ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, January 7, 1997 TAG: 9701070110
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BONDS, Joe V., 75, of Lexington, died Monday, January 6, 1997. Memorial services 2 p.m. Wednesday at R. E. Lee Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
BROOKS, Eula Dabney, (``Polly""), 79, of Route 2, Pearisburg, died Saturday, January 4, 1997, in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on June 17, 1917, and was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Dabney, and two sons, Estol G. Brooks Jr. and Douglas Fairbanks. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Pearisburg, where she was the mother of the church and had served as a Sunday school teacher for eight years. She is survived by her husband, Estol G. Brooks Sr. of Pearisburg; two sons and their wives, Everette E. (``Tony"") Brooks and Charlsie of Huntsville, Ala., and Dewey M. Brooks and Joan of Pearisburg; four grandchildren, Anthony Brooks of Atlanta, Ga., Everett Brooks Jr. of Huntsville, Ala., Elliott G. Brooks of Memphis, Tenn., and Stephanie Clark of Northfork, W.Va., and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Pearisburg, with the Rev. Michael Bratton officiating. Entombment will follow in Birchlawn Abbey. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows from 6 to 8 Tuesday evening. The family has suggested that those who are going to send memorials, please consider the Eula D. Brooks Memorial Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, Virginia Heights, Pearisburg, Va. 24134.
CATRON, James Edward (``Jim""), 80, of Goodview, went to be with the Lord Sun day, January 5, 1997. He was a retired farmer and was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva B. (``Tootsie"") Catron; a son, Carlton Lewis Catron; a grandson, Wilbur L. Catron. He is survived by six sons, Frank (``Ed"") Catron of Vinton, Wilford (``Willie"") Catron, Thomas (``Tommy"") Catron, both of Goodview, Marvin (``Butch"") Catron of Salem, Gerald (``Buck"") Catron, Sr. of Moneta, Carl Richard (``Ducky"") Catron, of Thaxton; three daughters, Ruby C. Thomasson, Carolyn S. Catron both of Goodview, and Shirley (``Jean"") Gonzalez of Vinton; one brother, Kyle B. Catron, of Florida; two sisters, Edna C. Merrell and Clara C. Wellons, both of Blue Ridge; eight grandsons; seven granddaughters; 10 great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Goodview Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
CLARKE, Nell Troutt, 97, of Martinsville, died Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
COLEMAN, Ruby C., 51, of Route 3, Bassett, died Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Beulah Land Baptist Church, Panther, W.Va., Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
COLEMAN, Shirley May, 60, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. She was a member of the Oakview Worship Center Church of God. She was predeceased by her father, Clark Jackson and her father-in-law, Fred T. Coleman. Surviving are her husband, George E. Coleman; daughters, Don na Shingleton and husband, James, Debbie Gross and husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Mandy Porter and Stephen Gross II., all of Vinton; her mother, Doris Jackson; brothers, Chester Jackson, Clark Jackson and wife, Clarise, all of Baltimore; mother-in-law, Clara Coleman, Vinton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 1997 with the Rev. Wayne L. Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
DUDLEY, Goldie Barnhart, Born on November 21, 1906 went to be with the Lord on January 6, 1997. She was preceded in death by her dearly beloved husband, Robert Vernon Dudley; a beloved son, Buford E. Dudley; and a dear sister, Anna Basham. She is survived by a son and two daughters-in-law, James V. and Sandra Dudley, Clara Dudley, all of Hardy; four daughters and sons-in-laws, Dotty and Lucky Shelor, Roanoke, Jean and Stuart McGuire, Vinton, Lois and Wilfred McGuire, Hardy, Betty Lou and Buford Booth, Hardy; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and sister-in-law, Joe and Madeline Barnhart, and Roy Barnhart; a very dear friend, Hallie Brown, all of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Florence Maxey, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, DeWitt and Rachel Dudley of Callaway; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at Ninth Street Church of the Brethren with Reverend John Huffaker, Reverend Berkley Stevens and Reverend Graham Sowers officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The family would like to add a very, very special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and Home Health Care and a special thanks to all who helped in any way, prayers, food, visits, cards and concerns are deeply appreciated.
FOX, Charlie, 79, of Buena Vista, died Monday, January 6, 1997. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
GLASS, Elizabeth Doswell Knight, 90, of Buena Vista died Monday, January 6, 1997 in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born in Buena Vista on October 23, 1906, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Perry Knight, Sr. and Julia Ann Goodwin Knight. Mrs. Glass was a teacher and a substitute teacher in the Buena Vista Public Schools. Along with a brother and sister, she was an owner of B.P. Knight's Store. She was a graduate of Mary Baldwin College and Ohio State University. She was a member of the Daughters of The American Revolution; The Retired Teachers Association and Chi Omega Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hartwell Glass, Jr.; and a brother, Benjamin Perry Knight, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Thomas H. Glass, III and wife Ann, Buena Vista and Benjamin K. Glass, Moneta; sister and brother-in-law, Julia Ann Knight Eifler and Charles W. Eifler, Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters-in-law, Jean Garvin Knight, Buena Vista, and Kathleen Glass Timberlake, Lexington; five grandchildren, Joseph Goodwin Glass, ``Rock"" White, Owen White, Aleida Martin and Walt White; four step great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at the Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. John A. Furgerson and the Rev. Al Whitelock officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lomax Funeral Home.
GRIFFITH, Avilda E. (``Billie""), 83 of Vinton, and formerly of Bluefield, W.Va.. died Monday, January 6, 1997 in the Berkshire Healthcare Center, Vinton. Born in Mercer County, W.Va.., she was a daughter of the late Frank B. and Minnie Bailey Spencer. She was a member of the First Christian Church and was co-owner of Audrey & Billie's Fabric Store for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, August E. (``Doc"") Griffith. Mrs. Griffith is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Tome (Judy) Wilburn of Stafford, Mrs. Joe (Debbie) Shupe of Vinton, Mrs. Donnie (Robin) McElwee of Crozet; one sister, Melba Thomas of Richmond; one brother, Dudley Spencer of Rocky Gap; one granddaughter; six grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will conducted Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 10 a.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Princeton, W.Va.. Friends may call today at the funeral home fro 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions, if desired, be made to The House Call Hospice, c/o 2167 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153. Pall bearers: Joe Shupe, Tom Wilburn, Don McElwee, Mike Shupe, Mark Wilburn, Greg Wilburn and Tommy Wilburn.
GULLION, Sherman, (``Dude""), 66, of Marion, died Monday, January 6, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
HAIRSTON, Ocivian, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. Arrangement by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HARRIS, Helen Aldena Farmer, 78 of Marion died Saturday, January 4, 1997. Funeral Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 11 a.m. Haw Orchard Baptist Church, Grayson County, Va. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
HARRISON, Mitchell Woodrow, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. Memorial service Tuesday, 3 p.m., Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
HORTON, Laura Elizabeth, 93 of Woodlawn passed away Monday, January 6, 1997. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. JACKSON, Cora Taylor, (``Momma""), 103, of Wytheville, died Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funer
JOHNS, Sue Baird, 92, died Sunday, January 5, 1997 at the South Roanoke Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Johns had been a resident of Roanoke since 1980, when she moved from Miami, Fla. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, as was her late husband, Charles B. J ohns. A lifelong member of the Episcopal Church in Miami, she was active in numerous roles at Trinity Cathedral and also was well known in South Florida Duplicate Bridge Tournaments. Surviving are her two daughters, Mrs. William B. Houck, Roanoke, Mrs. Robert V. Christian, Woodbridge; three grandchildren, William B. Houck, Jr., Roanoke, Mrs. Wesley Blanchard, Valdosta, Ga., Mrs. Donald E. Cooke, Springfield; also seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Chapel Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at 11 a.m. Enurnment will be private. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements
KEITH, Hazel Atkinson, (Nana ) 87, was taken to her heavenly home on January 6, 1997 although a life long resident of Shawsville, she had lived the past few years in Salem with her daughter due to failing health. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence W. (Red) Keith and a grandson Ricky Hurst. Survived by daughters and son-in-laws, Colleen and Marvin Moore of Salem; Geraldine and M. V. MacMacKin of Shawsville; Jean K. Hurst of Shawsville; sons, Charles E. (Buddy) Keith of Shawsville; and Larry W. Keith of Shawsville; a sister, Lula Atkinson of Shawsville. There are 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. These were her natural grandchildren but she was known as ""Nana"" to countless others. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations made to the Church Nana so loved, Azusa St. Ministries, P.O. Box 7267, Roanoke, Va 24019. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, January 7, 1997 at Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at Sowder's Chapel Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ronald Turner of Azusa Street Ministries.
KRAHE, Matthew J.M. of Florida, formerly of Olean, N.Y. died Thursday, December 26, 1996 at his home. Born February 10, 1963, in Olean, he was a son of David and Irene Skrzypezak Krahe. On August 12, 1989, at St. John's Church, Olean, he married Brenda L. Cucchiaro, who survives. Mr. Krahe had lived in Florida since August 1996. He was a graduate of Olean High School and a graduate of Virginia Tech University with a bachelor of science degree in Architecture. Mr. Krahe was employed at Johnson Peterson Architects Inc. in Sarasota, Fla. He was a past member of St. Mary of the Angels Church in Olean. He was predeceased by a brother, Mark David Krahe. Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents of Olean; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Pam Krahe of Brockport, N.Y.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lee and Howard Sugar of Sarasota, Fla., Michele and David Peace of Chardon, OH., and Maureen and Tom Yanetsko of Olean, N.Y., and Marcy Ann (Steve) Tyler of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; and 10 nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated December 31, 1996 at St. John's Church. Burial was in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany. Memorials may be made to the Matthew J.M. Krahe Architectural Scholarship Fund, care of David Krahe, 123 S. Ninth St., Olean, N.Y. 14760; to the American Heart Association; or to the St. John's Church Building Fund in Olean.
LANDSDOWN, Elva Holdren, 80, of Vinton, died Saturday, January 4, 1997. Funeral noon Tuesday, Vinton Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
LARGEN, Howard E., 88 of Hillsville passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral service 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 1997, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
MAXEY, Joseph David, infant son of Kenneth Wayne and Melinda Carol Maxey of Rocky Mount, went to be Jesus' smallest angel on Sunday, January 5, 1997. Also surviving are grandparents, Ronald Hall Sr. of Rocky Mount, Faye Hall of Montvale, Curt and Annabelle Hodges of Rocky Mount and Kenneth Maxey of Redwood; aunts and uncles, Dan and Rhonda Rocchio, Ronald Hall Jr., and H. B. and Sherry Ingram, all of Rocky Mount; cousins, Stephanie and Bud Foster, and Hun ter Ingram, all or Rocky Mount; great-grandparents, Helen Hall of Rocky Mount, Sam and Lois Bobbitt of Bedford, Charlie and Stella Perdue of Roanoke, and Vera Maxey of Redwood. Private graveside servics will be held. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
MCCORMICK, Winifred Mae (``Mickey"") 72 of Pearisburg died Monday, January 6, 1997. Funeral arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg.
MELDRUM, Minnie Forrest 70 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, January 5, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MULLENS, James H., Jr. 78 of New Castle, Del. passed away Saturday, January 4, 1997. Funeral Service Wednesday 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wilmington, Del. Arrangements by Cremation Service of Delaware.
MULLINS, Ginger Ann Moorman, 30, of Montvale, passed away, Monday, January 6, 1997. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
NOLEN, Dewey C., 81, of Ferrum, departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Flora Funeral Chapel.
OWENS, Dr. Milton A., 71, of Abingdon, died Sunday, January 5, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Dickinson County and had lived in Abingdon for the past forty years where he had a private denistry practice. He was a member of the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon. He completed his undergraduate studies at Emory & Henry College and later attended the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS Dade where he performed in a Bluegrass Band. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Mullins Owens; two sons, Dr. Gregory Owens, Abingdon, Michael Owens, Abingdon; one daughter, Sandra Smeltzer, Salem; two brothers, Francis Owens, Birch Leaf, Buford Owens, Wayne, Mich.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Dr. Milton A. Owens will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church with Elder Larry Blevins and the Rev. Robert R. Tolar Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Jim Hill, Dr. Keith Speer, Dr. Gene Rorrer, Park Owens, Ron Owens, Johnny Goodwin, Cornett Rasnake, and Leroy Skeens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Farris Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Farris Funeral Home, Abingdon.
POWERS, Elizabeth Wood, 92 of Bedford, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997 in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 2, 1904 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Frank E. Wood and Mary E. Vaughn Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford W. Powers; and three sisters, Frankie L. Wood, Lucy P. Wood and Katie W. Noell. She was a retired employee of Piedmont Label and a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Lewis E.. Powers, Gainesville, Fla.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Garry Shelton. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford
POWERS, Hazel Taylor, 89, of Marion, died Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Parker's Chapel, Dry Fork. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
PRICE, Cecil Bascom, 78 of Pearisburg died Monday, January 6, 1997 in the Veterans Hospital, Salem. Mr. Price was born in Giles County on May 25, 1918 and was a son of the late Charles Price and Mable Farewell Price. Mr. Price was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a pipefitter having retired from the Hoechst-Celanesc Corp. He was a member of the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Howard O. and Betty Price of Bane; two daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Jean Price of Bluefield, W.Va. and Bonnie and Jerry Rice, Bluefield, Va.; special friends, Margaret, Mike and Todd Wilburn; 13 grandchildren, William Snidow, Giner Hawks, Mellisa Wellman, Kevin price, Eric Price Karen sykes, Angela Wilkins, Cindy Sartin, Marjorie Siders, Jerry R. (``Rob"") Rice, Jr., Howard O. (``Ozzie"") Price, Emanual Giampocaro, Barbara Giampocaro; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park with military services by the American Legion and V.F.W. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the cancer fund.
ROBERTS, Donald Franklin, 71, of Salem, died Monday, January 6, 1997. He was born in Ashland, W.Va., to the late Frank and Bertha Roberts. He was owner and operator of Roberts Welding & Iron Works, Inc., before his retirement in 1985. He served in the Navy in World War II and again in the Korean Conflict. He belonged to the Taylor Lodge AF & AM #23, the Scottish Rite, and Kazim Temple. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Eula Hinchee Roberts; three sisters-in-law and husbands, Irene Kelly, Roanoke, Ethel and Virgil Strong, Catawba, Mae and William Emfinger, California; a special aunt, Beulah Kennedy, New Mexico; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Lester G. Wertz officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM will conduct graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
SEMONES, Gentry Wilson, 72, of Hillsville, died Saturday, January 4, 1997, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He was a retired auto body repairman and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a lifelong member of Hillsville VFW and First Baptist Church of Hillsville. He was the son of the late Johnson Gentry and Mary Susan Semones. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff Semones and E. O. (``Mutt"") Semones. Survivors include his wife, Lois N. Semones; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Semones-Lewis and Ken Lewis of Virginia Beach, and Sandra and John Lewis of Leesburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Betty Semones of Salem, Neil Semones of Lake Norman, N.C., and Larry and Sarah Semones of Smith Mountain Lake; two granddaughters, Kim Swanson and Sheri Price; seven grandsons, Michael, Mitchell, Brandon and Wayne Semones, Marshall and Justin Lewis and Billy Regal; two sisters, Mary Lee Holmes of Vinton and Willa Dean Gemmell of Alabama, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wilkenson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Hillsville.
SMITH, Thomas Taylor, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Marion, Va., died Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion, Va.
SPRADLING, Frances F., 78, of Roanoke, has passed away. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
STALEY, Dr. J. Stuart, 90, of Marion, died Monday, January 6, 1997. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
STILLMAN, A. Paul, 63, of Collinsville, died Sunday, January 5, 1997. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville.
THOMASSON, Hubert, 93, of Goodview, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with The Rev. Charles T. Green officiating Burial in the Thomasson Family Cemetery. Goodview. The family will receive friends Wednesday 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
TURPIN, Eugene Edward, 73, of Longshop, died Sunday, January 5, 1997, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Giles County on December 2, 1923, to the late Walter J. and Edith Smith Turpin. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the Signal Corp. with 22 years service in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Lila A. Turpin, Longshop; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry E. and Denise Turpin, Max Meadows, Ronnie E. Turpin, Longshop; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela T. and Randy P. Croy, McCoy, Donna T. and James P. Fox, Seaford; six grandchildren; two sisters, Irma L. Williams, Pembroke, and Juanita Saulnier, Narrows; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. There will be a private graveside service with the family in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg
WHITE, Iva Davis, 78, of Fries, died Sunday, January 5, 1997, in Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. White was born in Wythe County on January 4, 1919, to Fred Davis and Rethie Henley Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Eugene White. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Kathy White, Fries; a sister, Mary Ellen Jonas, Covington; two grandchildren, Victoria White, Ethan White. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, 12 noon, in the Providence Cemetery, with the Rev. Fred Jennings officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax
WILLIAMS, Margaret Ann, 68, of Clifton Forge, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Iron Gate. Arrangements by Frank Miller Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
WOLFE, Louise P., (Nee Parker), of Takoma Park, Md., died Sunday, January 5, 1997, after a long hospitalization. She was formerly of Roanoke and Baltimore and was the widow of Marvin L. Wolfe. Surviving are her daughter, Martha, and son-in-law, Robert Anderson; one grandson, Michael; one sister, Ruth Zeller; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1997, from Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Walter M. Lockett Jr. officiating. Interment will be in B lue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va.
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