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DATE: THURSDAY, November 24, 1994                   TAG: 9508110009
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BASILE, Mabel Louise, 84, of Roanoke, passed to immortality on Tuesday, November 22 , 1994. She was the widow of Joseph Michael Basile, M.D, (1887-1975). Born on September 23, 1910, to Zina and Thomas Abbas in Youngstown, Ohio, she is survived by her sons, Michael Joseph Basile, M.D. and Vincent Thomas Basile, M.D., who reside in Roanoke with wives Bernardine and Mary Zipporah respectively. Also surviving are grandchildren, Nicole, Brigitte, Dominic and Zipporah, Joseph and Thomas; sisters, Minnie, Molly Adelaide, Abla, Stella and Josephine; brothers Joseph and John. Her eldest brother Abbie preceded her in death. She was a proud graduate of East High School. After raising her family she matriculated Youngstown State University and in 1969 at the age of 58 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She taught at St. Edwards' Grade School and, after retirement, continued as a substitute teacher in the Youngstown City Schools. Beginning at age 73 she became an artist of some aggressive color style recognized by several critics and professional artists as a unique display of blooming talent. She exhibited at Roanoke Virginia's Festival in the Park and the County Fair at Canfield, Ohio. She was a devoted nurturing mother to her last days. We pray for her soul. Requiem in pacem. She had been a life long active member of St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church, Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 26, followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery. Fox Funeral Home visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 25, with a prayer service there at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory to St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church or to the Art Department, Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44505.

BECKNER, David Jackson, 41, of Route 1, Callaway died Tuesday, November 22, 1994, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Brenda M. Beckner; two daughters, Carolyn Lynn and Sharon Marie Beckner of the Home; sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Ronnie Sanders, Mary and James Sanders all of Rocky Mount, Virginia and Billy Akers of Callaway; brothers, Claude T. (Tommy) Beckner Jr., Rocky Mount, Bobby W. Beckner and James W. Beckner both of Callaway; also surviving is his mother-in-law, Lois R. Wood of Redwood; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sandra Varnedore of Nichols, Ga., Donna and John Hunn, Patty and Bruce Miller all of Rocky Mount, Joey and Dorene Arrington, Redwood, Rodney and Darlene McGee of Moneta; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, Piedmont Presbyterian Church with the Rev. C. Richard Slider officiating. Interment will follow in the Guilliams Beckner Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St. Rocky Mount.

BEINKAMPEN, Jack Richard, 68, of Memphis, Tenn., died Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Arrangements by De Vilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va.

BEINKAMPER, Jack Richard, 68, of Memphis, Tenn., died Tuesday, November 22, 1994 in a Memphis, Tenn. hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Navy and the Merchant Marines. He was a member of the masonic lodge and a shriner. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Peggy Geary of Memphis, Tenn.; two cousins, Frank Beinkamper of Dayton, Ohio, Eleanor Sutphin of Radford; also four nieces; two nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at Devilbiss Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. In lieu of flowers and expression of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to the Shriners. Devilbiss Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements

BOWER, Hazel B., 83, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 21, 1994. She was a lifelong member and Deaconness of First Church of the Brethren, where she also served as Church organist and pianist. Mrs. Bower was a 15 year volunteer at Community Hospital of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harman J. Bower; and two sons, H. Jay Bower Jr. and Daniel F. Bower. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy B. Metzger, York, Pa., Susan B. Sutphin and her husband, William, Seymour, Tenn.; a son, Ronald E. Bower, San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren, John E. Metzger, Gregory B. Metzger, H. Scott Metzger, Kristopher M. Bower, Daniel D. Sutphin, Cristin R. Sutphin, Juliet B. Sutphin; and three great-grandchildren, Elliot G. Metzger, Bennett A. Metzger, and Stephanie Hannah Metzger. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, November 25, 1994, at the First Church of the Brethren with the Rev. David R. Miller and Dr. S. Earl Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bristol Regional Medical Center Foundation, c/o Robert Powell, President, Bristol, Tenn. 37621, to honor the surgical and intensive care unit that so lovingly cared for our Mother. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

BOWMAN, Jonathan Arnold, infant son of Arnold and Melinda Bowman, of Route 3, Boones Mill, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994, in the local hospital. In addition to his parents, he survived by three sisters, Mary Kate Bowman, Suzanne Ruth Bowman, Julie Beth Bowman, all of the home; grandparents, Elwood and Catherine Bowman, Rocky Mount, Dallas and Marilyn Bowman, Wirtz; great-grandparents, Mrs. Annie Montgomery, Roy Bowman, Denton and Ruth Peters; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted at Oak Hill Old German Baptist Church Cemetery, 2 p.m. Thursday with the Home Brethren officiating. Friends may call at the home. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

