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     Donna Sue Hodges was born on September 28, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 10, 1964,her married name was Conner.¹ She married James Arnel "Jim" Conner, son of Arnel Edward Conner and Stella Maude King, on October 10, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Donna Sue Hodges died on January 2, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.² She Donna Hodges Conner, age 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on January 2, 2023, peacefully in her home after a long illness. Donna was born on September 28, 1944, in Roanoke, Va., to Curtis and Flossie Hodges. She and her three siblings grew up as a loving family in a small 2 bedroom/1 bathroom house. She attended William Byrd High School and went on to work at GE. It was then that she met a handsome Virginia Tech student, Jim Conner, who became the love of her life for the next 50 years. They had two children, Angela Conner Fisch (excitedly) and Jeffrey Conner (reluctantly) *family joke. Her young family spent most of their time in the North Lakes community, where they spent late nights playing bridge with neighbors, went to the pool, played tennis and bowled, took family trips to Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head and she proudly drove her Trans Am (dreaming of Burt Reynolds). While raising the kids, she sold Mary Kay cosmetics, painted, crafted, built dollhouses, knitted–she loved anything creative. After the kids went to college, she opened a shop called Countryside Gifts where she channeled more creativity through flower arrangements and home décor. Donna's real passion however was her family. Angela and Brian had one daughter, Lauren Nicole Fisch (princess) and Jeff and Dori had two boys, James Chase Conner (favorite) and Campbell Young Conner (the baby). They were her bright light and she created family traditions that will live on for years to come. Jim and Donna celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2014. When Jim passed away in 2020, it broke her heart and she was never quite the same without him. She is now reunited with him and smiling down from heaven. Donna was predeceased by Curtis and Flossie Hodges. She is survived by her siblings, Annette Hodges, Carolyn Hodges Campbell and husband, Pete, and Walt Hodges. Her children, Angela Conner Fisch and Jeff Conner and wife, Dori. Her grandchildren, Lauren Fisch Ratteree and husband, Michael, Chase Conner and Camp Conner, and many nieces, nephews and extended family. The family would like to thank all of the friends, neighbors and caregivers that have helped mom over the last 2 years. Very special thanks to Lena, Tenesha, Vicky, Annie, Chloe, Donna, Randi and Mary, who cared for mom so dearly these last few months – they were angels. Also, special thanks to neighbors George and Vicky, who went above and beyond for many years. And finally, special love to her Roanoke nieces, Ginny and Julie, who were a constant presence and helped in so many ways. We can't thank you all enough and we are forever grateful. on January 7, 2023.²

     Crystal Lynn Moran was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 She was born on October 14, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on July 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 3.^2,4 She Crystal Lynn Moran, age 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lee Moran, passed away Friday evening in a Roanoke hospital. Also surviving are two sisters, Terisa Carol Moran and Michelle Lee Moran, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Furrow of Callaway; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Moran of Callaway. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill. on July 28, 1974.⁴

     Robert Elias Dooley was buried at Dooley Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 22, 1927 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He died on October 5, 1927 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     George H. Leng was born circa 1883 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Carrie Mae Stahl on July 3, 1906 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ George H. Leng died before 1912.²

