New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ATKINS, Mary Dowdy, 79, of Pearisburg, died Sunday morning, March 25, 2001, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Atkins had been a resident of Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg. She was born on May 14, 1921, in Giles County, and was daughter of the late Burt Dowdy and Elizabeth Williams Dowdy. She was the widow of Frank Mason Atkins. She is survived by two sons, Richard Atkins of Narrows and Frankie Atkins of Pearisburg; one daughter, Sue Talbert of Draper; three brothers, Marcus Dowdy, Salem, Claude Jack Dowdy, Newport, and B. Walter Dowdy of Newport; one sister, Hazel D. Fisher, Staunton; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Charlotte Reynolds of Warm Hearth and Tina Dowdy of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg with the Rev. Barbara Wilson officiating. Interment is in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARDEN, Sinie Flinchum, 82, of Radford, died Saturday, March 24, 2001 in Wheatland Hills Retirement Center. She was the widow of A.L. Carden. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Catherine C. and David B. Clark, Richmond; a sister, Blanche Kanode, Christiansburg; a granddaughter, Christie L. McHone, Richmond; and a great-granddaughter, Emma McHone. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2001 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EPPERLY, Raymond E., 65, of Christiansburg, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, March 24, 2001. He was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church, and a retired employee of Reed Lumber Company with over forty-four years of service. The son of the late Posey George and Lula Hixon Epperly, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joyce Walters Epperly; two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond, II and Lisa Epperly, Floyd, and Eric and Tena Epperly, Riner; three precious grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Amanda, Meghan, and Cole; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Edith Epperly, Leonard and Ruby Epperly, Luther and Helen Epperly, Garnett and Peggy Epperly, Robert Epperly, and Garland Epperly; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruby and Alfred Cupp, Christiansburg, Delores Lane, Baltimore, Md.; his mother-in-law, Mildred Walters; also surviving are his friends and traveling companions of forty-five years, Tom and Agnes Knowles, Indian Trail, N.C.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to Drs. Scott Jamison, Joe Calkins, Bhairvi Trived, and Jessie Davidson for the professionalism, care, and concern. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the North Fork Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Fred Brugger and the Rev. Olan Gardner, with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RORRER, Thelma Lake Harman, 81, of Floyd, and formerly of Coalwood, W.Va., passed away Sunday, March 25, 2001. She was preceded in death by her mother, Etta Susan Harman Epperly; and two sons, Freddie Lee and Robert Eugene Rorrer. She was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ervin L. Rorrer, Floyd; daughter-in-law, Janet F. Rorrer, Floyd; grandchildren and spouses, Lynne and Mike Metzler, Brian and Kim Rorrer, and Barry and Kay Rorrer, all of Floyd; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Metzler, Taylor Metzler, Daniel Metzler, Sidney Rorrer, R.J. Rorrer, all of Floyd, and David Metzler, Blacksburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Lane and Dorothy Epperly, Copper Hill; two sister-in-law, Reva Belcher and Silvian and Reg Hancock, both of Floyd; two brother-in-law, Claude and Christine Rorrer, Baltimore, Md., and Sebert and Jean Rorrer, Chesepeake, Va.; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen H. Sage and the Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Tuesday morning before the funeral. All other times at the home of Janet Rorrer at 316 Rorrer Rd. in Floyd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SIMMONS, Ardith Hylton, 85, of Christiansburg, went to be with our Lord, Saturday evening, March 24, 2001. She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Richard and Colleen Simmons, Christiansburg; a granddaughter, Teresa Hafey and husband Joe, Roanoke; a grandson, Shane Simmons, and wife,Jackie, Radford; a great-grandson, Ethan Hafey, Roanoke; two sisters, Edith Kenley, Radford, Virginia Roop, Christiansburg; a brother, Alvah Hylton, Blacksburg. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday March 27 in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Steve Aker and Mr. George Guilliams with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Horne Funeral Service. Flowers will be accepted, however those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Auburn United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 74, Riner, Va. 24149. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STEWART, Timothy Lee, 31, of 408 Painter Street in Pearisburg, died Friday evening, March 23, 2001 in Princeton, W.Va. Born on February 22, 1970 in New York City, he was the son of Diane Stewart Saunders of Pembroke and the late Randolph Saunders. He was retired on disability from the Norfolk-Southern Railway. He was a 1988 graduate of Giles High School. Timmy is survived by his mother, Diane Stewart Saunders; a daughter, Brittany Nicole Santolla of Pearisburg; two brothers, Jerry R. Saunders and Derek J. Saunders, both of Pembroke; his maternal grandfather, Linwood Stewart of Princeton, W.Va., two uncles, Chuckie Stewart of Pembroke, and Nelson Saunders and wife Marie all of Pembroke; a great-aunt, Virgie E. Love, Bluefield; four great-uncles, James Stewart, Jake Stewart and Sterling Stewart all of Christiansburg, and Cal Stewart of Washington, D.C.; several cousins; nieces; nephews; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke, with the Rev. Fred Carpenter, Jr., Evangelist. Joann Carper and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Harris Cemetery in Rocky Hollow near Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WARDEN, Charlie David, 50, of Hiwassee, died Sunday, March 25, 2001. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARDEN, Sinie F., 82, of Radford, died Saturday, March 24, 2001. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EPPERLY, Raymond Edgar, 65, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, March 24, 2001. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GOAD, Austin Farley, 86, of Floyd, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Goad. He was a member of Word of Truth Baptist Church. He is survived by a wife of 66 years, Ida J. Goad, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Andrew Nester, Floyd; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Mildred Goad, Floyd, Roger and Erma Goad, Floyd; two sisters, Clara Clements, Mt. Airy, N.C., Agnes Blizzard, Mt. Airy, N.C.; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Judy and Donald Cain, Winchester, Dale and Sharon Goad, Winchester, Allen and Tammy Nester, Stuart, Diane and Lloyd Minter, Floyd, Denise Goad, Delores Goad, Darrell Goad and Darren Goad, all of Floyd; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Re. Murray Agee officiating . Interment will follow in Buffalo Mountain Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SISSON, Bonnie Willis, 86, of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Hale Willis, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sisson; a son, Donald L. Sisson; and two brothers, Hobert and Hubert Willis. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James O. and Julie Sisson, Shawsville; her former daughter-in-law, Sue Sisson Foster and husband, John, Radford; grandchildren, Cathy Sisson Fisher and husband, Michael, Daryl W. Sisson, Scott S. Sisson, Melissa Sisson Shepherd, and Rebekah Sisson. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider Shawsville Rescue Squad, Box 14, Shawsville, VA 24162. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STEWART, Timmy, 31, of Pearisburg, died Friday, March 23, 2001. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WRIGHT, Kathleen Maphis, (Kaye), passed away Friday evening at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, with graveside service following at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------From the Roanake Area---------- HALL, Raymond Edmond, 67, of Salem, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Wilson, Ironto, Melinda Harris, Floyd; one son, Michael Hall, Salem; four sisters, Eunice Muncy, Copper Hill, Wanna Thomas, Christiansburg, Nan Basham, Roanoke, Eva Hall, Shawsville; two brothers, Lloyd Hall, Christiansburg, Branard Hall, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 5 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GOAD, Austin Farley, 86, of Floyd, passed away, Friday, March 21, 2001. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MORAN, Catherine DeHart, 79, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Moran and one son, Virgil Moran. She is survived by nine children and spouses, Hazel and Laurel Thomas, Marvin and Glori Jean Moran, Troy and Claradean Moran, Sylvia and David Whitlow, Margaret Vest and Dolly, Ardella and Tommy Poff, Charlie Moran and Linda, Linda and Robert Hatcher; daughter-in-law, Cindy Moran; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Irene Duncan, Lorine and Ed Wood, Nerene and Ward Tolbert, Lois and Marvin Spencer; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Delmer DeHart, Howard and Lilly DeHart, Dorothy DeHart; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Cannaday, Rev. Graham Mitchell, Rev. Steve Lackey and Rev. Don Peal officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WRIGHT, Kathleen Maphis, (Kaye), passed away Friday evening at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. The family will informally receive guests at 1608 Westover Drive, Blacksburg, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Visitation will be held at McCoy Funeral Home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, with graveside service following at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARROLL, Shirley Burnell, 79, of Narrows, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. He was born in Russellville, Tenn. on May 31, 1921, and was the son of the late Charles Anderson and Verna Talley Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Slade Burnell Carroll. He was a member and active Deacon in the First Baptist Church, Narrows, and was the retired owner of Spur Feed and Supply, Narrows, The Penny Pincher and Carroll's Quick Clean, Pearisburg. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ramey Carroll, Narrows; a daughter-in-law, Caryl Carroll Robinson, Lima, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mrs. Kristine Leigh Brown, Indianapolis, Ind., Kimberly Lynn Carroll, Columbus, Ohio, Kirsten Leslie Carroll, Lexington, Ky.; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Carroll Brown, Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Those who wish to meet Mrs. Carroll and her family to express their condolences may do so at Riffe's in Narrows, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family has suggested that those who are going to send memorials, please consider the World Hunger Fund, First Baptist Church, 609 Wolf Street, Narrows, Va. 24124 or the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. 24014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CRAWFORD, Maggie Carmina, (Betty), of Blacksburg, Va., wife of the late Roy McCoy Crawford, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. Born June 14, 1915, she was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. John R. and Lucy Cruise; four sisters, Nancy Cruise, Jessie Vaughn, Ethel Mathews, and Ann Robinson; and two brothers, Jay Cruise and Ulyss Cruise. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Trula and Bill Tuck of Montgomery County; and her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Crawford of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen S. and Ethel Cruise of Roxboro, N.C. and Roy and Maxine Cruise of King, N.C. Betty is also survived by seven grandchildren and their spouses, Steven and Araceli Cumbo of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Sherry and Mike Blosser of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Phillip and Beth Cumbo of Rural Hall, N.C., Chris and Susan Tuck of Radford, Craig Tuck of Blacksburg, Chris and Rosie Crawford of Greensboro, N.C., and James and Melinda Crawford of Gastonia, N.C. She took special joy in her ten great-grandchildren, Maricel and Clarissa Cumbo, Ryan and Logan Blosser, William and Joshua Cumbo, Dylan and Jordan Tuck, Michael Mallory and Alexandra Crawford. Also surviving are Betty's four sisters-in-law, Lena Crawford, Lella Crawford, Carrie Crawford and Mary Cruise, along with many special nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends whose lives she enriched through the years. A longtime resident of Blacksburg, Betty opened Betty Ann's Beauty Shop in 1942. It later moved to 500 Pepper Street, Blacksburg as part of Roy's Cash Store, where it remained for 27 years. She made friends with all her customers and they are scattered all over the world. Betty was active in the formation of the Virginia State Cosmetology Association, in which she held several offices, and was active in lobbying for the establishment of education, professional standards, and testing for certification. She was active in the past with the Order of the Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary and held offices in both organizations. Betty and Roy enjoyed an early retirement, and for more than 25 years they did the things they enjoyed most, buying and selling antiques and collectibles at their little shop on Radford Street in Christiansburg, traveling, playing cards and bingo, painting still life studies and landscapes, visiting with family and friends, and eating out. At the time of his death in 1997, they had been married for just over 60 years. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FARLOW, Martha Hale, (Dixie), 68, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Billie Roten Hale, and a brother, J. W. Hale. Survivors include her husband, Clifton M. Farlow, Sr. of Radford; one son and daughter-in-law, Clifton M., Jr. and Ora Mae Farlow of Radford; two daughters and son-in-law, Lisa L. Collins of Radford, Marlene M. and Billy Fricker of Dublin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Jean Hale of Princeton, W.Va., Douglas and Peggy Hale of Welch, W.Va.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Don Kirksey of Sun City West, Arizona, Betty and Charles Spencer of Welch, W.Va., Peggy McCoy of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Beth, Kaye and Jay Collins and Heather Farlow; special friend, Cora Linkous of Radford. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Mullins Funeral in Radford with the Rev. Jim Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Fairlawn Fire Department, 7358 Peppers Ferry Blvd., Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2001 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MORAN, Catherine Dehart, 79, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- TURNER, C. Mildred, 82, of San Antonio, Texas formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, March 16, 2001 at the Four Seasons Retirement Home where she had lived for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Bessie Turner, her sisters, Katherine (John) Turner, Reva F. (Sweetie) Turner, and her brother, Kenneth J. (Jack) Turner. She is survived by her son and his wife, Earl Wayne and Maggie Turner of China; four grandchildren, Katherine Turner, Brian Turner and his wife, all of San Antonio, Texas, James Turner of China, Myra Lim of College Station, Texas; one sister-in-law, Ann J. Turner, Christiansburg; and two nephews, Charlie Turner, Vinton and Neal Turner, Christiansburg, and their families. Mildred was a longtime employee of Leggett in Christiansburg before moving away to be near her son and his family. She had also been a member of Park Methodist Church for many years. At her request, Mildred was laid to rest in San Antonio, Texas on March 20, 2001. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WRIGHT, Kathleen Maphis, (Kaye), passed away Friday evening at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. The family will informally receive guests at 1608 Westover Drive, Blacksburg, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Visitation will be held at McCoy Funeral Home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, with graveside service following at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676. 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New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARROLL, Shirley Burnell, 79, of Narrows, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. He was born in Russellville, Tenn. on May 31, 1921, and was the son of the late Charles Anderson and Verna Talley Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Slade Burnell Carroll. He was a member and active Deacon in the First Baptist Church, Narrows, and was the retired owner of Spur Feed and Supply, Narrows, The Penny Pincher and Carroll's Quick Clean, Pearisburg. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ramey Carroll, Narrows; a daughter-in-law, Caryl Carroll Robinson, Lima, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mrs. Kristine Leigh Brown, Indianapolis, Ind., Kimberly Lynn Carroll, Columbus, Ohio, Kirsten Leslie Carroll, Lexington, Ky.; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Carroll Brown, Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral service in Narrows with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Those who wish to meet Mrs. Carroll and her family to express their condolences may do so at Riffe's in Narrows, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family has suggested that those who are going to send memorials, please consider the World Hunger Fund, First Baptist Church, 609 Wolf Street, Narrows, Va. 24124 or the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. 24014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COLLINS, James Harvey, 56, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 19, 2001. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CRAWFORD, Maggie Carmina, (Betty), of Blacksburg, Va., wife of the late Roy McCoy Crawford, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. Born June 14, 1915, she was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. John R. and Lucy Cruise; four sisters, Nancy Cruise, Jessie Vaughn, Ethel Mathews, and Ann Robinson; and two brothers, Jay Cruise and Ulyss Cruise. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Trula and Bill Tuck of Montgomery County; and her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Crawford of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen S. and Ethel Cruise of Roxboro, N.C. and Roy and Maxine Cruise of King, N.C. Betty is also survived by seven grandchildren and their spouses, Steven and Araceli Cumbo of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Sherry and Mike Blosser of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Phillip and Beth Cumbo of Rural Hall, N.C., Chris and Susan Tuck of Radford, Craig Tuck of Blacksburg, Chris and Rosie Crawford of Greensboro, N.C., and James and Melinda Crawford of Gastonia, N.C. She took special joy in her ten great-grandchildren, Maricel and Clarissa Cumbo, Ryan and Logan Blosser, William and Joshua Cumbo, Dylan and Jordan Tuck, Michael Mallory and Alexandra Crawford. Also surviving are Betty's four sisters-in-law, Lena Crawford, Lella Crawford, Carrie Crawford and Mary Cruise, along with many special nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends whose lives she enriched through the years. A longtime resident of Blacksburg, Betty opened Betty Ann's Beauty Shop in 1942. It later moved to 500 Pepper Street, Blacksburg as part of Roy's Cash Store, where it remained for 27 years. She made friends with all her customers and they are scattered all over the world. Betty was active in the formation of the Virginia State Cosmetology Association, in which she held several offices, and was active in lobbying for the establishment of education, professional standards, and testing for certification. She was active in the past with the Order of the Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary and held offices in both organizations. Betty and Roy enjoyed an early retirement, and for more than 25 years they did the things they enjoyed most, buying and selling antiques and collectibles at their little shop on Radford Street in Christiansburg, traveling, playing cards and bingo, painting still life studies and landscapes, visiting with family and friends, and eating out. At the time of his death in 1997, they had been married for just over 60 years. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EARY, Ruby Miller Cecil Mann, of Glen Lyn, formerly of Rich Creek, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FARLOW, Martha Hale, 68, of Radford, passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory, Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MATHIAS, Boyd D., 88, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STERN, E. George - A Celebration of Life Service for George Stern who passed away Monday, March 19, 2001 will be held at 10 a.m., today, at the Virginia Tech Memorial Chapel for family and friends. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WRIGHT, Kathleen Maphis, (Kaye), passed away Friday evening, March 16, 2001, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. She was the widow of Ralph Ross Wright, a professor of electrical engineering at Virginia Tech from 1943 to his death in April of 1968. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer and Elsie Maphis of Sebring, Fla., and her sister, Dorothy Jane (DJ) Gilliam of Anchorage, Alaska. She is survived by a brother, John E. Maphis of Richmond, Va. and four sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren: David R. and Sylvia N. Wright of Blacksburg and Toni Christine Wright of Radford, James N. and Wanda H. Wright and James Michael and Matthew Ross Wright of Blacksburg, Robert E. Wright of Springfield, Ill., and Gary L. and Vicki R. Wright of Little Rock, Ark. Kaye grew up in Oak Park, Ill., married Ralph, and moved to Blacksburg in 1945. She earned a degree from Virginia Tech in 1947, raised a family, and remained in Blacksburg until her death. She was the first woman on Blacksburg's Town Council (1969), part of the original three person staff of Blacksburg's first newspaper, The Sun, a president and charter member of the local League of Women Voters, and a chairman for the Board of Zoning Appeals. She was a longtime member of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, where she also worked as a secretary, sang in the choir, and served as a Deacon. She was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honorary fraternity, the Junior Women's Club, the Virginia Tech Glee Club, and the Westminster Club. She worked at the National Bank of Blacksburg and the Cooper House, the Campus Presbyterian Ministry. She helped found and was a charter (and lifetime) member of the Shawnee Swim Club, also helped start Blacksburg's original swim team. She was an avid fan of swimming, politics, Virginia Tech sports, and mostly, of her family. She left them far too soon, they will always miss her. The family will informally receive guests at 1608 Westover Drive, Blacksburg, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Visitation will be held at McCoy Funeral Home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, with graveside service following at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676.

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROYLES, Alma Skeens, 89, of Narrows, died Monday, March 19, 2001 in the Riverview Nursing Home, Rich Creek. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on May 5, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nora Skeens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Rufus Broyles. She was a member of the Glen Lyn Church of Christ, but attended the First Christian Church in Narrows for many years. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Opal and Arnold Meadows, Beckley, W.Va., Gay and Don Forrester, Eden, N.C.; three sisters, Hallie Fields, Blacksburg, Mable Montgomery, Sophia, W.Va., Pearl Broyles, Narrows; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Narrows with Rev. Chris Michael officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will receive friends Thursday at 12 noon at Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows. The family suggests that memorials be sent to the First Christian Church, Memorial Boulevard, Narrows, Va. 24124. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GIBSON, Herbert Baird, (Dickey), 82, of Radford, died Monday, March 19, 2001. Interment was in Westview Cemetery. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARVEY, Staples Estell, 69, of New River, departed this life on Monday, March 19, 2001 at his residence after a short illness. He was born October 7, 1932 in New River, the son of the late Staples and Sarah Stigger Harvey. He was a faithful member of The First Missionary Baptist Church, New River, where he served as past Chairman of the Deacon Board, a member of the Gospel Choir, and a member of the Usher Board. Estell was a veteran having served with the United States Army Medical Corp. He was also a semi-retired employee of Saint Albans Hospital, Radford for over 30 years. He was also a part-time employee of the New River Valley Medical Center. Estell was an avid golfer, having a profound love for the game. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 41 years, Louise Harvey of the home; one daughter, Sherri L. Harvey also of the home; six sisters, Annie L. Ingram, Ora L. Crouse, Emily A. Kellum, Valera C. Bush, Clidias H. Lewis, and Valentina Brooks; five brothers, Harrison B. Harvey, Jackson E. Harvey, Frank E. Harvey, Jerry L. Harvey, and Dexter R. Harvey; five sisters-in-law, Earsaline, Elizabeth, Minnie, Janie, and Jacqueline; four brothers-in-law, Walter S. Lewis, James C. Kellum, Clark Bush, William Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, March 23, 2001 at 1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Sunrise Burial Park in Fairlawn. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 22, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The First Missionary Baptist Church. Penn's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KISER, Nola Ball, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, where she died a Baptist and Democrat. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the Honaker Funeral Home, Honaker, Thursday morning where the funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22 in the Honaker Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Dr. Mallie Hinnant with interment to follow in the Rose Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LUTTRELL, Jane Allison Oglesby Owen, 82, of the Richfield Retirement Community in Salem and formerly of Pulaski died Sunday evening March 18, 2001 at the Retirement Community. A native of Draper's Valley, Virginia, Jane lived her entire life in Southwestern Virginia. Her Oglesby family lineage is traced to the earliest settlers in Western Virginia. Jane was widely known as a person who practiced an unwavering faith, who raised her children in an atmosphere of unconditional love, and who remained a loyal and devoted friend to all those fortunate enough to have known her. She was a familiar face in the banking business having worked for over 30 years with Pulaski National Bank and Virginia National Bank. Jane's quiet demeanor was a trait that showed respect for those with whom she had contact. She chose her words carefully and as a result, she was listened-to intently. Her broad smile became a symbol of love, approval, and support to her family and friends. Her laughter reflected the charm and warmth of her deep-rooted humor. Her positive outlook toward the challenges of life was not only professed, but lived. Jane showed us all how to overcome adversity with confidence and poise. She also showed us how to accept victory with grace and humility. Her steadfast loyalty was unbowed by the frailties of life's challenges. Throughout her life she remained devoted to her friends and family in times of jubilation and in times of uncertainty. The wisdom of her counsel and quick-witted humor created an instant bond with new friends and acquaintances. These same qualities regularly reinforced the relationships with those who will hold her memory so special. Jane always thought of others, not in terms of good or bad, but in terms of how her service and support might be of benefit. Jane was devoted to her daughter, son, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and grandchildren and remained a faithful guide and counselor to them throughout their lives. She embraced her extended family in a way that created years of fond memories for three generations of Owen and Luttrell family members. She unselfishly passed her immense gifts to each generation by the example of the way in which she lived. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and her memory will be cherished always. Born February 16, 1919 in Draper, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Wood Crockett Oglesby and Francis Shipp Oglesby, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clark Owen, Sr. and Dr. Homer B. Luttrell; brothers, Francis S. Oglesby, Jr. and Richard B. Oglesby; sisters, Alice O. Smith, Mary O. Brown and Elizabeth Wood Oglesby. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Su Su and Howard Sadler of Pulaski; and one son and daughter-in-law, Clark Owen, Jr. and Emilie M. of Roanoke County; two stepsons and their wives, Richard W. and Carol S. Luttrell of Pulaski and Warren B. and Glenna Luttrell of Annandale, Va.; three grandchildren, Allison Oglesby Sadler of Charlotte, N.C. and Elizabeth Perkins Sadler of Pulaski, Richard Clark Owen and his wife, Rebecca of Richmond, and their daughter Lillian Whitney Owen; two sisters-in-law and husband, Margaret and John Rowe of Roanoke, and Mrs. Hurst O. Owen, Jr. of Norfolk. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and seven stepgrandchildren; Richard Luttrell of Manassas, Karen Sharpless of Alabama, Suzanne Bledsoe of Hillsville, Sarah Suratt of Pulaski, Virginia Foster of Radford, Helen Alderman of Botetourt, Dr. Carol Anne Luttrell of New Orleans. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Preston Sartelle officiating. Interment will follow in the Oglesby Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. An invitation is extended to all to join the family at the home of Su Su and Howard Sadler at 2120 Peppers Ferry Road in Pulaski following the service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ST.CLAIR, Ralph David, 69, of Christiansburg, died Monday, March 19, 2001. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the Den Hill Cemetery, Christiansburg. Friends may come by the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STERN, E. George, Earle B. Norris Professor Emeritus, 88, of Blacksburg, passed away at his home on Monday March 19, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marianne S. Stern; daughter, Jean Fromberg and husband, Zachary of Chevy Chase, Md.; son, John P. Stern and wife, Sharon of Louisville, Ky.; son, Robert J. Stern and wife, Marianne of Avon Lake, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Va. Tech Foundation, Inc. for the E. George Stern Memorial Scholarship, Department of Gift Entry, Office of University Development, 201 Pack Building, Va. Tech, Blacksburg, Va. This scholarship will be for the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products in the School of Natural Resources. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WRIGHT, Kathleen Maphis, (Kaye), passed away Friday evening, March 16, 2001, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. She was the widow of Ralph Ross Wright, a professor of electrical engineering at Virginia Tech from 1943 to his death in April of 1968. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer and Elsie Maphis of Sebring, Fla., and her sister, Dorothy Jane (DJ) Gilliam of Anchorage, Alaska. She is survived by a brother, John E. Maphis of Richmond, Va. and four sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren: David R. and Sylvia N. Wright of Blacksburg and Toni Christine Wright of Radford, James N. and Wanda H. Wright and James Michael and Matthew Ross Wright of Blacksburg, Robert E. Wright of Springfield, Ill., and Gary L. and Vicki R. Wright of Little Rock, Ark. Kaye grew up in Oak Park, Ill, married Ralph, and moved to Blacksburg in 1945. She earned a degree from Virginia Tech in 1947, raised a family, and remained in Blacksburg until her death. She was the first woman on Blacksburg's Town Council (1969), part of the original three person staff of Blacksburg's first newspaper, The Sun, a president and charter member of the local League of Women Voters, and a chairman for the Board of Zoning Appeals. She was a longtime member of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, where she also worked as a secretary, sang in the choir, and served as a Deacon. She was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honorary fraternity, the Junior Women's Club, the Virginia Tech Glee Club, and the Westminster Club. She worked at the National Bank of Blacksburg and the Cooper House, the Campus Presbyterian Ministry. She helped found and was a charter (and lifetime) member of the Shawnee Swim Club, also helped start Blacksburg's original swim team. She was an avid fan of swimming, politics, Virginia Tech sports, and mostly, of her family. She left them far too soon, they will always miss her. The family will informally receive guests at 1608 Westover Drive, Blacksburg, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Visitation will be held at McCoy Funeral Home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, with graveside service following at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676. 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/10312 Surname: Stoots ------------------------- Cemetery Records of Carroll Co list two Stoots buried in White Top Cemetery: Stoots, Earnest Lee 1892-1965 Stoots, Mildred F 15 Jun 1918-30 Dec 1922

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Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10306 Surname: ------------------------- Can anyone give me a bona-fide date as to when the Old Newbern School House was built?? Want to do an article on it for the upcoming Heritage book. Many Thanks!!

somehow i didn't send this. it was saves in my Drafts. I'm sorry. Rena Subject: Obits Roanoke Times Sunday 2-25-2001 > ew River Obituaries > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > ATKINSON, Elvin Elliott, 70, of Christiansburg, died Friday, February 23, > 2001 in a Roanoke Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine > Atkinson; his father, Clyde Atkinson. He is survived by his mother, Edna > Bishop Atkinson of Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, William and > Kitty Rae Atkinson of Maryland; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Diana > Atkinson; grandsons, Dew and Jared, all of Christiansburg. Friends may call > anytime after 9 a.m. Sunday morning at Horne Funeral Home where the family > will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The funeral service > will be held Monday, February 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral > Chapel with Rev. Max Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn > Memorial Gardens. The family request in lieu of flowers, that contributions > be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. > 24073. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > DUNFORD, Robert Paul, 86, of 1688 Old Wolf Creek Rd., Narrows, died Saturday > morning, February 24, 2001 at his home on Wolf Creek. A lifelong resident of > Giles County, he was born December 28, 1914 and was the son of the late > Charlie Lee and Nannie Vance Dunford. In addition to his parents, he was > preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Bowles Dunford and a daughter-in-law, > Karen Dent Dunford. He was a retired millwright at the Celanese Company > Plant at Narrows after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Kathleen > Memorial United Methodist Church on Wolf Creek and was a member of the > Modern Woodman of the World. He is survived by a son, Stephen "Squirrel" > Dunford, Rich Creek; two daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Dr. > William Stafford, Betty Jo and Roger Browning, both of Narrows; a brother, > Roy Dunford, Newport; two sisters, Emma Lafon, Bedford, Virginia Hylton, > Princeton, W.Va. six grandchildren, David Stafford, Blacksburg, Katrina > White, Salem, Dianne Roe, Ripplemead, Kim Sandras, Roanoke, Stephanie > Arnoldt, Powell, Tenn., Stephen Dunford, Rich Creek; six > great-grandchildren, Bart Stafford, Lindsey Stafford, Nathan White, Jacob > Ethan Roe, Courtni Sandras and Cory Sandras. Funeral services will be held > Monday, February 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service > in Narrows, with the Rev. J. D. Clark and the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. > Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. Those who wish to visit > with the family to express their condolences may do so at Riffe's in Narrows > Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that those who are going to send > memorials, please consider the Kathleen Memorial Building Fund, C / O, > Frances Smith, 106 Crystal Lane, Narrows, Va. 24124. The family wishes to > thank the Carilion New River Valley Hospice Service for all the love and > attention they gave to our father during his illness. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > LONG, Fred Allen, 61, of Prices Fork, died Friday, February 23, 2001 at his > home. Committal services will be conducted in the chapel at Roselawn > Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg on Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 12 noon. In > lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Longshop-McCoy > Fire and First Aid, P. O. Box 489, McCoy, Va. 24111. Arrangements by McCoy > Funeral Home, Blacksburg. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > LOUHOFF, William Edwin Sr., 58, of Blacksburg, died Friday, February 23, > 2001, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Memorial service will be conducted > Sunday, February 25, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the New Life Christian Center at > Life Bible College, Christiansburg with the Rev. Nick Gough officiating. In > lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer > Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral > Home, Blacksburg. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > MARTIN, Norma June, 61, of Riner, died Thursday, February 22, 2001. The > funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2001 in the Horne > Funeral Chapel with Rev. George Guilliams and Rev. Steve Aker officiating. > Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests in lieu > of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to the Riner Fire > Department, Box 11, Riner, Va. 24149. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service > in Christiansburg. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > REED, Edith Estelle Helms, 84, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the > Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2001. Friends may call anytime after 9 a.m. > Monday, February 26, at Horne Funeral Home where family will receive friends > from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, > February 27, 2001 at Cambria Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Roselawn > Memorial Gardens. A full obituary will be in Monday's paper. Arrangements > are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > SMITH, Ida Graham, 79, of Dublin, passed away Friday, February 23, 2001. > Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. > Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > VEST, Erslie W., 79, of Copper Hill, passed away at his home, Saturday, > February 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ilene Vest, Copper Hill; > sons, Roger and Glenda Vest, Salem, Gerald and Carla Vest, Roanoke, Gilbert > Vest, Copper Hill; daughters, Patricia and Robert Graham, Copper Hill, Joyce > and Alan Buckner, Gainesville, Fla., Shirley and Ken Revoir, Copper Hill; 18 > grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Shanks, Salem; and > numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at > Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. > Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon > Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. > > VIA, William D., (Bill), 62, of Floyd, went home to play his fiddle for > Jesus on Saturday, February 24, 2001. Bill worked at Willis Elementary > School and was a big fan of old time music, especially Rfe Brady. He will be > greatly missed for his love, his caring and kindness. He will be especially > missed by his beloved dog, "Chow" and his great friends, Stan and Debbie > Coley. Survivors include his wife, Jo Anne H. Via of Floyd; son and > daughter-in-law, Jerry Jr. and Tina Hamlin of Christiansburg; daughter and > son-in-law, Mary Ann and Jerry Martin of Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, > Lane and Eva Via of Floyd; grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Devin, Chealsea > Ann and Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 > p.m. Monday, February 26, 2001 at the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness > Church with the Rev. Richard Kingrea and the Rev. Steve Brown officiating. > Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive > friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. > > > > > >

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10305 Surname: George Draper ------------------------- I am trying to find the location of Draper's Valley, Va. I am related to Goerge in an indirect way. The Drapers, Agnews, and Coffmans(my line) apparently have a long history of realtionships from the time they setteled in Va.I have been able to trace the line through the Ingles etc. Apparently soemone in that line married a David H. Coffman. My daughter lives in Yorktown, Va. and I thought it might be fun to visit the Pattonsburg area, but can't find any definititive directions

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AMOS, Gracie May Vest, 93, of Shawsville, glided through the Pearly Gates of Heaven into her Savior's arms on Thursday, March 15, 2001. Waiting there to meet her was her husband, James M. (Jake) Amos, her mother and dad, James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light Vest, sisters, Bertie, Calma, Alma, Mary and Lois, and a brother, Willie, and a great-granddaughter, Breann Burchett. She leaves behind to mourn their loss and cherish her memory a son and daughter-in-law, Teddy J. (T.R.) and Jo Vest of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Burchett and Florence Amos, both of Roanoke, Edna and Melvin Lutz of Salem, Nancy and Martin Gale Gallimore of Ironto; a sister and brother-in-law, Naomi and John Akers of Elliston; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dayton and Ann Vest of Shawsville, Edgar and Nina Vest of Dublin. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001. The Rev. Jeff Wilson and the Rev. David Tanner will officiate. Interment will follow in Congregational Holiness Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CONNER, Kenneth M., 58, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2001. He was employed by Mechanical Development in Salem. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his parents, John Cledys and Willie Sisson Conner. He is survived by his wife, Barbara W. Conner; sister, Francis Conner Sowers; brother, Earl Conner; special cousins, Peggy Conner, Macle Conner, Gerlene Conner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Lane Spiegner officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Floyd Parsonage Building, 915 Cambria Street, N.W., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DUNCAN, George William, 68, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, March 15, 2001. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. M.C. Sutphin with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FRIEZE, Russell Leon, (Rusty), 31, of Blacksburg, died Friday, March 15, 2001. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRIDDY, Martha Cille Stokes, 82, of Blacksburg, died Friday, March 16, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon P. Troy, of Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held in Sulligent, Ala. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WRIGHT, Kathleen Maphis, (Kaye), 78, of Blacksburg, died Friday, March 16, 2001. Arrangements are pending at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AMOS, Gracie May Vest, of Shawsville, glided through the Pearly Gates of Heaven into her Savior's arms on Thursday, March 15, 2001. Waiting there to meet her was her husband, James M. (Jake) Amos, her mother and dad, James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light Vest, sisters, Bertie, Calma, Alma, Mary and Lois, and a brother, Willie, and a great-granddaughter, Breann Burchett. She leaves behind to mourn their loss and cherish her memory a son and daughter-in-law, Teddy J. (T.R.) and Jo Vest of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Burchett and Florence Amos, both of Roanoke, Edna and Melvin Lutz of Salem, Nancy and Martin Gale Gallimore of Ironto; a sister and brother-in-law, Naomi and John Akers of Elliston; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dayton and Ann Vest of Shawsville, Edgar and Nina Vest of Dublin. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001. The Rev. Jeff Wilson and the Rev. David Tanner will officiate. Interment will follow in Congregational Holiness Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CONNER, Kenneth M., 58, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2001. He was employed by Mechanical Development in Salem. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his parents, John Cledys and Willie Sisson Conner. He is survived by his wife, Barbara W. Conner; sister, Francis Conner Sowers; brother, Earl Conner; special cousins, Peggy Conner, Macle Conner, Gerlene Conner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Lane Spiegner officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Floyd Parsonage Building, 915 Cambria Street, N.W., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DANIEL, Hazel Shaver, 88, of Blacksburg, departed this life to a greater life with her Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2001. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Saturday, at Oakey's North Chapel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DICKERSON, Anna Ellen Martin, 82, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. A lifetime resident of Montgomery County she was born June 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth Argabright Martin. Preceded in death by husband, Riley Tazwell "Taz" Dickerson, she is survived by two sons, Watson L. Dickerson, Fuquay Varina, N.C., Marshall C. Dickerson and daughter-in-law, Donna Easton Dickerson, Vinton, Va.; three daughters, Betty Sowder and son-in-law, James L. Sowder, Mechanicsville, Va., Jeanette H. Graham and son-in-law, Trubie I. Graham, Edna D. Conner, all of Shawsville, Va.; eight grandchildren, Johanna D. Sowder, Mechanicsville, Va., Nathan L. Sowder and wife, Jeanna, Aylett, Va., Aaron R. Hale and wife, Donna, Spring Hill, Fla., Sharon H. Maxey and husband, Tony L. Maxey, Glen Arlis Conner, Jr., all of Shawsville, Robert D. Dickerson and wife, Amelia, Pittsboro, N.C., Teresa D. Morton and husband, David, Wilmington of North Carolina, Steven Dickerson and wife, Hope, Hardy, Va.; thirteen great-grandchildren, Kayla Sowder, Jessica Sowder, Hunter Sowder, Arlen Riley Hale, Brandy Miles and Shawn Biller, Jennifer, Rhonda, Victoria Dickerson, Belle and Grant Dickerson; two great-great-grandchildren, Austin Biller, David Miles, III; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Pauline D. Conner, Salem, Va.; one brother-in-law, Woodie L. Dickerson and wife, Magdalene, Princeton, W.Va. The family wishes to give their special thanks to Pauline Conner for her continued love and support. Also express our deep appreciation to the home care providers, Richfield Nursing Center Staff, Gentle Shepherd Hospice and the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Willie Yates with interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DUNCAN, George William, 68, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, March 15, 2001. He was the son of the late Engle and Nellie Duncan. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Korean Conflict, he was a Roanoke Times carrier for over twenty-five years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Robinson Duncan; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Walford, Sr. and Sandy J. Duncan, Christiansburg, Ronnie Dale and Sheila M. Duncan, Riner; two sisters, Ruby Long, Belspring, Frances Semones, Dublin; grandchildren, William Walford Duncan, Jr. and Angela Duncan, Laurie Ann Sheppard and Chancey Sheppard, Angela Dawn Dean and Sherman Dean, Christopher Allan Duncan, Barry Paul Duncan, Chelsey Lynette Duncan; great-grandchildren, Sierra Nicole Duncan, Branson Ray Sheppard, Christopher Dean, Jasmine Dean. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. M. C. Sutphin. with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALE, Marjorie McClanahan, 68, of Elliston, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at Big Spring Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MYERS, Alvin Bennett Sr., 78, of 3627 Charlena Lane, Pulaski, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Mr. Myers went home to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Franklin County on August 19, 1922 and was the son of the late Ollie R. Myers and Minnie McBride Myers. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Myers. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are children and spouses, Barbara and Mike Crawford, Christiansburg, Alvin B. "Benny" Myers, Jr. and Ana Myers, Christiansburg, Debra and Randy Helms, Pulaski, Buford and Tenna Saunders, Riner, Tommy Saunders, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Ralph Hill, Chester; brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Edith Myers, Narrows, David and Mary Myers, Hardy; grandchildren, Brandon and Kyle Crawford, Christiansburg, Trey, Paul and Haley Myers, Pensacola, Fla., Lucas Helms, Pulaski, Tony and Tosha Saunders, Riner; special friends, David, Margaret and Chad Birch, Ken Stoots, Frank Sutphin. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Saturday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SANDS, Sophie Vick, 93, of Draper, passed away Friday, March 16, 2001. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Visitation Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- St.CLAIR, Etta Dowdy, (Frankie), 72, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2001. She was the beloved wife of James Robert "Bob" St.Clair. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lee St.Clair; sister and brother-in-law, Shelby and Herman Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Doris Dowdy; special niece, Jeannie Hill; also a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Bailey and the Rev. Thomas Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WEBB, Kate S., 101, of Radford, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2001 at Birdmont Manor in Wytheville. She was born on December 7, 1899, a daughter of the late J. W. and Emma Price Snider. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Webb, Sr., son, William H. Webb, Jr. She attended Radford State Teachers College and taught school beginning in 1917 at the Springdale School in the Walker Creek District of Giles County. She also was a Counselor and Scout Camp Director at Camp Coffey, and a Red Cross Blood Mobile volunteer worker. Mrs. Webb has been a resident of Radford since her marriage to Harry Webb on January 24, 1919 in Bristol, Tenn. She attended Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of the Virginia May Chapter #92 Order of Eastern Star since March 12, 1927. She lived at Brookmeade in Shawsville for 12 years and at Birdmont since 1998. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Norma and David E. Edmonds of Pulaski; a daughter-in-law, Belle B. Webb, Bristol, Tenn.; a grandson, Robert S. and Rhonda Melton of Radford; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Ashley Melton. Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the West View Cemetery in Radford with Dr. Cortez Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DANIEL, Hazel Shaver, 88, of Blacksburg, departed this life to a greater life with her Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2001. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Lewis Daniel. She is survived by her son, Ron and her daughter-in-law, Cheryl; and her cherished granddaughter, Jennie of Blacksburg. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn of Roanoke and Mrs. Ruth Ridgeway of Wirtz; and brother, Lewis Shaver of Roanoke. Mrs. Daniel was a lifelong member of the Methodist church. Throughout her life, Mrs. Daniel was devoted to her church, her family and her home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. with Rev. Don Roberts officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the God's Shelter Fund of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, Blacksburg, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DICKERSON, Anna Ellen Martin, 82, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. A lifetime resident of Montgomery County she was born June 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth Argabright Martin. Preceded in death by husband, Riley Tazwell "Taz" Dickerson, she is survived by two sons, Watson L. Dickerson, Fuquay Varina, N.C., Marshall C. Dickerson and daughter-in-law, Donna Easton Dickerson, Vinton, Va.; three daughters, Betty Sowder and son-in-law, James L. Sowder, Mechanicsville, Va., Jeanette H. Graham and son-in-law, Trubie I. Graham, Edna D. Conner, all of Shawsville, Va.; eight grandchildren, Johanna D. Sowder, Mechanicsville, Va., Nathan L. Sowder and wife, Jeanna, Aylett, Va., Aaron R. Hale and wife, Donna, Spring Hill, Fla., Sharon H. Maxey and husband, Tony L. Maxey, Glen Arlis Conner, Jr., all of Shawsville, Robert D. Dickerson and wife, Amelia, Pittsboro, N.C., Teresa D. Morton and husband, David, Wilmington of North Carolina, Steven Dickerson and wife, Hope, Hardy, Va.; thirteen great-grandchildren, Kayla Sowder, Jessica Sowder, Hunter Sowder, Arlen Riley Hale, Brandy Miles and Shawn Biller, Jennifer, Rhonda, Victoria Dickerson, Belle and Grant Dickerson; two great-great-grandchildren, Austin Biller, David Miles, III; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Pauline D. Conner, Salem, Va.; one brother-in-law, Woodie L. Dickerson and wife, Magdalene, Princeton, W.Va. The family wishes to give their special thanks to Pauline Conner for her continued love and support. Also express our deep appreciation to the home care providers, Richfield Nursing Center Staff, Gentle Shepherd Hospice and the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Willie Yates with interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DUNCAN, George William, 68, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, March 15, 2001. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALE, Marjorie McClanahan, 68, of Elliston, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born April 25, 1932 at Grundy, Va., a daughter of James A. McClanahan and Lula Stevenson McClanahan. Marjorie graduated from Grundy High School in 1951 and married Herbert H. (Jim) Hale in 1952. They owned and operated Hale's Restaurant in Shawsville for 34 years. Marjorie was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church for many years. Ma rjorie had a rare gift for friendship, her friendships spanned generations and lasted decades. The sorrow her friends feel at her passing is a tribute to the compassion, generosity, and love she gave so selflessly. Marjorie will be remembered as a loyal wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted sister, and a faithful friend. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford McClanahan, Edward McClanahan, and Curtis McClanahan. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cindy Hale of Elliston, David and Sharon Hale of Elliston; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Doug Conner of Blacksburg; granddaughters, Maria, Olivia, and Amber Hale of Elliston, Lindsay Hale of Elliston, Amara and Rowan Conner, Blacksburg; stepdaughter, Emily Kessinger of Blacksburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and George Ling of Floyd, Daphine and Don Davis of Roanoke, Kitty and Ron Rakes of Shawsville; a brother, Dave McClanahan of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Susie McClanahan of Lexington, N.C.; sister-in-law, Dolly McClanahan of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, with Rev. Kenneth D. Gray and Rev. Steve Sholar officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEREDITH, R. O., (Sonny), 66, of Pembroke, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 in Cushing, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. in Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead. Notice placed by Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- St.CLAIR, Etta Dowdy, (Frankie), 72, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2001. She was the beloved wife of James Robert "Bob" St.Clair. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lee St.Clair; sister and brother-in-law, Shelby and Herman Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Doris Dowdy; special niece, Jeannie Hill; also a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Bailey and the Rev. Thomas Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- VEST, Melba Myers, 71, of Pembroke, formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001 in Blacksburg. She was the wife of John C. Vest, Jr., daughter of Lulie M. Dowdy, mother of Kenneth and James Myers and Susan McDaniel, sister of Janet Hannabass, Emory, Jr. and Tommy Dowdy. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, with burial in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----

New River Obituaries DANIEL, Hazel Shaver, 88, of Blacksburg, departed this life to a greater life with her Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2001. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Lewis Daniel. She is survived by her son, Ron and her daughter-in-law, Cheryl; and her cherished granddaughter, Jennie of Blacksburg. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn of Roanoke and Mrs. Ruth Ridgeway of Wirtz; and brother, Lewis Shaver of Roanoke. Mrs. Daniel was a lifelong member of the Methodist church. Throughout her life, Mrs. Daniel was devoted to her church, her family and her home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. with Rev. Don Roberts officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the God's Shelter Fund of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, Blacksburg, Va. DICKERSON, Anna Ellen Martin, 82, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. A lifetime resident of Montgomery County she was born June 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth Argabright Martin. Preceded in death by husband, Riley Tazwell "Taz" Dickerson, she is survived by two sons, Watson L. Dickerson, Fuquay Varina, N.C., Marshall C. Dickerson and daughter-in-law, Donna Easton Dickerson, Vinton, Va.; three daughters, Betty Sowder and son-in-law, James L. Sowder, Mechanicsville, Va., Jeanette H. Graham and son-in-law, Trubie I. Graham, Edna D. Conner, all of Shawsville, Va.; eight grandchildren, Johanna D. Sowder, Mechanicsville, Va., Nathan L. Sowder and wife, Jeanna, Aylett, Va., Aaron R. Hale and wife, Donna, Spring Hill, Fla., Sharon H. Maxey and husband, Tony L. Maxey, Glen Arlis Conner, Jr., all of Shawsville, Robert D. Dickerson and wife, Amelia, Pittsboro, N.C., Teresa D. Morton and husband, David, Wilmington of North Carolina, Steven Dickerson and wife, Hope, Hardy, Va.; thirteen great-grandchildren, Kayla Sowder, Jessica Sowder, Hunter Sowder, Arlen Riley Hale, Brandy Miles and Shawn Biller, Jennifer, Rhonda, Victoria Dickerson, Belle and Grant Dickerson; two great-great-grandchildren, Austin Biller, David Miles, III; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Pauline D. Conner, Salem, Va.; one brother-in-law, Woodie L. Dickerson and wife, Magdalene, Princeton, W.Va. The family wishes to give their special thanks to Pauline Conner for her continued love and support. Also express our deep appreciation to the home care providers, Richfield Nursing Center Staff, Gentle Shepherd Hospice and the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Willie Yates with interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. DUNCAN, George William, 68, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, March 15, 2001. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. HALE, Marjorie McClanahan, 68, of Elliston, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born April 25, 1932 at Grundy, Va., a daughter of James A. McClanahan and Lula Stevenson McClanahan. Marjorie graduated from Grundy High School in 1951 and married Herbert H. (Jim) Hale in 1952. They owned and operated Hale's Restaurant in Shawsville for 34 years. Marjorie was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church for many years. Marjorie had a rare gift for friendship, her friendships spanned generations and lasted decades. The sorrow her friends feel at her passing is a tribute to the compassion, generosity, and love she gave so selflessly. Marjorie will be remembered as a loyal wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted sister, and a faithful friend. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford McClanahan, Edward McClanahan, and Curtis McClanahan. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cindy Hale of Elliston, David and Sharon Hale of Elliston; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Doug Conner of Blacksburg; granddaughters, Maria, Olivia, and Amber Hale of Elliston, Lindsay Hale of Elliston, Amara and Rowan Conner, Blacksburg; stepdaughter, Emily Kessinger of Blacksburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and George Ling of Floyd, Daphine and Don Davis of Roanoke, Kitty and Ron Rakes of Shawsville; a brother, Dave McClanahan of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Susie McClanahan of Lexington, N.C.; sister-in-law, Dolly McClanahan of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, with Rev. Kenneth D. Gray and Rev. Steve Sholar officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. MEREDITH, R. O., (Sonny), 66, of Pembroke, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 in Cushing, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. in Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead. Notice placed by Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. St.CLAIR, Etta Dowdy, (Frankie), 72, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2001. She was the beloved wife of James Robert "Bob" St.Clair. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lee St.Clair; sister and brother-in-law, Shelby and Herman Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Doris Dowdy; special niece, Jeannie Hill; also a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Bailey and the Rev. Thomas Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. VEST, Melba Myers, 71, of Pembroke, formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001 in Blacksburg. She was the wife of John C. Vest, Jr., daughter of Lulie M. Dowdy, mother of Kenneth and James Myers and Susan McDaniel, sister of Janet Hannabass, Emory, Jr. and Tommy Dowdy. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, with burial in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10113 Surname: JONES, SMITH ------------------------- Transcribed by Pam Jones Miss Sarah R. JONES SW TIMES NEWSPAPER – Friday, April 13, 1962 Miss Sarah R. JONES, formally of Pulaski, died Thursday morning in Roanoke. She is survived by several nieces, including Mrs. W. O. SMITH, and a nephew all of Roanoke. Miss JONES was a member of Episcopal Church, Pulaski. Graveside services will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Baptist church at Gunton Park, the body to be taken by motor conveyance, leaving the late home in East Pulaski. Interment will be in the family burying ground.