ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Monday, December 23, 1996 TAG: 9612230108
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ABBOTT, K. Rachael, 83, of Mt. Horeb Rd., Princeton, W.Va., died Sunday, December 22, 1996 in the Harmony House of Athens. Born in Stuart, Va. January 31, 1913 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Kelly Martin Williams. She was nondenominational in her faith. She had been a resident of Princeton since 1959 moving here from Premier, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Early Abbott; one granddaughter, Marla Lawrence Ball; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Lawrence and her husband, Marvin of Blacksburg, Va. and Betty Jean Davis and her husband, Harold of Princeton, W.Va.; one son, Ronald Abbott and his wife, Betty Jo of Baltimore, Md.; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Williams and his wife, Vivian of Green Valley. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton, W.Va. with Mr. Mark Peters and Mr. Rick Waller officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
ARNOLD, Marie Jones, 65, of Route 3, Wytheville, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Barnett Funeral Home.
BAIN, Roger Lee, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1996, at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a hydraulic mechanic for Carter Machinery. Survivors include his fiancee, Sherry Keith of Radford; one son, Chad Bain of the home; three daughters and a son-in-law, Tammy and Randy Pannell of Radford, Kimberly Akers of Christiansburg and Olivia Bain of the home; one grandson, Eric Pannell; one granddaughter, Brittany Akers; his parents, Marshall and Frankie Bain of Radford; one brother, Allen Bain of Childress; one sister, Ethel Lytton of Radford, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996, at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Leon Alley and the Rev. Phillip Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
BALSER, Jesse Thomas, (``Tommy""), 67, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, December 22, 1996 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born May 30, 1929 son of the late Jesse G. Balser and Mary Camden Balser. He was retired from Ray Magnet Wire in Buena Vista. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Claytor Balser; three sons, Larry D. Balser of Madison Heights, Thomas Brian Balser of Bridgewater, and Jacob Gilmer Balser of Lexington; one daughter, Candace Bane of Glasgow; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joseph ``Butch"" Grow officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
BLANKENSHIP, Eldridge Newton, 67, of Glen Lyn, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.
BROWN, Jennie Wray, 99, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Stanleytown United Methodist Church, Bassett. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service, Bassett.
CAMPBELL, Roy B., 77, of Martinsville, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rich Acres Christian Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
CARTER, Woodrow Wilson, 76, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
CLEVELAND, Helen S., 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
COLEMAN, Margie Jane, 96, of Glasgow, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel.
EDWARDS, Sarah Belle, 89, of Martinsville, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
FETTERS, Edith Forsythe, 94, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 21, 1996. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
FIELDER, Mary Helen, 74, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jerald G. and Joyce H. Fielder of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Myrna G. and Dennis A. Tusso of Pulaski; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996, in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday.
GARLAND, Graham S., 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1996. Mr. Garland was a member of First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Marie Waugh Garland; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Garland Dearing & Richard Dearing; sons and daughters-in-law, Graham S. (Buck) Garland Jr. and Catherine H. Garland, John A. Garland & Mari a A. Garland; seven grandchildren, Wesley Dearing, Laura Dearing, David Dearing, Aaron Garland, Mark Garland, Anna Garland, and Rebecca Garland. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Charles Ward officiating. Burial will follow at noon in Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Va. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
GODSEY, Beulah Bourne, 63, of Independence, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1996. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pine Mountain Pentacostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
HARRIS, Gail Minter, 53, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1996 at her home. A native of Henry County, Va. she was a daughter of the late Granville E. and Mary Matheny Minter. Gail was a computer programmer and operator for Gardner-Denver, and was previously with Save-A-Stop. Surviving are her husband, E. M. ``Ed"" Harris; three sons, E. M. ``E.J."" Harris Jr., Winter Park, Fla., Kevin E. Harris and his wife, Jeannie Harris of Spartansburg, N.C., Brian E. Harris of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and a brother, James R. ``Jim"" Minter, Roanoke. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Gail's memory. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996 from Oakey's North Chapel. Mr. Jim Perry will officiate. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel
HENSON, Edna Moore Chaplin, 82, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel.
