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     Edgar Lee Vest Jr. was born on April 15, 1947 at Athens, Limestone Co., Alabama.^1,2,3,4 He married Hazel Marie Akers, daughter of Glen Lee Akers and Marcenia Elsie Linkous, on December 17, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edgar Lee Vest Jr. and Hazel Marie Akers were divorced on September 18, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edgar Lee Vest Jr. died on November 29, 2021 at Highlands Ranch, Douglas Co., Colorado, at age 74.³ He Edgar Lee Vest, Jr. ("Ed" or "Junior"), 74, passed away on November 29, 2021, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Ed was born on April 15, 1947, to Edgar Lee Vest, Sr., and Minnie Elnora Clem. The oldest of five children, Ed was raised and lived in the Roanoke and New River Valleys. Ed graduated from Alleghany District High School (Shawsville) in 1965 and later attended college. Ed served as a medic and firefighter in Christiansburg and Radford. Later, Ed lived throughout the south and eventually moved to Colorado. Ed was predeceased by his father (d. 2014), mother (d. 2000), and his sister Sherry Vest Anderson (d. 1994). Ed is survived by his brothers – Johnny Raye Vest and Kenneth Wayne Vest – and his sister, Debbie Vest. Ed is also survived by his children. on January 2, 2022.³

     James Marvin Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,12,18 His Social Security Number was 229-36-7400.¹⁹ He was born on July 29, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^19,10,11,12 He married Shelby Jean Wood, daughter of Robert Stanley Wood and Maggie May Bean, on September 9, 1955 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^2,3,5 James Marvin Conner and Shelby Jean Wood were divorced on March 17, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^15,5 James Marvin Conner married Cynthia Arlene Hixon on July 1, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,15,7,18 James Marvin Conner died on March 3, 2004 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^{13,19,9,11,12} He James Marvin Conner, 71, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2004 after a brief illness. He was a long time employee of Adams Construction Company of Roanoke. He was the son of the late Earnest and Minnie Conner. Mr. Conner is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Barbara Hixon) Conner of Pilot; daughter, Brenda Conner and Kyle Eanes of Elliston; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kaye Conner of Indian Valley, Jason Conner and girlfriend, Laura Thomas; stepson, Jeff Sowers; all of Pilot; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Clarence Jennings of Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites by VFW Post #7854 & American Legion Post 127. on March 5, 2004.¹³

     Howard Calvin Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on April 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He died on July 23, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4

     William Edward Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4 He was born on March 19, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,4,5 He died on June 13, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15.^1,8,3,4

     Eulela Lorraine Rohrbach was born on October 22, 1925 at Washington.^1,2 She married Dr. Carlos Ray Vest, son of Archie Porter Vest and Lacie Ethel Light, on March 9, 1952 at Spokane Co., Washington.^1,2,3 As of March 9, 1952,her married name was Vest.³

     Catherine Ann Gibson Catherine Ann Chandler, 79, of Radford, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Gibson; and her beloved husband, Larry Chandler. Catherine is survived by her sons, Bryan Light and wife Marlana, Scott Chandler and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Ashlea Light, Haley Chandler, and Hagan Chandler; brother, William ‘Bill’ Gibson and wife Doris; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jimmy Williams.⁵ She was born on September 15, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, on June 11, 1955 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 11, 1955,her married name was Light.² Catherine Ann Gibson and Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light were divorced on July 1, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Catherine Ann Gibson died on January 5, 2016 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.⁵

     Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe Nancy Ratcliffe Light, May 17, 1940 - Jul 12, 2023. Nancy Ratcliffe Light, 83, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Banford Jr. and Edna Walker Ratcliffe; her brother, Robert “Bobby” III; and sisters, Barbara Blankenship and Joyce Ann Ratcliffe. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Clarence Wesley Light; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan Light (Marlana); daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Kesling, Patty Huff, and Pam Howard (Tony); grandchildren, Michael Kesling, Jr., Derek Kesling, Allyson Wills Blose (Ryan), Hollee Howard, Ashlea Walker (Brandon), Lisa Huff, Luke Huff, Marybeth Huff, and Ryan Dean; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.¹ She was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 17, 1940 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, circa 1972.¹ As of circa 1972,her married name was Light.¹ Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe died on July 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.¹

     Lera Mandy Conner Lera Conner Caldwell, 67, of 1815 Colgate St., NE, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Marshall K. Caldwell and was a retired employee of Roanoke Apple Products Co. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Lawson, Roanoke; three brothers, Edie Conner, Ernest Conner, Pilot; Cledys Conner, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Simpkins, Miss Callie Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Will Wilson, Salem.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7640.⁹ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 She was born on November 12, 1904 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SDDI Has a birth date of Dec 12, 1904.^9,4,10,5,6 She married Marshall Kenny Caldwell on April 7, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,5 As of April 7, 1928,her married name was Caldwell.⁵ Lera Mandy Conner died on June 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,2,4,10

     Hulen Floyd Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He died on October 29, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1