ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 1996 TAG: 9606110059
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ALLISON, Nancy Claire, 6, of Blacksburg, died Friday, June 7, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County on December 25, 1989. She is survived by her parents, David Edwin and Robin Salvadori Allison; her ``mother'', Karen Lee Stein, Blacksburg; paternal grandfather, Paul G. Allison, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; paternal grandmother, Nancy Speck Allison, Staunton; maternal grandparents, Raymond M. and Claire Carlson Salvadori, Gloucester City, N.J.; paternal aunts and uncles, Katherine Allison and John E. Mozian, Churchill, George W. and Jeanie Allison, Rebecca A. Allison, all of Staunton; maternal uncles and aunt, T. R. Salvadori, Blackwood, N.J., Christina Salvadori and Robert Zack, Burlington, N.J.; two cousins, Julie A. Huffer and Anthony D. Zack; a paternal great-uncle and aunt, B. L. and Josephine Speck, Greenville; and all her many friends young and old. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 13, 1996, at 5 p.m., at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Hand-picked flowers from Nancy's friends are welcome, but rather than gifting us with store-bought please donate to your choice of these non profit agencies who have helped Nancy and us: Project STEP, 644 First Street, Radford, Va. 24141, New River Community Action Headstart, P.O. Box 570, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, Blacksburg, Va. 24060, Harding Avenue Elementary School's Playground Fund, 429 Harding Avenue, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Nancy's youngest friends are especially invited to come.
ARRINGTON, Mildred Dickerson, 74, of Victoria, Va., widow of Vernard E. Arrington, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. She was a member of the Victoria Church of the Nazarene and a retired employee of Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp. She is survived by three sons, Ralph E. Arrington and Rawley D. Arrington, both of Victoria and Vernard E. ""Bunny"" Arrington, Jr., of Bristol, Tenn.; tw o daughters, Betty A. Elder of Crewe and Ruth A. Sharpe of Victoria; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rachel D. Chattin and Edna D. Chattin, both of Goodview Va. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at the Victoria Church of the Nazarene, Victoria, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Victoria Church of the Nazarene Basement Remodeling Fund, P.O.Box AD, Victoria, Va. 23974
BAILEY, Shirley Benson, 59, of Pembroke, died Sunday, June 9,1996. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke.
BAILEY, Tabatha Michelle (``Taz""), 7, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 10, 1996. She was a student at W. E. Cundiff and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are her mother, Debbie Bailey, Vinton; her father, J. R. Bailey, Roanoke; a brother, D. J. Bailey, Vinton; maternal grandpa rents, James and Carol Howell, Roanoke; paternal grandparents, Don and Minnie Lee Bowyer, Roanoke; three great-grandmothers; two aunts, Melinda H. Hughes, Vinton, Donna Stewart, Charlottesville; an uncle, Ralph Fletcher, Baton Rouge, La. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. David R. Tanner officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. Friends may call after 12 noon, Tuesday, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
BARBERIE, Ennis Glade, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996 at her home. She was a ve ry loving and devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Barberie was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, James C. Barberie; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kathryn Barberie, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Tommy Hoal, Carolyn and John Hightower, all of Roanoke; one brother, Irvin Marcus, Bluefield, W.VA.; one sister, Verdine Voce, Philadelphia, Pa.; five grandchildren, Mickey Hoal, Beth Bilbro, Brian Dickenson, Jessica Barberie, Lindsay Barberie; one great-grandchild, Tyler Dickenson; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Robert W. Lanier officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
BENEVIDES, Garnett Marie Rayhill , 76, of New Castle, died Sunday, June 9, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by four daughters, Judy Jardin, Fall River, Mass., Roberta Faria, Bristol, Rhode Island, Sharon Viens, Providence, Rhode Island, and Joyce Adams, Miami, Okla.; one son, Arthur Benevides, Miami, Okla.; one brother, John Rayhill, Covington; two sisters, Leona Shires, New Castle, and Sophie Weikel, Covington; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. There will be a graveside service at Paint Bank Cemetery, W ednesday, June 12, 1996 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home.
CAMPBELL, Larry Paul, 52, of Ivanhoe. died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Graveside Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Bethany Cemetery, Poplar Camp, Va. Arrangements by the Reese Funeral Home, Austinville.
