The Virginian-Pilot
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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Monday, July 22, 1996                 TAG: 9607220004
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RUTH V. ERICKSON

Ruth V. Erickson, 89, died July 19, 1996. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Last Rest Cemetery, Merrimack, N.H. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB