ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, January 23, 1997 TAG: 9701230065
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ALLMAN, Nannie Cash, 79, of Bedford, formerly of Natural Bridge, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
ANDERSON, Anne Wallace, 79, of Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997, at her home. She was the widow of Julius Harris and was retired owner of Harris Office Furniture in Roanoke. She was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue. Surviving are her husband, Clifton A. Anderson, Palm Beach, Fla.; son, Kurt K. Harris, Beaverton, Ore.; three sisters, Ida W. Siglin, Indian Springs, Fla., Ruth W. Feingold, Little Washington, N.Y., Sophia W. Watson, Green Valley, Ariz.; one brother, Robert Wallace, Pulaski. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 3 p.m. Friday by Rabbi Jerome Fox. Burial will be in Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
ANDREA, Joseph Paul, 54, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday , January 21, 1997. He was manager for Smoky Mountain Secrets Products. Survivors include his wife, Elaine M. Andrea, two daughters, Joleen F. and husband Timmy Thompson of Hardy; Carie A. Andrea of the home, two grandchildren, Marie Thompson and Holly Thompson. His parents Charles R. and Frances P. Andrea, one brother Charles Andrea and wife Faith of Rochester N.Y.; and four nephews. Funeral s ervices will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 24, 1997 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Butterworth will officiate. Buriel to follow in Mountainview Cemetery. Friends May call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 3p.m. Thursday, January 23, 1997.
BEVERLY, Queenie W., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997. Funeral1 p.m. Thursday, Bibleway Pentecostal Apostolic Church of Christ. Arranagents By Serenity Funeral Home.
BIGGS, Barbara Satterwhite, 69, of Charlotte, N.C., died Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Roanoke on July 27, 1927, daughter of the late John Lloyd Satterwhite Jr. and Thelma Fellers Satterwhite. Surviving are her husband, G. Glenn Biggs of Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly B. and Dr. Mark Dickinson of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Stanley R. Biggs of Charlott e, N.C., Philip L. and Allison Biggs of Orange; one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. John L. Satterwhite III and Willete Satterwhite of Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Ebenezer Cemetery in Spring Valley with Rev. Virginia Emenhizer officiating. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax
BISHOP, Blanche Mason, age 86, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BLANKENSHIP, Esther Howell, 77, of 503 9th Street, Altavista, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997, in Camelot Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Ben Henry Blankenship S r. Born February 3, 1919 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Oakey T. Howell and Lizzie Daniel Howell. She was a retired vice president of Altavista Hardware, Inc., and a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Ben Henry (B.H.) Blankenship Jr. of Altavista; a sister, Loretta Plymale of Kernersville, N.C.; two brothers, Edward Howell of Phoenix Ariz., Alfred Howell of Huddleston. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 24, 1997, in Mount Horeb United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Kirby Smith. The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, or the First Baptist Church, 404 10th Street, Altavista.
BROWN, William Eugene, (``Billy''), 45, of Marion, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
BRYANT, Annie Myrtle Vaughn, 80, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 19, 1997. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BUNTON, Edith Ayers, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. She was retired from the General Electric Company. Surviving are a brother, Harold M. Ayers, Vinton; a number of nieces and nephews, including Roy L. Ayers, Stuarts Draft; devoted friends, Billie A. Aldridge, Paulette May, Grace Roberson, Christine Wiseman, all of Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. The family suggests that flower s be omitted and memorials be made to a charity of your choice. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel
COUNTS, Gordon Bentley, of Covington, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
CRAWFORD, Virginia C. (``Ginny''), of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 21, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Jack E. Crawford; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mitzi J. and Steve Ferguson; Susan C. and Ronnie Payne, all of Roanoke; two grandsons, Stefan Ferguson and Mitchell Ferguson; three sisters, Hilda Joseph, Nor walk, Calif., Faye Entsminger, Roanoke, Sue Taliaferro, Columbus, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; her parents, Garland and Jane Switzer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 24, 1997, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Charles S. Hoffler will officiate. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice
CROCKETT, Howard Shannon, 83, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Crocketts Chapel United Methodist Church in Cripple Creek. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Lindsey Funeral Home.
