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     Irene Joyce Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-2716.¹³ She was born on November 21, 1927 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,3,4,5 As of December 10, 1960,her married name was Thacker.^1,2,3 She married Earl Legar Thacker on December 10, 1960 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Irene Joyce Conner died on August 11, 2005 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,13,14 She Irene C. Thacker, 77 of Troutville, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005 peacefully at home surrounded by the love and support of her family. Irene was greatly loved by her family, friends and her community. Irene possessed many special talents and has devoted her life to her family, her church, her extended family which has included her many foreign exchange students. Irene has volunteered many years at Camp Bethel and has been a past member of the Troutville Rescue Squad, she is known as a hard worker and loved the outdoors. Her passions were her flower gardens and woodworking with her late husband Earl. She is predeceased by her husband of 40 years Earl L. Thacker (1924 2000), parents, Ernest V. and Clarice H. Conner, brother, Leander Conner and infant sister Ernestine Conner. Irene is survived by her beloved son, Dale Thacker and his wife Judy, step-son Mike Thacker and his wife Connie of N.C; one stepgrandson, one stepgranddaughter, two step-great grandsons and one step-great granddaughter; siblings, Christine Gibson, Mary Howell and her husband, Robert, Riley Conner and his wife, Kathryn, Myrtle Conner and Cassie Lowe; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and many friends. Interment Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on August 13, 2005.¹

     Earl Legar Thacker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on March 23, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5,8 He married Irene Joyce Conner, daughter of Ernest Vaten Conner and Clarice Cecily Holland, on December 10, 1960 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Earl Legar Thacker died on April 24, 2000 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,9,8 He THACKER, Earl Legar, 76, of Nace, passed away Monday, April 24, 2000. He was a retired conductor with the N & W Railroad and was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Thacker. He is survived by his wife, Irene Thacker of Nace; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Judy Thacker of Troutville, Mike and Connie Thacker of Macon, N.C., Lynn and Trisha Thacker of Mine Hill, N.J; one daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Gerald Brunner of New Port Richey, Fla; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Faye Thacker of Parrish, Fla; one nephew, Dean Thacker of Vinton; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 26, 2000.²

     Leander Vaten "Lee" Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,12,4 His Social Security Number was 225-16-5120.¹³ He was born on February 15, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,3,4,5,6 He married Christine Orelia "Tootie" Howell on January 18, 1941 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,14,3,4 Leander Vaten "Lee" Conner died on June 17, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^13,2,4 He CONNER, Leander Vaten, (“Lee”), 75, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. During World War II Lee worked with Glen L. Martin Aircraft building airplanes. He retired from construction and carpentry after many years as the owner of Conner Cabinet Shop. He was a member of Garden City Baptist Church and served as a past deacon. He is survived by his wife, Christine Howell Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila C. and Danny W. Noell, Vinton; sons and daugthers-in-law, Kenneth L. and Janice Conner, Goodview, David L. and Paige Conner, Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Andy L. Conner, U.S. Navy, Japan, Christy L. Conner, Troutville, Timmy W. Noell, Salem, Randy L. Noell, Vinton, Matthew D. Conner, Roanoke, Caleb A. Conner, Roanoke, Courtney N. Conner, Goodview; great-grandsons, Joshua L. and Jonathan L. Conner, both of Japan; sisters, Irene C. Thacker, Troutville, Myrtle L. Conner, Nace, Cassie C. Lowe, Nace, Christine C. Gibson, Troutville, Mary C. Howell, Villamont; brother, W. Riley Conner, Cloverdale; several nieces, nephews, and special friends. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 19, 1995.²

     Christine Cecily Conner was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,8 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-5122.⁹ She was born on January 24, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,9 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Gibson.² She married Edgar Thomas "Ed" Gibson on April 12, 1941 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{2,3,8,10,11,12} Christine Cecily Conner died on May 7, 2009 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,8,9,11 She Christine Conner Gibson, 87, of Troutville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009. She was born on January 24, 1922 in Roanoke County, Virginia to Ernest B. and Charice Holland Conner. Christine is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Charice Conner, husband Edgar Thomas Gibson, her sons Paul, Ralph and Carl Gibson, her brother, Leander Conner, her sister, Irene Thacker and sister-in-law, Cathy Conner. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Gibson, of Bedford County, Virginia, Eugene Gibson, of Roanoke County, Virginia and Ronald Gibson and his fiance, Amanda O'Brien, of Lawrenceville, Georgia; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; her brother, Riley Conner and his wife, Kathryn, of Cloverdale, Virginia; her sisters, Mary Howell and her husband, Robert, of Montvale, Virginia, Myrtle Conner and Cassie Lowe, both of Nace, Virginia. A graveside service celebrating Christine's life will be held at Troutville Cemetery in Troutville, Virginia. on May 10, 2009.³

     Edgar Thomas "Ed" Gibson was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 His Social Security Number was 225-26-8067.⁸ He was born on December 23, 1913 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia; All records except his birth certificate have a birth date of Dec 22, 1913.^4,8,5,6,9 He married Christine Cecily Conner, daughter of Ernest Vaten Conner and Clarice Cecily Holland, on April 12, 1941 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,10,5,7 Edgar Thomas "Ed" Gibson died on September 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^4,5,7 He Edgar Gibson, 59, of Rt. 3, Troutville, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Christine Conner Gibson; six sons, Paul T. Gibson, Ralph C. Gibson, Carl C. Gibson, Ronald G. Gibson, Troutville, Wayne G. Gibson, Cloverdale, Eugene E. Gibson, Roanoke; four brothers, Alfred T. Gibson, Troutville, Raymond R. Gibson, Blue Ridge, Melvin "Johnny" Gibson, Roanoke, Pleve O. Gibson, Buchanan; three sisters, Mrs. Callie Jones, Mrs. Louise Ratliff, Roanoke, Mrs. Virgie Ratliff, Troutville. Burial in Troutville Cemetery. on September 5, 1972.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3865.¹² Virginia Mary Catheryn Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,13 She was born on May 12, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,12 As of December 19, 1949,her married name was Howell.² She married Robert Curtis Howell on December 19, 1949 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,7 Virginia Mary Catheryn Conner died on January 8, 2014 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,14,12 She Virginia Mary Catheryn Conner Howell, 87, of Blue Ridge, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at her home following a long illness. Virginia was born in Vinton on May 12, 1926, and lived in Blue Ridge since 1956. She was the daughter of the late Ernest V. and Clarice C. Holland Conner. Virginia was baptized in the Church of the Brethren and enjoyed crocheting and sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Howell in 2012; and her great- grandson, Jackson Aliff. Virginia is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Wanda Howell, of Montvale, and Robert and Lynda Howell, of Franklin County; daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary Donaldson (Paul Porgorzelski) of Dallas, N.C., and Dorothy and Ronnie Whorley, of Bedford; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Riley Conner, of Cloverdale; and sisters, Myrtle Conner and Cassie Lowe, both of Nace. The family would like to acknowledge, with special thanks, her caregiver and granddaughter, Stephanie Howell. Burial will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 10, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-32-5065.⁸ Robert Curtis Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9 He was born on February 16, 1929 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,5,6 He married Virginia Mary Catheryn Conner, daughter of Ernest Vaten Conner and Clarice Cecily Holland, on December 19, 1949 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,11,4 Robert Curtis Howell died on July 15, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,8,7 He Robert Curtis Howell, 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012. He was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rosie Howell; one brother; and three sisters. Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Mary Howell; two daughters and two sons, Rosemary (Paul Pogorzelski) Donaldson, Curtis (Wanda) Howell, Dorothy (Ronnie) Whorley, and Robert (Lynda) Howell; 12 grandchildren, Amy, Tonya, Virginia, Shannon, Tammy, Jeremiah, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Crystal, April, Stephanie, and LaCresha; one sister, Tossie (Randy) Carrell; one brother, Ramon (Gladys) Howell; 13 great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ramond "Tool" Tyler and Courtney Buckland. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy. on July 17, 2012.³

     William Riley Conner was born on February 19, 1932 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Gertrude Kathryn Adams on June 27, 1953 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.^{1,7,13,3,5,14} William Riley Conner died on April 15, 2020 at Virginia at age 88.⁵ He William Riley Conner, 88, of Cloverdale, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Kathryn Adams Conner; one brother; four sisters; and his grandson, Brian Conner. Surviving are his children, Kathy Saunders (Gary), Deborah Conner, James Conner (Deanna), Brenda Wilcher (Mike), Becky DeWeese (Gary) and Howard Conner (Karen); sister, Myrtle Conner; grandchildren, Christopher Saunders, Steven Saunders, April Saunders, Scott Conner, Mitchell DeWeese, Michael Brogan and Staci Fisher; many great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice for all their care and support especially Clara and Sarah. A private graveside service will be held. on April 17, 2020.⁵

