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                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, January 12, 1995                   TAG: 9509220023
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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ALTICE, Russell Dudley, 83, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 1995 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was retired from Grumman Emergency Products, Inc. and was a member of the First Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Hammack Altice; five sons and daughters-in-law, David and Shirley Altice, Roanoke, Robert and Peggy Altice, Vinton, Edwin and Diane Altice, Jerry and Evelyn Altice, Lee Roy and Sue Altice, all of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and John Hutchison,Vinton, Brenda and Joe Stevens, Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Lee Pagans, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m. Friday, January 13, 1995, with the Rev. Carl V. Woodie officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to the Vinton Lifesaving Crew. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

BASHAM, Ernest G., 96, of Salem, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

BECKELHEIMER, Helen Elizabeth Nicely, 79, of Huddleston, and formerly of Pinesville and Amigo, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Graveside service Friday 1 p.m. Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, W.VA. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

CARSON, Julia E., 88, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

CARTER, Billy Wayne, 48, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. He is survived by his sisters, Ethel Mae Durham, Boones Mill, Mary C. Turner, Elsie C. Wray and Christine C. Wills, all of Roanoke; brother, Richard E. Carter; halfbrother, Frank W. Carter, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Darrell Smucker with burial in the Oak Hill German Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin County. Friends may call at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

CASEY, Louise Burwell, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral services will be Friday, 2 p.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. Dr. E. T. Burton will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

COLEMAN, Larry Wayne, 39, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 1995, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after suffering from a long illness. He was born in Grundy on September 4, 1955. A son of Carlos Linberg Coleman, Salem and Pauline Byers, Madison Heights, Md. He had worked for Gateway Foods prior to his illness. Also surviving are his wife, Kathy Coleman; two sons, Joshua Coleman and Seth Coleman; three sisters, Rita Carter, Radford, Carla Robinson, Haysi, and Genora Robinson, West Allenhurst, N.J.; one brother, Gary Coleman, Aurora, Ill.; two halfbrothers, Michael Joseph Green, Haysi, Dennis Silcox, Madison Heights, Mich.; one halfsister, Melinda Gale Coleman, McClure. Funeral services will be held at the Lotz Salem Chapel, 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 1995, with the Rev. Billy White officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge, 636 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. 21233. The family will receive friends at the Lotz Salem Chapel Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

COOPER, Mary Hope, infant daughter of Robert and Dreama Cooper, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

DALTON, James Letcher, (``Willie""), 67, of New River, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995, at Radford Community Hospital. Born July 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Oakley F. Dalton and Oma Akers Dalton. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sidney and Martha Dalton of New River, Cecil and Pauline Dalton of New River; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Treva Loving of New River, Goldie and James E. (Buddy) Sutton of Fairlawn, Ilectris and John W. Linkous of New River; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 1995, at 11 a.m. from the Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church in New River with the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford . Memorials may be made to the Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church in care of James E. Sutton, 7572 Jackson Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141. Arrangements are being conducted by DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford.

FOLEY, Eugene Tunney, 66, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Collins Funeral Service Chapel, Bassett.

HIATT, Virginia Belle, 82, of Rt. 2, Box 293, Ararat, widow of the late Clarence Oten Hiatt, died Tuesday night, January 10, 1995 at the Northern Hospital of Surry County in Mt. Airy, N.C. Mrs. Hiatt was born June 23, 1912 in Patrick County, Va. to the late William Marion (Dink) and Mimie Gwynn Hiatt, attended Patrick County public schools, was a graduate of the Hardin Reynolds Memorial High School at Critz, Va., attended Guilford College for two years and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Radford University. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, which is an organization of outstanding educators. Mrs. Hiatt was a retired school teacher and principal for 39 years in the Carroll County School System, was president of the District M Virginia Retired Teachers Association, and was a member of the Grace Moravian Church, where she served in many positions at Grace Moravian Church and Willow Hill Moravian Church, where she served as pianist, Sunday School teacher, church treasurer and youth leader. She was instrumental in organizing the Grace Moravian Senior Friends, having been the president several times. She loved her music, enjoyed entertaining her friends and fed a multitude of people with her cooking. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard (Red) and JoAnn Hiatt, Lowgap, N. C., William Carroll and Joyce Hiatt, Toast, N. C.; three grandsons and wife, Jerry and Dana Hiatt, Mt. Airy, N.C., Brandon Hiatt, Lowgap, N. C. and Darren Hiatt of Toast, N.C.; one stepgrandson, Grant Cockerham, Lowgap, N.C.; five sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret H. Leonard, Ararat, Va., Ester H. and Garnet Dawson, Ararat, Va., Clara H. Meredith, Fancy Gap, Va., Evelyn Coulson, Cana, Va. and Ruth H. Bowman, Elkin, N.C. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Moody Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Neil Routh and the Rev. Charles Fishel, with burial to follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday night, where her body will remain until the hour of the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Grace Moravian Church, 1401 N. Main St., Mt. Airy, N.C. 27030.