HESS, Mary Ann Magalen Elizabeth, 77, of Marion, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Barnett's Funeral Chapel, Marion.
JACKSON, Annie Dickerson, 8 8, of Covington, went to be with her Lord, Saturday night, December 21, 1996. Mrs. Jackson was born February 9, 1908 at Fairfield in Rockbridge County the daughter of the late Dan and Lelia Elliott Dickerson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Covington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Jackson in 1976. Surviving are Mrs. Frances Gill of Roanoke, Mrs. Annie Mae Lanier of Washington D.C., Thomas Dickerson Sr. of Covington; four granddaughters, Mrs. Tecumseh (Terry) Williams of Richmond, Mrs. Monroe (Anita) Gill-Anderson of Herndon, Mrs. Craig (Theresa) Gill-Walker of Wilmington, Del., Miss Angelia Gill of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a grandson, Thomas Dickerson Jr. of Covington; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Eaddy of Washington D.C. and Mrs. Blanche Jackson of Fairfield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, in the First Baptist Church at Covington with the Rev. Andrew M. Mosely II officiating and assisted by the Rev. W. L. Cannon Jr. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
JANNEY, John Thomas, 73, of Pembroke, died Saturday morning, December 21, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Giles County, he was a son of the late Herbert and Frances Basham Janney, and was a longtime member of Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church of Hoges Chapel near Pembroke. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Rino Basham, and a sister, Thelma J. Breeding. Surviving are a brother, Charlie Janney of Pembroke; a sister, Elizabeth J. Lafon of Pembroke; many friends, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996, in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke, with the Rev. Max Brown and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Lebanon Church Cemetery at Hoges Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 Monday evening.
JOHNSON, Charles Bill Sr., 67, of Pembroke, died Saturday evening, December 21, 1996 at his home. Born in Giles Co., Va. he was a son of the late Wilmer and Minnie Pyles Johnson. Charlie was retired from VPI & SU, was a member of New River Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Martin Johnson; a granddaughter, Regina Lynn Shuff; and two brothers, Lacy and Carl Johnson. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Bill Johnson Jr. and Barbara Price Johnson of Pembroke, Carl Stephen Johnson and Diane Elliott-Johnson of Smithfield, Ky., and Carson Dale Johnson and Sally Price Johnson of Pembroke; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie J. and Eugene Shuff of Narrows; seven grandchildren, Kim Johnson, Marlena Clark, Michelle Shuff, Michael Shuff, Heather Johnson, Jamie Johnson and Andrew Elliott-Johnson; and two stepgrandchildren, Jessica and Matthew Elliott; one great-grandchild, Derek Duane Cox; and one stepgreat-grandchild, Camden Elliott; five brothers, Lewis Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Frank Johnson, Odell Johnsonand Jimmy Johnson all of Roanoke; three siters, Frances Wilson, Jean Overstreet, and Bille Katherine Overstreet all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996 in the New River Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pembroke with Bishop Larry Green presiding. Burial will be in the Fillinger Cemetery at Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the Kendell Funeral Home in Pembroke Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.
JONES, Mabel L., 72, of Route 2, Max Meadows, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday at Austinville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville.
JONES, Ruth F., of Richmond, widow of William R. (``Jack"") Jones, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William R. Jr. and Gail Jones of Falls Church, and Douglas A. and Karen Jones of Richmond; one daughter, Carolyn Jon es of Richmond; six sisters, Margaret Flora, Louise Iseminger, Martha Wolfe, Christine Overfelt, Josephine Flora and Charlie Ann Oliver; one brother, C. A. Flora; her late husband's sister, Dickie Maynihan, and two grandchildren, Will and Leah Jones. Remains rest at Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, Richmond, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be conducted from Third Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with interment in Westhampton Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you do a good deed.
LaPRADE, Eva Mae, 90, of Boones Mill, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount.
