Mark Taylor Dowdy1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 18, 1957, d. January 9, 1968
FatherLorenzo Ludwell "Doggie" Dowdy1,2,5 b. July 7, 1921, d. October 20, 1994
MotherLucille June Hale1,2,5 b. June 13, 1923, d. July 20, 1997
     Mark Taylor Dowdy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He died on January 9, 1968 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 10.3,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille June Hale Dowdy obituary in the Jul 22, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorenzo Ludwell Dowdy obituary in the Oct 22, 1994 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ray Tinsley "Mike" Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. July 31, 1945, d. August 31, 1967
FatherGuy Tinsley Smith1,2 b. December 25, 1919, d. August 16, 1982
MotherEva Glenn Rumburg1,2 b. July 14, 1923, d. July 4, 2017
     Ray Tinsley "Mike" Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "A2C U.S.A.F."1,3,4 He was born on July 31, 1945 at Maryland.1,5,3,4 He died on August 31, 1967 at age 22.1,3,4

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Rumburg Smith obituary in the Jul 6, 2017 edition.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. September 21, 1947, d. July 18, 2013
FatherSamuel Barnard "Sam" Vest1,2,3,5,4 b. January 5, 1917, d. May 24, 1986
MotherSadie E. Whitenack1,2,3,5,4 b. November 24, 1917, d. March 10, 1996
     Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest was buried at Cedarwood Cemetery, Kemp Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.4 He married Bonnie Albert.1,2,3,4 Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest was born on September 21, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He died on July 18, 2013 at Lake Gaston, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 65.4 He LAKE GASTON, N.C. -- Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest, 65, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home. Ron, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, was the son of the late Samuel Barnard and Sadie Ellen Whiteneck Vest. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Vest. Ron served his Country in the National Guard and was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway Corp. After moving to Lake Gaston he started working in real estate and was working with Waterfront Properties. Ron is survived by his wife, Bonnie Albert Vest; daughters, Amy V. Poole and her husband, Ray, of Littleton and Leslie Holcomb and her husband, David, of Jarrett, Va; grandchildren, Landen, Emerson, Hunter and Chase; brother, Gerald B. Vest of Check, Va; sister-in-law, Nancy S. Vest, of Copper Hill, Va; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with the Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. The family received friends Saturday from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3015 S. Memorial Dr., Greenville, NC 27834. Online condolences may be sent to the family by facebook or to www.askewfs.com or by mail to: Bonnie A. Vest, 867 Lee's Pt. Dr., Littleton, NC 27850 or Gerald Vest, 371 Jerry Lane, Check, VA 24072. on July 25, 2013.4

Family

Bonnie Albert
Marriage*He married Bonnie Albert.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Amy Renee Vest2,3,4
  • Leslie Marie Vest2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sadie Whitenack Vest obituary in the Mar 12, 1996 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ronnie Lawrence Vest obituary in the Jul 25, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Carey Vest obituary in the Jul 11, 2007 edition.

Dennise F. Wilson1

F, b. October 8, 1971, d. October 8, 1971
FatherAlgernon Dean "A. D." Wilson1 b. March 21, 1942, d. March 17, 1995
MotherDonna Faye Poff1
     Dennise F. Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on October 8, 1971.1 She was born on October 8, 1971.1

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 22, 1900, d. April 21, 1994
     Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,6 She was born on November 22, 1900 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6 As of December 23, 1920,her married name was Conner.4 She married Vernie Gladden Conner Sr., son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on December 23, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3,6,8,4 Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy died on April 21, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.7,6 She CONNER, Mamie D. 93, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 21, 1994. She is survived by a son, V.G. Conner, Jr., of Salem; daughters, Helen Kitts of Roanoke, Daurice Conner of Salem, Carol Flora of Abingdon, Katherine Overacre of Roanoke, Edith Bohon of Hickory, N.C., Margaret Fox of Elliston; a sister, Virginia Sowder of Callaway; also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm Saturday April 23, 1994 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on April 23, 1994.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 69, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 330, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
Marriage*Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy married Vernie Gladden Conner Sr., son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on December 23, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3,6,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Dowdy Sowder obituary in the Jul 9, 2000 edition.
  2. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daurice June Conner obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie D. Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1994 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vernie Gladden Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1974 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Conner Overacre obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.