     Gertrude Kathryn Adams was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-44-3232.³ She was born on May 24, 1931 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,3,2 As of June 27, 1953,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married William Riley Conner, son of Ernest Vaten Conner and Clarice Cecily Holland, on June 27, 1953 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.^5,6,4,1,7,2 Gertrude Kathryn Adams died on April 26, 2013 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,8,2 She Kathryn A. Conner, 81, of Cloverdale, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, April 26, 2013. Kathryn passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1931, she was a daughter of the late James Kyle and Ruth Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Conner. Kathryn leaves behind a loving and devoted husband of 60 years, William Riley Conner; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy Saunders (Gary), Debbie Conner, Brenda Wilcher (Mike), Becky De Weese (Gary); two sons and daughters-in-law, James Conner (Deanna) and Howard Conner (Karen); two sisters, Vida Lee Barton and Alice Barton; three sister-in-laws, Mary Howell, Myrtle Conner and Cassie Lowe; eight grandchildren, Chris Saunders, Steven Saunders, April Saunders, Brian Conner, Scott Conner, Mitchell DeWeese, Staci Sallee and Michael Brogan; numerous great grandchildren; special friends, Dorothy and Henry Brogan and Frances Testerman and many other friends. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the nursing staff of Carilion Hospice for all their loving care and attention. Burial to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 28, 2013.²

     Cassie May Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,11 She was born on March 22, 1936 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,7 As of November 28, 1953,her married name was Guilliams.⁵ She married Garland Lee "G.L." Guilliams, son of Harold Randolph Guilliams and Inez Mildred Manning, on November 28, 1953 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ Cassie May Conner and Garland Lee "G.L." Guilliams were divorced on March 15, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² As of February 26, 1971,her married name was Lowe.⁵ Cassie May Conner married John Paul Lowe on February 26, 1971 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,5,13 Cassie May Conner died on February 22, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.⁴ She Cassie C. Lowe, 79, of Nace, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Avante' in Roanoke following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Cassie was born in Botetourt March 22, 1936 and lived in the area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Ernest V. and Clarice C. Holland Conner. Cassie retired from General Electric after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of New Bethel Church of the Brethren, was a certified nursing assistant, midwife, and enjoyed gardening. In addition to her parents, Cassie was preceded death by her husband, John Paul Lowe; several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Jackie Guilliams (Patsy Standifer) and Ernie (Janice) Guilliams all of Bonsack; daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Richard Hull of Cloverdale; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Riley Conner of Cloverdale; and a sister, Myrtle Conner of Nace. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 23, 2016.⁴

     John Paul Lowe was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 His Social Security Number was 232-46-1373.⁶ He was born on January 23, 1930 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,7 He married Cassie May Conner, daughter of Ernest Vaten Conner and Clarice Cecily Holland, on February 26, 1971 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John Paul Lowe died on October 17, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 51.^3,4 He The funeral for John Paul Lowe, 51, of Rt. 1, Fincastle, who died Saturday in Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond, was conducted Tuesday. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Surviving are his wife, Cassie C. Lowe; mother, Mrs. Mabel D. Lowe of Steeles, W.Va; two sons, Jackie L. Guilliams of Fincastle and Ernest R. Guilliams of Vinton; one daughter, Lorraine S. Guilliams of Fincastle; one grandson; one granddaughter; five brothers, Fred Lowe of Chicago, Ill., Roy Lowe of Hanover, W. Va., James Lowe and Okey Lowe, both of laeger, W. Va. and Tom Lowe of Wirtz; and seven sisters, Mae Peaks of Princeton, W.Va., Addie Dorsett. Reva Puckett and Ocie Mayhew, all of Roanoke, Gladys Steele Dorothy of Barber Ikes Fork, W.Va., Dorothy Barber of Dallas, Tex. and Rena Marsico of Salem. on October 21, 1981.⁴

