Roanoke Times
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 22, 1995                   TAG: 9510010009
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AKERS, Charles Derwood, 72, of Salem, formerly of Elliston, died Monday, March 20, 1995, at Richfield Nursing Center. He was employed with Norfolk & Western Railroad for several years. He was a member Lafayette Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Bessie W. Akers and a brother, J. Douglas Akers. Surviving are three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Gordon and Julia Akers, Elliston, Clovis and Alvin Akers, Salem, Boyd and Marie Akers, Roanoke, Clara Akers, Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda Eloise and James Overstreet of Salem; also several nieces and nephews; former wife, Maggie Lee Owens Akers, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the John M. Oakey Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Tom Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home.

BEAULIEU, Jeannette P., 85, of Vinton, formerly of Blue Ridge, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Funeral services 11:15 a.m. Friday, St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

BLESSING, Burton James, 88, of Crimora, died Monday, March 20, 1995 in Staunton, Va. Mr. Blessing is the father of Sandra Lucas, Roanoke, and B. J. Blessing II, Crimora; grandfather of Jeff Sullivan and Anne Sullivan. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995, at the Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren, Crimora. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro.

BOWYER, Barbara Ann, 56, of Lexington, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Timber Ridge A.R.P. Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home

BRYANT, Herman Wilmer, 65, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax

CARICO, Vivian, 89, of Bedford, Ohio, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday, Knollkreg Memorial Park. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon

COLEMAN, Margaret Virginia King, 83, of Rt. 3, Wytheville, the Piney Community, died Monday, March 20, 1995, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lester Acey Coleman, of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Ralph Ogle of Max Meadows, Geraldine and Charles Ray Cassell of Wytheville, Shirley and Carl Ayers and Shelby Jean and Roy Dean Spraker, both of Rt. 3, Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Harold and Sue Coleman, of Rt. 3, Wytheville; one sister, Willie Morris of Salem; five grandchildren, Eddie Dean Spraker, Steve Ogle, Jeff Ayers, Howie Coleman, Beth Coleman Snavely; two great-grandchildren, Jared Spraker, Justin Spraker; special niece and nephew, Frankie Cook Aker, Donnie Cook. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 23, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

CROWDER, Minnie W. 96, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 19,1995. Mrs. Crowder was the widow of Thelmer H. Crowder, a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, a member of Windsor Hills Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her son, C. Leon Crowder. Mrs. Crowder is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Clancy T. O'Dowd, Plano, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Nancy S. Crowder, Norcross, Ga.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Watkins officiating. Friends may call Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

CULLERS, Juanita Steele, 89, of 4000 Wevanoke Dr., Portsmouth, died Monday, March 20, 1995 in the Suffolk Nursing Home. She was a native of Vesuvius, Va. She was the widow of Virgil M. Cullers and was a member of Melrose Ave. United Methodist Church, Roanoke. Survivors include two sisters, Beaulah S. Whitehead, Portsmouth, and Hallie S. Crumpler, Lanexa. Graveside services 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995, with the Rev. Richard McNutt officiating, in Sherwood Memorial Cemetery, Roanoke. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home Churchland.

CUSTER, Margaret Marie McCoy, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 19, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery.

DALTON, Dorothy Jean Reed, 58, of Riner, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995, in a Salem hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