CROWDER, Joseph Lee, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Survivors include one sister, Hattie Burnett, Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Matilda Crowder, Bassett; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 24, 1 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 10 a.m. until funeral hour. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126 Gilmer Ave.
DARNELL, Nancy Durham, 62, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Surviving are her husband, Warren E. Darnell, two daughters, Debra Joy Darnell of Roanoke; Laura Jeanne Campbell and her husband, Stev en G. Campbell, Washington State; two sons, Douglas Glenn Darnell and Dennis Wayne Darnell of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Aaron Altic, Justin Beasley, Kristen Darnell, Ashley Woolwine and Alexis Campbell, two great-grand children, Zachary Horvath, Kayla Hall, her mother, Mrs. Mary Durham of Vinton; four sisters, Janie Fetter, Virginia Dillion, Dorothy Cummings, Eunice Kirby, three brothers, Charles Durham, Ted Durham Jr., and Hugh Durham. Funeral servcie will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 24, 1997 from Oakeys North Chapel. The Rev. William Anthony Layman will officiate. Interment will be in the Bandy Cemetary, Roanoke, Co. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 1997 at Oakey's North Chapel.
DELLIS, Una O., 84, of Huddleston, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 1997, in a local nursing home. She was born Janu ary 24, 1912 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Alonza Overstreet and Hettie Howell Overstreet. Her husband was the late Robert J. Dellis. She was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Leigh Dellis, Hoyt and Judy Dellis, Shirrell and Helen Dellis, all of Huddleston; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirlene and Pete Tuck, Huddleston; a brother, Moorman Overstreet, Roanoke; a sister, Letha O. Dellis, Huddleston; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 23, 1997, at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston, by the Rev. Melvin Harris. Interment will follow in the Patmos United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Palestine Baptist Church Building Fund or the Huddleston Life Saving Crew. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
DUDLEY, Cary Winstead, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Mr. Dudl ey was born in Callao, Va., on December 14, 1907, to the late Benjamin Winstead and Florence Weymouth. She was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dudley attended Mary Washington College and graduated from Retreat Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond. She was the wife of the late Sheridan Cabell Dudley; and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Sheridan Cabell, Jr. and Elizabeth Dudley of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Amanda W. Dudley and Jennifer C. Dudley, both of Lynchburg, Carrington C. Dudley, Roanoke; three sisters, Miss Charlotte Winstead, Newport News, Mrs. Julia Guddell, Richmond, and Mrs. Mary VanLandingham, Callao, Va. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday from the Chapel of Second Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Julianne Hollingsworth officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association (4504 Starkey Rd., Suite 115, Roanoke, VA 24014). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
EDEN, Dr. James A. Jr., 60, of Pembroke, died Monday, January 20, 1997, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 23, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Donna Douglas, with burial in the Den Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
FRANCISCO, Theodore Braxton, 81, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.
FRENCH, Gladys Goff, 84, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Va. Mrs. French was a member of West End United Methodist Church in Wytheville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. French, Sr. Survivors include one son, Robert B. ``Bob"" French, Jr., Abingdon; one daughter, June Cardwell, Wytheville; two sisters, Edna Henderson, Bristol, Tenn., Flo Knutson of Florida; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services for Mrs. Gladys French will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 24,1997, in Mount Rose Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Smith and the Rev. Harry Hite officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, Va
FRIER, Virginia M., 92, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Frier was the widow of Ronald C. Frier Sr. and is survived by a son, Dr. Ronald C. Frier Jr., Columbia, S.C.; a granddaughter, Kimberly Frier Turnage, Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
GOODBAR, Hunter Reid, 89, of Covington, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
HALL, Denton R., 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 20, 1997, at Columbia Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, at the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by Rev. Richard Kingrea and Rev. Jack L. Perdue, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HALL, Leona Plogger, 75, of Lexington, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery, Rockbridge Baths. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
HARLESS, Christopher Paul, 13, of Bastian, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997, in the Princeton Community Hospital. He was born June 13, 1983 in Princeton, W.Va., the son of David Wayne and Mary Childress Harless, Bastian. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Andrew Harless, Bastian; maternal grandmother, Eunice Shrader Childress, Bastian; paternal grandmother, Elsie Tabor Harless, Rocky Gap; several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Graveside funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Bastian, with the Rev. David Wall officiating. The body will be placed in the Bastian Union Church Thursday at 5 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Friends may call at the Eunice Childress home at any time. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to the Christopher Paul Harless Trust Fund, c/o First Virginia Bank-Southwest, Bland, Va. 24315, for purchase of equipment for the handicapped children. The A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
HOUSMAN, Elmer Shaffer, 86, of RFD 2, Buchanan, died Tuesday night, January 21, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Housman of Buchanan; one son, Cary ``Gene"" Housman, Buchanan; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the church, one hours before the service. Funeral services will be Friday, January 24, 1997, at 11 a.m. in the Andrew Chapel Church, with burial in the church cemetery, conducted by the Rev. James Tinney. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Funeral H ome. Memorial donations to the Buchanan Rescue Squad or Andrew Chapel Church would be appreciated.
