Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, November 9, 1995 TAG: 9511090077
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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BARR, Eric, 16, of Marion, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995, at Bristol Memorial Medical Center Hospital as a result of an automobile accident. He was a student at Marion Senior High School. Survivors include his father, Carl Barr, Marion; mother, Rhonda Shupe, Saltville; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Donna Barr, Marion; paternal grandfather, Walter Barr, Chilhowie; maternal grandmother, Alice Shupe, Anchorage, Alaska; great-grandmothers, Hattie Delp, Saltville, Lora Barr, Chilhowie. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, in the Macedonia Cemetery, Chilhowie. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home. A special student viewing will be held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home.
BRIZENDINE, Charlotte Scott, 77, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Sydnor W. Brizendine Jr.; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy Brizendine Hathcox and Clarence B. Hathcox; granddaughter, Charlotte B. Hathcox, all of Roanoke; brother and his wife, Francis D. Scott and Alpha B. Scott, Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 10:30 a.m. Saturday by Dr. Harry Y. Gamble. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
BROWN, Charles Frederick, 82, of Huddleston, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
CARROLL, John H. Jr., 73, (``Johnny""), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. J.H. and Lillian Carroll. Johnny was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and leader of the church's jail ministry. After attending Virginia Tech, he worked as a sales representative for many years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Frances Dickey Carroll; two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Nolan Pace, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sally and Glenn Moorer, Marion, Virginia; a son, John H. Carroll, III, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Emily and Andrew Pace and Ginny and Matthew Moorer; also surviving is one sister, Mary Frances Martin, Clearwater, Florida, and many, many friends. Those who knew and loved Johnny are invited to join in the celebration of his homegoing at a memorial service to be conducted by Dr. Charles Fuller, on Friday, November 10, 1995, at 1 p.m. in the former sanctuary at the First Baptist Church, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Jail Ministry. The family will receive friends in the Atrium immediately following the memorial service. ``I THANK MY GOD UPON EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF YOU.""(Phil. 1:3)
COPELAND, Leona G. Thompson, 84, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel.
CORVIN, Roger Lee, 44, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Wytheville, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. He was a former Labor Specialist for the United States Department of Labor. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Martha Corvin, Wytheville; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Michael Smith, Wytheville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Kay Corvin, Rural Retreat; Thimothy and Nancy Corvin, Blacksburg; and grandfather, Osborne P. Corvin, Wytheville. Also surviving are five nieces, Heather and Corie Smith, Wytheville; Kerri and Carla Corvin, Rural Retreat, Kelley Corvin, Blacksburg; and a nephew, Tyler Corvin, Blacksburg. A memorial service will be Saturday, November 11 in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware and Monday, November 13,1995 at 4 p.m. at the Maranatha Church of God, Wytheville. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Washington, 3720 Upton Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-0147 or a charity of the contributor's choice.
CYNOWA, Raymond Lee, 58, of Bland, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Bland United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home.
DALTON, Lillian, 88, of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
EDWARDS, Angel, 17, of Marion, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995, as a result of an automobile accident. She was a student at Marion Senior High School. Survivors include her mother, Betty Stamper Williams, Atkins, Va.; sisters, Michelle Sharpe, Sparta, N.C., Jessica Edwards, Atkins, Va., half brother, Shane Edwards, U.S. Air Force; grandmother, Mrs. Betty Stamper, Independence. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 10, 1995, in the Davis Memorial Methodist Church, Atkins, Va., with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home. There will be a special student viewing Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Barnett's Funeral Home.
FOULKES, Hazel Florence Killoch, 85, of Lexington, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995 in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1910, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of the late Thomas Killoch and Florence (Rudischauser) Killoch. Mrs. Foulkes, a 1929 graduate of the Adelphi Academy, Brooklyn, N.Y., had resided in Lexington for 18 years. Prior to moving to Lexington, she had resided on Long Island, N.Y. and in New Jersey. She was past president of the Demarest New Jersey Garden Club and was an active member of the Tenafly New Jersey Presbyterian Church and its circles. As a resident of Lexington, she had been active in community affairs, serving as campaign leader for the city residential division of the United Way in 1980 and 1981. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Auxillary for the years 1981 and 1982 serving as vice-president for membership. She was a member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church and the Lexington Woman's Club. In addition to her husband, William Wilkinson Foulkes Jr., survivors include a son, William W. Foulkes III, Everburg, Belgium; two daughers, Mrs. Joyce K. Weir, Haworth , N.J. and Mrs. Jane A. Strong, Westport, Conn.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Foulkes was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A private graveside service will be conducted Friday, November 10, 1995 in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. A memorial service will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 10, 1995, in the Lexington Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. William M. Klein officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's Association, P. O. Box 803638, Chicago, Ill. 60680-3638.
