Glenn Edward Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 17, 1949, d. September 23, 2022
FatherCurtis Vest6,1,2,7,8,4 b. January 24, 1927, d. February 16, 1987
MotherEvelyn May Sisson6,1,2,7,8,4 b. July 29, 1926, d. March 13, 2005
     Glenn Edward Vest Glenn E. Vest, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 23, 2022 in Huntsville, AL. Mr. Vest was born on June 17, 1949, in Christiansburg, VA, son of the late Curtis Vest and Evelyn (Sisson) Vest. Glenn worked as a water treatment plant operator and went to Pine Eden Baptist Church. He enjoyed hiking and traveling with his wife, Joan. He was a fan of racing, and he enjoyed cars of all kinds as well as working on them. He was devoted to his Savior, Jesus Christ, his church, and his family, always ready to help anyone in need at a moment’s notice. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan (Carey) Vest; daughters, Martha Vest, Erin Rogers (Jesse) and Kari Meek (Phil); grandchildren - Michael VanWinkle (Khrystal), Kristen Richardson (Zakk), Abby Clark, Leah Rogers, Kennedy Rogers, Nick Meek, Jimmy Meek, and Joanna Meek; great grandchildren - Zeke Richardson, Lydia Richardson and Erasmus VanWinkle; brothers, Steven Vest (Sue) and Charles Vest (Kathy); sisters in law: Marilyn Bowman , Jacqueline Neal (Luther), Judy Carey, Wanda Sanderson (Art), and Sandy Campbell (Joe); several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Sherrow Vest; brother in law, Harold Carey; sister in law, Margie Carey; nephew, John Carey. Burial followed at Green Acres Memory Gardens.4 He was buried at Green Acres Memory Gardens, 76 East Adams Street, Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee.4 He was born on June 17, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,4,5 He married Martha Joan Corey on October 4, 1980 at Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee.3,7 Glenn Edward Vest died on September 23, 2022 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 73.4

Family

Martha Joan Corey
Marriage*He married Martha Joan Corey on October 4, 1980 at Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee.3,7 
Children
  • Martha Vest7,4
  • Erin Vest7,4
  • Kari Vest7,4

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Curtis Vest.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Curtis Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  4. [S13309] Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online www.bilbreyfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Glenn E. Vest obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Sisson Vest obituary in the Mar 15, 2005 edition.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sherrow Preston Vest obituary in the Jun 22, 1957 edition.

Caleb Washington Iddings1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 3, 1850, d. July 4, 1944
FatherThomas Iddings1,3,4,5 b. circa 1809, d. after 1890
MotherVirginia Minnie "Jane" Howery1,3,4,5
     Caleb Washington Iddings was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on November 3, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5 He married Mary Angeline Smith on January 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 Caleb Washington Iddings married Flora Ellen Greer on March 2, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Caleb Washington Iddings died on July 4, 1944 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,3,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1916Farmer1

Family 1

Mary Angeline Smith b. July 15, 1852, d. April 4, 1915
Marriage*Caleb Washington Iddings married Mary Angeline Smith on January 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Family 2

Flora Ellen Greer b. April 7, 1869, d. January 27, 1960
Marriage*Caleb Washington Iddings married Flora Ellen Greer on March 2, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

James William Harris1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 24, 1925, d. October 19, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-0823.7 James William Harris was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He was born on May 24, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4,8,5,6,9 He married Dorothy Lewis Sisson, daughter of David Byrd Sisson and Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner, on July 3, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12 James William Harris died on October 19, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.7,2,4,8,5 He HARRIS, James William, 73, of Shawsville, died Monday, October 19, 1998, in the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Defigaugh and Bertha Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Harris of Shawsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Brenda Harris of Fairlawn, Gary and Jean Harris of Christiansburg, James and Carolyn Harris of Newport; daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and David Shepherd of Shawsville, Vickie and Kenneth Ratcliff of Ironto, Stacy and Kevin Muncy of Riner; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ernest (E.J.) Woods of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 1 p.m. in the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Hancock and Rev. Jim Sutphin officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night at the funeral home. The family is being served by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. on October 21, 1998.2

