ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, December 29, 1996 TAG: 9612300051
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
AKERS, Edith Irene, of Christiansburg, born June 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Nathan and Mamie Lovern Stump, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27,1996 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest N. Akers, and also a daugh ter, Judy Carol Akers. This wonderful Christian mother is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Tim H. and Pat Akers, Ernest J. Akers; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Sonny Hylton, Rachel and Charles Lee, Rebekah Akers; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends, all of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Neal Stump, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening
ARGABRIGHT, Joseph Elijah, 32, of Floyd, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
BONDS, Pauline Holland, 81, of Goodview, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BROWN, Nancy Grace, 78, of Galax, died Thursday, December 26, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Meadow Creek Union Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
BUCKLEY, Katheryn Bailey, 99, a resident of Abingdon, died Saturday, December 28, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Marshville, N.C. and had lived in Abingdon most of her life. She was a me mber of the Abingdon United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Eugene B. Buckley. Survivors include one son, William G. Buckley of Glade Spring, Va.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mrs. Katheryn Bailey Buckley will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in Knollkreg Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dr. Larry J. Ousley and the Rev. DeLacy Andrews officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, C/O Mrs. Penny Howard, 126 Valley Street, N.W., Abingdon, Va. 24210. The family will receive friends at the Campbell Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening. Campbell Funeral Home of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
CAMPBELL, Swanson Thomas, 81, of Austinville, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Beulah United Methodist Church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Reese Funeral Home in Austinville.
CHITWOOD, Bonnie Jean Painter, 76, of #1, Northwood Place, Pulaski, died early Saturday morning, December 28, 1996, at Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Pulaski, Va. on February 19, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Harry Hunter and Bonnie Patrick Painter. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Harry Hunter Painter, Jr. of Salem, and by one sister, Sydney Painter Gravatt of Roanoke. Mrs. Chitwood received an RN degree in 1942 from the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing. She was an active member in the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, and was a member of the Ladies' Circle of the church. Surviving are her husband, Dr. James L. Chitwood, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela C. and Eugene J. Moore, Brooklyn, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, James Logan Chitwood, Jr. and Karen Largen Chitwood, Pulaski; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Logan Chitwood, Maia Logan Moore; two step granddaughters, Amy Lynette VanDeusen, Kelly Nicole VanDeusen; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert A. and Carolyn H. Painter, Chesterfield Co., Va., Dr. Louise W. and Judy I. Painter, Salem.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, with the Rev. David Coffey and the Rev. Kyle Barr (of Bristol, Tennessee) officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Sunday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 824, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.
COLEMAN, Thelma Oliver, 74, of Bedford, died Thursday, December 26, 1996, in a Lynchburg nursing home. She was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on January 14, 1922, a daughter of the late George Oliver and Florence Barnett Oliver. She was the widow of Woodrow Wilson Coleman, a member of Bedford Christian Church and owned and operated Thelma's Restaurant and Bill's Place in Bedford for many years. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Hubert Oliver, Russell Oliver, Lester Oliver and Stearl Oliver, and a sister, Anna Belle Akers. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara C. and Ronnie C. Rice of Bedford, Mary L. and Buddy Wood of Lynchburg; two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard L. Coleman of South Boston, Michael E. and Sandy Coleman of Springfield; a former daughter-in-law, Pat C. Coleman of Lynchburg; a brother, Roy Oliver of Smith Mountain Lake; three sisters, Lorraine O. Hodges of Rocky Mount, Lelia O. austin of Salem and Betty O. Wells of Elliston; also ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. sunday, December 29, 1996, at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association, P. O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
DENNIS, Dr. Bill L. Jr., B.A.D.C., 50, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Friday, December 20, 1996, in Barberton, Ohio. He attended and graduated from William Fleming High School in 1965. Later, he graduated from James Madison University and from the Cleveland Chiropractic College in California. Dr. Dennis resided in Wooster, prev iously residing in Barberton, where he was owner of the Dennis Chiropractic Clinic. He is survived by his wife, Sherrie of Wooster, and by his parents, Bill L. Dennis Sr. and Faye A. Dennis; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert J. (``Bob"") and Becky Dennis; two special nieces, Courtney and Renee, and two special nephews, Matthew and Mark, all of Roanoke. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 3, 1997, at 7 p.m., in Ohio. A memorial service will be held in Roanoke at a later date
DENT, Debra Lynn, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
DIGGS, Thomas F. 88, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 26, 1996. Survivors include one son, Preston Diggs of California; one sister, Bessie Diggs, Irvington, PA.; devoted niece, Emma Jones; devoted great-niece, Adrienne Jones, both of Baltimore, Md.; other nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Graveside funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Williams Memorial Park, with the Rev. U. N. Broady officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
FARMER, Lillie May, 91, of Galax, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Cliffview Church of God. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
GARAY, Ruth Muriel, 54, of Pulaski, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.
