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     Ervin Edward Roden was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 261-24-9557.⁵ He was born on July 28, 1927 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^1,5,2,3 He married Joyce Ann Bolling, daughter of Isaac Edward "Grandaddy" Bolling and Audrey May Conner, on November 3, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Ervin Edward Roden died on July 5, 2008 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland, at age 80.^5,2,3,7 He Ervin Edward Roden, 80, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Deer's Head Center in Salisbury where he had been a patient for the past year. Prior to his admission to Deer's Head, he had been a patient at Berlin Nursing Home for three years. Born July 28, 1927, in Pensacola, Fla., he was the son of the late Walter Roden and Josephine Backus Roden. Mr. Roden served in the US Army during WWII as a paratrooper, credited with 50 jumps. He married the former Betty Bennett Wells on Nov., 10, 1989. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children; Walter Roden, Sherry Ferguson, Debbie Bobbitt, and Eddie Wayne Roden all of Roanoke, Va; four stepchildren, Connie Collins of Reliance, Jerry Wells of Seaford, Debbie McKamey of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Colleen Wells of Galestown; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Roden and three sisters. Burial will follow in Maryland Veterans'Cemetery in Beulah. Pallbearers will be Bill Collins, Bill Bennett, Leroy Wheedleton, Kenneth Bennett, Jeff Newton, and Jimmy Travers. on July 8, 2008.²

     Thurman Claude Wyatt Thurman Claude Wyatt, age 86, of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Ashe County, North Carolina, where he spent his early childhood. As a teenager, his family moved to Pennsylvania. He married his wife, Sylvia, in 1958. Thurman had a variety of jobs in his youth but began working his lifelong trade as a mechanic at Ford Motor Company in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He went on to work for Worthy Bros. Pipeline in Wilmington, Delaware, as a mechanic and later a shop foreman for approximately 27 years. After his time at Worthy Bros., he went on to live in his wife’s hometown of Shawsville, Virginia. The two of them went into business with their daughter and son-in-law at Wyatt & Trail Oak Furniture where he eventually retired in 1997. After his retirement he began doing small engine repairs in his backyard workshop for friends and neighbors. Thurman loved telling stories and talking with friends and family. He was a great conversationalist and kept everyone up to date on current events. He enjoyed his westerns (especially Gunsmoke), playing the lottery, watching “The Wheel”, listening to bluegrass music, and playing his guitar. Thurman was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Conner Wyatt, his parents Bynum and Clyde Wyatt, his brothers Gwyn Wyatt, Charles “Ned” Wyatt Sr., his sister Geraldine Wyatt Vannoy and his granddaughter Christina Wyatt Lucas. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Wyatt Tunnell; his daughters Debra Starkey, Linda Trail (Gilbert), Alma Taylor (Larry); his sons Joseph Wyatt “Joe” (Judy), Thurman C. Wyatt Jr. “T.C.” (Janet), and Dougie Wyatt (Gina); thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends that he cherished. Thurman’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Whitney and Iva at Heritage Hall, as well as the staff at Enhabit Home Health for the kindness and care they provided to him. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville, VA.² He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 1, 1937 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.^3,2 He married Sylvia Jean Conner, daughter of William B. "Bill" Conner and Ocie Ella Worrell, in 1958.^1,4,2 Thurman Claude Wyatt died on July 18, 2024 at Virginia at age 86.²

