New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BISHOP, Josephine Hall, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2001. She was born in Fincastle, April 16, 1912, to the late Paris McClung Hall and Ollie Booze Hall. She was a 1930 graduate of Lewis-Gale Registered Nurses School in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Clinton Bishop, Sr. of Radford. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends from the Methodist Retirement Home and Heritage Hall where she passed on, restfully at peace, Sunday. Her family survivors include her children, Dolores B. Thornton and son-in-law, Walter Thornton of Radford, Dena Josephine Gill and son-in-law, Capt. Carter T. Gill of Blue Ridge, Norris Clinton Bishop, Jr. and Carol Lee Bishop of Clifton Forge; one sister, Edna Kobaly of Fieldale; six grandchildren, Kathryn T. and spouse, Bob McCanna of Madison Heights, Cindi Thomas of Charlottesville and T.J. Davis, Angela T. Jones and spouse, Barry Jones of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, David Clinton Gill and Tara Melanie Gill of Blue Ridge, Eric Clinton Bishop of Varnville, South Carolina; six great-grandchildren, Bryan Leonard and Robby Raymond McCanna, Amelia Berlin and Olivia Paris Davis, Preston Gale and Franconia Josephine Jones; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 5 from 1 until 2 p.m. at Grove United Methodist Church where a celebration of Josephine's life will follow at 2:30 p.m. The family will proceed to Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BOYD, Dewey Henry Jr., 75, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at his home. He retired from Burlington Industries after 39 1 / 2 years service in 1988. He served his country in World War II with Patton's Third Army, Fifth Infantry Division, and was decorated with the Bronze Star. Combat included the Battle of the Bulge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Mattie Boyd; three sisters, Ellen Gravley, Georgia Lawrence and Ruby Tinley; and one brother, Otis Boyd. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Maleita S. Boyd, Radford; one daughter and son-in-law, Patsy B. and Dr. Robert Baker, Raleigh, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy J. and Melanie Boyd, Radford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Lula Boyd, Radford, Clyde and Betty Boyd, Baltimore, Md.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley and Charles Spencer, and Pauline Lazarek, all of Baltimore, Md.; and his very best friend, Elwood Smart, who was there for him every day. Three grandsons, Jason and Brandon Baker, Raleigh, N.C., and Justin Boyd, Radford also survive. The family wishes to give special thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, friends, family and neighbors for their support. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001 at the Fairlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Collins and Rev. Tom Oliphant officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001 at The DeVilbiss Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. V.F.W. Post #776 will conduct military graveside services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BRUMFIELD, Barbara Frazier, 61, of Narrows, departed this earth to dwell eternally with her heavenly father on Monday, July 2, 2001 after losing her hard fought battle with cancer. She was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Wanda Cunningham Frazier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brumfield; a sister, Ouida M. Lucas; and two brothers, Tommy Jr. and Donald Edward Frazier. She was an active and devoted member of Woodland Street Baptist Church in Narrows. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Tim Meredith of Narrows, Tina and Shawn Saladiner of Monroe, N.C.; two precious granddaughters, Samantha Meredith and Somer Saladiner; one brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Judy Frazier of Rich Creek; five nieces; one nephew; and best friend, Carolyn Smith; and her very special friends from church who had been so faithful to her. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, July 6, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery at Narrows with Pastor Stanley Harvey and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CARTER, Martha Neill, 56, of Pearisburg, died Monday, July 2, 2001. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COX, Barbara Graham, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at the home of her daughter. Her husband, Namon E. Cox and her parents, Edwin and Martha Graham, preceded her in death. Barbara is survived by two sons, Kent Cox and Roy Cox; a daughter, Veronica Altizer, all of Christiansburg; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Homer Graham, Rocky Mount, Va., Paul Graham, Wirtz, Va., Wendell Graham, Riner and Neal Graham of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Bonnie Hawks, Christiansburg, Va. and Beatrice Belcher, Floyd, Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 6th at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Pastor Tom Rice with burial to follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5th at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SAVILLE, Elva Montague Robertson, 99, of Blacksburg, (Sunnyside Community) died Monday, July 2, 2001 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center, Blacksburg. She was born in Thessalia, Giles County on December 24, 1901 to the late Aubrey and Clara Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Saville, Sr.; a son, Robert Saville, Jr.; a son-in-law, Obie Mullins; sisters, Edith and Gladys Robertson, Dorothy Stafford; brothers-in-law, Joe Stafford, Bill Robertson; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Clara Mullins; four sons and daughters-in-law, Walter (W.C.) and Louise Saville, Harry Byrd and Claudine Saville, Don and Louise Saville, Roger and Joan Saville; a daughter-in-law, Mildred Saville, all of Blacksburg; one sister-in-law, Helen Linkous of Christiansburg; one sister, Alma Robertson of Thessalia, Giles County; fourteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robin Henrickson officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHEPPARD, Byrd Franklin Jr., 70, of Dublin, passed away Monday, July 2, 2001. 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