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     Sandra Kay Copen was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on September 15, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Monica Ann Craghead On Saturday, March 12th, 2011, our most loved Monica Craghead Long of Crescent Road, Beckley, passed away at the Bowers Hospice House after an extended illness. She was 69 years of age. Known affectionately as "Mickey" all her life, Monica was born September 7, 1940, at Speedway. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Clarica Robertson Craghead. Her brother, Harry Craghead, has preceded her in death. Monica taught for the Raleigh County Schools for 38 years, retiring from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1999. She was a graduate of Concord College in Athens where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Monica will live on in the memory of those who hold her dear, including her husband, Harold Long, and daughters, Lisa Long Holt and Shanna Long Holzapfel. Also left to cherish her memory are her sons-in-law, Joseph Holt of Charlotte, NC, and Gregory Holzapfel of Kent, OH; sister-in-law, Donna Craghead of Beckley; niece, Tracy Williams and her husband, Larry, of Beckley; nephew, Christopher Craghead and his wife, Thelma, of Hinton; nephew, Nicholas Craghead and his wife, Kim, of Princeton, and many additional relatives and friends. Monica was very devoted to her three grandchildren, Jordan Holt, Jillian Holt and Jackson Holzapfel whom she treasured dearly. Monica's family wishes to extend their special gratitude to her caregivers at the Bowers Hospice House of Beckley for their loving care in her time of need, Pastor Dewey Lowe for his guidance and support during this difficult time, and all of her friends who provided support and assisted with her care including Corinna Ambrose and Joy Hill. Committal services will at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Copen, Christopher Craghead, Nicholas Craghead, Rick Lilly, Rick Lilly Jr. and Dennis Robertson.³ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9543.⁷ She was born on September 7, 1941 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,7 As of November 18, 1962,her married name was Long.² She married Harold Lee Long on November 18, 1962 at Sweeneysburg, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 Monica Ann Craghead died on March 12, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^3,6,7

     Harry Dean Craghead Harry Dean Craghead, 62, of Mt. Tabor Road, Beckley, died Sunday evening, March 28, 2010, at Raleigh General Hospital following a sudden illness. Born March 18, 1948, in Mullens, he was the son of the late Paul J. Craghead and Clarica Robertson Craghead. Harry was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had attended Beckley College. For more than 38 years, Harry worked as a plumber and pipefitter throughout West Virginia, and was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 625, Charleston. Harry was a very plain and simple person; he was devoted to his family, loved his grandchildren and enjoyed working on the farm and raising his animals. Harry was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge #95 of Beckley. Those left to cherish his memory, his loving and caring wife of 38 years, Donna Faye Cochran Craghead of Beckley; three children and spouses, Traci Lynn and Larry Williams of Beckley, Christopher Todd and Thelma Craghead of Forest Hill, Paul Nicholas and Kim Craghead of Speedway; his pride and joy, his eight grandchildren, Meghan, Nathan and Larry Evan Williams, Todd and Abby Craghead, Haley, Alli and Carley Craghead; sister, Monica Long and husband Harold "Frosty" of Beckley. The family has honored Harry's request; his body has been cremated.³ His Social Security Number was 233-78-2425.⁵ He was born on March 18, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Donna Faye Cochran circa 1972.³ Harry Dean Craghead died on March 28, 2010 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^5,3

     Curtis Gerome Conner was buried at Boones Chapel Church Cemetery, Rt. 652, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 He was born on July 4, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,9,4,5 He married Novella Earle Lawrence on August 17, 1919 at Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Curtis Gerome Conner died on March 28, 1929 at Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 32.^1,9,4,5

