ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, March 7, 1997 TAG: 9703070078
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ASBERRY, Macy Frances Schoonover, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997 in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Regina Asberry. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Karnes, Rhode Island, Ricky Allen and Debbie Karnes, Atlanta, Ga., Eric Dean and Penny Karnes, Roanoke; four daughters and son-in-law, Charlotte Mays, Roanoke, Brenda Starr Karnes, Virginia Beach, Rhonda Steele Baker and John Blair Baker, Roanoke, Stephanie Gail Asberry, Roanoke; one brother, Ray Schoonover, Dublin; four sisters, Margaret Petro, Nellie Schoonover, both of Blairsville, Pa., Bertha Overstreet, Salem, Mrs. Calvin (Beatrice) Scott, Hardy; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special grandchild, Audrey M. Asberry. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday from the Lotz Vinton Chapel, with burial in Jeters Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Friday.
BARKER, Peggy Jefferson, 64, of Axton, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, Martinsville.
BECK, Carolyn Kennedy, 51, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
BOGGS, James P., (``Jack""), 89, of Salem, died at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Va. on Wednesday, March 5, 1997. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice T. Boggs and is survived by his wife, Florence M. Boggs; his son and daughter-in-law, Phillip O. and Geneva S. Boggs; stepdaughter, Joyce Coleman; granddaughters, Robin and Vicki Boggs; grandson and wife, Cary and Dana Boggs; great-grandchildren, Melinda and Morgan Boggs. The body will be transported to Laurens, S.C. for burial. G raveside services will be at Raburn Creek Baptist Church in Hickory Tavern, S.C. on Saturday, March 8, 1997 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Kennedy Mortuary of Laurens, S.C.
BOUSMAN, Denton Curtis, 78, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Mr. Bousman w as a retired Road Engineer with the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a member of the Hollins Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy M. Bousman. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Chippy Bousman; daughters & sons-in-law, Gale and Jack Rader, Janet & Michael Whittaker; grandchildren, John W. Rader, David K. Rader, Matthew A. Rader, Andrew L. Rader, Mary Beth Dunkenberger, Gretchen N. Bousman, Austin G. Bousman, Jeremiah A. Whittaker, Jennifer P. Whittaker; great-grandchildren, William T. Dunkenberger, Alex R. Dunkenberger, Daniel L. Rader; a brother, Howard Bousman; sister, Gladys B. Fink. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 7, 1997 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Troy Mays and Rev. Ray E. Frazier officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to your favorite charity.
BULLOCK, Baxter, M. 73, of Independece, passed away Thursday, March 6, 1997. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
CAMPBELL, Clarence V., 85, of Rt. 2, Penhook, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Mae Craighead, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Maxine Muse, New Brunswick, N.J.; two stepsons, David and Everett Anderson, Baltimore, Md.; five sisters, Mrs. Virginia Muse, Mrs. Daffy Muse, both of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Gay Campbell, Mrs. Kate Campbell and Mrs. Betty Cobbs, all of Penhook; one brother, Joseph (Joe) Campbell, Henry Co.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Greater Mt. Parrish Baptist Church, with Dr. Samuel Easley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church Saturday. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
CASE, Grace Elizabeth, of Roanoke went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Mrs. Case was a precious and beloved wife and mother. She will b e sorely missed in person by her family and many friends, but who will continuously be with us in spirit. She is survived by her husband, Marvin A. Case; one son, Arthur M. Case and his loving companion, Patricia Kessling; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda S. and Larry T. Duncan, Patricia A. and Larry W. O'Neil; four grandchildren, David L. Duncan, Laura R. O'Neil-Camp, Lisa S. Brown, Cheryl D. O'Neil; one sister, Gertrude Bailey, Tampa, Fla.; numerous loving and extended family; special friends, Agnes Lawton and The Niagara Group Home and Staff. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 at Oakey's North Chapel with Bishop William Cook and Gerald L. Basham officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
CLINEVELL, Helena Agee, 73, of Salem, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Funeral at the graveside Friday at noon, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arranagements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.
COCHRAN, Belva Davis, 78, of Collinsville, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
CRIST , John David, 76, of Luray, died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at his residence. He was born in Lexington, Va., July 20, 1920 to the late Claude W. Crist and Clara Cupp Crist. He was employed as a Soil Conservationist with the Dept. of Agriculture and was an Army veteran. Mr. Crist was a member of the Luray Lions Club for over 51 years and a Mason with Lafayett Lodge for 50 years, as well as Corp. of Cadets-VPI, and a 1944 graduate of Va. Tech. He was married to Anne Belle Finley Crist on September 23, 1943. He was preceded in death by a daughter and two sisters. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, John David Crist, Jr., Blacksburg, Daniel Greenlee Crist, Harrisonburg, Robert Lewis Crist, Charlottesville; one daughter, Jeanne Crist Kibler, Stanardsville; 11 grandsons; and a brother, Claude W. Crist, Jr. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel in Luray, Va., with the Rev. David W. Lord officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Bradley Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Luray United Methodist Church or the Luray Rescue Squad.
CROSS, Linda Kaye Patton, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1946 to the late Huber Rankin Patton Jr. and Johnnie Joel Mull Patton in Asheville, N.C. Also preceding in death are a son, Joshua Len Cross; and a sister, Betty Patton Murray. She was very active in several church and high school activities. Survivors include her husband, Landrum L. ``Lanny'' Cross; two sons, L. Lee Cross and Randy Cross, both of Blacksburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Faye Patton and Marshall Muse, Asheville, N.C.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Norma Elaine and Richard May, Wake Forest, N.C.; mother-in-law, Evelyn Halburnt Cross, Raleigh, N.C.; five nephews, Gordan Murray, Richard Bryan May, Richard Muse, Matthew May, Rankin Muse. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the Blacksburg Baptist Church with Dr. Don McKinney and Dr. Tommy McDearis officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made, in Mrs. Cross' name, to the Blacksburg High School, 520 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
DRAIN, John Clarence, 80, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel.
EAKIN, John Foster Sr., 69, of Daleville, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m. at the Villa Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
GRAYBILL, Harold William, 81, of Salem, formerly of Smith Mountain Lake and Toledo, Ohio, passe d away Thursday, March 6, 1997. Born in Fisher, Pa. February 8, 1916, he was a son of the late James L. and Nevada Boyd Graybill. Surviving are his wife, Alwilda Porter Graybill of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet A. and Richard Hall of Boca Raton, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, William C. Sr. and Elizabeth A. Graybill of Roanoke, Ronald Eugene and Rebecca Graybill of Toledo, Ohio; one half sister, Ruth Brosius of Brookville, Pa.; eight grandchildren, Douglas Hall, Gary Hall, Darla Hall, Diane Palmer, William C. Graybill Jr., Sharon Franklin, Brian Graybill, Michele Tallent; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Grinnell officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Sandy Level. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
GUNN, Carol L., 27, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Garden of Prayer Church of God In Christ. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
HALL, Walter Jack, 64, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m., Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett.
HAYNES, Harry W. Jr., 71, a long time resident of Roanoke and Boones Mill, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 1997. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Haynes was a long time and active member of Air Lee Court Baptist Church, serving his church in various capacities throughout the years. He was an active member of Mending Hearts of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Haynes proudly served in the 303rd Bombadier Group of the U. S. Air Force during World War II, having survived being shot down over Germany and becoming a P.O.W. Surviving are his beloved wife of 50 years, Betty Grant Haynes; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda H. and Wayne Carter, Disputanta, Va., Bonnie H. and Buddy Hannah, Durham, N. C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, H. Richard and Jean N. Haynes, Augusta, S. C., David A. and Susan Haynes, Roanoke; four granddaughters, Tammy Hannah, Jennifer Haynes, Kathryn Haynes and Meredith Haynes; a brother and his wife, C. Winston Haynes and Betty Haynes, Roanoke; and an aunt, Mrs. Mary Kawas, Miami, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at the gravesite at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. John Hamric and the Rev. Frank Feather will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the Pep Club of Air Lee Court Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. F riday at Oakey's North Chapel.
HILL, Dorothy Lea, 67, of Johnson City, Tenn. died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
HOWELL, Clelia Gillispie, 83, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Graveside services Friday, 10 a.m., Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
HUFFMAN, Winifred Basham, 75, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at Shenandoah Health Care Center in Buena Vista. She was born March 28, 1921 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Charles Basham and Florence Kingery Basham. She was a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Huffman. She is survived by a son, Wayne L. Huffman Sr. of Buena Vista; a special friend, Maxine Spangler; a granddaughter, Kery Huffman of Alameda, Calif.; grandson, Wayne L. Huffman Jr. of Buena Vista; brother, David Basham of Troutville; sister, Mary Todt of Bristol; and special friends, Richard Breeden and Crystal Spangler. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Green Hill Cemetery, with Dr. John A. Sylvester Johnson officiating. There will be no visitation, at her request. Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements
HUNT, Vera ""Honey"" Forbes 83, of Clifton Forge, Va, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
HUTCHINSON, William Miller, 80, of Westport, Conn., formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, January 31, 1997. Memorial service, Saturday, 11 a.m. The First Presbyterian Church Chapel. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel in charge of arrangements.
JARVIS, Donald Judson, 60, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 6, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
JONES, Willie Mae, 58, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from Bell Atlantic. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Jones of Roanoke; two sisters, Nancy B. Jones, Camp Springs, Md., and Nettie A. Jones, Roanoke; two brothers, George Jones, Roanoke, and Maurice Jones, Maryland; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Friends may also call Hamlar-Curtis on Friday for viewing.
JORDAN, Augustus W., 71, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 6, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
LANDAU, Mark S., 43, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 1997 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and attended Virginia Western and Virginia Tech. Mark was a long time employee of Valley Machine. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Landau. Surviving are his wife, Annette Guthrie Landau, step daughter, Jennifer Croft, father Dr. William Landau all of Roanoke. Maternal grandmother, Evelyn Arsenault, two brothers and a sister-in-law, David and Pamella Landau of Brussells, Belgium and Paul Landau of Miami, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Toni E. and Thomas Beahm of Doylestown, Penn.; one nephew, Eli Beahm of Doylestown, Penn.; mother-in-law, Dorothy Guthrie of Roanoke. Mark was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Claude Guthrie. Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Mark Guthrie of Roanoke; sister-in-law and brother- in-law, Melinda and Sherman Munsey of Highpoint, N.C. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 1997 with Rabbi Kathy Cohen officiating. Interment will follow at Temple Emanuel Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 at Oakey's South Chapel.
LINEBERRY, Herman M., 86, of Fries, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday Centerview Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
LYLE, Adeline Brown, 97, of Raphine, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Tenn. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
NAFF, Herman Christian, 80, of Roanoke died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at his home. He was a longtime member of and a life Deacon at Peters Creek Church of the Brethren where he served as past Chairman of the Board, Sunday S chool Superintendent, and a Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Naff was President of the Medley Court League. During World War II he served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Naff retired as a Supervisor of Mail and Tele Communications from the V. A. Medical Center, Salem. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mabel Ramsey Naff; and a brother, John W. Naff, Roanoke. Memorials may be made to Peters Creek Church of the Brethren or The Good Samaritan Hospice. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 from Peters Creek Church of The Brethren. Dr. John W. Lowe and the Rev. Paris Bain will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
NELSON, Audrey Catherine Beeghly, (``Kitty''), 57, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at her residence. She was born April 10, 1939, and was preceded in death by her mother, Nannie D. Beeghly and a granddaughter, Brittany. Kitty was a registered nurse and a faithful servant of the Lord. Surviving are her husband, Terry Nelson; one son, John Carr, Rocky Mount; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lee Anne and Jamie Hartberger, Rocky Mount, Christina and Richard Taylor, Boones Mill; four grandchildren, Jamie Aaron, Christopher, Julia, and Brianna; her father, Marvin Beeghly, Rocky Mount; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Bobby) and Ada Beeghly, Henry; nieces, nephews and cousins also survive; a special friend, Sue Joyce, and so many others; a special thanks to Gwen Stubbs and Darlene Law. Funeral services will be conducted from Faith Fellowship Church, 1 p.m. Saturday, with Pastor Gary Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Faith Fellowship Church for the Building Fund, 5185 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
PLUNKETT, Frances Vivian Kash, 75, quietly slipped away early Thursday morning, March 6, at her daughter's residence in Roanoke. After her husband's recent death, Colonel Hubbard Thomas Plunkett Jr. on February 17, she could no longer find happiness without her ``Tommy'' of 54 years. The love they shared was truly wonderful, powerful, and deeply spiritual. Throughout their union, she was his anchor and support, with a quick smile and a way of making anyone feel welcome and comfortable in any situation. She adapted readily to ``whatever happened'' and would modify her life to any change that appeared. Many times the Colonel would bring home someone ``new to the area'' and she would welcome them and make them feel at home until they could be settled. Her girlish charm and wit was always present. All who knew her could count on her to give of herself for their comfort and to be a true friend. She was a true example of the warm, witty, charming and elegant Southern Lady. She is survived by her twin daughters Lynn Nilsson of Roanoke and Gay Jensen of Fort Worth, Texas and their husbands; three granddaughters Heather Nilsson, Molly Nilsson, and Kathryn Jensen; one grandson Robert Jensen; three sisters, Eleanor Evans of Con cord, Virginia Snyder of Mt Jackson, and Margaret Wlodarski of Huntsville, Ala. The family will receive family and friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Va. 24019. Phone (540) 366-0707. A memorial service for Fran and Tom will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church in Buena Vista by the Rev. Rebekah J. Maul. Flowers will be appreciated and may be sent to Simpson-Tharp.
PORTER, Lillian M. 84 of Vinton died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
REID, Harry Franklin, 70, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born June 30, 1926 in Buena Vista, he was the son of Lacy E. and Mary Elizabeth Argenbright Reid. He was a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church, and retired from Burlington Industries. He i s survived by his wife, Doris Painter Reid, Buena Vista; two daughters, Sheila R. Flowers, Richmond, and Cynthia L. Reid, Greenville, N.C.; a granddaughter, Mindy N. Flowers; a brother, William C. Reid, Millersville, Md. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997, at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Bearinger officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Lomax Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad or Fire Department
REYNOLDS, Lester C. ""Ginger"" 88, of New Castle, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 8, 1997 11 a.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel.
SCAGGS, Jeannette Marie Stover, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Mrs. Scaggs was preceded in death by her son, Orby R. Scaggs Jr. and her husband, Orby R. Scaggs Sr. Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. W.D. (Joan) Cromer, Va. Beach, Mrs. A. E. (Vicky) Emmons, Roanoke, Mrs. J.K. (Debra) Harris II, Roanoke; her brother and sister-in-law, John Sr. and Marie Stover, Salem; also surviving are nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral ser vices will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 12 noon Saturday, March 8, 1997 with the Rev. Anthony Emmons officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 12 noon Friday.
SHELTON, Paul F., 85, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Stone Memorial Christian Church. Arrangements by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.
SHINAULT, Theral Osbey 81, of Covington, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Funeral Services Friday, March 7, 1997 2 p.m. Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
STONE, Bertha Reen Milner, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Thomas Stone, two daughters, Blanche Robinson and Barbara Jean Miller. She is survived by four daughters, Daisy Stevens, Lucille (Hezikiah) Holland, Velma Burch and Hilda Faatz; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
STUART, Alfreda Saunders, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Dr. Kenneth B. Wright will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Friends may also call Hamlar-Curtis on Friday for viewing.
TRIPP, Marie H. 89, of New Castle, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 at Huffman Memorial Park. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home.
WHELESS, Mozelle M., 95, of the Justice Community, Spring Hope, N.C., died Tuesday night, February 18, 1997. Funeral services were held at Duke Memorial Baptist Church and burial followed in the church cemetery. She was a native of Nash County but moved to Franklin County and married Ernest J. Wheless who predeceased her. She was a c harter member of Duke Memorial Baptist Church and gave many years of devoted service serving as a deacon, teacher, and choir member. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Annie Wheless Dean, Frederick, Md.; son, Dr. James E. Wheless Sr., Roanoke; a twin sister, Mrs. Maybelle M. Wheless, Spring Hope, N.C.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Duke Memorial Baptist Church, 3976 NC 581 Hwy, Spring Hope, N.C. 27882
WHITE, Lawrence R., 32, of Blacksburg, and formerly of Blackstone, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, in a Blacksburg Hospital. He was a star football player at Fork Union Military Academy and Va. Tech. He is survived by his wife, Tanjia White; one daughter, Shanice White; parents, Baxter and Mary White of Blackstone; one sister, Brenda White of Greensboro, N.C.; and a host of devoted other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Shil oh Baptist Church, Blackstone, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. Interment will be in Greenview Cemetery, Blackstone. Arrangements by W.E. Hawkes & Son Funeral Home, 504 East St., Blackstone, Va.
WOOD, Louise Anna Williams, 96, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bethel A.M.E. Church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville.
WORD, Jane Ryan, 84, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 6, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Kenneth Ralph Word. Survivors include one daughter, Lynn Word Via, Roanoke; two granddaughters, Dr. Owen Hurt Weaver, Dallas, Texas and Claire Hurt Sullivan, Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be in Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday, March 10, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
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