John Hutchinson Fleshman1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. July 24, 1899, d. September 25, 1963
     John Hutchinson Fleshman was buried at Desert Memorial Park, 801 South San Bernardino County Line Road, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 235-09-4724.9 He was born on July 24, 1899 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,9,6,7,8 He married Ruth Lenore Riffe, daughter of Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Walton Cole, on August 28, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 John Hutchinson Fleshman died on September 25, 1963 at Kern Co., California, at age 64.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 30, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal miner10
1940Coal mine foreman2

Family

Ruth Lenore Riffe b. August 9, 1908, d. August 18, 1998
Marriage*John Hutchinson Fleshman married Ruth Lenore Riffe, daughter of Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Walton Cole, on August 28, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary W. Riffe obituary in the Nov 20, 1942 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S10400] Desert Memorial Park, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fleshman-Riffe marriage record.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGinnis-Fleshman marriage record.

Clark Lewis Todd1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 23, 1885, d. September 13, 1946
     Clark Lewis Todd was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.6,4 His Social Security Number was 234-20-0514.6 He was born on January 23, 1885 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,6,5 He married Iva Belle Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on September 2, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,6 Clark Lewis Todd died on September 13, 1946 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 61.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 23, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 261, District 6-65, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Clothing store bookkeeper7

Family

Iva Belle Cole b. December 15, 1897, d. 1989
Marriage*Clark Lewis Todd married Iva Belle Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on September 2, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Cole marriage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S4115] Woodmere Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark Lewis Todd death certificate.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Crockett Waddell1,2,3,4

M, b. December 17, 1887, d. September 12, 1972
     Thomas Crockett Waddell was buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia.5,3 His Social Security Number was 235-80-7197.6 He was born on December 17, 1887 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,2,7 He married Lovecia B. "Vecie" Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on October 26, 1909 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.8,2,9,10 Thomas Crockett Waddell died on September 12, 1972 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.2 He Jumping Branch - Thomas Crockett Waddell, 84, of Jumping Branch died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. Born Dec. 17, 1887, at Shady Spring, he was a son of the late Charles and Jill Upton Waddell. He had lived in Jumping Branch most of his life and was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vicie Coles Waddell; two sons, Earl and Ted, both of Oak Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Midkiff of Oak Hill, Mrs. Lela Stevens of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Garnet Lilly of Jumping Branch; one brother, Rev. Dewey Waddell of Coal City; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Meadows of Sophia and Mrs. Goldie Meadows of Beckley; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The body is at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. on September 13, 1972.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 415, District 174, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 122, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 27, District 14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 223, District 45-14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1910Coal miner11
1920Farmer12
1930Lumber mill foreman13
1940Produce huckster4

Family

Lovecia B. "Vecie" Cole b. April 10, 1894, d. 1981
Marriage*Thomas Crockett Waddell married Lovecia B. "Vecie" Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on October 26, 1909 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.8,2,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Crockett Waddell obituary in the Sep 13, 1972 edition.
  3. [S4019] Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Crockett Waddell obituary in the Sep 14, 1972 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary W. Riffe obituary in the Nov 20, 1942 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the D. Earl Waddell obituary.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Waddell 50th anniversary announcent in the Oct 28, 1966 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Garnett L. Meadows obituary.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Curtis Waddell death certificate.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 1, 1895, d. January 17, 1967
     Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Lottie Lee M. Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.1,2 Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. was born on April 1, 1895 at Parsonville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.4 He died on January 17, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 337, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Lumber contractor5

Family

Lottie Lee M. Riffe b. April 14, 1901, d. September 29, 1966
Marriage*Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. married Lottie Lee M. Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.1,2 
Children
  • Douglas Wilcox2
  • Nancy Jo Wilcox2

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Conrad Riffe obituary in the Mar 5, 1943 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lottie Wilcox obituary.
  3. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the A. G. Wilcox death certificate.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ira Morris Davis1,2,3

M, b. July 1, 1897, d. February 26, 1957
     Ira Morris Davis was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 232-14-1480.2 He married Oral Rethal Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.1 Ira Morris Davis was born on July 1, 1897 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Card has a birth year of 1896.2,3 He died on February 26, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.2

Family

Oral Rethal Riffe b. February 13, 1908, d. May 13, 1958
Marriage*He married Oral Rethal Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.1 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Conrad Riffe obituary in the Mar 5, 1943 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ira Morris Davis death certificate.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

Ruth Melvina Lucas1,2,3,4

F, b. 1922, d. December 10, 1984
     Ruth Melvina Lucas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6 Her married name was Conner.1 She married Albert Raymond Conner, son of Costly Albert Conner and Martha Amelia Tiller.1,7,8,3,9,5,4 Ruth Melvina Lucas was born in 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6 She died on December 10, 1984 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 She Mrs. Albert Raymond (Ruth Elvina) Conner, 62, of 205 1/2 Roselawn Ave., Princeton, died Monday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. She was born at Princeton. Survivors: husband; sons, Charles E. Conner of Lincoln, Neb., Lawrence, Lewis Conner and Jerry Conner of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Earl (Martha) Toney of Cold Springs, Texas, Mrs. Roy (Phyllis) Shockley of Richmond, Va; sisters, Mrs. Mammie Keffer and Mrs. Lillian Marshall of Princeton; brother, George Lucas of Princeton; nine grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with Rev. Richard Flowers officiating and burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, on Bluefield-Princeton Road. Pallbearers: Jimmy Brennan, David Vance, Gene Keffer, Ralph Keffer, Billy Keffer, Cletis Dickerson. on December 12, 1984.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 207, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Albert Raymond Conner b. October 21, 1919, d. November 27, 2005
Marriage*Ruth Melvina Lucas married Albert Raymond Conner, son of Costly Albert Conner and Martha Amelia Tiller.1,7,8,3,9,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert Conner murder article in the Feb 2, 1949 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Diana Carol Conner death record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert Raymond Conner obituary in the Nov 29, 2005 edition.
  4. [S1782] Lincoln Journal Star, From the Charles E. Conner obituary in the May 15, 2016 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruth Elvina Conner obituary in the Dec 12, 1984 edition.
  6. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jerry Lee Conner obituary in the Jan 29, 2011 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha Lou Toney obituary in the Jul 31, 2009 edition.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle1,2,3,4

M, b. September 5, 1922, d. November 6, 1993
     Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 412-16-7028.5 He was born on September 5, 1922 at Clarksville, Dixon Co., Tennessee.5,3,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner, daughter of Dana Marvin Conner and Margaret Eva O'Dell, on October 7, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle died on November 6, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.5,3 He Charles Ray “Chuck” McCorkle, 71, of 209 Vine Street, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born Sept. 5, 1922, in Dixon County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Hardin and Belle Thomason McCorkle. Mr. McCorkle was a territorial manager for Wyeth Laboratories. He was involved in scouting for over 60 years. Mr. McCorkle became an Eagle Scout instructor, camp ranger for Minter Scout Reservation, district camp chairman, chapter adviser and vigil honor holder, member Order of the Arrow. He received the Founders Award O.A., Medal of Merit, Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit, God and Country Award, Scoutmaster Award for outstanding development of Eagle Scouts, Scouters Key Award, Scouters Training Award. Mr. McCorkle was a member and past president of the Beckley Civitan Club and candy box chairman and past sergeant at arms. He was a life member of B.P.O.E., Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF and AM, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Mt. Hope Commandry, member and past chaplain of the Beckley Shrine Club. Mr. McCorkle was a member of the Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy assigned to the 3rd Marine Division during World War II. He received the purple heart and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" McCorkle in 1990 and a son, Bobby McCorkle in 1977. Survivors include a son, Dana H. McCorkle of Beckley. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside rites being conducted by the Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF and AM. on November 7, 1993.3

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner b. January 16, 1922, d. October 29, 1990
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner, daughter of Dana Marvin Conner and Margaret Eva O'Dell, on October 7, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the McCorkle-Conner wedding announcement in the Oct 8, 1949 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner McCorkle obituary in the Oct 31, 1990 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Charles Ray McCorkle obituary in the Nov 7, 1993 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Charles Robert McCorkle obituary in the Sep 24, 1977 edition.

Georgia June Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 3, 1932, d. October 23, 2008
FatherCarl Fred Conner1,2,5,6,7 b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959
MotherAnna Lee "Annie" Kessinger1,2,5,6,7 b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989
     Georgia June Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,7 Her Social Security Number was 233-48-8423.9 She was born on July 3, 1932 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,7,9 As of June 15, 1951,her married name was Blevins.4 She married Robert Ernest Blevins on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,7,3,4 Georgia June Conner died on October 23, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.8,7,9 She PRINCETON — Georgia J. Blevins, 76, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Princeton Health Care Facility on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Born July 3, 1932 at Pettrey, she was the daughter of the late Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee Kessinger Conner Rosenbaum. Georgia was educated in Mercer County, a devoted wife, sister, and Christian. She was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue, Princeton and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Blevins, for whom she cared for nearly 49 years. Georgia truly gave of herself to others, putting others first, prior to her own needs. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brookie A. Meadows and Gypsie Lee Ringley. Survivors; her brother, Oakie J. Conner, Jr. and his wife Alma of Pettrey; ten nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 26, 2008 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Paul Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton. on October 25, 2008.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Robert Ernest Blevins b. December 12, 1926, d. November 28, 2003
Marriage*Georgia June Conner married Robert Ernest Blevins on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,7,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert E. Blevins obituary in the Nov 30, 2003 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blevins-Conner marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
  8. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Ernest Blevins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 12, 1926, d. November 28, 2003
     Robert Ernest Blevins was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,6 His Social Security Number was 235-34-7816.7 He was born on December 12, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,6,8,7 He married Georgia June Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,2,3,5 Robert Ernest Blevins died on November 28, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.1,3,7,8,6 He PRINCETON - Robert E. Blevins, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1926, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Preston Blevins and Emma Bailey Blevins Wall. Educated in Mercer County, he was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army and obtained the rank of sergeant. Robert was a former employee for the Majestic Steam Laundry of Princeton and was a disabled employee for the Virginian Railroad. Mr. Blevins was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue in Princeton, a life member of the DAV, also a member of the Commanders Club and was recognized as a Silver Leader and was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge 134 of Princeton and a member of the AARP. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Blevins along with several half brothers and half sisters. Survivors: His loving, devoted and caring wife of more than 52 years, Georgia June Conner Blevins; a sister, Irene Ashley of Blacksburg, Va; and several nephews and nieces. On Monday, at 1 p.m., a service to celebrate the life of Robert E. Blevins will be held from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Revs. Gary Swogger and Scott Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton where military graveside rite will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council. Pallbearers will be men of the First Church of God. on November 30, 2003.3

Family

Georgia June Conner b. July 3, 1932, d. October 23, 2008
Marriage*He married Georgia June Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert E. Blevins obituary in the Nov 30, 2003 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blevins-Conner marriage record.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.

Gipsy Lee Conner1,2

F, b. April 15, 1935, d. August 12, 2007
FatherCarl Fred Conner3,4,5,1,6,7,2 b. March 24, 1896, d. November 18, 1959
MotherAnna Lee "Annie" Kessinger3,4,5,1,6,7,2 b. December 28, 1905, d. May 14, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-5374.1 Gipsy Lee Conner was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.8 She was born on April 15, 1935 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1955,her married name was Ringley.2 She married Palmer Eugene Ringley circa 1955.6,2 Gipsy Lee Conner SYKESVILLE, Md. - Gipsie Lee Ringley, 72, of Sykesville, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at her home. Born April 15, 1935 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Carl Connor and Anna Lee Connor Rosenbaum. She was the wife of 52 years of Palmer Ringley of Sykesville. Gipsie had worked as an LPN at Springfield Hospital for several years. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Ringley of Woodbine, Md., and Ronnie and Kimberly Ringley of Sykesville; daughter and her companion, Lisa Puller and Val Cosh of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law, Oakie and Alma Connor of Athens; sister, Georgie Blevins of Princeton; and grandchildren, Ryan and Kelly Ringley, Danny Duvall, Emma and Braden Puller, and Walter and Andrew Ringley. She was predeceased by her sister, the late Brookie Meadows, and stepfather, the late Fred Rosenbaum. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. on August 12, 2007.2 She died on August 12, 2007 at Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 72.1,9,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Palmer Eugene Ringley b. January 22, 1932, d. May 29, 2011
Marriage*Gipsy Lee Conner married Palmer Eugene Ringley circa 1955.6,2 
Children
  • Gary Ringley9,2
  • Ronnie Ringley9,2
  • Lisa Ringley9,2

