Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, May 19, 1995 TAG: 9505200028
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BUCHANAN, Shirley Anne, 52, of Lexington, N.C., died Wednesday, May 17, 1995, in Lexington Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gaston County, March 5, 1943, to Clyde Marion Strutt and Grace Hoyle Strutt. She was an employee of Lexington Memorial Hospital and an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Surviving include her husband, James (Jim) Buchanan of the home; son, Jim Buchanan of Burlington, N.C.; daughters, Holly Buchanan-Fishback of Durham, N.C.; mother, Grace Whitesides of Kings Mountain, N.C.; sisters, Rebecca (Becky) Frazier of Salem, Va. The family will receive friends at their residence. Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Reggie Cooke and the Rev. David Snipes will officiate. The family has requested flowers be omitted. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 310 South Main St., Lexington, N.C. 27292 or Lexington Memorial Hospital Auxillary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1817, Lexington, N.C. 27292.
CLEMONS, Viola Moore, 80, of Boones Mill, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Boones Mill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
DENTON, James W., 82, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday, May 13, 1995, following a long illness. Mr. Denton was born in Lynchburg, Va., June 24, 1912. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He graduated from Roanoke College with a degree in Chemistry and worked as a chemist at the Roanoke and Front Royal American Viscose Plants. Mr. Denton was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist devoting much of his time to the construction and maintenance of hiking trails throughout Virginia. He authored two books on hiking in northern Virginia; ``Circuit Hikes in Shenandoah National Park"" and ``Guide to the Massanutten Mountain."" Mr. Denton held lifetime memberships in the Roanoke and Potomac Appalachian Trail Clubs and the Appalachian Trail Conference. He was a long-standing member of the Rivermont Ramblers Square Dancing Club. He resided in Front Royal from 1958 through 1991. Mr. Denton is survived by three children, Shirley Denton of Tampa, Fla., Jim Denton of Mt. Hood, Oregon, and Mike Denton of Albuquerque, N.M.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly in 1991. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Appalachian Trail Conference, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. 25425. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd., N.E., Albuquerque, N.M.
DILLON, John Lewis, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 1995, in a local nursing home. Mr. Dillon was preceded in death by his parents, David Gilliam Dillon and Julia Pasley Dillon, and a sister, Thelma Dillon Caldwell. Mr. Dillon was a Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church, the VFW and the American Legion. He retired after 30 years of service with the N & W Railway. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Alva Pauline Caldwell Dillon; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra D. and Norman B. King, Salem; four grandchildren, Lori A. King, Lisa Marie King, both of Roanoke, Kevin Lee King, Amanda Laine King, both of Salem; brother, Levi Dillon, Providence Forge; sisters, Ida Craft, Moneta, Ruby Fulk, Roanoke, Betty Robertson, Moneta; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Alton M. Washington and Dr. J. Michael Palmer. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
FRANCE, Paul Hampton, 87, of Manassas, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995, at his residence. Mr. France was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Manassas where he was a Sunday School teacher and Lay leader. He was a member and officer of the Manassas Ruritan Club and had helped form several Ruritan clubs throughout the state . He was a 1930 graduate of Virginia Tech and taught vocational agriculture in Augusta County and in Fluvanna County where he was later County Extension Agent. In 1955 he joined the State Department and served 15 years as an Agriculture Advisor in several foreign countries with the AID program. Mr. France was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Susan France Spitler in 1990. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Reba Ruff France; one son, Joe Hampton France, Manassas; one daughter, Grace France Boger, Salem; and one sister, Ruth Mothershead, Montross. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Leigh Anne Ross, Harrisonburg, John France, Wilmington, N.C., Carolyn Boger, Reston, and David Paul Boger, Arlington, and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 1995, at Lee Funeral Home of Manassas, 8521 Sudley Road, Manassas. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, 1995, at Grace United Methodist Church, 10201 Hendley Road, Manassas, with Rev. Dr. John T. Martin, Jr. officiating. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Sangersville, 2 p.m. Friday. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund in memory of Paul Hampton France.
FRANCISCO, Claudine Reedy, (``Tiny''), 72, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 18, 1995, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Edward Francisco; one daughter, Sharon K. Herndon, Roanoke; two sons, Gary Michael Cassell, Vinton, George W. Cassell III, Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services and interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel.
