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     Herod Raymond Conner was buried at Fort Harrison National Cemetery, 8620 Varina Road, Richmond, Virginia.^1,6 He married Marlene Unknown.⁸ Herod Raymond Conner was born on March 2, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on October 4, 1964 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 39; Stabbed to death in a street fight.^1,6 He Harod (should be Herod) R. Conner, 39, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday in Baltimore. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Eula B. Conner of Richmond; a sister, Mrs. W. R. Tatum of Richmond, and five brothers, Albert Lewis, Berlin C. and Edward W. Conner, all of Richmond, and Douglas G. and Forrest Conner, both of Miami. A funeral service will be held in Ft. Harrison National Cemetery. on October 7, 1964.⁶

     Harry Elliott Basham was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 He was born on September 16, 1904 at Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 He married Mary Celestia Strickler, daughter of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minervia Young, on July 23, 1927 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,5 Harry Elliott Basham died on July 5, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^1,4

     John Leonard Basham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 7, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He married Iowa May Sumner, daughter of Armistead Ashworth Sumner and Louisa J. Pugh, on January 5, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² John Leonard Basham died in March, 1951 at age 79.

     Iowa May Sumner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 10, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married John Leonard Basham on January 5, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of January 5, 1896,her married name was Basham. Iowa May Sumner died on May 1, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.

     Louisa J. Pugh was born in June, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Armistead Ashworth Sumner on March 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 12, 1868,her married name was Sumner. Louisa J. Pugh died on March 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.

     Armistead Ashworth Sumner was born in August, 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Louisa J. Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on March 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Armistead Ashworth Sumner died before 1910.

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-6852.⁶ Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 He was born on May 10, 1898 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,6,4,5 He married Constance Leone Strickler, daughter of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minervia Young, on October 21, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan died on May 22, 1968 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,4

     Samuel Gordon Duncan was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 231-03-7424.⁹ He was born on September 8, 1921 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^9,4,5,6,10 He married Frances Banton Wright on April 10, 1948 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,11 Samuel Gordon Duncan married Ruby Jean Horne on October 13, 1982 at Southampton Co., Virginia.⁴ Samuel Gordon Duncan died on May 22, 1985 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 63.^9,5,10

     His Social Security Number was 228-18-7752.¹¹ Wayne Lemonde Duncan was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 12, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,2,4,5,7,12,8} He married Betty Wales Little on December 30, 1945 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.³ Wayne Lemonde Duncan and Betty Wales Little were divorced on July 24, 1974 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.⁴ Wayne Lemonde Duncan married Catherine Bunch on May 20, 1977 at Newport News, Virginia.³ Wayne Lemonde Duncan died on September 5, 2008 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 84.^11,2,5,6,12 He SMITHFIELD - Wayne Lemonde Duncan, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence Sept. 5, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was a native of Roanoke, Va., and the former executive vice president and chairman of the board of Smithfield Packing and president of Duncan Foods International. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Wayne was a member of the North Suffolk Rotary Club, the North Suffolk Social Club, Smithfield German Club, and Cedar Point Country Club. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a naval aviator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and Constance Duncan and brother, S. Gordon Duncan. Wayne leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 31 years, Catherine Barlow Duncan; his son, Wayne L. Duncan Jr. and wife Phyllis of Virginia Beach; daughters, Constance D. Grizzard of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Catherine L. Barlow of Smithfield, and Patricia B. Donaldson and husband William of Newport News; grandchildren, Wayne L. Duncan III, Jason Duncan, Tess Duncan, Mark Grizzard, Mila Nurney, Elizabeth Linville, Brooke Linville, Turner Donaldson, Katherine Donaldson; six great-grandsons, Noah, Harrison, Jordan, William, Barritt and Logan. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Dr. C. Patrick Laughlin and Susan G. Gardner for their many years of devoted care. on September 6, 2008.²

     Isabell Imogene "Jean" Poff VERONA - Jean Isabell Poff, 87, of 241 Bald Rock Road died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at her residence. She was born May 3, 1923, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Posey and Annie Poff. A graveside service will be conducted in Oak Lawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens.³ She was buried at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, 1921 Shutterlee Mill Road, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-92-0563.¹¹ She was born on May 3, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11,6 She died on March 2, 2011 at Verona, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,4,11

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4492.⁷ Russell Lowell Peters Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,5 He was born on June 30, 1911 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,8,5,6 He married Blanche Cecil Poff, daughter of Posey Curtis Poff and Ann Isabelle "Annie" Beckner, circa 1929.^2,3,5 Russell Lowell Peters Sr. died on December 31, 1993 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,2,8,5 He PETERS, Russell L. Sr., 82, of Grottoes, formerly of Salem, died Friday morning, December 31, 1993. He was born June 30, 1911 in Cloverdale, Va., a son of Daniel and Elizabeth King Peters. He worked 40 years with Virginia Aetna Springs Bottling Company in Vinton. He became co-owner and later owner before leaving the company in 1967. He worked for Diamond Chevrolet in Roanoke and later transferred to Elliott Buick in Salem. Upon retiring in 1978, he retired to Grottoes, Va. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Salem. He is survived by his wife of 64 years of marriage, Blanche Poff Peters; two daughters, Ann P. Dameron of Vinton, Patricia Lynn Wood and husband, Tommy, of Harriston, Va; a son, Russell L. Peters Jr. and wife, Judith, of Daleville; a sister, Lucille P. Wright of Martinsville; a brother, George Peters and wife, Dorothy, of McDermott, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Hallie Peters of Fincastle; a special nephew, Jack Coffey and wife, Esther, of Roanoke; also surviving are six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 2, 1994.²