Occupation

1948Truck driver1

Family

Dorothy Lewis Sisson b. March 8, 1929, d. January 31, 2011
Marriage*James William Harris married Dorothy Lewis Sisson, daughter of David Byrd Sisson and Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner, on July 3, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James William Harris obitutary in the Oct 21, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral phamphlet for David Byrd Sisson.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Sisson Harris obituary in the Feb 2, 2011 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Norman Harris obitutary in the Dec 8, 2003 edition.
  14. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  16. [S1358] Virginia Montgomery Co., Register 15, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  18. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  19. [S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  20. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Billy Norman Harris1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. May 2, 1949, d. December 6, 2003
FatherJames William Harris1,2,10,11,3,4 b. May 24, 1925, d. October 19, 1998
MotherDorothy Lewis Sisson1,10,11,3,4 b. March 8, 1929, d. January 31, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 229-68-6384.5 Billy Norman Harris was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,8 He married Nola Fay Rakes.9 Billy Norman Harris was born on May 2, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6,8,9 He married Catherine Marie Turpin on May 11, 1976 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Billy Norman Harris and Catherine Marie Turpin were divorced on October 23, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 Billy Norman Harris married Margaret Truman "Brenda" Carden on April 29, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Billy Norman Harris and Nola Fay Rakes were divorced on October 20, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 Billy Norman Harris died on December 6, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.2,5,7,8 He Billy Norman Harris, 54 of Radford passed away Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father James William Harris and brother, Michael David Harris. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Brenda) Assad Harris; a daughter, Dayna Harris, Martinsville; his mother, Dorothy Harris, Shawsville; stepson, Edward Wayne Assad and wife, Joanna of Parrott; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Jim) and Carolyn Harris, Newport, Gary and Jean Harris, Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and David Shepherd, Shawsville, Vickie and Kenneth Ratcliff, Ironto, Stacy and Kevin Muncy, Christiansburg; two stepgrandchildren, Dustin Assad and Amber Assad; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jim Sutphin and Rev. Barry Fleming with interment to follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. The Harris family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on December 8, 2003.2

Family 1

Nola Fay Rakes
Marriage*He married Nola Fay Rakes.9 
Divorce* Billy Norman Harris and Nola Fay Rakes were divorced on October 20, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 

Family 2

Catherine Marie Turpin
Marriage*Billy Norman Harris married Catherine Marie Turpin on May 11, 1976 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Billy Norman Harris and Catherine Marie Turpin were divorced on October 23, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 
Child

Family 3

Margaret Truman "Brenda" Carden
Marriage*Billy Norman Harris married Margaret Truman "Brenda" Carden on April 29, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Norman Harris obitutary in the Dec 8, 2003 edition.
  3. [S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Sisson Harris obituary in the Feb 2, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James William Harris obitutary in the Oct 21, 1998 edition.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Catherine Margaret Farley1

F, b. April 11, 1811, d. February 22, 1886
     Catherine Margaret Farley was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on April 11, 1811 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,1 She married William Amsterdam Reed on September 10, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,1 As of September 10, 1832,her married name was Reed. Catherine Margaret Farley died on February 22, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,2,1

Family

William Amsterdam Reed b. November 30, 1809, d. October 31, 1890
Marriage*She married William Amsterdam Reed on September 10, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reed-Meador marriage record.

Mamie Arabelle Conner1,2

F, b. December 29, 1895, d. November 18, 1951
FatherAsa L. Conner1,3,4,2 b. December 31, 1868, d. May 21, 1947
MotherCalla Ann "Callie" Poff1,3,4,2 b. June 21, 1874, d. October 1, 1953
     Mamie Arabelle Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on December 29, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 She married Samuel Harley Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on October 11, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Mamie Arabelle Conner died on November 18, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.5,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 121, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 49, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 10, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 497, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Samuel Harley Conner b. January 22, 1891, d. February 23, 1974
Marriage*Mamie Arabelle Conner married Samuel Harley Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on October 11, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  11. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  12. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Everette Conner1,2,3