Vernie Gladden Conner Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 16, 1924, d. December 11, 2016
FatherVernie Gladden Conner Sr.1,2,4,9,10,5,6,7 b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
MotherMamie Elizabeth Dowdy1,2,4,9,10,5,6,7 b. November 22, 1900, d. April 21, 1994
     Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,8 He married Fannie Lou Lawrence, daughter of Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence and Lucy Jane Sisson, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,2,12,3,5,6 Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. died on December 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.6 He Vernie G. Conner Jr., 92, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Vernie and Mamie Dowdy Conner and had been a lifetime area resident. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from General Electric following many years of service. Vernie was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing his bounty with others. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Fannie Lawrence Conner; a son, Michael D. Conner and two sisters, Katherine Overacre and Daurice Conner. He is survived by a daughter, Martha A. Conner; four sisters, Margaret Fox, Helen Kitts, Edith Bohon and Carol Flora. Also surviving are good friends, Todd Hamilton and his family, John McDaniel, and Vernie's faithful companion Prince. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 2016.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 69, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 331, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1950Airport maintenance man13

Family

Fannie Lou Lawrence b. April 21, 1929, d. April 20, 2007
Marriage*Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. married Fannie Lou Lawrence, daughter of Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence and Lucy Jane Sisson, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,2,12,3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie D. Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Fannie Lou Lawrence Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2007 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daurice June Conner obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vernie Gladden Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1974 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  12. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lucy Jane Lawrence.

Helen Marie Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 15, 1927, d. May 23, 2023
FatherVernie Gladden Conner Sr.1,7,4,5,6,8,9 b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
MotherMamie Elizabeth Dowdy1,7,4,5,6,8,9 b. November 22, 1900, d. April 21, 1994
     Helen Marie Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.10 She was born on June 15, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,6 As of November 23, 1946,her married name was Kitts.6 She married Leonard Nelson Kitts on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,12,3,6,13 Helen Marie Conner died on May 23, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.13 She Helen Marie Kitts, May 15, 1927 - May 23, 2023. Helen Marie Kitts, 96, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard N. Kitts; and an infant daughter, Susan Marie Kitts. Helen is survived by her sons, Gary Kitts (Hazel), Allen Kitts (Brenda), and Kevin Kitts (Joan); daughter, Lori Smith; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Fox, Edith Bohon, and Carolyn Flora. on June 1, 2023.13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 69, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 69, District 120-35, Roanoke, Virginia14

