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DATE: FRIDAY, April 8, 1994                   TAG: 9503230017
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BRALLEY, Rev. David E., Sr, 89, of Max Meadows, Va, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Funeral Saturday 11 am Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.

CALVERT, Marty Bane, 29, of Troutville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Surviving are his parents, Gerald L. and Nancy Z. Calvert; one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald L. Calvert Jr. and Tara D. Calvert of Blue Ridge; paternal grandmother, Mrs. A.L. Calvert Jr. of Botetourt County.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frances Zell of Botetourt County; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Dr. Robert G. Moore III will officiate. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

CARROLL, Raymond Fredrick, 84, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, April 7, 1994, at his home. Surviving are a beloved friend, Molly W. McGuyer, Riner; seven children, Ralph Carroll, Brenda Frazier both of Blacksburg, Sue McKittrick, Christiansburg, Teresa Hawkins, South Carolina, Carlos Carroll, Florida, Roger Carroll, New York and Phyllis Goode, Connecticut; a stepdaughter, Francis Hill, Rich Creek; one sister, Ruth Fuller; Arkansas; one brother, Roy Carroll, North Carolina; 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. John LaMaster with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the Weslyn Community Church, Blacksburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

CLARK, Myrtle Bennington, 79, of Lexington, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Mrs. Clark was born in Rockbridge County, Va. on July 8, 1914, a daughter of the late William Alexander Bennington and Minnie Hartless Bennington. She was the widow of Gordon Albert Clark, and was a member of the Lauderdale A. R. P. Church in Lexington. Surviving are a son, Roy A. Bennington, Newport News; two daughters, Joyce A. Bennington, Lexington, Jean C. Rea, Buena Vista; four sisters, Goldie Hartless, Richmond, Mary Bennington, Lexington, Martha Smith, Lexington, Margaret Jordan, Waynesboro; one brother, Marshall Bennington, Manchester, Ky.; and four grandchildren, Robin Bennington, Alex Bennington, both of Newport News, Janet Rea, Lexington, Jessica Rea, Buena Vista. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 9, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James T. Johnson officiating. Burial to follow in the New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery, Lexington. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

CLEVENGER, Norma Jane, 65, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 7, 1994 in a local hospital. Mrs. Clevenger assisted in founding the Samaritan Inn in 1977, was an active member of the board and gave volunteer services. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Jerry Clevenger; a son, Craig Clevenger; daughter and son-in-law, Jerilynn and Gary John; grandson, Mason John; sister, Jane Brooks. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994 at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Walter Wood officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Samaritan Inn, P. O. Box 5534, Roanoke, Va. 24012.

CROCKETT, Lenna Moomaw Painter, 99, of Durham, N.C., died Thursday, April 7, 1994, in Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville. Born January 19, 1895, in Botetourt County, she was a daughter of Benton D. and Sallie Moomaw Painter. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.G. Crockett, a granddaughter, Angela Denise Crockett, one sister and five brothers. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alex T. and Rebecca L. Crockett, Durham, N.C., and Charles Graham and Betty H. Crockett, Wytheville; six grandchildren, Lucy G. Crockett, Takoma Park, Md., Alexander G. Crockett, Woodstock, Ga., Bruce L. Crockett, Greensboro, N.C., Valerie C. Knowles, Arlington, Texas, Michele C. Thompson, Lewisville, Texas, and Renee L. Crockett, Grand Prairie, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Michael D. Bell and Matthew D. Bell, Arlington, Texas, Katherine Julia Crockett and John Alexander Crockett, Woodstock, Ga. Mrs. Crockett received a teaching certificate from Farmville State Normal School (now Longwood College) and her Bachelor of Arts from Radford College. She was an elementary school teacher for many years in Wythe County and was a member of Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for women in education. Since her retirement in 1964, she had lived in Durham, N.C., where she was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Kings Daughters and Sons. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Wytheville Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. Michael G. Wingard and the Rev. Thomas Sproule. Burial will be in West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church building fund or to the Highlands Presbytery Children's Home in Wytheville.