BRENT, William S., 94 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in Siberia, Russia and a sergeant of Company (E) of the 31st Infantry. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity since 1931, having become in 1942 PDGM, Tuckahoe Lodge #347, Richmond. He was retired from the Commonwealth Virginia after 39 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Hanna (Tina) C. Brent; daughter, Mrs. T. D. (Molly) Todd; stepson, Jerry; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two half-sisters; one half-brothers. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 1994, at Lotz Salem Chapel with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. Graveside services will conducted by Taylor Lodge #23 A.F. & A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad or others of your choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

BULLIS, Edward Kent, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994. He is predeceased by his wife Lucy Virginia Tomlinson Bullis. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley L. Johns, Roanoke, Sylvia Ferguson, Big Island, Dorothy Henley, Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Verna Foster, Lenoir, N.C.; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren., Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, November 25, 1994, from Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Robert Sadler officiating. Call hours after 1 p.m. Thursday. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

CALDWELL, Jacob S. 20, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 19, 1994. Visitation Friday, November 25, 1994 at 10 a.m.to 1 p.m., Boitnott Funeral Home, New Castle.

CAMPBELL, V. Daphene, 89, of Roanoke, died Tuesday evening, November 22, 1994, in a local hospital. She was the widow of George Lewis Campbell, a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for over 78 years, a graduate of Radford College (now University), a retired teacher from Roanoke County Schools (where she taught at Clearbrook Elementary School), a member of the Retired Teacher's Association, a member and former officer of the Womens Society of Christian Service, and a member of the Sequoia Club. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Everett Smith, Columbia, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, George and Kim Campbell, Greensboro, N.C.; four grandchildren, Gretchen Boeren, Carol Carter, LeAnn Bean, Warren Campbell; a great-granddaughter, Sarah Boeren; five sisters, Marjorie Burnette, Roanoke, Ruth Dickerson, Salem, Pauline Ramsey, Roanoke, Joyce Hankla, Dublin, Glade Burnette, Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Sam E. McPhail officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association (4504 Starkey Road, Suite 115, Roanoke, VA 24014), the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554), or a favorite charity. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

CLARKE, John C., 72, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at his home. He was born in Brunswick County and was retired after 40 years with American Automobile Association, where he was Division Manager. Mr. Clarke was a former owner of AAA Driver Training School, Roanoke and Folly Rec-land Campground at Smith Mountain Lake. He was a dealer for Appalachian Log Structures. He was a former president of the Exchange Club, Fraternal Order of Police Associates, and the Roanoke Valley Safety Council. Mr. Clarke was also a former member of the Showtimers and a Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne P. Clarke, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Judge Joseph M. and Vickie R. Clarke, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Judith L. Clarke and Nicholas Martin-Smith, New York, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Sarah and John Clarke, Roanoke; two sisters, Ethel C. Palmer, Lawrenceville, Virginia H. Clarke, Washington, D.C. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Lawrenceville, with burial in Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church.

COFFEY, John Henry, 78, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 16, 1916, son of the late Lafayette and Annie Ward Coffey. He retired from the Natural Bridge Learning Center in 1981. He was a member of Jehovah's witnesses. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ogden Coffey; son and daughter-in-law, Philip A. and Martha Coffey of Roanoke, son, Garry W. Coffey of Buena Vista; grandchildren, John Gregory Coffey and wife, Joan, Christopher Coffey, and Lisa Simmers; great-grandson, Blake Coffey; two brothers, Roy and Herbert Coffey of Rockbridge County; two sisters, Catherine Long of Rockbridge County and Ruby Gilbert of Middlebrook; and many other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena V ista with Randolph Hare officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Rockbridge Area Hospice.

COOPER, Helen Gregory, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 1994. She was a member of Melrose Christian Church and was the widow of Willard L. Cooper. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John A. Sr. and Ann G. Cooper, Rocky Mt.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 25, 1994, at Franklin Memorial Park with the Rev. Brian M. Vaughan officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to your local rescue squad. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 11 a.m. Thursday.

EVANS, William Greene, (``Uncle Bill''), 71, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Corrine Evans, Lawrence and Sarah Evans; one sister, Rebecca Hairston all of Roanoke. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Dr. E. T. Burton will officiate with interment in Sandy Level Cemetery, Axton, Va. Friends may call Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Friday.

EVERSOLE, Edith Mae Thomas, 70, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994, at her residence. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late George B. and Mamie Porter Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Eversole; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lora and Leo Grubb Jr., Speedwell, Tammy and Jacky Scott, Wytheville, Teresa and Maxie Aker, Max Meadows; a son, William K. Fisher, Wytheville; three sisters, Mary Margaret Crutchfield, Mt. Airy, Md., Virginia Ward, Bladensburg, Md., Betty Mitchem, Wytheville; a brother, Arthur P. Thomas, Max Meadows; four grandchildren, Brittney Aker, Nathan Aker, Jerry W. Fisher, Stephen Fisher; a great-granddaughter, Kristen Fisher. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 25, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Olinger officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will recei ve friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, or at the residence at any time.

