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DATE: WEDNESDAY, December 21, 1994                   TAG: 9509220001
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BROWN, Julie Smith 75, of Galax, died Monday, December 19,1994. Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BRUMFIELD, Virginia Barker, 71, of Gretna, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Summersett Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Andrew Jack, 63, of Grant, Va., passed away Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

COX, W.E., (``Bill""), 79, of Marianna, Fla., died December 17, 1994, in Marianna, Fla. Mr. Cox was born in Galax, Va. in December of 1915 to Ed Cox and Mittie Rebecca Osborne. Mr. Cox is survived by four children and eight grandchildren; two sisters, Nita Cox Carrico and Etoile Berry, both of Galax. A memorial service was held at the home in Florida.

CREASEY, Ruby Watson, 81, of Bedford, died Tuesday December 20, 1994. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Aubrey Carson, 82, of Gretna, died Monday, December 19, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Straightstone Baptist Church. Arrangments by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Jack Walter, 68, of Roanoke, died Monday, December 19, 1994, in a Salem hospital. He was retired from Roanoke County Schools. He is survived by his wife, Lucille E. Davis; one son, Jack W. Davis Jr., Statesville, N.C.; three daughters, Carol Parker, Linda Richardson, both of Salem, Brenda Goens, Leland, N.C.; four brothers, Charles Davis, Blacksburg, John Davis, Christiansburg, Donald Davis, Charleston, S.C., Wesley Davis, Roanoke; one sister, Dorothy Thornhill, Blacksburg; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 1994 at 12 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Darnell Rutherford officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

DICKERSON, Bertha Quesenberry, 95, of Radford, passed away Monday, December 19, 1994, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mae Turner. She was a member of the Indian Valley Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Blane Dickerson and also by three sons. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mae Turner and Mrs. Frankie Bain, both of Radford; four sons, James B. Dickerson, Richmond, Thurman Dickerson of Dublin and Jr. Ray Dickerson and Robert Dickerson, both of Radford; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins and Elder Sidney Rakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Big Sand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, and at the church one hour prior to the services.

EDDS, Hazel McGrady, 64, of Rugby, Va., passed away Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Corinth Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

FITZPATRICK, Ruie J., 92, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994. She was the widow of J. Scott Fitzpatrick, and a member of Melrose United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is survived by a number of cousins including one special cousin, Annette D. Fralin, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Milton D. and Luella Fitzpatrick, Roanoke; special friends, Jimmy and Virginia Hayes, Roanoke, and Miss Mary Moore, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Richard L. McNutt and Mr. Fred L. Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to the Melrose United Methodist Church, 1301 Melrose Ave., Roanoke, Virginia.

FRANKLIN, Olivia Johnson, (``Livie''), 84, of Huddleston, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 1994, in the Campbell Rest Home. She was born April 5, 1910, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Jane (Jimmie) English Johnson and James Luster Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden Lee Franklin and two brothers, Garvis Johnson and Lawrence (Pee Wee) Johnson. She was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mimi and Melvin Harris, Huddleston; a grandson, Brandon Franlkin Harris, Huddleston; a brother, Guy Johnson, Salem; a dear friend, Frances Overstreet, Huddleston. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 22, 1994m at 11 a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Christopher Fowler and the Rev. Melvin Harris. Interment will follow in the Palestine Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 t o 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the Palestine Baptist Church Building Fund.

GARMAN, Dana Taylor, 34, of Catawba, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994, at her home. She was a bus driver for the Craig County Schools. She is survived by her husband, Frank R. Garman Jr.; one son, Matthew G. Garman and two daughters, Martha L. Garman and Kelly Marie Garman, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett L. Taylor, Catawba; one brother, Wayne E. Taylor, Catawba; two sisters, Lisa Morris and Eike Hale, both of Catawba; father and mother-in-law, Frankie and Louise Garman, Catawba. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994, at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. R. C. Wagner and Rev. Robin Colwell officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catawba United Methodist Church. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 1 p.m. Wednesday.

GRAY, Annie Ruth Meador 80, of Blue Ridge, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 19, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Gray and a daughter, Nancy G. Tate. Surviving are a son, Warren E. Gray, Blue Ridge; three grandchildren, Randall W. Gray, Elaine T. Massey and husband, Mike W. Massey, Denise T. Fritts and husband, Bryan O. Fritts; two great-grandchildren, Krystle M. Fritts, Mary Lee Fritts; also surviving is one brother, Frank H. (""Dutch"") Meador; and four sisters, Estelle M. Spradlin, Alice M. Kidd, Margaret M. Adams, Hazel M. Barger. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Steven L. Miller and the Rev. Ernest R. Wood officiating. Burial to follow in Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge. Family will receive loved ones, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

GRAY, Annie Ruth Meador 80, of Blue Ridge went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 19, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Gray and a daughter, Nancy G. Tate. Surviving are a son, Warren E. Gray, Blue Ridge; three grandchildren, Randall W. Gray, Elaine T. Massey and husband, Mike W. Massey, Denise T. Fritts and husband, Bryan O. Fritts; two great-grandchildren, Krystle M. Fritts, Mary Lee Fritts; also surviving is one brother, Frank H. (""Dutch"") Meador; and four sisters, Estelle M. Spradlin, Alice M. Kidd, Margaret M. Adams, Hazel M. Barger. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Steven L. Miller and the Rev. Ernest R. Wood officiating. Burial to follow in Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge. Family will receive loved ones from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

GREENE, Mary Burke, 74, of Radford, passed away Monday, December 19, 1994, at Radford Community Hospital. She was Secretary and Treasurer of North Radford Septic Tank Service since 1969. She was a charter member of the Fairlawn Church of God. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Mary Kate and Donald Kidd, Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tyrone G. (Tony) and Ann Long, Dublin, and William J. and Betty Greene, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Emma (Sudie) Dudley, Radford; ten grandchildren, Lorna Powers, James Long, Connie Hensley, Susan Ramsey, Dana Scott, Autumn Kidd, Burke Kidd, Abi Greene, Lesley Gallimore, and Valerie Myers; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 1994, at 11 a.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God with the Rev. Demps Overcash officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens at Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fairlawn Church of God in Radford. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to the Alzheimers Assoc. National Headquarters, 70 East Lake St., Chicago, Ill. 60601, or to the Pulaski County Lifesaving Crew. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements.

HALL, Julia Burdette, 57, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HURD, Roy, 93, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home.

JAMISON, Mary Bess, 87, of Covington, died Monday, December 19, 1994. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, Lone Star Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

JONES, Annie L., 94, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994 at her home. Mrs. Jones was born in Montgomery County, Va. to the late Peter Benjamin and Hattie Elizabeth Wheeler Bradford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Jackson Jones. Survivors include her two daughters, Rachel Hattie Allen and Betty J. Vincil, both of Pearisburg; five sons, Aubrey Jackson Jones, Den Hill, Kelly Jones, Christiansburg, Minor Jones, Lewis Irvin Jones and James Willie Jones, all of Pearisburg; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994 at Moores Chapel Johnsville, Home Brethren. Interment will follow in the Moores Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home.

JONES, Philip Robert, 60, of Blacksburg, died suddenly Tuesday, December 20, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born April 27, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late John Preston and Vivian Claire Lyle Jones. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Dr. Jones was a noted expert in the field of education since 1977. He was a chairperson and commissioner of the U. S. House of Representatives Commission on the Financing of Free and Appropriate Education for special needs children. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Huffington Jones; two daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie Jones and D. David Ostroth, Blacksburg, Diana Jones and Dale Ray Hall, Christiansburg; a grandson, David Andrew Ostroth; a granddaughter, Amy Ostroth; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Wallace P. and Beverly Jones, Rockford, Ill. Roger L. and Anita Jones, Oconomowoc, Wi., J. Howard and Christy Jones, East Lansing, Mi. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 1994, at 11 a.m., at the Virginia Tech War Memorial Chapel, with Jim Bayne officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Division of Administrative and Educational services, 221 East Eggleston Hall, College of Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0302, or to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call Wednesday at McCoy Funeral Home after 12 noon, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

KIME, Warren Penn Jr., 75, of Salem, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.