CRUMP, John Russell, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 1994. He was retired from General Electric and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Loraine Crump; and brother, William Crump. Survivors include his wife, Gloria A. Crump; stepson, Michael S. Andrews, Lewisburg, W. Va.; father, Russell Crump, Roanoke; four brothers and wives, Walter and Toni Crump, David Crump, all of Roanoke. Jerry Crump, Cali., Charles and Kitty Crump, W. Va.; three sisters and husbands, Helen and Sterling Moorman, Grace and Rudolph King, Edith Boggs and Eddie Dalton, all of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Shannon R. Andrews, N. C.; mother-in-law, Annie Andrews, Lewisburg, W. Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, the Rev. Antonio Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park, where V.F.W. Post 1264 will do their memorial service. The family will receive friends Friday 7 to 8 pm at Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

EDDY, Carroll Baylor, 58, of Centreville, died Tuesday, April 5, 1994, at his home. He was the son of the late Mary Mosher and Frank Dewey Eddy, formerly of Roanoke. He is survived by a brother, Frank Warren Eddy, Boulder, Colo.; an aunt, Nancy Mosher Copley, Alexandria; and many cousins in Roanoke. Everly-Wheaton Funeral Home in Alexandria is handling arrangements.

ELMORE, Russell G. Sr., 67, of New Castle, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. Arrangements by Boitnott Funeral Home.

FOLTZ, Lossie Dalton, 87, of Blacksburg, formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She has been a resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg for past several years. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught many years with the City of Roanoke School Systems. She was the widow of the late Dr. Curtis R. Foltz of Roanoke and the daughter of the late Dr. Martin L. and Loula Lester Dalton of Floyd. Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Martin Lester and Ruth Dalton of Blacksburg; also several nieces and nephews. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd with the Rev. Robert S. Link officating. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.

FOUTZ, Frank Stanford, 65, of Blacksburg died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. He was a physical plant director working from 1965-1985 at Lynchburg College, 1985-1987 at Mt. Lake Hotel, 1987-1993 at Emory & Henry College. He was a member of the American Association of Physical Plant Directors. In the inner circle of his profession, Mr. Foutz was known for his unique and innovative techniques. He was an avid outdoorsman, at home both in the woods or on the stream bank. He was viewed as a me ntor to trout fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Abram Powell and Mabel Cook Foutz; brothers, Herbert Foutz, and Mark Foutz. He is survived by his wife Izona Doyle Foutz; two sons and daughter-in-law, Lance Foutz, Moneta, Va., Len and Trish Foutz, Warm Springs, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Laurence D. Stephens, Jr., Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Rodney Foutz and Don Foutz, both of Roanoke, Va.; three sisters, Pauline Clifton, Claudine Hill, and Lucille Craft, all of Roanoke, Va.; nine grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 11, 1994 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Peter L. Du Plessis officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. Memorials may be made to Main St. Baptist Church Christiansburg, Va. or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home.

GAITHER, Viola, 77, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.

GRAVELY, Juanita Grubb, 70, of Salem, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was a resident of T. Stuart Payne Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Blanche and Henry Grubb. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Cornett and four grandchildren, Jimmy, Brandon, David Cornett, Andrea Cornett Bayne; three sisters, Mrs. Lewis P. Hash (Hazel), Mrs. S. J. Lackey (Ruby), Mrs. Winston D. Martin (Harriett); two brothers, Curtis and Wayne Grubb; a special friend ""Al'' Fox. Mrs. Gravely was an employee of GE for many years. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m Saturday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Wayne McCauley officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Memorials may be made to Salem Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 291, Salem, VA 24153.

GUTHRIE, Alie G., 92, of 924 Ainsley, Martinsville, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, at her home. She was formerly of Rt. 3, Rocky Mount. She was the wife of the late Charlie (Jake) Guthrie, born in Franklin County, September 10, 1901, and daughter of the late Monroe and Artie Guthrie. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Thelma) Martin of Martinsville, Mrs. Melvin (Mae) Parcell, Martinsville, Mrs. R. J. (Frances) Wilson, Bassett; one son, Charlie Thomas Guthrie, Rocky Mount; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Carl Guthrie, Ernest Guthrie and Buddy Guthrie. Member of Beulah Baptist Church, Sontag. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Stone Funeral Home Chapel, by Rev. T. Ivey Adams Jr., with burial in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 Friday night. Memorials may be made to the Beulah Baptist Church, Rt. 2 Box 134, Rocky Mount, Va. 241 51.

JESSEN, Vivian Godbey, 88, of Loveland, Colo., died Tuesday, March 31, 1994. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday, Knollkreg Memorial Park. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon.

JOHNSON, Lois Barksdale, 79, of Raphine, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Williams Funeral Service Chapel, Lexington.

