Rosa Idella Conner1

F, b. November 17, 1925, d. July 13, 2023
FatherWilliam Early Conner2,3 b. April 28, 1898, d. August 23, 1938
MotherMary Elizabeth Carter2,3 b. November 11, 1905, d. February 4, 1983
     Rosa Idella Conner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.2,4 She Rosa Conner Foley, 97, of Bassett, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born November 17, 1925, to the late W.E. and Mary Carter Conner. She retired from the Collinsville Primary School. She had been a Member of Collinsville First Baptist Church since the 1940's. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Russell Foley.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Susan Foley, and three daughters and son-in-law; Norma F. Swain, Audrey F., and Lowell Prillaman, and Sharon F. Barrow, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.2 She was born on November 17, 1925 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,1,2 As of May 22, 1942,her married name was Foley.3 She married John Russell Foley on May 22, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.5,2,3 Rosa Idella Conner died on July 13, 2023 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 97.2

Family

John Russell Foley b. May 30, 1918, d. February 18, 1999
Marriage*She married John Russell Foley on May 22, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.5,2,3 
Children
  • Edith Norma Foley5,2,3
  • Audrey Joy Foley5,2,3
  • Sharon Gwynne Foley5,2
  • Michael Wayne Foley5,3,2

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Rosa Conner Foley obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Russell Foley obituary in an unknown edition.

William Jackson "Jackie" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1935, d. May 28, 2009
FatherWilliam Early Conner1,3,6 b. April 28, 1898, d. August 23, 1938
MotherAnnie Mae Adkins1,3,6,7 b. December 10, 1901, d. July 19, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 228-38-9401.8 William Jackson "Jackie" Conner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.1,9 He was born on August 27, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,8,4 He married Mary Lou Davis on February 6, 1954 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 William Jackson "Jackie" Conner and Mary Lou Davis were divorced on June 21, 1971 at Martinsville, Virginia.10 William Jackson "Jackie" Conner married Paula Mae Coherhan? on June 2, 1979 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11 William Jackson "Jackie" Conner married Shirley Maxine Stone on January 15, 1994 at Bassett, Virginia.1,3 William Jackson "Jackie" Conner William Jackson “Jackie” Conner, 73, of 202 Ridgedale Drive, Martinsville, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Pittsylvania County on Aug. 27, 1935, to William Earley and Annie Mae Adkins Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Carol Compton; a brother, Junior Young; and a sister, Mabel Traimham. Conner was a member of One Accord Baptist Church, the church he helped build. He retired from Warren Trucking Co. with 35 years as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Stone Conner of the home; two sons, Donnie Conner of Collinsville and Jeffery Conner of Ridgeway; two stepsons, Thomas Bowden Jr. of Bassett and Ferrell Bloff of Figsboro; a stepdaughter, Donna Emerson of Martinsville; a brother, Griffett Young of Florida; and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. on May 28, 2009.1 He died on May 28, 2009 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.1,8,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 152, District 113-2, Martinsville, Virginia7

Family 1

Mary Lou Davis b. October 9, 1932, d. October 20, 2007
Marriage*William Jackson "Jackie" Conner married Mary Lou Davis on February 6, 1954 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 
Divorce* William Jackson "Jackie" Conner and Mary Lou Davis were divorced on June 21, 1971 at Martinsville, Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

Paula Mae Coherhan?
Marriage*William Jackson "Jackie" Conner married Paula Mae Coherhan? on June 2, 1979 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11 

Family 3

Shirley Maxine Stone
Marriage*William Jackson "Jackie" Conner married Shirley Maxine Stone on January 15, 1994 at Bassett, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the William Jackson Conner obituary in the May 28, 2009 edition.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Deborah Carol Compton obituary in the Jul 21, 2003 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Conner obituary in the Aug 25, 1938 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
  12. [S13280] Lee Funeral Home, SC, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/south-carolina/little-river/lee-funeral-home/5780, From the Jeffrey Earl Conner obituary.

