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     Rena Gertrude Wolfe was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 8, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She married Joshua Day Crawford on October 19, 1904 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 19, 1904,her married name was Crawford. Rena Gertrude Wolfe died on October 3, 1966 at age 79.²

     Laura Ella Bowman was buried at Cheer Cemetery (also known as Herndon Cemetery), Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 232-80-0770.³ She was born on October 20, 1875 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,1 She married Robert Lee Pigg, son of Thomas C. "Tom" Pigg and Susan Jane Yates, on January 5, 1893 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of January 5, 1893,her married name was Pigg. Laura Ella Bowman died on October 18, 1966 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^4,2,1

     Oliver W. Paitsel was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born in 1869 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Addie Lula Paitsel on November 28, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Oliver W. Paitsel died in 1948.^1,2

     Addie Lula Paitsel was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born circa July, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ She married Oliver W. Paitsel on November 28, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Addie Lula Paitsel died in 1947.^1,2

     Bonnie Claudine Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,8,12 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-9206.¹³ She was born on November 5, 1923 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,8,13,14 She married Hobart H. Johnson Jr. on July 10, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,12 As of July 10, 1945,her married name was Johnson.⁷ Bonnie Claudine Conner died on February 2, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 61.^11,8,12 She Mrs. Bonnie Conner Johnson, age 61, died Saturday in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart H. (June) Johnson. She was a member of Daisy Day’s Tolers of Roanoke. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Louis Sowers of Riner; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sandra Donnelly Johnson of Christiansburg; two sisters, Mabel C. Wickham, Riner; Sharon C. Yeatts, Salem; three grandchildren, Susan and L. G. Sowers and Seth Johnson. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on February 3, 1985.¹²

     Stephen D. Douglas was born circa 1860 at South Carolina.^1,2 He married Anna Delilah Taylor on September 26, 1895 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³

     Anna Delilah Taylor was buried at McCartney Cemetery, Rt. 615, near Jefferson National Forest, Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1878 at Virginia.³ She married Stephen D. Douglas on September 26, 1895 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ As of September 26, 1895,her married name was Douglas.⁴ Anna Delilah Taylor died on February 26, 1926.³

     Everett Clarence Crawford was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 27, 1894 at Delta Co., Texas.^1,5 He married Bessie Mae Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on March 1, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7 Everett Clarence Crawford died on November 12, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁵

     Clarence Jessie Kelley was born on June 11, 1892 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Kathleen Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on July 28, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

     Her married name was Robinson. Sharon Gray Conner was born on January 28, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She married Gerald Ralph Robinson on February 23, 1963 at York, York Co., South Carolina.³ Sharon Gray Conner and Gerald Ralph Robinson were divorced on November 22, 1968 at Montgomery Co., South Carolina.³ Sharon Gray Conner married Eddie Wayne Yeatts, son of David Alec Yeatts and Homie Hamlett, on June 3, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,10,4 As of June 3, 1972,her married name was Yeatts. Sharon Gray Conner died on February 2, 2018 at Claytor Lake, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 75.⁴ She Sharon Conner Yeatts, 75, of Dublin, Va. returned to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Yeatts; her parents James Everett and Annie Conner; brother Alton Conner; sisters Bonnie Johnson and Mabel Wickham. Sharon is survived by her son, Chadd Yeatts; daughter-in-law Amber Yeatts; granddaughter, Victoria Yeatts; sister-in-law and husband Darlene and Bill Leaguel; nieces, Betty Sowers and Angela Conner; nephew and wife Gary and Kathy Johnson, nephew and wife Michael and Rose McFie Conner; special friend Darlene Bane; and numerous special great-nieces, cousins, extended family, special friends, and neighbors. Sharon grew up on her family farm in Alleghany Springs (Shawsville), Va., and loved recounting memories of her farm days and helping her dad at the farmer's market. She worked for the Kroger Company where she met her future husband Eddie and then went onto work at WDBJ 7 in Roanoke, Va. She then spent her most rewarding years at home as a wife and mother. Sharon loved the outdoors and spent many hours laboring in her vegetable garden and landscaping her home. She loved to travel and always enjoyed sitting on the porch at the Homestead Resort where she had the talent to make new friends in less than five minutes. She spent her last years living at her beloved home at Claytor Lake. She loved her home on the lake and we are comforted that she spent her remaining moments there as she wished. on February 6, 2018.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-7651.⁵ Maude Gertrude Atkinson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on March 15, 1903 at Virginia.^7,8,9 She married Arthur Eldridge Conner Sr., son of George Washington Conner and Victoria Isabel Hale, circa 1921.^8,2,6 As of circa 1921,her married name was Conner.⁸ Maude Gertrude Atkinson died on March 31, 1987 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^6,9 She Maude Gertrude Conner, age 84, died Tuesday, March 31, 1987, in North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. She was the widow of Arthur Eldridge Conner and is survived by two daughters, Jeanette C. Hinkley, Maxine C. Sisson; a son, Glen A. Conner, Sr; two sisters, Hazel Keith and Lola Atkinson, all of Shawsville; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Interment in the Piedmont Cemetery. on April 2, 1987.⁶

