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     Howard Ray Conner was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.^9,10 His Social Security Number was 223-30-5924.¹¹ He married Donna Bogel.¹² Howard Ray Conner was born on September 22, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,5,6 He married Judith C. Blair on February 5, 1972 at Clark Co., Nevada.¹³ Howard Ray Conner and Judith C. Blair were divorced in October, 1975 at Kern Co., California.¹⁴ Howard Ray Conner died on September 9, 1976 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 46.^1,5 He Howard Ray Conner, 46, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Salem, died Thursday, son of the late Coy and Sylvia S. Conner. Surviving one brother, D. L. Conner, Salem. on September 10, 1976.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0738.¹⁰ Dorris Lee Vaughn "Lee" "D. L." Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on October 9, 1928 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,4,5 He married Velma Lela "Peggy" Underwood on December 31, 1954.^11,12,4 Dorris Lee Vaughn "Lee" "D. L." Conner died on July 19, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^10,1,4,5,6 He CONNER, Dorris Lee, (D. L.), 71, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2000 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a retired employee of Mechanical Development in Salem, a member of Huffville United Methodist Church, Floyd County, a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in the Korean Conflict and a member of VFW Post 7854 in Floyd. He was a life member of the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad, with over twenty years service. The son of the late Coy and Sylvia Sisson Conner, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard Conner. Surviving are his wife, Peggy U. Conner; special cousins, Frances Sowers, Earl Conner, both of Roanoke, Kenneth Conner, Pilot; a sister-in-law, Emma U. Fallin, Martinsville; a niece, Frances F. Rigney, Ridgeway and a nephew, Dr. Edward Fallin, Montpelier. Burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on July 21, 2000.¹

     Velma Lela "Peggy" Underwood was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-38-4619.³ She was born on December 29, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Dorris Lee Vaughn "Lee" "D. L." Conner, son of Coy Harvey Conner and Sylvia Sisson, on December 31, 1954.^4,5,2 As of December 31, 1954,her married name was Conner.² As of June 9, 2010,her married name was Trump.⁶ Velma Lela "Peggy" Underwood married Charlie William Trump, son of Freeman William Trump and Ethel Mae Wirt, on June 9, 2010 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Velma Lela "Peggy" Underwood died on February 28, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-8478.¹⁰ Frances Byar Nichols was born on August 31, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10,9 She married Ralph Emerson Lucado Sr. on October 13, 1938 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,7 As of October 13, 1938,her married name was Lucado.³ Frances Byar Nichols died on November 7, 2010 at Hernando Co., Florida, at age 94.^3,10 She LUCADO, Frances Byar Nichols, Frances was born Aug. 31, 1916 in Roanoke, VA. to Howard C. and Mada Nichols. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1934. Frances married Ralph E. Lucado in 1938. They moved to Bristol, TN in 1946 and worked together at their family businesses, for 46 years. Frances managed the accounting for over 20 corporations and was proud of her long business career. They maintained a home in Naples and Brooksville, over the years. She was very creative and loved art, crafts, quilting and ceramics. Frances was predeceased by her husband Ralph. Survived by her daughter, Judith Miller (Bill) of Belleair; son, Ralph Jr. (Sheri) of Punta Gorda; grandchildren, Candice Lucado (George Campbell) of Cupertino CA, Jay Lucado of Tampa, Daniel Miller of Belleair and David Miller of Oviedo; two great grandchildren, Leland and Sylvia Frances Campbell of Cupertino, CA; two sisters, Barbara Hines of Albany, GA and Peggy McCormick of Salem, VA; two brothers, James Nichols of Memphis TN and Irving Nichols of Blacksberg, VA. Frances will always be remembered as a true Southern lady, and will be missed by her family and everyone who knew her. on November 10, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-52-2334.⁹ Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10 She was born on April 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,9,10,5} She married Harlie Lewis Martin, son of Glyenver Allen Martin and Aldie Virginia Sisson, on December 9, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6,10 As of December 9, 1960,her married name was Martin. Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King died on February 13, 2009 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^6,9,10,11 She Elizabeth (Betty) King Martin, 68, of Check, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009. She was a devoted and faithful member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Betty served her church and community volunteering for numerous organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Harlie L. Martin, parents, Arvil and Indie King. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bubba) and Vickie Martin, of Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Chuck Rector, of Bedford; grandson, Daniel Edwards, of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Diane King, of Floyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; two nieces and spouses, Angie and Tom Petty, Brenda and Mark Peterson; nephew and spouse, Greg and Missy King; close neighbors known as Betty's second daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Larry Smith, of Check; and her special family at Havens Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Darren Landon officiating and Pastor Cecil W. Brown assisting. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing may make donations to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 15, 2009.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-9619.⁷ Gloria Ann Agee was born on September 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,5 She married Herman Dennis Martin, son of Glyenver Allen Martin and Aldie Virginia Sisson, on November 3, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 As of November 3, 1961,her married name was Martin.⁸ Gloria Ann Agee and Herman Dennis Martin were divorced on March 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of July 15, 1969,her married name was Bolen.⁵ Gloria Ann Agee married Jess Arlen Bolen on July 15, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,5 Gloria Ann Agee died on October 17, 2005 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^7,6 She Gloria Agee Bolen, 63, of Vinton, died in her home on Tuesday October 17, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Abbie Agee; and two sisters, Beulah Wilson and Verna Hartman. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jess Arlen Bolen; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mark Petersen; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Kimberly Bolen; three grandchildren, Jonathan Petersen, Derrick Bolen and Victoria Bolen; four sisters, Doris Conner, Lucille Sink, Mary DeWeese and Vannie Sue Hale and husband, Edgar; one brother, Ken Agee. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2005. The Rev. Andy Rice will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. A special thanks to friends, family and Medi Home Hospice Group for their support and care through our difficult times. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131 on October 19, 2005.⁶