Family

Leonard Nelson Kitts b. May 1, 1926, d. August 8, 2002
Marriage*Helen Marie Conner married Leonard Nelson Kitts on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,12,3,6,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie D. Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daurice June Conner obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vernie Gladden Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1974 edition.
  10. [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&
  11. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Nelson Kitts obituary in the Aug 11, 2002 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Marie Kitts obituary in the Jun 1, 2023 edition.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Daurice June Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. June 18, 1930, d. October 5, 2009
FatherVernie Gladden Conner Sr.1,2,5,6,7,8 b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
MotherMamie Elizabeth Dowdy1,2,5,6,7,8 b. November 22, 1900, d. April 21, 1994
     Daurice June Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on June 18, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,9 She died on October 5, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,3,4 She June 18, 1930 - October 5, 2009 Daurice June Conner, of Salem, Va., passed away early Monday morning, October 5, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Vernie Conner and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Overacre. She is survived by her brother, Vernie "Junior" Gladden Connor, of Salem; and sisters, Helen Kitts, of Roanoke; Edith Bohon, of Hickory, N.C; Margaret Fox, of Ironto, and Carolyn Flora, of Abingdon. Daurice, though single all her life, had numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, to whom she was like a mother. Daurice worked with the Maid Bess Company for well over 30 years before retiring around 15 years ago. Daurice was also a lifelong Presbyterian, a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Salem, Va. Daurice loved children, had an incredible sense of humor, and always put others before herself. She truly had a servant's heart and was a friend to everyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends; but there is great joy in knowing that she is now before the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 6, 2009.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 69, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 330, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Sales clerk8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie D. Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daurice June Conner obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vernie Gladden Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1974 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Katherine Virginia Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 4, 1921, d. April 17, 2000
FatherVernie Gladden Conner Sr.1,7,4,8,5,9,10,11,6 b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
MotherMamie Elizabeth Dowdy1,7,4,8,5,9,10,11,6 b. November 22, 1900, d. April 21, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 229-12-2839.12 Katherine Virginia Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.13,14 She was born on December 4, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.12,5,6,14,15 As of July 14, 1951,her married name was Overacre.5 She married Hubert Clayton Overacre on July 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,16,13,3,5 Katherine Virginia Conner died on April 17, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.12,13,14,17 She OVERACRE, Katherine Conner, 78, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2000. She had been employed at Rish Equipment Company in Roanoke, she was an active member for many years of the Crusader's Class at Huntington Court United Methodist Church and the Preston Park Extension Homemaker's Club. She is survived by her husband, Hubert C. Overacre of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and David Bauer; granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Bauer, all of Roanoke; sisters, Helen Kitts of Roanoke, Daurice Conner of Salem, Edith Bohon of Hickory, N.C., Margaret Fox of Ironto and Carolyn Flora of Abingdon; one brother, Vernie G. Conner, Jr. of Salem. She will be missed but we are assured that she is now safe in the arms of Jesus. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 19, 2000.18

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 69, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 330, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1950Bookkeeper11

Family

Hubert Clayton Overacre b. September 25, 1919, d. July 2, 2000
Marriage*Katherine Virginia Conner married Hubert Clayton Overacre on July 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,16,13,3,5 
Child
  • Debbie Lynn Overacre16,13,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie D. Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daurice June Conner obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vernie Gladden Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1974 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Conner Overacre obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.
  14. [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&
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Clayton Overacre obituary in the Jul 4, 2000 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License: From the Katherine Conner Overacre obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.

Fannie Lou Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. April 21, 1929, d. April 20, 2007
FatherHerbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence2,3,5,6,7 b. April 5, 1890, d. August 25, 1950
MotherLucy Jane Sisson2,3,4,5,6,7 b. September 29, 1893, d. January 28, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3923.9 Fannie Lou Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on April 21, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,6,7,8 As of November 27, 1947,her married name was Conner.6 She married Vernie Gladden Conner Jr., son of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,10,5,6,11 Fannie Lou Lawrence died on April 20, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.5,7,9,12 She Fannie Lou Lawrence Conner, 77, of Salem, passed away at home Friday, April 20, 2007. She was born April 21, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucy Sisson Lawrence; son, Michael Douglas Conner; brother, John E. Lawrence; and sister, Mildred L. Carr. She was retired from Kroger Company. She is survived by her husband, Vernie Gladden Conner, Jr., of 60 years and daughter, Martha Ann Conner. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 21, 2007.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 331, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1950Stenographer13

