Hello all: I got a lead on a 4g grandmother (Calia Butcher) living in Nottoway Co, VA. I Found her listed on the 1850 census with her children but below her name it said " on the land of Martha Jones". Would Calia been considered a freed black person because she was listed on the "regular" census and not the slave schedule? Also, she had 100 dollars worth of real estate. Can someone explain this to me and what should my next step be to find the husband of Calia? Calia had more kids and my 3g grandmother was born 1875 in Nottoway. Thank you for your time. Angela

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GOING, Romalda Whitesel, 77, of Pearisburg, passed away Friday, April 27, 2001, in Princeton, W.Va. Mrs. Going was born in Buena Vista and was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Pearl Egolf Whitesel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. "Pete" Going. Mrs. Going was a graduate of Parry McCluer High School and Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing in Roanoke. Mrs. Going retired as the school health nurse with the Giles County School System. Mrs. Going is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Going and Milt Hankins of Pearisburg. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2001, at the Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista with the Rev. Dr. L. Milton Hankins officiating. Friends may sign the book at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg, on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. Friends may call on the family, Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at their home at 1002 Mountain Lake Ave., Pearisburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SPENCE, Hazel Sowers, 73, of Willis, passed away Friday, April 27, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a retired school teacher with the Floyd County School System. Survivors include her husband, Fray J. Spence, Willis; stepdaughter and husband, Rosalie and Kermit Martin, Floyd; stepson, Roland Spence, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Larmie Sowers, Willis; nephews, Dwayne Sowers, Timothy Sowers, Willis. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday April 29, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WEBB, Ralph Edward, 64, of 225 Flanagan Avenue, Dublin, died Friday morning, April 27, 2001 at his home. He was born in Allisonia on January 18, 1937, and was the son of the late Hobie Webb and Josie Landreth Webb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alma Henley Webb and a grandson, Derrick Felts. He was a retired employee of Pulaski Furniture Corp., Dublin with 40 years of service. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Joyce Webb of Dublin, Randy and Sherry Webb of Dublin; sister, Vicie Bryant of Richmond; two brothers, Ernest Webb of Richmond and David Webb of Lewiston, Pa.; mother-in-law, Mary Henley of Max Meadows; grandchildren, Chas Felts of Dublin, Jabe Largen of Draper, Tony Huff of Pulaski, Jessica Webb of Dublin, Sierra Webb of Dublin, Dylan Webb of Dublin. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Dr. C. R. Conner and Rev. Margaret Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Hufford Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Sunday evening from the funeral home where the family wishes that memorials be made to the NRV Hospice, 707 Randolph Street - Suite 251, Radford, Virginia 24141. The family will be meeting at the residence of the son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Joyce Webb, 117 6TH Street, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILLIAMS, Luther Ervin, 87, of Shawsville, died Thursday, April 26, 2001. He was born March 10, 1914 in Montgomery County, a son of the late George and Gennie Wheeling Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Oakley Williams, Nathan Williams and Frank Williams; six sisters, Callie Hall, Bertha Martin, Effie Martin Baker, Martha Palmer, Almeda Creasy Sutphin, Mary Rogers. Surviving are his devoted wife of 63 years, Margaret Richardson Williams; a son and daughter-in-law, Freddie W. and Nina Williams of Collinsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Julia W. and Clyde "Danny" Sisson of Shawsville; five grandchildren and spouses, Darrell L. and Judy Williams of Covington, Kimberly S. and Charles Wells of Roanoke, Sharon W. Edwards of Winston-Salem, N.C., William B. and Catherine Sisson of Hattiesburg, Miss., Timothy E. Sisson of Shawsville; and ten great-grandchildren. Other survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Roxie Williams of Shawsville; one sister-in-law, Velvie Williams Graham of Shawsville; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. Williams was a skilled carpenter and retired from the maintenance department at Hercules "Alliant Tech", Radford. He was faithful to his church and was instrumental in the construction of the Sanctuary at the First Church of God, Christiansburg. He also served the church as Youth Leader, member of the choir, Board of Trustees and Church Council. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 30, 2001, at 11 a.m., at the First Church of God with the Rev. Max Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2001 at Horne Funeral Service. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Housecall Home Healthcare, staff and special friends at Richfield Nursing Center, and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 650 Canaan Road, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. For all Obits check here http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BUTT, Nellie Clowers, 91, of Elliston, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Mrs. Butt was a trusting servant of God, she was a faithful member of Big Spring Baptist Church for 80 years. She was devoted to her family and enriched the lives of those who knew her. At a Billy Sunday sponsored revival service at the Elliston Methodist Church, in February 1921, she made her profession of faith and was converted to Christian Service. After being baptized in the Roanoke River, she became a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. At the youthful age of fifteen, in 1925, she was elected Secretary of the Sunday School and served for four years. At nineteen, she began teaching the Young People's Class and faithfully taught this class for more than thirty-five years, from 1929-1964. In 1931, she started playing the piano and organ at the church. Mrs. Butt served as Treasurer of the church from 1935 to 1953. In 1931, she began working with the Women's Missionary Society and served as the leader for the Sunbeams. She also served as a leader for the Young People's Group from 1945-1953, and the Girls Auxiliary (G.A.'s) from 1970-1973. Mrs. Butt was elected President of the Woman's Missionary Society for a number of years. She was the Mission Study Chairman for the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association for two years. At the annual meeting of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, October 18, 1978, she was recognized for her many years of devoted, Christian service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Butt, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clowers, two sisters, four brothers and a foster grandson, David F. Long, II. She is survived by a niece and foster daughter, Lorene S. Long and her husband, David; foster granddaughter, Amy Long Ebel and her husband, Mark; foster great-granddaughters, Alexandra and Nicole Ebel. She is also survived by special nieces and nephews, George and Annabelle Saunders, Shelby and Woody Shortt, Jim and Lore Saunders; and a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, April 28, 2001 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Ken Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, Va. 24087. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NELSON, Helen Tilley, 75, of 410 Pulaski Street, Pulaski, departed this life early Thursday morning, April 26, 2001 at her home. She was born in Pulaski on July 1, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Oscar Vernon Tilley and Nannie Blanche Burton Tilley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lewis Nelson; her brothers, Ralph Lee Tilley and David Ray Tilley; and by a sister, Lucille Belle Tilley Chaffman. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Nelson leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Sheila D. Nelson, Pulaski, Trina N. Rupe of Pulaski; beloved granddaughter, Kristel Rupe Dickerson and her husband, Roy A. Dickerson, Jr., Pulaski. Visiting will be anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and the family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Stevens Funeral Chapel with Dr. Don R. Pegram officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will be meeting at the home of Kristel and Roy Dickerson at 135 Lake Street, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Roope, Emily Alverta Lawson Oct. 28, 1902 - April 24, 2001 of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 in Kroontji Health Care Center. Mrs. Roope was a faithful member of St Paul United Methodist Church. The daughter of the late John H. and Laura Sheppard Lawson, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Roope, Sr., sons, H. L. Roope, Jr. and Glennard J. Roope, daughters, Edna Roope Case and Marie Roope Moran, brothers, Ben Lawson, Arnold Lawson and John Lawson. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Davis, Flora Bryant and Catherine Heasley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Louise R. and Ralph Quesenberry; son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Shelby Roope; son-in-law, Rev. James Moran, all of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Jamie M. Bond and her husband, Wendell, James Jay Moran, all of Christiansburg, John W. Roope and his wife, Cindy of Quencey, Ill., Jennie G. Stewart of Greenville, Tenn., Kimberly R. Brumfield and her husband, Steve of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Wesley, Winston, Abigail, Tabatha, Joshua, Kelly and Evan, brothers, Sam Lawson of Mississippi and Jack Lawson of Maryland. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m Friday, April 27, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Doug Kanney and the Rev. R. G. Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nursing staff at Kroontji Health Care Center for the care given to Mrs. Roope. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SMITH, Clive Elmer, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1920 in Floyd, Virginia. He was a retired employee of R.A.A.P. with 36 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Burton Smith. Survivors include a son, Deon R. Smith of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Richard Phillips of Radford; grandchildren, Amanda Spurrier and husband, Tom of Charlotte, N.C., Christopher Smith of Christiansburg, Jason Phillips of Radford; great-granddaughter, Caroline Spurrier of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Velma Hollandsworth of Floyd; four nieces and one nephew; special friend, Pete Stockey. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SONGER, Arthur Richard, 75, of 240 Maybrook Road in Newport died Wednesday evening, April 24, 2001 in Pulaski Community Hospital at Pulaski. Born in Giles County on May 22, 1925, he was a son of the late William Harrison and Eva Sue Dowdy Songer. Surviving are his wife Rachel Williams Songer; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony Allen and Betty Songer of Rich Creek; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Jean and George Albert of Rich Creek, Joanna and Dennis Brown of Pembroke; a sister, Irene Smith of Newport; five grandchildren, Dennis Lee Brown, Bettina Simerly, George Albert, Jr., Christopher Michael Albert, Makayla Nicole Songer; five great-grandchildren, Nicole Brown, Austin Jordan Albert, Joseph Ray Albert, Brandon Scott, Lee Deserea Albert. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke with burial following in the Boyds Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html for the other obits listed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BUTT, Nellie Clowers, 91, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PALMER, Odell William, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was born September 5, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Riner, Va. at an early age. He was the son of the late George and Mary Julia Palmer. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, Virginia where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, W.W.II. He was a retired employee of the R.A.A.P. with over thirty years of service. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 59 years, Pauline West Palmer of the home; one daughter Barbara (Fred) McKenzie of Somerset, N.J.; three sons, Allen (Roxie) Palmer, Odell (Patricia) Palmer, Jr. and Phillip Dean Palmer; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Viola Withers of Philadelphia, Pa., Lucille Mowbray of Wilmington, Del. and Eileen Slaughter of Philadelphia, Pa.; and a host of other relatives and friends. It was Mr. Odell Palmer's wish that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Building Fund of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Stuart Street, Christiansburg, Va. with the Reverend John Price officiating. Burial will be at the Schaeffer Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Penn's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RAMSEY, Rebecca Ellen, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Thomas Rice with interment to follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Roope, Emily Alverta Lawson Oct. 28, 1902 - April 24, 2001 of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 in Kroontji Health Care Center. Mrs. Roope was a faithful member of St Paul United Methodist Church. The daughter of the late John H. and Laura Sheppard Lawson, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Roope, Sr., sons, H. L. Roope, Jr. and Glennard J. Roope, daughters, Edna Roope Case and Marie Roope Moran, brothers, Ben Lawson, Arnold Lawson and John Lawson. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Davis, Flora Bryant and Catherine Heasley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Louise R. and Ralph Quesenberry; son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Shelby Roope, all of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Jamie M. Bond and her husband, Wendell, James Jay Moran, all of Christiansburg, John W. Roope and his wife, Cindy of Quencey, Ill., Jennie G. Stewart of Greenville, Tenn., Kimberly R. Brumfield and her husband, Steve of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Wesley, Winston, Abigail, Tabitha, Joshua, Kelly and Evan, brothers, Sam Lawson of Mississippi and Jack Lawson of Maryland. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m Friday, April 27, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Doug Kanney and the Rev. R. G. Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nursing staff at Kroontji Health Care Center for the care given to Mrs. Roope. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. **** This is one of my relatives***** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SONGER, Arthur R., 75, of Newport, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

I just wanted to make everyone aware that I have moved the Wilderness Road Museum web site and am updating it. There will be a Civil War reenactment April 28 & 29 and a genealogy workshop is scheduled for May 26th. Info is on the site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/wrrm/index.htm Rhonda Smith List Mom

http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARVEY, Allene H., 78, of Rich Creek, died Monday, April 23, 2001 at Pulaski Hospital, Pulaski, Va. Born August 4, 1922 in Craig County, Va., she was a daughter of the late David Kent and Cora Duncan Harless. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Rich Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Harvey in 1997, one sister, Neva Caldwell and one brother, Dan Harless. Survivors include a son, John David Harvey and wife, Donna of Christiansburg, Va.; two grandsons, John Travis and Matthew Eric Harvey; sister-in-law, Pauline Harless of Blacksburg, Va.; and a brother-in-law, Robert Harvey of Mankato, Kansas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the First Baptist Church, Rich Creek, Va. with Rev. Jim Pickett and Rev. Mike Vest officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rich Creek. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RAMSEY, Rebecca Ellen, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 at her home. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hannah Gallimore. Surviving are her children, Connie Ramsey of Tennessee, Ben Gallimore, Liza Sebranek, Karrie Gallimore, all of Christiansburg, Amanda Gallimore of Florida; her former husband, Walter Gallimore, Radford; her grandchildren, Cassidy Faith Gallimore, Dakota Lee Gallimore, Philip Austin Gallimore, Dustin Allen Gallimore and Brianna "Bubbles" Bland; her mother, Julia Clark Ramsey; brothers, Berley Clark, Denny Ramsey, both of Glasgow, Clarence Ramsey, Wayne Ramsey, both of Pulaski, Warren Jay "Skip" Ramsey, Dublin; sisters, Hazel Patterson, Richmond, Priscilla Riddle, Lisa Cash, Brenda Ramsey Thompson, all of Dublin, Rhonda Ramsey, Buena Vista, and Roberta Lynn Pritchard of Florida. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Rice, with interment to follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. It is requested that those wishing to make memorials, send them to the family to help offset medical expenses. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. The family would like to express their appreciation to New River Valley Hospice, nurses, Debbie and Claudia for special care given and to special family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STUMP, Bertha Louise Ritter, 65, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Haven Gilford, Sr. and Mary Ratcliffe Ritter, and her husband, Everett Bruce Stump, Jr. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Radford. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and David McDaniel, Lisa and Darryl Altizer, Sarah and Brown Akers, Sally and Gary Davis, all of Radford; five grandchildren, Travis and Candice Akers, Amanda and Carlton Altizer, and Kelly Davis; one brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Betty Ritter; three sisters, Margaret Ritter, Eula Miller, Elizabeth Bowden, all of Radford. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Radford with the Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the First Christian Church, in memory of Bertha Stump; 400 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WELLS, Barbara Dobbins, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001. Graveside services, 11 a.m. Wednesday, at West View Cemetery in Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ARRINGTON, Eunice Smith, 76, of Christiansburg and formerly of Blacksburg, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RAMSEY, Rebecca, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SARTIN, Anna, (Granny Scott), 73, of Hiwassee, died Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Carilion NRV Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1927 at Freemont, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Leon Conway and Nellie Cree Stephens Scott. She was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Scott; a brother, Bobby Scott; and a sister, Sadie Kirkpatrick. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Dickerson, Hiwassee, Lois Adams and husband, Pete, Pulaski; three sons, Jerry Scott, Riner, Guy Scott and wife, Glenda, Radford, Mike Scott, Pulaski; a sister, Virginia Jewell and husband, Gene, Radford; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Highland Memory Mausoleum Chapel, Dublin with the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Burial in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate Tuesday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHEPPARD, Lena Georgia Shepherd, 72, of Prices Fork, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Bishop Dean Stauffer, Dee Whittier and Jim Cloe speaking. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STUMP, Bertha Louis Ritter, 65, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SUTPHIN, Stanley Cephus, (Buck), 80, of Radford, died Monday, April 23, 2001 in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Surviving are one son, Stanley C. Sutphin, Jr., Rock Hill, S.C.; two daughters, Gail S. Dubovsky, Goode, and Judy S. Meredith, Elon College, N.C.; a brother, Glen Sutphin, Radford; along with two sons-in-law and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross - Radford Chapter or to the American Heart Association. There will be no visitation and a private family memorial service will be held later. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford is handling funeral arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

View the whole newspaper here http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ARRINGTON, Eunice Smith, 76, of Christiansburg, and formerly of Blacksburg, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Paint Bank, Va. on July 15, 1924 to the late Ray A. and Ida R. Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Reid Arrington and one sister, Louise Bostic. She is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Diane Elmassian of Blacksburg, Mary and Bob Hockett of Christiansburg; two sons and daughter-in-law, Phil Arrington of Blacksburg, Tom and Judy Arrington of Christiansburg; one sister, Ilona Abbott of New Castle; six grandchildren, Mike Arrington, Kathy and Mike Shamblin, Lauren Hockett, Robbie Hockett, Andy Arrington, and Reid Arrington; one great-grandchild, Alexa Shamblin; special niece and nephews, Linda Bostic Smith and Larry Smith and their son, Luke Smith, Pete and Miyono Umholtz and Dot and James Ray Huff; a special young friend, Matthew Mason. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. Monday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOON, George Daniel D.V.M., 55, of Pilot, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001 at his home. He was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his father, George Daniel Boon, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Diane Boon of Pilot; mother, Margery Boon of Ocala, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Ann and Maj. Paul Pardew of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Joshua Daniel Pardew and Virginia Ann Pardew, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Charles Cook of Ocala, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Wyndham and Susan Boon of North Canton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home of Floyd. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001 at Double Springs Cemetery in Maben, Miss. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home of Starkville, Miss. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CHILTON, Nora Wheeler, 89, of Narrows, died Monday, April 16, 2001. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MARSICO, Marshall Maxwell, 79, of Christiansburg, died Friday, April 20, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her son and his fiancee, Wayne Marsico and Delores of Shawsville; one granddaughter, Stephanie Nicole Marsico of New York; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Myrtle Maxwell of Christiansburg; sister, Pauline McDonald of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Marshall's home at 4265 Wayside Drive on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 from 4 to 8 p.m. The family request in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROBINSON, Jewell Burnett, 83, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Fairlawn Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robinson. Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-laws, John William and Pansy Robinson of Radford, Roy L. and Pam Robinson of Lake of the Woods, and David H. and Donna Robinson of Waynesboro; a daughter, Dorothy Duncan of Christiansburg; a brother, John Burnett of Saltville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Beulah Jackson of Christiansburg and Billie and Gasper Henley of Elgon, Maryland; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. James Garland and Rev. Joseph Strazzire officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Agency of Aging. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SARTIN, Anna Scott, 73, of Hiwassee, died Sunday, April 22, 2001. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHEPPARD, Lena Georgia Shepherd, 72, of Prices Fork, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a retired cook from the Donaldson-Brown Center at Virginia Tech. Her mother, Mary Edith S. Caldwell preceded her in death. Her husband of 50 years, Harvey L. Sheppard, Jr. survives her. Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Maryann and Larry Whited of Radford, two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald L. and Linda Sheppard, Yorktown, Ronald (Buck) and Rosa Sheppard; one granddaughter, Christina Sheppard, both of Christiansburg; three grandsons, Timothy S. Pendleton, Prices Fork, Donald L., Jr. and wife, Lisa Sheppard of Langley Air Force Base, Andrew B. Sheppard of Williamsburg; one great granddaughter, Alexia Sheppard of Langley Air Force Base; one sister, Elizabeth Shaw of Fairlawn; one brother, James Caldwell of Radford; six stepgrandaughters; two stepgrandsons; special aunt, Esther Barker, Prices Fork; and special cousins, Della and Paul Hetherington, McCoy. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday , April 24, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Bishop Dee Whittier and Bishop Dean Stauffer speaking. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, is handling arrangements. ---------- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

You may View the whole list here. http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOON, George Daniel D.V.M., 55, of Pilot, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001 at his home. He was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his father, George Daniel Boon, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Boon of Pilot; mother, Margery Boon of Ocala, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Ann and Maj. Paul Pardew; grandchildren, Joshua Daniel Pardew and Virginia Ann Pardew, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Charles Cook of Ocala, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Wyndham and Susan Boon of North Canton, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, and cousins. Dan Boon's love for animals led to a career in veterinary medicine. He received his D.V.M. from Colorado State University in 1969 and M.S. in Clinical Pathology, 1974, also from Colorado State University. Dr. Boon authored and co-authored many refereed articles published in scientific journals. He also co-authored and edited several books on various aspects of veterinary medicine. Widely respected in the field of veterinary medicine, particularly clinical pathology, Dan Boon held appointments at several universities. At the time of his death, Dr. Boon was Associate Professor and Section Chief, Clinical Pathology, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, Va. Dr. Boon was a tenured professor at Perdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. and from 1977-1989 he held various faculty, research, and service positions in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University, including Director of the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory and Head of the Pathology Section, Department of Pathobiology. Dr. Boon was Adjunct Associate Professor, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Pathology and Public Health, at Perdue University 1989-present. He also tenured at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss. Dr. Boon served as Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology in the Department of Basic and Applied Sciences at MSU in 1989 and 1990. From 1992-1997, Dr. Boon served as Director of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. He was also Associate Professor and Section Leader, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Missouri. Dr. Boon was a member of several professional and scientific societies including American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology and American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Boon's honors and awards include Phi Zeta 1968, Phi Kappa Phi 1969, Sigma Xi 1984, and C.L. Davis Foundation, Life Member, 1992. An avid outdoorsman, Dan Boon was an amateur botanist and naturalist. He enjoyed golf and shooting, and was an accomplished chef and gardener. His many talents, his cheerful spirit, and his delightful sense of humor will be remembered with great fondness by his family and friends, colleagues, and students across the country. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23, 2001 at Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home of Floyd. Burial will be Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Double Springs Cemetery in Maben, Miss. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home of Starkville, Miss. The body will be taken to the home Sunday morning where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DeHART, Glennis D., 80, of Floyd, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2001, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a longtime member of Floyd Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Duncan. Mrs. DeHart was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar DeHart, and her sister, Virgie Izola Cooper. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Eula Ellen and James Midkiff of Floyd, Connie and Reif Bond of Indian Valley; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Shirley Duncan of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Randal and Diane Midkiff, Ronnie and Joyce Midkiff, Larry and Jennifer Midkiff, Stacy and Bryant Thompson, all of Floyd, Chris Bond, Lisa Bond, Sheena Bond, all of Indian Valley; two great-grandsons, Jeremy Midkiff and Bradley Midkiff; a very special friend, Margaret Conner. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Floyd Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Brown and Dr. Alton Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ENDICOTT, William Albert, 94, of 4890 Newbern Road Pulaski, died Friday evening April 20, 2001 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born February 8, 1907 in Job, Ky. He was the son of the late Joshua J. Endicott and Alice Justice Endicott. Mr. Endicott was a graduate from Pikeville College and then taught several years in the Kentucky School System. He later taught one year in the Maryland School System and retired in 1972 after teaching 26 years in the Pulaski County School System, ending his career in the Dublin High School. After retirement he operated Endicott's Green House until 1983. From 1952 until his death he was a member of the Newbern Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where he served as the Elder and Member of the Board of Trustees. He was a 53 year member of Henry Clay Lodge #280 A.F.&A.M., and a member of the New River Historical Society, a past member of the Newbern Community Club and the Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thelma King Endicott; two daughters and a son-in-law, Wilhelmina Ann (Billie) and Fred Perrine of King George, Va. and Yvonne Endicott of Bland, Va.; one sister, Beulah E. Flack of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Mary Jo Endicott of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Arthur and Irene Endicott of Tomahawk, Ky.; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth K. Wagoner of Pulaski and Della K. Charlton of Christiansburg; two grandsons, Christopher Scott Perrine of Singapore and Nicholas Andrew Perrine of King George. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert E. Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Newbern Cemetery where Masonic Graveside Rites will be performed by members of Henry Clay Lodge. Visiting will be Sunday anytime after 1 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Wilderness Road Regional Museum P.O. Box 373 Newbern, Va. 24126. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MARSICO, Marshall Maxwell, 79, of Christiansburg, died Friday, April 20, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her son and his fiancee, Wayne Marsico and Delores of Shawsville; one granddaughter, Stephanie Nicole Marsico of New York; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Myrtle Maxwell of Christiansburg; sister, Pauline McDonald of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Marshall's home at 4265 Wayside Drive on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 from 4 to 8 p.m. The family request in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROBINSON, Jewell Burnett, 83, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Fairlawn Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robinson. Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-laws, John William and Pansy Robinson of Radford, Roy L. and Pam Robinson of Lake of the Woods, and David H. and Donna Robinson of Waynesboro; a daughter, Dorothy Duncan of Christiansburg; a brother, John Burnett of Saltville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Beulah Jackson of Christiansburg and Billie and Gasper Henley of Elgon, Maryland; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. James Garland and Rev. Joseph Strazzire officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Agency of Aging. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STAFFORD, Herman Cyrus, 79, of the Trigg Community in Giles County, passed away at his home on Friday, April 20, 2001 after a long illness. Mr. Stafford was born on May 23, 1921 in Burton and was the son of the late Robert C. and Bertha Jennelle Stafford. Mr. Stafford was a member of Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities during his lifetime. He was a member of Eggleston Lodge # 309 A.F. & A.M., and an Army Veteran of WWII, having served with the 350th Airdrome Squadron in Burma and India . He was an active member of the the American Legion and V.F.W. Post 6000. Known for his love of Bluegrass music and the 5 string banjo, he represented this organization by performing with other musicians in local retirement homes, nursing homes and hospitals, including the Veteran's Hospital in Roanoke, Va. He continued performing until the final stage of his illness. His quick wit and unique personality will be missed by his family and friends. Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife Mozelle (Mozie) Williams Stafford of Trigg; three daughters, Betsy S. Wood of Pearisburg, Diane S. Atwell of Narrows, Rhonda S. Carter of Simpsonville, S.C.; one sister, Louise S. Johnston of Trigg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and inumerable friends. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 23, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Wesley's Chapel United Methodist in Trigg, with the Rev. David Olinger officiating, followed with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park with the Narrows American Legion Post #68, Pembroke American Legion Post # 311 and Narrows VFW Post #6000 providing Military Honors. The family will receive friends at Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a Masonic evening service Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church, on care of Connie Bane, 4037 Eggleston Road, Pearisburg, Va. 24134. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WEIDHAAS, Joan May, 70, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in England on February 8, 1931 to the late Leslie and May Gaskin of England. She was a well loved woman who had a great passion for life and a dedication to the well being of animals and birds. She is survived by her three children, two daughters, Gail F. Robert and Lesley J. Michie; one son, Peter D. Croot, all of Canada; four grandchildren, Alexi Robert, Nicholas Robert, Caitria Michie, Alexander Michie. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10145 Surname: MABE, HARRELL, BRIM ------------------------- Rose Mabe Brim was the thirteenth of fourteen children born to William Harvey and Susan Harrell Mabe. She married Maurice G. Brim and lived in Pulaski County. Her brother, Harry Samuel, was my father-in-law's father. I have extensive family information for this branch of the Mabe family. Please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] Have been working with other Wythe County Mabe researchers - have information on the Mabe family that goes back into the 1700's. Also noticed you mentioned the Loyd surname - know someone that would be interested in that connection.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10144 Surname: mabe, brim, hunter, loyd ------------------------- I'm looking for infor on rose mabe married brim,john was her brother,she lived in draper va.pulaski county,va.had family in wythe county,va.she had one son richard t.brim. I am her grandson richard and would like to get in touch with other family.any body can help with infor please e-mail me thanks richard

