Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, November 28, 1995                   TAG: 9511280152
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ALTIZER, Percy Quenton, (``Cowboy""), 75, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 26, 1995 in the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Salem. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, conducted by Mr. Clarence Lavender with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call at Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.

ARCHER, Marjorie E., 86, of Meadows of Dan, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 1995, Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

BEAN, Ruby Earl, 83, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

BECK, Nellie Smith, 96, of Blacksburg, formerly of San Luis Obispo, CA., died Thursday, November 23, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born in Castle Rock, Colorado on October 25, 1899, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Nellie Sellars Smith. Mrs. Beck was reared and educated in Colorado, receiving a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in Fort Coflins, Colorado. She married Carl G. Beck on August 15, 1922 in Denver, Colorado. She and Carl moved to San Luis Obispo in 1932 when he received employment at Cal PolyUniversity. Mrs. Beck was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed world wide travel, raising her family and entertaining family and friends. She was a member of the St. Stephans Episcopal Church, the Cal Poly Womens Faculty Club in San Luis Obispo, Chapter 49 of the Order of Eastern Star, Del Norte, CO., a member of Phi Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta and the Virginia Tech Faculty Moms in Blacksburg, Virginia. Mrs. Beck was preceded in death by her husband, Carl G. Beck in 1975, and a daughter, Jacqueline B. Schafer in 1994. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Carol B. and Thomas N. Meacham, Blacksburg; her grandchildren, Tom and Irene Schafer, Westfield, N.J., Mary Birmingham, Cottonwood, CA., Susan Meacham, Rock Hill, S. C. and Vernon and Nancy Meacham, Chesapeake, Va.; and also seven great-grandchildren, Heather and Dawn Schafer, Chrissy Schafer, Aaron and Kimberly Darton, Dillon and Duncan Meacham. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Stephans Episcopal Church, Saturday, December 9, 1995 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Lost Osos Valley Memorial Park in Los Osos, CA. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Stepans Episcopal Church, 1334 Nipomo, St. San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401. Local arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

BRUCE, Alfred P., 85, of Salem, and formerly of Staunton, died Monday, November 27, 1995. A native of New York, NY, he was the widower of Bella Bechard Bruce. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Mr. Bruce was a retired cabinet maker and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his son, Bob Bruce, Salem; daughters, Patricia Ann Browning, Natural Bridge, Cynthia Mary Hall, Alexandria; four grandchildren, Josh Bruce and Mandy Bruce, Salem, Stephen White, Va. Beach, Annette Sargent, Augusta, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be conducted at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 1995, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Father Gregory Kandt. Interment will follow in New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the RAM House, 824 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, VA 24015. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem

DECKER, Nelson Harry, (``Mark"") 36, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 24, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

DOOM, Sue Miller Garrett, 70, of Moneta, died Monday, November 27, 1995 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born August 20, 1925. Surviving are her husband, Ira F. B. Doom, of the home; two daughter, Jerry Sue Garrett Eutis, Baltimore, Md., Laura Lee Garrett, Chesterfield; one son, Dennis Alford Garrett, Troy; four grandchildren, Tracy Garrett, and Sean, Sarah, and Ian Eustis; one brother, E.O. Buddy Miller, Englewood, Tn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 1995 at Epworth United Methodist Church, Moneta, Va. with the Rev. Scott McLain officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 1995 at Lynch Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements

DORAN, William Raymond,83, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

DUDDING, Laura M., 82, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.

ENGLISH, Elva Campbell, 80, of Route 2, Vinton, died Friday, November 24, 1995. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

GILLESPIE, Emily Pinckard, of Lexington, formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. She was the widow of Robert Lee Gillespie. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Tarleton Lee and Judith Gillespie, Kinnelon, N.J.; grandson, Tarleton L. Gillespie II, San Diego, Calif.; niece, Corbin L. Craig, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association, 6318 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24019. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Burial Park b y the Rev. John D. Cochran. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel

GRAY, Harry F., 72, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 24, 1995, in Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria. He was the husband of Frances Mae Gray; and was the father of Cliff Gray of Alexandria and Cynthia Renfroe of Roanoke; father-in-law of Rochelle Gray and Philip Renfroe. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Sarah Ann Gray and Taylor Thomas Renfroe. Memorial services will be he ld Saturday, December 2, 1995 1:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 2339 Grandin Rd., Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements by Demaine Funeral Home, Alexandria

HAMMOND, Ruby Marcum, 74, of Martinsville, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Home.

HARDY, Katherine Clark, 81, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, November 26, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcellous Hardy. Survivors include 2 sisters-in-law, Clara Hardy and Everlene Powell, both of Roanoke; nieces, Mary C. Stewart, Leunell Henderson, both of Roanoke, Virginia Childress, Vinton, Clara Jones, Baltimore, Md., Rosetta Randall, Silver Springs, Md., Hazel Morris , Philadephia, Penn., Ruth Payne, Altavista; host of great-nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Hamlar Curtis Chapel with the Rev. E. T. Burton officiating. Burial in Stewartsville Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday one hour prior to service. Family will meet at the Funeral Home. Arranagements by Hamlar Curtis

HULL, Kathleen Patterson, 76, of Pulaski, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday, Thornspring United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc.

LAPRADD, Minerva Leola Radar, 68, of Rt. 2, Moneta, passed away Monday, November 27, 1995 in a local nursing home. She is survived by her husband, Junior S. Lapradd; two sons, Mike C. Lapradd, David W. Lapradd, both of Moneta; one daughter, Leona S. Lapradd, Moneta; one brother, George Radar, Goodview; three sisters, Eva Lee, Bedford, Louise Reid, Vinton, Betty Jean Heptinstall, Moneta; three grandchildren, Michael Doyle Lapradd, David Wayne Lapradd, and Dustin James Lapradd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Ed West officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel

MABE, Ollie Delilah, 68, of Pembroke, died Saturday, November 26, 1995 in Radford Community Hospital. Born in Saltville, Va. on January 29, 1927, she was a daughter of Verdie Worley Poston of Pembroke and the late John M. Poston. Ollie was the wife of the late Carl Mabe and the mother of the late Carl M. Mabe and the late Allen L. Mabe. Surviving is one son, Charles G. Mabe of Pembroke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Hale of Pembroke and Rhoda and Roy Hutchison of Newport; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and an almost sister, Helen Felty of Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel, Pembroke. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke, Monday from 6 to 9 p.m

MACKEY, Carrie Virginia, 97, of Lexington, died Sunday, November 26, 1995 in the Shenandoah Valley Heal th Care Center. She was born on May 31, 1898 in Rockbridge County, the daughter of the late Thomas Nelson and Melinda Greenlee Beal. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lexington. She is survived by one daughter, Lodell Spencer, Lexington; two sons, James Crawford Mackey, Lexington, and Floyd Teaford Mackey, Baltimore, Md.; one sister Lennie B. Washington; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. James Scott officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington. The family will also receive friends at the home of Mrs. Charles Spencer and Mr. James Mackey, Lexington. Arrangements are being handled by Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista.

MICKEY, Henry Marcus, 75, of Pulaski, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

MINOR, Nellie Gay Banks, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 26, 1995 at Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. Banks and Maude S. Banks. She is survived by her husband, James Minor, of Roanoke; one daughter, Virginia McEnheime r, of Louisville, Ky.; granddaughters, Lena McEnheimer, of Louisville, Ky., Linda McEnheimer, of Roanoke; one nephew, William Lamont McEnheimer; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Freeman, Eggleston, Mrs. Juanita Ratliff, Arlington; two nieces, Mrs. Estella S. Summers, Pembroke, Mrs. Clara May Twine, Elliston; one brother-in-law, Harry Dawson, Martinsville; a host of nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with burial at Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis

MOUNCE, James Edward, 82, of Ridgeway, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, White's Chapel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home.

MULLENS, Pauline Huff, (``Polly''), 61, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, November 26, 1995 in her home. Survivors include her husband, Dewey G. Mullens; her mother, Pearlie L. Huff; her mother-in-law, Lucille M. Mullens; her sons and daughter-in-law, Dewey G. II and Kathy H. Mullens, Aquilla G. Mullins; her daughter and son-in-law, Priscillia and Harlan Akers; three granddaughters; one grandson; five sisters; six brothers. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Wallace Yopp and the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg

MULLENS, Pauline Huff, (``Polly""), 61, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 26, 1995. Survivors include her mother, Pearlie L. Huff; sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara Sheppard, Maudie Ramsey, Laura and Charlie Williams, Treva Huff, Charlene and Ralph Keen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Roy and Agnes Huff, Samuel and Martha Huff, Charles, Jr. and Sadie Huff, Albert and Mary Huff, Billy and Darlene Huff. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

NEAL, Shirley Wyatt, 52, of Abingdon, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. Graveside services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.

ORANGE, Leonard Jr., 60, of Blacksburg, died Monday, November 27, 1995 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born in Montgomery County on March 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ida Belle Bryant Orange. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joe Ann Winters Orange; one son and daughter-in-law, Leonard Thomas and Mary Ann Orange; and one daughter and son-in-law, Leah Alice and Jerry Trump, all of Blacksburg; seven grandchildren; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrtle and Mason Smith, Catawba, Cornelia and Russell Smith and Ruby and Ervin Pascoe, all of Blacksburg, Mary Conner, Radford; four brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Nancy Orange, James and Gloria Orange, all of Blacksburg, Charlie and Mattie Orange, Christiansburg and Robert and Joann Orange, Salem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 1995, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Noah J. Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

REED, Marguerite F., 92, of Wirz, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday at Lawn Cemetary, Huntington, Conn. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.

REICH, Charles Jeremiah, 89, of Bedford, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

ROBERTSON, Claude S. Jr. 73, of Roanoke, beloved husband and father, passed away Monday, November 27, 1995. He was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church and the Thomas M. Holt Masonic Lodge, Graham, N.C. He retired from Burlington Industries with 27 years of service, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving is his wife of 42 years, Jo Ann Jordan Robertson; mother, Hattie Dowd, Clifton Forge; stepmother, Corinne Robertson, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin and Robin Robertson, Roanoke; David and Ilima Robertson, Salem; daughter, Carol Earehart, Richmond; grandchildren, Mark, Ariel, Pamela, Jason, Christina and Carrie; great-granddaughter, Kathryn; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Kathy Robertson, Albuquerque, New Mexico.; sister, Mary Lipes, Clifton Forge; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Clara Jordan, Salem. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 1995 at Oakey's North Chapel, by the Rev. Leonard Southern . Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, with military honors provided by VFW Post 1264. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

RYDER, Minnie Irene, 73, of Westminster, Md., formerly of Covington, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington.

SALYERS, Jessie Lee, 53, of Marion, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.

SCHUBECK, Genevieve B., 73, of Painesville, Ohio, formerly of Roanoke, Va. and Cleveland, Ohio, died Sunday, November 26 , 1995 at Heartland in Mentor, Ohio. She was born May 27,1922 in Pittsburgh, Penn. She was a retired clerk for the former Nickel-Plate Railroad, Cleveland, and an active member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Concord, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry and her parents, Alex and Katherine Walker. Survivors include her sister, Renilda ``Rennie"" Belden, Mentor, Ohio; niece, Barbara (Bill) Snow, Mentor, Ohio; nephew, Bill Belden, Bedford, Texas; and great-nephews, Bill Snow Jr. and Geoff Snow. Funeral Mass 2 pm. Thursday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord Twp., Ohio. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Brunner, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio. Contributions may be made toward establishment of the Genevieve B. Schubeck Arts Scholarship, Willoughby School of Fine Arts, 38660 Mentor Ave, Willoughby, Ohio 44094.

SELDEN, Harold Robert (``Bob''), of Bedford, departed this life Sunday, November 26, 1995 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was the owner and operator of Hilltop Body Shop. He was born the son of the late Alice and George Selden, Sr, on November 6, 1933. He accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member and Trustee of Lovely Zion Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member until illness prevented him from attending. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Maxine O. Selden; two daughters, Robin Selden Braxton and Shelby Selden Read, both of Bedford; three grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Stephen Braxton and Arthur Read, both of Bedford; one brother, George Selden, Jr. Bedford; two sisters, Alice Charity, Frederick, Md., Evelyn S. Scott, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Esther H. Selden, Bedford, Iris O. Thomasson, Forest; two brothers-in-law, John Charity, Frederick, Md., William Scott, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Mabel Burrell, Bedford; one aunt, Catherine James, Columbus, Oh.; many loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family is receiving friends at 1745 Longwood Avenue, Bedford. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, from the Lovely Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. D. Holland officiating. Interment will follow in the Longwood Community Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service. Services are entrusted to the care of the Bedford Funeral Home.

