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     Joshua Wilson married Christina Conner, daughter of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, on January 5, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Dora Myrtle Conner was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, Chenango Co., New York.¹ She was born on May 31, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married William Francis Bowen on December 19, 1906 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 As of December 19, 1906,her married name was Bowen.⁴ Dora Myrtle Conner died on June 28, 1952 at Bainbridge, Chenango Co., New York, at age 63; Dora was killed when she was hit by an automobile as she stepped off a curb.²

     Elbert Jackson "Jack" Harvey was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6 His Social Security Number was 233-18-9495.⁷ He was born on March 27, 1918 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,3,8,4,6 He married Allie Corrine Conner, daughter of Dennis Haden Conner and Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea, on August 30, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 Elbert Jackson "Jack" Harvey died on July 17, 2004 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^1,7,8,4,6 He Elbert Jackson “Jack” Harvey, 86, of 1405 Princeton Ave., Princeton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 27, 1918 at Flat Top, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Ada Florence McBride Harvey. Jack lived at Flat Top for many years prior to moving to Princeton. Mr. Harvey previously worked for Paramount Pacific out of California, Anderson & Anderson Contractors Inc. of Princeton, and was County Supervisor and worked for the Mercer County Department of Highways for many years. He served in Company C of the 19th Infantry 24th Division of the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal of World War II and the Occupation of Japan Medal. Mr. Harvey also served in the CC Camp, Camp Watoaga. Mr. Harvey was a member of the Concord Masonic Lodge No. 48 in Athens for over 54 years and had received his 50 year pin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Russell Harvey; second wife, Allie Conner Harvey; a daughter, Ada Ellen Cox; along with two brothers, Clifton “C .J.” Harvey and Bill Harvey. Mr. Harvey was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord with all his heart. Jack is survived by a special long time friend and caregiver, Florence White; two daughters, Doris Dickerson and husband, Junior of Princeton and Jackie Matherly and husband, Edsel of Flat Top; two sons, Donald Harvey and wife, Bonnie of Pulaski, Va., and Doff Harvey and wife, Debbie of Princeton; stepdaughter, Lynne Murray and husband, Mike of Charleston, S.C; two brothers, Cyrus Harvey and wife, Kathleen of Ghent and Rev. Orville Harvey and wife, Alma of Princeton. He is survived by eight grandchildren, Shelby Capps, David Moye, Chad Harvey, Larry J. Harvey, Eddie Matherly, Amanda Collins, Lisa Cox and Michael Harvey. Two step-grandchildren, Erie Murray and Brenda Smith. He had ll greatgrandchildren, Greg and Heather Capps, Stephen and Tyler Stump, Jordan Moye, Lucas Noah, Eden Grace, Katie Smith, Beth Harvey, Chris Harvey and Reeve Collins; along with special “adopted” daughter, Kitty Dickerson. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by the Concord Masonic Lodge No. 48 of Athens and will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be David Moye, Chad Harvey, Kevin , Chris Barr, Jimmy Williams and Jackie Parson. on July 19, 2004.¹⁰

     Anthony Kent Stephens Anthony Kent Stephens, 64, of Springville, VA left this life to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was born to the late Kent Jewell Stephens and late Alma Conner Stephens in Bluefield, WV on December 11, 1950. Anthony was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ and attended Springville Christian Church. He was a 37 year employee of Flowers Baking Company. He was retired from Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Upon retirement Anthony volunteered his time at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He also dedicated his life to ensuring history would be preserved for future generations through his work with the Tazewell County Historical Society. Anthony was the current Vice President but served in many capacities for the Tazewell County Historical Society throughout the years. He loved spending his time performing genealogical research and coordinating various family reunions. Anthony was loved by and will be greatly missed by his friends from BRMC and TCHS. Anthony married Cora Frances Faulkner on May 29, 1970. In addition to his wife Cora he is survived by his son Shannon Stephens and wife Cheryl Roberts-Stephens of Virginia Beach, VA, daughter Michelle Baker and husband Mike Baker of Tazewell, VA and 5 grandchildren; Andrew “Andy” Baker, Ethan Baker, Lexie Baker, Jessamyn Stephens and Victoria Stephens. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be John Collins, Glen Dale Blankenship III, George Faulkner, Austin Faulkner, Andy Baker and Ethan Baker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jessamyn Stephens, Victoria Stephens and Lexie Baker.³ He was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 11, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Cora Frances Faulkner on May 29, 1970 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Anthony Kent Stephens died on January 20, 2015 at Springville, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 64.³

     Bernie Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,5 She was born on August 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,2,1,5 She married Hubert Lee Lawrence, son of James Riley Lawrence and Mary Ann Martin, on April 4, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,1,3,5,10 As of April 4, 1920,her married name was Lawrence. Bernie Link died on February 14, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^9,10,5

     His Social Security Number was 231-06-0791.⁶ Barry Steven Huff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on November 7, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 He married Sherry Edna Conner, daughter of Toy Melvin Conner and Revie Marie LaRue, on February 4, 1983 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,4 Barry Steven Huff died on January 30, 1991 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 31.^4,5

     Cola Link was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 20, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on March 16, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Grace "Gracie" Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-16-5096.⁸ She was born on November 8, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,1,3,8 She married Albert Pont Fonso/Fonco Whitenack, son of Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack and Mary Elizabeth Sisson, on December 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of December 23, 1908,her married name was Whitenack. Grace "Gracie" Link died on February 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,6,7,3 She Mrs. Grace Link Whitenack, 76, died in a Roanoke hospital Friday. Surviving are her husband, Albert Mrs. F. Whitenack, a daughter, Ilene Carr, Check; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Palmer, Roanoke, Mrs. Howard Goff, Mrs. Hubert Lawrence, Pilot; six brothers, Coy Link, Copper Hill, Guy, Hubert, Henry, Ted Link, all of Check, Roscoe Link, Pilot. Burial in Wilson Cemetery. on February 9, 1964.⁴