     Lila Lee Huffman was born circa 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She married Roy Carlton Conner, son of John William Conner and Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, on December 8, 1934 at Fairview, Virginia.^1,2 As of December 8, 1934,her married name was Conner.² Lila Lee Huffman and Roy Carlton Conner were divorced on October 10, 1938 at Virginia.^1,2

     Eula Ethel Akers was born circa 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Roy Carlton Conner, son of John William Conner and Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, on November 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of November 12, 1941,her married name was Conner.¹ Eula Ethel Akers and Roy Carlton Conner were divorced on February 18, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

     Howard Berkley Nichols was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,16 His Social Security Number was 225-14-8346.¹² He was born on January 25, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,12,16,5 He married Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Peters on February 22, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Howard Berkley Nichols died on January 30, 2000 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,12,4,16 He NICHOLS, Howard Berkley, 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 30, 2000. He was retired, with 42 years of service with Norfolk Southern Railroad. Surviving is his wife, Ruth "Betty" Nichols; brothers, James R. Nichols, Germantown, Tennessee, I. Dosser Nichols, New Castle, Virginia; sisters, Peggy N. McCormick, Roanoke, Frances N. Lucado, Largo, Florida, Barbara N. Hines, Albany, Georgia, Bette N. Gillespie, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be in the Chapel of Light at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 1, 2000.¹

     Charles Maynard Martin was born on February 18, 1928 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Myra Joy Conner, daughter of Burnley Hampton Conner and Ethel Myrtle Jones, on June 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Charles Maynard Martin died in August, 1989 at age 61.¹

     Dorothy Evelyn Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She was born on December 7, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on March 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21.^3,4 She The funeral for Miss Dorothy Evelyn Conner, of Edgewood, who died yesterday morning in a local hospital following a brief illness, will be conducted this afternoon. Interment will be in Sherwood. Pallbearers will be: Bob Wheeler, Morris Stump, John James, Russell Reynolds, Jack Light and Jessie Britten. Flower bearers will be: Miss Warren, Mrs. Cromer, Mrs. Light, Mrs. E. C. Wright, Mrs. Brookner, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Haley, Mrs. V. T. Doyle, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. W. M. Page, Mrs. Shepherd, Mary Shafer, Doris Moore, Jimmie Richardson, Mrs. Mahone, Dorothy Dean, Mrs. Stump, Claudine Poff, Mrs. McFalls, Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Dollle Woods and Neville Thacker. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conner, and three brothers and a sister, B. H. Conner, R. C. Conner and E. D. Conner and Mrs. Roy Shepherd. on April 1, 1936.⁴

     Chloe Dovie Austin Chloe's mother died when she was six weeks old and she was raised by her grandparents, William and Sarah Conner. She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6576.⁷ She was born on November 4, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,7,3 She married Clyde Harmon Board, son of Erasmus M. "Ras" Board and Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 1, 1917,her married name was Board. Chloe Dovie Austin and Clyde Harmon Board were divorced before May 14, 1940.⁸ As of before 1960,her married name was Young.⁴ Chloe Dovie Austin married Unknown Young before 1960.⁴ As of November 5, 1960,her married name was Lassiter.⁴ Chloe Dovie Austin married John Wiley Lassiter on November 5, 1960 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁴ Chloe Dovie Austin and John Wiley Lassiter were divorced on July 22, 1971 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁹ Chloe Dovie Austin died on May 7, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,3

