
                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, April 17, 1994                   TAG: 9503230027
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BAILEY, Opal Lillian, 84, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.

BAIN, Merlie Phillips, 65, of Check, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar C. Phillips and a brother, Roy Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Floyd F. Bain Sr., Check; five sons, Floyd Bain Jr., Dale Bain, Joseph Bain, all of Check, Calvin Bain, David Bain, both of Radford; two daughters, Deborah Bowyer, Cathy Kozar, both of Christiansburg; mother Lessie Phillips, Pilot; one sister, Erma Allen, Pilot; two brothers, William Phillips, Richard Phillips, both of Salem; 17 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Indian Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

BLANKENSHIP, Edna Louise, 62, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 14, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny Michael and Eleanor Blankenship, Carry Eugene Blankenship, Garry Lee Blankenship; one sister, Georgia Gibson; four brothers, Wallace Barton, Raymond Barton, Ward Barton, Jimmy Barton; two grandchildren, Wendy Craft and Charlie Blankenship. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 18, 10 a.m. at Halls Church Cemetery in Ironto with the Rev. Bill Banks officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

BYRD, Essie Pinkard, (``Mama Essie''), 101, died Friday, April 15, 1994, at South Roanoke Nursing Home. Born July 31, 1892, in Ferrum to the late Charles Edmond Pinkard and Lula Starkey Pinkard. Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Harden Byrd. Mrs. Byrd was a member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #11, Bassett. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Draper of Roanoke, Margaret Jarrett of Bassett; two sons, Lloyd Pinkard Byrd Sr. and Herman C. Byrd, both of Bassett; a sister, Gladys F. Pinkard of Bassett; a brother, Hendrix C. Pinkard of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, at Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church with interment in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. The Rev. Jim Meredith and Rev. Joseph B. Salmons will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett .

CLARK, Mildred Taber, of Roanoke, passed on March 19, 1994. Born 1894, in Gettysburg, S.D., she was the daughter of Jessie Wright Kennedy and Clarence Wilbur Taber, author and prominent medical lexicographer. Mrs. Clark was a free-lance writer and dietitian, having received her early education in Evanston, Ill. and graduating from Battle Creek Sanitarium, Mich. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Roanoke. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe B. Clark, Oklahoma City, Okla. Survivors include a son, Joe B. Clarke, Jr., Lafayette, La. and a daughter, Shirley Clark Hoel, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Suzanne Clarke and David H. Clarke and Clark G. Love and Bruce D. Love and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to church.

COLEMAN, Walter Ray Sr., 52, of Wytheville, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.

COX, Samuel R., (``Gike''), 78, of Atkins, died Friday, April 15, 1994, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Mr. Cox was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Marion VFW Post #4667 and a retired businessman of the Atkins Community. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Calhoun Cox of Atkins; one daughter, Connie Cox Potter of Shawboro, N.C.; two sons, Sammy Cox and Willie Cox both of Atkins; three sisters, Ann Cox Jennings of Marion, Polly Cox Ernest and Eva ``Toots'' Cox Jarvis both of Sugar Grove; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 17, 1994, 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the R ev. Grady Byrd officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 550, Marion, Va. 24354 or Marion VFW Post #4667, P.O. Box 767, Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

CRANEY, Mr. Clarence F. Sr., (``Turk""), 82, of Lexington, died Friday, April 15, 1994, in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center, Buena Vista. He was a son of the late Mrs. Nettie T. and Mr. Daniel Craney. Mr. Craney was preceded in death by his late wife, Mrs. Lillian H. Craney. He was a retired upholsterer, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Randolph Street United Methodist Church, serving in the Senior Choir and the Methodist Men. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #291. Surviving are two sons, Clarence F. Craney Jr. and Edward W. Craney Sr., both of Lexington; four daughters, Mrs. Constance C. Poindexter, Mrs. Nettie C. Carter and Mrs. Willa Mae C. Turner, all of Lexington, and Mrs. Elaine C. Franklin, Roanoke; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward P. Craney, Lexington; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the residence of Mrs. Constance C. Poindexter, 205 Maury St., at any time. The body will be moved to the Randolph Street United Methodist Church at 12 p.m. Tuesday, where friends may pay their respects until the 2 p.m. service time, with the Rev. Willie E. Butler minister. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. J. B. Lewis Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.