SHEETS, Joyce Kate, 54, of Marion, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.

SMITH, Durwood B., ``(Dusty)"", 76, of Dublin, died Monday, November 27,1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Dublin United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc.

SMITH, John Hudson, 91, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.

TAYLOR, Hazel R., 71, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, November 26, 1995 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Taylor. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sandra Taylor, Christiansburg, Ronald and Marcia Taylor, Newport, Donald and Pamela Taylor, Riner; six brothers, William Junior Hixon, Ruben Hixon, Samuel Hixon, David Hixon, all of Christiansburg, James Hixon, Radford, Kenneth Hixon, Baltimore, Md.; six sisters, Lucille Batman, Cleveland, Ohio, Ruby Woods, Helen Sutherland, Dorothy Harvey, all of Christiansburg, Barbara Jean Thompson, Ceres, Erma Frierson, Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren, Donald E. Taylor, Kimberly T. Reed, Drema D. Taylor, David S. Taylor, Eric J. Taylor, Jonathan D. Taylor, Melanie L. Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Andrew W. Reed, Taylor D. Younce. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, at the Cambria Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr., with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be placed in the Cambria Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, where friends may call. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

VAUGHT, Carl James, (""Cotton""), 77, of Roanoke, passed to be with his Lord on Monday, November 27, 1995 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Norma Fuller Snead Vaught; brother, Andrew R. Vaught and wife, Dorothy Vaught, Troutville; number of nieces and nephews, all of California; one nephew, Ronnie Vaught, Roanoke; also Steve and Linda Snead, Elly and Patrick Snead, Salem. Mr. Vaught was employed for many years by American Bridge of United Steel Corporation. He was co-honor of Nu-Tread Tire Service Inc. in Vinton until his retirement in 1981. He was an Air Force Veteran and served with the East Coast Air Controllers during WW II. He was a member of the Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324 A.F. and A.M., the Roanoke Scottish Rite of Free Masonry of S.J. U.S.A. 32nd Degree, Kazim Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Roanoke, also Knights of Pythias Lodge #47. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton, officiated by Dr. Gene Williams of Daleville St. Mark's, with masonic rites at the graveside. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

WARE, Clarence Leo, 38, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 27, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

WHITE, Eveline Robinson, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 27, 1995. She is the widow of Duncan M. White. Surviving are three grandchildren, Dana Van der Swaagh, Dayville, Conn., Price Van der Swaagh, Killingworth, Conn., Kirk Van der Swaagh, New York City, N.Y.; eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, noon Wednesday, with the Rev. Frank Allen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel

WILLIS, Raymond G., 83, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Survived by his wife, Jessie B. Willis; one son, Raymond G. Willis Jr., Winston Salem, N.C. ; one sister, Loetta W. Horton, Roanoke. Arrangements being Handled by Voglers-Reynolda Funeral Home, Winston Salem, North Carolina.

WILSON, Elizabeth G., 82, of Goode, passed away Sunday, November 26, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford.

WOOD, Dorothy B., 78, of Rockville, Md., died Saturday, November 25, 1995. She was the wife of the late Melvin Posner Wood. She is survived by a son, Thomas William Wood, Kennewick, Wash.; two sisters, Winifred Bowers, Roanoke, and Jane Pratt, Hillsville; also two grandchildren, Katherine Wood and Wesley Wood. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Hysong Funeral Home, Washington, D.C.

WORONOWICZ, Thomas A., of Ridgeway, died Sunday, November 26, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel.

WRIGHT, James Lewis, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 26, 1995, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Wright; and his parents, Fannie and James Wright. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from the Army as a Major. He was also the retired owner of Gillette Neon Signs in Hollywood, Fla. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Robert Hotchkiss, Atlanta, Ga., Susan Wright and Brent Cochran, Boone, N.C.; sister, Marie W. Killgore, Roanoke. Memorial services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be private.

YOUNG, Virginia Kiser, 93, of Volney, passed away Sunday, November 26, 1995 at her home. She was the widow of Bill Young. She was born Marcy 25,1902 at Flatridge, Va. to Michael Kiser and Clementine Pugh Kiser. She is survived by two daughters, JoyScott, Sugar Grove, Gay Young, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Gerri Young, Troutville; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchild ren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, with the Rev. Gene Webb, the Rev. Phillip Duvall and Gay Young officiating. Interment in Grant Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.