ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, December 7, 1995 TAG: 9512070107
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ANGELELLI, Pietro, 70, of Roanoke, died Monday, December 4, 1995. Formerly of McDow County, W.Va., he was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II and a long time employee of Berglund Chevrolet. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou Moxley Angelelli; daughter and son-in-law, Susan A. and Frank Alvarez, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; sisters, Mary A. Vickers, Draper, Linda Angelelli, Northfork, W.Va.; brother, Fernando Angelelli, Northfork, W.Va; nieces and nephews, Tony Angelelli, Concord, Tenn., Fernando Angelelli Jr., Mount Laurel, N.J., Mark Angelelli, Charlotte, N.C., Fran Rooker, Radford, Valerie Smith, Glen Allen, Va., Shirley Conley, Midlothian, Nancy Frost, New Castle, Ind., Sally Wilcher, Indianapolis, Ind. A prayer service will be conducted 7 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. Funeral mass will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Saturday, at St. Andrews Catholic Church by the Reverend Steven R. Rule. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
BRADSHAW, Lora Reeves, 63, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 after a short illness with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bradshaw. She wa s a graduate of the University of North Carolina and was an elementary school teacher for 28 years. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Lea Ann and Richard G. Lang, of Roanoke, Michelle and Stanley D. Clark, of Virginia Beach, Carol and James D. Dickson, of Fairfax, Donna and Joseph Schmidt, San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, William and Martha Reeves, of Conover, NC; also surviving, a loving and caring friend, Parky Parkinson. The family suggest those wishing to make contributions can consider Housecall Hospice or Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. Funeral Services will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2 p.m. Friday conducted by Dr. Frank C. Preston. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel.
BRIZENDINE, Christine, 80, of Martinsville, formerly of Craig County and Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Reverend David R. Tanner. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.
BROWN, Calbert Donald, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 4, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 1995, Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
BUTT, Lewin Norwood, 62, of Shawsville, died Monday, December 4, 1995. Funeral will be 10 am Thursday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
CHRISTIAN, Ruth Bass, 77, of Radford, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995 at her home. She was a long time member of Chapter AB of the PEO Sisterhood. She is survived by her husband, N.M. (Chris) Christian, Radford; four daughters, Gayle Christian, New York, Diane Christian, Radford, Vicki C. Rhodes, Bethesda, MD., Penny Christian, Annandale; two sons, Tommy Christian, Radfo rd, Patrick Christian, Pownal, ME; one sister, Doris Booth, Danville; one brother, Owen Bass, Greensboro, NC; ten grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford
CLIFFORD, Alan Frank, 76, of Newton, N.C., died Friday, December 1, 1995. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Spirit Place at Abernathy Center United Church Retirement Home. Arrangements by Willis Reynolds Funeral Home.
CREASY, Adelaide Snead, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 1995. She was the widow of John Will Creasy and is survived by her brothers, Charles Snead, Alexandria, Edward P. Snead, Richmond, William O. Snead, Annapolis, Md. A graveside service will be private. A memorial service will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Saturday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. M. Dennis Herman officiating. The family suggests memorials to V.C.U. Art Scholarship Fund for John Will Creasy or a favorite art organization. There will be no visitation. Oakey's Roanoke Ch apel handling funeral arrangements
CRUTCHFIELD, Charles Leonard, (``Cicero""), of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 1995. He was the son of the late George W. Crutchfield and Helen Haynes Crutchfield. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 26 years of faithful service. He later retired from General Motors in Columbus, Ohio. Among the survivors are his wife, Raymunda Crutchfield, Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Eon (Karen) Williams, Weiterstadt, Germany, Gary (Margorie) Crutchfield, Saudi, Arabia; one daughter, Kristina Crutchfield, Columbus, Ohio; mother of his children, Mary Crutchfield, Columbus, Ohio; six sisters, Georgia Preston, Washington, D.C., Ernestine (Carroll) Holland, Christine C. Amos, Cleo C. (Joseph) Sims, Louise C. (Willis) Monroe and Louella Thaxton, all of Roanoke; three brothers, Joseph C. (Mary) Crutchfield, Charlottesville, William (Constance) Crutchfield, Anthony (Linda) Crutchfield, all of Roanoke; one grandchild, Kenneth Crutchfield, Saudi Arabia; 22 nieces, 18 nephews, a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated on 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 1995, at St. Gerard's Catholic Church with Father Wayne Ball officiating and burial in Williams Memorial Park. Full military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard from Seymour-Johnson Air Base. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 t o 8 p.m. (with a Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:30) at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
DALTON, Flossie D. 75, of Gretna, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
FERRELL, Jack Goodman, 64, of Blue Ridge, died Sunday, December 3, 1995. A former resident of California, his parents were Viola Mae Dozier of California and Jack Ferrell of Odessa, Texas. Surviving are his wife, Mary Miller Ferrell, Blue Ridge; an uncle, Robert Ferrell, Roanoke; an aunt; a niece, both of California. He was retired from Douglas Air Craft, California and ITT after 30 years of service. A graveside service was held at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 1995, with Pastor Matthew Fike of Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren officiating. Arrangements were by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford
FINNEY, Odell M., 60, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Finney; son, Mark Jason ; two daughters, Bernadette and Catherine; two granddaughters, Safia Rubya, Dullalle Babma, all of Glendale, Ariz.; two sisters, Ida Arrington, Ruth Hale; four brothers, James and Elliott Finney, both of Roanoke, Marvin Finney, San Jose, Calif. and Rev. Clarence Finney, Columbus, Ohio. Memorial services will be Sunday, December 10, 1995 at 12:30 p.m. at the Slate Hill Baptist Church, Roanoke.