GILENS, Janie Mrs., 90, of Roanoke, passed away, Sunday, November 20, 1994. She is survived by one daughter, Willie Mae Reddick, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Barbara R. White, Brenda M. Hicks, Jacqueline D. Reddick and James Reddick all of Roanoke and Paul F. Reddick, Seattle, WA; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 26, 1994, 11 a.m. at the Glorious Church of God in Christ, Elder Jacqueline Jackson, pastor, with Elder Blaine Medley assisting. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. Family headquarters will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reddick, 351 McDowell Ave., N.W. Friends may call on the family at the church on Saturday at 10 a.m. one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis, Morticians.

GOODE, Lloyd Othneil Sr., (``Buzzy""), 86, of Bedford, died Saturday, November 19, 1994 at his residence. He was born in Bedford County on September 21, 1908, a son of the late Levin Onan Goode and Pearl Roberts Goode. Buzzy was owner and operator of Goode's Sporting Goods and Shoe Repair, and was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold M. Goode, and one sister, Marion G. Meador. He is survived by his wife, Frances M. Goode, one son, Lloyd O. Goode Jr., Raleigh, N. C.; one daughter, Cecelia Goode Klink, Gloucester, Va.; two sisters, Mary G. Carter, Lynchburg, Frances G. Goggin, Bedford; two grandsons, Robert W. Klink Jr., Falls Church, Jason L. Klink, Williamsburg. A memorial service was held Monday, November 21, 1994, at the Bedford Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

GOODWIN, Hazel Wood, 83, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 1994. She is survived by her husband, L. H. (Bill) Goodwin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Jugie) and Barbara J. Goodwin of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Mary (Sandy) and Jerry N. Cooper of Salem; sister, Sadie E. Wood of Salem; grandhchildren, Paul (Chip) Goodwin, Julie and Guy Wilburn, Leonard (Len) Cooper, Diane Cooper, Matt Cooper, Travis (Kim) Ballou; great-grandchild, Morgan Wilburn. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, November 25, 1994, at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Thomas L. Joyce officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

GROSECLOSE, Marco Stephen, of Speedwell, Va. died Tuesday, November 22, 1994, in the Galax Regional Medical Center. He was born in Crockett, Va. the son of the late Robert Lee and Mamie Lucille Cormany Groseclose. He was a member of the Speedwell United Methodist Church, a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #226, A.F.& A.M. and Wytheville Royal Arch Chapeter #51. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Groseclose Harrah. He is survived by his wife, Eve Holliday Groseclose; one sister, Mrs. Charlie Houston (Dorothy) Jones of Speedwell, Va.; brother-in-law and wife, Bill and Irene Holliday of Marion, Va.; three nieces, Mrs. Grover (Frances Jane) Harris of Speedwell, Va., Peggy Holliday Frye, Linda Holliday Grubb both of Marion, Va. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 25, 1994, 2 p.m. at The Speedwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Edwards and the Rev. Douglas Stuart officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The American Legion Post #9 will conduct graveside military rites. The remains will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday with a Memorial Service to be conducted at 8:30 by Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #226 A.F. & A.M. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

HALEY, Edna Martin, 73, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.

HELMS, Ronald Anthony, (``Ron''), 41, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 20, 1994. Funeral services will be Saturday 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. Rev. Connie Lee will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.

HUDSON, Willie Creed Jr., 69, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Grace Hale Hudson; two sisters, Valerie Gibson of Springwood, Lova Rock of Troutville; one brother, Lewis Hudson of Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 25, 1994, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Lester G. Wertz officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

HUNTER, Nannie Cynthia, 94, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, November 23, 1994. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Walter S., Dr., 75, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Dr . Johnson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and practiced surgery in Roanoke from 1949 until 1984. He was a member of the Virginia Medical Society, A.M.A. and Roanoke Academy of Medicine of which he was president in 1972. Surviving are his wife, Ruth M. Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth A. and Don McGlothlin, Lebanon, Laurie L. and Glen Aylor, Charlottesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Walter S. Johnson Jr., Irvington, Kenneth and Celeste Johnson, Garland, Texas, J. Peter and Marianne Johnson, Roanoke; grandchildren, Sean, Nathan and Ryan McGlothlin, Lebanon, Timothy Aylor, Charlottesville, Kimberly, Brian and Scott Johnson, Garland, Texas, Gina Johnson, Roanoke; two brothers-in-law, R. E. Nicholas and E. W. Barnard. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 25, 1994 in Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. D. Michael Meloy officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

