ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, November 13, 1996 TAG: 9611130099
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BANKS, Edith, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Aubrey (Delores) Freeman of Roanoke, one daughter, Mayola Lewis of Catawba; a devoted sister-in law, Edith Miller. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Park. The Rev. Cedric Malone officiating. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BARLOW, Corene Hale, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 9, 1996 at a local hospital. Survivors include your mother, Gertrude B. Lewis, Catawba; one daughter, Ernestine Smith; two grand children, Earle L. Smith Jr. and Apryle R. Smith; one great-grandchild, Jordon W. Smith, all of Roanoke. Ms. Barlow was a faithful member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church, where she sang in the Magic Stars Gospel Chorus of Jerusalem. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14, 1996, 11 a.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church with Dr. J. Eugene Young officiating. Interement will follow in the Hale Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church 10:30 a.m. to the funeral hour. Viewing will be Wednesday from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126 Gilmer Ave., N.W., Roanoke
BARNARD, Vernon Wayne, 43, of Goodview, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Memorial services 2 p.m. Friday, Church of Christ, Altavista. Arrangements by Finch and Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
BIRMINGHAM, Mary Ann, 85 of Roanoke died November 11, 1996. She was the widow of Michael G. Birmingham, retired Chief of Staff of The New York City Police Department. Mrs. Birmingham was a volunteer in many local organizations including RAM, LOA, The Free Clinic, and the VA. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Teresa Birmingham of Roanoke; grandchildren, Crista, John, and Tayza. A Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Churc h, 10 a.m. Thursday with the Reverend Kenneth Stofft officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel
BOLT, Helen Fink, 76, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. She was a member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and also worked for Yale and Town Lock Company for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker W. Bolt. Survivors include a daughter, Linda L. West, Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cheryl Bolt of Roanoke, Phillip and Faye Bolt of Buchanan, Dennis and Carol Bolt of Midlothian; sister, Kathleen Fink Hedge of Roanoke; brother, Paul W. Fink of North Carolina; grandchildren, Sharon Poelman, Wendy Coleman, Timothy, Noelle and Shannon Bolt and Danette Trabosh, Robbie and Adam Bolt; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14, 1996, at 3 p.m. from the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Stuart Kelly and the Rev. J. Weldon Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
BOONE, James Charles, (``Chuck""), 39, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
BREEDEN, Dosie, 61, of Natural Bridge Station, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
COX, Sebert C., 89, of San Rafael, California, formerly of Floyd, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Surviving is his wife, Kathryn Kolbe Cox; and one daughter, Sandra McEowen, both of San Rafael; one brother, John Cox, Blacksburg; three sisters, Helen Richards, Salem, Edith Laughter, Va. Beach, Angie Myers, Wintergreen. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 1996 in San Rafael.
COX, Walter Golden, Sr., (``Soda""), 87, of 1212 Newbern Road, Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, November 12, 1996 at his home. He was born in Wythe County on September 1, 1909 and was the son of the late Biddle and Delia Cregger Cox. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Wirt Cox, a son, Walter G. Cox, Jr. and a daughter, Mary Cox Kanode, three brothers and three sisters. He was a member of Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Men, Moose Lodge #394, Wytheville, and the Thornspring Ruritan Club. Surviving are his wife, Frances Snider Cox, Pulaski; four daughters, Ima Wallace, Pulaski, Mrs. Graham (Jennie) Simmerman, Radford, Mrs. Clifford (Tar) Shelor, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Mrs. Dennis (Nancy) Martin, Radford; one son and daughter-in-law, A. B. and Marie Cox, Burlington, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Tracy (Frances Jane) Whitaker, Yorktown, Barbara Coltrane, Newport News; two stepsons, L. A. Woods II, and David Woods, both of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Leta Umberger, Pulaski, Mrs. Hattie Cregger, Rural Retreat, Mrs. Ruth Sharp, Salem, Mrs. Gladys Hancock, Roanoke; one brother, Marco Cox, Wytheville; 29 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Kim Goddard, the Rev. Dennis Martin and the Rev. Walter Cox Simmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Wednesday evening from Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church, C/O Lloyd Matthews, Treasurer, Rt. 1, Box 145, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, I nc., Pulaski, Va.