LAWSON, Margaret Scott, 74, of Radford, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sunrise Burial Park. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
LEMON, Mary Madeline Dellis, 54, of 5261 Highway 29 North , Blairs, passed away Sund ay, December 22, 1996 at her residence. She was born February 6, 1942 in Huddleston a daughter of Clarence Lee Dellis and Letha Mae Overstreet Dellis of Huddleston who survive. She was a member of the Blairs Baptist Church. In addition to her mother and father she is survived by her husband, Luther L. Lemon Jr.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie L. and Mark Werner, Wauwatosa, Wisc., Judith L. and Byron Ballard, Front Royal; two brothers, Dennis Lee Dellis, Douglas Wayne Dellis both of Huddleston; five grandchildren. A private graveside service will be conducted at the Palestine Church Cemetery. A public worship service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Palestine Baptist Church. the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall immediately following the service and at other times at the home, 5261 Highway 29 North, Blairs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer Society of Danville. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
MANUEL, James Daniel, (``June""), 74, of Wytheville, died Saturday mor ning, December 21, 1996 in the Wythe Co. Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Manuel Smith. He was retired from the Wytheville Police Dept., and worked part-time for the Gillman Funeral Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Iris Bralley Manuel of Wytheville; his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Nancy Manuel of Wytheville; son-in-law, Jerry Smith of Wytheville; three sisters, Byrd M. Bourne, Mary Lou M. Clemons, and Georgia M. Gillman all of Wytheville; four brothers, Bill Manuel, Jesse Manuel both of Wytheville, Buddy Manuel of Beaufort, S.C. and Lawrence Manuel of Wytheville; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gillman Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at the GIllman Funeral Chapel Monday evening. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Heart Associatio, the American Lung Association or St. Paul United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Home Chapel.
MELTON, James Edward, 63, of 35 Douglas Ave., Dublin, died early Sunday morning, December 22, 1996 in the Radford Community Hospital. Born in Galax, Va. on December 25, 1932 the son of the late William E. Melton and Minnie Felts Melton. He was a veteran in the United States Navy. Mr. Melton recenly retired from Radford University, where he worked as an Air Conditioning Refrigeration Foreman. Since his retirement he has been a master gardener, trout fisherman, and Cougar football fan. He wil be sadly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Meadows Melton, Dublin; daughter and son-in-law, Sara E. and David H. Sumner, Maryville, Tenn.; sisters, Mae Melton, Ila M. Smith, Grace Melton, Gladys M. Frandsen all of Mt. Airy, N.C., Polly Breedlove, Pulaski; brothers, Carl Melton, Max Meadows, Robert Melton, Pulaski. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the R. Lee Millirons Memorial Society Education Fund in care of, Ralph T. Wirt, Treasurer R. Lee Millirons Memorial Society, Rt. 2, Box 229-B, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
MURRAY, Noah Franklin, 49, of Marion, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
NESTER, W. Frank, 90, of Route 4, Vinton and Friendship Manor, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 1996, from Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. He was a member of Barnhardt Baptist Church for over 70 years, where he served as Trustee, Chairman of the Board of Deacons and Sunday School teacher. He was retired from Safety Motor Transit. Mr. Nester was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Nester; his wife, Dorothy J. Nester; a son, Paul W. Nester; brothers, Howard Nester and John Nester, and sisters, Ella Bell Worsham and Lois Bradner. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty N. and Thomas E. Sublette Sr. of Goodview; grandchildren, Jeanette S. and husband Mike Atkins, Thomas E. Sublette II, and Guy F. and wife Traci Sublette; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Tommie Nester of Altavista, George Nester of Morganton, N.C., James Nester of Danville and Mack Nester of Nathalie, and sisters, Bettie Moon of Hurt, Virginia Lea of Alexandria and Annie Stevens of Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Barnhardt Baptist Church, with the Rev. Terry L. Mabrey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
NUCKOLS, Gussie Simpson, 85, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, December 22, 1996 at the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center. Born March 1, 1911 in Buena Vista, daughter of the late L. B. Simpson and Ocie Simpson Chittum. She was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren and had worked at the Bernson Silk Mill and co-owner of Nuckols Texaco Service Station. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Nuckols on January 24, 1994. She is survived by two sisters, Marshella Simpson Anderson and Elsie Simpson Foster both of Buena Vista; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends Monday, December 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lomax Funeral Home.
