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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Monday, January 01, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BISHOP, Essie Bowman, 87, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 31, 2000. Arrangements are pending are Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LUSK, Mildred O., 86, of Check, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2000. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. on July 23, 1914. Mrs. Lusk attended Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a member of The United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Lusk. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, LaNora and Don King of Check, Nina and Gordan Smith of Dunwoody, Ga.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Rick and Liz Eckland and the Rev. Lane Speigner officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad #3 or Floyd Parish Parsonage Fund, c / o Judy Wimmer, Christiansburg, Va. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PHILLIPS, Essie Bea Phillips Spence, 86, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dollie Phillips and her husbands, Charlie P. Spence and F. Simmons Phillips. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Carlie J. and Ellen Spence of Floyd; daughter and special friend, Verlie Quesenberry and Terry White of Pulaski; sisters, Olivia Gardner of Floyd, Trudy Slaughter of Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, Theron and Agnes Phillips of Floyd; sister-in-law, Eavie Phillips of Willis; stepsons and wives, Fletcher and Versie Phillips of Willis, Gerald and Lora Mae Phillips of Indian Valley, Rhudy and Jean Phillips of Fayetteville, N.C., Olen and Wilma Phillips of Rocky Mount; stepdaughter and husband, Constance and Charlie Moogolian of Richmond; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Wurzburger and the Rev. Michael Pugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Turman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, Va. 24091. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILLIAMS, K.T., (Jack), 86, of Christiansburg, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 29, 2000. He was born in Lowe, W.Va., November 5, 1914. He was dearly loved and admired by family, friends and co-workers. K.T. possessed a kind heart, a gentle spirit and was a faithful, generous friend. He was a precision craftsman of model airplanes and trains. He retired as a machinist working at Mechanical Development Company. He loved music and animals, especially his loyal dog, "Buttons." He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Thomas Williams and Martha Alice Walls and a brother, Haven Jewel Williams. K.T. was a loving and devoted family man to his wife Helen for 63 years and his daughter, Nancy Ann Williams. He was a brother to Ripley F. Williams and Betty Weimer; brother-in-law to Agnes Vest Dunn, Marie Williams, and Jack McDonald; uncle to Ripley Williams, Jr., Alice Williams, Karen Williams, Beth Williams, Leslie Dunn, Lisa Godwin, Ken Jones, and Joni Wright. K.T. was a loyal member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He was a 56 year member and Past Master of Princeton Lodge #134, A.F. & A.M. The family wishes to give a special thanks to all the friends as well as staff of Montgomery Regional Hospital for their loving support and prayers. The family will receive friends Monday, January 1, 2001, at Horne Funeral Service from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. Pallbearers will be from the Christiansburg Masonic Lodge. Graveside rites will be conducted by McDaniel's Lodge #86 A.F. & A.M. at Monte Vista Cemetery in Bluefield, W.Va. at 2 p.m. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home at 540-382-2612. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. 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Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/265 Surname: Haley, Whitt ------------------------- Email address was a typo error s/b "[email protected] Pulaski Co. for ancestors.. Thanks Brenda

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/264 Surname: Haley, Whitt ------------------------- I am searching for the parents of the listed couple.. Pleasant Haley married Elvira Haley on 5 Oct,1859 in Pulaski Co.Va.Marriage performed by Richard Buckingham. Were these individuals cousins before marriage and is this the Pleasant who died in the Civil war s/o Pleasant Haley Jr.and Mary Robertson Inge. Is Elvira the d/o Henry Browning Haley and Cassandra Smithson.. Any info is greatly appreciated.. Thanks Brenda

