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     Virgil Lee Moran was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Hardison, daughter of Gene Cordell Hardison and Nettie DeHart.¹ Virgil Lee Moran was born on July 8, 1949 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,1 He died on January 1, 1984 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 34.^3,1

     Benjamin Cury Alderman was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S2 US Navy World War II."^1,4 His Social Security Number was 214-03-8424.⁵ He was born on May 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,5 He married Mary Ann Poff, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Poff and Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge, on September 25, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,6 Benjamin Cury Alderman died on April 23, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,1,4 He FLOYD -- Benjaman Alderman, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 23, 1977, in the Veteran's Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired plaster mason. He is survived by his wife, Mary Poff Alderman, Floyd; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer A. Keith, Floyd, Mrs. Frances Harris, Stuart, Mrs. Phyllis Mann, Austin, Texas; two sons, Dennis Alderman, Floyd, Gary Alderman, Elizabethtown, Ky; three brothers, Falous Alderman, Salem, Dale Alderman, Christiansburg, Wise Alderman, Pa; one sister, Mrs. Lola Tuck, Ohio; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Spradling. Interment in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on April 28, 1977.⁴

     George Washington Moore was born circa 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Sarah J. Iddings, daughter of Cyrus R. Iddings and Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on January 26, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ George Washington Moore died on July 4, 1892 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁴

     Joel Bradley Elmore was buried at Talbott Cemetery, Belington, Barbour Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He Served in Company K, 22nd Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. He was born on October 24, 1847 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Sarah Catherine Shaver on April 21, 1867 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ Joel Bradley Elmore died on August 13, 1930 at Bemis, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^1,2,6

     Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore was buried at Tariff Cemetery, Tariff, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born in April, 1850 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.^2,3 He married Sarah Frances "Sallie" Snodgrass, daughter of Caleb Anderson Snodgrass and Mary C. Huffman, on January 30, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore died on July 26, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio, at age 77.⁸

     Adam Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 27, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Eliza Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on December 17, 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Adam Furrow left a will on September 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the name of God Amen. I Adam Furrow of the county of Floyd and the state of Virginia being of sound mind do make this my last will and testament that is to say. I desire in the first place that all my just debts is to be paid as soon after my decease as may be --- out of my estate. In the second place I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Furrow all my real and personal estate of which she is to have and to make use of so long as she remains my widow, but if she marries , she is only to receive one third of said estate and after her death it is my will that my daughter Mary A Conner wife of Andrew I Conner have the following property which she has already received from me to wit. One cow, one heifer, two sheep, one bed and stead, one side saddle, one chest, one table, one large and small pot, one oven, one skillet, one set of plates, one set of knives & forks, one dish, one set cups and saucers and one flax wheel. It is my will that my said daughter Mary A Conner have these articles for the personal benefit of her and her children. In case she should become needy I desire that my friend William Conner shall let her have such things that she may need, and that he keep a -- record of the same to be deducted out of her part of my estate at her mothers death. It is also my will that my other daughter to wit. Eleanore I Conner wife of William P Conner, Amanda P Furrow and Sarah B Furrow have equal with my said daughter Mary A Conner which they have received with the exception of Amanda who has not received her cow and heifer, neither her pots, plates, knives and forks nor sheep. Also my daughter Sarah B who has not received her saddle , bed stead, cow, sheep, pots, plates, knives and forks. It is also my will that my son James M Furrow have my gray mare which he has now in possession with a saddle & bridle with eighteen dollars, one cow two sheep and also one tract of land containing one hundred and one acres which land lies adjoining the land of William Aldridge and Joseph Leight. Provided it be his choice when he is twenty one years of age. which shall be all the land that he is to receive of my land. It is also my will that said other sons to wit. William H, Elijah H and Joseph A Furrow have an equal portion of my land with James M. I also will that my said sons be educated so as to read write and decipher to the -- of these out of my estate, and it is my will that at the death of my wife, that what may remain of my estate be equally divided between all of my children both sons and daughters. It is my will that William P Conner be my executor of this my last will and testament is witness whereof I the said Adam Furrow have to this my last will and testament, affixed my hand and seal this ninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and sixty five. Signed and delivered in the presence of Adam Furrow seal Robert W Kropff Peter Conner Albert Conner Virginia As the November time of Floyd County Court 1865 the written will of Adam Furrow was proven by the oths of Robert W Kropff , Peter Conner, and Albert Conner, and submited to record. Tste. J Godbey Cl.⁶ He died on September 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49; Died of typhoid fever.¹

     Helen Christine Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 13, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of February 15, 1942,her married name was Martin.³ She married Mearis Massie "Mac" Martin on February 15, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Helen Christine Wickham died on December 16, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.⁴ She Helen Christine Wickham Martin, 92, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was a life-long member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and was also a life deacon. Christine was predeceased by the love of her life, M. Massie Martin. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Louise Wickham. In addition, she was also predeceased by her sisters, Marie and Betty; and her brothers, Chris and James. Christine held various jobs during her lifetime including the Viscose plant during World War II and at various sewing factories. She was an excellent seamstress and a wonderful homemaker. She opened her heart and home to many children over the years and some adults as well. Christine is survived by her children, Mearis (Kay) Martin, Mary "Linda" (Robert) Brown and Amy (Emmett) Marsico. She is also survived by five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Alice Smith, Nellie Mullins and Anne Clark; and a great number of nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Horace Light officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the funeral home. on December 18, 2016.⁴

     Mearis Massie "Mac" Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-12-1731.⁴ He was born on December 4, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Helen Christine Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner, on February 15, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Mearis Massie "Mac" Martin died on September 24, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,5 He MARTIN, M. Massie ("Mac"), 77, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 24, 1993, in a local hospital. He was a life Deacon of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and served with the Eighth Army Air Corps in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen Christine Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Mearis M. Martin Jr. and wife, Kay of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda M. Brown and husband, Robert and Amy M. Marsico and husband, Emmett Jr., all of Roanoke; five grandchildren; brothers, Arther E. Martin and James O. Martin, both of Roanoke; sisters, Virginia Perdue and Lois Rexrode, both of Roanoke; a number of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Services will be conducted from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Bruce Noffsinger officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on September 27, 1993.⁵

     Betty Jane Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She married Coy Stanley.^7,3,4 Her married name was Stanley. Betty Jane Wickham was born on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of February 20, 1948,her married name was Pratt.⁵ She married Lonnie McCoy Pratt on February 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Betty Jane Wickham died on March 6, 2014 at Virginia at age 82.⁴ She Betty Wickham Pratt Stanley, 82, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born April 13, 1931, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Rev. Christian and Louise Wickham. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Martin and brothers, J. W. Wickham and Christian Wickham Jr. She will be remembered for her never ending love of family. "Granny", as she was known by her grandchildren, was gifted in many areas of her life. Among her many talents, she had a love for bridge, piano, sewing, fishing, ceramics and baking. Everything she did, she shared with her family, friends and church community. Her kind generosity made a lasting impact on all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Coy Stanley; companion, Fifi; two daughters, Renee Pratt Garman and Dianne Pratt Thornton and husband, Mark. Mrs. Stanley is also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Teachey, Todd Crosswhite and wife, Christie, Kristie Sturgill, Brian Crosswhite and wife, Shannan; ten great-grandchildren, Jordan Teachey, Michael Sturgill, Megan Sturgill, Cody Childress, Kacie Crosswhite, Tiffany Crosswhite, Emily Crosswhite, Jesse Crosswhite, Olivia Crosswhite and Kaylee Crosswhite; one great-great granddaughter, Ava Madison Sturgill. Her surviving sisters are Anne Clark and husband, Carlton, Nellie Mullins and husband, Eddie, Christine Martin and Mary Alice Smith; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at noon Monday, March 10, 2014. The Rev. Jo Ellen Heatherington will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014. on March 8, 2014.⁴

