ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 1996 TAG: 9610150133
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ALDERMAN, Estrage Luther (``Lucky""), 84 of Roanoke died Monday, October 14, 1996. Mr. Alderman served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a former employee of Virginia Bridge Works and was retired from the Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paris (``Buddy"") and Ozena Slaughter Alderman. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Ethel Webster Alderman; a sister, Louise (``Peggy"") Alderman Hylton, Floyd; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lewis and Geneva Webster, Roanoke, Powell and Mildred Black, Sumter, S.C., Ann Page Brothers, Louise Alderman Gray both of Roanoke; a niece, Pamela Brothers Garrett, Roanoke; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Thursday, October 17, 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Alton Washington officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BALDWIN, Alan W. Thorrestrup 78, of Martinsville, died Saturday, October 12, 1986. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Home.
BARE, Mae Dixon, 89, of Lexington, died Friday, October 11, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
BOWMAN, Rev. Luther D., 97, of Floyd, died on Sunday, October 13, 1996. Rev. Bowman was ordained as a minister in the Brethren Church in 1921 and served Laurel Branch Church until his retirement in 1969. He was well known throughout the county and district for his faithful service as a minister. Rev. Bowman was preceded in death by his wife, Carsie Reed Bowman; a son, David Luther Bowman; and a daughter, Esther Bowman Trail. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and J. Edward Slusher, Joyce and Leslie Pugh, both of Floyd, Ruby and Robert Castle, Fincastle; daughter-in-law, Sue Bowman, Vinton. Pa Pa Bowman is also survived by nine grandchildren and spouses, Ron and Freeda Trail, Atlanta, Ga., Judy and Gary Shockey, Roanoke, John and Sue Pugh, Herndon, Robert and Theresa Pugh, Fredericksburg, Bob and Sharon Castle, Houston, Texas, Donna and Steve Aspell, Brentwood, Calif., Jan and Clayton Renander, Red Oak, Iowa, Michael and Cindy Bowman, Montgomery, Pa., Debbie Secrist, Salem; two stepgrandchildren and spouses, Thomas and Judy Robinson, Luray, Donna and Scott Stanley, Salem. Also surviving are 16 loving great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with Rev. Stanley Hawkins and Rev. Ralph Spradling officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Branch Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Laurel Branch Church.
BROWN, Paul Tribbett, 82, of Lexington, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Mr. Brown was born July 31, 1913 in Rockbridge County a son of the late Finch Allen Brown and Minnie Reid Brown. He was a member of the Lexington Presbyterian C hurch and retired from Burlington, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Virginia Whitesell Brown. Surviving are one son, Bob Brown, Richmond; one daughter, Mrs. Delmas (Linda B.) Clark, Buena Vista; two sisters, Elsie M. Brown, Lexington, Louise B. Ashley, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 in the Lexington Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Klein officiating. Burial will follow in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Memorial donations 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. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
CAMPBELL., Larry Michael, 42, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, October 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
CARLSON, Ralph E., Major, U.S. Army (Ret.), 87, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born March 6, 1909 in New York City, N.Y. He was also a retired Professor Emeritus of the Business Department at VPI&SU. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth E. Carlson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 1996, at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Woody Leach officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
CARSON, Frances C., 56, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, October 13, 1996, at her home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m on Wednesday at the Virginia Tech Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts may be made to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2603 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg, Va 24060; the American Lupus Foundation, or the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
COOK, Stacey Dyan, 21, of Bristol, formerly of Pulaski, died Thursday, October 10, 1996. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
DOTSON, Charles Boyd, 79, of Galax, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
FERGUSON, Clarence Newton, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 14, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GILBERT, John Leroy, 71, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, October 14, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
GORDON, Jesse Willard, Sr., 80, of Lexington, died Sunday, October 13,1996 at his home. Mr. Gordon was born April 16, 1916 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late George Albert Gordon and Ellen Jane Lawhorne Gordon . He was retired form the Virginia Department of Highways. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Gordon Staton and Elizabeth Gordon Hartless, and one brother, William Hansford Gordon. Surviving are two sons, Jesse Willard (Jay) Gordon, Jr., Lexington, William Eugene Gordon, Buchanan; two sisters, Dora Gordon Sorrells, Lexington, Ellen Jane Gordon Hartless, Lexington; also nieces, nephews and two special nieces, Carol (Jeanie) Bennington and Louise Sweet. Funeral services will be conducted 11 .am. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Staton officiating. Burial will follow in the McElwee Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va.
