ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 1996 TAG: 9610290100
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AKERS, Frances C., 53, of Laurel Fork, passed away Friday, October 25, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
BALDWIN, Dorothy Wolfe Meeks, 73 of Indian Head, M.D. formerly of Covington died Monday, October 28, 1996. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Friday, November Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
BLANEY, Stanley McCall, 65, of Roanoke, passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, October 26, 1996. A native of Roanoke, he was the son of the late Leo Blaney and Lula Archer Blaney Bratton. He was educated in Roanoke City Schools. After many years of working as manager for Lincoln Terrace and Lansdowne Apartments, he took disability retirement from the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. He was active with the Boy Scout program, working with scout troops for many years. Survivors include his devoted wife, Mrs. Frances Price Blaney; three daughters, Dr. Beverly Lynn Blaney of Detroit, Mich., Ms. Tracy Blaney and Mary E. Blaney, Esquire, of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Frances (Robert) Brown and Ms. Charlene Bratton of Roanoke; one brother, Hunter Blaney of Bronx, N.Y.; his stepfather, V. Maceo Bratton of Roanoke; a foster brother, Jeffrey Jones of Mechanicsville; sisters-in-law, Vivian (Donald) Pierce, Helene (Steve) Seymour and Yvonne (Rev. Carl) Tinsley of Roanoke; brothers-in-law, George (Charlotte) Price, Lawrence Price, Cornice (Lucille) Price and Vance (Gloria) Price; aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; nephews, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Gerard Catholic Church, 809 Orange Ave., N.W. with Father Wayne Ball officiatig. Buria l will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BOBBITT, Eddie Bert, 38, of Abilene, Texas and formerly of Independence, Va., passed away Saturday, October 26, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
BRAINARD, Lawrence Robert, 88, of Radford, passed away Saturday, October 26, 1996, at his home. He was a graduate of the University of Chicago, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic Theater in World War II, was a high school chemistry teacher, and a retired accountant. He is survived by his wife, Jane B. Brainard of Radford; three sons, Robert Blair Brainard of Raleigh, N.C., Blair Alan Brainard of Radford, and Lawrence John Brainard of New York, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Anne DeMartini of Modesto, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Cockrell of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Winifred Deckle of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were private. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford.
CAMPBELL, Mary Leech, (``Doug""), 69, of Hampton, formerly of Natural Bridge, died Monday, October 28, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
CARTER, Bobby McCoy, 67, of Victoria, died Sunday, October 27, 1996. Mr. Carter was a retired salesman with the tire industry and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla M. Carter of Covington; a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Carter and Michael L. McAlister of Roanoke; tw o sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby M. and Caroline H. Carter II of Roanoke and Stephen V. and Natalie P. Carter of South Hill; three grandchildren, Travis L. Carter of Roanoke, Joshua R. Carter of South Hill, Michael Carter McAlister of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 6318 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24019. Arrangements by Staples Funeral Home, Victoria, Va.
CLARK, Edna Graham, (``Granny''), 88, of Bassett, formerly of Radford, passed away Sunday, October 27, 1996, in a Martinsville hospital. She was a retired employee of Saint Albans Hospital with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Clark. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Bobby Joe (Barbara) Elliott of Blacksburg, Mrs. Jerry (Patty) Linkous of Andersonville, Tenn., and Maggie Clark of Bassett; four grandchildren, Robert Steven Elliott, Susan Elliott-Reed, Kathy Wentworth, and Cindy Givens; one great-grandson, Robert William Elliott. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at 11 a.m. at West View Cemetery in Radford with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
COVEY, David Garland, 84, of Dublin, passed away Monday, October 28,1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
DAWKINS, Mary L., 102, of Martinsville, died Friday, October 25, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller.