M, b. April 1, 1935, d. November 3, 1996
FatherJohn Posey Conner2,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962
MotherAda Marie Nichols2,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973
     James Everette Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10 His Social Security Number was 227-44-7848.11 He was born on April 1, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,10,8 He married Macie Ellen Austin, daughter of John Phillip Austin and Virginia Elizabeth Walters, on July 7, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1,3,12,7,13 James Everette Conner died on November 3, 1996 at Virginia at age 61.11,1,2,10 He CONNER, James Everette, 61, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, November 3, 1996, after a long battle with cancer. He was a wonderful man who will be deeply missed here on Earth, but now will be cradled in Heaven. He was born in the Copper Hill section of Floyd County to the late Possie and Ada Conner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Eugene Conner. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Macie Austin Conner of Copper Hill; one son, James Ricky Conner of Copper Hill; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Jay Perdue of Rocky Mount, Ellen Sue and John Poff of Copper Hill, and Freda Conner and her fiance, Bryan Burr, of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Geraldine Conner of Salem; two sisters, Louise Nichols and Fressie Conner of Copper Hill; one sister-in-law, Sue Conner of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nephews and nieces; extended family, and friends. Interment will follow in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on November 4, 1996.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 1, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Macie Ellen Austin b. April 14, 1937, d. October 27, 2021
Marriage*James Everette Conner married Macie Ellen Austin, daughter of John Phillip Austin and Virginia Elizabeth Walters, on July 7, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1,3,12,7,13 
Children
  • James Ricky "Rickie" Conner2,3,13
  • Elizabeth Conner2,3,13
  • Freda Dawn Conner2,14,3,13
  • Ellen Sue Conner2,3,7,13

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  13. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Macie Ellen Conner obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burr-Conner wedding announcement in the Jul 6, 1997 edition.

Agnes Davidson

F, b. circa 1749/50, d. after 1810
     Agnes Davidson was born circa 1749/50 at Campbell Co., Virginia. She married John Vest in 1770 at Campbell Co., Virginia. As of 1770,her married name was Vest. Agnes Davidson died after 1810.

Family

John Vest b. circa 1749, d. circa 1834
Marriage*She married John Vest in 1770 at Campbell Co., Virginia. 
Children