John Russell Foley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 30, 1918, d. February 18, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 231-07-4450.8 John Russell Foley John Russell Foley, 80, of 121 Lackey Road, Collinsville, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born May 30, 1918, in Patrick County to the late Nancy Ella Cannaday Foley and the late Abram Foley. In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Wagner, and three brothers, Walter Foley, Billy Foley, and Steve Foley. He was retired from American Furniture Company after 29 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Collinsville. Surviving are his wife, Rosa Conner Foley of the home; three daughters, Norma F. Swain of Camp Hill, Pa., Audrey F. Prillaman of Bassett, and Sharon F. Barrow of Collinsville; one son, Michael Wayne Foley of Bassett; one sister, Essie Janney of Collinsville; and six grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.1 He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.1,9 He was born on May 30, 1918 at Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia.8,1,3,9,4,5,6 He married Rosa Idella Conner, daughter of William Early Conner and Mary Elizabeth Carter, on May 22, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,2,3 John Russell Foley died on February 18, 1999 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 80.8,1,9,7

Family

Rosa Idella Conner b. November 17, 1925, d. July 13, 2023
Marriage*He married Rosa Idella Conner, daughter of William Early Conner and Mary Elizabeth Carter, on May 22, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Edith Norma Foley1,2,3
  • Audrey Joy Foley1,2,3
  • Sharon Gwynne Foley1,2
  • Michael Wayne Foley1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Russell Foley obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Rosa Conner Foley obituary.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Kendall Robin Barrow1,2,3

M, b. January 2, 1951, d. February 2, 2016
     Kendall Robin Barrow Kendall Robin Barrow, 65, of Collinsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville to the late Leon Edsel and Virginia Robertson Barrow on January 2, 1951. Kendall was a great husband, father, brother, grandfather, an avid hunter, and never missed the opportunity to tell a joke. He was a graduate of Fieldale-Collinsville H.S. Class of 1969, attended First Baptist Church of Collinsville, and had worked for over 25 years with Kroger's and had also worked at Sara Lee for 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon Foley Barrow of the home; his son and daughter in law, Derek and Rene Barrow of Easley, S..C; a brother, Adrian (Sandy) Barrow of Hudson, Fla; two sisters, Gina Barrow of Collinsville and Yvonne (Steve) Glass of Goodview, Va; one grandchild, Kuric Barrow of Easley, S.C. and one step-granddaughter, Chasity Smith of Easley, S.C. Graveside funeral service will be held in the Roselawn Burial Park.3 He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3 He was born on January 2, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,3 He married Sharon Gwynne Foley, daughter of John Russell Foley and Rosa Idella Conner, on July 11, 1968 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,3 Kendall Robin Barrow died on February 2, 2016 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 65.3

Family

Sharon Gwynne Foley
Marriage*He married Sharon Gwynne Foley, daughter of John Russell Foley and Rosa Idella Conner, on July 11, 1968 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,3 
Child
  • Derek Gordon Barrow3

Citations

  1. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Kendall Robin Barrow obituary.

Mary Lou Davis1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 9, 1932, d. October 20, 2007
     Her Social Security Number was 225-38-7261.6 Mary Lou Davis was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.1,7 She was born on October 9, 1932 at Lumberton, Robeson Co., North Carolina.6,1,7,4,5 As of February 6, 1954,her married name was Conner.3 She married William Jackson "Jackie" Conner, son of William Early Conner and Annie Mae Adkins, on February 6, 1954 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 Mary Lou Davis and William Jackson "Jackie" Conner were divorced on June 21, 1971 at Martinsville, Virginia.8 Mary Lou Davis died on October 20, 2007 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 75.6,1,7,9 She Mary Davis Conner, 75, of 1151 E. Church St., Martinsville, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Lumberton, N.C., on Oct. 9, 1932, to Henry K. Conner and Hallie Nobles Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Compton. She retired after more than 20 years with American of Martinsville and attended Good News Baptist Church of Martinsville. Surviving are two sons, Donnie Conner of Collinsville and Jeffery Conner of Ridgeway; one brother, Bobby Davis of Lumberton; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. on October 21, 2007.1

Family

William Jackson "Jackie" Conner b. August 27, 1935, d. May 28, 2009
Marriage*She married William Jackson "Jackie" Conner, son of William Early Conner and Annie Mae Adkins, on February 6, 1954 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Mary Lou Davis and William Jackson "Jackie" Conner were divorced on June 21, 1971 at Martinsville, Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Davis Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 2007 edition.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Deborah Carol Compton obituary in the Jul 21, 2003 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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5864] Mountain View Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
  11. [S13280] Lee Funeral Home, SC, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/south-carolina/little-river/lee-funeral-home/5780, From the Jeffrey Earl Conner obituary.