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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Saturday, December 30, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AGNEW, Iver Vaughan, 90, formerly of Willis, passed away Friday, December 29, 2000, in a Martinsville nursing home. She was the widow of Heath Agnew. Surviving are one niece, Dr. Vila Rosenfelt of Greenville, N.C.; and a nephew, Henry Edsel Mayberry of Richmond. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. There will be no viewing. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BIRCKHEAD, Louis Oscar, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2000. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRIFFITH, Nancy Louise Moricle, 62, of Blacksburg and formerly of Floyd, went to walk among the angels on Thursday, December 28, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dessie and Alvin Moricle; a daughter, Donna Griffith; and her beloved husband, Buford Griffith. Nancy is survived by her stepparents, Mary and Byron Ferguson of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Francis Lee and Dasha Kongnom Saripong of Roanoke; three children and spouses, Laurie and Kenny Scott of Floyd, Brian and Shana Griffith of Floyd, and Mary McNiel of Blacksburg. Nancy will also be missed by her eight grandchildren, Stephen Reed, Leslie, Kevin, Ryan, and Amanda Scott, Robin Marshall, Danielle McNiel and Onyia Griffith. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2000, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Sr., Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Jr., Rev. Hebron Quessenberry, and Rev. Marvin Wade. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Home after 12 noon Saturday where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARRIS, Ethel Smith, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William Bart and Lillie Alice Duncan Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noah Lee Harris; two brothers, William Thurman and Alfred Smith; three sisters, Icie Bishop, Ella Martin and Rosa Mabry. Survivors are sons and daughters-in-law William "Bill" and Doris Harris of Pulaski, Asa L. and Jeanette Harris of Livonia, Mich., Dennis Ray Harris of Garden City Beach, S.C.; sister, Elizabeth S. Gaillimore of Indian Valley; grandchildren, Tim Harris, Jeff Harris, Scott Harris, Brian Harris; great-grandchildren, Kayla Harris, Sarah Harris, Ashley Harris, Jonathan Harris; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Willis with Elder Paul Williams and Elder Jay Harris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOLDREN, Donald David, 94, of Rich Creek, died Thursday, December 28, 2000, in the Riverview Nursing Home, Rich Creek. He was born at Elgood, W.Va. on May 31, 1906, and was the son of the late Horace Greeley and Parthelia Jane Wiley Holdren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Icie Clemons Holdren; eleven brothers and sisters; and a grandson, Ikie C. King. He was a member of the Rich Creek United Methodist Church for over 50 years, having served as Deacon and Superintendent. He served with the Outreach Mission at Powell's Mountain and had served many other obligations, too many to mention, and was a loving and caring servant. He was retired from the Celanese Acetate Plant at Narrows after 32 years as a turbin operator. Prior to his employment with Celanese, he worked at the Appalachian Power Plant on Claytor Lake for 12 years. He was a member of John Dove Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M. at Peterstown for 52 years and was a 32 Degree Mason. Many will remember Donald with love and respect including his three children, Malinda H. Smith and her husband, Johnny, of Hoges Chapel, Robert Lee Holdren of Blue Ridge, Freddie Holdren and his wife, Della, of Roanoke; a brother, Kenny Holdren of Glen Lyn; two sisters-in-law, Grace C. Akers of Princeton, Bessie Clemons of Pettrey, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Greg Holdren and wife, Debbie, of Blue Ridge, Malinda Beamer and husband, John, of Hillsville, Ron Smith and wife, Crystal, of Hoges Chapel, Tonja Smith of Christiansburg, J.B. King and wife, Katrina, of Peterstown, W.Va.; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 31, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek with graveside rites conducted by John Dove Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M., Peterstown, W.Va. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Rick Creek United Methodist Church, Rich Creek, Va. 24147 or the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 S.Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24014. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ILNICKY, James Fulton, 26, of San Francisco, Calif., and formerly of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000, in an automobile accident at Greenwater, Wash. near Mt. Rainier. James resided in San Francisco, Calif. He previously resided in Tampa, Fla., Highland Park and Bridgewater, N.J. He was the beloved son of his mother and father, Carol and Anthony Antonio of Blacksburg. James is also survived by his uncle, Richard F. Jones and his wife, Clair, and his cousin, Julie of Free Union, Va.; his brother, D. Scott Ilnicky and his wife, Helen, two nephews and one niece of Richmond; his sister, Beth I. Shaffer and her husband, Jake, three nieces and one nephew of Pulaski. James graduated from the University of Michigan in 1996 and was a financial analyst at Sun Microsystems. His wide range of interests, from coaching youth soccer to his avid participation in outdoor activities such as skiing, climbing, and camping, combined with his love for music and traveling, gave him a huge rolodex of friends all over the country. James had brought joy and meaning to our lives and his loss is deeply felt by his family, his beloved Deanna Rossi of Long Valley, N.J., and his many friends. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, January 1, 2001, at Northside Presbyterian Church, Progress St., Blacksburg, Va. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association, 3512 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Earmark "Asthma Camp for 5-12 Years Olds." Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LINKOUS, Carola Ida, 74, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, December 28, 2000, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Linkous. She is survived by one son, Ronnie Linkous, Sr. of Richmond; two sisters, Barbara Linkous and Roberteen Gravely, both of Christiansburg; one brother, Edgar Linkous, Jr. of Riner; five grandchildren, Ronnie Linkous, Jr., Jeff Linkous, both of Dublin, Jennifer, John and Joe Linkous, all of Richmond; one great-grandchild, Alexia Linkous of Dublin; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends at Poly Scientific. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 30, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2000, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wallace Yopp officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554, or to the American Heart Association, c / o Betty Basham, 200 Evans St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RIGNEY, Marvin Haskell, 72, of Draper, died Thursday, December 28, 2000. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Visitation Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- TURNER, Recie E. Rorrer, 76, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2000, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wolford McKinley and Cora C. Rorrer; husband, Tiamon J. Turner; and son, Johnny Turner. She is survived by a son and fiancZ, Tiamon J. Turner, Jr. and Beth Rhodes of Floyd; two grandsons, Scott Turner and T. J. Turner, both of Floyd; one granddaughter, Holly Rhodes of Floyd; daughter by love, Lisa Martin of Floyd; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ervin and Lake Rorrer of Floyd, Claude and Christine Rorrer of Westminister, Md., Sebert and Jean Rorrer of Hampton, Va.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Reva Belcher of Floyd, Sylvia and Reginald Hancock of Floyd. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 31, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Interment will follow in County Line Church Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, December 30, 2000 after 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILSON, Artis L., (Red), 90, of Copper Hill, passed into eternal rest Friday, December 29, 2000. He was born on October 10, 1910, in Floyd County, son of the late Joe and Nora Wilson. He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Bessie Willett Wilson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jack Craighead of Copper Hill; two grandsons, Robert Craighead of Wilkesboro, N.C., Richard Craighead and wife, Annette of Roanoke; one sister, Emma W. Peters of Roanoke; two brothers, Charlie Wilson and wife, Evie of Check, Enzo Wilson and wife, Beulah of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Agee of Bent Mountain, Grace Wilson of Copper Hill. He was retired from Roanoke City Mills and was a member of Mount Union Church of the Brethren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Union Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Gary Edwards and the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will be in Restval Cemetery. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd after 1 p.m. Sunday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. 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Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/262 Surname: OWEN, OWENS, THORNTON ------------------------- Looking for info on William H. Owens s/o James E. & Mary Owens md. Luvena E. Thornton 16 March 1892 in Pulaski County d/o Robert Thornton. His age was recorded as 21. Then I have a William W. Owen s/o James & Elizabeth Owen md. Loby? Bell Thornton 18 July 1894 in Pulaski County d/o Robert Thornton. His age is recorded as 23 and widowed. Could this be one in the same William? And could he have married sisters? Always searching for more information on: FARMER, THORNTON, MEREDITH, GRAHAM & 'many' other collateral lines.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/260 Surname: Thomas, Taylor ------------------------- Actually it was John Frederick who was b. 6-10-1874 in Pulaski Co. VA, son of L.H. Thomas and Mary Taylor. Looking for information on parents and their ancestors. Sorry for the confusion.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/258 Surname: Burton, Whitacre, Eminita ------------------------- I am looking for any info on the following people Carles T Burton, son of Levi Burton, Levi's wife I do not know. I am also looking for info on Mary Etta Whitacre daugther of Ruebin and Nancy Whitacre. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any info. Thanks in advance Tim Chapman

I have seen some interest in the Whittaker name and I too have Whittakers in Pulaski, Giles, Montgomery, Wythe, and Washington Counties. Does anyone connect with these Whittakers that may be new to the list? Descendants of Joseph Whittaker, Sr 1 Joseph Whittaker, Sr 1755 - 1838 .. +Obedience ( Biddie) Perdue ........ 2 James (Jack) Whittaker, Sr 1778 - 1864 ............ +Sarah (Allie) Hicks 1793 - ........ 2 John Whittaker, Sr. 1782 - 1872 ............ +(Unknown) Owens ........ 2 Nancy (Agness) Whittaker 1784 - ............ +(Unknown) Stewart ........ 2 Elizabeth Whittaker 1785 - ............ +Mr (unknown) Dailey ........ *2nd Husband of Elizabeth Whittaker: ............ +Elias McGruder ........ 2 Daniel Whittaker 1790 - 1873 ............ +Rachel Lewis 1785 - 1857 ........ *2nd Wife of Daniel Whittaker: ............ +Camilla Ann Thompson 1814 - ........ 2 Joseph Whittaker, Jr 1791 - 1883 ............ +Catherine(Katie)Peck 1797 - ........ 2 Aaron Whittaker 1792 - 1870 ............ +Margaret ( Peggy) Spence 1799 - ........ 2 Thomas Whittaker 1794 - 1812 ........ 2 Nathaniel (Nathan) Whittaker 1799 - WFT Est. 1825-1891 ............ +Nancy Hicks *2nd Wife of Joseph Whittaker, Sr: .. +Carmilla Adkins

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/257 Surname: ------------------------- Betty, there is extensive research done on Jospehus and his family, I know I did alot of it myself. My name is Maureen Marella, and I spent years putting together a history and of course copies of his diary, etc. Please contact me and I will be more than happy to share everything with you.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/256 Surname: Trinkle, Crouse, Kirkner ------------------------- Looking for information on William Cass Trinkle M. to Virginia Crouse. Need information on the Crouse family. William was the son of Jacob Stephan Trinkle and Elizabeth Kirkner. Would like to know if anyone has information on the Kirkner family.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/254 Surname: Thomas, Taylor ------------------------- Looking for information on L.H. Thomas b. June 10, 1874 in Pulaski Co., VA. Married Mary T. Taylor. Had son Herbert b. in West Virginia. ?parents of L.H. and whole name, place and date of marriage and parents of wife all being sought

New River Obituaries Published on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BLEVINS, Mamie Lea Wyatt, 69, of Pulaski, departed this life early Saturday morning, December 23, 2000, at Pulaski Community Hospital after a long illness. She was born March 11, 1931 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Franklin Wyatt and Virginia Lou Phillips Wyatt. She was a devoted mother and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of a very large family residing around the Pulaski community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Avery Blevins; one grandson, Lee Blevins; four brothers, Clay Wyatt and Ray Wyatt, both of Ohio, Glenn Wyatt and Harold "Doc" Wyatt, both of Bristol, Tenn.; and one sister, Margaret Gentry of Cookeville, Tenn. She attended the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Dianne) Thompson; five sons, James Franklin Blevins, Freddie Wayne Blevins, Larry Junior Blevins, and Ronald Gene Blevins, all of Pulaski, and Roy Lee Blevins of Grahams Forge; four sisters, Bill Johnson, Sheryl Trivett, and Hattie Mae Rush, all of Bristol, Tenn., and Marie Moore of Stone Mountain, Ga.; one brother, Claude Wyatt of Bristol, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Greenwood Baptist Church, Denton's Valley (Washington County), with the Rev. Dale Akers, the Rev. Floyd Nelson, and Evangelist Danny McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenwood Baptist Church, Denton's Valley. The family will be meeting at the home of Lewis and Jewell Montgomery, Denton's Valley Road, Wednesday and Thursday. Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CONNER, Johnny Sheffey, 46, formerly of Pulaski, Va., departed this life on December 22, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Penn's Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CUMBEE, Margaret Scott, 84, of Blacksburg, passed from this life to her heavenly home on December 24, 2000 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the North Fork Baptist Church in Ellett with Rev. Fred Brugger officiating. Interment will follow in the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., NE, Blacksburg, Va. 24060, or to a charity of your choosing. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GORDONWOOD, John Harry, 82, of Shawsville, passed away Monday, December 25, 2000. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOSTETTER, Graham Lee, 89, of Dublin, formerly of Rockbridge County and Chesterfield County, widower of Lenna Jennings Hostetter, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2000. He is survived by a daughter and her spouse, Jeanne R. and Jerry Woo of Richmond; two sons, William P. "Pete" Hostetter and his wife, Karen and Jerry L. Hostetter; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Hostetter was retired from Reynolds Metal Company after 27 years and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4103 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HUNGATE, Nelson David, 57, of Shawsville, went home for Christmas, Sunday, December 24, 2000 after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Mae Hungate. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hungate; daughter, Jamie Rose Hungate, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Velena and R. A. O'dell of Dublin; one son, Nelson David Hungate, Jr. of Salem; father and stepmother, David and Elizabeth Hungate of McCoy; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Duane Elliott of Prices Fork; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Betty Ann Hungate of McCoy. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Landon O'dell and Afton O'dell, both of Dublin; two very special friends, Frank Harvey and Dick Raines of Ironto. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.. Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2000 in the Horne Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ronald King and the Rev. Phillip Martin officiating. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Elliston Church of God or Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- QUESENBERRY, Madge B. Williams, 88, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 24, 2000 at R. J. Reynolds Hospital, Stuart, Va. She was born in Patrick County, Va. on October 5, 1912. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carlyle Williams; a son, Ronald Williams; her parents and all six brothers and sisters; and her second husband, Cullen Miles Quesenberry. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Patsy) Rorrer of Stuart, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Martin of Sandy Ridge, N. C., Betty J. Williams of Martinsville, Mrs. Arlen (Doris) Smith of Auburn, Ala., and Mrs. William (Brenda) Weaver of Oakland, Calif; grandchildren, Kaye Handy, Terry, Kenneth and Steve Rorrer; great-grandchildren, Jamie Handy, Shawn, Amber, and Tiffany Rorrer; stepchildren, Gaye and Johnny Owings of Highland, Md., Faye and Chet Dreyer of Blacksburg, Miles and Louise Quesenberry of Salem, Murrell and Linda Quesenberry, Dolly Quesenberry, Alma Quesenberry, all of Blacksburg; 29 stepgrandchildren; 16 stepgreat-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; her Quesenberry family; her Blacksburg "church family"; and special friends including those at Blue Ridge Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Lowell Altizer and Mr. Loy Burch officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Thursday morning until service time at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROOP, Linzie Carl, 66, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Monday, December 25, 2000. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday from the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Dublin, Va. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SPEIDEL, Edna Warweg, 92, of Radford, formerly of Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 24, 2000 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Dr. Speidel was born June 14, 1908, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas D. Speidel, her brother, Elmer Warweg, and her sister, Amelia Warweg. She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Thomas M. Speidel of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dr. John Joseph Speidel of Menlo Park, California; her daughter, Dr. Ann Speidel Ferren and her son-in-law Dr. Jonathan D. Fife of Radford; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She earned a bachelors degree in chemistry from Butler University, a masters degree in biochemistry from University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from University of Iowa. She held research positions at University of Iowa, University of Tennessee, and University of Minnesota, from which she retired in 1975. The memorial service and burial will be private in Minnesota. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory of Radford, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LEWIS, Sarah Smyth Johnson, 94, of Camden, Maine, formerly of Damariscotta and East Hampton, New York, died Tuesday, December 19, 2001 at Windward Gardens, where she has been a resident since 1997. Born in Blacksburg, Virginia, October 10, 1906, she was the daughter of John Samuel Adolphus and Margaret Milligan Adger Smyth Johnson. She was educated in Blacksburg schools and later earned a BA in Sociology from Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia. Following her marriage to William Bennett Lewis in 1934, the couple resided primarily in Riverdale and East Hampton, New York. She moved to Schooner Cove, Damariscotta in 1994, living there until moving here in 1997. Pre-deceased by her husband and a brother, Adger S. Johnson, Mrs. Lewis is survived by one son, Lawrence J. Lewis and his wife, Lauren of Grass Valley, California; two daughters, Sarah Ragan Lewis Cary and her husband, John of Rockland, Maine, Lucille Grigware Lewis Johnson and her husband, Tracy of LaGrangeville, New York; two sisters, Margaret Johnson Candler of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Anne Johnson Edmunds of Richmond, Virginia; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service to be held in LaGrangeville, New York, will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Nature Conservancy, South Fork-Shelter Island Chapter, P.O. Box 5125, East Hampton, New York 11937. Arrangements are with Burpee-Strong Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

I hope you have all been enjoying the Holidays and that each of you will have a wonderful new year. I've been absent from my duties with the Archives pages for a while and I just wanted to let you all know that I have not forgotten about them. I worked on them as hard as I could the first part of November, knowing that might be the last chance I'd get in a while, and it turned out to be true. So now my plan is to do my best to see to it that I get things caught up as soon as possible. During my trip back home over the Thanksgiving Holidays, I was able to visit some graveyards, and so have some new files to upload of my own as well. That's always exciting! My apologies to you all for the delay; as always your patience is highly appreciated. Thanks so much! Jeannie PS. For those of you who've written to me regarding my books, give me a bit more time to get back to you on those. Thank you so much for your interest and just as soon as I can get these archives straigtened out, I will be happy to answer all of your questions to the best of my ability. Thanks again, J Happy Holidays from the Watts' Family: Jeannie, Richard, Samantha, Jennifer and all our critters!!! ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx

Merry Christmas to all list members and especiallly to those of you who are Hurst, Nunn, Breeding, Willis and Ashford researchers. Also Sowers (my grgrandmother Amanda Willis Breeding married a Wm. Sowers, anyone know of this couple?) and Lanes and Lawsons. If you have these surnames in your lines, and we have not connected email me. Have good holidays. Bonnie Wms.

The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Sunday, December 24, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOLTINGHOUSE, Byron D. Warren, (BD), 42, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, December 22, 2000, at his home. "BD" was born in Scranton, Penn., graduated from Cave Spring High School, and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif., he was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him disabled. He received his undergraduate degree from Palmar Community College in California. After several years in California, he returned to this area and established a residence in Christiansburg. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Radford University. "BD" was a charter member and active in the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and enjoyed entertaining children and adults with his "bag of tricks". He was preceded in death by his father, Byron of Bristol, Va.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fitzsimmons of Mayfield, Penn.; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Boltinghouse of Niles, Michigan. He is survived by a son, James; his mother, Marguerite "Peggy" of Roanoke; brothers, David and wife, Kathleen of Danville, Kevin and his wife, Vickie of Durham, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Disabled American Veterans. A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (366-0707) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COOK, Annie Hunter, 70, of Pulaski, died Saturday, December 23, 2000. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HANNAH, Jessie Mae Booth, 85, of Pearisburg, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2000, in Pearisburg. Mrs. Hannah was born on September 20, 1915, in Russell Co., Va. and was a daughter of the late Jack and Esta Breedlove Booth. Mrs. Hannah was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Hannah was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Hannah of Pearisburg; one son, Ralph Hannah of Pearisburg; three sisters, Ruth Smith of Russell Co., Va., Lucille Booth of Johnson City, Tenn., Evangeline Shepard of Johnson City, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Tina Hannah Sumner of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Randy Hannah of Kernersville, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel with Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating with interment following in the Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday before the service at Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHELBURNE, Horace Harvey, (Jake), 93, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 22, 2000 at Cove Nursing Center of Warm Hearth. Mr. Shelburne was a lifelong farmer in Montgomery County and was also employed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture as a state grader of livestock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Carper Shelburne, granddaughter, Barbara Adam Carther and his brothers, Tom, Bill and James Shelburne. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Janet Shelburne of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Charles Cather of Winchester; grandchildren, Charles Cather of Florida, Cynthia Burton of Winchester and Suzanne Shelburne of Christiansburg. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Cloyd and Winfred Shelburne, of Christiansburg, half-sister and her husband; Estelle and Ralph Dobbins, of Christiansburg, loving and special friend, Mrs. Pauline Gill of Christiansburg and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held today from the Horne Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Steve Akers and the Rev. George Guilliams. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Auburn United Methodist Church, C / O Kathy Smith, 2125 Fairview Church Rd., Riner, Va. 24149 or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EVERSOLE, Dilmer Randolph, 69, of Max Meadows, died Saturday, December 23, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Dallas G. and Hallie Burnett Eversole. He was a member of the Austinville Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon and trustee and he has been faithful in his nursing home ministries throughout the area. He was the owner / operator of Randolph Eversole & Sons Well Drilling Company. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey G. Eversole. He is survived by his wife. Donna Holland Eversole; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Barry Fisher of Max Meadows; sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Terry and Sharon Eversole of Pembroke, Michael and Sheila Eversole of Max Meadows, Jeffrey and Jennifer Eversole of Dublin; sisters, Irene Mobellini of Wytheville, Evelyn Eversole of Max Meadows, Lois Whisman of Ovilla, Texas, Carolyn Arnold of Houston, Texas; brothers, Owen Eversole, and Rev. Willard Eversole, both of Max Meadows; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one step great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Reynolds, the Rev. Ival Mitchell, and the Rev. Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- McKINNEY, Robert R., (Bud), 83, of Roanoke, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 23, 2000. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, was retired from Hodges Lumber Company, and was a Naval veteran of World War II. Bud was the widower of Christine F. McKinney, and is survived by a sister, Frances Plunkett of Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Eddie Bennington of Roanoke; a son, Terry; four stepsons, Kenneth, Paul, John, and Billy; two stepdaughters, Fay and Kay; a grandson and granddaughter, Skip and Kathy Bennington; and a great-granddaughter, Karlee Bennington. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Charles Doyle officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LEWEY, Carl Webb, 83, of Roanoke, died in his sleep early in the morning of Friday, December 22, 2000, at his home in Old Southwest Roanoke. Mr. Lewey succumbed to Parkinson's Disease, after having cared lovingly for his wife, Virginia, who died of Alzheimer's Disease last May. Mr. Lewey was the son of Hoge and Sallie Lewey; and brother of Hallie, Ernest, Walter, and Paul Lewey, all deceased. Following his graduation from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Mr. Lewey spent his entire career (which he interrupted briefly to serve as a U. S. Army captain during World War II) with the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Mr. Lewey will be remembered with respect and love by his daughters, Sally Storms, who lives near Sacramento, California with her husband, Tony, and daughters, Natascha, Amanda, Alexis; and Virginia Lewey, currently residing in Roanoke. Mr. Lewey is also survived by sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ashton Dickerson of Partlow, Virginia, and Mrs. Ernest Lewey and Mrs. Paul Lewey of Pulaski, Virginia. Dr. Ray Allen will conduct a memorial service Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Grandin Court Baptist Church in Roanoke, where Mr. Lewey was for many years an enthusiastic choir member. A graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski will follow at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to join the family at home at 402 Albemarle Ave., S. W. in Roanoke following the services. The family suggests any memorial donations be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th St., New York, New York, 10032-9982. Oakey's Funeral Service in Roanoke is handling the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

I almost forgot.....my Merry Christmas present to listmembers is a 1911 history of Pulaski County! Merry Christmas! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/history/index1911hist.html Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

A very Merry Christmas to all of those researching in Pulaski County! For those of you that are members of the Pulaski County Genealogy Club I have a special gift from the local members! They have transcribed the marriage records from 1900 to be posted on the members only page...your passwords will follow this message. Thank you to all of those that contributed. Bless you all this season! Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

2000 The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Friday, December 22, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FLINCHUM, Lela Smith, (Mid), 88, of McCoy, died Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, April 1, 1912, to the late Lee and Ella Fagg Smith. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Rufus Hungate; her second husband, Lee Edward Flinchum; and a son, James Lee Hungate. She is survived by her five daughters, Vickie Carroll of McCoy, Glenna Garwood of Hiwassee, Helen Carroll of Blacksburg, Bessie White of Long Shop, Linda Jenkin of Blacksburg; four sons, Jerry Flinchum of Christiansburg, Michael Flinchum of Salem, John D. Hungate of Blacksburg, William Hungate, Jr. of Long Shop; three sisters, Thelma Farmer of Oraville, Wash., Nora Flinchum of Christiansburg, Janie Simpkins of Pulaski; one brother, Melvin Smith of McCoy; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 22, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Community Christian Church, McCoy with Mr. Bobby E. Fuller and Mr. James O. Flaugher officiating. Interment will follow in the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made tot he Blue Ridge Christian Camp, P.O. Box 428, McCoy, Va. 24111 or Long Shop-McCoy Fire and First Aid, P.O. Box 489, McCoy, Va. 24111. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KEEFE, Gregory Kevin, of Blacksburg, passed away Monday, December 18, 2000. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LESTER, Allia Mae Lester, 83, of Radford, died Wednesday, December 20, 2000 in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was the widow of H. H. (Smoky) Lester. Surviving are a son, Charles W. Lester of Houston, Texas; a sister, Dimple Litton of Maryville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, William Gordon Lester and Jeffrey Lester. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Callahan officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- TEEL, David Wayne, 30, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, December 21, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his parents, Dale D. and Freda W. Teel; a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Tony Harris; nephew and niece, Dustin and Paige Harris; also many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. Friday at the Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2000, from Christiansburg Church of Christ with Mr. Dennis Curd and Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- VIPPERMAN, Claude Russell, 69, of Radford, was taken home Thursday morning, December 21, 2000 to be with his Lord and Master. Surviving are his wife, Frances Bowers Vipperman, Radford; two brothers, Coy Vipperman, Meadows of Dan and Clinton Vipperman, Martinsville; along with several nieces and nephews. Although he will be missed by his wife, Frances and family as well as friends, we all know that his pain and suffering are over and he is in Heaven in his new body. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2000 at the Highland Memory Gardens Chapel with Rev. Will Shewey officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WEAKLEY, Irene Larrick, 94, of Winchester, died Thursday, December 21, 2000 in a nursing home in Winchester. Mrs. Weakley was born June 9, 1906 in Lehew, W.Va., the daughter of John William Larrick and Rosa Lafollate Larrick. She had been a seamstress for Bell Clothes of Winchester and was a member of Braddock St. United Methodist Church. She married Wesley R. Weakley in October of 1925. Mr. Weakley died in March 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Arlene W. Slaughter of Winchester and Kathleen W. Lemley of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Bobbie Williams and her husband, Ed of Christiansburg, Jake Lemley of Jacksonville, N.C., Samuel Slaughter of Winchester, Teri Hendel of San Angelo, Texas, Judy Slaughter of Winchester; and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Va., with the Rev. John J. Kelchner officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home, Winchester. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/