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     Henry David Palmer was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on April 11, 1895 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,5 He married Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp, daughter of Harvey Lewis Yopp and Lucy Ann Stewart, on September 16, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 Henry David Palmer died on October 29, 1968 at age 73.^3,4,5

     Harvey Lewis Yopp was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Age 86 years."^4,5,3 He was born in May, 1851 at Virginia.^6,3 He married Lucy Ann Stewart, daughter of Silas Reed Stewart and Sarah Jane Hall, on June 5, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 Harvey Lewis Yopp died on July 24, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,5,3

     Archie Edward Palmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 10, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Archie Edward Palmer died on October 11, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.⁵

     John W. Palmer 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 He was born on July 28, 1867 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, daughter of Henry W. Hall and Rhoda Adline Stewart, on March 14, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 John W. Palmer died on June 14, 1950 at age 82.²

     Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall 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 She was born on September 1, 1873 at Virginia.² She married John W. Palmer, son of Joseph R. Palmer and Susanna Richards, on March 14, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of March 14, 1891,her married name was Palmer. Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall died on January 15, 1947 at age 73.²

     Joseph R. Palmer was born circa 1830 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Susanna Richards, daughter of John Richards and Martha Harris, on September 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-8239.⁸ Alma Ernestine Conner was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 30, 1912 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 20, 1912.^8,1,3 She married Tracy Daniel King on April 14, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3,9 As of April 14, 1934,her married name was King.⁹ Alma Ernestine Conner married Kent Jewell Stephens on May 6, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^7,3,6 As of May 6, 1950,her married name was Stephens.⁶ Alma Ernestine Conner died on January 27, 2007 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 94.^8,3 She SPRINGVILLE, Va. - Alma Conner King Stephens, 94, of Springville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Bluefield, Va., following a brief illness. Mrs. Stephens was born Aug. 30, 1912 in McComas to Noah and Hattie Conner. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Tracy King and Kent Stephens; son, Jimmy King; daughter, Norma Israel; and by two brothers, three sisters and one stepson. Left to cherish her memory is a sister, Elsie Conner of Springville; sons, Gene King of Falls Mills, Va., Richard "Dickie" King and wife Edna of Haymarket, Va., Anthony Stephens and wife Cora of Springville; daughters, Beanna Stinson and husband Clarence of Springville, Donna Stout and husband Lonnie of Springville, and Sandra McClanahan of Bluefield; two stepdaughters, Lois Fortune of Virginia Beach, Va., and Jewell Potts of Georgia; 22 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, Va., with the Rev. Ray Amos and the Rev. Keith Stiltner officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be Alan Stinson, T.J. Stinson, Jackie McClanahan, Derick Stinson, Shannon Stephens and Frankie Harrison. Friends may visit with the family today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, Va. on January 30, 2007.³

     Susanna Richards was born circa 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Joseph R. Palmer on September 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 20, 1860,her married name was Palmer.

     William Ballard Dulaney was born on October 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Dulaney on August 15, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 William Ballard Dulaney died on August 12, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.¹

     Mildred Nellie Reed was buried at Whispering Pines Cemetery, Short Road N 36 59.578 W 80 28.083, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 29, 1925 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Gabriel Owen Light, son of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford, on April 24, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of April 24, 1945,her married name was Light.² Mildred Nellie Reed died on May 6, 2010 at Virginia at age 84.⁵ She Mildred Reed Light, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Gabriel Owen Light; and a granddaughter, Autumn Marie Light. Mrs. Light was a member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Madora and Sammy Light and Marchetta and Jim Lafon; sons and daughter-in-law, J.W. and Cathy Light, and Dennis Light; three grandchildren, Missy L. Bratton, Scott Lane and Amanda Shrader; six greatgrandchildren, Trevor, Heidi, Bryan, Gabriel, Jacob and Douglas; brother, Jimmy Reed and wife, Ella; sister, Christina Bohon; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, 2404 Hollins Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or to the American Cancer Society , 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Horace Light will officiate. Interment will be in the Reed Family Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on May 7, 2010.⁵

