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     Martin Herman Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,8 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7780.¹⁰ He was born on August 13, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,4,6,8 He married Virginia Gladys Clower, daughter of Albert Frank Clower and Imogene King, on December 24, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Martin Herman Conner died on October 1, 2000 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^10,1,9,4,7,8 He CONNER, M. Herman, 86, of Floyd, passed away at his home Sunday, October 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Conner of Floyd, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Bob Martin of Floyd; granddaughter and special friend, Michelle Linkous and Jason McGinnis of Pilot; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Spigener officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery with military services by Grover King Post #1115 VFW, Hillsville, Va. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Floyd Co. Fire Department or Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 3, 2000.⁹

     Virginia Gladys Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 10, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,6 She married Martin Herman Conner, son of Lee Roy "Leroy" Conner and Mary F. Burnett, on December 24, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1954,her married name was Conner. Virginia Gladys Clower Virginia Gladys Conner, 97, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Bob Martin; granddaughter, Michelle Linkous; great-grandchild, Michael McGinnis; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour before service. on November 7, 2015.⁵ She died on November 24, 2015 at Virginia at age 97.⁵

     Nellie Rae Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1416.¹¹ She was born on December 9, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,10,1,5,2,11,4} She married Robert Henry Lewis Conner, son of Henry Walter Conner and Arminta A. "Minnie" Vest, on June 27, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,6,3,14} As of June 27, 1946,her married name was Conner. Nellie Rae Vest died on November 15, 2007 at South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,11,10 She Nellie Rae Vest Conner, formerly of Check, Va., passed away on November 15, 2007 at the home of her son in South Hill, Va. at 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy (Bud) and Minnie Vest; husband, Robert H. Conner; granddaughter, Deborah Jane Conner; sister, Ruby Poff; and brothers, Troy Vest and Curtis Vest. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Avery Lane of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Nancy Conner of South Hill; grandchildren, Peggy E. Conner and friend, Gary Hawkins, of South Hill, Travis Lane and wife, Dawn, of Moneta and Russell Lane of Salem; sisters, Lillie Conner and Gladys Eanes, both of Check; sister-in-law, Anna Lee Conner of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Nellie worked at the Christiansburg Overall Factory and enjoyed gardening and quilting. on November 17, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-5379.² Gilbert Chapman Linkous was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 6, 1927 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Elsie Oneda Bishop on December 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 Gilbert Chapman Linkous died on April 28, 2003 at Virginia at age 75.^5,2 He LINKOUS, Gilbert Chapman, 75, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, April 28, 2003. He grew up in Floyd County and served in the Army during World War II. He retired from General Electric after thirty-two years of service. Gilbert was known for his ability in automobile repair and painting. He will be remembered especially for the loving restoration of a 1957 Thunderbird. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Chapman and Mary Eva Linkous. Survived by loving and dedicated wife of 55 years, Elsie Bishop Linkous; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Lynn and Sherry Linkous, Floyd; daughter, Sharon Jean Linkous, Radford; granddaughter, Michelle Lynn McGinnis and husband, Jason; two stepgrandsons, David Boyd, Steven Boyd and wife, Diedra Boyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; sister and brother-in-law, Ocie and Rev. Harvey Clark, North Wilkesboro, N.C; brother and sister-in-law, Harold Dean and Jolyn Linkous, Clayton, N.C. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Sutphin and Rev. Harvey Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion #127. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or to the National Alzheimers Association. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on April 29, 2003.²

     Elsie Oneda Bishop was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Gilbert Chapman Linkous on December 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,2 As of December 30, 1947,her married name was Linkous. Elsie Oneda Bishop died on March 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 75.^2,4 She Elsie Bishop Linkous, 75, of Christiansburg, went to join her loved ones in heaven on Friday, March 24, 2006. Among those waiting her arrival was her husband of 57 years, Gilbert Chapman Linkous, whom she married on December 30, 1946. Elsie lived a rich and full life, which was reflected through her commitment to her family, her community and her Lord. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn the loss of her gentle, loving and giving nature are, son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sherry D. Linkous; daughter, Sharon Linkous and her friend Jamie Kincer; three grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and Jason McGinnis, David Boyd, Steven and Deidra Boyd; sister, Marlee Bishop; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Beulah Bishop, Fred and Mary Bishop; two brothers-in-law and spouses, the Rev. J. Harvey and Ocie Clark, Harold and Jolyn Linkous; special great-grandson, Michael W. McGinnis; special great niece, Ellie Kent Wade; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; beloved pets, Tipper, Buster and Boots and a host of her precious feathered friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Floyd Baptist Church with with Dr. Dave Holladay officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family would like to thank all her special friends and many neighbors in the community for their continued love and support, and to Ryan Simpkins for helping with the home. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
on March 26, 2006.²

     Isaac Janney was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 13, 1836.¹ He married Sallie Gillespie in February, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Isaac Janney died on November 24, 1914 at age 78.¹

     David W. Rierson was born in October, 1847 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Gillespie on December 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Gillespie was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in May, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married David W. Rierson, son of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on December 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 23, 1871,her married name was Rierson. Mary Elizabeth Gillespie died on December 22, 1945 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.¹ She Mary Elizabeth Rierson, 99 years, died December 22, at her home at Air Point. Funeral services were conducted at Old Salem cemetery, December 23. on January 3, 1946.¹

     Hampton P. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 11, 1906 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Dora Dean Pruitt circa 1927.^1,5,6 Hampton P. Hale died on February 24, 1996 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,7,2 He HALE, Hampton P., 90, formerly of Copper Hill, died Saturday, February 24, 1996, in a Vinton nursing home. Surviving are five daughters, Lillian Lamb and Gloria Campbell of Roanoke, Lois Wood of Rocky Mount, Joan Nichols of Callaway and Joyce McGuigan of Waldorf, Md; two sons, Hampton Hale Jr. of Boones Mill and Douglas Hale of Roanoke; several grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Waldron of Roanoke. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Gary Evans officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on February 25, 1996.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1096.⁵ Frank R. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on March 22, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1908.^5,3,7 He married Flossie Inez Pruitt circa 1927.² Frank R. Hale died on June 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^5,3

     Gertrude Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Rogers.² She married Unknown Rogers.² Gertrude Hale was born in 1912 at Virginia.² She died in 1967.²

     Charles Edward "Shine" Hale was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-26-7710.⁵ He married Bessie Lee Pruitt.¹ Charles Edward "Shine" Hale was born on August 9, 1914 at Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Aug 6, 1914.^5,4 He died on March 6, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,5,4 He HALE, Charles E. ("Shine"), 80 of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 6, 1995, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was formerly of Bent Mountain, and was a farmer most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Pruitt Hale, and one son, James Hale, son-in-law, Jessie Conner Sr., four grandsons, Sidney and Charles Nichols, Jimmy and Woody Conner. Surviring are three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Betty Conner, Polly and Vernie Hayden, Vioma and Allen Nichols; eight grandchildren, Peggy Kesler, Connie Wright, Crystal Huff, Judy Perrin, Kenneth Nichols, Vincent Lackey, Hunter Lackey, James Conner; sixteen great-grandchildren, Tanya Kesler, Amanda Perrin, Jessie Conner, Emily Conner, Sabrena Huff, Kristy Huff, Katie Nichols, Kara and Cheyenne Lackey, Freddie Conner, David Light, Matthew Kesler, Sammy and Jesse Lackey, Benjamin Conner, Kenny Nichols; one brother, Hampton Hale; one sister, Annie Waldron, Roanoke. Interment to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on March 9, 1995.¹

     Samuel "Sim" Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 He was born on December 13, 1891 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 13, 1888.^6,4,5 He married Crettie Ann Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, circa 1915.^2,3,5 Samuel "Sim" Hale died on December 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^7,5

     Crettie Ann Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-92-0482.⁷ She was born on March 3, 1898 at Virginia.^7,4 She married Samuel "Sim" Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, circa 1915.^1,2,4 As of circa 1915,her married name was Hale.² Crettie Ann Manning died on January 16, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^7,4

     Virginia H. Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1979.⁵ Her married name was Pruett.⁴ She married Lewis D. Pruett.⁴ Virginia H. Hale was born on September 17, 1918 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on June 7, 1994 at Virginia at age 75.^4,5 She PRUETT, Virginia H., 74, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 7, 1994, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Pruett was the widow of Lewis D. Pruett. Surviving are three sisters, Clara H. Pruett, Roanoke, Ruby H. Duncan, Bent Mountain, and Jacqueline H. Bell, Copper Hill; one brother, Wallace Hale, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 1994, with Rev. Aaron Rummage officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on June 8, 1994.⁴

     Wiley W. Hodge was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 23, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha S. Howell in 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia. Wiley W. Hodge died on April 13, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.¹

     Martha S. Howell was born circa 1853 at Virginia. She married Wiley W. Hodge in 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of 1876,her married name was Hodge. Martha S. Howell died on June 22, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9014.⁴ Effie Irene Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 15, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She married Ralph Lafayette Poff, son of Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff and Mary Pauline Aldridge, on May 4, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 4, 1946,her married name was Poff. Effie Irene Austin and Ralph Lafayette Poff were divorced on November 16, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Effie Irene Austin died on May 24, 1989 at age 63.^4,5

     Ziba Daniel King married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff.⁴ Ziba Daniel King was buried at Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 26, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on July 31, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 24.^2,3