GABRIEL, Juvanpillai S., 77, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Funeral 7 a.m. Thursday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blacksburg. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullims Funeral Home, Radford.
HENDRICK, Myrtle Ogle, 91, of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1995, in Waddell Nursing Home, Galax. She was born July 10, 1904, in Wythe County, and is survived by two daughters, Jean Tedder and Iva Easter, Hillsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Hazel Ogle, Danville, Bill and Elsie Ogle, Hillsville; four sisters, Sarah Chrisley, Golda Smythers, Hazel Payne and Kathleen Reynolds, all of Max Meadows; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Nina Virginia Holland, Phillippines; three stepsons, Roy Hendrick, Elkhart, Ind., Howard Hendrick, Thaxton, Billy Hendrick, Martinsburg, W.Va.; several stepgrandchildren, and several stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 10, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Interment will be in Jennings Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville.
HOLLAND, John Junior, HOLLAND, James Roy, John, 50, and James, 46, both of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, November 5, 1995. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Connie Lee will officiate with the interment in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery, Boones Mill. The family will receive friends Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
HORN, Ritter L., 59, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Mr. Horn was a crane operator for L.S.M. and was preceded in death by his parents, Vinson W. and Virgie Jackson Horn; his brother, Bobby Horn; his sister, Lovis Puckett. Surviving are his wife, Mary Horn; his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Diana Horn, Vancouver, Wash.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Nanci Horn, Charlottesville; a sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Fayne Farmer, Lebanon; three nieces; five nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Friday, November 10, at 1 p.m., with Pastor J. D. Hunt III officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m at Oakey's North Chapel.
JONES, Ruby J. Gann, 78, of Martinsville, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
KEFFER, Mary Ellen G., 64, of Newport, died Wednesday, November 8, at her home. She was a lifelong member of Level Green Christian Church. She is survived by her Husband Charlie Keffer; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Mary Keffer, Eric and Lorie Keffer, Greg and Loretta Keffer, New Castle. Two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Sue and Charles McCoy, Newport, Penny and George Straley, Mt. Airy, N.C.; one daughter Karla Keffer, Iranto; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Duard L. and Della Garrison, Princeton, W.V., N.J. Jr. and Gracie Garrison, Honaker; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gene and Jack Jessee, of Narrows, Ann and Sid Hall, Honaker; a brother-in-law, Kenneth L. Keffer, New Castle; two special friends Linda Smith, and Alma Baker. Her Hospice nurse Pat Krebs. 13 grandchildren, three great -grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Friday 2 p.m. at Level Green Christian Chruch, with interment in Williams Cemetery. The family will recieve friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Level Green Christian Church, American Cancer Society, or Gentle Shepard Hospice.
LARSEN, Frances Burnett, 73, of Acton, Mass., died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. She was a native of Floyd and the daughter of the late E. Sam Burnett, and her mother, Iturea Weeks Burnett, who preceded her in death July 20, 1995. Surviving are her husband, Wesley Larsen of Acton; one daughter, Rebecca Susan Larsen of New York City; one son, Stephen Burnett Larsen of Acton; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Anna B. (George H., Jr.) Elcan, Lynchburg, Ethel and John T. Rogers, Hopewell, Evelyn B. (Charles W., Jr.) Bondurant, Salem. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Graham officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Burial Ground. In lieu of flowers, donations will be appreciated to a memorial fund in honor of Frances Burnett Larsen, c/o Home Care Department, Emerson Hospital, 747 Main Street, Concord, Mass. 01742. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends Friday evening at the Burnett residence in Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
MARTIN, Thomas Terrell, Sr., 80, of Route 1, Goodview, passed away Monday, November 6, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
MARTZ, Annie Belle Gibson, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday afternoon, November 6, 1995, at the home of her niece. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Gibson Cemetery, Tyler Road (Rt. 177), Radford. The Rev. Lewis Weaver will officiate. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
MASSIE, Alvin Anderson, 68, of Gretna, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna.