GRANT, James Thomas, (``Tom""), 77, of Route 1, Bedford, died Thursday, May 18, 1995, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. he was born August 7, 1917, in Abingdon, Va., a son of the late Robert Edwin Grant and Minnie Miller Grant. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, a retired Mining Engineer for Georgia Marble Co. and Building Inspector for the Farmers Home Administration. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Bowman Grant; two sons and their wives, Randy T. and Shirley S. Grant of Carthage, Tenn., Bryant E. and Janet C. Grant of Lakeland, Fla.; a daughter and her husband, Brenda G. and Stephen Passaretti of Cookeville, Tenn.; a brother, Edwin H. Grant of Bedford; also seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 10:3 0 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Carder Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. D. Glen Langston officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and requests that memorial contributions to either the Building Fund of Main Street United Methodist Church or the Bedford Life Saving Crew.
HALE, Opal Virginia, 58, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 18, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HANDY, Lillie B., 81, of Sandy Ridge, N.C., died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart, Va.
HASH, Joseph Enoch, (""Joe""), 61, of Roanoke, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. He was a native of Wytheville and the son of the late Ellis Bradley Hash. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Bradley, Grover and Ray Hash. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (""Trish"") and Barry Cass; grandson, Shaun Cass; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shelia Hash; grandson, Joseph Hash; step-grandchildren, Mark, John, Sara and Michael Ashby; great-grandsons, Matthew and Luke; special daughters, Becky Johnson and family; his mother, Laura Hash; sisters, Ruby Greenburg, Carlene Landers; special friends, Mary and Tommy Gearheart, Mae Loop, Sharon Forney, Thelma Cox, Pete, Harold and Tommy Robinson. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #311. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 1995, at 10 a.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel w ith the Rev. Ken Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Wytheville. Family will recieve friends at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. A special thanks to Dr. Shertz and Roanoke Memorial Hospice.
HELMICK, Sherwood H. Jr., (Buddy""), Ret. Sgt. Major, 65, of Radford, died Wednesday, May 3, 1995, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Graveside Services, Sunday, 1 p.m. West View Cemetery, Radford. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
HODGES, Ida Clingenpeel, 97, of Roanoke went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 18, 1995. She was born in Franklin County and a long time resident of the Monte Vista Community, before moving to Roanoke County. She was a member of the 9th Street Church of The Brethren, Roanoke. Her husband, Albert J. Hodges preceded her in death, as well as a daughter, Beulah H. Webster and a son, A. Milton Hodges. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Fannie (""Chris"") H. Webster, Stafford P. Webster and Lois H. Montgomery; other survivors include a brother, Ralph Clingenpeel; two sisters, Rena C. Cummings, Ruth C. Stevens; seven grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great- grandchildson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 21, 1995, at 2 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. John Huffaker and Rev. Graham Sowers officiating with interment in Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin County. Memorials may be made to the E. J. Jacob Scholarship of the 9th Street Church of The Brethren or a charity of your choice. Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
HUTTS, Audrey Williams, 93, of Gainesville, Ga. and formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 18, 1995, in Gainesville Ga. She was the widow of Wilsie H. Hutts and the oldest living member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Wilsie Truxden Hutts, Gainesville, Ga.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 12 noon Saturday, May 20, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd., Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel one hour before the service.
JORDAN, James Radford Jr., 72, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 18, 1995 in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Campbell County on January 9, 1923, a son of the late James Radford Jordan Sr. and Callie Beatrice Yates Jordan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Jordan, and a sister, Carolyn Harris. He was a retired manager with Leggett's Department Store, with 48 years of service, and was a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church. Mr. Jordan also was a member of the Lynchburg Elks Lodge #321, V.F.W. Post #2157, Liberty Masonic Lodge #95 and Boar d-Canady Post of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. Jordan; a son and daughter-in-law, Marc R. and Susan Jordan, Thurmont, Md.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra J. and Stacey Cooper, Wirtz; a brother, Preston Jordan, Madison Heights; four sisters, Nancy Rice, Betty Pendry and Louise Daniel, all of Lynchburg, Lurlee Slate, Naruna; also four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 1995 at 3 p.m. at Bedford Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Joseph F. Gaston, the Rev. Francis B. Avery Jr. and the Rev. J. Harris Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider Bedford Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm. at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
LAWSON, Mildred Bishop, 78, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 1995, at her home in Dublin. She was a member of the Highland Park Community Church in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her father; James Roscoe Bishop. Survivors include her husband, Ernest M. Lawson of Dublin; mother, Mrs. Lucy Bishop of Princeton W.Va; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Lawson of Radford; one son, Bill Shrewsbury of Dublin; one brother, James Bishop of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Norene Taylor of Dublin, Mrs. June Ridenour, and Mrs. Jean Cline both of Princeton, W.Va; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 21, 1995 at 4 p.m. at Highland Park Community Church in Dublin with the Rev. Stuart Kelly and Pastor Michael Blouse officiating. The family will receive friends immediately fo llowing the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Highland Park Community Church, 6144 Wright Ave. Dublin, Va. 24084. Seavers-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford in charge of arrangements.
Leisure, Florence Robertson, 91,of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. Main Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
LESTER, Lillard N., 83, of South St., Bassett, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Graveside 2 p.m. Friday, Patrick Memorial Gardens, Stuart. Arrangements by Tomlinson-Bassett Funeral Home.
MORRIS, Lillie M., 83, of Stuart, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Funeral Saturday 3:30 p.m. Moody Funeral Home Chapel.
MORRIS, Lillie M., 83, of Stuart, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Moody Funeral Chapel, Stuart.
OGLE, Lillie Sue, 66, of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, May 18, 1995. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Chapel, Hillsville.
OWENS, Dorothy Sutherland, 74, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Wytheville and Salem, Va., died Monday, May 15, 1995, in a Florida hospital. She was a retired secretary. She is survived by one son, Terry Owens, of Jacksonville, Fla.; two nieces, Suzanne Archer and Ellen Dowdy both of Greenville, S.C. A graveside service will be held at the West End Cemetery, Wytheville, 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, with the Rev. Walter Lee Wood officiating. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Friday morning from 10 a.m. until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
PHELPS, Lottie Mae, 100, of Abingdon, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Graveside services Saturday,11 a.m., Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.
REYNOLDS, Mabel Martin, 82, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 18, 1995, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on September 11, 1912, a daughter of the late Leonard Martin, and Othelia Dickerson Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert O. Reynolds; two brothers, Jesse T. Martin, Leonard Clyde Martin; and a sister, Hazel M. Bell. She was a retired employee of Rubatex Corporation. She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Nina B. Crouch, Howard E. Bell, and Mary A. Bell, all of Bedford; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rodney L. Crouch, Angie T. Crouch, Bedford, Vickie Bell-Seli, Jim Seli, Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 1995, at 1 p.m. at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Marshall F. Driskill officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford
RICKS, Evelyn Catherine Mays, 78, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, May 17, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Jacob Ricks, of Blue Ridge; sons and daughter-in-law, James Douglas and Iva Ricks, Richard Lee Ricks; daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Joe Hodge, Rebecca (Becky) Cunningham; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Homer Robertson all of Roanoke. She is also survived by six granchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 1995. Dr. Darryl Crim will officiate. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12 noon Friday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
ROMANS, Rachel Dixon, 76, of Marion, died Thursday, May 18, 1995. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
SAYERS, JoEtta Purcell, 60, of Daleville, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. She was a kind and loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Sam R. Sayers; daughters and son-in-law, Bobbie Jo and Durwood Harrison, Pam Sayers; grandchildren, Jennifer and Shannon Harrison; sister, Doris Jones. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 1995, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. J. E. Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
SCOTT, Blair Douglas, Sr., 50, of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born in Buena Vista, on October 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Raymond T. and Dollie Stinnett Scott. He was retired from VMI and was a member and Deacon of Ebenezer ARP Church. He is survived by his wife, Daisy Louise Hartless Scott, Lexington; a daughter, Angela D. Williams, Buena Vista; a son, Blair Douglas Scott, Jr., Buena Vista; a stepson, James L. Anderton, Lexington; a grandson, Russell L. Williams, IV; a sister, Dorothy Perkins, Bethesda, Ohio; and a brother, Garrie Scott, Buena Vista. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20,1995 at Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain R.K. Wilson and the Rev. Larry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lomax Funeral Home.
SHAVERS, George DeWitt, 77, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 15, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 1995, Big Hill Baptist Church, Salem. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
SNYDER, Martha Faye Guynn, 77, of Price's Fork, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Snyder was born on April 30, 1918, a daughter of the late Sidney Clair and Effie Shores Guynn. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Banks Snyder and is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elayne Guynn Snyder and William ``Bill"" Stader, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Dr. Sandra Stader, Columbia, S.C., Stacy Stader Passeretti, Roanoke, and Barry Stader, U.S. Navy; two great-grandchildren, Michael Stader, Goldsboro, N.C., and Stephanie Stader, Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Hilda Guynn and Evans Guynn all of Price's Fork. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg with the Rev. Jacob L. Mayer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
TANNER, Elbert Eldon, Sr., 75, of Big Island, died Thursday, May 18, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday Hunting Creek Baptist Church.