DEYERLE, Hampton B., 82, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta. Arrangements by H. M. Patterson.
EASTRIDGE, Dorothy Treola, 62, of Salem, died Monday, November 11, 1996. A native of Maybury, W.Va., she had lived in Shawsville most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Charlie P. Eastridge; a son, Charles Michael Eastridge; a daughter-in-law, Connie Eastridge, S hawsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Bruce Kitts, Salem; grandchildren, Chelsea and Colin Kitts, Salem, Timmy Royal, Shawsville; a brother, Carl Treola, Salem; sisters, Carmel Cunningham, Roanoke, Josephine Treola, Kearneysville, W.Va., Rosa Anthony, Elkins, N.C.; a special niece, Donna Rigney, Salem; many other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 1 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Bill Atkins officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home
EBLEN, Sarah Ann, 74, of Marion, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
EPPERLEY, Major Hensel, 72, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996, in a Farmville nursing facility. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Marion and Effie Trail Epperley; stepmother, Mary Lane Epperley; and a brother, Randolph Epperley. Survivors include his wife, Mary Woodrum Epperley; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Jane Handy of Dublin; one granddaughter, Sarah Jane Long; one grandson, Phillip Randolph Long; one stepgranddaughter, Ida Denise Akers; three great-grandchildren, Phillip Dakota Long, Cody Austin Akers, and Tiara Nicole Handy; one half sister, Katherine Morris of Dublin; one niece, Kathy Warden. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 15, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, with Rev. Manson Tate and Rev. Paul Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford..
EPPERLY, Major Hensel, 72, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Highland Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.
GLICK, David Lawrence, Jr., 52, of Lexington, died Monday, November 11, 1996, at his residence. Born in Virginia on May 6, 1944, he was the son of David Lawrence Glick Sr. and Patsy J. Armentrout Glick of Lexington. Mr. Glick was a member of Oxford Presbyterian Church, and a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Surviving besides his parents are his wife, Katherine Hust Glick, Lexington; daughter, Gretchen Lee Glick, Lexington; son, David Lawrence Glick III, Lexington; sister, Patricia G. Aldred, Lexington; sister and brother-in-law, Betty G. and Mark Jones, Lexington; brother-in-law, James Hust, Culpeper. He is also survived by four faithful pets, Emma, Edie, Squeekie, and Scooter. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, November 15, 1996, at 4 p.m. at the Oxford Presbyterian Church with Dr. James E. Guthrie officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Effinger Fire Dept., Rockbridge Area Hospice, or Oxford Presbyterian Church. Harrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
HARRIS, John William, Jr., 74, of Salem, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, November 11, 1996. He was the son of the late John William Harris Sr. and Bessie Mann Harris. He was retired from General Electric, Inc. of Salem, and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Cave Spring, Roanoke. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Gertrude W. Harris; two sons, CMSGT Jonathan T. Harris, (ret.) USAF, of Steilacoom, Wash., and Dr. E. Wayne (Carolyn M.) Harris, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools. Also surviving are three grandsons, Dwayne A. Bowles, Roanoke, Anthony M. Harris, Washington, D.C., and Jeffrey T. Harris, Roanoke; special cousin, June (Robert) Raspberry, Columbus, Ohio. He gave special tender care to the oldest living relative in the Mann family, Mrs. Lula Mann. Other survivors are special nieces and nephews, devoted cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with Rev. James Beatty, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Cave Spring, officiating, and burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bethel A.M.E. Church Building or the Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HATCHER, Cour tney Valentine, Jr., 66, of Bedford, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born in Bedford County on December 28, 1929, a son of the late Courtney Valentine Hatcher, Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Cofer Hatcher. He was a retired rural mail carrier and employee of Peaks of Otter Corporation and was owner and operator of Peaks County Tree Farm. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of Peaks Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Graham Hatcher; two sons, Robyn C. Hatcher, Lynchburg and Mark W. Hatcher, Bedford; a brother, John L. Hatcher, Bedford; a sister, Helen H. Norris, Charleston, S.C.; four grandchildren, Todd Hatcher, Cody Hatcher, both of Lynchburg, John Hatcher, Orry Hatcher, both of Bedford. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 14, 1996, at 2 p.m. at Peaks Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cindy Viemeister officiating. Burial will follow in Peaks Community Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to either the Bedford Life Saving Crew or Peaks Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