McALEXANDER, Leanna L., 71, of Bassett, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
McFADYEN, James D., III, 34, of 108 Parker St., Pittsfield, Mass., died Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 1995, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Paterson, N.J., on January 21, 1961, he was a son of James McFadyen and was a 1979 graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, N.J. He was a resident of Pittsfield for the past six years. He was employed as maintenance director at Camp Taconic of The Berkshires for the past six years, and was an avid member of the J. B. Pool League. He leaves his wife, the former Lauren McCarron, whom he married in 1993; his father, James McFadyen of Roanoke; his stepmother, Laura McFadyen of Roanoke; two sons, James D. McFadyen of England and Ryder James McFadyen of Pittsfield; two brothers, Daniel R. McFadyen and Christopher M. McFadyen of Roanoke; three stepchildren, Kylie Ungewitter, William Prout and Daniel Prout of Pittsfield, and his paternal grandmother, Lillian McFadyen of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Dwyer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lee Smith, chaplain at BMC, officiating. Friends may call at Dwyer Funeral Home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James McFadyen III Memorial Hospital Assistance Fund of the Red Cross, in care of Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, Mass. 01201.
McMINNIS, W. Frank, 81, of Gretna, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, Gretna Christian Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
PANKOVICH, John R. Sr., 78, of Bassett, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Graveside 10 a.m. Saturday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service.
PARKER, Katherine Martin, 83, of Snow Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1995, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Born October 4, 1912, a daughter of the late William H. and Matilda Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband W. Wilson Parker; a sister, Eliza J. Love; and a brother, Oliver C. Martin. Surviving are two brothers, William P. (Pat) Martin, Martinsville and Rob Roy Martin, South Carolina; four nephews; two nieces; several great-nieces and nephews. Also surviving are special friends, Bernard and Lucille Cooper, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 10, 1995, at Snow Creek Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snow Creek Christian Church, c/o Rev. Berlin G. Hanks, Route 5 Box 362, Martinsville, Va 24112. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
RENICK, Sarah Armstrong, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1995, at her home. She was the widow of Anderson M. ``Andy'' Renick. Mrs. Renick was a graduate of Jefferson High School, a graduate of the Jefferson Hospital Sc hool of Nursing and a graduate of the Jefferson Hospital School of Radiology. She was formerly the Head Radiologist of the Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke. She was a long time member of the Rokeva Women's Club and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Renick was a volunteer with the Good Samaritan Hospice, Meals On Wheels, and the Veterans Regional Medical Center in Salem. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles P. Jr. and Carolyn Lilly Newell, Roanoke; sister, Mrs. Martha A. Patterson, Roanoke; stepson and daughter-in-law, C. John and Jane Renick, Roanoke; stepdaughter, Ms. Ann Cecil Renick, Warrenton; stepson, Dr. A. M. Renick Jr., Baltimore, Md.; one granddaughter, and her fiancee, Miss Martha Elizabeth Newell of Roanoke, Jason Scott DeBord, Glen Allen; seven stepgrandchildren, Mrs. Kathryn Overacker, Mrs. Sarah Jane Baumgardner, John C. Renick, Mrs. Karen Kays, A. M. Renick III, Gerald W. Renick and Mark Renick; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; niece and nephew, Mrs. Anne Patterson and Ed Patterson. Memorial services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. Friday, with Dr. Bill Baker and Dr. Frank Preston officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the SPCA, the Salvation Army or the Good Samaritan Hospice.
ROBBINS, Claude Swanson, 82, of Marion, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
ROGERS, Opal S., 89, of Stuart, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel.
ROY, Ernest Arthur Sr., 72, of Thonotosassa, Fla., formerly of Salem, died Monday, November 6, 1995. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m., Lotz Salem Chapel.
SAUVAGEAU, Julia Elizabeth, 79, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, AL and Linda Sauvageau, Atlanta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Allan Sauvageau, Athens, Ga., Cory Sauvageau and Lindsay Sauvageau, Atlanta, Ga.; one great-grandchild, Cassie Sauvageau, Athens, Ga. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with Dr. J. Michael Palmer officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
SLOAN, Luci Arlene, 31, of Roanoke County, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Arrangments by Oakey's South Chapel.