DICKERSON, Wilson Lee, 50, of Pearisburg, died Sunday, October 27, 1996, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. An employee of Poly Scientific, he was preceded in death by his father, Elves L. Dickerson; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Buford and Mary Mustard. Surviving are his mother, Margaret S. Dickerson, Christiansburg; his wife, Brenda Mustard Dickerson; stepson and wife, Stacey and Trina Smith; special stepgranddaughter, Rachel, all of Pearisburg; sisters, Betty Dickerson, Pat Ballou, both of Christiansburg; brother, Brownie Dickerson, Christiansburg; half brothers, Dewey Dickerson, Christiansburg, Bobby Dickerson, Radford; special sister-in-law, Marilyn Mustard, Pearisburg; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. David Olinger and Rev. Jimmy Price, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
DILLOW, Robert Meek, 88, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, October 26, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Roxie C. Dillow, Blacksburg; five stepdaughters, Mary C. Ballinger, Barbara C. Ballinger, both of Christiansburg, Ella Cromer and Irene Grubb, both of Blacksburg, Louvenia Dove, Shawsville; five stepsons, Thurman Caldwell, Shaw sville, Marvin Caldwell, Riner, James Caldwell, William Caldwell, John Havens, all of Christiansburg; two sisters, Ethel Patterson, Bland, Ida Graham, Roanoke; stepgrandchildren; and stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 1996, at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Hurd officiating. Interment in Preston Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
DOWLING, David Ray, 56, of Fries, died Saturday, October 26, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
FOUNTAINE, Helen E., 75, of Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, formerly of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996. She was the widow of Richard Fountaine. Survivors include Ricky Fountaine and wife, Barbara; two grandchildren, Robin Cork and husband, John Cork, Jeff A. Fountaine; and one great-grandchild all of Lewisville, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Benton and Margaret Clear, Vinton, Robert and Jane Clear, Vinton, Paul Clear, Baltimore, Md., Donald and Eldean Clear, Pittsburgh, Penn.; sisters, Valerie Reynolds, Vinton, Betty Blankenship, Pomona, Calif., Frances and husband, Dr. L. A. Rossillo, Charleston, S.C. Helen loved and had high praise for the entire staff at Stuart Payne and Richfield and many special friends, Rev. George Wesley Jones, Anna Bell, Betty Grantham, Dr. Bowling, Susan Woodie, JoAnn Melton, Tommy East, Chris Bowling, Pat Lawson, Phyllis Ertel, Chaplain Clay, Shirley Nichols, Tom Adams, Mike Jarrell, Sadie Summers, Evelyn Perdue, Anise Keen, Martha Altizer, Nancy Jarrell, Wanna Mays, Margo Shaffer, and Grace Shillings. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 1996 with Dr. George Wesley Jones officiating. Graveside service will be at the River View Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va. 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
GILLISPIE, Ronald Lenard, (``Ronnie''), 56, of Ferrum, died Monday, October 28, 1996. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
GOODWIN, Jack Dillard, 67 of Covington died October 28, 1996. Funeral Service Wednesday, 2 p.m. Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
JAMISON, STS1 (SS) Petty Officer Lyle Kenneth, 33, of Bremerton, Wash. Naval Base, formerly of Route 1, Henry, died Saturday, October 26, 1996 as a result of injuries received in a car accident in Woodford County, Ky. Jamison was born July 22, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pa. to STCS (SS) Jim Jamison, USN, Retired, (1953-1973) and Judy Martin Jamison of Henry. Petty Officer Lyle Jamison enlisted in the Navy in September, 1981 and after completion of initial training, he was assigned for duty in the Submarine Service on board the USS HENRY CLAY, where he served from January 1982 through February 1986. He was subsequently assigned to the USS RAY from July 1987 through October 1996. His sole shore assignment was as an Instructor at the Navy Submarine Training Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Upon completion of that assignment, he was assigned back to sea on board the USS SUNFISH, where he served from November 1994 to October 1996 as a Sonar Technician. During his Naval career, Petty Officer Jamison earned various awards for his exemplary service. These awards include 2 Navy Achievements medals, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, three Good Conduct medals, and the National Defense Service Medal. Jamison was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended extensive electronic training for his current military specialty. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving in addition to his parents, one daughter, Kymberly Leigh Jamison of Ferrum; two brothers, Craig Jamison and Ed Jamison of Henry; and his paternal gr andmother, Ella Jamison of Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. at the Piedmont Presbyterian Church in Callaway. Dr. C. Richard Slider, II and the Rev. Eugene Lawson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Helms family cemetery, with full military rights being provided by the Honor Guard from the Naval Station in Norfolk. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 at Collins Funeral Services Chapel in Bassett. Memorials may be made to the Fork Mountain Fire and Rescue Squad.
KORNEGAY, Chellie Vann, 89, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, October 27, 1996. Surviving are her husband, Robert H. Kornegay Sr. of Rocky Mount; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Elaine Kornegay of Rocky Mount; one grandson, Robert H. Kornegay III of Rocky Mount. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, N.C. The family will receive friends at the home of Robert Kornegay Jr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Redwood United Methodist Church, 3001 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements
LEAH, Ethel E., 53, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996, after a lengthy illness. She was a faithful member of Ghent Grace Brethren Church, where she served as clerk of the congregation for many years. She was the retired voter registrar for Roanoke County for 26 years. She is survived by her mother, Alice R. Leah; brothers and sister-in-law, Gary N. and Melody Leah and David M. Leah; sister and brother-in-law, Linda L. and John M. Wickstrom; foster brothers, sisters and their spouses, Libby and Earl E. Bowman, Jr., Janie and Ronnie Sowder, Richard and Sharon Cooper, Leslie and Margaret Cooper, Nancy and Jack Atkinson; nieces, nephews and spouses, Ashley Wickstrom, Sebri Leah, Autumn Leah, Brittany Leah, Sandra and Wayne Guffey, Ryan Wickstrom, Kevin and Regina Bowman, Donna and Bryan Jamison, Debra and Clifford Bowman, Amanda Bowman. Also surviving are a host of friends and business associates and Beth Deyerle. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 1996 at Ghent Grace Brethren Church, with Pastor Brent Sandy and Pastor Danny Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be mae to the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society of Ghent Grace Brethren Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
McKee, Carlton Lee , 70, of Hardy was called home to heaven to be with Christ Jesus the Lord, Sunday, October 27, 1996. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola McKee and step-son Clifford (Moe) Hampton. He is survived by his wife Lois Marie (Updike) McKee, daughter Sharon Leigh Jones and two sons Randy Carlton and Marty David McKee all of the Hardy area. There are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. McKee served in the U.S. Navy during World World II in the Euporpean Theatre of Operations as a signal man on a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) in the Mediterranean. He was employed by American Viscoe and retired as a welder from the car shops of Norfolk and Southern. Mr. McKee served on the Bedford County Board of Supervisors, always striving to straighten out Hardy Rd. He was a active lifetime member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church. A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Clay Peters and Pastor Burrell Baker at the Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at 12 noon. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. A special thank you to Hospice nurses especially Caroline Scarborough and Dr. Harry McCoy .
NICHOLS, Fronie S., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996. She was the former owner of Nichols Food Market and was a member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Nichols. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Nichols Mills of Roanoke; stepdaughter, Betty Nichols Kinger y of Callaway; sister, Mae Thomas of Chamblissburg; grandchildren, Christie Mills, Johnny Mills, and Lori Mills all of Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Annette Bowles of Callaway, Russell Kingery of Richmons and Terry Kingery of Fincastle. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, October 31, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke
O'BRIEN, John T. Sr., 82, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Sunday, October 27, 1996, in the Will iamsport Nursing Home, Williamsport, Md. Born January 10, 1914 in Luke, Md., he was the son of the late Patrick Joseph O'Brien Sr. and Sarah McMillan O'Brien. He was an x-ray technician, retired from the VA Medical Center, was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and a member of Martinsburg Lodge #120, Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John T. O'Brien Jr. and Carol Bartles O'Brien, Martinsburg, W.Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Catherine ``Kay'' Hancock and Frank P. Hancock III, Roanoke; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Sullivan, Hagerstown, Md., Sally Biggs, Cumberland, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Kathryn Peters O'Brien. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Brown Funeral Home with Rev. John V. DiBacco Jr. officiating, with interment in Pleasant View Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
PYRTLE, Mary H., 87, of Palm Harbor, Fla., passed away Monday, October 28,1996. Graveside service12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Cemetery in Winston-Salem, N.C. Arrangements by Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Silas Creek Chapel, Winston-Salem, N.C.
REESE, Marvin Kent, 47, of Gainesville, Fla., formerly of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Edith Reese of Christiansburg; and is survived by his father, James A. Reese, Bedford; two sisters, Harriet Reese Pullen, Cumming, Ga., Delores Reese Imler, Pembroke Pines, Fla.; a brother, Elliott A. Reese, Pilot; four nieces; three nephews; six great-nieces; two great-nephews. A memorial service was held in Gainesville, Fla. Obituary information courtesy of Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
SAMPSON, Bessie M., 66, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, October 28, 1996. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
SCHANCK, Iris Robertson, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996. Mrs. Schanck was a lifetime member of Melrose Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Schanck; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Mary Robertson; sisters and brother-in-law, Irene Saunders, Jackie and Ralph Anderson; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Larry E. Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel
SMALL, Virginia Carol Crowgey, of Saltville, died Saturday, October 26, 1996, at her home. Mrs. Small was a member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. Survivors are her husband, Mr. Edward ``Ed'' Small, Saltville; two daughters, Virginia L. ``Ginny'' Small, Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Bryan (Anne Marie) Flues, Woodbridge; one sister, Anna Crowgey Watkins, Clearw ater, Fla.; one grandson, David Allen Flues. Memorial services for Mrs. Carol Small will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at Saint Paul Episcopal Church with Rev. Bill Pickle officiating. Graveside services will follow in Saint Johns Cemetery in Wytheville at approximately 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Paul's Episcopal Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements
SMITH, Shirley Mae, 59, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
TAYLOR, Eulaila Cora Burchett, 79, of Ivanhoe, died Sunday, October 27, 1996. Funeral Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Fairview United Methodist Church. Visitation Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Rexie Miller, 87, of the Craig Co. section of Newport, died Sunday afternoon, October 27,1996, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville, Va. Born in Craig Co. of November 2, 1908, he was a son of the late George and Zettie Taylor. Rexie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita Mae Hughes Taylor. Surviving are one sister, Minnie Duncan of Newport; several nieces and nephews; and a community of loving neighbors. Funeral services will be conducte d Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with burial in the Williams Cemetery in Craig County. Friends will be received at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St., in Pembroke, Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m
TEAGUE, Issie Creed, 81, of Hillsville, died Saturday, October 26, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Galax City Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
THOMAS, Bertha Wilson Coffey, 92, of Lexington, formerly of Cornwall, died Sunday, October 27, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Timber Ridge A.R.P. Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service.
TYLER, Anna Lillian Anderson, 91, of Vinton, formerly of Montvale, passed away Sunday, October 27, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Tyler, Sr., and children, William O. Tyler, James L. Tyler, Jr., David A. Tyler, Allen Tyler and Ruby I. DeBusk. Surviving are four daughters, Janie B. Jones, Betty L. Fox, Mary E. Webb, all of Roanoke, Elsie T. Wright, Salem; four sons, Charles H. Tyler, Roanoke, John M. Tyler, Chicago, George E. Tyler, Troutville, Raymond L. Tyler, Blue Ridge; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 8 great great-grandchildren; four sisters, Louise Bowling, Elise Siler, Mildred Pendleton, Margaret Siler, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Johnny Basham will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel
VEST, Thomas Thurman, (``Tom''), 89, of Floyd County, a resident of Check, died Saturday, October 26, 1996, at South Roanoke Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since March 11, 1996. He was born February 25, 1907 in Floyd County, where he had lived all his life. He was a son of Willie F. Vest and Tabatha Jane Rierson Vest, and was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. He had farmed all his life, being a dairy farmer for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Bertha Radford on January 27, 1985; as well as by two brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary V. and William E. Reish, Harrisonburg, Brenda V. and David Lambert, Kileen, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold E. and Carol P. Vest, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren and spouses, Merlin and Martha Reish, Harrisonburg, Donna and Daniel Yeatts, Roanoke, Rita Gail and Michael Minnix, Callaway, Sue Ann and John Waldron, Check, Kimberly and David Layton, Manchester, N.H., Christopher Harold Lambert and Jessica Lambert of Kileen, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Micah Edwin, Matthew Ellis, and Marilyn Marie Reish, Harrisonburg, John Weeks, Floyd, Gary Yeatts, Roanoke; two sisters, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Bridgewater, and Gaye Simpkins, Pilot; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Stonewall Church with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff and Rev. Dale Bowman officiating, with interment in the Stonewall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations may be made to Floyd or Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, Stonewall Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Dorothy Janney, Route 1, Box 74, Copper Hill, Va., or Floyd Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
WEST, Alvin Andre Jr., 45, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 27, 1996. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
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