     Coy Stanley married Betty Jane Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner.^1,2,3 Coy Stanley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He May 20, 1930 - February 18, 2015 Coy A. Stanley, 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015. Coy served in the United States Air Force for four years, with the Military Air Police, and retired as a Sergeant with the Roanoke City Police Dept. with 30 years’ service (12 years in the Homicide Division). He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his daughters, Vickie Stanley Hopkins and husband, Eddie of Boones Mill, Sheril Stanley Whiteside of Roanoke, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 3, 2381 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153 in Coy’s memory. A funeral service will be held at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel, Monday, February 23, 2015 at 12 noon. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with police honors. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 22, from 3-6 pm at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel.⁴ He was born on May 20, 1930.⁴ He died on February 18, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     Nellie Ruth Wickham Nellie Childress Mullins, 87, of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by many family and friends. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Christian Hezekiah Wickham and Louise Ella Conner and her first husband, Giles G. “Chilly” Childress, Jr; sisters, Virginia Marie Martin, Helen Christine Martin and Betty Jane Stanley; brothers, Christian Hezekiah Wickham, Jr. and James Wilburn Wickham. Nellie was a longtime member of the Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. “Nellie loved all her family, loved adventurous travel taking many vacation trips with them near and far over the years, including fishing trips to Nags Head, trips to the Grand Strand, SC, Tampa, FL, Hawaii, skiing Canaan Valley, WV, Whitewater Rafting the French Broad River, Asheville, NC, Paris, London, a Mediterranean Cruise, Puerto Rico, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro” She is survived by her husband, William Edward “Eddie” Mullins; her daughter, Pamela T. Cofer (Robert) of Roanoke; her son, Giles G. “Terry” Childress, III (Katie) of Rock Hill, SC; step-daughters, Debbie Farrar (Steve) of Danville, Martha White of Moneta and Kristi Casey (Don) of Farragut, TN; and step-son, Roger Mullins of Roanoke; sisters, Anne Clark (Carlton) of Vinton and Mary Alice Smith of Nags Head, NC; grandchildren, Terri A. Cofer of Roanoke, Robert C. Cofer of Roanoke, Justin Childress of Charlotte, NC, Giles G. “Tad” Childress, IV (Melissa) of Fort Mill, SC, Hayden Childress (Andrea) of Brooklyn, NY, Jay Farrar (Kim) of Danville, Adam Farrar (Anna) of Danville, Ben Farrar (Janee) of Burlington, Dana Rife, David Rife, Daniel Casey, Patrick Casey, Emma Casey and Abigail Casey. A graveside service is planned at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.^9,8 She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 3, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,10,4 As of March 18, 1955,her married name was Childress.³ She married Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. on March 18, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3,8 Nellie Ruth Wickham and Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. were divorced on March 10, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of October 25, 2007,her married name was Mullins.³ Nellie Ruth Wickham married William Edward “Eddie” Mullins on October 25, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,8,3 Nellie Ruth Wickham died on October 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 235-52-2362.¹² Donald Ray Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,13 He was born on April 26, 1934 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,9,12 He married Mildred Maxine King on December 5, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,3 Donald Ray Conner died on February 5, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^9,12 He PRINCETON - Donald R. Conner, 73, of Glenwood, died peacefully Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 26, 1934, at McComas, he was the son of the late Gracie Ann Austin Conner and Doc Huff Conner. Mr. Conner served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and survived the Tet Offensive while stationed at Da Navy Air Base. He retired as TSGT and had received several decorations, medals and honors during his career. Following the service, he worked for 13 1/2 years for Overnite Transfer Company in Green Valley, retiring in 1989. He loved the Atlanta Braves even when they let him down. He attended the Fairview Community Church when his health permitted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John Cerbert Conner, Jackie Lee Conner, Garwood Conner and Roy Conner, along with sisters, Ocie Ann Conner, Hazel Davis and Mayda Williams. Left to cherish is memory, his devoted and loving wife of 54 years, Mildred King Conner. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Donna and husband Galen Morris of Roanoke, Va., Deborah Hubbard Hood of Princeton, and Diana and husband Courtney Fiery of Bluefield, Va. His legacy includes three grandsons, three granddaughters, one great-grandson, and four great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Belcher and husband Calvin of Garwood; brother, Randolph Conner and wife Faye of Bainbridge, Ohio; and sister-in-law, Maxine Conner of Lashmeet, and many nephews and nieces. His extended family, Dr. Chambers, Dr. Gabe, Dr. Patel and the many nurses and staff of Princeton Community Hospital, and Jason Rose, Michael King and James Wells. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Larry Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family today (Thursday) from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolences via www.memorialfd.com Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Morris, Glen Allen Hubbard Jr., Matthew Fiery, Gus Chaknes, Eric Crocker, and Jason Rose. Military graveside services will be conducted by the West Virginia Honor Guard Team. The honor of serving the Conner family has been given to the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on February 8, 2008.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5349.⁷ Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on February 24, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3,4,6 He married Nellie Ruth Wickham, daughter of Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. and Louise Ella Conner, on March 18, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. and Nellie Ruth Wickham were divorced on March 10, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Giles Gilmer "Chilly" Childress Jr. died on May 13, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,7,5 He Giles Gilmer (Chilly) Childress, Jr., 73, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 13, 2004. Chilly was a long-time employee of Skyline Door and Hardware, retiring as vice president in 2002. He was a perfectionist with respect to the quality of his work and to his customers. He attended Rockingham Court United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284. Chilly was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed ballroom dancing. He truly appreciated nature, having enjoyed the many bird houses, squirrel feeders, landscaping and working with flowers in his yard and growing vegetables in his garden at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Agee Childress and Giles Gilmer Childress, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nellie Wickham Childress; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela C. and Robert E. Cofer of Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Giles G. (Terry) Childress, III and Katie Childress of Rock Hill, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Terri Anne Cofer, Robert C. Cofer, Justin B. Childress, Giles G. (Tad) Childress, IV, and Hayden C. Childress; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles W. and Hazel Childress of Roanoke; five sisters-in-law, Marie Martin and her husband, Robert, Christine Martin, Betty Stanley and husband, Coy, Mary Alice Smith, and Anne Clark and husband, Carlton, all of Roanoke; a special family friend, Lonnie Pratt of Roanoke; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 14, 2004.¹