GORE, Elizabeth L., 65, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 14, 1996. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William R. Gore; son and daughter-in-law, R. Bentley and Judy S. Gore, Herndon; half brothers and half sisters, Nancy Buckland, Neda Rook, Sally Rakes, Ruby Wright, Roger St. Clair, Raymond St. Clair all of Montgomery Co., Va.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois Francisco, June and Leo Whitlow, Margaret and Jack Swanson, Jim and Norma Gore, Betty F. Gore; special nieces, nephews, and spouses, Ruth and Paul Snead, Cliff and Sherry Arnold. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Lew Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
GRAVLEY, Clinton Jefferson Jr., (``C.J.''), 43, of Max Meadows, died Sunday, October 13, 1996, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was an employee of the Stock ner Excavating Co., and was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Jefferson Gravley Sr. He is survived by his mother, Vivian Crigger Gravley of Max Meadows; four sisters, Betty Crowder of Pulaski, Ruby Mooney of Max Meadows, Melissa Poole, Helen Smith, both of Christiansburg; girlfriend, Brenda Sutphin of Barren Springs; three special friends, Miranda Sutphin, Missy and Kim Bain. Nine nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, 1996, at 3 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Curtis Stoots and Robbie Gravley officiating. Interment will follow in the Sanders Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, or at the residence of his mother at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
GREGORY, Vina Elizabeth, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Russell M. (``Ruby'') Patterson, Portsmouth; lifetime friend, Ruth Hylton, Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HARLESS, Arnold H., (``Jimmy""), 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 14, 1996 at his home. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Harless was retired from Singer Furniture Company with 25 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Davis Harless. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Jack and Cheryl Harless, Vinton, Larry and Betty Harless, Roanoke, Glenda Harless and Charlie, Roanoke, Brenda and Kemp Shockley, Huntersville, N.C., Gladys and Kenny Wright, Roanoke; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Richard and Jean Harless, Blacksburg; and a sister and her husband, Betty and Walter Palmer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
HAYMORE, Lula Hodnett, 87, of Chatham, died Monday, October 14, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Colbert Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
HICKLIN, Hugh Edward, 60, of Millboro, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Woodland Church Cemetery, Bath County. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
HOYE, Mason, 94, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996. Mr. Hoye was born March 10, 1902 on the family farm in Shady Springs, West Virginia to John Neff Hoye and Mary Virginia Watts Hoye. He attended Hoye School and completed his education at Concord Normal School, now Concord College, Athens, W. Va. After several years teaching in the Raleigh County West Virginia Public Schools, he joined the W. M. Ritter Lumber Company of Columbus, Ohio and Roanoke, Va. as the payroll clerk. His career with Ritter expands 40 years and encompassed plant management at Barrett, W. Va.( 1938-1950), Mountain City, Ga. (1950-1955) and Tillman, S. C. (1955-1958). In 1958, he was promoted to Superintendent of Manufacturing of all Ritter Mills and was transferred to the home office in Roanoke, Va. After retiring from Ritter, he was employed as Foreman at Harris Hardwood, Roanoke, for 8 years, when he retired again. In 1958, he became a member of First United Methodist Church in Salem, where he was an active and devoted member until his death. He was predeceased by his parents and brother and sisters, Samuel M. Hoye, Erie Hoye Williams and Geneva Hoye Puckett. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nina Hayes Hoye, Salem, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Bishop, Raleigh, N.C..; grandson, Alan Albert, Centreville, Va.; granddaughter, Emily Bishop, Raleigh, NC.; two great-granddaughters, Amanda and Sarah Albert, Centreville; brothers, Dewey W. Hoye, Marietta, Ohio and P. G. Hoye, Charleston, W. Va., as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, 1996, at First United Methodist Church, Salem, with the Rev. Tom Joyce, the Rev. Jon Bennett and the Rev. Al Thorne officiating. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salem Rescue Squad or First United Methodist Church, Salem.
HUGHES, Reaford Delos, (``Jody""), 70, of Dublin, formerly of Lexington, died Friday, October 11, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
HUNT, Lutie Belcher, 99, of Route 1, Penhook, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Forest Hill Christian Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
HUTCHISON, Pauline King, 75, of Durham, N.C., formerly of Franklin County, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hudson Funeral Home Chapel.
JOHNSON, Dr. Diane, of Madison, Wis., passed away Monday, October 14, 1996. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernice J. Stuart, Roanoke. Funeral will be in Wisconsin.
JONES, Curtis A. Sr., 56, of Great Falls, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
KING, Sadie Marie Jones, 50, of Austinsville, formerly of Ivanhoe, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Memorial service 7 p.m. Wednesday, Reese Funeral Chapel.
