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DATE: SUNDAY, October 23, 1994                   TAG: 9507120021
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ALBERT, Jack Gordon, Chief Warrant Officer-W-4, 66, of McCoy, died Friday, October 21, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on December 21, 1927. CWO Albert entered the Coast Guard in 1946 and retired with 30 years service. He was appointed the rank of CWO-4 in 1971, awarded the Bronze Star in 1967, the Navy Expeditionary Medal in 1966, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal in 1966. After retirement, he was employed with Litton Amecon Industries for 10 years and also a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the state of Maryland. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and a member at large of the V.F.W., also a member of the A.R.R.P. Association, a member and past treasurer of Longshop/McCoy Rurtian Club and a member of Centennial Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Alva Lee Albert. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McCoy Albert; three sons, Commander Jack G. Albert, Jr. and wife, Judy, Governor's Island, N.Y., William Lee ``Bill"" Albert and wife, Maureen, Eureka, Mo., Chief Petty Officer Michael Albert and wife, Patty, Cape Cod, Mass.; three daughters, Susan A. Horty and husband, Tony, Bowie, Md., Patricia A. Medina and husband, Eric, Alexandria, Va., Mary A. Brady, Bowie, Md.; his mother, Florence McCoy Albert, McCoy; two brothers, James Isaac ``Jimmy"" Albert, Blacksburg, Jon Ray Albert, Christiansburg; one sister, Jane Albert McCoy, McCoy; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, 1994, at Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with the Rev. Gordon Lee and Mr. Bobby E. Fuller officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 p.m. Monday. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 1994, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Roanoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, c/o Dr. Robert Heath (Sunshine Fund for people who cannot afford medicine), P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, Va. 24033. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

BALES, Jack Gayle, 55, of Marion, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.

BAYNE, Gracie Bell, 86, of Fairfield, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday, Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

BROADY, Lonnie Johnson, 92, of 1543 Golfside Ave., NW, Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 20, 1994, unexpectedly, at her home. She was the widow of Frank C. Broady Sr. She was a Deaconess at High Street Baptist Church and a member of the Philathea Sunday School Class. One son, Frank C. Broady Jr. preceded her in death by several years. Survivors include her daughters and sons, Mrs. Lucille (Harry) Lee, Rev. Ulas N. (Delois) Broady, Mrs. Mary B. Brown, all of Roanoke, Mrs. Laura (Ben) Robinson, Durham, N.C., Mrs. Lyndon (Gilbert) Owens, Landover, Md., Richard H. Broady, Roanoke, Mrs. Agnes Brown, Landover, Md., Mrs. Annie B. (William) Gravely, Roanoke, and Rev. Braxton (Cecilia) Broady, Charleston, W.Va.; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marie Broady, Roanoke; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; niece, Mrs. Mattie Redcross, Williamsburg; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, 1994 at 1 p.m., High Street Baptist Church with Dr. Noel C. Taylor officiating and burial in Williams Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the High Street Baptist Church Sunday School in the name of Deaconess Lonnie J. Broady. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

BROWN, William Clyde, 78, of Gretna, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Funeral Monday 2 p.m., Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, Rocky Mount.

CARRIER, Willie (``Billie''), of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 21, 1994, at a local hosptial. She was a member of the Windsor Hills United Methodist Church and was retired from the U. S. Forest Service. Her life was devoted to family care. Surviving are her husband, Ralph E. Carrier; son and daughter-in-law, Richard W. and Patricia G. Carrier of Anderson, S.C.; two grandchildren, Erin Heather Carrier and Shawn David Carrier both of Hampton, Va. Memorial services will be at the Windsor Hills United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. D. Michael Meloy and the Rev. Bryant Oldham officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the building fund of the Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

CAUDLE, Larry Philip, 40, of S. Daytona Beach, Fla, formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