Family

Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. b. January 16, 1924, d. December 11, 2016
Marriage*Fannie Lou Lawrence married Vernie Gladden Conner Jr., son of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,10,5,6,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Carr obituary in the Jan 16, 2005 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lucy Jane Lawrence.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Fannie Lou Lawrence Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2007 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hubert Clayton Overacre1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 25, 1919, d. July 2, 2000
     Hubert Clayton Overacre was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,8 His Social Security Number was 224-16-0771.9 He was born on September 25, 1919 at Arcadia, Botetourt Co., Virginia.9,3,8,4,5,6,10 He married Katherine Virginia Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on July 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,11,12,3 Hubert Clayton Overacre died on July 2, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.9,2,8,7 He OVERACRE, Hubert Clayton, 80, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, July 2, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Conner Overacre. During WW II, he served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea and the Philippines. Later, he worked for the N & W Railway and retired in 1984 from General Electric after 19 years of service. He was a faithful member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. His suffering is now over as he has received God's gift of healing in his Heavenly home. Surviving are his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, Debbie, David, and Katharine Elizabeth Bauer, of Roanoke; and one brother, Glenwood Overacre, of Bel Air, Md. Internment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 4, 2000.2

Family

Katherine Virginia Conner b. December 4, 1921, d. April 17, 2000
Marriage*He married Katherine Virginia Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on July 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,11,12,3 
Child
  • Debbie Lynn Overacre2,11,3

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Clayton Overacre obituary in the Jul 4, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Conner Overacre obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.
  12. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Robert Jackson Bohon1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 31, 1930, d. October 31, 2013
     Robert Jackson Bohon Robert Jackson Bohon, 83, of Hickory passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 31, 1930 in Fauquier County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Archie Dean Bohon and Juanita Bohon. Mr. Bohon was a Korean War Veteran and general manger of Bassett Furniture Company. He is survived by his wife Edith Elizabeth Conner Bohon of the home; one daughter, Kimberly Bohon of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, Timothy David Bohon and wife Darlene of Lewisville, NC, and Barry D. Bohon of Florence, SC; two brothers and four sisters; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.5 His Social Security Number was 229-32-8654.6 He was born on January 31, 1930 at Marshall, Fauquier Co., Virginia.3,4,6,5 He married Edith Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on July 3, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 Robert Jackson Bohon died on October 31, 2013 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 83.6,5

Family

Edith Elizabeth Conner
Marriage*He married Edith Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on July 3, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Children
  • Barry Dean Bohon5
  • Timothy David Bohon5
  • Kimberly Bohon5

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S11742] Bass-Smith Funeral Home, online www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com, From the Robert Jackson Bohon obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Leonard Nelson Kitts1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 1, 1926, d. August 8, 2002
     Leonard Nelson Kitts was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 His Social Security Number was 224-24-6680.8 He was born on May 1, 1926 at Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3,5 He married Helen Marie Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.9,1,10,2,11 Leonard Nelson Kitts died on August 8, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.1,8,6 He KITTS, Leonard Nelson, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2002. Leonard was born on May 1, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. He was a firefighter for the City of Roanoke from 1947 to 1968. He retired as a Lieutenant and entered the Fastener Business with Stewart Fasteners of Charlotte, N.C. He became sales manager for RevCar Fasteners of Roanoke in 1970. In 1976, he co-founded Industrial Products Co. of Lynchburg, Va. He retired from his second career in 1995. He was a member of the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge Chapter 163 and a member of the Shrine. Leonard was a long time member of Blue Hills Golf Course and an accomplished player, winning many tournaments over the years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Marie Kitts and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Connor Kitts; three sons and daughters-in-law and a daughter, they are Gary and Hazel Kitts of Appomattox, Va., Allen and Brenda Kitts of Roanoke, Kevin and Joan Kitts of Roanoke, and Lori Ann Smith of Roanoke. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, James G. Kitts of Roanoke, Otis Wayne Kitts of Chesapeake, Gene Edward Kitts of Roanoke; and one sister, June Hughes (Stuart). The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 11, 2002.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 69, District 120-35, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1950Fireman12

Family

Helen Marie Conner b. June 15, 1927, d. May 23, 2023
Marriage*Leonard Nelson Kitts married Helen Marie Conner, daughter of Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy, on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.9,1,10,2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Nelson Kitts obituary in the Aug 11, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [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&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  10. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Marie Kitts obituary in the Jun 1, 2023 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.