     Her married name was Shepherd.³ Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Unknown Shepherd.³ Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey was born on September 13, 1903 at Virginia.³ She married Lionel Rangely Hall, son of Alonza Aaron Hall and Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff, circa 1920.^3,4,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Hall.⁴ Mary Lucille Humphries/Humphrey died in 1985.³

     Louise Barbara Hall was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6 She was born on March 17, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of October 10, 1942,her married name was Wirt.⁴ She married Clayborne Houston Wirt on October 10, 1942 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 Louise Barbara Hall died on July 31, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,7,9 She Louise Hall Wirt, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away July 31, 2009. She was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. Mrs. Wirt was preceded in death by her husband, Clayborne Wirt, sons, Johnny and Carl Wirt, and granddaughter, Lesley Wirt. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barboura and Jan Allsman, Sisters, Ore., and daughter-in-law, Becky Wirt, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Chris and Lori Allsman, Bend, Ore; Jonathan and Abra Allsman, Fairfax, Va; Joshua Wirt, Christiansburg; greatgrandchildren, Clayborne, Paige and Miranda, all of Bend, Ore; Jackson and Aiden Allsman, of Fairfax, Va; sisters-in-law, Tory Hall, Christiansburg, Jo Hall Cooper, Palm City, Fla., Janice Hall, Christiansburg, Frances Hall, Richmond, Stanley Wirt, N.C; sister-in-law and husband, Velma and Buddy Walton, of Christiansburg; aunt, Sara Doerr, numerous family, friends, and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Horne Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2009 at Cambria Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas Harvey officiating. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Cambria Baptist Church, 1310 Cambria St., Christiansburg, Va., 24073. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Wirt family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, (382-2612). on August 2, 2009.³

     Ralph Eugene "Gene" Hall was born circa 1927 at Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8751.¹¹ Betty Jean Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6,8 She was born on July 30, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,11,7 She died on July 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^2,3,6,8 She Miss Betty Jean Poff, age 49, of 215 Hershberger Rd., NW, died Thursday in a local hospital. Miss Poff was a member of the Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are three uncles, Alfred L. Poff, Roanoke; Grifton A. Poff, Boones Mill; Walter H. Poff, High Point, N.C; four aunts, Mrs. Agnes Roberson, Mrs. Mary Manning, Mrs. Dora Jennings, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Libbie McCain, Chattanooga, Tn. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on July 7, 1978.⁸

     Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^7,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-4250.⁸ She was born on March 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 5, 1894.^2,8,3 She married Willie Elbert Morgan on August 20, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,9 As of August 20, 1908,her married name was Morgan.⁴ Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner died on December 5, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.³ She Mrs. Ocie Alice Morgan, age 88 of 215 Hershberger Rd. N. W. died Sunday. She was the widow of Willie E. Morgan and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Elbert L. Morgan, Roanoke, two daughters, Mrs. Reba Perkins, West Hollywood Fl; Mrs. Celestine Smith, Springfield, VA; five grandchildren; seven great grand children and one great-great granddaughter, one sister Mrs. Ethel Stump; three brothers, William, Willard, and Earl Conner, all of Roanoke and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Va. on December 7, 1982.⁷

     Willie Elbert Morgan was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 He was born on June 9, 1888 at Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,7,8 He married Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on August 20, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10,3,2,6 Willie Elbert Morgan died on September 18, 1949 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 61.^6,3 He William E. Morgan, 61, formerly of Roanoke, died at his home at Manassas yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ocie Connor Morgan; two daughters, Mrs. James Perkins of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Arlington; one son, Elbert L. Morgan of Arlington; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Wilbur Jones of Huntington, W.Va. and Mrs. L. M .Beamer of Roanoke; and two brothers, John N. Morgan and George E. Morgan, both of Roanoke. Interment will be in Memorial Cemetery Church. on September 19, 1949.⁶

     Joel Puckett was born in 1858. He married Mary Frances "Fannie" Chocklett on August 21, 1881. Joel Puckett died on April 26, 1944.

     Rev. Lewis Robert Higgins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 18, 1891 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Dorothy Kathleen Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on March 22, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 Rev. Lewis Robert Higgins died on October 13, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,4

     Ernest Edward Johnson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 25, 1916 at Virginia.² He married Inice Irene Conner, daughter of Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. and Effie May Doyle, on February 12, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 Ernest Edward Johnson died on October 30, 2004 at Virginia at age 88.¹ He Johnson, Ernest Edward, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2004. He was preceded in death by a wife, Bessie Lee Johnson, a sister, Annie Brumfield, a brother, Claudie Johnson and a stepdaughter, Joan Hodge Bartlett. He was a member of Faith Christian Church of Christ and McDaniel Masonic Lodge. Mr. Johnson is survived his wife, Irene Hodge Johnson; a son, Ernest Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Jr. and wife, Becky of Roanoke; grandchildren, Amy Johnson of Christiansburg; Matt and Laura Johnson of Hampton; great granddaughters, Alexandra and Brianna Johnson of Hampton; stepchildren, Judy and Morris Jarlenski, Robert (Bob) and Bonnie Hodge, Lynn and Judy Hodge, all of Roanoke; and Jimmie Hodge. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004 at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Hershel Stone and Mr. Otto Conley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Horne Funeral Service from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Blue Ridge Christian Camp, P.O. Box 428, McCoy, VA, 24111 or to Colegio Biblico, 264 Brazos St., Eagle Pass, TX, 78852. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA. (382-2612). Online condolences may be sent by visiting, hornefuneralservice.com.
on November 1, 2004.¹