CHISHOLM, Rita Christine, 82, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, October 19, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in New York City, July 22, 1912, daughter of the late Angus and Christine Chisholm, and grew up in nearby Peekskill, N.Y. Miss Chisholm was associate professor emeritus of community health after 16 years with School of Nursing, University of Rochester. She was a graduate of Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing in New York City; receiving from Teachers' College-Columbia University, New York City both a B.S. in public health nursing, and an M.A. in supervision of public health nursing. Prior to her work with University of Rochester, Miss Chisholm was a hospital staff nurse, a private duty nurse, an Army nurse during World War II, and a supervisory nurse with the N.Y. State and with several counties' depts. of health. She was on the faculty at Nazareth College, 1958-61; and, she was a Fellow of the American Public Health Association. She had lived in Blacksburg since 1980; she is survived by her sister, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Abbott of Blacksburg; two nephews, Ward Andrew Posey of Bonita Springs, Fla., and John Posey of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and a niece, Rita May Posey Bruno of St. Petersburg, Fla. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 1994, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 706 Harding Ave., Blacksburg, with Rev. Paul Gallagher officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Rita C. Chisholm Scholarship Endowment, care of, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY 14642. Friends will be received following the service. Arrangements were made with McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

COX, Susie Lynch, 84, of Buchanan, died Friday, October 21, 1994. She was a member of the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, the Women's Society of the church, and a Red Cross volunteer. Mrs. Cox is survived by her son, E. Glenn Cox, Buchanan; a daughter, Ann C. Powell, Sturgis, Mich.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and special friends, Arnold and Martha Ruble. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 24, 1994, at 2:00 p.m. in Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Those wishing to make contributions, please consider the Buchanan Rescue Squad or Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 206, Buchanan, Va. 24066. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

DOWDY, Lorenzo Ludwell, (``Doggie''), 73, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, October 20, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Lotz Vinton Chapel. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery.

FORAN, Fannie D., 976, of Abingdon, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday in the Greendale Chapel. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.

FRANTZ, Eben Nelms, (``Pete''), 80, of Roanoke, died Friday, October 21, 1994, at his home. Mr. Frantz was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, and was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frantz. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry M. and Jane Frantz; two granddaughters, Mary E. and her husband, John Mitchell, Jennifer L. Frantz all of Stanley, Va.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crumpler and Mrs. R. E. Kesler all of Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 24, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. James R. Henry officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

GARLAND, Louise N., of Martinsville, died Tuesday, October 18, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday at A. & H. Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.

GARLAND, Louise N., of Martinsville, died Tuesday, October 18, 1994. Graveside service 11 . Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.

GILKESON, Francis Carlisle, 83, of Fairfield, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Mr. Gilkeson was born November 8, 1910 in Mississippi, a son of the late Carlisle Gilkeson and Elizabeth Smith Gilkeson. He was a member and Elder of the Grace Presbyterian Church and also a past member and Elder of the Fairfield Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the U. S. Postal Service. he was preceded in death by a son, Don M. Gilkeson. Surviving are his wife, Mattie Martin Gilkeson; two sons, T. C. Gilkeson, Boise, Idaho, David O. Gilkeson, Troutville; a sister, Mrs. Zena Austin, Fairfield; a brother, Guy Gilkeson, Leesburg; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, October 4, 1994 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

GOAD, Lutie Davis, 73, of Fairfield, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

GROSART, Marjorie Hope, 95, of Salem, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. She was the widow of K. Grosart. Mrs. Grosart is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Shirley G. Goode, Kay and Ralph C. Isbell, all of Salem; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Kues, Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the graveside 11 a.m. Monday, October 24, 1994 at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. J. Landon Maddex officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Brian Center of Fincastle. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

HARRIS, Ruby Virginia, 77, of Christiansburg, died Friday, October 21, 1994 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Friel L. Harris. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David L. and Jo Ann Harris, Eden, N.C.; four sisters, Hattie Duncan, Montvale, Letha Smith, Salem, Reba Duncan, Treva Cromer, both of Christiansburg; one brother, Jessie Mitchell, Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Susan Harris, Stacey Harris, Rebecca Harris. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 24, 1994, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon only at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. There will be no evening visitation.