KIRK, Lisie Elizabeth Frances Perdue, 88, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, October 12, 1996 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at 2 p.m. at Blacksburg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with the Rev. Johnny Loughridge officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
LESTER, Annie V., 60, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, October 12, 1996. Arrangements by Claytor-Dean Funeral Home, Radford.
LOWE, Betty Jean Rider, 62, of Charlottesville, died Monday, October 14, 1996, in Charlottesville. She was born January 17, 1934 in Roanoke. She is survived by her mother, Leora Clemons of Roanoke; three children, Gary Lowe, M. Douglas Lowe, both of Charlottesville, Becky Breeden of Cornersville, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, at Monticello Memory Gardens with the Rev. Thomas Foley officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville. Memorial donations may be made to U. Va. Cancer Center, Box 334, Charlottesville, Va. 22908
LOWRY, Clacie Eppling, 91, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 14, 1996. Arrangements by Broyles-McGuire Funeral Home, Union, W.Va.
MAYS, Thelma Alice, 82, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, October 14, 1996. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Central Advent Christian Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
RATCLIFF, Gracie Evelyn Harmon, 66, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
RIDER, Catherine L., 4 9, of Adams Street, Waltham, MA., died Saturday, October 12, 1996 at the home of her parents in Palmer Twp., PA. She was born October 27, 1946 in Pulaski, Va., where she lived until she was 14 years old. She was an employee of Kinder Care, Waltham, MA. and she also worked for ``Contact Boston"", which is a help line for distressed people seeking help. She was a member of the Immanuel Methodist Church, Waltham, MA. She graduated, with a degree in Biology, from Barrington College, Barrington, RI and she attained the rank of ``Curve Bar"" in the Girl Scouts. Surviving are her parents, John O. and Edith Dickerson Rider, Palmer Twp., PA.; brother and sister-in-law, John G. and Sally S. Rider, Granby, CT; two nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Thursday from 1 p.m. until the service hour at Stevens Funeral Home. The family wishes that donations be made in Catherine's name to the Immanuel Methodist Church, Waltham, MA. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
ROBERSON, Calvin Coolidge, 58 of Roanoke passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996. He is survived by two sisters, Lois Adams, Roanoke, Marie C. Roberson, Roanoke; brother, Everett L. Roberson, Roanoke; also surviving are 13 nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at Mountain View Cemetery, Franklin County with the Reverend Holley Phillips officiating. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
SAUNDERS, Woodrow Vencle, 82, of Willis, passed away Saturday, October 12, 1996, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Hariston Saunders of Willis; four sons, Howard Saunders, Benjamin Saunders and Walter Saunders of Willis and Bruce Saunders of Radford; one daughter, Evelyn Saunders of New York, N.Y.; three brothers, Fendell Saunders of Copper Hill, James Saunders of Willis and Eugene Saunders of Bassett, and four sisters, Mabel Lester of Christiansburg, Pauline Young of Elliston, Viola Claxton of New York, N.Y., and Marie Wallace of Columbia, S.C. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 1996 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Allen Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with Graveside Rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996. at the Maberry Funeral Home.
SCOTT, William Perry (Bill), 86, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 14, 1996. Mr. Scott was a member of Belmont Christian Church Disciples of Christ and he was a retired, self-employed salesman. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Thelma Wiggington Scott; two sons and da ughters-in-law, William Curtis Scott and wife, Evelyn, Jackie W. Brown and wife, Margarete, Stuart; one daughter and son-in-law, Rowena Alice Vaughn and husband, James, Baltimore; two sisters, Beulah Board, Bertha Pitzer; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with Reverend Michael Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
SHELTMAN, Maynard Lee, 83, of Buena Vista, died Monday, October 14, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. He was born August 12, 1913, son of the late Walter L. Sheltman and Lydia Henson Sheltman. He was a lifelong m ember of the Stone Brethren Church, and a retired member of the Buena Vista Fire Department. Mr. Sheltman was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Decker Sheltman; a sister, Vivian S. Tolley; and a brother-in-law, Carl Wesley Tolley. He was retired from Reeves Brothers in Buena Vista. He is survived by an aunt and uncle, Flora and Earl Rowsey; and a number of cousins; also several special friends, including Red Sorrells, Sara Clark, and Phyllis Tomlin. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chester Fisher and the Rev. Warren Grant officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
SLAUGHTER, Ruby Ellen, 90, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
SMITH, Tia Marie, 17, of Loxahatchee, Fla., died Tuesday, October 8, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
SPRENGER, Agnes McCune, 93, of Roanoke, and formerly of Culpeper, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 1996. She was the widow of Paul F. Sprenger, Sr., a past member of Calvary Baptist Church, and was retired from S.H. Heironimus. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Agnes S. and Herman D. Bowman, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul F. Jr. and Elizabeth B. (``Libby'') Sprenger; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
TARTER, Elsie E., (``Granny''), 93, of Crockett, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
URAM, Samuel Arthur, 82, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
VEST, Grace Holt, 88, of White Gate, died Monday, October 14, 1996 in a Bluefield, W. Va. hospital. She was born September 30, 1908 at Staffordsville, Va. the daughter of the late David and Mary Stafford Holt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Vest ; a son, David C. Vest; a daughter, Alice V. Townley; a grandson, Samuel T. Burnette and two brothers, Edgar and Ernest Holt. She is survived by three daughters and four sons-in-law, Clara and Robert Bell, Newberryport, Mass., Bettie and Rodney Morehead, Bland, Martha and Donald Burnette, Pulaski, R. Blaine Townley, Bland; one sister-in-law, Elsie W. Holt, Pembroke; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Stinson Cemetery, White Gate with the Rev. James Witten officiating. Visiting will be Tuesday after 1 p.m at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
WEBB, Robert Angle (Col., USAF Ret.), of Roanoke, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, October 13, 1996. His long battle with cancer was fought with dignity and courage and was an inspiration to his family and friends. Colonel Webb served with the Eighth Air Force during World War II and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war he worked as a reporter/ photographer for The Roanoke Times before being recalled during the Korean War. He was on the staff of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force, and served a tour at the Air Force Academy. As a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, he was on the Administrative Board, as well as being an Usher. He was also past president of the S.P.C.A. and he did volunteer work at the Roanoke Memorial Cancer Center. The family would like to express their appreciation and love to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, in particular our nurse Ginger and friend Kathy. To Dr. William Fintel and the Oncology staff at Lewis-Gale Hospital we thank you for your exceptional compassion, care and love. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sarah Isabel Webb; daughter and son-in-law, Nighta-Leigh W. and Ric McClure; grandchildren, Sean Robert Mundy and fiance', Gale Kuebler; Sarah Blythe Mundy, Brad and Leichelle McClure, Marc and Rachel McClure; great-grandchildren, Robert A. Mundy, Mitchell B. McClure, Emily K. McClure; sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Jack Parrish; brother-in-law and wife, Norvell and JoAnn West; nephews, Norvell W. West II, Richard Parrish; niece, Amy Beth Haynes; great-aunts, Frances Young, Louise Pankey. A Memorial Service of Celebration will be held at Cave Spring United Methodist Church at 10:30 Tuesday morning. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the S.P.C.A., Good Samaritan Hospice, or Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel.
WHITE, Wendell J., 69, of Route 1, Box 219, Hiwassee, died Sunday night, October 13, 1996, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Snowville on Dece mber 26, 1926, and was the son of the late Homer L. White and Lena Mazzie Dishon White. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a retired farmer, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Margaret White; and by a brother, Howard B. White. Surviving are one sister, Mae Norris, Hiwassee; two brothers, Burman P. White, Radford, Cecil W. White, Salem; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Snowville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Neil Wood officiating. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Pulaski County Life Saving Crew, P. O. Box 368, Dublin, Va. 24084. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
WILSON, Gertrude P., 75 of Axton, Va died Sunday, October 13, 1996. Funeral services Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Mckee Funeral Chapel. Mckee Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, Mrs. Nell D., 80, of Christiansburg, formerly of Bishop, Va. died Sunday, October 13, 1996 at a Blacksburg, Va. hospital. Born November 10, 1915 at Dante, Va. She was a daughter of the late Charles Frank and Dora Ada Stevens Dawson. Mrs. Wilson looked for the good in everybody. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bernard Wilson; one son, Clarence Allen Wilson; one sister; and four brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Steelman of Virginia Beach and Judy Kiser of Christiasnburg with whom she has made her home for the past five years; one sister, Beulah Hall of Manassas; one brother, Kenneth Dawson of Spring Hill, Fla.; five grandchildren, Cathy Steelman Woods, Joey Kiser Haire, Paul Davy Kiser, Terri Kiser McGuire, and Molly Wilson; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. Burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery at Hartwell, W.Va. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 1996.
WITHEROW, Lucy Wills Cottrell, 105, of Bedford, died Monday, October 14, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
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