TAYLOR, Lucy M. (R.N.), of Roanoke, passed away quietly in a local hospital on Thursday, May 18, 1995. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and a retired Registered Nurse from the VA Hospital in Salem. Surviving are her husband, Jesse Taylor; a brother, William R. Morrison, Lexington, Va.; a niece, Linda Morrison, Atlanta, Ga.; and a number of cousins. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cryptside, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, at 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials contributions be made to the Hollins Volunteer Rescue Squad (7401 Barrens Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24019). Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday.
WADE, Dolph William, 72, of Roanoke, died Wednesday May 17, 1995, at his home surrounded by family and loving care of Housecall Hospice. He was a retiree of Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Mr. Wade was born July 3, 1922 in Stewartsville, Va., the son of the late Willie Gilbert and Laura Fralin Wade. His love sustained him in the care of his mother through many years of illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cohenour Wade for whom he also provided loving care in a long illness and son, Arnold Tincher. He is survived by daughters, Ruth Fizer, Helen Joann Davis and Brenda Boone; best friend and son-in-law, Norman Davis and grandchildren, Charles, Donna, Gaye, Clifton, and Billy; and five great-grandchildren. Surviving are loving brothers and sisters, Alice Howell, Vinton; Frances Jones, Hickory, N.C., Maxine Peters, Roanoke, Fred Wade, Vinton, John and Hazel Wade, Blue Ridge, Lindburgh and Evelyn Wade, Bedford, and Nelson Wade of Bedford; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. At this time the family would like to thank everyone for their special care and encouragement to our father. Thanks to the sisters and brothers for all the visits, and dishes of food. Special thanks extended to friends and care givers, Wade Cash, Alice Howell, Norman Davis, and friend and neighbor, Wilson Baldwin. A special thank you to Dr. Randolph and Housecall Hospice. Funeral will be Saturday, May 20, at 12 noon at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Friday.
WALKER, Ethel Vaughan, (``Ladybug""), 86, of Fieldale, died Thursday, May 18, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Fieldale United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.
WEDDLE, Virginia Davis, 80, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, May 18, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Ester and Ervin Marshall, Willis, Dreama Flinchum, Salem; four sons and daughter-in-law, Iva Leo Weddle, J. C. Weddle, both of Floyd, Posy and Rita Weddle, Larry Weddle, all of Copper Hill; four sisters, Jane Bowen, Huntingtown, Md., Elvarea Land, Wilmington, N. C., Sara Yoder, Burlington, N.C., Aliene Harrell, Prince Frederick, Md.; two brothers, Emmett David, Floyd, Ranva Davis, Hillsville; two half sisters, Edna Jarrell, Galax, Virgie Lee Nester, Laurel Fork; one stepbrother, Julian Harman, Willis; eight grandchildren, Gary Howell, Wanda Cameron, Mark Flinchum, Danny Weddle, Michael Weddle, Sherman Wedd le, Julie Weddle, Justin Belcher; and two great-grandchildren, Sylvia Cameron and Robert Cameron Jr. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
WILMOUTH, Dois R., 79, of Galax, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Funeral Friday 2 p.m., Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
WYGAL, Josephine R., of Roanoke went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 17, 1995. She was born July 13, 1913, Josephine Elizabeth Riggle, in Knox County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wygal; son, William Wygal; daughter, Louise Wygal Garrison; and granddaughter, Diane A. Pelkey. She will be sadly missed by her daughter and two sons, Reba W. Snyder, Roanoke, Donald E. Wygal, Roanoke, F. Roger Wygal, Jacksonville, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother, Helen Wheelock, Spring Hill, Fla., Katherine Driscoll, Alexandria, Nellie Ruth Irwin, Elki n, N. C., Glenn Riggle, Union City, Ind. She was a loving mother who always placed her family first in her life, providing an example of God's everlasting love. Mrs. Wygal was a retired Nurse's Aid at Community Hospital and a devoted member of the Heritage Singers at First Baptist Church and the Mary-Martha Bible Class. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 1995, at 3 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. John Cochran officiating. Interment will be private. Family requests that instead of flowers donations be made to the Mary-Martha Bible Class, First Baptist Church, 515 3rd Street, Roanoke, Va., in her memory. The family will receive friends prior to the service at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
YEATTS, Charles H. 63, of New Kent County, died Tuesday, blMay 16, 1995. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
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