     Bowen Dale Lambert was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 16, 1898 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth year of 1899.^3,4 He married Lena L. Doyle, daughter of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on October 6, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Bowen Dale Lambert died on October 3, 1961 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 63.^5,4 He Bowen Dale Lambert, 63, of Rocky Gap, Va., died suddenly Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. at his home following a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena Doyle Lambert; two sons, Donald Lambert of Rocky Gap, and Carl B. Lambert of Christansburg, Va; a sister. Miss Josie Lambert, in Illinois; and five brothers; Henderson Lambert of Narrows, Va, Frazler and Hubert Lambert of Tazewell Va., Oakey and David Lambert of Gratton, Va. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Dry Fork Baptist Churh at Rocky Gap. The body remains at Newberry Funeral Home at Bland, Va., where funeral arrangements will be completed. on October 4, 1961.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 717-10-2585.⁶ Carl Bowen Lambert was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 7, 1921 at West Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Lois Lynch on April 25, 1942 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Carl Bowen Lambert and Lois Lynch were divorced before May 1, 1951.⁸ Carl Bowen Lambert married Lois Lynch on May 1, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,8 Carl Bowen Lambert died on January 27, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,6,3 He LAMBERT, Carl Bowen, 78, of Rocky Gap, died Thursday, January 27, 2000, in a Salem hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bowen Dale and Lena Doyle Lambert; and a son, James B. Lambert. He was a former Tool and Dye maker with the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Newport News shipbuilding yards. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II serving with the 719th Combat Engineers in Italy and North Africa. He is survived by his companion of 27 years, Virginia Nowlin, Rocky Gap; a son and daughter-in-law, Allen Dale and Sandy Lambert, of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Barry Southard, Cookeville, Tenn; along with five grandchildren, Stacy Lambert, of Blacksburg, Jamie Snider, of Radford, Leigh Ann Bishop, of Dublin, and Scott and Chris Muncy, of Cookeville, Tenn; one great-granddaughter also survives. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2000, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gary Stike officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2000, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Inc., Radford. on January 28, 2000.²

     Donald Otis Lambert was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Holly Brook, Bland Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-30-4260.⁷ He was born on October 6, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7,5 He married Peggy Lou Neal on January 15, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Donald Otis Lambert and Peggy Lou Neal were divorced on March 14, 1969 at Bland Co., Virginia.⁵ Donald Otis Lambert died on December 6, 1976 at West Virginia at age 50.^4,7

     His Social Security Number was 227-76-6281.⁵ James Bruce Lambert was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² He was born on February 25, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Patsy Joan Stikes on November 2, 1974 at Radford, Virginia.³ James Bruce Lambert and Patsy Joan Stikes were divorced on November 12, 1982 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ James Bruce Lambert died on October 2, 1999 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 45.^5,2 He LAMBERT, James Bruce, 45, of Radford, died Saturday, October 2, 1999 in a Charlottesville hospital. Surviving are one son, Stacy Lambert, Blacksburg; three daughters, Jamie Snider, Radford, Leann Bishop and Amy Bishop, both of Pulaski; his father, Carl Lambert, Rocky Gap; one brother, Allen Lambert, Roanoke; a sister, Jean Southard, Cooksville, Tenn. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery. on October 6, 1999.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9122.⁴ Oma Lure Prince was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 25, 1896 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of September 19, 1930,her married name was Dunn.¹ She married Warren Jeter Dunn, son of Charles Hutchinson Dunn and Elsie Jane Riffe, on September 19, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 Oma Lure Prince died on December 31, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^4,3 She Oma Prince Dunn, 94, of 112 Maplewood Lane, died at Monday, December 31st, at her home after a long and full life. Born on Christmas Day in 1896 at Crow, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Julia Ann Bair Prince. Mrs. Dunn was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County, spent her childhood at Crow, and received her formal education from Beckley Institute and Concord College (Concord Normal School). She was formerly of Jennings Street and had been a resident of Maplewood Lane since 1940. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Courthouse Square, where she was a member of the Anchor Sunday School Class, was a homemaker, and was an avid gardener and had a fondness for a growing roses. She was the last survivor of 11 children she was preceded in death by her husband Warren J. Dunn in 1972. Survivors include a son Robert P. “Bob” Dunn and his wife Doris of Parkersburg; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Bob (Julia Ann) Parker of Dumfries, Va; 5 grandchildren, Diane McClure, Sharon Dunn, Douglas Dunn, Jennifer Patterson, and Kevin Parker, and a dear sister-in-law Grace Lee Prince of Beckley. Services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Russell Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. on January 2, 1991.³