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gipsie Lee Ringley obituary in the Aug 12, 2007 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie J. Conner obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia J. Blevins obituary in the Oct 25, 2008 edition.
  8. [S10350] Lake View Memorial Park, Carroll Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Palmer E. Ringley obituary in the May 31, 2011 edition.

Palmer Eugene Ringley1,2

M, b. January 22, 1932, d. May 29, 2011
     Palmer Eugene Ringley was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.2,1 He was born on January 22, 1932 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1 He married Gipsy Lee Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, circa 1955.3,4 Palmer Eugene Ringley died on May 29, 2011 at Taneytown, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 79.1 He Palmer E. Ringley, 79, of Sykesville, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown. Born Jan. 22, 1932, in Jonesville, Va., he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace M. Collin Ringley. He was the husband of Gipsie Lee Ringley, who died Aug. 12, 2007. He was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean conflict. He received two Bronze Star Medals and a Purple Heart during his service time. He was retired from Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, where he had been a police officer. He also had worked in plumbing for several years. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in the mountains, hunting and bluegrass music. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Carolyn Ringley, of Woodbine, and Ronnie and Veronica Ringley, of Sykesville; daughter and companion Lisa Puller and Val Cosh, of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law Hubert and Violet Ringley, of Sykesville; and grandchildren Ryan and Kelly Ringley, Danny Duvall, Emma and Braden Puller, Patrick Jones, and Rebecca and Kyle Chasen. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thurdsay at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. on May 31, 2011.1

Family

Gipsy Lee Conner b. April 15, 1935, d. August 12, 2007
Marriage*He married Gipsy Lee Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, circa 1955.3,4 
Children
  • Gary Ringley1,4
  • Ronnie Ringley1,4
  • Lisa Ringley1,4

Citations

  1. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Palmer E. Ringley obituary in the May 31, 2011 edition.
  2. [S10350] Lake View Memorial Park, Carroll Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Brookie Alma Meadows obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gipsie Lee Ringley obituary in the Aug 12, 2007 edition.

Diana Carol Conner1

F, b. April 23, 1965, d. April 23, 1965
FatherAlbert Raymond Conner1 b. October 21, 1919, d. November 27, 2005
MotherRuth Melvina Lucas1 b. 1922, d. December 10, 1984
     Diana Carol Conner was buried at Conner family plot, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She died on April 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on April 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Diana Carol Conner death record.

Hildred Marie Light1

F, b. January 22, 1920, d. October 14, 1998
FatherFloyd Francis Light2,1,3,4,5,6 b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherLydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe2,1,3,4,5,6 b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-0155.7 Hildred Marie Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 She was born on January 22, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record has a birth date of Jan 22, 1919.1,7 As of June 14, 1941,her married name was Rothwell.1 She married James Rothwell on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,1,3,9 Hildred Marie Light died on October 14, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.7,8 She BECKLEY - Hildred Rothwell, 78, of Beckley died Oct. 14, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving: son, David Francis Rothwell of Webster, Texas; sisters, Eva O'Dell and Christine Bergendahl, both of Beckley; one granddaughter. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. David Carrico officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the mortuary.
on October 16, 1998.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 332, District 18, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 291, District 41-32, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

James Rothwell b. January 18, 1909, d. September 29, 1995
Marriage*Hildred Marie Light married James Rothwell on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,1,3,9 
Child
  • David Francis Rothwell8

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rothwell-Light marriage record.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Floyd Francis Light obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
  4. [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hildred Rothwell obituary in the Oct 16, 1998 edition.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