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6245.¹² Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols was born on August 8, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,7,12 She married Earl Vivian "E. V." Gillespie Jr. in October, 1948.^2,8,9 As of October, 1948,her married name was Gillespie.² Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols died on July 13, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^8,13,12 She Bette Nichols Gillespie, 80, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 13, 2009. She was born August 8, 1928, daughter of the late Howard and Mada Nichols. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, E.V. Gillespie Jr., and a brother, Howard Nichols. Mrs. Gillespie retired from General Electric. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, and was very devoted to her family. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Porginski and her husband, Dane, of Greenville, S.C., Cydney Allen and her husband, Doug, of Roanoke, Earl Gillespie and his wife, Lisa, of Wilmington, N.C., grandchildren, Chad Porginski, Dana Cowden and husband, Ryan, Riann and Kyle Allen, Brandy Helton and her husband, Aaron, Mandi Gillespie, Ashley Champion and husband, Todd; great-grandchildren, Alexis Blair Helton, Luke Aaron Helton, and Noah Dane Cowden; brothers, Jimmy and Dosser Nichols; sisters, Frances Lucado, Barbara Hines and Peggy McCormick; several nieces and nephews and other family members. Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at The Court at Roanoke for the love and care that they gave our mother. on July 14, 2009.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-6874.⁹ Clyde Harmon Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,8 He was born on March 2, 1896 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,10,4,5 He married Chloe Dovie Austin, daughter of Eddie Wade Austin and Malisha Missouri Conner, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin were divorced before May 14, 1940.¹¹ Clyde Harmon Board died on February 25, 1954 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,5 He Clyde Board, 57, died at his home near Pilot yesterday. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Juanita Board, Florida; sons, Howard Board, Richmond, and H. C. Board, Norfolk; and his mother, Mr. Laura Austin, Pilot. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery at Terrys Fork. on February 26, 1954.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-1391.⁸ Clyde Harmon Board Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 He was born on October 4, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,6,10,9,3,11,8} He married Stella Eskline Wood on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9 Clyde Harmon Board Jr. died on October 21, 2008 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 90.^6,9,11,8 He Clyde H. Board Jr., 90, of Cherry Hill Estates died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in Ocala Fla. He was formerly of Glasgow, Va., Fort Myers, Fla., Decatur, Ill., Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Va. He was the son of Clyde Board Sr. and Chole Conner Board. He was born on October 4, 1918, in Floyd County, Va., and attended Christiansburg High School where he played football, baseball, basketball and he was on the boxing team. He was also a member of Masons Chapter in Lexington, Va. He served in the United States Marines near the end of World War II. He owned and operated Board Electric & Appliance Company on 35th Street and later on Ingleside Road during the 50's and 60's in Norfolk, Va. He was an electrician at the Virginian Railroad coal piers in Norfolk, Va. Following the merger of the Virginian with the Norfolk and Western, he serviced passenger trains and eventually moved to the Round House in Norfolk, Va. Later he was promoted and transferred to the Chicago, Ill., area as the Head Round House foreman. He eventually took a transfer to Decatur, Ill., where he was responsible for all the electrical work covering about five Midwest states for the railroad. He was also nominated as engineer of the year by the Illinois Power Company during his assignment in the Chicago area. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad which later merger into the Norfolk and Southern after 33 years of service at the age of 57 and moved to his cattle farm in Glasgow, Va. He retired again moving to his Florida homes in the late 90's. He also helped resurrect the AARP Chapter in Lexington, Va., as well aided in forming the Chapters in Rockbridge and other surrounding counties while living in Glasgow. He also managed the men's fast pitch softball team from the Virginian Railroad for many years while living in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his wife, Stella, of Ocala; his daughters, Patsy Smith, of Glasgow, Va., and Darleen Kessinger, of Helena, Ala; and sons, Clyde Board III, of Portsmouth, N.H., Howard Board, of Ellicott City, Md., and Fred Board, of Houston, Texas; four grandsons; seven granddaughters; two stepgranddaughters; and one stepgrandson; six greatgrandsons; six greatgranddaughters; two nieces; and two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Junita; brother, Howard; and grandsons, Billy Smith and Chris Board. Graveside services will be held at the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. on October 24, 2008.⁶