LEVIN, Abner Bernard, 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994, in a local hospital after a long illness. Mr. Levin was born in Fitzgerald, Ga., June 23, 1910, and was a native of Roanoke since age six. He attended Washington & Lee University and received his Bachelor's of Law Degree from the University of Georgia, 1931, where he was a member of the Blue Key Council. Mr. Levin founded American Chemical Company in Roanoke and served as its president until his retirement in 1969. He has been recognized in ``Who's Who In American Business and Industry"". While active in business, Mr. Levin served on the boards of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce and the Roanoke Rotary Club, he also served on the board of The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and active in the United Way, YMCA, American Cancer Society, and B'nai B'rith. Mr. Levin was a long time member of Temple Emanuel where he served on the board. Mr. Levin was also a member of the Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, and a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., The Knights of Pythias. In recent years Bernard Levin belonged to the Hunting Hills Country Club and Breakers West Golf Club in Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. Levin and his wife, Marjorie Sigmund Levin have been residents of both Roanoke and Palm Beach, Fla. In addition to his wife, Mr. Levin is survived by two sons, Richard S. Lawrence, Atlanta, Ga. and John B. Lawrence, Roanoke; two grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, December 22, 1994, at Temple Emanuel Cemetery with Rabbi Frank Muller officiating and rites by the Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

MAHONE, Nell Wright, 79, of Bedford, died Monday, December 19, 1994. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

MARSOLEK, George Allen, 27, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 17, 1994. He was employed by Varney Electric. Surviving are a son, Chris Marsolek, Roanoke; mother, Ellen Marsolek, Atlanta; father and stepmother, Rudolph R. Marsolek Sr. and Wanda Marsolek, Roanoke; a brother, Ray Marsolek, Bedford County; grandmothers, Maudie Asbury, Blacksburg, Martha Marsolek, Stoddard, Wis.; stepbrother, Eddie Gregory and stepsister, Missy Shepherd, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994, with Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

MARTIN, James Mahlon, 66, of Hillsville, passed away Monday, December 19, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 1994, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

MARTIN, Kathleen Graham, 84, of Christiansburg, died Sunday evening, December 18, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, 1994 from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg.

McCLELLAND, Lee R., (``Lee Cash''), 81, of Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, passed away Monday, December 19, 1994. He was a member of the Lynn Haven Baptist Church and active in the produce business for over 60 years. Surviving are his wife, Levada B. McClelland, of the T. Stuart Payne Assisted Living Center, Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Charles Holloway; son and daughter-in-law, Eddy and Sandra McClelland, all of Vinton; grandson and wife, Michael and Annette Holloway, great-grandson, David Holloway, all of Hampton. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

MOTT, Harold Fredrick, 92, of Eden, N.C., passed away, Monday, December 19, 1994. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 1994, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

PRATER, David A., 67, of Castlewood, died Monday, December 19, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.

RICHA, James F., 77, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Saturday, December 17, 1994 at her residence. He was born November 18, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio as a Railroad supervisor for 43 years with Nickel Plat and Norfolk Southern. He came to Winter Haven from Port St. Lucie in 1989. Mr. Jicha was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Jicha, Winter Haven; daughters, Rebecca Mason, Warren, Ohio, Jennie Atkins, Orwell, Ohio; sister, Emily Robinson, Sarasota, Fla.; brother, George Jicha, Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers, Anton and Charles Jicha. Arrangements by Glen Abbey Funeral Home.