JOHNSON, Ada Creasey, 95, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
JONES, Grace Stella, 84, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday in Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
LONG, Ira Hubert Sr., 85, of 411 Carriage Hill Drive, Pulaski, died Tuesday night, January 21, 1997, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Pulaski County on July 4, 1911, and was the son of the late John Montgomery Long and Lillie Belle Mabe Long. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was preceded in death by one son, Ira Hubert Long Jr. Surviving are his wife, Grace Slusher Long, Pulaski; four daughters, Iris Kanode, Pulaski, Brenda Faw, Vinton, Doris Lewis, Draper, Linda Peak, Radford; one son, Roger L. Long, Dublin; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Thursday evening from Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski
McGLOTHLIN, Carmie Rasnake, 82, of Abingdon, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.
PARRIS, Leon B., 75 of Salem passed Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Mr. Parris served in World War I I in Italy and Africa. He was a lifetime member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Hall Parris; son and daughter-in-law, Adrian and Cynthia Parris; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Gene Smith, Lynda and James Breedlove; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Edward Hollandsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Hubert P. (``Bill"") and Louise Parris; grandchildren, Melissa Wills, Jill Maggie, Shawn and Kimberly Smith, Allison and Tracey Parris; great-grandchild, Jennifer Wills. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, January 24, 1997 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Reverend William A. Davis. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to Central United Methodist Church or the Salem Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
POOLE, William E., (``Bill''), 58, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He served two tours during the Vietnam era as a Navy SEAL. He earned several medals, including the Purple Heart. After his military service he was a Deputy with Roanoke County for 15 years. He was a member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Edith Mottley Poole; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Bob Johnson, Roanoke, Terri and Mike Janosky, Waynesboro, Jodi and Billy Leffue, Roanoke; six granddaughters, Lauren, Caitlin, Micah, Kelsie, Micala and McKenzie; sister, Joyce Moore, Clarksville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Red Hill Church of the Brethren conducted by G. Ernest Deyerle II, Pastor. Interment will follow in Churchill Cemetery, Salem. The family suggests memorials be made to Red Hill Church of the Brethren, 6050 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24014, or Clearbrook Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel.
QUESENBERRY, Toy Arnston, 88, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 1997. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 23, at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev. Don Peters with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
SALO, Paul Emil, 78, of Roanoke, formerly of Wixom, Mich., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 1997. He was a parole officer for the State of Michigan for thirty years, a former member of the Zoning Board for the City of Wixom, Mich. Mr. Salo was an active member of the Michigan State Employee Association and worked diligently for retiree benefits. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Elna A. Salo, Roanoke; three children, Neil, Anne, and Martha; nine grandchildren, Carla, Eric, Stephen, Aaron, Jason, Angela, Teal, Joshua, and Allison. A memorial service will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Friday. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel
SAWYER, Judson R., (``Buzz''), 80, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 20, 1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
SHORTER, Maj. Frances V., 81, of Hinesville, Ga., formerly of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Funeral Friday in Hinesville. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home.
