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     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0204.¹¹ Harold Wayne Conner Harold Wayne Conner, age 54, died at his home Sunday, May 15, 1988. Surviving are: his wife, Faye Epperly Conner, Roanoke; three daughters, Donna Housman, Roanoke, Barbara Olejarz, Athens Ohio, Bonnie Davis, Fincastle; three grandchildren, Aaron Davis, Sarah and Joshua Olejarz; his mother, Fannie B. Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Barbara Poff, Joyce Coates, both of Check, Joan Wimmer, Clemmons, N.C; two brothers, Junior Conner, Check, Dean Conner, Roanoke. Graveside services were in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.^12,2 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Spec. 3 U.S. Army WWII."^13,2,4 He was born on June 26, 1933 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,13,3,4,5,6} He married Frances Faye Epperly on December 24, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Harold Wayne Conner died on May 15, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^11,13,2,4,5

     Walter Jackson Harris was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 25, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman on May 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Walter Jackson Harris died on April 16, 1949 at age 63.¹

     Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-50-4517.³ She was born on October 28, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Walter Jackson Harris, son of Jackson W. Harris and Sarah Ann Barringer, on May 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 11, 1908,her married name was Harris. Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman died on December 26, 1978 at age 91.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-3184.⁷ Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney was born on February 10, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7,5 She married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on July 14, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of July 14, 1936,her married name was Richards. Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married Walter Elmore Conner, son of James W. Conner and Mary Susan Via, on September 1, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 1, 1954,her married name was Conner. Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married George Martin Walters, son of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on October 11, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of October 11, 1958,her married name was Walters. As of April 7, 1962,her married name was Maxey.⁴ Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married Frank Cordy Maxey, son of Marcellus Denton "Sell" Maxey and Ersie Every "Ercie" DeWeese, on April 7, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney and Frank Cordy Maxey were divorced on May 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney died on December 26, 2013 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 93.^7,9 She Beatrice Janney Spraker, 93, of Wytheville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by two sons, James and Garritt Richards. Beatrice is survived by a daughter, Vicke Nester of Ford; five grandchildren, Darrell, Ryan and Dallas Richards, Lisa Wiedl and Kenneth Rowlett; ten-great-grandchildren; a brother, James Janney of Eden, N.C; numerous nieces; nephews; and special friends. on December 28, 2013.⁹

     Creed William Janney was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack.¹ Creed William Janney was born on June 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on September 2, 1942 at age 61.^2,3

     Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack married Creed William Janney.² Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her married name was Janney. She was born on May 11, 1884 at Virginia.^3,4 She died on June 10, 1958 at age 74.^3,4

     James Lewis/Louis Smith was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.³ His Social Security Number was 416-03-1115.⁹ He was born on September 21, 1880 at Wingina, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,5 He married Pearl Evelyn Chewning on September 5, 1900 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^7,4,6 James Lewis/Louis Smith died on December 29, 1966 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 86.^3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 229-06-7953.⁶ Deborah Jean "Debbie" Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on January 13, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3 She married Jeffrey Cecil "Jeff" Guilliams, son of Cecil Ray Guilliams and Norma Jean Poff, on February 6, 1988 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of February 6, 1988,her married name was Guilliams. Deborah Jean "Debbie" Conner died on July 9, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 49.^2,6,8 She Deborah Jean (Debbie) Guilliams, 49, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Jane Boothe Conner. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Guilliams; one son, Cy Guilliams; one sister, Karen Conner; her father and stepmother, Garland and Virginia Conner, Fieldale; her mother-in-law, Norma Jean Guilliams; special cousin and spouse, Annette and Mike Battle; special friend, Judy Witt. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family expresses many thanks to the doctors and nurses at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. on July 10, 2012.²

     Frank Reeves Peters was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 29, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Mamie Essie Epperly, daughter of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on March 13, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Frank Reeves Peters died on January 6, 2007 at Virginia at age 91.² He Frank Reeves Peters, 91, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007. He was born in Franklin County on January 29, 1915 to Samuel Luther and Mary Kelly Peters. Mr. Peters was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Epperly Peters; one brother, Coy Peters; and three sisters, Nora Marshall, Gracie Gilbreth, and Gladys Hardy. He was a member of Harvestwood Covenant Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Ervin (Sonny) Peters of Lynchburg; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol P. and Harold E. Vest of Copper Hill, and Jeanne P. Dalton of Collinsville; three sisters, Tempest Reed of Christiansburg, Junne Virts of Lovettsville, Va., and Lucy Smith of Middletown, Md; four grandchildren, Donna (Danny) Yeatts, Michael Conner, Gail (Mike) Minnix, and Sue (Jon) Waldron; three great grandchildren, John (Ashlee) Weeks, Devyn Conner, and Gary Yeatts; one great-great grandchild, Peyton Weeks; several nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Myra Peters, Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the Harvestwood Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Riley Ware officiating. Interment will follow in Harvestwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Tuesday after 6 p.m. where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Harvestwood Covenant Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 7, 2007.²

