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     Her Social Security Number was 228-84-7268.⁷ Erma B. Stump was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married Jesse Franklin "Frank" Fralin.² Her married name was Fralin. Erma B. Stump was born on March 19, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She died on December 3, 1998 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 89.^7,2 She FRALIN, Erma Stump, 89, of Glade Hill, died Thursday, December 3, 1998, at her home. Mrs. Fralin was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Frank Fralin and her brothers, Paul Stump and Alton Stump. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Emma and Ira "Bill" Houston, Rocky Mount, Sue George, Glade Hill and Mary and Wesley "Wick" Furrow, Snellville, Ga; grandchildren, Richard and Charlene Houston, Mary Jo Houston, all of Rocky Mount, Susan Jamison, Glade Hill, Lee and Robin Jarrett, Martinsville, Fran George, Greensboro, N.C., Sarah George, Bassett, Glenn and Donna Snead, Woodbridge, and Wanda Furrow, Richmond; great-grandchildren, Chris Jamison, Jess, Tyler and Seth Jarrett, Chad and Ashley Snead and Tanner Mullins; sister, Ira Rau, Roanoke; brother, Donald Stump, Copper Hill; sisters-in-law, Grace Fralin, Rocky Mount and Joyce Stump, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. B. Glenn Voss and Rev. Gary Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will accept flowers, or memorials can be made to Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 161 Mount Carmel Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family will receive friends from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, with Eastern Star rites at 7:30 p.m. by Rocky Mount Chapter #141 O.E.S. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 665 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on December 5, 1998.²

     Jesse Franklin "Frank" Fralin married Erma B. Stump, daughter of Charles Lemon "Charlie" Stump and Emma Lily Hatcher.² Jesse Franklin "Frank" Fralin was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-50-0017.⁴ He was born on September 20, 1893 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Sep 21, 1893.^4,1,3 He died on April 27, 1983 at age 89.¹

     His Social Security Number was 408-09-1987.⁸ Alton Brooks Stump was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Joyce Tillotson.^9,2 Alton Brooks Stump was born on June 19, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 He died on August 13, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-3613.⁷ Paul Brammer Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PFC U.S. Army WWII."¹ He was born on November 21, 1916 at Virginia.⁷ He died on May 19, 1975 at age 58.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9425.⁷ Iva Beatrice Stump was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 She was born on July 23, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,8 As of circa 1944,her married name was Rau.⁹ She married James Achim Rau circa 1944.^1,8,9 Iva Beatrice Stump died on February 10, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^1,7,10,8 She RAU, Iva B. Stump, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 10, 2003. She was born July 23, 1912 in Floyd, Va. to the late Charles and Emma Stump. She is the widow of James A. Rau, and is also preceded in death by a sister, Erma Stump Fralin; and brothers, Alton Brooks Stump, Paul Brammer Stump and Donald Harvey Stump. She attended Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughter, Ruth Ann Rau of Roanoke; three nieces, Jo Emma Houston of Rocky Mount, Sue George of Glade Hill and Mary Furrow of Roanoke; nephews, Dennis Brooks Stump of Maryland, Kenneth Douglas Stump of Blue Ridge; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2003. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their appreciation to Our Lady Of The Valley Nursing Home, Roanoke Memorial Nursing Staff, 12 West and Dr. R. Thomas Edwards, Dr. Steven Morgan, Dr. Fabricius and Dr. Steven Collins. The daughter would also like to express her heartfelt gratitude to her mother's caregivers, Lisa Sarver, Clarie Reid, Claudette Reid, Angela Arrington and Wilma Bartrip, and Eldercare Services of Roanoke. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 12, 2003.¹

     Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,6 He was born on February 5, 1867 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,1,3,6 He married Alice Doulah Iddings, daughter of Henry B. Iddings and Martha J. Whitenack, on December 26, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,6 Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas died on June 25, 1925 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.^5,1,3,6

     James Achim Rau was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 17, 1918.² He married Iva Beatrice Stump, daughter of Charles Lemon "Charlie" Stump and Emma Lily Hatcher, circa 1944.^1,2,4 James Achim Rau died on December 9, 2000 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 82.^2,3,4 He RAU, James A., 82, of Roanoke, and formerly of Campbell, Ohio, died Saturday, December 9, 2000. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Amelia Rau, and a brother, John Rau. Mr. Rau was survived by his wife of 56 years, Iva B. Rau of Roanoke; one daughter, Ruth Ann Rau of Vinton; two sisters, Grace Tkalec of Gerard, Ohio, Amelia Lowe of Detroit, Mich; one brother, Dan Rau of Seminole, Fla. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2000, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Dr. William Burrough officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on December 11, 2000.⁴

     Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0787.⁸ She Mrs. Marcella Vest Conner, age 95, of 3616 Ellen Drive, Salem, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ada Lynn Bohon, two sons, Estral Conner, Hancil Conner, all of Salem; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.³ She was born on March 7, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,4,6 She married Robert Willis "Bob" Conner, son of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on December 26, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,4,6 As of December 26, 1906,her married name was Conner. Marcella Mays "Cella" Vest died on February 22, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^2,4,3,6

     Andrew C. Conner was buried at William Walters Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born in February, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Matilda Ann Walters, daughter of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on April 22, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Andrew C. Conner Deed Between the Sons of William Conner This deed made the 17th day of Aug. 1854 between Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife. Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife, and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife, and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representative of William Conner deceased of the one and first part all of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia and William P. Conner of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesses that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars in hand paid to the said Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife and Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representatives as aforesaid of William Conner deceased have this day bargain and sell ______released and confirmed and by these presents do bargain and sell _________release and confirm unto the said William P. Conner all there whole sole and entire interest right and title to all the land Estate belonging to them as heirs and representatives of the aforesaid William Conner deceased and do forever warrant and free from us or any of our liens or any persons claiming under us and we Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife has for and in consideration of the above mentioned consideration also bargained and sold and do forever bargain and sell unto the said William P. Conner and do forever relinquish any claims that they may of had to the aforesaid _____ estate of William Conner deceased previous to his death and do also forever warrant and _____ the same free from us or any of our heirs in witness, whereof the parties hereto subscribed our names and as said seals this date above writing. Signed by all the above named. William H. Boyd and Bird Smith J.P. on August 17, 1854.⁸ He left a will on December 10, 1902; In the name of God amen. I Andrew Conner of Floyd County and the state of Virginia, farmer, being weak in body and sound of mind and memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty if this tricumsitory (transitory?) of life do make this my last will and testament in the manner and form following to wit. 1st. It is my will that all my doctor bills and burial expenses just and honest debts be paid out of my estate. Also, I give unto my daughter Julia Ann Conner all my personal property as long as she lives, also my daughter Julia Ann Conner is to have her support off of the remainder of my real estate and also a house on same place as long as Julia Ann Conner lives and at the death of my daughter Julia Ann Conner said real estate is to go to my daughter Sarah J. Ratcliff and my daughter Isabell Argabright and I also give to my son William H. Conner two dollars and fifty cents to be part out of my estate at my death and I also give unto my daughter Elizabeth Ellen Smith two dollars and fifty cents to be part out of my estate at my death and I also give to my son John H. W. Conner the sum of two dollars and fifty cents to be part out of my estate at my death. The real estate mentioned in the above will contains about fifty acres of land, said land lying in the County of Floyd and State of Virginia on waters of Flat Run adjoining the lands of H. W. Conner, John H. Sisson, Daniel S. Lucas, and Joseph H. Austin. Also I nominate John H. W. Conner to be executor of my will hereby revoking all other legacies and bequest by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this the tenth day of December in the year one thousand nine hundred and two. Witness: William M. Vest (who probably wrote the will) Peter R. Vest Andrew (X) Conner Probated and ordered to be recorded on May 12, 1903. We, George W. Vest, Peter and H. V. Cole who were appointed at the May term of Floyd County Court 1903 to appraise the personal property of Andrew Conner, dec., met after being duly sworn proceeded as follows: 1 horse, $16.00 1 cow, $25.00 1 heifer, $10.00 1 rifle gun, $1.00 1 bond on D. S. Lucas $25.38.⁸ He died on May 12, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^9,3

     Della Florence Smith was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6018.¹⁰ She was born on November 24, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,9 She married Jackson Preston "Jackie" Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings, on April 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 As of April 10, 1926,her married name was Conner. Della Florence Smith married William Leonard Mabry on April 18, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^8,1 As of April 18, 1941,her married name was Mabry. Della Florence Smith died on March 30, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^10,7,8,9,11 She MABRY, Della Florence, 94, of Pilot, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999. She was preceded in death by two husbands; J. Preston Conner and W. Leonard Mabry, one son; Toy Melvin Conner. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; George W. and Marie Conner of Manassas, Harold Ray and Colletta Mabry of Pilot, two daughters and son-in-law; Eva Mobie Barlow of Mechanicsville and Martha Jane and Perry Cole of Pilot. Also surviving are five step-children; Jessie Mabry of Radford, Early Mabry and wife; Hazel of Christiansburg, Claudine Mabry Jones of Florida, Recie Mabry Shields of Christiansburg, and Christine Mabry Bishop of Elliston, sixteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Meadors and Rev. Mike Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. on April 2, 1999.⁸

     Rev. William Woodrow Furrow was buried at Green Hills Memory Gardens, 3578 W State Road 38, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.⁶ He was born on January 16, 1929 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Doris Jarrett on August 28, 1946 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.⁶ Rev. William Woodrow Furrow died on June 26, 2021 at Indiana at age 92.⁶ He In loving memory of William W. "Bill" Furrow, faithful husband, loving father, and devoted grandfather, left this earth peacefully to be with his Savior and Lord on the 26 th of June, 2021. Bill was born on January 16, 1929 in Gary, WV, a son of the late Jesse L. and Stella (Wiggins) Furrow. He married the love of his life, Doris Jarrett on August 28, 1946 in Pikeville, KY. Bill, also known as Toby, lived a long fruitful life of 92 years, based upon his faith in the Lord and Savior of which he strongly believed. He has been a resident of West Virginia, Utah and Indiana. Bill retired in 1973 from U.S. Steel in West Virginia and later moved to Indiana. He worked in maintenance for New Castle Community Schools before retiring in 1993. He also worked on many building projects in his lifetime such as churches and homes. Bill and Doris faithfully attended Cross Road Church. His family and friends will miss him dearly and forever hold him close in their hearts. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 75 years, Doris Furrow; three daughters, Nina (husband: Facundo) Cortez, Donna (husband: Michael) Weller and Patricia (husband: John) Tyner; a son, W. Lynn (wife: Karmen) Furrow; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clifton (wife: Shirley) Furrow, Malcom (wife: Dottie) Furrow and Paul Furrow and a sister, Velma (husband: Bob) Gilliam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn S. Patton; six siblings, Agnes Huff, Ray Furrow, Junior Furrow, Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks and Ruth Atkinson. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens in New Castle. on June 29, 2021.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 234-46-5918.¹¹ Rev. Ray Ernest Furrow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,8 He was born on June 19, 1932 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,4,7 He married Norma June Miller on September 15, 1951 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8 Rev. Ray Ernest Furrow died on October 5, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^11,8 He LERONA - Rev. Ray E. Furrow, 62, of the Bent Mountain Road, Lerona, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born at Gary, he was a son of the late Rev. Jessie Louis and Stella Irene Wiggins Furrow. He was educated in Franklin Springs, Ga., attending high school in Emmanuel College and received his associate degree also from Emmanuel College. He received his bachelors of science degree in education from Bluefield State College, later attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., with a masters degree in education/administration and began his teaching career in Huddleston, Va., moving to Shenandoah. Va., Amelia, Ohio, returning to the area in the mid 60's, where he taught school at Oakvale. He later served as assistant principal at Bluefield High School, Glenwood Junior High School and Athens High School. Rev. Furrow was a member of the Appalachian Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church at Dublin, Va. He started his ministries in Bedford, Va., in 1952 until 1957 moving to the Montcalm area where he pastored until 1962. He then was transferred to the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia until 1964. He then moved to Amelia where he taught school while pastoring until 1967. When he returned to Mercer County, he served as the Minister of Music for the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church in Princeton. In 1975, he established a church in Pearisburg. Va., until 1979. He then served as the minister of the Sunrise Chapel Church on Bent Mountain near Athens. In 1985, he established the Landmark Bible Church at Speedway where he pastored until 1989. He served on the Evangelism Board of the Conference for many years and had served as choir leader for many area camp m eetings. He held the office of vice president of the Maranatha Bible Institute in Dublin, Va., and served both on the board and in the Home Missions Department of the Appalachian Conference. He was preceded in death by one infant son, and one brother, Jessie L. Furrow Jr. Survivors: wife, Norma Miller Furrow: sons, Randall E. Furrow of Warsaw, Va., and Gregory R. Furrow of the Bent Mountain Road; sisters, Mrs. Roy (Agnes) Huff of Charlottesville, Va., Mrs. Clayton (Margie) Hawks and Mrs. Buster (Dorothy) Sparks, both of Princeton, Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Atkinson of Athens and Mrs. Bob (Velma) Gilliam of Burlington, N.C; brothers. Rev. William Furrow of New Castle, Ind., Malcolm Furrow and Clifton Furrow, both of Crozet, Va., Larry Furrow of Wellsboro, Pa., and Rev. Paul Furrow of Anderson, Ind; four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. on October 6, 1994.⁸