SMITH, Conway Howard, 89, formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 in St. Louis, Ms. Born in Pulaski, December 19, 1907. He was the son of the late Lewis Edward Smith and Eva Howard Smith. Mr. Smith owned and operated B. D. Smith Brothers, a local print shop for 45 years. He was an author, writing 3 books about Pulaski County. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy, in Okinawa. He was a Mason for 67 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Williams Smith; one daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Michael Wick, St. Louis, Ms. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Steven R. Emory officiating. Visiting will be Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.
SNIDER, Mae Haga, 92, of Marion, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Chilhowie.
VAUGHAN, Spurgeon Onice, 87, of 3845 Angier Ave., Durham, N.C., formerly of Montvale, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Mr. Vaughan was born in Durham, son of the late Spurgeon and Mollie Jones Vaughan. He was educated in the Durham County schools. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, a Deacon and a member of the S. S. Little Sunday School Class. Mr. Vaughan was a retired dairy farmer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bethesda Baptist Church. The Rev. John Butler and the Rev. Hugh O'Shields will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Montvale with the Rev. William Bowles officiating. Surviving are his wife, Estelle H. Vaughan; one son, Spurgeon Onice Vaughan Jr. and wife, Susan, of Troutville; two daughters, Betty Jean Fields and husband, Jesse, of Salem, and Sybil Schilling and husband, Ken, of Roanoke; stepdaughter, Jean E. Beavers and husband, Paul, of Apex; four grandchildren. Mr. Vaughan was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Shipp Vaughan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Colonial Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Durham, N.C.
VIA, Rachel Overbay, 73 of Roanoke passed Tuesday, January 21, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie Overbay and Charles Wayne Via. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Don Alls; grandson and wife, Randy and Tambra Downs; great-grandchildren, Cody and Caitlin Downs. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 1997 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Reverend Carter Sloan officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
VIARS, James Harvey, 68, of Rt. 2 Box 127, Axton, husband of Era R. Viars, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997 at his residence. He was born in McDowell County, W. Va., son of the late Sparrell Viars and Myrtle Mabry Viars. He was employed at Martinsville Novelty, with 15 years of service. He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Era R. Viars of Axton; eight daughters, Nancy D. Brogan, Ridgeway, Donna ``Faye"" Sigmon, Bassett, Wanda Neal, Donna Wilson, Brenda Bonds, all of Roanoke, Phillis Cassada, Axton, Bertha Hutchens, Spencer, Deborah Akers, Axton; three sons, Sgt. James Douglas ``Doug"" Viars, Alexandria, Benjamin ``Benny"" Riddle, Martin Riddle, both of Axton; three sisters, Vertie ``Alice"" Melton, Foster Falls, Va., Estelle Riggins, Hillsville, Sue Deveney, Florence, Oregon; five brothers, Howard Viars, Bassett, Carl Viars, Pulaski, Franklin Viars, Morrsville, Bobby Viars, Thomasville, N.C., and Odell Viars, Pulaski; twenty-seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 24, 1997, at the McKee Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Darley officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 23, 1997, from 7 to 8:30 at McKee Funeral Home and other times at Rt. 2 Box 127, Axton. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice/MHMHC, P. O. Box 4788, Martinsville, Va. 24115.
WHITE, James Malo, 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Oakey's Roanoke in charge of arrangements.
WILLS, Douglas Irvin, 58, of Rich Creek, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
WOODFORD, Edwin Bennett, (``Ted''), 81, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 1997, in a local nursing home. He was born December 17, 1915 in Campbell County, a son of the late John D. Woodford and Sallie Updike Woodford. He was a former Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and Youth Leader at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, was a charter member of the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department and the Moneta Ruritan Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having received the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Ribbon, the American Theatre Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon, and the Philippine Liberation Service Ribbon. He is survived by his wife, Ada Johnson Woodford; a brother and sister-in-law, Warren R. and Pearl Woodford, Roanoke; a sister, Florine W. Nuckolds, Huddleston. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 24, 1997, at 11 a.m. from the Mt. Olivet Southern Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Jones. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Mt. Olivet Southern Baptist Church.
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