Deborah Carol Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 24, 1959, d. July 19, 2003
FatherWilliam Jackson "Jackie" Conner7,1,2,3 b. August 27, 1935, d. May 28, 2009
MotherMary Lou Davis7,8,2,3 b. October 9, 1932, d. October 20, 2007
     Deborah Carol Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.2,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-96-9566.6 She was born on June 24, 1959 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,3,9,4,5,6 As of September 7, 1975,her married name was Seay.3 She married Michael Stovall Seay on September 7, 1975 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.3 Deborah Carol Conner and Michael Stovall Seay were divorced on November 24, 1978 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 Deborah Carol Conner married William Andre Perry Sr. on December 4, 1979 at Henry Co., Virginia.7 As of August 5, 1993,her married name was Perry.5 Deborah Carol Conner and William Andre Perry Sr. were divorced on August 5, 1993 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 As of December 31, 1993,her married name was Compton.7 Deborah Carol Conner married Ernest Lee Compton on December 31, 1993 at Henry Co., Virginia.7,2 Deborah Carol Conner died on July 19, 2003 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 44.2,9 She Deborah Carol Compton, 44, of 20 Mooney St., Ridgeway, died Saturday, July 19, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was born June 24, 1959 in Pittsylvania County, the daughter of William Jackson "Jackie" Conner of Martinsville and Mary Lou Davis Conner of Ridgeway. She attended Drewry Mason High School and Patrick Henry Community College. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Martinsville. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Ernest Lee Compton of the home; two sons, William A. Perry Jr., and Michael Glenn Seay, both of Martinsville; two brothers, Donnie Conner of Collinsville and Jeff Conner of Ridgeway; one grandson and one nephew. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Willie Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. on July 21, 2003.2

Family 1

Michael Stovall Seay
Marriage*She married Michael Stovall Seay on September 7, 1975 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Deborah Carol Conner and Michael Stovall Seay were divorced on November 24, 1978 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Michael Glenn Seay7,2

Family 2

William Andre Perry Sr.
Marriage*Deborah Carol Conner married William Andre Perry Sr. on December 4, 1979 at Henry Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Deborah Carol Conner and William Andre Perry Sr. were divorced on August 5, 1993 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • William Andre Perry Jr.7,2

Family 3

Ernest Lee Compton
Marriage*Deborah Carol Conner married Ernest Lee Compton on December 31, 1993 at Henry Co., Virginia.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the William Jackson Conner obituary in the May 28, 2009 edition.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Deborah Carol Compton obituary in the Jul 21, 2003 edition.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
  8. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Davis Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5864] Mountain View Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jeffrey Earl Conner1,2

M, b. August 13, 1960, d. August 23, 2017
FatherWilliam Jackson "Jackie" Conner3,4,1 b. August 27, 1935, d. May 28, 2009
MotherMary Lou Davis5,4,1 b. October 9, 1932, d. October 20, 2007
     Jeffrey Earl Conner Jeffrey Earl Conner, 57, left this world unexpectedly on August 23, 2017 at his residence in Little River, SC. Jeff, as his friends and family called him, was born in Martinsville, VA on August 13, 1960 to the late William “Jackie” Conner and Mary Lou Davis Conner. He was a longtime resident of Ridgeway, VA until he relocated to the Myrtle Beach, SC area around 2011. Although Jeff enjoyed hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities, his true passion was in the kitchen. He worked for most of his adult life as a private, professional caterer. His family recalls that there was “nothing he couldn’t make” and have fond memories of joining him for cookouts, trips to local swimming holes, and enjoying great music together, especially Jeff’s favorites: Credence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, and Hank Williams, Jr. Jeff also loved tattoos and helped one of his nephews begin a lifelong career as a tattoo artist.1 He was born on August 13, 1960 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,2 He died on August 23, 2017 at Little River, Horry Co., South Carolina, at age 57.1

Citations

  1. [S13280] Lee Funeral Home, SC, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/south-carolina/little-river/lee-funeral-home/5780, From the Jeffrey Earl Conner obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the William Jackson Conner obituary in the May 28, 2009 edition.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Deborah Carol Compton obituary in the Jul 21, 2003 edition.
  5. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Davis Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 2007 edition.