     Madora Jean Light Madora Light Lane, 77, of Roanoke, passed away on August 4, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1945 to the late Gabriel Owen and Mildred Reed Light. She was also preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Marchetta “Marc” Lafon and husband, Jim; her beloved niece, Autumn Light; and sister-in-law, Joyce Lane. Madora is survived by her devoted husband, Virgil “Sammy” Lane, Jr; step-son, Scott Lane (Stephanie); brother, Jay Light (Cathy); “baby” brother, Dennis Light (Deb); sister-in-law, Donna Cubitt (Mike) and brother-in-law, Tommy Lane. She is also survived by many adored nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and life-long friends. “Madora”. A beautiful name for a beautiful woman, inside and out. Madora was many things to many people and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She was a wonderful and devoted wife to Sammy for 42 years, a mother to Scott as if he was her own, the best mother-in-law a girl could imagine, an amazing sister, the cool aunt and a loving guardian to all of her fur babies through the years. Madora had a heart of gold and loved nothing more than her family. She enjoyed getting together regularly with her siblings and extended family for weekly lunches as well as occasional reunions and visits to the farm. Madora took generous to a new level and never missed a birthday or special occasion as an opportunity to remind you that she loved you. Madora also won the award for being a loyal employee when she recently retired from Moss & Rocovich after reaching her 50th year anniversary! Needless to say, she was a hard worker. She also loved her church family and missed that very much in the past two years. The world has lost the dearest of angels on earth; may we remember her example and strive to navigate through this life as Madora did with kindness, grace and love. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 28, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 As of October 7, 1965,her married name was Poff.³ She married James Norman Poff, son of James Dewey Poff and Norma Coleman Phillips, on October 7, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Madora Jean Light and James Norman Poff were divorced on September 14, 1979.³ As of May 17, 1980,her married name was Lane.³ Madora Jean Light married Virgil Samuel "Sammy" Lane Jr. on May 17, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Madora Jean Light died on August 4, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-4374.¹⁰ Elsie Irene Conner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on January 15, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,2,4 She died on March 7, 2007 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 96.^10,2,4 She NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. - Elsie Irene Conner, 96, of 186 Roma Road, North Tazewell, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at her residence. Born on Jan. 15, 1911 in McComas, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Hattie Kingrea Conner. She had been a resident of North Tazewell for three years and was formerly of Stratford, Conn. She was a 1936 graduate of McComas High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include: Niece: Margie Stenson, with whom she made her home, of North Tazewell; nephew: Bruce Conner of Stratford; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Ray Amos officiating. Burial will follow on Saturday at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Friends may call on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Conner family. on March 9, 2007.²

     Marchetta Ann Light was born on August 28, 1946 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of August 29, 1970,her married name was LaFon.⁴ She married James Douglas "Jim" LaFon on August 29, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4,5,8 Marchetta Ann Light died on January 14, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.⁵ She Marchetta "Marc" Light Lafon, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Lafon. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda (Michael); grandsons, Gabriel, Jacob, and Douglas; sister, Madora Lane (Sammy); brothers, Jay Light (Cathy) and Dennis Light (Deb); sisters-in-law, Pamela Adams (Michael), Patty Sayers (Danny), and Karen Lafon; and mother-in-law, Jacqueline Lafon. on January 16, 2021.⁵

     James Douglas "Jim" LaFon was born on August 23, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Marchetta Ann Light, daughter of Gabriel Owen Light and Mildred Nellie Reed, on August 29, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4,6 James Douglas "Jim" LaFon died on January 21, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.⁶ He James (Jim) Lafon, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his home in Roanoke, Va. He was preceded in death by his father, James. B. Lafon of Tazewell; and brother, Homer Lindsey Lafon of Pocahontas.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marchetta "Marc" Light Lafon; daughter, Amanda Lafon Shrader and husband, Dillon, of Roanoke; his mother, Jacqueline Thompson Lafon of Vinton; sisters, Patty Lafon Sayers and husband, Danny, of Tazewell, and Pamela Lafon Adams and husband, Michael, of Roanoke; and sister-in-law, Karen Lafon of Pocahontas, Va. Jim enjoyed mentoring his three grandchildren, Gabriel, Jacob, and Douglas Shrader and special nephew, Jordan Walk, of Williamsburg, Va. He worked in the heavy equipment industry for over 20 years for Tramac-Montabert and lead by example to mold and shape the lives of everyone he worked with. Jim loved singing gospel music, listening to Andrea Bocelli, and traveling to France. He will always be remembered as a generous man with a hearty laugh and a great sense of humor; a man not easily forgotten. The family would like to thank Dr. William "Chuck" Ball for always being there for them; Denis Bataille who saw Jim's professional spark and kindled the flame; and most of all, Richard "Dickie" Thrasher, Jim's life-long friend who remained devoted to him until the end. on January 24, 2016.⁶

     Elbert C. Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,6 He Served in as a P.F.C. in the U.S. Army during WWII begining Sep 30, 1942. He was born on October 15, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,7,8,9 He married Clara Annabelle Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on November 17, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9,11 Elbert C. Conner died on October 9, 1996 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,3,6 He CONNER, Elbert C., 74, of Check, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 9, 1996. Surviving are his wife, Clara Conner, Check; two sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin Ray and Patricia Conner, Pilot, Carl Lee and Sharla Conner, Riner; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Catherine and Larry Howell, Floyd; one brother, James Early Conner, Check; two granddaughters; one grandson. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 12, 1996, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Check. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m on October 11, 1996.¹

     Autumn Marie Light was buried at Whispering Pines Cemetery, Short Road N 36 59.578 W 80 28.083, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 5, 1978.^1,2,4 She died on July 3, 2004 at Virginia at age 25.^2,3,4 She Autumn Marie Light, 25, of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2004. She was a 1996 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School. Surviving are her father, Dennis Light; mother, Teresa Johnston Light; grandparents, Mildred Light, Jim Johnston, Marlene Johnston; aunts and uncles, Sammy and Madora Lane, Jim and Marchetta Lafon, Jay and Cathy Light and Steve Johnston; and cousins, Scott, Missy, and Amanda. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004 from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Horace D. Light will officiate. Interment will be in the Reed Family Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on July 7, 2004.³