DUDLEY, Novella Flora, 84, of Franklin County, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Mrs. Dudley was preceded in death by a son, Randall Lee Dudley, and a grandson, Jerry Wayne Dudley. She was the widow of Rufus P. Dudley and is survived by a son and daugther-in-law, Jessie D. and Iris Dudley of Hardy; her daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Jim Dillon of Roanoke, Shirley and Roger Clark of Salem, Darlene and Kent Wheeler of Roanoke, Jane and Alvin Meador of Hardy; a daughter-in-law, Connie H. Dudley of Hardy; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bentley and Nadine Flora, Galen and Rada Flora, all of Boones Mill; her sisters, Jewell Ferguson, Bernice Woodford, both of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Florence Maxey of Roanoke, Blanche Brumfield of Mims, Fla., Goldie Dudley of Hardy, Rachel Dudley and husband, DeWitt of Callaway; 13 grandchildren, Melody D. Hobbs, Gina D. Williamson, Denise Dudley, Karen Freeland and Brad Wheeler, all of Roanoke, Marvin R. Clark of Bedford, Rhonda W. Gillespie of Fancy Gap, Chad Wheeler, Dana Montgomery, Steve Spencer, Brandon Meador, Miranda Dudley and Cari Meador, all of Hardy; 12 great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Red Valley United Methodist Church at noon on Thursday, March 23, 1995 with the Rev. James Opetaia-Williamson officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. The family suggest that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Red Valley United Methodist Church Building Fund, Rt. 3, Boones Mill, Va. 24065. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

DUNCAN, Zola Phillips, 83, of Route 2, Willis, died Monday, March 20, 1995, in Radford Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James F. Duncan, Willis; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Ruth Hylton, Dugspur, Mrs. Velma and Rollie Huff, Willis, Mrs. Barbara and Paul Martin, Floyd; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kirby and Irene Duncan, Willis, David and Betty Duncan, Willis, Clinton and Mary Duncan, Willis; three sisters, Olivia Gardner, Floyd, Trudy Slaughter, Willis, Essie Bea Phillips, Indian Valley; two brothers, Theron Phillips, Alum Ridge, Clinton Phillips, Willis; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Kenneth Poston and the Rev. Demps Overcash officiating. Burial will follow in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley.

EUNSON, Robert Kitchen, 76, of Salem, died peacefully, Monday, March 20, 1005. He was a member and elder of Salem Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Mr. Eunson retired from General Electric where he was a Plant Engineer and Manager of Facilities. He is survived by his wife, Celia W. Eunson; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean E. and Richard Amos of Bedford, Peggy E. and Millard Williams of Roanoke, Kady E. and Michael Cole of Rural Retreat; grandchildren, Jennifer Amos, Jake Amos, Rebecca S. and Derreck Sprouse, Warren Isaac Williams, Robert E. Williams, Celia Grace Williams, Nick Cole, Sarah Cole; great-granddaughter, Christine Renee Williams and mother, Katina Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Norman Cool of California; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Betty Kitchen of Vermont; cousin, Grace Thomas of Salem. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995 at Salem Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dean Lindsey and the Rev. William Cole officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, Main and North Market Street, Salem, Va. 24153 or Salem Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 291, Salem, Va. 24153. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem.

FARMER, Robert Edward, 39, of Christiansburg, died Monday, March 20, 1995. He is survived by his parents, Edward L. and Susan Collins Farmer; two half brothers, Elton Collins, George Lee Collins, all of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne, with burial in the Mountain View Cemetery, Pulaski County. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

FIX, Paul S., 43, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the U.C.T. He had worked as a Boy Scout Leader in past years. Surviving are his daughter, Melissa J. Fix, Smith Mountain Lake; parents, Joyce and Oscar Fix, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Lin Fix, Charleston, S.C., Mark and Kim Fix, Roanoke; nephews, Ed, Ken, and Jacob Fix; close friend, Kathey Layne, Moneta. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Scruggs Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. John D. Cochran. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

GILMORE, Willie Ann, 81, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 16, 1995. She is survived by her nieces, Harrietta Jackson, Capitol Heights, Md., Elaine C. Brooks, Washington, D.C.; two nephews, Walter D. Lester Jr., William H. Lester, both of Washington, D.C; cousin, Mrs. Robbie Board, Roanoke. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday at Williams Memorial Park, with Father Ball officiating. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.

GOAD, Charles Adam, 61, of Woodlawn, passed away Saturday, March 18, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hillsville First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville

GOODMAN, Alonzo Thomas, 79, of Marion, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Goodman Chapel United Methodist Church, Chatham Hills. Arrangements by Barnett's Marion Funeral Home

HILL, Lina Lawson, 87, of Galax, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, River Hill Christian Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

HOAL, Darius, (``Dyke""), 75, of Bedford County, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995. Mr. Hoal was a retired pump operator with the City of Roanoke Water Department. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Frances Collins Hoal; a daughter, Trish H. Clark, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Susan Hoal, Vinton, Richard (Dickie) and Dawn Hoal, Roanoke; grandchildren, Krista, Ricky, Marie Frances, Summer Kathleen Hoal, Matthew and Brandy; a brother, Lawrence (Hooker) Hoal and wife, Margaret, Roanoke; three sisters, Pauline Radford, Vinton, Lucille Edwards, Emeline Bohon and husband, Woodrow, all of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Thursday, March 23, 1995, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joey Phillips and the Rev. Bob Chittum officiating. Interment will be in Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

HODGES, Ada Edna Cooper, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at Franklin Manor Adult Rest Home, Rocky Mount, Va. Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late George and Sisley Haley Cooper. She was retired form Franklin Memorial Hospital where she was a nursing assistant. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Warrior Hodges. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Audrey Hodges Angle, of Rocky Mount, and Ruby Hodges and Buren McAlexander, of Smith Mountain Lake; four grandchildren and spouses, Rev. Mitzi and Dr. Paul Noble, of Lime Rock, Conn., Dr. Al and Sharon Angle, of Union Hall, Mrs. Charlotte and Lee Knowles, of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Patricia and Ewell Hunt, of Rocky Mount; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a special friend, Freddy Peters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995 at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount, Va. with the Rev. Mitzi Noble and Rev. William Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, Va. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Franklin Memorial Auxiliary or Rocky Mount United Methodist Church. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, Mary Elizabeth, 85, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Knollkreg Memorial Park. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon.

HYLTON, Rochester, 62, of Spence r, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart

JENNINGS, Annie Mary, 69, of Thaxton, died Monday, March 20, 1995 in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 24, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Fairmont Cemetery, Bedford. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bedford Funeral Home.

JONES, Elizabeth Womack, 90, of Martinsville, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Graveside service e 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville. Arrangements by Mckee Funeral Home.

JONES, George LeRoy, (``PeeWee""), 59, of Fincastle, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Rader Troutville Chapel.

JONES, Martha Alice, 77, of Roanoke, pas sed away Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home

JOYCE, Lillian Martin, 73, of Patrick Springs, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995, Mountain View Baptist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.

LIND, Harold Ross, 78, of Pilot, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995, at Serenity House. He was born in Poke County, Nebraska, December 10, 1916. Surviving are one sister, Helen Hahn of Mitcheville, Md. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Serenity House Cemetery, Pilot. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

MARTIN, Maurice B., (``Morris''), 55, of Natural Bridge Station, died Monday, March 20, 1995, in the U.Va. Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born June 24, 1939, in Rockbridge County, son of the late Terry E. and Ruth C. Martin. He was preceded in death by a sister, Etta Martin ``Aurdey'' Powell of Buena Vista. He is survived by five sisters, Christine Terry of Natural Bridge Station; Verna Newell, Lillian Hartless and Betty Mays, all of Buena Vista, Daisy Kirby of Bedford; one brother, Evans Martin of Lexington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Service.

McGHEE, Kenneth Eugene, 40, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Victory Baptist Church, Fieldale. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services.

MELVIN, Douglas Wayne, 30, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, Mt. View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dublin. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin.

MOLTER, L. Elton, 70, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, March 18, 1995. He was a retired employee of the Distribution Center of Advance Auto Parts. He is survived by his wife, Frances W. Molter; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Benjamin McGuire; granddaughter, Lacy McGuire; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Louise Molter, Fork Union; four nieces; one nephew; father and mother-in-law, Aaron and Dorothy Williamson, Daleville; five brothers-in-law & spouses; three sisters-in-law & spouses. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Camelot Hall of Salem by the Rev. Roy Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Camlot Nursing Home Recreation Fund.

MOORE, Margaret Swain, 83, of Vinton, died Monday, March 20, 1995. She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Carl M. and Dorothy J. Moore, of Waynesboro; a brother, James P. (""Kelly"") Swain, of Vinton; several nieces and their husbands; dear friends, Evelyn King, and Jackie Loyd, both of Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995, with the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

MOORE, Reba Campbell, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Monday evening, March 20, 1995, at a local hospital. She valiantly battled cancer for almost five years in addition to other medical problems. She had been a member of Melrose Baptist Church and Melrose Avenue Methodist Church and was currently a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Reba graduated from Jefferson Senior High School and took American Institute of Banking Courses. She worked in many fields during her career. She worked at First National Exchange Bank, Colonial American National Bank, Roanoke City Schools and helped to open the first Leggett's Store in downtown Roanoke. She enjoyed music, sports, arts, flowers, and many beautiful things. She was the world's best wife and mother. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 1/2 years, David H. Moore; one loving daughter, Karen Dianne Moore, both of Roanoke; also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Jane Campbell, Salem; a sister-in-law, Virgie Campbell, Salem; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roy and June Moore, Dallas, Texas; a numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. William Anthony Layman officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Suite A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Road.

MORRIS, Sadie M., 90, of Huntington, W. Va., died Sunday, March 19, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington.

PAGANS, Alfred Raymond, 90, of Route 1, Hardy, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel. Burial in Oylers Chapel Cemetery, Franklin County.

PAINTER, Margaret Quesenberry, 78, of 132 4th St., Pulaski, died Monday afternoon, March 20, 1995, in Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born December 7, 1916, in Pulaski County, daughter of the late Charles Bartrum Quesenberry and Maude Hatcher Quesenberry. Mrs. Painter is survived by her husband, Ernest T. Painter; one son, Charles Ernest Painter of Gainsville; three daughters, Mrs. Ella P. Price of Shawsville, Mrs. Charles ``Margaret Ann'' Staples of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Mrs. Gary ``Debra Lynn'' Socha of Rockville, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. H. A. ``Peggy'' Turner and Miss Selma Quesenberry, both of Pulaski; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visiting will be anytime after 1 p.m. Wed nesday and the family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.

PAXTON, Katie Downey Williams, 67, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. She was the widow of Charles E. Williams Jr. and James Ben Paxton. Mrs. Paxton is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Brenda Williams, Rocky Mount, Robert and Beth Paxton, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Cleveland, Irmo, S.C.; granddaughters, Christy and Kelly Cleveland, Irmo, S.C.; brothers, Marvin R. Downey, Blue Ridge, Robert P. Downey Jr., Vinton; sister, Nellie Brennan, Detroit, Mich.; a special sister-in-law, Ruby Stacy, York, S.C.; a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Paris E. Bain officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

ROCHESTER, Annie Christine McMinnis, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 1995, at her home. She was retired from General Electric and Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence W. Rochester; daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta R. Abbott, Vickie R. and Joseph M. Clarke, Norma R. and John H. Plunkett, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Jay D. Abbott, John D. Abbott, Jeffrey J. Plunkett and wife, Molly, Stephen T. Plunkett and wife, Roxanne, Sarah A. Clarke, John L. Clarke; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Jordan Plunkett; one sister, Clara Oakes, Middletown. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995. The Rev. Herbert Fitzpatrick and the Rev. Charles Hoffler will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

SAUNDERS, LITTLE JOHN, (``Billy""), 36, of Roanoke, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by Virginia Palmer, his grandparents, Mrs. Lottie H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Mable Saunders. Survivors include his father, Albert Saunders of Lynchburg; two sisters, Patricia and Roslyn Williams; two brothers, Albert C. Williams and Warren Saunders, all of New York; grandparent, Charles A. Smith; two aunts, Mrs. Nancy Dillard and Mildred Smith; one great-aunt, Mrs. Louise Blankenship; aunt-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Smith, all of Lynchburg; five uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Rev. U.N. Broady will officiate with burial in Hat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookneal. Arrangements by Hamlar-Crutis Funeral Home.

SMITH, Nina Ellen, (``Granny''), 87, of Pembroke, died Monday afternoon, March 20, 1995, in Rich Creek, Va. Born in Pembroke on December 21, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Leonard and Minnie Idabelle Martin Meredith of Pembroke. Granny attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New River Ward in Pembroke, and was the wife of the late Elijah Luther Paul ``Fidel'' Smith. Surviving are two daughters, Rachael S. Cumbee of Pembroke, with whom she made her home, and Martha Vaught of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one brother, Willard Meredith of Blacksburg; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and among many loving nieces and nephews, a special niece, Sadie Meredith Williams. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 23, 1995, at 2 p.m. in The New River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pembroke, with Bishop Larry Green presiding. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to the charity of choice.

SPANGLER, Evelyn Trail, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995, in a Waynesboro hospital. She was the widow of Frazier R. Spangler. Surviving are her daughters, Dreama S. Garrett, Roanoke, Connie S. Neal, Goodview, Carolyn S. Moore, Waynesboro; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry W. and Carolyn S. Spangler, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Guy R. Trail, Hopewell, Herman A. Trail, Roanoke; sister, Agnes T. Leonard, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 12 noon Thursday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Sara L. Hudson. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

THOMAS, Edith Wheeler, 76, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 1995. She was a life long member of the Jeters Chapel Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl N. Thomas. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald (Welford) and Jean Thomas, of Salem, and Donald and Glenda Thomas, of Riner; daughters and son-in-law, Karlene Powers, of Vinton, and Betty and Billy Chumbley, of Roanoke; a brother Edgar (Junior) Wheeler, of Vinton; two sisters, Mary Gross, of Montvale, and Shelvye Foutz, of Baltimore, Md.; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995 with the Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Jeters Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

VALENTINE, James Roy, 75, of Washington, DC, formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 9, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Arlington National Cemetery.

WHEELER, Charles C., 58, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995, at Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Corintha Maxine Wheeler; his mother, Pastor Fannie Mae Walker and father, Taft A. Walker Sr.; one brother, Taft A. Walker Jr.; one aunt, Amanda Board; one daughter and son-in-law, Etta O. and Michael A. Grant; one son, Cornelius M. Wheeler, all of Roanoke; two stepdaughters, Corlis M. Christian, Vinton, Gwendervere L. Akers, Roanoke; three stepsons, Orlando L. Noel, Shawsville, Chauncey M. Bradley, Lawrenceville, Iqunatius H. Bradley, Grand Forks, N. D.; grandsons, Michael and Demetrius Grant; stepgrandchildren, Rod, Ruchaun and Cheree Akers, Charlitte, Orlando and Jennifer Noel, Felicia and Stormy White, Mark, Nicholas and Jamita Bradley, Tamika Walker; a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

WHITAKER, Joan Merita Martin, 47, of Dublin, formerly of Falls Church and Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995, after a short bout with cancer. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1966 and later graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with a degree in nursing in 1975. She was preceded in death by her father, Garnet Martin. She is survived by her mother, Thelma Martin; mother-in-law, Mildred Whitaker; her husband of twenty-five years, Donald C. Whitaker; son, Scott Whitaker; daughter and fiance, Sheryl Whitaker and Gerrit Hockstra; stepson and wife, Donald and Kathy Whitaker. The family requests that flowers not be sent. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 1995, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with Dr. David Kingston, Elder at the Blacksburg Christian Fellowship, officiating. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements.