Frank Marvin Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 24, 1914, d. September 2, 2000
FatherWalter Cassell Conner1,6,7,8 b. April 3, 1886, d. February 17, 1972
MotherMary Arletha Jane Richards1,6,7,8 b. October 9, 1887, d. June 14, 1972
     Frank Marvin Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 719-07-8915.9 He was born on September 24, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10,3,4 He married Mary Frances Fisher on October 7, 1933 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.10 Frank Marvin Conner died on September 2, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.1,9,3,5 He CONNER, Frank Marvin, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2000. Mr. Conner was the son of the late Walter and Mary Conner. He retired from GE in the late 1970's. Survivors include his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary Conner; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Porch of Manassas; two grandchildren, Lisa Roberts and her husband, Charles of Saganaw, Texas, and Gregory and his wife, Carla Waters of Tuscon, Ariz; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Waters; and two nephews, Jack Old and Melvin Conner, both of Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on September 5, 2000.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 118, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 109, District 114, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 78, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Railroad welder12

Family

Mary Frances Fisher b. July 2, 1915, d. July 31, 2004
Marriage*Frank Marvin Conner married Mary Frances Fisher on October 7, 1933 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Marvin Conner obituary in the Sep 5, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Frances Conner obituary in the Aug 4, 2004 edition.
  3. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Cassell Conner obituary in the Feb 18, 1972 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Richards Conner obituary in the Jun 15, 1972 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Frances Fisher1,2

F, b. July 2, 1915, d. July 31, 2004
     Mary Frances Fisher was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0394.5 She was born on July 2, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,4,2 As of October 7, 1933,her married name was Conner.1 She married Frank Marvin Conner, son of Walter Cassell Conner and Mary Arletha Jane Richards, on October 7, 1933 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Mary Frances Fisher died on July 31, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.3,5,4,6 She Mary Frances Conner, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Marvin Conner and is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bob Porch of Manassas; two grandchildren, Gregory Waters and his wife, Carla of Tuscon, AZ, Lisa Roberts and her husband, Charles of Saginaw, TX; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Waters. A graveside service will be held in Mountain View Cemetery. on August 4, 2004.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 78, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Frank Marvin Conner b. September 24, 1914, d. September 2, 2000
Marriage*Mary Frances Fisher married Frank Marvin Conner, son of Walter Cassell Conner and Mary Arletha Jane Richards, on October 7, 1933 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Frances Conner obituary in the Aug 4, 2004 edition.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Marvin Conner obituary in the Sep 5, 2000 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carolyn Faye Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 21, 1936, d. October 22, 2008
FatherFrank Marvin Conner1,2,3,4 b. September 24, 1914, d. September 2, 2000
MotherMary Frances Fisher1,2,3,4 b. July 2, 1915, d. July 31, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-6133.6 Her married name was Porch.1 Carolyn Faye Conner married Robert "Bob" Porch.1,2 Carolyn Faye Conner was born on September 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,4,5 As of April 20, 1963,her married name was Waters.4 She married John Paul Waters on April 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Carolyn Faye Conner and John Paul Waters were divorced on July 27, 1967 at Caldwell Co., North Carolina.7 Carolyn Faye Conner died on October 22, 2008 at age 72.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 78, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family 1

Robert "Bob" Porch
Marriage*Carolyn Faye Conner married Robert "Bob" Porch.1,2 
Children
  • Lisa Porch1
  • Gregory Porch1

Family 2

John Paul Waters b. December 4, 1938, d. September 4, 2017
Marriage*Carolyn Faye Conner married John Paul Waters on April 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Carolyn Faye Conner and John Paul Waters were divorced on July 27, 1967 at Caldwell Co., North Carolina.7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Marvin Conner obituary in the Sep 5, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Frances Conner obituary in the Aug 4, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.

Mary Cynthia Linkous1,2

F, b. January 12, 1925, d. October 3, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6052.3 Mary Cynthia Linkous was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on January 12, 1925 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2,4 As of July 15, 1943,her married name was Graham.2 She married William Cecil "Junior" Graham, son of William Mahone "Willie" Graham and Maude Ethel Akers, on July 15, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Mary Cynthia Linkous died on October 3, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,3,4 She GRAHAM, Mary C., 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 3, 1998 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, William C. Graham; daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Graham, Blacksburg, Carol G. and William J. Mangold, Jr., M.D., Tucson, Ariz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold G. and Betty Linkous, Christiansburg, Lloyd A. and Doris Linkous, Wytheville. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on October 5, 1998.1

Family

William Cecil "Junior" Graham b. July 12, 1920, d. October 13, 2000
Marriage*She married William Cecil "Junior" Graham, son of William Mahone "Willie" Graham and Maude Ethel Akers, on July 15, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Carol Jean Graham5,1
  • Cynthia Nell Graham5,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary C. Graham obituary in the Oct 5, 1998 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Cecil Graham obituary in the Oct 14, 2000 edition.

Ann Carol McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. December 8, 1941, d. September 25, 2005
FatherGeorge Reed McGhee1,2,4 b. March 27, 1913, d. April 28, 1968
MotherGrace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow1,2,4 b. July 21, 1909, d. November 15, 2000
     Ann Carol McGhee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 As of July 1, 1960,her married name was Caldwell.4 She married Emmette Ervin Caldwell on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Ann Carol McGhee and Emmette Ervin Caldwell were divorced on November 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ann Carol McGhee died on September 25, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.2 She Ann Carol McGhee, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ann was born December 8, 1941 in Roanoke, the daughter of the late George R. and Grace Furrow McGhee. She was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School, she had been employed as a sales clerk. Ann is survived by her brother, Lynn E. McGhee of Montvale; and an aunt, Elsie Lancaster of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005 at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
on September 30, 2005.2

Family

Emmette Ervin Caldwell b. November 20, 1940, d. March 24, 2024
Marriage*She married Emmette Ervin Caldwell on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Ann Carol McGhee and Emmette Ervin Caldwell were divorced on November 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Furrow McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ann Carol McGhee obituary in the Sep 30, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Thomas Herman Gearhart1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 6, 1944, d. June 6, 1987
FatherThomas Emory Gearhart1,2,4,5,6 b. May 19, 1917, d. November 25, 2000
MotherAda Sarah Phlegar1,2,4,5,6 b. December 2, 1918, d. January 27, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 227-56-6899.7 Thomas Herman Gearhart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,5,6 He was born on July 6, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4,5,9 He married Jane Boyd Tate on June 29, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 Thomas Herman Gearhart died on June 6, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.5,6 He Thomas Herman Gearhart, age 42, of 3612 McDaniel Dr., Salem, passed away suddenly Saturday. He was employed with the General Electric Company. Surviving are his wife, Jane Tate Gearhart, one son, Thomas Jason Gearhart, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gearhart, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Ted (Jeanette) Owens, Kenbridge, Va; Mrs. Frank (Jenny) Stiff, Roanoke; also three nieces. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 8, 1987.6

Family

Jane Boyd Tate
Marriage*He married Jane Boyd Tate on June 29, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 
Child
  • Thomas Jason Gearhart2,1,6,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Gearhart obituary in the Jan 29, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Gearhart obituary in the Nov 27, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Herman Gearhart obituary in the Jun 8, 1987 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.