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     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.^6,1,3 He was born on October 18, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,3 He married Clara Bena Wheby, daughter of Charles Lewis Wheby Sr. and Rose Belle Leighton, on June 2, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7 A. R. B. Conner died on October 3, 1941 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 40.^4,6,1,3

     Cornelius N. Conner was born circa 1871 at 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, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ 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.^9,3,4 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 226-01-6959.⁹ He was born on November 17, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,8 He married Effie Lorrine Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on December 22, 1928.^{10,1,2,3,11,7,8} 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. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1976, at Oakey's North Chapel, conducted by the Rev. J. Landon Maddex and the Rev. D. C. Craig. Interment was in Sherwood. on October 21, 1976.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1541.⁵ Uray Almeda Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 17, 1909 at Virginia.^5,2 She married Roscoe Edward Hale circa 1935.^7,6,2 As of circa 1935,her married name was Hale. Uray Almeda Conner died on June 13, 1990 at Virginia at age 81.^6,2 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. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Friday, June 15, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. with Elder Junior Conner and the Rev. Howard Foster officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on June 14, 1990.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-7400.⁶ Hanford Whitfield "Ham" Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on January 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,5 He married Almeda Hazel Clower, daughter of Archie Whitfield Clower and Martha Washington Iddings, on October 31, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,5 Hanford Whitfield "Ham" Conner died on January 3, 1982 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,5

     Clara Bena Wheby was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 229-32-4731.⁷ She was born on January 16, 1905 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,7,6 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.^1,8 As of June 2, 1923,her married name was Conner.^1,8 Clara Bena Wheby married George Cecil Young on September 30, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ As of September 30, 1950,her married name was Young.⁹ 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.^5,7,6

     Betty June Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-30-9746.⁸ She was born on November 4, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,3,4 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.⁹ Betty June Conner married James Curtis Sparks on July 26, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,9 Betty June Conner died on February 5, 2011 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 80.^8,2 She PRINCETON — 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. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2011 from the First Baptist Church on Mercer Street in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.memorialfd.com. The Sparks family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on February 8, 2011.²

     Kenneth George "Ken" Conner was born on March 19, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,3,4 He married Verna Louise "Lou" Whittaker, daughter of Joseph Vohn Whittaker and Ethel Alene Fain, on May 14, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3 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.^7,2 He was born on April 27, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ 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.^4,2,5 She died on February 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^4,5

     Willie Madaline Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She PILOT - 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. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Pilot Methodist Curch, with 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 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.^3,5,7,1,6 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

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

     Catherine Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8416.⁸ She was born on June 18, 1927 at Virginia.^3,7,8 She married Hubert Bullock Averette, son of Charles Booth "Charlie" Averette and Clarence "Clara" Floyd, on November 16, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 As of November 16, 1946,her married name was Averette. Catherine Elizabeth Conner died on April 16, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^7,4,8 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. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday from Main Street Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Timothy Hight and the Rev. William Hungate, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Gifts may be made to the memorial fund of Main Street Baptist Church, Box 557, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call any time Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-0457.⁸ Effie Lorrine Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on October 22, 1905 at Virginia.⁸ She married Elmer J. Conner, son of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, on December 22, 1928.^{10,2,11,3,4,12,13} As of December 22, 1928,her married name was Conner. Effie Lorrine Cole died on April 28, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^8,2 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. Those preferring to make memorials please consider the Roanoke City Emergency Medical Services, 374 Day Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016, Meals on Wheels (LOA), 706 Campbell Ave. S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016 or Villa Heights Baptist Church, 4080 Challenger Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Brian Clingenpeel and Dr. Darryl Crim will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on April 30, 2001.²

     John H. Sisson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Rt. 653, to Diamond Knob Road, one mile then left on School House Lane, near end of road up on hill on left, 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, Rt. 653, to Diamond Knob Road, one mile then left on School House Lane, near end of road up on hill on left, 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