Henry Lewis Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 7, 1933, d. September 21, 2005
FatherJohn Posey Conner6,7,3,4,5,8 b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962
MotherAda Marie Nichols6,7,3,4,5,8 b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973
     Henry Lewis Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9 His Social Security Number was 227-44-7849.10 He was born on March 7, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,5 He married Geraldine Frances McDaniel on December 9, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,9,11,5 Henry Lewis Conner died on September 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 72.1,10 He Henry Lewis Conner, 72, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005. He was retired from John Hancock Steel of Salem. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Geraldine M. Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Linda C. and Tommy Carter, Salem; grandchildren, Thomas (T.J.) Carter and Jessica R. Carter; sisters, Mary L. Nichols and Fressie Conner, both of Floyd; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Geneva Huffman, Salem, Vivian and Sonny Kessler, Shawsville, Janet Sue Conner and Macie Conner; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Carl and Ola McDaniel, Roanoke, Richard McDaniel, Montvale; special nieces, Patricia Whitaker, Janet Nichols, Floyd, Sheila Franklin and Megan Franklin; also a number of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 22, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 1, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Geraldine Frances McDaniel b. October 22, 1943, d. May 16, 2006
Marriage*Henry Lewis Conner married Geraldine Frances McDaniel on December 9, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,9,11,5 
Child
  • Linda Renee Conner1,2,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Lewis Conner obituary in the Sep 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geraldine McDaniel Conner obituary in the May 18, 2006 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
  7. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
  9. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Fressie Addie Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. May 21, 1929, d. January 7, 2012
FatherJohn Posey Conner5,6,7,8,9,10 b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962
MotherAda Marie Nichols5,6,7,8,9,10 b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973
     Fressie Addie Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-94-8093.11 She was born on May 21, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on January 7, 2012 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,11,3,4 She Fressie Addie Conner, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry Lewis and Gearldine Conner, James Conner and Albert Eugene Conner. Miss Conner is survived by her sister and caregiver, Mary Louise Nichols; two devoted nieces and spouse, Patricia and Frank Whittaker and Janet Nichols; two sisters-in-law, Macie Conner and Janet Sue Conner; several loving nieces and nephews; Special thanks to friends of the family, Joann Willis and Dr. Bonnie Culkin. Interment will follow at Head of the River Cemetery. on January 8, 2012.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 1, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fressie Addie Conner obituary in the Jan 8, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Louise Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. April 28, 1938, d. December 29, 2020
FatherJohn Posey Conner5,1,3,4,6,7 b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962
MotherAda Marie Nichols5,1,3,4,6,7 b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973
     Mary Louise Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She Mary Louise Nichols, April 28, 1938 - December 29, 2020. Mary Louise Nichols, 82, of Copper Hill went to be with the lord on Tuesday December 29, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mary spent a lifetime of caregiving for many people, starting at the age of 15, she pursued a career in nursing and was devoted to family. She was preceded in death by her parents Ada and Posey Conner; Brother James Conner, Henry Conner, and Albert Conner; Sister Fressie Conner. She is survived by two daughters Patricia Whittaker (Frank), Janet Nichols (Fiancé Clinton Jones); Special family Joann Lindholm (Brian) and Betty Whittaker; Beloved pet, Snow white. Graveside services will be in Restvale Cemetery.7 She was born on April 28, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 She married Paul Nichols, son of John Morgan Nichols and Mattie Lee Wray, on September 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,8 As of September 12, 1964,her married name was Nichols. Mary Louise Conner and Paul Nichols were divorced on June 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Mary Louise Conner died on December 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 82.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 1, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Paul Nichols b. July 10, 1942, d. August 3, 2017
Marriage*Mary Louise Conner married Paul Nichols, son of John Morgan Nichols and Mattie Lee Wray, on September 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,8 
Divorce* Mary Louise Conner and Paul Nichols were divorced on June 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 
Children
  • Janet Nichols10,7
  • Patricia Ann Nichols2,7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 98-58.
  3. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fressie Addie Conner obituary in the Jan 8, 2012 edition.

Albert Eugene Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 3, 1942, d. July 28, 1996
FatherJohn Posey Conner2,3,4,5,6,7 b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962
MotherAda Marie Nichols2,3,4,5,6,7 b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 231-52-1452.8 Albert Eugene Conner was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 3, 1942 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,4 He married Janet Sue Harden, daughter of William A. Harden and Margie Meadow, on April 16, 1966 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,6 Albert Eugene Conner died on July 28, 1996 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 54.8,1,2,4 He CONNER, Albert Eugene, 54, of Boones Mill, died Sunday, July 28, 1996, at his home from a brain tumor. He was born June 3, 1942, at Copper Hill, to the late John Posey and Ada Nichols Conner. He was employed by Roanoke Electric Steel for 27 years. Surviving are his wife, Janet Sue Harden Conner; three children, Michael Eugene, Marjorie Sue (Cissy), and Eric Brenton Conner; one daughter-in-law, Sherry Conner; two adored grandchildren, Amanda Conner, Harley Ledbetter; two sisters, Mary Louise Nichoels, Ressie Conner, both of Copper Hill; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Masey Conner, Copper Hill, Henry and Geraldine Conner, Salem; his mother-in-law, Margie Meadow Harden and her family, Bill and Lois Harden, Bobby and Carol Harden, all of Boones Mill, Ronnie and Linda Harden, Rocky Mount; one special sister-in-law, Betty Perdue, Boones Mill; one special grand-nephew, Jason Harden; many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on July 30, 1996.2

Family

Janet Sue Harden
Marriage*He married Janet Sue Harden, daughter of William A. Harden and Margie Meadow, on April 16, 1966 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,6 
Children
  • Michael Eugene Conner2
  • Marjorie Sue "Cissy" Conner2
  • Eric Brenton Conner2