     William Early Conner was buried at Museville Christian Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,2 He was born on April 28, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of May 17, 1899 and his death certificate has Apr 26, 1898.^1,9,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Carter on March 18, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ William Early Conner and Mary Elizabeth Carter were divorced on October 28, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ William Early Conner married Annie Mae Adkins on February 9, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ William Early Conner died on August 23, 1938 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 40.^9,2,8 He BASSETT - Funeral services for William Conner, 40, who died at home here Tuesday morning following an extended illness, were held at Newsville church, Callands, this afternoon. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie Conner, a son, William Jackson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conner of Gretna, one sister and six brothers. on August 25, 1938.⁸

     Henry Ezra Conner was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^5,7,1,2 He was born on July 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Virgie Gladys Lawrence on February 16, 1921 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,8 Henry Ezra Conner and Virgie Gladys Lawrence were divorced on July 18, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁸ Henry Ezra Conner Henry E. Conner, a carpenter of Chatham Rt. 2, died yesterday in Martinsville General Hospital where he had been a patient for the past nine days. He was born in Floyd County July 10, 1900, a son of Leona Eanes Conner and the late John William Conner. Deceased was a member of County Line Christian Church at Callands. Survivors include his mother and the following son and daughters Mrs. Herbert Haskins and Mrs. Otie Haskins of Chatham Rt. 2, Mrs. William L. Weaver of Baltimore, Mrs. Frank Dalton of Alta Vista and H. Milton Conner of Baltimore. Also left are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks of Danville, O. R. Conner and X. A. Conner of Martinsville Rt. 2, O. M. Conner of Martinsville, O. M. Conner of Callands and M. J. Conner of Chatham Rt. 2. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park in Danville. on March 8, 1951.⁷ He died on March 8, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 50; His gravestone has a death date of Mar 7, 1951.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 226-10-9240.⁹ Opie Roosevelt Conner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on December 24, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,3 He married Hattie Ellen McCrickard on December 27, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,1,4,8 Opie Roosevelt Conner died on September 22, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 64.^1,3,4 He Opie Roosevelt Conner, 64, of Martinsville, Rt. 2, was dead Monday night when he was taken to Martinsville General Hospital. Death was from natural causes. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. He was born in Floyd County to John and Leona Eanes Conner. He worked for Pulaski Furniture Co. for 35 years and retired about a year ago. He was a member of the Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ellen McCrickard Conner; two daughters, Mrs. Thalia Horsley of Martinsville, Rt. 4, and Mrs. Norma Jean Smith of Reidsville, N.C. Rt. 1; two sons, Ernest C. Conner of Ridgeway, Rt. 2, and Raymond A. Conner of Martinsville, Rt. 2; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Horton of Danville; and four brothers, Otha A. Conner of Kenbridge, Maynard Conner of Chatham, Morris Conner of Callands, and Zin Conner of Martinsville, Rt 2. on September 24, 1969.⁴

     Exzenopher A. "Zin" Conner was buried at Boones Chapel Church Cemetery, Rt. 652, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,11,5 His Social Security Number was 225-26-5052.¹² He was born on December 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1901 and the SSDI has 1903.^3,11,12,4 He married Hester White Adkins on June 8, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,11,9,5 Exzenopher A. "Zin" Conner died on November 12, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^3,5 He ROCKY MOUNT — Exzenopher “Zin" Conner, 71, passed away Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hester Adkins Conner; six daughters, Mrs. Minnie C. Tucker, Mrs. Bernice Gauldin, Mrs. Catherine Johnston, Mrs. Mary Riddle, Mrs. Margie Louis, all of Martinsville; Mrs. James A. Purcell, Rocky Mount; two sons, Mr. John R. Conner, Roanoke; Mr. James M. Conner, Rocky Mount; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Horton, Raleigh, N.C; three brothers, Mr. Opha of Kimbridge, Mr. Morris Conner, Mr. Maynard Conner, both of Chatham; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at the Boones Chapel Church of the Brethem. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on November 13, 1973.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-03-9668.⁸ Maynard John Conner was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on October 18, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,2 He married Mary Louise Haskins, daughter of Daniel Bedford Haskins and Anna Custer, on April 7, 1934 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,1,7 Maynard John Conner died on April 3, 1984 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74.^10,9

     His Social Security Number was 228-07-3281.¹¹ Oakley Morris "Okie" Conner was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,10 He was born on May 9, 1906 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1907.^11,2,3,12,10 He married Rosa Mae "Penny" "Rosie" Adkins on June 29, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,10,13 Oakley Morris "Okie" Conner died on February 16, 1987 at Danville, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3,10 He The funeral for O. Morris Conner, 80, Route 1, Callands will be conducted Thursday at the Highland Burial Park. Conner died Monday night in The Memorial Hospital of Danville. Born May 9, 1906, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late John William Conner and the late Leona Eanes Conner. He was married to Penny Adkins Conner, who survives. He was a member of the Christian Tabernacle. Prior to his retirement he was employed by American Furniture Co. in Martinsville. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Lois C. Collins, Callands, and Brenda C. Radford, Mount Hermon; two sons, Richard B. (Pete) Conner and Burton Okey Conner, both of Callands; one sister, Elizabeth Horton of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on February 18, 1987.¹⁰

     Otha A. "Otho" Conner was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-10-8562.⁸ He was born on December 11, 1912 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date od Dec 4, 1912.^8,1,2,3,5 He married Lillie Bell Atkinson on December 30, 1937 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Otha A. "Otho" Conner died on June 5, 1985 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 72; His gravestone, draft card, and death certificate have his name as Otho A. Conner.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 224-28-7139.⁹ Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1623 North Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., North Carolina.¹⁰ She was born on May 3, 1915 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 22, 1915.^9,1 As of March 31, 1934,her married name was Brooks.⁶ She married Irona Chesley Brooks on March 31, 1934 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ As of September 14, 1962,her married name was Horton.² Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner married John Osten Horton on September 14, 1962 at Danville, Virginia.² Zola Elizabeth "Lizzy" Conner died on January 18, 2005 at Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 89.⁹

     Elizabeth Hannah "Lizzie" Wade was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on October 20, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married James Abraham "Jim" Eanes, son of Joseph William Graves "Joe" Eanes and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" "Jennie" Craghead, on April 8, 1905.^3,1 As of April 8, 1905,her married name was Eanes.¹ Elizabeth Hannah "Lizzie" Wade died on May 26, 1963 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-8804.⁹ John William Eanes Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He married Sylvia Mae Ridpath, daughter of Teaton C. Ridpath.^1,11,12 John William Eanes Sr. was born on February 3, 1906 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,9,3,4 He married Anna Elizabeth Russell on May 2, 1932 at Battle Swamp, Maryland.¹³ John William Eanes Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Russell were divorced on May 5, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹³ John William Eanes Sr. died on June 19, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 95.^9,1 He EANES, John William Sr., 95, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. He was born in the Alleghany Springs section of Montgomery County, son of the late James Eanes and Elizabeth Wade Eanes. Mr. Eanes was a businessman in Christiansburg for over 60 years. He had served on the Christiansburg Town Council, was a 32 nd degree mason, and owner of the local Oldsmobile dealership for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Ridpath Eanes and an infant son, Ronald L(ee) Eanes. Surviving are a daughter, Grace E. Meads, Birmingham, AL, a son, John W. Eanes, Jr. and wife, Judi Landrum Eanes of Christiansburg, VA, three grandsons, Mark S. Slusher of Atlanta, GA, John W. Eanes, III (Trey) of Smyrna, GA and J. Todd Eanes, Dillingham, Alaska; and four great-granddaughters. A graveside service will be in Sunset Cemetery. McDaniel Lodge #86 AF & AM will hold graveside Masonic Rites. on June 20, 2001.¹

     Sylvia Mae Ridpath married John William Eanes Sr., son of James Abraham "Jim" Eanes and Elizabeth Hannah "Lizzie" Wade.^1,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-01-3344.⁵ Sylvia Mae Ridpath was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 Her married name was Eanes. She was born on October 17, 1909 at Radford, Virginia.^5,6,7,3 She died on January 6, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,2,3 She EANES, Sylvia Ridpath, 84, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, January 6, 1994 in Radford Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband, John W. Eanes Sr; one son, John W. Eanes Jr., Christiansburg; a stepdaughter, Grace Meads, Decatur, Ga; three grandsons, John W. Eanes III, Enschele, Holland, Jeffrey Todd Eanes, McCoy, Mark Slusher, Decatur, Ga; one brother, Buford Ridpath, Maryland; two sisters, Daphine Smith, Radford, Grace Farmer, Fairlawn. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on January 7, 1994.²

     Hester E. Martin was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 12, 1886 at Virginia.⁴ As of 1907,her married name was Wood.² She married William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood in 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Hester E. Martin married Joseph Ballard "Joe" Martin on August 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Hester E. Martin married Asa Albert Cochran, son of William Harvey Cochran and Mildred Jane "Millie" DeHart, on August 26, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 26, 1962,her married name was Cockram. Hester E. Martin died on March 12, 1972 at age 85.⁴

     Lee Ronald Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 19, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 He died on August 28, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴

     Grace Elizabeth Eanes Grace Eanes Meads, 88 died at her home on September 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Preceding her in death were her son, Mark Slusher; father, John Eanes Sr., mother, Anna Russe. She is survived by her brother, John Eanes, Jr. (Judi); granddaughters, Jennifer Matuszyk and Jessica McPherson both of McDonaugh, GA; cousin and caretaker, Shirlene Long (Buford); and other nieces and nephews.⁴ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She and Walter Smedley Meads Jr. were divorced.⁷ Grace Elizabeth Eanes and Leroy Gustav Eck were divorced.³ Grace Elizabeth Eanes was born on April 17, 1934 at North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.^3,6 As of November 24, 1951,her married name was Slusher.² She married Julian Norfleet Slusher Jr. on November 24, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Grace Elizabeth Eanes and Julian Norfleet Slusher Jr. were divorced on May 18, 1964 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁸ As of April 8, 1966,her married name was Eck.⁹ Grace Elizabeth Eanes married Leroy Gustav Eck on April 8, 1966 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁹ As of August 30, 1985,her married name was Meads.³ Grace Elizabeth Eanes married Walter Smedley Meads Jr. on August 30, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Grace Elizabeth Eanes died on September 21, 2022 at Virginia at age 88.⁴

     Walter Smedley Meads Jr. was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^4,2,5 His Social Security Number was 424-20-3132.⁶ He and Grace Elizabeth Eanes were divorced.² Walter Smedley Meads Jr. was born on September 27, 1926 at Grady, Montgomery Co., Alabama.^1,4,3,5,6,7 He married Grace Elizabeth Eanes, daughter of John William Eanes Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Russell, on August 30, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Walter Smedley Meads Jr. died on October 20, 2009 at Foley, Baldwin Co., Alabama, at age 83.^4,2,5,6,7 He Walter S. Meads Jr., who retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, died Oct. 20 in Foley. He was 83. Meads, a native of Montgomery, was a resident of Lillian. He spent 30 years in the Marine Corps and attained the rank of sergeant major. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he also served three tours of duty during the Vietnam era. He received a number of medals and decorations, including the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He was a life member of American Legion Post No. 26, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Marine Corps Drill Instructors. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Meads of Lillian; one daughter, Elizabeth Styron of Riverdale, Ga; two sons, Walter S. Meads III of Lillian and James Mark Meads of McDonough, Ga; two stepchildren, Richard Wilson of Anniston, Ala., and Elyse Mize of Sacramento, Calif; one brother, Buddy Meads of Mobile; four grandchildren; and three step grandchildren. Burial with full military honors will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery on October 29, 2009.²