GREEN, Clarence Durward, 94, of Blue Ridge, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rader Daleville Chapel.
GREGORY, Aline Turner, 75, of Salem, died Thurs day, December 26, 1996. Loving mother of Robert Gregory, Norman Gregory, Judy Cuddy and Debra Hines took a beautiful trip to paradise on December 26, 1996. Jesus was waiting with open arms and welcomed her along with other family members already there and awaiting her arrival. Mama was preceded in death by the most loving daddy we ever knew, Robert Sr. Mom had eleven faithful grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and precious sisters, Peggy Tolbert and Katherine Lewis and brother, Marvin Turner. Our beautiful mom adored us and encouraged us through all our lives. Our sweetest consolation is that she is finally without pain or worry with God, our father, in heaven. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel, Monday, December 30, 1996 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Marvin Lloyd officiating with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 28, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem is in charge of arrangements.
HENEGAR, Albert Samuel, 52, of Saltville and Roanoke, died Saturday, December 28, 1996, at his mother's home in Saltville. Mr. Henegar was a native of Saltville, and was preceded in death by a daughter, April Henegar. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Henegar of Roanoke; one son, Richard Henegar of Roanoke; one daughter, Melissa Henegar of Roanoke; his mother, Iva Henegar of Saltville; one brother, Bill Henegar of Glade Spring, and one sister, Sue Teaters of Chilhowie. Funeral services for Mr. Albert Samuel Henegar will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, at The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Henderson's Funeral Home in Saltville.
HESTER, Mary Ann, 60, of Marion, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel.
HILL, Carolene Epperson, 76, of Radford, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
JOHNSTON, James William, 83, of 1239 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, died Friday, December 27, 1996. He was born July 30, 1913, in the Leatherwood section of Henry County, a son of the late John Henry and Essie Reynolds Johnston, and was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise J. Evans, Geneva J. Cannaday and Nanny J. Richardson, and a brother, J. Noel Johnston. He was an active member of 59 years at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, where he had served as Charge Usher for many years and had served on the Administrative Board. He retired from Martinsville Novelty Corporation with 57 years of service, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Lois Gregory Johnston; his children, Donald D. and Helen L. Johnston of Martinsville, N. Carroll and Cathy Johnston of Newark, Del., and Rita J. Smith of Ridgeway; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary J. Franklin of Hampton, Irene J. Truslow of Charlotte, N.C., and Arcille J. Ashby of Martinsville, and one brother, Henry W. Johnston of Eden, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday from Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Harry B. Spear officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Starling Avenue. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
KING, Larry DeLynn, 47, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral services Monday at 11 a.m. from the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem
KRASNICKI, Countess Celina DeRawicz, 87, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 27, 1996. She is survived by a daughter, Zofia Umbarger; and two granddaughters, Heidi and her husband, Dr. Manuel Perez, Amy Umbarger. Graveside services will be held at St. Andrews Cemetery, Monday, December 30, 1996, with Father Randy Rule officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
LEWIS, Robert Junior, 64, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
MARTUSCELLI, Louis Salvadore, 76, of Floyd, died Friday, December 27, 1996, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Carmela and Jerry Marchon of Copper Hill; a son, Marcellino Martuscelli of West Palm Beach, Fla., and seven grandchildren, Erin, Tara and Kyle Marchon of Copper Hill, Martin and Krystin Martuscelli of West Palm Beach, and William and Michael Martuscelli of Port Washington, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, with J. David Battaglia officiating. Interment will follow in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home
McPEAK, Ernest Roosevelt, 85, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.
MOTLEY, Buford Charles, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
NELSON, James Robert, Jr., (``Bobby""), 75, of Max Meadows, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Monday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
NOLAND, Thelma Russell, 71, of Falls Church, died Friday, December 27, 1996. She was the wife of the late Wallace Emerson Noland; mother of Mickey, Dana and Kathy, and sister of Earl Russell and Mabel Stephens. She also is survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 1996. Funeral services will be held in the Demaine Springfield Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 30, 1996. Interment will be in National Memorial Park.
PARKER, Tommy Wayne, 24, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, December 25, 1996. Funeral 4 p.m. Sunday. Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.
RICHARDSON, Thomas J., 84, of Pulear, N.C., formerly of Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 28,1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Montvale Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
ROSE, Clinton Aaron, 84, of Marion, died Saturday, December 28,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday from Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel, Marion.
SCANLAND, Arnita Christian, 103, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Madaline Sears Christian, and was preceded in death by her husband, Horace M. Scanland. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Salem. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, H. M. (``Buzz"") and Joanne Scanland of Elliston; daughters and son-in-law, Madal ine and Douglas Bruce of Williamsburg and Murrill Smithka of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Monday, with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home
SHAZIER, Ketron Allen, 23, of Chilhowie, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
SHORT, Zachary Dean, infant son of Troy D. Short and Tammy R. Hale of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 26, 1996. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, Kathy M. and Larry J. Hale of Vinton; his paternal grandparents, Regina W. and Randy D. Short of Roanoke; two aunts, Kimberly Medley and Amy Dawn Short, and an uncle, Chad M. Gaddy. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday, December 30, 1996, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. Dr. Flavy B. Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel.
SMITH, James Lee, 82, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, December 27, 1996, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1914, in Carroll County, and is survived by his wife, Callie Smith; a brother, Clinton Smith of Pulaski, and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, 1996, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, with the Rev. Bobby Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Monta Vista Memory Gardens in Galax, with military rites by Hillsville VFW Post #1115. The famil y will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville
SMITH, John J., 76, of Wytheville, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Gillman Funeral Chapel.
SPRADLIN, Howard Grady, Sr., 74, loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 1996 at his home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted from the Alleghany Church of Christ on Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 2 p.m. by Porter Riner and Eddie Callahan. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alleghany Church of Christ Building Fund, 2095 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
STEWART, Angela , of Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
STOOTS, Edythe Wright, 79, of 603 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski, died Friday morning, December 27, 1996, in Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Grayson County on June 21, 1917, and was the daughter of the late Richard K. Wright and Nina Byrd Wright. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Kenneth Stoots, and by a brother, Cecil Wright. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pulaski. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Roxana S. and George Rasmussen of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law, Trula Campbell of Martinsville, and Nell W. and Dr. Donald Greever of Florida; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Genevieve S. and Olin F. Akers of Richmond; grandchildren and spouse, D. Scott and Lori Caudill of Charlottesville and Michael L. Caudill of Roanoke; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Brooke Caudill of Charlottesville, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Highland Memory Gardens Chapel (U.S. Route 11) in Dublin, with the Rev. Henry Horton officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends after the service in the Highland Memory Gardens Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Pulaski.
STUMP, Sibyl, 75, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 28, 1996, in a local hospital. She retired in 1986 from Roanoke City Schools, with 16 years of service at Melrose Elementary School and Patrick Henry High School, serving as lead Secretary. Miss Stump was a member of First Baptist Church, serving as ``Interim Organist"" for over 37 years. Surviving are a sister, Ruth Birkelund of Bellflower, Calif., nieces and nephews, Jean and Jim Eavey, Nancy and Bob Phelan, Barbara and Charles Beckwith, Carol and Lynn Dent, Jim and Shirley Stump, Judy and Harry Thompson, Bobbie Jo and Larry Massengill, Peter Stump; 15 grand nieces and nephews; and 13 great-grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, from First Baptist Church (new Sanctuary) with the Rev. John D. Cochran and the Rev. Doyal V. Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Music Ministry of First Baptist Church (P. O. Box 2799, Roanoke, Va. 24001). Friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
SUMNER, Flora Surratt Montgomery, 107, of Wytheville, passed away Friday, December 27, 1996 in Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born August 27, 1889 in Carroll County, Va. She is survived by a daughter, Canary DeBoer of Pulaski; two sisters, Daisy Alderman of Woodlawn, Lily Myers of Pulaski; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vergie Evans. Funeral se rvices 1 p.m Monday, December 30, 1996, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., with Elder Sidney Rakes officiating. Interment in Smith-Montgomery Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 1996, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville
THACKER, Laura Collins, 93, of Austinville, died Friday, December 27,1996 at the residence of her daughter, Louise Thacker, in Roanoke. She was born in Max Meadows, the daughter of the late Carter Braxton and Laura Ellen Whisman Collins and was a member of the Austinville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chaffin C. Thacker, and a son, Fred A. Thacker. She is survived by two daughters, Madeleine Thacker of Austinville, Louise Thacker of Roanoke; three sons and daughters-in-law, Chaffin C., Jr. and Lorene Thacker of Austinville, Billy B. and Frances Thacker of Austinville, Bobby M. and Janie Thacker of Jefferson City, TN.; eight grandchildren, Larry W. Thacker of Max Meadows, Curtis R. Thacker of Richmond, John L. Thacker of Henderson, N.C., Edward C. Thacker, Robert C. Thacker, both of Charlotte, N.C., Lisa T. Anderson of Newark, DE., William R. Thacker of Carlisle, PA, Laura Huchens of Memphis, TN; three great-grandchildren, Ian Anderson, Nancy Thacker and NathanThacker; two sisters, Lillie C. Lawson of Woodlawn, Ida C. Stoots of Suffolk; and special friends, Emma Jones and Patsy Pyron. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 30, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. at the West End Cemetery, with the Rev. Jerry Long officiating. The family will recieve friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Monday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 502, Austinville, Va. 24312. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
VAUGHAN, MAdge R. ,93, of Independence, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
WICKHAM, Raymond L., 71, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 27, 1996. He was a member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of William Byrd P.T.A. Mr. Wickham was a U.S. Air Corps and U.S. Air Force veteran for 27 years. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ray Wickham; a grandson, David A. Wickham, and a great-grandson, Zachary D. Short. Surviving are his wife, Christeen Hunley Wickham; children and their spouses, Reginald D. and Teresa Wickham, Regina W. and Randy Short, Royce D. and Kathy Wickham, Roger D. and Ronda Wickham, Roy D. and Michele Wickham, Rebecca W. and Bob Milliner, and Ronald D. and Theresa Wickham, all of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, James Wickham of Mary Ester, Fla., and Frank Wickham of Collinsville, and two sisters, Dorothy Sowers of Radford and Pauline Rhoades of Ft. Pierce, Fla. Funeral services will be at Rockingham Court United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 30, 1996, with the Rev. Jo Ellen Hetherington, the Rev. Ben Chidester and the Rev. Leslie Trail officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with military honors by VFW Post #1264. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rockingham Court United Methodist Church or a rescue squad of your choice. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
WILEY, Maycil F. Runion, 81, of Rich Creek, died Thursday, December 26, 1996 at a Pearisburg hospital. Born July 8, 1951 at Sylvia, W. Va.,, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Phinin K. Runion of Narrows, Va. Mrs. Wiley was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis E. Wiley, Sr., her son, Larry E. Wiley, three brothers, Bobby, Cecil and Avery Runion, two sisters, Maxine Hendrickson and Clarice Meredith. Mrs. Wiley was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, DeLois Wiley of Rich Creek, Va., Sylvia Smith and her husband, Robert, of Sheridan, Wyoming; two sons, Dennis E. Wiley, Jr. and his wife Stella, of Rich Creek, Va., Jerry Wiley and his wife, Carol, of Mullens, W. Va.; one sister, Inez Wilkenson of Narrows, Va.; and a brother, Fred Runion of Pence Springs, W. Va.; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, 1996, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W. Va., with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Entombment will follow at Birch Lawn Abby at Pearisburg, Va. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Sunday, December 29, 1996, from 6 to 9 p.m.
WYRICK, Dare DeWitt, of Copper Hill, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
YOUNG, Sallie Annie, 76, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home.
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