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Eugene Conner obituary in the Jul 30, 1996 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
  4. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Macie Ellen Austin1,2,3,4

F, b. April 14, 1937, d. October 27, 2021
FatherJohn Phillip Austin5,1,3,4 b. April 24, 1907, d. June 12, 1969
MotherVirginia Elizabeth Walters5,1,3,4 b. November 21, 1914, d. April 8, 2000
     Macie Ellen Austin Macie Ellen Conner, April 14, 1937 - October 27, 2021. Macie Ellen Conner, 84 of Copper Hill, VA was a kind soul who loved her family more than anything else. She was a wonderful mother to her four children and a loving wife to her late husband James. She was always there to care for her family until many health issues impacted her ability to do so and her family then cared for her. The most impactful of these health issues was Alzheimer’s and it’s deteriorating effects. Macie was a faithful person who trusted in God and believed that good would always prevail. She was preceded in death by her husband James Conner, parents John Phillp and Virginia Austin, sister Marie Howell, brother Neil Austin, niece Shelby Austin and son-in-law John Poff. Survivors include daughters: Elizabeth Perdue (Jay), Sue Poff, Freda Burr (Bryan), son Rickie Conner. Grandchildren: Amanda Allen, Ann Carpenter, Sheri Poff, Matthew Poff, Willow Burr. Step-Grandchildren Tammy Holland and Tony Perdue. Great-grandchildren: Jacob Turner, Anthony Allen, Michael Allen, A.J. Poff. Step-Great Grandson Jackson Holland, Great-great grandson Zayden Allen. Many nieces, nephews and extended family. Special thank you to her daughters Sue and Elizabeth for their constant, unwavering loving care for Macie over the past several years. Also, thank you to granddaughter Amanda, niece Janet, son Rickie and daughter Freda for also extending their loving care for Macie during her more recent struggles with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Many thanks to Carilion Hospice for their kind support during her final precious days with her family. Macie will then be laid to rest beside her love, James, at Salem Church Cemetery.4 She was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 She was born on April 14, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6,7 She married James Everette Conner, son of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on July 7, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2,3,4 As of July 7, 1956,her married name was Conner.3 Macie Ellen Austin died on October 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 84.4

Family

James Everette Conner b. April 1, 1935, d. November 3, 1996
Marriage*She married James Everette Conner, son of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on July 7, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2,3,4 
Children
  • James Ricky "Rickie" Conner8,1,4
  • Elizabeth Conner8,1,4
  • Freda Dawn Conner8,10,1,4
  • Ellen Sue Conner8,1,3,4

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Macie Ellen Conner obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia E. Austin obituary in the Apr 9, 2000 edition.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burr-Conner wedding announcement in the Jul 6, 1997 edition.

Paul Nichols1,2,3

M, b. July 10, 1942, d. August 3, 2017
FatherJohn Morgan Nichols1,2,3 b. October 5, 1900, d. July 6, 1968
MotherMattie Lee Wray1,2,3 b. November 27, 1904, d. August 6, 1969
     Paul Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 10, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He married Mary Louise Conner, daughter of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on September 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Paul Nichols and Mary Louise Conner were divorced on June 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Paul Nichols died on August 3, 2017 at Virginia at age 75.3 He Paul Nichols, 75, of Copper Hill, Va., died on Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jacobs Nichols; and parents, Morgan and Mattie Nichols. Surviving are his daughters, Patricia Whittaker and Janet Nichols; brothers, Fletcher and Harvey Nichols; sister, Gladys Aaron; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wants thank all those who helped with the cows, hay and doctor's visits. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Rest Vale Cemetery with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Oakey's South Chapel. on August 5, 2017.3

Family

Mary Louise Conner b. April 28, 1938, d. December 29, 2020
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Conner, daughter of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on September 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Divorce* Paul Nichols and Mary Louise Conner were divorced on June 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Janet Nichols6,3,7
  • Patricia Ann Nichols8,3,7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Nichols obituary in the Aug 5, 2017 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fressie Addie Conner obituary in the Jan 8, 2012 edition.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
  8. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 98-58.