CRAWFORD, Clarence Earl, 81, of Troutville, died Friday, April 15, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lucille Brickey Crawford; two sons, Eddie and David Crawford. Survivors include four sons, Carl L. Crawford and Melvin D. Crawford, both of Salem, Kyle B. Crawford, Vinton, Randall L. Crawford, Troutville; five daughters, Evelyn Riffe, Roanoke, Phyllis Reed, Salem, Darlene Wood, Roanoke, Wanda Anderson, Troutville, Patricia Reynolds, Vinton; two special daughters-in-law, Lorene Crawford, Salem, Sylvia Crawford, Troutville; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, 1994 at 11 a.m. at Rader Troutville Chapel with Dr. Carl A. Collins Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fincastle Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

DICKERSON, Edith Tolbert, 59, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

FERGUSON, Clifford Francis, 85, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 15, 1994 at Brandon Oaks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Montraville and Ossie Frances Ferguson, also a brother, Mason Ferguson. He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Madeline E. Ferguson of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Steve Howell of Vinton, Frances and Giles Duncan of Salem; two sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Jackie Ferguson of Roanoke, Glenn E. and Janet Ferguson of Oregon; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ammon and Catherine Ferguson of Bedford; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Teass, Louise Chandler, both of Bedford, Mary Ann and Glenn Conner of Calif.; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m . Monday with the Rev. Larry E. Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.

FRALIN, Joseph Johnson, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 15, 1994. He was retired from civil service and served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dora Morgan Fralin; one daughter and son-in-law, Rita J. and Allen L. Bennett, Roanoke; two sisters, Nellie Jenkins and Mildred Akers, both of Rocky Mount; two grandchildren, Mitch Bennett and Chad Bennett. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Sparks and the Rev. Robert Painter officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 p.m. Sunday.

GIBSON, Myrtle Dooley, 62, of Route 1, Montvale, died Friday, April 15, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. She was born in Bedford County, May 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Spinner Dooley and Bessie Gray Dooley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Gibson Sr. and a daughter, Rae Lynn Gibson. She was a member of Montvale Presbyterian Church. She is survived by five sons, Charles W. Gibson Jr., Fincastle, Bobby C. Gibson, Tommy J. Gibson, and John E. Gibson, all of Montvale, Joe D. Gibson, Hardy; four daughters, Debbie G. Dooley and Donna G. Long, both of Montvale, Dorothy G. Hogan, Roanoke, Anne G. Pack, Hardy; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 9 stepgrandchildren and 7 stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 18, 1994, 2 p.m. at the Carder- Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dewey V. Page officiating. Burial will be in Montvale Presbyterian Church cemetery. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider the Montvale Rescue Squad or Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

HALL, Minnie Overstreet, 89, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 14, 1994, at a local hospital. She was the widow of Edgar D. Hall. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence and Virginia Hall, Bedford; grandchildren, Ronnie and Patty Hall, Raleigh, N.C., Donnie and Lynn Hall, Orange, Becky and Stan Davis, Savannah, Ga.; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m. Monday, April 18, 1994 with the Rev. Don McCaskill. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

HARDING, Glenn W., 93, of Martinsville, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday from the McKee Funeral Chapel.

HARMON, Barton C., 69, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

HENSON, Woodrow, 79, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by Bolling, Gross & Lotts Funeral Home.

HEVENER, James Sterling, 88, of Covington, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 4 p.m. Monday, Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

JARRELLS, Robert Darice, 59, of Ferrum, died Saturday, April 16, 1994, at Roanoke Memorial Hospitals, Roanoke, Va. He was the son of the late Robert and Maudie Jarrells. Surviving are his wife, Judy Jarrells, Ferrum; two daughters, Edith Jarrells and Jeanine Belcher, Bassett; one sister, Pansy Allen, Ferrum; two brothers, James B. Ray Jarrells, Rocky Mount and Charlie W. Jarrells, Bassett; one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, 1994, 2 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Etholene Johnson. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ferrum. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 17, 1994, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JOHNSON, C. Bernell, 58, of Chesterfield County, formerly of Buena Vista, died Friday, April 15, 1994 at his residence after an extended illness. He was the husband of Janice Green Johnson. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at the Gould Funeral Home, Hopewell.