James Rothwell1,2,3,4

M, b. January 18, 1909, d. September 29, 1995
     James Rothwell was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 235-05-4917.6 He was born on January 18, 1909 at Bolton, England.2,6,4,7 He married Hildred Marie Light, daughter of Floyd Francis Light and Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe, on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,7 James Rothwell died on September 29, 1995 at West Virginia at age 86.6

Family

Hildred Marie Light b. January 22, 1920, d. October 14, 1998
Marriage*He married Hildred Marie Light, daughter of Floyd Francis Light and Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe, on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,7 
Child
  • David Francis Rothwell8

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Floyd Francis Light obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rothwell-Light marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hildred Rothwell obituary in the Oct 16, 1998 edition.

Fred H. Price Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 6, 1898, d. December 22, 1958
     Fred H. Price Sr. was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2,4 He was born on August 6, 1898 at Henry Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He married Bessie June Hall, daughter of William M. Hall and Malinda E. "Linda" Via, on August 6, 1921 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.7,8,3 Fred H. Price Sr. died on December 22, 1958 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 60.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 10, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina9
1940Dwelling 30, District 79-6, West Leaksville-Spray-North Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina10

Occupation

1930Grocery store manager9
1940Mill laborer10

Family

Bessie June Hall b. June 21, 1895, d. July 2, 1969
Marriage*Fred H. Price Sr. married Bessie June Hall, daughter of William M. Hall and Malinda E. "Linda" Via, on August 6, 1921 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.7,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Malinda Hall obituary in the Feb 22, 1943 edition.
  2. [S5306] Overlook Cemetery, Rockingham Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Fred H. Price death certificate.
  5. [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.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carlos D. Hall obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  8. [S8658] Fair Funeral Home, online www.fairfuneralhome.com, From the Christine Price Porter obituary.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Ruby Jo DeWees1,2,3,4

F, b. August 6, 1926, d. March 11, 2008
FatherJoseph Howard DeWeese/DeWees1,2,3,4 b. May 13, 1896, d. June 1, 1961
MotherEnola B. Conner1,2,3,4
     Ruby Jo DeWees was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on August 6, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 As of February 6, 1946,her married name was Gordon.4 She married Henry Brady Gordon on February 6, 1946 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Ruby Jo DeWees died on March 11, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.2,5 She MULLENS — Ruby Jo Gordon, 81, of Mullens, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a short illness. Born Aug. 6, 1926, at Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Enola Conner DeWees. Ruby Jo was a 54-year resident of Mullens, a former secretary for the railroad with 37 years of service, retiring in 1988 from Norfolk Southern, and for 40-plus years she was a member of the Major League Bowling Association at Leisure Lanes in Beckley. She was also a graduate of Mullens High School and Bluefield Business College. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mike DeWees. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Ron “Tuffy” Gordon of Mullens; a grandson, Zachary Lee Gordon of Princeton and his fiancé, Samantha Nester; a sister-in-law, Betty DeWees of Mullens; a nephew, Bill Mike DeWeese and his wife, Vickie, of Mullens; and three great-nieces, Kayla, Ali and Bekah DeWeese of Mullens. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. Gerald Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton. Friends may call one hour before service Friday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. on March 12, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 19, District 55-10B, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 610, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Family

Henry Brady Gordon b. October 6, 1919, d. November 15, 1967
Marriage*Ruby Jo DeWees married Henry Brady Gordon on February 6, 1946 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Ron “Tuffy” Gordon2

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph H. DeWeese obituary in the Jun 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Jo Gordon obituary in the Mar 11, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Henry Brady Gordon1,2

M, b. October 6, 1919, d. November 15, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1291.3 Henry Brady Gordon was born on October 6, 1919 at Petersburg, Virginia.1,2 He married Ruby Jo DeWees, daughter of Joseph Howard DeWeese/DeWees and Enola B. Conner, on February 6, 1946 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1 Henry Brady Gordon died on November 15, 1967 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 48.2

Family

Ruby Jo DeWees b. August 6, 1926, d. March 11, 2008
Marriage*He married Ruby Jo DeWees, daughter of Joseph Howard DeWeese/DeWees and Enola B. Conner, on February 6, 1946 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Ron “Tuffy” Gordon4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Henry Brady Gordon death certificate.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Jo Gordon obituary in the Mar 11, 2008 edition.

Raymond Aloysius Hopkins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 11, 1902, d. February 26, 1968
     Raymond Aloysius Hopkins was buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 4300 Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland.3,4 He was born on February 11, 1902 at Baltimore, Maryland.5 He married Euna Marie Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on June 11, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2,3,7 Raymond Aloysius Hopkins died on February 26, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 66.4 He Hopkins - On February 26, 1968, Raymond A., of 5001 Roland avenue, beloved husband of Euna Marie Hopkins and devoted father of Ray Charles Hopkins and brother of Frank L. Hopkins, Charles E. Hopkins, William Hopkins of Clearwater, Florida, Thomas J. Hopkins of Tucson, Arizona, and Mrs. Bessie Warner of Yeadon, Pa. Services at Henry W. Jenkins & Sons Co., 4905 York road, on Thursday, February 29, at 9.30 A.M. Requiem Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 10 A.M. Interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. on February 28, 1968.4

Census Records

1940Hotel Bristol, District 102-4, Bristol, Virginia8

Occupation

1940Traveling salesman8

Family

Euna Marie Conner b. December 1, 1908, d. October 8, 1986
Marriage*Raymond Aloysius Hopkins married Euna Marie Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on June 11, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2,3,7 
Child
  • Ray Charles Hopkins8,4

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Claude Conner obituary in the Feb 13, 1934 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S10122] Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Raymond A. Hopkins obituary in the Feb 28, 1968 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellet W. Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 1964 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hopkins-Conner marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Waldo Emerson Ballard1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 19, 1895, d. September 17, 1945
     Waldo Emerson Ballard was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on August 19, 1895 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3,6,4,5 He married Ina Myrtle Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on December 29, 1925 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,6,5 Waldo Emerson Ballard died on September 17, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.6,4,5 He Waldo E. Ballard, prominent Princeton businessman and well known throughout the southern part of the state, died Monday morning in the Princeton Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for the past 16 days. A veteran of world war I, he was born August 19, 1895, in Monroe county, the son of John T. Ballard and Margaret A. Bonham Ballard. A member of the Kee street Methodist church he is survived by his wife, Myrtle Conner Ballard, one son, Jennings Ballard, of the army in Texas; and one daughter, Anna Lou Ballard, 15, at home. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. F. B. Yost of Keystone, John R. Ballard of Union; A. O. Ballard of Elmote, Mrs. W. B. Yost of Tazwell, Va; R. L. Collins, of St. Louis; Herbert H. Ballard of Portsmouth, Va; and Paul Ballard of Princeton. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Kee street Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. O. E. Mercer and former pastor the Rev. L. D. Yost. Burial will be made in the Ballard cemetery at Ballard, Monroe county. on September 18, 1945.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 249, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 337, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Railroad boilermaker7
1940Railroad shop boilermaker helper8

Family

Ina Myrtle Conner b. May 2, 1902, d. October 3, 1993
Marriage*Waldo Emerson Ballard married Ina Myrtle Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on December 29, 1925 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ballard-Conner mariage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S2229] Ballard Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=166444
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Waldo E. Ballard obituary in the Sep 18, 1945 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Waldo E. Ballard death certificate.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Anna Lou Snidow obituary in the Mar 16, 2013 edition.

Dean Seldon Keatley1,2,3,4

M, b. September 12, 1922, d. June 3, 2000
     Dean Seldon Keatley was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.2 His Social Security Number was 236-26-1424.5 He married Ruth Norine Conner, daughter of Ellet Waitman Conner and Delilah O. Shumate.6,7 Dean Seldon Keatley was born on September 12, 1922 at Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5,3,4 He died on June 3, 2000 at Delaware at age 77.5

Family

Ruth Norine Conner b. January 9, 1922, d. April 10, 2008
Marriage*He married Ruth Norine Conner, daughter of Ellet Waitman Conner and Delilah O. Shumate.6,7 
Children
  • Larry Keatley1
  • Michael Keatley1
  • Sandy Keatley1

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruth Norine Keatley obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5474] Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellet W. Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 1964 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Delilah Shumate Conner obituary in the May 10, 1974 edition.

Emmett Woodson Skaggs1,2

M, b. September 2, 1917, d. October 25, 1982
     Emmett Woodson Skaggs was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-18-6779.4 He was born on September 2, 1917 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 He married Louise V. Conner, daughter of Ellet Waitman Conner and Delilah O. Shumate, on October 26, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Emmett Woodson Skaggs died on October 25, 1982 at age 65.4,3

Family

Louise V. Conner b. February 5, 1921, d. March 10, 2003
Marriage*He married Louise V. Conner, daughter of Ellet Waitman Conner and Delilah O. Shumate, on October 26, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellet W. Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 1964 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3917] Orchard Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Delilah Shumate Conner obituary in the May 10, 1974 edition.

Jennings Emerson Ballard1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 31, 1927, d. December 31, 1992
FatherWaldo Emerson Ballard1,3,6,4,7 b. August 19, 1895, d. September 17, 1945
MotherIna Myrtle Conner1,3,6,4,7 b. May 2, 1902, d. October 3, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 235-38-1783.4 Jennings Emerson Ballard was born on March 31, 1927 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,8 He married Joyce Thelma Cole on December 7, 1963 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.5 Jennings Emerson Ballard died on December 31, 1992 at age 65.4,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 249, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 337, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

Joyce Thelma Cole
Marriage*Jennings Emerson Ballard married Joyce Thelma Cole on December 7, 1963 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Waldo E. Ballard obituary in the Sep 18, 1945 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Ethel Butler1,2

F, b. December 11, 1913, d. May 19, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 234-40-7101.2 Her married name was Pennington.3 Ethel Butler was buried at Butler Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She married Peter F. Pennington.3 Ethel Butler was born on December 11, 1913 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.5,2,4 She married Dewey Estel Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on October 24, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5 As of December 5, 1936,her married name was Conner.5 Ethel Butler and Dewey Estel Conner were divorced before 1946.6 Ethel Butler died on May 19, 1997 at age 83.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 288, District 45-16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Peter F. Pennington
Marriage*Ethel Butler married Peter F. Pennington.3 

Family 2

Dewey Estel Conner b. October 2, 1906, d. April 13, 1965
Marriage*Ethel Butler married Dewey Estel Conner, son of Hayden C. "Hade" Conner and Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons, on October 24, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Divorce* Ethel Butler and Dewey Estel Conner were divorced before 1946.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dennis Greeley Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6610] News-Topic, The, From the Dewey Butler Conner obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  4. [S10319] Butler Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Butler marriage record.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dennis Greeley Conner1

M, b. December 5, 1936, d. April 17, 2004
FatherDewey Estel Conner1,5,3,4 b. October 2, 1906, d. April 13, 1965
MotherEthel Butler1,2,3,4 b. December 11, 1913, d. May 19, 1997
     Dennis Greeley Conner was buried at Butler Family Cemetery, Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 233-68-0258.6 He was born on December 5, 1936 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,6,3 He died on April 17, 2004 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 67.1,6 He PRINCETON - Dennis Greeley Conner, 67, of Greasy Ridge Road, died Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the Springfield Nursing Home in Lindside. Born Dec. 5, 1936 at Summers County, he was the son of the late Dewey Conner and Ethel Butler Conner Pennington. Dennis worked all his life as a farmer and was a member of the Elmore Union United Methodist Church in Princeton. Survivors: Brothers and sisters, Dewey 'Buster' Conner and wife Shirley of Lenoir, N.C., Holly Conner of Pacoima, Calif., Helen Hartley of Princeton and Linda Collins of Princeton. Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. today from the Butler Family Cemetery at Hilltop with the Rev. Paul Hall officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on April 21, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 288, District 45-16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dennis Greeley Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6610] News-Topic, The, From the Dewey Butler Conner obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Estel Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 1965 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.