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     Treasy Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on April 23, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Daniel Francis Merriam was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Avenue, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.^2,3 He was born on February 9, 1927 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.² He married Annie Laura Young, daughter of David Masten "Dave" Young and Laura Ovella Elizabeth Yeatts, on February 12, 1946 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^4,1,2,3 Daniel Francis Merriam died on April 26, 2017 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas, at age 90.² He Funeral service for Daniel Francis Merriam, 90, Lawrence will be 10 am. Monday at the First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died Wednesday at his home. He married Annie Laura Young on Feb. 12, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA. She survives of the home. Others survivors include his children, John, Anita, James, and Judith, 5 sisters, and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Daniel Francis Merriam II. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a Senior Scientist with the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas. He was educated in the U.S. at the University of Kansas (BS, MS, PhD) with a minor in archaeology and in Europe at the University of Leicester (England) (MSc and DSc). In addition to his research at the KGS, he had worked for Union Oil Company and been a distinguished professor and head of the Department of Geology at Syracuse University and Wichita State University; he was also an Adjunct Professor at Emporia State University (Kansas). Merriam also had been a visiting scientist at Stanford University, Leicester University, Dartmouth College, University of Sydney (Australia), Ecole des Mines (France), and GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (Germany). He was an Honorary Member of American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Society of Sedimentary Geology, International Association for Mathematical Geology, Kansas Geological Society, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon; a Senior Fellow of the Geological Society of America and a Fellow of the Geological Society of London. He received a gold medal from Hornicka´ P ibram (Czechoslovakia) (1970), appointed to the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization by the Secretary of State (1979) awarded the Krumbein Medal from the IAMG (1981), William Smith Medal from the Geological Society of London (1992), and Haworth Distinguished Alumni Honors in Geology from KU (1995) in addition to presidential citations and certificates of recognition, appreciation, or merit from several professional organizations. He had published more than 300 books, scientific articles, and notes mostly on the geology of the U.S. Midcontinent, and Kansas in particular. Most recently he was Historian for the Department of Geology at KU and the Kansas Geological Survey as well as the Historian and Archivist for the IAMG. on April 30, 2017.³

     Maynard Lee Inman Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on February 21, 1923 at Danville, Virginia.^5,3 He married Pauline Ruth Young, daughter of David Masten "Dave" Young and Laura Ovella Elizabeth Yeatts, on November 9, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Maynard Lee Inman Sr. died on March 20, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^3,5,4 He Maynard Lee Inman Sr., 85, of Roanoke, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2008. He was born on February 21, 1923, in Pittsylvania County (Danville) Va., the only son of the late Wesley R. And Myrtle Wall Inman. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Young Inman; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie I. and Ray Snell, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Karen I. And Jim Eggers, of Riner, Va; son and daughter-in-law, M. Lee Inman Jr. and wife, Sonya, of Portsmouth, Va; four grandsons, Michael J. Snell, J. Andrew Eggers, D. Wesley and C. Triston Inman; and two sisters, Ina I. Allen, of Danville, and Martha I. Edwards, of Roanoke. Maynard was a World War II veteran serving as a surgical technician in the United States Army Medical Corps. He attended Schoolfield High School, Averett College and VPI Extension all in Danville, Va. and VPI in Blacksburg. After retiring from a career in sales, he went on to own and operate two businesses, Kandu, in Blacksburg, Va. and Inman's Pipe Shop in Danville, Va. In his younger days he was an active member of the American Legion, serving as Post Commander of Post #3 in Salem, Va. and going on to serve as District Commander and Department Vice Commander. He is currently a member of Post #325 in Danville, Va. Maynard was a faithful member of the Baptist Church for most of his life serving at different times as, Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent, Church Deacon and Lay Preacher. His final spiritual commitment was at Grace United Methodist Church, joining because of the excellent home ministries provided by the Reverends, E.E. (Dick) Jones and Vern Ferguson. The family would like to thank the many health care professionals at the Salem VA Medical Center (for these past years), and more recently, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Friendship Retirement Community for their kind and compassionate care of Maynard. Floral remembrances will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 4404 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. E.E. (Dick) Jones and the Rev. Vern Ferguson. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on March 21, 2008.³