HOPKINS, Rosamond Dickinson, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. She was the widow of James Thomas Hopkins Sr., was a member of the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, the D.A.R. and The Huguenots Society. She was preceded in death by a son, J. Thomas Hopkins Jr. Surviving are one daughter, Rosamond H. Crowe, Atlanta, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Nell Boyd Hopkins, Roanoke; two grandchildren, J. T. Hopkins III, Virginia Beach, Nell Hopkins Long, Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Page Stuart Long, Kathryn Hopkins Long. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Evergreen Burial Park 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. James F. Riach officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial be made to the Fincastle Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HUFF, Douglas Anderson 68, of Roanoke County, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

HUTCHENS, Thomas Clifton, 67, of Stuart, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.

JENNINGS, Thomas Ralph, 79, of Galax, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 1994, in Twin County Regional Hospital. Born October 14, 1915 in Grayson County, the son of John and Rosa Jennings. He attended Bluefield Business College and was a veteran of World War II. He retired as executive vice-president of First National Bank in 1981. Serving on the Board of Directors of Twin County Regional Hospital, Mr. Jennings was a member of Galax Rotary Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7568, and UCI, a fraternal organization. He was a member of Galax Presbyterian Church, where he served in many capacities, including Su nday School Superintendent, treasurer, Board of Deacons, Elder and Board of Trustees. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Blanche G. Jennings; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jerry Louthian, Wirtz; one granddaughter, Lindsay Louthian; and two grandsons, Todd and Brett Louthian, all of Wirtz; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Estel Marshall, Galax; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12, at 11 a.m. at Galax Presbyterian Church with Dr. Tom Wharten and the Rev. Bob Hoffman officiating. The family will receive friends at Galax Presbyterian Church Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Galax Presbyterian Church.

JOHNSON, Dr. Johnny R., 47, of Chevy Chase, Md., formerly of Gretna, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Greenfield Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

JOHNSTON, Lucille Cloninger, 86, of Salem, died Monday, January 9, 1995. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gratt H. Johnston. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. B. Conrad and Cherry Johnston, Salem; grandchildren and their spouses, Tina and Tim Shephard, Teresa and Dale Wolcott, Gregory B. Johnston and Mary McCurley; great-grandchildren, Justin Wolcott, Grayson Shephard; brothers, Dr. Giles L. Cloninger Jr., Earl M. Cloninger; sister, Jean C. Cockrell. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 1995, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, with Dr. B. Conrad Johnston, Pastor Lou Bennett and Rev. Paul B. Welleford officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, N.C. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Virginia Partnership Missions c/o Salem Baptist Church, 103 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153.

JONES, Jessie Clay, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday morning, January 11, 1995 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Fine and Maude Turner Jones, his son, Wayne Leon Jones, a brother, George W. Jones, and son-in-law, Carlton Franklin. Surviving are his wife, Alma Cannaday Jones; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lois J. Franklin, Glade Hill, Ellen J. and Joseph W. Jessee, Rocky Mount; one son and daughter-in-law, Bud C. and Maneika T. Jones, Roanoke; grandchildren, Ricky Franklin, Melissa and Chris Whitehurst, and Ashli Jones; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ida Law, Frances and Roy Reynolds; four brothers and five sisters-in-law, Thomas and Nancy Jones, Walter and Iva Jones, Roy and Kitty Jones, Herbert and Mary Lee Jones, and Mildred Jones; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Taft and Mary Cannaday, Roy and Logene Cannaday, Rita and Russell Lilly, and Ella Cannaday; many nieces, nephews and special friends, Betty Young and Brenda Harrison. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Friday, with Elder W. Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Franklin County. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

KASEY, Freckley, 70, of Braxton Ave., Salem, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

KING, Barbara Jane, 44, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995, in a local nursing home. She was a former employee of Moores Lumber & Building Supply Inc. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel King. Surviving are her mother, Alma L. King, Tallahoma, Tenn.; sister, Kathleen D. Whitlock and brother, Stephen R. King, both of Roanoke; sisters, Anita M. Cook and Patricia E. Osmundsen, both Tallahoma, Tenn.; also numerous nieces and nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested a contribution be made to The Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Suite 8, Roanoke, VA 24018, and the Housecall Hospice, 2167 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153. A memorial service will be held at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, corner of Colonial Avenue and Rt. 419, at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 1995, with Pastor Quigg Lawrence officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

LAW, Bernard J. 73, of Peterstown, W.Va. died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Peterstown Cemetery. Arrangements by Broyles Funeral Home.