     Edna Mae Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0359.⁴ She married Jack Andrew Morris.^11,1 Her married name was Morris. Edna Mae Willis was born on August 6, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She died on March 9, 2003 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,12,6,13 She MORRIS, Edna Mae Willis, 72, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include daughter, Pamela Morris and fiance Bruce Landsman, of Richmond; sons, Jack M. Morris and wife Terri, of Floyd, Samuel D. Morris and wife Linda, of Copper Hill, Jeffrey A. Morris and fiance Norma Hale, of Check; grandchildren, Jessie Agee, Andrew Morris, David Morris, Jessica Morris, Samantha Morris, Monica Morris, Danielle Morris, Heather Morris; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and James Conner, of Christiansburg, Ruth Price and Johnny Garland, of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wesley and Lucinda Willis, of Germantown, Ohio, W. J. and Mary Willis, of Vandalia, Ohio, Jerry Lee and Sandy Willis, of Shelby Township, Mich., Michael and Wanda Willis, of Check; sisters-in-law, Margaret Howery, of Floyd, Frances Teel, Dorothy Epperly, of Christiansburg, Betty Joyner, of Richmond, Jeannie Altizer and husband Doug, of Radford. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on March 11, 2003.⁶

     Henry Adam Poff Sr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2 He was born on February 13, 1792 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^8,9,2 He married Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11,12,1,2 Henry Adam Poff Sr. List of Land Tax, 1831, made by Joseph Howard, Commissioner of Revenue shows Henry owned 66 acres on the waters of the Little River in 1831.⁵ He left a will on January 1, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the Name of God Amen Whereas I Henry Poff of the county of Floyd County and State of Virginia finding myself far advanced in years. And weak in body tho of Sound Mind and meory I tak it to consideration And do make this last will and testament As follows to wit in the first place I will give and bequeath to my wife Sally One third part of my whole Estate to hold and use as long as She lives. And I will and give to my ___ two youngest Sons my whole plantation that is all my land to be Equally divided between my Son William and Joseph and I give them My Wagon with the land by William and Joseph paying the other legetees one hundred dollars to Each Namly my daughter Ann Shockey and my son James and Fleming Poff and my daughter Eliza Furrow and my daughter Lucinda Conner and my daughter Adeline Correll and my Son Samuel and my daughter Chariety Wimmer and Lydia Poff And I also give my daughter Lydia her horse and Cow and her bed and wheel and Saddle that she bought herself, And I give my son William One horse Saddle and bridle and one Cow And I give to my son Joseph One horse and Saddle and bridle and One Cow to make the three youngest children equal with the oldest children that is married and lift here and after my decease my will is that all my just debts funeral wrights to be paid out of my perishable property and that to be sold on a creadit of twelve months creadit and the ballance to be Equally divided Amongst all my children and no part of the money to be paid of the nine hundred dollars untill Joseph becomes of age And William and Joseph Must pay thre percent interest On the money Should I die before Joseph becomes of age Untill Jos? becomes of age and after the death of my my wife and my self. Then my will is that William and Joseph Shall pay the other legettes for their land two hundred dollars a year untill all is paid commencing twelve months after the death of me and my wife with thre? persent Interest untill all is paid As for the property that I give my oldest children nor? the property that I give to my three youngest children it shall not be given inn? at all As witness my hand and seal this twenty first day of January One thousand eight hundred and fifty four Signed and sealed in the presents of us witnesses. his Henry x Poff Seal Enter lined? before signed and _____ mark William Edward Peter Guernant Henry Shocky Virginia At a Court of ________ Sessions? held for the County of Floyd at the Courthouse on the 22nd day of June 1854 This last Will and Testament of Henry Poff dec'd was proven by Peter Guerant and Henry Shockey Witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded Whereupon? No executor being named therein for reason appearing to the Court administration of the estate of the said Henry Poff Dec'd with the will _____ is committed to the Sheriff of this County. Teste J. W. Zentmeyer, C.¹³ He died on April 26, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62; Died of fever. The Virginia Death Records Index has a death date of Apr 19, 1854.^8,9,6,1,7

     Richard Wayne Price was buried at Shiloh New Covenant Church Cemetery, 665 Anderson Highway, Cumberland, Cumberland Co., Virginia.⁵ He Richard Wayne Price known to many as “Poochie” or “Pops”, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in his home in Dillwyn, VA. He leaves behind his four children Deborah Peters, Billy Price, Tim Price, and Michael Willis. Also, his sister Betty Maney and brother’s William and Steve Price. Pops was a simple man who in the last couple of years of his life enjoyed most of his time outside with his beloved animals Alice, Jasmine and Duncan. He enjoyed working with his hands whether it be on an old car or chinking a beautiful log home. His greatest joy over the past years was watching all of his nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up. This last year of his life was full of rough times but he made it through each day with the help of his family. His face would light up with every hug and kiss! Pops will be missed by his family and all of his friends. A funeral service will be held at Shiloh New Covenant Church, 655 Anderson Hwy, Cumberland, VA, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.⁵ He was born on December 7, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ruth Madeline Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on March 29, 1968 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.^6,2 Richard Wayne Price and Ruth Madeline Willis were divorced on October 5, 1988 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ Richard Wayne Price died on September 23, 2016 at Dillwyn, Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0975.⁴ Thomas Wesley Willis was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 723 Upper Miamisburg Road, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^3,10 He was born on August 1, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3,10,4,6 He married Dixie Branham on June 26, 1953 at Yadkin Co., North Carolina.^3,12,5 Thomas Wesley Willis married Lucinda Hicks circa 2000.³ Thomas Wesley Willis died on July 31, 2011 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 77.^11,3,10,4 He WILLIS, Thomas Wesley age 77, of Miamisburg, and formerly of Germantown, OH, passed away Sunday July 31, 2011, at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, on August 1, 1933, to the late Wilford A. and Lake (Woods) Willis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Dixie (Branham) Willis in 1998; a son, Roy Lee Bartley; a brother, Wilford Willis, and a sister, Edna Mae Morris. Tom retired from General Motors Products division in 1996 after 30 years of service; and was a member of Heavenly Highway Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lucinda (Hicks) Willis; 4 daughters, Fayetta (Larry) Heller and Myrtle (Carson) Cole of all of Germantown, Norma Jean Miller of Middletown and Barbara Ann (Scott) of Schuster of Carlisle; 2 sons, and Donald "Johnny" (Marguerite) Owens of Germantown; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Bartley of Centerville; 21 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ruth Price of Pulaski, VA and Lillian "Carol" (James) Connors of Christiansburg, VA; 3 brothers, Wilford Willis, Jr. of Vandalia, Jerry Lee Willis of Check, VA and Michael Willis of Las Vegas, NV. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. The family would like to extend a gracious thank you to the Sycamore I.C.U. Dept, Dr. Sheth, Krista, Terry and Katie for the wonderful care they provided. on August 2, 2011.³

     Dixie Branham was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 723 Upper Miamisburg Road, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^5,2 She Mrs. Dixie Willis, 81, of Germantown, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998. She was born on March 10, 1917, in Pike County, Ky., and was a member of Heavenly Highway Tabernacle in Middletown. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Wesley Willis; two daughters, Fayetta (Larry) Heller and Myrtle (Carson) Cole, both of Germantown; two sons, Roy Lee (Ruth Ann) Bartley of Moraine and Donald B. "Johnny'' (Marguerite) Owens of Germantown; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Young of Virginia and Pearl Gibson of Kentucky; four brothers, Billy Joe and Curt Branham, both of Virginia, and Carl and David Branham, both of Kentucky. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.² Her Social Security Number was 226-38-2341.³ She was born on March 10, 1917 at Manly, Pike Co., Kentucky.^5,2,3 She married Thomas Wesley Willis, son of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on June 26, 1953 at Yadkin Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 As of June 26, 1953,her married name was Willis.⁴ Dixie Branham died on December 13, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 81.^5,2,3,6

     Wilford Junior Willis was buried at Polk Grove Cemetery, Frederick Pike and West National Road, Butler Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^3,7 He was born on June 1, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,8,9 He married Mary Lee Benton circa 1963.^7,10 Wilford Junior Willis died on August 29, 2014 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 74.^3,7,8 He WILLIS, Wilford J., age 74 of Vandalia passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 1, 1940 in Pilot, VA, son of the late Wilford A. Lake (Woods) Willis. Wilford retired after 47 years of service from the Price Brothers Pipe Company. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary Willis, 1 sister and 1 brother, Wilford is survived by one son, Larry Willis (Andrea) and one daughter, Tracy Sams (Kevin); 3 grandchildren, Evan Willis, Rachael Sams & Jessica Sams; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Interment will follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. on August 31, 2014.³

     Mary Lee Benton was buried at Polk Grove Cemetery, Frederick Pike and West National Road, Butler Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹ She was born on June 29, 1943 at Kentucky.^1,2,3 She married Wilford Junior Willis, son of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, circa 1963.^1,4 As of circa 1963,her married name was Willis.⁴ Mary Lee Benton died on February 18, 2005 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 61.^1,4,2,5 She WILLIS, Mary L. age 61 of Vandalia, passed away Friday February 18, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She had been an employee of Shopsmith. Mary is survived by her husband of 42 years, Wilford J. Willis of Vandalia, one daughter Tracy & husband Kevin Sams of Vandalia, one son Larry & wife Andrea Willis of Phoenix, AZ, 3 grandchildren Evan Willis, Rachael Sams and Jessica Sams, 3 brothers and 8 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Burial will follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. on February 19, 2005.⁴

     Jerry Lee Willis Jerry Lee Willis was born on October 23, 1948 to Wilford Archie and Lake Evelyn Willis on a beautiful Saturday afternoon on Goose Creek in Check, VA, Floyd County. Jerry joined the Army during the Vietnam War. After service, he moved to the state of Michigan where he found employment with General Motors for 30 years until his disability retirement in 2005. At that time, he returned to his home state of Virginia in Riner where he found solace in his log home on the mountain until his death on December 29, 2023. Jerry is survived by one daughter, Katelyn Marie Thomas, who is now serving in the United States Navy, stationed in Japan. Jerry Lee is also has three living siblings out of seven, two living sisters, Ruth Madeline Price of Pulaski, Lillian Carol Conner and husband James of Christiansburg; and one brother, Michael Raye Willis and wife Wanda of Georgia. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Sandy Unknown.¹ Jerry Lee Willis was born on October 23, 1948 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5 He died on December 29, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.⁵

     Raymond William King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-28-2079.¹² He was born on August 25, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,13,4,5,6 He married Evelyn Oneter Vest, daughter of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,14,3 Raymond William King died on December 8, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1,12,7 He KING, RAYMOND WILLIAM, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2002, at his home. He was preceded in death by an infant son. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn King of Christiansburg; one son, Douglas L. King of Radford; one sister, Maude Conner of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Donna King of Christiansburg; one niece and several nephews. The family wishes to thank their neighbors on Round Hill Drive for their prayers and concern, as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice for care given. on December 10, 2002.²

     Sam William Gibson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 228-30-6078.⁶ He was born on November 21, 1927 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card and gravestone have a birth year of 1926.^1,2,4,6 He married Ruby Mae Conner, daughter of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on July 12, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Sam William Gibson died on January 7, 2011 at Virginia at age 83.^3,6 He Samuel William Gibson, 83, of Vinton, Va., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011. Surviving are his children, Tex, Joyce Ann and husband, Penny, Benjamin and wife, Diane, Phillip and wife, Barbara, Victor, Pamela and husband, Mike, David, Eddie and wife, Judy, Jennifer; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother and sister, Simon and Marie; special friend, Annie Gibson; and several nieces and nephews. Sam enjoyed his fishing, truck driving, going to yard sales and gardening. A graveside service will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 10, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4436.⁸ Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on April 24, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3 He married Barbara Anne Mullens on February 3, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Christian Hezekiah Wickham Jr. died on August 25, 1997 at Virginia at age 71.^8,9 He WICKHAM, Christian H. Jr., 71, of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, August 25, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Wickham; sons, Randall A. and Jonathan A. Wickham; sisters, Ann Clark, Nellie Childress, Marie Martin, Christine Martin, Betty Pratt, and Mary Alice Smith; brother, James W. Wickham; grandchildren, Bridjette, Allison, and Jonathan Christian Wickham. His remains rest at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), Richmond, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Int erment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on August 27, 1997.⁹