     Delores Earlene Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 15, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married William Lawrence "Bill" Bauman Jr. on September 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,7,1,4,5,6,2} As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Bauman.² Delores Earlene Conner died on February 11, 2014 at Virginia at age 72.⁶ 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. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. Weather permitting, funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Darryl G. Crim and the Rev. Sandra Conner. If the services need to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, you may receive updated information by going to www.simpsonfuneral.com or by calling 540-366-0707. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Thursday until service time. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. on February 12, 2014.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6060.² Roscoe Edward Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He married Mildred B. McNeil, daughter of Hobert Henry McNiel and Ethel Clyde Roop.^1,3 Roscoe Edward Hale was born on September 21, 1907.^4,2 He married Uray Almeda Conner, daughter of Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner and Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, circa 1935.^1,5,4 Roscoe Edward Hale died on March 16, 2005 at Virginia at age 97.^1,2 He Roscoe Edward Hale, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, March 16, 2005. Roscoe was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from the American Bridge Works. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Uray Conner Hale; and is survived by his wife, Mildred Nicewarner Hale; his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bill Kessler of Roanoke County; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Edward Hale and wife, Rowena of Oxnard, Calif; his grandchildren, Pam Gordon and husband, Dennis of Boones Mill, Donna Harber and husband, Ken of Roanoke, Tammy Cook and husband, Brian of Boones Mill, Kenneth Hale of San Francisco, Calif; his great-grandchildren, Derick and Dustin Vaden, Adam Gordon and wife, Leslie, Megan Gordon, Tyler and Jamie Cook; a great-great-granddaughter, Evelyn (Evie) Gordon; his stepchildren, Tim Nicewarner, Bonnie N. Prillaman and husband, Will, all of Roanoke County; four stepgrandchildren. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, Saturday, March 19, 2005, 12 noon with the Rev. Jerry Clevenger and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on March 18, 2005.¹

     Walter Preston Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He Walter ran the farm for Henry Valentine Cole after he retired.⁸ He was born on April 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1876.^1,2,4 He married Julina Patra "Patry" Carr, daughter of William Henry Carr and Mary Adeline Perdue, on October 27, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Walter Preston Conner died on May 6, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.⁵

     Barbara Darlene Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ She married James Herbert Hinchee Jr.^4,5,10 Her married name was Hinchee. Barbara Darlene Hale was born on April 4, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 As of July 6, 1991,her married name was Kessler.¹¹ She married Billie West "Bill" Kessler Sr. on July 6, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,11 Barbara Darlene Hale and Billie West "Bill" Kessler Sr. were divorced on July 28, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Barbara Darlene Hale died on October 27, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁵ She Barbara H. Hinchee, 83, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born on April 4, 1938, in Roanoke, Barbara grew up in Garden City and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956. She was happily married to J.H. for 33 years until lung cancer took him in 1988. As the secretary at Mount Pleasant Elementary School for over thirty years, Barbara developed many long-term friendships among the faculty and staff as well as the rest of the Mount Pleasant community. She was a devoted member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she attended faithfully with her church family. Barbara was the widow of James Herbert (J.H.) Hinchee Jr. and was also preceded in death by her father, Roscoe Hale; mother, Uray Hale; and brother, Wayne Hale. Our Mom felt very blessed to have such a dedicated and loving family and we felt very fortunate to have her unconditional love and devotion. She was known as Mamaw to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves behind three daughters, Pam Gordon (Dennis), Donna Harber (Ken), and Tammy Cook (Brian); six grandchildren, Derick Vaden, Dustin Vaden (Stephanie), Adam Gordon (Leslie), Megan Holloway (Ryan), Tyler Cook, and Jamie Wilson (Josh); eight great-grandchildren, Evie, Olivia, and Pearl Gordon, Gabriel, Lachlan, and Everett Wilson, and Marshall and Channing Holloway; a special sister-in-law, Rowena Hale; along with many special friends and cousins. The family would like to thank caregivers, Tina and Pam, for their wonderful help and support during this difficult time. on October 28, 2021.⁵