ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 1997 TAG: 9704090068
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ARNOLD, Betty Owens, 58, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon.
BIXLER, Robert S., 74, of Bradenton, Fla., died Friday, April 4, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of the late Margie (Moni) (nee Herig), dear father of R. Jeffrey (Kathy) of Toledo, Ohio, Sherry Saunders (Dana) of Westlake, Ohio, R. Timothy of California, J. Michael (Diana) of North Olmsted, Ohio, J. Patrick (Jackie) of Blacksburg, Va., and E. Brian (Amy) of Florida; grandfather of Dana Jr. (Heather), Eric (Dana), and Kira Saunders, and Rob, Christie, David, Mark, Megan, John, Shannon, Jacob, Jacqueline, John, Erin, Devon, and Colin Bixler; brother of Kay McGorray and Rita Duffy. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 12, at St. Ladislas Church, 2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake, Ohio, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. Friends may call at The McGorray Bros. Funeral Home, 14133 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Ohio, Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to Food For the Poor, 550 S.W. 12th Ave., Bldg. 4, Deerfield Beach, Fla. 33442, or Hospice of the Cleveland Clinic, 9775 Rockslide Rd., Valley View, Ohio 44125.
BLADES, Marilyn Quail, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997. She is survived by an aunt and uncle, Roy and Sarah Martin, and cousins, Michael Martin, Blaine Martin, Janet Stump, Glenn Shelor and Sherry Shelor, all of Salem. She was laid to rest April 7, 1997.
BOONE, Annie Greer, 78, of Salem, died Monday, April 7, 1997. Funeral Wednesday, 2 p.m. Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.
CHAPMAN, Anna Mae, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8 , 1997. She was a lifelong resident of Newburgh, N.Y., moving to Roanoke in June, 1993. Surviving is her stepson, A. Robert Chapman of Roanoke. A funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Newburgh, N.Y. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
COVERT, Cora Audra Camden, 80, of Brooksville, Fla., formerly of Lexington, Va., died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Born December 1, 1916 in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert R. Camden and Anna Tolley Camden. Mrs. Covert was the widow of George Covert. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Wilhelm; and four brothers, Eugene Camd en, Hurbert Nelson Camden, Raymond Camden, and John W. Camden. Surviving are stepson, George Monahan, Brooksville, Fla.; brother, Carlyle Camden, Lexington, Va.; three nieces, Ann Marie Camden, New York City, N.Y., Sandra Berry, Rockville, Md., Virginia Peduto, Staunton, Va. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, April 11, 1997, at 2 p.m. at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery with Rev. Zeb Carson Williams officiating. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va.
CRAIG, Callie Mae, 92, of Patrick Springs, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stella Christian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
DAWKINS, Martha Funk, 46, of Marion, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
FAIRLY, Nancy Sandra, 47, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, April 7, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
GRAHAM, Pauline Barksdale, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died Monday, April 7, 1997. She was the wife of Mr. R. Lynn Graham. Pauline was born in Albermarle County, a daughter of the late James W. Barksd ale and Rosa Black Barksdale. Other than her husband, R. Lynn Graham, she is survived by three nephews, Wayne Barksdale, Clifton Forge, James Davis, Crozet and Arley Heironimus, Greenwood, S. C. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by two brothers, Merritt Barksdale, Sidney Barksdale, and one sister, Mary Barksdale Heironimus. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 10, 1997, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Chapman, assisted by the Rev. Walter B. Failes, officiating. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and ask that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Salvation Army, 503 Highland Ave., Covington, Va. 24426.
HALL, William Omar, 80, of Laurel Fork, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Graveside service 4 p.m. Wednesday, Hall Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
HALSEY, Rev. Camet H., 62, of Volney, passed away Monday, April 7, 1997 at his home. He was born September 19, 1934 in Volney, Va. to Thomas C. Halsey and Nannie Suitt Halsey. He was a Baptist minister and a retired Postmaster of the Volney Post Office for many years and was a self-employed Barber. Surviving are his wife, Carolene Osborne Halsey, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jackie Phipps, Independence; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and Patty Halsey, Marion, James Edward and Sandy Halsey, Chilhowie; three grandchildren, Benjamin Bland Halsey, Marion, Dustin Wayne Phipps, Independence, Emily Elizabeth Halsey, Chilhowie; two stepgrandchildren, Whitney Marie Untiedt, Kristin Warren Untiedt, both of Marion; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eva Campbell, Troutdale, Louise and Dean Adams, Piney Creek, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Grace Halsey, Independence, Tommy and Hazel Halsey, Rev. Doug and Jean Halsey, all of Volney. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Corinth Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Lambert and the Rev. Warner Eller officiating. Interment in Hall Cemetery, Volney, Va. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. and will be taken to the church one hour preceding services to lie in state. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Joy Ranch, Tri-State Childrens Home or the Gideons.
HARLOW, Lewis David, 82, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, April 8, 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae Busby Harlow; granddaughters, Jean Carol Harlow, Heaven-Lye Stump. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Robert M. and Juanita Harlow, Louis D. and Joyce Harlow Jr., William A. and Betty Harlow, Gene and Mickey Harlow, James E. and Shirley Harlow, Edgar R. and Jean Harlow, Gary L. and Jane Harlow; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy M. and Hal Briggs, Jeannette and Dallas Stump, Elizabeth and Terry Sprouse, Joyce and Robert Jenkins, Mary and Thomas Griggs; brother, Linwood A. Harlow; sisters, Lilly Sullivan and Dora Terry; also surviving are 28 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 1997 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
HILER, Richard Marlyn, 66, of Vinton, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was a graduate of VPI with a degree in Business Administration. Mr. Hiler was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired to being a cattle farmer after he ran Dick Hiler's Sporting Goods in Vinton. He is survived by his wife, Polly Edmundson Hiler; one daughter, Kitty Gillespie, Vinton; three grandchildren, Valerie Gillespie, Sydney Gillespie, and Darby Gillespie, all of Vinton; two aunts, Mildred Ritter, West Virginia, Gerry Meador, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with Dr. Bill Ross and Rev. Kevin Meadows officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel
HOBACK, James Neal, Jr., 3 months, of Thaxton, passed away Monday, April 7, 1997. Surviving are his parents, James Neal Hoback and Jennifer Graybill Hoback of Thaxton; his brother, James Dehaven Hoback, at home; his grandparents, Jeff and Jerry Graybill, Vinton, Larry and Melissa Hoback, Buchanan, Teresa Young, Wytheville; his great-grandparents, Shirley Ann Weeks, Vinton, Fred and Ruth Boettjer, Daleville, Louise Hoback, Wytheville, Colleen Harrell, Max Mea dows, Gerri Carrothers, Ohio. A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Teddy Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
HODGES, Linwood Lee, 42, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, April 7, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hodges Family Cemetery. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Flora Funeral Service Rocky Mount.
HUTCHINS, Eva Seagle, 91, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
KING, Janet J., 66, of Rural Retreat, daughter of the late Issac Greek and Jettie Huddle King, died Tuesday evening, April 8, 1997, in Wythe County Community Hospital. She was a graduate of Marion College and furthered her education in music at George Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. She taught music for many years, and also played the pipe organ for her church for 20 years. She had been employed by Governmental District Three in Wytheville for the past five years. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Fields, and two brothers, Arnold King and Ivan S. King. She is survived by a sister, Ruby K. Groseclose of Marion; one brother and three sisters-in-law, Everett C. and Nancy King of Martinsville, Etta Mae King of Burlington, N.C., and Nina King of Fort Worth, Texas; two nieces, Kathy G. Mabe and her husband, Gerald E. Mabe of Wytheville and Amy K. King of Raleigh, N.C., and two nephews, Larry King and Roger King, both of Burlington, N.C. Also surviving are two great-nieces, one great-nephew; two great-great-nieces, and many friends, students and neighbors. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rural Retreat United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Rural Retreat. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the time of service. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to Rural Retreat United Methodist Church (Epworth House Project), or to the Polio Society. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, is in charge of arrangements.
KROUSE, Ann Williams, of Marion, died Monday, April 7, 1997, at her home. She was a member and deaconess of the Rappahannock Christian Church in Dunnsville. She also taught Sunday School and was president of the C.W.F. She is s urvived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Betty McVicker of North Highlands, Calif.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Susan Williams, Harry and Patsy Williams, all of Marion; one sister-in-law, Eunice Wells of Richmond; two grandchildren, Tom McVicker and Jennifer McVicker, both of North Highlands, Calif. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 10, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Rappahannock Christian Church, Dunnsville, Va. 22454. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
LAPRADE, Evelyn Elizabeth, 74, of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, April 7, 1997. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997, at Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Curtis English officiating. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
LARRY, Claude Henry, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, April 6, 1997. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
LINDSEY, Callie S., 74, of Marion, died Monday, April 7, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
MACHERAS, George Peter, 75, of Lexington, died Monday, April 7, 1997, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Macheras was born on August 29, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio, and was the son of the late Peter George Macheras and Florence Giannakos Macheras. He was a member of the R.E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church, Lexington, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Roanoke; past president of the Lexington Kiwanis Club, past president of the Lexington Golf & Country Club, past Master Mountain City Lodge #67 A.F. & A.M., member Royal Arch Chapter #44, Moomaw Commandery #27 Knights Templar, and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Fifteenth Air Force with the 456th Bombardment Group in Southern Italy. He was a long-standing businessman in Lexington, and retired as owner of the Southern Inn Restaurant. Mr. Macheras is survived by his wife, Eve C. Macheras, Lexington; four sons, Peter G. Macheras, James G. Macheras, both of Richmond, Perry G. Macheras, Youngstown, Ohio, Alex G. Macheras, Lexington; five sisters, Nitza Macheras, Thalia Macheras, both of Lexington, Lillie Babalas, Virginia Beach, Helen Gregores, Seattle, Wash., and Iris Vlandis, Stamford, Conn. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 1997, at the R.E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church, Lexington, with Rev. D. Holmes Irving and Father George Chioros officiating, with burial to follow in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, Lexington. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MASON, Nettie Hill, 83, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, April 6, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel.
McBRIDE, Henry Edgar, 73, of Florida, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Lois L. McBride; son, D. Jay McBride, Copperhill; daughters and son-in-law, Sharon J. and Leonard Henry, Vinton, Helen Rich, Palm Bay, Fla.; brother, D. A. McBride, Rocky Mount; sister, Frances Anderson, Dallas, Texas; also surviving are 8 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at Evergreen Burial Park with Rev. Elwood McAllister officiating. Arrangements are being handled by L otz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
McCRAY, Beatrice Campbell, 82, of Charlottesville, formerly of Covington, died Monday, April 7, 1997. Funeral 4 p.m. Thursday, Sinking Springs Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington.
MITCHELL, Rober O., 85, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
MUSE, Webster, of Rocky Mount, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 6, 1997 at Burrell Nursing Home in Roanoke, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Holland Muse and was the son of the late Robert Lee Muse and E. Emma Street Muse. Born October 26, 1911 in Crane Creek, W. Va., he was an Assistant Pastor at New Design United Pentecostal Holiness Church of Rocky Mount, Va. He is survived by six sons and five daughters-in-law, James Wesley and Hazel, Billy and Brenda, Roy Lee and Judy, all of Rocky Mount, Bobby Lewis and Betty and William Theodore of Wirtz, Frederick Wayne and Loretta of Hampton; daughter Annette and James Walker, Richmond. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, John, Charlie and Elbert Muse; and three sisters-in-law, Lena, Rebekah and Margaret Muse. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at New Design United Pentecostal Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
PETTRY, Larry D., 42, of Salem, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, after a short illness. He was formerly of the Charleston, W.Va. area, where he was employed by Ben Paul's Exxon of South Charleston. He was a resident of Salem for ten years. He was presently employed by Salem Forklift Co. and Moore's, Inc. of Salem. Survivors are his wife, Christina Pettry of Salem; children, Joseph of the home, Larry of South Carolina, and Samantha of the home; parents, Lawrence Pettry of Cabin Creek, W.Va. and Susie McManus of Elkhart, Ind.; sister, Kathy Whited of Elkhart, Ind.; half sisters, Gaye of Florida and Sharon Clendenin of North Carolina; brothers, Barry of Shrewsbury, W.Va. and Shirley of Ottawo, W.Va., half brothers, Lawrence Pettry Jr. of Chelyan, W.Va., Jerry McManus Jr. of Indiana, and Aaron Clendenin of North Carolina; maternal grandmother, Camellia Perkins of Coalburg, W.Va. and special aunt and uncle, Dennis and Alice Hodge of Coalburg, W.Va.. The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 1997, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, W.Va. The body will be cremated after services. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, April 10, 1997, from 7 to 9 p.m.
PINCKARD, John Wade, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. Mr. Pinckard was a graduate of VPI and SU and a veteran of the US Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Janice Davis Pinckard, Roanoke; his mother, Blanche Cobbs Pinckard, Rocky Mount; four brothers, Noell Pinckard, James Pinckard, Ben Pinckard, Dub Pinckard; his mother-in-law, Beulah R. Davis, Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be conducted at Franklin Memorial Park 3 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Roland Jones officiating. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, South Main St., Rocky Mount and other times at the home of Mrs. Davis, Pell Ave., Rocky Mount. A special thanks to the staff of Virginia Veterans Care Center for their care and concern. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.
POLLARD, Edgar E., 80, of Grant, passed away Monday, April 7, 1997. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, Grant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
POOLE, Terence Clancy, Jr., 94, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
PRILLAMAN, Myrtle Watkins, 66, of Henry, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
RICHARDS, Mary Ann, 21, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 7, 1997 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a member of Evangel Foursquare Church where she served as a volunteer. Surviving are her parents, William C. and Barbara B. Richards, Roanoke; uncle and aunt, Jack and Dorothy Richards and their son, Rupert J. Richards Jr., Salem; aunts, Dessie Boothe, Roanoke, Wilda Dickerson, Christian sburg; uncles, Hassell Boothe, Christiansburg, Cecil Boothe, Blacksburg; numerous other cousins. Funeral services will be conducted from Evangel Foursquare Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997, the Rev. Ken Wright officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
SAUNDERS, Moses Duser, (``Possey""), 71, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 6, 1997. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas Penn officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamlar-Curtis.
SPRAKER, Norris Brown, 76, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.
STAFFORD, Charles Walter, 87, of Staffordsville, died Monday, April 7, 1997, at his home. He was the son of the late Kyle and Sadie Kirk Stafford, and was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Wayne Stafford; a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Jordan, and three brothers, Miles, Homer and Hiram Stafford. He was a member of Sheffey Memorial United Methodist Church of Staffordsville, was a 51-year member of Eggleston Masonic Lodge #309 and a member of the Royal Arch Chapter of Pearisburg. He was retired from the Celanese Corporation with 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred Vest Stafford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Sharon Stafford of Fairfax, and Herbert and Marion Stafford of Cleveland, Tenn.; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Ann and Charlie Lyons of Dublin; a brother, Carl Stafford of Pearisburg; three sisters, Lucille Perdue and Myrtle Perdue of Pearisburg and Ernestine Parcell of Rich Creek; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Pearisburg, with the Rev. Wayne Monroe and the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Interment will be in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Visitation will be at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday, w ith the family receiving friends from 6 to 9 p.m. At 8 p.m., there will be a Masonic service by Eggleston Masonic Lodge #309. Contributions may be made to the Eggleston Masonic Lodge #309 Scholarship Fund in memory of C. Walter Stafford.
STIGALL, Coleman A. Jr., 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.
TINNELL, Mamie Huffman, 89, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. She was the widow of Stanley N. Tinnell. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, and was an active member in the Home Demonstration Club for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Sylvia T. Wilson of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Stan Peterson and his wife, Sarah of Dallas, Texas, and Tammy Mitchell and her husband, Larry of Salem; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Stella Gusler and her husband, Marvin of Roanoke and Lilly Haymaker of Botetourt County, and one brother, Leo Huffman of Botetourt County. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 12 noon Thursday, April 10, 1997. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997.
TURNER, Reva Virginia, 92, of Elliston, died Sunday, April 6, 1997. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Emma Stalling of Salem; three sons, Donald R. Turner of Elliston, Joe Turner of Christiansburg and George Turner of Pulaski; 21 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997, at First Baptist Church in Elliston, with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, send donations to D. R. Turner, P.O. Box 24 1, Elliston, Va. 24087. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
VERNON, Loderick Jennings, 83, of Covington, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
WHITEHEAD, Richard, 74, of Deland, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Monday evening, April 7, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
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