Person Page - 2022

     His Social Security Number was 234-32-6782.² Hobart Harless Vest was born on July 19, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,11 He married Betty Jane Lewis on March 28, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Hobart Harless Vest and an unknown person were divorced in May, 1955 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹² He married Mitzi Gail Champ on July 12, 1960 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Hobart Harless Vest died on May 24, 1993 at West Virginia at age 67.^2,11

     Her married name was Conner.¹ Margaret Lee Maiden married James Edgar Conner, son of William Nathan Conner and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall.¹ Margaret Lee Maiden was born on April 28, 1870 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.¹ She died on October 18, 1950 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 80.^1,2 She Oct. 18. - Mrs. Margaret Conner, 80, died at her home in Portsmouth, Va., this morning. She was the former Margaret Maiden of Saltville. Surviving are one son, Robert Faye, Portsmouth; one sister, Mrs. Joe Ryan, Monroe City, Mo; two brothers, Rou Maiden and the Rev. Frank Maiden, both of Saltville; and three grandchildren. on October 19, 1950.²

     Dr. Lex Milton "Doc" Hurst was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.¹ His Social Security Number was 369-20-4716.⁷ He was born on April 29, 1899 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,7,6 He married Rana Bay Conner, daughter of Philip Alonzo Conner and Maud Gray Shewey, on May 5, 1941 at Pasco Co., Florida.^5,8 Dr. Lex Milton "Doc" Hurst died on August 27, 1983 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 84.^2,7

     Woodrow Raulerson was buried at Aripeka Cemetery, 1 mile North of Rt. 578, turn east on Hunter Rd, about 1/4 mile on right, Aripeka, Hernando Co., Florida.¹ His Social Security Number was 254-16-1848.³ He married Wanda M. Conner, daughter of Philip Alonzo Conner and Maud Gray Shewey.¹ Woodrow Raulerson was born on June 19, 1917 at Bacon Co., Georgia.^1,4,3,5,6 He died on January 29, 1990 at Spring Hill, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 72.^1,4,3,2 He RAULERSON, Woodrow, 72, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 29, 1990) at his residence. He was born in Waycross, Ga., and came here 40 years ago from Georgia. He was a retired repairman and a Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; four sons, Dennis, Albertson, Ga., Larry Starling, Butler, Ga., Steven and Darryl, Spring Hill; three daughters, Melissa Williams, Susan Marten and Stacie Wharton, all of Spring Hill; a brother, Lamar, Palatka; three sisters, Ethel Yaomans, Palatka, Monteene Futch, Waycross, and Delphina Ward, Jacksonville; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. on January 30, 1990.²

     Howard Kelly Moore Jr. H. Kelley Moore, January 9, 1957 - March 3, 2022. H. Kelley Moore, 65, of Roanoke passed away on March 3, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. A native of Virginia he was a retired registered nurse. Kelleywas a faithful member of Fellowship Community Church. He volunteered with Boy Scouts of America and the Agape Center Vinton. Kelley was known for always offering a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who is survived by his wife of 45 years, Aileen Moore; son, Daniel Moore (Amanda); daughter, Shannon Moore (Chris); five grandchildren; and brother, Chuck Moore (Susan).⁶ He was born on January 9, 1957 at Radford, Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Aileen Audrey Conner, daughter of Leslie Dudley Conner and Geraldine Marie "Jeri" Moore, on August 7, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Howard Kelly Moore Jr. died on March 3, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.⁶

     Audley Alonzo Draper was buried at Thornrose Cemetery, 1041 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 14, 1908 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 4, 1922 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 14.^3,5

     Charles Jackson Kinzer Jr. was born on December 12, 1917 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He died on June 30, 1944 at off the coast of Iceland at age 26; Lost in a flight between Goose Bay and Labrador during WWII.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-14-8255.¹² Hausey Florentine "Flo" Kinzer was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7 She was born on March 5, 1919 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,12,5,7 As of September 6, 1940,her married name was Steffey.⁴ She married George Victor Steffey on September 6, 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,13,7 Hausey Florentine "Flo" Kinzer died on July 9, 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^12,7 She Hausey Florentine "Flo" Steffey, 78, of West C St., Beckley, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at her home following a long illness. Born March 5, 1919, in Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Kinzer. Mrs. Steffey was a 1936 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, a member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church where she served as Deacon, treasurer of her circle and historian of the Women of the Church, and taught Sunday School and Bible School teacher. She rolled bandages and did sewing for the missions. She was a member of the Historical Society and the Beckley Garden Club, having contributed to the Wildwood House. Mrs. Steffey was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, George V. Steffey and a sister, Frances Coley. Survivors include a son, Charles Scott Steffey and his wife, Debra; a daughter, Sara Steffey Walden and her husband, Lynn; two grand daughters, Carissa Joy Steffey and Shauna Lynn Walden; a grandson, Robert Steffey and his wife, Jill; and a sister, Jeanette Bond and her husband, Paul. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Beckley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert W. Debnam officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. on July 11, 1997.⁷