COFFMAN, Mamie Elizabeth Jefferson, 64, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 7, 1996, while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was predeceased by a sister, Shelby Jean Rakes. She was a devoted member and Sunday school teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Salem for many years. She is survived by her husband, Clarence M. Coffman; one son, Steven M. Coffman of the home; mother, Wavie Elizabeth Jefferson, Penhook; on e brother, Thomas Jefferson of Penhook, and a special friend, Janie Bower. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, June 11, 1996, from the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Salem Chapel
DOUGLAS, Betty Ann Cawthorne, 50, of Gladys, died Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Kedron Baptist Church. Arrangements by Finch & Finch Flynn Branch, Gladys.
EAST, Sherman Lee 73, of Max Meadows, Va, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m. at the Dublin Church of God. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski will be handling the arrangements.
FLORA, Miriam Ferrell, 82, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 9, 1996. She was the widow of C. Cecil Flora. Mrs. Flora taught school at William Fleming High School and The Eaton School. She was a founding member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church and the Monday Morning Prayer Group. She was a board member of Damascus Ministries and was active in Precept Ministries Bible Study as well as a strong advocate of prayer which she continued until her death. She was also a friend of the West End Center for Youth, The Presbyterian Community Center and Campus crusade for Christ. Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Harris; a cousin, Margaret Ferrell; four children, Charles C. Flora, Jr., Blair Wood, Beth Smith and Ellen Genovese, all of Roanoke; eleven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 15, 1996, 3:00 p.m., at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with the Reverend J. Harris Stephens officiating. Mrs. Flora wished that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mission Fund, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, 1837 Grandin Road S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015.
GARMAN, Dorothy Custer, 87, of Catawba, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lotz Salem Chapel.
GRIFFITH, Virgie Kincaid, 92, of Covington, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
HAYES, Lareine Lynn Ozmar , of Roanoke, formerly of Amelia, died Thursday, June 6, 1996. She is survived by her husband, Alec J. Hayes; her sister, Shannon K. Brooks; her mother and father, Elizabeth C. and Raymond S. Ozmar. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Bliley Funeral Homes, Chippenham Chapels, 6900 Hall Street Rd., Richmond. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Death Council of Virginia.
HILL, James Andrew Jr., 82, of Glasgow, formerly a life-long resident of the Arnolds Valley Community, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born on May 24, 1914, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late James A. Hill Sr. and Eva Frances Watkins Hill. Mr. Hill was a retired owner of the Valley Trading Post in Arnolds Valley and was a member of the Central Baptist Church, Glasgow. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy June Williams Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, William K. ``Sonny'' and Sandy Hill, Radford; two brothers, Grover C. Hill, Natural Bridge Station and Floyd L. Hill, Arnolds Valley; one sister, Helen H. Hayslette, Hueneme, Calif.; six grandchildren, Steve K. and Carrie Ann McCoy, Fredericksburg, Scott A. and Angie Hill, Christiansburg, Jon A. Hill, Johnson City, Tenn., Quinton W. Montgomery, New Bern, N.C., Derrick I. Montgomery, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Victor D. Montgomery, New Bern, N.C.; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet H. Montgomery; two brothers, Roy M. Hill and Jess W. Hill; two sisters, Gladys Hill and Aline H. Hynson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at the Williams Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Terry D. Barger officiating. Interment will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Glasgow First Aid Crew, the Glasgow Fire Department, or Rockbridge Area Meals on Wheels. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 11, 1996, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
HILLERY, Dr. George Anthony Jr., 69, of Newport, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Abita Springs, La. on May 21, 1927, to the late George A. Hillery Sr. and Juliette Wogan Hillery. Dr. Hillery was the President of the Southern Sociological Society, a long-time member, bible school teacher, Deacon and Elder of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, and a very loved father and grandfather. Surviving are one son, Richard O. Hillery, Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Madeline Hillery Scavo, Columbia, Md., and Pandora Hillery Dove, Newport; three grandchildren, Tanya Scavo Morris and Ryan J. Scavo, both of Columbia, Md., and Jeremiah A. Dove, Newport; one sister, Delilah Fell Hillery Mullins, Slidell, La.; three brothers, Jules Theodore Hillery and Charles Hillery, Slidell, La., and Beauregard Kendall Hillery, New Orleans, La. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. D. Cameron Murchison Jr. and Rev. Katherine L. Carpenter officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Newport Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 144, Newport, Va. 24128. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, and at other times in the home.
HUTCHISON, Gerald Thomas, (``Tom''), 38, of 110 Tall Timber Drive, Huddleston, died Saturday, June 8, 1996, in Lynchburg. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of Lily M. Colby Hutchison of Huddleston, and the late Mahlon Hutchison Jr. He was a member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church. In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother, Mahlon G. Hutchison of Raleigh, N.C. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at 11 a.m., in Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bernard K. Bangley and Rev. James G. Thompson officiating. Interment will be later in Fort Wayne, Ind. The family will receive friends at the church following the service, and suggest memorials be made to the Elim Home in Madison Heights or Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church. Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of services
MILLER, Annie Laurie Spracher, 95 of Pulaski, passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
MOSELEY, Lucille Virginia Gray, 71, of Buchanan, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. She was a charter member of the Tree of Life Ministries and is preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Ann Moseley; one son, William L. Moseley; one grandson, David Michael Moseley. She is survived by her husband, Loyd A. Moseley; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene A. and Clara Moseley, Jimmy and Barbara Moseley; one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Lloyd Walker, all of Buchanan; two brothers, Howard Gray, of Buchanan, Dr. Harry Gray, of New Mexico; two sisters, Dorothy Hodges, of Fairfax, Mildred Ferguson, of Glasgow; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 1996, 11:00 a.m. at the Tree of Life Ministries with the Rev. Henry K. Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
MULLER, Dr. Edward Joseph, 83, of Sarasota, Fla., died Sunday, June 9, 1996. Oakey's South Chapel handling the Funeral arrangements.
MULLINS, Loula Frances, 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lotz Salem Chapel.
NEESE, James Paul, Jr., ``Jim'', 42, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996. He is preceded in death by his father, grandmother s, and grandfathers. Jim leaves behind one son, Steven Eisenberg, of Richmond, Kathryn Main Neese of Roanoke; his mother and stepfather, Helen and William Talbott, of Glasgow; one sister and husband, Kaye and Barry Henderson; two brothers, Vernon & Joni Neese and Greg & Rickie Neese, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are his four nieces, Amanda & Alicia Neese, Brooke and Blaire Henderson, and nephews, Barrette Henderson and Dylan Keith Neese. He loved each of them dearly. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at the John. M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with Rev. Phillip West officiating. The family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Distrophy Foundation. Jim will be missed by us all.
NICHOLSON, Evelyn Lorraine Nofsinger, 71, of Radford, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996, at her home. She was a member of Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. (Nick) Nich olson Jr.; one son, Robert L. (Bob) Nicholson III of Radford; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Marsha and Jeff Hamby and Beth and Doug Linkous, both of Radford; Jan and Rick Hill of Smithfield, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Reginald and Weddie Nofsinger of Radford; and eight grandchildren; Joey, Matt and Sarah Linkous, Mark, Jessica and Robbie Hamby, Becca and Chris Hill. The funeral ceremony will be held Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Grove United Methodist Church in Radford. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of the arrangements.
NOWLIN, Trigg Mosby, Sr., 88, of Christiansburg, departed this life the early hours of Sunday, June 9, 1996. Survivors include Carla E. Blake, Lena Mae Gillespie, Trigg M. Nowlin, Jr. and John S. Nowlin. The service of death and Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at the Asbury United Methodist Church on Stuart St., with interment following in Highland Memorial Gardens, Dublin, Va. Visitation will be at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Asbury UMC Building Fund. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
PAUPE, Mary Anne, 19, of Pearisburg, died Sunday night, June 9, 1996, at her home. Mary Anne was born on April 23, 1977, and was a daughter of the late Donald E. and Joy Jackson Paupe. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lonnie J. Jackson. Mary Anne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, a 1995 graduate of Giles High School, a sophomore at Virginia Tech, and an active member of the Young Life Christian Organization at Virginia Tech. She is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Michael and Carla Diehl of Cumberland, Md., Clinton and Stephanie Perdue of Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral home at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Freddrick Long and the Rev. Judith Long officiating. The family will receive friends at the Kight Funeral Home in Cumberland, Md. Friday evening, and a funeral service will be held Saturday at the Kight Funeral Chapel with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Cumberland, Md.
POINDEXTER, Lewis Tyrone, 37, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 7, 1996. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Delaney Court Community Cemetery.
RHODES, Alene W., 81, of Buchanan, died Monday, June 10, 1996. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
ROSE, Christine Tina, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The Rev. Corwin Casey officiating, with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
SHEPHERD, Joyce Johnson, 68, of Glasgow, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Shepherd was born January 14, 1928, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of Ada Creasy Johnson of Glasgow and the late Charles Glenn Johnson. She was the widow of Elgin Ambrose Shepherd. She was a member of Glasgow Presbyterian Church, where she served as Sunday school superintendent. Mrs. Shepherd was a retired teacher's aide for the Rockbridge County School System. She also was a member of Rockbridge Woman's Club and the local AARP chapter. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, E. G. and Betsy Shepherd of Natural Bridge Station; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles G. and Virginia Johnson of Roanoke and Sam M. and Betty Johnson of Buena Vista; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean B. and George Atkins of Glasgow; four grandchildren, Katie, Matthew, Will and Ann Shepherd, and several special nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at Glasgow Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Don McLean officiating. Private burial will be in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggest donations be made to the Glasgow Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
SMITH, Rev. Roy Douglas, 70, of Vinton, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Funeral noon Tuesday, Rainbow Forest Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
THOMPSON, Pansy G., 57, of Marion, Va. died Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral Wednesday, 11 a.m. Seaver-Brown Funeral Home Chapel.
TONEY, Bertha Kyle, 91, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. She is survived by a devoted brother, Sam C. Kyle, Roanoke; devoted niece, Zinears Kyle Ford, Washington D.C.; several great-nieces and great-nephews; host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held noon Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at Fizer Funeral Home Chapel. The family hour will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
TYLER, Stella Mae Hawks, 86, formerly of 13th St. S.E., passed away June 10, 1996 at the Burrell Nursing Center. She was the widow of Walter Tyler. She is survived by June and special friends, Rebecca S. Nimmo, Tillie Argabright, Connie, Hubert Dickerson. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday June 12, 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Crabtree officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
WALLER, Geneva Edwards, 107, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996, at Camelot Hall of Salem, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lynch Waller. She was a devoted member of Sweet Union Baptist Church and continued to make contributions to the church even after her condition forbid her from attending church services. She is survived by one sister, Myrtle Kier, who curren tly resides at Camelot Hall in Salem; one nephew; special friend, Barry M. Fogel. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 1996, at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Edward T. Burton, of Sweet Union Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
WEBB, Henry Edward, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
WELLS, Marion Louise Gearheart, 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 1996. She was a member of the Locust Grove United Methodist Church. She was a former manager of Lindy's Restaurant in Roanoke. She is survived by her husband, Archie Wells Jr.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Archie Gary and Ellen Wells, Bob Mitchell Wells, Kenneth Wayne and Patricia Ann Wells; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Ronnie Thompson; a daughter-in-law, Darlene Gail Eggleston; one brother, Raymond Gearheart; a sister, Dorothy Jones; two half-sisters, Betty Dean and Norma Jean McAliweise; grandchildren, Gary Ray and Becky Wells, Kirt Dale Wells, Crystal Michelle Wells, Chasity Lynn and Paul Kelly, Brent Miller, Amanda Miller, and Brian Roher; great-granddaughter, Makenzie Anna Kelly; several nieces and nephews; special nieces, Bonnie Price and family, Susan Carr and family; brother-in-law, Calvin Barnett; sisters-in-law, Josephine Barksdale, Christine Harris, and Virginia Ulrey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Mike Derflinger and the Rev. Archie Naff officiating. Interment will be Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
WERTZ, Virginia Blanche Johnson, of Norfolk and formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Graveside service will be Tuesday 10 a.m. in Evergreen Burial Park. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Franklin Eugene Sr., 62, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born April 22, 1934, in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Thomas Clarence and Maude Barton Williams. Before retiring, he was the Director of Tech Services at Burlington Ind., Lees Carpet Plant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Butler Williams of Buena Vista; three sons, F. Eugene Williams Jr. of Macon, Ga., Timothy M. Williams and wife, Terri, of Grand Island, Neb., and Jeffrey B. Williams of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; a grandson, Dylan N. Williams; two sisters, Almetta Carter of Lancaster, S.C., and Inez Musselwhite of St. George, S.C., a brother, James M. Williams of Lancaster, S.C., The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rebekah Maul officiating. Interment will be in the Douglas Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lancaster, S.C. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lomax Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad.
WISE, Amelia Rowena, 71, of Natural Bridge, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at her home. Mrs. Wise was born January 12, 1925, in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Tony Fair and Rose Buffer Fair. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Franklin R. Wise, Natural Bridge; daughter, Pamela F. Wise, Ch ino, Calif.; son, F. Allan Wise, Chino, Calif.; sister, Irene Rose Baldesari, Accokeek, Md.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Father N. Alan Lipscomb officiating. Burial will be in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington
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