HAWKS, Minnie Pauline, 55, of Roanoke, died Friday, October 21, 1994. She is survived by a son, James Eric Hawks; daughter, Liberty Rose Hawks; grandchildren, Stephany Mychelle Cunningham, Shanya Maree' Cunningham; brothers, William Hillman, William Edward Baird. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Newburn Cemetery, Dublin with Rev. Perry Lundy officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the John M. Oakey's and Son Funeral Home, Salem.

HENDERSON, Annie Elizabeth, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

HOWARD, Lita Dickerson, 80, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

JAMISON, John R., 32, of Martinsville, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, McKee Funeral Chapel.

LAW, Dorothy Truman, 72, of Roanoke, died in a Roanoke hospital, Saturday, October 22, 1994. She was the widow of Grover P. Law. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Alisha Dawn Quinn. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie L. and Wayne Campbell, Roanoke, Reva L. and Frank Quinn, Roanoke; mother, Ruth Truman; three brothers, Billy Truman, Gene Truman, all of Hardy, Nickie Truman, Natural Bridge; five sisters, Frances Pendleton, Richmond, Delores Helms, Roanoke, Sandra Spangler, Hardy, Virginia Ann Simmons, Hardy, Sarah Chisom, Hardy; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the grave in Franklin Memorial Park (Franklin County) at 11 a.m. Monday with Pastor J. Earl Harrelson officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12 noon Sunday.

LAWSON, Annie H., 80, of Galax, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Funeral Monday 11 a.m,. Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, Galax.

LAYMAN, Billy, 71, of Roanoke, died peacefully Thursday evening, October 20, 1994 at home. Surviving are a cousin, Doris Layman Lawrence; nieces and a nephew, and a dear friend, Ollie Nichols. he was in the Army during World War II and was a member of VFW Post 1264. Graveside services Monday, October 24, 1994 at 1 p.m. Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

LEONARD, Mary, 92, of Atkins, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.

LEVINE, Muriel, 64, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 22, 1994, after an 11 year illness. Muriel was the devoted wife and partner for 45 years of Burton Levine, who survives her. She was Vice-President of and partner with her husband in the operation of WROV radio from 1955 until her illness.. She was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue and a lifetime member of Hadassah. Muriel was a nurturing mother, who opened herself and her home to others in need. Murie l was a founder of Community School and of Yeled Nursery School. She was a great believer in children and in education, and leaves a legacy of love and caring. She is also survived by her parents, Lou and Rose Poller of Miami; children (and spouses), Marc Levine, Edie Read, Karen Levine and Dennis Nowak, David and Sandy Levine, Rhona Levine and Gary Tate, Tobey Levine and Fred Stoddard, and Beth Levine. Also grandchildren, Sam and Jonathan Levine, Joe and Sara Nowak, Chris Vaughan and Allison D'Aurizio, and Adam, Hannah and Zachary Tate. She also leaves her sisters, Leah Poller and Nidra Poller; and her brother and sister-in-law, Jan and Judy Poller. The funeral will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue on Wednesday, October 26, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Community School, 7815 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, or to Beth Israel Synagogue, 920 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

LEWIS, Richard (``Doc''), 48, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 1994. He is survived by four brothers and sisters-in-law, William S. Jr. and Shirley J. Lewis, Benjamin L. and Brenda Lewis all of Roanoke; James E. and In Lewis, Fincastle, Harry A. and Mabel Lewis of Salem; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lucille L. and (George) Graves, Gertrude Lewis of Roanoke; four uncles and one aunt, Alphonso and Jack E. Lewis Sr., Roanoke, Roy and Frank Welch of Washington, D.C., Geneva Welch of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 1994, 11 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Interment in the Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

LEWIS, Richard, 48, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 22, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

LITTLE, Wert L., of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Funeral service and burial Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

MASSEY, William Summer, 92, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 22, 1994, at Richfield Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife, Oakey Marie Massey; one son and daughter-in-law, Aubrey and Charlotte Gearheart, Salem; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois G. and Kyle Purdy, Roanoke, Freda W. and Douglas Tolley, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. F. J. Hamrick officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

McMANAWAY, Mary Margaret, 88, of Windsor Hills in Roanoke, died Monday, October 17, 1994, at her home. She had directed that her remains be donated to the Virginia Anatomical Gift Program and wished no memorial of her passing. Mrs. McManaway was born in Tazwell County, Va. on April 13, 1906, daughter of the late James B. and Margaret B. Catron. She graduated from Hollins College in the class of 1927 and taught music in Roanoke for many years. She was a member of Green Memorial Methodist Church, a long time member of Thursday Morning Music Club and was a Grey Lady Hosptial Volunteer for twenty five years. She was the wife of late Col. Fred McManaway USA (Ret). Surviving are a son, Col. James L. McManaway USMC (Ret), of Warren County, Virginia; a daughter, Dr. Margaret Carol Stenson of the University Idaho, and a son, Col. William F. McManaway USA of Fort Lewis, Washington; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

MIZE, Jacob W., 89, of Crockett, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m Tuesday, Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville.

MOXLEY, Kathleen Dale, 83, of Glasgow, died Friday, October 21, 1994. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Glasgow Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexingt

PARRISH, Mary Elizabeth, 68, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 22, 1994 at Raleigh Court Health Care. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Shepherd, and is survived by her husband, Warren E. Parrish; sons and daughter-in-law, Gary L. and Karen Parrish, Vinton, Mark E. Parrish, Roanoke; granddaughter, Tara Lynn Parrish. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel by the Rev. Gregory D. Reynolds, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

PRILLAMAN, Harry Leonard Sr., 84, of Rt. 4, Bassett, died Friday, October 21, 1994, at his home. Born in the Philpott community of Henry County, December 7, 1909, he was a son of the late George Cabel Prillaman and Clora Adkins Prillaman. He was retired from DuPont with 27 years service and was a retired minister having been ordained in 1958. He founded Prillaman Baptist Chu rch, Franklin County, and also was pastor of Henry Baptist Church, Henry, and Ebenezer Baptist Church, Calloway. He was a member of Fort Trial Baptist Church for 54 years; an honorary member and chaplain of Oak Level Ruritan Club; member of Woodman of the World; on Board of Directors of Piedmont Seniors of Virginia; and President of local chapter, AARP. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Velma Young Prillaman of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Joylee) Nickelston of Bassett; two sons, H. L. Prillaman, Jr. and Douglas A. (Doug) Prillaman, both of Bassett; two sisters, Christine P. Cannaday of Boones Mill, Mary P. Liggan of Hickory, N.C.; a brother, William David (Bill) Prillaman of Martinsville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; an aunt and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Fort Trial Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Alsop, David Weeks, and Bob Cloninger officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund or Bassett Rescue Squad. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Fort Trial Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Collins Funeral Services.

ROBERTSON, Harry James, 76, of Henry, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Tomlinson-Bassett Funeral Home Chapel, Bassett.

SHAPIRO, Ronald M., 54, died at his favorite place of residence in Lewes, Delaware on October 21, 1994 from lung cancer. He was also a resident of Washington, D.C. and Key West, Fla. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C. and was a former school teacher in Charlottesville. He also held several government positions in Washington. He was an active supporter of the Columbia Hospital for Women, the Kennedy Center and the Whitman Walker Clinic. He was the son of the late Dr. Andrew D. Shapiro and Dorothy M. Shapiro of Roanoke. He is survived by five children and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the grave in Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Roanoke, Va., 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Rabbi Frank Muller officiating. Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 Dupont Hwy., Georgetown, Dela. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 318 W. Church Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m . Monday.

SMITH, Charlie G., 65, of Christiansburg, died October 19, 1994. Graveside services 3 p.m. Sunday, Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

SOLOMON, Raymond, 58, of Amherst, died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista.