GOLDEN, Michael Glen Jr,. 31, of Manhattan, N.Y., brother of Pamela Berberich, Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 4, 1995. Funeral services 10:30 a.m., Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GORDON, Alice Faye, (CB handle ""Cheyenne"") 46, of Bedford County, was killed Tuesday, December 5, 1995, in a traffic accident in Pike County, Ky. She was an Over the Road Driver for Coca-Cola Bottling Company. She was a professional driver with nineteen years experience. Su rviving are her parents, G.W. ""Bill"" and Betty M. Bush; brother, G.W. ""Willie"" Bush and wife, Patsy; sister, Peggy J. Garland and husband, George; nephews, Jerry W. Rush, and Wayne Garland; nieces, Lucy A. Rush, Katie V. Bush; aunt and uncle, Ethelyn ""Kitty"" and Jimmy Wheeler; cousin, Dave Wheeler and wife, Donna; devoted companion, Mike W. Hammer; dear friend, Alicia Patrick. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, at Oakey's North Chapel by the Reverend Robert L. Alderman. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel
GREGORY, Cleve E. ``Gene"", ``Red"", age 68, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 7, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney with interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HALL, Florida Sanfley, (``Trixie""), 96, of Ragged Point, Hague, died Monday, December 4, 1995. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home, Montross.
HAMPTON, Hurley Houston, 101, of Galax, left us Tuesday, December 4, 1995. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters of the family of Charles and Nancy Jane Hampton and other ancestors, the earliest being one of Grayson County's pioneer settlers in 1785. He was widely known and admired for his skills as a farmer, livestock fancier, a remarkable banjo player and singer, and a witty raconteur and oral family and community historian. He is survived by one sister, Lena Young of Hampton; two children, Robert Nelson Hampton and wife, Ruth of McLean and Wilma Frances Hampton, Galax; six grandchildren in Virginia, North Carolina, and California, Nancy, Kathy, Bob, Mary, Tom and Janet; 12 great-grandchildren, Jesse, Cory, Eva, Keith, Devon, Emma, Bonnie, Matthew, Daniel, Rebecca, Virginia and Amelia. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 1995 in the First United Methodist Church, Galax. The family will receive friends 7 p.m. Friday in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
HUFF, Mark Cannon, 85, of Dugspur, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 1995, at Laurel Meadows Home in Laurel Fork. He was born in Carroll County on December 19, 1909. Mr. Huff was preceded in death by a son, Hoover Huff; a grandson, Tim Huff, and a granddaughter, Teresa Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Mildred O. Huff; three daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Arvids Emkalns of Elk Grove Village, Ill., Shelby and Curtis Duke of Blue Ridge and Ruthie and Randy Gardner of Horse Shoe, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne Mark and Joyce Huff, Darrell and Kathryn Huff and Donnie Huff of Dugspur; two sisters, Elva Dalton of Wytheville and Hassie Moore of Dugspur; two brothers, Ralph Huff of Riner and Guy Huff of Dugspur; a daughter-in-law, Mary Huff of Danville; 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 8, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will be in Marshall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home.
