ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, January 13, 1996 TAG: 9601150051
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ARRINGTON, Harry Samuel, 74, of Bedford, died Friday, January 12, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
ASBURY, Martha H., 77, of Marion, died Thursday, January 11, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
AYERS, Hollis (""Sam"") 63, of Salem died Friday, January 12, 1996. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem.
BAKER, Eddie Wilson, 73, of Rt. 7, Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 9, 1996. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Martha Larry, Plainfield, N.J., Mrs. Elizabeth (``Liz'') Young, Boones Mill, Mrs. Alice Thrall, Beaverton, Ore., Mrs. Bernice Baker, Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Arreal Ross, Henry Co., Miss Allean Baker, Washington, D.C.; one brother, Jay B. Baker, Henry Co.; two sons-in-law, Wayne Thrall, Beaverton, Ore., Billy Young, Sr., Boones Mill; one devoted great-grandchild, Christopher Wright, of the home; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Gertrue J. Baker, Henry Co.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. James Millner officiating. Interment in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
BARBOUR, Charles Curtis, 58, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 12, 1996. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Helen Barbour (Charles) Cook, Roanoke; one brother, Joe Barbour, Washington, D.C.; one aunt, Roxie Barbour; brother-in-law, Roy McGee, both of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Alberta Barbour, Jersey City, N.J.; four nieces, Lucy Taylor, Shirley Muse, Jean (Samuel) Dickerson, Donna Marie McGee; three nephews, Thomas Barbour, Warren Leftwich, Richard Barbour, all of Roanoke; a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BERNARD, Beulah Kirby, 101, of Southwest Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 8, 1996 at Brandon Oaks. She was born October 5, 1894 in Wirtz Va. and was the widow of Cabell C. Bernard and was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah C. Kirby and Ida Ferguson Kirby. She was a long time member of Cave Spring Baptist Church and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Rick El more and Dr. Woodrow Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Longwood Cemetery, Bedford Va. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mazie Kirby, Bedford; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel
BOWLING, Jean Nash, of 2212 Indian Hill Road, Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 11, 1996, at her home. She was the wife of Arthur Lee Bowling. Mrs. Bowling was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Robert Virgil Nash and Cora Daisy Martin Nash. She was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher and Officer, and was a member of the Dorcas Class. She attended Jefferson High School and National Business College in Roanoke, was a former member of Woodside Garden Club of Lynchburg, and Exemplar of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Arthur Lee Bowling Jr. and his wife, Lynn Kingery Bowling of Decatur, Ga.; her daughter, Patty Page Bird and her husband, Steven Lee Bird of Fredericksburg; her grandchildren, Ross and Kathryn Bowling and Jonathan and Adam Bird. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, 1996, at Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Robert Putt officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church, 5225 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, in charge of arrangements.
CARLYLE, Betty Ann, 56, of Bl acksburg, died Thursday, January 11, 1996 at her home. Born in Giles County, Va. on July 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Edward McKinley and Gladys Smith Dowdy. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Elizabeth Eaton. Mrs. Carlyle was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church in Blacksburg. Survivors include her husband, Denny Lewis Carlyle; two sons, Chuck Eaton and wife Linda, Denny (``Bear'') Carlyle, II; two grandchildren, Charlie Eaton and Clint Eaton; one sister, Loretta Alls, all of Blacksburg; one brother, Eddie Dowdy, Wytheville; and a special friend, Vickie Stump, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 1996 at Harvest Baptist Church with Pastor Ernest H. Baker, Jr., and Pastor Douglas Testerman officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New River Valley Hospice, Inc., 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073-2969. The family will receive friends Saturday after 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.
CASEY, Luvina Taylor, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 12, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
COLE, Hazel Betty, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 1996. Survivors include three sons, William Alton (Mary Ann) Brown, Roanoke, James L. (Margie) Brown, Martinsville, and Glen (Evelyn) Brown, Bedford; two sisters, Lena Jordan and Dorothy Jordan both of Roanoke; one brother, Clyde Jordan, Michigan; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The Rev. Rawleigh Quarles Sr. will officiate wi th the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may call the funeral home on Sunday
DAVIS, Charles Benjamin, (``Ben""), of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, January 11, 1996, in Kingsland, Ga. while in route to Fla. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Robertson Davis; and a daughter, Janice Davis-Pinckard, Roanoke. Due to the inclement weather funeral services will be held at a later date that will be announced by Flora Funeral Services, Rocky Mount.