JONES, James William Sr., 84, of Route 4, Moneta, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, in a Salem Nursing Home. He was born in Alleghany County on January 24, 1910, a son of Henry and Delcie Jones. He was a retired employee of Westvaco in Covington. He is survived by three sons, James William Jones Jr., Nashville, Tenn., Samuel B. Jones and D. Mack Jones, both of Moneta; a daughter and son-in-law, Fay J. and Larry N. Calvert, Huddleston. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

MARTIN, Dorothy Chisom, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 6, 1994. She was born February 25, 1922 and was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Eugene Martin and her parents, George and Mary Lee Chisom. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jackie Martin; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathlyn and Douglas King; four grandchildren, Jay and Elizabeth Martin, Erin and Michelle King; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Gypsy C. Hogan, Roanoke, Gracie C. Simmons, Moneta, Bessie C. and Osborne Smelser, Hardy; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Paul R. Chisom, Newport News, Junior E. and Phyllis Chisom, Vinton; two sisters-in-law, Louise Rierson and Addie Lee McCormick, both of Yulee, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Sam Crews and Pastor Chester Lykins, officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

MONTGOMERY, Ernest Leo, (``Pete''), 75, of Covington, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Mallow Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.

OLD, Betty Bolling, 64, of Salem, died Thursday, April 7, 1994 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She attended Bethel Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her father, Rodney G. Bolling. Survivors include her husband, Fred C. Old; one son, Gregory C. Old, Roanoke; daughter, Linda A. Old-Payne, Conover, N. C.; three grandchildren, Christian C. Old, Samantha C. Old, both of Roanoke, and Matthew R. Payne, Conover, N. C.; her mother, Pearl Bolling, Roanoke; and a special friend, Sandra Headrick, Salem. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 9, 1994 at 12:30 p.m. in the Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7 to 9 pm. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 404 8th Street N. E., Charlottesville, Va.

PENTECOST, Robert Millard, of Salem, passed Wednesday, April 6, 1994. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Pentecost; two brothers, Tony and Gene Pentecost. He is survived by one daughter, Bobby Jo; one granddaughter, Ashley Pentecost; one grandson, William Robert Poff, Salem; his mother, Nellie Pentecost, Roanoke; one brother, Toby Pentecost and wife, Margaret, Willis; one sister, Joyce Anderson; one sister-in-law, Nellie Pentecost, Ohio; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

POWELL, James A., of Washington, D.C., died Saturday, April 2, 1994. He was the husband of Gladys J. Powell; devoted son of Mrs. Grace E. Powell and the late Archie J. Powell. Also surviving are three brothers, Francella, Talmadge and Donald Powell; four sisters, Geraldine Hurt, Delois Lipscomb, Jean Lightbourn and Michelle Powell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Friday, April 8, 1994, 9:30 am until service at 11 a.m. at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 5119 4th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Arrangements by Horton's Funeral Home, 600 Kennedy St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 Dr. L. Charles Bennett, officiating.

POWELL, James A., 67, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, April 2, 1994. Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

POWERS, Elster Clayton, 74, 402 Farmers Lane, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, at Hillside Manor Nursing Home, Kingsport, Tenn., after a long illness. He was born in Darwin, Va. (Dickenson County). He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Roanoke. He was retired from the Baptist Children's Home in Salem, and the Clinchfield Coal Corporation of Lebanon. Mr. Powers served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Jane Powers; his parents, Henry Webster and Vertie S tanley Powers; one sister, Maxie Booth; three brothers, C. L. Powers, Olen Powers, Raymond Powers. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Opal Addington Powers, of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Laura Mullins, Vinton, Mrs. Willie Mae Turner, Clinchco, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Salem, and Mrs. Patricia Rose, Maryland; three brothers, Arel Powers, Castlewood, Calvin Powers, Stewartsville, and Carl Powers, Vinton; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Carter-Trent Funeral Home Chapel, Kingsport, Tenn. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Crabtree and Pastor Winston Sweeney officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freewill Baptist Home for Children, 90 Stanley Lane, Greenville, TN 37743. Carter-Trent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PROFFIT, Naomi M. Patterson, 80, of Newark, Dela., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Proffit. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah A. Devany, Wilmington, Dela., Linda Russell, Wilmington, Dela.; two sisters, Edith Seidel, Frederick, Md., Betty Sprinkle, Roanoke, Va.; two grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 to noon at the Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, 1330 E. Main St. Graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park immediately following the visitation.

