New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CHANDLER, Billye O., 82, of Christiansburg, died Monday, March 12, 2001. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DANIEL, Hazel Katherine, 88, of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HALE, Marjorie McClanahan, 68, of Elliston, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born April 25, 1932 at Grundy, Va., a daughter of James A. McClanahan and Lula Stevenson McClanahan. Marjorie graduated from Grundy High School in 1951 and married Herbert H. (Jim) Hale in 1952. They owned and operated Hale's Restaurant in Shawsville for 34 years. Marjorie was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church for many years. Marjorie had a rare gift for friendship, her friendships spanned generations and lasted decades. The sorrow her friends feel at her passing is a tribute to the compassion, generosity, and love she gave so selflessly. Marjorie will be remembered as a loyal wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted sister, and a faithful friend. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford McClanahan, Edward McClanahan, and Curtis McClanahan. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cindy Hale of Elliston, David and Sharon Hale of Elliston; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Doug Conner of Blacksburg; granddaughters, Maria, Olivia, and Amber Hale of Elliston, Lindsay Hale of Elliston, Amara and Rowan Conner, Blacksburg; stepdaughter, Emily Kessinger of Blacksburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and George Ling of Floyd, Daphine and Don Davis of Roanoke, Kitty and Ron Rakes of Shawsville; a brother, Dave McClanahan of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Susie McClanahan of Lexington, N.C.; sister-in-law, Dolly McClanahan of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, with Rev. Kenneth D. Gray and Rev. Steve Sholar officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HUMPHREY, Faye Edwards, 78, of Christiansburg, went to Heaven to join those who preceded her in death on Monday, March 12, 2001. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the graveside in West End Cemetery, Wytheville, conducted by Pastor Mike Neuse of New River Valley Community Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to New River Valley Community Church, 125 Arrowhead Trail, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----