DUNFORD, Paul (``Dave''), 57, of Marion, died Friday, January 12, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
EDWARDS, Howard Everett, 73, of Route 5, Hillsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 1996, at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Virginia. He was born in Carroll County, Va., June 23, 1922, to Harbert Fonzo Edwards and Leona Robinson Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a life-long farmer and also was a retired carpenter. Her was a graduate of Hillsville High School, Class of 1942, and he served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Nadene E. Edwards, who passed away in May, 1991. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Harbert Fonzo Edwards (1943) and Leona Robinson Edwards (1968); a brother, Cecil Minor Edwards (1908); and two sisters, Hattie Leona Edwards Webb (1989) and Bertie Ellen Edwards (1995). He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Helen Carole Edwards Melton and Joseph William Melton, and Charlotte Ann Edwards, all of Hillsville; two sisters, Laura B. Webb, Estie Fay Edwards, both of Hillsville; special caregiver, Sterling E. Goodson, of Galax; one niece; six nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Sunday, January 14, 1996 at 3 p.m. by James D. Jordan. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Worrell Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville. Pallbearers will be Clyde E. Edwards, R. Swanson Edwards, Steve J. Edwards, Jr., Heath C. Robinson, Gary D. Sizemore, Jeffrey M. Sizemore, Joel R. Webb and William A. Webb. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worrell Cemetery Fund, Ms. Golda Guynn, Treasurer, P.O. Box 152, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Vau ghan-Guynn- McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville, is in charge of arrangements.
GARST, Thelma Audrey, 93, of Salem, died January 12, 1996. She was the daughter of John and Alie Murray Garst, Salem. She was a graduate of Univ ersity of Virginia, 1935. She was a former teacher and principal with Roanoke County Schools, and retired as Vice-President of Field Enterprises, Memphis, Tenn. in 1965. She was listed in Who's Who of American Women in 1968-69. She is survived by four nieces, Ruby Hollingsworth, Cambridge, Minn., Sarah Eblen, Joyce Cornette, Marion, Thelma Eblen, Salem; one nephew, Paul Eblen, Lynchburg; sister-in-law, Catherine Garst; brother-in-law, S. W. (``Pete'') Lavinder, Salem; as well as eleven great-nieces and nephews; several great great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, 1996 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
HAMBRICK, Nannie St. Clair, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 11, 1996. Arrangements being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel.
HANNABASS, Fannie Hurt, 96, of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 1996 in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 26, 1899 in Franklin County, a daughter of the lat e Henry Hurt and Mary Ridgeway Hurt. Her husband was the late John T. Hannabass. She was a member of the Diamond Hill Union Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Hazel Hannabass, Moneta; a daughter and son-in-law, Avie and Levi Dillon, Providence Forge; three grandchildren and their spouses, James and Dale Hannabass, Moneta, Carolyn Hatcher, Bedford, Mike Dillon, Providence Forge; three great-grandchildren, Shannon Hannabass, Angela and Jason Hatcher. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 14, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Interment will be in the Diamond Hill Union Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Saturday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
HASLEY, Joe C., 79, of Mouth of Wilson, the Cox's Chapel Community, passed away Thursday, January 11, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday, Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, Independence.
