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     Julia Elvira Hutsel married Joseph Marion Cole, son of Joseph H. Cole and Sarah "Sally" Henderson. Her married name was Cole. Julia Elvira Hutsel was born circa 1843 at North Carolina.¹

     Sarah Louisa Cole married Lawson A. Hall. Her married name was Hall. Sarah Louisa Cole was born circa 1841 at North Carolina.¹

     Mary Elmina "Elvira" Cole was born circa 1843 at North Carolina.¹ As of 1870,her married name was Cook. She married Jefferson C. Cook in 1870 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³

     William Haynes Cole married Nancy A. Culberson. William Haynes Cole was born circa 1844 at North Carolina.¹

     A. R. B. Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4,7 He was born on October 18, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 He married Clara Bena Wheby on June 2, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9 A. R. B. Conner died on October 3, 1941 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 40.^5,8,1,3,4,7 He Oct. 4 - R. V. Conner (should be R. B. Conner), 41, died at his home in Locust Grove vicinity yesterday morning. Interment in the Iddings burial ground. He is survived by his wife and five children. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Conner, and the following brothers and sisters: E. J. and Calvert Conner, of Roanoke; Mrs. R. E. Hale, Roanoke; Vaughn of Pulaski; and Handford, of Locust Grove. on October 4, 1941.⁷

     Cornelius N. Conner was born circa 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before June 27, 1900; In the 1900 census Cornelius is not enumerated with his family and the enumeration reads 5 of 6 children living.³

     Rifton E. Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 He was born on October 24, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He married Willie Madaline Nolley, daughter of Jacob E. Nolley and Mary E. Wright, on November 7, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,4 Rifton E. Conner died on July 4, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 28; Drowned while attending a picnic.^7,8

     Elmer J. Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,8 His Social Security Number was 226-01-6959.¹⁴ He was born on November 17, 1903 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,2,8,11,12 He married Effie Lorrine Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on January 22, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,15,7,8,10} Elmer J. Conner died on October 14, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^2,7,8 He Elmer J. Conner, age 72, of 1532 Guildhall Ave., NW, died in a local hospital Thursday morning. Mr. Conner was a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Effie Cole Conner; a son, Marlin Edsel Conner; daughter, Mrs. William L. (Delores) Bauman, Roanoke; two brothers, Calvert Conner, Roanoke; Hanford Conner, Pilot; a sister, Mrs. Uray Hale, Check; two grandsons, Michael Lynn Conner, Middletown, MD; James Marlin Conner; three granddaughters, Miss Sandra Jean Conner, Miss Debra Leigh Bauman, Miss Dana Lynne Bauman, Roanoke. Interment was in Sherwood. on October 21, 1976.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1541.⁸ Uray Almeda Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10,7 She was born on February 17, 1909 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,2,10,5,6,7,1} As of August 31, 1935,her married name was Hale.⁵ She married Roscoe Edward Hale on August 31, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,9,2,5 Uray Almeda Conner died on June 13, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^9,2,10,7 She Uray Conner Hale, age 81, of Roanoke County, died Wednesday, June 13, 1990. She was a former employee of American Viscose. Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Roscoe E. Hale, Roanoke County; a son, Wayne E. Hale, Oxnard, Calif; a daughter, Barbara H. Hinchee, Roanoke County; a grandson, Kenneth E. Hale, Oxnard, Calif; three granddaughters, Mrs. Dennis (Pamela) Gordon, Rocky Mount; Mrs. David (Donna) Vaden, Vinton; Mrs. Brian (Tammy) Cook, Rocky Mount; four great-grandsons, Derick and Dustin Vaden, Adam Gordon, Tyler Cook; two great-granddaughters, Megan Gordon and Jamie Cook; also several nieces and nephews. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 14, 1990.⁹