     Robert Luster Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA 50 CO SVC COMD UNIT WWII."^11,2,12 His Social Security Number was 723-14-2885.¹³ He was born on October 1, 1922 at Alleghany Springs, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{11,13,1,2,5,12,6} He married Ruth Agatha Rakes on April 20, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1,14,2,4 Robert Luster Conner died on July 15, 1968 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 45.^2,4,12 He SHAWSVILLE - Robert Luster Conner, 45, died Monday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Rakes Conner; a foster daughter, Mrs. Sherwood Elliott, Prices Fork; three foster sons, Dewey L. Hinkley, Shawsville, Wayne Elliott, Alexandria, Eugene Elliott, Walkertown, N.C; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Conner Sr., Shawsville; two sisters, Mrs. Boyd Hinkley, Christiansburg, Mrs. David Sisson, Atlanta, Ga; two brothers, Arthur E. Conner Jr., Salem, Glen A. Conner, Shawsville. on July 16, 1968.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 405-26-6070.⁵ Roy Gilbert "John" Gullett Jr. was buried at Ashland Cemetery, 1958 Belmont Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.⁶ He married Vada Virginia Adams.⁶ Roy Gilbert "John" Gullett Jr. was born on January 1, 1928 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^5,2,6 He died on April 5, 1976 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 48.^1,3,6

     His Social Security Number was 407-28-3759.⁴ William Henry Gullett was buried at Dixon Cemetery, Westwood, Boyd Co., Kentucky.⁵ He was born on September 13, 1929 at Boyd Co., Kentucky.^4,3,5 He died on January 22, 1994 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 64.^1,4,6,5,7 He ASHLAND -- William Henry Gullett, 64, 1532 Shopes Creek Road, retired member of the Navy, father of William Henry Gullett Jr., Virginia Beach, Va., died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lazear Funeral Home. Visitation 6-9 p.m. today. on January 25, 1994.⁷

     Margaret Ann Gullett was buried at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.^2,3 Her married name was Boggs.² Her married name was Wells.⁵ She married Charles Edward Wells.⁵ Margaret Ann Gullett married John Paul Boggs Sr.^2,3 Margaret Ann Gullett was born on July 21, 1931 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^4,2,6 She died on January 18, 2008 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 76.^2,6,3 She Margaret Ann Boggs, age 76, Friday, January 18, 2008 Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by husband John Paul Boggs, granddaughter Sara Tyler, parents Roy and Katie Gullett, sister Maxine Burch, brothers John Gullett, William Henry Gullett, Carl Gullett. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Ed) Jarvis; sons, Keith (Marti) Wells and Mark (Julie) Wells; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral service Monday 1 p.m. Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 2 hours prior to service. Rev. P.K. Fowler officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. on January 20, 2008.³

     Arthur Eldridge Conner Jr. was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "GM3 US NAVY WWII."^14,2,5,6 His Social Security Number was 225-22-1546.¹⁵ He was born on December 24, 1923 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Dec 25, 1923.^{14,1,2,4,15,3} He married Mary Pauline Dickerson, daughter of Andrew Thomas "Andy" Dickerson and Sarah Catherine Akers, on December 23, 1950 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,1,16 Arthur Eldridge Conner Jr. died on May 19, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,14,4,6 He Arthur Eldridge Conner, Jr., age 52, was dead on arrival at Lewis Gale Hospital, Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Conner; two daughters, Shirley Trout, Elliston; Donna Conner, Salem; two sons, Arnold Conner and Wayne Conner, both of Salem; his mother, Mrs. Maude Conner, Shawsville; two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Sisson, Shawsville; Mrs. Boyd Hinkley, Christiansburg; one brother, Glenn Conner, Shawsville. Burial Piedmont Cemetery, Alleghany Springs. on May 21, 1976.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 402-05-4849.³ Virgil Jay Wheeler was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² He married Nell "Nellie" Simpson, daughter of Robert Henry Simpson and Panola Mae Hancock.^1,2 Virgil Jay Wheeler was born on December 30, 1906 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,2 He died on January 8, 2004 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 97.^3,2 He Virgil Jay Wheeler, 97, of Ashland, Ky., died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Wheeler was born Dec. 30, 1906, in Ashland, a son of the late Henderson and Tempa Boggs Wheeler. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Simpson Wilson Wheeler, in 1996; a son-in-law, Dare Roberson; a brother, Delbert Wheeler; and a sister, Nancy Dickison. He was a retired employee of Armco Drainage and Nick Diniaco Construction. Surviving are two sons, Harry (Wilma) Wilson of Ashland and Tommy (Terri) Wheeler of Waxahachie, Texas; three daughters, Wanda Wilson and Bessie Roberson, both of Ashland, and Nancy (Charles) Leech of Louisville, Ky; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Charles E. Stewart. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at the funeral home.
on January 10, 2004.²