ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, January 9, 1997 TAG: 9701100064
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ALBERT, Helen Whitescarver, 101, of Longshop, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 1997, at Shiloh Lutheran Church, Longshop, with the Rev. Don McKinney and Rev. Bobby E. Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in the Albert Family Cemetery, Longshop. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Albert Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Juel M. Albert, 4891 Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
BLACK, Harry Calvert, (``Tootie''), 81, of Low Moor, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Low Moor Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
BUCHAM, John William, Sr., 82, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at the Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
COMER, Flossie Green, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Mrs. Comer was a member of Brookhill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Robert J. Comer; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul Wayne and Kathy Comer, Elliston, Robbie H. Comer, Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Rusty Mann, Cherie and Ter ry Wright, all of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Luke and Semond Green, Florida; sister and brother-in-law, Bertnia and Aubrey Clingenpeel, Salem; also surviving are eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997 with Pastor Wilmar P. Wegner and Pastor Bill Cato officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 2 p.m. Thursday.
CROFT, Woodrow Wilson, 82, of Route 5, Bedford, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at his residence. He was born December 21, 1914 in Bedford County, a son of the late John Andrew Croft and Myrtle Wood Croft. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Ashby Croft, Bill Croft, Roy Croft, Jake Croft, John Croft, Earl Croft; and a sister, Callie Croft Key. He was a retired employee of the Rubatex Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Helen Gross Croft; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Josephine and Joe DeWitt, Bedford, Nettie Key, Bedford. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 10, 1997, at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Walter Beasley and Rev. Floyd Gross. Interment will follow in the Suck Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford
DALTON, Audley C., 87, of Galax, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
DAVIS, Mable Barnette, 86, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday morning, January 7, 1997, in the Columbia Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. A daughter of the late Mr. Edward Barnette and Mrs. Ianthia Girty Barnette, she was born October 13, 1910 in Botetourt County, where she attended the public school. The loving and devoted wife of 64 years to James B. Davis Sr. and the mother of their nine children, she was also an active member of the First Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board and participated in community activities. Surviving are her husband, James B. Davis Sr., Clifton Forge; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James B. Davis Jr. (Marlena), Bitburg, Germany, Joseph (Debra) Davis and Jerome Davis, Clifton Forge; six daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. June (Rev. Boyd C.) White, Mrs. Jeanette (Willie) Brown, and Mrs. Jennifer (Alfred) Dearing, all of Clifton Forge, Mrs. Joyce (Carl) Pierce, Hampton, Mrs. Janice (James) Lewis, Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Jacquelyne (Clinton) Pierce, Roanoke; 37 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Garner, Tucson, Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Davis residence and at Rev. and Mrs. Boyd C. White's residence at any time. The body will be placed in the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, where friends may pay their respects until the 11 a.m. service time. The funeral service will be held at the church on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Raymond Hailes officiating, assisted by area ministers. Interment will follow in Red Hill Cemetery. J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington, is handling the arrangements.
GARDNER, Martin E., 89, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. A native of Willis, he was a son of the late Perry and Etta Turman Gardner. He was predeceased by a daughter, Phillip Ann Abshire; and a son-in-law, Robert R. Abshire Sr. A member for 61 years of Oakland Baptist Church, he was a deacon and trustee there for several years. A longtime member of Williamson Road Lions Club, Mr. Gardner was honored as ``Lion of the Year"" in 1989 and 1990. He owned, operated, and retired from the Mick-or-Mack store at Montrose and Seventh St. S.E. Mr. Gardner later retired from sales from Valley Cadillac after 25 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Hazel Phillips Gardner; two grandsons and their wives, Robert R. and Cindy Abshire, Aiken, S.C., Phillip Gardner and Jenny Abshire, Savannah, Ga.; a granddaughter, Catherine C. Abshire, Augusta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Robert R. Abshire III, Elizabeth Ann Abshire, Phillip Noble Abshire; a sister, Mrs. Alethea Lynch, Miami, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. T. A. (Virginia H.) Gardner, Roanoke. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Kelly Dampeer and Mr. Ken Schoff will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will rece ive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.
HAYES, Walter, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, Nina Johnson, 88, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Janu ary 8, 1997, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mrs. Henderson was the daughter of the late James P. and Cora Counts Johnson of Saltville. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bill Henderson; one son, John Michael Henderson; two sisters, Lelia Taylor and Beulah Sword; and two brothers, Houston Johnson and G. D. Johnson. Surviving are six sons, James William Henderson, Newport News, Thomas Gerald Henderson, Boise, Idaho, Charles Houston Henderson, S. Milwaukee, Wis., Rudy Wayne Henderson, Saltville, Garland Leon Henderson, Marion, Danny Ray Henderson, Marion; four daughters, Jean Henderson Morse, Westminster, Calif., Sheila Henderson DeBord, Saltville, Linda Henderson McElroy, Honesdale, Pa., Diane Henderson Allison, LaPorte, Texas; one sister, Venida Johnson Wyatt, Rocky Gap; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren ; two great-great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
HOBACK, Frederick Lane III, (``Rick""), 35, of Richmond, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, The Honorable Frederick Lane Hoback Sr. His surviving family include his wife, Susan L. Hoback; his children, Frederick Lane Hoback IV, Benjamin Hale Hoback, all of Richmond; his parents, The Honorable Frederick L. Hoback Jr. and Kathryn G. Hoback, of Salem; a brother, Kirk S. Hoback; a sister, Mary N. Hoback, both of Salem; a grandmother, Louise V. Hoback, also of Salem. The Order for the Burial of the Dead will be read on Friday, January 10, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem with the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver officiating. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 East Main St., Salem, VA 24153 or the American Cancer Society, 9 E. Church Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24011.
HODGES, Laura Louise, 66, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oakey's North Chapel.
HOWARD, Helen Howell, 97, of Front Royal, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Leftwich Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
HUFFMAN, James Marshall, 81, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997 in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Mr. Huffman was born on December 10, 1915 in Newport, Va. and was a son of the late Marshall C. and Mary Duncan Huffman. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Carl, Ralph, Martin and Fred, and a sister, Thelma. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Eloise Denton Huffman, Pearisburg; one daughter, Joyce H. Brumback, Greensboro, N. C.; one son, David E. Huffman, Sr., Bridgeport, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Candace Raynor, Bill Raynor, Jamie L. Huffman, David E. Huffman, Jr.; two stepgrandchildren, Ciri Birch, Scott Raynor. James was a life long resident of Giles County, and was an active member of the Pearisburg Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Trustee. He was Master Mason of Giles Lodge #106 in Pearisburg for over 50 years. He was a loving and caring husband and father. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 10, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Pearisburg Baptist Church with the Rev. H. Gray Smith officiating, with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pearisburg Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 600 Tazewell Street, Pearisburg, Va. 24134.
JACKSON, Geraldine H., 79, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. For several years Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Rainbow Forest, and more recently resided at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. She was the widow of William B. Jackson, and a member of Melrose United Methodist Church. Surviving are four children, Bernard D. Stevenson, Wirtz, Thomas D. Stevenson, San Diego, Calif., Margery J. Wingenbach, Winchester, and Joseph B. Jackson, Chesapeake; a brother, Charles W. Houchins, Mt. Prospect, Ill.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, noon Saturday, January 11, 1997, with Rev. C. Warner Crumb and Rev. Edward J. Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Friday.
JONES, Jason Douglas, 88 of Blue Ridge passed away Tuesday, Ja nuary 7, 1997. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Georgia T. Jones and was a member of the Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren. He retired Boxley Quarries after 46 years of service and was a veteran of WW II. Surviving are two daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl J. and LeRoy C. Switzer of Harrisonburg, Mary D. Jones of Blue Ridge; grandson, Brian D. Temples of Harrisonburg; four sisters, Beulah Anderson of Radford, Frances Griggs of Port Charlotte, Fla., Pauline Bowles of Cayce, S.C., Mary Lois Shrader of Narrows; three brothers, Kyle Jones, George R. Jones both of Salem, Donald Jones of Pembroke; also a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997 with Reverend Marty Doss and Reverend J. Richard Gottshall. Family and friends will assemble at 1:15 p.m. Friday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Memorials maybe made to the Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren Emergency Fund.
JONES, Melvin Jackson, 84, of Callaway, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Born August 16, 1912, he was a son of the late Henry and Addie Martin Jones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alma Furrow Jones of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Calvin St. Clair of Bassett; one son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Jean Jones of Callaway; grandchildren, Deborah Foley of Martinsville, Taylor and Jan Johnson, Crystal St. Clair, all of Bassett, Freda and Wayne Scott of Ferrum, Keith and Angie Jones of Greenville, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Amadeus Foley of Martinsville, Eric and Cory Johnson, Jacob Jackson, all of Bassett, Kristin and Patrick Scott of Ferrum, Nicholas Jones of Greenville, S.C.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Casey and Nadine Jones of Rocky Mount, Jim (Buster) and Bert Jones of Ferrum; one sister-in-law, Vilda Jones of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Sam Pate of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, 1997, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Pigg River Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
KEGLEY, Ruth Brown, 89, wife of the late Judge Pierce C. Kegley, and resident of Bland, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, after a short illness. She was born in Portsmouth on July 13, 1907, the daughter of James S. and Ethel Miller Brown. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth and Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. She taught in the Bland County School system from 1942 to 1972, and substitute taught for 18 years following her retirement. While at Bland High School, she coached women's basketball and was very involved in directing Drama Club presentations. She helped write and direct the Bland County Bicentennial pageant in 1961, ``Down Through The Ages.'' She also wrote and directed the Bland County Harvest Festival for eleven years. She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Presbyterian Church and Women of the Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Pierce C. Kegley; and one son, Fulton Brown Kegley. Surviving are one son, Robert Pierce Kegley, Bland; two daughters-in-law, Jessie Davis Kegley, Bland, and Betty Myers Kegley, Staunton; one brother and sister-in-law, Sherwood S. and Virginia Brown of Portsmouth; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Newberry Funeral Home in Bland on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. A service will be conducted Friday, 10 a.m., at Newberry Funeral Home in Bland. A graveside service will immediately follow at the Kegley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Havens, Roger Thompson, Wade Blankenship, J. V. Shockley, Gene Dalton and Elmo Sadler. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bland County Rescue Squad. The Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, is in charge of the arrangements.
KELLEY, Ruth White, 83, of Route 1, Draper, died Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville. She was born in Buena Vista on December 26, 1913, and was the daughter of the late Arthur Stuart White and Nettie Sheltman White. She was a member of the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Graham Kelley. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Bettie Kirk, Fairlawn, Bennie and Don Pratt, Draper; son and daughter-in-law, Nathaniel Graham and Debbie Kelley, Draper; two sisters, Margaret White, Whitethorne, Nellie Rudisill, Longshop; two brothers, John White, McCoy, William White, White-thorne; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visiting will be Thursday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church, Route 1, Draper, Va. 24324. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
KYLE, (``Tom'') Weikle, 77, of Narrows, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.
MANNS, Russell W., 62, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 1997. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Manns, Columbus, Ohio; his mother, Mildred B. Manns, Salem; one brother, Robert (Darlene) Manns, Roanoke; two aunts, Lula Allen, Salem, and Arlene Davis, Richmond; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Dr. James Braxton will officiate. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.
MASON, Lloyd H., 82, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
MELDRUM, Forrest Minnie, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 5, 1997. Survivors include one uncle, Tyler Johnson of Fieldale; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be Friday, 2 p.m., at Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Thursday for viewing.
MINNIX, Elmer D., 83 of Vinton passed Wednesday, January 8, 1997. He was preceded in death by a son, David E. Minnix. Mr. Minnix was retired from Sealtest Dairy Products. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Hancock Minnix; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry W. and Charlotte Minnix of Vinton, Rev. Dan H. and Mary Minnix of Houston, Miss.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Grace L. Allnutt of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Russell Minnix, Verona. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997 with Reverend David Bailey officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m
MORRIS, Howard C, 50, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997, in the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 9, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Mike Bond with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
MULLINS, Ginger Ann Moorman, 30, of Montvale, passed away Monday, January 6, 1997. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Tillie Moorman; maternal grandparents, Roy and Gladys Garner; paternal grandmother, Frances Moorman; sisters and brother-in-law, Pricilla and Dale West, Cindy Deisher; special friends, Ethel Dalton, Anna Carter; nieces, Brandi and Chastity; nephew, Trea; also several aunts and uncles. FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO NOON FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1997, AT LOTZ VINTON CHAPEL, the Rev. Tim Coalter and the Rev. Elmer W. Sellers officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Vinton Chapel
MUNDY, Helen Newcomb, 72, of Eagle Rock, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Forest Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan.
OLD, Elsie Caroline, 91, of Troutville, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Survivors include one nephew, Carl W. and Cynthia Brickey; two nieces, Nelda and Richard McDaniel, Millie and Harold Wingate, all of Troutville; and a number of great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, January 10, 1997, at 2 p.m. in the Rader Daleville Chapel, with the Rev. Douglas F. Turner and Dr. Carl Collins officiating. Interment in Mt. Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
ORME, Okie E., 85, of Marion, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
OTEY, Miss Frances, of 2230 E. Ft. Lowell Blvd., Tuscon, Arizona, departed this life Saturday, January 4, 1997 in the University Medical Center in Tuscon. Born in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Frank Otey, Sr. and the late Mrs. Bertha Claytor Otey. She leaves to cherish her memory two brothers and their spouses, Russell Otey and his wife marie of Bedford and Frank Otey, Jr. and his wife, Ira of Winter Park, Fla.; three additional sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mattie Otey and Mrs. Hazel T. Otey, both of Bedford and Mrs. Maggie Otey of Washington, D.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. from Fairmont Cemetery, Bedford, with the Rev. Henry A. Henderson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, Lynchburg
PERDUE, Alfred Madison, Jr., 69, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness Wednesday, January 7, 1997, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1927 in Montgomery County to the late Alfred M. and Grace Doss Perdue Sr. Mr. Perdue was a dedicated member of Harvest Baptist Church and loved to witness for his Lord and was not ashamed of his convictions. He was also a veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post #182, Blacksburg. He was an independent insurance agent in the Blacksburg area for many years. He is survived by his wife, Janis Dickerson Perdue, Blacksburg; a mother-in-law, Ellen G. Dickerson, Blacksburg; sisters-in-law and husbands, Norma D. and Harold F. Wall, Blacksburg, Jewel D. and Robert J. Schoffstall, Fairfield, Calif., Opal D. and Gene Davis, Broadway, Toni D. and James Fain, Independence; several nieces and nephews and many friends; and dear companions, Cherokee, Cody, and Cubbie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 1997, at Harvest Baptist Church, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Ernest Baker, Rev. Jim Dotson, and Rev. Dewey O. Weaver Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 574, Blacksburg, Va. 24060, or Harvest Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 Lucas Drive, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call after noon and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 1997, at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
ROACH, Annie Louise, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
SMITH, James (``Smitty'') Roosevelt, 66, of Lafayette, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born October 28, 1930 in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lee and Alfred R. (``A. R.'') Smith and a brother, Samuel Smith. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Hall Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey L. and Alecia Smith, Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jammie S. and Ronald E. Gibson, Roanoke, Pamela L. and Donald E. Wells, Lafayette; grandchildren, Jimmy and Laura Smith, Whitney and Ashley Wells; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Lottie Smith, Virginia Beach, David and Sue Smith, Salem, Charles and Betty Smith, Bob and Connie Smith, John Henry and Sally Smith, all of Christiansburg, Alfred (``Cotton'') and Nora Smith, Elliston; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Jimmy Hall, Louise Long, Sally and Wayne Harman, all of Christiansburg, Marie and Fred White, Roanoke; also surviving are an aunt and uncle, Madeline and Ward Thompson, Riner; uncle, John Smith and wife of Blacksburg; special cousin, Barbara Griffith, Riner; also surviving are many cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Friday, January 10, 1997 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. David Lagerveld officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, the American Cancer Society or the Lafayette United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
SMITH, Jessie Bernard, 85, of Route #1, (State Park Road) Dublin, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in the Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital. Born January 22, 1911 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late William Harrison Smith and Fannie Belle Covey Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Roseberry Smith; and a brother, Harry Smith Jr. He was a retired employee of the Appalachian Power Company in the Maintenance Department at the Claytor Lake Dam. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Pat Smith, Dublin; two grandchildren, Donna Smith Miller, David Smith; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Basil (Catherine Ocelia) Bostic, Lewisburg, W.Va., Mrs. Velma Shultz, Dublin, Mrs. Ebb (Mattie) Hall, Dublin. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Mountain View United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barry L. Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dublin. Visiting will be any time after 1 p.m. Friday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, or any time at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Don and Pat Smith, 4639 State Park Road, Dublin. Mr. Smith will be placed in the church by 10 a.m. Saturday to lie in state until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 427, Newbern, Va. 24126. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, in charge of arrangements.
STANLEY, Eugene Anderson, 80, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Louise C. Stanley; one son, Gary Stanley, Christiansburg; two daughters, April Clark, Blacksburg, Nancy Wallace, Christiansburg; one granddaughter, Michelle Wallace, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requ ests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call any time after noon Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m
SURFACE, Rev. V. Paul, 73, of Woodlawn, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997 in Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born August 6, 1923 in West Virginia. He served as a Minister for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Surface; son and daughte r-in-law, Darrell W. and Karen Surface, Hillsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Vera Lea Frances, Shipingburg, Pa., Geraldine and Earnie Moye, Princeton, W. Va., Irene and Roy Madary, Baltimore, Md., Jackaline and Gene Petre, Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Bessie Holt of West Virginia; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997 at Woodlawn Pentecostal Holiness Church, with interment in the Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery, Dublin, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Rev. Surface will lie in state one hour prior to the service
TERRY, Manual S., (``Penny''), 65, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997. He was the owner of Terry's Auto Repair of Salem. He is survived by his wife, Betty Powers Terry; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Ron Orndorff, Roanoke, Kathy and Kevin Moore, Salem; grandchild, Kelley Marie Moore, Salem; lovable dog, Sam; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ramona T. and Arthur Mabrey, Lynchburg, Darlene T. and Harry Haskins, Salem; brother, Bobby L. Terry, Troutville; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Mr. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and George Terry and a brother, Jack M. Terry. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 10, 1997 at 10 a.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Carl Basham officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem
TOLLEY, J. Edward, 86, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
TUCKER, McKinley Alfred, 94, of Covington, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
WADE, Opal Conner, 76, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
WARD, Russell Eugene, 63, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in a local hospital. He was a member of Midland Baptist Church for over 40 years. He was predeceased by his father, Sterling Lewis Ward. Survivors include his mother, Alma M. Ward, of the residence; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth S. and Betty Ward, Dixon, Ill.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean W. and Curtis Ritter, Kenova, W.Va., Carol W. and Bobby Moses, Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a. m. Saturday, January 11, 1997, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel by the Rev. Bill Smithwick. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel.
WASSOM, Nancy Bell, 90, of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke and Wytheville, died Saturday, December 21, 1996. She is survived by her brother, John T. Wassom of Richmond; sister-in-law, Betty Cornett Wassom; nieces and nephew, Jack Wassom, Betty W. Champlin, and Sally Wassom; great-nephew, John Champlin; great-niece, Katherine Wassom. Miss Wassom was retired from U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Roanoke. A graveside service will be held at Holston Cemetery in Emory on Saturday, January 11, 1997, at 3 p.m. Arrangemen ts by Woody Funeral Home, Midlothian
WOOLWINE, Bertha Helen, 77, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 9, at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by Rev. Jerry Sloss with burial in the Linkous Family Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
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