TERRY, Margaret Jean Gravley, 56, of Max Meadows died Saturday, October 22, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m Monday, Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville.

TESTER, Wilbert Kent, 58, of Hardy, died Saturday, October 22, 1994 in a local hospital. He was a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church and a veteran of the Virginia National Guard. Mr. Tester was a builder and developer of homes in the Roanoke Valley. He was a member and past president of the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association and was a former director of the National Home Builders Association. He was also Regional Vice-president of the Virginia Home Builders Association. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Johnson Tester; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kevin K. Tester, Chicago, Il l., Gregory A. and Robin Silver Tester, Hardy; two grandsons, Brandon O'Neal Tester, Ryan Gregory Tester; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence B. and Tracy L. Tester, Richmond, Nathan C. and JoAnn B. Tester, Goodview; sister and brother-in-law, Anna T. and Nathan Smith, Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at Thrasher Chapel of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 1994, with the Rev. Wm. Anthony Layman officiating. Burial will be in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hardy Rescue Squad or Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church, Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

WALKER, Marian C., 96, of Roanoke, died Friday, October 21, 1994, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and a long time sunday school teacher. Surviving are two sons, Harry Cash, Bluefield, W.Va., Paul Cash, Va. Beach; a step-daughter, Dorothy Felty, Roanoke; step-son, James M. Walker, Richmond; sister, Kay Wagner, Neavitt, Md.; also, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, October 24, 1994, with the Rev. Larry E. Sprouse officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel, 12 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

WHITEHEAD, Claude Cahill, 92, of Route 2, Martinsville, died Friday, October 21, 1994 in a Martinsville nursing home. She was a daughter of the late Zachary and Florence Williams Cahill, was a lifetime member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Whitehead was preceded in death by her husband Roy S. Whitehead. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Gordon Washburn, Penhook; two sons, Allen Whitehead, Madison, Tenn., Morris Whitehead, Martinsville; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jewell Edwards, Fieldale; one sister-in- law, Ruby Cahill, Martinsville. Funeral services will be conducted at Snow Creek Christian Church 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Conelle Reynolds, the Rev. Berlin Hanks, and the Rev. Terry Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Snow Creek Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Route 5, Martinsville, VA, 24112. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Snow Creek Christian Church and other times at the homes of Hazel Washburn or Morris Whitehead. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

WOODY, William Foster, 96, of Marion, died Friday, October 21, 1994 in the Raleigh Court Health Care Center, Roanoke, VA. He was a member of the East End Baptist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation with 41 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fletcher Richardson Woody and a son, Merrill Woody. Surviving are two sons, W. S. Woody, Roanoke, Roger D. Woody, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and one daughter, Nina W. Crooks, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Nelson Woody and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 pm. at Barnett's Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Dallie Ann Withers, departed this life on Friday, October 21, 1994, in Salem, Va. She was the widow of John F. Wright. Survivors includes mother, Margreed B. Withers; her children, Karen Wright-Ellis, Pamela Cooper, Winston D. Wright, Douglas A. Wright, Melinda W. Cunningham, Jennifer W. Carson, Mark E. Wright, Maxine and Clarissa Wright, Davon L. Wright; her mother-in-law, Mattie H. Wright; 12 grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Loretta T. Wright and Pamela Mitchell; two sons-in-law, Joseph J. Carson and John H. Cunningham; host of loving and devoted family and friends. Visitation will be Monday, October 24, 1994 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service wil l be held Tuesday, October 25, 1995 at 11 a.m. at The Virginian Associate of the Church of God, Route 43, South, Bedford. Private burial service in the Brown Family Cemetery, Thaxton, Va. The family will receive friends at the residence of Mrs. Melinda and John Cunningham, 851 Short Street, Bedford. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Thaxton Church of God, the local ARC, American Diabetes Association, the American Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society, the Bedford Adult Care Center. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.