JOHNSON, Georgia Tickle, 66, of Salem, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. She was an Elder of New Hope Presbyterian Church, Salem. She is survived by her husband, Ben F. Johnson Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ben M. and Anita Johnson, Greensboro, N.C., Paul L. and Connie Johnson, Roanoke; 4 grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Fitzgerald McDaniel, Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Keith Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Flowers or memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or New Hope Presbyterian Church, 101 Keesling Ave., Salem, VA 24153.

LaPRADE, Sandra Jones, 43, of Rt. 4, Rocky Mount, died Friday, April 15, 1994, at the local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Harold D. (``Doug"") LaPrade of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonita Sue and Allen Watson, Blacksburg, Belinda Gail and Ray McGhee, Rocky Mount; her parents, Casey O. and Nadine H. Jones, Rocky Mount; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry and Sarah W. Jones, Rocky Mount, David Jones, Rocky Mount; one sister and three brothers-in-law, Brenda and Eldon Bowman, Hardy, Lewis Brubaker, Rocky Mount, James E. LaPrade, Rocky Mount; her mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Polly and Lloyd Flora, Rocky Mount, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Flora Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

LOVING, Samuel G. Jr., 73, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994. He was a member of the D.A.V. and Melrose Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby S. Loving; daughters, Carolyn Sue Hale, Alice Crider; a son, Ronald St.Clair; sisters, Arlene Coleman, Dorothy King, Betty Lou Roof, Margaret Moore; grandchildren, Amanda Payne, Kellie Monsees, Bradley Joynes, Nicole Joynes, Gregory St.Clair, Teresa St.Clair, Cabe St.Clair, Kyle St.Clair; great-granddaughter, Kassie Monsees. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 18, 1994, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Melrose Baptist Church or the Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

MARSHALL, Luther Harold, 78, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994 at Twin County Community Hospital. He was born June 29, 1915 in Carroll County. He is survived by hie wife, Marie Howlett Marshall; three daughters and sons-in-law, Belva and Ralph Hill of Roanoke, Rebecca Easter of Hillsville, Mildred and Charles Galyean of Galax; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Marvin and Sallie Marshall of Woodlawn, Jerry and Jackie Marshall of Hillsville, Kenneth and Carolyn Marshall of Hillsville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Dalton of Hillsville, Virginia Horton of Hillsville; one brother, William Marshall of Mt. Airy, N.C. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 1994 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Interment will follow in the Wilkinson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

MARSHALL, Luther Harold, 78, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994, at Twin County Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1915, in Carroll County, he is survived by his wife, Marie Howlett Marshall; three daughters and sons-in-law, Belva and Ralph Hill, Roanoke, Rebecca Easter, Hillsville, Mildred and Charles Galyean, Galax; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Marvin and Sallie Marshall, Woodlawn, Jerry and Jackie Marshall, Hillsville, Kenneth and Carolyn Marshall, Hillsville; two sisters, Lillian Dalton, Hillsville, Virginia Horton, Hillsville; one brother, William Marshall, Mt. Airy, N.C. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 1994, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Interment will follow in the Wilkinson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

MARTIN, Ronnie K., 56, of Marion, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.

MATTHEWS, Ethel C., 67, of New Castle, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by Boitnott Funeral Home, New Castle and Barlett-Chapman Funeral Home, Saint Albans, W.Va.

MILLSAP, Jewell E., 67, of Abingdon, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Rosedale Baptist Church. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.