PARKS, Gloria Ann Kipp, 70, of Route 2, Wirtz, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
PATTON, Lucille Lyons, 74, of Independence, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.
PRUETT, Buddy Lee, 63, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. A native of Roanoke, he had worked at Sawyer Paving Company. Survivors include his wife, Pat Pruett of Roanoke; a son, Clifford Lee Pruett; daughters, Drema Kaye Pruett of Salem, Darlene Witt of Elliston and Sandra Tuckwater of Salem; grandchildren, Nicole and Adam Pruett, Steven and Jessica Witt, and Kimberly and Lisa Tuckwater; brothers, Jessie Pruett of Texas, Arthur Pruett of Rocky Mount and Barry Pruett of Vinton, and a sister, Wanda Moore of Vinton. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 23, in the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Phillip Day officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 9 p.m
ROBERTS, Byron Keith, 25, of Galax, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Chapel, Galax.
RUBLE, Kizzie Huffman, 84, of New Castle, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig County. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
SAUNDERS, Bertha Swanson, 85, of Route 1, Hardy, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Mrs. Saunders was the widow of William O. Saunders, and is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Walter Feather of Hardy; a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Joyce Saunders of Vinton, and six grandchildren, Pamela Sue Duke, Karen Williams, Tim Saunders, Kevin Saunders, Laura Lyle and Nicole Butterworth. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Jessie Deel of Hardy; a brother, Garland Swanson of Moneta, and a sister-in-law, Beatrice Swanson of Moneta. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Vinton Chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996, with the Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends at Lotz Vinton Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
SLATE, Sylvester, 83, of Martinsville, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, New Spoon Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Critz. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service, Martinsville.
SMITH, Alice Oglesby, 81, formerly of Wythe County, died Sunday, December 22, 1996 in Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, Va. Born in Wythe County August 7, 1915 she was the daughter of the late Frank S. Oglesby and Elizabeth Wood Oglesby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roderick B. Smth. She was a member of Draper Valley Presbyterian Church and had a Masters Degree from V.P.I. in Home Economics. She had worked for Sears in Chicago testing small electronics. She is survived by one sister, Jane O. Luttrell of Roanoke County. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends at the cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaksi
TAYLOR, Sandra Lee, 35, of Roanoke, departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She was the daughter of the late Russell Taylor and Elizabeth Rose Taylor. Survivors include two sisters, Shirley (Harvey) Pannell and Mary Washington, and two brothers, James Taylor and Earl Dooley, all of Roanoke; one aunt, Alberta Divers of Washington, D.C., and other relatives. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Inc.
WEDDLE, Wesley Albert, 92, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1996, in Radford Community Hospital. He was a former Deputy Sheriff of Floyd County, having served for 15 years, and was a retired driver for New River Valley Senior Citizens. Mr. Weddle was a longtime member of Topeco Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Weddle; a daughter, Mary Louise Weddle, and a son-in-law, Joe Pete King. He is survived by a daughter, Betty King of Check; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Fran Weddle of Floyd; a grandson and wife, Douglas and Audra Weddle of Floyd, and a special friend, Eva Sweeney of Floyd. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. William Stovall, the Rev. Ralph Spradling and the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Maberry Funeral Home.
WEEKS, Carl H., 88, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Mr. Weeks was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired barber. Mr. Weeks was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Horne Weeks. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Leslie Weeks; a daughter, Anthia Critzer of Waynesboro; a stepdaughter, Barbara Leslie Craighead of Roanoke, and two sisters, Josephine Fulp and Mary Scruggs, both of Roanoke. Also surviving are five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and one stepgrandson. Also, a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996, with the Rev. Anthony C. Busic officiating. Interment with military honors by VFW Post #1264 will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
WESTMORELAND, Ivan, 67, of Axton, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service, Martinsville.
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