     Christine Orelia "Tootie" Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2352.⁶ She was born on September 30, 1922 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,7,8 As of January 18, 1941,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Leander Vaten "Lee" Conner, son of Ernest Vaten Conner and Clarice Cecily Holland, on January 18, 1941 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,9 Christine Orelia "Tootie" Howell died on January 13, 1997 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.^6,3,9 She CONNER, Christine Howell, ("Tootie"), 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 13, 1997. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church and predeceased by her husband, Leander V. Conner. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila C. and Danny Noell, Vinton; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Paige Conner, Roanoke, Kenneth and Janice Conner, Goodview; sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence (Tossie) and Randy Carrell, Vinton, Loraine Childers, Rocky Mount; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymon and Gladys Howell, Vinton, Robert and Mary Howell, Villamont, Everett and Cleo Howell, Salem; sisters-in-law and husband, Cassie Lowe, Myrtle Conner, both of Fincastle, Irene and Earl Thacker, Christine Gibson, all of Troutville; brother-in-law and wife, Riley and Cathryn Conner, Cloverdale; seven grandchildren, Andy L. Conner, U.S.N. Nevada, Tim W. Noell, Salem, Randy L. Noell, Vinton, Matthew D. Conner, Caleb A. Conner, both of Roanoke, Christy Conner, Troutville, Courtney Conner, Goodview; three great-grandsons, Joshua and Jonathon Conner, Nevada, Zachary Noell, Salem. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 15, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8848.⁸ Garwood Elmond Holland was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,4 He was born on January 13, 1938 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,10 He married Iris Lucille Stump, daughter of Willie Brotton Stump and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on June 27, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Garwood Elmond Holland died on September 18, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 35.^8,3,4 He Garwood Elmond Holland, 35, of Rte. 1, Hardy, passed away in a Salem hospital Tuesday morning. Mr. Holland was a stock clerk for Kroger Company and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Iris S. Holland of Hardy; one daughter, Jackie Elaine Holland; one son, Garland Wade Holland; his mother, Mrs. Arietca M. Holland of Roanoke; father, Mr. Frank H. Holland, Hardy; one sister, Mrs. Landon Hall of Copper Hill; four brothers, Roger Holland, Gerald Holland, Larry Holland, all of Roanoke, and David Holland of Detroit, Michigan; two half brothers, Douglas Holland and Donald Holland, both of Hardy. Internment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 19, 1973.⁴

     Carol Frances Holland was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9 She was born on November 14, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,9 As of March 4, 1958,her married name was Hall.³ She married Landon Langford Hall, son of Silas Hall and Mae Frances Smith, on March 4, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,2,3,4 Carol Frances Holland died on June 28, 2019 at Virginia at age 79.⁴ She Carol Holland Hall, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Landon Hall; daughter, Deborah Hall; son-in-law, Edward Smith; parents, Frank and Arietta Holland; stepmother, Marie Holland; brothers, Garwood, Roger (Rosetta), Donald, Sylvester, and Larry Holland, and sister-in-law, Joanne Holland. Left to cherish her memories are her precious and loving children, Michael (Lisa) Hall, and Frances Smith; brothers, Gerald, David (Diane), and Douglas (Lori) Holland; sister, Susan Bilkey, and special friend, Virginia Thompson. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 1, 2019.⁴

     Roger Albon Holland was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 225-54-6428.¹¹ He Roger Albon Holland, 65, of Roanoke, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2007. Roger was born in Floyd County on January 6, 1942, a son of the late Frank and Arrietta Muncy Holland. Roger married the love of his life, Rosetta Warfe on December 23, 1961. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2006 after 44 years of marriage. Roger was retired after 30 years from Blue Ridge Transfer where he worked as a warehouseman. Roger loved woodworking, fishing and working in his yard. Roger leaves to cherish his memory two loving daughters, Tammy Holland Smith and her husband Chad and Kathy Holland Moats and her fiancé Mark Philpott; a sister, Carol Hall and her husband Landon of Roanoke; three brothers, Gerald Holland and his wife JoAnn, Larry Holland, David Holland and his wife, Diane; half brothers, Doug and Don Holland; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Hackley and Claudine Shepherd. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jonathan Smith, Christi, Beth and Kayla Moats. A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park.¹ He was born on January 6, 1942 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1941.^1,11,2,7,12 He married Rosetta Geraldine Warfe on December 23, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,1,7 Roger Albon Holland died on February 25, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,11,3,12