     Richard Clyde Ellis Richard Clyde Ellis, Mar 23, 1941 - Jun 22, 2025. Richard C. Ellis, 84, of Roanoke, passed away, Sunday, June 22, 2025.⁴ He was born on March 23, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Ovella Elizabeth Young, daughter of David Masten "Dave" Young and Laura Ovella Elizabeth Yeatts, on June 19, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Richard Clyde Ellis and Ovella Elizabeth Young were divorced on February 11, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Richard Clyde Ellis died on June 22, 2025 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Carrie Marie Sutphin was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,11 She was born on March 16, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,11,8 She married Edwin Frank Cole, son of Archer Frank "Archie" Cole and Maisie Mildred King, on August 31, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,5,12,6,7,13} As of August 31, 1954,her married name was Cole. Carrie Marie Sutphin died on April 16, 2020 at Virginia at age 84.^7,11 She On April 16, 2020, Carrie Sutphin Cole, 84, of Pilot, Va., left us to meet her Heavenly Father and the love of her life, Edwin on the streets of gold. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a member of Pilot Methodist Church. She held several offices in the National Ruritan Club. She also served as an officer of the electoral board of Montgomery Co. for many years. She was a long time employee of Pilot Mtn. Grocery, known to many as "Granny". She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Edwin Frank Cole; parents, Kerry Eli and Bertha L. Sutphin; brothers, Frank Sutphin and Ward Sutphin; son-in-law, Jimmy B. Martin; and sisters-in-law, Elsie Sutphin and Mary Cole. She is survived by her son, David Cole and wife, Diane, of Check; daughter, Edwina Martin of Riner; grandchildren, Megan Vaughn (Chase), Jason Cole, Chris Martin (Terri), and Adam Martin; great-grandchildren, Ashlee and Mason; brother, Cecil Sutphin (Margie); brother-in-law, Robert Cole; sister-in-law, Jeaneen Sutphin, along with many other family and friends. Also Special thanks to all those who helped care for Carrie and the Amedisys Hospice team for the exceptional care given during this time. The family will be holding a private graveside service at the Cole Family Cemetery. on April 18, 2020.⁷

     Ellen Conner was born on October 28, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died before June 16, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Ellen was not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census.²

     Mary Arlee/Arlene Spangler was born on September 6, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Robert Lyndal/Lyndell "Bobby" Cole, son of Archer Frank "Archie" Cole and Maisie Mildred King, on June 10, 1954.^1,4,5,7 As of June 10, 1954,her married name was Cole. Mary Arlee/Arlene Spangler died on March 4, 2018 at Virginia at age 83.⁷ She Mary Spangler Cole, of Salem, Va., passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pauline Spangler; brother, Ralph Spangler. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert (Bob) Cole. on March 6, 2018.⁷

     Frank Edward Scholz Frank E. Scholz, 72, passed away June 23, 2014 in Yorktown, Va. He was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, and a graduate of Warwick High School. He retired from VEPCO after 25 years of service, was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton, and also a member of the Friday Night Country Music Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary T. Scholz, two sisters, Doris and husband, John Huff, Pat and husband, Jay Klose; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; Carol and Charles Martin; and Martha and Don Falls. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 25, 1941 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,5,7 He married Mary Frances Brown, daughter of Julian Roy Brown and Effie Byar King, on April 12, 1975 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,8,9,2,7 Frank Edward Scholz died on June 23, 2014 at Yorktown, York Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-4675.⁵ Annie Frances Ferris was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,7,8 She was born on August 9, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,4,7 She married Troy J. Conner, son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on November 24, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,4,10 As of November 24, 1921,her married name was Conner. Annie Frances Ferris died on October 7, 1987 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.^6,4,7,8 She Annie Conner, age 89, died Wednesday at Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd. Surviving are one foster daughter, Mrs. Kyle (Grace) Wilson; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frances Conner; two grandchildren, Mrs. Debbie Smith, and John (Skip) Conner, four foster grandchildren, Eugene Wilson, Roger Wilson, Don Wilson, and Joe Wilson, all of Copper Hill; and twelve great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on October 9, 1987.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3191.¹⁶ William Edsel Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tech 5 U.S. Army WWII."^1,5,7,9 He was born on June 28, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{16,1,2,3,5,8,9,10,11,12} He married Frances Mae Barnes, daughter of John Robert Barnes and Willie H. Kelley, on January 24, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,5,7 William Edsel Conner died on November 14, 1978 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,3,5,7,9 He William Edsel (Bill) Conner, age 52, died at his home Tuesday. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Barnes Conner; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Debbie) Smith; one son, John L. (Skip) Conner; his mother, Mrs. Annie F. Conner; one sister, Mrs. Kyle (Grace) Wilson; two grandchildren, all of Copper Hill. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on November 15, 1978.⁷