JAMES, Frank D., 80, of Grant, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
KEELING, Lena Jones, 91, of Shawsville, formerly of Troutville, died Monday, November 11, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Luther Keeling and one granddaughter, Rebecca K. Sheppard. She was a member of the Troutville Baptist Church and is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John (Bob) and Doris Keeling, V. Montelle and Mary Keeling, all of Roanoke; f ive grandchildren, Raynelle Lankford, Gerald Keeling, Patrick Keeling, Richard Keeling and Michael Keeling; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 1996, at the Rader Daleville Chapel, with the Rev. Olen E. Waldrip officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
LOVERN, Pauline Collins, 67, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, November 9, 1996, at her daughter's home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, with Pastor Jacob Mayer and Pastor Jim Shears officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
MADISON, Kenova Scott, 82, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
MARTIN, George Fred, 57, of Marion, died Sunday, November 10, 1996 at his home in Marion. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections and was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge. he is survived by one son, Robbie Martin of Marion; his mother, Anna Laura Martin of Marion; two sisters, Virginia M. Ross of Mari on and Patsy A. Sturgill of Chilhowie; two brothers, Billy J. Martin of Alexandria and David R. Martin of Stafford; four grandchildren, Shonna Martin, Eric Sheffield, Jacob Ferley and Trever Ferley. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the Seaver-Brown Chapel, with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements
NACE, Ileta Clark, 91 of Covington died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral services Thursday, 2 p.m. Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
NEWBY, Agnes Edith, 57, of Christiansburg, died Monday, November 11, 1996. She is survived by her children, Ricky Allen Stewart, Grottoes, David Aaron Stewart, Charlotte, N.C., Karen Renee Stewart, Melissa Kniskern Stewart, both of Christiansburg; a grandchild, Christopher Wayne Sweeney; her mother, Virginia Altizer, Christiansburg; and two sisters, Margie Newby, Charlotte Altizer, both of Christiansburg. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the gravesite in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Reverend Jimmy Davis. Th e family will receive friends at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m
NIBLOCK, Henry L., 90, a recent resident at Brandon Oaks retirement facility in Roanoke, died Monday, November 11, 1996, in Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. after a lengthy illness. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. G. C. (Rebecca) Simerson of Salisbury, N.C. and Mrs. Charles W. (Sarah) Sanders of Ashland; three brothers, Roger C. George G. and Kenneth C., all of Statesville, N.C.; 14 nephews; and nine nieces. Mr. Niblock, a native of North Carolina, came to Roanoke in 1938 from Greensboro, N.C., where he had been employed with an automobile dealership during which time he met and married Agnes Stewart, a school teacher who died in 1995. He came to Roanoke as an employee of Antrim Motors, Inc., the local Dodge dealership, where he was employed for 38 years, first as Office Manager, then General Manager, and the final eight years before retirement in 1976, as President and CEO. During his years with Antrim's he served several terms on the Regional Dodge Dealer Council in Washington, D.C., also several terms on the Board of Directors of The Automobile Trade Association of Virginia, and on the Board of Directors of The Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. After retirement he worked for eleven years as a volunteer/counselor for the Small Business Administration in the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). He was a long-time member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club and the Shenandoah Club. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years, where he served several terms as deacon and several terms as elder. Forbis & Dick Funeral Home, Greensboro, will be i n charge. Graveside services will be at Alamance Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greensboro, N.C. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 1996, in the Lapsley Chapel at the First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke.
PALMER, Raymond, (``Coolie""), 70, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
PATTERSON, Edward L., Jr., 40, of Bedford, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
SEAGLE, Gordon Eugene, (``Sonny''), 67, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
SOUTHER, Lucille Martin, 74, of Sparta, N.C., formerly of Independence, Va., passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral service 8 p.m. Wednesday night at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, with graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday at Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sparta, N.C. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
STEAGALL, Robert Vernon, 75, of Martinsville, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday at Norris Funeral Chapel.
