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     John W. Smith was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas.² He was born on July 16, 1874 at Kansas.² He died on February 28, 1894 at Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas, at age 19.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-8175.³ Charles Theodore Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 6, 1878 at Doniphan, Doniphan Co., Kansas.^2,3,4,5 He married Ollie Mae Simpkins, daughter of Jessie Wade Simpkins and Cora French Hall, on August 12, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Charles Theodore Smith died on October 1, 1941 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^3,5 He C. T. Smith dies at home here. Funeral services will be held at Mercer Funeral home tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Dr. Ben S. Johnson officiating. After the funeral, the body will be taken to Roanoke for burial in Evergreen cemetery. Elks will have charge of the service at the grave, and will serve as pallbearers and flowerbearers. C. T. Smith, 83, former assistant postmaster here, died yesterday morning at his home on Mt. View avenue after an illness of about three weeks. Mr. Smith was in an automobile accident last February and had not been in good health since that time. He succumoed to a heart attack. He was born July 6, 1878, in Doniphan, Kanasas, the son of Albert B. Smith. He was first employed at the local postoffice in 1901 as a mall carrier, then be became a clerk and later a superintendent of mails. In 1920 he was appointed assistant postmaster at the local office and served in that capacity until he wae retired seven years ago. Since his retirement from the postal service he has been employed by the Southern Office Supply company. He was working there when he first became ill. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie M. Smith, two brothers, H. E. and Byron, both of Denver Colorado, and three sisters, Mrs. Inez Wade, of Denver; Mrs. Guy Edwards of Greeley, Colo., and Mrs. Herman Libel of Leona Kansas. He was a member of the Masons, the Elks and the Eagles on October 2, 1941.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 523-60-8874.⁵ Julia Annetta Smith was buried at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.³ She was born on April 25, 1887 at Brown Co., Kansas.^3,5 As of January 22, 1908,her married name was Edwards.² She married Otto Guy Edwards on January 22, 1908 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^6,2,3 Julia Annetta Smith died on February 25, 1980 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado, at age 92.^3,5

     Effie Frances Smith was buried at Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bendena, Doniphan Co., Kansas.³ She was born in September, 1891 at Kansas.^2,3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Libel.⁴ She married Leo Herman Libel circa 1912.^5,4,6 Effie Frances Smith died in 1963.³

     Albert Byron Smith was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁵ He was born on January 14, 1895 at Kansas.^2,5 He married Dorothy Unknown circa 1921.⁴ Albert Byron Smith died on August 21, 1978 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 83.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 719-16-9017.⁵ William Anderson "Bill" Collins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 16, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Rosie Doris Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Curtis Duvall DeWease, on February 6, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 William Anderson "Bill" Collins died on July 26, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^5,2 He COLLINS, William Anderson, 76, of Elliston, died Monday, July 26, 1993, in a Salem hospital. He was retired from the City of Salem, a World War II veteran, and received a Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Doris Muncy Collins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Alfred Altice, Pam and David Loving, both of Elliston, Debbie and Dickie Loving, Salem; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Judy Collins, Shawsville, Wendell Collins, Elliston; one brother, Kenneth Collins, Wichita, Kan; five sisters, Garnett Yopp, Evelyn Collins, both of Roanoke, Norris Reed, North Carolina, Shirley Boone, Shawsville, Helen Thornhill, Roanoke; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 28, 1993, at 2 p.m. at the Rose Lawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Paul Braisted officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after noon on Tuesday. on July 27, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-80-1834.⁷ James Arb "Jimmy" Collins was born on March 15, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Drema Faye Linkous on July 28, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ James Arb "Jimmy" Collins and Drema Faye Linkous were divorced on June 26, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ James Arb "Jimmy" Collins married Judy Ann Boone on January 23, 1982 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,5,3 James Arb "Jimmy" Collins and Judy Ann Boone were divorced on August 4, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ James Arb "Jimmy" Collins died on June 5, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,6,9 He James A. Collins (Jimmy), 54, of Elliston, passed away June 5, 2006. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a hardworking man. He worked even when he was sick and held two jobs-15 years at City of Salem, 22 years at Valley Curb and Gutter. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing. Jimmy was a very well respected man. He is survived by his wife, Judy A. Collins; daughter, Jessica Abbott; son, Quentin Collins (Jay); grandchildren, Brittany, Paul Isaac, Bethany, and Ryan (stepgrandson); mother, Doris Munsey Collins, all of Elliston; sisters, Debbie and Dickie Loving and Penny and Alfred Altice, all of Shawsville, and Pam and David Loving, of Ellison; many nieces, nephews, and their families, and numerous friends and co-workers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Co-workers will be by invitation only. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers or food, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude's Research in memory of their loved ones who have passed. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on June 8, 2006.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-80-1689.⁹ Wendell Wayne Collins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,10 He married Joan Annette Sinclair, daughter of James Vernon Sinclair and Betty Anne Gearheart.⁴ Wendell Wayne Collins was born on February 22, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,3,5,6,7 He married Connie Sue Linkous on June 24, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Wendell Wayne Collins and Connie Sue Linkous were divorced on September 21, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ Wendell Wayne Collins died on November 2, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^9,2,4,6,7 He Wendell Wayne Collins, 51, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2004. He served in the Marine Reserves for six years. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Collins. He is survived by his mother, Doris Collins; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Randi Collins; three grandchildren, Jordan, Blake, and Jacob Collins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Penny and Alfred Altice, Pam and David Loving, and Debbie and Dickie Loving; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Judy Collins; several nieces, nephews and there families; and two special nephews, Jason and Troy Loving. Private graveside services will be held Friday, November 5, 2004 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 4, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on November 4, 2004.²

     Cecil Black Reynolds was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9245.⁶ He was born on January 17, 1910 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,5 He married Ruth Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Curtis Duvall DeWease, on May 4, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Cecil Black Reynolds and Ruth Muncy were divorced on December 19, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Cecil Black Reynolds married Hazel Gerush Richardson on December 15, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Cecil Black Reynolds died on August 8, 1990 at Virginia at age 80.^2,3,6 He Mr. Cecil Black Reynolds, age 80, of Salem, died Wednesday, August 8, 1990. He was the Superintendent of the Street Department for the City of Salem for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Reynolds; one son, Daniel Reynolds, Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Jesse Fisher, Salem; Martha and Steve Conner, Salem; Rebecca Reynolds, Shawsville; Mary Johnson, Rockwell, N.C; eight grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Jane Reid, Roanoke; Myrtle and Dr. Thomas Sinclair Jr., Wilmington, N.C; and brother, William E. Reynolds, Salem. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Robert Ward and Rev. Paul Morgan D.D. officiating. Interment will be in Ross Cemetery, Craig County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. on August 9, 1990.³

     James Howard McDaniel was buried at Givens Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 12, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Nellie Elizabeth Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Curtis Duvall DeWease, on February 1, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ James Howard McDaniel died on February 7, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 44; Comitted suicide by sitting on railroad tracks and getting hit by a train.²

     Steven Carlyle "Steve" Conner Steven Carlyle Conner, 68, of Salem, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Elmo and Mary Rhodes Conner and was an area resident all his life. He proudly served his country in Vietnam, in the United States Marine Corps, and was Honorably Discharged following the war. Steve was employed as a HVAC Technician for many years and enjoyed going to the shooting range, fishing and road trips, most of all, he enjoyed doing these things with, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Martha Reynolds Conner; a son, Steven Wayne Conner; his daughter, Jenny Conner and her husband Steve Obenshain; grandchildren, Victoria Conner and Scott Addair, Nick Conner and Chris Conner; a brother, Thomas Daniel Conner; brother-in-law, Daniel Madison; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Fisher, and numerous nieces and nephews. In honor of Steven's service to his country, a graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery 5550 Bagging Plant Rd. Dublin, VA 24084 at 1PM, Monday, December 28, 2020 with Pastor Greg Irby officiating.⁴ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 6, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Miller Reynolds, daughter of Cecil Black Reynolds and Ruth Muncy, on October 7, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Steven Carlyle "Steve" Conner died on December 18, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.⁴