     Evelyn Annie Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-9183.⁸ She was born on March 29, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,7 She married Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer, son of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on December 24, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4 As of December 24, 1946,her married name was Wimmer.⁴ Evelyn Annie Conner died on December 13, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,8,10,7 She Evelyn Conner Wimmer, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord, December 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by two sons, Luke and Bruce, one daughter, Sandra, five brothers, Stanford, Rudolph, Wilburn, Alvin and Frank Conner. Surviving, her husband, Jackson L. (Jack) Wimmer, her husband of 62 years; three sons, Richard and Brenda Wimmer of Bedford, James Wade Wimmer and Jackson Lee and Kathy Wimmer, all of Roanoke; one daughter, Marsha Marie and Mark Weddle of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Garland and Virginia Conner of Christiansburg; a special sister-in-law and friend, Annie Mae Conner of Roanoke. Funeral service at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with interment in the church cemetery. on December 15, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1084.¹⁵ Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁶ He was born on February 11, 1924 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,16,8,9,10,17} He married Evelyn Annie Conner, daughter of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on December 24, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,18,8 Jackson Lincoln "Jack" Wimmer died on March 20, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^6,15,7,16,17 He Jackson L. Wimmer, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010. He was a member of the Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. He was also an Army/Air Force veteran of World War II who served as a military policeman in England and France. He was retired from Johnson Carper. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn A. Wimmer; his sons, Bruce W. Wimmer and Andrew Wimmer; his daughter, Sandra J. Wimmer; one brother and four sisters. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Brenda Wimmer, of Bedford, James W. Wimmer, of Roanoke, Lee and Kathy Wimmer, of Roanoke; his daughter, Marsha M. Weddle, of Roanoke; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy W. Tuck, of Roanoke. on March 22, 2010.⁶

     William Alvin "Alvie' Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,6,8 His Social Security Number was 223-26-6408.¹⁴ He was born on November 1, 1922 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{14,4,5,15,6,8,16} He married Doris Jean Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{13,1,17,18,19,20,21,4,6} William Alvin "Alvie' Conner died on December 3, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^{13,14,6,7,8,16} He William A. Conner, 81, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in the Veterans Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served as a Military Policeman. He was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Doris Conner of Salem; two sons and their wives, Billy and Gracie Conner of Salem, William (Willie) and Sarah Connor of Roanoke; four daughters and their husbands, Betty and David Greene of Check, Mary and Kenneth Beckner of Boutetourt, Carolyn and Donald Atkins of Roanoke and Linda and Jimmy Jefferson of Shawsville; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Wimmer of Roanoke; and one brother, Garland Conner of Montgomery County. Graveside Military rites will be at the Head of the River Church Cemetery by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127. on December 5, 2003.¹³

     Julia Ann "Julie" "July" Conner was born on July 10, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on October 19, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4

     Guy French Ellett II Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Ellett; son, Kevin Ellett (Anne); daughter, Colleen Farmer (Kyle); grandson, Robert 'Travis' Ellett; stepson, Keith Spence (Helen); step-grandsons, Michael and David Spence and Christian (Gus) Farmer; great-grandson, Dalton Ellett; sister-in-law, Gerlene Conner (Macle); and brother-in-law, Alvin Hale. The family would like to thank Carilion NRV Hospice, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, and Carilion Cardiovascular Heart Clinic for their excellent service and compassion.³ He was born on November 27, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Juanita June Hale, daughter of Irvin Lee Hale and Dottie Vallie Wilson, on November 29, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Guy French Ellett II died on June 29, 2022 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.³