LARGEN, Flossie Ellender, 86, of Dugspur, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Guy Largen; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry G. and Judith Largen, Ft. Smith, Ark.; daughters and son-in-law, Louise and Kenneth Ray Quesenberry, Dugspur; Carolyn L. Cox, Woodlawn; four grandchildren, Matthew G. Largen, Jessica Largen, Tony R. Quesenberry, Derenda Gwynn; two great-grandchildren, Brittney Gwynn, Trevor Quesenberry. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 1994 at the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

LEFFLER, Boyd Owen, 72, of Salem, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994 in Lewis Gale Hospital. He retired in 1988 from the Salem VA Medical Center where he worked many years as a medical illustrator. He was also a well established artist, a devoted father who independently raised his children after the death of their mother, and also was a Merchant Marine during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn L. Leffler and a daughter, Cynthia Leffler. Survivors include a son, Boyd Quintin Leffler, Salem; three daughters, Pamela Leffler, Salem, Beth L. Steele, Vinton, Ann and husband, Perry Terrell, Roanoke; six grandchildren; a brother, Cecil Leffler, Winston-Salem, N.C.; a sister, Doris Purser, Blackfoot, Idaho. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 25, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem. Burial will fol low in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

LORTON, William D. Jr., 79, of Radford, died at his residence Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Mr. Lorton, a Radford Native, was Chief of Police of the City of Radford until his retirement in 1975. He was engaged in law enforcement for 28 years. He was a graduate of the F. B. I. National Academy, Past Presient of the National F. B. I. Academy Associates of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Past President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. He served as director of the first New River Valley Regional Police Academy at New River Community College. He was a 45 year member of the Virginia May Masonic Lodge #38 A. F. & A. M., and Past President of the Radford Montgomery Shrine Club. He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Radford. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Rotenberry Lorton; a daughter, Lois Horton; a grandson, David Horton and a granddaughter, Beth Stephens and grandson-in-law, Scott Stephens, and a brother-in-law, Jerry S. Lovern. Also survived by two nieces. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. November 25, 1994 at the First Christian Church in Radford with Dr. Gina Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Pallbearers will be Phil Cochran, Don Cole, Gary Harman, Johnny Butler, Jim Sasser, Jim Lawson, Jerry Hendricks, Paul Tickle. The Virginia May Masonic Lodge #38 A.F. & A. M. will conduct graveside rites. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Collins Scholarship Fund or The First Christian Church in Radford. DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements.

MAXFIELD, Trudy Smith, 47, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 1994, at her residence. She was born April 20, 1947, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late James Rufus Smith and Christine Mayhew Smith, of Bedford, who survives. She was an employee of the Rubatex Corporation and attented the Quaker Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Tony B. Maxfield; a son, Tracy Blair Maxfield, of the home; nine sisters and brothers-in-law, Bevie S. and Kenneth Johnson, Martha S. and Clyde Smith, Julia Ann S. and Enoch Bruner, Jeanette S. and Greenwood Overstreet, Marilyn S. and Jackson Overstreet, Particia S. and Kelly Maxfield, Sybil S. and Mike Wray, all of Bedford, Iris S. and Richard Blankenship, Moneta, Lula S. and Robert Moore, Homer, Alaska; a brother & si ster-in-law, James W. and Mildred Smith, Bedford. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 25, 1994, at 1 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Jack Scaggs and Rev. Ken Burger. Interment will follow in the Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

OWEN, William Harold, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994. He was born in Bedford County and was raised in Hailfax County. He came to Roanoke in 1935, where he remained as a local businessman, until his retirement in 1980. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Nell Lyon Owen; one son, William Rodney Owen, Roanoke; two brothers and one sister, L. Carter Owen, Clifford T. Owen, and Jeanette Owen Anderson; a ll of South Boston. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel 11:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. George M. Pearson Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel

SMITH, Lillian M., 67, of Daleville, died Wednesday, November 23, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

TAYLOR, Thomas Clarence, 89, of Spencer, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Mayo Baptist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.

TRAIL, Ruby Howell, 85, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Trail. She was a charter member of the 49ers + Senior Citizen Center, Salem and was a member of Central United Methodist Church for 66 years. She is survived by her son, James E. Trail, Salem; sister, Odessa Thomas of Eden, N.C.; brother, Wister Howell of Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, November 26, 1994, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. William Davis officiating. The family will receive friends after 12 noon Friday. Interment will be Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

WILHELM, Sadie S., 88, of Charlottesville, Va. passed away Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Arrangements by McMillan-Small Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

WILSON, Albert Lee, 88, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994. Graveside service 2 p.m., Friday, Wilson Family Cemetery, Hurt. Arrangements by Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Danville.

WILSON, William Russell, 76, of Axton, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994. A private funeral will be held. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Vana Hackler, 95, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.