http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOON, George Daniel, 55, of Pilot, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CASH, Virginia Palmer, 70, of Narrows, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Graveside services, 11 a.m. Saturday, in the Boyd Cemetery, Narrows. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DeHART, Glennis D., 80, of Floyd, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2001, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a longtime member of Floyd Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Duncan. Mrs. DeHart was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar DeHart, and her sister, Virgie Izola Cooper. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Eula Ellen and James Midkiff of Floyd, Connie and Reif Bond of Indian Valley; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Shirley Duncan of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Randal and Diane Midkiff, Ronnie and Joyce Midkiff, Larry and Jennifer Midkiff, Stacy and Bryant Thompson, all of Floyd, Chris Bond, Lisa Bond, Sheena Bond, all of Indian Valley; two great-grandsons, Jeremy Midkiff and Bradley Midkiff; a very special friend, Margaret Conner. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Floyd Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Brown and Dr. Alton Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ENDICOTT, William Albert, 94, of Pulaski, died Friday evening April 20, 2001. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GILLESPIE, Oren Virgil, 61, of 1262 Cascade Drive in Pembroke, died Thursday morning, April 19, 2001 in Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Blacksburg. Born in Giles County on July 11, 1939, he was a son of the late Thomas and Nellie Jane Lucas Gillespie, He is survived by a brother, Jimmy Gillespie of the home; and three sisters, Virginia L. Kanode of Narrows, Hazel Creasy of Christiansburg, and Avis Detamore of Pembroke; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with the Rev. Dennis Moore and the Rev. James Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Fillinger Cemetery at Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOLLAR, Todd William, 35, of Pearisburg, died Friday, April 20, 2001 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hollar was born in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 1965 and was a son of William S. Hollar and Peggy Davis Hollar. Todd was a graduate of Giles High School, Class of 1983, and attended New River Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with 14 years of service and served at Langley Air Force Base, Hickam Field in Hawaii, Andrews Air Force Base, and in South Korea. Todd was preceded in death by a brother, Toby Hollar; paternal grandparents, Claude M. Hollar, Sr. and Margaret P. Hollar; and maternal grandparents, Edward T. Davis and Clara F. Davis. Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Hollar of Radford; and one brother, Tim Hollar of White River, S.D. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 3 p.m. in the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Lockerby and Dr. Fred Austin officiating with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JONES, Myrtle I., 73, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Heritage Hall Health Care, Blacksburg. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 12 noon in the Wake Forest Cemetery, McCoy with the Rev. Oscar Sherman officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KAMMERER, Eleanor Longley, of Blacksburg, beloved wife of Vernon J. Kammerer, died Monday, April 16, 2001, in Roanoke. Eleanor was born January 26, 1919, in Chicago, Ill. She and Vern moved to Blacksburg in October 2000 after living for 30 years in the mountains they loved in Nantahala, N.C. They also lived for 17 years in Windermere, Fla. Eleanor was pre-deceased by her son, Hal, in 1970. She is survived by her husband, Vern, of 1060 Showalter Dr., Blacksburg, Va. 24060; by her sister, Isabelle Burleigh of Santa Barbara, Calif.; by her children, Susan Morikawa and husband, Andy of Blacksburg, Leigh Kammerer and wife, Charlene of Charlotte, N.C., Janet Cross and husband, Gary of Nantahala. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Katy, Stefan, his wife, Leah, Molly Morikawa, Chris Kammerer, his wife, Sarah, Maggie and Lindsay Cross; and by her great-grandchild, Alden Eleanor Morikawa. Eleanor was a remarkable woman, an ever-loving mother and grandmother. She was a very patient wife to stay married to the "Old Goat" for 59 years and she is deeply missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to her favorite charity, FINCA, 1101 14th St., N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20015. The family will gather at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Morikawa home to celebrate her life. Friends are welcome to join them. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KEITH, Ellen Wade, 87, of Willis, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2001 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Elvin W. and Ona Layman Wade. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlie C. Keith. She was an active member of the Willis United Methodist Church and the community. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn K. and Leo L. Shockley; grandsons, George Douglas Spangler and special friend, Tammy Mason and his daughters, Heather Nicole and Lizena Ellen Spangler, Brian Keith and Melissa Spangler; step grandsons, Jody L. and Kevin V. Shockley; sister and brother-in-law, Reva W. and Harry C. Weeks; sister-in-law, Eris Q. Wade; aunt, Ivra Layman Thompson and her husband, Clevie; aunt by marriage, Edith H. Layman; nieces and nephews, Phyllis K. and Emil Viola, Richard E. Keith, Shirley K. and George Shaver, Lea W. and Ross Ford, Camellia W. and Curtis Nolen, Robert P. and Susan Keith; also many other special cousins and dear friends and her cat, Mary. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2001 at the Willis United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls and the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Interment to follow in the Layman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the Willis United Methodist Church, Floyd County Rescue Squad, or Good Samaritan Hospice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LANG, Phyllis Diane, 57, of Parrott, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, in Carilion New River Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, James F. Lang, Jr., Parrott; her son, James Lang, III, Floyd; a daughter, Dottie Cox, Radford; brother, Larry Long, Pulaski; and a sister, Linda Neal, Radford. Two grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2001, at the De Vilbiss Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the De Vilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STAFFORD, Herman Cyrus, 79, of Pearisburg, died Friday, April 20, 2001. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10341 Surname: John Lawson, Cook, Chatman, Fleeman, John Smith ------------------------- Looking for information on the John & Lucinda Lawson family who lived on the Calfee farm at Swan creek near Delton, Va. Also interested in the William Chatman family, Whitt Family, Cook Family, Calfee Family, Fleeman Family, Spencer Family or any those related to this clan. Thanks. Albert T. Lawson Jr.

I have an obituary regarding the death of Sam L. McBURNEY in Radford, VA. Unfortunately, the obituary doesn't mention the year. I have determined that the date of death is either 24 Jan 1921 or 24 Jan 1927. The obituary states that he had a wife and two girls and that he was 36 years old when he died. I would appreciate if anyone could confirm which date is correct and any additional information which might be available. I will be glad to share my information on this family to fellow researchers. ...Mike ([email protected])

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COX, Don Carlos, 90, of the Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Kroontje Health Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 20, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Stanley Harvey officiating. Entombment will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 East Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOBBINS, Joseph Edward, 65, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bowman Dobbins and a grandson, Greg Dobbins. He was an active member of the Fairlawn Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Marie Saul Dobbins of Pulaski, Va.; his mother, Freeda A. Dobbins of Radford, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Debbie Dobbins of Sherrills Ford, N.C., Jeffrey and Diana Dobbins of Radford, Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Terry and J. Wayne Vaughan of Galax, Va.; two brothers, Jim Dobbins of Shreveport, La., Bill Dobbins of Dublin, Va.; five grandchildren, Lisa Dobbins Mountjoy, Zachary Dobbins, Meagan Vaughan, Sarah Kennedy and Tyler Dobbins; two great-grandchildren, Jeremie Ingram and Brittany Smith. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God in Fairlawn, with Rev. Joseph Strazzire and Rev. Jim Angle officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Healing in His Wings Ministry, P.O. Box 24, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Fairlawn Church of God. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOSS, Sarah Elizabeth Effinger, 90, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Kroontje Health Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Gilbert and Mr. Rader Vaden officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554 or the American Heart Association, c / o Mrs. Betty Basham-Chairwoman, 200 Evans Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GILLESPIE, Oren Virgil, 61, of Pembroke, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HUFF, Ralph Hugh, 79, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a businessman, farmer and owner of Huff & Huff Excavating. He was a World War II veteran, having served in Company E of 134th Infantry. He served in the battles and campaigns of Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe with the rank of TEC 5. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Matt and Mancie Huff, a brother, Mark Huff and a sister, Elva Dalton. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Otha Mildred Huff, Riner; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dean Mannon, Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Darlene Huff, Allen and Kathy Huff, Alfred and Susan Huff, all of Riner; four loved grandchildren, Kerri, Jamie, Marceline and Lindsey Huff; brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Velta Huff, Dugspur; and sister, Hassie Moore, Dugspur. Funeral services will be 11 .am. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Philip Ayers and the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JONES, Myrtle I., 73, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Heritage Hall Health Care, Blacksburg. She was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on January 24, 1928 to the late James Henry and Lizzie Eaves Jones. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Viola B. Stewart, Thelma D. Eaves, Constance Jones and Iris C. Hamilton, three brothers, Henderson Jones, Samuel Jones and Paul Jones. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Lillian Jones of Detroit, Mich.; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 12 noon in the Wake Forest Cemetery, McCoy with Rev. Oscar Sherman officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STEWART, David Preston, 63, of 1120 Forest Ave., Radford, Va., died Monday, April 16, 2001. He was born on April 24, 1937, the son of Lucille Stewart. Survivors include a daughter, Nicholle Stewart of Greensboro, N.C.; two sons, David Stewart of Atlanta, Ga. and Charles Bickett of Dublin, Va. Funeral services will be held at Zion Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. H. A. Lindsey officiating. Wake one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Sunrise Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Claytor-Dean Funeral Home, Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STOOTS, William Albert, (Bill), 84, of Parrott, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at his home. He was a retired employee of Hercules Inc., and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. Stoots and Emma Smart Stoots. Surviving are his wife Hazel G. Stoots, Parrott; a daughter, Tammy Goins, Triune, Tenn.; three sons, William Stoots, Jr., Pulaski, Barry Stoots, Dublin and Carl Edward Stoots, Parrott; and two sisters, Rachael McCoy, McCoy and Almeda Ratcliffe, Radford; five grandchildren, Heather Payne, Sabrina Meadows, Erika Stoots, Daniela Stoots, and Carl Stoots; along with two great-grandchildren, Kayla Meadows and Hillary White, also survive. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at the Parrott Church of God, with Rev. Eddie Dalton, Rev. W. O. Myers, and Rev. Maude Cherry officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parrott Church of God, P.O. Box 97, Parrott, Va. 24132. VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside services. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2001 at the Parrott Church of God. Arrangements by The DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10143 Surname: Jones ------------------------- When I discovered the obit on Sarah Elizabeth Jones, I found my father, the late Grover C.Cowan of Morristown, Tn. attended the funeral. I am not sure how we were related to Sarah. His mother was Sarah Elizabeth Jones, who married William Cowan, she is buried in Morristown, Tn. If any of the people on the internet know of this connection e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COX, Don Carlos, 90, of the Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Kroontje Health Care Center. He was born in Floyd County, Va. on August 21, 1910 to the late Luke and Mary Gardner Cox. He was retired from N & W Railroad as a signalman, with 30 years service. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Alice Cox of Blacksburg; three sisters, Helen Richards, Salem, Edith Laughter, Virginia Beach, Ann Myers, Nellies Ford; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 20, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Stanley Harvey officiating. Entombment will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 East Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOSS, Sarah Elizabeth Effinger, 90, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Kroontje Health Care Center. She was born in Blacksburg on October 2, 1910 to the late John Peter and Maggie Nickie Perfater Effinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Doss and a son, Michael E. Doss. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara L. and Kenneth Clark of Christiansburg, Ellen C. and Carl Dove of Blacksburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Shirley Doss, Donald M. and Linda Doss, all of Blacksburg, Larry L. Doss of Christiansburg; a sister-in-law, Mary Effinger; a brother-in-law, Ward Doss, both of Blacksburg; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Gilbert and Mr. Rader Vaden officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554 or the American Heart Association, c / o Mrs. Betty Basham-Chairman, 200 Evans Street Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HUFF, Ralph Hugh, 79, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, April 17,2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a businessman, farmer and owner of Huff & Huff Excavating. He was a World War II veteran, having served in Company E or 134th Infantry. He served in the battles and campaigns of Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe with the rank of TEC 5. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Matt and Mancie Huff, a brother, Mark Huff and a sister, Elva Dalton. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Otha Mildred Huff, Riner; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dean Mannon, Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Darlene Huff, Allen and Kathy Huff, Alfred and Susan Huff, all of Riner; four loved grandchildren, Kerri, Jamie, Marceline and Lindsey Huff; brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Velta Huff, Dugspur; and sister, Hassie Moore, Dugspur. Funeral services will be 11 .am. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Philip Ayers and the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LOVERN, Marion Graham Williams, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Heritage Hall, after an extended illness. Her husbands, Ervin B. Williams and Ralph B. Lovern, and a son, Charles M. Williams preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters and spouses, Judy and Benny Dudding of Pembroke, Va. and Betty and David Viars of Max Meadows, Va.; sons and spouses, Richard and Lois Williams of Shawsville, Va., Ervin and Becky Williams of Blacksburg, Va., Edward and Bobbie Williams of Christiansburg, Va.; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Williams of Gold Bond, Va. She is also survived by five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Lucy Kirk of Blacksburg, Va., Claudine Turpin and Mildred Blankenship of Shawsville, Va.; also two special friends, Emma Thornton and Joyce Winfield. She was a wonderful Christian woman who deeply loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Hall, and Jennie Lemon, Rev. Tom Oliphant and the other members of the Gentle Shepherd Hospice and Ashley Day for the care and friendship that they gave to Marion. Friends and family may visit at Horne Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted at the Horne Funeral Chapel on Friday, April 20, 2001, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Tom Oliphant, with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to Ed and Bobbie's house afterwards. The family requests that if you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, that it be to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MYERS, Annie Frances, 82, of Newport, passed away Wednesday morning, April 18, 2001 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville following a long illness. She was born in Giles County on August 25, 1918 to the late John Harvey Ballard and Addie Jane Ester Rock Myers. She was retired from Virginia Tech with over 17 years of service. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Duncan of New Castle and Bessie Cooper of Narrows, and one brother, Charlie Myers of Newport. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Brenda Porterfield and her husband, Albert of Newport. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Chapel in Pembroke with the Reverend Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery, Mountain Lake Road, Newport. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STOOTS, William Albert, (Bill), 84, of Parrott, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOSS, Sarah Elizabeth Effinger, 90, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FLINCHUM, William Charles, (Bud), 68, of Blacksburg, died Monday, April 16, 2001 at Roanoke Community Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on February 4, 1933 to the late Charles McKinley and Hettie G. Burke Flinchum. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Alene Flinchum Hale, Nellie "Tea" Flinchum Bishop, and Helen Flinchum Orsborne. He was the founder of W. C. Flinchum and Sons Excavating, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Barbara S. Flinchum of Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Perry Morehead, Sr. of Blacksburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, William M. and Dianne Flinchum of Blacksburg, Robert C. "Bobby" and Vicki Flinchum of Floyd; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel Hylton of Radford, Nora Sue Delancey of Jacksonville, Fla., Mildred and Marvin Martin of Durham, N.C., Lacy Orsborne of Meadow Bridge, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Perry Morehead, Jr., Crystal Morehead, Eric, Aaron and Joey Flinchum; one great-grandson, Patrick Deven Polly; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JONES, Myrtle A., 73, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LOVERN, Marion Graham Williams, 73, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LUCAS, Ashley Armstrong,, 96, of Prices Fork, died Sunday, April 15, 2001 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prices Fork United Methodist Church, c / o Mrs. Florence P. Kinnear, Church Treasurer, 4116 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060-1982 or the Shiloh Lutheran Church, 5218 Long Shop Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STEWART, David, 63, of Radford, died Monday, April 16, 2001. Arrangements by Claytor-Dean Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

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