     Marion Jeanette Kinzer was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on January 11, 1925 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of June 18, 1946,her married name was Bond.¹ She married Paul Bond on June 18, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3,8 Marion Jeanette Kinzer died on October 27, 2018 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 93.³ She Marion Jeanette Bond, age 93, from Beckley, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Kingston Residence in Marion, OH. Jeanette was born on January 11, 1925, in Mullens, WV, to the late Henrietta (Connor) and Charles Jackson Kinzer. She married the love of her life, Paul Bond, and shared more than 60 happy years with him. They had one lovely daughter, Paulette Alice Bond Rikvold. Both Paul and Paulette preceded her in death as well as her brother: C.J. Kinzer and sisters: Flo Steffey and Frances Coley. Jeanette is survived by a son-in-law: Perarne Rikvold from Norway; her nephews: Charles (Debbie) Steffey of Raleigh, NC and Leonard Coley of Marion, OH, and nieces: Margaret (Dr. Fritz) Winegarner of Marion, OH, and Sara (Lynn) Walden and Shauna Walden from FL. She is also survived by special cousins: Mary Agnes and Joe Gorsica from VA. After she was married, Jeanette attended Beckley College and graduated from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV. She became an elementary school teacher and worked at Maxwell Hill Elementary School in Beckley. Jeanette is best known for her love for her family and anyone else who crossed her path. Hospitality and kindness were her gifts to this world. She was also deeply committed to her Lord Jesus and practiced her Christian faith as a Sunday School teacher at Beckley Presbyterian Church. Jeanette loved to play bingo, bridge and other card games and was very competitive. She was often seen scouring garage sales looking for hidden treasures. She was full of fun and good times. "Aunt Net" was always able to find the worst restaurant in any town and think it was the greatest. We will miss our beloved Jeanette Bond and all the memories associated with this great lady. The family would like to express their gratitude to Kingston Memory Care for their extraordinary love and care of our sweet Aunt Net for the last 5 years. Thanks to Kindred Hospice Care as well. God bless all of you who touched her life with your love. on November 1, 2018.³

     Cecil Claude Culp was buried at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4225 E. Fairview Avenue, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.³ His Social Security Number was 534-12-9347.⁵ He was born on November 10, 1906 at Nebraska.^1,3,5,6 He died on November 6, 1975 at Idaho at age 68.^5,3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 507-66-0634.⁴ Irene V. Culp was born on January 13, 1908 at Nebraska.^1,4 As of circa 1926,her married name was Carson.⁵ She married Earl Kit Carson circa 1926.^6,5 Irene V. Culp died in July, 1979 at Nebraska at age 71.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 564-12-8011.⁸ Leland B. Culp was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.³ He was born on May 30, 1912 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^8,3,5,9,6 He married Eileen Dolores Kirkbride in September, 1940 at Kimball Co., Nebraska.^10,11 Leland B. Culp died on May 16, 2006 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 93.^8,3,12,9

     Her Social Security Number was 519-22-4074.⁴ Alice Lela Culp was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.² She was born on May 30, 1912 at Nebraska.^1,2,4 She died on September 8, 1973 at age 61.²

     Alfred A. Reed was born circa 1859 at Illinois.¹

     Charles Paul "Charlie" "Charley" Showalter and Edith Mae Helmintoller were divorced.^4,3 Charles Paul "Charlie" "Charley" Showalter was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1914 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Edith Mae Helmintoller, daughter of Lewis McKinley Helmintoller and Grace Barth "Gracie" Elmore, on July 3, 1936 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,4 Charles Paul "Charlie" "Charley" Showalter died on January 5, 1957 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.^1,3

     Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 225-40-1333.⁶ He was born on July 9, 1937 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3 He married Vera Catherine Martin on June 24, 1956 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter died on February 15, 2014 at Virginia at age 76.^6,1 He Louis Ross (Punky) Showalter, 76, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. Louis was born in Iron Gate, on July 9, 1937. He was the son of the late Charlie Paul and Edith Mae Helmintoller Showalter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Vera Catherine Martin Showalter and by a brother, Charlie Paul Showalter Jr. Louis was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway with 32 years of service, completing the last ten years as a Supervisor of Communications. He also served four years in the United States Navy. Louis was a long time member of the First Church of God in Roanoke. Louis helped coach little league ball in the North Roanoke recreation league and was also a Cub Scout Leader in Salem and bus driver for the Sounds of Joy. The past few years he has spent countless hours working as a volunteer for the Fincastle Library. Most of his work consisted of typing records for the genealogy section. Louis also enjoyed singing with the community choir in Iron Gate. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Mae Pannell and her husband Randy; two sons, Louis Ross Showalter II, Wesley Showalter and his wife Tina; four grandchildren, Troy Pannell, Megan Hammarback and her husband Lee, Robert Louis Pannell and his wife Ashley and Andersen G. Showalter; one great-grandchild, Bauer Hammarback; two brothers, Gary Leon Showalter and his wife Barbara and Eddie Cole; a sister, Bonnie Mae Perry and her husband Mike; dear companion, Jane "Frosty" Webb; numerous nephews; and nieces. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 or Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 1510, Ranson, W.Va. 245438-4510. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ian Kyle officiating. Military honors by the Roanoke Valley Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. on February 17, 2014.¹

     Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little was buried at Rosedale and Rosehill Cemetery, 355 East Linden Avenue, Linden, Union Co., New Jersey.^3,4 She was born on August 4, 1905 at Maryland.^4,1 As of October 26, 1926,her married name was Conner.¹ She married William Clyde Conner, son of Kyle Kemper Conner and Ida Belle Sarver, on October 26, 1926.¹ Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little Mrs. Charlotte Carassale, 58, of 234 Elizabeth St., died yesterday (Nov. 2, 1964) in Somerset Hospital, Somerville, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Adolph Carassale. Born in Hartford, Md., she was a long-time South Bound Brook resident. She was a member of the South Bound Brook Reformed Church, former president of the South Bound Brook and Somerset County Women's Republican Clubs, a GOP municipal chairman and formerly a South Bound Brook committeewoman. She was a member of the South Bound Brook First Aid Squad, the Somerville Mental Health Association, active in Girl Scouting and also in other charitable community groups. addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, David and William Conner, both of South Bound Brook; two brothers, David Little of Portsmouth, Va., and William Little of Baltimore, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Scarba of Baltimore and Mrs. Susan Anderson of Portsmouth. There are seven grandchildren. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Linden. on November 3, 1964.⁴ She died on November 5, 1964 at Somerville, Somerset Co., New Jersey, at age 59.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 146-20-3407.⁸ David Kyle Conner Sr. was buried at Resurrection Burial Park, 899 East Lincoln Avenue, Piscataway, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.⁹ He was born on February 5, 1928 at Dublin, Harford Co., Maryland.^8,2,3,4,10 He married Beatrice Bateau in February, 1950 at South Bound Brook, Somerset Co., New Jersey.¹¹ David Kyle Conner Sr. died on May 18, 1997 at Somerville, Somerset Co., New Jersey, at age 69.^8,2,4,10 He David Kyle Conner Sr., 69, a member of the Borough Council from 1963 to 66, died Sunday (May 18, 1997) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Born in Dublin, Md., he lived in South Bound Brook most of his life. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a member from 1948 to 1949 and re-enlisted from 1951 to 54. Mr. Conner was an electrical designer for Union Carbide Corp. in Bound Brook for 40 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the South Bound Brook Fire Company for 38 years and a member of the Exempt Fire Co. He was also a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #42 in South Bound Brook. Mr. Conner was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church in South Bound Brook. His hobby was making toys. A half-sister Nancy Bentz, preceded death. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Conner; a son, David K. Conner Jr. of South Bound Brook; three daughters, Judith Ann Salcewicz of Lawrenceville, Carol Jean Harabin of South Bound Brook and Susan E. Warrelmann of South Bound Brook; his stepfather, Adolph Carassale; a brother, William Clyde Conner Jr. of South Bound Brook; two half-brothers, Raymond Conner of Bound Brook and Ronald Conner of Easton, Pa; a half-sister, Linda Barbarevech of Bound Brook; and seven grandchildren. on May 19, 1997.²

     William Clyde Conner Jr. was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^8,9 His Social Security Number was 143-22-5888.¹⁰ He was born on May 28, 1929 at Petersburg, Virginia.^8,4,11,12,5 He married Helen Buzaleski in August, 1950 at Manville, Somerset Co., New Jersey.^8,13 William Clyde Conner Jr. died on March 21, 2007 at East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey, at age 77.^8,11,12,5,10 He William C. Conner, 77, died Wednesday (March 21, 2007) at the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility at East Orange. He was born May 28, 1929, in Petersburg, Va., and lived in South Bound Brook most of his life. Mr. Conner was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served in the occupation of Japan in World War II. In Korea, he was twice wounded by shrapnel, and was awarded the Purple Heart medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. Conner had worked for the former Ruberoid Co.,! South Bound Brook, years ago. He became Postmaster in South Bound Brook in 1954, and was the youngest Postmaster in the United States at that time. He retired from postal service in 1966. He then became the office manager at the Hicks Insurance Co., Bridgewater, retiring in 1979. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Class of 1968. Mr. Conner was very actively involved in, and volunteered much of his time to various veterans organizations. He was a Past Commander of Carroll Dupree Post No. 363, American Legion, South Bound Brook, a Past Vice Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 16, Somerville, a member of Thomas J. Kavanaugh Post 2290, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Manville, and was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Mr. Conner was a Life Member of the South Bound Brook First Aid Squad. He was a member of Bound Brook Lodge No. 1388, B.P.O. Elks. He was a longtime member of the Reformed Church of Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, where he had taught Sunday School years ago. Mr. Conner was predeceased by his mother, Charlotte Little Carassale; his stepfather, Adolph Carassale; and his brother, David Conner. He is survived by his wife, of 56 years, Helen Buzaleski Conner; his sons, William Conner of South Bound Brook, Robert Conner of Allentown, Pa., Lee Conner of Highbridge, Patrick Conner of South Bound Brook; eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. His ashes will be entombed at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. on March 26, 2007.⁸

     Marsella Jean Short was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She died on August 11, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She was born on August 11, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1