     Hanford B. "Ham" Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,11,4 His Social Security Number was 231-16-7400.¹² He was born on January 3, 1912 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,1,5,2,13,3} He married Almeda Hazel Clower, daughter of Archie Whitfield Clower and Martha Washington Iddings, on October 31, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,1,5,2,4 Hanford B. "Ham" Conner died on January 3, 1982 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^5,2,4 He PILOT - Hanford B. Conner, age 70, died at his home Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Almeda Clower Conner, Pilot; one son, Garmon Conner of Check; two daughters, Mrs. J. D. (Ellouise) Hoback and Mrs. John M. (Emmagene) Bowman, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mr. Uray Hale of Roanoke; nine grandchildren. Interment to be in the Huffville Church Cemetery. on January 5, 1982.⁴

     Clara Bena Wheby was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 229-32-4731.⁶ She was born on January 16, 1905 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,6,5 She married A. R. B. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on June 2, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of June 2, 1923,her married name was Conner.^1,7 Clara Bena Wheby married George Cecil Young on September 30, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of September 30, 1950,her married name was Young.⁸ Clara Bena Wheby married William Thomas Abernethy circa 1972.^3,4 As of circa 1972,her married name was Abernethy.³ Clara Bena Wheby died on July 7, 1992 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^9,6,5

     Frances Jeanette Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹¹ She Frances Jeanette Casey, 93, of Princeton went home to be with our Lord Jesus on January 15, 2018, at a Chattanooga Rehabilitation Center. Born December 26, 1924, Jeanette, was the eldest child of RB Conner and Clara Wheby, She was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Conner and Betty Sparks. Her surviving siblings are Kenneth Conner of Englewood FL, and Phyllis Posey of Princeton, WV and Clara Lee Mullin of Yulee, FL. Jeanette was the widow of Master Sergeant Raymond T. Casey and mother of eight children, three deceased: Richard, Michael and Joan Ellis Lyons. She is survived by five children: Patricia (William) Basham of East Ridge, TN; Mary Walkup of Buckeye, WV, Robert Casey of Moatsville, WV, Frances Knowles of Van Nuys, CA, and Maureen Casey of Guatemala; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Jeanette was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She faithfully participated in the Ladies Altar Society, Women's Prayer Group, Bluefield Deanery and the Wheeling Mount St. Joseph Annual Retreat. She had been a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader. Having graduated from Concord College after raising her children, she taught Special Education at Spanishburg High School from age 60 to 70. Jeanette enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Her life was a bright example of generosity, hospitality and Christian love to all.³ She was born on December 26, 1924 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married Raymond Thomas Casey on December 20, 1943 at Washington, D.C..^5,1,12,10,3 As of December 20, 1943,her married name was Casey. Frances Jeanette Conner died on January 15, 2018 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 93.^11,3

     Betty June Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-30-9746.⁹ She was born on November 4, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,2,3,4 She married Lester Sylvester Statler on June 30, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3 As of June 30, 1948,her married name was Statler.³ Betty June Conner and Lester Sylvester Statler were divorced in August, 1953.¹ As of July 26, 1958,her married name was Sparks.¹⁰ Betty June Conner married James Curtis Sparks on July 26, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,10,11 Betty June Conner died on February 5, 2011 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 80.^9,2 She Betty June Conner Sparks, 80, of Ridgeway Drive, Princeton, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at Baptist Hospital, East in Louisville, Ky. Born on Nov. 4, 1930 in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late R. B. and Clara B. Wheby Conner. She received her degree in nursing from Bluefield State College in 1974 and begun her passionate roll as “Nurse Betty.” Her nursing career included being Director of Nursing for Glenwood Methodist Home, an OB/GYN nurse for several doctors and as a surgical nurse at Princeton Community Hospital where she retired as nurse supervisor in 1992 with 11 years of dedicated service. Even after retiring, she volunteered at the hospital. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton since 1968, where she was active within her church and enjoyed learning the gospel. Betty married James C. Sparks on July 27, 1958 and was a devoted wife. She was a good and loving mother and daughter. Her family was her most prized achievement, and she was always there to support and love them. Together they raised four wonderful, successful children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Sparks on November 5, 2008; and one sister, Dolly Josephine Conner. Survivors include her children, Steven Statler of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Marc Statler and wife Almira of Roanoke, Va., Jim Sparks and wife Kim of Louisville, Ky. and June Strow and husband Michael of Powder Springs, Ga; grandchildren, Christine and Allison Statler, Nicole and Brittney Sparks, Jonathan and Alexandra Strow, Kristie Smith and husband Ian and Heather Johnson and husband Nathan; siblings, Jeanette Casey of Princeton, Kenneth Conner and wife Lou of Pedro Island, Fla., Phyllis Posey and husband Jim of Princeton, and Clara Lee Mullin and husband Jack of Yulee, Fla; special friends, Mike and Jody Saffell and Eric and Pam Stephenson. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on February 8, 2011.²

