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     Wilder Unknown was born circa 1913 at West Virginia.¹ As of before May, 1940,her married name was Yopp.¹ She married Herbert Banks Yopp, son of James A. Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins, before May, 1940.¹

     Sidney Allen Conner Sidney Allen Conner age 75 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday August 8, 2022 at his home. Sidney was born in Giles County, Virginia on December 9, 1947 to Henry Herbert and Eresha Burton Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Jones Conner of Woodlawn, Virginia; daughter Tammy Jones of Blacksburg, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Sidney Allen Conner, Jr. and Beth of Woodlawn, Virginia; sisters and brothers-in-law Patsy and Steve Rogers of Pennsylvania; Ivalene and John Waldren of Peterstown West Virginia; Donna Walker of Durham, North Carolina; brother James “Buddy” Conner of Rich Creek, Virginia; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog Buffy.² He was born on December 9, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Rosemary Jones, daughter of Clarence Cleveland Jones and Maybelle Stewart, on July 3, 1967 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sidney Allen Conner died on August 8, 2022 at Woodlawn, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 74.²

     Jeffery Curtis Pritchard was born on February 23, 1954 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Sandra Faye Cox on March 20, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Jeffery Curtis Pritchard and Sandra Faye Cox were divorced on May 13, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Jeffery Curtis Pritchard married Brenda Joy Richards on April 26, 1986 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Jeffery Curtis Pritchard and Brenda Joy Richards were divorced on July 21, 1999 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Jeffery Curtis Pritchard died on September 3, 2016 at Virginia at age 62.⁵ He Jeffery Curtis Pritchard, 62, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 from injuries sustained in a trucking accident. He was United States Marine veteran and a truck driver for Conny Oil Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Jones Pritchard. Survivors include his brother, Jon Anthony Pritchard of Dublin; several nephews, niece and many friends. on September 23, 2016.⁵

     Sandra Faye Cox Sandra Faye Cox Gravley, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away at her childhood home in Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born February 19, 1956 to Donald Wesley Cox and Irene Matherley Cox. Sandra is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rodger Gail Gravley of Max Meadows; her son, Christopher Lee Gravley of SC; her mother, Irene M. Cox of Dublin, VA; sister, Donna Barker and husband Bob of Dublin, VA; her aunt, Jeannet Akers; her sisters-in-law, Matilda Quesenberry and husband Mike, Patty Davis and husband Benny, Donna Vanover and husband Kenny, and Shannon Dalton and husband, Robert Dalton, Sr; plenty of nieces and nephews; two special friends, Ruth Swicegood of Rocky Mount, VA and Fran Phillips of Richmond, VA, as well as many other friends all over the state of Virginia. Sandra was a lifetime member of the former Wythe County Rescue Squad Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary where she held offices as Chaplain, Vice President and President. Although Sandra is gone, she will live in our hearts forever. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 19, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of March 20, 1976,her married name was Pritchard.¹ She married Jeffery Curtis Pritchard, son of James Alfred Pritchard and Dorothy Mae Jones, on March 20, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Sandra Faye Cox and Jeffery Curtis Pritchard were divorced on May 13, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Sandra Faye Cox died on November 19, 2024 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Victoria Lorraine Akers Victoria Loraine Akers Gibson, April 21, 1973 - July 3, 2020. Victoria Loraine Akers Gibson, age 47, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donald and Marion Gray Akers and a sister; Tammy Lynn Wingfield. She is survived by her husband; Kevin Dean Gibson, Ivanhoe. 2 Daughters, Amber & Derrick Bias, Wytheville; Nicole & Ryan Gibson, Mule Hell, Va. 2 Sons; Aubrey Conner Gibson, Pulaski. Levi Bias, Wytheville; Brother; Johnathan Williams; Sister; Kathy Lynn Hypes; Best Friend; Tootie Collins; 3 Grandchildren Levi, Dallas and Kameron Bias.² She was born on April 21, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.^2,4 As of July 5, 1996,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Sidney Allen Conner Jr., son of Sidney Allen Conner and Rosemary Jones, on July 5, 1996 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Victoria Lorraine Akers and Sidney Allen Conner Jr. were divorced on April 17, 2002 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Victoria Lorraine Akers died on July 3, 2020 at Virginia at age 47.²