NELSON, Lawrence Wayne, 50, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 30, 1943 in Pulaski County, Va. he is the son of Leonard Wesley Nelson and Clara Lillian Mooney Nelson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Max Nelson. He was an employee of the Pulaski Furniture Corp. as an electrician. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Tammy) Worthington, Lexington, Ken.; father and mother, Leonard Wesley Nelson and Clara Lillian Mo oney Nelson, Pulaski; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Farley (Lois) Black, Collinsville, Mrs. Fred (Jewel) Bond, Hillsville, Mrs. Freddie (Carolyn) Hasson, Huddleston; two brothers, Danny Russell Nelson, Chesterfield, Gary R. (Dickie) Nelson, Radford; Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Monday from the Midway Church of God of Prophecy, Pulaski, with the Rev. Lawrence Mooney and the Rev. Sonny Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be any time after 3 p.m. Sunday and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Mr. Nelson will be placed in the church 3 p.m. Monday to lie in state until the hour of service. The family will be meeting at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nelson, 1039 Crescent Street, Pulaski where friends may call at any time. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is in charge of the arrangements.

PETTERSON, Helen Pugh, 91, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. She was a member of First Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, Rolfe E. Petterson; grandchildren, Norris Perry Jr., Roanoke, and Lynnette Perry Baker, St. Charles, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Ashley Lyn Perry, Brandon Scott Perry, Jennifer Leigh Wimmer, Nathan Michael Wimmer, Nora Kathryn Baker. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. Cindy Barnum-Steggerda will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 12 p.m. Sunday.

PICKLE, Sgt. First Class Lloyd N., 36, of Wytheville, died Thursday, April 14, 1994, in Spring Lake, North Carolina. He was in the U.S. Army, HHC First Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Elizabeth Hutton Pickle. He is survived by his wife, Regina Y. Pickle; three children, Alecia E. Pickle, Rocky W. Pickle, James R. Pickle; his father, Lloyd G. Pickle, Rural Retreat; four sisters, Emma Jean Musser, Winston-Salem, N.C., Betty L. Testerman, Atkins, Va., Cathy Mae Buck, Rural Retreat, Debbie J. Reedy, Mouth of Wilson, Va.; two brothers, James Preston Pickle, Rural Retreat, Robert Dave Alsbury, Tomball, Texas; special friends, The Home Boys; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday 4 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

ROSEBERRY, Tiffany Renee, of Dublin, infant daughter of Terry Gail Hodge Roseberry and Charles Jason Cromer, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

SIFFORD, Calvin Douglas, 64, of Parrott, died Friday, April 15, 1994 at Radford Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Hazel S. Sifford of Parrott; two daughters, Drema Sifford of Dublin, Mrs. Richard (Debra) Brumfield of Blacksburg; his mother, Annie Sifford of Parrott; one brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Barbara Sifford of Radford; five sisters, Mrs. Jack (Mabel) Moore of Dublin, Mrs. Gene (Ruth) Gravely of Parrott, Mrs. Houston (Barbara) Foster of Parrott, Mrs. Bobby (Molly) Nester of Parrott, Mrs. Cecil (Sue) Bullion of Parrott; also two granddaughters, Donetta and Samantha. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, 1994 at 2 p.m. from the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W. O. Myers and the Rev. Bob Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sifford Cemetery in Parrott. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 from the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford.

TAYLOR, Elzie Lue Allen, 67, of Denison, Texas, formerly of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, April 4, 1994, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor. Elzie was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Nettie Howard Allen. She is survived by twin daughters, Linda Taylor and Frances Spencer of Denison; two sisters, Evelyn Salley of Chesapeake and Virginia Nolen of Blacksburg; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Johnson-Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements with interment in Cedarlawn Memorial Park on Thursday, April 7 in Denison, Texas.

THOMAS, Anna Mae, 91, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.

TOMLINSON, Sallie Katherine, 99, of Asheville, N.C., formerly of Smyth County, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.

TOWNSEND, Besse Street, 93, of Abingdon, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.

WEBSTER, James Joseph, 90, of Glasgow, died Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington.

WESTINGHOUSE, Edward T., 88, of Troutdale, passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Inc.

WRIGHT, Clarence William, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 16, 1994, in a local hospital. He was a decorated veteran of World War II. He was greatly loved by his family and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Virginia Wright; daughter, Cindy Lyn Schnieder; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald L. and Bonnie A. Wright, Barry W. and Margaret S. Wright; grandchildren, Shawn W. Hicks, Bryan W. Wright, Jennie Schnieder, Sheridan Wright, Sonnet Wright, ShaLeigh Wright, Shimila Wright, Kimberly Wright. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Maurita Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 17, and Monday, April 18, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

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