     Jacob Eden "Jake" Waller was born on July 13, 1952 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Kristi Roberts DeCourcy, daughter of Harold Roberts DeCourcy and Phyllis Drummond "Pod" Schaffer, on August 5, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ Jacob Eden "Jake" Waller died on October 27, 2025 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹

     Robert Anthony Yates was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He was born on February 16, 1902 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 He married Stella Goldbirth Blackwell on June 22, 1925.^1,8,6,7 Robert Anthony Yates died on December 31, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^6,7 He Robert Yates, 66, Roanoke, Va., formerly of Sophia, died at 11 a.m. Saturday in a Roanoke hospital following an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Stella Blackwell Yates; four brothers, Clinton, Spokane, Wash., William, Check, Va., Abner, and Leonard, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Agee, Bluestone and Mrs. Ethel Radford and Mrs. Ovella Young, both of Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Warren, Ohio and Mrs. Norma Mann, Elyria, Ohio; a son, Waldon, Monroe, Mich. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Roanoke. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. The Williams Funeral Home in Sophia is in charge of local arrangements. on January 1, 1967.⁶

     William Vance Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,6,7,9 His Social Security Number was 223-50-1154.¹⁶ He was born on June 9, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{16,15,4,5,7,8,9} He married Paradine Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on October 15, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,12,6,7 William Vance Poff died on August 24, 1977 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^15,6,7,9 He COPPER HILL - William Vance Poff, age 79, died Wednesday, August 24, 1977, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Paradine Conner Poff; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Conner; one sister, Mrs. India Mountcastle, all of Copper Hill; one grandson. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. on September 1, 1977.⁶

     Dedith Lizzie Belle Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,11 She was born on March 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,11 She married Joseph Maynard Akers, son of DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers and Landonia F. Cannaday, on June 2, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,12 As of June 2, 1959,her married name was Akers. Dedith Lizzie Belle Conner died on May 18, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^2,11,12 She Mrs. Dedith Conner Akers, 59, died in a Roanoke hospital Friday. Surviving are her husband, Maynard Akers, Check; four sisters, Mrs. Moses Conner, Elliston, Mrs. Patra Poff, Miss Oakie Mae Conner, both of Check, Mrs. Vance Poff, Copper Hill; five brothers, Troy Tiras and Alvis Conner, all of Copper Hill, Day Conner, Willis, Roy Conner, Fayetville, W. Va; a foster brother, Fordsel Ferris, Roanoke. on May 19, 1962.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-2762.⁹ Joseph Maynard Akers was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on April 13, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,11,2,10 He married Dedith Lizzie Belle Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on June 2, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,12,13 Joseph Maynard Akers died on December 4, 1991 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^9,11,1,10 He Joseph Maynard Akers, 83, died Wednesday in a Rocky Mount nursing home. Surviving is a special friend, Michael Carr, Floyd; seven nieces, Alice Hogan, Lucille Carr, both of Roanoke; Reba Hale and Dorothy, both of Martinsville; Betty Estelle and Nancy George, both of Fieldale; Mary C. Prillaman, Callaway; ten nephews, James Martin, Roanoke; Billy Hale, Martinsville; Joseph Brammer, Fieldale; Paul Brammer, Ala; Manfred Cannaday, Callaway; Newton Cannaday, Portsmouth; W. H. (Bill) Cannaday, Rocky Mount; G. B. James, Md; Ralph James and Curtis James, both of Roanoke; a brother-in-law, Tiras Conner, Copper Hill. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 5, 1991.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6199.⁸ Oneda Conrad "Alvis" "Alvie" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3,10 He was born on September 20, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 He married Sylvia Odell Wilson, daughter of Zingle Garfield "Z. G." Wilson and Cynthia Annie Wickham, on December 26, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,3 Oneda Conrad "Alvis" "Alvie" Conner died on May 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^2,3 He Mr. Alvis Conner, age 72, died in a Roanoke hospital Sunday, May 8, 1983. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Wilson Conner, Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Benny Conner, Check; one sister, Mrs. Paradine Poff; one brother, Tiras Conner, both of Copper Hill; six grandchildren. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on May 12, 1983.²