HENRY, Pearl Lewis, 80 of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at Friendship Manor. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ocie G. Wimmer and father, David Lewis Henry. She attended college at Bridgewater and Radford where she earned her BA degree and later attended Roanoke College. She taught for 36 years at Back Creek Elementary School. She is survived by cousins, nephews, nieces and all the childr en she loved and taught, along with many friends. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Maurice Wright and the Rev. Phillip Day officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel
HOGAN, Jessie Vaughn, 92, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 11, 1996. She was the widow of Howard B. Hogan and a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth G. and Jane H. Hogan, Richmon d; grandchildren, Larry Hogan, Richmond, Suzanne Leake, Fredericksburg, Nancy McCullen III, Charlotte, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Hillary Hogan, Teri Leake, McKenzie Leake, Kendall McCullen; niece, Lillian V. Jones, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 1996 with the Rev. Elliott Hipp officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford at a later date. Honorary pallbeareres will be V.T. Vaughn, Harry Vaughn, Elbyrne Vaughn, Fred Vaughn, Buford Gross, Floyd Gross, Jack Johnson Sr., Roy Arrington. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
JONES, Alvin E., (``Big Al - ``Stone''), 36, of Roanoke, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
KESLER, Gene William, 55 of Jacksonville, Fla. passed away Wednesday, January 10, 1996. He was born in Roanoke, Va. and had resided in Jacksonville for 14 years. Mr. Kesler was employed at the Acorn Division of TTX Corp. at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife of 13 years Linda S. Kesler of Jacksonville; mother Mrs. Ruby Musgrove,Roanoke, Va. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 1996 in the ch apel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave. with Rev. Tim McDaniel officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday (tonight) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society
MILLER, Woodrow Wilson, 83, formerly of Rt. 5, Lexington, died Friday, January 12, 1996 in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center, Buena Vista. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
MOUNTS, Patsy Diane, 61, of Vinton, went to be with our Lord and Savior, after a long battle with Diabetes. She suffers no longer and is being cradled in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her precious father, E. Pascal McFarland and dear husband, Ernest Eugene Mounts. She is survived by a special and devoted friend, Elbert Lovely of Vinton; her mother, Edith McFarland, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Christy Mounts Redden and Eric Redden of Roanoke, Alice Simmons Patsel and Timmy Patsel of Vinton, Pamela Trotter Morris of Goodview, and Carla Mounts Dillon and Bruce Dillon Jr. of Vinton; one son and daughter-in-law, Barney Trotter and Debbie Trotter of Vinton; eight grandchildren, Bryan and Kayla Redden, Corey Patsel, Shawn and Nathan Tyree, Morgan Dillon, Lauren and Brandon Trotter; her very special sisters, Ann Wheeling of Knoxville, Tenn., Sara Smith of Germantown, Tenn., Norma Shorter of Virginia Beach and Arlene McFarland of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; two brothers, Bobby Jack McFarland of Corpus Christi, Texas and Doodle McFarland of Randleman, N.C.; special loved ones, Mike Cothran, Beth Hill and Myra Raborn. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with Dr. Flavy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at Lotz Vinton Chapel.
MURPHY, Claudia B., of Bedford, departed this life on Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on December 3, 1918 and was the daughter of the late, William Oscar Murphy and Willie Murphy. She professed to Christ at an early age and joined the Promised Land Baptist Church and in later years she joined Washington Street Baptist Church. She was the President of the Senior Choir, member of the Gospel Chorus, member of the Ladies Aid Society, member of the Pastors Aid and a member of the Womens Auxiliary Association. She is survived by 4 daughters, Earnestine Brown, Bertha Parker, both of Bedford, Josephine Board, Goodview, Mabel Barber, Lynchburg; one son, Willie Murphy, Bedford; one devoted sister, Mrs. Ethel Arrington. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 15, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Street Baptist Church, Bedford. Interment will follow in family cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 1996 at the Washington Street Baptist Church. Bedford funeral home in charge of arrangements.
NICHOLSON, Grace W., 92, of Stuart, died Thursday, January 11, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Moody Funeral Home.
REYNOLDS, Joyce W., 51, of Pittsville, died Thursday, January 11, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Pittsville Pentacostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
RICHERSON, Claudine O., 91, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 12, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
ROBERTSON, Lillie Phillips, 70, of Bedford, passed away Friday, January 12, 1966. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
SHEPHERD, James Thomas, 87, of Roanoke, formerly of Buena Vista, died Friday, December 29, 1995. Funeral services scheduled for Saturday, January 13, have been rescheduled due to inclement weather, and will be rescheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
SPICER, Mary W., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 11, 1996. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church, a former volunteer with the American Cancer Society and was a retired Claims Representative for Nationwide Insurance. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Patsy Spicer, Roanoke; her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Ed Ooghe, Richmond, Peggy and Jim Baynton, White Hall, Pa., Becky Spicer and Roger Varney, Roanoke; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Kathleen Godfrey, Estelle Fields, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Monday, January 15, at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Interment in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel
STATON, Nannie Louis White, 84, of Vesuvius, died Thursday, January 11, 1996 at her home. She was born June 6, 1911 in Amherst County, the daughter of the late Joshua and Sally Foster White, and was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell E. S taton; and one son, M. P. Staton. Surviving are five daughters, Arlene Fox and Shirley Reid, both of Buena Vista, Thelma Smith, Buchanan, Lourena Hamm, Vesuvius, Deloris Roberts, Collinsville, Miss.; four sons, Vernon Staton, Buena Vista, William Staton and W. K. Staton, both of Vesuvius, Roger Staton, Glasgow; two sisters, Mamie Staton and Mary Jennings, both of Lynchburg; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at the Lomax Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Greg Martin. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Lomax Funeral Home.
STENMAN, Oscar E., 77, of York, Penn., died Thursday, January 11, 1996 at Prince George's General Hospital in Cheverly, Md. He was the husband of the late Thelma A. (McFadden) Stenmen. The service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crem atory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, Penn. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, York. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Mr. Stenman was born January 30, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of the late Carl O. and Edith (Sandstrom) Stenman. He retired in 1980 from the Postal Service in Roanoke, Va., wher he was a mail carrier. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the Roanoke VFW Post. Mr. Stenman was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in York, Penn. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie S. Triplett, York, Penn.; and two grandchildren. Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Owen H. Walter
TURNER, Hassie Norman, 97, of Martinsville, died Thursday, January 11, 1996. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services.
WILLIAMS, Dennis J ., 67, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 1996, after a lengthy illness with cancer, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a beloved mother, Ida Mae Overby; and father, John W. Williams; half brother, Larry Williams; three little angels, great-granddaughter, Ashleigh Nichole Swain, twin great-granddaughters, Devin Nicole and Paige Marie Williams. Surviving are his wife, Marie Gussler Williams; two children, Joan Pagans and Dennis J. Williams Jr.; granddaughter, Trish Pagans; grandson, Tyler Jay Williams; great-grandson, Travis Odell Swain, father and mother-in-law, Charlie and Laura Young Gussler; cousins; stepbrothers, J. T. and Wade Moorefield; stepsister, Ethel Wade. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Carter L. Sloan officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the funeral home, and at other times at the son's home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
WOOD, Mildred Bennett, 81, of Caldwell, W. Va., went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, January 12, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Wood Sr. in 1983. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Caldwell Pentacostal Holiness Church where she faithfully served in many areas of ministry such as Women's Bible Class Teacher, Church Secretary-Treasurer, Women's Ministries President, Sunday School Secretary-Treasurer. She found her greatest joy in her personal relationship with Christ and serving others. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Walter L. Wood Jr. and Ann of Roanoke, Rev. Edward Wood and Freda Wood of Dublin; daughter and son-in-law, Thelma and Stuart Bashlor of Staunton; 11 devoted grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Odell of Dublin, Alfred H. Jr. of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Roy E. and Bernard of Maryland; sisters, Dorothy Scruggs and Lillian Sizemore of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Other than her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bennett Sr.; sister, Madeline Fogus; and brother, D.F. Bennett Sr. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 15, from the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Caldwell, W.Va. with the Rev. Cleveland Harrison and the Rev . Russell Spence officiating. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Interment will be at Rosewood Cemetery in Lewisburg, W.Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Shanklin Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. and the body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
YOUNG, Don H., 76, of Grant, passed away Thursday, January 11, 1996 at his home. Born August 5, 1919 at Lincoln, Nebraska to Luther Melvin and Fannie Halsey Young. He was a member of Bridle Creek United Methodist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a retired Postmaster, having served the Grant and Troutdale Post Offices for 33 years. Mr. Young was a member of Grant Grange. Survivors include his wife, Eula Moss Young, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Michelle Young, Jerry and Mary Young all of Independence; daughter and son-in-law, Regena and Greg Kanode of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Amy, Erin, Micki, Darin and Andrea Young all of Independence; brother and sister-in-law, Loyd and Virginia Young, Bel Air, Md.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna Clow, Akron, Ohio, Eva and Arthur Greer, Marion. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Bridle Creek United Methodist Church, Independence with interment in Grant Cemetery. The Rev. James Fain and the Rev. Camet Halsey will officiate. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Grayson County V.F.W. Post #7726. Flowers appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, c/o Mr. John Hall, Treas., Rt. 2, Box 195, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 or to the Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378 or to the charity of donor's choice. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Indepe ndence is in charge of the arrangements.
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