RICKMAN, Marian Louise Cecil, 79, of Salem, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Herbert Rickman, in March of this year. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and James L. Crowgey; grandson and wife, James L. Crowgey Jr. and Susan; granddaughter, Mary Beth Crowgey; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Theresa, Caitlin, Sarah, Crowgey; two sisters, Beatrice Ferguson and June Moore. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Michael Meloy and Rev. Tammy Estep officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

SMITH, Charles Emerson, 82, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. Funeral 2 pm.. Sunday at Immanuel Baptist Church, Cliftondale Park. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

SPENCER, Carolyn Alice Davis, 84, of Blacksburg, formerly of Chester and Brodnax, Va., died Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Spencer was born at Bracey, Va. on July 29, 1909, a daughter of the late Virginius Garland Davis and Viola Boyd Davis. She was a past Worth Matron of the Eastern Star at Chester, Va. Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by her first husband, William Edward Dugger, and her second husband, Wirt L. Spencer. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William E. Jr. and Carrie B. Dugger, Blacksburg; one stepdaughter, Marion S. Simpson, Chester, Va.; one sister, Viola D. Hines, Bracey; three grandchildren and spouses, William E. III and Carolyn Z. Dugger, Downers Grove, Ill, Cammie D. and Eric D. Peterson, Boynton Bea ch, Fla., Ginger Toy and Jeffrey K. Briggs, Blacksburg; three great-grandchildren, Lindsay Peterson, David Peterson, Scott Peterson, all of Boynton Beach, Fla. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm. Saturday, April 9, 1994 in Caanan Cemetery, LaCrosse, Va. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home, South Hill, Va. Local arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

STUART, Meredith Carter, 95, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, April 3, 1994. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Grace Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.

VAUGHN, Curtis Lee, 65, of Salisbury, N.C., died Thursday, April 7, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.

WEBSTER, John Thrash., 85, of Elliston, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Mae Lawrence Webster, Elliston ; two sons and daughters-in-law, John David and Susan Webster, Arlington, Va., Robert Wayne and Dianne, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Josephine Craig, Christiansburg; one half brother, Herby Webster, Christiansburg; one half sister, Mrs. Dora Hunt, Henderson, N.C.; two grandsons, David E. Webster and Michael S. Webster both of Elliston. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Hall's United Methodist Church the Rev. Steve Greer officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.

WEDDLE, Rachel Marie Ousley, 47, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, April 7, 1994, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Floyd County all her life and attended Floyd County High School. She was employed by Bassett Table Company and had also worked at Bassett Chair Company for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Clevie Elmer Ousley. Survivors include husband, Iva Leo Weddle, Floyd; three sons, Danny Lee Weddle, Michael Ray Weddle, Sherman Lane Weddle all of Floyd; mother, Odessa Griffith Ousley, Fieldale; two sisters, Goldie Juanita Ousley, Collinsville, Mary Ousley Agee, Bassett; two brothers, Bobby Alton Ousley, Indian Valley, Barry Douglas Ousley, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the R ev. Charles Harrison and Rev. Lawrence Harris and the Rev. Robert Akers officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

WENDLING, Dean Odell, 60, of Eagle Rock, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Mr. Wendling was retired from from the Xerox Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Ann B. Wendling, Eagle Rock; children, Kim Wendling, Roanoke, Perry and Bonnie Wendling of North Carolina, Gary and Gloria Wendling Kuykendall, Richmond, Charles and Susan Wendling, Eagle Rock, John and Darla Wendling, U. S. Navy; one brother, Charles Wendling of Arizona; grandchildren, Chris, Shaun, Michelle, Irene, Christine, Alison, Jamie. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eagle Rock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert S. Baldwin officiating. Burial in the Eagle Rock Cemetery.

WIKE, Emma Dorcus, 62, of Bassett, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeway.

WILLMAN, Gerald Frederic, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, April 7, 1994, in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Born in Roanoke, he was the son of the late Fred Edward and Martha Schimmelman Willman. He was the husband of the late Annie Penn Willman. He is survived by one daughter, Suzanna Penn Willman of Virginia Beach; three sons, Gerald F. Willman Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., Thomas H. Willman and Ed Willman, both of Lynchburg; two granddaughters, Adrian Crawford Willman and Annie Penn Willman; one sister, Mrs. Glen F. (Ruth) Clingenpeel of Roanoke. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Perrowville Road, by Dr. George Bean and the Rev. Louis Fischer, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 203 Colonial Court, Saturday only. The family suggests that memorials be made to the St. Stephens Building Fund or the YMCA. Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

WITT, Raymond M., 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994. He was retired from Marstellar Corporation and was preceded in death by a daughter, Pauline Frances Parrish. Surviving are his wife, Martha Ellen Witt; one son, LeRoy Witt; daughter, Edith K. Hardison, all of Roanoke; one brother, Roy Witt of Salem; two sisters, Mary Alice Starkey and Maybell Epperly, both of Elliston; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Pastor Jeff Gardner will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.