     Kenneth George "Ken" Conner was born on March 19, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,3,4,5 He married Verna Louise "Lou" Whittaker on May 14, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1,3 Kenneth George "Ken" Conner died on June 10, 2018 at Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 85.⁴ He Surrounded by family, Kenneth George Conner of Placida, Florida passed away at 85 years of age on Sunday the 10th of June, 2018. Kenneth lived a good life filled with love, happiness and good health. It was only in the last year that his battle with cancer took its toll. Kenneth will be remembered by his loving smile, rich laughter and compassion for everyone he met. Ken was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Clara Bena Wheby and R. B. Conner and moved to Princeton, WV as a young lad. He serviced in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict and returned to make Princeton his home. He was a member of the Elks Club, founded the Princeton Boxing Club and the Princeton Swim Team, served as the President of the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association. He was a salesman for Moore Business Forms for many years before opening his own business, Conner Instant Printing. Ken was very involved in rescuing, deprogramming and rehabilitating young people who were victims of the Cult movement. He lectured and educated people around the country about mind-control and helped nearly two hundred families reunite with their children. Kenneth and his wife also built a summer home on Claytor Lake (Dublin), VA where family and friends created many cherished memories. Since their retirement Ken and his wife spend their time between their home on Don Pedro Island, FL & Claytor Lake, VA. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Verna Louise Conner and his sisters, Phyllis Posey of Princeton, WV and Clara Lee Mullin of Yulee, FL. His surviving children are Kenneth G. Conner, Jr. (Leila Ewin) of New Orleans, LA, Cheryl Conner Pressly (Russell) of Englewood, FL, Rodney B. Conner of Winston-Salem, NC and Mitchell D. Conner (Kim Billings) of Chesapeake, VA along with 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his sisters Jeanette Casey and Betty Sparks both of Princeton, WV and his children Gregory B. Conner (Kathy Conner) of Greenville, SC and Barbara Louise Conner of Rotonda West, FL on June 14, 2018.⁴

     Peter Martin Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; No dates on his tombstone.^8,2 He was born on April 27, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on February 26, 1962 at Radford, Virginia, at age 87.²

     Dolly Josephine Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,6,4 She died on February 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^5,6

     Willie Madaline Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 She Mrs. Madeline Nolley Vest, 57, died in a Roanoke hospital Wednesday. She is survived by her husband; Samuel Vest, Pilot; five daughters, Mrs. Lacy M. Horton, rural Christiansburg; Mrs. Claude Johnson, Salem; Mrs. Tommy J. Ballard, Mrs. J. Dillard Stone and Mrs. Hubert Averette, all of Christiansburg; a son, Alvin P. Vest, Pilot; a sister, Mrs. Ersell Robinson, Christiansburg; two brothers, Kyle Nolley, Roanoke, and Clint Nolley, Pilot; seven grandchildren. Burial in Huffville Cemetery.⁶ She was born on May 26, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Iddings book has a birth date of May 28, 1904.^5,2,1,3,7 She married Rifton E. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on November 7, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 As of November 7, 1924,her married name was Conner. Willie Madaline Nolley married Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest, son of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on October 12, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,1,6 As of October 12, 1932,her married name was Vest. Willie Madaline Nolley died on January 16, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^4,5,1,6,7

     James Edmond Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 6, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,5,2 He was born on February 6, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2

     Catherine Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8416.⁹ She was born on June 18, 1927 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,8,9,3 She married Hubert Bullock Averette on November 16, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2,10 As of November 16, 1946,her married name was Averette. Catherine Elizabeth Conner died on April 16, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^8,5,9,11 She AVERETTE, Catherine Conner, 68, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday after noon, April 16, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rifton E. Conner and the late Madaline Nolley Conner Vest; and the stepdaughter of the late Samuel P. Vest. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Hubert B. Averette; one son and daughter-in-law, C. Samuel and India M. Averette of Dublin; three grandchildren, Tara, Joshua and Tiffany Averette, all of Dublin; one brother, Alvin P. Vest, Moneta; three sisters, Mrs. Dillard (Lura) Stone, Christiansburg, Mrs. Tommy (Ellen) Ballard of Salem, and Mrs. Lacy (Gwen) Horton of Riner; a brother-in-law, Claude Johnson, Salem; and an aunt, Mrs. Ersell N. Robertson, Carrollton. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on April 18, 1996.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-0457.⁹ Effie Lorrine Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 She was born on October 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ She married Elmer J. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on January 22, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,11,3,4,12,13,7} As of January 22, 1929,her married name was Conner.⁷ Effie Lorrine Cole died on April 28, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^9,2 She CONNER, Effie Cole, 95, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001 at her residence. A daughter of the late J. Kyle and Mae Cole, she was predeceased by her husband, Elmer J. Conner, sisters, Elva C. Martin and Hester Hoback and two brothers, Archie F. Cole and Marvin L. Cole. Mrs. Conner was a longtime member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, M. Edsel Conner and his wife, Doris C. Conner; a daughter, Delores C. Bauman and her husband, Bill Bauman, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Michael L. Conner and his wife Jane, James M. Conner and his wife Melissa, Rev. Sandra J. Conner, Debra Turner and her husband Bob and Dana L. Bauman; five great-grandchildren, Brad and Mindy Conner, T. J. Conner, Kara and Marla Turner; three sisters, Dorothy C. Martin of Roanoke, Carlene C. Nixon of Salem and Nina C. Martin of Christiansburg. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 30, 2001.²

     John H. Sisson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 25, 1818 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Hannah Wilson on January 5, 1843 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ John H. Sisson died in 1891.¹

     Hannah Wilson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1817 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married John H. Sisson, son of Ludlow Branham Sisson and Catherine Grisso, on January 5, 1843 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 5, 1843,her married name was Sisson. Hannah Wilson died in 1895.¹

     Marlin Edsel Conner Marlin Edsel Conner, May 9, 1930 - Jun 24, 2024. Marlin Edsel Conner, 94, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J. and Effie Cole Conner; wife, Doris Crotts Conner; son, Michael L. Conner; daughter-in-law, Jane Conner; and sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Bill Bauman. Edsel loved farming and spending time with his family. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and the John Draper Sunday School class. He retired from G. E. Supply after 36 years of service. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra J. Conner; son, James M. Conner (Missy), grandchildren, Brad Conner (Patti Ann), Mindy Facemire (Nathan), T.J. Conner; great grandchildren, Liam Conner, Josie Mae Facemire, Owen Conner, Cole Facemire, and Case Facemire. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff at Hermitage Roanoke, especially the Nurses and CNAs on Dogwood Lane for their exceptional care.⁷ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 9, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,7 He married Doris Josephine Crotts on June 4, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5,6,7 Marlin Edsel Conner died on June 24, 2024 at Virginia at age 94.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-7554.⁷ Delores Earlene Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,8 She was born on February 15, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,9 She married William Lawrence "Bill" Bauman Jr. on September 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,10,1,4,5,6,2} As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Bauman.² Delores Earlene Conner died on February 11, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^6,11,7 She Delores Conner Bauman of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer J. and Effie Cole Conner; husband, William "Bill" Bauman; father-in-law, William Bauman Sr; and nephew, Michael Conner and wife, Jane. Mrs. Bauman was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Debbie Vaden and husband, Richard, of Roanoke, and Dana Horan and husband, Christopher, of Fincastle; grandchildren, Kara Marks, Marla Turner, and Haleigh Horan; great-grandchildren, Taya and Melody Marks; brother, Edsel Conner and wife, Doris; mother-in-law, Vergie Bauman; sister-in-law, Pat Sledd and husband, Mike, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends too numerous to mention. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 12, 2014.⁶