     Mamie Essie Epperly was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 13, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Frank Reeves Peters, son of Samuel Luther Peters and Mary Willie Kelley, on March 13, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 13, 1937,her married name was Peters. Mamie Essie Epperly died on October 26, 1989 at age 76.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-42-1671.⁷ Elvin Moore Martin was born on January 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Frances Alberta Profitt on October 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Elvin Moore Martin died on October 19, 2005 at Virginia at age 88.^6,7 He Elvin M. Martin, 88, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2005. Funeral services, 2 p.m. Saturday, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 22, 2005.⁶

     Frances Alberta Profitt was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 6, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Elvin Moore Martin, son of Albert Roy Martin and Dollie Lena Moore, on October 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of October 7, 1939,her married name was Martin. Frances Alberta Profitt Mrs. Florence P. Martin celebrated her 82nd birthday on Wednesday, October 6, 2004.  On Thursday, October 7, she will also celebrate her anniversary of 65 years of marriage to Elvin M. Martin.  The couple was married in October, 1939, and resided in their little country home in Locust Grove for about 37 years.  Later the Martins moved to the Town of Floyd, where he ran Martin's Heating and Refrigeration until 2001 when he became ill.  He was 84 years old when he retired. The couple has four children, Paul, Linwood, Norma Jean Conner and Frankie, and seven grandchildren.  The couple is enjoying retirement, although Mrs. Martin says Elvin is the only one who has officially retired.  As she puts it, "a woman's work is never done."
  on October 7, 2004.⁴ She died on January 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 91.³ She Frances Alberta Profitt Martin, 91, of Floyd, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was glad to be relieved of this earthly body, and looked forward to being in Christ's presence with all of her loved ones who have gone ahead of her. Frances was a very crafty person. She made many beautiful things such as: dolls, foot stools, trash cans, spreads for furniture, quilts, and anything she could think of. She loved to sew and make clothes for herself and children. She also did a lot of sewing for other people when they asked. She was a member of Stonewall Primitive Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed her fellowship with the members and the teachings of Christ. She is now going home to join her loved ones: her husband of 69 years, Elvin Martin; mother and dad, Getter and Alberta Profitt; and nine brothers and sisters who have gone ahead of her. She is survived by four children, Paul J. Martin and wife, Barbara of Floyd, Glenwood J. Martin and wife, Donna of Christiansburg, Frances Norma Jean Conner and husband, Edwin C. Conner of Copper Hill, and Frank E. Martin of Floyd; eight grandchildren, Cecil and Leisa Martin of Floyd, Tammy Martin- Worley and Stacy Martin of Christiansburg, Sandra Huff, Teresa Martin and Cindy Weaver of Floyd, and Richard Martin; eight great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great grandchild; one brother, James Profitt and wife, Frances of Floyd; two sisters, Margaret Jones of Salem, and Helen Atkins and husband, Richard of Elliston; brother-in-law, Elmer Webb of Floyd; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Chlonetia Martin and Arlie Thompson of Floyd; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mavin and Jack Steel of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Coreen Martin, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home after 6 p.m. where the family will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family wishes to thank Doris Perry for her wonderful care and Good Samaritan Hospice. on January 10, 2014.³

     Martha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings Martha Ellen Going, daughter of James W. [Samuel] Going and Gabriella Skinner Going, was born August 2, 1867 in Amherst County, according to the research of Rozier Dedwylder, a descendant. She appeared as a 13-year-old in the household of her mother in the 1880 census. Martha Ellen Going, "age 22, daughter of James and Gabriella Going" was married November 26, 1890 to Thomas Albert Williams, age 23, by H. C. Cheatham, minister of the gospel, according to the marriage records of Campbell County, Virginia. Martha Ellen Going stated for the record that her parents were James and Gabriella. She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on August 2, 1867 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,6 She married Thomas Albert "Tom" Williams, son of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on November 26, 1890 at Danielstown, Cambell Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 As of November 26, 1890,her married name was Williams. Martha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings died on March 4, 1962 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 94.^5,6 She Mrs. Williams Dies At 94 On Sunday; Lost Two Sons Overseas In World War I. Mrs. Martha Ellen Going Williams, 94, of 629 Rose Ave., died at 2 p.m. Sunday at Taylor Nursing Home following a lingering illness. She was born in Amherst County, Aug. 2, 1867. Mrs. Williams death was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Albert Williams, and also by one daughter, Mrs. Albert Caproni. Two sons were killed in action in World War I, Roland Albert and Rayburn Edison Williams. She is survived by one son, L. H. Williams, of Clifton Forge, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry C. Deisher, Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. Philip Schaffer, of Montgomery, Ala. Seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Williams was a member of Central Methodist Church, the Ladies Bible Class, and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Services: The body will remain at the Nicely Funeral Home until time for the service which will be held from the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A. Irvin Orndoff will conduct the service and the interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be C. G. Kennedy, J. W. S. Burks, Russell Smith, Fred Sherman, C. M. Brown, E. C. Westerman, J. Ed Hall, Calvin Staton, and Herbie King. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Ladies Bible Class, the Legion Auxiliary, and friends of the family attending the service. on March 5, 1962.⁵

