daisy, Peggy Yeakle and spouse, Paul, Wayne Conner, Eric Conner, Elaine Mowbray and spouse, Donnie Mowbray, Jr; grandchildren, Danielle Mowbray, Danielle Towns and spouse, Shane, Anton Bosta, Jessica Reynolds and best friend, Nell, Bobby Reynolds and spouse, Stephanie, David Conner Jr., Damion Kogut and spouse, Kim, Shane Kogut, Timothy Mcgee, Dana Kogut; great-grandchildren, Tyeshia, Tyler and Tyrese Towns, Lauren and Ethan Reynolds, Jonathan, Joshua and Peyton. Aida was an Italian who loved to play bingo. She loved to feed the seagulls and go crabbing in Hampton, Va. She loved to listen to the BEEGEES. She loved to roller skate, bowl and dance. Her favorite color was orange. She had strawberry blonde hair with big beautiful brown eyes and a smile that would light up the room. She never met a stranger and always put the needs of others before her own. Though she will be missed, her spirit will always be in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. To all she was a best friend, a girlfriend and a mother. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Stavola and all of the other doctors and nurses who took great care of her. on December 22, 2005.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-4266.⁷ Luther Ishmael Conner Sr. was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^8,2 He was born on May 7, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,9,3 He married Grace Ethel Earles on February 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2 Luther Ishmael Conner Sr. died on February 27, 1971 at Radford, Virginia, at age 69.^8,2 He Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr., 69, of Radford died Saturday in a Radford hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace E. Conner; three sons, Luther I. Conner Jr., Radford, David N. Conner, Dublin, Daniel L. Conner, Radford; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lynn Phillips, Radford, Mrs. Rebecca Hewitt, Fronton, Ohio; a brother, Eugene Conner, Troutvllle; five sisters, Mrs. Carl Collins, Lynchburg, Mrs. Virginia Mason, Roanoke, Mrs. Mabel Guilllams, Riner, Miss Willye Conner, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Christiansburg. The funeral was today, at DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with burial in Westview Cemetery. on March 1, 1971.⁸

     Eli Conner was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on November 9, 1832 at Rush Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds on July 4, 1854 at Rush Co., Indiana.^3,6 Eli Conner died on December 23, 1875 at Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois, at age 43.⁴