SUTPHIN, Virgie, 87, of Dugspur, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
TAMENNE, Harry Louis, 73, of Roanoke died, Sunday, November 10, 1996. Born in Pt. Marion, Pa., he was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Andree Tamenne and is survived by his wife Janis Knutzen Tamenne of Roanoke; a son, Kurt and wife Kathalan and grandson, Joel, a son, Barth and wife, Carol and grandson, Aaron, a stepson, Todd Knutzen and family. A brother, Roger and family and a sister Suzanne Kroner and family. Mr. Tamenne served in World War II as a fighter pilot for the U.S.A.F. in the European Sector. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Remembrances maybe sent to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad or a charity or Rescue Squad of choice.
TAYLOR, George Alfred, 68, of Narrows, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.
TINSLEY, Robert M., 58, of Penhook, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
TOMPKINS, James Lucas, (``Luke""), 94, of Hillsville, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996, at his home. He was born in Hillsville on February 16, 1902, and was the son of the late William Daniel Tompkins, Attorney, and Sally Kincannon Green. He was the fourth generation in the practice of law, which he studied in his father's law office. He graduated at Fork Union Military Academy, then studied at the College of William and Mary, and attended the University of Virginia School of Law in 1931. He was a member of Thomas Jefferson Society of Alumnae and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a member of the Virginia State Bar for over 60 years, having passed the bar in 1924. In 1938, he was elected the first Elder of Hillsville Presbyterian Church. He served on the Board and as President of The First Carroll County Bank in 1938, which is now NationsBank. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club and vice president of the Virginia Bar Association. He believed massive resistance to segregation was illegal in the state of Virginia. He served two terms as President of the Carroll County Democratic Party. He retired from the practice of law in 1982 after 58 years. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mildred Perkins Tompkins; a son, Judge James Lucas Tompkins III of Hillsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Rosamond and John H. Foote of Manassas; four grandsons, J. L. Tompkins, John Daniel Tompkins, Nathaniel T. Foote and Samuel Foote; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Apperson of Richmond; three nieces, Miss Sara Apperson and Mrs . Elizabeth Apperson Ramsey of Richmond and Mrs. Katheryn Holder of Keysville; two nephews, the Rev. Thomas W. Apperson of Lewisburg, W.Va., and Attorney Edward Early of Charlotte Court House, and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 15, 1996, at Hillsville Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. James Carpenter. Interment will follow in Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
TURPIN, Tommy McClung, Sr., 55, of Lexington, died Monday, November 11, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born November 10, 1941, in Rockbridge County, he was the son of the late John Thurman Turpin Sr. and Minnie Saville Turpin. Mr. Turpin was a member and deacon of Oxford Presbyterian Church, past member of Effinger Ruritan Club, present member of Farm Bureau, and was an equipment operator for the Virginia Dept. of Transportation since 1980. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Turpin and J. T. Turpin. Surviving are his wife, Karen Vanness Turpin, Lexington; two sons, Tommy McClung Turpin Jr., Lexington, John Norman Turpin, Lexington; three sisters, Nancy Turpin Dunlap, Glasgow, Vinda Turpin Bryant, Charlottesville, Mary Lee Wood, Lexington; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, November 14, 1996, at 2 p.m. from the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Barton Hellmuth and Rev. Brad Langdon officiating. Burial will follow in Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Oxford Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison Funeral Home.
WEEKS, Minnie Hylton, 89, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Survivors are daughters and sons-in-law, Alberta Weeks, Pauline and Jim Repass, Peggy and Bobby Howell, all of Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Ruth Weeks, Johnny and Sue Weeks, both of Floyd, Billy and Annette Weeks, Willi s, Albert and Janet Weeks, Beckley, W.Va.; two sisters, Lake Jones, Rocky Mount, Virginia Ruth Bussey, Boones Mill; special friend, Myrtle Howell, Floyd; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandson. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Womack officiating. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home
WERZ, Ann D., of Norfolk, died Sunday, November 3, 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Ann-Marie Werz Horner; granddaughter, Jane Marie Horner, both of Roanoke.
WILSON, Ethel T., 81, of Ridgeway, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stone Funeral Home Chapel, Martinsville.
WOODWARD, Myrtle Price, 90, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.
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