LEE, Sadie A., 65, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Arrangements by Claytor Dean Funeral Home, Radford.

LITTLE, Dr. Scott W., 68, of Roa noke, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 11, 1995. He was an ear, nose and throat specialist for thirty-three years, and founder of The Little Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic. Dr. Little was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and graduated from the University of Manitoba, B.S.C., M.S.C., and McGill University (Montreal), M.D., C.M. He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, and played trombone in the Kazim Shrine Band, and The Community Band. Surviving are his wife, Muriel Little; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clare and Jennifer Little of Arlington, Bryan Little of Richmond; and a daughter, Robyn Little of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday from St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, with the Rev. James Drinard Smith officiating. Inurnment will take place in the church columbarium at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Columbarium Fund at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church (2339 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015). Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday.

MASK, Lt. Col. Bernnie Rylen, USAF (Ret.), 76, of Goodview, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 1995. He was preceded in death in May of 1994 by his wife of 54 years, Frances Foster Mask. Survivors include his daughters, Mrs. Sandra M. Holland, Clifton, Mrs. Amy M. Drain, Vinton; two sons-in-law, James E. Holland, Ronald E. Drain; grandchildren, Lindsay, Courtney, and Matt Holland. Another grandchild is expected soon. Also surviving are his sister, Helen M. Saul, Roanoke; brothers, Buford Mask, Vinton, Raymond Mask, Goodview; favorite aunt, Hazel Webb, Roanoke; two special sisters-in-law, Penny and Margaret. Lt. Col. Mask's military career included service as a China-Burma-India Hump Pilot during World War II, where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and numerous air medals for flights ``during extremely treacherous weather conditions necessitating long periods of operation on instruments"". He also flew in the Korean War, where he was awarded a number of air medals. Other assignments included tours in Japan, England, Idaho, California, Mississippi, and Texas. In 1988, he received an award from the government of China in appreciation for the missions he flew over the Himalayans resupplying the Allied Forces in China during World War II. Following his retirement, he and his family returned to El Paso, Texas, where he had served earlier as the Operations Officer at Biggs Air Force Base. Later he served as Chief Pilot for Texas State Optical in Beaumont, Texas. After retiring a second time, he and Frances returned to their home state of Virginia, where they resided in Goodview on Smith Mountain Lake. In total retirement for the past 19 years, he was an active member in the QB Pilots Association. He was a member of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163, the Scottish Rites, and a member of Kazim Temple. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, with the Rev. Dennis Moore, Pastor of Beaverdam Baptist Church officiating. Graveside services with full military honors conducted by Seymour Johnson Air Force base in Goldsboro, N.C., will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 9 a.m. Friday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

MOORE, Thomas Earl, 78, of Flatridge, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995. Funeral 7 p.m. Friday, Barnett's Funeral Chapel, Marion.

MORRIS, Flora French, 90, of McCoy, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995, at Radford Community Hospital. Mrs. Morris was born in Montgomery County on July 6, 1904, a daughter of the late John Burman and Clara Isabell Teel Fagg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tillman Morris. Mrs. Morris was a member of Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Adele M. Erickson, Blacksburg, and Dreama M. and (Mitch) A. R. Mitchem, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carlos E. and Ida Mae Morris, Radford, and Glenn A. and Helen Morris, Spencer; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 1995, at Centennial Christian Church, with the Rev. Gordon M. Lee and the Rev. Danny Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

MOSLEY, Fred, of Bedford, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

MURPHY, Boy d, 83, of Rt. 6, Rocky Mount, entered into his Heavenly home, Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Mr. Murphy was born in Lindsey, W. Va. He worked as a coal miner in W. Va. for fourteen years. He moved to the Roanoke area in 1942, worked and retired from N & W Railroad as a brakeman and conductor. He was a member and Deacon at First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Rocky Mount. He was a master craftsman and spent his leisure time in his woodworking shop. He was a hard-working, devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather. Mr. Murphy was the son of the late John and Caroline Murphy. He is survived by his precious wife of 64 years, Cassie Harvey Murphy; three sons and daughters-in-law, Boyd Jr. and Doris Murphy, Montrose, Colo., John and Wanda Murphy, Forest, Va., Chester and Rosemary Murphy, Montrose, Colo.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Dave Carpenter, Orange Park, Fla., Dolores and ``Rusty"" Russell, Roanoke, Betty and George Overfelt, Boones Mill, Nancy and David Secrist, Greenville, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a host of stepgrandchildren; four brothers, Hubert Murphy, Monroe Murphy, Millard Murphy, Arnold Murphy; two sisters, Dollie Hardin, Norma Phillips; many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 1 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Jackie Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. It was Mr. Murphy's desire to have a Revival Fund established at his church. In lieu of flowers, the family feels this would be a great show of love. Memorials may be sent to First Pentecostal Holiness Church, C/O Boyd Murphy Memorial, 108 Robertson St., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342. S. Main St., Rocky Mt.

NOWLIN, Gladys G., 85, of Stuart, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

PARTRIDGE, Hannah Eve-Marie, infant, of Ridgeway, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeway.

PONARS, Margarete, 86, of Berlin, Germany, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Eva I. and Klaus Guertler, Roanoke, Ingrid and Gerd Gaudzims, Berlin, Germany; four grandchildren, Monica E. Guertler, Wytheville, Brian K. Guertler, Chesapeake, Mona Gaudzims and Petra Gaudzims, both of Germany. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. A private service will be held for the family. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

SHOUP, Christopher Edward, 22, of 326 Lanny Dr., Winchester, died Monday, January 9, 1995, at the Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Shoup was born February 5, 1972, in Lychburg, Va. , the son of Edward T. Shoup, Winchester, and Dewey N. and Carol Morgan Sink Jr., Winchester. He was a previous employee of Shoney's Restaurant and Golden Corral of Winchester. He was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving with his parents are two sisters, Kimberly C. Shoup and Tracy S. Stottlemyer, both of Winchester; grandparents, Melvin and Wanda Morgan, Roanoke, Judith and Nick Fuller, Roanoke; Wilburt L. Shoup, Arlington; one brother-in-law; one nephew; 13 counsins; seven aunts and uncles, and one great-aunt and great-uncle. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Omps Funeral HOme Chapel, Winchester with the Rev. R. Drexel Rayford, Ph.D. officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in WInchester. Pallbearers were Carl Sink, Mark Sink, Marvin Sink, Chad Sink, Brian SInk and Tony Stottlemyer.

WEBB, Geneva Doris, 79, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Geneva D. Frizzell, Blacksburg; three grandchildren, Richard W. Frizzell Jr., Daniel Webb Frizzell, Jill Ruthann Frizzell; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Paige Frizzell. Memorial services will take place at a later date in Ohio. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

WILLIAMS, Carter Orville Jr., 55, of Lexington, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born January 11, 1939 in Bath County, son of the late Carter O. Williams Sr. and Mary Reamer Williams. He was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Lexington. He is survived by many friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Grace Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Baptist Church in Bath County. The family will receive friends at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

WOODS, Ruby Fleeman, 73, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995 in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, following a long illness. Mrs. Woods was the manager of Woolco Dept. Store. She was born in Pearisburg, Va. on July 12, 1921 and was a daughter of the late Thomas Gordon Fleeman and Edith Morris Fleeman. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Woods Jr., Roanoke; one stepson, Robert H. Woods III, Bridgewater, Va.; two daughters, Carroll Finley George, Richmond, Romaldia Finley Hodges, Lanexa, Va.; two brothers, Charles A. Fleeman, Roanoke, Horton Fleeman, Pearisburg; one sister, Hazel Lindsey, Roanoke; and five grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 13, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, Va., with the Rev. Jesse Kearnes officiating. Interment in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

WOODY, Eva Gladys, 90, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 10,1995 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 7, 1904, she was the daughter of the late James Marshall and Alice Parcell Woody. Mrs. Woody was the wife of the late Jeff Woody, was a graduate of Radford College and was a former school teacher. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Ivey Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Woody Family Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Va. The family will receive friends at Lynch Funeral Home, Thursday, January 12, 1995 from 4 to 8 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements.



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