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. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WALKER, Charlotte R., of Phoenixville, Pa., died Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown, Pa. She is survived by two sisters, Mozelle R. Dobyns and Winsloe R. Thurman, both of Salem; one brother, Calvin Reynolds of Vinton. She is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. John Walker; two sisters, Evelyn Jones Hall and Juanita F. Reynolds; four brothers, James Schoolcraft Reynolds, John L. Reynolds, Jr., Randolph D. Reynolds, all of Salem, and Frank Reynolds of Pilot. She graduated from Salem High School and Radford State Teachers College. She also attended Roanoke College. She taught in several Roanoke County elementary schools before moving to Phoenixville, Pa., where she taught first grade at a number of elementary schools. Funeral services will be held in Phoenixville, Pa. Memorials may be sent to Manatawny Manor Assisted Living, P.O. Box 799, Pottstown, Pa. 19464. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BAKER, Laura Mae Showalter, 85, of Radford, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 18, 2000. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Nathaniel P. and Callie T. Showalter. Surviving are a son, Randall L. Baker, Christiansburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Dan Shields, Va. Beach; a brother and sister-in-law, Willie O. and Wilma Showalter, Galax; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one nephew; and five great-nieces. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2000 at the Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CECIL, Jason David, (JD), 71, of 3318 Lead Mine Road, Snowville, died Monday morning, December 18, 2000, at his home. He was born November 4, 1929, in Snowville, the son of the late James R. and Bertha Thornton Cecil. He served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan and later in the U.S. Air Force in Texas. After his military service, Mr. Cecil worked for many years for Greyhound of Roanoke while living in Salem. Later he farmed in the Snowville area fulfilling his dream of living and working near his childhood home. He was an avid ourdoorsman and gardener. Mr. Cecil attended the Valley Christian Ministries of Snowville. Surviving are his wife of fifty years, Louise Dunagan Cecil of Snowville; daughter, Debra Cecil Cobb and her husband, Judge W. Allen Cobb, Jr., of Wilmington, N.C.; son, Michael David Cecil of Roanoke; daughter, Linda Cecil Ward and her husband, Dr. John T. Ward of Laurence Harbor, N.J.; three sisters and one brother, Anna Cecil Justice and her husband, Rush of Pulaski, Robert B. Cecil and his wife, Arlene of Christiansburg, Betty Cecil Blankenship of Pulaski, and Brenda Cecil Edmonds and her husband, Roy of Snowville; and he had many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors at Stevens Funeral Home, 815 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski, on Wednesday, December 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel by Chaplain Joseph McAfee and the Rev. Curtis Ratcliffe. Burial will follow at the Cecil's Chapel Cemetery, Cecil's Chapel Road, Snowville. Memorials can be made to Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family expresses many thanks to the Carilion Hospice nurses and the private duty nurses who assisted in Mr. Cecil's care and comfort at his home. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COMBS, Billy E., 58, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 16, 2000. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 366-0707. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOWDY, Virginia Saunders, 76, of Pembroke, died Tuesday, December 19,2000. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FISHER, Franklin Boyd, 62, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOOVER, William E. Sr., (Pete), 72, of Radford, passed away Monday, December 18, 2000, at his home. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry, Jerry Hurt Construction, and Sowers Paving Co. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen P. Hoover; three sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Sandy Ousley of Roanoke, William E. Hoover, Jr. and Akiko Hoover, of Oxnard, Calif., and Maynard and Gloria Hoover of Blacksburg; one sister, Pansy Whitlock of Radford; four grandchildren, Doug Ousley, Grant Hoover, Christopher Hoover, and Michelle Trainer; special friends, Danny and Marie Sowers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or New River Valley Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KEEFE, Gregory Kevin, 45, of Blacksburg, transitioned this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2000. He was formerly of Hebron, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Keefe; brother, Brian Keefe; sister, Kathleen Keefe Fritz. Gregory is survived by his mother, Joan Keefe of Sutton, Vermont; his brother, Matthew Keefe of Springfield, Massachusetts; his daughter, Jacqueline Keefe of Blacksburg; two sons, Andrew Keefe of Hawaii, Adam Keefe of Michigan; and his fiancZe, Susanna Elizabeth Winn of Blacksburg. Gregory was employed as a chef for many years and was recently employed at the Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba. He was an accomplished guitarist and leaves behind a wonderful legacy in music. A private memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in 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. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MILES, Clemie Essie, 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 17, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Otuce P. Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MOYER, Albert Earl, (Bert), 55, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- OWENS, Hazel Juanita Carnal, 92, of 1305 Greenbriar Ave., Pulaski, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 19, 2000 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 29, 1907 in Allisonia, Va.,, she was the daughter of the late David Samuel Carnal and Thursie Elizabeth Moore Carnal. Her husband, Chesney Martin Owens, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters and son, Judy and Jim Rumford, Roanoke, Marta and David Breedlove, Pulaski, Frank and Jennifer Owens, Eagle Rock; grandchildren, David Breedlove, Jr., Rebecca Keesee, Catherine Susewind, Benjamin Breedlove, Dr. Ingle Owens Schnars, Jennifer Perfater and Susan Keith; great-grandchildren, Heather Guin, Hilly Guin, Michelle Keesee and A. J. Keith. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Joy Sylvester-Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHELTON, Resha Buckner, 87, of Snowville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2000. She was a retired seamstress with Kenrose Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce and Daisy East Buckner, her husband, Willie R. Shelton, a grandson, Clint Shelton, two brothers, Cleve and Sherman Buckner and a sister, Pearl Smith. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Janet Shelton of Snowville; a daughter and son-in-law, Earnestine "Pinky" and Robert Dayton of Vinton; one brother, Buryl Schaffer Buckner of Christiansburg; four sisters, Kathlene Dishon of Hiwassee, Bertha Crane of Dublin, Alice Ratcliffe of Lebanon, Penn. and Claudine Tolliver of Bel Air, Md.; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Neil Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SYKORA, James Jr., 75, of Willis, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2000. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WALDRON, Brenda June, 58, of 300 Hale Street in Pearisburg, died Monday afternoon, December 18, 2000 in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Giles County on November 28, 1942 she was a daughter of Constance Lucas Davidson of Pearisburg and the late Raymond L. Sanders, Sr. June was employed with the Town of Blacksburg Transportation Department and attended Faith Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pearisburg. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Dean Waldron, and a brother, Raymond L. Sanders, Jr. Surviving are her husband, Herlin Waldron; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Scott and Diane Waldron of Arlington, Texas; a granddaughter, Natalie Waldron of Arlington, Texas; her mother; two sisters, Melody Brink of Buena Vista, Va., and Joy McDaniel of Great Falls, Montana. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with Pastor Eric Pennington and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ADKINS, Ronald D., 53, of Largo, Fla. and formerly of Christiansburg, died Thursday, December 14, 2000. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Buford Linkous officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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/

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/252 Surname: ------------------------- Carolyn, I know for a fact that there is at least one HAGEE buried in Thornsprings Cemetery .... LAWRENCE SYLVESTER HAGEE (d. Oct 1985). He is my grandfather. His father, BAYSE HAGEE died young in a fire accident, where he worked. His wife, LILLIAN MAE McALLISTER remarried to GORDON DANIEL CREGER. This family, plus my grandfather, are buried together. I also have a book which lists who is buried in the cemetery. I will find it and make a later posting to you.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/251 Surname: Hagee ------------------------- Could you tell me also if there are any Hagee's there? Thnaks.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/250 Surname: Hensley, Muncy, Reed, Webb ------------------------- In my Hensley line I run across a Elizabeth Stith Married John Davidson and their daughter Tabitha davidson married Reuben Baker they both show to be born in kentucky in Clay co Tabitha in 1806 I don't have any Info on Elizabeth except her name do you know this line of stith

The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALLISON, Ruby Mae Trail, 75, of Hiwassee, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2000. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hiwassee Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARTER, Mamie E., 98, of Pearisburg, departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2000, at the New River Valley Medical Center after a long illness. She was born December 19, 1902, in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Rev. Isom Goodwyn and Selena Benson Goodwyn. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Russell Carter, Sr., and one son, Bernard Carter, six brothers, and two sisters. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pearisburg, where she served as the former President of the Missionary Society and former member of the Senior Choir. She was also a member of the Heroines of Jericho York Masons, (Order of the Eastern Star). Mrs. Carter was also a former employee of the Appalachian Power Company. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Russell (Carmen) Carter, Jr., of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Thelma Harris of Columbus, Ohio, and Catherine (Robert) Alexander of Pearisburg; 15 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 21, 2000, at the First Baptist Church Pearisburg with the Rev. Michael Braton officiating. Burial will be at the Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12 noon until 1 p.m., time of service at the church. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CECIL, Jason David, (JD), 71, of 3318 Lead Mine Road, Snowville, died Monday morning, December 18, 2000, at his home. He was born November 4, 1929, in Snowville, the son of the late James R. and Bertha Thornton Cecil. He served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan and later in the U.S. Air Force in Texas. After his military service, Mr. Cecil worked for many years for Greyhound of Roanoke while living in Salem. Later he farmed in the Snowville area fulfilling his dream of living and working near his childhood home. He was an avid ourdoorsman and gardener. Mr. Cecil attended the Valley Christian Ministries of Snowville. Surviving are his wife of fifty years, Louise Dunagan Cecil of Snowville; daughter, Debra Cecil Cobb and her husband, Judge W. Allen Cobb, Jr., of Wilmington, N.C.; son, Michael David Cecil of Roanoke; daughter, Linda Cecil Ward and her husband, Dr. John T. Ward of Laurence Harbor, N.J.; three sisters and one brother, Anna Cecil Justice and her husband, Rush of Pulaski, Robert B. Cecil and his wife, Arlene of Christiansburg, Betty Cecil Blankenship of Pulaski, and Brenda Cecil Edmonds and her husband, Roy of Snowville; and he had many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors at Stevens Funeral Home, 815 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski, on Wednesday, December 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel by Chaplain Joseph McAfee and the Rev. Curtis Ratcliffe. Burial will follow at the Cecil's Chapel Cemetery, Cecil's Chapel Road, Snowville. Memorials can be made to Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family expresses many thanks to the Carilion Hospice nurses and the private duty nurses who assisted in Mr. Cecil's care and comfort at his home. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COMBS, Billy E., 58, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2000. He was a retired brick mason. Surviving are his wife, Shirley A. Combs; children, Patricia G. Brickey, Danny E. Combs, both of Elliston, Billy Ray Combs, Tammy Lynn Combs, both of Salem; eleven grandchildren; a number of brothers and sisters including Betty Brawley of Maryland. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 366-0707. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOWDY, Alma Louise, 79, of Pearisburg and formerly of Pembroke, died Sunday evening, December 17, 2000 in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Giles County on July 15, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Emory R. and Maggie Sue Saunders Songer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe W. Dowdy; a son, W. A. Williams, Jr., a sister, Alberta Cumbee, and a brother, Junior Songer. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Betty Williams of Pearisburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Robert Reynolds of Pearisburg; a brother, Emmitt Songer of Pearisburg; a sister, Kathleen McCroskey of Pearisburg; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with Pastor Shahn Wilburn and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HAYDEN, Shirley Louise, 61, of Hiwassee, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2000. She was an 18 year employee of Force, Inc. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Ken Woods of Hiwassee; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael "Butch" and Judy Thornton of Hiwassee; one son and fiancZe, Douglas Thornton and Shelby of Hiwassee; one brother and sister-in-law, Archie and Emma Thornton of Dublin; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Donald Linkous of Hiwassee, Ellen Garren of Thomasville, N.C., Betty and Jim Whitaker of Dobson, N.C., Belva and Raymond Dusek of Shawsville; two grandsons, Michael and Mitchell Davis; one stepgrandson, Jeremy Woods; special sister-in-law and husband, Eldean and Ron Burke of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Pulaski County. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family would like to extend special appreciation to Force, Inc. for all their support. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOOVER, William E. Sr., (Pete), 72, of Radford, passed away Monday, December 18, 2000, at his home. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry, Jerry Hurt Construction, and Sowers Paving Co. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen P. Hoover; three sons, Barry Ousley of Roanoke, William E. Hoover, Jr. of Oxnard, Calif., and Maynard Hoover of Blacksburg; one sister, Pansy Whitlock of Radford; four grandchildren, Doug Ousley, Grant Hoover, Christopher Hoover, and Michelle Trainer; special friends, Danny and Marie Sowers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or New River Valley Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MILES, Clemie Essie Woods, 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 17, 2000, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Smith Miles, Sr. (Pat); and two sons, Robert E. (Bob) Miles and Raymond Smith Miles, Jr. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John B. and Beulah A. Miles, Lewis I. and Pat A. Miles; two daughters and son-in-law, Pauline M. Young and the late Quentin T. Young, Lois M. and Douglas S. Smock; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She will be loved and missed by all. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Otuce P. Huffman, Sr. with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MOORE, Annie Gertrude, (Polly), 85, of Radford, died Sunday, December 17, 2000. She was a retired seamstress. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Carroll Cox of Radford; a nephew, Howard Moore; a niece, Debbie Moore Linkous; four special nieces and husbands, Bob and Barbara Bove, Keith and Judy Crowder, Chuck and Becky Morris, and Greg and Sandy Howard; five special great nephews, Andrew Crowder, Chuck Crowder, Grayson Howard, Charlie Morris, and William "Chance" Morris. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PHILLIPS, Edna Elizabeth C., 91, of 6592 Wilderness Road, Dublin, passed away Sunday evening, December 17, 2000, at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born July 16, 1909, in Pulaski, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David Stuart Covey and Bessie Farmer Covey. Her husband, Kenneth Clark Phillips, and one brother, Garland Covey, preceded her in death. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Crongie (Phil) and Sandra Counts Phillips of Dublin; two grandchildren, Keith Allen and Linda Phillips of Taylors, S.C., and Karen Sue Phillips of Virginia Beach; two great-grandchildren, Tommy Phillips, and Michelle Phillips, both of Taylors, S.C.; sisters, Kathleen Rutherford of Radford, and Virginia Atkins of Dublin; a special niece, Leona Andrews of Pulaski; a special cousin, Jerry Covey of Dublin; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Richard Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. View United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be anytime after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SMITH, Martha Ann Hornbarger, 74, of Dublin, died Sunday, December 17, 2000. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Heritage Assembly of God. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2000. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WALDRON, Brenda June, 58, of Pearisburg, died Monday, December 18, 2000. Funeral services are pending with the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WHITE, Sarah Katherine S. Allen, of 1324 Grove Drive, Pulaski, died Saturday night, December 16, 2000, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born on September 3, 1922 in Ivanhoe, Va. and was the daughter of the late Frank Blair Sayers and Emma Manuel Sayers. She was a retired beautician, having owned and operated Glamour Beauty Shoppe for 40 years until her retirement for health reasons. Mrs. White was the widow of George Carter Allen who was owner of Allen Real Estate until his death. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Pierce (J.P.) Allen, her second husband, James Kenneth White, three sisters, Ruth Delp, Cecile Davis and Ovella Jones, and by four brothers, Sidney Sayers, Bill Sayers, Ben Sayers and Harvey Sayers. Mr. White was a past member of Pulaski Business and Professional Womens Club, a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Pulaski, Va., and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church having moved her membership from First Baptist Church when Memorial Baptist Church was organized in 1953. She served in many capacities over the years and was a dedicated, faithful member. Surviving are a sister, Anne Akers, Greenwood, Indiana; brother, Lorenzo (Buster) Sayers, Ivanhoe, Va.; sister-in-law, Virginia (Dude) Sayers, Ivanhoe, Va.; three stepchildren and spouses, Marc and Jean White, Pulaski, Dwain and Cindy White and their daughter, April of Pulaski, Donna and David Williams, Allisonia, Va.; special nephews and spouses, Jerry and Kaye Jones, Greensboro, N.C., Leon and Linda Jones, Hopewell, Va.; special nieces, Bonnie Sayers, Ivanhoe, Va., Sue Dalton, Patterson, Va.; special friends, Fannie and Jay Collins, Pulaski; and many more loving and caring nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Patrick Coffey and Rev. Tom Mabe officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Memorial Baptist Church New Building Kitchen Fund. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILLIAMS, Frances Jenkins, 88, of Pulaski, and formerly of Barren Springs, died Monday morning, December 18, 2000. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Visiting will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GOODRICH, William Alfred III, 49, of Marion, died Sunday, December 17, 2000, at his home in Marion. Mr. Goodrich was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, the Marion Rotary Club, the American Library Association, and the Virginia Library Association. He was the Director of the Smyth-Bland Regional Library in Marion. Mr. Goodrich was a graduate of the Presbyterian College and received his Master's Degree in Librarianship from Emory University. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette Roberts Goodrich; his daughters, Eleanor Rhiannon Goodrich; and his son, Alfred Forrest Goodrich, all of Marion; his mother, Sara Goodrich of Wytheville; one sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Jerry Baggett of Oxnard, Calif.; several nieces and nephews, Pat Baggett Parkhill and husband, Charlie, Cindy Baggett, Sara Scott, Jay Baggett, Oscar Roberts, IV, Heather Roberts, Helen Roberts. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Old Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Smyth-Bland Regional Library, 118 South Sheffey St., Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving the Goodrich family. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MOORE, Fitzhugh C., of Woodport, Hartfield, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2000, on his 89th birthday. Hugh was one of nine children of Sydney and Blanche Moore and grew up on Oakmoore Farm in Poquoson. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1933, and served in World War II in the 5th Armored Division under Gen. George Patton. He retired as a reserve Army Colonel in the 1980s. He worked as an Agricultural Extension Agent in Suffolk, then became a principal in York Oil Company in Hampton. Throughout his long years, Hugh was a leader in every community in which he lived. Among his business and community service credentials, he was President of York Oil Company, and served on the Board of Directors of Rappahannock General Hospital, Old Point National Bank, and the old Hampton General Hospital. He was President of the Virginia Petroleum Jobbers Association and also served on committees of the National Oil Jobbers Council. Hugh expressed his faith as a deacon for Harmony Grove Baptist Church. A devoted Shriner for many years, he was a member of the Khedive Shrine Temple and local Tidewater Shrine Club. He was a 45-year member and past Director of the Jesters Norfolk Court 75. Hugh was a die-hard Golden Hokie and avid football fan who rarely missed a game and attended their final game of the 2000 season on November 25th (Tech beat UVA, of course). He was also a charter member of Ut Prosim, served in the Virginia Tech Student Aid Association, Hokie Club, and received the Virginia Tech Distinguished Alumni Award. Hugh married Elsie Marie White of Hampton in 1947. Together they raised two daughters, Nancy Jefferson and Beverly Kay. Losing Nancy when she was a child, he is survived by Beverly Moore Barnhardt and her husband, Jamie; and beloved grandchildren, Jacqueline, Christopher, and Nancy. He is also survived by nieces and nephews for whom he was a pillar of support. As the last surviving male he became the natural patriarch of the Moore family. He was a stern taskmaster who set high expectations, but with a gentle sense of humor. Hugh and Elsie enjoyed travel far and wide, both in the United States and around the globe. He had friends all over the world, maintaining close relationships with families in England and Belgium he met during the war. High never met a stranger. Generous of heart and wonderfully sentimental, he had deep commitment to family and love of country. There is much to be said of Hugh Moore-he will be sorely missed by so many. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, at 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda, on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, Va. 23043, or to the Harmony Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 138, Topping, Va. 23169. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHELTON, Richard J. Sr., 74, of Simi Valley, Calif., and originally from Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, December 16, 2000, in a Simi Valley, Calif., hospital after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eva and D. J. Shelton. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Theresa and Richard J. Shelton, Jr., of Baltimore, Md., Shannon and James Shelton of Fairfax, Va.; sons, Mark H. Shelton of Roanoke, Va., Stephen Shelton of Fairfax, Va.; daughter, Eva Shelton of Concord, N.C.; stepchildren, Maria and William Riviera of Simi Valley, Calif.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dot and George Jackman of Falls Church, Va., Helen Jean and Douglas Child of Brodnax, Va.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Shelton was born in Roanoke, Va., and later moved to Bedford, Va. A World War II veteran, he graduated from Virginia Tech in 1951 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was employed by numerous companies and was a member of several professional organizations throughout the United States and in several foreign countries in a career that lasted nearly 50 years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you make a contribution to the American Heart Association or to a charity of your choice. Tami P. 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SW TIMES Published on Monday, December 18, 2000 WHITE, Sarah Katherine s. Allen, born Sept. 3, 1922 in Ivanhoe, daughter of late Frank Blair SAYERS and Emma Mauel SAYERS - ALLEN WHITE SAYERS DELP DAVIS JONES AKERS WILLIAMS PATTERSON ALLISON, Ruby Mae Trail, age 75 of Hiwassee, TRAIL, ALLISON, WRIGHT, JARRELLS, MARTIN, QUESENBERY, GUYNN DICKERSON, Elwin, age 63 of Dublin, WALLS, SMITH, COTHREN, PHILLIPS. HANCOCK, Joyce Eleanor, age 68 of Pulaski, HAGA The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Monday, December 18, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALLISON, Ruby Mae Trial, 75, of Hiwassee, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2000. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hiwassee Pentecostal Holiness Church. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARTER, Mamie Goodwyn, 98, of Pearisburg, died Saturday, December 16, 2000. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROTTY, Mary Belcher, 88, of Narrows, died Saturday, December 16, 2000 in the Beverly Health Care, Martinsville, Va. She was born in Princeton, W. Va. November 24, 1912, daughter of the late Jasper and Elizabeth Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Allen Crotty and a son, Larry Crotty. Mrs. Crotty was very active in the Methodist church all of her life and was a vital part of her husband's ministry in all the churches he served. She was a member and president of the AARP Chapter in Bluefield, Va. for many years. She loved life and touched the lives of many people of all ages wherever she lived. Mrs. Crotty is survived by two sons and their wives, Alvin and Rene Crotty, Narrows, Bob and Betty Crotty, Collinsville; a daughter-in-law, Becky Crotty, Collinsville; two sisters, Virginia Peters, Princeton, W. Va., Alma Wolford, Parkersburg, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Debbie Kaczmarek, Kernersville, N.C., Denise Read and her husband, Bob of Virginia Beach, Kim Forbes and her husband, Lee of Collinsville, Sandy Crute and her husband, George of Nelson, Va., Missy Lowery and her husband, Mike of Belmont, N.C., Anthony Crotty, Radford, Scott Crotty and his wife, Jody of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, Va., with the Rev. J. D. Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W.Va. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and other times at the residence of her son, Alvin Crotty, 131 Porter St., Narrows. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DICKERSON, Elwin Howard, 63, of Dublin, died Sunday, December 17, 2000. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MILES, Clemie E., 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 17, 2000 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Friends may call anytime after 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000 in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Otuce P. Huffman, Sr. officiating. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MOORE, Annie Gertrude, (Polly), 85, of Radford, died Sunday, December 17, 2000. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MORRIS, Robert James Sr., 53, of Allisonia, passed away Friday, December 15, 2000. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday from Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROOP, Virginia Dowdy, 69, of Radford, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 15, 2000. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Woodrow Holder, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- TROUTT, Robert Nelson, 76, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 16, 2000. He is survived by his sons, James Troutt, Frank Troutt, Harry Troutt, Dewayne Troutt, and Luther Troutt; one daughter, Irene Vaughn; brothers and sisters, Clay Troutt, Douglas Troutt and Marie Sheppherd. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one half sister, Mary Lou Saunders and a foster child, Rita Bradbury. Friends may call anytime after noon on Sunday, December 17, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2000, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Sam Hancock officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WHITE, Donald Richard, 57, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2000. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, from Bob White Boulevard Church of God, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ADKINS, Ronald D., 53, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Christiansburg, died Thursday, December 14, 2000. He is survived by his partner in life, Margie Camden; four daughters, Rhonda Hart, Crystal Hodges, both of Orange, Texas, Janell Atkins and Michele Atkins, both of Pinellas Park, Fla.; one brother, Gary Adkins of Virginia; four sisters, Juanita Hollandsworth, Debra Collins, Kin Nester, all of Virginia and Gloria Holmes of Kentucky. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2000 in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Buford Linkous officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. 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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Sunday, December 17, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BAUGH, Helen Doak, 87, of Pulaski, died Friday, December 15, 2000. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. Visitation Sunday, 2 until 4 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FARRIER, Rosalinda St. Clair, 91, of 802 Clover Hollow Road in Newport died peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family after an extended illness on Friday evening, December 15, 2000. Born in Tazewell on December 20, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Glenn Moore and Julia Pendleton St. Claire. She began a career in public education, teaching at Newport School in 1938, and retired in 1971. For over 60 years she was an active member of the Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, was active in the Newport Fair activities and with the Newport Womans Club. Her husband, Frank G. "Bill" Farrier, Sr., and a sister, Pauline Wilson preceded her in death. Surviving are her two sons, Frank G. Farrier, Sr., and Martin P. Farrier, III, both of Newport; and a daughter, Linda F. Daugherty of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Genny Grogan Farrier, Frank G. "Billy" Farrier, III, and wife, Lisha Nicole and Martin P. Farrier, IV; one great-grandchild, Lola Grace Farrier; three sisters, Julia Atkins of Tazewell, Jacqueline Brown of Manassas, and Glenn Miller of Genevea, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Newport with the Rev. Randall Blakenship and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The Farrier family wishes to express special thanks to caregivers Fern Echols, Barbara Crawford, and Virginia Reynolds. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to the Newport Rescue Squad or the Newport Volunteer Fire Department. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALL, Roland Chasteen, 91, of Radford, passed away Friday, December 15, 2000, at the Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg. He was born in Snowville, Va. on Octber 4, 1909, a son of the late Burleigh R. and Lydia Hylton Hall. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Glada Boyd Hall. He was a retired millwright with Hercules, a self employed contractor, a member of the Radford Christian Church Disciples of Christ, a 50 year member of the Va. May Masonic Lodge #38 A.F. & A.M., the Scottish Rites Bodies, and the Kazim Shrine Temple, and Va. May Chapter #92, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Richard Arndt of Blacksburg, Charlotte and Harold Rhodes of Disputanta, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, R.C. and Diane Hall, Jr. of Richmond; two brothers, John W. Hall and B. Richard Hall, both of Hiwassee; three sisters, Oneva Brown and Joretta Lawrence, both of Salem, Gypsie Farmer of Dublin; eight grandchildren, Edward K. Smith, Terri Anderson, Alan Dale Smith, Tara Rhodes Burgess, Wendi Rhodes Black, Ashley Boyd Rhodes, David Robertson Hall, Steven Randolph Hall; seven great-grandchildren, Shannon McQuade, Tori Anderson, Jared Peyton, Matthew Burgess, Molly Boyd Black, Tracy Alwine, Benjamin Alwine. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 18, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Radford Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Radford, with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford where members of Va. May Masonic Lodge #38 A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic last rites. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Radford Christian Church Memorial Fund, 1300 Second St., Radford, Va. 24141 or the Shriners Children's Hospital, Greenville Unit, 628 W.Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Members of the Va. May Masonic Lodge should meet at the Lodge Hall at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2000 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROOP, Virginia Dowdy, 69, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2000. Leaving behind her beloved husband of 51 years, Marvin Ray Roop; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy E. Dowdy, Jimmie R. and Teresa Roop, all of Christiansburg, Larry W. and Sharon Roop of Radford, Jerry L. and Cathy Roop of Mt. Airy, N.C. and Jackie L. Roop of Christiansburg. Also surviving are two sisters, Martha and her husband, A. J. Martin, Nancy Wood and friend, Wayne Carol, all of Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; all her special friends at Comfort Inn of Radford; her special little dog, Misty; and one very special friend, Linda Henderson of New Castle. Friends may call anytime after noon on Sunday at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Woodrow Holder, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- TROUTT, Robert Nelson, 76, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 16, 2000. He is survived by his sons, James Troutt, Frank Troutt, Harry Troutt, Dewayne Troutt, and Luther Troutt; one daughters, Irene Vaugh; brothers and sisters, Clay Troutt, Douglas Troutt and Marie Sheppherd. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one half sister, Mary Lou Saunders and a foster child, Rita Bradbury. Friends may call anytime after noon on Sunday, December 17, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2000, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Sam Hancock officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WINGO, Ernest Willard, 90, of Pulaski, died Saturday morning, December 16, 2000, in the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Born March 13, 1910, in Williamson, W.Va., he was the son of the late Nellie Jackson Akers Wingo and Charles Edward Wingo. Mr. Wingo was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Vaughan Wingo. He was a life long member of the Thorn Spring Untied Methodist and had retired from the Pulaski Vance Company where he was a friendly face for many years. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Betty I. Wingo of Rural Retreat; four grandchildren, Charles Andrew Wingo and Wendy Sheffey of Wytheville, Rosemary Wingo of Max Meadows, and Darren Wingo of Rural Retreat; six great-grandchildren; Trudie Walke of Max Meadows, Thomas A. Walke of Columbia, S.C., Dawn Sheffey, Matthew Sheffey and Philip Sheffey, all of Wytheville, Kara Wingo of Rural Retreat. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Darlene Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Thorn Spring Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friends may call at the home of the son, Charles Alfred Wingo, 133 W. Baumgardner Ave, Rural Retreat, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family will suggest that memorials may be made to the Thorn Spring United Methodist Church, 5670 Thorn Spring Church Rd., Dublin, Va. 24084. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JONES, Addie Kathleen Lindamood, 99, of Wytheville, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2000, at the Edgemont Center in Wytheville. She was born in Wythe County, Va., on June 15, 1901, the youngest daughter of the late Gordon Robert Lindamood and Kate C. Lindamood. She was a member of the Cedar Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Stuart Jones; her daughter, Rachel Ann Jones Johnson; her son-in-law, William E. Johnson, Jr.; a sister, Loretta Lindamood Jones; her brothers, Gardner Cassell Lindamood, Stephen Lindamood, and Lewis Walker Lindamood. She is survived by her daughter, Addie Kathleen Jones of Wytheville; a niece and husband, Loretta Lindamood and Kenneth S. Hicks, Jr., of Salem; two nephews and wives, Bernard Madison (Jim) and Vangie Lindamood of Golden, Colorado, and Douglas Miller and Bonnie Mabe Lindamood of Blue Ridge; three stepdaughters, Florene J. Wade of Wytheville, Ethel J. Shelton of Vienna, and Evelyn J. Smith of Bennetsville, S.C.; two stepsons, Albert L. Jones, and George K. Jones, both of Wytheville; and other relatives and friends survive. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2000, at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Carbary officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c / o Mrs. Dolly Pugh, 5079 Stoney Fork Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home prior to the service. It is respectfully requested by the family that no visitation of food be brought to the home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOLCOMB, Ada Basham, 93, of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2000 at her home. The daughter of the late Nathan and Grace Correll Basham, she was the widow of David P. Holcomb and was also preceded in death by a sister, Esthma B. Collings. Surviving are a sister, Frances B. Townley of Salem; a niece, Peggy A. Radike and husband, Paul Radike; three great-nieces, Townley Aide Hamilton, Martha and Alexandra Radike, all of Roanoke. She attended schools; Radford University, University of Virginia and Richmond Professional Institute. She began her teaching career in Montgomery County and also taught in Prince William County, Occoquan, and Fairfax County, Herndon, Va. She was retired from the City of Richmond Schools after twenty years. Mrs. Holcomb was a past member of the Colonel William Christian Chapter of the D.A.R., the Hamilton D. Wade Chapter of the U.D.C., Christiansburg, Va., the Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Graveside services Monday, December 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Burial Park officiated by Pastor Everett Kier, Jr. of the Salem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Salem Rescue Squad (201 South Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- McVEY, Roby, 101, of Roanoke, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, December 14, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara M. McVey and a son, Charles W. McVey. He was a veteran of World War I and was retired from the N&W Railway. He was a charter member of the Grandview Heights Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Linda McVey of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Chris McVey of Roanoke; grandchildren, Heather L. Hansen and husband, Frans of Georgetown, D.C., Robin H. McVey and wife, Laura of Columbus, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Hunter S. McVey and Hans J. Hansen; stepgrandchildren, Richard S. Jones and wife, Tami of Kennesaw, Ga., David E. Jones and wife, Deborah of Houston, Texas, Christine Ouellette and husband, Mike of New Castle, Brian S. Anderson and wife, Nancy of Vinton, Brent J. Anderson and wife, Layla of Goodview; stepgreat-grandchildren, Britney Smith, Joshua Ouellette, Matthew Ouellette, Carelee Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Scott Jones, Destiny Jones, Kortney Emert; nieces, Patsy Keys of Germantown, Md., Della Stup of Hagerstown, Md., Thelma Davis of Kearneysville, W.Va., Mary Roberts of Rockville, Md., Laura Brown of Roanoke; other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2000 with the Rev. Freeman J. Hamrick officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SAUNDERS, Linda Roop, 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 15, 2000. She was the widow of William D. Saunders and was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Mrs. Saunders retired from Heironimus. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, June S. Hartman and Jack L. Hartman, Sr., Sandra S. and Homer Duff, all of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Dinitia Hartman, Roanoke, Jack Hartman, Jr., Roanoke, Kevin Hartman, Roanoke, Tammy Love, Salem, Bill Duff, Roanoke and Beth Duff Stanley, Roanoke; six great-grandchildren; and two twin great-grandchildren expected; her sister, Emily Tinsley, Vinton; two sisters-in-law, Iris Roop and Mary Roop, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2000 at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Saturday, December 16, 2000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BAUGH, Helen Doak, 87, of Pulaski, died Friday, December 15, 2000. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FERRELL, Michael Lee, 32, of Narrows, died Wednesday, December 13, 2000. He was born in Giles County on May 19, 1968 and was the son of Johnny Ferrell and Gilda B. Ferrell, Christiansburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Nancy Ezell Ferrell, Richmond, Va.; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burton, Narrows; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Burton, Lindside, W.Va.; a sister, Sherry Clark, Blacksburg, Va.; and special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pennington, Narrows. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Sylvia Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Route 2, Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALL, Roland Chasteen, 91, of Radford, passed away Friday, December 15, 2000. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HANCOCK, Joyce Eleanor, 68, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, December 15, 2000. Graveside service Monday at 2 p.m. from the New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting Sunday night from 6 until 8 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- THOMAS, Katie Belle Hunter, 88, of Pearisburg, died Thursday, December 14, 2000. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GROSECLOSE, Ruby King, 83, of Marion, widow of Joe H. Groseclose, died Friday, December 15, 2000, in Roanoke Community Hospital in Roanoke. Mrs. Groseclose was a like long charter member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet J. King, Bonnie K. Fields; two brothers, Arnold King and Ivan King. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gerald Mabe of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Jodi Leigh Mabe and Gerald E. Mabe, II; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Everett and Nancy King of Martinsville, Mae King of Burlington, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles DeHart and Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Methodist Building Church Fund, 720 Grace St., Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving the Groseclose family. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOLCOMB, Ada Basham, 93, of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2000 at her home. The daughter of the late Nathan and Grace Correll Basham, she was the widow of David P. Holcomb and was also preceded in death by a sister, Esthma B. Collings. Surviving are a sister, Frances B. Townley of Salem; a niece, Peggy A. Radike and husband, Paul Radike; three great-nieces, Townley Aide Hamilton, Martha and Alexandra Radike, all of Roanoke. She attended schools; Radford University, University of Virginia and Richmond Professional Institute. She began her teaching career in Montgomery County and also taught in Prince William County, Occoquan, and Fairfax County, Herndon, Va. She was retired from the City of Richmond Schools after twenty years. Mrs. Holcomb was a past member of the Colonel William Christian Chapter of the D.A.R., the Hamilton D. Wade Chapter of the U.D.C., Christiansburg, Va., the Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Graveside services Monday, December 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Burial Park officiated by Pastor Everett Kier, Jr. of the Salem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Salem Rescue Squad (201 South Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SAUNDERS, Linda Roop, 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 15, 2000. She was the widow of William D. Saunders and was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Mrs. Saunders retired from Heironimus. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, June S. Hartman and Jack L. Hartman, Sr., Sandra S. and Homer Duff, all of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Dinitia Hartman, Roanoke, Jack Hartman, Jr., Roanoke, Kevin Hartman, Roanoke, Tammy Love, Salem, Bill Duff, Roanoke and Beth Duff Stanley, Roanoke; six great-grandchildren; and two twin great-grandchildren expected; her sister, Emily Tinsley, Vinton; two sisters-in-law, Iris Roop and Mary Roop, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews also survive. 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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Friday, December 15, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOWER, George J., 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 13, 2000. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CREASY, Fred Lawrence, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2000, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Doug Kanney and Rev. Chuck McHose officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FERRELL, Michael Lee, 32, of Narrows, died Wednesday, December 13, 2000. Funeral arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GREGORY, William Boyd, 84, of Max Meadows, Va. and formerly of Pulaski, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2000. Funeral service 7 p.m. on Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HENDRIX, Lydia Garking, (Dollie), 90, of Radford, died Tuesday, December 12, 2000. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and a retired sales clerk at Crigler Shoes. Survivors include her son, Ronald S. Hendrix of Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Bette Wright. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church with Father Kris Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HICKS, Charlie Quintoe I, infant, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, December 15, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Robin Henrickson officiating. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALDERMAN, Ennis Friel, 84, of Galax, and lately a resident of Wheatland Retirement Center, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2000 in Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born in Carroll County, Va., on September 18, 1916 to the late Henry and Lucinda Jennings Alderman. Mr. Alderman was in the Air Force and served during World War II. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Hillsville VFW Post #1115. He attended National Business College and was a fifty-year member of the First Christian Church in Galax. Mr. Alderman was the widower of Mattokia Durnil Alderman and Arlie Alderman. He is survived by a daughter, Yvonne Alderman of Roanoke, Va.; a sister, Grace Robinson of Galax, Va.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Charles Smythers officiating. Interment will be held in Monta Vista Cemetery with military rites by Hillsville VFW Post #1115. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHUMATE, Ellen Burkholder, wife of the late Rev. Alfred R. Shumate of Wytheville, Va., died Wednesday, December 13, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital following a brief illness. She was born February 8, 1904, in Mt. Sidney, Augusta County, Virginia, to Dr. Alexander Joseph and H. Katherine Fauver Burkholder. She attended Mary Baldwin College, and received a BS degree from Radford University. A resident of Wytheville for the past 54 years, she served the public school system as secretary and elementary teacher. After retirement, she taught children in her Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She was preceded in death by one sister and one grandson. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Jim Tucker of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Liz Johnson Shumate of Wytheville, Robert and Mildred Cole Shumate of Waynesboro, Va.; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren also survive. The service of celebration will be held in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Wytheville, Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Steven Ridenhour officiating. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in the Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va. at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alfred and Albert Shumate Scholarship Fund, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, in the care of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 W. Main Street, Wytheville, Va. 24382 or Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 478, Rural Retreat, Va. 24368. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOLCOMB, Ada Basham, 93, of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2000 at her home. The daughter of the late Nathan and Grace Correll Basham, she was the widow of David P. Holcomb and was also preceded in death by a sister, Esthma B. Collings. Surviving are a sister, Frances B. Townley of Salem; a niece, Peggy A. Radike and husband, Paul Radike; three great-nieces, Townley Aide Hamilton, Martha and Alexandra Radike, all of Roanoke. She attended schools; Radford University, University of Virginia and Richmond Professional Institute. She began her teaching career in Montgomery County and also taught in Prince William County, Occoquan, and Fairfax County, Herndon, Va. She was retired from the City of Richmond Schools after twenty years. Mrs. Holcomb was a past member of the Colonel William Christian Chapter of the D.A.R., the Hamilton D. Wade Chapter of the U.D.C., Christiansburg, Va., the Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Graveside services Monday, December 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Burial Park officiated by Pastor Everette Kier of the Salem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Salem Rescue Squad (201 South Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Thursday, December 14, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AUSTIN, Raymond W., 74, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 after a brief illness. He was born October 12, 1926 in St. Albans, W.Va. He was formerly from Huntington, W.Va., having retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 35 years. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean Conflict; he continued in service to his country serving in the Naval Reserves for over 20 years until he retired. Ray was a member of the American Legion and a lifelong donor to the American Red Cross. Having lived in Blacksburg since 1987, he was an avid Virginia Tech fan, where he was known and loved by many special friends as the "Martini Guy." Ray is survived by his wife of 24 years, Frances McCue Austin; two daughters, Laura Runge of Stillwater, Minn. and Robin Austin of Pembroke, Va.; two stepdaughters, Mary Drown of Huntington, W.Va. and Laura Leautier of Reno, Nev. He had six grandchildren, Kara and Brett Runge, Thomas and Cassandra Drown, and Wyatt and Cooper Leautier. No services are planned. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia Tech Hokies Athletic Club. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOWER, George J., 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 13, 2000. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Annie Lester Bower of Christiansburg; brothers, Carnis Bower of Salem, Carl Bower of Shawsville, Lewis Bower of Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2000 at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Don Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CREASY, Fred Lawrence, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Woods Creasy and his second wife, Delphia T. Creasy. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth C. and Bill Henderson, Nora Lee and Glenn Thompson, Ruby C. and Robert L. Graham. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wanda and Rick Basham, Brenda J. and Mark Vaught, Dennis R. and Ann Thompson, Robert Graham, Jr., Michael D. and Robin Thompson, Richard N. Graham and Teresa, Pamela and Gary Myers and Carolyn and Marvin Lytton and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Thursday, December 14, 2000 at Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Doug Kanney and the Rev. Chuck McHose officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRUBB, William Warren, 79, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete Bain, the Rev. Charles Taylor, and the Rev. Emory Hoke officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HICKS, Charlie Quintoe, I, infant, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charlie Quintoe Saunders; his great-grandfather, Herbert R. Dudley; and by a close family friend, Curtis Wayne Grandy. He is survived by his father, Anthony Q. Hicks; his mother, Crystal G. Fischbach; a sister, Marlayna S. Hicks; his maternal grandmother, Pam D. Fischbach; his maternal grandfather, Larry A. Fischbach; his paternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Carolyn H. and James E. Tolliver; his maternal great-grandmother, Sylvia J. Dudley; his paternal great-grandparents, Harvey and Lilly Hicks; aunts, Ashley N. Tolliver and Dr. Elizabeth A. Bonawitz; uncle, Larry A. Fischbach, Jr.; godparents, Kelly E. Pugh and Tony E. Morrison. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, December 15, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Robin Henrickson officiating. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NEELY, Ray, 89, of Narrows, died Tuesday, December 12, 2000 in the Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, W.Va. He was born at Pipestem, W.Va. on April 19, 1911 and was the son of the late Levi Allen and Eliza Farley Neely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Blankenship Neely, a grandson, Neal Dennis, and a great-granddaughter, Brittany Gibson, several brothers and sisters. He was raised on a farm near Pipestem and attended public schools in the area. He started on public works in 1928 at the age of 18 and has spent his entire adult life in construction and related work. He spent two years helping build the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was inducted into the Army in June of 1943 and was discharged in April 1945 after almost 35 months of service with two years of service overseas in the European Theater of operation. He served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Shortly after returning home, he came to Giles County, and started working for James J. Pandapas building homes in Narrows and various buildings in the area and as far away as New Jersey. He was superintendant at the Ammunition Box Plant at Narrows until it closed at the end of the Korean War. At this time, he started his own construction company, doing general building of homes, commercial and industrial type of construction until 1989 when he sold out to his son, Allen R. Neely who continues the business under his own name. He served for two terms as supervisor at large for Giles County. He served eight years as a member of the Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital Board and was vice president of the Executive Committee of the hospital. He also served eight years on the New River Valley Airport Commission at Dublin, Va. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Narrows having transferred his membership for the Browns Chapel Methodist Church at Lick Creek, W.Va. shortly after coming to Narrows. He was a member of the American Legion Post #68 and the V.F.W. Post #6000 of Narrows. He is survived by four sons, Allen R. Neely, Thomas E. Dennis, both of Narrows, Carl Lyle Neely, Chesterfield, Va., James W. Dennis, Vinton; two daughters, Carol Neely Ballard, Christiansburg, Patricia D. Walker, Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Leota Young, Hinton, W.Va.; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 15, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Narrows with Kellis McClaugherty, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg with graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Post #68 of Narrows and Pembroke Post #311, V.F.W. Post #6000. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SICKEY, Irene Julia, 83, of Pilot, beloved mother and grandmother, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Oak Grove Church, Craigs Mountain Road, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Dennis Hutchison and Rev. Pete Flinchum officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COX, Virginia Juanita Mabe, 78, of Galax, died Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Born in Carroll County, Va. on November 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Roby Mabe and Delois Pearl Howlett Mabe. Surviving are her husband, Horace M. Cox of Galax; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Roderick and Carol Ann Cox of Galax; sisters, Ruby Lindamood of Galax and Nina Ramsey of Annapolis, Maryland; three grandsons, Roderick Alan Cox, II of Silver Spring, Maryland, Bradley Miller Cox of Galax and Anthony Louis Cox of Galax; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Tom Conley officiating. Interment in Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BURNS, Edna Elizabeth Cumbie, 84, of 112 Davenport Road, died at her home Tuesday, December 12, 2000. Born in Radford, Va., she was a daughter of the late Cephas Shelbourne and Martha Katherine Mills Cumbie, and the widow of Michael Christopher Burns, Jr. She was a homemaker and member of White Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Anne Elizabeth Ledford and Debora Burns Christiansen of Simpsonville, and Patricia Marie Miller of Mauldin; sons, Michael Christopher Burns, III of Mainville, Ohio, Lawrence Patrick Burns of Dublin, Va., and John Robert Burns of Simpsonville; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, S.C. 29605. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Thomas McAfee Funeral Home chapel, Greenville, S.C.. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, Dublin, Va., at 3 p.m. Friday. Family members are at their respective homes. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. 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Published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AUSTIN, Raymond W., 74, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 after a brief illness. He was born October 12, 1926 in St. Albans, W.Va. He was formerly from Huntington, W.Va., having retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 35 years. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean Conflict; he continued in service to his country serving in the Naval Reserves for over 20 years until he retired. Ray was a member of the American Legion and a lifelong donor to the American Red Cross. Having lived in Blacksburg since 1987, he was an avid Virginia Tech fan, where he was known and loved by many special friends as the "Martini Guy." Ray is survived by his wife of 24 years, Frances McCue Austin; two daughters, Laura Runge of Stillwater, Minn. and Robin Austin of Pembroke, Va.; two stepdaughters, Mary Drown of Huntington, W.Va. and Laura Leautier of Reno, Nev. He had six grandchildren, Kara and Brett Runge, Thomas and Cassandra Drown, and Wyatt and Cooper Leautier. No services are planned. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia Tech Hokies Athletic Club. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Daniel Walker, 80, of Dublin, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14, at the Dublin United Methodist Church, Dublin. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRUBB, William Warren, 79, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Wytheville, Va. on August 13, 1921 to the late William Kegley and Myrtle Umbarger Grubb. He was a member and elder in the Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church and a lifelong farmer and excavator in the community. He is survived by his wife, Irene H. Grubb of Blacksburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances G. and Jim August of Portland, Ore., and Wanda G. and Jerry Semones of Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Boyd and Janis Grubb and Jerry P. and Freda Grubb, all of Blacksburg; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nine sisters, Mrs. Virginia Toney, Mrs. Iva Peyton, Mrs. Nora Price, Ms. Lucille Grubb, Mrs. Dorothy Cleary, Mrs. Glenda Gibbs, Mrs. Allie Underwood, Mrs. Eleanor Hickey, and Mrs. Iris Crump. The family wishes to thank all their neighbors, friends, area churches, the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, Dr. John White, and the staff of Montgomery Regional Hospital for all the wonderful care, kindness and prayers during Mr. Grubb's illness. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete Bain, the Rev. Charles Taylor, and the Rev. Emory Hoke officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HENDRIX, Lydia G., (Dolly), 90, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2000. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HICKS, Charlie Quinto, I, infant, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LIKENS, Charlie Allen, 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jube Burk officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Russell Clayton, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away at the home on Monday, December 11, 2000. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Dr. Glenn Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad of Carilion Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROBERTSON, Florence Dunbar, 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Clare Fischer-Davies officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service in the Parish Hall. Interment will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., 01075 or to the Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box, 164, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SICKEY, Irene Julia, 83, of Pilot, beloved mother and grandmother, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at her home. She was born in Barton, Ohio on July 19, 1917 to the late Michael and Fannie Nagy Biggs and was also preceded in death by her husband, Geza "Gus" Sickey. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn R. and David "Dan" Linkous of Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert J. "Bob" and Lodis Sickey of Pilot and Ronald G. "Gus" and Deborah Sickey of Indian Valley; eleven grandchildren, Robert Shaheen, David Linkous, Pamela Brubeck, Carrie Moran, Kim Fithian, Ricky Keith, Lisa Moore, Stacy Keith, Zeb Sickey, Zack Sickey and Zoie Sickey; and twelve great-grandchildren, Scottie Brubeck, Jessica Linkous, Jarred Linkous, Mitchell Linkous, Tiffany Moran, Victoria Moran, Ryan Fithian, Jacob Fithian, Jessica Moore, Heather Keith, Mike Shaheen and Bill Shaheen. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Oak Grove Church, Craigs Mountain Road, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Dennis Hutchison and Rev. Pete Flinchum officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Friends may call a the church anytime after 4 p.m. on Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Oak Grove Church. 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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Tuesday, December 12, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AKERS, Elizabeth Tice, 88, of Belspring, passed away Monday, December 11, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Belspring Presbyterian Church and preceded in death by her husband, Graton W. Akers. Survivors include on sister, Mary T. McClaugherty of Belspring; one sister-in-law, Claudine Tice, Belspring; three nephews, David A. Tice of Wisconsin, John Tice, Blacksburg, and A.W. McClaugherty of Radford; one niece, Cindy White, of Dublin; and seven great-nephews and one great-niece. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Belspring Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park, Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Daniel Walker, 80, of Dublin, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROWDER, Alwayne Calhoun, 85, of Radford, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 in a Dublin Nursing Home. She was the widow of Ralph H. Crowder. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Judy Crowder, Radford; a sister, Lillian Gardner, Huntington, W.Va.; stepmother, Edith Calhoun, Oakwood, Va.; two grandsons, Andrew Crowder and Chuck Crowder, also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2000 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Andrew Crowder Scholarship Fund, c / o First National Bank, 50 First Street, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FESSLER, Mary McClintock Ryland, 88, of Blacksburg, Va., the widow of the late Dr. Donald R. Fessler, died at her home in Blacksburg on Saturday, December 2, 2000. Born in Georgetown, Kentucky on February 6, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Garnett Ryland and Mary Lewella Payne Ryland. Her father was Professor of Chemistry at the University of Richmond and her family has been associated with the university since its beginning. Mrs. Fessler was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Westhampton College in the Class of 1932 and taught in the North China American School in Tung Chow, China, as well as various American schools. A resident of Blacksburg for 49 years, Mrs. Fessler was active in many community affairs. She served Montgomery County as a member of its Board of Supervisors for two terms and for a period as chairman. She had a particular interest in public library services and for twelve years was a member of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Board and served as chairman of the committee for the building of the Blacksburg Regional Library. The Community Room of this library bears her name. She was instrumental in local political matters and served for many years on the County Democratic Committee and as its secretary. She was a founding member of the County League of Women Voters, a member of the Montgomery County Public Service Authority for seven years and an active member of the AAUW. She and her husband were longtime members of Friends of the International Community and took particular interest in hosting students from China. Mrs. Fessler is survived by two sisters, Alice Ryland Giles (Mrs. Robert E.) of Raleigh, N.C. and Hannah Ryland Sanger (Mrs. Julian D.) of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Charles H. Ryland of Warsaw, Va., and R. Payne Ryland of Yucca Valley, Calif.; six nephews; four nieces; seven great-nephews; and five great-nieces. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Mary R. Fessler Community Room at the Blacksburg Regional Library. Her cremains will be buried in the family lot in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Va. at a later date. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRUBB, William Warren, 79, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALE, Harry Lyle, 77, died Thursday, December 7, 2000. He was born in Narrows on March 29, 1923 and was the son of the late Percy Herbert and Grace Coburn Hale. He was a graduate of Narrows High School, then went to Virginia Tech in 1944. He then served in the Army Air Corps in the U.S. Army until 1946. He then returned to Va. Tech and to finish his degree in Civil Engineering. He worked in the Fairfax County Department of Public Works, later to become the director in 1970. He also headed the Department of Project / Planning and Construction until his retirement in 1985. He was an active member of the Fairfax United Methodist Church and the Fairfax Rotary Club for 45 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Percy H. "Pete" Hale, who died at the age of two. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beulah Wesley Hale; two sons, Jeffrey Herbert Hale, Danville, Va., John Hamilton Hale, Boston, Mass.; six grandchildren, Benjamin Isaac Hale, Mindel Grace Hale, Samuel Morgan Hale, Zachary Lyle Hale, Ryan Christopher Hale, Emma Rose Hale. Graveside services will be held Wednesday morning, December 13, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows with Rev. Ken Waclo officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #68 at the cemetery. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northern Virginia Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Va. 22042. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HAYES, Jack David, 76, of 3322 Lee Highway, Draper, Va., died Sunday morning, December 10, 2000, at his home. He was born in Helen W.Va. on March 11, 1924, and was the son of the late Lonnie Monroe Hayes and Cecilia Haga Hayes. He was a retired production manager with Bond Cote, Pulaski, with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Draper's Valley Baptist Church and he was a veteran having served in the United States Army during WWII. Mr. Hayes was also a member of the Pulaski VFW Post #1184 and the Pulaski American Legion Post #7. Surviving are his wife, Mary Richardson Hayes, Draper; daughter, Jackie Hayes, Radford; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Linda Hayes, Chesterfield, Va., Danny and Odessa Hayes, Wytheville, Va., David and Amy Hayes, Charleston, S.C., Donnie Hayes, Dublin; sister, Lillian Moore, Draper; brothers, Bob Hayes, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Dick Hayes, Draper, Bruce Hayes, Chesterfield, Va.; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Draper Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Wilfred Overton, Rev. Wayne Moye and Minister David Krug officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Pulaski VFW Post #1184 conducting the military graveside rites. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at the Draper Valley Baptist Church where the family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LIKENS, Charlie Allen, 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Heritage hall Health Care Center. He was born in Montgomery County on June 6, 1916 to the late Jerry and Rebecca Woolwine Likens. He is survived by a sister, Ollie Marie Woolwine of Christiansburg; three nieces and their spouses, Mary Sigman of Christiansburg, Barbara and Edwin Linkous of Blacksburg, Bessie Taylor of Radford; a nephew, Edward Likens, of Baltimore, Md., 11 great-nephews; one great-niece; and many close friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jube Burk officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LOVERN, Robin Jane, 41, of Pulaski, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEADOWS, Aubrey Parkis, 89, of Rich Creek, went home to his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 9, 2000, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. Aubrey was born August 27, 1911, at Woodman, Ky. He was the youngest child of James David and Sarah Jane Meadows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven sisters, two brothers, and his beloved son, A. Phillip Meadows. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lucille H. Meadows of Rich Creek; one daughter and son-in-law, Larry and Cynthia Meadows Eades of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Dreama Meadows of Blacksburg; he also leaves two cherished grandsons, Gabriel Eades of Roanoke, and Logan Meadows of Blacksburg. Aubrey was a member of Intermont Lodge #269 A.F. & A.M., of Narrows and was an active member of his local community. He retired from the Celanese Corporation in Giles County after 30 years of service. He served his Savior as a member of the First Baptist Church of Rich Creek and was an active Gideon for over 30 years, helping to spread God's word. Aubrey was a kind and gentle man who throughout his life remained faithful to his priorities of service to God and love of family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at the First Baptist Church, Rich Creek, with the Rev. Jim Pickett and the Rev. David Stauffer officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rich Creek. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2000, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va., where a Masonic memorial service is to be conducted by members of Intermont Lodge #269 A.F. & A.M. at 8 p.m. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International Memorial Bible Fund. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MITCHELL, Preston Wayne, 31, of Willis, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Wayne Mitchell. Surviving are his mother, Sylvia Underwood of Willis; stepfather, Larry Underwood of Dugspur; sister and husband, Marcia and Michael Bolt of Willis; half sister and husband, Jonie and Mark Ratliff of Floyd; grandfather, Luther Mason Bolt of Willis; grandmother, Lena Mitchell of Roanoke; very special niece and nephew, Sierra Bolt and Cole Ratliff. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Nathan Montgomery and Rev. J. C. Willard officiating. Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Russell Clayton, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away at the home on Monday, December 11, 2000. he retired from Hercules in 1973. He was preceded in death by two sisters; and a daughter, Jackie Jo Johnston. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Atkins Price; three sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur G. and Nadine Price, Christiansburg, Barry R. and Faye Price, Shawsville, Russell L. and Kathy Price, Christiansburg; one son-in-law, Jerry E. Johnston. Also surviving are three stepbrothers; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also a very special friend, Hannah Abate, who has been with us through it all. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Dr. Glenn Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or Carilion Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROBERTSON, Florence Dunbar, 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was born in Great Barrington, Mass. on November 21, 1915 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Dunbar of Pittsfield, Mass. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1936. She lived for 24 years in Arlington and was active in The Falls Church. She resided for 30 years in Blacksburg where she was active in the Christ Episcopal Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Holly R. and A. Harvey Taylor of Leicestershire, England, and Elspleth R. and S. Randolph Blakeman, III of San Antonio, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Hugh D. and Janet A. Robertson of New York, N.Y.; and four grandchildren, Andrew D. Robertson, Michael H. Robertson, Carrie T. Chalmers and Sarah K. Chalmers. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Clare Fischer-Davies officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service in the Parish Hall. Interment will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Holyoke College, South Bradley, Mass., 01075 or to the Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box, 164, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SICKEY, Irene Julia, 83, of Pilot, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SLUSHER, Myrtle Wood, (Bennie), 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The widow of the late Bennie T. Slusher, she is survived by two nieces, Bettie Mahan, Fayetteville, W.Va., Georgia Fisockerly, New Orleans, La.; one nephew, Leonard Crute, Nathalie, Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Dr. Timothy A. Hight. There will be no evening visitation at the funeral home; however, friends may visit any time during the day on Tuesday. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOWMAN, Jean Craig, 79, of Wytheville, died Sunday, December 10, 2000, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in York, S.C., the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Jane Smith Hopper. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church for 48 years, where she served as ruling elder and clerk of the session. Mrs. Bowman graduated from Winthrop College in 1949 with a B.A. degree in English and she earned her M.S. degree in English from Radford University in 1968. She was a long time teacher in the public schools of Wythe County, where she taught English at George Wythe High School from 1955-1969. In 1969 she joined the faculty of the Wytheville Community College, teaching American Literature from 1969-1984. In 1984 she retired with the title, Associate Professor Emeritus of English. Mrs. Bowman was active in civic and volunteer work throughout the community. She was a member of the Stuart chapter of the D.A.R., where she served as chapter regent. She chaired the creative writing program for Chatauqua, taking particular delight in publishing works by her former students. Mrs. Bowman was a decorated volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She is survived by her husband, William Hammond Bowman, Jr.; her children, Jean Craig Bowman, Mary Bowman Kyser, William Hammond Bowman, III, and George Dick Bowman; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Wingard officiating. The family will receive friends in Hatcher Hall at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time. The family suggest that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, c / o Jean Lester, P.O. Box 778, Wytheville, Va. or to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church. Barnett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROCKETT, Kathryn Lee, 59, of Cripple Creek, died Monday, December 11, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Cripple Creek, the daughter of the late James Samuel and Ethel Littreal Crockett. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald D. Crockett. She is survived by four sister and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Leo Grubb of Cripple Creek, Evelyn and Lawrence Robinson of Bristol, Sandra Johnson, and Ruth Ann and John Marshall all of Cripple Creek; four brothers and sisters-in-law, James R. Crockett of Crockett, Stephen and Maxine Crockett of Martinsville, John and Louise Crockett, and W.B. Crockett, all of Cripple Creek; special niece, Jill Arnold; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2000, 8 p.m., at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Sonny "Oscar" Ayers officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Crockett Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m Wednesday night or at the home place at any time. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HILTON, Mary Smith, 73, of Wytheville, died Sunday, December 10, 2000, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. P. Hilton, and was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kedrick and Becky Hilton of Max Meadows, Tommy and Joel Hilton of Wytheville; two sisters, Colleen Dunford of Wytheville, Naomi Perigon of Sweetwater, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Jo Beth Hilton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, December 13, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. 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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Tuesday, December 12, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AKERS, Elizabeth Tice, 88, of Belspring, passed away Monday, December 11, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Belspring Presbyterian Church and preceded in death by her husband, Graton W. Akers. Survivors include on sister, Mary T. McClaugherty of Belspring; one sister-in-law, Claudine Tice, Belspring; three nephews, David A. Tice of Wisconsin, John Tice, Blacksburg, and A.W. McClaugherty of Radford; one niece, Cindy White, of Dublin; and seven great-nephews and one great-niece. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Belspring Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park, Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Daniel Walker, 80, of Dublin, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROWDER, Alwayne Calhoun, 85, of Radford, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 in a Dublin Nursing Home. She was the widow of Ralph H. Crowder. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Judy Crowder, Radford; a sister, Lillian Gardner, Huntington, W.Va.; stepmother, Edith Calhoun, Oakwood, Va.; two grandsons, Andrew Crowder and Chuck Crowder, also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2000 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Andrew Crowder Scholarship Fund, c / o First National Bank, 50 First Street, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FESSLER, Mary McClintock Ryland, 88, of Blacksburg, Va., the widow of the late Dr. Donald R. Fessler, died at her home in Blacksburg on Saturday, December 2, 2000. Born in Georgetown, Kentucky on February 6, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Garnett Ryland and Mary Lewella Payne Ryland. Her father was Professor of Chemistry at the University of Richmond and her family has been associated with the university since its beginning. Mrs. Fessler was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Westhampton College in the Class of 1932 and taught in the North China American School in Tung Chow, China, as well as various American schools. A resident of Blacksburg for 49 years, Mrs. Fessler was active in many community affairs. She served Montgomery County as a member of its Board of Supervisors for two terms and for a period as chairman. She had a particular interest in public library services and for twelve years was a member of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Board and served as chairman of the committee for the building of the Blacksburg Regional Library. The Community Room of this library bears her name. She was instrumental in local political matters and served for many years on the County Democratic Committee and as its secretary. She was a founding member of the County League of Women Voters, a member of the Montgomery County Public Service Authority for seven years and an active member of the AAUW. She and her husband were longtime members of Friends of the International Community and took particular interest in hosting students from China. Mrs. Fessler is survived by two sisters, Alice Ryland Giles (Mrs. Robert E.) of Raleigh, N.C. and Hannah Ryland Sanger (Mrs. Julian D.) of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Charles H. Ryland of Warsaw, Va., and R. Payne Ryland of Yucca Valley, Calif.; six nephews; four nieces; seven great-nephews; and five great-nieces. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Mary R. Fessler Community Room at the Blacksburg Regional Library. Her cremains will be buried in the family lot in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Va. at a later date. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRUBB, William Warren, 79, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALE, Harry Lyle, 77, died Thursday, December 7, 2000. He was born in Narrows on March 29, 1923 and was the son of the late Percy Herbert and Grace Coburn Hale. He was a graduate of Narrows High School, then went to Virginia Tech in 1944. He then served in the Army Air Corps in the U.S. Army until 1946. He then returned to Va. Tech and to finish his degree in Civil Engineering. He worked in the Fairfax County Department of Public Works, later to become the director in 1970. He also headed the Department of Project / Planning and Construction until his retirement in 1985. He was an active member of the Fairfax United Methodist Church and the Fairfax Rotary Club for 45 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Percy H. "Pete" Hale, who died at the age of two. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beulah Wesley Hale; two sons, Jeffrey Herbert Hale, Danville, Va., John Hamilton Hale, Boston, Mass.; six grandchildren, Benjamin Isaac Hale, Mindel Grace Hale, Samuel Morgan Hale, Zachary Lyle Hale, Ryan Christopher Hale, Emma Rose Hale. Graveside services will be held Wednesday morning, December 13, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows with Rev. Ken Waclo officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #68 at the cemetery. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northern Virginia Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Va. 22042. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HAYES, Jack David, 76, of 3322 Lee Highway, Draper, Va., died Sunday morning, December 10, 2000, at his home. He was born in Helen W.Va. on March 11, 1924, and was the son of the late Lonnie Monroe Hayes and Cecilia Haga Hayes. He was a retired production manager with Bond Cote, Pulaski, with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Draper's Valley Baptist Church and he was a veteran having served in the United States Army during WWII. Mr. Hayes was also a member of the Pulaski VFW Post #1184 and the Pulaski American Legion Post #7. Surviving are his wife, Mary Richardson Hayes, Draper; daughter, Jackie Hayes, Radford; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Linda Hayes, Chesterfield, Va., Danny and Odessa Hayes, Wytheville, Va., David and Amy Hayes, Charleston, S.C., Donnie Hayes, Dublin; sister, Lillian Moore, Draper; brothers, Bob Hayes, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Dick Hayes, Draper, Bruce Hayes, Chesterfield, Va.; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Draper Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Wilfred Overton, Rev. Wayne Moye and Minister David Krug officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Pulaski VFW Post #1184 conducting the military graveside rites. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at the Draper Valley Baptist Church where the family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LIKENS, Charlie Allen, 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at Heritage hall Health Care Center. He was born in Montgomery County on June 6, 1916 to the late Jerry and Rebecca Woolwine Likens. He is survived by a sister, Ollie Marie Woolwine of Christiansburg; three nieces and their spouses, Mary Sigman of Christiansburg, Barbara and Edwin Linkous of Blacksburg, Bessie Taylor of Radford; a nephew, Edward Likens, of Baltimore, Md., 11 great-nephews; one great-niece; and many close friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jube Burk officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LOVERN, Robin Jane, 41, of Pulaski, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEADOWS, Aubrey Parkis, 89, of Rich Creek, went home to his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 9, 2000, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. Aubrey was born August 27, 1911, at Woodman, Ky. He was the youngest child of James David and Sarah Jane Meadows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven sisters, two brothers, and his beloved son, A. Phillip Meadows. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lucille H. Meadows of Rich Creek; one daughter and son-in-law, Larry and Cynthia Meadows Eades of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Dreama Meadows of Blacksburg; he also leaves two cherished grandsons, Gabriel Eades of Roanoke, and Logan Meadows of Blacksburg. Aubrey was a member of Intermont Lodge #269 A.F. & A.M., of Narrows and was an active member of his local community. He retired from the Celanese Corporation in Giles County after 30 years of service. He served his Savior as a member of the First Baptist Church of Rich Creek and was an active Gideon for over 30 years, helping to spread God's word. Aubrey was a kind and gentle man who throughout his life remained faithful to his priorities of service to God and love of family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at the First Baptist Church, Rich Creek, with the Rev. Jim Pickett and the Rev. David Stauffer officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rich Creek. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2000, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va., where a Masonic memorial service is to be conducted by members of Intermont Lodge #269 A.F. & A.M. at 8 p.m. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International Memorial Bible Fund. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MITCHELL, Preston Wayne, 31, of Willis, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Wayne Mitchell. Surviving are his mother, Sylvia Underwood of Willis; stepfather, Larry Underwood of Dugspur; sister and husband, Marcia and Michael Bolt of Willis; half sister and husband, Jonie and Mark Ratliff of Floyd; grandfather, Luther Mason Bolt of Willis; grandmother, Lena Mitchell of Roanoke; very special niece and nephew, Sierra Bolt and Cole Ratliff. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Nathan Montgomery and Rev. J. C. Willard officiating. Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Russell Clayton, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away at the home on Monday, December 11, 2000. he retired from Hercules in 1973. He was preceded in death by two sisters; and a daughter, Jackie Jo Johnston. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Atkins Price; three sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur G. and Nadine Price, Christiansburg, Barry R. and Faye Price, Shawsville, Russell L. and Kathy Price, Christiansburg; one son-in-law, Jerry E. Johnston. Also surviving are three stepbrothers; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also a very special friend, Hannah Abate, who has been with us through it all. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Dr. Glenn Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or Carilion Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROBERTSON, Florence Dunbar, 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was born in Great Barrington, Mass. on November 21, 1915 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Dunbar of Pittsfield, Mass. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1936. She lived for 24 years in Arlington and was active in The Falls Church. She resided for 30 years in Blacksburg where she was active in the Christ Episcopal Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Holly R. and A. Harvey Taylor of Leicestershire, England, and Elspleth R. and S. Randolph Blakeman, III of San Antonio, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Hugh D. and Janet A. Robertson of New York, N.Y.; and four grandchildren, Andrew D. Robertson, Michael H. Robertson, Carrie T. Chalmers and Sarah K. Chalmers. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Clare Fischer-Davies officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service in the Parish Hall. Interment will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Holyoke College, South Bradley, Mass., 01075 or to the Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box, 164, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SICKEY, Irene Julia, 83, of Pilot, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SLUSHER, Myrtle Wood, (Bennie), 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The widow of the late Bennie T. Slusher, she is survived by two nieces, Bettie Mahan, Fayetteville, W.Va., Georgia Fisockerly, New Orleans, La.; one nephew, Leonard Crute, Nathalie, Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Dr. Timothy A. Hight. There will be no evening visitation at the funeral home; however, friends may visit any time during the day on Tuesday. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROCKETT, Kathryn Lee, 59, of Cripple Creek, died Monday, December 11, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Cripple Creek, the daughter of the late James Samuel and Ethel Littreal Crockett. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald D. Crockett. She is survived by four sister and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Leo Grubb of Cripple Creek, Evelyn and Lawrence Robinson of Bristol, Sandra Johnson, and Ruth Ann and John Marshall all of Cripple Creek; four brothers and sisters-in-law, James R. Crockett of Crockett, Stephen and Maxine Crockett of Martinsville, John and Louise Crockett, and W.B. Crockett, all of Cripple Creek; special niece, Jill Arnold; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2000, 8 p.m., at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Sonny "Oscar" Ayers officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Crockett Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m Wednesday night or at the home place at any time. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HILTON, Mary Smith, 73, of Wytheville, died Sunday, December 10, 2000, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. P. Hilton, and was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kedrick and Becky Hilton of Max Meadows, Tommy and Joel Hilton of Wytheville; two sisters, Colleen Dunford of Wytheville, Naomi Perigon of Sweetwater, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Jo Beth Hilton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, December 13, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. Gillman Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. 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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Sunday, December 10, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROOKMAN, Margaret Pruitt, 85, of Elliston, died Saturday, December 9, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary McGlothlin, a brother, John Pruitt, and her husband, Amos H. Brookman. Surviving are her son, Jack Brookman and wife, Barbara of Salem; grandson, Scott Brookman and wife, Claudia of Richmond; and a great-granddaughter, Madeline Melissa Brookman. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2000, in Sherwood Memorial Park by the Rev. Virgil N. McHone. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road (366-0707). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CREWS, Herbert Ray, 84, of Radford, died Saturday, December 9, 2000. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DAVIS, Ruth S. Paul, 80, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2000, at the Kroontje Health Care Center. She was born in Lynchburg on July 24, 1920. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Paul of Barhamsville, Va., and granddaughter, Nicole Paul of Washington, D. C. She was the former Postmaster of Barhamsville, National Vice President of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States (NAPUS), and active in the service organization of Beta Sigma Phi and the Episcopal Church Daughters of the King. Survivors include her husband, Delamater Davis, Jr. of Blacksburg; two sons, Robert Paul of Brooksville, Md., and David Paul and wife, Linda Paul of Barhamsville; two stepchildren, Dianne Davis of Orlando, Fla., and A. Jack Davis and wife, Linda Davis of Blacksburg; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of the Wybe & Marietje Kroontje Health Center for their warm care, and to the Rev. Claire Fischer-Davies of Christ Episcopal Church in Blacksburg for her spiritual nurturing and care. Funeral services will be held at the Tabernacle Church in Barhamsville, Monday at 3 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARMON, Guy B. Sr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2000, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2000, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Mike Bond and Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEADOWS, Aubrey, 89, of Rich Creek, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2000. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, at First Baptist Church, Rich Creek. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MYERS, Beulah Hager, 88, of 112 High St. in Pulaski, died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 8, 2000. Born in Princeton, W. Va. January 22, 1912, she was the fourth daughter of the late Edward and Callie Ann Faulkner Hager. Her husband of 66 years, Lilburn H. "Pete" Myers, a retired employee of American Electric Power, Co.; four sisters and five brothers preceded her in death. She was a lifetime member of the Carr Memorial United Methodist Church in Princeton, W. Va. She was also a member of the West Virginia and Virginia Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She served in all chairs and held the honor of past worthy matron. She was also a longtime professional sales person in her hometown of Welch, W. Va. She is survived by her only child, Lilburn Lee Myers and his wife, Linda; four sisters, Rae Hager Scott of Alexandria, Rebecca Hager Harmon of Bluefield, W. Va., Ruby Hager Runions of New Kent, and Eleanor Hager Beach of Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Princeton, W. Va. with Rev. Bob Shields officiating. Friends may call at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton, W. Va. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Those attending the service are asked to be at the funeral home by 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Joy Ranch, P. O. Box 727, Hillsville, Va. 24343. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PARSELL, Hilda Elizabeth, 87, of Radford, and formerly of Newport and Princeton, died Saturday morning, December 9, 2000, in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center at Radford. Born in Eggleston on October 4, 1913, she was a daughter of the late John Earl and Glenna Williams Goodwin. Hilda was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husbands E.O. Hatcher, Ed Lankford, and Thomas Parsell, a daughter, Elizabeth Marie Hatcher, and two sisters. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald G. and Nancy D. Hatcher of Ft. Smith, Ark.; two grandchildren, Andra Alain Williamson of Ft. Smith, Ark., Dina Marie Long of Lenexa, Kan.; three stepchildren, Jean Hulswit of Pottstown, Penn., Ann Donnelly of Radford, Ron Parsell of Radford; and three special stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with the Rev. Shirley Larson and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton, W.Va. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WALL, Samuel Andrew, 85, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, December 8, 2000. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bobwhite Blvd. Church of God. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel. (I have the FULL obit on Mr. Wall for anyone that would like for me to type it.) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BARNETT, Charles F. Jr., 56, of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 7, 2000, after a brief illness. A graduate of Virginia Tech and The University of Virginia Law School, he had been an attorney in Roanoke since 1973. He served in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps from 1969 to 1973. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lindsay Barnett; and two daughters, Elizabeth Ames Barnett of Nashville, Tenn., and Megan Lindsay Barnett of New York City, NY. Pre-deceased by his father, Charles F. Barnett, Sr., he is survived by his mother, Catherine Sarsfield Barnett of Newport News; his sisters, Ricki Schmidt of Williamsburg, and Christine Tucker of Newport News; and his brother, Bruce Barnett of Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 10, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Second Presbyterian Church Help Fund, 241 Mountain Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24011, or to The University of Virginia Law School Fund, 580 Massie Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22907. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FUHRMAN, L. W., (Mike), 77, of Roanoke, formerly of Clifton Forge, passed away Friday, December 8, 2000. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion S. Fuhrman in 1980, a son-in-law, William Dekker, four sisters, two brothers and a grandson, Jason Miles. Born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Frank H. and Magdalena Friesmuth Fuhrman. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, Richard W. Fuhrman of Covington, Michael S. and Pam Fuhrman, Steven P. Fuhrman, all of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth F. and Dr. William Sibley of Roanoke, Anne F. Dekker of Daleville, Suzanne F. and Joe Miles of Christiansburg, Sara F. and Ernest Dodd of Salem; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Fuhrman and his wife, Beverly of Wisconsin; sisters, Rosella Thompson of Wisconsin and Evangeline Huffington of Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2788 Hydraulic Road, Suite 4, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2000 from Oakey's North Chapel with Mr. Philip Gallagher officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge with the Rev. Prembroke Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel, Roanoke. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LINKOUS, William Boyd, 77, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 8, 2000. He was born in Radford, Va., August 17, 1923, son of the late Arthur and Lorene Gerald Linkous. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie T. Linkous. He is survived by his sister, Margaret L. Roseboom and her husband, Archie of Kansas City, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Linkous was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Va. (Pulaski County). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WORRELL, Edgar C., 91, of Dugspur, died Friday, December 8, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Mr. Worrell was preceded in death by his parents, James Emmit and Daisy Cox Worrell and two sons, Elvin Worrell and Gerald Worrell. He is survived by his wife, Opal Gardner Worrell of the home; daughter, Iris Ann Worrell of Dugspur; son and daughter-in-law, Edgar Eldridge and Helen Worrell of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sisters, Helen Worrell of Woodlawn, Irene Padgett of Woodlawn; seven grandchildren and spouses, Darren and Tammy Worrell of Floyd, Preston Worrell of Dugspur, Ronald and Angela Worrell of Galax, Donald Worrell of Dugspur, Greg and Carrie Worrell of Dugspur, Tabitha Worrell of Blue Ridge, Cecelia Worrell of Hillsville; four step grandchildren and spouses, Tammy and Andy Bowman of Mt. Airy, N.C., Tonya Smith, Joey Smith, Shannon Smith, all of Mt. Airy, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Jordan Worrell, Austin Worrell, Haley Worrell, Cole Worrell, Kaley Nester, Bryant Worrell; and four step great-grandchildren, Dalton Smith, Jessica Smith, Christian Smith, Kasey Bowman. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2000 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville with the Rev. Elmon Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Worrell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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. 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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Saturday, December 09, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COUPE, Arleine Ada, 86, of Check, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2000 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Coupe. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and Rebecca Coupe of Roanoke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Arleine and Rex Taylor of Check, Audrey and Howard Miller of Pennsylvania, Hazel and Bob DiComillo of Pennsylvania; several grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and special caregivers, Angie Manning, Angie Able and Kelli Able. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Andrew Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Floyd Church of the Nazarene Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DAVIS, Terry Marcelle, 41, of 5483 Cloyd Woods Drive, Dublin, died Thursday morning, December 7, 2000 at his home. He was born in Radford on September 22, 1959 and was the son of the late Shirley Ann Davis. He was a member of the Church of God in Dublin and was an employee of Volvo GM in Dublin. Surviving are his wife, Janet Clark Davis, Dublin; daughter, Heather Nicole Davis, Dublin; half sister, Dana Bane, Dublin; half brother, Steven Lynn, Dublin; five cousins, Jerry Davis, Dublin, Tommy Davis, Pulaski, Joe Davis, Pulaski, David Davis, Dublin, Roger Davis, Dublin; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Collins and Rev. Tom Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Saturday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DUNN, Mary Gordon, 98, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2000. Funeral services, Midway Baptist Church on Saturday, 2 p.m. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. (540-268-2331) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EDWARDS, James W., (Buddy), 76, of Shawsville, departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2000. Funeral service will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Shawsville Baptist Church. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALE, Harry Lyle, 77, of Narrows, died Thursday, December 7, 2000. Funeral arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARMON, Guy B. Sr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2000 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from heart failure. He was a proud veteran of WW II serving in the Western Pacific. The son of the late Roy and Blanche Harmon, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Shelor and Jean Witt, a brother, Walter Harmon, and an infant grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Mildred A. Harmon; four dedicated and loving children, Guy B. Harmon, Jr., Linda McGuire and husband, Eugene, Charlotte Harmon, and Faye Harmon; two brothers, Johnny and Roscoe Harmon; a special uncle, Jock; and cousins, Kathleen and George; also many wonderful in-laws, nieces, nephews and special friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Ken Jones and the staff at Christiansburg Family Practice for their kindness and care over the many years. We would also like to thank everyone who prayed for Dad. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Mike Bond and Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FUHRMAN, L. W., (Mike), 77, of Roanoke, formerly of Clifton Forge, passed away Friday, December 8, 2000. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion S. Fuhrman in 1980, a son-in-law, William Dekker, four sisters, two brothers and a grandson, Jason Miles. Born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Frank H. and Magdalena Friesmuth Fuhrman. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, Richard W. Fuhrman of Covington, Michael S. and Pam Fuhrman, Steven P. Fuhrman, all of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth F. and Dr. William Sibley of Roanoke, Anne F. Dekker of Daleville, Suzanne F. and Joe Miles of Christiansburg, Sara F. and Ernest Dodd of Salem; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Fuhrman and his wife, Beverly of Wisconsin; sisters, Rosella Thompson of Wisconsin and Evangeline Huffington of Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2788 Hydraulic Road, Suite 4, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2000 from Oakey's North Chapel with Mr. Philip Gallagher officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge with the Rev. Prembroke Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel, Roanoke. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MARSHALL, Edna Alderman, 81, of Meadows of Dan, died Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Floyd County on November 17, 1919, to the late Joseph Simmons Alderman and the late Lura Minus Harris Alderman. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Marshall; four half brothers, Posey, Glenn, Fred, and Edward Alderman; and a half sister, Lucille Alderman. Mrs. Marshall is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Linkous, who was her twin, of Riner, and Mrs. Loula Mae Cockram of Vesta; five half sisters, Mrs. Ruth Austin of Radford, Ms. Irene Alderman of Christiansburg, Mrs. Clara Williams of Stuart, Mrs. Ruby Sloan of Blacksburg, and Mrs. Judy Reynolds of Meadows of Dan; two half brothers, Frank Alderman of Bassett and Joseph Simmons Alderman, Jr. of Vesta; a special friend, Jim Gunter of Vesta; and 25 nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Marshall will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Edward Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in the Spangler Family Cemetery. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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/

The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Friday, December 08, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DUNN, Mary Gordon, 98, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2000. She was the widow of William Burton Dunn. Mrs. Dunn was predeceased by her parents, Neely and Wade Gordon, son, Howard William Dunn, and son-in-law, Dennie R. Rice. Mrs. Dunn was the oldest living member of Midway Baptist Church in Ironto. Her first love was God and then her children, Florence (Tom) Teichler of Elliston, Myrtle Ann Rice of Christiansburg, C. J. (Norma) Dunn of Elliston, George (Betty) Dunn of Lafayette; daughter-in-law, Ramona Dunn of Elliston; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Reginald M. Jones, II of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Friday, December 8, 2000 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston. Funeral services will be held at Midway Baptist Church on Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Smith and Pastor Virgil McHone officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Midway Baptist Church. Interment to follow in Sessler Cemetery in Ironto. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. (540-268-2331) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EDWARDS, James W., (Buddy), 76, of Shawsville, departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2000 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was born March 30, 1924 in Montgomery County, Va., the son of the late James G. Edwards and Lucy Coles Edwards. He was preceded in death by one brother, George and two sisters, Lucy and Theola. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Shawsville, Va. Buddy was a lifelong resident of the Shawsville community and was loved and respected by many. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of forty-seven years, Geraldine Edwards of the home; three loving daughters, Stephanie Edwards of Blairs, Va., Janice Edwards (Lyndon) Franklin and Beverly Edwards, both of Shawsville, Va.; a family friend, Alfread Harper of Blairs, Va.; two grandchildren, Vonda and JaNell Franklin, both of Shawsville, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Daryl and Deasha Manns and Marie Wilson, all of Shawsville; one aunt, Maggie Coles of Roanoke, Va.; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Shawsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Erdy Trigg officiating. Burial will be at the Shawsville Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Shawsville Baptist Church. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARMON, Guy B. Sr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2000. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MARTIN, Orborn Matthew, 73, of Draper, died Wednesday, December 6, 2000 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph Wesley and Elizabeth Dean Martin. He was a member of the Poplar Camp Church of God of Prophecy and he had served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Buford, Dewey and Lee Martin, and a son, Danny Martin. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He is survived by his wife, Irene Padgett Martin of the home; three daughters and son-in-law, Rebecca Vires of Radford, Va., Deborah Seagle of Draper, Va., Lynn Martin and Scott Forsyth of Richmond, Va.; a son, Dennis Martin of Draper, Va.; two grandsons, Jeremiah Seagle and Thomas M. Seagle, III, both of Pulaski, Va.; five sisters, Lola Shelton of West Virginia, Faye Armbrister of Max Meadows, Va., Della Armbrister of Wytheville, Va., Easter Mabe of Max Meadows, Va., Susie Martin of Wytheville, Va.; a brother, Paul Martin of Staunton, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with Pastor Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Adrienne Beverly, 37, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 3, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 8, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the First Church on Clay Street with the Rev. Phillip H. Price, the Rev. P. L. Barrett, and the Rev. Robert P. Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Blacksburg Cemetery, Blacksburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SPILLMAN, James Trenholm, 98, of 137 Charmont Drive, Radford, died Thursday, December 7, 2000 at his home. He was born March 29, 1902 in Columbia, South Carolina, a son of the late James Blair Spillman and Sarah Girardeau Trenholm Spillman. He retired September 1, 1970 after serving for forty years as treasurer and business manager of Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Va. He was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Radford, and a former member and church treasurer of The First Presbyterian Church of Staunton. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. J. Blair and Betty E. Spillman, along with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 12 noon Saturday, December 9, 2000 at Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, with Dr. A. Taylor Todd officiating. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is handling arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DELP, Deborah Morpeth, Aug. 17, 1947-Nov. 29, 2000, after two years of poor health, Deborah Delp passed away at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she had lived for many years. Born in Dublin to Pulaskians, Dr. W. Frederick Delp (deceased) and the former Dorothy Wallner (now Dorothy Skuse of Raleigh), Debbie was the youngest of three children. Debbie is survived by her mother, her brother, Jeff of Michigan; her sister, Ashley Nackley of California; six nieces and nephews; one great-nephew. Debbie was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wallner of Pulaski and of Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Delp of Rural Retreat. She has many cousins in Pulaski, as well as, in other parts of Virginia and in North Carolina and Florida. Funeral services will be held in Raleigh on Saturday, December 9, 2000 through Mitchell Funeral Home, and interment and committal will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- REYNOLDS, Sebe James, 76, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 6, 2000 in the Veterans Hospital in Salem, Va. He was born in Galax, Va. and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sebe Arnold Reynolds. He was retired from General Electric in Roanoke, a member of the Oakland Baptist Church in Roanoke. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II and was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Louise Tabor Reynolds, brother, Jerome Reynolds and sisters, Clisbie Reynolds and Omega Jones. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca Anne Martin and husband, Michael of Stafford, Va.; grandsons, Jeremy Martin of Ft. Stewart, Ga., Drew Martin of Stafford, Va., Jacob Martin of Stafford, Va.; brothers, R. J. Reynolds of Covington, Va., Arnold Reynolds of Wytheville, Va., Bob Reynolds of Maryland; sisters, Eunice Grag of Suffolk, Va., Billie Huffman of Dublin, Va., Alpha Austin of Galax, Va., Alma Christopher of Portsmouth, Va.; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Tabor Mann of Bluefield, Va., Billie DeHart of Roanoke, Va. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Grandview Mausoleum Chapel, Bluefield, Va., with Rev. Larry Murphy officiating. There will be no visitation. Dudley Memorial Mortuary is Bluefield, Va. is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STONE, Ernest Lee Jr., 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2000 in a Salem hospital. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army Air Corps in both the African and European Theaters. He was employed by Shepherd Auto Supply and later retired from Roanoke Concrete Products. Mr. Stone held membership in the American Legion, Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Lee Stone, Sr. and Mary Bennett Stone, and a brother, James Lewis Stone. Surviving are his wife, Ola Deacon Stone of Roanoke; a daughter, Lana S. McCulloch and her husband, Jim McCulloch of Vinton; a granddaughter, Michaela T. Myers and her husband, Travis W. Myers; a great-granddaughter, Logan R. Myers, all of Roanoke; two sisters, Betty S. Minyard and her husband, Thomas Minyard of Salem, Dorothy S. Linkous and her husband, Browder Mosby Linkous of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Deta Hylton of Wirtz and Helen Benois of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2000 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Larry Sprouse will officiate. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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 have been in contact with the person/company who WILL be doing one. <"The project will officially open in 2001. We will have a deadline for stories (500) words free an 1 photo free." "We will print a brochure with the guidelines after we organize a committee." "We would love to have the Genealogy Club involved. We work either from a committee including members of churches, organizations, and interested people. We also work with groups. There is a profit to be made by the sponsoring group. In fact many beginning organizations have helped their new clubs along financially by helping us with the project. I would like to talk to Tami before I begin."> Some of you may receive this twice since you are a member of both the email group concerning certain surnames: Nunn, Breeding, Hurst and the VaPulask-L list at rootsweb. My effort is to get this out to as many people as possible as quickly as possible. So I guess I better start something on my ancestors, so I can mesh it with others with the same surnames. AS you may wish to do. In a separate email, Shirley Grose, told me that work on a heritage book has already been started for Wythe Co. I did not know this even though I am a member of that email list. Thanks for the inquiries I have received about this book, and for your patience in my getting back with you about it. Bonnie Wms.