     Mary Elizabeth Conner was born circa 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married John William Martin on April 18, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of April 18, 1872,her married name was Martin. Mary Elizabeth Conner died on February 24, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-9342.¹⁰ Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Longwood Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,6 He was born on September 12, 1882 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,8,6 He married Joella Hughes on August 29, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,8,7 Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith and Joella Hughes were divorced on November 20, 1933 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith died on November 28, 1956 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 74.^10,8,6

     Her Social Security Number was 316-28-9212.⁴ Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly was born on June 16, 1928 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.^5,4 As of December 22, 1948,her married name was Hale.³ She married Robert Lee Hale, son of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese, on December 22, 1948 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,6 Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly died on November 15, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,7,4 She HALE, Elizabeth Lilly, (Betty), 72, of Roanoke, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, November 15, 2000 after a long and courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Born June 16, 1928 in Preble County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles Preston and Mary L. Lilly. Mrs. Hale was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and retired from Tultex. She was a loving wife to her husband of 51 years, Robert L. Hale. Surviving the bountiful love of their mother are three daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Jack Conner, Copper Hill, Va., Ginny and Mark Smith, Roanoke, Sandy and Jim Perdue, Copper Hill; and one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Debbie Hale, Cloverdale. The greatest love of her life were her five special grandchildren, Chris Conner, Greg and Amanda Conner, Heather Hale, Brad Hale and Brian Perdue. Also surviving are one brother, Marion Lilly, Richmond, Indiana; one sister, Harriet Fawcett, Richmond, Indiana; very special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Jane Hale, William Hale and Jetta Holthaus, Nadine and Maurice Slusher; her very special friend in Christ, the Rev. Frank Wimmer; her special cousins-in-law, Loretta Luckadoo and Mary Condon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her neighborhood family who watched over and cared for her, Dr. James Witten, Amy and the Pulmonary Staff in the Pulmonary Department of Lewis-Gale; and the special angels of love from Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Linda, Lorita and Debbie. on November 17, 2000.⁵

     Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-40-7737.⁸ He was born on February 14, 1885 at Appomattox Co., Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth date of Feb 13, 1885.^3,4,5,8 He married Grace Terrell Hughes on February 14, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,6 Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith died on July 16, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.³

     Jack Wayne Thompson was born circa 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Bonnie Myra Radford, daughter of Charles Wilton Radford and Nannie James, on June 21, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jack Wayne Thompson died on July 9, 2017 at Virginia.²

     Opal Mae Stanley Opal Nester Conner, 89 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nina and Erby Stanley, husbands, Corby Nester and Frank D. Conner. She is survived by her sons, Maynard Nester (Sue), Howard Nester (Donna); daughter, Joy Turman (Joe); step-daughter, Susan Nunn; grandchildren, Paul Turman (Cindy), Sandi Cesaro (Matt), Cristy Boyd (Allen), Elizabeth Nester, Diana Nester; great grandchildren, Joseph Turman, Katlyn Boyd, Tyler Cesaro, Allison Boyd, Corby Boyd; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Burnette Cemetery.² She was buried at Burnette Family Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 29, 1928 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Frank Daniel Conner, son of George William Henry Conner and Sarah Eliza King, on November 19, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 19, 1983,her married name was Conner. Opal Mae Stanley died on October 28, 2018 at Virginia at age 89.²

     Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on May 16, 1889 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of November 25, 1902,her married name was Coleman.² She married William Luther Coleman on November 25, 1902 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,3 Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith and William Luther Coleman were divorced before January 5, 1920.⁶ Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith married William Luther Coleman on July 3, 1920 at Washington, D.C..^7,4 Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith and William Luther Coleman were divorced on September 22, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁷ Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith died on March 4, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^4,5