St. CLAIR, Edna Laura, 81, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SURRATT, Charles Coolidge, 69, of Salem, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Funeral, Thursday 2 p.m., Lotz Salem Chapel
WARREN, Basil D., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 1995. He was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railway, a member of Melrose Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Warren was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Post #1264, where was a Past Commander. He was preceded in death by three brothers, W. Hinson Warren, E. Crafton Warren and C. Edward Warren. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Louise Hancock Warren; a son and daughter-in-law, B. Lynn and Dr. Nancy G. Warren, of Alexandria and Roanoke; two sisters, Irene Warren Gibson, Roanoke, Billie Warren Bunnell, Lynchburg; and numerous nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, E. C. Warren, II, and a special friend, Butch Craft. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Melrose Baptist Church (3520 Peters Creek Rd., N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24019) or Roanoke Memorial Hospice (P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, Va. 24033). Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
WHITE, Alphonso Carneil, 67, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Lucille C. White; his mother, Matilda Mae Hall; his mother-in-law, Annie Mae Crider, all of Salem; two stepbrothers, Willie J. White, Beckley, W.Va., and Charles Hall, Florida; one stepsister, Arymillis Graves, Milwaukee, Wis.; a devoted nephew, Daniel Crider, Salem; a devoted niece, Lebeyah Winfield, Chicago, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Ryland Crider, Detroit, Mich.; a devoted friend, Mary Patterson, Salem, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. E. H. Glaspie officiating. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday.
WILLIAMS, Billy Lee, 48, of Pilot, died Monday, November 6, 1995, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Steve Willis, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County, or the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, William Twyman, III, 85, of Route 5, Lexington, retired businessman and farmer, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995, at the home of a son with whom he had made his home this year. Born in Lynchburg on July 26, 1910, he was a son of Presbyterian minister Dr. W. T. Williams II and Annabel Lyle Williams, and was one of six brothers to attend Hampden-Sydney College. Former owner-operator of the Rockbridge Block Plant in Lexington, he was a longtime area scout leader and mem ber of Old Stone Presbyterian Church at Timber Ridge. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan Mackey Williams, and by four brothers. Survivors include four sons, Brig. Gen. W. T. Willians IV, USAF Ret., and Preston M. Williams, both of Lexington, Daniel M. Williams, Fairfield and John A. Williams, Moncks Corner, S.C.; two daughters, Suzanne W. Crawford, Lexington and Annabel W. Johnson, Sterling; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one brother. A. A. Williams, Locust Grove. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel H. Malcolm at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 1995, at the Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Mr. Williams' home, ``Edgehill,"" Friday, November 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P. O. Box 948, Lexington, Va 24450. Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
WINTER, Nannie Lawrence Spangler, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1995. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman D. Winter, an infant son, John David Winter; five brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Winter was a retired secretary with Thurman and Boone. She was a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, George Grant Winter and wife, Sandra; granddaughters, Doretta Nannae Winter, Dawn Winter-Ware and husband, Paul, all of Roanoke; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; a very special companion, Benji. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Burial Park, by the Rev. Harold C. Lewis. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
WOOD, Ruth Elizabeth Knutson, 41, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995, in the Roanoke Memorial Rehab ilitation Center. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she served as Chairperson for the Counsel on Ministries, and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Wood was a 1972 graduate of Ft. Chiswell High School. She received her B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education in 1976 and her Masters Degree in Reading in 1980 from Radford University. She was coordinator of Special Education at Spiller, Scott Memorial and Wythe County Vocational Schools in the Wythe County School Systems. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Sigma Kappa and Alpha Delta Kappa Education Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Wood; one stepdaughter, Sherry Luttrell of Stevens, Penn.; one stepson, Todd Wood of Wytheville; her parents, Ray M. and Jane Norris Knutson of Max Meadows; one sister, Martha K. Child of Windsor, Conn.; two brothers, William ``Bill"" Knutson of Wytheville, Thomas Randolph Knutson of Mercerville, N.J.; one stepgrandson, Christopher Luttrell; two nieces, Amanda Elizabeth Child, Sheena M. Knutson; four nephews, William Keith Knutson, Nathaniel R. Child, Samuel R. Knutson, David K. Knutson. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 10, 1995, at The St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Charles C. Burnett and the Rev. Norman Wilhoit officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.
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