HUGHES, Thomas Jefferson Jr., 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995, at his home. He was a graduate of Roanoke College, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Following military service, he did theatrical work in New York and at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. Returning to Roanoke, he served WSLS Radio as announcer and newscaster. With the start of WSLS Television, he also served in those capacities. He hosted various programs, including ``Tom's Foolery"" and ``Uncle Looney"". He served many years and retired as Program Director at WSLS TV. Mr. Hughes was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Lee Hughes; his children, Thomas Jefferson Hughes III, Susan Starritt Hughes, Paul W. Dodson, Marsha Weaver , James and Jean Gladden; a very dear friend, Sue Marshall; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at Covenant Presybterian Church 2 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 1995. Dr. Frank C. Preston will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following services in the church fellowship hall. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., #A, Roanoke, VA 24018 or Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1831 Deyerle Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
MARTIN, Arthur Wilmer Jr., (``A.W./Butch""), 53, of Salem, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. Martin Sr. and Madie Virginia Carter Martin Tuggle; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Woodrow W. Henderson Sr. and Mildred Sawyers Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Henderson Martin; son, James Arthur Martin of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Grady Spradlin of Roanoke; grandchildren, Tony Spradlin and Nicholas Spradlin; sister, Sylvia Martin Turner of Martinsville; stepfather, James H. Tuggle and wife, Mallie of Fieldale; stepmother-in-law, Novella O. Henderson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Woodrow H. Henderson Jr. and wife, Linda of Salem, Sheldon Henderson and wife, Vickie of Salem, Rebecca Carter of Roanoke, Bonnie Dowdy and husband, Roy of Salem, Susie Johnson and husband, Henry of Roanoke, Dreama Freeman and husband, David of Richmond; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 1995 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 6311 Wayburn Drive, Salem with Bishop Tim Layton and the Rev. Lew Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the Ferguson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
McALEXANDER, Dorcie 78, of Bassett, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.
MOORE, Alease M. 75, of Chatham, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel, Gretna.
MOTLEY, Larry Clark, 50, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
OSTERNDORF, Logan C., 78, retired military officer and educator, died Saturday, December 2, 1995 of cancer at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mr. Osterndorf was born in Chicago, IL. and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and served as an infantry officer during WWII in both the Pacific and European Theaters of Operations. Upon returning from the war, he attended Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, and later earned his Masters from the University of Wisconsin where he specialized in international relations and the Soviet Union. He then continued his military and educational interests by serving as Assistant Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, and later as Assistant Professor where he taught government and economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. After moving to the Washington DC, Mr. Osterndorf was employed by the National Education Association as Director of Program and Operations, Division of Educational Travel, and later worked for the US Office of Education as UNESCO/UNDP program specialist, Institute of International Studies, and as an International Education Specialist. While in these positions, he created a number of learning institutes in Europe for US and foreign teachers and published several go vernment educational studies. Following his retirement from the government, Mr. Osterndorf enjoyed his summer role as cattle farmer in Radford, VA, and took pride in his work as editor of the Council on America's Military Past's PERIODICAL, and FIRST CALL newsletter. He also continued his interest in international affairs and traveled throughout the world. Mr. Osterndorf was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, American Legion, Retired Officer's Association, China Round Table, Alpha Kappa Psi, and member and former president of Council on America's Military Past. Survivors include his wife, Mary V. Osterndorf; a daughter, Dana S. Osterndorf, Silver Spring, MD.; a son, Dale M. Osterndorf, Christiansburg, VA.; a brother, Verne A. Osterndorf, Milwaukee, WI.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
OVERBEY, Lillie Funk 75, of Radford, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Graveside service, 1 p.m. Friday, Monta Vista Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
PALMER, William K., (``Bill''), 42, of Fort Worth, Texas, died at his home on Friday, December 1, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Kim; five children, Erica, Lee, Adrianne, Ora Lee and Mark; parents, Pat and Ray Cassidy and Margaret Palmer, all of Roanoke; aunts, Susie Bishop of Troutville, Phyllis Garrett of Salem, June Hodges of California; grandmother, Annie Hardison of Roanoke; uncle, Richard Hardison of Texas; sisters, Dianne Toler, Kay Dent and Tammy Farris of Roano ke, Beth Broyles of Washington, D.C.; brothers, John Palmer of Texas, Lee Palmer and Barry Palmer of Roanoke; many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Rainbow Forest Baptist Church
POOLE, Laura Mason, 75, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
QUESINBERRY, Cecil Melvin, 64, of Woodlawn, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at his home. Born October 17, 1931 in Grayson County. Son of the late Rufus Melvin Quesinberry and Mary Ann Colemen Quesinberry. He is survived by wife, Inda Mae Quesinberry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry & Patsy Quesinberry, Woodlawn, Timmy & Angelia Quesinberry, Hillsville; one daughter & son-in-law, Rhonda & Antonio Carranza, Hillsville; three sisters & brothers-in-law, Mary Lee & Alfred Howlett, Woodlawn, Betty & Samuel Lindsey, Hillsville, Gloria Mae Fowler, Woodlawn; and one sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Quesinberry, Woodlawn; 11 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 1995. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Officiating will be the Rev. Roger Frost. Interment will be held at the Bobbitt & Quesinberry Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Miltary Rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. RAY, Lillian Jane Cox, 94, of Vinton, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 1995, at Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Center, Roanoke. She was a member of the Vinton Baptist Church for many years. She was the widow of John E. Ray. Surviving are six grandchildren and spouses, Sandra Ray and Robert Bow er, Roanoke, Randolph D. (Danny) and Becky Ray, Roanoke, John Glenn Ray, Roanoke, Carol and Jay McKenna, Pembroke, Mass., Judy Cotter, Evelyn O'Malley, both of South Boston, Mass.; seven great-grandchildren, Adam Ray, Jackson and Kathy McKenna, Tommy and Stephen Cotter; Danny and Michael O'Malley. Funeral services will be conducted noon Friday, December 9, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Bill Ross will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Lotz Vinton Chapel
RODGERS, Hubert North, 100, died peacefully in his sleep, Monday, December 4, 1995. He was born February 26, 1895 in Campbell County. He was formerly a resident of Lynchburg and a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church, but had been residing with his daughter and son-in-law, Ruby and Bill Kirby of Salem for the past 2 years due to his advanced age. He is survived by three other daughters, Mary R. White, Upper Marlboro, MD., Dana R. Tyree, Lynchburg, Bettie R. Doss, Colonial Heights; grandchildren include, Barbara K. Jones, Roanoke, Diane K. Brown, Social Circle, GA., William L. ""Chip"" Kirby Jr., Salem; great-grandchildren include, Chris, Andrea and Bryan Jones, Casey and Leah Brown, Jonathan and Melissa Kirby. Graveside services will be conducted by the Diuguid Funeral Home at 3 p.m. in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Lew Bennett and the Rev. Heebert Maynard officiating on Thursday, December 7, 1995. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the West Lynchburg Baptist Church, 3031 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA. 24501 or the Salem Baptist Church.
RUTHERFOORD, Julian Hamilton, Jr., 82, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Memorial services noon Saturday, St. John's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
SANDERSON, John Henry, 82, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at Stonewal l Jackson Hospital. Born in Buena Vista on May 29, 1913, he was the son of the late Major John and Lola Ware Sanderson. He was employed by Bernson Silk Mill for 33 years. He then was a security guard for Reeves Brothers for 10 years before retiring. Mr. Sanderson attended the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by two children, Cecil L. Sanderson and Shirley M. Sanderson. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Smith Sanderson, Buena Vista; one son, John H. Sanderson, Jr., Buena Vista; four daughters, Betty S. Camper, Doris M. Sanderson, and Faye S. Slough, all of Buena Vista, and Wanda S. Agnor, Lexington; a sister, Nellie S. Sorrells, Buena Vista; Five Grandchildren; and Four Great-Grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, December 8 at Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Bain officiating. Interment will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lomax Funeral Home.
STAMBACK, Wilmer Lewis, 71 of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Angie Stamback; sister, Myrtle Mauk; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 1995 at 12 noon at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by Rev. Leonard Martin. Burial will be at the Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
TYREE, Loretta L., 60, of Lexington, died Wednesday, December 6, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
WADDY, Terry Lee, 37, died December 4, 1995 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Ellen Waddy and the late William Albert Waddy , Sr. Her childhood was spent in Clifton Forge. She joined the Main Street Baptist Church at an early age. Terry was a graduate of Clifton Forge High School and Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. For a few years she worked as Secretary in the City Manager's Office in Clifton Forge and also as Secretary at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Home in her home city. In Ohio, she worked as a Credit Transaction Clerk. To cherish her memory and mourn their loss, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Ellen Waddy of Clifton Forge; one sister, Rosa Waddy Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Albert (Willie) Waddy, Jr., Chesterfield Co., Va., Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. (Mary) Wallace, Columbus, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah C. (Cathy) Waddy, Clifton Forge. Uncles and aunts, Rev. and Mrs. Raymond (Nora Jean) Meggenson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Louise) Byrd, Messrs Harry Byrd, Richie Byrd and Harold Lee, all of Clifton Forge, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Catherine) Byrd, Atlanta, Ga., Great-Uncle, Mr. Miles Ellis of Clifton Forge; Nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 8, 1995 at 3:30 pm at First Baptist Church, Clifton Forge, Va. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 8 pm at the Frank Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating is Rev. John H. Davis.
WILLIAMS, Robert Irving, 74, of Rocky Mount, died December 5, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, December 8, 1995, Mount Ivy Christian Church Cemetery, Franklin County. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.
WRIGHT, Jerry Eugene, 47, of Covington, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995. Funeral 4 p.m. Friday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
WRIGHT, Myrtle Ogden, 96, of Arlington, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at the home of her daughter. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Merie Dell and Ross Hill, Christiansburg; one son, William B. Wright Jr., Arlington; granddaughters, Rebecca H. and Jim Rogers, Ivan, Linda Hill, Florida; two gr andsons, David and Carol Hill, Brazil, Stephen Hill, Blacksburg; great-grandsons, Mark and Adam Hill, Brazil; two brothers, John Ogden, Clover, Russell Ogden, Evington; two sisters, Carrie Pantol, Virginia Beach, Newassa Shaw, Lynchburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. Interment will take place 2 p.m. Saturday in the National Memorial Park, Arlington. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home
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