SIZER, Alfred Herman, (``Sheik""), 80, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, December 20,1994 in a Roanoke hospital. He was February 23, 1914 in Buena Vista, son of the late John A. Sizer and Sarah Abbott Sizer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Dixon ``Teenie"" Sizer. He had been a member of the Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #186 for over fifty years. He was a lifetime member of the Buena Vista Fire Dept., with over thirty years service, during which time he held the office of Chief, Asst. Chief, Captain, and President. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Sizer Littleton, Roanoke and Jodie Sizer Stinnett, Buena Vista; one sister, Helen S. Glass, Buena Vista; one brother, Dr. Kenneth B. Sizer, Danville; two granddaughters, Tammy Leigh Stinnett, Buena Vista, Mary E. Lit tleton, Clemson, S.C.; and a very special friend, Ethan Knick. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Chip Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery, with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.

SMITH, Loline M. Gray, 72, of Rt. 1, Ferrum, died Monday, December 19, 1994. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Smith, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy S. Holland and Mrs. Alice S. Clayborne, both of Boones Mill, Ms. Margaret Drakeford, Ferrum, Mrs. Kathy S. Puller, Ashland, ; six sons, B. Lee Davis, James V. Menefee, Joe A. Menefee, all of Ferrum, Calvin G. Smith, Roanoke, William E. Smith, Blacksburg, Clyde T. Smith, Rocky Mount; one stepdaughter; four stepsons; three brothers; 30 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 11 a.m., at Morningside Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kirby Whitfield officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m. Interment in the Menefee Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.

STUTTLER, Emma Lou, 87, of Hillsville, passed away Monday, December 19, 1994. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, Surratt Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

TENNEY, Gerald Rex, 62, of Moneta, passed away Thursday, December 15, 1994. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

TRIPLETT, Robert, 64, of Galax, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, South Fork Baptist Church, Piney Creek, N.C. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

WAINWRIGHT, Marguerite Elizabeth Kessler, ``Bogie"", 66 of Richmond, died, Monday, December 19, 1994. She was the daughter of the late Edna and Jacob Kessler of Blacksburg, and was born in Narrows, Va. She is survived by her husband, Harold E. Wainwright; son, Harold E. Wainwright Jr., Richmond; daughter, Sandra Lynn Padrick, and her husband, Capt. Duane A. Padrick, Bolling A.F.B., Washington, D.C.; also granddaug hter, Madison Alynn Padrick; and sister-in-law, Helen Frances Shively, Roanoke. Mrs. Wainwright attended Mary Baldwin College and graduated from R.P.I. (Virginia Commonwealth University) with a B.S. degree in Business. She worked for Dr. R. Campbell Manson, a dermatologist, for a number of years. She was a member of the Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church and worked with their senior group for several years. She was also a member of the Richmond Country Club, and a past secretary of the Womens Golf Association, a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star, past member and secretary of the Tri-Club, and past member Westhampton Junior Womens Club. Remains rest at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where the family will receive friends Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994, at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, 7000 Park Ave. Interment Greenwood Memorial Garden. The family requests memorial gifts be made to the St. Mary's Hospital Hospice, 5801 Bremo Rd., Richmond, VA 23226.

WOODY, Gordon Allie, 79, of Sontag, died Tuesday, December 20,1994 at the home of his sister. Born July 28, 1915, he was the son of the late James M. and Alice Parcell Woody. He was preceded in death by one son, Buddy Woody, one daughter, Carol Ann Woody Cannaday, and one grandson, Gregory Gordon Woody. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ron Burroughs, Sontag; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Carolyn Woody, Glade Hill, Larry and Kathy Woody, Sontag, Donnie and Jean Woody, Rocky Mount; his sister, Eva Woody, Sontag; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 1994 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ivey Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Woody Fam ily Cemetery, Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 21, 1994, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home and other times at the home of Donnie and Jean Woody, State Road 902, Rocky Mount, Va. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements.