Obituary Notices Appearing In The Floydpress 2001 Thru 2004 Help

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Obituary Notices Appearing in the FloydPress 2001 thru 2004 HELP I am looking for documentation of the parents of Daniel Spangler and his wife Mary who settled in Franklin County, Virginia approximately 1773. Family legend says Daniel and Mary came from Germany to the “vicinity of York County, PA” and later moved south to Virginia. Daniel was born about 1716 and died in Franklin County in 1787. Mary’s tombstone says: Mary Spangler died 1820 Age 100 yr Undocumented family legend also says Daniel father’s name was Jacob but I have never heard anyone mention his mother’s name. Other undocumented genealogies show Mary’s maiden name as Noffsinger Naufsinger, Notsinger, etc. but where is the proof? If you have or know where I can find documentation please contact me? THANKS for any help you can provide Email: [email protected] 1 Notices for 4 October 2001 ALFREDA AKERS CHRISTIANSBURG-Alfreda Akers, 85, went home to her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, September 26, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Leroy Akers, her son; Jimmy Akers, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina died within the same hour. She is survived by: daughter-in-law, Brenda Akers, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina; one son and daughter-inlaw, Richard and Judy Akers, Wirtz; daughters and sons-in-law, Paula Jean and Donald Sires, Lynnwood, Washington, Doris and Daniel Sutphin, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Julia Lentini, Renton, Washington, Jodi Madison, Bothell Washington, Celeste Parker and Whitney Akers, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, Tracy Shepherd, Christiansburg, Charles (Chuck) Akers. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at noon on September 29, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewey Weaver, Jr. and Pastor Mike Vest officiating. A graveside committal service was held at 3:30 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. ELDON RUDOLPH DUNCAN WILLIS-Eldon Rudolph Duncan, 66, passed away Friday, September 28, 2001 at his home. He was retired from NRI Industries after 31 years of service. He served as Governor of Montgomery County Moose Lodge from 1983-84. A life member of the Floyd County Rescue Squad and a member of the Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Bishop Duncan, Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Ann and William Hairston, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Eldon and Amanda Duncan, Willis; brothers and sisterin-law, Reverend Ralph and Shirley Duncan, Floyd; Carlton Duncan, Dublin; grandsons, Eric Shane VanBuren, Christopher Eldon VanBuren; great-granddaughter, Christina Shamae Hairston. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Jay Harris, Elder Paul Williams and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Thank You Barbara Duncan and family would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our friends, neighbors and family for all their support, love and donations during this difficult time for us. We are truly grateful to the members of the Indian Valley Rescue Squad and Fire Department who worked hard putting together a hot-dog and gospel singing benefit on September 14 at Indian Valley Elementary School to help raise money for us. A special thank you also goes out to all the gospel singers who graciously took the time out to come and sing. Although Eldon and I weren’t able to be at the benefit in person we did hear how each one of you sang so beautifully. To all of you who donated cakes, pies and wood crafts to be auctioned off, for those who worked serving the food and especially to everyone who gave so generously words cannot express how much we are grateful to you. What you have given us is a precious memory to keep in our hearts. Thank you for being so thoughtful. May God bless each one of you. Notices for 10 October 2001 ROBERT ALFRED FORGET PILOT-Robert Alfred Forget, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in a Salem nursing home. He had been a resident of Serenity House since 1976. He was a veteran of World War II and the last known member of his family. Graveside service was held Saturday morning at the Serenity House Cemetery with Mr. David Francis officiating, with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd Post #7854. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. BERNICE PHILLIPS MITCHELL SALEM-Bernice Phillips Mitchell, 89, formerly of Indian Valley passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem. She was a member of Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death 2 by her parents, Curtis and Lena Phillips, husband, Elmer Mitchell, her only son, Jason Delmas Mitchell, brothers, Terry, Edgar, Huger, Martin and Wyatt Phillips, sisters Dove Hall and Ola Harris. Survivors include: four daughters and sons-in-law, Eunice and Coleman Cox, Ramona and Jerry Hollandsworth, both of Forest, Phyllis and Glenn Marshall, Dugspur, Glenda and Bill Meador, Roanoke; daughterin-law, Glenna Mitchell, Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carlysle Phillips, Victor and Nannie Phillips, June and Mozelle Phillips, all of Willis; sisters-in-law, Vernie Phillips, Willis, Lessie Phillips, Pilot; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Bernice was a special person and loved by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery. Friends may join the family in the church social hall immediately following the committal service. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Notices for 18 October 2001 J.C. AKERS NEWPORT NEWS-J.C. Akers, 73, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was born in Floyd County and was a resident of Newport News since 1967. He was a 22 1/2 year Army veteran who had served in both Korea and Vietnam, as well as Germany and Alaska. He retired in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Akers; two sons, Larry K. Akers and Terry G. Akers; a daughter and her husband, Janet F. and James D. Asby; two sisters, Velta Maxey and Zora Dulaney; grandsons, Kenny Akers, Phillip Asby, Christopher Akers and Casey Akers; granddaughters, Becky Akers, Natalie Asby and Lisa Akers; great-granddaughters, Alana and Sara Akers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Griffith E. and Lillian M. Akers; brothers, Herman L. Akers, James Akers, Ervin Akers, N.F. Akers, and an infant brother; and a sister, Ruby Akers. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10 at the chapel of W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home with Reverend Brad Dulaney officiating. Burial followed in Peninsula Memorial Park. W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home handled arrangements. MIRIAM C. COCKRAM FLOYD-Miriam C. Cockram, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2001 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by: two sisters, Lurlene Rorrer, Michigan, Vada Rorrer, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, with Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ELDON RALPH DALTON WILLIS-Eldon Ralph Dalton, 58, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Wake Forest University Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Toy Eldon Dalton. Survivors: wife, Muriel Phillips Dalton, Willis; step-son, Barry W. Poff, Willis; mother, Lucy Franklin Dalton, Hillsville; mother-in-law, Dessie Phillips, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Waverly P. and Jeanette Dalton, Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Larry Schmitt, Richmond; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dean and Verna Mae Akers, Willis; five nephews and one niece. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Harvey Carico and Reverend Joe Quesenberry officiating. Burial was in Greasy Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral was in charge of arrangements. CARLTON GLENVER DUNCAN DUBLIN-Carlton Glenver Duncan, 61, formerly of Floyd passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. 3 Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Reverend Ralph and Shirley Duncan, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Mary Duncan, Richmond, Glendola Duncan, Roanoke, Barbara Duncan, Willis, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist church with Elder Paul Williams and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled the arrangements. RAY GIFFORD GOFF CHECK-Ray Gifford Goff, 84, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at his home. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie Conner Goff, Check; sons and daughters-in-law, Sheldon Ray and Sheila Goff, Salem, Wayne and Reba Goff, Check; grandchildren, Lorrie Goff, Johnson City, Tennessee, Wesley Goff, Stacy Goff, Kristin Goff, Check; great-grandchildren, Tempry Goff, Jordon Goff, Bethany Goff. Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Burial was in Huffville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, was in charge of arrangements. GLEN MCKINLEY HARRIS CHRISTIANSBURG-Glen McKinley Harris, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at his home after a brief illness. A graveside service was held in Sunset Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, conducted by Reverend Thomas E. Rice. Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to Carilion NRV Hospice or the American Cancer Society. MARIE JANNEY MURPHY BLAIRS- Marie Janney Murphy of 7993 U.S. Highway 29, responded to God’s call to come home Tuesday, October 9, 2001 from the residence after a lengthy illness. She was born in Floyd County and was the daughter of Luther Janney and Mincie West Janney. She was first married to Frederick Edward Clark in 1947, who preceded her in death in 1958 and in 1963 married King S. "Bill" Murphy, Jr., who survives. She was a devoted homemaker and with her husband, owned and operated Ole Virginia Candle Craft of Blairs and a cattle farm in Floyd County, before retiring. Earlier she was employed by Dan River Mills. She was currently a member of Chestnut Level Baptist Church, where she was a youth leader and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was formerly a very active member of the Ringgold Baptist Church. She is survived by, in addition to her husband, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice C. Carter, both of Danville; two sisters, Thelma Janney Nash, Providence, North Carolina and Leila Janney Huff, Floyd; two brothers, Thurman Janney, Copper Hill, and Chester Janney, Floyd and a dear friend, Jackie W. Yates, Blairs. She was preceded in death, in addition to her first husband and her parents, by one sister, Alma Janney Shank and one brother, Ray Janney, both of Floyd. The Graveside Celebration was held October 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Highland Burial Park by the Reverend Dr. Ross L. Range, Sr. Wrenn-Yeatts North Chapel handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to Danville Cancer Association 1225 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 or the Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, C/O Mrs. Hilda Hundley, 1211 Greenwood Drive, Danville, VA 24540. FLETCHER ODELL PHILLIPS WILLIS-Fletcher Odell Phillips, 80, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simmons and Edna Phillips and a son, Lancson Odell Phillips. Survivors are: wife, Versie Hollandsworth Phillips; three brothers, Gerald Phillips, Willis, Rhudy Phillips, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Olen Phillips, Boones Mill; one sister, Connie Moogalion, Richmond; two sisters-inlaw, Eula Phillips, Verlie Slusher, Christiansburg; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services was held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 at the Floyd Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses conducted by Roscoe Price, William Fenwick and Fred Thomas. Interment in the Hollandsworth Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, was in charge of arrangements. RICHARD "RICK" A. SLAYMAN 4 CHRISTIANSBURG-AQCS Richard "Rick" A. Slayman U.S. Navy Ret., 71, entered into the ranks of his Supreme Commander on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at his home in Christiansburg, after a life of service to his family, friends, and country. He was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of Eunice Slayman Davis and Russell William Slayman. He graduated from Belmont High School in Los Angeles at the age of 16. He went to Los Angeles City College for two years. At the age of 18 he entered into a career with the U.S. Navy. After boot camp he became a member of P.B.M. Naval Squadron. He was presented The Naval Air Metal during his service in the Korean Conflict. He received The Naval Commendation Metal during his service in the Vietnam Conflict. While in the service he served aboard the Carriers USS Bon Homme Richard, USS Ranger, and The USS Enterprise. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service to his country. After Retirement from the Navy he worked from the computer Division of RCA Corporation. His first assignment was in Thule, Greenland, he later returned to U.S. to various assignments until being assigned to Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1971. He retired from Unisys Corp. in 1988. He was a member of U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve, a member of Masonic Lodge 329 A.F. & F.M., Kazim Shriners Temple, and a member of St. Judes Catholic Church. Rick served the elderly of the New River Valley with the New River Valley Senior Services Inc. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary V. Slayman, Christiansburg; daughter, Virginia A. Hollie, Lomita, California; two sons, John E. Slayman, Richmond, Scott M. Slayman, Radford; six grandchildren, Christine A. Slayman, Richmond, Sarah L. Slayman, Richmond, Catherine V. Slayman, Radford, Dean A. Slayman, Radford, Julie M. Golden, Lomita, California, John L. Hollie, Maryville, Tennessee; sister, Judith C. Slayman, Downey, California; brother, Russell W. Slayman, Downey, California; five great-grandchildren; Skyla Hollie, Ryan Hollie, Nicholas Chase Hollie, Michelle Golden, Chase Golden. Masonic Services by Floyd Lodge 329 A.F. and A.M. was at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Judes Catholic Church, Radford, with Father Robert Judge officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. Donations may be made to the U.S. Naval Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96570, Washington, D.C. 20077-7865. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Notices for 24 October 2001 WILLIAM CECIL DULANEY POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA- William Cecil Dulaney, 63, passed away on Monday, October 15. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Verda Bond Dulaney and Ray Edgar Dulaney. Survivors include: one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Wheeler, Alum Ridge; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Dulaney, Bremerton, Washington; son, Kevin Dulaney; daughter and son-in-law, Cristi and Brian Aguilar; granddaughter, Breeanna, all of Richmond, Texas; special aunt and uncle, Oneda and Charles Gallimore, Alum Ridge. Graveside services were conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke on Friday, October 19, by William Cecil’s cousins and their families. Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home handled arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity or to the Roanoke Lions Club, 4652 Mews Hill Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018, to be earmarked for their local sight and diabetes projects. RONALD K. LIGHT PILOT-Ronald K. Light, 56, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2001 in the VA Medical Center. He spent many years as an outdoorsman. He was a veteran of Vietnam. He worked 25 years with the Virginia Department of Transportation, Salem Residency. He was preceded in death by father, Forrest Light; aunts, Edith Shelton, Martha Shelton, Allene Criner; uncle, James Dobbins, Glenn Wimmer, Frank Shelton; nephew, Phillip Correll. Survived by: wife, Julia Webb Light, Pilot; mother, Mildred Light, Pilot; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Light, Pearisburg, Jason Light, Raleigh, North Carolina; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Wayne Correll, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Beverly Light, Wendell and Dianne Light, (Twin) Donald Ray and Beverly Light, all of Pilot; brother-in-law and spouse, Gary and Barbara Webb, Riner; special cat, Snyder; several aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews. 5 Graveside service was held Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Cemetery with Reverend Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Donations may be made to Hospice of the New River Valley, 707 Randoph Street, Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141 or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. KELSEA JADE NICHOLS CHECK-Kelsea Jade Nichols, born October 19, 2001 "our little angel" infant daughter of Floyd "Winky" and Faith Nichols of Check. Also survived by: maternal grandparents, Roger and Linda Dickerson; paternal grandmother, Arnetta Nichols; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Graveside service was held Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, for family and friends, with Reverend Matthew Brown officiating. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. Notices for 1 November 2001 DELMA NOLEN RADFORD CHRISTIANSBURG-Delma Nolen Radford, 89, a native of Floyd and a resident of English Meadows, passed away Friday, November 2, 2001 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Glass Radford, and a son, Paul D. Radford. Surviving are: one son and his wife, Wayne and Mary Radford of Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Wanda Radford of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Rick and Cindy Radford and Vickie Duff of Roanoke, Amy and Walter Phillips of Floyd; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bertha Minetree of Richmond. Funeral service was Monday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Reverend Matthew Brown officiating. Interment followed in the Radford Cemetery. MARTHA REED MILES CHRISTIANSBURG-Martha Reed Miles, 91, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Her parents were Monroe Fuller Reed and Lidia Alice Reed Reed. She was born in Floyd County Virginia on May 29, 1910. Her husband, James Joel Miles, and a great-grandchild, Jason Miles, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Brethren Church for 74 years. She was a devoted mother to her four children, daughters, Barbara Miles Duncan, and Phyllis Miles and hsuband, Archie Hassell Sumner, Sr., sons, Pete and wife Mary Lou Miles, and Bo (Charles) M. and wife Barbara Miles. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Linda, Brenda, Bentley Duncan, Joe, Bryon, Kevin Miles, Archie, Jr. and Lisa Sumner Jarrett, and three grandchildren, Justin Miles, Brooks Duncan and Tyler Jarrett. The funeral service was held at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Pastor Donald Peters officiating. Arrangements were handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Notices for 13 November 2001 SHIRLEY ANN BECK FLOYD- Shirley Ann Beck, born in Norfolk, ME, May 26, 1922 died October 26, 2001 in Blacksburg at Montgomery Regional Hospital after losing a battle with cancer. Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Becky Farnham and Stan Davis of Floyd; daughter, Wendy Farnham, Norfolk; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Andrea Farnham, Hanover Park, IL; grandchildren, Daniel and Rachel Farnham, Hanover Park; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Lou Beck, Omaha, NE; and a number of nieces and nephews. Shirley was a talented artist and illustrator with a Master of Arts degree from Northern IL University. She retired as an honored art educator from District 48, DuPage County, IL. In retirement, Shirley visited every 6 continent except Antarctica. She lived with her daughter Beck and son-in-law Stan in Floyd County since 1999. Her beautiful hand-made cards and writticisms will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service is planned for a later date. SYLVIA MAE DUNCAN COX RADFORD-Sylvia Mae Duncan Cox, 59, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2001 in an automobile accident. Survivors include: her husband, Archie B. Cox, Radford; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy Cox, Christiansburg, John and Donna Cox, Blacksburg; grandsons, Brandon Cox, Ryan Cox; granddaughter, Deandra Cox; father, Lincoln Duncan, Radford; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris Cox, Christiansburg, Opal and Dempsey Duncan, Radford; brother Roger Duncan, Sevierville, Tennessee. Funeral service was held Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Ernest Fulcher officiating. Burial followed in Sumpter Cemetery, Willis. DAVID LYNN LAWSON, DAVID CHANCE FERGUSON, BAILEY DAKOTA LAWSON COPPER HILL- David Lynn Lawson, 41, David Chance Ferguson, 8, Bailey Dakota (Cody) Lawson, 4, of Copper Hill and formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 23 2001 as a result of an automobile accident. Surviving are David’s wife and the children’s mother, Janice Dede Lawson; David’s brothers, Larry Lawson, Phillip Lawson, Ferrell Lawson, Bruce Lawson, Kenny Lawson and wife, Betty; his sisters, Jean Lemon and Lona Lawson; his aunt, Virginia Lawson; David’s father, Richard Wells; uncle, Edward Wells, Jr; children’s grandparents, Bobby and Mildred Ferguson, Patricia and Doug Laxton, Susan and Edward Wells; cousins, Ricky Lawson and sons, Jody Lawson, Darlene Lawson and Wanda Lawson; other aunts, uncles and relatives. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 26, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by Rev. James Hain. LOMA SPENCE MARTIN WILLIS-Loma Spence Martin, 88, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001 at her home. She was the widow of Raymond R. Martin. Survivors are: daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Carson Marshall, Dugspur, Sadie and Leonard Radford, Floyd, Joyce and Arnold Duncan, Roanoke, Judy Martin, Hillsville; son and daughter-in-law, Owen and Christine Martin, Floyd; sister, Flora Pugh, Vinton; brothers, Dot Spence, Harve De Grace, MD, Fray Spence, Willis; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Norman Goad officiating. Burial in Quesenberry Cemetery. LESTER D. "JOE" MOORE BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK-Lester D. "Joe" Moore, 24, of Ballston Spa, New York passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2001 in Floyd. Born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. December 24, 1976, he was the son of Ronald "Buck" and Joan Moore. He was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School and the VOTEC heavy equipment operator program in Saratoga Springs. He also served as president of VOTEC. He worked for Moore Well Drillers, Inc. in Ballston Spa. He raced in the hobbystock division #7, at both Malta Speedway and Fonda. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and fishing, bullriding and four wheeling. Joe and his parents made frequent visits to their Floyd home on Paradise Lane, which he loved and where he spent lots of happy times with his paradise "mom" and friend, Phyllis Beall, hunting and fishing. Surviving are: his parents, Ronald "Buck" and Joan Moore of Ballston Spa; three sisters, Lenae Pohi of Glenville, Melissa Moore and Rebecca Moore both of Ballston Spa; two nephews, Jacob Moore of Ballston Spa, and Andrew Pohi of Glenville; also cousins of Franklin County, Jerry Whittaker and family. Funeral service was held Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Ballston Spa with interment in Ballston Spa Cemetery. Arrangements were by Armer Funeral of Ballston Spa. Local arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. 7 ANDREW CALVERT PHILLIPS FRANKLIN COUNTY-Andrew Calvert Phillips, 37, formerly of Willis passed away Thursday, October 25, 2001 at his home. He was a devoted and loving son, brother, fiance, grandson and uncle. He always showed great love devotion for his family. He had a heart of gold who would have given anyone all he had and would have done anything for anyone who he knew was in need. He was in the construction, painting, and tile contracting business. He worked for Phillips Brothers for several years before becoming owner and operator of Ajax Painting and most recently self employed in the tile contracting business. His love, laughter, smile and his wonderful presence will be missed greatly by his family, friends and all who knew him, and especially by Dillon and Jeremy who thought the world of him. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe F. Phillips and a sister, Vicki Phillips Belcher. Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Evelyn and Sheldon Phillips, Christiansburg; fiancee and sons, Lisa Conner, Dillon and Jeremy Conner, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Lloyd Cox, Willis; brotherin-law, Danny Belcher, Indian Valley; paternal grandparents, Victor and Nannie Phillips, Willis; three nieces and husbands, Jolene and Terry Lucas, Floyd, Heather and Preston Cox, Christiansburg, Amber and Beryl Whitfield, Floyd; one nephew and wife, Travis and Leslie Cox, Willis; great niece, Scarlett Lucas; great nephew, Colton Cox; step-sisters, Daniela Plant and Brenda Bence; step-brother, Jeffery Phillips. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Indian Valley with Elder George Flippin officiating. Burial followed in Indian Creek Cemetery. STEPHEN LEE SHAVER COPPER HILL-Stephen Lee Shaver, 28, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2001. He is survived by: his wife, Becky Shaver, Copper Hill; parents, Jerry and Nancy Shaver, Copper Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Teresa Shaver, Shawsville; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Robert Janney, Floyd; grandparents, Ruby Shaver, Alvin and Attaway Conner, both of Copper Hill; father and mother-in-law, James and Phyllis Gardner, Galax; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Debra Gardner, Wayne and Wanda Gardner, Floyd; step brothers-in-law and step sisters-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Billings, Boonesville, North Carolina, Scott and Mindy Anderson, Hillsville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Copper Hill Cemetery. Notices for 15 November 2001 GUY L. DULANEY CHRISTIANSBURG- Guy L. Dulaney, 87, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of World War II. The son of the late Henry H. and Elvina Akers Dulaney, he was also preceded in death by a son; Teddy J. Dulaney and a grandson, Jarvis W. Oliver. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Terry L. and Bonnie G. Dulaney; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicky Dulaney-Oliver and Harvey L. Oliver; two grandchildren, Darrel Chad Dulaney and Brianne Dulaney; one great-grandchild, MaKayla Lynn Dulaney, all of Christiansburg; two sisters, Esther Reed of Riner, and Ruth DeHart of Floyd. Funeral service was held Wednesday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. Reverend Allen Welborn conducted the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554. Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg handled arrangements. MARY LENORA GREGG CHECK-Mary Lenora Gregg, 65, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Gregg and mother Pauline Mullins. She is survived by: two sons and special daughters-in-law, Thomas and Betty Gregg, John and Sherry Gregg; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Thomas Wimmer; two brothers, Jimmy Eaton, Kenny Easton; three 8 sisters and one brother-in-law, Olie Darden, Hazel Sheese, Edith and Ronnie Lay; four grandchildren, Krista Gregg, Felicia Ann Alderman, Andy Conner, Joe Wimmer; many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Funeral service was held Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Jimmy Kittinger officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ALVIE W. SMITH BURLINGTON, NC- Alvie W. Smith, 80, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2001 at his home. He was born in Floyd County to the late Willard Joseph Smith and Nora Lancaster Smith. He retired from Burlington Industries after fifty years and was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. Mr. Smith enjoyed taking trips with his wife to Hawaii and was an avid fan of Atlanta Braves baseball and nascar. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served during World War II. He is survived by: his wife of over 60 years, Doris Baggerly Smith, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Rick Lane of Martinez, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Rhonnie and Doris Smith of Greenville, South Carolina; grandchildren, Darice Jamison, Tom Smith, Richardson Lane and Ryan Conner Lane; one greatgrandson, Zachary Jamison; two sisters, Mrs. Lorice O’Connor of Floyd, Mrs. Nadine Turner of Floyd; one brother, Harry Smith of Beckley, West Virginia. Funeral service was held at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2001 with Reverend Dave Gilbert officiating. Burial in Alamance Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, North Carolina 27216. NORA LALA SPENCE INDIAN VALLEY-Nora Lala Spence, 87, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include: her husband, William Truman Spence, Indian Valley; two sisters, Ocie Hollandsworth, Christiansburg, Delilah Phillips, Indian Valley; two nephews, Cobern Quesenberry, Victor Hollandsworth; nine nieces, Iressa Fawcett, Rosa Stout, Winnie Vaughn, Verlie Whitley, Lena Duncan, Lora Gunter, Helen Haynes, Eloise Funkhauser, Phyllis Boyd. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. RANDOLPH HARMON VEST, SR. SALEM-Randolph Harmon Vest, Sr., 78, left this home for his heavenly home Monday, November 12, 2001. He was born August 15, 1923 in Floyd County. Monk served in World War II in the United States Navy and worked for Wiley N. Jackson Company for 19 years, Associated Transport three years, and retired from Ryder Trucking. He was a superior mechanic gifting his son with many of his talents and was always there when his daughter needed him. He was always ready to lend a hand and a hug to his grandchildren and loved his great-grandchildren who affectionately called him Pa Pa Monkey. He will be missed by his remaining family and buddies at Hardee’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Louella Florence Vest; brothers, R. B. Harold, Alfred and Ward; sister, Lottie West. Surviving are his wife of 54 years: Bessie Lou Thomas Vest; son, Randolph Harmon Vest, Jr. (Randy) and wife, Linda Russell Vest; daughter, Linda Vest Humphrey and husband, Robert Larry Humphrey; grandchildren, Annette Paige Vest, Angela H. Apgar, Nancy H. Clark, Rob Humphrey; greatgrandchildren, Nathan Lucas, Jamiann Clark, Miranda Clark and Taylor Clark, Curtis Apgar, Jessica Apgar, Megan Rainville; brothers, Bill Vest, Irvin Vest; sisters, Virginia (June) Peters, Edith Sweeney. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Cemetery. John M. Oakey and Son Salem Funeral Home handled arrangements. Notices for 21 November 2001 MYRTLE FRALIN AKERS 9 FLOYD-Myrtle Fralin Akers, 98, passed away November 13, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Ada Lee and Harmon Williams, Floyd; one grandson and wife, Larry and Cathy Williams, Boones Mill; two granddaughters and husbands, Sandra and Donny Thompson, Roanoke, Carol Ann and Tony Bowman, Pembroke; one great granddaughter and husband, Donna and Charles Laurens, Virginia Beach; three great grandsons, Dwayne Thompson, Floyd, Jason Hall, Pembroke, Lorne Bowman, Pembroke; three great-great grandchildren, Chelsea Laurens, Virginia Beach, Charlie Laurens, Virginia Beach, Chandler Laurens, Virginia Beach; two sisters, Irene Allen, Copper Hill, Alma Fralin, Copper Hill; one aunt, Cassie Fralin, Bent Mountain; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral home with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment followed in Cannaday Cemetery. WILLIS MONCRIEF CATRON CHECK-Willis Moncrief Catron, 80, passed away Friday, November 9, 2001 at his home. He graduated from Nebo High School. He retired from AT&T Telephone Company on August 4, 1984 after 37 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Esta Dew Catron, Check; three daughters, Elaine C. Evans, Blacksburg, Christine C. Barker, Chesapeake Beach, MD, Frances C. Laws, Hohenwald, Tennessee; two sisters, Louise Ward, Illinois, Elsie Blotnick, Texas; five grandchildren, Jason Paxton Graham, Fairfax, Stewart Giles Graham, Blacksburg, Allison Elaine Barker, Maryland, Trevor Wade Laws, Tennessee, Thomas Willis Laws, Tennessee. Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Cave Spring United Methodist Church with the Reverend Rick Geoghegan officiating. Interment was held at 3:00 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ceres, (Nebo), with the Reverend Larry Patton. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. STELLA ADALINE AKERS ROOP FLOYD-Stella Adaline Akers Roop, 93, departed this life on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Polly Reed Akers of Riner. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roy G. Roop; two sons, Clinton and Carl Roop; one daughter, Carleen Hollandsworth; two granddaughters, Christy Cox and Susan Roop; two brothers, Roy Akers and Curgless Akers; one sister, Isabelle Weddle. To mourn her passing yet rejoice her entering her heavenly home, she leaves: sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Lois Roop, Cecil and Judy Roop, Floyd, Carmon and Anna May Roop, Radford, Shirley Roop, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Cleo and Kelly Cox, Marbury, MD, Claudine and Floyd Pitts, Indian Head, MD, Christine and Mikel McClaugherty, Rich Creek, Cherrie Roop and J.R. Keen, Roanoke; son-in-law, Herbert Hollandsworth, Willis; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; five step great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nellie R. Worrell, Salem, Roxie Akers, Christiansburg; many nieces and nephews; beloved caregivers, Barbara and J.B. Ayers of Floyd. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastors Clyde Bishop and Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. TRUMAN WILLIAM QUESENBERRY WILLIS-Truman William Quesenberry, 100, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Betty Jo Quesenberry. Survivors include: wife, Gladys Turpin Quesenberry, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert and Anita Quesenberry, Buford and Lillian Quesenberry, Willis; grandchildren, Darel Quesenberry, Garrett Quesenberry, Deborah Sutphin, Andrew Quesenberry, Donna Hall, Jerry Quesenberry, Randy Quesenberry, Ricky Quesenberry; 11 great-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; one step-great-great grandchild; sister-in-law, Cora Quesenberry, Christiansburg; many nieces and nephews. 10 Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins and Elder Cletus Turner officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, was in charge of arrangements. Notices for 5th December 2001 JESSE OWEN DONAHUE NASHVILLE, TN-Jesse Owen Donahue, 72, formerly of Roanoke passed away Friday, November 30, 2001 in Nashville. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver with Associated Transport. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Douglas Coffey. He is survived by: his wife, Helen Wilson Donahue, Nashville, Tennessee; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Mike Liptrap, Jacksonville, Florida, Donna and Kenneth Childress, Brentwood, Tennessee, Janet and Mike Ingram, Jacksonville, Florida, Eva and Gray Goldsmith, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Nadine Donahue, Roanoke, Terry Donahue, Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Ethel Shipley, Boones Mill, Alice Ruth Muller, Sarasota, Florida; brother, Lawrence Albert Donahue, Lynchburg; ten grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. ALEX STEPHEN LOVE INDIAN VALLEY-Alex Stephen Love, infant son of Stephen and Lisa Love, passed away Friday, November 30, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Other survivors include: two sisters, Kayla Love, Taylor Love, Indian Valley; maternal grandparents, Nelson and Gelia Phillips, Indian Valley; paternal grandparents, Carol and Carl Love, Christiansburg; greatgrandparents, Victor and Nannie Phillips, Willis. Burial was private. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. WILLIAM RUSH MCGRADY LAUREL FORK-William Rush McGrady, 61, passed away Monday, December 3, 2001 at his home. He was an US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur McGrady. He is survived by: his wife, Ilene B. McGrady, Laurel Fork; two sons, William Michael McGrady, Clanton Lee McGrady, Laurel Fork; mother, Stella W. McGrady, Hillsville; brothers, G.C. McGrady, Roanoke, Wesley Lee McGrady, Henry McGrady, Bassett, Roby McGrady, Hillsville; sister, Lillian Belcher, Laurel Fork; grandsons, Austin Lee McGrady, Chandler Cole McGrady, Meadows of Dan; granddaughters, Alisha Nicollette McGrady, Kacy Brooke McGrady, Laurel Fork; special friends, Linford Belcher, Larry Burnette, Cody Burnette. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2001 at Mayberry Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Burnette-White Cemetery with Military services by Patrick County Memorial Honor Guard. JOHN HAMPTON MITCHELL SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI-John Hampton Mitchell, 83, passed away November 19, 2001. A native of Floyd County, he is survived by: a daughter, Katie Annette Mitchell, Springfield; brother, Julian Mitchell, Boydton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Gideon Mitchell, his parents, John F. and Julia Hylton Mitchell, a sister, Ardene Mitchell Bond, all of Floyd, a brother, Charles H. Mitchell, of Roanoke. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific as a member of the Third Photo Squadron, 20th Air Force, whose reconnaissance plane was the first plane to photograph the aftermath of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan. After the end of the war, he served in the Air Force in Central and South America. Returning to civilian life, he operated airports in Texas and Missouri. In retirement, he was the author of several articles for aviation publications and two books on the Pacific War. In the 1970’s he also was the author of a series of articles on growing up in Floyd County for The Floyd Press. 11 ODETTA BISHOP SUMNER RINER-Odetta Bishop Sumner, 88, died early Friday morning, November 30, 2001, in the Community Hospital of the Roanoke Valley. She was born in Floyd County on February 27, 1913, and was the daughter of the late Asa Bishop and Dessie Shelor Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar F. Sumner, Sr. She was a member of the Aldersgate United Church, Pulaski. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Edgar F. Sumner, Jr. and Vickie Sumner of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Okie Bishop and Edsel Bishop, both of Christiansburg; grandchildren and spouse, Christy and Wes Blair of Draper, Nathan Hartwell and Robert Hartwell, both of Roanoke; aunt, Grace Phillips, Floyd. Funeral service was held Monday, December 3, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Entombment followed in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. LESTEN (DAN) SUTPHIN ROBBINS, NORTH CAROLINA-Lesten (Dan) Sutphin, 81, passed away Monday, December 3, 2001 at his home. He was a native of Willis, a US Army Veteran of World War II, a POW and life member of the DAV. He was a member of Skyline Baptist Church, Fancy Gap. Survivors include: wife, Lois S. Sutphin, Robbins, North Carolina; daughters, Barbara S. Bane, Sophia, North Carolina, Gina S. Farago, Greensboro, North Carolina; brothers, Nulan Sutphin, Wayne Sutphin, Christiansburg, Ronnie Sutphin, Huntley Sutphin, Willis, Winfred Sutphin, King George; sisters, Bernice Kimble, Pat Stanley, Laurel Fork, Gwyna Hylton, Floyd, Jean Poff, Christiansburg; one grandson. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Burial will follow in the Sutphin Family Cemetery in Willis. ERA AVIS WADE FLOYD-Mrs. Era Avis Wade, 91, died Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd. She was a member of the New Hope Church of the Brethren. She was born in the Elamsville area of Patrick County to the late Walter and Martha Jane Foley. She was preceded in death by: her husband, William Green Wade; three sons, Walter, Roy Allen, and Joe Wade; daughter, Martha Wade; four half-brothers, Coolidge Roy, Kyle and Robert Foley; two sisters, Bertha Hall Marshall, Ether Foley Shough; two grandsons, Leon Harbour and J.C. Richardson. She is survived by: three daughters, Mrs. Coy (Ada) Harbour, Stuart, Mrs. Bobby (Helena) Martin, Greensboro, North Carolina, Mrs. Moir (Mary) McAlexander, Patrick Springs; three sons, Jim and wife Elaine Wade of Stuart, Ray and wife Ann Wade, Floyd, Larry and wife Nancy Wade, Floyd; three half-sisters, Christine Blackard, Mayodan, North Carolina, Virginia Haynes, Stuart, Alphaline Adams, Stuart; 27 grandchildren, 38 greatgrandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with services conducted by the Reverend Tim Harvey and Reverend Jimmy Wood. Burial followed in the Foley Family Cemetery. Obits for Dec. 13, 2001 IRENE FRALIN ALLEN COPPER HILL-Irene Fralin Allen, 88, passed away at her home Monday night December 3, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Allen and a grandson, Kenneth L. Allen. Surviving are a son and wife, Bobby L. and Roma Lee Allen of Floyd: a daughter, Betty A. Smith of Roanoke: two grandchildren, Randal Smith of Roanoke, and Donna Downs of Richmond: seven greatgrandchildren; sister, Alma Fralin of Copper Hill. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Elbert L. Naff and Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Radford Cemetery. NAOMI RUTH MAXEY HALL GOODE-Naomi Ruth Maxey Hall passed away Friday, December 7, 2001 at the residence of her daughter. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Moses Maxey and Lala Alderman Maxey. She was a retired employee of Virginia Baptist Hospital and was a member of the Woman of the Moose #1727 and the Eternal Baptist Church, Madison Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flemon Wilson Hall and a brother, Bruce Maxey. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. 12 and Shelby Hall, Evington; a daughter, Ruth L. Rohme, Goode; a sister, Norene Wade, Galax; brother, Homer Maxey, Stafford; grandchildren and spouses, Teresa and David Marsh, Richard and Sarah Hall, Jacqueline and Stacy Broughman, Jennifer and Carl Johnson, all of Lynchburg; Donald and Anne Hall, Radford; great-granddaughters, Lauren Hall, Caitlin Hall; great-grandsons, Ian Scott Rohme, C.J. Johnson, Kelly Anne Marie Johnson, a family friend, William Rohme. A funeral service was conducted Monday, December 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Reverend Dennis Wade. Interment followed in the Virginia Memorial Park. SUE CONNER WEDDLE JENKINS ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA-Sue Conner Weddle Jenkins passed away December 3, 2001 in Anderson, South Carolina. She was born in 1904 near Check to Laura Byer and James Conner. In 1924 she married William McKinley Weddle. She was graduated from Radford College in 1927 and continued studies at George Peabody. She taught school with her husband until his death in 1944. In 1951 she married B.W. Jenkins. From 1946 until 1968 she worked as a dietitian for Campbell College, Buie’s Creek, North Carolina. Mrs. Jenkins moved to Anderson, South Carolina in 1988. She is survived by: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sue Weddle Burgess and Leon Burgess, Anderson, South Carolina, Emmie Lou Weddle and Ray Love, Winter Park, Florida, and Roberte Weddle Francis, Orlando; ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001 with Reverend John Rogers officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. MARSHALL EVERETTE NICHOLS ROANOKE-Marshall Everette Nichols passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Marshall was preceded in death by his father, Richard Nichols, his brothers, Tommy and Carl E. Nichols, and his first wife, Becky Brown Nichols. Marshall is survived by his mother, Ollie Mae Nichols, a son, Thomas E. Nichols, Bishopville, Maryland; two daughters, Wendy Hartung, Huntsville, Maryland and Penny Lynn Nichols, Edgewater, Maryland; their mother, Millie Noisy and their grandmother, Mil Fleming, Edgewater, Maryland; two daughters, Michelle and Candy Lee Nichols, Floyd; their mother, Betty L. Conner, Marshall’s best friend for 37 years; his brothers, Wesley Nichols, Maryland, Fred Nichols, Troutville, John N. Nicols and Raymond Nichols, both of Hardy; his sister, Ina Morgan, Lena Hoback, P. Ann Sowers, and Betty Jane Martin, all of Roanoke, Lillian Sue Smith, Check; sister-in-law, Jane M. Nichols; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Marshall was originally from Copper Hill. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War. He was a long distance tractor trailer driver for 43 years with Lawrence Transportation of Troutville. Funeral service was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2001 at Oakey’s South Chapel with the Reverend Will Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery with military honors by V.F.W. Post #1264. DEBORAH RHODES SANDERS FLOYD-Deborah Rhodes Sanders, 43, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2001. She was a clerk at R&R Market. Survivors include: her husband, Billy Sanders, Floyd; two daughters, April Nelson, Christiansburg, Molly Flucher, Radford; mother, Evelyn Amos Rhodes, Dublin; father, Odell James Rhodes, Dublin; two sisters, June Harless, Dublin, Connie Adams, Radford; five grandchildren, Sean Nelson, Kainen Kamblin, Hunter Smith, Alyssa Dowdy and Alexandra Hamblin; two half-brothers, Jamie Rhodes, Arkansas, Timothy Rhodes, Radford. Memorial services were held Sunday, December 9, 2001 p.m. in the Central United Methodist Church in Radford with Reverend Curt McKee officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford. Notices for 20 December 2001 EVA JANE POFF CLEM SALEM-Eva Jane Poff Clem, 100, of Richfield Nursing Center in Salem passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Clem, sons, Glenn Clem and Elmer Clem and three grandsons, Glenn, Jr., Charles and Eddie Clem. 13 Eva was a member of the Church of the Brethren before moving to Maryland where she was active in the Church of God in Rockville, Maryland. She is survived by: two daughters, Lillian Kuster, Montgomery Village, Maryland and Margaret Harris, Roanoke; two sons, Marvin and wife Pat of New York, Raymond and wife Peggy of Mt. Airy, Maryland; daughterin-law, Peggy Clem of Apex, North Carolina and five granddaughters and two grandsons, 23 great grandchildren and 40 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Reverend Elbert Naff officiating. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff of Richfield 3 East for all the special care and love given to our mother. VIRGINIA PEARL HUFF INDIAN VALLEY-Virginia Pearl Huff, 76, passed away Monday, December 17, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: her husband, Curtis John Huff, Indian Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bobby Ousley, Indian Valley; sons and daughters-in-law, Willie R. and Beverly Huff, Willis, Phillip and Polly Huff, Floyd, Kenneth and Kathy Huff, Indian Valley; sisters, Geneva Williams, Radford, Ocie Stevenson, Camden, South Carolina; grandchildren, Elizabeth Thompson, Johnathan Ousley, Curtis Huff, Joanna Huff, Andrew Huff, Wendy Atkins, Lisa Thomas, Mark Huff; great grandchildren, Brady Atkins, Shawn Atkins, Katlin Huff, Emily Thompson; step-grandchildren, David Dalton and Nelson Dalton. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2001 at the Indian Valley Church of God with Reverend Robert Akers, Reverend Michael Bond and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial will be in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. CAMERSON SCOTT PHILLIPS FLOYD-Cameron Scott Phillips, infant son of Walter and Amy Phillips passed away December 9, 2001. Also surviving are: sister, Emily Taylor Phillips, Floyd; maternal grandparents, Wanda Radford, Chesapeake; paternal grandparents, Kelly and Margie Phillips, Interiachen, Florida; great-grandmother, Ruby Vest, Floyd. Private graveside service was held December 15, 2001 at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, Willis, with Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. RUBY BELL STUMP FLOYD-Ruby Bell Stump, 86, passed away, Sunday, December 16, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband William J. Stump. She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Hilda and Paul Ferris, Floyd; two granddaughters and their husbands, Drema and Bink Tolbert, Willis, Rhonda and G.C. Spangler, Floyd; four great-granddaughters and their husbands, Michelle and Mike Harman, Water Valley, MS, Sonya and Tony Griffith, Floyd, Ashley Spangler, Floyd, Kenzie Tolbert, Willis; one great-great grandson, Ethan Griffith, Floyd; two special sisters-in-law, Beulah Walters and Ina Stump, both of Floyd; one sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson, Bassett; several nieces and nephews; also her extended family at Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd. Graveside service at Restvale Cemetery with Elder Hale Terry officiating, Tuesday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. Notices for 27 December 2001 BARBARA JEAN RADORD ALLEN COPPER HILL- Barbara Jean Radford Allen, 55, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Radford. She is survived by: three daughters, Rebecca Eanes and husband Marvin, Jr. Check, Rhonda Radford and future husband, Billy Huff, Copper Hill;Michelle Radford, Blacksburg; two granddaughters, Megan Radford, Mykayla Eanes; one sister, Kathie Mays, Roanoke; one brother and wife, Ralph and Martha Mays, Roanoke. 14 Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2001 at the Vest Cemetery with Reverend Steve Lackey officiating. Arrangements were by Maberry Funeral Home. PAULINE BOYD BROCKWELL RICHMOND-Our loving wife and mother, Pauline Boyd Brockwell , formerly of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2001. Survivors include: husband, Jack V. Brockwell, Richmond; daughter, Cynthia G. Brockwell, Middletown; son, James William (Billy) Daves II, Richmond; grandchildren, Stephanie G. Sellers, Powhatan, M. Brent Saunders, Danville, Sara L. Daves, Andrew R. Daves, Richmond; great-grandchildren, Hunter Sellers, Jake Sellers, Powhatan, Devin Trey Wykle, Richmond; sisters, Sylvia Hatcher, Irene Spangler, Ocie Weddle, Lucy Harris, Floyd, Goldie Nolen, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery. JASPER LEE DUNCAN FLOYD-Jasper Lee Duncan, 85, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Icie Bell Duncan. Survivors include: three sisters, Esma Akers, Floyd, Lorraine Smith, Loretta Miller, Riner; one brother, Roland Duncan, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Reverend Eli Yoder officiating. Burial followed in Duncan Cemetery. REVIA LUCILLE SMITH HARMON ROANOKE-Revia Lucille Smith Harmon, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2001. She was a member of Penn Forest Church of God, and a lifetime member of the DAV Ladies Auxiliary, H.H. MacKenzie Chapter. She is survived by: her husband of 57 years, Leo Harmon, Roanoke County; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Kenny Conner, Goodview, Sylvia H. Thompson, Salem, Linda and DeWitt Thomas, Check; sons and daughtersin-law, Michael W. and Janet Harmon, Salem, Steve R. and Marty Harmon, Vinton; grandchildren, Brian and Carla Hazelwood, Roanoke, Kenneth and Karen Thompson, Apex, North Carolina, Karen and Jay Cunningham, Bomberg, Germany, Frank and Crissie Thomas, Copper Hill, Patrick and Toni Thomas, Copper Hill, Laura Thomas, Check and finance Stephen Thompson, Floyd, Courtney Conner, Goodview; step-grandchildren, Joshua Jones and Zachary Jones, Vinton; six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Brandon Thompson, Jesse and Matthew Cunningham, Tyler Hazlewood and Jaci Beth Thomas; special nephew, Reverend Donald R. Douglas, Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Bernice Shilling, Roanoke, Frances and brother-in-law, Jim Hurley, Waldorf, Maryland; brother-in-law, Dennis E. Harmon, Roanoke; special friends, Dr. Ed and Jean Williams and family, Roanoke, Lanie Shumate and family, Roanoke. Service was held at Oakey’s South Chapel, Roanoke, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2001. The Reverend Sam Belisle officiated. Interment in Cunningham-Harmon Cemetery, Roanoke County. FRANK DANIEL WILSON COPPER HILL-Frank Daniel Wilson, 77, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2001 at Lewis Gale Hospital. Surviving is one sister, Eliza Wilson of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Laurel Fork; nieces and nephews including Hilda Radford his caretaker, Ralph Stump, Irene Moran, and Sylvia Yopp, all of Copper Hill, Doris King, Richmond, James King, North Carolina, as well as several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. Obituaries for week of January 10, 2002 MELVIN ANGLE CHECK-Melvin Angle passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2002, to be with his mother, Christine Angle, in Heaven. Melvin was a devoted member of the Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He had been the Board Chairman 15 and Superintendent. He loved to sing in the church choir. He was a graduate of Floyd County High School. He later attended New River Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Business Management. Melvin joined the United States Navy in 1982. During the six years of service, he was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and Washington, D.C. He spent two tours on the Aircraft Carriers, the USS America, and the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. While overseas, he had the opportunity to see places such as Jerusalem, Italy, and other countries in the Mediterranean. After his term in the Navy, Melvin became the business manager for Christiansburg Cash Register Company, a family business where he worked with his brothers and other family. Melvin is survived by: his father, Lewis H. Angle; two brothers and sister-in-law, Steve Angle, Van and Janice Angle; one sister and brother-in-law, Winona A. and David Baker; nephews, Shawn and Shannon Angle and Justin Angle; two nieces, Stacy and Andrea Baker; several aunts and uncles. We all loved him and we will miss him. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 11:00 at Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Reverend Dan Walker officiated. Interment followed in Cole Family Cemetery. Donations may be made to Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. CARRIE NOLEN MCKNIGHT FLOYD-Carrie Nolen McKnight, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include: one daughter, Phyllis Trail, Rocky Mount; one son, Douglas McKnight, Danville; two brothers, James Nolen, Floyd, Thelma Nolen, Dugspur; two sisters, Macy West, Martinsville, Sue Hatcher, Ridgeway; two grandchildren, Leslie McKnight and Alicia McKnight. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service. MARTHA ISABEL WILLIAMS STUMP ROANOKE -Martha Isabel Williams Stump, 86, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2001 at a local hospital. She was born May 5, 1915 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late James Peter Williams and Rena Shortt Williams. She was the fourth of their ten children. A graduate of Floyd High School, she attended Berea College in Berea, Kentucky and graduated from the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. She was a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital before becoming a homemaker and later returned to nursing and retired from Broward General Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church. She was the widow of James Luther Stump and is survived by: her children, James Luther Stump, Jr. and wife, Shirley of Bristol, Peter Stump of Floyd, Judy Ann Thompson and husband Harry of Livingston, Texas, Roberta Massingill of Wisebaben, Germany; sisters, Ellen Norton of Floyd; Nancy Tyree of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by another son, William Edward Stump. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. January 4, 2002 in Sherwood Memorial Park with Charles Beckwith officiating. Oakey’s South Chapel handled arrangements. GEORGE CLEO FOSTER WIMMER SHAWSVILLE-George Cleo Foster Wimmer, 69, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2002 at her home. The daughter of the late Elmer and Maude Foster, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Wimmer, brothers and sisters, Marvin Foster, Clyde Craighead, Edward Foster, Irene Canders and Blain Foster. She is survived by: sons and daugher-in-law, Thomas and Laurie Wimmer, Pilot, Donald Wimmer, Shawsville; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Wimmer, Salem, Patsy and Allen Link, Check; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clinton and Ruby Foster, Shawsville, John and Sue Foster, Radford; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Calvin Powers, Shawsville, Hilda Argabright, Roanoke; grandchildren, Missy and Brad Mullins, Holly Wimmer, Joe Wimmer and Donnie Wimmer; a special friend, Nita Craft. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William Fintel and staff (Susan and Cathy), Good Samaritan Hospice Staff, (Kelly, Jill, Ann and Carolyn) and the employees and friends at Alta Mons Methodist Camp. Funeral services was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 7 at the graveside in Piedmont Cemetery conducted by Mr. Dennis Curd. Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of January 17, 2002 16 KATHLEEN BURNETTE ASHBY MECHANICSVILLE- Kathleen Burnette Ashby, 64, died Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at Honover County Memorial Hospital in Mechanicsville. She was born January 14, 1937 in Floyd County, daughter of Orby and Effie Burnette of Willis. She recently retired from the Henry County School System where she was employed for 28 years. She was a member of Chatham Heights Methodist Church and was a resident of Martinsville, for approximately 45 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Wayland E. Burnette. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Barry Randolph and Kimberly Ashby, Cary, North Carolina, Scott Burnette and LeeAnn Ashby, Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Daniel, Tyler, Stephen, Eric and Joseph Ashby; sisters, Mrs. Riley (Geraldine) Williams, Bassett, Mrs. Ervin (Learline) Hall, Meadows of Dan, Mrs. Noel (Hilda) Underwood, Willis, Mrs. Colonel (Louise) Wimmer, Copper Hill; sister-in-law, Mrs. Wayland (Kitty) Burnette, Copper Hill; aunt, Luvina Dalton, Laurel Fork. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Joseph Cox officiating. Interment followed in the Burnette Family Cemetery, Meadows of Dan. Donations may be made to the Burnette Cemetery Fund C/O Hilda Underwood, 131 Emmanuel Road, Willis, VA 24380. PAULINE HODGES HOPKINS BLACKSBURG-Pauline Hodges Hopkins, 81, a resident of Heritage Hall passed away Monday, January 14, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son Curtis Conner, sisters, Virginia Hoback, and Marie Bell, greatgranddaugher, Brittany Jones. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William Bowman of Check, grandchildren, Cindy and Kent Jones of Concord, North Carolina, Michael and Lisa Bowman of Floyd, Janice and Arthur Hamrick of Riner, Greg Conner of Blacksburg; great grandchildren, Dana Hamrick, Lindsey and Daniel Jones and Amber Bowman; sisters, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill and Grace Overacre of Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:00 at Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. ROBERT E. HOWERY ANNANDALE-Robert E. Howery, 78, formerly of Floyd passed away Saturday, January 12, 2002. He was a member of Annandale Masonic Lodge. He is survived by: wife, Beatrice Bower Howery, Annandale; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Zelma and Caswell Graham, Christiansburg, Frances and Joe Boyer, Aspers, Pennsylvania, Jane and Ralph Richwine, Gardners, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Arnold Naff officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glenn Allen, VA 23058-5216 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MARETHA QUESENBERRY MARSHALL WILLIS-Maretha Quesenberry Marshall, 101, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Everette C. Marshall. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Quinton R. and Sadie P. Marshall, Carmon J. and Myrtle H. Marshall, Radford, Davis C. and Rochella W. Marshall, Willis; daughters, Vera M. Hollandsworth, Willis, Sylvia M. Minnick, Claudia M. Roop, Radford; sisters, Nonnie Q. Cox, Indiana, Ethel Q. Cox, Blacksburg; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Imogene A. Quesenberry, Willis; brother-in-law, Vinton Marshall, Willis; sister-in-law, Ocie Marshall, Radford; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Big Sand Cemetery. The family wishes to express 17 appreciation for the kindness and care given her by the staff of Eldercare of Hillsville where she had resided for the past five and half years. Also thanks to the doctors and nurses at the hospital. Memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. LESSIE GAY PHILLIPS PILOT-Lessie Gay Phillips, 94, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2002 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar C. Phillips, a daughter, Merlie Phillips Bain and a son Roy Andrew Phillips. Surviors include: daughter and son-in-law, Erma and Clinton Alley, Pilot; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Helen Phillips, Richard and Iris Ann Phillips, Salem; brother, Herman Phillips, Hiwassee; sisters, Nannie Phillips, Willis, Helen Cox, Southmont, North Carolina; son-in-law, Floyd Bain, Sr. Check; grandchildren, Floyd Bain, Jr., Calvin Bain, Deborah Bowyer, Cathy Hall, David Bain, Joe Bain, Dale Bain, Joyce Winters, Joseph Rhea, Gaylene Robinson, Edgar Alley, Donald Lee Phillips, William Lee Phillips, Jr., Connie Ann Dickerson, Michael Kelly Phillips; step-grandson, Danny Flora; 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ERSLEY COCHRAN ROBINETTE FLOYD-Ersley Cochran Robinette, 84, beloved wife, mother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford. She touched and influenced many lives by her Christian testimony, ministry, and teaching. She will always be forever sweet in our memory. Ersley was a member of the Pilot Library Committee of the Floyd County Women’s Club, which ultimately led to the establishment and building of the Jessie Peterman Public Library in Floyd. She was a member of Floyd Baptist Church, and was the leader of interested members in establishing the library in the church. As a result of many transfers in her husbands employment she held many responsibilities in Baptist Churches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Mrs. Robinette was a teacher at Check School. Ersley was the daughter of her late parents, Samuel Matthew Cochran and Nora Moran Cochran. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five sisters and their spouses, Lena C. and Homer Roberson, Mamie C. and John White, Eva C. and Clarence Linkous, Cecil and Oscar Jones, Dollie C. Davis; three brothers and their spouses, Abe and Doka Cochran, Maynard and Annalene Cochran, Carl Cochran and Della Cochran Banks. She is survived by: her loving and faithful husband of 63 years, Homer F. Robinette; one daughter and sonin-law, Glenda and James L. Grindle, Hendersonville, North Carolina; one granddaughter and spouse, Kimberly S. and William (Bill) McKibbin, Hendersonville, North Carolina; one grandson, Eric Swindell, Atlanta, Georgia; one great grandson, Cole McKibbin, Hendersonville, North Carolina; one sister, Irene C. McAdams, Winston Salem, North Carolina; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Matthew Brown and Dr. Alton Griffin officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 58, Floyd, VA 24091 or Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. FENDELL MOTEAT SAUNDERS COPPER HILL- Fendell Moteat Saunders, 83, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2002 at his home. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Hester Webb Saunders, Copper Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Susie Saunders, Bassett, James H. and Lucille Saunders, Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mable Lester, Christiansburg, Pauline and Joseph Young, Elliston, Viola Claxton, Brooklyn, New York, Marie and Wallace Alphus, Columbia, South Carolina; sisters-in-law, Augustine Saunders, Pauline Saunders, Willis; host of nieces and nephews. 18 Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Clinton Crump officiating. Burial was in Saunders Family Cemetery in Willis. Military service was held by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Obituaries for week of January 24, 2002 BILLY SHELTON AKERS MARTINSVILLE-Billy Shelton Akers, 62, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002 at his home on Fisher Farm Road. He was a native of Floyd. Surviving are: nieces and nephews, Brenda Hale, Evelyn Davis, Sandra Adams and Mark McBride, all of Martinsville, Karlene Fulton and Gloria Compton of Ridgeway; R.L. McBride of Stuart, Nadine Cox of Georgia, Kenneth Hale of Michigan, and Sharon Kay Joseph of Florida. Graveside service was held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Vest Cemetery with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. WILLIAM WAYNE BARNARD MEADOWS OF DAN- William Wayne Barnard, 76, of Hurricane Ridge Road, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on August 17, 1925 to the late Alvin M. Barnard and the late Ettie Terry Barnard. He served in the Army/Air Corps during World War II. He lived in Medford, New Jersey for 20 years, and moved back to his hometown where he spent the last 14 years. He was a member of the Gideons, and of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He is survived by: his wife, Nadene Cochran Barnard, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Carolyn) Campbell, Middlebrook, Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Poinsett, Medford, New Jersey, Mrs. Karl (Teresa) Volb, Clementon, New Jersey; two sons, Philip Barnard, Medford, New Jersey, Thomas Barnard, Coconut Creek, Florida; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Hazel Helms, Inez Hylton and Vera Seigler, all of Meadows of Dan, and Jessie Morrison, Fairfax. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Reverend Dale Shively officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 921, Stuart, VA 24171. LEWIS ELLIS ALDRIDGE FLOYD-Lewis Ellis Aldridge, 74, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002 at his home. He is survived by: his wife, Virginia Aldridge, Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bure and Virginia Aldridge, Check, Willie and Eva Aldridge, Pilot; three sisters, Gladys Perdue, Copper Hill, Ersel Willis, Roanoke, Versie Hall, Roanoke; father-in-law, Albert Nichols, Floyd; mother-in-law and step father-in-law, Ardella and Calvin Holt, Callaway; brother-in-law, Billy G. Nichols, Callaway; four sisters-in-law and spouses, Linda S. Nichols, Sontag, Elsie M. Huffman, Rocky Mount, Jerline and Kermit Guilliams, Callaway, Ruth and Roger Foley, Rocky Mount; special niece, Melinda Thurman, Rocky Mount; two special nephews, Jamie Parcell, Ray Foley, both of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Monta Vista Church Cemetery, Callaway. LENZA MARSHALL COOK FLOYD-Lenza Marshall Cook, 59, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002. He was co-owner of Engleby Electric Company of Roanoke. Lenza was a member of the Cooper Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville, West Virginia. He was a member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by a son, Lenza Michael Cook, father, Ward L. Cook, and brother Danny R. Cook. He is survived by: his wife of 41 years, Linda W. Cook; two sons and daughter-in-law, Danny R. and Lisa Cook, David C. Cook, all of Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Conrad Dalton, Willis; mother, Lois Cook, Floyd; two grandsons, Justin Cook, Fries, Matthew Dalton, Willis; two granddaughters, Amanda Harris, 19 Willis, Karie Cook, Fries; two step-grandsons, Timothy and Chris Kelley, Floyd; one great granddaughter, Cassidy Harris, Check; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Sandra Cook, Roanoke, William (Billy) and Brenda Cook, Floyd; one sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Martin Tilley, Greensboro, North Carolina; three sisters-in-law and husbands, Connie and Edward Sweigart, Florida, Nancy and Glen Hubbard, Floyd, Ruth Wright, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Bob Sturgill, Shawsville, Eddie Wright and wife, Mary, Pulaski; several special aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins; special friends of 40 years, McLane and Priscilla Whitlock, Floyd. Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. in Stewart Family Cemetery in Pineville, West Virginia. A Masonic Service was conducted by the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CAROL ELIZABETH SAWICKI GEORGEFF CHECK- Carol Elizabeth Sawicki Georgeff, 50, beloved wife of 31 years, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 17, 2002 in Roanoke. She was a dedicated Christian, loving mother and was a member of New Haven Baptist Church, Carol was a hard worker at Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she was a long time employee. She is survived by: husband, G. Chris Georgeff, Check; son, Jeremy Georgeff, Roanoke; sister, Estelle McDermott, Michigan; two brothers, Edward Sawicki, James Sawicki, both of Michigan; sister-in-law, Kimberly Kirschner, Georgia; brother-in-law, Gregory Kevin Georgeff, Michigan; mother-in-law, Clara Lee Georgeff, Michigan; Funeral service was held Monday, January 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to New Haven Baptist Church Building Fund, 1277 New Haven Road, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. BOBBIE WEBB MEADOR COPPER HILL-Bobbie Webb Meador, 69, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2002. She was a former employee of Family Discount Store in Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Milton Meador, Jr. Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Donnie Vest, Copper Hill, Alice and Freddy Phillips of Floyd; grandchildren, Mike and Abby Phillips, Indian Valley, Becky Phillips and fiance Rocky Hodge, Petersburg, Amy Phillips and Kayla Phillips, Floyd; great-grandchildren, Christene, Sarah, Mary, Chloe and Alana; sister, Billie Caldwell, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Nancy Webb, Floyd; special niece, Mary Dancy, Floyd; special sister-in-law and her husband, Edith and George Meador, Roanoke; special brother-in-law, Cecil Meador, Michgan; loving companion, Muffin. Graveside service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill with Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, handled arrangements. CECIL C. QUESENBERRY MARYLAND-Cecil C. Quesenberry, 78, of Westminster, died Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2002, at his residence, after an extended illness. Born June 21, 1923, in Virginia, he is the son of the late Homer and Lucy Quesenberry. He was the husband of Sylvia Coburn Quesenberry, his wife of 54 years. Before retiring, he worked at Congoleum in Finksburg for 42 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Carroll Post No. 31 and a former member of VFW Post No. 467. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are: daughters and sons-in-law, Diane C. and Tom Morgan of Wellsburg, West Virginia, Deborah and Larry Bixler of Hanover, Pennsylvania; daughter, Karen Easterday of Wellsburg; son and daughter-in-law, Harold W. and Donna Quesenberry of Hanover, Pennsylvania; son, Leon, Galax; sister, Evie Phillips, Willis; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 15 step grandchildren; daughter, Donna Jean Quesenberry; granddaughters, Laura Rucker and Jessica Kock; four brothers and three sisters predeceased him. 20 Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, at the Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main Street, Westminster, with the Reverend Richard Grammer, of the Church of the Open Door, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminister, Maryland 21157. EDITH GALLIMORE QUESENBERRY FLOYD-Edith Gallimore Quesenberry, 84, passed away Monday, January 21, 2002 in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband Villie Quesenberry; parents Cordell and Stella Gallimore; brother, Vinton Gallimore. She is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Hebron and Doris Quesenberry, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Jimmy Mannon, Diane and Wayne Mannon, both of Floyd; six grandchildren, Judy and Mark Proctor, Wanda and Wayne Gardner, Melissa (Lisa) and Scott Thompson, all of Floyd, Tammy and Jeff Williams, Richmond, Denise Mannon, Greensboro, Tina and Terry Osborne, Floyd; nine great grandchildren; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, L.A. and Cornelia Gallimore, Charles and Oneida Gallimore, Roger and Erma Jean Gallimore, Irene Gallimore; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Roxie Boyd, Arnie Simpkins, Dovie Quesenberry, Isabel and Lewis Shelor. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Richard Thomas and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Church Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MILDRED KESSLER STARKEY FLOYD- Mildred Kessler Starkey, 75, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002 at her home. She was pre-deceased by a son, Mark Starkey. Surviving are: her husband of 52 years, Willard (Gene) Starkey; a son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Joan Starkey of Floyd; a granddaughter, Mary Beth Starkey, of Floyd: brother, Richard Kessler, Troutville; two sisters, Phyllis Hall, Blue Ridge, Louise Hollandsworth, Roanoke. Graveside funeral service was held Monday, January 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley with the Reverend James Worline officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for Week of January 31, 2002 ELOISE ANGLE KING COPPER HILL-Eloise Angle King, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Bud) King; a daughter, Cora Louis King and a son, Harold Wayne King. Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Sylvia King, Bent Mountain, Howard (Chip) and Gladys King, Copper Hill, Will (Willie) and Nancy King, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Kristie Nary, Samatha King, Tammy Simpson, Mark King, Stephanie Perdue, Bradley King; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Nary; sister-in-law, Margaret Angle, Copper Hill; special cousin, Kathleen Probst, Lynchburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. A special thank you to Dr. Wayne and Julie Grayson and her caregivers. FRANCIS M. RICE COPPER HILL-Francis Marion Rice, 89, died Monday, January 21, 2002, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was a former resident of Seven Mile Ford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Frye Rice and was a member of the Seven Mile Ford United Methodist Church. He served with the Seabees on Wake Island during World War II. 21 He is survived by: one daughter, Kitty R. Burnette, Copper Hill; one sister, Beulah Owens, Stuart; one grandson, Wayland Burnette, Jr., Copper Hill. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 in Williams Funeral Home Chapel,Chilhowie, with Reverend John Graham officiating. Burial was in The Middle Fork Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Bud) King; a daughter, Cora Louis King and a son, Harold Wayne King. Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Sylvia King, Bent Mountain, Howard (Chip) and Gladys King, Copper Hill, Will (Willie) and Nancy King, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Kristie Nary, Samatha King, Tammy Simpson, Mark King, Stephanie Perdue, Bradley King; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Nary; sister-in-law, Margaret Angle, Copper Hill; special cousin, Kathleen Probst, Lynchburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. A special thank you to Dr. Wayne and Julie Grayson and her caregivers. Obituaries for week of February 7, 2002 CLAYTON J. ALDERMAN FLOYD-Clayton J. Alderman, 59 passed away Thursday, January 31, 2002 at his home. He was a faithful member of the Pilot United Methodist Church and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Lynchburg Foundry after 32 years of service. He was known for his love of the Lord, his family, extended family and sports. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton W. Alderman and a sister, Dana Moran. Survivors include: his wife of thirty eight years, Gloria L. Alderman, Floyd; mother, Elsie Edwards Alderman, Christiansburg; brother, Jimmy Alderman, Blacksburg; four sisters, Gloria Hylton and husband David; Francie Sutphin and friend Frank Kruszyna, Renita Meredith, Christiansburg, Wanda Nolen and husband Robbie, Floyd; mother-in-law, Mae Leonard, Floyd; nieces and nephews, Tony and Rhonda Huff, Tracy and Charles Shelton, Pilot, Darrell and Terry Turner, Kristy, Chris and Sierra Meredith, Christiansburg, Amy and Mike Bender, Billy Ray Moran, all of North Carolina, Nick and Wes Nolen, Floyd; step-nephews, Greg Hylton, Riner, Tony Hylton, Radford, grand nephews, Justin Huff, Cameron Turner, Chase Smith, Hampton Bender; grand nieces, Brittany Huff and Marissa Cook. Many special friends and relatives including Bill and Sharon Rice, Randy Tuck, and David and Faye Sumner. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Martin and Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. There are three things that remain—faith, hope and love-and the greatest of these is love. I Corinthians 13:13 CARMEN LEIGH GARDNER FLORIDA-Carmen Leigh Gardner passed away on Friday, February 1, 2002 at her home in Ormond Beach as a result of complications from a long battle with anorexia nervosa. Carmen was born in Roanoke, on May 18, 1965 and resided in Salem, until 1971 when she came to Florida. She resided in Ft Lauderdale, Lakeland and Lake City before moving to Daytona Beach in 1981. Carmen graduated with high honors in the top ten of the class of 1983 from Spruce Creek High School (SCHS). She is a member of the SCHS Hall of Fame. She participated in Track and Cross Country teams at SCHS in the one and two mile events. Carmen won the Class 4A State championship in the two-mile event in the fall of 1982 and the State Cross Country championship in the spring of 1983. She was voted female athlete of the year by her classmates. Upon graduation from high school the University of Florida gave Carmen a full scholarship in Track and Cross Country. After participating in Indoor Track as a freshman she suffered an Achilles tendon pull early in the Cross Country season which ended her running career. She withdrew from UF and enrolled at DBCC where she earned her Associate of Arts degree with high honors. She then served as Secretary/Treasurer and office manager of C. S. Gardner and Associates, Inc. from 1985 until her disability retirement last year. Carmen was in charge of all bookkeeping duties, quality control and report production for the firm. 22 She is survived by her mother and step-father Pauline and Don Stago, Ormond Beach; father and stepmother Charles and Rev. Beth Gardner, Bunnell; sister and brother in law Karen and John Skinner, Middleburg; nephew Michael Skinner and niece Sarah Skinner also of Middleburg; paternal grandmother and step grandfather Blanche and Fred Semones of Floyd; several aunts and uncles and cousins in Virginia and Florida. Haigh- Black Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling arrangements. A memorial service officiated by Reverend Pam Stewart will be held Haigh-Black Chapel , 116 Vining Court, Ormond Beach, Florida at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 8. In lieu of flowers and other remembrances the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida, 32119. MARVIN DALE HANCOCK FLOYD-Marvin Dale Hancock, 52, passed away Friday, February 1, 2002 at his home. Survivors include: his wife, Lois S. Hancock, Floyd; son and daughter–in-law, William Reginald and Christy Hancock, Bedford; daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Ray Sowers, Floyd, Amanda Montgomery, Burnt Chimney; step-daughter, Dianne Hylton, Floyd; two grandsons; five granddaughters; parents, Reginald and Sylvia Hancock, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Brenda Hancock, Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Steven Duncan, Floyd; three nieces, one nephew. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Glen Sage officiating. Burial was in the Alderman Cemetery, Willis, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. CORNELIA GLADA THOMAS HARRIS FLOYD-Cornelia Glada Thomas Harris, 82, died Saturday, February 2, 2002. She was born April 2, 1919 in Patrick County and was the daughter of the late John and Hettie Ann Elizabeth Thomas. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. She and her devoted husband, Vernon, owned and operated Harris Cleaners in Floyd from 1941-1997. She was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church, Floyd County Women’s Club, United Methodist Women’s Club and the Floyd Garden Club. She loved traveling and cooking for friends and family. She is survived by: her husband of 60 years, Vernon; two daughters and son-in-law, Judy Duesberry, Portsmouth and Constance and John Mitchell, Roanoke; two granddaughters, Regina Duesberry, Portsmouth, and Christie Meredith, Roanoke. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. For donations the family request consideration of Floyd United Methodist Church or Floyd Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. CLARA BEAVER HAYDEN FLOYD-Clara Beaver Hayden, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, William C. (Bill) and Constance Hayden, Floyd; six granddaughters, Dr. Deborah Helm, Hampton, Marsha Hayden, Aldephi, Maryland, Melinda Walker, Floyd, Natasha Stewart, Christiansburg, Monica Stuart, Carlsbad, CA, Melissa Hayden, Atlanta, GA; 11 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Mt. Zion Christian Church with Reverend James Houchins officating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Fund or a charity of ones choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. LUTHER BURNETT MARSHALL RICHMOND-Luther Burnette Marshall, 94, died at St. Mary’s Hospital January 26, 2002. His wife of 65 years, Dorothy Carper Marshall and two brothers, Lanan J. Marshall and Maynard W. Marshall, preceded him in death. A resident of St. Mary’s Woods, he is survived by: son, Burton M. (Mac) Marshall and his wife, Jean of Richmond; daughter, Dottie Marshall Carpenter of Rockville; three granddaughters, Joni F. Marshall of Richmond, Jennifer Carpenter Cave and her husband Cory of Enterprise, Alabama and Anne Marshall Carpenter of Rockville; two grandsons, Burton M. Marshall II and his wife Denise of Richmond, Michael E. Carpenter of Rockville; one great 23 grandson, Brendan M.M. Worst of Richmond; two sisters, Ocie Marshall Conner and Neva Marshall Johnson of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Frances Peters Marshall of Huntington, West Virginia; five nieces and two nephews. He was born January 14, 1908 in Floyd County, son of Crockett Alva and Emma Harmon Marshall, one of five children. He was a graduate of Willis High School and Roanoke Business College. Former office manager of Wilson & Co., he retired from Joseph McSweeney & Sons. He was a 57-year member of First Baptist Church where he served as Usher, men’s Council, and Secretary Emeritus of the Austin Wright Bible Class. Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, with interment at Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. Woody Funeral Home, Richmond, handled arrangements. JUNIE DALE (J.D.) PHILLIPS WILLIS-Junie Dale (J.D.) Phillips, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Survivors are: his wife, Mozell Smith Phillips, Willis; two sons and daughters-in-law, George D. and Gail Phillips, Floyd, Jonathan E. and Shirley Phillips, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Karen P. and Douglas Sewell, Willis; brothers and sister-in-law, Victor and Nannie Phillips, Willis, Carlysle Phillips, Willis; sister-in-law, Vernie Phillips, Willis; grandchildren, Amber Sewell, Gabriel Douglas Sewell, Ryan Phillips, Evan Phillips, Haley Phillips; step-grandchildren, Brandan Lawson and Brooke Lawson. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2002 at the Indian Valley Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. LACY WAYNE RADFORD BASSETT-Lacy "Wayne" Radford, 43, died January 29, 2002 in Richmond. He was born March 2, 1958. His mother, Nancy Boyd Radford died in 1970. Surviving are: his father, Lacy M. Radford and stepmother, Virginia Radford, Bassett; one sister, Wanda Rakes, Stuart; one brother, Johnny D. Radford, Bassett; half brothers, Jason and David Radford, both of Bassett; half sister, Vickie Radford, Bassett; four nieces. A graveside service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd with Daryl B. Martin presiding. Memorial donations may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, VA 24055. Bassett Funeral Service handled arrangements. MARCUS JAMES SUTPHIN ROCKY MOUNT-Marcus James Sutphin, (Mark), 30, died Thursday, January 31, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer this past year. He was a District Manager for Modern Woodmen of America, and an U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm. He was also a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and was a board member with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are: his wife, Debbie Sutphin of the home; sons, Corey and Cameron Sutphin; stepdaughters, Heidi and Carrie Vest; stepson, Gabe Vest; parents, Charles and Maggie Sutphin; brother, John Sutphin; grandmothers, Lilas Webb and Agnes Sutphin; mother-in-law, Nancy Carroll, all of Floyd; a host of other relatives, friends and clients. Funeral service was conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2002 with Dr. William R. Shively officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements were handled by Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount. It was Mark’s request that donations be made to Medical Charities of Floyd County, Va., Inc., c/o Gino Williams, P.O. Box 545, Floyd, VA 24091 for the Donna Higgs Fight with Cancer Fund. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Lewis-Gale Hospital and Clinic and Duke University. A special thanks for all the prayers and concerns during this past year. Obituaries for week of February 14, 2002 24 TULA ALLEN COX FLOYD-Tula Allen Cox, 69, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Cox and a son, Jackie Cox. Survivors include: a son, Ricky Cox, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy C. Midkiff, Ferrum, Jean and Alan Gordon, Radford, Dianne and Rick Fazio, Beckley, West Virginia, Peggy and Timmy George, Ferrum: seven grandchildren; brother, Lee Allen, Ferrum, sister, Madeline Davis, Providence, North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends. Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 12, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Barry Lell officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. MELODY ANN MERCKLING GIBBS CARISBAD, NEW MEXICO-Melody Ann Merckling Gibbs, 55, died February 5, 2001 at Carisbad Medical Center. She is survived by: her husband, ISG Thomas F. Gibbs, Jr. (Ret) and countless loved ones. She touched everyone she knew and to list them all would be near impossible. She was born January 8, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Theus M. Merckling and the late Maurice L. Merckling. She was a Westerville High School graduate, class of 1964. She was a lifelong member of the George L. Berhens Chapter #504, Order of the Eastern Star. As a girl she was active in Grange and Jobs Daughter’s. She married Thomas in 1980 and they traveled wherever the U.S. Army took them. She made every duty station home but felt the most comfortable in the desert and longed to return. In November, 2001 that dream was fulfilled. Even though it was a short time lived it was the happiest of her life. Hers is a wild magical spirit; she did exactly as she pleased and spent her life helping others. She had planned to start an all species rescue with her daughter within the next year. The plans for that rescue are still in the works, and her spirit will live on with the help of her husband, daughter, Lehnanne, and son-in-law, Michael. A simple private service at the residence was held for family and friends. Her ashes will be scattered over the desert that she loved so much. Memorials may be made to the "Melody Ranch Rescue Memorial Fund," P.O. Box 5181, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220. We do not intend to let her dream of helping any animal in need go unrealized. CLARICE BOYD HARTER FLOYD-Clarice Boyd Harter, 87, passed away Friday, February 8, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Betty and C.T. Gardner, Floyd; granddaughter and husband, Michelle and Adam Rifkin, Palo Alto, California; grandson, Damon Gardner, Floyd; sister, Opal Phillips, Stuart. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Boyd Cemetery, Meadows of Dan. FRED JERRY PUGH RINER-Fred Jerry Pugh, 94, was called home February 12, 2002 by his Heavenly Father. He was born October 8, 1907 in Alum Ridge, the son of Elam and Ila Bishop Pugh. He married Gladys Reed on April 20, 1930, a union that lasted seventy-one years and ten months. He was a farmer in the community where he was born and worked over twenty yeas for A.S.C.S. out of Floyd. He was a long time member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren serving as Sunday School Superintendent and on different committees as long as his health allowed. He was a care giver to his wife for more than ten years with a love and understanding greater than words can express. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ina Hudgins and Hazel Sutphin, brothers Peach and Dewey Pugh, four great grandchildren, Miranda, Brandon, Brendon and Devin Gray. Survivors include: his wife, Gladys Reed Pugh, Riner; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Freddie and Barbara Pugh, Floyd, Larry and Phyllis Pugh, Riner, Dale and Lois Pugh, Floyd, Reverend Michael Pugh, Roanoke; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Pugh, Bluefield, Don and Ira Pugh, Collinsville; eight grandchildren, eight greatchildren, one great-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews and a special nephew and friend, Hugh Dulaney. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend Roy 25 Turpin, Reverend Eli Yoder and Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gideons or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. PAUL EDWARD REED FLOYD-Paul Edward Reed, 83, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2002 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was an army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ercell of 53 years, and a brother, Robert Reed. Survivors include: son, Lucas Reed, Jacksonville, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Beatrice and Lewis Akers, Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Erma Jean Reed, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Mandy Reed, Vergie Sutphin, Floyd, Pattie and Edsel Duncan, Willis; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery with Military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, The American Cancer Society or Alzheimers Foundation. RUSSELL EUGENE REED CHRISTIANSBURG-Russell Eugene Reed, 67, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002 at his home. Surviving are: brothers and daughter-in-law, Emmit Reed, Christiansburg, Allen and Ann Reed, Christiansburg; sisters, Shelby Richardson, Barbara Reed, Christiansburg; brother-in-law, Edward Duncan, Blacksburg. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2002 at White Rock Cemetery with Reverend Kenny Wurzburger officating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. JOSEPH A. SUMPTER DULUTH, GEORGIA-Joseph A. Sumpter, 78, died Wednesday, January 30 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a native of Floyd. He was born to James Hardee and Addie Sumpter. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and was employed until retirement by U.S. Steel. He was preceded in death by wives Barbara Sumpter and Doris Sumpter. He was a member of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. He is survived by: two daughters, Shirley Sumpter, Duluth, Georgia, and Terry Kilgore, Eufaula, Alabama; son-in-law, David Kilgore, Eufaula, Alabama; two stepdaughters and families; three stepsons and families; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice Sumpter, Bluefield, West Virginia, Katherine and George Elder, Buena Vista, Marjorie and Quentin Drumheller, Lynchburg, Virginia Hawes, Roanoke; one brother and wife, Robert and Freda Sumpter, Durham, North Carolina. Services were held at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 2, 2002. HUBERT LINWOOD TRAIL FLOYD-Hubert Linwood Trail, 65, passed away Monday, February 11, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton Trail, mother, Dessie Brammer Trail and brother, Harlie Trail. He is survived by: two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvie and Katherine Trail, Bassett, Gilbert and Linda Trail, Shawsville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Glendon Boyd, Floyd, Mary and Junior Hylton, Christiansburg, Polly and Roger Boyd, Floyd, Dorothy and John Yoder, Hillsville; several nieces and nephews; a very special friend, Henry Akers, Floyd. Graveside service was held Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Cannaday Cemetery with Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. DANNY RAY WADE 26 FLOYD-Danny Ray Wade, 42, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in a logging accident. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Valerie Wade. Survivors include: daughter, Deanna Wade, Floyd; son, Jeremy Wade, Floyd; wife, Sonya Wade, Floyd; parents, Coy and Frances Wade, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Vicky Wade, Darrell and Connie Wade, Doug and Melissa Wade, Floyd; special friends, Brian Swortzel, Floyd; 11 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2002 at The Word of Truth Baptist Church with Reverend Stephen Lackey and Reverend Jack Casstevens officiating. Burial will be in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of February 21, 2002 HELEN CATHERINE HARMAN FLOYD-Helen Catherine Harman, 94, widow of Harry E. Harman passed away Saturday February 16, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. LOIS COX HYLTON FLOYD-Lois Cox Hylton, 58, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 12, 2002. She is survived by: her husband, Kent Marlin Hylton, Floyd; two brothers, Alton Cox and wife, Blanch, Christiansburg and Billy Cox, Willis; sister and her husband, Joyce and Billy Quesenberry, Willis; sister-in-law, Ann M. Cox, Shawsville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, February 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Interment was in Topeco Church Cemetery. JAMES NEIL NICHOLS COPPER HILL- James Neil Nichols, 47, passed away Friday, February 15, 2002. He was a member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, a Disabled Veteran retired from the U.S. Air Force, a volunteer of the Salem V.A. Medical Center, and a former member of the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. His hobby was fishing with his family and friends. He is survived by: his parents, Robert Sherman and Effie Green Nichols; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Nancy Nichols of Copper Hill, Harvey and Joan Nichols of Bent Mountain, Timothy (Tim) and Susan Nichols of Check, Thomas (Tom) and Faye Nichols of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews, Patrick and Michael Nichols, April and Lori Nichols, Jessica and Andrew Nichols; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service was held Monday, February 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Tim Nichols officiating. Interment followed in the Copper Hill cemetery. Lotz Salem Chapel handled arrangements. DANIEL EDMOND POFF, JR. BASSETT-Daniel Edmond Poff, Jr., 65, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Nellie Poff and a brother, Donald Poff. Survivors are: two sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Hazel Poff, Bassett, Danny and Karen Poff, Stuart; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline and Roy Foley, Stuart, Kim and Tim Ledbetter, Dianne and Tommy Turner, Cheryl and Rob Fields, Bassett; sister, Nellie Ruth Sutphin, Fries; 12 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; one niece and eight nephews. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd. VIRGINIA COX QUESENBERRY BASSETT-Virginia Cox Quesenberry, 86, formerly of Floyd, passed away February 12, 2002. She was born April 11, 1915 to the late George and Sabrina Rigney Cox. She was preceded by 13 brothers and sisters. 27 Survivors include: five sons, Moncue Quesenberry, Owings, Maryland, Vernon Quesenberry, Owings, Maryland, Paul Quesenberry, Huntington, Maryland, Dale Quesenberry, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, Sammy Quesenberry, St. Leonard, Maryland; three daughters, Marlene Dickerson, Bassett, Joan Harman, Bassett, Brenda Griffen, North Beach, Maryland; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was taken to the Peaceful Chapel in Dunkirk, Maryland on Saturday, February 16, 2002 for visitation. Burial followed in Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, Maryland. Bassett Funeral Service handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of February 28, 2002 ELIZABETH "CARRIE" FIELDS AKERS FLOYD-Elizabeth "Carrie" Fields Akers, 76, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Cambridge Akers and a son, Cambridge Ellis Akers. Survivors include: three sons, Charles Keller Akers, Dennis M. Akers, Bryant Ellis Akers, Floyd; one daughter, Constance Rebecca Shelton, Martinsville; three brothers, Robert Beaver, Jr., John Willie Beaver, William Oat Beaver, Roanoke; two sisters, Virginia Ann Smith, Brenda Beaver, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren, six grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dennis Akers officiating. Burial was in the Big Oak Cemetery. MARGARET ANN BASELER SALEM-Margaret Ann Baseler, 68, formerly of Copper Hill passed away Monday, February 25, 2002 in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Lee Baseler. She is survived by special friends, Jack and Brenda Finely, Elliston. Graveside service was held Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with the Reverend Carl Basham officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MARTHA LIGHT BLANKENSHIP CHRISTIANSBURG-Martha Light Blankenship, 80, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are: one brother, John Wright of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy and James Brammer of Roanoke, Margaret Carter of Salem and Lalitia Atkinson of Richmond; step-son and wife, Harry Jr. and Carolyn Blankenship of Goodview. Funeral service was held Saturday, February 23, at 11:30 p.m. at The Little White Church, Terrys Fork with Reverend Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. BEULAH HARMAN BOWERS BLACKSBURG-Beulah Harman Bowers, 86, died Friday, February 22, 2002 at Kroontje Health Care Center. She was born in Floyd County on Ocotober 2, 1915 to the late Arthur T. and Minnie Hylton Harman. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Harman Smith and Elree Harman Shelburne and two brothers, Olin W. Harman and Jacob M. Harman. She, along with her husband, were partners in owning and operating the College Inn Restaurant in downtown Blacksburg from 1946-1990. She was a member of the Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd County. She is survived by her husband, T. Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and Jerry F. Deviney of Virginia Beach; a son, Richard Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; a granddaughter, Erin Lee Deviney of Virginia Beach; a sister, Freeda Harman Harter of Floyd; and a loving family of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service was conducted Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd with the Pastor Michael Varner officiating. Interment followed in the Topeco Cemetery. McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, handled arrangements. 28 HELEN CATHERINE HARMAN FLOYD-Helen Catherine Harman departed this life Saturday, February 16, 2002 at the Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. Helen was born to James Frank and Margaret Knowlton Cahill on September 29, 1907 in Clifton, New Jersey. She worked for several years at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City before duty called and she joined the United States Army during World War II. Helen served her country as a member of the First Woman’s Army Auxilliary Corps. While in the Army she met her future husband, Harry Elmon Harman, at Ft. Myers. They were married on October 16, 1943. When discharged from the service, Harry and Helen returned to Harry’s home in Willis, where they resided for 56 years until Harry’s death in April, 2000. She is survived by two loving sisters, Margaret Averson of Toms River, New Jersey, and Mary Schaeffer of North Arlington, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Mary Lee Hodges of Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Minnie Harman of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews, including her niece and caretaker, Hilda Dickerson of Willis. The friends and family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd from 2 until 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Willis. Floyd V.F.W. Post 7854 will provide military rites. Thank you, Aunt Helen, for blessing our lives. We will miss you. VERA MORAN RADFORD ROANOKE-Vera Moran Radford, 78, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are: a daughter, Audrey Radford of Roanoke; granddaughter, Cindy and Billy Rhoades of Blacksburg; grandson, Timothy and Lisa Radford of Bluefield; great-grandsons, Travis Radford, Christopher Rhoades, Corey Rhoades and Cody Rhoades; two brothers and sister-in-law, James Moran of Floyd; Junior and Nancy Moran of Roanoke; sister, Mildred Holland of Roanoke; sister-in-law and husband, Evelyn and Pat Furrow of Calloway; also several nieces and nephews . Funeral service was Saturday February 23, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment was in Moran Cemetery. CAM LEE TURNER WILLIS-Cam Lee Turner, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife Hopie Dillon Turner; daughter, Shirley Gardner; son, Gene Turner. He is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Ray McGurie, Willis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Janet Turner, Floyd, Curtis and Margaret Turner, Floyd; daughter-in-law, Reva Turner, Bassett; ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday, February 22, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend James Kittinger officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JAYHUGH UNDERWOOD CALLAWAY-Jayhugh Underwood, 59, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 24, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Radford Underwood. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Moran Underwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Underwood and Mike Young of Rocky Mount, Alice Underwood and Stanley Smith of Glade Hill, Heather Renae Underwood of Callaway; grandchildren, Brandy Greer, Danielle Young, Dakota Smith; sisters, Patricia Scruggs of Roanoke, Martha (Mot) Janney of Ferrum; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Myrtle Underwood of Roanoke, Phillip and Joy Underwood of Roanoke; Monty Gale Underwood of Roanoke, Tim and Tammy Underwood of Ferrum, special nieces and nephews, Earl Douglas and Karen Underwood, David Andrew and Sonia Underwood; number of nieces and nephews. 29 Graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Richard (Dickie) Walters and Dr. Billy Shively officiating. Interment was in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Services of Franklin County, 415 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount. Obituaries for week of March 7, 2002 LOMA DELL SWEENEY LOWE FLOYD-Loma Dell Sweeney Lowe, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She taught school for many years in McDowell County, West Virginia, Giles and Prince William Counties in Virginia. After retirement she pursued hobbies of quilting, oil painting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Lowe, parents, Peter and Cameron Strickler Sweeney, brothers, Ballard, Lynn, and Strickler Sweeney, sister, Zelwood Ferguson. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Dean and William Vaughan, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; son and daughter-in-law, A. Jay and Fray Lowe, Calverton; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Hargrove and Lois Poff, both of Floyd. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may contribute to your favorite charity or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. WILLIAM KENNETH MUNSEY FLOYD-William Kenneth Munsey, 59, passed away Saturday March 2, 2002 in a Roanoke nursing home. He was born in Floyd County, March 1, 1943. Surviving are his wife, Nora Cromer Munsey of Blacksburg; a son, Anthony Munsey and wife, Allison of Floyd; his mother, Eunice Hall Munsey; a sister and her husband, Tootsie and John Poff; a niece and her husband, Patsy and Donald Snavely and son, Eddie, all of Copper Hill; three step-daughters, Sandra and Clayton Rice of Christiansburg, Brenda and Junior Price of Blacksburg and Lenora and Tony Fulp of North Carolina; three stepsons, David and Sherry Cromer, Larry and Cindy Cromer and Anthony Cromer, all of Christiansburg; 17 stepgrandchildren and eight step- grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Reverend Homer Sawyer officiated. Interment followed in Huffville Church Cemetery. G. ALBERT OWEN JR. FLOYD-G. Albert Owen Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home. A member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF and AM and was Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 43rd Masonic District. Mr. Owen was also a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Kazim Temple Shriners and Order of the Eastern Star. He was retired from the Bank of Floyd after many years of service. He is survived by: his wife of 35 years, Eevi Owen; daughter and son-in-law, Eevi and Michael Slater; son, G. Albert Owen III; two grandchildren, Lauren Slater and James Slater; sister and brother-in-law, Maryann and Jean Paul Morin. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with Masonic services held by Floyd Lodge #329 AF and AM. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, C/O Kazim Shriners, 628 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. JAMES "MURRIE" POFF CHECK-James "Murrie" Poff, 73 passed away Monday, March 4, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was retired from V.D.O.T. after 33 years of service. Mr. Poff was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edmund Poff. Surviving are: his wife, Joyce Conner Poff; son, Melvin Poff; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Mike Mull, Linda and David Goad; grandchildren, Holly Mull, Kara Goad, Robyn Goad; two brothers and sisters- 30 in-law, Wilson and Audrey Poff, Shirley and Emma Poff; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn Conner, Colleen King, Beulah Vest, Sylvia Short, Jacqueline and Harvey Blackwell, Louise and Dorsey Thompson. Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd County Fire and Rescue Station #3. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. ARNOLD BRUCE "SHORTY" SLUSHER FLOYD-Arnold Bruce "Shorty" Slusher, 79, passed from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at his home. He was a World War II Veteran, a deacon at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, founder of the Gospel Lights gospel music group, member of the Over The Hill Gang music group which played in several local churches and nursing homes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Phillips Slusher. Survivors are: two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Betty Slusher, Michael and Kay Slusher; one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Roger Tankersley; three grandsons, Jeremiah Slusher, Jesse Slusher, Zachary Tankersley; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Slusher; seven step-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Price and Ruth Slusher; sister and brother-in-law, Glenna and Wilbur Weddle; sister, Joann Overstreet; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, John Richard and Flo Phillips; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Slusher, Myrtle Slusher, Dana Slusher. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. March 5, 2002 at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with Reverend Stanley Hawkins and Reverend Marvin Hiner officiating. Burial was in Laurel Branch Cemetery with Military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Memorials may be made to Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren or The American Cancer Society. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Barry and staff and to Good Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. Obituaries for the week of March 14, 2002 JEFFERY ALAN FURROW BOSSIER CITY, LA- Jeffery Alan Furrow, 40, formerly of Christiansburg, entered into rest on Thursday, March 7, 2002 due to a sudden illness. He was born in Las Vegas, NV on June 13, 1961 and grew up in Christiansburg. After serving in the U.S. Army he resided in Bossier City, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Furrow. Survivors include: sons, Joshua Furrow, Ryan Furrow, Floyd, Christopher White and wife, Rebecca; mother, Gloria Womack and husband Bob, Bossier City, LA; father L.L. Furrow, Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carleen and Lester Humphreys, Royse City, Texas, Annette and Cam Collins, Marshall, Texas, Sharon Redmon, Arlington, Texas, Bobbiann Womack, Bossier City, LA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Wanda Furrow, Knoxville, Tennessee, Terry and Holley Furrow, Frierson, LA; granddaughter, Electra White; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Military rites were by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Interment was in the Thomas Cemetery, Floyd. ROSIE HURT FLOYD-Rosie Hurt, 82, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002 in a Clintwood nursing home. Surviving is a sister, Goldie Hurt of Clintwood, also several cousins. Graveside funeral services were held on Saturday in the Sowers Cemetery with Reverend Lacy Carroll officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. AUSTIN HUNTER JOHNSTON HILLSVILLE-Austin Hunter Johnston precious son of Rusty and Mitzi Johnston, born March 20, 2000 passed away Monday, March 11, 2002. Other survivors include: his maternal grandparents, James and Ruth Weeks of Floyd; paternal grandparents, Charles and Yvonne Johnston of Hillsville; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Jeff Reed, Monica and Greg Goad of 31 Floyd, Yvette and Mark Ryan of Austinville; cousins, Daniel and Jennifer Bishop, Skyler Goad of Floyd, Matthew Reed of Fredericksburg, Nikki, Sean and Megan Ryan of Austinville, Joshua Stone of Laurel Fork; god mother, Delta Sowers of Floyd and special baby sitter, Julia Dickerson of Hillsville. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Nathan Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. GRACE LARGEN NESTER WILLIS-Grace Largen Nester, 94, of Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002 in Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born May 30, 1907, and was the daughter of the late Ruben and Mary Ellen Goad Largen and was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Nester, a daughter-in-law, Glenna Goad Nester, a great-granddaughter, Tangie Thomas, brothers, Howard Largen, Pat Largen, brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Lula Largen, Frank and Clarice Largen, and a brother-in-law, Foster Horton. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Elmer Hanks, Pulaski; sons and daughter-in-law, Collins Nester, Willis, Coy Ishmal and Josie Nester, Ridgeway; ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Beatrice Horton, Dugspur, Mary and Elvis Glenn Dalton, Bassett; sister-in-law, Vernie Largen. Funeral service was held on March 9, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Greasy Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. RUBY FERRIS SLOANE COPPER HILL-Ruby Ferris Sloane, 70, passed away Friday, March 8, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Sloane and daughter Betty Boinott, This is in loving memory of our dear mother. Surviving are: daughters and sons, Helen Keyton, Raymond Sloane and wife, Sandra all of Copper Hill, Curtis Sloane of Salem, Richard Sloane and Rebecca Sloane of Copper Hill; son-in-law, Harold Boinott of Boones Mill; grandchildren, Sandra and Wade Dutting of New Castle, Wayne and Debra Keyton of Copper Hill, Michael and Allison Keyton of Copper Hill, Gail Boinott of Boones Mill, Sam Boinott of Boones Mill, Anna Angle of Copper Hill and Jesse Sloane of Salem; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Keyton, Katy Whittington, Ashey Dudding, Jeffrey Keyton and Amanda Keyton. Funeral service was held Monday, March 11, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Nichols and Reverend Michael Poff officiating. Interment followed in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River.) Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. LELIA ALICE SUMPTER BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA-Lelia Alice Sumpter, 86, of 1015 College Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born on March 22, 1915 in Floyd. She was a daughter of the late James Hardee and Addie Harman Sumpter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluefield and was a former member of the Board of Trustees for Bluefield College for 16 years. She was retired from the Bluefield Telephone Company after many years of service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers. She is survived by three sisters, Virginia Hawes of Roanoke, Margie Drumheller and her husband, John, of Lynchburg and Katherine Elder and her husband, George, of Buena Vista and Robert Sumpter and his wife, Freda, of Durham, North Carolina. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from the First Baptist Church in Bluefield. Burial followed at 4:00 p.m. from Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Family members were pallbearers. Mercer Funeral Home and Crematory of Bluefield was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions if desired may be made to your favorite local charity. Local arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. 32 LOUISE SMITH WILLIS WALTON AVONDALE, PENNSYLVANIA-Louise Smith Willis Walton, 86, died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at her home. She was the widow of Joel B. Walton, who died in 1983 and with whom she shared 19 years of marriage. She was also the widow of a first husband, William David Willis. She was born in Indian Valley, and was the daughter of the late Perry R. and Florence Rigney Smith. During World War II, she was employed as a foreman by the U.S. Navy at the Triumph Explosive plant in Elkton, Maryland. She played center-fielder for the Navy softball team. After the war, she was a homemaker/mother on the family farm in Lincoln University. Since 1964, she was a member of the Avon-Grove Church of the Nazarene in West Grove. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing guitar and singing with her friend, Ola Belle Campbell. She joined the Paac Lane Bowling League in Kenneth Square in 1967, and bowled in the league every year until 1997. She also loved to travel, and especially enjoyed a trip to a working ranch in a trip she took with a church group to Israel. She is survived by a son, James E. Willis of Avondale, Pennyslvania; a daughter, June W. Neyman of Avondale, Pennsylvania; a step-son, Frederick Joel Walton of West Chester; two step-daughters, Jane W. Peters of Nottingham and Catherine S. DiCandilo of West Chester; a sister, Gay Willis of Oxford; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Avon-Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240 E. State Road, in West Grove, on Wednesday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed in Oxford Cemetery in Oxford. Arrangements were handled by Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford, Pennsylvania. GOLDIE ELLA RADFORD WEBB COPPER HILL-Goldie Ella Radford Webb, 76, passed away Thursday March 7, 2002. She was a member of Cross Roads Union Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pee Wee Webb. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Norma Webb, Catawba; granddaughter and husband, Carol and Michael Anderson, Roanoke; brothers-in-law, Lacy and Hazel Webb, Charlie and Eva Webb, North Carolins, Randolph and Joyce Webb, Debo Underwood, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Louise Underwood, Rocky Mount, Maggie Webb, Callaway, Bessie Gallanger, Myrtle Webb, Roanoke, Cora (Sis) Burnette, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Cross Roads Union Church with Reverend John Earley officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Special thanks to Marsha Hancock for her loving care. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for week of March 21, 2002 GOLDIE TURPIN HARRIS FLOYD- Goldie Turpin Harris, 66, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Drema and William Kesterson, Barbara and Barry Trail, Willis, Karen Dickerson and fiance, Richard Smith, Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie and Betty Dickerson, Floyd; sisters, Daisy Huff, Hillsville, Janie Morford, California, Agnes Mitchell, Delaware; brothers, Hubert Turpin, Radford, Uriah Turpin, Willis; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two step greatgrandchildren. Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Duncans Chapel Cemetery. CHARLES LINDBERGH HELMS MEADOWS OF DAN-Charles Lindbergh Helms, 74, died Friday, March 15, 2002 at R.J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. He was born in Floyd County on January 29, 1928. He was preceded in death by his father, A.H. Helms. He was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church, and had been a car salesman for Stuart Motors and Stanley Chevrolet for over 43 years. 33 He is survived by: his wife, Vivian Harris Helms, of the home; a son, Robert Lee Helms, Patrick Springs; two grandsons, Jon and Brett Helms; his mother, Eula Hancock Helms, Meadows of Dan; two brothers, Wilbur Richard Helms, Meadows of Dan and Billy Buford Helms of Laurel Fork. Funeral service was held Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Reverend Norman Biggs officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain View Methodist Church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church c/o Lori Biggs, 493 North Fork Road, Stuart, VA 24171. BRADLEY J. LORING WILLIS-Bradley J. Loring, 47, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at his home. He is survived by: his wife, Diane Marie Loring, Willis; five daughters and one son-in-law, Victoria Elizabeth and William Kenneth Noell, Point Marion, Pennsylvania, Alexandria Christine Loring, Jessica Kathleen Loring, Jacqueline Renne Loring, Olivia Nicole Loring, all of Willis; two sons, Christopher Allen Loring, Matthew Ryan Loring, both of Willis; two grandchildren, Michael Edwin Noell and Andrew Hunter Noell; three brothers, Brent Loring, Iowa Falls, Iowa, Brian Loring, Iowa City, Iowa, Bryce Loring, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral service was held Friday, March 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Reverend Bruce Evan Murch officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. EVERETTE JUNIOR MCNEIL CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA-Everette Junior McNeil, 66, formerly of Pilot went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2002. He was a loving father, grandfather and devoted Christian. He was a member of Kerr Memorial Baptist Church in North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his sisters Margie Allman and Ada Morgan. He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Mike Farmer, Richmond, Tina and Amos Hutchins, Richmond; grandchild, Chase Farmer, Richmond; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Gloria McNeil, Aaron and Ocie McNeil, Alvin and Betty McNeil, Carl and Ramsey McNeil; sisters and brothers-in-law, Aliene and Arlo Sowers, Pauline Pitsinger, Clover and Bob Ratcliffe, Lois and Ron Sedlacek, Bill Morgan; several nieces and nephews, special friends and nurses at Salem Health and Rehab. Funeral service was held Monday, March 18, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Dr. Randy Clipp officiating. Interment followed in Huffville Cemetery. THOMAS WAYNE SMITH CHECK-Thomas Wayne Smith, 35, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2002 from a sudden massive heart attack. He was a devoted husband, father, and son. He was employed by Roanoke County School Systems. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Mary and Dan Smith and "Rich" Nichols of Copper Hill, uncles, Carl and Marshall Nichols, both of Roanoke. He is survived by: his wife, Kim Smith; sons, Devin and Derek Smith, of Check; parents, Barry and Sue Smith, Copper Hill; his maternal grandmother, Ollie Mae Nichols, Roanoke; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many close, special friends. Though his time on this earth was short, he touches so many lives with his smiles, laughter, and love! We will miss him very much! We love you Pooh! Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline and J.C. Holden officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. Obituaries for week March 28, 2002 CHARLES TIRAS CONNER 34 CHECK-Charles Tiras Conner, 94, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd where he received wonderful love and care while he was there. He was a long time member and deacon of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River) also trustee of the church and church cemetery. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Janney Conner and two sons, Bobby and Paul Conner. He is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-laws, Mary and Wade Poff, Copper Hill, Mae and Alvin Vest, Copper Hill, June and Dean Conner, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law and husband, Sylvia and David Whitlow, Check; foster brother and wife, Fordsell and Margaret Ferris, Roanoke; four sisters-in-laws, Sylvia Conner, Check, Effie Conner, Roanoke, Edna Janney, Roanoke, Chlorine Conner, Bent Mountain; one brother-inlaw, Charles Janney, Roanoke; many nieces and nephews; many friends. Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church with Pastor Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or Fire Departments. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CARMON ETHELBERT HYLTON ROANOKE-Carmon Ethelbert Hylton, 91, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his home. He was a retired manager of the Roanoke City Water Department. Carmon was a loving father and grandfather who treasured his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Bundy Hylton. Survivors include: two daughters, Joyce Dawes, Houston, Texas, Donna Christensen, Cary, North Carolina; two sisters, Ercell Simmons, Baltimore, Maryland, Sue Hylton, Norfolk; three brothers, Virgil D. Hylton, Ft. Myers, Florida, Dale Hylton, Lynhartsville, Pennsylvania, Dr. Claude Hylton, Washington; special friend, Ethel Kazorck, Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Melissa Miller, Michael Dawes, Meredith Dawes, Marcus Dawes, Sharon Daum, Philip Christensen, Stacy Patton; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phil Christensen officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. LINDA LOU MCGUIRE CHECK-Linda Lou McGuire, 52, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002 in UVA Medical Center. She is survived by: her husband of 33 years, Thomas H. McGuire; three sons, Thomas H. McGuire II, Mark McGuire, Lindburg McGuire; daughters, Toni McGuire; step-daughter, Anne M. McGurie; three sisters, two brothers, two foster brothers, seven grandchildren; special friends, Larry and Traci Smith, Kristi Litchard; a host of friends. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CLARICE SMITH REED BENT MOUNTAIN-Clarice Smith Reed, 95, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus A. Reed. She attended Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church on Bent Mountain. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Reed’s garage on Bent Mountain for many years. She was a retired Registered Nurse who through the years helped many families in the area. She was a charter member of the Bent Mountain Woman’s Club. Surviving are: one niece, Margaret S. Bradford, four nephews, John D. Harman, James S. Lough, Harry A. Lough, and John Slater; special friends, James and Mary Murrie, Ivadell Janney, Lois R. Overstreet and Homer and Aldene Reed. Services were at Oakey’s South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002. The Reverend William Jester officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Burial Park. Special thanks to the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for ten years of love and devoted care. Memorials may be made to Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church or the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. GRACE JANE ALLS SEWELL 35 CHRISTIANSBURG-Grace Jane Alls Sewell, 95, formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002. She was the last surviving of eight children. She was born to Nanny Mary Thompson Alls and Harvey G. Alls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Ray Sewell, sons, Alfred Wade Sewell and Sherman Stuart Sewell. Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Marden and Louise Hubbard Sewell of Floyd; daughters-in-law, Anne Juel Sewell of Culpepper and Geraldine Reynolds Sewell of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at Lotz Funeral Home. Arrangements were handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. GROVER WAYNE SMITH VINTON-Grover Wayne Smith, (CB handle, Robin Hood), 61, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2002. He was a driver for Overnite Transportation for 27 years and was a devoted member of Vinton Wesleyan Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Geneva Gaye Smith. Survivors include: his wife of 25 years, Shelby Smith; his daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Norman Carroll, Rockville, Maryland; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Tonya Smith, Ridgeway, Michael and Cheri Carroll, Vinton; grandchildren, John Michael, Nathan , Patrick, Devin, Victoria, Grace and Christina; sisters. Loveline McGrady, Indian Valley, Wanda Phillips, Brenda Poff, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, Monday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad Snyder officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Vinton Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Oakey’s Vinton Chapel handled arrangements. JAMIE LEE SWARTZ FLOYD-Jamie Lee Swartz, 28, formerly of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He was manager of Owl Hollow Horse Farm in Floyd County and was preceded in death by his father, Norman W. Swartz, Sr., grandparents, Paul W. Swartz, Sr. and George and Pearl Craig. Survivng are: son, Jamie Lee Swartz, Jr.; his mother, Mildred Swartz and her very special friend, Clay France, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Wayne Swartz and friend, Angie, Don and Sherry Swartz, Floyd; sister, Melissa Swartz, Roanoke; nieces, Jessica and Tina Swartz; nephews, Craig and Sam Swartz; grandmother, Mary M. Swartz, Harrisonburg; several aunts and uncles. Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Richard Spencer and the Reverend Eddie Hawks officiating. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rockingham County. Obituaries for week of April 4, 2002 IRIS POFF ALDRIDGE COPPER HILL-Iris Poff Aldridge, 95, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Surviving are: one daughter, Shelby Link, Copper Hill; three grandchildren, Jeff and Lesa Link, Floyd, Andy and Laura Link and Clay and Kathy Link, Copper Hill; four great-grandchildren, Justin Link and Stephine Link, Copper Hill, Hayden Link and Nikki Bolt, Floyd; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Hubert Harman, Check; many nieces and nephews; a very special niece, Hilda Simpson Harmon. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Aldridge Family Cemetery. JUNIOR LEWIS REECE BASSETT-Junior Lewis Reece, 77, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and retired from Bassett Walker. He was of Missionary Baptist Faith and a member of American Legion Post 0011. 36 He was preceded in death by his parents, Lundrie Utah Dalton Reece and McKinley Reece, daughter, Patricia Ann Woods, brothers, Bill Reece, Ray Reece and Theodore Reece, sisters, Glenna Phillips, Claudina Dillion and Hazel Turman and grandson, Melvin (Tommy) Woods. Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Lena Imogene Reece, Bassett; son, Richard L. Reece, Hillsville; brother, Ward Reece, Willis; sisters, Violet Reece, Willis, Regina Nester, Willis, Ivandell Goad, Maryland; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Reverend Ronald Rigney officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. EULA VIRGINIA RICHARDS FLOYD-Eula Virginia Richards, 88, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002 at Eldercare Nursing Home in Rocky Mount. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, and was preceded in death by her parents, Rurick and Ibra Poff Richards and her husband Ishmal Bell. She is survived by: cousins, Seth and Sylvia Poff, John and Tootsie Poff, Copper Hill, David and Patsy Poff, Check, Connie and Lewis Custer, Wilson; numerous relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Saturday, March 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend James Worline and Reverend Sue Morris officiating. Interment was in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River.) GERTRUDE IRENE SARVER FLOYD-Gertrude Irene Sarver, 73, passed away Friday, March 29, 2002. Surviving are: husband, Raymond Eugene Sarver; one brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Wendy Rose, Clayton, Delaware; sister-in-law, Virginia Rose, Abbs Valley; nieces and nephew, Linda Cook, Nancy Hubbard, Eddie Wright; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Will Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of April 11, 2002 HOBERT BERKLEY "H.B." AKERS DANIELS, WEST VIRGINIA-Hobert Berkley "H.B." Akers, 75, died Friday, April 5, 2002 at his home following a long illness. He was born November 4, 1926 in Floyd County and was the son of Effie Elsie Reed Akers; who lived six months a year with H.B. and six months a year with her daughter in Floyd County and the late Andrew Jacob Akers. He grew up in Floyd County moving to West Virginia in 1959 and settled in Daniels, in 1960. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946 and the U.S. Navy in 1952. He was a self employed timberman and the owner and operator of a sawmill. He was a faithful member of the Carriage Drive Church of Christ. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of 48 years, Gladys M. Brinegar Akers; three sons, Allen Akers and his wife Mitzi of Shady Springs, Barry Akers and his wife Barbara of Cool Ridge and Kevin Akers at home; two daughters, Sandra Akers Wills and her husband Frank of Shady Spring and Andrea Akers Thomas and her husband Steve of Hurricane; nine grandchildren, Alesa Akers, Carrie Akers, Cimala Akers, KimberlyAkers, Amber Wills Hedgecock, Matthew Akers, Ashlei Akers, Kristina Akers, Keli Akers, and Austin Wills; and a sister, Eleanor Reed of Floyd. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7 in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Evangelist John Gibson of Venimont, AL officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers were Matthew Akers, Barry Earls, Bobby Brewer, Benjamin Holdren, Gary Lively and Alan Rich. ANTHONY DALTON CLAYTOR FLOYD-Anthony Dalton Claytor, 56, passed away Friday, April 5, 2002 at his home. Survivors include: two sons, Shawn Lawrence, Roanoke, Anthony Claytor, Jr. West Virginia; one daughter, Angela Claytor, West Virginia; three brothers, Nathaniel Claytor, Atwater, CA, Tommy Claytor, Chicago, IL, 37 Robert Claytor, Floyd; two sisters, Brenda Simonson, Linda K. Claytor, Floyd; devoted friend and caregiver, Marie Hall, Floyd; special nephews, Dwyane Hairston, Quentin Claytor, Myron Claytor, Floyd, Robert McAllister, Dublin. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Clinton Crump officiating. Interment was in Little River Cemetery. REVEREND FRANK H. WIMMER SALEM-Reverend Frank H. Wimmer, 87, formerly of Copper Hill, died Sunday, April 7, 2002. He was a son of the late Moses and Cammie D. Wimmer. He was born in Pittsboro, Indiana and grew up in Copper Hill. He was in the ministry for over 50 years. Reverend Wimmer was preceded in death by his wife, Hassie N. Wimmer, a grandson, Donald Wimmer, and a granddaughter, Jill Wimmer. Surviving are: his children, Helen Vest and husband, Alvin, Harry Wimmer and wife, Betty, Ronald Wimmer and wife, Louise; daughter-in-law, Shirley Wimmer; five grandchildren, Steve Vest and wife, Gale, David Vest and wife, Gail, Gary Wimmer and wife, Kim, Kevin Wimmer and wife, Robin, Randy Wimmer and wife, Rose; eight great-grandchildren, Eric Vest and wife, Sally, Madeline Vest, Amy Vest, Carson Wimmer, Frances Wimmer, Heather Wimmer, Nathan Wimmer, Jeremy Wimmer; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey Booth and Tammy Audia; step-great-grandchildren, Chelsey Booth and Madeline Audia; sisters, Hazel Wickham, Virgie Aldridge, Dorothy Tuck, and Nellie Manning; a brother, Jackson Wimmer and wife, Evelyn. Services were conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002. The Reverend James Worline and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Oakey’s South Chapel handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Obituaries for week of April 18, 2002 ROGER DALE ANDERS FLOYD-Roger Dale Anders, 54, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2002 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a veteran of Vietnam War. Survivors include: wife, Ruth Ann Anders, Floyd; three sons, Dylan Anders, Cody Anders, both of Floyd, Roger Anders, Jr. Arizona; three brothers, Buddie Anders, Flat Top, West Virginia, Jimmie Anders, Sr. Willis, Freddie Anders, Woodlawn; four sisters, Betty Harry, Bluefield, West Virginia, Shirley Billings, Bel Air, Maryland, Treca Luckado, Elliston, Sheila Anders, Frontera, California. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. AUSBORE PAUL KELLEY FLOYD-Ausborne Paul Kelley, 82, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002 at his home. He is survived by: four children, Robert Kelly, Richmond, Paula Kelley Ward, San Antonio, Texas, Richard M. Kelley, Roanoke, Marguerite Kelly, Albany, New York; three grandchildren, Brian Kelly, Richmond, Erin W. Byers and Sean Ward, both of San Antonio, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Alvis Sharon and Mary Lou Kelley, Floyd. Graveside service was held on Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Vest Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JANET CLAIRE MIGNONE BLACKSBURG-Janet Claire Mignone, 65, died Friday, April 12, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Queens, New York on January 23, 1937 to the late Harry and Claire Stein. She is survived by: her husband, Fred Mignone, Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Brian Mullin, Algonquin, IL; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Fred and Nancy Mignone, Blacksburg and John Mignone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; brother, Richard Stein, Centereach, New York; two grandsons, Kevin Mullin and Joey Mignone. 38 A memorial service was held Monday, April 15, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. ISAIAH WALTER QUESENBERRY INDIAN VALLEY-Isaiah Walter Quesenberry, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 12, 2002. Born December 4, 1923, he was a veteran of World War II and served his country overseas, and was a lifetime member of Hillsville, V.F.W. Post #1115. He was the son of the late Jonah and Cora Quesenberry. Isaiah and his wife, Blanche, served the Indian Valley community operating Quesenberry's Texaco from May 1957 to May 1987. He was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Quesenberry. His surviving family includes: his devoted wife of 56 years, Blanche Boyd Quesenberry; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Shelby Quesenberry, Donnie and Sarah Quesenberry, Indian Valley, Toney and Sue Quesenberry, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Al Sanders, Indian Valley, Kathy and Steve Wright, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Angela, Michael, John, Cherie and Jill Quesenberry, Anthony Tester and wife Karen, Chad Quesenbery and wife Kimberly, Amie Maxwell and husband Bobby, Josh Manning, Rhonda, Ashely and Matthew Wright; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell Quesenberry, Willis, Chester Quesenberry, Danville; sister, Dorthy Stilwell, Willis,; special friends, Doug, Shirley and David Phillips, Indian Valley, Trish Neubauer, Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend John Lenasters and Reverend Elmon Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Captain George Cemetery with Military Rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Donations may be sent to Floyd County Fire Department Station #4 or Floyd County Rescue Squad. WILLIAM L. WHITLOCK FLOYD-William L. Whitlock, 80, passed away Friday, April 12, 2002 at his home. He was born in Floyd County to G.A. and Lillie P. Whitlock on November 17, 1921. A veteran of World War II he served in the 1503rd Army Air Force as a radio operator. Mr. Whitlock was a ruling elder, as well as, a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd. He had retired from being a dairy farmer. He was a lifetime member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. He served on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors for 24 years, also on the New River Planning Commission, and was also was a Director of Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers for 18 years. He served as president of the Floyd County Farm Bureau and was on many other civic organizations. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Denton and Elinos Whitlock. He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Vestal Whitlock, Floyd; son, Kerry Whitlock, Floyd, two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Warren Shelor, Floyd, Cheryl and Larry Beckner, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Ronnie and Donna Shelor, Brian Beckner, Amy Beckner; four sisters and two-brothers-in-law, Beatrice Whitlock, Bonnie and Dalton Hylton, both of Floyd, Vera Collis, Roanoke, Elizabeth and Wade Eanes, Pilot; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Andrew and Thelma Whitlock, Lynchburg, Ray Whitlock, Floyd; mother-in-law, Olive Austin; brother-in-law and wife, Jack and Louise Austin, Roanoke; sister-in-law, Estella Whitlock, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Monday, April 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MABEL SWISHER WILLIAMS FLOYD-Mabel Swisher Williams, 89, passed away Friday, April 12, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Ray H. Williams. Surviving are: a sister, Sylvia B. Mann, Pearisburg; three nephews and wives, Ellis and Phyliss Mann, Winston Salem, North Carolina, James C. and Delois Mann and Albert Mann, all of Pearisburg. Graveside service was held Sunday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Creek Cemetery with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd 39 Obituaries for week of April 25, 2002 MARGARET JONES VEST CHECK-Margaret Jones Vest, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Berkley W. Vest, a son, James C. Steele, a grandson, David Steele. Surviving are her children, Mildred Thompson of Roanoke, Juaniata and Harmon Thomas of Floyd, Ruby Dalton of Check, Sandra and Larry Tischner of Bones Mill, Danny and Cindy Vest of Check; daughter-in-law, Lois (Jean) Steele of Vinton; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend and neighbor, Frances Martin; sister-in-law, Margaret A. Vest of Check. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at The Little White Church, Terry Fork with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment was in Wilson Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. RUSSEL FOSTER THOMPSON RINER-Russell Foster Thompson, 83, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was an army vetern of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Trinkle Williams Thompson, Riner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and James Gaither, Charlene and Allen Angel, Roanoke; grandchildren, Diane and Kenneth Broughman, Hardy, Sean and Jan Phillips, Charlotte, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Derek Gibson, Andrew Broughman, Lauren Phillips, Bianca Phillips, Savannah Phillips; one brother, Kenneth Thompson, Salem; many special neighbors and friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin and Mr. Eric Hall officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. IDA WALKER MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY-Ida Walker, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Walker (1980), sons, Vernon J. Walker (1982) and Robert D. Walker (1992). She was born April 22, 1908. Baptized in the Church of St. Aidan in Manchester England, emigrated on the S.S. Cedric with her mother Nell and brother James to the U.S.A. July 6 of 1912 through the port of New York to join her father James Gilmore in Paterson. She has been a very long time citizen of Maywood, New Jersey and active member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Ida was a 20 year Red Cross volunteer, played the piano in Sunday school, also the organ and sang in the choir and was one of the Vestry of the Church; she will be remembered by her many devoted friends, who will surely miss her sympathetic ear and straight words. Surviving are: daughter in law, Elfriede P. Walker, Reston, five grandchildren including Jeff T. and Theresa A. Walker of Floyd. Also remembering her are three great-grandchildren, Idalina M., Aidan Delia and Cyrus McGilmore Walker. Obituaries for week of May 2, 2002 WEDA P. BOOTHE FLOYD-Weda P. Boothe, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Melinda Peters; her husband of 65 years, Calvin Alijah Boothe; two sons, James A. Boothe and Dale L. Boothe; one daughter, Joyce I. Boothe; two grandsons, Phillip Wright and Danny Boothe; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nellie Peters, Florence and James Bower; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Edgar and Velma Peters and Alvis Peters; two sons-in-law, Frank B. Proffitt and Shirley Radford. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Wayne A. and Mary P. Boothe, Floyd; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Margie B. and Thomas G. Wright, Salem, Lois B. and Wayne W. Reynolds, Troutville, Dorothy B. Proffitt, Christiansburg, Linda B. Harris, Floyd; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Gertrude Peters, 40 Blacksburg, Ocie Peters, Elsie P. and Millard McFarland, Jr. Christiansburg; one sister-in-law, Jean G. Peters, Riner; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, five nieces: three dear friends and caregivers, Rubye Davis, Sherry King, Rubie Dickerson. Funeral service was held at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren on Friday, April 26, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Richard W. Thomas Sr. and Reverend Doug Jones officiating. Interment followed at Beaver Creek Cemetery. Donations may be made to Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Building Fund, 383 Ridgeview Road, NW, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. BOOKER BYRD GLASS RICHMOND-Booker Byrd Glass, 75, died at home, Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was preceded in death by one son, Steven F. Glass, eight brothers and one sister. He is survived by: his loving wife, Louise G. Glass, Richmond; two daughters, Bonnie G. Alderman and Carol G. Starke; four granddaughters and a great-grandson; one sister, Virginia G. Fore, Lynchburg; two brothers, Thornton S. Glass, Vinton, and Joe Glass, Lynchburg; and numerous extended family members including Nancy G. Mannon, Floyd. He was a devoted member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for 44 years and served as a deacon and church leader. Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 23, at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bliley Funeral Home handled arrangements. ROSE MARIE KEYES INDIAN VALLEY-Rose Marie Keyes, 45, passed away Friday, April 26, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: her husband, Danny R. Keyes, Indian Valley; three daughters, Cindy Keyes, Heannie Keyes, Marie Phillips, Indian Valley; two sons, Freddie Keyes, Danny L. Keyes, Indian Valley; father and stepmother, Robert and Merlin Cox, Geismar, LA; three sisters, Carolyn Agee, Bowling Green, KY; Betty Sue Mathis, Adel, GA; one brother, Bobby Wayne Cox, Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren. Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002 at Willis Cemetery with Reverend Cecil Brown officiating. Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. FREDA PARKHURST MITCHELL CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE-Freda Parkhurst Mitchell, 77, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002 in the hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Mitchell, Jr. She was a member of Middle Valley Church of Christ, and former member of Brainerd Church of Christ and Ridgedale Church of Christ. Survivors include: two sons, John C. Mitchell III, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, Bill Mitchell, Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter, Janice M. Akens, Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces, including Nancy G. Mannon, Floyd. Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with Gene Arnold officiating. Interment was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Tennessee. Chattanooga Funeral Home handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of May 9, 2002 ARTHUR BLAKE BOYD CHRISTIANSBURG-Arthur Blake Boyd, 52, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Odell Boyd, and infant son, James Randell Boyd. Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew B. Boyd, Independence, John D. and Linda O. Boyd, New Bedford, MA; mother, Ruth P. Boyd, Floyd; grandchildren, Nathanial E. Boyd, Hannah K. Boyd, New Bedford, MA; special friend, Bobbie Roman, Christiansburg; four aunts; two uncles. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Boyd Cemetery, Meadows of Dan with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 41 RUSSELL LEE MUNDY, SR. EDEN, NORTH CAROLINA-Russell Lee Mundy, Sr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in Moorehead Hospital, Eden, North Carolina. He was born, May 6, 1920 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to the late Worth and Lillie Mundy. He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Esther Yearout Mundy, Eden, North Carolina; one son, Russell Lee Mundy, Jr. and his wife, Ina Dell Mundy of Eden, North Carolina; two daughters, Teresa Lee Mundy Johnson and husband, Andrew N. Johnson of Reidsville, North Carolina, Debra Mae Mundy Seawell and husband, William L. (Skipper) Seawell, Jr. of Greensboro, North Carolina; one grandson, Lee N. Johnson; seven granddaughters, Natalie Johnson, Sara Johnson, Blair Mundy, Libby Mundy, Lacy Seawell, Meredith Seawell, Diana Seawell. Funeral service was held at Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church on Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Ben Rose officiating. Interment followed at Dan View Cemetery, Eden, North Carolina. Arrangements were handled by Fair Funeral Home, Eden, North Carolina. GWENDOLYN HORTON VEST RINER-Gwendolyn Horton Vest, 92, widow of Lacey M. Horton, died Saturday, April 20, 2002. She was an active member of Auburn United Methodist Church where she was a long time member of the choir. She is survived by a devoted stepdaughter, Kay Horton Howard and husband, Hiram J. Howard of Fredericksburg; stepsons, Jerry T. Horton and wife, Mary Jo Altizer Horton of Riner, Jan B. Horton and wife, Dorothy Horton of Milton, Ind.; grandchildren, Jeff Howard, Jr. and Greg Howard of Fredericksburg; a loving granddaughter, Mary Katherine Horton, Riner, David Horton, Rock Hill, Conn., Laura Horton Newell, Raleigh, North Carolina, Craig Allen Horton, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Tina Horton Gamble, Indianapolis, Ind; greatgrandchildren, Lacy and Carson Howard, Laura, Kimberly and Matthew Howard, Benjamin Horton, Seth Newell, Jonathan Horton, Jaylen and Jacob Gamble; sisters, Ellen V. Ballard and husband, Tommy Ballard, Salem, Lura Dean V. Stone and husband, Dillard Stone of Christiansburg; brother, Alvin P. Vest and wife, Helen W. Vest, Salem; brother-in-law, Hubert Averette, Christiansburg. Funeral services was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Aker officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery. Donations may be made to the building fund at Auburn United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 74, Riner, VA 24149. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. KEVIN DWAYNE WILLIS COPPER HILL-Kevin Dwayne Willis, 32, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earnest C. Willis, Robert L. Wood, Sr., his father-in-law, Curtis Andrew Nichols and two infant brothers. Survivors include: his wife, Tiffany Nichols Willis, Roanoke; parents, Monroe and Barbara Willis, Copper Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Paula Willis, Anthony and Pam Willis, Floyd, Travis and Valorie Willis, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia and Eugene Smith, Willis; maternal grandmother, Mary Beckner Wood, Copper Hill; paternal grandmother, Gertrude Willis, Shawsville; mother-in-law, Connie Nichols, Roanoke; brother-in-law, Kevin Nichols, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; special pets, Snuggles, Kodie and Pappy. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Ronnie Duncan officiating. Burial followed in Restvale Cemetery. Obituaries for week of May 16, 2002 RAY MELVIN HILTON FLOYD-Ray Melvin Hilton, 82, passed away Monday, May 13, 2002 at the home of a niece, Patty and Jerry Long. He was an army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney S. and Lorena Coleman Hilton; two brothers, Marvin I. Hilton and Sidney S. Hilton, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Charles V. DeWeese and a nephew, Charles Gary DeWeese. 42 Survivors include: sisters and brother-in-law, Marie H. DeWeese, Thelma and Joe Smith, Floyd, Janet Young, Anchorage, Alaska; brother, George H. Hilton, Hiwassee; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Lackey officiating. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Carilion New River Valley Hospice, especially to Sherry Reed and Deborah. OSCAR HAROLD LOCKAMY PILOT-Oscar Harold Lockamy, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are: one son, Harrell Lockamy ; two daughters, JoAnn Axhanherty and Sherry Lynn Layaou, all of Dunn, North Carolina; brother, George R. Lockamy; sister, Earldine Brock, both of Salemburg, North Carolina . Funeral service was held Saturday, May 11, 2002 at The Serenity House Church with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment in Serenity House Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. GEORGE W. RAMPEY FLOYD-George W. Rampey, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. He survived by: wife, Edith Rampey, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Fred Duncan, Floyd; four grandchildren and spouses, Teresa and John Austin, Floyd, Gail and Bruce Wells, Floyd, Karen and Vance Durrance, Winder, Georgia, Stephen and Angela Duncan, Floyd; two brothers, Victor Rampey, Anderson, South Carolina, Andrew Grapey, Easley, South Carolina; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11, 2002 with the Reverend Matthew Brown and the Reverend Vick Rampey Jr. officating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd Baptist Church. Arrangements handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. E. RAYMOND SLUSHER BEDFORD-E. Raymond Slusher, 87, formerly of Lizemore, West Virginia, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002, after a lengthy illness. He had been in failing health since 1995. He was born February 5, 1915, in Floyd, and was the son of the late James and Marcella (Dehart) Slusher. He married Arlene Morton of Lizemore, West Virginia, on September 15, 1941, and she survives. He was an active member of the United Methodist church of Lizemore, West Virginia. Upon moving to Indiana he attended the Bedford Free Methodist Church. He retired from Union Carbide Metals Division Alloy, West Virginia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army of World War II, serving in the Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in the South Pacific. He was awarded three bronze stars for his service. Surviving along with his wife, Arlene of Bedford, are: one son, James P. Slusher and daughter-in-law, Kara Adkins Slusher, Dunkirk, Maryland; one daughter, Cathy M. Cobb and son-in-law, Ronnie Cobb, Bedford; one granddaughter, Donella Cobb Bredeweg and husband Bradley, of Mitchell; three grandsons, Douglas Cobb, Terre Haunte, Steven Cobb, Greenwood, Jeffery Slusher, Dunkirk, Maryland; one great-granddaughter, Sarah Bredeweg. H e was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Raymond, Jr. and Rodney Dean Slusher, one brother, Clarence Slusher, and two sisters, Lorena Harmon and Beulah Sowers. Funeral service was conducted a t 1:00 p.m. Wednesday from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day and Carter Mortuary of Bedford. Burial followed in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. WALTER ANDREW SLUSHER CHRISTIANSBURG-Walter Andrew Slusher, 66, of English Meadow, Christiansburg passed away Sunday, May 12, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are: two sisters, Enith Bernard of Roanoke and Mona Dickerson of Christiansburg; a brother-in-law, Cecil D. Edwards of Roanoke; seven nieces and nephews including a special niece, Melody Booker of Salem; several great nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Pleasant Valley Church with the Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend Kenneth Gray officiating. 43 Interment followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. Obituaries for week of May 30, 2002 PAT PROFITT BEAVER FLOYD- Pat Profitt Beaver, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002. He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ophus and Rosie Beaver, and a sister, Clara Helms. Survivors include: his wife, Alma S. Beaver, Floyd; two daughters, Catherine L. Beaver, Floyd, LaVern D. Beaver, Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, William and Amy Hall Beaver, Christiansburg; sister and brother-inlaw, Treava Claytor, Roanoke, Bee and Govenor Stigger, Radford, Harriette (Kitty) Huff, Floyd; brother and sisterin-law, John and Rosa Beaver, Floyd; grandchildren, Michele Stuart, Alexis Beaver, William Beaver, Jr., Sierra Beaver, Ariana Beaver; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in the Big Oak Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. DIXIE L. DILLION CHESAPEAKE-Dixie Lee Williams Dillion, 48, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 in her residence. She was born in Portsmouth. She is survived by: three daughters, Tammy Dillion, Floyd, Shannon Williams Mason, Virginia Beach, Amanda Dillion, Chesapeake; two sons, Cody Lee Williams, Los Angeles, California, William E. Dillion, III, Floyd; sister, Donna Capehart, West Palm Beach, Florida; two brothers, Robert M. Williams, Chesapeake, James A. Williams, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Angelia L. Dillion, Jesse J. Dillion and Jeffrey D. Wiggins; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn Williams, Roanoke, Ginger Williams, Chesapeake; two sons-in-law, Jeffrey Wiggins, Floyd, Jonathon Mason, Virginia Beach; brother-in-law, Mark Capehart, West Palm Beach, Florida. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. A memorial graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. ELBERT M. TALLEY, SR. FLOYD-Elbert M. Talley, Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002. A native of Orange County he was a resident of Floyd for the past 60 years. He was retired from Virginia Agriculture Extension Service and was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church. He was a past master of Floyd Masonic Lodge, A.F. & A.M. #329. He was also a 1934 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He is survived by his wife, Irene W. Talley; sons and daughters-in-law, E.M. Talley, Jr and wife, Hazel, of Roanoke, William (Bill) Talley and wife, Judy, of Rocky Mount, Paul M. Talley and wife, Kristen, of Christiansburg; sister, Myrla T. Bixcoe, of Rhodesville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. from the Floyd United Methodist Church with the Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Christiansburg. The family wishes to thank Pat Krebs with Gentle Shepherd Hospice and the staff of Skyline Manor for their kind care during his illness. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Obituaries for week of June 6, 2002 ALVIN ESMOND CONNER COPPER HILL-Alvin Esmond Conner, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at his home. Survivors include: his wife, Attaway Board Conner, Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jerry Shaver, Copper Hill; grandchildren, Barry Shaver, Shawsville, Sherri Janney, Floyd; four great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law; Aldene and Thomas Nichols, Roanoke County; several other relatives and friends. 44 Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim Worline and Reverend Horace Light, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. LULA QUESENBERRY PHILLIPS WILLIS- Lula Quesenberry Phillips, 77, of Willis and Blandinsville, IL passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyatt Phillips; a daughter, Peggy Shelts and a step-daughter, Virginia Hainline. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and Melvin Haddix, Colmar, IL; son and daughterin-law, Joe and Cindy Phillips, Macomb, IL; step-sons, Robert Phillips, Russell Phillips, Dallas City, IL; stepdaughter, Ruby Robbins, West Point, IA; sister and brother-in-law, Clenon and Alvin Turman, Willis; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held on Monday, June 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend S.G. Bolt officiating. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. PAULEDA B. YEATTS MARTINSVILLE-Pauleda B. Yeatts, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Yeatts and three brothers, Whitman, Brian, and Roger Branscome. She retired from Dupont where she worked for 35 years. She was a member of Liberty Bible Church in Dugspur. She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Lee Jacobs, Madison, North Carolina; five sisters and husbands, Estelle and James Howell, Richmond, Almeda Branscome, Dugspur, Dot Adkins, Collinsville, Alene and Mert Wilson, Virginia Beach, Betty Banscome, Dugspur; three brothers and wives, Clinton and Eunice Branscome, Richmond, Roby and Sara Branscome, Deleware, Willie Cadell and Peggy Branscome, Axton; one granddaughter, two great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Harold Fenstermaker officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for week of June 13, 2002 THELMA GALLOWAY CHILTON FLOYD - Thelma Galloway Chilton, 84, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer disease. She was a member of Welcome Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend E. M. Chilton. She is survived by: two daughters, Marion Chilton, Christiansburg, Regina Evans, Floyd; one granddaughter, Meredith Leigh Evans, Roanoke. A graveside service was held on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina. The family request that donations or gifts be made to Skyline Manor Nursing Home, 237 Franklin Pike, SE, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ABERDEEN MCNIEL VEST CHECK - Aberdeen McNiel Vest, 72, passed away on June 10, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth W. McNiel, and a brother, Roncerverte McNiel. Surviving are: her husband, Horace D. Vest; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Maurice Quesenberry, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Clay and Ellen Vest, Pilot, Tim and Gennell Vest, Check, Doug and Angie Vest, Check; sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Buddy Dickerson, Radford; brothers and sister-in-law, Marshall and Judy McNiel Pilot, Alfred McNiel, Salem; seven grandchildren, Megan Quesenberry, Michelle Quesenberry, Marc Quesenberry, Jessica Vest, Charity Vest, Matthew Vest and Hannah Vest; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Irene Vest, Ted and Audrey Lee, Allene Sweeney, Hugh and Dot Vest, Allie Vest, and Rusha Epperly. 45 Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Michael Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Obituaries for week of June 20, 2002 ROBERT D. BARTLETT, SR. EUGENE, OREGON-Robert Dudley Bartlett, Sr. died May 25th of cancer. He was 86. Bartlett was born September 22, 1915, in Copper Hill to George William Grover and Lidia Gaye (Wickham) Barlett. He married Augusta Elizabeth Damewood in Richmond on December 24, 1940. He attended Roanoke High School. Bartlett lived in the Roanoke and Salem area of Virginia until 1958. He moved to Sacramento, California and lived there until 1997 when he and his wife moved to Eugene, Oregon. Bartlett served in the 32nd "Red Arrow Division" in the Pacific Theater during WWII. As Army reservist he obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He worked as a service writer and service manager in auto dealerships in the Sacramento, California area. Bartlett enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and gardening. He was a Life Member of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Betty Barlett of Gouverneur, New York; a son, Robert II of Eugene, Oregon; a brother, Hugh of Richmond; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Internment was in Roanoke. Andreason's Cremation and Burial Services in Eugene, Oregon handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. NINA COLE MARTIN CHRISTIANSBURG-Nina Cole Martin, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris W. Martin, a son, Kenneth Leon Martin, brothers, Archie Cole and Marvin Cole, sisters, Elva Martin, Effie Conner, Hester Hoback and Dorothy Martin. Surviving are: a son, Randel and Janet Martin of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Darlene and Gary Guilliams; grandson, Rodney and Kim Martin, great-grandsons, Sean Bennett, Scott Bennett, Trevor Bennett and Kevin Martin all of Riner; sisters, Carlene Nixon of Salem, sister-in-law, Clarice Cole of Pilot. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Junior Conner and Reverend Larry Snider officiating. Interment followed in Cole Cemetery. AUDREY ROSE SPANGLER CHRISTIANSBURG-Audrey Rose Spangler, 82, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2002 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are: one daughter, Sally Spangler of Floyd; a sister, Ruby Miller of Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Monday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Roselawn Cemetery with Reverend M.C. Sutphin officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. Obituaries for week of June 27, 2002 HAROLD DANIEL (DAN) AGNEW II (COWBOY) FLOYD-Harold Daniel (Dan) Agnew II (Cowboy), 37, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2002. He is survived by fiance, Marie Christian, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Adam Harris, Floyd; grandson, Tyler Harris, Floyd; parents, Harold and Jeanette Agnew, Floyd; grandparents, Ward and Ruby Agnew, Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and Brent Hendrick; niece, Jennifer Hendrick; nephew, Kevin Hendrick, all of Roanoke; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Graham Mitchell and Rev. J.D. Harman, his cousin officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 46 NORA KETURAH GARDNER WILLIS-Nora Keturah Gardner, 92, died Friday, June 21, 2002. She was born November 17, 1909 in Hillsville to Denny Matthew and Cora Lee Hurst Gardner. She graduated from Hillsville High School in 1927 and Radford College in 1931. She taught in Floyd County Schools for 26 years, and was active in community affairs. She was a member of Willis United Methodist Church, where she taught the adult Sunday School Class and was president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the American Sadle Horse Hall of Fame. Mrs. Gardner was predeceased by six siblings, her husband, W. Ross Gardner and a daughter, Catherine Gardner Phillips. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Cora Gardner Miller and husband Walter and son Bill and wife Ginny, all of Willis. She is also survived by: eight grandchildren, Phillip, Ann Lee, and Ross Miller, Catherine Ross McCraw and Matthew Phillips, Richard, Michael and Susan Whalen; great-grandchildren Sarah and Josh Miller, Olivia and Will McCraw and Justin Whalen. A sister-in-law, Sue Sowers, survives along with many nieces and nephews. She is survived by a special friend, LaVern Beaver, and caretaker, Deborah Phillips Hylton. A service to celebrate Mrs. Gardner's life will was held at Willis United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Paul Pingel officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Luncheon followed at Willis United Methodist Church. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Willis United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 292, Willis, VA 24380. ALVIN INGRAM CLEVELAND, OHIO-Alvin Ingram, 70, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Homer, Sr. and Effie Ingram; two sons, David and Samuel Ingram; a sister, Elizabeth Franklin and a brother, George Ingram. Survivors include: his wife, Christine Ingram, Alexandria; son, Daniel Ingram, Silver Spring, Maryland; daughter Christina Ingram, Alexandria; grandchildren; brothers, David Ingram, Cleveland, Ohio, Leroy Ingram, Columbus, Ohio, John H. Ingram, Jr. Fieldale; host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Melton Roberson officiating. Burial followed in Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd, with military services by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Obituaries for week of July 4, 2002 GEORGE ANDREW AUSTIN CHRISTIANSBURG-George Andrew Austin, 76, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was a member of the New River Baptist Temple. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WW II. He was a loom fixer with Burlington with 45 years of service. Survivors include: his wife of 54 years, Ruby H. Austin, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and David Hubbard, Christiansburg, Barbara and Kenneth Nolen, Floyd; brother, John William Austin, Radford; sister, Annie Taylor, Casper, Wyoming; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Reverend Cecil Albano and Reverend Michael Bonds officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. ARCHIE EUELL GOAD WILLIS-Archie Euell Goad, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at his home. 47 Survivors include: his wife, Louise Quesenberry Goad, Willis; son, Kermith Lee Goad, Willis, daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Rodney Moxley, Randleman, North Carolina, Linda and Byron Turner, Indian Valley; brother, Berlin Goad, Dugspur, sister, Ava Dove, Christine Mills, Martinsville; grandsons, James E. Cox, Teddy R. Cox, Samuel F. Cox; three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday, June 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Norman Goad and Reverend S.G. Bolt officiating. Burial followed in the Michell Cemetery, Dugspur. GROVER KYLE SEMONES SALEM-Grover Kyle Semones, 81, passed away at the Veterans Medical Center in Salem on June 29, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents Kyle and Grace Semones and a sister Ethel Adams. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from Nelson Roanoke as a Walter Well Driller. He was a member of Old Union Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as deacon as long as he was able to attend. Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Dorcie Cox Semones; four children, Darell and wife Lois of Vinton, Howard (Mooch) and wife Beth of Salem, Larry and wife Mary of Manheim, Pennsylvania; daughter Sue McDaniel and husband Jack of Salem; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and 1 step-great granddaughter; two brothers, Fred and wife Blanche of Floyd and Hassell and wife Lula of Willis. Services were held Monday, July 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home conducted by Elders Hale Terry and Larry Hollandsworth. Burial followed at Big Sand Cemetery in Indian Valley. Donations may be made to Old Union Primitive Baptist Church in his memory: C/O Sandra Hollandsworth, 5156 Blue Springs Road, Hiwassee, VA 24347. The family would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at the Salem VA Medical Center for the special care given by all. LOUISE RIDINGER TOLBERT RADFORD-Louise Ridinger Tolbert, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was formerly of New Castle and Floyd. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Pattie Jett Ridinger, husband, Wyatt Tolbert, brothers, Claude, Jimmy and Thornton Ridinger, sisters, Ann David and Sadie Layman, and step-son, Palmer Tolbert. She was a member of New Castle United Methodist Church. Survivors are: step-daughters, Thelma Keith, Floyd, Bernice Peterman, Christiansburg, Helen Rutrough, Salem; step-sons, Glen Tolbert, Husten Tolbert, Ward Tolbert, Bassett; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Emory Tarpley officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. In lieu of memorials, please arrange a visit to someone in a nursing home or an elderly person. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and her caretakers including Mrs. Bernice Peterman for their loving care. Obituaries for week of July 11, 2002 A. LOWELL ALTIZER CHRISTIANSBURG-A.Lowell Altizer, 85, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 5, 2002. Originally trained as an accountant at National Business College, he later decided to further his studies graduating from Freed Hardeman College, Henderson, Tennessee, to become a minister and evangelist of the Church of Christ. He was instrumental in helping to establish churches of Christ in Christiansburg, Radford, Blacksburg, Pearisburg and Collinsville. During that time, he was involved in evangelistic missions preaching in eighteen states. He was also a frequent speaker at lectureships across the country including the Freed Hardeman lectureships, which he attended for fifty-two consecutive years. In recent years, he assisted in organizing the Virginia Lectureships working with churches of Christ throughout the State of Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Mellie S. Altizer, five brothers, Elgin, Roy, Kermit, Percy and Vernal, one sister, Oprah Elkins, and grandson, Chad Johnson. 48 He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Faye Mitchell Altizer; two daughters and spouses, Sandra and Dennis Johnson, Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Suzi and David Rogers, Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren and spouses, Nicole and David Singleton, Hendersonville, Tennessee, Amanda and Jay Griffin and Brooke and Valentin Kovalenko all of Jacksonville, Florida; great-grandchild, Alexis Lee Singleton; one brother-inlaw, Ray Mitchell, Floyd, two sisters-in-law, Maynis Mitchell Howlett, Christiansburg, Gloria Altizer, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. A long time friend of over fifty years, Mr. Clayton Winters conducted the service. Interment followed in the mausoleum at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Michael Payne, Dr. David McMillan, and the staff of Montgomery Regional Hospital and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care and concern. Donations may be made to their favorite charity. EARNEST A. BARLOW (PAT) CHECK-Earnest A. Barlow (Pat), 73, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2002. He is survived by: one brother, Frank Barlow, Bassett; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held Monday, July 8, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Barlow Family Cemetery with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. OPAL BOLT BRANSCOME MCPEAK HILLSVILLE-Opal Bolt Branscome McPeak, 93, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002 at Hughsville, Maryland. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Dr. Lawrence Marshall, Floyd, Patricia and Robert (Bob) Schwier, Hughsville, Maryland; brother and sister-in-law, K. Venson and Beulah Mae Bolt, Willis; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Melvin Alderman, Narrows; grandchildren, Dr. Carol Marshall and husband Dr. John Leech, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lawrence Marshall, Jr. and wife Wilma, Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Melanie Ousterhouse and husband David, Ballwin, MO; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ethel Bolt, Willis, Frances Bolt, Rice, Flora Bolt Hedrick, Farmville, Freeda Bolt, Northern Virginia; many nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002 at the North End Cemetery, Hillsville with Reverend Bryan Childress and Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. ALDENE SOWERS VEST SALEM-Aldene Sowers Vest, 83, passed away Monday, June 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Vest. She and her husband, both natives of Floyd County were long-time residents of Fairfax and were members of the Oakton Church of the Brethren in Vienna. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Basil Sowers; two sisters, Evelyn Walters and Laveta Phelps. She is survived by: two sisters, Geneva Mitchell of Roanoke, and Joy Huff of Floyd; one brother, Chester Sowers of Floyd, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Wendell Eller officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ETHLEEN ANDERSON WILLIAMS FLOYD-Ethleen Anderson Williams passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Williams of Floyd, a special nephew, Harless Poff, Bluewell, West Virginia, special nieces, Lucille Graham of Roanoke and Helen Williams of Bluewell, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Claude Williams. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. 49 Interment was in Huffville cemetery. Obituaries for week of July 18, 2002 MARVIN J. BARTON FLOYD-Marvin J. Barton, 68, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at his home. He is suvived by a son and daughter-in-law: Phil and Nelthia Barton, Floyd; daughter, Christy Brogden, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Cassie, Jane and Amanda Barton, all of Floyd. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. WALTER MATERSON BELCHER FLOYD-Walter Materson Belcher, 86, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2002 at his home. He was an army veteran of World War II and retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Survivors include: his wife, Glenna Crystal Belcher, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Tennis Weeks, Floyd; grandchildren, Michelle Lee Schroeder and husband, Harrison, Andrew Materson Weeks; greatgrandchildren, Amanda Shea Carr, Ann Lee Schroeder; brother and sister-in-law, Waitman and Gaye Belcher, Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrtle and Alvin Belcher, Meadows of Dan; Ruth and Tom Dillon, New Castle. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2002 at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Reverend Bryan Childress and Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MARIKA ARIEL COOPER BLACKSBURG - Marika Ariel Cooper, 20, passed away in her home on Friday, July 12, 2002. She was born in Willis and grew up in Hawaii and Floyd County, where she graduated from FCHS. She was active in cheerleading, chorus, theater and Madrigals. Marika had a gift for bringing sunshine into everyone’s life and especially loved children and animals, roses, talking to friends on the phone, and anything made of chocolate. She is survived by her mother, Gini Cooper, her brother, Yanni Cooper, her grandparents, Bob and Betty Rogers, her aunt, Anne Rogers, her uncle, Bob Rogers, her cousins, Anne Taylor & Ray Wood and a large extended family of friends. A memorial service was held at Wood Funeral Home on Monday, July 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Rev. Donna Douglas leading the service. The family sends heartfelt thanks to the loving community of friends and family who have offered their love and assistance to support us through this time of grieving. ALICE MARY PETERS PAGE ROANOKE-Alice Mary Peters Page, 79, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2002, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jim Feek, Seattle, Washington, Leigh and Charlie McKay of Roanoke, Hilda and Ed Eck of Richmond, Dixi and Marty Harsh of LaVale, Maryland; four sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lourdes of Roanoke, David and Joy of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Terry and Ann of Highland, Maryland and Larry and Donna of Roanoke; sisters, Ocie Rakes, Hilda "Peggy" Harris, Floyd; brothers, Herman Peters, Stockton, California, Ray Peters, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Myra Peters, Arnetta Peters, of Floyd; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She graduated from Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing in 1944, and served at Pearl Harbor Army Hospital in Honolulu until the end of World War II. She worked as a registered nurse at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and medical transcriptionist at Boones Mill Medical Center until her retirement last year. Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, RN, and friend, she leaves a legacy of unconditional love to all who knew her. In celebration of her homecoming, a service was held in the chapel at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. followed by a brief graveside ceremony at Salem Primitive (Head of the River) Church in Copper Hill. 50 Donations may be sent to Guatemala Mission Fund at Central Baptist Church, 5656 Starkey Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24014. SYLVIA E. SPANGLER FLOYD-Sylvia E. Spangler, 69, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, T. Ward Spangler, Jr.; four children and spouses, Vicky and Ron Shaffer, Tommy and Cappy Spangler, Rosemary and Michael Carr, Kenneth and Donna Spangler, all of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Daniel Cannaday, Christy Carr, Hunter Cannaday, Dakota Spangler, Brittany Car, Austin Spangler, Sierra Spanglers; half brothers and sisters and spouses, George and Ann Ferrell, Thomas and Linda Bowles, Gloria Epperly, Frank and Nadine Epperly, Jr., Sheldon Epperly. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with the Reverend Matthew Brown and the Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011. Obituaries for week of July 25, 2002 CHRISTINE JEWELL PRATT BOWER FLOYD-Christine Jewell Pratt Bower, 72, passed away Friday, July 19, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Christine loved gardening, as well as hummingbirds. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Jacob Bower, four sons and daughters-in-law, James David (J.D.) and Melba Bower, Luther Wayne and Phyllis Bower; both of Floyd, Lemuel (Clem) Pratt and Lisa Bower, Utah, Daniel Jacob Bower, Floyd, four grandsons and wives, James David, Jr. (Jay) and Penny Bower, Willis, Timothy Gordon and Melodie Bower, Joseph (Joe) Wayne and Jessica Bower, both of Floyd, Mason David Bower, Utah; two granddaughters, Christy Marie Bower, Blacksburg, Madeline Bower, Utah; three greatgrandchildren, Haleigh Danielle Bower, Mariya Jene Bower, Noah Joseph Bower, all of Floyd; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Edith Pratt, Salem, Lawton and Helen Pratt, Roanoke, Lenford Pratt, Salem, Freeman and Rosie Pratt, Salem, Clinton and Violet Pratt, Christiansburg; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ruth and Luther Buckner, Radford, Pauline Poff, Pilot, Sylvia and Paul Gunter, Christiansburg; three sisters-in-law, Beatrice Howery, Annadale, Mary Pratt, Salem, Norma Pratt, Riner, brother-in-law, Gordon Hubbard, Meadows of Dan. Funeral service was held Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WALTER ISAIAH HYLTON MEADOWS OF DAN- Walter Isaiah Hylton, 77, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2002 at Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. He is survived by: his wife, Belle Webb Hylton, Meadows of Dan; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Raymond Stanley, Sylvatus, Bonnie and Robert Roten, Ennice, North Carolina, Becky and Lewis Cox, Floyd; sisters, Annie Pack, Collinsville, Ethel Hooper, Ridgeway, Beulah Spencer, Fieldale; brother, Doris J. Hylton, Willis; grandchildren, David Hylton, Robert Roten, Jr.; special grandchildren, Virginia Carroll, Frances Triplett, Teresa Duncan, special great-grandchildren, Joanna Marie Carroll, Matthew Isaiah Triplett. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend John Franklin officiating. Burial was in Maple Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for week of August 1, 2002 FREEDA WEEKS AKERS 51 CHECK-Freeda Weeks Akers, 72, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2002 in a Lynchburg Nursing Home. She was the widow of Marlin Akers. Survivors include: a grandson, Larry Akers, Floyd; great-grandson, Christian Lee Akers, Floyd; niece, Betty Kingey; nephew, Raymond E. Webb, Roanoke. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, in charge of arrangements. MARY AKERS DUNCAN RICHMOND-Mary Akers Duncan, 78, widow of Cecil A. Duncan, died Thursday, July 25, 2002. She is survived by two sons, Jeff B. Duncan and wife, Betty S. Duncan of Rockville and John A. Duncan and wife, Patricia A. Duncan of Floyd; one daughter, Nancy D. Ciandella and husband, Thomas L. Ciandella, Jr. of Mantua, NJ; four grandchildren, Anne and Amy Duncan, Andy and Lauren Ciandella. She was the last surviving child of the late Tazewell B. and Lucy H. Akers. She was a member of the Westhampton United Methodist Church in Richmond. A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 29 in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home in Richmond. ANTHONY WAYNE GRIGGS FLOYD-Anthony (Andy) Wayne Griggs, 24, passed away Wednesday evening, July 24, 2002 after a motorcycle accident. He was born to Shirly Griggs and Buddy (deceased) on January 5, 1978 in Pearisburg. He graduated from Floyd County High School in 1997 and worked at different jobs until he went to his real love of truck driving. After marriage to Jenapher Hilton Giggs, he drove for C.R. England and Tree Transport until October 2001. He then drove for S.R. Goff until his accident. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by: his wife, Jenapher and daughter Cheyenne of Floyd, and another child is expected; his mother, Shirly Griggs of Floyd; one brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Vickie Griggs of Floyd; several aunts and uncles also survive. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment at Zion Lutheran Church cemetery. Donations may be made to his wife and daughter. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ROY WILMER HALLMAN WILLIS-Roy Wilmer Hallman, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at his home. Survivors include: one brother and sister-in-law, Daniel B. and Ireta Hallman, Front Royal; two sisters, Charlotte Pavtlowe, Front Royal, Dorothy Nickelson, Front Royal; three nephews; two nieces; special friends, Faye Bolt, Floyd, Ilene McGrady, Laurel Fork, Michell and Jonathan Mashburn, Willis; very special friend, Pete Bolt, Willis. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m on Friday, July 26, 2002 at Lighthouse Baptist Church with Reverend J.C. Willard officiating. Burial was in Burnette-White Cemetery, Laurel Fork. GENE AMOS SETLIFF FERRUM-Gene Amos Setliff, 53, died Saturday morning at Carillion Franklin County Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1948 in Patrick County to the late Amos and Christine Rakes Setliff. He was a former warehouse manager for Blue Ridge Industries, a member of Thomasson Heights Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are: his wife, Carol Boyd Setliff, Ferrum, one brother, Richard Setliff, Bassett; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service was held Monday, July 29, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Reverends Bobby Rakes and Joseph "Doby" Salmons officiating. Burial followed in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with full military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Cherrystone Youth Camp, P.O. Box 176, Collinsville, VA 24078. 52 GILBERT CALVIN UNDERWOOD BASSETT-Gilbert Calvin Underwood, 75, died Sunday, July 28, 2002 at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born on February 24, 1927 in Floyd County to the late Claude Swanson Underwood and the late Sally Hylton Underwood. He was employed by Bassett Furniture Company (Old town) and Bassett Table Compamy for 53 years. He was a member of the Bassett Church of the Brethren since 1951 where he was a former usher and member of Mens Fellowship. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an avid gardener and cattleman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Manley V. (Tom) Underwood and two sisters, Ollie Thomas and Zella Compton. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Estelle Roberson Underwood of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Darlene U.) Roop of Patrick Springs; two sons, Gerald C. Underwood of Ridgeway, and Doyle L. and wife Mary Grace Underwood of Woolwine; three sisters, Ruby Agnew of Floyd, Ava Wells of Riner and Larma Harmon of Martinsville; four grandchildren and one step-grandson. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Bassett Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Gary Edwards and Reverend William Stovall officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Burial Park. Memorials may be made to Bassett Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund, 34 Brethren Drive, Bassett, VA 24055. Collins Funeral Services in Bassett handled services. Obituaries for week of August 8, 2002 JOYCE MARIE AKERS FLOYD-Joyce Marie Akers, 68, passed away at home Friday, August 2, 2002 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Stokesdale Christian Church, Stokesdale, North Carolina and attended New Harvest Ministries of Willis. She retired from AGI Furniture Industries, High Point, North Carolina. She was preceded in death b her father, Charles Cragett. Survivors include: her husband, Curtis W. Akers, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Tim Turner, Summerfield, North Carolina, Kathy and Richard Auman, Dugspur; three grandchildren, Stephen Franklin, Julia Marie Franklin, Greensboro, North Carolina, Kari Elizabeth Turner, Summerfield, North Carolina; mother, Alta Cragett, Christiansburg; half-sister, Vivian Kirkland, Franklin, North Carolina. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Bentley, Reverend Paul Wilkins and Reverend Clyde Bishop officiated. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. Memorials may be made to Good Samartian Hospice, Christiansburg. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Good Samartian Hospice especially Rosemary, Missy, Jill and Jeanete. ARTHUR LEE HARMAN FLOYD-Arthur Lee Harman, 85, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2002 at his home. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Treva Dillon Harman, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Lonnie Sutphin, Willis, Patsy and Richard Harman, Floyd, Connie Harman and special friend, Jerry Reed of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Maurice and Janet Harman, Willis; sister, Ethel Williams, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Isaac and Ruby Harman, Earl Harman, Coy and Alva Mae Harman, Floyd; sister-in-law, Dorothy Harman, Floyd; brotherin-law, Eugene Hylton, Floyd; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Joe Quesenberry and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery with Military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. SAMUEL ANDREW "SAM" HUMPHREY 53 WILLIS-Samuel Andrew "Sam" Humphrey, 72, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at his residence. He was born in Wythe County the son of the late George S. and Hattie Mae Allen Humphrey. He attended Shorts Creek Church of God and was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed writing songs and playing music. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Zavala. He is survived by: his wife of 43 years, Bertha E. Humphrey, Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vikki L. and Joseph Scoriello, Willis, Cathy and Ellis Toller, New Castle, DE; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul W. Reynolds, Newark, DE, Frank and Anna Reynolds, Bear, DE, Ray T. Johnson, Elkton, MD; two sisters, Cora Mae Brookman, Mildred Boublitz, both of Pulaski; brother, Paul Humprey, Russelville, TN; special nephews and wives, Preston and Wanda Humphrey, Allen and Virginia Humphrey, all of Hillsville; 12 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren. Funeral service was held Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Shorts Creek Church of God with Reverend Wayne Burnett officiating. Interment followed in Foster Falls Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shorts Creek Church of God. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, handled arrangements. WALLER LEE LOVELL PILOT-Waller Lee Lovell, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at his home. He was a salesman for Goodyear Tires having worked 31 years with Thompson Tire Company. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and a member of the Burks Fork Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Weddle Lovell. Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Pierce and Linda Lovell, Pilot; step-granddaughter and husband, Susan and Daniel Handy, Meadows of Dan; step-grandson and wife, Bobby and Lycresha Pack, Floyd; step-great-granddaughter, Kindra Dawn Pack, Floyd; step-great-grandson, James Cole Pack, Floyd. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ralph Duncan and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. GEORGE MOSBY WALTERS, JR. CHRISTIANSBURG-George Mosby Walters, Jr., 86, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2002 in Skyline Manor after a lengthy illness at home. Mr. Walters was born on October 12, 1915 and was the son of the late George M. Walters, Sr. and Clara Peregoy Walters. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia W. Willard and twin brother, Edward Gray Walters. He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Verbena Dickerson Walters; three daughters, Brenda Thomas and husband, Billy, Christiansburg, Shirley Baker and C.L. Bartlett of Blacksburg, Jean Walters of Salem; one son, Kelly B. Walters and wife, Virginia of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Nancy Jo and George Hutchinson of Rocky Mount, David and Sandra Flinchum of Salem, Lori Anne Flinchum of Christiansburg, Melissa Poff and Donnie Shonkwiler of Vinton and William Mosby (Willie) Baker of Christiansburg; great grandchildren, Donald, Brandy and Leslie Steele of Christiansburg, Bradley Hutchinson of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Mildred Walters of Christiansburg and Edna Harmon of Floyd. Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Reverend Richard H. Horne with interment in Sunset Cemetery. A special thanks to Skyline Manor Nursing Staff, Hospice, Linda, Jill and Rosemary and especially to Alvestar Pugh for befriending him. Obituaries for week of August 15, 2002 ELDON LYLE ROBERSON FLOYD-Eldon Lyle Roberson, 86, passed away Monday, August 5, 2002. He worked for many years as a mail carrier and after his retiring he provided firewood to many people in Floyd County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Roberson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine Roberson; two daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Huff, Floyd, Kathy and L.P. Conner, Stuart; four grandchildren, Brian Huff, Mark Conner, Jamie Huff, Shawn Conner; 54 two great-grandchildren; sister, Vera Griffith; brother, Edgar Roberson; several nieces and nephews; many friends and neighbors. Funeral service was held on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Barry Lell and Reverend Will Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Lee Cemetery (Route 615). Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MARGUERITE IRENE TISE FLOYD – Marguerite Irene Tise, 89, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2002. Miss Tise, a well-known local historian, was retired from government service. She is survived by her sister, Jessie Heafner of Floyd, and will be sadly missed by her friends in the community. She was born March 9, 1913 in Roanoke County. A graduate of Floyd High School, she furthered her education and received degrees from Marion College in Marion and Roanoke College in Salem. She taught at an elementary school in Floyd County before accepting a position in Washington, DC. There she worked in the State Department in foreign service. In her retirement years she lived in Floyd, where she enjoyed studying local history and compiling genealogies. She was an active member of the Floyd County Historical Society. She was also a member of the Floyd Courthouse Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She attended Zion Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Zion Ladies Aid Society. A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Floyd with Rev. Paul Pingel officiating. Interment was at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 635 Needmore Lane, Floyd, VA 24091 or Roanoke College Memorial Fund, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153. Obituaries for week of August 22, 2002 ALVIN CAVILLA BELCHER MEADOWS OF DAN-Alvin Cavilla Belcher, 84, died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Patrick County on October 29, 1917 to the late John Conner Belcher and the late Ella Vipperman Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Glen Belcher, a sister, Audra Lam and a brother, Auburn Belcher. He retired from Turman Yates Motor Ford Company in Floyd where he was an automobile mechanic and was a member and former elder of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church. He is survived by: his wife, Myrtle Belcher of the home; one son, Lindwood Belcher and wife, Carolyn of Meadows of Dan; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Lenna Conner of Meadows of Dan; and one brother, Warren Belcher of Rockville, Maryland. Funeral service was held Thursday, August 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Dr. Alton Griffin and Pastor Bryan Childress officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, handled arrangements. MARY WIMMER HUDLEY ROANOKE-Mary Wimmer Hundley, (Honey), went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey, a daughter, Jean Sutphin, and a grandson, Dwayne Walters. She is survived by: her daughters, Bonnie Dunn of Roanoke, Iris Gwynn Willis of Christiansburg; sons-inlaw, John Dunn and Christy Sutphin, both of Roanoke; grandchildren, Vicky and Gerald Via, Cathy and Wendell Sowers, Eddie and Debbie Gallimore, Cindy Maxwell, Terea Gallimore, Sonja and Chris Jones; step-grandchildren, Ricky Sutphin, Sherry Sutphin; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Claudine Wimmer of Copper Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ollie Mae Nichols, Thelma and Sam Ramsey, all of Roanoke; Mabel Manning of Copper Hill,Rheba and Warren Richard of Springfield; sister-in-law, Freeda Wimmer of Copper Hill. Funeral service was held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren on Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 2 p.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. 55 TERRELL JONES COPPER HILL-Terrell Jones, 59, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2002. He passed fully aware and at peace. He is survived by: his wife, Diane Beiger Jones; son, Houston Trusdale; grandson, Keller Trusdale; mother, Mabel Palmer Jones; mother-in-law, Bette Beiger Lang; father-in-law, Theodore Beiger and his wife, Mary Lou; brother-in-law, Ted Beiger, Jr. and his wife, Lynda; sisters-in-law, Nanette Beiger, Laurel Beiger, Renee Strickland and her husband, Ed; nephew, Brandon Hamilton Beiger. He was a flute maker and composer of peaceful music that tapped the hearts of many with peace and compassion. He was given an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the University of South Carolina for developing self esteem in others. He had a Masters in Math and he was a member of Mensa. He was a Vipassana Meditator spending his life serving others. A memorial service will be held at Apple Ridge Farms in Copper Hill on Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. CLYDIA M. LESTER GALAX-Clydia M. Lester, 97, formerly of Willis, passed away Friday, August 16, 2002 at Waddell Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Damon Lester; her father and mother, Damon and Rebecca Duncan Cox; two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Geneva and Clarence Boyer, Galax, Gloria and Donald Hornbarger, Christiansburg; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Joe Carrico officiating. Burial followed in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley. The family wishes to thank the staff of Waddell Nursing Home for their loving care. DOCK LAWRENCE MARTIN WILLIS-Dock Lawrence Martin, 94, passed away Friday, August 16, 2002 at his home. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Grover and Jackie Martin, Willis, Manard and Sandy Martin, Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Marvin Nester, Barren Springs, Bertha and Garrett Baldwin, Hillsville; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step greatgrandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. August 19, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Obituaries for week of August 29, 2002 MARY ROBERTSON JANNEY ROANOKE-Mary Robertson Janney, 86, passed away, Monday, August 19, 2002. She was the widow of Acie M. Janney. Surviving are: one sister, Ruth Rucker of El Paso, Texas; several nieces and nephews, including Bill T. Argabright of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Poff and Mrs. Dorothy Goad, both of Floyd; A graveside service was held Wednesday, August 21, at 3:00 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. CLARENCE E. "BILL" MILLS FLOYD-Clarence E. "Bill" Mills, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002. He retired from the Marines after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Sergeant, a grandson, Hunter Boehm, mother and father, Ethel and Clarence Mills, two sisters, Katherine Marshall and Joyce Peters, and one brother, Calvin Mills. He is survived by: his wife, Maryann Mills, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Chris Mallory, Roanoke, Teresa and Doug Boehm, Washington; three grandchildren and one on the way, Miranda Mallory, Roanoke, Daniel Boehm, Washington, Quinton Mallory, Roanoke; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Cotton and Janet Mills, Rocky Mount, Posey Mills, Rocky Mount, Bobby and Fuijico Mills, Georgia; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Lester Foley, Rocky Mount. 56 Memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Juan Barr officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MARY JANE PARKS RAY FLOYD-Mary Jane Parks Ray, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002. She is survived by: her husband, George M. Ray; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tressa and Jim Goughenour, Carman and Charles Jones, Drucella and Allen Crockett; five grandchildren; one brother, E.C. Parks, Jr. Graveside service was held Friday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Larry Meadors and Reverend Bobby Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ELBERT LEE "CASEY" SMITH WILLIS-Elbert Lee "Casey" Smith, 80, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2002. He is survived by: three daughters and son-in-law, Frances Lee Cory, Jewell McLean of Galax, Kathy and Dennis Akers of Hillsville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Elbert Lee Smith, Jr. of Florida, John and Trish McLean of Indian Valley, Eugene and Cindy Smith of Willis, Jeffery Glenn Smith and Peggy Lane of Dugspur; one sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Oscar Cruise of Florida; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Pastor Wayne Burnett officiated. Burial was in Howlett Cemetery in Hillsville. Military rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post #1115. ADELINE EVELYNA (EVELYN) THOMPSON SALEM-Adeline Evelyna (Evelyn) Thompson, 94, formerly of Bent Mountain passed away Monday, August 26, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Misha Thompson, a daughter, Bessie E. Paige, sisters, Annie Paige, Rachel Paige, Hannah Grogan and Octavia Paige, brothers, David Thompson and Isiah Thompson. Survivors include: brother, Albert Thompson, Petersburg; five grandchildren, Lloyd and Elizabeth Paige, Daniel and Lisa Paige, Bent Mountain, Paul and Faye Paige, Roanoke, William Paige, Roanoke, Marilyn Holland, Salem; 18 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, at Bent Mountain Baptist Church with Reverend Wallis M. Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Webb Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. ERNESTINE KYLE WHITLOCK SALEM-Ernestine Kyle Whitlock, 76, formerly of Floyd, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Roanoke Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Kyle and Lena R. Whitlock, and a sister, Ruth Nixon. Survivors include: sister and brother-in-law, Lucile and Bill Arthur, Richmond; special niece and caregiver, Carolyn Lynch, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, at Maberry Funeral Chapel, Floyd. Reverend Richard Gregory officiated. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. DAVID CECIL WHITLOW CHECK-David Cecil Whitlow, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002. He was a devoted loving husband of 26 years, as well as a loving father and grandfather (Papa). He was a dedicated member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. He was a devoted employee of 43 years as a sawyer for Griffith Lumber Company and owned and 57 operated his business with his son, Robert, for several years. An avid race fan of the late Dale Earnhardt, he also enjoyed fishing, but above all else he enjoyed his grandchildren most of all. He is survived by: his wife, Sylvia C. Whitlow; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Hope Whitlow; daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Robert Davis; step-son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debby Conner; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Clay Link, Brenda and Stacy Graham; grandchildren, Melissa Salyer, Justin and Stephine Link, Jessica and Holly Graham, Alex Conner; brothers and sister-in-law, Barney and Freeda Whitlow; half-brothers, Hugh Whitlow, Elliott Whitlow; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy Hartman, Viola Hatcher, Mary Jo and Earl Rakes; half-sisters and brother-in-law, Marie Feazell, Effie Mae and Jerry Green. Funeral service was held on Friday, August 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Jimmy Cannaday, Reverend Mike Varner, Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WESLEY ARNOLD WYCOFF MARTINSVILLE-Wesley Arnold Wycoff, 82, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002 at Memorial Hospital Martinsville. He was born November 13, 1919 in Miami, Florida to Jesse and Nellie Arnold Wycoff, now deceased. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Arnold Wycoff, and a brother, Kenneth Wycoff. He was a retired, self-employed salesman. Survivors include: wife, Mary Lena Adams, Floyd; six daughters, Kalinda Wycoff, Floyd, Katherine Verity, Floyd, Karen Alen, Miami, Florida, Mary Jane Moreton, Collinsville, Melissa Wycoff, Martinsville, Wessena Nock, Palm Bay, Florida; sons, Victor Adams Wycoff, Martinsville, Larry Wycoff, Miami, Florida; sister, Doris Fuller, Alexander; 23 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren. Memorial service was held Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Jyoti Minnich officiating. Norris Funeral Services handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of September 5, 2002 ALMA HARRIS BAKER FLOYD-Alma Harris Baker, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Willis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Early E. Baker; parents, Eld. Jethro and Ella Moore Harris; one sister and four brothers. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Connie and John Boothe, North August, South Carolina; sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Lou Baker, Floyd, Bill Baker, C.B. and Yvonne Baker, Christiansburg, Phillip and Patty Baker, Dublin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Leta and James High, Floyd, Pauline and Kenneth Hodges, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Elder Oscar and Linda Bell Harris, Stuart; 13 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2002 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Willis, with Eld. Jay Harris and Eld. Paul Williams officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. The family wishes to express their appreciation the nursing home staff, Carilion Hospice and Eld. Tim Witten. Memorials may be made to Indian Creek Primitive Baptist church C/O Anna Mae Roop, 1203 Fifth Street, Radford, VA 24141. EUNICE MITCHELL COX INDIAN VALLEY-Eunice Mitchell Cox, 65, departed this life on Thursday, August 29, 2002, at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Bernice Mitchell of Indian Valley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Darren L. Cox and her brother, J. Delmas Mitchell. She was the wife of Coleman L. Cox of Indian Valley. In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory her son, Dennis Cox; her two daughters, Jennifer Cox and Kristie Horton; three sisters, Ramona Hollandsworth, Phyllis Marshall, Glenda Meador; sister-in-law, 58 Glenna Mitchell; three grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with a memorial service to follow. EDWARD RAY HUFF SALEM-Edward Ray Huff, 48, passed away Monday, September 2, 2002. He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation in the Materials Division, Salem, with 28 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Huff; son and daughter-in-law, Lynnwood and Patty Turner; parents, Paul Edward and Joy Ann Sowers Huff; two brothers and sister-in-law, Wendell Huff, Jerry Lane and Debbie Huff; one niece, Tracie Huff; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family received friends at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2002, where funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, September 5 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Keith Missel officiating. Interment in Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Salem Funeral Home. OSCAR GARFIELD JONES FLOYD-Oscar Garfield Jones, 86, passed away Monday, August 26, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was an army veteran of World War II and a member of Christiansburg Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by a brother, Casey Jones. Survivors include: wife, Elizabeth Atkins Jones, Floyd; two daughers and sons-in-law, Joyce and Connie Graham, Floyd, Leona and Gordon Brown, Henry; one special son, James Garfield Bowman, Austinville, one brother and sister-in-law, Woody and Myra Jones, Bassett; three sisters, Lora Atkins, Lucy Atkins, Bassett, Geneva Shivley, Ferrum; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral services was held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Graham Mitchell and Reverend Barry Lell officiating. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery, Franklin County. Obituaries for week of September 12, 2002 LANE BARRY HUBBARD WILLIS-Lane Barry Hubbard, 43, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2002 at his home. He was an employee of D.L. Harrell Construction Company. Survivors include: his wife, Sandra Sutphin Hubbard, Willis; two sons, Johnathan Hubbard, Zachary Hubbard, Willis; two daughters, Danielle Hubbard, Emily Hubbard, Willis; parents, Hubert and Jean Hubbard, Willis; brother, Alan Hubbard, Laurel Fork; grandmother, Edith Hubbard, Meadows of Dan. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Winston Puckett officiating. Burial followed in the Shelor Cemetery. JAMES CLINTON REYNOLDS WILLIS-James Clinton Reynolds, 65, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was manager of Willis Drive-In and a Navy veteran. Surviving are: his wife, Nelderee S. Reynolds, Willis; daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and John Bolt, Penny and Michael Bolt, Willis; grandsons, Dereck Bolt, Andrew Bolt, Matthew Bolt, Willis; step-grandson, Mickey Bolt, Willis; step-granddaughters, Sierra Bolt, Samatha Bolt, Willis; sisters, Ruth Bower, Catlett, Elsie Dishman, Morgantown, WV. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Joe Quesenberry officiating. Burial was at Blue Ridge Cemetery. Obituaries for week of September 19, 2002 CORA JANNEY CONNER 59 BENT MOUNTAIN-Cora Janney Conner, (Chlorine), 82, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Conner; son, Lester Conner; her parents, the late Charles and Mary Lou Agee Janney. She was born April 18, 1920 in Floyd County. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Larry Hartman, Boones Mill; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Betty Conner, Bent Mountain; four grandchildren, Anthony and Kim Hartman, Floyd, Edward "Eddie" Conner and David Conner, Vinton; four great-grandchildren, Kayla Hartman, Brandon Hartman, Roger Conner and Amanda Conner; one brother, Charles Janney, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews; special friends, Annie Martin, Ruby Duncan and other friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, at Salem Church (Head of the River,) with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WARREN RICHARDSON DALTON ROANOKE-Warren Richardson Dalton, 64, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2002 in a Roanoke hospital. He was a dedicated and faithful husband, loving brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Mattie Dalton; two brothers, Cecil and Marshall Dalton. Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Jane Dalton; daughter, Patricia Ann Gallimore; son, Anthony Dalton; grandson, Joshua Gallimore; brother, Raymond Dalton; sisters, Geneva Wells, Carol Bean, Wilma Simmons; aunt, Rena Tolley; five nieces and seven nephews. Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Creek Cemetery, Pilot. CHARLES MONROE PIEPER ROANOKE-Charles Monroe Pieper, 87, formerly a resident of Floyd County, passed away September 16, 2002 at his home in Roanoke. He was a member of the Masons for 53 years and currently a member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. His youth and employment years were spent in Dayton, Ohio where he worked for Frigidaire for 25 years and then established his own corporation. His primary focus has always been his family. He is survived by: a devoted wife of 63 years, Gwendolyn (Sue) Pieper; three children, Christy Wente', Jim Pieper, Joyce Stevens; eight grandchildren, Teri Ford, Diana Swain, Pamela Ryan, Nicole Wente', Yonah Wente', Bryon Pieper, Tami Pieper, Stephen Pieper; eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service in his honor will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Graham Mitchell and the family will pay tribute to Mr. Pieper's life here on earth and rejoice in Charles' new home with the Lord. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. WILLIAM LEE POFF PHEONIX, ARIZONA-William Lee Poff, 55, formerly of Floyd passed away Saturday, September 7, 2002 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Poff. Survivors include: his wife, Dana Poff, Pheonix, AZ; two sons, Ray Poff, Pheonix, AZ, J.D. Leuba, Camp Lejune, North Carolina; two daughters, Dawn and Bernie; mother, Treva R. Poff, Vinton; two brothers and sistersin-law, Wayne and Terri Poff, Willis, Michael and Lisa Poff, Vinton; four grandchildren; niece and husband, Brandie and Rusty Stanley; nephews, Josiah Poff, Michael Poff, Travis Poff, Eric Poff. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastor Donnie Glass officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. HENRY B. SHELOR FLOYD-Henry B. Shelor, 87, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2002 at Skyline Nursing Home. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd for 73 years. He served his church in the capacity of Elder, Trustee, Sunday School 60 Superintendent and Sunday School teacher. He had a genuine love for children and enjoyed working with them in various church activities. During World War II he served with the 489th Port Battalion, United States Army, in the South Pacific area. After the war he became an active member of the Floyd VFW Post number 7854 and served one term as commander. As a result of his concern for conservation of natural resources and protection of the environment, he was elected to serve as Director of the Skyline Soil and Water District for 24 years. He also served for four years on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors. He was a machinist/millwright by trade and also owned and operated a farm. Preceding in death are his parents, Carl and Henrietta Shelor; brother, Earnest Shelor; sister, Eilene Burnet; and a foster son, Jake Richards. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maude Boyd Shelor; son, Dr. Roger M. Shelor; daughter-in-law, Dr. Barbara Moore Shelor of Athens, Ohio; son, Allan Shelor, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Deborah, William and Anna Shelor; two brothers, Herbert and George Shelor, Floyd; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Dorothy Harmon and Karen Smith. A memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd on September 15, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Shirley Larson presiding. Those who wish to make a memorial gifts in his memory please consider the Presbyterian Church of Floyd or the Alzheimer's Association at 2728 Colonial Avenue SW Roanoke, VA. EFFIE HARRIS WILLIAMS FLOYD-Effie Harris Williams, 91, passed away Monday, September 16, 2002 in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd where she was a choir member, also a member of the Floyd Womans Club and Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.M. "Jack" Williams; parents, Giles and Nancy Harris; brothers, Clarence and Quentin Harris. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Brenda Williams, Floyd; daughters and sons-inlaw, Carolyn and Larie Holmes, Vienna, Phyllis and Jim Ammons, Shipman; grandchildren, Gregory Williams, Jennifer Williams, Brooklyn, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lacie Kemp, Dugspur, Euna and James Cassell, Roanoke, Beulah Johnson, Narrows; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Reverend Shirley Larson and Reverend Bryan Childress officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is handing arrangements. Obituaries for week of September 26, 2002 DAVID JACOB BOWER FLOYD-David Jacob Bower, 72, passed away September 19, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a life-time member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed gardening, tree grafting and bee keeping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Jewel Bower. He is survived by: four sons and daughters-in-law, James David (J.D.) and Melba Bower, Floyd, Luther Wayne and Phyllis Bower, Floyd, Lemuel (Clem) Pratt Bower, Utah, Daniel Jacob Bower, Floyd; four grandsons and wives, James David Jr. (Jay) and Penny Bower, Willis, Timothy Gordon and Melodie Bower, Floyd, Joseph Wayne (Joe) and Jessica Bower, Floyd, Mason David Bower, Utah; two granddaughters, Christy Marie Bower, Blacksburg, Madeline Bower, Utah; three-great-grandchildren, Haleigh Danielle Bower, Mariya Jene Bower, Noah Joseph Bower; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rosie and Freeman Pratt, Salem, Beatrice Howery, Annadale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and the Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. EVERETTE HENRY CUNNINGHAM 61 CHECK-Everette Henry Cunningham, 35, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father, Hampton H. Cunningham. Survivors include: his wife, April T. Cunningham, Check; three daughters, Hazel Grace, Anna Marie and Loretta Dawn Cunningham, Floyd; one son, Joshua Henry Cunningham, Check; stepson, Travis Daniel Rector, Willis; mother, Pauline Jane Dalton, Roanoke, sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Robert Lingelbach, Check; nephew, David Lingelbach; niece, Nicole Lingelbach. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Homer D. Sawyer officiating. Burial followed in the Weaver Cemetery, Pilot. DAVID W. EAST COPPER HILL-David W. East, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2002. He is survived by: his loving wife, Sonia; parents, William and Lelia East, Patrick Springs; daughters and sons-in-law, Allison and Geoff Simpson, Christy and Paul Macauley, Palmyra; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and May East, Stephen City; six grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in David's memory to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsey, Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 27, at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of Brandon Oaks Health Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center. CLARENCE WILEY KING CHECK-Clarence Wiley King, 92, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at his home. He was born March 16, 1910. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church and a Past Master of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Lucas King and infant son. He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Frances B. King, Check; son and daughter-in-law, Don W. and LaNora King, Check; step-son and daughter-in-law, Roger G. and Patsy T. Stewart, Spotsylvania; four granddaughters and husbands, Donna K. and Gary Bradshaw; Check, Jenifer K. and Joseph Bowman, Check, Amy K. and Clark Casteel, Pontotoc, MS, Eva-Beth and Dwayne Hodges, Rocky Mount; two step-granddaughters, Kim S. and Matt Nash, Spotsylvania, Lana A. Stewart, Roanoke; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Saturday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery. Masonic services were held Friday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Donations may be made to Floyd Parish Parsonage Fund, C/O Judy Wimmer, 915 Cambria Street, NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073 . The family would like to thank Jeanne Carter and Carilion Hospice for their special care. CLINTON ELMER VEST FLOYD-Clinton Elmer Vest, 77, passed away September 21, 2002 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1925. He was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, V.F.W. Post #7854, and was Past Master of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. and A.M. He was preceded in death by: his parents, W.B. and Susie Vest; son, Terry Steven Vest; two brothers, Otha Dean Vest and Junior Vest. He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Catherine Vest; daughter, Shelba Willett; two granddaughters and husbands, Denise and Scott Harrison, Teresa and Robert Cummins; five great-grandchildren, Sierra Harrison, Makayla Harrison, Josh Vest, Caitlyn Cummins, Nicholas Cummins; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Raymond King; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma Jean Vest, Alvin and Mae Vest, Warren and Blondine Vest; two sisters-in-law, Olean Vest, Dolly Vest; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and the Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion #127. Masonic services were held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, at Gardner Funeral Home. 62 Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their love, care, support and prayers. BEULAH POFF HYATT MINNESOTA-Beulah Poff Hyatt, 85, formerly of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Survivors include a sister, Lillian A. Ries of St. Paul, MN; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday, September 23, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment was in Huffville Church Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of October 3, 2002 LIVIE REED AKERS ROANOKE-Livie Reed Akers, 99, formerly of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a retired school teacher having taught in Floyd County for thirty two years. She was active in church work all of her life. She was preceded in death by husband, Jesse W. Akers; her parents, Reverend Harvey and Rachael Dulaney Reed; three brothers, Price Reed, Prince Reed and Dewey Reed; a sister Delilah Linderman. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Michael Hostetter pastor of Williamson Road Church of the Brethren officiating. Burial was held in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. MINNIE O. BOWSHER GODFREY, IL-Minnie O. Bowsher, 81, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL She was born to the late Foster R. and Effie Hylton Harmon Sr. on March 29, 1921 in Floyd. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell E. Ardinger in 1974, sister, Virginia Nielson, Wanda June Harmon and two brothers, Verman W. and Robert Wayne Harmon in infancy. She worked for the US Government in the General Accounting Department for 35 years retiring in 1982. She was married to James P. Bowsher. Survivors include: stepdaughter, Gail S. and Billy Lawrence, Alton, IL; two step-grandchildren, Kristine N. Bybee and Craig W. Gibbs; three step great-grandchildren, David "D.J." Smith, Hailey and Paige Bybee; special friend, Crystal Ingold; 13 nieces and nephews, 18 great-nieces and nephews, six great-great nieces and nephews; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth Voumard Glen of Fosterburg, Willa Humenick, Alton, IL, Mary Conley, Alton, IL, Doris Harmon, Godrey, IL, Shirley and Wilbur Schreiber, Arriba, CO.; brother-in-law, Kirk Mielson, Worland, Wyoming; brother and sister-in-law, Foster J. Harmon and Teresa, Bethalto. Funeral service will be held October 6, 2002 at 3 p.m. at Elm St. Presbyterian Church, Alton, IL with Reverend Nicole Richardson. Gent Funeral Home of Alton, IL is in charge of arrangements. Private family burial will be held at Roselawn Memory Garden in Bethalto, IL. Memorials may be made to Elm Street Presbyterian Church, Alton, IL or a charity of your choice. EDNA COX BURTON FLOYD-Edna Cox Burton, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bueford Burton, a son, Phillip Burton, her parents, Vander Bilt and Elizabeth Shelton Cox. Survivors include: sons, Richard Burton and special friend, Diana Morris, Floyd, Samuel and Donna Burton, Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Jack Lewis, Jane and Raymond Myers, Floyd, Liz and Gene Lee, Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Bernard Tilley, Radford; brother and sister-in-law, Jep and Virginia Cox, North Beach, MD; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 63 ELLEN GAY BELCHER EDWARDS MEADOWS OF DAN-Ellen Gay Belcher Edwards, 90, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at RJ Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on July 28, 1912 to the late Benjamin Harrison Belcher and the late Mannie Conner Belcher. In addition to her parents , she was preceded in death by her husband, Avery J. Edwards, four brothers, Barley, Thomas, Daniel and Ray Belcher, and a grandchild, Franklin Wayne Edwards. She had been a member of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church for over 75 years. She is survived by: a daughter, Shirley Edwards, Stuart; two sons, Franklin D. Edwards, Henry, Donald Edwards, Woolwine; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Minie Harmon, Willis, Monie Lovins, Christiansburg, Lula Harris, Radford and Pauline Bolt, Meadows of Dan. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor Brian Childress and Reverend J.C. Willard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, is in charge of arrangements. WARREN WILLIAMS GILBERT ROANOKE-Warren Williams Gilbert, (Gil), 82, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are: his wife of fifty-six years, Hassie Dodson Gilbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Rick Shawn, Jan and Ron Milliron, all of Roanoke; Jean and Lyle Wimmer, Charlotte, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Bret and Jamie Shawn, John Milliron, all of Roanoke, David Milliron and his his wife, Greer, Ashland, Adam and Katie Wimmer, Charlotte, North Carolina; cousin, Mary Hinman, Troutville; sister-in-law, Louise Gilbert, Troutville; and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyden and Thomas Gilbert; brother, Leonard Gilbert, sister, Alice Mundy, all of Roanoke. The Gilberts have been life long members of Fairview United Methodist Church. He was an honorably discharged WWII Veteran. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army for the 322 Bombardment Group, the 322nd played vital reconnaissance and bombardment roles in several key European campaigns including Normandy (D-Day), Northern France, Central Europe, and Rhineland conflicts. He and his wife were married on December 1, 1945 and began rewarding community and business careers in the Roanoke Valley. He was a licensed pilot and his love of flying was evident throughout his life. He was active in the Roanoke Valley Experimental Aircraft Association and supported the local airport and their programs. He and his wife founded their well-known business, Warren Gilbert Photography in 1946 and for five decades, he distinguished himself as a wedding portrait, and commercial photographer. During his innovative career, he pioneered the use of roll film, strobe lighting and color photographic processing in the Southwest Virginia area. After moving to a larger studio on Peters Creek Road in 1982, he turned the business over to his son-in-law Ron Milliron and retired in 1986. He remained active in his church choir and with the Roanoke Airport group. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1310 Van Buren Street, Roanoke, VA 24017. Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Fairview United Methodist Church by the Reverend Alan Thorne and the Reverend Roy S. Whitescarver. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park. Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, Roanoke, handled arrangements. FREEDA HARMAN HARTER FLOYD-Freeda Harman Harter, 92, died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg. She was born in Floyd County on April 25, 1910 to the late Arthur T. and Minnie Hylton Harman. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Edna Harman Smith, Elree Harman Shelburne, and Beulah Harman Bowers, two brothers, Olin W. Harman and Jacob M. Harman, a nephew, Joseph E. Harman and her husband, Dale Harter, also predeceased her. She graduated from Willis High School and received her B.S. Degree from Radford State Teachers' College. She taught elementary school and served as an elementary school principal in Floyd County for 45 years before retiring in 1975. 64 She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd for 80 years where she served as Program Chairman for many years, planning and directing programs and pageants. She also served as a Sunday School teacher, worked on many boards and commissions, and helped record and preserve the history of the church. She gave unselfishly to her community as evidenced by the number of civic clubs and other organizations to which she belonged. She was a member of the Floyd Courthouse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, past president and active member of the Floyd County Woman's Club, member of the Floyd Chapter of the New River Historical Society, an honorary member of the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, the Floyd County Retired Teachers Association, past member of the Topeco Extension Club, and a member of the Alpha Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization for women educators. She was on the board of directors for the Floyd American Cancer Society for many years, serving as crusade chairman. She is survived by: a loving family of nieces and nephews and their spouses, Claudine H. and Edmund Weddle, Floyd, Rosalind H. and William Fralin, Bent Mountain, Betty L. Smith, McLean, Margaret H. and Dallas Hubbard, Floyd, Linda B. and Jerry Deviney, Virginia Beach, C.W. and Margaret Harman, Floyd, Richard A. Bowers, Blacksburg, brother-in-law, Arno Bower, Blacksburg and niece-in-law, Gayle Harmon, Floyd. Special great-nieces and great-nephews and their spouses include Dana and John Bunn, Newsoms, Sherri and Will Goodwin, Bedford, Robin and Cody Moates, Radford, Erin Deviney, Virginia Beach, Michael and Linda Harman, Roanoke, Allen and Anne Harman, Floyd, Gene and Pat Weddle, Floyd, David and Kay Weddle, Floyd, Donnie and Susan Harman, Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Leon and Annette Hubbard, Floyd, Jim Fralin, Bent Mountain, Terry Hubbard, Christiansburg; eleven great-great-nieces and nephews also survive. Contributions may be made to Topeco Church of the Brethren Building Fund in care of Margaret H. Hubbard, Treasurer, 1543 Floyd Highway S., Floyd, Virginia, 24091. Funeral service was conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29 at Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd with Reverend Michael Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ROBERT MAX WADE FLOYD-Robert Max Wade, 74, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was a retired supervisor of maintenance from Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Max was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren where he was known for his musical talents. Those who knew him enjoyed his guitar playing and his beautiful bass voice. During the summertime he played every Sunday at Mabry Mill and he was a member of the Over The Hill Gang. He enjoyed trout fishing and he loved bluebirds. All of his friends and neighbors were familiar with the many bluebird houses he built and placed around the country side. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Brenda Wade, Pearisburg, Bobby Ray Wade, Floyd; daughters and son-in-law, Alisa and Gary Boothe, Floyd, Debra Gardner, Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Mary Wade, Floyd, Maurice Wade, Roanoke, Danny and Trudy Wade, Salem; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elnora and Marvin O. Harris, Christiansburg, Ruby and Barney McCrary, Floyd; special friend, Reva Quesenberry, Indian Valley; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Michael Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of October 10, 2002 LUTHER LEE HALL PATRICK SPRINGS-Luther Lee Hall, 85, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on October 9, 1916, a son of the late Wallace O. Hall and the late Kitty Cruise Hall. He was retired from the Department of the interior with over 37 years of service in supervision. After his retirement, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for J.C. Joyce Trucking and Paving Co. He was a member of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church in Meadows of Dan. He was a lifetime member of Golden Age Passport and Model "A" Restorers Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Belcher Hall, two brothers, Russell Hall and Benjamin Hall. Surviving are his wife, Helen Irma Hall of the home, one daughter, Jewell Tolbert, Meadows of Dan; two sons, Dale Hall, Burnt Chimney, Arnold E. Hall, Martinsville; four step-sons, Gary Cannella, Lexington, KY, 65 Douglas S. Cannella, Peiham, NH, Michael J. Cannella, Manchester, NH and Wayne R. Cannella, North Andover, Mass; sister, Christine H. Conner, Stuart; one brother, Coy Hall, Ridgeway; four grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at Howell Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Jack Foley, Alton Griffin and Bryant Childress officiating. Burial followed in Providence Community Cemetery in Patrick Springs. Howell Funeral Home in Stuart handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. CAROL CONNER WIMMER ROANOKE-Carol Conner Wimmer, 57, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2002. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Tilton E. "Gene" Wimmer, a daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Greg Sward of San Francisco, California; granddaughter, Megan Sward; her mother, Golda M. Conner, Copper Hill; sister and brother-in-law, Phoebe C. and Floyd "Doc" Schuyler, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Lottie Wimmer, Bent Mountain; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda Wimmer and Ted Godwin, Floyd; several nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her father, W. Curtis Conner and a brother, William C. Conner, Jr. Service was conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2002. The Reverend James Worline and Reverend Doug Jones officiated. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680 N. Canton, Ohio 44720 (1-800-342-2383). Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel . ESTELLE E. YEAROUT CALIFORNIA-Estelle E. Yearout, 86, beloved mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Sunday, September 29, 2002 in Upland, California. She was born June 15, 1916 in Leatherwood, and spent her childhood years in Eden, North Carolina. On April 1, 1937 he married Vernon W. Yearout from Floyd. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Wayne, Michigan, where she raised her four children, and was very active in church activities. In 1998, she retired to California. She was residing with her son prior to her admittance to Upland Community Hospital, where she passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon W. Yearout, her daughter, Anita Yearout, and her daughter-in-law, Joan Yearout. She is suvived by: two sons, Genry Yearout and his wife, Sharon, Belleville, Michigan and Dempsey Yearout, Upland, California; daughter, Verna (Dolly) Miller and her husband Clarence, Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Susan Peacor and her husband, Chris; Kurt Yearout and his wife Robyn; Joy and Sarah Yearout, Brett and Adrienne Miller; great-grandson, Austin Yearout; sister, Thelma Smith, Stoneville, North Carolina; numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and close friends. She was devoted to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements were handled by Draper Mortuary in Ontario, California. Services were held on October 5, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow on October 19, 2002 at Red Oak Grove Cemetery in Floyd. Obituaries for week of October 17, 2002 ISAAC JUNIOR HARMAN FLOYD-Issac Junior Harman, 80, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002 at his home. He was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and a Navy Veteran of World War II and served on the USS Leedstown in the South Pacific. Survivors include: his wife, Ruby Reed Harman, Floyd; son, Larry Mark Harman, Floyd; grandsons, Justin Harman, Floyd, George Harman, Radford; sister, Ethel Williams, Floyd; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl Harman, Coy and Alva Mae Harman, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Harman, Floyd, Treva Harman, Floyd; brothers-in-law, Eugene Hylton, Floyd, William Owens, South Mont, North Carolina. Funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Richard Thomas and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Burial followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and 66 Floyd American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JAMES BURLEIGH PAGE ROANOKE- James Burleigh Page, 80, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at his home. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was stationed in India and Burma. He helped to construct dams on the Columbia and Colorado Rivers as well as helped build the St. Lawrence Sea-Way. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, of fifty-five years. He is survived by: four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jim Feek, Seattle, Washington, Leigh and Charlie McKay, Roanoke, Hilda and Ed Eck, Richmond, Dixi and Marty Harsh, Lovole, Maryland; four sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lourdes Page, Roanoke, David and Joy Page, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Terry and Ann Page, Highland, Maryland, Larry and Donna Page, Roanoke; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Clayton Riggs officiating. Burial was in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. and American Legion. In lieu of flowers he wanted his friends and family to plant a tree for him. BRANNON SCOTT SLUSHER PILOT-Brannon Scott Slusher, 29, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2002. He graduated from Floyd County High School in 1991. Brannon was employed by Homes Plus Construction, where he had been an employed for 11 years. He is survived by: his mother and step-father, Linda and Maurice Harris; three aunts and spouses, Ruby and Richard Sutphin, Mary and Dale Wade, Imogene Cox; five uncles and spouse, Arthur Slusher, Milfred Slusher, Dexter and Mae Slusher, Charles Slusher, Luther Dale Slusher; step-brother, Scott Harris; special friend and her daughter, Candy and Cadee Nichols; many cousins; and a host of friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery. ELVERNA HARRIS SOWERS WILLIS-Elverna Harris Sowers, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Survivors include: her husband, Covy M. Sowers, Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Owen Martin, Floyd, Melva and Troy Sutphin, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Barbara Sowers, Floyd; two sisters, Reva Rierson, Check, Mildred Hylton, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Carlon and Pat Harris, Floyd; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Michael Varner and Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd County Fire Department, Topeco Church or a charity of one's choice. SANFORD REED TOWNLEY FLOYD-Sanford Reed Townley, 77, of 418 Wills Ridge Road, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1925 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Wesley and Ettie Townley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Townley. He was a memer of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. He worked in the automotive repair business until his retirement in 1991. He served his country in World War II with the 853 Engineer Aviation Battalion until his honorable discharge in 1946. Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Velma Reed Townley, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Loretta Townley, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Tom Vaughn, Willis; Shirley and Jeff McKinney, Joan and Jerry Chilton, Reidsville, North Carolina; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Nell Townley, Goodview, Eugene and Judy Townley, Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren, Lynn Coffey and husband Clay, Tina Vaughn, Sharon Quesenberry and husband Darryl, John Vaughn, Wynn Boone, Deanna Johnston and husband Joathan, Autumn Townley, Jason Chilton and wife Lisa, Travis Chilton, Jeff McKinney, Jr., Jeremy McKinney; six greatgrandchildren. 67 Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2002 at the Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Richard Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or the Floyd County Fire Department. Obituaries for week of October 24, 2002 LEONARD WAITMAN BELCHER FLOYD-Leonard Waitman Belcher, 78, passed away Saturday, Octoer 19, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Lelia Gaye Belcher, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Bonnie Belcher, Concord, North Carolina, Scott Belcher, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Allen Sipe, Clemmons, North Carolina, Robin and Billy Shepherd, Roanoke; sisters, Myrtle Belcher, Meadow of Dan, Ruth Dillon, New Castle, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Bryan Childress officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. JANIE ILENE COMPTON COMINGS ARLINGTON-Janie Ilene Compton Comings, 48, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, lost her brave battle with breast cancer and passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2002 in Fairfax. Janie was born September 23, 1954 in Roanoke to Carson Luther Compton and Ilene Cannaday Compton. Years later her family moved from Floyd to Pulaski where she attended school and graduated from Pulaski High School. Sheattended Virginia Intermont College, Bristol. In 1973, Janie married James C. Comings of Arlington. Following her marriage to Jim, Janie graduated from Marymount College in Arlington and prior to the births of her children, Laurie, Daniel, and Joseph, worked for Sportswear Associates in Washington, D.C. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Clarendon in Arlington, and also a long time employee of the Arlington United Methodist Church's Children Weekday Program where she touched the lives of many children with her patience and loving nature. She was an avid gardener and reader, and had a special talent for sewing and needlework. She especially loved to quilt and shared her skills through gifts for family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Jim Comings of Arlington; three children, Laurie Ilene Comings, Daniel Carson Comings, and Joseph Patrick Comings; her parents Carson and Ilene Compton of Pulaski; brothers, David Compton and his wife, Teresa Pendleton, Mineral, James Compton and his wife Bartlette Compton of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister, Judy Compton Gilmore and her husband Connie Gilmore of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; sister-inlaw and her husband, Sarah and Ray Sebor of Columbia, Maryland; brother-in-law and his wife David and Lorraine Comings of Dale City; and may beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandparents Ashby and Carrie Compton, and Urbanc and Ella Jane Williams Cannaday, all of Floyd. Services was held at the Arlington United Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Road in Arlington on Monday, October 21, at 3:00 p.m. A funeral service was held Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski with Dr. Wayne Greene officiating. Burial followed in the Lee Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home, Arlington and Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. NELVA ANNA DALTON FLORIDA-Nelva Anna Dalton, 91, passed away Friday, October 18 at 2:00 a.m. in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived previously in Willis. She was born August 27, 1911 in Carroll County. She was the daughter of Wyatt Mitchell and Maudie Montgomery. She is the widow of Everett Luther Dalton, who passed away April 7, 1986. Surviving are six sons, Sterling Dalton, Curtis Junior Dalton, both of Willis, Elwood Dalton, Harley Dalton, Henry Dalton, Sammy Dalton, all of Statesville, North Carolina; three daughters, Virginia Weeks, Margie Heugel, both of Jacksonville, Florida, Maudie Quesenberry, Statesville, North Carolina; 34 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. 68 Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd with Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Burial followed in Reece Cemetery. RUTH MYRTLE FREEMAN HILLSVILLE-Ruth Myrtle Freeman, 76, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2002 at her home. She is the widow of Kyle Freeman and the daughter of Ben and Ida Ramey Sexton. She was born in Galax on November 2, 1925. Survivors include: one daughter, Shirley Sowers, Hillsville; son, William "Bill" Freeman, Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Howard Crigger, Florida, Dorothy and Paul Diamond, Joyce and Bob Reavis, all of Galax, Frances Roberts, Pofftown, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Dewey Sturdivant, Galax; four grandchildren and spouse, Tommy and Deanna Sowers, Kevin and Sarah Sowers, Angie and Mike Hubbard, Denise and Clay Blevins; four great-grandchildren, Cameron Sowers, Chandler Sowers, Ryan Sowers and Kyle Blevins; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Amanda Clontz and Rob Alderman. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. Interment was in Monta Vista Cemetry. Officiating ministers was Reverend Vicki Neese. ROY CURTIS "CURT" GRAHAM FLOYD-Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford. He was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and a dedicated dad, grandpa, and fisherman. He was born on June 7, 1917 in Floyd County to the late Meda and Will Graham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Alderman and Ibra Harris, his brothers, Ed, Branson, and Jim Graham. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elsie Mannon Graham, Floyd; two daughters, Shelby G. Throckmorton, Virginia Beach, Kathy L. Graham, Nashville, Tennessee; three sons and daughters-in-law, C. Kenneth and Barbara A. Graham, Connie R. and Joyce J. Graham, H. Dean and Donna S. Graham, all of Floyd; special granddaughter, Lisa G. King, Floyd; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Altizer, Christiansburg, Lillian Reed, Floyd. Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Church Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. VERLA L. HUFF FLOYD- Verla L. Huff passed away October 21, 2002 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. She is survived by: son & daughter-in-law: Bobby & Ravanal Huff of Floyd; two grandchildren and spouses: Bobby Lane and Sandra Huff, Floyd; Stephanie and Kenny Yates, Floyd; four great-grandchildren: Courtney Huff; Robert Huff; Presley Yates; Olivia Yates, all of Floyd. Funeral services was held Wednesday October 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Riley Ware officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. FLORENCE TATUM MOORE FLOYD-Florence Tatum Moore, 89, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter M. Moore, Sr. She attended Averett College and taught school in Patrick and Floyd County. She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Nancy Moore, Jr. of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and George Martin, Chesapeake, Anne and Allen Harman, Floyd; grandchildren, Greg Moore, Flat Rock, North Carolina, Suzanne Martin, Arlington, Michael Martin, Portsmouth, Brian and Desirae Harman, Christiansburg; brother, James Tatum, Critz; sister, Susan Turner, Collinsville; sister and brother-in-law, Willie and Webster Martin, Bassett. Special thanks to caregivers Faye Duncan and the staff at Oak Haven. Funeral service was held on Monday, October 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Burial followed at the Critz Baptist Church Cemetery in Critz. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 69 Obituaries for week of November 14, 2002 HESTER CLOWER CARR CHECK-Hester Clower Carr, 94, passed away, November 6, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronceverte Carr; father and mother, Dalas and Minnie Clower; six brothers, Elmer, Clinton, Paul, Lewis, Jewel and Vernon Clower. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Dorothy Carr, Check; grandson and wife, Jerry and Wanda Carr, Check; great-granddaughter, Kayla Carr, Check. Graveside service was held Saturday, November 9, 2002 at Huffville Cemetery with Dr. Fred Austin officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ORVILLE HENRY CONNER ROANOKE-Orville Henry Conner, 64, passed away in his sleep at home on Thursday, November 7, 2002. He retired from Roanoke City Mills with over 40 years of service, and was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed his retirement with farming, gardening, and flea market produce sales. He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Hank Conner. Surviving are: his wife of 42 years, Polly Young Conner; children and spouses, Basil and Stephanie Conner, Lola and David Bush, Helen and Charles Lamb; four special grandchildren that he loved very much, Matthew and John Henry Bush, Emily and Hank Conner; special neighbors considered as adopted family, Haleigh, Jackie, and Jennifer Wolfe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Cecil Craighead, Margaret and Shelton Beckner, Alice and Kenny Stevens. Services were held Oakey's South Chapel, at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2002. Reverend Maurice Wright officiated. Interment followed in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. LILLIAN MARY DEHART DICKERSON WILLIS-Lillian Mary Dehart Dickerson departed this life Friday, November 1, 2002 at her home in Willis. She was born in Floyd on September 20, 1912, one of ten children born to Abraham and Mary Weddle Dehart. She attended Radford College and taught school at Union, Willis, Floyd, Mount Ruffner, and in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 1935 she married Walter Howard Dickerson, Jr. Besides living on the Dickerson family farm in Willis, they also lived in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Morgantown, West Virginia. Howard, Jr. passed away in 1973. She is survived by: two sons and daughter-in-law, Howard III and Hilda Dickerson, Marion Dickerson, all of Willis; one daughter and son-in-lawe, Mary and Jack Fazenbaker, Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Walt Dickerson, Ann Burkhart, Jenni Webb and Ben Webb; great grandchildren, Jared and Evan Richardson; a loving sister, India Dehart, Orlando, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greasy Creek Cemetery in Willis. Thank you MaMa Lil for blessing our lives. We will miss you. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. IVAN MCCOY HARMON FLOYD-Ivan McCoy Harmon, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at his home. Survivors include: his wife, Alva Mae Harmon, Floyd; brother, Earl Harmon, Floyd; sister, Ethel Williams, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Treva Harman, Ruby Harman, Dorothy Harmon, Juanita Harman, Floyd, Marie Williams, Roanoke; brothers-in-law, Eugene Hylton, Floyd, William Owens, Southmont, North Carolina, Jerry Harman, Jr., King George; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Varner officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Topeco Church of the Brethren Building Fund or Floyd County Rescue Squad. TERESA ANN LESTER LYNN 70 CHRISTIANSBURG-Teresa Ann Lester Lynn, 41, passed away suddenly at home Sunday, November 10, 2002. She was born July 1, 1961. Surviving are: her husband, Clyde Lynn, Jr., Christiansburg; two daughters, Stacy Lynn, Heather Lynn, both of Christiansburg; parents, Ronnie and Betty Lester, Riner; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Donnie Quesenberry, Riner, Cindy and Troy Ford, Christiansburg; grandmother, Zell Lester; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Missy Lester, Riner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Karen and Ronnie Smith, Pulaski, Mack Lynn, Rick and Donna Banks, Christiansburg. She is also survived by nephews, nieces and many friends who loved her. Teresa was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Riner. She was a kind and gentle spirit who loved animals and family. Her girls were precious to her as she was to them. The love between mother and daughter is forever. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Burial followed in Duncan Cemetery in Riner. ZULA "JUDY" WEEKS SCHAEFFER WILLIS-Zula "Judy" Weeks Schaeffer, 65, passed away Friday, November 8, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Thornton C. and Oneta Keith Weeks. Surviving are: her husband, William Lewis Schaeffer, Willis; five daughters, Karen Bell, Seattle, WA, Vanessa Bartlett, Brunswick, ME, Renee Schaeffer, Willis, Raye McCoy, Shinnston, WV, Risa Retzlaff, Front Royal; six sons, William L. Schaeffer, Jr., Manassas, Roger Schaeffer, Jefferson City, TN, Tom A. Silvious, Albany, NY, Richard Schaeffer, Hubert, NC, John Schaeffer, Wesley J. Harris; brother, Joseph C. Weeks, Lusby, MD; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Bryan Childress officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. DORIS RUDOLPH TURMAN FLOYD- Doris Rudolph Turman, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2002. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp of World War II. He retired as owner and operator of Floyd Gulf Station, Went End Gulf Station and Floyd Tire Shop. An antique auto enthusiast, he was a charter member of the Roanoke Valley Region AACA. He was committed to community service and was actively involved in bringing progress to Floyd County. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed. Survivors include: his wife of 59 years, Nettie Clifton Turman, Floyd; twin sons and daughters-in-law, David and Diana Turman, Hickory, NC, Danny and Jackie Turman, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Addie Mae Turman, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Elma Turman, Floyd; grandchildren, Andrew Turman and wife Jane, Jinny Turman, Alex Turman, Michelle Richardson and husband Eric, Ashley Allemann and husband Alex; step-grandsons, Chris Burkett, Matthew Burkett; great-grandchildren, Spencer Richardson, Regan Richardson. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Allen Terry and Elder James L. Cassell officiating. Burial followed in Plasters Family Cemetery in Vesta, VA. November 27, 2002 LOIS LINK ADKINS CHRISTIANSBURG - Lois Link Adkins, 54, passed away, November 20, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was employed by Litton-Poly Scientific in Blacksburg for 24 years. She is survived by: husband, Eddie Adkins, Christiansburg; two children and spouse, Teresa A. and Tony Davis, Christiansburg, Jerry Adkins, Riner; two step-children and spouse, Tammy Adkins, Charlotte, North Carolina, Terry and Shannon Adkins, Charlotte, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Tiffany Davis, Christiansburg, Tracy Davis, Christiansburg; two step grandchildren, Jaylin Adkins, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dalton Adkins, Charlotte, North Carolina; four sisters and brother-in-Law: Beulah Lutz, Ferrum; Olean Vest, Pilot, Susie Poff, Copper Hill, Lucell & Junior Linkous, Riner; brother-in-Law, Wayne Adkins, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Caroll Adkins, Christiansburg. Funeral Services was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey White officiating. 71 Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff and to Montgomery Regional Hospital for the special care given to Lois during her illness. HYBUNIA POFF NAFF CHECK-Hybunia Poff Naff, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was retired from Floyd Garment Company where she enjoyed working with all her co-workers for many years. Survivors include: a loving husband of 62 years, Erman L. Naff, Check; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Boyce Thompson, Orlando, Florida; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Connie Naff, Lebanon, Tennessee; three grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Virginia Thompson, London, England, Caroline Thompson, Gainesville, Florida, Alicia Naff, Lebanon, Tennessee; one brother, Winston W. Poff, Copper Hill; two sisters, Augustine Walton, Silver Spring, Maryland, Edith Pearl Thomas, Floyd. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2002 in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. BLAINE ARTHUR TANNER SR. COPPER HILL-Blaine Arthur Tanner Sr., 82, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002. He was born in Widen, West Virginia on February 13, 1920 to Tessie Cline and John Tanner. A graduate of Beckley College and Morris Harvey College, he later attended the University of Delaware for graduate courses. He taught school and coached various sports in West Virginia and Deleware. He also served in the United States Navy and the Air National Reserves. He is survived by: his wife and high school sweetheart, Lucy Shelor Tanner; children, Linda Cole, Blaine (Butch) Tanner II and wife Katherine; grandchildren, Richard Cole, Sasha Toomey and husband Daniel, Shawn Tanner and wife Lindsey, Gabriella Williams, Shane Tanner and wife Susan; great-grandchildren, Ande Williams, Meghan Williams, Ashley Tanner, Draper Tanner, Caleb Tanner, Tristan Tanner, Courtney Tanner; siblings, Virginia Musceria, Johnny Tanner and wife Carol, Charles Tanner and wife Freddie. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 1, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Presbyterian Church with Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Military rites will be performed by Floyd VFW Post #7854. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Blaine Tanner Memorial Fund, C/O Floyd County Cares, Inc. for Youth Programs, P.O. Box 545, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. Tuesday, December 03, 2002 Phillip 'Pete' Hallman was a newspaper hound Floyd publisher was diligent He learned the business from his stepgrandfather, who founded the Floyd Press, a weekly publication, in 1891. By JENNY KINCAID THE ROANOKE TIMES Newspapers were so much a part of Phillip "Pete" Hallman's life that he seemed to have press ink in his veins. "He was a newspaperman to his very marrow, and he cared passionately about newspapers and how they were doing," said Randy Hallman of his father, who died Nov. 28 at age 77 of heart and lung ailments. "Whatever the local paper was wherever he went, he picked it up. He was a newspaper hound." The former 18-year editor and publisher of the Floyd Press was born in Salem, but moved to Floyd as a boy. There he learned the business from his stepgrandfather, who founded the Floyd Press, a weekly publication, in 1891. After graduating from Floyd County High School in 1943, Pete Hallman moved to Dayton, Ohio, where he worked as a reporter for the Dayton Journal Herald. Later, he was a sports reporter in Athens, Ohio, and director of publicity at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. But Hallman couldn't escape his Floyd roots. In 1948, he bought the Floyd Press and returned to Southwest Virginia and many faithful friends. Nancy Hall, Hallman's high school friend, said the editor had a true concern for the community. 72 Hallman diligently published stories in the Floyd Press about who was sick in the community and if people were visiting from out of town, Hall said. "He had special reporters who would call in and give information," she said. The paper was such an integral part of who Hallman was that instead of rocking his then-infant son to sleep, he left it up to the old Linotype typesetting machine. "They would set me beside the Linotype machine, and I would fall asleep," said Randy Hallman, now an assistant metro editor at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Eventually, however, the demands of heading up the Floyd Press became too much for Pete Hallman. He sold the newspaper in 1966. He and his wife, Ruth, moved back to Ohio, where he worked at the Xenia Gazette and in advertising management positions at various newspapers, including the Bellbrook Post and Centerville Times. He retired from the Beavercreek News in 1991. That wasn't the end of his contribution to news writing and his love for Floyd. A strong devotee of Floyd history, Hallman helped compile the Floyd Press' 100th anniversary section in 1991. The section won first place in the Virginia Press Association competition. Randy Hallman said his father regretted selling the Floyd Press. Pete Hallman also has two daughters, Sherry Reed of Floyd and Kathleen Adams of Gloucester, Mass. Obituaries for week of December 12, 2002 ELVIN LEE BELCHER FLOYD-Elvin Lee Belcher, 59, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2002 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, John Abe Belcher and an infant daughter. He served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include: his wife, Connie Huff Belcher, Floyd; daughters and son-in-law, Shela and Ralph Poff, Floyd, Sharon Hylton, Christiansburg; granddaughter, Shawnee Camille Poff; grandson, Jeremiah Caleb Poff; mother, Verna Belcher, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Corrine Belcher, Meadows of Dan, Guy and Beatrice Belcher, Leon and Shirley Belcher, Floyd; sisters, and brother-in-law, Neva Dell and James Church, Bassett, Marie Montgomery, Floyd, Judy Wyatt, Axton; many special nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at Word of Truth Baptist Church with Reverend Stephen Lackey and Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Burial followed in Slate Mountain Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CAROL DICKERSON COPPER HILL-Ms. Carol Dickerson, 54, passed away December 5, 2002. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters. Surviving are two brothers, Edward L. Dickerson, San Francisco, California, John (Darlene) Dickerson, Roanoke; one sister, Gloria (Rev. Edward) Wade, Ferrum; two special nieces, Lisa Fuller, Kathryn Williamson, both of Martinsville; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount with Reverend Robert Smith officiating. Arrangements were handled by Serenity Funeral Home. ELDON DICKERSON PENNSYLVANIA-Eldon Dickerson, 86, formerly of Willis, died Thursday, December 5, 2002 at his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was born in Willis to the late Larry Blaine Dickerson and Frankie Emma Keith and was the widower of Lucretia Fryberger Dickerson. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in West Chester. A decorated veteran of the United States Army. He served with the 797th Military Police Battalion in WWII. Following his service, he worked as a Master Welder. He then became a Master Tool and Die Maker with Lasko Metal Products in West Chester, PA. In his 25 years with Lasko, Eldon made significant contributions as the company designing components for the US Military's Missile Program. Eldon's love for design continued long after his retirement from Lasko at 75 years of age. He was an extremely talented and versatile artisan in wood and metal working. Other cherished pastimes included gardening 73 and winemaking. Family and friends looked forward to gifts of harvest and autumn wine. His many talents were exceeded only by his love for his family. He is survived by: three daughters, Virginia Wilson, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Carolyn Vukmanic, San Francisco, California, Lorraine Mattis, Linwood, New Jersey. He is also survived by his sister, Iris Poff, Willis; as well as 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Additionally he is survived by stepchildren, Kenny Fryberger, Raymond Fryberger, Kerry Fryberger, Keith Fryberger, Kevin Fryberger and Kathy Baker. He returned to his home state for his final resting place. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December10, 2002 at Saint Mark Lutheran Church in Willis with Pastor Paul Pingel officiating. Burial followed in Slusher Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Saint Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, Virginia. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MATHEW A. DUGGER PATRICK SPRINGS-Mathew A. Dugger, 14, died Wednesday, December 4, 2002 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on July 24, 1988 in Kissimmee, Florida. He was a ninth grade student at Patrick County High School and attended Martinsville Christian Fellowship. He was a member of the Patrick County High School Golf Team, and had played football when he attended Hardin Reynolds Memorial School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmett L. Dugger, Sr., Bettye V. Andersen and Arthur M. Andersen. Mathew is survived by his parents, E. Lee Dugger, Jr. and Tina Andersen Dugger, Scenic Drive, Patrick Springs; two sisters, Rachel Adams, Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Amanda Dugger of the home; his grandparents, Mauryne Dugger of Jacksonville, Florida and Dewey L. Lumpkin, Jr. of Rome, Georgia; an exchange student, who he considered a brother, Hardy Bloess; his girlfriend, Camber Hall, aunt, Dorian Dugger, Willis. A memorial service was held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Reverend Peter Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Springs Shooting Club, C/O Carol Byrd, P.O. Box 408, Stuart, VA 24171. ZORA AKERS DULANEY FLOYD-Zora Akers Dulaney, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a beloved wife and mother and a member of Grace Brethren Church of Riner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Griff and Maude Akers, brothers, Herman Akers, James Akers, Ervin Akers, N.F. Akers and J.C. Akers, and a sister, Ruby Akers. survivors include: her husband of 62 years, Hugh A. Dulaney, Floyd; one daughter, Judy G. Dulaney, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Haden and Kathy Dulaney, Riner; grandchildren and spouses, Brad and Kim Dulaney, Angie and Barry LeNoir, Christina Winters, Wesley Winters; great grandson, Zander LeNoir; sister and brother-in-law, Velta and Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; sisters-in-law, Edith Akers, Quincy, IL, Patty Akers, Newport News. Funeral service was held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brad Dulaney and Reverend John Townsend officiating. Burial followed in White Rock Cemetery. ALICE BOOTHE KINGREA FLOYD-Alice Boothe Kingrea, 91, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2002. She was a teacher in the Floyd County School system for 20 years. She was a charter member, as well as, an honorary member of the Floyd County Womens Club. She served many years as a teacher for the Head Start Program. She was a devoted member of Floyd United Methodist Church and the Womans Society of Christian Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette H. Kingrea. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Shelby Kingrea, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice and Syd Byrne, Naples, Florida; two grandchildren and spouse: Kimberly and Richard Ingram, Floyd; Sean Byrne, Milford, Con; two great grandchildren, Brian Ingram, Amber Ingram. Funeral service was held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church with Dr. Donald Stansell and Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd United Methodist Church Memorial Picnic Shelter, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. BUFORD EDWARD QUESENBERRY 74 WILLIS-Buford Edward Quesenberry, 69, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2002 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Truman Quesenberrry. Survivors include: his wife, Lillian E. Quesenberry, Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Eddie Hall, Christiansburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Peggy Quesenberry, Randy Quesenberry, Ricky Quesenberry, Willis; mother, Gladys Quesenberry, Willis; brother, Hubert Quesenberry; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Obituaries for week of December 19, 2002 PHILLIP EUGENE HALLMAN Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman Rockville -- Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman, 77, died Thursday, November 28, 2002. He died at his home in Rockville, near Richmond, where he had recently moved. He was editor and publisher of The Floyd Press from 1948 to 1966. He retired as a newspaper executive in Beavercreek, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alice Driscoll Hallman, of Rockville; daughter Kathleen Joan Adams and her husband Jeremy Adams of Gloucester, Mass.; daughter Sherry Reed and her husband Rodney, of Floyd; son Randy Hallman and his wife, Ann McMillan, of Rockville; granddaughter Hunter Hallman of Rockville; grandson Robyn Rhodes of San Francisco; and brother Robert Hallman of Conover, N.C. Two memorial services are scheduled -- one in at the Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd on Saturday Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., and one at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45430.Rockville – Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman, 77, died Thursday, November 28, 2002. He died at his home in Rockville, near Richmond, where he had recently moved. He was editor and publisher of The Floyd Press from 1948 to 1966. He retired as a newspaper executive in Beavercreek, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alice Driscoll Hallman, of Rockville; daughter Kathleen Joan Adams and her husband Jeremy Adams of Gloucester, Mass.; daughter Sherry Reed and her husband Rodney, of Floyd; son Randy Hallman and his wife, Ann McMillan, of Rockville; granddaughter Hunter Hallman of Rockville; grandson Robyn Rhodes of San Francisco; and brother Robert Hallman of Conover, N.C. Two memorial services are scheduled -- one in at the Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd on Saturday Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., and one at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45430. Rockville – Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman, 77, died Thursday, November 28, 2002. He died at his home in Rockville, near Richmond, where he had recently moved. He was editor and publisher of The Floyd Press from 1948 to 1966. He retired as a newspaper executive in Beavercreek, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alice Driscoll Hallman, of Rockville; daughter Kathleen Joan Adams and her husband Jeremy Adams of Gloucester, Mass.; daughter Sherry Reed and her husband Rodney, of Floyd; son Randy Hallman and his wife, Ann McMillan, of Rockville; granddaughter Hunter Hallman of Rockville; grandson Robyn Rhodes of San Francisco; and brother Robert Hallman of Conover, N.C. Two memorial services were scheduled -- one in at the Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd on Saturday Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., and one at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45430. EUNICE HALL MUNCY COPPER HILL-Eunice Hall Muncy, 89, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2002 in a Roanoke nursing home. She was born in Floyd County, July 15, 1913. She is preceded in death by: her husband, Shirley Muncy; son, Kenneth Muncy; sisters, Edna Honaker and Pearl Roop, brothers, Leonard Hall, Jr. and Raymond Hall. 75 She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Edna "Tootsie" and John Poff, Copper Hill; three grandchildren, Anthony and Allison Muncy, Floyd, Patsy and Donald Snavely, Copper Hill and Robin Anderson; a great-grandson, Eddie Snavely, Copper Hill; daughter-in-law, Nora Muncy, Blacksburg; two brothers, Lloyd Hall and Brainard Hall, both of Christiansburg; three sisters, Wanna Thomas, Christiansburg, Nan Basham, Salem, Eva Hall, Blacksburg. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Homer Sawyer and Reverend Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment followed in the Huffville Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of January 9, 2003 EULA MAE HOBBS YEAROUT FLOYD-Eula Mae Hobbs Yearout, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Jessie Coulter Hobbs, first husband, Lewis Lee Davis and a grandson Bobby Hobbs. She is survived by: husband, William Curtis Yearout, Floyd; daughter, Gwyneth Hope and William Moore, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Shelby Hobbs, Pikeville, North Carolina, Charles and Jane Davis, Shawsville, Orville and Pamn Davis, Pulaski, Roger and Annette Davis, Pikeville, North Carolina; brother, Donald Hobbs, Lexington, North Carolina; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. WILLIAM JAMES (JIMMY) MOUNTCASSELL COPPER HILL-William James (Jimmy) Mountcassell, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at his home. He was born in Salem, May 26, 1947. He is survived by: his wife, Betty Mountcassell; daughter, Linda Faye Mountcassell; sister, Emma and Shirley Poff, all of Copper Hill. Graveside funeral service was held on Friday, January 3, 2003 at Restvale Cemetery with Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Donations may be made to Carilion hospice, 1917 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for the week of January 19, 2003 DALTON, HAROLD EUGENE INDIAN VALLEY- Harold Eugene Dalton, 80 of went home to the with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2003. He was born on November 20, 1922 in Floyd County. He retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 33 years of service as a blacksmith. Mr. Dalton served in the 3rd Infantry, Artillery Division, of the U. S. Army where he was awarded a purple heart. He issurvived by: his wife of 56 years, Effie Mae Dalton; one daughter and son-in-law, Lois D. & Charles N. Millis of Indianapolis, IN, two sons and daughters-in-law, Titus E. & Glenda S. Dalton of Christiansburg, Lowell B. & Nina R. Dalton of Blacksburg, one brother and sister-in-law, Harry C. & Ruthanne Dalton, one sister, Ila O. Dalton, all of Indian Valley, four grandchildren, David & Jasmine Millis of Indianapolis, Bethany Dalton of Blacksburg and Chad Dalton of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow at the Showalter Cemetery in Indian Valley with military rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127 The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eugene Dalton Memorial Fund, (Survivor Fund), 100 W. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. 76 The family wishes to thank the community, area churches and all their family and friends who have prayerfully given comfort, words or encouragement and financial support during this difficult time. The Dalton family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. HAZEL AKERS DUNCAN FLOYD-Hazel Akers Duncan, 85, formerly of Radford, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2003 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Radford and the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oather L. Duncan; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Akers, and a brother, Hestle Akers. Survivors include: two brothers, Newton L. Akers of Riner and Thomas Akers of Christiansburg; four sisters, Anne Altizer of Davidson, North Carolina, Mildred Pannell of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dorothy Rutter of Floyd, and Joyce Shortt of Newport News; two brothers-in-law, Jim Rutter and Marshall Shortt; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2003 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Mr. Larry Phillips and Reverend Don Peters officiating. Entombment followed in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. Contributions may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. DAISY ALTIZER GRAHAM RADFORD-Daisy Altizer Graham, 83, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003 in a Richmond hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Graham, parents, Sherman and Minnie Burton Altizer of the White Rock Community, brothers, Hester Altizer and Hassel Altizer. She is survived by: one son, Jerry L. Boyd, Clarksville, TN; daughters, Phyllis Baker, San Antonio, TX, Barbara Evans, Montpelier, VA; Gail Plunkett, Moneta, VA; brother, Grover Altizer, Barracksville, WVA; sisters, Freda Baker, Lincoln University, PA, Juanita Grady, West Grove, PA; ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2003 at White Rock Church of the Brethren with Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Reverend Michael Pugh officiating. Burial followed in White Rock Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LEO HARMON ROANOKE-Leo Harmon, 79, entered into rest to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lucille S. Harmon. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired cabinetmaker and installer for Perdue Cabinet Company with 21 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #3 and the DAV H.H. MacKenzie Chapter #3. Surviving are: his daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Kenny Conner of Goodview, Sylvia H. Thompson of Salem, Linda and J. DeWitt Thomas of Check; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael W. and Janet Harmon of Salem, Steve R. and Marty Harmon of Vinton, ten grandchildren, Brian and Carla Hazelwood, Kenneth and Karen Thompson, Karen and Jay Cunningham, Frank and Crissie Thomas, Patrick and Toni Thomas, Laura Thomas, Courtney Conner, Joshua Jones and Zachary Jones; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Hurley of Maryland, Bernice Shilling of Roanoke; brother, Dennis E. Harmon of Roanoke; special friends, Dr. Ed and Jean Williams and family, Lanie Shumate and family, Reverend Donald R. Douglas and a loving church family from Penn Forest Church of God. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2003. The Reverend Sam Belisle officiated. Interment followed in the Cunningham-Harmon Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. Military graveside rites by VFW Post #1264. Memorials may be made to Penn Forest Church of God or the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 77 CORA KENLEY QUESENBERRY FLOYD-Cora Kenley Quesenberry, 104, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Indian Valley on February 12, 1898. Surviving are: a sister-in-law, Gladys Quesenberry of Willis; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Bryon Childress and Reverend Dale Bowman officiating. Interment was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to Buffalo Mountain Conference Center, C/O B.C. Childress, 1993 Childress Road, Willis, VA 24380. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. VERNIE R. ROBERTSON TANEYTOWN, MD-Vernie Reed Robertson, 91, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born February 3, 1911 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late James S. and Daley Alley Reed. She was the wife of Charles R. Robertson, who died in 1987. She was a member of Union Bridge Church of the Brethren. Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline and Carroll Ford of Westminster, Millie and Ralph Coshun of Littlestown, PA and Nancy and Kenneth Hunter of Roanoke; sister, Iva Ohler of Taneytown, MD; brother, Frank Reed of Blacksburg; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by infant son Claude Robert Robertson, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2003 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge, with her pastors, Reverend James Benedict and Anna Lease, officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg. LEWIS C. SHEARING FLOYD-Lewis Clyde Shearing, 66, died Monday, January 13, 2003 at his home. He was born in Flint, MI and was formerly employed by the Buick Division of General Motors Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Fern Harrison Shearing and his sister, Thelma Mae Rice. Surviving are: his wife, Lora Maxine Shearing, Floyd; sons, Mark Farley, Henry Farley, Charleston, WV, Joseph Farley, Johnny Farley, Christiansburg, Timothy Shearing, Riner, Terry Yehle, Michigan; daughters, Bonnie Winter, Charleston,WV, Teresa Brammer, Indian Valley, Kathy Hopkins, Christiansburg, Connie Goad, Rose Shearing, Floyd, Cindy Rose, Michigan, Brenda, Michigan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jackie and Ron Gunn, Floyd, Dorothy Rynca, Radford, Patty and Clarence Chaney, Clifton, CO; 38 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a..m. Thursday, January 16, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Junior Bentley officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Branch Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. ELIZA WILSON COPPER HILL-Eliza Wilson, 87, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003. Surviving are: nieces and nephews, Irene Moran, Sylvia Yopp, Hilda Radford and Ralph M. Stump, all of Copper Hill and Doris King of Richmond; several nieces and nephews of Maryland; and a sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson, of Bassett. Graveside funeral service was held Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Restvale Cemetery with the Reverend Dale Walker officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 78 Obituaries for the week of January 23, 2003 MYRTLE TURNER CUSTER FLOYD-Myrtle Turner Custer, 88, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2003 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Custer of Floyd; granddaughter, Michelle Custer of Roanoke; great-granddaughter, Carey Hughes; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Ruth Turner of New Castle, Ind.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lucy Houchins of Marinia Del Ray, California, Christine and Claude Rorrer of West Minister, Maryland. Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Shockley officiating. Interment was held in Jacksonville Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. SAMUEL J. RAMSEY, SR. ROANOKE-Samuel J. Ramsey, Sr., 81, died Friday, January 17, 2003. He was a native of West Virginia and spent most of his life in Delaware, moving to Roanoke in 1990. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel B. Ramsey. He is survived by: his wife, Thelma Wimmer Ramsey; a son, Sam Ramsey and his partner, Tony Kiser of Roanoke; two grandsons, Andrew Ramsey and wife, Christine, of Roanoke, Matthew Ramsey and fiancée, Allison Brown of Charlotte, North Carolina; great-grandson, Stephen Bernys, two stepdaughters, Peggy Lantz and husband, Ronnie, of Montvale; Jackie Roberts and husband, Will, of Roanoke; stepson, Douglas Hale of Roanoke; step-grandchildren, Chrisi Rice of Salem, Tracy Gordon of Pulaski; and several step-great-grandchildren. Service was held at Oakey's South Chapel, at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2003. The Reverend Will Roberts officiated. Interment was in Grace Lawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, Deleware , at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2003. WARD E. REED KNOXVILLE, TN-Ward E. Reed, 78, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003. He was a member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club and retired branch manager of Unisys Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by: his wife, Gertrude (Trudy) Reed; daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn Reed, and Anna and Mike McReynolds; grandchildren, Meagan Leigh, Percy Floyd, William Alexander McReynolds, all of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Francis Reed of Roanoke; and sister, Ruth Chitwood, Wytheville. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Family Cemetery in Willis. Memorials may be made to the Kiwanis Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 232, Knoxville, TN 37901 or the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 669, Knoxville, TN 37901. JOHN CLINTON "BUD" WEST VESTA- John Clinton "Bud" West, 79, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Patrick County on April 6, 1923 to the late Andrew Bennett and Emma Hall West. In addition to his parents, Mr. West was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Sutphin West; one son, Roger West; and one brother, Glidewell F. West. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a self-employed heavy equipment operator. He is survived by: three sons, Clinton West of Meadows of Dan, Mike West of Stuart, and Garland West of Vesta; a daughter, Cynthia "Loulou" West of Vesta; two grandchildren, John Lucas Cockram and Jeremiah Kane Cockram; 79 and a step-grandson, Christopher Hodges; one brother, Jesse R. West of Collinsville; three sisters, Mildred Martin of Stuart, Marie Combs of Eden, North Carolina and Lucy Lee Cruise; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Reverend Clarence Marshall officiating. Burial followed in the DeHart Family Cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Obituaries for week of February 6, 2003 VIRGINIA RUTH CANADAY FLOYD-Virginia Ruth Canaday, 79, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a retired secretary of Turman-Yeatts Motor Company. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Lucinda Belcher Canaday. Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Vera Mae Canaday, Floyd, Joyce Canaday, Defiance, OH; niece, Karen and Tom Hammond, Griffin, GA; nephews, Lewis and Nancy Canaday, Riner, James Canaday, Frank Canaday, Floyd, David and Susan Canaday, Laurel Fork; great nephew, Tyler Canaday; great nieces, Michelle and Jim Kenndy, Amy and Adam Bruce, Amber Canaday; great-great-nieces, Tayler and Michaela Bruce. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery. WAYNE G. GILLESPIE MARYLAND-Wayne G. Gillespie, 64, died Friday, January 10, 2003 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland Maryland. He was born August 24, 1938 in Welch, West Virginia to Walter Gillespie, Floyd, and the late Nancy (Harmon) Gillespie. He graduated from West Point and spent his career in the military, including service in Vietnam. He was a member of the Proctor Kildow Post 71 American Legion, and the owner of the Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast. Surviving in addition to his father are: his wife, Kamlesh (Nath) Gillespie; son, Gordon Gillespie, Berlin, Germany; two daughters, Haley Gillespie, McHenry, Maryland,and Patricia Gillespie, Moscow, Russia; one sister, Margaret Murphy, El Toro, California. A memorial service was conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, Thursday, January 16. The family requests memorials be directed to the Wayne G. Gillespie Memorial Fund, 16766 Garrett Highway, Oakland, Maryland 21550. JANET ELEANOR HUFFMAN RINER-Janet Eleanor Huffman, 89, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Auburn United Methodist church, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Registered Nurse having taken her training at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord H. Huffman. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Bruce Prillaman, Roanoke, Wanda Bivens, Longwood, Florida; sister, Nellie Corder, Mount Solon; grandchildren, Natalie and David Holland, Baltimore, Maryland, Susan Prillman, Warrensburg, MO, Vickie Ditchman, Las Vagas, Nevada, Edward Williamson, Longwood, Florida; several great-grandchildren; special friends, Iva Huffman, Nancy Richardson, Riner. 80 Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3 at Auburn United Methodist Church with Reverend Steve Aker officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LUCY PUGH MANNON SALEM-Lucy Pugh Mannon, 96, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 31, 2003. She resided in Wilmington, Delaware for 66 years before moving to Salem in April of 1991. He husband, Emmert, daughter, Shirley and sister, Ola, preceded her in death. Her surviving family includes: sons, C. Allen Mannon and his wife, Pat of Mountville, PA, Roy Mannon and wife, Janet of Front Royal; nephew, Wayne Mannon of Riner; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday, February 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem with the Reverend Leslie Pugh officiating. Burial followed in the Mannon Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church at 712 Front Avenue, Salem, VA 24153. PERSIS M. PLAISTED FLOYD-PLAISTED, PERSIS M., 80, passed away Monday, January 27, 2003 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Plaisted, father, Carleton R. Metcalf, MD, brother, Paul R. Metcalf, mother, Lucy Persis Parker, twin infant sons, and step mother, May J. Metcalf. She graduated from Concord Academy in Concord, MA in 1940 and from Marot Junior College in Thomson, CT in 1942. She received a B.S. in biology/medical technology from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH in 1947. It was here that she met and married Donald Ernest Plaisted. She worked as a medical technologist (M.T.) registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for over 50 years. She was employed by hospitals and clinics in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Virginia. She also worked for the Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH. She was very active in a wide range of volunteer and charitable endeavors. These included, among others, The American Red Cross, The American Heart Association, The American Legion Ladies Auxillary Unit #94, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, Civil Defense and the Durham Youth (sports) Association. In addition, she was a founding/charter member of the Friends of Ordiorne Point marine education center in Rye, NH. If laboratory medicine was Persis's first love, marine biology was her second. Her passion for education, youth and the ocean lead her to become an award winning marine biology volunteer educator. She served as a marine education Docent for the U.N.H.. marine extension program for over ten years. This program involved teaching Marine Biology programs in schools throughout northern New England. She was also a volunteer for marine education at the Maine Aquarium in Saco, Maine. Her dedication to this field culminated in her becoming the first volunteer ever to be awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Northeast Marine Advisory Council for excellence in marine education. She and her family were very grateful for the many friendships she formed in southwest Virginia during the past 15 years. She was a member of the Pizzaro Ladies Group and the Floyd Chapter of T.O.P.S. She also maintained friendships with many fellow employees from Lewis-Gale Hospital. She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Persis G. Savage McHugh and Thomas McHugh of New Market, NH; her son, Carleton A. Plaisted of Floyd; grandchildren, Linda Miller and Dr. Keith Miller of Cumming, GA, Ryan and Sarah Beth Plaisted of Floyd, brother, Carleton R. Metcalf of Basking Ridge, NJ; sister and brother-inlaw, Lucy and Tim Woodman of Concord, NH. 81 A memorial service was held at 4:00 p.m.Saturday, February 1, at the Horne Funeral Home. Interment will follow at a later date in Durham, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross, 16 East Main Street Christiansburg, VA 24073. The Plaisted family was served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. JEANETTE LILLIAN SHORDT WILLIS-Jeanette Lillian Shordt, 86, passed away Friday, January 31, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Peter Henry Shordt. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 3 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brian Childress officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. VERA L. STEVENS PILOT-Vera L. Stevens, 101, passed away, Friday, January 31, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a stroke. Vera was raised in Grafton/Chester, Vermont and met her husband there. She taught school in a one-room schoolhouse for several years. In 1935 she departed the States with Elmer and moved to Panama where Elmer served as a structural engineer with the Panama Canal Company for 30 years. They both formed friendships with the Indians of the Interior and were very supportive of the missionary outreach in the San Blas Islands. Upon retirement, they moved to Ocala, Florida where they resided for 30 years and were active in the Highlands and First Baptist Church. Since moving to Floyd in 1994, Vera has had the honor of being the oldest member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Elmer (Steve), and a son Jim. Survived by: son and daughterin-law, John and Joyce Stevens, with whom she resided in Floyd County; daughter-in-law, Marilyn; six grandchildren, Jim B. Stevens, John F. Stevens, Lori Campbell, Teri Ford, Diana Swain, Pamela Ryan; 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will take place in Simonsville Cemetery, Simonsville, Vermont. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, has minister to the family in this time of sorrow. FREDERICK W. THOMPSON CHRISTIANSBURG - Frederick W. Thompson, 86, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. He was the former owner and operator of East End Feed and Seed, and was a part time Floyd County "gentleman farmer". A veteran of World War II he was a member of St Paul United Methodist Church, a former member of the Christiansburg Lion's Club and the New River Valley Square Dance Club. He was born in Floyd County to the late John D and Effie Sowers Thompson and was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Conduff Thompson. He is survived by a son, Walter Davis Thompson, Clover, SC; daughters, Cheryl T. Shull, Radford, Sallye T. Kennedy, Christiansburg, grandchildren, R. Scott Shull, Jess A. Shull, Tayler Shull, Zach Kennedy, Alex Kennedy, Adrienne Hill, Alyson Thompson, and Amelia Thompson; one great grandchild, Robert Hill, III. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Doug Kanney with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. The Thompson family is being served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg ESTELLE ROBERSON UNDERWOOD 82 BASSETT-Estelle Roberson Underwood, 78, died Sunday, February 2, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was born on October 22, 1924, in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Homer A. Roberson and the late Lena C. Roberson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Gilbert C. Underwood, who died on July 28, 2002 and sister, Freeda R. DeHart. She was a member of the Bassett Church of the Brethren since 1951, where she formerly served as church secretary, member and past president of the Women's Bible Class and member of the Women's Fellowship Circles. Surviving are: a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene U. and Harvey Roop of Patrick Springs; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gerald C. Underwood and special friend, Marie Coleman of Ridgeway; Doyle L. Underwood and Mary Grace Underwood, both of Woolwine; one sister,Velma R. Reed of Floyd; two brothers, Harry and Donald Roberson, both of Floyd; four grandchildren, Andrea Roop, Adam Roop, Brenton Underwood and Cody Underwood and one stepgrandson, Joey Belcher. The funeral was held Wednesday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Bassett Church of the Brethren with the Reverend William Stovall and the Reverend Barry Sink. Interment was in Roselawn Burial Park. Memorials may be made to Bassett Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund, 34 Brethren Drive, Bassett, VA 24055. Collins Funeral Services, Bassett, handled arrangements. BELLE SUTPHIN WILLIS FLOYD-Belle Sutphin Willis, 87, widow of W. Glenn Willis passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 after a lengthy illness. She was married to Mr. Willis for 64 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Rosa Largen Sutphin. She was a member of Camp Bethel United Methodist Church, Pilot. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Bruce Garratt, Suffolk, Wanda and Marshall Smith, Church Hill, TN, Janice and John Parker, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, John Garratt, Suffolk, Martha Garratt Boone, Melbourne, Australia, David Garratt, Chesapeake, Mary Garratt Johansen, Richmond, Glenn Willis Smith, Ruckersville; Rebekah Smith, Church Hill, TN; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Thompson, Laurel Fork; Alma Thompson, Stuart, Hazel Dowdy, Charleston, WV; brother, Emory Sutphin, Dublin. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Tommy Willis officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville. Obituaries for week of February 13, 2003 BYNG ANGLIN ROANOKE-Byng Anglin, 80, formerly of Woolwine, passed away Monday, February 10, 2003. He was born May 13, 1922 in Woolwine, son of the late Walter and Ninnia Cox Anglin. He was preceded in death by his wife of fiftyone years, Janet Stockner Anglin, two brothers and a sister, Polo Anglin, Arko Anglin and Iris Anglin Via. He retired from the United States Postal Service after serving as postmaster in Woolwine for thirty years and then continued to work as an award winning Realtor for the next fifteen years in Patrick and surrounding counties. He loved his homeplace and the people there. There was no place like home. Surviving are: one daughter, Cathy Anglin, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Colleen Anglin, Roanoke; two grandsons, Christopher and Jonathan Anglin, all of the home; one brother, W.W. Anglin of Woolwine; a brother-in-law, Ned Stockner of Dublin. Funeral services were private with Crypt Side services at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. Donations may be made to Woolwine Fire Department and Rescue Squad. 83 CAROL ANN BYRD RADFORD-Carol Ann Byrd, 36, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. Surviving are: her husband, Greg Byrd, Radford; son Lennon Lyle, Radford; daughter, Miranda Lyle, Radford; father, John Stoots, Louisville, MS; mother, Elizabeth Bratton, Dublin; sister, Susan Stoots, Montvale; half-brother, J.R. Stoots, Louisville, MS; grandchildren, Hannah Williams, Braiden Lyle; unborn granddaughter, Mikala Lyle; special friend, Jeff Lane, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Wednesday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Jay Harris officiating. Burial followed in Indian Creek Cemetery, Willis. EDITH PUGH CHAFIN FLOYD-Edith Pugh Chafin, died Monday, February 3, 2003 in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was born October 27, 1915 in Floyd County and was the daughter of the late Otho Cline and Gladys Sumner Pugh. She was a graduate of National Business College and a member of Mt. Elbert United Methodist Church. After a civil service career, she owned and operated Montgomery Tire Service in Christiansburg. She is survived by: her husband of 59 years, Clarence Hayden Chafin; her sister, Ethel and husband, Lu Merritt; brother, Leslie C. Pugh and his wife, Joyce. Also surviving are a niece, Irene Underwood of St. Louis, MO; two nephews, John Pugh of Herndon, and Robert Pugh of Fredericksburg. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 6, at Horne Funeral Chapel with Reverend Mickey White officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068. LINDA INEZ DUNCAN FLOYD-Linda Inez Duncan, 55, passed away Friday, February 7, 2003 at her home. She was a member of the Floyd Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Fred C. Duncan, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and John V. Austin, Gail and Bruce Wells, Floyd, Karen and Vance Durrance, Winder, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Angela Duncan, Indian Valley; mother, Edith Rampey, Floyd; grandchildren, Matthew McPeak, Sierra Addison, Dakotta Harmon, Neal Wells, Nathan Wells, Savannah Duncan, Brett Greer, Tanner Greer, Daniel Duncan, Naomi Wells; several aunts and uncles. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 10, at the Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Tom Bumpus, Reverend Joe Cox and Reverend Ronald Sutphin officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LOLA ALLIE GOAD DUGSPUR-Lola Allie Goad, 77, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Goad. She is survived by: one sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and George Supthin of Floyd; brother, Arvin Goad of Dugspur; nephew, Kenneth Sutphin of Roanoke; niece, Vanessa Mays of Oak Island, North Carolina; two greatnieces, Kimberly King, Joli Wade; great-great-niece, Emma King. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2003 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville with Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Burial was at Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. SARRAH AGNES HYLTON 84 WILLIS-Sarrah Agnes Hylton, 81, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003 at Laurel Meadow Nursing Home. Survivors include: sister, Vada G. Hylton, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Posey Lester and Darlene Hylton, Meadows of Dan; four sisters-in-law, Elsie Hylton, Willis, Charlotte Hylton, Trinity, North Carolina, Barbara Hylton, Wilis, Inez Hylton, Floyd; brother-in-law, Chester Boothe, Meadow of Dan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Burial followed in the Hylton Cemetery. TROY LESLIE SOWERS WILLIS-Troy Leslie Sowers, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jabe and Stella Poff Sowers, a son, John Wayne Sowers and a sister, Winnie Bower. Survivors include: wife, Elizabeth Alderman Sowers, Willis; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Freda Sowers, Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Gary Dillon, Wanda Bolt, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Luther and Laura Sowers, Floyd; sisters, Rheba Vaughn, Willis, Jo Ann Hale, Salem; grandchildren, Tommy Sowers, Kevin Sowers, Jimmy Wayne Radford, Micky Bolt, Michele Lytton; great-grandchildren, Brittany Sutphin, Jeffrey Wayne Radford, Troy Wayne Radford, Ryan Sowers, Camron Sowers, Chandler Sowers, Carlie and Ashton Lytton; two step great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in the Barringer Cemetery. FRANK JAMES REED BLACKSBURG-Frank James Reed, 85, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daily Reed, son, Kenneth Wayne Reed, granddaughter, Amber Marie Akers, four sisters and four brothers. Survivors include: his wife, Vada Reed, Floyd; sons, Troy Reed, Floyd, Galen Reed, Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Florene and Elbert Lester, Roanoke, Arlene and Robert Dowdy, Blacksburg; sister, Iva Ohler, Taneytown, Maryland; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 9, at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend Roy Turpin, Reverend Eli Yoder, and Reverend Jimmy Price officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LARRY MELVIN WILLARD FLOYD-Larry Melvin Willard, 61, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003 in Manassas of natural causes. He was born in Surry County, North Carolina. He was employed by Pike Electric, Inc. of Mount Airy and was an overhead general foreman working in Manassas. He was a member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Melvin and Dorothy "Jabe" Hicks Willard, a nephew, Terry Dean Mills. He is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Willard Ratcliff and James Ratcliff, of Alum Ridge; son and daughter-in-law, Larry Allen and Susan Howard Willard of Riner; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Willard; two grandsons, Rusty Allen Moore, Nicholas Jordan Willard; sister, Joyce Willard Richardson, Mount Airy, NC; brother and sister-in-law, James Ronnie and Judy Willard, Mount Airy, NC; two nieces, Angela Willard, Anne Richardson Swain and family; nephew, John Kim Richardson and family; special friend, Mary Akers, Floyd. 85 Funeral service was held Monday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m. at New Venture Baptist Church (Flat Rock Area,) Mount Airy, North Carolina with Reverend Warren Pierce and Reverend Jimmy Cain officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Masonic rites were held at Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday, February 8, by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 at 7 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled local arrangements. Obituaries for week of February 20, 2003 DAVID WOODRUM FRANCIS PILOT-David Woodrum Francis, 85, passed away Monday night, February 17, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He attended Hampton Sydney College, and was associated with and a supporter of Virginia Tech. He was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the Army Air Force and attained the rank of Captain. Upon release from service he was a salesman for Bell-Howe Corporation the following 17 years. During this time he served as a deacon in the Presbyterian Church. In 1973 he and his wife "Sunny" founded Serenity House, which he managed up until his death. His chief concern was the residents of Serenity House, so in 1983 he established Superior Church Furniture in order that his men would have steady employment, all this, as well as operating a 250-acre farm. He loved the outdoors, and one of his favorite sports was fishing. His ultimate dream was to offer sanctuary to as many of his fellowmen as possible. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Sunny," two brothers, Andrew Francis and Sam Francis, also two sisters. He is survived by: two daughters and husbands, Shannon and Harold Tate of Waynesboro, and Franciene and Charles Heartly of Newport, North Carolina; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by the men of Serenity House, as well as by special friends, Laura, Opal, Kevin and Shirley. Due to inclement weather, a memorial service will be held at a future date. Arrangements are being handled by Wood Funeral Home of Floyd. LINWOOD T. HICKS, SR. CHRISTIANSBURG-Linwood T. Hicks,Sr., 78, formerly of Floyd passed on to the Lord while at home with his family at his bedside Saturday, February 15, 2003. He was born in Besoco, West Virginia July 21, 1924 to the late Terrell Hicks and Goldia H. Ferris. He was preceded in death by his son Linwood Hicks, II. He served in the US Navy during WWII in thirteen major engagements in the South Pacific aboard the USS Black DD 666. He also served in the US Army, and retired from the US Air Force with twenty years of Military Service. He also retired from Corning Glass Works with twenty years of service. Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife of fifty eight years, Janice James Hicks of Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Myra H. and David R. Badger and Jan H. and Tim D. Lang both of Blacksburg; one son, Jon F. Hicks of Christiansburg; two sisters, Thalia Nicely of Moneta, Carole Tomlinson of Phoenix, AZ; one brother, Michael Ferris, Phoenix, AZ; one brother-in-law and wife, Marshall K. and Darnell James of Floyd; four grandsons, Daniel Hicks, USAF UT, David J. Badger, Matthew B. Buttel, Mark T. Badger all of Blacksburg; several nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Angus, who laid at his bedside every day while ill. Private funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. In his memory donations may be made to Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Radford, VA 24141. Thank you to Carilion Hospice Service for their caring staff and especially to Judy Epperly RN and Claudia Lazama-Jones RN for their loving care. Also a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Jones. 86 Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is serving the Hicks family. IVA B. STUMP RAU ROANOKE-Iva B. Stump Rau, 90, died Monday, February 10, 2003. She was born July 23, 1912 in Floyd to the late Charles and Emma Stump. She is the widow of James A. Rau and is also preceded in death by a sister Erma Stump Fralin; and brothers, Alton Brooks Stump, Paul Brammer Stump and Donald Harvey Stump. She attended Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. Surviving are: daughter, Ruth Ann Rau of Roanoke; three nieces, Jo Emma Houston of Rocky Mount, Sue George of Glade Hill and Mary Furrow of Roanoke; nephews, Dennis Brooks Stump of Maryland, Kenneth Douglas Stump of Blue Ridge; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service was held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 13. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their appreciation to Our Lady Of The Valley Nursing Home, Roanoke Memorial Nursing Staff, 12 West and Dr. R. Thomas Edwards, Dr. Steven Morgan, Dr. Fabricius and Dr. Steven Collins. The daughter would also like to express her heartfelt gratitude to her mother's caregivers, Lisa Sarver, Clarie Reid, Claudette Reid, Angela Arrington and Wilma Bartrip, and Eldercare Services of Roanoke. GEORGE M. RAY FLOYD- George M. Ray, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-law, Tressa and Jim Goughenour, Carman and Charles Jones, Drucella and Allen Crockett; five grandchildren; one sister, Louise Lane. Graveside service will be held Friday, February 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. R.D. Vaught officiating. The family and friends will receive friends on Thursday, February 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church , Roanoke, VA 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. Obituaries for week of February 27, 2003 BRIAN LEE QUESENBERRY RADFORD-Brian Lee Quesenberry, 30, died suddenly Saturday, February 22, 2003. Brian was born in Radford, and was employed by C.L. "Buddy" Draughn Contractors. H e was the son of Stewart D. Quesenberry, of Blacksburg and the late Constance Bowles Kirk. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Quesenberry, sons Hunter D. and Brandon L. Quesenberry, and Lucas Shepard, all of Radford, grandmothers Stella M. Quesenberry and Lorene Beeman. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25 at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Quesenberry family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service in Christiansburg. ESTELLENE S. SLUSHER FLOYD-Estellene S. Slusher, 84, passed away Friday, February 21, 2003. Survivors include: husband, William H. Slusher, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar Jr. and Betty Sue Jones, Floyd, Roger and Teresa Jones, Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Iva Dale and Ira Duncan, Christiansburg, Dinah Mabry, Dublin, Sue Bailey, Christiansburg; step-daugher, Margaret Barnett, Front Royal, Deborah Schirman, 87 Wilmington, NY, Louise Slusher, Yvonne Slusher, Alexandria; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elois and Virgil Trail, Willis, Avanelle and James Neal, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, four step-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 24, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment followed in the Slusher Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to Heritage Hall Nursing Home for their loving care. DANIEL TAYLOR (D.T.) WEDDLE FLOYD-Daniel Taylor (D.T.) Weddle, 76, passed away Wednesday night, February 19, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by: his wife, Guida W. Weddle of Floyd; four children, Patricia Lee of Guntersville, Ala., Mary and Robert Cody of Guntersville, Ala, Robert and Kathy Weddle of Westfield, NC, Dale Weddle of Vinton; two grandchildren, Joshua and Zackery Weddle; two step-children, Anne and Bert Graham of Christiansburg, James and Rita Worrell of Floyd; two step-grandchildren, Catherine and Jacqueline Graham; sister and brother, Kathleen Jamison of Floyd and Alton and Geneva Weddle of Willis; several nieces and nephews and Shanta. Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 22, at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Graveside Military Honors by Hillsville Grover King VFW Post #1115 and Floyd VFW Post #7854. Obituaries for week of March 6, 2003 ZONIE THOMAS SPENCER FLOYD-Zonie Thomas Spencer, 83, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at her home. She was the widow of Winston E. Spencer and the daughter of the late George M. Thomas and Manervie Shortt. She attended the Presbyterian Church of Floyd and was a faithful member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Floyd County Historical Society. Survivors include: sister-in-law, Ora H. Thomas, Stuart; three nieces and spouses, Elaine and Willie Belcher, Woolwine, Ilene and Jack Spencer, Huntsville, AL, Nancy and David Henley, Roanoke; one nephew and spouse, Paul and Judy Thomas, Stuart; great nieces and nephews, Sally Thomas, Dean and Diane Belcher, Roger and Susan Spencer, Ron and Sharon Spencer. Funeral service will he held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Obituaries for week of March 13, 2003 EVA VELMER OUSLEY CARTER Velma O. Carter, 85, of 868 Mount View Road and Riverside Nursing Home of Danville went home to the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2003. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Roscoe, Early, twin brother Elmer and Carlie and three sisters, Gracie, Cora and Della and her husband Jessie H. Carter, grandson, Johnny Gaudette. She was the last surviving child of Millard and Aldora Ousley. Surviving are: one son, Roy Carter; daughters, Nancy F. Carter and Glenda C. Gaudett, Danville, five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003 at the Cox Cemetery, Dugspur. Maberry Funeral Home handled arrangements. HUGH ALTON DULANEY 88 FLOYD-Hugh Alton Dulaney, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2003 in a Roanoke hospital. He was a member of Grace Brethren Church and was retired from Lynchburg Foundry. He was dedicated to and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Zora Akers Dulaney, his parents, Dorsey and Cora Reed Dulaney, a sister, Helen Bradford and a brother, Dorsey Allen Dulaney. Survivors include: his daughter, Judy G. Dulaney, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Haden and Kathy Dulaney, Riner; grandchildren, Brad and Kim Dulaney, Angie and Barry LeNoir, Christina Winters, Wesley Winters; greatgrandson, Zander H.LeNoir; sister, Edith Akers, Quincy, ILL; sister-in-law and husband, Velta and Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; sister-in-law, Patty Akers, Newport News. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John Townsend, Reverend Brad Dulaney and Reverend Eli Yoder officiating. Burial will be in White Rock Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. GRACIE MAE HENDRICK LAUREL FORK-Gracie Mae Hendrick, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She is survived by: one daughter, Ava Ruth Bowman of Laurel Fork; three sisters, Hallie Stanley of Laurel Fork, Edith Spence of Dugspur, Irene Cock of Dugspur; four brothers, George Cox of Laurel Fork, S.J. Cox of Durham, North Carolina, Profit Cox of St. Louis, MO, Lawrence Cox of California; five grandchildren, Donna Hill of Fancy Gap, Gearld Hendrick of Georgia, Keith Bowman of Floyd, Jenna Decker of Tennessee and Cheryl Cronk of Floyd; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on March 6 at Rome Missionary Baptist Church at Laurel Fork. Burial was in the church cemetery. Joe Parks officiated. JOHNNY JUNIOR HOWARD BLACKSBURG-Johnny Junior Howard, 66, passed away Friday night, March 7, 2003 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Emmazetta Howard, Blacksburg; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Leonard Cox, Riner; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday, March 10, at Wood Funeral home with Reverend John O'Donnell officiating with burial in the Weaver Cemetery. EDNA MAE WILLIS MORRIS FLOYD-Edna Mae Willis Morris, 72, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include: daughter, Pamela Morris and fiance Bruce Landsman, Richmond; sons, Jack M. Morris and wife Terri, Floyd, Samuel D. Morris and wife Linda, Copper Hill, Jeffery A. Morris and finace Norma Hale, Check; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and James Conner, Christiansburg, Ruth Price and Johnny Garland, Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wesley and Lucinda Willis, Germantown, OH, W.J. and Mary Willis, Vandalia, OH, Jerry Lee and Sandy Willis, Shelby Township, MI, Michael and Wanda Willis, Check; sister-in-law, Margaret Howery, Floyd, Frances Teel, Dorothy Epperly, Christiansburg, Betty Joyner, Richmond; Jeannie Altizer and husband, Doug, Radford; grandchildren, Jessie Agee, Andrew Morris, David Morris, Jessica Morris, Samantha Morris, Monica Morris, Danielle Morris, Heather Morris. 89 Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with David Battaglia officiating. Burial followed in Restvale Cemetery. STANLEY PHILLIPS CHRISTIANSBURG-Stanley Phillips, 78, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003 in a Dublin nursing home. He was born and raised in Floyd County. He was a deacon at the Radford Church of Christ and a member of a musical group, The Joymakers. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna R. Phillips. Surviving are: two sons, Gregory Lee Phillips, Christiansburg, and Terry Lynn Phillips and his wife, Melissa, Roanoke; two brothers, Flemon Phillips, Christiansburg and Cecil Phillips, Ohio; two sisters, Hattie Wright, Clemons, North Carolina and Hazel Phillips, Fayetteville, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Stephen Phillips, Jonathan Phillips and Terrace Phillips. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at The Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment followed in Highland Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Radford Church of Christ. V.F.W. Post #776 conducted military graveside services. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, handled arrangements. JOSEPH HOWARD TOWNSEND CHRISTIANSBURG-Joseph Howard Townsend, 69, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Julia Townsend, his sisters, Audrey and Madeline and brother, Martin and Billy. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn A. Townsend of Christiansburg; children and their spouses, Cathy and Wayne Quesenberry of Floyd, Theresa and Kevin Wetklow of Chesapeake, Maryland, Joseph and Doralynn Townsend, Jr. of Floyd; grandchildren, Megan, Travis, Kevin, Cody, Kirsten, and Rachel; sisters, Alice Curtis of Mr. Airy, Maryland, Eleanor Violett of Elpaso, Texas; mother-in-law, Carolyn M. Townsend of Floyd, numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Father John A. Prinelli officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The Townsend family is being served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg. JOHN MAURICE TURMAN WILLIS-John Maurice Turman, 74, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a son Danny Ray Turman. Survivors include: his wife, Nita Turman, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Beverly Turman, Dugspur, Tim and Kim Turman, Floyd; step-son and wife, Kenneth and Drema Tolbert, Willis; step daughters and husbands, Debra and Gary Hale, Cloverdale, Pam Dalton, Draper, Linda and Coy King, Floyd, Brenda and Danny King, Radford; sisters, Margaret Matherly, Willis, Lois Rich, Danville; sisters-in-law, Winnie Turman, Woodlawn, Marie Turman, Danville. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial followed in the Turman Cemetery with Military Rites by Grover King V.F.W. Post #1115. 90 Obituaries for week of March 20, 2003 BETTY JEAN MATTOX CUSTER FLOYD-Betty Jean Mattox Custer, slipped the bonds of this earthly existence on Saturday, March 15, 2003 after an extended illness. She was born January 15,1926 in Bedford County to William Davis Mattox and Bettie English Mattox who preceded her in death. She lived most of her adult life in Staunton and had resided the past ten months with her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Preston Boggess in Floyd County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry and by 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include: daughter, Sharon; grandchildren, Tate Custer Love, Stauton, Julie Spradlin, Grottoes, Wendy Fletcher, Stuarts Draft; three siblings, Charles A. Mattox, Vinton, Dorothy Madeline Mitchell, Gibsonia, PA, Marvin Mattox, Moneta. Burial was at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, on Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m. with a brief service at the Mausoleum. Reverend Paul Pingel officiated. Plans for a memorial service within the next month are still being formulated. Those wishing to remember Betty are requested to make a donation to either the Daily Living Center, 990 E. Hoperman Parkway, Waynesboro, VA 22980 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24018. Arrangments by Oakey's South Chapel. LALA ALLEN EPPERLY FLOYD-Lala Allen Epperly, 98, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 in a Salem Nursing Home. Surviving are five cousins and their spouses, Stella Lancaster of Bent Mountain, Allen and Ruby Stone of Bent Mountain, Dillard and Lura Dean Stone of Christiansburg, Reba and Nelson Graighead of Roanoke and Emma and Senator Robert Byrd of McClean; special nephew and niece, Edward and Dolly Epperly of Christiansburg. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Wood Funeral Home with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment was held in Radford Cemetery. DAVID WOODRUM FRANCIS PILOT-David Woodrum Francis, 85, passed away February 17, 2003. He was founder and manager of Serenity House. He was a veteran of World War II, having obtained the rank of Captain in the Army Air Force. Surviving are: two daughters and husbands, Shannon and Harold Tate of Waynesboro, Franciene and Charles Hearley of Newport, North Carolina; several grandchildren; special friends, Laura, Kevin, Shirley and Opal and residents of Serenity House. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Serenity House Chapel with Reverend Joey Cunningham and Reverend William Wade officiating. Military honors by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127 at Serenity House Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David and Lillian Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Virginia Tech Foundation, 201 Pack Bldg, 526 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. MARY LYNN YEARY MURRIE COPPER HILL-Mary Lynn Yeary Murrie, 72, died Saturday, March 15, 2003. She was a retired educator with 35 years of service for the Floyd County School System. She was a proud member of the Bent Mountain Women's Club for 51 years. She was also a member of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kemp and Burena Yeary, and a brother, Raye Yeary, all of Lee County. Surviving are: her husband, Jim Murrie; daughters, Frances Murrie, Debbie Finney; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Anna Caudill Murrie; grandchildren, Neal Finney, Michelle Finney, Kelli Murrie, and Allison Murrie; sister-inlaw, Mary Sue Yeary; nephew and wife, Bobby and Judy Yeary. Services were held at Oakey's South Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17. The Reverend William Jester officiated. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 46, Bent Mountain, VA 24059. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. JOSEPH STEPHEN RICHARDSON RINER- Joseph Stephen Richardson, 58, passed away, March 12, 2003. He is survived by: mother, Ollie Richardson of Winston Salem NC; two brothers, Samuel K. Richardson, Jr. of Pfafftown NC, Jim Richardson of Riner. 91 Funeral service was held on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd, with Rev. Paul Pingel officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. HERBERT HARMOND SHELOR FLOYD-Herbert Harmond Shelor, 80, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2003. He was born January 6, 1923. He served in World War II in the 104th Infantry Division, 415th Infantry, A Company in the European-Mid-Eastern Campaign, earning several medals including the Bronze Star. He was an active lifetime member of the Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. He was a trustee and founding member of the Captain Daniel Shelor Furnace Memorial Park, charter member of Floyd Moose Lodge Lodge #2300, Millwright Local Union and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Henri Etta Shelor, brothers, Henry Shelor and Ernest Shelor, and a sister, Eileen Burnet. Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Lenna T. Shelor, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Warren and Janice Shelor, Floyd, Steve and Rebecca Shelor, Blacksburg, Bob and Donna Shelor, Pembroke; grandchildren, Ronnie and Donna Shelor, Christopher Shelor, Ryan and Alexandra Shelor, John, Matthew and Michael Shelor; brother, George W. Shelor, Floyd; sister-in-law, Maude Shelor, Floyd; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Dr. Joe Baum; other survivors include Thelma Hylton, Marlene Jones, Peggy and Paul Casey, L.C. and Shelby Trail, Ray and Bridgett Trail. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Donations may be made to CDSFM. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WILLIAM TRUMAN SPENCE INDIAN VALLEY-William Truman Spence, 88, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Nora Lala Spence and a son, William Fay Spence. Survivors include: his half sisters, Daisy Hylton, Geneva Worrell, Indian Valley; nieces and nephews, Evonne Sutphin, Linda Bussie, Leon Gallimore, Dale Worrell, Iressa Fawcett, Rosa Stout, Cobern Quesenberry, Winnie Vaughn, Verlie Whitley, Lena Duncan, Lori Guunter, Helen Hayes, Eloise Funkhouser, Phyllis Boyd. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Obituaries for week of March 27, 2003 RODNEY PATRICK BOOTH FLOYD-Rodney Patrick Booth, 37, passed away, March 18, 2003. He is survived by: wife: Jodie Humphries Booth; mother: Rebecca Grace Booth of Shawsville; daughter: Autumn Booth; three step-children: Kaya Williams, Shay Williams, Cheyenne Williams; two brothers: John Booth of Christiansburg, Joe Booth of Riner; mother-in-law and father-in-law: John and Kathy Humphries of Ohio. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Booth officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LOLA MARY MYERS PENNSYLVANIA-Mrs. Lola Mary Myers, 73, of Trevanion Road, Taneytown, died Thursday, March 20, at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA, after an extended illness. Born February 7, 1930 in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late Jabe H. and Carsie Ella Weeks Hylton. She was the wife of Thurston S. Myers, her husband of 54 years. 92 She as a member of the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren and the M and M Senior Citizens of the church. She was formerly employed at the Brethren Service Center, New Windsor with SERRV. She was a homemaker enjoying cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and reading. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Linda K Vitello, Fairfax, Barbara J. Ferguson and husband James, New Windsor; three grandchildren, Laura Schweitzer and husband Mark, Terry Gooding and wife Yvonne, Timothy Ferguson; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Jean Dippery and husband Joe, Westminster; three brothers, Ervin K. Hylton, Riner, Reverend Clyde E. Hylton and wife Mona, Richmond, IN, Nelson R. Hylton and wife Nancy, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Della Cook, North Carolina, Mildred Darnall, New Windsor; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Luvina Heskett and a brother, Emory T. Hylton. Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, with Reverend James Benedict, her pastor, officiating. Interment followed in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near Linwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 518, Union Bridge, MD 21791 or The Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, P.O. Box 128, New Oxford, PA 17350. Hartzler Funeral Home handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of April 4, 2003 LUCIEN "LOU" JOSEPH LAFOND FLOYD-Lucien "Lou" Joseph Lafond, 81, passed away, March 28, 2003. He was a retired Captain of the United States Marine Corp. He is survived by: wife: Lorraine Lafond; son and daughter-in-law: Ronald Joseph and Ann Lafond; three grandchildren, Amy Lafond, Matthew Lafond, Ruth Lafond; four sisters, Mary Rose Pelletier, Alice Vezina, Jeanette Beauregard, Rita Ricard; four brothers, Armand Lafond, Raymond Lafond, Henry Lafond, and Leo Lafond. Funeral services was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd, with Father Charles Brickner officiating. Interment followed at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements. JAMES LEE MIDKIFF FLOYD-James Lee Midkiff, 63, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Julia Midkiff. He is survived by: his wife, Eula Ellen Midkiff; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Bryant Thompson; three sons and daughters-in-law, Randal and Diane Midkiff, Ronnie and Joyce Midkiff, Larry and Jennifer Midkiff, all of Floyd; three grandsons, Jeremy Midkiff, Dallas, Texas, Bradley Midkiff, Bryce Thompson, all of Floyd; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Herbert Shelton, Salem, Barbara and Mike Testerman, Hillsville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Connie and Reif Bond, Indian Valley; three nieces, Lisa Bolt and husband Will, Shenna Bond, Darlene Wolfe and husband Rick; two nephews, Chris Bond, Kenneth Shelton and wife, Laura; great niece, Laila Bolt; great nephew, Jake Shelton. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Agee officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd Baptist Church, Floyd County Rescue Squad, or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24014. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. God saw he was getting tired And a cure was not to be 93 So he put his arms around him And whispered, come with me With tearful eyes we watched him suffer And saw him fade away Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. COL. WILLIAM "BILL" HINCKLEY MITCHELL VI CALIFORNIA-Col. (ret.) William "Bill" Hinckley Mitchell VI , 71, of Floyd County and Santa Clarita, California, died March 28, 2003 at his California home. He leaves behind his wife, Annette Mitchell, of Santa Clarita, California. He was dearly loved by his three children, Heather Brodie of Dugspur, and her husband Dane Brodie, Viviane McCormick of Raleigh, North Carolina and her husband Mack McCormick, and William Mitchell VII of Raleigh, North Carolina. Col. Mitchell will also be missed by his former wife of many years and mother of his children, Shirley Hayden of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Colonel Mitchell was a devoted Christian and worshipped at the Topeco Church of the Brethren as well as his California church. Colonel Mitchell retired following a distinguished career in the United States Army during which he defended his country in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During his 31 years of active duty, he served in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and several other locations around the United States and the world including many years with the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. For his work Colonel Mitchell not only received numerous commendations and high-level honors by the United States Army, but he was also given the highest level of recognition awarded to non-nationals by the South Vietnamese and Saudi governments. Colonel Mitchell's innovative ideas, dynamism, vision and thoughtful nurturing of others' abilities made a difference. Because of him and his contributions, we are all a little safer. Colonel Mitchell loved Floyd County and its people. We shall all miss him. EDNA PHILLIPS INDIAN VALLEY-Edna Phillips, 80, of Skyline Nursing Home and formerly of Indian Valley passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003. She was the widow of Freeman Phillips. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Walter Moore, Jr., Dugspur, Reda and Wayne Quesenberry, Shawsville, Judith and Clarence Huff, Indian Valley; son, Bobby Lee Phillips, Indian Valley; sister, Luvenia Phillips, Indian Valley; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday, March 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Vinton Quesenberry, Reverend James Walker and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment followed in the Montgomery Cemetery, Indian Valley. The family wishes to thank the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for their loving care. Obituaries for week April 10, 2003 WILLIE BYRON ROLAND, SR. CHECK-Willie Byron Roland, Sr., 71, passed away Monday, April 7, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a farmer at heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Carey and Mabel Beaver Roland, and a brother, Samuel Paul Roland. 94 Survivors include: his wife of fifty-two years, Lillian Payton Roland, Check; sons and daughter-in-law, Willie B. Jr. and Dottie Roland, New Kensington, PA, Mark Eugene Roland, Woodbridge; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Simmons, Willis, Sarah Jane and Mark McClintock, Reidsville, NC, Laura Anne and Steve Scherrep, Roanoke; brothers, Norris Ted Roland, Emmett Lloyd Roland and wife Shirley, Salinas, CA; sister-in-law, Barbara Roland, Santa Maria, CA; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Fueral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Mr. Roscoe Price officiating. Interment in the Thomas Cemetery, Floyd. ALBEN WILLIAM BARKLEY TRUITT FLOYD-Alben William Barkley "Bill" Truitt, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and their children, Krista, Michael, Erin, Gabriel and Ada Leanda, and children, Kevin, Barkley and Kim, and his brothers, Thomas H. Truitt, Max O. Truitt and Steven Truitt. Memorial service was held on Friday, April 4, 2003 at the Rocky Knob Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd. The Truitt family entrusted the care of their loved one to Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. Obituaries for week of April 17, 2003 May 2, 2003 WILLIAM (BILL) JACKSON DICKERSON WINCHESTER-William Jackson Dickerson (Bill), 72, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in Winchester Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1930 in Montgomery County, the son and only child of the late Pose J. Dickerson and Louann Thomas Dickerson Licklider. He worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he earned many awards. He was a 1949 graduate of Warren County High School and an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. He served as head trustee and custodian for Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church and worked as an audio technician. He married Coraella Pierce on July 22, 1955 in Winchester. Surviving with his wife are: three daughters, twins, Brenda Kay Virts of Stephens City, and Linda Gay Fox of Winchester, and Pamela Jean Wallace of Yorktown; five grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. on March 28, 2003 at Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, with the Reverend Darrel Taylor officiating. Burial was in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church Building Fund, 1025 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester 22602. Special cousins from this area include: Julius and Eunice Dickerson of Floyd; W. Clyde and Velta Maxey of Cloverdale; Nettie Alice T. and Walter Boothe of Daleville; Frank and Isobel Dickerson of Fincastle; Anne (Obetta) D. Trevethan of Amherst; Jean D. Young deLamorton of Chesapeake and Evelyn D. Webb of Roanoke. HENRY HARRISON EARLES RADFORD-Henry Harrison Earles, 77, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Survivors include: son, Lamont Earles, Findlay, OH, two daughters, Enid Earles, Lory Earles, Brooklyn, NY; two brothers, Maurice Lee Earles, Smith Mountain Lake, William Barker Earles, Claytor Lake; two sisters, Marie 95 Hypes, Newport, Patricia Ann Moses, Floyd; two grandchildren, Bridget Earles, Findlay, OH and Adam Henry Pelling, Orlando, Florida. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd, with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. JOHN HOWARD FERRIS COPPER HILL-John Howard Ferris, 63, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by: his wife, Dorothy Stump Ferris; one daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Steve Sixbey of Thaxton; two grandchildren, Savannah and Brandon Sixbey; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and James Yopp of Bent Mountain and Frances and Ira Waller of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Nichols officiating. Interment was at Salem Church Cemetery with military honors by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. GOLDIE KING POFF COPPER HILL-Goldie King Poff, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003. She was the widow of Eldridge Oscar Poff. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and R. Stephen Nichols, Copper Hill, Sharon and Boyd Blevins, Roanoke; grandchildren, April Nichols, Lori Ann Nichols, Copper Hill; sister, Ollie Bartlett, Copper Hill; brother, Hilton King, Roanoke. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend David Henderson officiating.Interment in Restvale Cemetery. Obituaries for week of April 17, 2003 WILLIAM ALVIN SHANKS SALEM-William Alvin Shanks, 92, passed away Tuesday at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a retired Iron Worker. He is survived by: two sons and daughter-in-law, James Shanks, Crownville, Maryland, Thomas and Peggy Shanks, Laurel, Maryland; two grandsons, Raymond and Richard Shanks, four great-grandchildren; five bothers and sisters, Lewis Shanks, Covington, Ralph Earl Shanks, Salisbury, Maryland, Tom Shanks, Florida, Betty Selmar, Fredricksburg, Iowa, Peggy Shanks, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Friday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Piedmont Pentcostal Holiness Church with Reverend Ed Richardson and Reverend Willie Yates officiating. Burial was in the Piedmont cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.Obituaries for week of April 17, 2003 Obituaries for week of April 24, 2003 May 2, 2003 EVELYN "LYN" H. HETHERINGTON RICHMOND-Evelyn "Lyn" H. Hetherington departed this life Saturday, April 19, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Jack C. Hetherington; daughter, Susan H. Wood and her husband, Gary; a son, Ray C. Hetherington and his wife Angie; grandchildren, Jennifer and Amanda Wood, and Morgan Hetherington; sistersin-law, Betty Williams of Roanoke and Eleanor Munsey of Meadowbridge; several nieces and nephews. 96 She was a graduate of Virginia Tech. She was also a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Funeral service was held at Bennett Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside service was held Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. HARRY PRICE SURRATT, SR. ROANOKE- Harry Price Sr. born April 19, 1916, went to Heaven, Tuesday, April 8, 2003. He was a son of the late Oscar and Bessie Surratt and preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Surratt and a sister, Clarice S. White. He is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Gladys; daughter, Betty S. Coulthard of Marion; son, Harry Jr. and wife, Janet N. of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth Patton, Harrison Reed Surratt, Elizabeth Scott Surratt and Sarah Layman Surratt; one great-grandchild, Hannah Elizabeth Patton. Also surviving are two sisters, Linda Harris of Stuart and Mary White of Roanoke Rapids, NC: sisters-in-law, Margie Moles of Floyd and Treva Poff of Vinton as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2003 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment was in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Salem. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. WALLER EDGAR THOMAS WILLIS-Waller Edgar Thomas, 87, passed away Friday, April 18, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was the former owner of Hull and Thomas Tractor Company, Stuart, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Sutphin Thomas, his parents, Homer and Eller Harris Thomas, a brother, Elmer W. "Chuck" Thomas and a sister, Ora Thomas Harman. Survivors include: brother and sisters-in-law, Ted and Cecile Sutphin, Rosette Sutphin, Ocie Sutphin, Goldie Montgomery; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. WILLIAM KYLE VAUGHN FLOYD- William Kyle Vaughn, Sr., 64, passed away, April 16, 2003 at Community Hospital. He was a Deacon of Mt. Zion Christian Church. He retired after 35 years of service to his country by serving in the U. S. Army, Veterans Administration, and U. S. Parks Service. He is survived by: wife of 40 years: Gladys K. Vaughn of Floyd; four children and spouses: William K. Jr. and Bertha Pena-Vaughn of Christiansburg; Cecilia and Deshawn O'Connor of Suffolk; Florence and Damon Williams of Roanoke, Erik and Joy Vaughn of Laurel, MD; two brothers : Edgar Vaughn Jr. of Floyd; Jimmy Vaughn of Floyd; sister: Annie Lee Wimbush of Stuart; five grandchildren, William K. Vaughn III; Jasmine O'Connor, Fernando Vaughn, Gabriella Vaughn, Darius O'Connor; aunt, Catherine Sue Vaughn of Floyd; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Saturday at 2 p.m.at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Clinton Crump and Rev. James Houchins officiating. Interment followed in Big Oaks Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Arrangements by Gardner Funeal Home, Floyd. Obituaries for week of May 1, 2003 KATE BOARD FLORIDA-Kate H. Board, 77, formerly of Christiansburg and Charlottesville, died December 20, 2002. For 57 years she was the loving and loyal wife of James E. Board. She was born March 23, 1925 in Hillsville and was the daughter of the late P.F. and Hattie Hanks. 97 She is survived by her husband, James E. Board, Lutz, Florida; one son, James Earl Board and his wife Maria; grandchildren, Lisa, Sara and James Jr. of Charlottesville; brothers Frank Hanks and Edward Hanks, both of Christiansburg; sisters, Helen Ireland of Jacksonville, Florida and Faye Hanks Worell of Sanford, Florida. Kate suffered for 57 years from a debilitating disease, Myasthenia Gravis. She also suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through all this, she maintained a wonderful attitude and zest for life. A graveside memorial service to inter her ashes will be held at 11:00 a.m., May 3, 2003, at Wilson Cemetery, Check. Arrangements are being handled by Wood Funeral Home. EMMETT E. DAVIS FLOYD- Emmet E. Davis, 89, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 25, 2003 at Richfield Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his wife Manilla B. Davis and two sons, Harden L. and Mason T. Davis. He was a long time member and deacon of Topeco Church of the Brethren. Daddy will sadly be missed by five sons, George W. Davis and wife Carol of Goode, Sheldon "Curt" Davis and wife Dorothy, Norman E. Davis and wife Joann, Jack L. Davis and wife Gail, all of Roanoke, Robert L. Davis and wife Cheri of Floyd; three daughters, Ronda and husband Carlile Harris, Rebecca "Jill" and husband Richard Hylton all of Floyd, Jeanette and husband Gary Cockram of Roanoke; two special daughters-in-law, Linda W. Davis of Salem, and Carolyn D. Reed of Floyd; one sister, Jane Bowen of Maryland; two half-sisters, Edna Jarrell of Galax and Virgie Nester of Meadows of Dan. Mr. Davis was grandfather to 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2003 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Donations may be made to Topeco Church of the Brethren Building Fund. Maberry Funeral Home handled arrangements. Special thanks to staff and friends at The T. Stuart Payne Center for making daddy a second home. JERRY DOUGLAS DULANEY CHRISTIANSBURG-Jerry Douglas Dulaney, 55, went to be with his mother and father, Hazel and Dennis Dulaney and his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 24, 2003. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Rodney Woods of Christiansburg, Cim and Eldon Meredith of Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy (J.D.) and Dru Dulaney of Wytheville; six grandchildren, Zachary, Benjamin, Caleb and Rachel Woods and Amy and Kevin Meredith; brother, Dale Dulaney of Salem; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Merrill Reed of Marion, Mabel and Rodger Smith of Floyd; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful and loving companion, Linda Lawson of Christiansburg. He is also survived by many friends and co-workers throughout the New River Valley. He was an outstanding and loyal employee of Alliant Tech Systems (Radford Army Ammunition Plant) for 28 years. He will be sadly missed in our lives. He was a wonderful, dependable, loving and caring father, friend, Popaw, and brother. There will never be anyone that could ever fill Daddy's shoes. Words could never express the impact you have had and will continue to have on our lives. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend Roy Turpin, Reverend Tony Johnson and Reverend Frank Woods officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements. ETHELEEN HILL KENDALL WILLIS-Etheleen Hill Kendal, 84, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She attended Bluefied Business College and retired from Bluefield Paper Supply. She moved from Bluefield, West Virginia to Willis in 2001 and lived at the old home place and attended Willis United Methodist Church where she was a member. 98 She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kendall, her parents, Kyle and Nola Dickerson Hill and a brother Wilmer Hill. Survivors include: foster brother, Gene Draper, Tappahannock; nieces and nephews, Betty Lee and Curtis Brown, Willis, Helen and Jimmy Goad, Roanoke, Ray and Lynn Hill, Lake Charles, LA, Henry and Mary Ann Hill, Dugspur, Harry and Judy Hill, Willis. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Paul Pingel officiating. Entombment was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluefield West Virginia with Pastor Brian Checchio officiating. Donations may be made to Willis United Methodist Church, Willis, VA or St. Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, VA. ALTON DAVID MATHIS MEADOWS OF DAN-Alton David Mathis, 88, passed away Friday, April 25, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and retired from Chrysler Corp. Survivors include: his wife, Marie L. Mathis, Meadows of Dan; two daughters, Diane Robinson, Perkiomenville, PA, Lynne Moore, Cape May Court House, NJ; step-daughter, Jeannie Belcher, Meadows of Dan; son, Alton David Mathis II, Meadows of Dan; brother, Delbert P. Mathis, Coco Beach, FL; sister, Carol Massey, Woodlawn; nine grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Light House Baptist Church with Reverend J. C. Willard officiating. Military services was conducted by Patrick County Memorial Honor Guard. The family was served by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. RICHARD A. "DICKY" PALMER RINER-Richard A. "Dicky" Palmer, 51, was taken from us along with his loyal faithful friend, his loving dog, Rufus, on Tuesday, April 22, 2003. He was an active and faithful member of Mount Elbert United Methodist church where he served as Stewart. An avid photographer, artist, woodworker and outdoorsman he was known for his love of animals. A cattle rancher he had been employed as a photographer for both the Montgomery News Messenger and the Southwest Times, and more recently had been a relief bus driver for Montgomery County Public Schools. A loving son, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to all he met he will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by his older brother, Fred S. Palmer, Jr., he is survived by his parents, Fred S. and Elizabeth Dunn Palmer; son, Jeremiah Palmer, all of Riner; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra P. and Junior Moye, Riner, Elizabeth P. and Barry Burbage, Girard, PA; a step-son, Will Vest, and step-daughter, Amy Vest Hamm both of Bent Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Mount Elbert United Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Mickey White. Memorials may be made to Mount Elbert United Methodist Church. Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements. BERNICE BOND REED FLOYD-Bernice Bond Reed, 96, passed away, April 27, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a long time member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. She was preceded by her husband, Asa C. Reed; son, Freeman Reed and a grandchild, Becky Lynne Reed. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Treva and Clarence Reed of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Elvin and Betty Reed of Floyd, Menis and Carolyn Reed of Floyd; daughter-in-law: Elenaor Reed of Floyd; brother, Glare Bond of Floyd; 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. RAYMOND EUGENE SHARVER FLOYD- Raymond Eugene Sarver, 73, passed away, April 26, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Sarver. He retired from Radford City Schools as Head Custodian. He is survived by: brother-in-law, Gordon Rose of Delaware; two special nieces, Linda Cook of Floyd, Nancy Hubbard of Floyd. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, with 99 Reverend Becky Ayers officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for week of May 8, 2003 ERNEST DEWARD CREWS BASSETT-Ernest Deward Crews, 79, died Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born October 6, 1923 in Bassett to the late Johnnie Burle Crews and the late Bessie "Biga Momma" Onnie Turner Crews. He was retired from General Electric Corporation and was a member of Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren. He was a World War II veteran and P.O.W. serving in the 3rd infantry in the U.S. Army. Surviving are: his wife of 53 years, Mamie Carroll Crews, of the home; three daughters, Betty Crews Smith, Roanoke; Nannie Crews, of the home, and Lori Crews Patterson, Bassett; three sons, Dawson Drews, Roanoke, Phillip Crews, Washington, D.C. and Michael Crews, Bassett; three sisters, Virginia Shields, Nags Head, North Carolina, Jessie Wilson, Martinsville, and Bobby Stone, Bassett; three brothers, Clinton Crews, Bassett, Ronnie Crews, Ridgeway, and Donnie Crews, Richmond; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29 at Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren with Reverend Marvin Wade and Reverend Barry Sink officiating. Interment followed in Sowers Family Cemetery, where full military honors were performed by VFW Post 7854 and American Legion 127-Floyd. Flag presentation was by David Poff, Honor Guard Commander. Pallbearers were Glen Compton, Donald Compton, Sherwood Carroll, Paul Carroll, Rick Janney, Mike Carroll, and Ernest Martin. Collins Funeral Services, Bassett, was in charge of the arrangements. GILBERT CHAPMAN LINKOUS CHRISTIANSBURG-Gilbert Chapman Linkous, 75, went to be with the Lord, April 28, 2003. He grew up in Floyd County and served in the Army during World War II. He retired from General Electric after thirty-two years of service. He was known for his ability in automobile repair and painting. He will be remembered especially for the loving restoration of a 1957 Thunderbird. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Chapman and Mary Eva Linkous. He is survived by: loving and dedicated wife of 55 years, Elsie Bishop Linkous; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Lynn and Sherry Linkous, Floyd; Sharon Jean Linkous, Radford; granddaughter, Michelle Lynn McGinnis and husband Jason; two step grandsons, David Boyd, Steven Boyd and wife Diedra Boyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; sister and brother-in-law, Ocie and Reverend Harvey Clark, North Wilksboro, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Harold Dean and Jolyn Linkous, Clayton, North Carolina. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Ron Sutphin and Reverend Harvey Clark officiating. Interment followed in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or to the National Alzheimers Association. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. EVELYN WURZBERGER SMALL FALLS CHURCH-Evelyn Wurzberger Small, 82, passed away April 30, 2003 at Falls Church. He husband, Eddie Small preceded her in death. Evelyn was from Floyd County daughter of Charles and Jocie Wurzberger. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Irene Small, Reverend Bobby and Patsy Small, both of Falls Church; two sisters, Ruby W. Duncan, Christiansburg, Rosie Smith, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service was held May 2 at Falls Church ADAM CHRISTOPHER STULL RINER-Adam Christopher Stull, 20, went to the Lord on April 28, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident. He is now in the loving arms of his "second Mom," Becky. Adam was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by his grandmother, Madeline Hall. Survivors include: his father and mother, Robert M. and Patsy Bowyer Stull, Riner; brothers, Andy Stull and loving companion Stacy Turpin, Radford, John Stull, Riner; special nephew, Jacob Adam Stull who was born on the day Adam left us; maternal grandparents, Dan and Nellie Bowyer, Moneta; paternal grandparents, Lama and Betty Stull, 100 Gerrardstown, West Virginia, Emory Hall, Salem; his little buddy, his dog Peanut; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and family. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverend Richard Thomas, Reverend Bill Stovall and Reverend Glen Stevens officiating. Interment was in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, The Ronald McDonald House, Riner Volunteer Fire Department or Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CLAIRE WANNAMAKER FLOYD-Claire Wannamaker passed peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2003 at her home in Floyd. She is survived by her children: Theresa Cook, Floyd, Jenny Meyers and her husband Mike, Raleigh, North Carolina, Lois Wannamaker, Virginia Beach and David Wannamaker, Middletown, Ohio; granddaughters, Tanya Cook, Floyd, Becky Bellinger, Virginia Beach, and Claire was known as "G.G." to her great-granddaughter Elaine. Special friend Mario Amaro and all of the family and friends Claire had all over the world will miss her greatly. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in her name to the Shriners Children's Hospital. Obituaries for week of May 15, 2003 MAYNARD E. ALDERMAN GLENNS-Maynard E. Alderman, 77, formerly of Willis died Sunday, May 11, 2003. He is survived by: his wife of 16 years, Myrna Alderman; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bruce Bowe; Loretta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Pam Alderman, Ronald Dean and Cheryl Alderman, both of Warsaw; three sisters, Gracie Bolt, Willis; Pauline Turner, Fieldale, Lorraine and Keith Goad, Dugspur; two brothers and sister-in-law, Buel Alderman, Meadows of Dan, Delmar and Lois Alderman, Hillsville; ten grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; several special friends; several nieces and nephews and a host of dedicated employees. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville. Reverend S.G. Bolt will officiate. Burial will be in C.B.Webb Cemetery in Floyd County. Military rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. ELMO EARL DICKERSON MARYLAND-Elmo Earl Dickerson, 81, died May 9, 2003 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata. He was a retired lumberman. He was born on December 19, 1921 in Willis. He was the son of the late Early Waite Dickerson and the late Bertha Dickerson of Willis. He is survived by his son, Richard E. Dickerson and his wife Terri of La Plata, Md.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; one sister, Alice Quesenberry and her husband Clark of Dugspur. Mr. Dickerson has many brothersin-law and sisters-in-law throughout the country. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Margaret Dickerson who died in 1995 and a son Duane Dexter Dickerson who died in 1999. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Lon Dickerson, and four sisters, Rettie Weddle, Ida Vaughn, Oakie Bolt, and Hattie Wade. He served as a member of the Air Force during World War II stationed in Grand Forks, ND, Lawrenceville, Il., Biloxi, MI, and in Italy as part of the 327th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron. Following his military service he moved back to Willis to work on the family farm and in the timber business. Subsequently, he moved to Southern Maryland where he has lived for the last 43 years. He was a skilled mechanic and after he retired, became quite accomplished at woodworking. Mr. Dickerson was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Willis for 57 years. Visitation will be Friday, May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Funeral Home, Inc., Hillsville. Services will be held Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will take place at the Dickerson Family Cemetery, Willis. Pastor Brian Childress will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Dickerson Family Cemetery Fund, P.O. 2602 La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements are being handled by 101 Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata. SCOTT ALLEN HYLTON WILLIS-Scott Allen Hylton, 43, was killed in the line of duty Friday morning, May 9, 2003. He was a member of the Christiansburg Police Department, Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM, The Virginia Army National Guard, Floyd American Legion Post #127 and Topeco Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by a son, Landon Allen Hylton, brother, Lyndon L. Hylton and his grandparents, Earnest and Ruby Hubbard and Ferry and Odell Hylton. He is survived by: his wife, Khris L. Hylton, Willis; daughter, Kayelin Darlene Hylton, Willis; sons, Justin Hylton, Jonathan Hylton, Jordan Hylton, Willis; father and mother, Jack and Darlene Hylton, Willis; sister Trina Darlene Hylton, Radford; father and mother-in-law, Gene and Linda Schwidde, Wytheville; Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329, AF & AM, Christiansburg Police Honor Guard and the Virginia Army National Guard Det. 1 Co. B 1st. Bn. 116 Infantry. 29th. Infantry Div. (Light). Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. GERARD KENNETH MARCHON PILOT-Gerard Kenneth Marchon, 58, passed away Friday, May 9, 2003 at his home. He is survived by: his wife, Camille Marchon, Pilot, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Marchon, Point Pleasant, NY, Eric and Sidney Marchon, Copper Hill; two step-daughters and husbands, Tara and Adam Neitzey of Floyd, Erin and Nathan May, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; two step-sons and wife, Kyle Marchon, Pilot, Doug and Melisa Jeruzal, Laurel, Maryland; grandchildren, Alexander Joseph, Alyssa Marchon, Gavin Marchon, Thomas Marchon, Brian Neitzey; brother, Victor K. Marchon, II , Dix Hill, New York; two sisters and husbands, Barbara and Howie Erichsen, Belle Rose, New York, Patricia and Thomas Buhler, Ridgee, New York. A memorial service was held Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Floyd Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with David Battagelia officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. HARLIE LEWIS MARTIN CHECK-Harlie Lewis Martin, 70, passed away, May 8, 2003 at his home. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 19 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenvar and Aldie Martin; brother, Herman Martin. He is survived by: his wife of 42 years: Betty Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bubba) and Vickie Martin; daughter: Carol Martin and special friend Chuck Rector; grandson: Daniel Edwards; step granddaughter: Michelle McGinnis and husband Jason; step great grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; 2 nieces, a nephew. Funeral service was held Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Walker and Mr. Rodney Collins officiating. Interment followed at Restvale Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements. WILMA HUFF MCDANIEL FLOYD-Wilma Huff McDaniel, 89, passed away Friday, May 9, 2003. Survivors include: daughters and sons-inlaw, Mary Etta McDaniel, Washington, DC, Trenda and Curtis Conner, Wilmington, DE, Peggie and Bill Fenwick, Floyd, Ruth and Willie Reese, Elliston; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Jerrie McDaniel, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; daughters-in-law, Ruth McDaniel, Lelia McDaniel; sister-in-law, Viola Huff; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2003 at Little River Cemetery with William Fenwick and Curtis McDaniel officiating. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Obituaries for week of May 22, 2003 FREEDA COMPTON ANGLIN 102 WOOLWINE-Freeda Compton Anglin, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Blue Ridge Nursing Center, Stuart. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Sandra Anglin, Woolwine; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorene and George Keith, Iva Ruth and Billy Brammer, Lois Thompson, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Nelcie Comptom, Cecil and Marlene Compton, Floyd; grandsons, Dale Anglin and wife Laura, Handy, Chip Anglin, Boones Mill, Wally Anglin, Woolwine. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Patricia Stover officiating. Interment will follow in the Woolwine United Methodist Church Cemetery. HAROLD BRUCE BELCHER MARTINSVILLE-Harold Bruce Belcher, 67, died Monday, May 19, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Floyd County on July 29, 1935 to the late Charlie E. "Barley" and Lydia Underwood Belcher. He had served in Germany with the 3rd Division of the United States Army, and retired from United Elastic Corporation with 34 years of service. He is survived by: his wife of 40 years, Shirlien Boyd Belcher of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Mark Woody of Martinsville; one grandson, Adam Hughes; one granddaughter, Jessica Gray; his mother-inlaw, Clayton Boyd of Meadows of Dan; and a special companion, his dog, "Watch." Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Edward Bowman, Elder Dennis Asbury and Reverend Robert Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens with military rites by the Martinsville and Henry County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite #2, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058-5216. MELVIN ROSS HOLLANDSWORTH WILLIS-Melvin Ross Hollandsworth, 74, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003 at his home. He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Hillsville V.F.W. Post #115 and a member of Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Early and Gerusha Hollandsworth, a sister, Gaye Buckner Wade and a brother, Monroe Hollandsworth. He is survived by: wife, Maxine S. Hollandsworth, Willis; son, Danny Ross Hollandsworth, Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Pamela and Michael Pettry, Christiansburg, Trish Hollandsworth, Lakeland, Florida; granddaughter, Crystal Pettry, Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, Everette and Gloria Hollandsworth, Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geneva and Bill Bryson, Christiansburg, Treva Cannaday, Willis, Sharlene and Russell West, Poolesville, Maryland. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment was at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements. HENRIETTA WEEKS STALEY FLORIDA-Henrietta Weeks Staley, 93, of Dunedin, Florida died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Willis and came to Florida in 1949 from Fairmont, West Virginia. She worked as a decorator for 25 years with Mather Furniture in Clearwater Florida. She was a member of First Christian Church of Clearwater. Survivors include: a son, Raymond, Dunedin, Florida; three children, Donald Staley, Clearwater, Florida, Connie Staley Brown, Gulf Hammock, Florida, Joan Boland, Palm Harbor, Florida; and four great-grandchildren. MARAGET POWELL SWEENEY 103 FLOYD-Margaret Powell Sweeney, 96, passed away, May 18, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband Major Lee Sweeney, Sr., three sons Thomas W. Sweeney, M. L. Sweeney, Jr., and Jack Sweeney, son-in-law James H. Eanes. She is survived by: four Sons: W. Bruce Sweeney of Floyd, Max E. Sweeney of Roanoke, W. Barry Sweeney of Floyd, S. Douglas Sweeney of Roanoke; two daughters, Daphine Sowers of Floyd, Cindy Eanes of Ridgeway; three daughters-in-law, Arlene Radford of Floyd, Phyllis Sweeney of Roanoke, Shirley Sweeney of Christiansburg; 23 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 27great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren; four special caregivers, Jeah Huff, Shirley Sweeney, Sue Howell, Angela Huff. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend Graham Mitchell and Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. HARVEY AARON VEST COPPER HILL-Harvey Aaron Vest, 89, passed away, May 15, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Hoback Vest; and daughter-in-law, Norma Gene Vest. He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law: Shelven (Sonny) and Beulah Vest of Floyd; three grandchildren and spouses, Annette and Mike Battle of Floyd, Darryl and Robin Vest of Copper Hill, John Vest of Copper Hill; three great-grandchildren, Eric Janney of Floyd, Kimberly Battle of Floyd, Amanda Vest of Copper Hill. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Pastor Dan Walker and Rev. Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed in Stonewall Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of May 29, 2003 CAVEL LEE BISHOP WILLIS- Cavel Lee Bishop, 88, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1914. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Charles and Ida Dulaney Bishop; two brothers, Ray and Junior Bishop; two sons-in-law, Roger Woolwine and Eldon Duncan. He leaves behind a loving, caring wife Daisy H. Bishop. Other survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara B. Duncan, Willis, Gail B. and Lloyd Cole, Dublin, Brenda W. and Wayne Henegar, Alum Ridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie W. Bishop, Floyd, Danny and Pat Bishop, C. L. and Dreama Bishop, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Junior Wiess, Pulaski; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Reverend Justin Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Big Sand Cemetery. TROY LEE HOLLANDSWORTH INDIAN VALLEY- Troy Lee Hollandsworth, 81, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born April 4, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mae Hollandsworth and a brother, Kineth Hollansworth. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and brother. He retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 32 years of service. He was also a World War II veteran and a member of Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Survivors include: a loving wife of 60 years, Mabel S. Hollandsworth, Indian Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Roger Wayne and Darelene Hollandsworth, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Dennis Roop, Houston, Texas, Judy and Phil Pope, West Lafayette, IN, Peggy and Wayne Duncan, Willis; granddaughters and husbands, Katrina and Todd Wilson, Hiwassee, Tracey and Tim Slaughter, Floyd, Danelle and Bill Bradshaw, Roanoke; grandsons, Greg Pope, Austin, Texas, Jason Pope, Indianapolis, IN, Travis Duncan, Orlando, Florida, Michael 104 Hollandsworth, Harrisonburg, Brian Duncan, Willis; step-granddaughter, Chrys Pope, New Orleans, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Muriel Hollandsworth, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and Carmon Marshall, Radford; sister-in-law, Vera Hollandsworth, Willis. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ERMAN LANE NAFF CHECK-Erman Lane Naff, 88, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at his home. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant with 30 years of service. During his retirement years he enjoyed his hobby, working on clocks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hybunia Naff. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, William and Connie Naff, Lebanan, Tennessee; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Boyce Thompson, Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Virginia Thompson, London, England; Caroline Thompson, Gainesville, Florida, Alicia Naff, Lebanon, Tennessee. Graveside service was held Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for week of June 5, 2003 NOAH ADISON AKERS FLOYD- Noah Adison Akers, 67, passed away, May 30, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by: wife of 45 years, Rosie Akers; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Timothy Farmer; three grandchildren, Zachary Farmer, Tiffany Farmer, Desiree Farmer; five brothers and sisters, Robetene Clemons, Russell Akers, Mary Akers, Henry Akers, Linda Duncan. Graveside service was held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Sowers Cemetery, Floyd. Reverend Erma Lemons and Reverend Dale Akers officiated. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WILLIAM "BILL" LEMMIE BOOTHE CHECK-William "Bill" Lemmie Boothe, 58, Check, passed away, May 27, 2003. He was a life long resident of Floyd County. Mr. Boothe worked for G. J. Ingram & Son for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his father, Lane Boothe; two sisters, Norma Gene Vest and Alice Jane Conner. He is survived by: wife, Judy J. Boothe; son, Nelson Lane Boothe of Check; mother: Elzada Boothe of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Vernice Boothe of Aurora, CO; brother-in-law and Spouse, Shelven A. "Sonny" and Beulah Vest of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Speigner, Elder W. T. Conner, and Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements. CARL MARTIN HOLLANDSWORTH CHRISTIANSBURG-Carl Martin Hollandsworth, 89, of Wheatland Court, passed away Monday, June 2, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Margaret Hollandsworth; his wife, Josie S. Hollandsworth and a great grandson, Marcus Howell. He was a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie Howell, Big Sandy, Texas, Lucille and Joe Fuller, Eden, North Carolina, Judy Hylton, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Nelligene Hollandsworth, Raleigh, North Carolina, Jerry and Ramona Hollandsworth, Forest, Evans and Judy Hollandsworth, Parker City, IN; sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Fred Semones, Floyd; 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and one great- 105 great-grandchild. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery in Indian Valley. SHIRLEY RODNEY PETERS SHAWSVILLE-Shirley Rodney Peters, 49, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Garrison Peters, his father, Shirley A. Peters, and a brother, Terry Amos Peters. He is survived by: one son, Chris Rodney Peters of Shawsville; one step-daughter, Michelle Greenway of Roanoke; his mother, Maxine Peters of Check; four sisters and their husbands, Susan and Bill Pittman of Chesapeake, Elizabeth and Steve Hodges of Check, Patsy and Grover Stump of Roanoke, Cindy and David Waldron of Check; sister-in-law, Cheryl Peters of Check; brother-in-law, Sam Garrison of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment was in Vest Cemetery. IVA WADE QUESENBERRY WILLIS-Iva Wade Quesenberry, 94, passed away Friday, May 30, 2003. She was the widow of Clayton Quesenberry. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: brother, Ervin Wade, Lansing, MI; nephew and wife, Clinton and Loretta Wade, Smith Mountain Lake; great-nephew, Michael Wade, Chesterfield; great-niece, Margrit Musselman, Salem. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. ETHEL MARIE SOWERS WILLIS- Ethel Marie Sowers, 66, passed away on Friday morning, May 30, 2003 at the home of her friends, Ron and Tina Schwarz, after a stubborn and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Annie Hylton Sowers, and her only sister, Elva Sowers. She is survived by: Della and Parley Howell, Pulaski and many other friends and cousins; aunt, Nannie Wade, Skyline Manor. She was so happy with all the visitors she received during her recent hospitalization. She also received dedicated and compassionate care from the staff of Carilion Hospice who were greatly appreciated not only for the excellent care they provided to her but for the sincere effort they made to get to know her. She had such a strong sense of honesty and integrity and never gave up fighting to make sure things were done right. She greatly valued her independence. Ethel loved all of God's creatures, and took comfort in assurance that all her cats and both dogs will continue to be well cared for by her good friends. Memorial contributions should be made to the Floyd County Humane Society. Graveside service was held on Monday, June 2, at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled the arrangements. Obituaries for week of June 12, 2003 KEVIN CHARLES MILLER PILOT- Kevin Charles Miller, 46, passed away June 4, 2003. He is survived by: his wife, Susan Goff Miller; three daughters, Vicki and Patrick Griggs, Ripplemead, Melissa Miller, Pilot, Bridget and Scott Prefater, Pilot; two grandchildren, Kesha and Jeremiah Griggs; his parents, Robert C. and Nettie C. Miller, Pilot; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jimmy Smith, Riner. Graveside service was held at 11:00 on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with Ricky Riddle officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 106 WILLIAM (EARLY) STUMP CHECK-William (Early) Stump, 88, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2003. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry with 34 years of service. He was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Vinton. He is survived by: his wife, Minnie F. Stump of 66 years of marriage; one son, Earl D. and Claudine C. Stump of Check; three grandchildren, Mary Anne Bain and Richard Flichum, David L. and Kimberly Stump, Richard Stump; four great-grandchildren, Anthony Bain and his fiancee Beckey Gravley, Brandon T. Bain, Garland J. Orange and Cayden B. Stump. Funeral service was held Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Irvin Sloan and Pastor Dusty Etter officiating. ZELMA DALTON (SUSIE) VIA FLOYD-Zelma Dalton (Susie) Via, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Via, Sr. and one granddaughter, Susie Lee Via. She was a charter member of Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: three sons and daughters-in-law, Theodore Jr. and Louise Via, George and Thelma Via, David and Lois Via, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lena and Sid Taylor, Richmond, Pearl and James Johnson, Kernersville, North Carolina; twelve grandchildren, Gerald Via, Lisa Via King, Roanoke, Mark Via, Todd Via, Jack Via, Kim Burchette, Sarah Via Browning, Floyd County, Deborah Truslow, Timothy Taylor, Richmond, Lori Rowley, Michael Johnson, Theodore Johnson, Kernersville, North Carolina; one step-grandson, Tony Taylor, Florida; 21 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Richard W. Thomas and Dr. Alton Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery. BEULAH AGEE WILSON ROANOKE-Beulah Agee Wilson, 76, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Abbie Agee and a sister, Verna Hartman. She is survived by her husband, Emzo Wilson, three daughters, Joy and Bobby Radford, Roanoke, Barbara and Thomas Hinkley, Christiansburg, Debbie Bell and Carl Waybright, both of Richmond; six grandchildren, David and Rebecca Radford, Tim and Lisa Ratliff, Michael Hinkley, Robert and Teresa Radford, Jennifer Hinkley, Todd Bell; eight great-grandchildren, Brandon Radford, Laura Wilson, Justin Radford, Amber Ratliff, Jessica Radford, Michael Hinkley, Jr., Megan Ratliff, Robert Cecil Radford; five sisters, Doris and Alvin Conner, Roanoke, Vannie Sue and Edgar Hale, Copper Hill, Gloria and Jess Bolen, Roanoke, Lucille Sink, Roanoke, Mary Deweese, Roanoke; one brother, Ken and Ann Agee, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law, Gracie Wilson, Floyd, Evie Wilson, Floyd, Emma Peters, Roanoke. Funeral service was held Monday, June 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Dale Bowman and Reverend James Worline officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of 6/19/03 JOYCE FAYE CONNER CHECK-Joyce Faye Conner Abbott, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at a Winston Salem Hospital. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Abbott and her parents, Early and Genova Hundley Conner. She is survived by: three daughters, Cyndi and Kenneth Wood, Check, Carol and Barry Underwood, Riner, and Sarah Abbott, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren, Jamie, Shayne, Suzzanne, Kimmie, Richie, Conner and Ally; one sister, Carolyn King; two brothers, James and Carol Conner of Christiansburg, Jay and Diane Conner, Alum Ridge; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment will be 2:00 p.m. in Mount Herman Baptist Church cemetery at 107 Big Island. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. OCIE COX DULANEY TROUTVILLE- Ocie Cox Dulaney, 94, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Friendship Manor. She was born October 10, 1908 in Indian Valley to the late Zachary and Eliza Reed Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Taft" Dulaney; daughter, Marjorie Bishop; two sisters, Pearl Reed and Rosie Clay. She is survived by: her children, Hollie Dulaney, Melva Wright, Barbara Coble and her husband Allen, and Shirley Layman; son-in-law, Frank Bishop; seven grandchildren, Jimmy and Barry Coble, Blair Bishop, Cynthia Pearce, Scott and Mark Layman and Ernie Wright; three step-grandchildren, Nancy Long, Paula Setchel and Connie Mowbray; seven great-grandchildren, Guy and Ryan Coble, Whitney Bishop, Cory and Ashlee Onek and Braden and Marshall Wright; five sisters, Eulala Dickerson, Ilene Hylton, Clarice Smith, Dorcas Elaine and Lois Jean Cox. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Daleville. Interment was at Mill Creek Cemetery in Botetourt County. Donations may be made to Troutville Baptist Church Building Fund, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Downs Syndrome Association of Roanoke or American Cancer Society. LORRAINE WILSON SMITH COPPER HILL-Lorraine Wilson Smith, 81, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 at home. She is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Sherman Smith; two daughters, Suzanne and Buck Yeatts of Copper Hill, Mary Smith of Midlothian; two sisters, Cuzza Perdue of Copper Hill and Aliene Deweese of Roanoke; brother, Clifton Wilson of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David, Michael and Dawn Yeatts; three great-grandchildren, Crystal, Jennifer and Chelsea Yeatts and a special niece, Sherrie King of Roanoke. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Dale Bowman and Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed at Restvale Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of 6/29/03 T. ARNO BOWERS passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. He was born in Floyd County, Va on March 27, 1917 to the late C. H. C. and Kitty Epperly Bowers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Harman Bowers as well as four brothers, Newell Bowers, Carl Bowers, Doris Bowers, and Glenn Bowers; two sisters, Ethelene Richards, and Evelyn Lester. He and his wife were partners in owning and operating the College Inn Restaurant in Downtown Blacksburg from 1946 to 1990. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 3rd Army at the Battle of the Bulge, a member of VFW Post 7854 in Floyd County, as well as a member of the Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and Jerry F. Deviney of Virginia Beach; a son, Richard Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; a granddaughter, Erin Lee Deviney of Virginia Beach; two sisters-in-law, Glada Bowers, Verena Bowers, both of Salem; and a loving family of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Topeco church of the Brethren with Pastor Michael Varner officiating. Interent will follow in the Topeco cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 12:00 noon Thursday, and the family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. CHARLES WESLEY (C.W.) HARMAN FLOYD-Charles Wesley (C.W.) Harman, 79, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003. 108 He was an army veteran of World War II serving in the South Pacific with the First Calvary Division and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a charter member of the Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. He was a director of The Bank of Floyd, past director of Citizens Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and was formerly an agent for Rockingham Mutual Insurance Company. He was the founder of C.W. Harman and Son Farm Store in 1960. Surviving are: his wife, Margaret H. Harman, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Linda Harman, Roanoke, Allen and Anne Harman, Floyd, Donnie and Susan Harman, Mount Airy, North Carolina; grandsons, Brian Harman and wife Desirae, Willis, Matthew Harman, Roanoke, Kyndall Harman, Mount Airy, North Carolina; granddaughter, Danielle Goins, Mount Airy, North Carolina; great-grandson, Chance Wesley Harman, Willis; sister and brother-in-law, Claudine and Edmund Weddle, Floyd; brother-in-law, Archa Vaugh, Jr., Pulaski; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Burial was in Topeco Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. JODY RAY MOLES WILLIS-Jody Ray Moles, 24, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident. Survivors include: his mother, Christine M. Bennett, Willis; father, Walter Ray Bolt, Willis; sisters, Melissa Bennett, Willis, Cathy Young, Willis; brother, John Derrek Bolt, Willis; maternal grandmother, Elvia Moles, Willis; paternal grandmother, Faye Bolt, Floyd. Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Irma Lemons officiating. Burial was in the Alderman Cemetery, Willis. Maberry Funeral Home handled arrangements. WILTON M. RADFORD COLLINSVILLE-Wilton McRae Radford, 90, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his home. He was born on Dec. 30, 1912, in Floyd, a son of the late Peter Bernard Radford and Lula Jane Sweeney Radford. He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara R. Taylor; a sister, Marie Radford; and two grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver and self-employed auto mechanic, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville. Surviving are his wife, Lois Maidon Radford of the home; one daughter, Shawn R. Quesenberry of Bassett; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Ora R. Huff of Floyd; and one brother, Garfield Radford of Floyd. The funeral was held Sunday, June 22, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Collinsville with Dr. Rob Edwards officiating. Burial followed in Henry Memorial Park. ALTON A. SHAVER ROANOKE-Alton A. Shaver, 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin B. and Annie V. Shaver, his sister and brother-in-law, Cammie and David McConnell, brother and sister-in-law, Luther B. and Betty J. Shaver, and brothers-in-law, Lonza Smith and Ralph Spangler. Mr. Shaver was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was born October 17, 1934 in Copper Hill, Floyd County, Va. He served in the U.S. Army and was formerly employed by Roanoke Ready-Mix and Mechanical Development Co. Inc. in Salem. He is survived by his wife, Betty S. Shaver; sons, Vincent L. Shaver of Hardy, Kirk A. Shaver of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer S. and Barry O. Altice of Rocky Mount; two very special granddaughters, Jaime L. Seaman and Amber N. Altice. He is also survived by sisters, Vera Smith of Roanoke, Elizabeth Wray of Arlington and Essie Spangler of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Malicia Shaver of Copper Hill; brother and sister-inlaw, William and Shirley Shaver of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jim Worline and Rev. Doug Jones officiating. 109 Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 240113-0554, Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., SW, Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24018 or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 8838 Floyd Highway N, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. MALINDA BERNICE WEST FLOYD-Malinda Bernice West, 89, passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2003. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William Midkiff of Woolwine; two sons and daughter-inlaw, Roderick W. and Faye West of Christiansburg, Tyler Eugene West of Floyd; two grandchildren, Gina West, Jason West, both of Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Mr. Eli Yoder and Reverend Riley Ware officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd County Fire Department or a charity of your choice. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. July 3, 2003 CHARLES DAVID BOYD BASSETT-Charles David Boyd, 64, recently passed away. He was a United States Marine Corps. Veteran and a retired truck driver from E.F. Nichols Trucking Company. He was the son of the late Charlie Green and Beulah Ruth Boyd. He is survived by: a niece, Wanda R. Rakes, Bassett; nephew, Johnny Radford, Bassett; great nieces, Virginia Mae Moore, Lisa Ann Ingram, Bassett, Genevive Radford, April Radford, Ridgeway. Graveside funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2003 in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad or Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements were by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. MAUDE W. DICKERSON FLOYD-Maude W. Dickerson, 94, a long time resident of Floyd, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003 in Columbia, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband Elba H. Dickerson. Through her Christian faith and her love for people, she was a joy and inspiration to those who knew her. She was the oldest living member of Floyd Baptist church, and a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the American Association of Retired Persons, and Beaver Creek Homemakers, and many other community organizations. She is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Harman and Marion Dickerson of Columbia, Missouri; two grandchildren, Derek Dickerson of Burbank, California, and Donya Dickerson of Brooklyn, New York; two stepgrandsons, two step-great-grandsons; one sister, Edith Webb of Floyd; sister-in-law, Rhoda Lancaster of Martinsville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003 at the Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Curtis Nester officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. HARRIET FELDMAN FLOYD-Harriet Feldman, 88, passed peaceful from this life at 8:31 a.m. June 27, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center, Christiansburg. She was a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing home in Floyd where she had many friends among the staff. Nora Harriet Berenbaum was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 4, 1915, lived for many years on Long Island and 10 years in Blacksburg. She also spent time in the Catskill Mountains of New York. She worked as a bookkeeper and delighted in gardening, cooking, sewing and reading. Harriet was known by all who knew her for her honest and caring nature. Her life touched many people. She will be greatly missed and always remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. As we remember her touch and her face we are blessed. Harriet was preceded in death by her father Max Berenbaum, her mother, Jeanette Brody, her husband, Nathan Feldman, and her brother Edward Berenbaum. 110 She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Marion Dickerson of Willis, Linda and Tom Kasmir of Loch Sheldrake, New York; one son, Marc Feldman of California; four grandchildren, Bronwen Cox, Jeremy Cox, Shawn Cox, and Matthew Kasmir; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Harold and Florence Brody and Pearl Berenbaum; two sisters, Pearl Cogliandro and Betty Cilento; many loving nieces and nephews and special friends including William and Molly Cox, Ashley Collins, Loretta Lester, and Charles Croft. A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Temple Emmanuel Cemetery in Roanoke. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. V. ARWIN GOAD STUART-V. Arwin Goad, 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the Training Center of Central Virginia in Lynchburg. He was born in Floyd County on May 10, 1933 to the late Earlie and Kayoulah Marshall Goad. He had spent 12 years at the Patrick County Developmental Center and 14 years at the Training Center of Central Virginia. He is survived by: four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Lawless, Mrs. Shelby Lawless, both of Stuart, Mrs. Anna Mae Reed of Floyd, and Mrs. Carolyn Hogan of Roanoke; four brothers, Brainard Goad of Henry, Clyde "Barefoot" Goad of Collinsville, Bobby Goad of Roanoke, and Ervin Goad of Stuart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 12, at 1:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Reverend Cecil Simmons and Reverend David Riffe officiating. Burial followed in Henry Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Patrick County Developmental Center, Stuart, Virginia 24171. BEATICE DUNCAN QUESENBERRY CHILDRESS-Beatrice Duncan Quesenberry, 71, passed away, June 27, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center from complications of heart surgery. She is survived by: her husband, Estle Ray Quesenberry of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Barbie and Billy Sanders of White Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Joan Quesenberry, Indian Valley; six grandchildren, Susan, Amy, Kim, Scotty, Randy, Todd; eight great-grandchildren: Shea, Haley, Mitchell, Laken, Kayla, Megan, Shane, Jessica; five sisters, Evelyn, Arlene, Norma, Pearl, Edith. Graveside service was held Sunday, June 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Big Sand Cemetery with Reverend Justin Quesenberry officiating. Donations may be made to Floyd County Fire and Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family would like to give thanks to Reverend Justin and Diane Quesenberry for being there in her time of need. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JAMES ELBERT WEEKS FLOYD-James Elbert Weeks, 67, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in the arms of his loving family. He was born on November 11, 1935 to the late Julian and Minnie Weeks. He was also preceded in death by his grandson Austin Hunter Johnston. He worked at Floyd Tire Shop for 37 years, and was co-owner of Floyd Tire Center for 14 years. He is survived by: his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Weeks, Floyd; loving daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Jeff Reed, Floyd, Mitzi and Rusty Johnston, Hillsville, Monica and Greg Goad, Floyd; grandchildren, Jennifer Bishop and husband Daniel, Matthew Reed, Skyler Goad, all of Floyd; step-grandson Joshua Stone, Laurel Fork; great grandson Jesse Bishop, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Alberta Weeks, Pauline Repass, Peggy and Bobby Howell, all of Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Janet Weeks, Beckley, West Virginia, Billy and Annette Weeks, Willis, Johnny and Sue Weeks, Floyd; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Obituaries for week of July 10, 2003 111 July 10, 2003 WILLIAM JOSEPH "WJ" BOONE WILLIS-William Joseph "WJ" Boone, 84, peacefully left this life for a better home the evening of Monday, July 7, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. A member of Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church, WJ was a decorated World War II Veteran who returned home to work for the highway department before becoming a full-time farmer in Willis. He is survived by: his wife, Kate Hylton Boone, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, William Joseph "Joe" Boone Jr. and wife Ann, Reidsville, North Carolina, Timothy "Tim" Scott Boone and wife Christi, Willis; grandchildren, Wynn Jerel Boone, Reidsville, North Carolina, Deanna Boone Johnston and husband Jonathan, Martinsville, Brittney Ashen Boone, Chelsey Breann Boone, Willis; special great-grandson, William "Will" Michael Johnston. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church, Willis, with Elder Terry Wilson, Elder Edward Bowman and Elder Tim Witten officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Cemetery with graveside military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ALDINE HARRIS CRAIG WILLIS-Aldine Harris Craig, 93, passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart. She was a member of Conners View Primitive Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Liza Ellen Harris, two sisters, Arlie Conner and Odgen Pickeral and a brother Murken Harris. Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Hope Harris, Meadows of Dan; sister, Sybil Mize, Bassett; step-son, Lester Craig, Stuart; step-daughters, Doris Conner, Bassett, Nelda Lovell, Woolwine, Avis Conner, Cummings, GA; 14 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Edward Bowman officiating. FAURE EWERT HOLLINS NORTH CAROLINA-Faure Ewert Hollins, 82, went home to be with his Savior Wednesday, July 2, 2003 after a brief illness. Funeral service was held on Sunday, July 6, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Lawndale Baptist Church. Interment followed in Lakeview Memorial Park. Mr. Hollins was a graduate of Mars Hill College. He served in World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1950. He worked for Burlington Industries as a planning manager for 35 years. After retirement, he worked for Greensboro Day School for 15 years. He loved the children that rode his bus and loved all of those he had the joy and privilege of working with at the school. Mr. Hollins loved the church and all those he served with, both the ministers and the church families at the old Asheboro Street Baptist Church and the Lawndale Baptist Church, where he was a member at his passing. The family gratefully thanks Dr. Shen and his associates and the medical staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Hospice of Greensboro for their kind and compassionate care. He is survived by: his wife, Virginia B. Hollins; daughters, Virginia Anne Phillips and husband, Reverend N. Ray Phillips, Kathy Gregersen and husband, Dr. Jerry Gregersen; granddaughers, Whiteny Morgan Phillips and Ashley Chandler Phillips; brothers, Astor Hollins and wife, Evelyn of Goodview, Orel Hollins and wife, Ruby, of Hillsborough, North Carolina; sisters, Malicia Shaver and husband, Clifford of Copper Hill, Elta Wilson and husband, Wayne, also of Copper Hill; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Lawndale Baptist Church Building Fund, 3505 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, North Carolina 27408 and Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405. THELMA MATHERLY QUESENBERRY WILLIS-Thelma Matherly Quesenberry, 92, passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. She is preceded in death by her husband Rollie Quesenberry and a son, Russell Quesenberry. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Elrica and Carl Marshall of Willis; three sisters and brother-in-law, Bernice Matherly of Christiansburg, Opal Jones of Christiansburg, Ruby and Sammy Phillips of Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Margaret Matherly of Willis; daughter-in-law, Opal Quesenberry of Willis; grandchildren and spouses, Rhonda and Jerell Myers of Willis, Dreama and Tim Tolbert of Willis, Dr. Katrena and Nathan Floyd of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Andrea Tolbert of Blacksburg, Aimee Tolbert of Willis and Ashley Myers of Willis. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in 112 Hillsville. Reverend Harvey Carrico and Reverend Junior Underwood officiated. Burial was in Quesenberry Family Cemetery. July 17, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------MICHAEL "MIKE" STEVIN CARR BENT MOUNTAIN-Michael "Mike" Stevin Carr, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003. He is survived by: his son, Isaiah Stevin Carr of Salem; his mother, Iris Nichols Carr of Copper Hill; a special lady, Cindy Beckner of Bent Mountain; two brothers and sister-in-law, Jesse and Christine Carr and Troy Carr, all of Copper Hill and two nieces, Tara and Alanna Carr. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. HAROLD LEE JOHNSON NEWPORT NEWS-Harold Lee Johnson, 87, died Saturday, July 12, 2003. He was a native of Newport News. He retired from NASA as a mechanical engineer. He was a member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Willson Johnson. Survivors include: a son, Lee Johnson and his wife, Sally, of Floyd; a brother, Bobby Johnson and his wife, Anne of Newport News; granddaughter, Priscilla Johnson of Shreveport, LA; nephew, Gary Johnson and his wife, Georgianne of Newport News. A memorial service was conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church Chapel by Reverend Augusta B. Vanderbilt. Burial was in Floyd. GAYNELL QUESENBERRY HUFF CHRISTIANSBURG-Gaynell Quesenberry Huff, 87, formerly of Indian Valley died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Edgar L. and Sarah Gardner Quesenberry; husband, Curby Lee Huff; son, Paul Huff; brothers, Guy Quesenberry, Willis Quesenberry and Blaine Quesenberry. She was a charter member of Indian Valley Church of God. Survivors include: four sons and daughters-in-law, Jordon and Beatrice Huff, Hillsville, Joyce and Jean Huff, Indian Valley, James and Pat Huff, Christiansburg, Silas and Diane Huff, Floyd; four daughters and sons-in-law, Janie and Gerald Stevers, Pembroke, Shirley and Wendell Sutphin, Willis, Carolyn and Bob Rue, Christiansburg, May and Sal Choudhury, Blacksburg; two brothers, Ray Quesenberry, Frederick, Maryland, Seldon Quesenberry, Willis; one sister, Dovie Verkler, Los Angles, California; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven step-greatgrandchildren and one step-great-great-granddaughter. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Indian Valley Church of God with Reverend Kenneth Poston, Reverend James Walker and Reverend Jerry Shepherd officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Indian Valley Rescue Squad or Floyd County Christmas for Children. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MADELINE HALE SINK OHIO-Madeline Hale Sink, 84, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Fox Run where she made her home. She was born in Floyd County on January 10, 1919, a daughter of Caleb E. and Clara Board Hale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Hugh Sink in 1978; her parents; her brothers, Lynwood and Reginald Hale; and her sister, Lucille Dowdy. 113 Surviving are: sons, Randall Sink and wife, Susan of Montvale, Michael (Mike) Sink and wife, Sueann of New Carlisle, Ohio, Patrick (Pat) Sink of Cleveland, Ohio, Benjamin (Benjie) Sink and wife, Cathy of Medway, Ohio; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Bessie H. Board of Check; and numerous other relatives and friends at Fox Run. A graveside service will be held in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements. ROSETTA L. UNDERWOOD ROANOKE-Rosetta L. Underwood, 71, went on to her heavenly Father, Tuesday, July 8, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manley V. (Tom) Underwood; and one son, Dale E. Underwood. Surviving are her sons, Ronald L. Underwood and wife, Betty of Copper Hill, David W. Underwood and wife, Karen of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Steven Underwood, Allen Underwood and Brian Underwood; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eveleen and Julian Rutrough of Copper Hill, Glenna Link of Bristol, Kathleen and Vaughn Ferris of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Betty Conner of Roanoke. Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel on Thursday, July 10, at noon with the Reverend J.D. Harmon officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. Special thanks to Vaughn and Kathleen Ferris for always being there. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. July 24, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------KENNETH WAYNE AUSTIN FLOYD-Kenneth Wayne Austin, 41, passed away, July 20, 2003 at UVA Medical center. A simple man that was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sports enthusiast. He enjoyed being with his family and friends most. He was employed by Southern Air and Varney as a heating and air conditioning technician. He is survived by: father and mother, Harry and JoAnna Austin of Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lewis and Terri Austin of Salem, Larry and Loraine Austin of Roanoke; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Connie White of Roanoke, Cathy and Keith Noell of Salem, Nelthia and Phil Barton of Floyd; fourteen nieces and nephews, Travis White, Michelle Greer, Josh Noell, Ashley Austin, Crystal Austin, Evan Noell, Cassie Barton, Brandon Austin, Eric Austin, Ann Marie Noell, Jane Barton, Amanda Barton, Cierra White and Angel Greer. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Agee officiating. Interment followed in Vest Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. CECIL REUBEN COCKRAN VINTON-Cecil Reuben Cockran, 64, after a very tough year-long battle with cancer, went to met his Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2003. He was dearly loved my many, and had a great Christian impact on those he met. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. A graduate of Floyd High School and Virginia Tech, he was employed by Norfolk Southern Railway for 39 years, 35 of which were spent in the Computer Center, before retiring in 2001. 114 He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Roanoke, and one of his greatest pleasures was helping out around the church, doing whatever needed to be done, and working alongside his special friends, Buster Stacey and Jahue Mundy. He was predeceased by his parents, Tony and Claudie Cockram. He will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 39 years, Ruby Johnson Cockran, his sons, Mark Cockran, Lynchburg and Kevin Cockran, Salem; brother, Eugene Cockran of Burbank, California. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at First Church of the Nazarene, Roanoke. Officiating ministers were Reverend Earl Robertson, Reverend Richard Donahue and Reverend Murray Agee. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. ELWOOD JEWELL PETERS FLORIDA-Elwood Jewell Peters, 78, passed away peacefully at home on July 17. He was born in Floyd County, a WWII Veteran who moved to Orlando in 1971 after he retired from 28 years of dedicated service in the United States Army. He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Romona; four children, Elwood, Alethea, Esther and Amber; three stepchildren, Jack, Buddy and Linda; six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild; five sisters, Doris Criner of St. Albans, West Virginia, Patricia Burdette and Julia Kelley of Charleston, West Virginia, Corine Cole of Ben Salem, Pennsylvania and Lois Thornton of Titusville, Florida. A memorial service was held Monday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at Fairchild Chapel, Lake Ivanhoe. July 31, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONLEY DEWEY HARMAN VINTON-Conley Dewey Harman, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2003. He was born in Floyd County on October 19, 1914 and graduated from National Business College prior to serving in the Air Force during World War II. He was a Sergeant with the 8th Air Force Intelligence Station in Norwich, England for three years. He was the manager at 7-up Bottling Company in Greensboro, North Carolina for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Vinton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, S.H. and Ellen Harman of Floyd. He is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Overstreet Harman; a brother, Edward Harman of Christiansburg; two sisters, June Hylton of Floyd and Irene Lawson of Eden, North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with the Reverend Bill Booth and Reverend Bill Hungate officiating. Oakey's Vinton Chapel handled arrangements. Donations may be made to the Jennifer Ellen Craft Scholarship Fund, c/o P.O. Box 481, Vinton, Virginia 24179. EVELYN MINNICK SORRELL CROZET-Evelyn Minnick Sorrell, 90, of Crozet, formerly of Floyd and Pulaski, died Sunday, June 22, 2003 at her Crozet residence. She was born October 20, 1912 in Rockingham County. She was the daughter of the late George L. and Sallie Tussing Minnick. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pulaski. As a former resident of Pulaski for over fifty years, she devoted her life to caring for her family and later to the children 115 of other families in the area. She led an exemplary life and all who knew her were blessed by her generous and loving nature. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Eugene Glasgow Sorrell, who was a mechanic in Pulaski County for the Virginia Department of Transportation. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Miller, Ruth Fox, and Gertrude Sowers, and three brothers, Paul R. Minnick, Ralph Minnick, and Carl Minnick. She is survived by: one daughter, Evelyn Sorrell Hall of Crozet; two sons, Eugene G. Sorrell, Jr. of Ft. Myers, Florida and Reverend Paul M. Sorrell of Chesterfield; three sisters, Margaret M. Lawson of Jacksonville, Florida, Catherine M. Weeks of Floyd and Anna M. Sowers of Front Royal; brother, Miley Minnick of Ennis, Texas, as well a six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was cremated and her graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at noon in Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Hospice of the Piedmont/Charlotte, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911. Obituaries for week of August 14, 2003 HUGH VERNON BOWMAN FLOYD-Hugh Vernon Bowman, 100, passed away in the New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Eva Watkins Bowman. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Richard Moran of Floyd; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas E. and Ann Bowman of Oxen Mill, Maryland; three grandchildren, Bobby and Dale Moran of Floyd, Amy Lee of Harrogate, England two great-grandchildren, Patrick Moran of Floyd, Heather Zaresky of Kailua, Hawaii; three step-grandchildren, David Ashby of Apex, North Carolina, Mike Ashby of Oxen Hill, Maryland, Joanna Melton of King George and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JACK WITTEN JONES TAZEWELL-Jack Witten Jones, 68, died Saturday, August 9, 2003 at a Tazewell hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Tazewell, Virginia and was the son of the late G. Cleve and Nellie Sword Jones. He was the former owner of Jones Chainsaw and Supply Company of Tazewell. He had resided in the Floyd County and Tazewell County areas of Virginia most of his life. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, and one sister. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Debbie) Cline of Tazewell; one son, Mr. Stephen M. Jones of Roanoke; one brother, Jim Jones of Lebanon; three grandchildren, Allison Cline, Nick Cline and Steve Jones. A memorial service was conducted Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral home in Tazewell with the Reverend John L. Gunter officiating. Interment will be private at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Mr. Jones to the American Cancer Society, 1808 Jefferson Street, Bluefield, West Virginia 24701, 1-800-ACS-2345 or you may online to www.cancer.org. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands handled arrangements. PHYLLIS HETTYE MARTIN HOPEWELL-Phyllis Hettye Martin, 90, formerly of Floyd County, passed away Friday, August 1, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Cicero and Ova McKinley, five brothers and six sisters, and her husband, Joseph Harvery Martin. Surviving are: one sister, Wilma Young of Pensacola, Florida; one son, Robert Harvery Martin of Camarillo, California; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy M. and Michael Zevgolis of Hopewell, seven grandchildren, 116 Robert Zevgolis, Karen Grant, Kim Shropshire, Tina Zevgolis, Robert K. Martin, Kristin Martin, and Keith Martin; four great-grandchildren, Simek and Tristan Shropshire, Emma Grant and Katie Zevgolis. Funeral service was conducted Friday, August 8 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Arnold Naff and Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment followed in Wilson's Cemetery. Floyd Press March 19, 1954 (I think) MRS. RAYMOND SECRIST Mrs. Dola Spangler Secrist, 64 of Shawsville died Monday at the Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond G. Secrist. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Gordon Moses, Shawsville; Mrs. Herman Winter, New Castle; three brothers, Wilburn (Bud) O. Spangler, Floyd; Frank J. Spangler, Roanoke; Jack Spangler Shawsville. Funeral was Thursday at Oakey's Chapel with burial in Sherwood Obituaries for the week of August 21, 2003 August 21, 2003 NEIL JACK CURTIS FLOYD-Neil Jack Curtis, 84, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003 at his home. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is survived by: his son, Neil T. Curtis of Whitefish, Montana; granddaughter, Elizabeth Logic; sister. Blenda Curtis, Connecticut. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, at the Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Zion Lutheran Church cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. BEATRICE A. HOWERY SALEM- Beatrice A. Howery, 82, formerly of Annandale and Floyd entered her everlasting home of peace and comfort on Friday, August 15, 2003. She was recently preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert, and brother and sister-inlaw, David and Christine Bower. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Rosie and Freeman Pratt, Salem; loving niece, Sharon Pratt, Salem; loving nephew and his wife and children, Randy, Marie, Amber and Joshua Pratt, Salem; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday, August 18, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Arnold Naff and Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. GILES MOYER LOVINS FLOYD-Giles Moyer Lovins, 90, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F. for sixty-four years and attended Falling Branch United Methodist Church. He was a retired employee of Maberry Funeral Home. He was the son of the late Henry and Jospehine Slaughter Lovins. Also proceeded in death by his wife, Thelma Huff Lovins, two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lawrence Nuckols officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside rites by Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F. Obituaries for the week of September 4, 2003 September 4, 2003 GLADYS NESTER AGEE FLOYD-Gladys Nester Agee, 79, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Friday, August 29, 2003 at home. Born in Berwyn, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late John C. and Ethel Ratliff Nester, formerly of Floyd. She was a graduate of Radford College and a dedicated teacher in Floyd County for many years. She is survived by: her 117 loving husband of 56 years, Lester Agee. In addition she leaves: one son and daughter-in-law, Barry and LeighAnn Agee of Greenville, South Carolina; four daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Agee and Michael Maslaney of Floyd, Margaret and Lynn Long of Hickory, North Carolina, Janet and Leon Moran of Christiansburg, and Lisa and Alan Belcher of Ararat, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Aerea and Graham Long, Emily and Ashton Moran, and Malory, Isaac and Brenna Belcher; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Debra Nester of Lakeland, Florida; brother, Robert Nester of Moorehead City, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Mary Nester of Huntington, West Virginia, and Patricia Nester of Abingdon and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Howard and Dale Nester. A grave side service was conducted by Reverend Roy Turpin at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, on Sunday, August 31, at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Floyd Baptist Church. CLARICE CAROLINE ROBINSON ENOCH FLOYD-Clarice R. Enoch, 85, was called to her eternal home on August 27, 2003. She was born September 1, 1917 in Oakdale, West Virginia, the first child and only daughter to the late Inez Pearl Garrett Robinson and Delbert Earl Robinson. She had one brother, Gail W. Robinson, who is deceased. She is survived by her husband, friend and companion of 63 years, Ellis L. Enoch. Mrs. Enoch has one daughter, Leta, and a son-in-law, Glenn Thomas, who live in Charlottesville. She has a grandson, Stephen, of Charlottesville and a granddaughter, Ella, of Richmond. After graduating from Shinnston High School, Shinnston, West Virginia in 1936, she attended Salem College, Salem, West Virginia, on an academic scholarship where she earned a Standard Normal Degree in 1938. After teaching elementary school for 10 years, she returned to Salem College in 1953 and earned her B.S. in Elementary Education. In 1959 she came to Floyd Elementary School where she taught until illness forced her to resign in 1979. She touched the lives of her many students during 20 years of teaching in Floyd. She was an active member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Peoria, West Virginia and more recently a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. She was committed to her home, family, school and faith. Although her activities were restricted the last few years due to a stroke in September of 1999, she never lost her sense of humor and goodwill. A devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a dedicated teacher, and a strong Christian, Clarice passed on with great dignity. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her and love her. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2003 at the Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Gregory and Mr. C.E. Mannon officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JAMES HARRY HUNGATE FLOYD- James Harry Hungate, 86, passed away, August 31, 2003. He is survived by: two special cousins, Mary Hungate of Floyd, Lou Poff of Floyd; many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. OLEAN LINK VEST PILOT- Olean Link Vest, 72, went to be with the Lord,, August 28, 2003 at Riner. She was a special church worker and neighbor of Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband William Breathard Vest, Jr., parents Ted and Ida Link, brother Clinton Link and sister Lois Adkins, brothers-in-law Howard Lutz, Wilmer Poff, Raymond King, Otha Dean Vest and Clinton Vest. Survived by: three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Beulah Lutz; Susie Poff; Lucell and Edgar Linkous Jr., Eddie Adkins; six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma J. Vest, Alvin and May Vest, Warren and Blondine Vest, Catherine Vest, Dolly Vest, Evelyn King; many special nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 31, 2003 at Gardner Funeral Home with Kathy Mitchem and Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery We would like to thank all the Doctors, Nurses and Caregivers. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. EARL YOPP COPPER HILL-Earl Yopp, 83, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2003 at his home with his loving family present. He 118 was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by a loving wife of 51 years, Ida Mae Yopp, a daughter, Dorthea Cornelia Sloane, three grandsons, Billy Nelson Hale, Jr., James (Jimmy) Walter Yopp, Bobby Wayne Yopp, Sr.; six brothers and sisters. Surviving are: four daughters and sons-in-law, Marybelle and Willie Hale, Alice and Shirley Ferris, Florence and Petey Hall, Louise and Darrell Guilliams; seven sons and daughters-in-law, James and Marie Yopp, Ralph and Joyce Yopp, Junior and Charlotte Yopp, Wayne and Karen Yopp, Daniel and Diane Yopp, David and Donna Yopp, Gene and Brenda Yopp; 36 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Yopp and Reverend Paul Eldridge officating. Interment followed in the Yopp Family Cemetery at Callaway. The family appreciates, Cammie, Stephanie and Regina for their loving care. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of 9/18/03 September 18, 2003 PERCY CLINTON LIGHT ROANOKE-Percy Clinton Light, (Perc), 97, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2003. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Jasper and Lillian Light, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Deita Conner and his brothers, Jack Light, Paul Light, and Newton Light. He was also preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Pauline Mason "Polly" Light. He is survived by: daughters, Susan Evans Light of Christiansburg, Jean Light Willis of St. Augustine, Florida and Julia Light Jowers of Charleston, South Carolina; also a very special daughter, Vanessa Gayle Holman of Christiansburg; 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, F. Day Light of Roanoke and William Moore Light of Richmond. He will also be missed by his cats, "Maggie" and "Possum" and his special friends, Carolyn Meredith and Mary Ellen Keller, both of Roanoke, John and Betty Wassom and family of Richmond. He was retired from the N&W Railway and helped to organize and served with the Williamson Road Rescue Squad. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II after receiving training at Camp Pendleton, California. He was attached to the 3rd Marines and served in the South Pacific. He was an avid outdoorsman and wrote many stories and poems about all of his adventures. He was so loved by everyone that knew him for his amazing spirit and joy of life. He made all of our lives so happy. He loved and will be missed by so many friends. A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, September 17 with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Memorials may be made to the Cave Springs Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 20181, Roanoke, Va 24018-0019. Arrangements by handled by Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory. ALISA MARIE RADFORD FLOYD-Alisa Marie Radford, 45, passed away, September 14, 2003. She was preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca Sink, and a brother Danny Radford. She is survived by: daughter, Brandy Dulaney; parents, Leonard and Sadie Radford; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Debbie Radford; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Tom Price; grandparents, Swanson and Ethel Radford; one nephew and several nieces. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m.Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Wood officiating. Obituaries for the week of September 25, 2003 The Floyd Press Monday, September 29, 2003 FANNIE BLANKENSHIP CONNER 119 FLOYD-Fannie Blankenship Conner , 93, passed away, September 17, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home . Mrs. Conner was preceded in death by her husband Fred Alton Conner, Sr, three sons Harold Wayne Conner, Giles Howard Conner, and an infant son. Also one grandson Randy Coates. She is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Alton Jr. and Janice Conner, R. Dean and June Conner; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jake Poff, Joyce and Jim Coates, Joan and Robert Wimmer; daughterin-law, Faye Conner Wade; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Garlin and Claudine Blankenship; sister, Rlee Houchins. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at the Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family thanks the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the loving care and attention provided Mrs. Conner. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements. MARY EDITH GOAD FLOYD-Mary Edith Goad, 86, passed away Monday, September 22, 2003 at Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Center in Roanoke. She was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Goad. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Jeweleen and Samuel Watterson, Gail and Jack Davis, Roanoke, Velva Beasley, Arizona; six grandchildren, Allan Tolbert and wife Martha, Gary Tolbert, Kevin Davis and wife Katie, Connie and husband Reed Lindemoen, Karen Hash and Pamela Beasley; six great-grandchildren, one greatgreat grandson; one sister and three brothers. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with Reverend Mark Washington and Reverend Mike Steryous officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. FRANCES ELIZABETH HUFF LOVELL PILOT-Frances Elizabeth Huff Lovell, 89, surrounded by her family was granted her wish and left her earthly home to enter her heavenly home Saturday, September 20, 2003. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John K. Lovell, a son, John C. Lovell and was the oldest and last living in a family of eight. She was a long-time member of Camp Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Burley Easter, Pilot; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Sharon Lovell, Pilot; grandchildren, Sharon Cox, Roanoke, Kristen and Brandon Lovell, Pilot; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Hilary Cox, Roanoke. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment followed in Huffville Cemetery, Pilot. CARLOS LESLEY MONTGOMERY ELLISTON-Carlos Lesley Montgomery, 70, our loving brother passed away Monday, September 22, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflicts. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie Huff and Rosie Phillips. Survivors include: brothers and sisters-in-law, Earnie and Gisela Montgomery, Columbia, South Carolina, Willie and Rindy Montgomery, Island Creek, Maryland, Billy Montgomery, Roanoke, Dorsie and Reba Montgomery, Indian Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ivory and Wesley Combs, Vinton, Sylvia and Hubert Turpin, Willis, Lorene and Jasper Janney, Salem, Lucille and Ramsey Gallimore, Willis. 120 Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend James Walker and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley. IDA BEULAH QUESENBERRY QUESENBERRY PHILLIPS FLORIDA-Ida Beulah Quesenberry Quesenberry Phillips, formerly of Indian Valley, passed away September 17, 2003, a her granddaughter's home in Bradenton, Florida. She was born May 9, 1901 to the late Thomas and Mary Emma Quesenberry in Willis. She was preceded in death by: her husbands, Oden Lee Quesenberry and Nathan Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Zelda Eris and Elvin W. Wade, Jr.; grandson Eric Wyatt Wade; great grandson Ross E. Ford, Jr.; brothers Gordon, Earley, Kerry, and Clovis Quesenberry; sisters, Ocie Q. Quesenberry and Lydia Q. Huff. She is survived by: her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Ona Lea and Ross Ford, Bradenton, Florida; greatgranddaughter, Amy Bowman Lee, Harrogate, England; great-grandson and great granddaughter-in-law, Bill and Sharon Ford, Galax; great-grandson, SPC Eric Wade Ford, Fort Sill, OK; great-great-granddaughter, Caitlin Lee, Harrogate, England; and great-great-grandsons, Jake Lee, Harrogate, England; Aaron Michael and Ryan Andrew Ford of Bradenton, Florida. She is also survived by her sisters, Nannie Q. Reece, Manheim, Pennsylvania and Glyda Q. Epperly, Willis, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service, to be announced at a later date, will be held in Indian Valley. Obituaries for the week of October 2, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, October 2, 2003 JAMES PAUL EPPERLY ROANOKE-James Paul Epperly, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at his home. He was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Helen Howard Epperly, daughter, Malisa Epperly of Roanoke, and a step-daughter, Michelle Dunbar of Roanoke. Graveside funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at the Vest Cemetery with Johnny Howard officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CHARLES EDGAR MARSHALL INDIAN VALLEY-Charles Edgar Marshall, 78, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was an army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by: a daughter Barbara Hylton; a son, Kenneth Ray Marshall; a sister, Ethel Quesenberry; three half-sisters, Rosie Dalton, Artie Tickle and Eula Goad; two half-brothers, Harless Marshall and Cecil Marshall. Survivors include: wife, Verna Marshall, Indian Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Edward and Sherry Marshall, Columbia, MS; grandsons, Jason Marshall, Brandon Marshall, Hattiesburg, MS; brothers, Frank Marshall, Inman, SC, Marvin Marshall, Roanoke, Glenn Marshall, Ashboro, NC; sister, June Durham, Blanch, NC; halfsisters, Wavie Papi, Jerushia Compton; may special nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Allen Cherry and Reverend Elmond Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery with military rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. 121 Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. IVA M. OHLER MARYLAND-Iva Mae Ohler, 90, of Taneytown, Maryland, died Saturday, September 13, 2003 at Carroll County General Hospital, Westminster. She was born August 15, 1913 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late James Reed and Dailey Alley Reed and the wife of Guy R. Ohler, who died in 1979. She had worked at the Cambridge Rubber Company in Taneytown. She was a member of Tom's Creek United Methodist Church, Emmitsburg. Surviving are: sons, John G. Ohler and James F. Ohler; daughters and son-in-law, Dixie L. and John J. Stotsky, and Carrie I. Ohler, all of Taneytown, Maryland; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-greatgranddaughter. She was preceded in death by two daughters, five brothers and four sisters. She was the last sibling of her family. Funeral service was held Wednesday, September17, at Skies Funeral Home, 136 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown, with the Reverend Bill Warehime officiating. Interment followed at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Taneytown. Memorial contributions may be made to Tom's Creek United Methodist Church, Tom's Creek Church Road, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21757. OPAL GLADYS QUESENBERRY WILLIS-Opal Gladys Quesenberry, 95, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman William Quesenberry, her son, Buford Edward Quesenberry and one great grandchild. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Hubert and Anita Quesenberry, Willis; daughter-in-law, Lillian Quesenberry, Willis; grandchildren, Darel and Patty Quesenberry, Donna and Eddie Hall, Garrett and Aileen Quesenberry, Jerry and Peggy Quesenberry, Randy Quesenberry, Debbie Sutphin, Ricky Quesenberry, Andrew Quesenberry; 11 great-grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren and one stepgreat-great grandchild. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment was at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of October 9, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, October 9, 2003 JOHN C. LEECH COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO -John C. Leech passed away peacefully Monday, September 29, 2003 at Pikes Peak Hospice. A memorial service for family and friends was held Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third Street in Monument, Colorado. Dr. Leech will be buried in 122 Arlington National Cemetery with honors on Thursday, October 16, at 3:00 p.m. He is a 1963 graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a Captain in the Air Force from 1963 to 1971. He was a highly decorated pilot during the Vietnam Conflict receiving six distinguished Flying Crosses, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, three Air Force Outstanding Unit Accommodations, two Air Force Accommodations among numerous others. Graduating second in his class from the Medial College of Virginia, School of Dentistry in 1976, he did his Pediatric Residency at the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital in 1979. He was on the faculty of MCV from 1979 through 1982. He was in private practice in Virginia until 1986 when he and his wife Carol Marshall, MD,DDS moved to Colorado Springs to start their practice, The Great Western Dental Escape. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carol Marshall and 10 year old son, Nathaniel Leech. He was the son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Marshall of Floyd. The family is requesting donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice or American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. WILLIAM CURTIS YEAROUT FLOYD-William Curtis Yearout, 75, passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He was a navy veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd Moose Lodge #2300. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tazwell and Nannie Yearout and his wife, Eula Mae Yearout. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Gwyneth Hope and William Moore, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Shelby Hobbs, Pikeville, North Carolina; Charles and Jane Davis, Pulaski, Roger and Annette Davis, Pikesville, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew L. "Buz" and Inez Yearout, Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Pete Williams, Stafford; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854, American Legion Post #127 and Floyd Moose Lodge #2300. Obituaries for the week of October 16, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, October 16, 2003 NELLIE HOUCHINS CONNER ROANOKE-Nellie Houchins Conner, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2003 at her home in Roanoke. She was the widow of Elder Noel F. Conner and a retiree of Roanoke City Schools. She was born in Floyd County, daughter of the late Walter G. and Sonora Houchins and was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Noel F. Conner and a daughter, Dianne C. Mitchell. She is survived by two daughters, Sonora J. Conner of Roanoke and Arlene Blevins and her husband Russell of Goodview; two grandchildren, James N. and Donna Blevins of Roanoke and Anthony R. and Patricia Blevins of Moneta; three great-grandchildren, James A. Blevins, Christian C. Blevins and Noah N. Blevins; brother, Jabe M. and Arline Houchins of Christiansburg; sister, Virginia H. and Frank Fisher of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Rlee B. Houchins of Roanoke and Lucy T. Houchins of California; many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, October 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Elder Carl Terry, Elder Lane Carter and Elder Junior Conner officiating. DONNA PHILLIPS HIGGS 123 PEARISBURG-Donna Phillips Higgs, 47, went to be with her Lord, while surrounded by the love and support of her family at home on Saturday, October 11, 2003. She was an active member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ and she provided 10 years of friendly service to the Pearisburg community as owner of The Hardware Store. She was preceded in death by her father, A. Kenneth Phillips, whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her husband of 22 years Harold (Harry); her two sons, Travis and Bryan Higgs of Pearisburg, who were her pride and joy; her mother, Irene Phillips of Riner; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Alva Phillips of Riner; a brother Steve Phillips of Christiansburg; she is also survived by mother-in-law, Lilas Higgs Webb of Floyd; three sisters-in-law and spouses, Betty and Gary Crawford of Salem, Maggie and Charles Sutphin of Floyd, and Dian and Garad Williams of Canastota, NY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Judy Carter and Dr. Paul and Pam Olson. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Christiansburg Church of Christ conducted by Mr. Dennis Curd. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The Higgs family was served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. GRACE VELMA BISHOP PHILLIPS FLOYD-Grace Velma Bishop Phillips passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born May 12, 1907 to James Thomas and Mary Caldwell Bishop, and was predeceased by her husband, Gary Randolph Phillips, son, Alvin "Sonny: Phillips and three sisters and two brothers. She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren, Topeco Homemakers Club, Floyd Rebekah Lodge #77, RSVP and AARP. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Virginia Roberts, Richmond, Betty Ann and Clive Rice, Roanoke; grandchildren, Paticia Langley, Buford, GA, Roselyn Waller, Chesterfield, Theresa Taylor, Dallas; Gusty Halach, Richmond, Martha Ann Massey, Macon, GA, Y-N1 Danielle Rice, Topshan, ME, Richard Rice, Marysville, TN; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Daniel Waller, VA, Sharon Files, GA, Katherine, Ashley and Jamie Marrey, GA, Brianna and Jordon Rice, IN; nephews and wives, Bob and Betty Nester, Hugh and Katherine Nester, Floyd, William Hylton, Blacksburg, George and Nadine Bishop, Carlisle, MA, Oakey and Wilma Bishop, Edsel Bishop, Christiansburg. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Varner, Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Elder Thomas Mann officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd Rebekah Lodge #77. IRENE W. TALLEY FLOYD-Irene W. Talley, 87, passed away Monday, October 13, 2003. A native of Montgomery County, she was a resident of Floyd for 61 years. She was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and charter member of Floyd Rebekah Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband, E.M. Talley, Sr.; brother, Ralph Whitlock; sister, Hortense Scott; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Whitlock, Sr. She is survived by: her sons and daughters-in-law, E.M. Talley, Jr. and wife, Hazel of Daleville, William (Bill) Talley and wife, Judy of Rocky Mount, Paul M. Talley and wife, Kristen of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her brothers and sister-in-law, Harry Whitlock, Sidney Whitlock, H.B. Whitlock, Jr. and wife, Dottie; sisters and brother-in-law, Lucille W. Jones, Helen W. Funnell, Jewel Whitlock, Josephine W. Prentice and husband Bill; five 124 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Myrla Biscoe and Dolly Whitlock. Funeral service was held Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Christiansburg. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. NATHAN SAMUEL TANNENBAUM PILOT-Nathan Samuel Tannenbaum, 55, passed away October 13, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by: wife, Sherry Lell Tannenbaum of Pilot; two daughters, Naomi S. Tannenbaum of Pilot and Amber Tannenbaum of Tennessee; grandson, Tanek I. Tannenbaum of Pilot; two sisters, Emma Hall of Scottsdale, AZ, Sox O-Gara of Florida; brother, Jack Tannenbaum of Florida. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 15, 2003 at Wilson Cemetery with Rev. Barry Lell officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. SWANSON RAY THOMAS WOOLWINE-Swanson Ray Thomas, 73, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on October 29, 1929 to the late Callie and Cora Ester Cockram Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Junior, Sparks and Lermon Thomas. He is survived by: his wife, Mary Jerelane Foley Thomas of the home; two brothers, Ham Thomas of Elkton, Maryland and Melvin Thomas of Richmond; three sisters, Sylvia Bone of Richmond, Amanda Morris of Collinsville and Janet Craig of Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, October 11, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Reverend Jim Churchwell officiating. Burial followed in Foley Family Cemetery. CLARIS RADFORD TURNER FLOYD-Claris Radford Turner, 82, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, October 11, 2003. She was born March 27, 1921 to the late John and Hattie Radford. She is survived by: her husband of 64 years, Sparrel Turner, a son and daughter-in-law, Tyler and Frankie Turner; a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Hebron Quesenberry, all of Floyd; four grandchildren, Lisa Thompson, Tammy Williams, Renee Turner, and Tina Osborne, and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Turner of Floyd; two sisters-in-law, Ora Nichols of Roanoke and Venice Barton of Bassett. A special thanks to all the caregivers that took such loving care of her during the last five years, Ina Martin, Robyn Vaughn, Renee Turner, Opal Keith and Joyce Howell. Funeral service was held Monday, October 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WINNIE WADE TURNER ROANOKE-Winnie Wade Turner passed away Thursday, October 9, 2003 in Manassas. Early in life, she came to believe that Bible study and Christian education would improve the world. She received her education from Willis High School and graduated from Viaud High School in Roanoke. She completed ten classes at the Roanoke Center of the University of Richmond Off-Campus School of Christian Studies. She was instrumental in the university to 125 offer a special class in Roanoke, called "Poetical and Wisdom Books of the Old Testaments," and she also recruited members for that class. Dr. George M. Modlin, Past President of the University, came to Roanoke and presented her certificate. She had a strong belief that God has an answer to all needs and problems and she shared this word with others. As a child, she memorized long passages of scripture and as an adult she never forgot them. She loved people, it was her greatest joy to be a blessing to others and see others grow in Grace. Her favorite scripture was John 14:27. She served six years on the committee of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association. She was a member of the Garden City Baptist Church, where she taught the historical background of the Bible and also at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she was a former member. She taught a Sunday School class at Garden City Baptist. She was President of the WMU (Women's Missionary Union) at Garden City Baptist Church. She was dedicated to her family, church, and community. She was a daughter of Levi Berdine Wade and Julia Ann Cox Wade, who lived in Willis, and are buried in the Greasy Creek Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Turner, Sr.; three brothers, Kerry, Verman, and Galen Wade; three sisters, Reva W. Williams, Mae W. Dickerson, and Ima W. Wade. Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, H.F. Jr. and Becky Tuner of Port Orange, Florida, Wade T. and Bonnie Turner of Manassas, Dean R. Turner of Roanoke; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Virginia Nalls of Haymarket. Funeral service was held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Monday, October 13, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend George Stevenson officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Obituaries for the week of October 23, 2003 The Floyd Press Wednesday, October 22, 2003 ALVIN FRANCIS AGEE FLOYD-Alvin Francis Agee, 89 , a loving husband, father, and grandfather left this life for a better one, at his home, October 17, 2003. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the U. S. Army- 1522nd Air Transport Command, serving at Hickam Field, Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas T. Agee and Lillie Vest Agee, five brothers, Moyer, Everett, Forest, Clifford, and Morris Agee, three sisters Emma A. Costa, Rosa A. Bell, and Edna A. Epperly. He is survived by: his loving wife of 57 years, Alberta H. Agee of Floyd; two daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy and Randall Nolen of Floyd, Becky McBroom of Floyd; two grandchildren, Emily June McBroom and Michael Agee McBroom; grandson by love, Samuel Stephens. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 19, at Gardner Funeral Home. Interment followed in Williams Cemetery. Military rites were given by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion #127. The family request donations be made to the Williams Cemetery Fund in his memory. Williams Cemetery Fund, 931 Starbuck Rd. Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home of Floyd handled arrangements. CARL T. CAUSBY FLOYD-Carl T. Causby passed away on July 6, 2003 and was cremated. He was born on February 9, 1924 in North Carolina to the late Carl T. and Florence Kerr Causby. He was educated in the Atlanta, Georgia public schools. He served for four years in World War II and graduated from Emory University in Atlanta. He lived in the Floyd area for many years, where he worked as a real estate broker and an insurance underwriter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death this year by his brother, Francis R. Causby. He is survived by: a sister, Mary Placido, Atlanta, Georgia; niece, Rosemary Placido Bryant, Atlanta, Georgia; nephew, Marion Placido, Atlanta, Georgia; grand nieces, Meredith Bryant and Addie Placido, all of Atlanta, 126 Georgia; nieces, Fran Placido McCarey, Rockville, Maryland; very special friend, Mrs. Sandra Curd and her family, Rocky Mount. All who wish to remember Carl T. Causby are invited to attend a memorial service to be held for him at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at Wilson Cemetery, Check, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Arrangements for this service are by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. KEVIN DOUGLAS CONNER FLOYD-Kevin Douglas Conner, 19, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident. Survivors include: mother, Carolyn Harman, Floyd; father and step-mother, Glenn and Susan Conner, Floyd; brother, Jason Conner, Floyd; sisters, Kasie Conner and Joanie Conner, Floyd; maternal grandparents, William and Earnestine Radford, Floyd; paternal grandmother, Milley Eva Conner, Floyd; great-grandparents, Elsie Radford, Venedith Boyd, Floyd; step-grandparents, Larry and Beaulah Bishop, Floyd. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Leon Wood, Reverend Clyde Bishop and Reverend Wesley Conner officiating. Interment followed in the Conner Cemetery. SGT. MAJ. PETER M. DOBBINS, JR. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA-Sgt. Maj. Peter M. Dobbins, Jr., 78, passed away Friday, October 17, 2003 at Hospice House. He was a native of Roanoke, he moved to Tallahessee from Gainsville, Florida in 1982. He retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1974, after 30 years of service to his country. He was a combat Marine veteran of World War II and Viet Nam. During WWII, he served in the 23rd Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and saw heavy action against the enemy in four major campaigns: Roi-Namur (Marshall Islands), Saipan, the first wave, Tinian and ultimately Iwo Jima, one of the hardest fought battles in American military history. He served as Sergeant Major, Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in Viet Nam from 1967 thru 1968 and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" in connection with operations against the Viet Cong. He was also awarded the Presidential Unit Citatrion. Peacetime assignments included Okinawa and security for the United States Embassy, Quito, Ecuador, as well as many other stateside assignments. General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., 24ath Commandant of the Marine Corps, stated in a private letter to him, "You may be sure the Corps is proud of you and your important contribution to the excellence of the Corps. And you can be proud that the Corps continues today the very finest of all the world's fighting forces, a condition to which you made a major contribution." Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, Pete began a second career as a Revenue Officer with the Internal Revenue Service in Gainesville, Florida where he ultimately served as the Director's Representative for that office. He was an active Mason serving as Worshipful Master of R.L. Schafffer Lodge #350. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He retired from the IRS and moved to Tallahassee in 1982, where he began his third career with the State of Florida, culminating his service with the Florida Geological Survey, where he was awarded Employee of the Year in 1991. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon. He also served as an officer in the Woodgate Neighborhood Association. Known for his sense of humor and keen wit, he provided a positive contribution in all of his endeavors. While being known as a "Marine's Marine," he was also valued for his gentleness toward and interest in other people. Following the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, SEMPTER FIDELIS, he lived a faithful life to the values he espoused. He is survived by: his wife, Doris Barnett Dobbins, Tallahassee, Florida; two sons, Daniel W. Dobbins, Tallahassee, Florida, Timothy D. Dobbins of Philadelphia and New York City; four grandchildren, Courtney A. Dobbins and Rebecca A. Dobbins, both of Tallahassee, Florida and John A. Dobbins and Matthew W. Dobbins, both of Philadelphia; four step-children, Norma Jean Marsh, Tommy Joe Barnett, Philip Barnett and Joel Barnett and the mother of his children, Christine Dobbins of Gainesville, Florida. 127 Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, at First Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full military. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Baptist Childrens Home, 8415 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32317 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. RICHARD CLYDE HARMON FLOYD-Richard Clyde Harmon, 56, passed away Monday, October 20, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was an employee of Intermet Foundry (Pipe Shop) of Radford. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Harmon, Sr. Survivors include: his wife, Patsy J. Harmon, Floyd; daughter, Tasha Harmon, Floyd; mother, Vera H. Harmon, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard "Billy" Jr. and Annie Harmon, Roger and Vaughnia Harmon, Tommy and Bonita Harmon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Loretta and John Epperly, Floyd; Peggy and Earl Moles, Willis; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. BERTHA E. HUMPHREY WILLIS-Bertha E. Humphrey, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2003. She was born March 15, 1930 in Maryland, daughter of the late Charles and Mollie McGinnis Reynolds and was preceded in death by a daughter, Debrah Zavala and her beloved husband, Samuel A. Humphrey. She really enjoyed NASCAR for whom she worked for Richard Petty for 20 years of the Delaware Chapter Fan Club. She also enjoyed travel, watching soaps, baseball, bull riding and playing cards and the slots in Atlantic City, NJ. She is survived by: her sons, daughters and spouses, Paul W. Reynolds of Bear, DE, Frank H. and Anna Reynolds of Bear, DE, Ray T. Johnson and Dana Rholetter of Elkton, MD, Cathy and Ellis Toller of Newark, DE, Vikki and Joseph Scorziello of Willis; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was taken care of by her granddaughter Roxanna Morales and son-in-law, Jimmie Christian and Joan Thomas at her home in Willis. Funeral service was held Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the Shorts Creek Church of God with the Reverend Wayne Burnett and the Reverend James Gholson officiating. Interment followed in the Foster Falls Cemetery. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, handled arrangements. MCCOY REGINALD KEITH, SR. VIAN, OKLAHOMA-McCoy Reginald Keith, Sr., 71, formerly of Floyd County passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2003 in Vivan, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the son of the late Ray and Ethel Boyd Keith. Survivors include: daughter, Jane Crook, Ft. Smith, Arizona; sons, McCoy R. Keith, Jr., Denver, Colorado, James Wayne Keith, Newport News, Michael Adam Keith, Suffolk, England; brothers, Larry Keith, Warner Robins, Georgia, Wayne Keith, Patrick County, Gene Keith, North Carolina; sisters, Iris Boyd, Meadows of Dan; Peggy Belcher, Ridgeway; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, at the Boyd Cemetery, Floyd County. Reverend Roy Turpin officiated. Military services were by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JAMES E. MURRIE 128 COPPER HILL-James E. Murrie, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 18, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lynn Yeary Murrie on March 15, 2003 and by his parents, Frank Ernest and Blanche Dixon Murrie of Danville. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II in the 53rd Squadron. He was a retired rural mail carrier at Bent Mountain and Copper Hill with 27 years of service. He was a member of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his daughters, Frances Murrie, Debbie Finney; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Anna Caudill Murrie; grandchildren, Neal Finney, Michelle Finney, Kelli Murrie, Allison Murrie; special family friend, Ivadell Janney. Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22 with Reverand A. Jester officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County with military honors by V.F.W. Post 7854 and the American Legion Post 127. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 46, Bent Mountain, VA 24059. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. JUNE GARDNER SMITH CHRISTIANSBURG-June Gardner Smith departed this earth for her heavenly home on October 19, 2003. She was born on August 12, 1934 in Carroll County. A daughter of the late William and Cora Gardner, she was preceded in death by a son, Hugh Douglas Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Julian Maurice Smith. She is also survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Steven Millirons and her precious granddaughter (her pride and joy), Rachel Grayson Millirons. In addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. June was a member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and Park United Methodist Church. June enjoyed her retirement years and in particular, she loved going to yard sales to find that special bargain. Funeral service was held at 11 am Wednesday, October 22, at Park United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, conducted by Pastor Ken Farrar with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068. The Smith family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Services, Christiansburg. CHARLES DENNIS WEST, IV WILLIS-Charles Dennis West IV, 46, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2003 as a result of a homemade glider accident. Survivors include: his wife, Nanette Bly West, Willis; two sons, Matthew West and Thomas West, Willis; three daughters, Hannah West, Sarah Francis West, Elizabeth West, all of Willis; parents, Denny and Fran West, Oak Hill, West Virginia; two sisters, Shari Chinault, Peterstown, West Virginia and Ruthie Socher, Moneta. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, at the family plot in Willis. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for the week of October 30, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, October 30, 2003 DOROTHY J. ALLEN WIRTZ-Dorothy J. Allen, 59, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky Mount. She is survived by: her husband, Woodrow Allen, Wirtz; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Mike Hedge, Chesterfield, Kimberly and John Burke, Goodview, Kristian and Martin Carlisle, Wirtz, Lisa Allen and Marion Gibson, Wirtz; one son, William Davidson, Roanoke; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leon Lineberry, Roanoke; one brother, Kenneth Janney, Roanoke. 129 Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Johnny Earley officiating. Interment will be in Underwood Cemetery. MANLEY R. "BOB" GOULET ALEXANDRIA-Manley R. "Bob" Goulet, 58, passed away Saturday October 18, 2003. He was born in Chisholm, Minnesota and grew up in Muhl, Minnesota. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Served twelve years in the United States Air Force. Federal Government service and included time with Defence Intelligency Agency, Defense Lagistics Agency and General Services Administration. Survivors include: wife, Blanche Sowers Goulet, Alexandria; brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Kathy Goulet, Stevens Point, WI, Thomas and Kathy Goulet, Cornell, WI; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marlene and Bruce Oradei, Sun Prairie, WI, Rosalyn and Ben Meidinger, Phoenix, AZ; special cousin, Joseph Goulet and wife Sandra, Stafford; mother-in-law, Sue Sowers, Willis; twelve nieces and nephews and several cousins. A Prayer service was held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Nicholas Mammi officiating. Interment followed in the Willis Cemetery, Willis, with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. VINTON ROLLIE MARSHALL WILLIS-Vinton Rollie Marshall, 93, passed away Friday, October 24, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Lawrence and Elizabeth Marshall, Floyd; four grandchildren, Dr. Carol Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lawrence Marshall, Jr., Chicago, Illinois, Dean Marshall, Fieldale, Wayne Marshall, Vinton; daughter-in-law, Bevin Marshall, Floyd; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment was in the Marshall Family Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. RONNIE LEE MOLES WILLIS-Ronnie Lee Moles, 50, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by: two sons, Samuel Lee Moles, Willis, Lenny Moles, Statesville, North Carolina; step-daughter, Heather Marie Hundley, Rocky Mount; parents, Kermit and Emma Moles, Willis; brother, Dennis Moles, Willis; two sisters, Diane Hundley, Hillsville, Rebecca Hylton, Willis; grandchildren, Joel Edward Moles, Austin Chandler Cooper; step-grandson, Casey Munday. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, at the Harris Cemetery with Reverend Clyde Bishop officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., Floyd, handled arrangements. EDITH INEZ RAMPEY FLOYD-Edith Inez Rampey, 78, passed away, October 26, 2003 at her home. Preceded in death by her husband George Rampey and one daughter Linda Duncan She is survived by: brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Jackie Aldridge of Denton, NC; sister: Jackie McAllister of Richmond; grandson and wife, Stephen and Angela Duncan of Indian Valley; three granddaughters and husbands, Teresa and John Austin of Floyd, Gail and Bruce Wells of Floyd, Karen and Vance Durrance of Winder, GA; ten great-grandchildren, Savanah R. Duncan, Daniel W. Duncan, Matthew McPeak, Sierra I. Addison, Dakotta Harmon, Brett Greer, Tanner Greer, Neal Wells, Nathan Wells, Naomi Wells; son-in-law, Fred Duncan. Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Sutphin officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements WILLIE OSCAR SHOWALTER WOODLAWN-Willlie Oscar Showalter, 85, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003 in a Galax Nursing Home. He was a retired Rural Mail Carrier and a World War II veteran of the Army Air Force. He is survived by: his wife, Wilma P. Showalter, Woodlawn; son and daughter-in-law, Armen and Nanette Showalter, Indian Valley; two stepsons, Eddie Montgomery, Darrell Montgomery, Galax; three step-daughters, Alice Montgomery, Myra Kirby, Cheryl Davis, Galax; two grandchildren, Kira Showalter, Sarah Showalter, Indian Valley; 11 step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Marvin Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Showalter Cemetery, Indian Valley, with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Memorials may be made to the Showalter Cemetery Fund. STEVEN LEWIS WALTERS 130 BENT MOUNTAIN-Steven (Steve) Lewis Walters, 50, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2003. He was employed by Walters construction Company. Surviving are: a son, Colby Walters; parents, Buster and Helen Walters, Bent Mountain; brothers, Rodger Walters and friend, Sondra Wirtz of Salem, Kenneth Walters, Basil Walters and wife Cheri, all of Bent Mountain; sisters, Libby Ober and husband, Bill, of Bent Mountain, Cheryl Pedigo of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Terry Hale, Steven Powell and Lynn English. Service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2. Pastor Kevin English officiated. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of November 6, 2003 The Floyd Press Wednesday, November 5, 2003 BELVA IRENE GEORGE FLOYD-Belva Irene George, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Benny Gallimore, Floyd, Angela and Charles Huff, Willis; sisters, Nelderee Reynolds, Willis, Corinna Dougill, Independence; brothers, Allen Spence, Willis, Trenton Spence, Ararat; grandchildren and spouses, Mark and Kathy Gallimore, John and Michelle Gallimore, Robin and Tracy Thompson, Crystal and Dean Pratt, Bradley and Shannon Huff; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment was held in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Willis. WILLIAM LONNIE (BOOKER) GRAHAM SALEM-William Lonnie (Booker) Graham, 90, formerly of Floyd County passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 in Richfield Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by: his parents, William Thomas and Nancy Jane Poff Graham; brother, Archie Graham; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gertie Graham, Nettie Graham, Arietta G. and Gus Wheeling, Elva G. and Robert Jones. He is survived by: nieces and spouse, Ruby and Rossie Anders, Salem, Edna Linda Thomas, Christiansburg, Lorene and Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; great nieces and nephews, Rossie, Charlotte and Cody Anders, Roanoke, Wendell, Shannon, Scott, Seth, Makaela and Makenzie Anders, Salem, Jeffery D. Anders, Roanoke; several cousins. Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, with Reverend Jerry Yopp and Reverend Billy Shivley officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Special thanks to his family, friends and neighbors in Roanoke, Salem, Floyd and Franklin Counties for being there in Mr. Graham's time of need. Also the family would like to thank the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for their kind and special care given to William. EDITH COX LAUGHTER VIRGINIA BEACH-Edith Cox Laughter passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 in a local hospital. She was born in Floyd the eighth of nine children of the late Luke and Mary Ann Cox. Two sisters, Angie Myers of Virginia Beach and Helen Richards of Salem survive. Edith graduated from the Radford College and taught school in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She had been a resident of Virginia Beach for twenty years. Her father and her brother Mayo Cox had a furniture store in part of the Brame Hotel on the corner of Main and Locust Street where Hylton Real Estate is now located. Next to that her sister, Bill Cox Weeks, wife of Kyle Weeks, had a ready to wear department store. Her husband, Fred H. Laughter, survives her as do their three children and spouses. Ann Wright and her husband Grover of Virginia Beach, Susan Rutz and her husband Don of Cornelius, North Carolina and Fred Laughter, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Carisbad, California. Edith leaves eleven grandchildren, including Virginia Beach natives Laura Habr and husband Kal, James Wood and wife Christy now living in Davidson, North Carolina, Hannon Wright Wright, Corbin Wright and Laura Wright. Granddaughter Tristin Laughter lives in New York City; Sara, Vanessa, 131 Austin, Blake and Spencer Laughter reside in Carisbad, California. There are five great-grandchildren. All cherish memories of her sense of humor, unselfishness, humility, and wonderful food, her greatest attribute her heart, failed her. A memorial service was held at Baylake United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach on Saturday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad at 740 Virginia Beach Boulvard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Obituaries for the week of November 13, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, November 13, 2003 ATTAWAY BOARD CONNER COPPER HILL-Attaway Board Conner, 83, passed away Friday, November 7, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Conner; daughter, Nancy Shaver and a grandson Stephen Shaver. Survivors include: sisters and brother-in-law, Evie Wilson, Check, Vennie and George (Harris) Peters, Floyd; sisterin-law, Pauline Board, Check; son-in-law, Jerry Shaver, Copper Hill; grandchildren and spouses, Barry and Teresa Shaver, Shawsville, Sherrie and Robert Janney, Floyd; four great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Horace Light Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Wilson Cemetery. RUTH DUNCAN HYLTON DUGSPUR-Ruth Duncan Hylton, 73, passed away Friday, November, 7, 2003 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Hylton. Survivors include: special friend, Chester Marshall, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law Clinton "Pert" Duncan, Kirby Cecil and Irene Duncan, David and Betty Duncan, Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Zeb Huff, Willis, Barbara and Paul Martin, Floyd; nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Pastor Joe Cox officiating. Interment followed in Cox Cemetery, Dugspur. HARRIET BEATRICE GRAVELY WADE SALEM-Harriet Beatrice Gravely Wade, formerly of Salem, died in a Fairfax hospital, Wednesday, July 9, 2003. She was born in West Virginia, on May 15, 1917 to the late Keister and Roxie Barley Gravely. She was a member of the Edgewood Christian Church. She is the widow of Galen Walter Wade, to whom she was married 60 years, when he died September 4, 1999, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by: daughter, Gloria Jevotte "Jackie" Wells, Sterling; granddaughter, Kelly Wells, Sterling; grandson, Michael Wells and wife, Joy Wells, Greenwich, Connecticut; great-grandson, Bradley Wells, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; sister, Geraldine Ruth G. Rose, Shawsville; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Robertine Gravely, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Charlotte Ann Gravely, Salem, the widow of Richard Arnold Gravely; Harriet's brother who since died, October 11, 2003. Funeral service was conducted by Reverend Jerry Sheppard of Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church, at Lotz Salem Chapel, on Saturday, July 12, 2003, with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. 132 Obituaries for the week of November 20, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, November 20, 2003 MARIE HUMPHREY WEST VIRGINIA-Doris Marie Humphrey, 87, of Beckley, WV died Monday, November 17, 2003 at Easton, Maryland. Born September 3, 1916 in Floyd County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Stafford Dangerfield and Mary (Aldredge) Dangerfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard W. Humphrey on June 19, 1978; and, by her granddaughter, Kristin B. Humphrey on May 3, 1976. She was a graduate of Pax High School, Morris Harvey College and received her Masters Degree from Marshall University. She retired after 24 years teaching in the Marsh Fork District, Raleigh County to take care of her ailing mother Mary Ellen Lively. She is survived by a son, Bernard W. Humphrey, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Peggy K. Humphrey of St. Michaels, MD; granddaughter, Kimberly B. Pyne and her husband Patrick Pyne of Medford Lakes, NJ; grandson, Brian D. Humphrey of Arlington, VA; great grandson, P. Bryce Pyne; and, great granddaughter, Emma Alyse Pyne. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22 at 11:00am with visitation 10:00 – 11:00am at the Mt. Calvary Southern Baptist Church, 1166 Dry Hill Road, Beckley, WV with the Rev. Bobby E. Price officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial offerings may be made to the Mt. Calvary Southern Baptist Church or to the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation, Bryan, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, West Virginia. IRVIN HUGH LEMONS FLOYD-Irvin Hugh Lemons, 77, passed away Thursday November 13, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his former wife, Mary Sue Lemons; sons and daughter-in-law, Irvin C. Lemons, Robert and Barbara Lemons, Kevin Lemons; daughters and son-in-law, Donna L. and Frank Sweeney, Kimberly L. Young, Tamara Lemons, Tiffany F. Lemons; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Mary Ann Beaver, Harris and Lois Lemons, June and Miyako Lemons, John and Joy Lemons; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Allen, Corrine and Al Austin, Mayday and O.J. Gray, Clarice Lemons; adopted daughter, Deronda Bishop; sister-in-law, Ellenia Lemons; special niece, Mary Via; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Willie Covington and Minister Deronda Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Big Oak Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of November 27, 2003 The Floyd Press Wednesday, December 3, 2003 JAMES EDWARD CONNER, SR. COPPER HILL-James Edward (Ed) Conner, Sr., 84, departed this life and entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and he was a member of VFW #1264. He was a member of Pippin Hill Presbyterian Church in Callaway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ocie Conner; two brothers, Robert Conner and Ray Thompson; and one sister, Rachel Underwood.He is survived by his 133 loving and faithful wife of 64 1/2 years, Ruby Mills Conner; one daughter, Iva E. Turman and husband, Franklin D. of Boones Mill; three sons, James E. (Jim) Conner, Jr. and wife, Linda of Riner, Bruce Conner and good friend, Kathe of Copper Hill, Kenneth D. Conner and wife, Robin of Copper Hill; eleven grandchildren; seventeen greatgrandchildren; two sister, Myrtle Poff and Violet Hamrick, both of Roanoke. Service was held at copper Hill Church of the Brethren, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21. The Reverend James Worline officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Military honors by VFW Post #1264. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. OPAL BUCKNER WILLIS- Opal Buckner Garay, 82, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by husbands, Willie Edward Buckner and Louis Garay. Survivors are: sons and daughters-in-law, Troy Lee and Joanne Buckner, Cana; Sherman Willie and Brenda Buckner, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Underwood, Polly and Phillip Huff, Floyd; Madalene and Alfred Cox, Willis; sisters, Kathleen Hicks, Bear, DE; Phyllis French, Abbs Valley, VA; Irene Phillips, Willis; brothers, Cecil Philips, Fairborn, OH; Virgil D. Phillips, Fayetteville, NC; stepson, Buddy Garay, Albuquerque, NM; step daughter, Lorene Polock, San Diego, CA; 16 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren, and 11 step great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23 at Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Clyde Bishop and Rev. Sherman Buckner officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. DORIS MARIE HUMPHREY WEST VIRGINIA-Doris Marie Humphrey, 87, died Monday, November 17, 2003 at Easton, Maryland. She was born September 3, 1916 in Floyd County, she was the daughter of Stafford Dangerfield and Mary (Aldredge) Dangerfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard W. Humphrey on June 19, 1978; and, by her granddaughter, Kristin B. Humphrey on May 3, 1976. She was a graduate of Pax High School, Morris Harvey College and received her Masters Degree from Marshall University. She retired after 24 years teaching in the Marsh Fork District, Raleigh County to take care of her ailing mother Mary Ellen Lively. She is survived by a son, Bernard W. Humphrey, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Peggy K. Humphrey of St. Michaels, MD; granddaughter, Kimberly B. Pyne and her husband Patrick Pyne of Medford Lakes, NJ; grandson, Brian D. Humphrey of Arlington,; great grandson, P. Bryce Pyne; and, great granddaughter, Emma Alyse Pyne. Funeral services was held Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 10:00 – 11:00am at the Mt. Calvary Southern Baptist Church, 1166 Dry Hill Road, Beckley, WV with the Reverend Bobby E. Price officiating. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial offerings may be made to the Mt. Calvary Southern Baptist Church or to the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation, Bryan, Ohio. IRIS ROMA HARMAN THOMPSON FLOYD-Iris Roma Harman Thompson, 79, along with her husband of 62 years, Sherman Edward Thompson, went to be with the Lord, November 18, 2003. She was a long time member of Floyd Baptist Church where she was active in WMU and Sunday School. She was retired from Pannill Knitting Co. She spent many hours as a volunteer at Angels in the Attic, her favorite charity. She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Donny and Sandra Thompson, Roanoke, Roger Thompson, Roanoke; two daughters and one son-in-law, Karen and Leonard Shelor, New London, North Carolina; Shelby 134 LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina: five grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Robby Ash, Greensboro, North Carolina; Donna and Charles Laurens, Virginia Beach, Lenny Shelor, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dwayne Thompson, Floyd, and Justin LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina; four great grandchildren: Chelsea, Charlie and Chandler Laurens, all of Virginia Beach; and Austin Ash of Greensboro, North Carolina; one brother and sistersin-law: Jack and Margaret Harman, Moneta; four sisters and spouses: Rheba Huff, Floyd; Lily and Bob Keifer, Westminister, Maryland, Frances and Richard Leidy, Westminister, Maryland and Peggy and Donald Brown, Jackson, Tennessee, sister-in-law, Edna Harman, Floyd, and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Floyd Baptist Church with Dr. Alton Griffin and Rev. Dan Agee officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Floyd Baptist Church in her memory. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. SHERMAN EDWARD THOMPSON FLOYD-Sherman Edward Thompson, 83,along with his wife of 62 years, Iris Roma Harman Thompson, went to be with the Lord, November 18, 2003. He was a long time member of Floyd Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years. He was retired from Floyd County School Bus Garage. He is survived by: two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donny and Sandra Thompson, Roanoke, Roger Thompson, Roanoke; two daughters and one son-in-law: Karen and Leonard Shelor, New London, North Carolina, Shelby LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina; five grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Robby Ash, Greensboro, North Carolina, Donna and Charles Laurens, Virginia Beach, Lenny Shelor, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dwayne Thompson, Floyd, and Justin LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina: four great-grandchildren: Chelsea, Charlie and Chandler Laurens, all of Virginia Beach, and Austin Ash of Greensboro, North Carolina; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Arlie and Chlonetia Thompson, Floyd, Merlin and Livie Thompson, Floyd, Breeman and Jane Thompson, Sevierville, Tennessee; Bain and Ruth Thompson, Floyd, Harold and Joan Thompson, Dublin; one sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Tommy Cox, Eden, North Carolina and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Floyd Baptist Church with Dr. Alton Griffin and Rev. Dan Agee officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Floyd Baptist Church in his memory. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. GLADYS DICKERSON VEST FLOYD- Gladys Dickerson Vest 75, went home to be with her lord on Sunday November 23,2003. Survivors include: husband, L.C. Vest, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ray Turpin, Willis; son, Donnie Cromer, Floyd; step daughters and spouses, Diann and Clinton Conner, Cindy and Danny Vest, Check; Carolyn and Sammy Vest, Myrtle Beach, SC; sister and bother-in-law, Gaye and Irvin Sowers, Floyd; grandchildren and spouses, David and Rhonda Turpin, Tammy and Mark Akers, Brian Turpin, Holly Cromer, Alan Cromer, Michael and Brenda Vest, Hope, Amy, Ashley, and Danielle Vest; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Bowman and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of December 4, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, December 4, 2003 ESMA DUNCAN AKERS FLOYD- Esma Duncan Akers, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eddie Akers, her parents, four brothers and one sister. 135 She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Esker Lee and Janie Akers, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Merrell Hedrick, Narrows; brother and sister-in-law, Roland Dean and Linda Sue Duncan, Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Loman Smith, Riner, Loretta and Sonny Miller, Riner; grandchildren, Joana Shelor, Carolyn Akers, Glynda Woollums, Phillip Hedrick, Rebecca Hedrick Hartwell, Anthony Hedrick; six greatgrandchildren; step grandchildren, Kala Webb, Clark Myers; four step great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment was in the Jacksonville Cemetery. MARY ALMA JANNEY ALLEN COPPER HILL- Mary Alma Janney Allen, 89, passed away at her home Tuesday, November 25, 2003. She was born February 22, 1914 in Floyd County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Allen, grandson, Jeffery Allen, and a great granddaughter, Aronda Frank. Mrs. Allen retired from Halmode Apparel Co. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Ruth C. and Lindsay Collins of Copper Hill and Annie M. and Robert Martin of Copper Hill, four sons, J.D. and Shirley Allen of Copper Hill, Wodrow Allen of of Wirtz, Alton L. Allen of Copper Hill, and Dalton D. Allen of Copper Hill, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, a special grandson, Gary W. Martin, a special friend, Mazel Walters, one sister, Dorothy Whitehead of Copper Hill and a brother, Okie Janney of Roanoke. Funeral services was held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, at Wood Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Moran officiating, with interment in the Cannaday Cemetery. CORA ELLEN COX RADFORD- Cora Ellen Cox, 74, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Victor Cox; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Bonnie Jean Cox, Radford, Elwood and Sally Cox, Christiansburg, Jerry Lynn and Charlotte H. Cox, Dublin; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lettie and Glen Dickerson, Radford, Madeline and Guy Hogan, Madison Heights; sister-in-law, Esther Cox, Radford; brother-in-law, Russell Quesenberry, Willis. Funeral service was held on Saturday, November 29 at 11 a.m. at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Thomas C. Pegram, Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley. GENEVA HOLLANDSWORTH BRYSON Geneva Hollandsworth Bryson, 81, of Christiansburg, departed for her heavenly home the morning of Thursday, November 27, 2003 at Montgomery General Regional Hospital in Blacksburg after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early and Gerusha Hollandsworth of Indian Valley, one sister, Gaye Buckner and brother-in-law Marchie Buckner of Floyd, and two brothers, L. Monroe Hollandsworth of Leesburg, and Melvin Hollandsworth of Indian Valley. She was the beloved wife of William "Doc Bill" Bryson of Christiansburg, for 47 wonderful years. Also surviving are: two sisters and brothers-in-law, Treva and the late Warren Cannaday of Willis, Sharlene and Russell West of Poolesville, MD, and one brother Everett and Gloria Hollandsworth of Salem; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Hollandsworth, Indian Valley, and Patricia Hollandsworth, Leesburg; Bill's sister Iris Wiltshire and husband William of Richmond; two Godsons, Brian and Jason Cody, both of Gaithersburg, MD. Geneva was truly loved by many nieces and nephews. She was a devoted member of the Northfork Baptist Church for 47 years and was employed by Imperial Reading (Blue Ridge) Overall Factory in Christiansburg, for 44 years. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Fred Brugger, Rev. 136 Olen Gardner with interment to following in the North Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the North Fork Baptist Church. The Bryson family was served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg. GEORGE PAUL RATLIFF WEST VIRGINIA-George Paul Ratliff, 94, of Rt. 3 Box 351, Princeton, died Friday November 28,2003 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born December 12,1908 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late Emmett Francis and Ardella Coleman Ratliff. He was a retired construction worker. Mr. Ratliff was a member of the First Church of God and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War 11 serving in the U.S. Army. Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include: one sister, Louise Baldwin of Woodbridge; several nieces and nephews including Sue Frankenfield of Princeton with whom he made his home. Graveside service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, with Rev. David Mark Frankenfield officiating. V.F.W. Post 7854 and American Legion Post #127 conducted military graveside rites. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton handled arrangements. MYRTLE GRACE QUESENBERRY WILLIS- Myrtle Grace Quesenberry, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by: three sisters and brothers-in laws, Opal Worrell, Christiansburg, Ugie and Joe Poffel, Baltimore, MD, Sylvia and Claude Marshall, Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Harley and Vesta Quesenberry, Woodlawn; four nieces, Debbie Ashcraft, Joan Hancock, Barbara Jean Quesenberry, Donna Winter; three nephews, Allen Worrell, Wayne Worrell, Jim Poffel. Funeral service was held November 28, at 11:00a.m. at Mitchell Chapel Holiness Church with Rev. Harvey Carico officiating. Interment was held at Quesenberry Cemetery. CHARLES WILLIAM TURMAN FLOYD-Charles William Turman, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Hazel Reece Turman. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Benton McAlexander, Meadows of Dan; sister and brotherin-law, Janet and Paul Perdue, Front Royal; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Kathryn Turman, High Point, North Carolina; half-sister, Martha Spears, Spotsylvania; step-mother, June Turman, Willis. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Cemetery, Willis. Obituaries for the week of December 11, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, December 11, 2003 BUSTER BROWN AKERS RINER-Buster Brown Akers, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at his home. He was an army Veteran of the Vietnam Area. 137 Survivors include: two sons and daughter-in-law, Roy Akers, Riner, Kenneth and Melissa Akers, Floyd; stepgrandchildren, Zachary Boone, Floyd; special friend and caregiver, Starr Akers, Riner; uncle, Rollie Boothe, Mooresville, North Carolina. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in White Rock Cemetery. Military service was provided by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. WILLIAM A. CONNER SALEM-William A. Conner, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in the Veterans Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served as a Military Policeman. He is survived by: his loving wife of 56 years, Doris Conner, of Salem; two sons and their wives, Billy and Gracie Conner of Salem, William (Willie) and Sarah Conner of Roanoke; four daughters and their husbands, Betty and David Greene of Check, Mary and Kenneth Beckner of Boutetourt, Carolyn and Donald Atkins of Roanoke and Linda and Jimmy Jefferson of Shawsville, 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Wimmer of Roanoke and one brother, Garland Conner of Montgomery County. Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 6 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend James Worline, officiating. Graveside military rites was at Head of the River Church Cemetery by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Floyd Rescue Squad, Floyd, VA 24091. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. NELSON LEE HALE COPPER HILL-Nelson Lee Hale, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2003. Nelson served his country during World War II in the US Army. He retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford. He was a member of his local Ruritan Club and was an active and faithful member of the Floyd County Rescue Squad. He was a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church and served his Lord Jesus Christ in his everyday walk of life. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harvey and Mae Hopkins Hale; his stepmother, French Cole Hale; brothers, Harman and Cody Hale; sisters, Elsie Bennington and Dorothy Hale. He is survived by: his wife, Glada Sowers Hale; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dewey and Mary Ellen Hale, of Roanoke, John and Karen Hale, of Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Danny Thompson, of Copper Hill. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Friday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m. at Floyd Baptist Church in Floyd. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Floyd County Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. BERNICE HIGGS KONTKANEN WILLIS-Bernice Higgs Kontkanen, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Kontkanen. Survivors include: four sister, Essie Dalton, Arlington, Texas, Larmie Sowers, Willis, Tansy Lawson, Kodah, Tennessee, Bonnie Skaggs, Colorado; four brothers, Estole Higgs, Wilis, Burlie Higgs, Mississippi, Delmer Higgs, Hillsville, Sasord Higgs, Indian Valley; special friend and caregiver, Augustine Saunders, Willis. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Mr. Fred Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley. 138 RICHARD EARL STUMP CHECK-Richard Earl Stump, 34, passed away Friday, Decemer 5, 2003. He is survived by: his parents, Earl D. and Chaudine Stump of Check, his grandmother, Minnie Stump of Check, one brother, David and Kimberly Stump of Harrisonburg, one sister, Mary Anne Bain of Check, his fiancee Shannon Cox of Check; two step-daughters, Jennifer Cox and Hayleigh Cox and four nephews, Anthony Bain and his finacee Becky Gravely, Brandon Bain, Garland Orange and Cayden Stump. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10 at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dusty Etter officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of December 18, 2003 The Floyd Press Thursday, December 18, 2003 J. W. HARRIS ROANOKE-J.W. Harris, 74, formerly of Floyd passed away Monday, December 15, 2003 at his home. He was an army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Harris Cleaners in Floyd for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry E. Harris. Survivors include: his wife, Celeste June Harris, Roanoke; mother, India Epperly Harris, Vinton; sister, Renva H. Wilson, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Mabel Harris, Roanoke, Dillard and Estalene Harris, Glen Burnie, Maryland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Ralph Duncan and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial was held in Topeco Cemetery. Military service was provided by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. CHARLOTTE OCIE MOLES HYLTON TRINITY, NORTH CAROLINA- Charlotte Ocie Moles Hylton, 92, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2003 from High Point Regional Hospital. Before going to the hospital she had been a resident at True-Care in Archdale since January 1998, before that, beside her daughter in Trinity since 1973. On November 22, 1933 she married Edgar A. Hylton who preceded her in death on March 30, 1973, they both were formerly from Willis. She was also preceded in death by her parents Mack and Addie Moles and brothers Okie, Charles Thorton (Frosty), Glenn, Floyd (Sandy) Moles and one sister Gustava Sehen. She is survived by: her only child, daughter Hilda "Jean" Hall and her husband Larry L. of Trinity, North Carolina; two grandsons, Larry Wayne and Mark Lee Hall both of Trinity; three great grandchildren, Aaron Lee, Justin Lee, and Rebecca Lynn. She is survived by one sister, Marcella Smith and husband Clarence of Martinsville; one brother, Clinton Moles of Willis. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Lester Kennedy officiating. Interment followed in Buffalo Mountain Cemetery, Willis. LOUIS THOMAS NOLEN FLOYD-Louis Thomas Nolen, 88, passed away Friday, December 12, 2003. He made his home with Ed and Lucille Nolen for 55 years. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed Nolen and Artis Nolen. 139 He is survived by: his son, Lewis Glen Moles; special sister-in-law, Lucille Nolen; special "children," Curtis R. Nolen, Kenneth E. Nolen, both of Floyd, Joyce N. Wyatt, Roanoke, Judy N. Hylton, Floyd; devoted buddy, Norman Hylton, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Morris and Lena Nolen, Floyd; sister, Marie N. Rakes, Floyd; sister-in-law, Fern T. Nolen, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday, December 15, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Adventa Hospice, 1645 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24156. IVAH MAE QUESENBERRY PHILLIPS MEADOWS OF DAN- Mrs. Ivah Mae Quesenberry Phillips, 82, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born in West Virginia on September 21, 1921 to the late Waitman and Vergie Quesenberry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Phillips; one brother, Frank Quesenberry, and one half-brother, Esmond Quesenberry. She was a member of Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from Tultex Corporation. Mrs. Phillips is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Wakley and Connie Phillips of Willis, Cleston and Joyce Phillips of Woolwine, and Roger and Shirley Phillips of Meadows of Dan; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday, December 12, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mac Cassell and Rev. J.C. Willard officiating. Burial was held in the Lewis Family Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Patrick County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 245, Stuart, VA 24171, and earmarked for the Patrick Country Dialysis Center. ESTHER KREBS SCUDDER FLOYD-Esther Krebs Scudder, 92, died Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 27, 1911 to the late Edmond and Ida Wiermann Krebs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Quirk T. Scudder. She is survived by: a son and daughter in law, Thurlowe and Vivian Scudder of Floyd; a grandson, Martin Scudder and wife, Kim of Floyd; sister, Mary Stribley of Atlanta, GA; and brother, Bill Krebs of Akron, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to American Indian Children Charities of your choice. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Obituaries for the week of December 25, 2003 The Floyd Press Friday, December 26, 2003 PAULINE VEST BOARD COPPER HILL-Pauline Vest Board, 71, departed this life, and entered her heavenly home after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease, December 20, 2003. She graduated from Check School and Radford University. For 36 years she influenced the lives of many young people. She was known for her loving discipline and strong belief in a good foundation in the three R's. She was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Board, and her mother and father Ethia Conner and Samuel Glen Vest. She is survived by: two sisters and their families, Glenna Vest (Norman) Sprinkle, her children and their families, Gary Sprinkle and his wife Cate, children Drew and Paige, Gordon Sprinkle and his wife Jo Anne and children Seth 140 and Kelly, Ronald Sprinkle and his wife Lynn and child Conner, Rick Sprinkle and his wife Lisa and children Travis and Jenna, all of Troutville, and Sigrid Vest Seiler and husband Tom of Copper Hill, and Long Beach, MS and their children Laura Seiler of Mobile, AL and Shawn Seiler of Flowery Branch, GA.; stepdaughter Dianah Parrish, her husband Donnie and children David, Donnie, and Daniel all of Roanoke; special caregivers and friends, Carolyn and Lynwood Wilson, Ester Janney, Lucy Tanner, Betty Mount Cassell, Liz Poff, Tina Evans, and Susan Burchett.. Funeral service was held at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, on Monday December 22, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Greg Mills and Reverend Bob Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Research, Att. Dr Swerdlow, Associate Professor, UVA Dept of Neurology. PO Box 801438 Charlottesville, VA 22908 or Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Summer Bible School, Children's Fund, Copper Hill, VA 24079. VIRGIL THURMAN DEWEESE COPPER HILL-Virgil Thurman DeWeese, 77, was called home on Saturday, December 20, 2003. He was born April 12, 1926. He fought for his country in World War II. He retired from Seaboard Farms. He loved to fish and taught his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren how to fish at his pond. A son, Steven Leon DeWeese, precedes him in death. Left to mourn his passing is: his loving wife of 56 years, Virginia Irene DeWeese, daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Jay Turner and Diane and Charlie Hunt; grandchildren, Lisa Williams and husband Randy, Steven Hunt and Kimberly Hunt; great-grandchildren, Travis Williams and B.J. Hand; brothers, Layman and Mavis DeWeese, Hubert and Ocelia DeWeese; sisters, Violet Craighead, Josephine and Bill Barksdale and Lois and Bryon Carr; several nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery with Reverend Greg Mills officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. A very special thank you to sister Violet Craighead for all the love and support throughout the years. Thank you to Hospice Gentle Shepherd for their care. HAROLD JACKSON (JACK) DONNELLY WILLIS-Harold Jackson (Jack) Donnelly, 60, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003 at his home. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a former Post Master of Willis Post Office. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Laretta Donnelly and a brother, Wayne Donnelly. He is survived by: nephew, Michael W. Donnelly, Christiansburg; nieces, Sandra Johnson, Susan Board, Christiansburg, Tracie Evans, Pearisburg, Wendy Vaughn, Floyd; sister-in-law, Zelwood Donnelly Weddle and husband William; aunts, Kate Boone, Willis, Pauletta Dunn and husband Angus, Staunton; six great-nieces and four great-nephews; special friends, Phillip Weddle and Vietnam Veterans; caregivers, Priscilla Ann Poff, Sebrena Sowers, Lois Brown, Carol Glanville, Lee White. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Terry Wilson and Elder Tim Whitten officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Cemetery. Military services were by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Donations may be made to Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. WESLEY DUNCAN FLOYD-Wesley Duncan, 67, passed away, December 22, 2003 at his home. He worked for the Park Service for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lera Duncan. Survived by: wife of 46 years, Shirley G. Duncan of Floyd; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold and Joyce Duncan of Roanoke, John and Agness Duncan of Floyd, Kenneth and Ann Duncan of Salem, Curtic and Lillian 141 Duncan of Willis, Fred and Colden of Floyd; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Vera and G. T. Saul of Roanoke, Hazel and D. J. Smallwood of Roanoke, Joyce and G. J. Underwood of Floyd, Peggy Duncan of Roanoke, Marthra and James Radford of Floyd, Verna and Tom Pringle of California; two sisters-in-law and spouses, Hazel and Cleo MacAlexander of Bassett, Elizabeth and Dale Thompson of Floyd; brother-in-law and spouse, William and Wanda Griffith of Floyd; three special nieces, Alesha and Jack Akers of Floyd, Amber and Bradly Cockram of Floyd, Janice Meeks of Floyd; two great nieces: Danielle (Puddin) Wade of Floyd, Stephanie (Twinkie) Meeks of Floyd; many other nieces and nephews. Funeral Service was at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday December 24, at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Earles officiating. Interment followed in Lee Cemetery Rt. 615 HOY CALVIN HADEN STUART-Hoy Calvin Haden, 76, died Saturday, December 20, 2003 at his home. He attended Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church, a retired sawmiller, an avid flatfooter, and loved Blue Ridge Mountain music. He was born in Patrick county, January 25, 1927 to the late Worth and Elna Pendleton Haden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Della Jewell Dillon Haden, a daughter, Patricia Haden, two brothers, Wiliam Clyde and Ernest Haden. Surviving are: two daughters, Brenda and husband Johnny Joyce, Stuart, Wanda Harbour, Stuart; one son, Larry and wife Nanette Haden, Stuart, five sisters, Eva Vaughn, Stuart, Ruth Hylton, Stuart, Aileen Harbour, Collinsville, Gladys Dillon, Collinsville, Ruby Vaughn, Collinsville; three brothers, Moir Haden, Stuart, Marvin Haden, Patrick Springs, Ralph Haden, Stuart; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. Funeral service was held Tuesday, December 23 at 2 p.m. at Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church conducted by Elder Donnie Conner. Burial was in the Jack's Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jack's Creek Cemetery fund c/o Lloyd Harbour, 130 Winding Star Road, Stuart, VA 24171 or to the Smith River Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, VA 24185. JEWEL A. JANNEY FLOYD-Jewel A. Janney, 93, passed away Friday, December 19, 2003 in the Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by: three sons, Ike and Myrum Janney, of Floyd, Charles T. (C.T.) Janney of Floyd, James and Nettie Janney of Roanoke; three daughters, Mary and Newton Lumsden of Roanoke, Robertine and Grover Thomas of Roanoke, Minnie and Marvin Vest of Floyd; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 21, at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Lane Carter officiating with interment in the Vest Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Vest Cemetery. JOHN EDWARD SLUSHER FLOYD-John Edward (Ed) Slusher, 82, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born to Wyatt and Grace Burgess Slusher of May 17, 1921 and was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald Slusher. He was a member of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren where he served twenty years as moderator. He was a veteran of World War II and saw service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy as a member of the 542nd Air Service of the U.S. Army. He was a life member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and a member of American Legion Post #127. Upon leaving service, he taught Veterans agriculture in the Floyd Educational System and remained active in agricultural programs. He owned and operated a beef cattle farm. He drove a school bus for many years and retired as a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Department. He was a charter member of the Floyd Ruritan Club and had 53 years of perfect attendance. He was a life time member of Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department. 142 She is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Lois Bowman Slusher, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Gary Shockey, Roanoke; two granddaughters who were the love of his life, Robyn and her fianceé Eric Hurley and Amanda, all of Roanoke; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rheba Shelor, Collinsville, Zula Mae and Jack Slusher, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Roberteen Slusher, Dearborn, Michigan; sister-in-law, Iletta Slusher, Floyd, four nephews and two nieces. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with Reverend Stanley Hawkins and Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Branch Cemetery. Military services were conducted by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, c/o Robert Weeks, Tr., 3948 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA. 24091. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ELEANOR "TOOTSIE" CONNER STUMP COPPER HILL-Eleanor "Tootsie" Conner Stump, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by: her husband, Ralph M. Stump; one son, Ralph W. and Melissa Stump; and one granddaughter, Samantha Stump, all of Copper Hill. Funeral service was Saturday, December 20, at 11:00 a.m. at the Copper Hill United Methodist Church with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WARREN G. LINEBERRY FLOYD-Warren G. Lineberry, 68, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He began law practice in Floyd in 1962. He served as Commonwealth Attorney for Floyd for four years and served as substitute judge. He was the attorney for Citizens Telephone Cooperative and the Bank of Floyd. He was one of the founders of Great Oaks Country Club. He was a member of Floyd Masonic Lodge, Floyd Ruritan Club and Floyd United Methodist Church. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, W. Grey and Lori Lineberry, Floyd; daughter, Pamela L. Jones, El Sobrante, California; grandchildren, Morgan Lineberry, Zane Lineberry, Amanda Jones, Travis Jones; special companion, Sylvia Waters, Floyd; brothers, Berlin Lineberry, Lynchburg, Charles Lineberry, Aiken, South Carolina, Roger Lineberry, Longview, Texas. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Masonic services was held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. and A.M. Donations may be made to the J.C. Waters Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 122, Floyd, VA 24091. Obituaries for the week of January 8, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, January 7, 2004 JESSICA JOYCE CUPP COPPER HILL-Jessica Joyce Cupp, 19, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2004. She was the beloved daughter of Sherrie and Jesse Neighbors of Copper Hill and Ron and Debra Cupp of Goodview. She was employed with her father at Ron's Custom Painting. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Brenda Coleman and grandfather Donald Cupp. 143 She is survived by: sisters, Melissa Cupp, Kelsey and Ashley Neighbors and Kristin Darnell; grandparents, Ralph and Sue Coleman of Scotia, NY, Mary Cupp of Palm Bay, FL, Dennis and Loretta Gibson of Copper Hill and Doug and Ivy Neighbors of Twelve o' clock Knob; uncles and aunts, Carlton and Kim Coleman, Tim and Sandra Coleman, Roger and Cindy Cupp, Robert and Jennifer Cupp, Sheila Culnan, Debbie Kinzie, Jimmy and Greta Vest and Greg Neighbors; a special loved niece and many loved cousins. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 8 at Oakey's-Vinton Chapel. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, January 9, at 1:00 p.m. at Oakey's with Rev. Veronica Venable officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. View Cemetery. EDWARD CLEO SWEENEY FLOYD- Edward Cleo Sweeney, 68, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2003. He was the son of the late Homer D. and Ora Lee Sweeney. Survivors include three sisters and brother-in-law, Claudine and Ronald Hill, Strongsville, OH, Paula Shepherd, Cleveland OH, Patricia Mazzola, Henderson, NV; two nephews, Joe Hill, Strongsville, OH, Mike Hill, Portales, NM; one niece, Eddy Janney, Salem. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 4, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. LUCY MAY THOMAS WORLEY STUART- Lucy May Thomas Worley, 93, passed away January 1, 2004, at RJR Patrick Community Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on May 23, 1910 to the late Henderson S. Thomas and Martha Ann Hall Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charley "Henry" Worley; one daughter, Wanda Anne Worley; one brother, Tyler Thomas; and an infant sister. She was a teacher in the Patrick County School System for over 35 years and a longtime member of Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Don C. Worley, Darrell T. Worley, Will E. Worley, all of Stuart; twelve grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; and one niece, Rena Rigney. Funeral services were hold Sunday, January 4, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart. Burial followed in the Richardson Family Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of January 15, 2004 The Floyd Press BANKS RALPH ATKINSON SHAWSVILLE-Banks Ralph Atkinson, 99, passed away Saturday, January 10, at his home. He was born June 28, 1904 to Mortimer R. Atkinson and Molly Sisson Atkinson. After an illustrious and prosperous life of 99 years, has gone to his final heavenly reward to be with Jesus. He was raised by his mother and grandfather, George Willie Sisson, at his grandfather's home, at which was then the community of Otey in Alleghany Springs, due to the death of his father when he was only 2 years old. He worked in the fields for his uncles to the age of 15, at which time his uncle Wilbur Sisson, who was employed by N&W Rwy. Co., hired him as a water boy. After a year's time he was employed by N&W as carpenter helper. At the age of 30, he became carpenter foreman for the Radford Division of the N&W Rwy Co. He was employed by Norfolk and Western Railroad until the age of 67, at which time he retired with 51 years of service. After retirement, he returned to his farm, which was his pride and joy. After a short time, he worked with Sisson & Ryan Construction Co. part-time on bridge construction. 144 He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Clarice Steward Atkinson of 54 years, brother, Macil Atkinson, and sister, Willie Atkinson Sisson. He is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law, Larry S. and Judy A. Atkinson of Elliston and by his one and only loving and special granddaughter, Lorrie A. Earp of Charlotte, North Carolina; 2 step-grandchildren, Rhonda Trump and Don Joe Hall of Christiansburg; four step-great grandchildren; nieces, Betty A. Linkous and husband Harold of Christiansburg, Sarah Frances Hylton and Cyrus of Winston Salem, North Carolina; special niece, Nancy S. Shank of Salem; nephews, Mortimer Sisson, Richard Sisson and Kenny Stewart; special cousins, Lois A. Henson and Ruth A. Willis and other cousins. Special thanks to dad's favorite first cousin and best friend Clyde B. Sisson of Sisson & Ryan Quarry of Shawsville. Other special thanks to Jean and Roy B. (Curt) Craighead and Donald Trump of Shawsville, and to all of those who have cared for and been friends to dad, to all members of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church for their thoughtfulness, love and loving care to his final peaceful and comforting hours Robert and Peggy Keith of Blacksburg. He was a life long member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, previously Piedmont Methodist Church for 70 years. He was also a member of the Craig Hill Masonic Lodge #160 for 30 years. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, 2780 Alleghany Springs Road, Shawsville. Service was conducted by Reverend W.R. Smith, Reverend Steve Willis and Reverend Emory Tarpley. Interment followed in Piedmont Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. PHILIP ARNOLD BROWN RINER-Philip Arnold Brown, 83, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a former member of the Montgomery-Floyd County Library board. He was a resident of Floyd County for 23 years. Survivors include: three sons, Eric Stephen Brown, Madison, WI, Rodney Brown, Craig Brown, New York; three daughters, Victoria Brown, California, Deborah Brown, Riner, Susan Beatty, Abingdon, MD; sister, Phyllis Howard, South Easton, MA. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Military service was by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. ERNEST VASCO KEMP WILLIS-Ernest Vasco Kemp, 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2004. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church for forty-one years where he served as deacon, Sunday School teacher and song leader. He loved farming, sawmilling and talking to his friends. He is survived by: his loving and caring wife of 61 years, Georgia S. Kemp, Willis; loving daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Harris, Floyd; granddaughter and husband, Susan and Richie Leonard, Willis; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Avis Nester and Reverend Kenneth Leonard officiating. Interment followed in the Willis Cemetery. ROSIE L. MITCHELL 145 FLOYD-Rosie Linda Mitchell, 81, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was born in Buchanan County, where she made her home for over 75 years before moving with her daughter and family to Floyd. She was the daughter of the late John Harvey and Emily Mary Owens O'Quinn. She was the widow of Hassell Mitchell and attended Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one infant son, Charles Russell Mitchell, two grandchildren, four brothers, Rufus, James Wiley, Frenchman, and Finis O'Quinn, and two sisters, Louanie Yates and Cora Jane O'Quinn. Surviving are: a daughter, Donna Dawson and husband, George, of Floyd; three granddaughters, Jessica Bates and husband, David, of Floyd, Julie Rose Dawson and Grace Olivia Dawson both of the home; one grandson, Chuck Dawson and wife, Nikki, of Narrows; two sisters, Emily Gay Yates and Bertha O'Quinn both of Haysi; one brother, Walter O'Quinn of Hollister, FL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was conducted Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Russell Prater Church on Greenbriar with Elders Frank O'Quinn, Roger Coleman, Danny Yates, and Jackie Yates officiating. Burial followed in the Doley Yates Cemetery at Rt. 2, Haysi. Haysi Funeral Home handled arrangements. HOWARD SAMUEL PETERS ROANOKE-Howard Samuel Peters, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2004 after a lengthy illness. He was born December 17, 1915, in Floyd, to Samuel Evans Peters and Della Mae Underwood Peters. Farmer, musician, businessman and cattle owner, he was a man who lived life large. While in his teens, he helped build the Blue Ridge Parkway. After marrying Hazel Hale in 1937, he farmed for seven years before moving to Roanoke. Everyone in Cave Spring knew of the H.S. Peters and Son Grocery, a landmark in Roanoke County for over 20 years. He was a member of The Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Club and founder of its "Unks Club." Known as "Unk" to members, he was never too busy to play the fiddle and sing with friends. Howard loved to tell jokes and stories to his friends. Howard and Hazel are members of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Floyd County. He is survived by: his loving wife of 66 years, Hazel Hale Peters; loving daughter, Kathy Elaine Peters, Roanoke; son, Samuel and his wife, Peggy, Dallas, Georgia; two grandchildren, Nathan and Melissa, Atlanta, Georgia; his cat, Callie; sister, Irene Peters Poff, Check; many loving family, friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Hansford, Millard, Clyde, Ida, Kelly, Lila Jones, Maynard and Annie Bell Thompson. Funeral service was held Thursday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel with his nephew, Reverend Elbert Lee Naff, Sr. and Reverend Robert Blackwell officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family would like to thank the staff of Lewis-Gale Hospital, especially MICU and the staff of South Roanoke Nursing Home for all their kindness, loving care and assistance to Howard and his family. MARGIE MAE HYLTON PETERS FLOYD-Margie Mae Hylton Peters, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a long time member of Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey A. Hylton and sons, Winfred and Junior Hylton. She is survived by: husband, Charles Ray Peters, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Pat Boyd, Floyd; son, Eugene A. Hylton, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred and Delores Hylton, Vesta, Clinton and Roselyn Hylton, Willis, John and Reva Hylton, Tommy and Geneva Hylton, Floyd, Harry and Merita Hylton, Floyd, Junior and Marcella Peters, Ferrum; sister, Elvie Vipperman, Patrick Springs; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, at the Maberry Funeral Chapel, conducted by Reverend Joe Ryles and Reverend Tim Lane with interment in Shelor Cemetery, Meadows of Dan. 146 Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. JAMES LEE SHEPPARD CHECK-James Lee Sheppard, 75, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2004. He was preceded in death by his brother Oather Seldon Sheppard. He is survived by his wife of 51 years; Edna Dickerson Sheppard; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Lisa Sheppard all of Check, Ricky and Betty Sheppard of Shawsville; daughter and son-in-law; Frances and Dean Carr of Salem; grandsons, Jason and Ricky Sheppard; granddaughters, Megan and Amber Carr; brother and sisters-in-law, Gary and Rena Sheppard, Laura Sheppard; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ava and Herbert Cox, Priscilla and Bill Atkinson. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Ed Richardson and Reverend David Goad officiating. Interment followed in Piedmont Cemetery in Alleghany Springs. The Sheppard family was served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service in Christiansburg. BLANE S. SUTPHIN FLOYD-Blane S. Sutphin, 86, passed away, January 8, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by: his wife, Ada Epperly Sutphin of Floyd; three sons, Troy Sutphin of Salem, Eugene Sutphin of Stuart, Wayne Phillips of Radford; daughter, June Hall of Meadows of Dan; ten grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; two step-sons, Manuel Lawson, Safford Lawson; step-daughter, Polly Lawson. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Glen Sage officiating. Interment followed in Maple Shade Cemetery, Laurel Fork. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CARL B. WOOD FLOYD-Carl B. Wood, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Hubbard Wood and two children, Marie and Joseph Wood. He is survived by: six sons and their wives, Connie and Sylvia Wood of Floyd, Rev. Leon and Elaine Wood of Floyd, Richard and Brenda Wood of Floyd, Claborn and Wanda Wood of Tobaccoville, NC, Frank and Sharon Wood of Copper Hill, Robert and Brenda Wood of Bassett; two daughters and husbands, Frances and James Lawson of Fairmont, NC, Ruby Moran of Floyd; two brothers and wife, Hoy Wood of Indiana, Hebert and Ina Wood of Meadows of Dan; two sisters, Anna Wood of Meadows of Dan, Genevie Crews of Martinsville; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Agee officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. Obituaries for the week of January 22, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, January 21, 2004 ELIZABETH (BILLIE) WRIGHT DAVIS JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA-Elizabeth (Billie) Wright Davis, 97, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Oscar T. and Kate Vaughan Wright and a sister to the late Roberta Wright Hewitt. In times past she was a frequent visitor to Floyd. 147 She is survived by: a daughter, Roberta Vaughan Davis of Gardnerville, Nevada; son, Channing O. Davis, Jr. of Broomal, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Catherine Mollet, Campbell, California and Vaughan Fischetti of Springfield, Pennsylvania. Graveside service was held at noon on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend David Taylor officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. CATHERINE DOBYNS NESTER FLOYD-Catherine Dobyns Nester, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maston Arthur "Mac" Nester. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Frazier and Mary Winter Dobyns, Jr. She was a graduate of Emory and Henry College, class of 1942 and did graduate work at the University of Virginia. Since the age of twelve she was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Floyd. Her thirty five years of teaching were spent in the school systems of Floyd, Radford and Franklin Counties. Surviving are countless nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral service was conducted by Reverend David Taylor at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd followed by burial in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. Donations may be made to The Presbyterian Church of Floyd, P. O. Box 164, Floyd, VA 24091. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. HOWARD MICHAEL RIESTER WILLIS-Howard Michael Reister, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2002 at his residence. He was a 30 year Navy and Vietnam Veteran, retired in 1989. He was personnel manager at Rotometrics at Meadows of Dan. He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Christy Riester, Centreville, VA; brother, Linn Riester, Hager City, WI; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Jim Bot, Hudson, WI, Carol Gavin, Rochester, MN; grandson, Nathan Riester; fiancee, Dreama Bullins, Galax. Funeral service was held Saturday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Camet Spivey officiating. Burial was held at Great Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Military rites were by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Donations may be made to the Great Hope Baptist church, 111 Elk Horn Road, Woodlawn, VA 24381. Obituaries for the week of January 29, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, January 28, 2004 VIRGINIA DARE CONNER VINTON-Virginia Dare Conner, 85, formerly of Copper Hill passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: sister, Velva Davis, Iva Morgan, Roanoke, Dexter Sowers, Bonnie Conner, Georgianna Link, Bristol, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. 148 Funeral service was held Friday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder W.T. Conner officiating. Interment followed in Salem Cemetery (Head of the River). Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. GEORGIA "MAW" ELIZABETH HALL ROANOKE-Georgia "Maw" Elizabeth Hall, 88, died Saturday, January 24, 2004. She was born October 14, 1915 in Symth County to the late Clarence E. Austin and Lillie Mae Woolford Austin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noah James Hall. She is survived by: her daughter, Lida Mae Kegley and several grandchildren whom she raised as her own, Bobby Hall and his wife Kathy, Claude Hall and his wife, Donna, Edith McKinnon and her husband, Richie, Lilly Brown and her husband, Randy, Nancy Hutton, Jessie Kegley, Bob Kegley and his wife, Tina, Andrew Kegley and his wife, Linda, Jesse Hall and James Hall. She is survived by 22 grandchildren. A funeral service celebrating Georgia's life was held Tuesday, January 27 at 11 a.m. at Lotz Roanoke chapel with Reverend Larry Morris officiating. Interment followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens in Botetourt. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Noblett and staff at Berkshire Nursing Home for all their loving care and support. Lotz Funeral Home of Roanoke handled arrangements. LLOYD GRAHAM PETERMAN CHRISTIANSBURG-Lloyd Graham Peterman, (L.G.), 84, passed away Monday, January 19, 2004. She was a retired truck driver and the last 15 years of his life he worked for Montgomery County Recycle Center, Shawsville Station. He was a fine man who loved so many and was loved by all . He was born and reared in Floyd County. He was the son of the late William Ernest Gold and Blanche Goodson Peterman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Melovie G. Peterman; brother, Erie Goodson Peterman Weddle. He leaves to cherish his memory many nieces and nephews; two adopted granddaughters and Sloan. Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 22, at the Horne Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend Eddie Callahan officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. The Peterman family was served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Services in Christiansburg. EVERETT CLIFTON SMITH FLOYD-Everett (Clifton) Smith, 84, born July 25, 1919 passed into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2004. He was an army veteran of World War II. He worked road construction for many years and retired from Lynchburg Foundry in 1982. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Smith and Gypsie Smith Boothe and a brother, Robert (Bobby) Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory: three daughters, Faith and Nolen Radford, Betty and Jim Tucker, Floyd, Nila Gray, Copper Hill; friend and former wife, Ethel Smith, Floyd; four grandchildren, Rosie Henninger, Copper Hill, Johnny Radford, Lynchburg, Kristy Bowman, Gary Spence, Floyd; five great grandchildren, Holly Henninger, Copper Hill, Amber and Kayla Radford, Lynchburg, Marissa and Kaylen Bowman, Floyd; nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no visitation or funeral. His wishes were that he be cremated. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Church of the Nazarene conducted by Reverend Mike Varner. The Smith family is being served by Maberry Funeral Home. 149 Obituaries for the week of February 5, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, February 5, 2004 HORACE KENNETH "BUTCH" BASHAM WILLIS-Horace Kenneth "Butch" Basham, 62, passed away Monday, February 2, 2004 at his home. He is survived by: his wife, Sharon K. Basham, Willis; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Kimberly Basham, Floyd, Michael and Shawyna Basham, Willis, Kristopher and Diana Basham, Florida; grandson; four granddaughters. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ALMA L. STIGGER BEAVER FLOYD-Alma L. Stigger Beaver, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat P. Beaver. Survivors include: daughters, Catherine L. Beaver, Floyd, LaVern D. Beaver, Copper Hill; sons, William "Buck" Beaver, Christiansburg, Howard E. Halley, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Michele Stuart, William "Baby B" Beaver, Sierra Beaver, Ariana Beaver, Alexis Beaver; brother, Robert L. Stigger, Radford; sisters, Laura Bell DeLapp, Charlottesville, Hazel M. Miller, Radford; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Funeral service was held at noon on Wednesday, February 4, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Roy Turpin, Reverend James Houchins and Reverend Clinton Crump officiating. Interment was held at Big Oak Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. JACK VERNON BROCKWELL RICHMOND-Jack Vernon Brockwell, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Boyd Brockwell. Survivors include: step-daughter, Cindy Brockwell, Middletown; step-son, James Daves, Richmond; stepgrandchildren, Stephanie Sellers, Powhatan, Sara Daves, Midlothian, Brent Saunders, Danville, Andrew Daves, Burlington, Vermont; four step-grandchildren; and three cousins including Dale Bimson of Virginia Beach. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. CARL J. (CAPTAIN) GILES FLOYD-Carl J. (Captain) Giles, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. 150 He is survived by: wife, Myrle Giles, Floyd; son, Michael Giles, Tucson, Arizona; brother, John Giles, Fort Gaines, Georgia; and ten grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or charity of choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. MICHAEL EDWARD LOWRY FLOYD-Michael Edward Lowry, formerly of Indian Valley, left this life on January 19, 2004. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Luke Lowry, and his brother, Harry Jesse Lowry. He is survived by: his loving parents, Harry and Norma Lowry of Farmville, Virginia; his beautiful daughter, Abrea Lowry, and his soulmate, wife and mother of his children, Barbara L. Lowry. During your last days here on earth, you tried to ease the pain of your grief by setting yourself FREE. You sought comfort in your art and spirituality through your Native American roots. Our history together spans almost three decades. Though times were often turbulent and life separated us, our love survived. At last, you are with Luke. At last, Michael, you are a FREE MAN. Abrea and I will love you and Luke for eternity and shall miss the both of you all the days of our lives. CONNIE L. NORRIS-PENNEY FLOYD-Connie L. Norris-Penney born December 10, 1951 and died Thursday, January 29, 2004 after a long illness. In spite of her paralysis of 20 years, she had become an accomplished artist and businesswoman. She is survived by: her husband, Al Penney; sister, Joy Batiato; sons, Aaron and John Batiato; step-sons, Lonnie and Mark Penney; step-daughter, Marla Tocco; grandchildren, Bernadette and Michele Lynch, Lorna and Samantha Tocco, Brian, Evan and Lexie Penney; great-grandchild, Jacob Lynch and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. "Life and death touch each other in an endless circle. Their separation is but an illusion." author unknown" MARGARET HARRIS QUESENBERRY WILLIS-Margaret Harris Quesenberry, 57, passed away Friday, January 30, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Quesenberry, a son, Kirby Dean Quesenberry, parents, Cleve and Malinda Harris, and a brother, Cleveland Harris, Jr. She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren. She is survived by: three sons and daughter-in-law, Teddy Quesenberry, Willis, Robin and Caryl Quesenberry, Floyd; Daniel Quesenberry, Burkeville; grandson, Dustin Quesenberry, Floyd; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Carlile and Rhonda Harris, Floyd, Eunice and Nancy Harris, and John and Margaret Harris, Willis. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Burial was in Topeco Cemetery. Donations may be made to Topeco Church Pre-school. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 151 ELIZABETH ALDERMAN SOWERS WILLIS-Elizabeth Alderman Sowers, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Troy L. Sowers. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, William Ray (Billy) and Freeda Sowers, Willis; Wanda Bolt, Sandra and Gary Dillon, Willis; sisters, Gertha Aldridge, Vinton, Freeda Gragon, Leonardtown, Maryland, Ruby Gray, Lexington, Maryland; grandchildren, Tommy Sowers, Michele Lytton, Kevin Sowers, Mickey Bolt, Jimmy Wayne Radford; step granddaughter, Kristen Dillon; eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in the Barringer Cemetery. MAXINE LANE SPANGLER SALEM-Maxine Lane (Mac) Spangler, 77, passed away Friday, January 23, 2004. He was a duel resident of St. Cloud, Florida and Salem.. He was born in Floyd County and graduated from Floyd High School. After serving two years in the United States Navy during World War II, he went to Coyne Electrical School, where he graduated with honors. He moved to Salem in 1948. He was a Master Electrician with the IBEW #637 Union and retired from the New River Electric Company. He was a long time member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church and was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge. His hobbies included fishing and gardening and he was a jack of all trades. He was a son of the late Harmon and Vera Martin Spangler. Surviving family includes: his wife of 57 years, Pauline Lyon Spangler; sons, Russell L. Spangler and wife, Sarah, W. Allen Spangler; daughter, Jean Grubitz and husband, Gene, III; brothers, Joseph G. Spangler, William M. Spangler, and Vernon R. Spangler; grnadchildren, Nathan E. Kimmel and Rose, Jacqueline and Danielle Spangler, Kristy Nicola, Tionne Spangler and Kelly Spangler; great-grandchildren, Jacob Nicola, Cameron Heide and Clarissa Kimmel; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Monday, January 26, at 11:00 a.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem with Reverend Leonard Southern officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements were handled by Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem. Obituaries for the week of February 12, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, February 12, 2004 CARL J. (CAPTAIN) GILES FLOYD- Carl J. (Captain) Giles, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. February 15, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, Floyd, with Reverend Richard W. Thomas, Sr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice. 152 Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. ROXIE GALLIMORE BOYD FLOYD-Roxie Gallimore Boyd, 90, passed away Monday, February 9, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis Boyd, parents, Cordle L. and Lou Stella Gallimore, sister, Edith Quesenberry, brother, Vinton Gallimore and a grandson William (Bill) Boyd. She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and John Nunn, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Curbie and Joan Boyd, Bobby Clovis and Carolyn Boyd, Floyd; sisters, Arnie Simpkins, Dovie Quesenberry, Floyd, Isabel Shelor, Christiansburg; brothers, Leslie Gallimore, Roger Gallimore, Christiansburg, Charles Gallimore, Floyd; grandchildren, Gregory Nunn, Keith Nunn, Julie McCann, Donna Stump, Kenneth Boyd, Michelle Hanson; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to The Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA. 24091. ENZO V. WILSON ROANOKE-Enzo V. Wilson, 80, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2004. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Agee Wilson, six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by: three daughters and their husbands, Joy and Bobby Radford of Roanoke, Barbara and Thomas Hinkley of Christiansburg, Debbie Bell and Carl Waybright, both of Richmond; six grandchildren, David and Rebecca Radford, Tim and Lisa Ratliff, michael Hinkley, Robert and Teresa Radford, Jennifer Hinkley, Todd Bell; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma Peters of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Grace Wilson of Copper Hill and Evie Wilson of Check. Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 10, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dale Bowman officiated with interment at Restvale Cemetery. Graveside military rites were held by VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for the week of February 19, 2004 The Floyd Press Friday, February 27, 2004 LINDA LOUISE HINKLEY FARMER CHRISTIANSBURG-Linda Louise Hinkley Farmer, 50, went to be home with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, February 11, 2004. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verstle Akers, and father, Thomas Bentley Hinkley. She is survived by: her husband, Roger Farmer; daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi & Derek Oliver; daughters, LaCosta Farmer, Tanya Farmer, Victoria Farmer; step-daughter, Jennifer Farmer; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Charlotte and Sam Moran, Virginia and Jerry Otey, Rosa & Tim Ward, Erma Lawrence and Bobby Simpkins, Betty and Steve Lawrence, Mary and Jimmy Honaker; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Cheryl Hinkley; half sister, Vernice Hinkley Lawson; mother-in-law, France Farmer; sisters-in-law, Mary Hill, JoAnn Winters; sister-in-law and husband, Alice and Buster McPeak; 12 nieces and 13 nephews; many great nieces and nephews; very special great niece, Jessie Kessinger, and great nephew, Leonard Kessinger, Jr., whom Linda treated as grandchildren. 153 Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William (Bill) Farmer and Pastor Michael Vest officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The Farmer family was served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg. Obituaries for the week of February 26, 2004 The Floyd Press Friday, February 27, 2004 HAZEL ELLEN BARRETT COLORADO-Hazel Ellen Barrett, 67, of Lakewood, Colorado died peacefully in her home on Friday, August 1, 2003. She was born November 16, 1935. She is survived by: her husband, Donald Barrett, son, Bradley Gene Vaughn, of Willis. Memorial services will be held at the Hylton-Vaughn Cemetery in Willis on a later date. BERNARD FRANK FELDMAN CHECK-Benard Frank Feldman, 66, died Thursday, February 19, 2004. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served as a Captain in the Air Force and attended the University of Illinois where he received a DVM degree. He served his residency at Kansas State and received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Davis where he meet his loving wife Karen. He dearly loved his son Jay and was passionate about life. He worked as a Clinical Pathologist and Professor at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and loved educating his students. Survivors include: his wife, Karen J. Thomason, DVM, Check; son, Jay Porter Thomason-Feldman, Check; brothers, Jack Feldman, Ph.D., Stafford, Edward Feldman, DVM, Davis, California; sister, Judy Komaiko, Beverly Hills, California. Memorial service was held Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Reverend David Taylor officiating. Donations may be made to The Floyd County Humane Society, PO Box 862, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Humane Society of America. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. ZELL A. LESTER RINER-Zell A. (Mama Zell) Lester, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 23, 2004. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on April 1, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Lester and three sons, Jimmie, Curtis, and Benjamin. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Lester, Riner; daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and William Memmit, Audrey and James Underwood, Janice and Claude Miles, Jr., Ann and Ray Morgan, all of Riner, Barbara and Kenneth Kenley, Radford, Iris and Dean Sowers, Joyce Roop and friend Lloyd Thompson, both of Christiansburg; daughter-in-law, Peggy Lester, Floyd; sister-in-law, Mary A. Sboray, Roanoke; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastor Dwight D. Haynes officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery on Broad Shoals Road, Riner. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of March 4, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, March 4, 2004 154 RUTH ALLEN COLLINS COPPER HILL-Ruth Allen Collins, 69, passed away February 29, 2004 at her home. She is survived by: her husband, Lindsay G. Collins, Copper Hill; son, Lindsay Collins, Jr., Christiansburg; two daughters and their husbands, Eva Dawn and Frankie Howell, Christiansburg, Deborah and Ricky Crook, Fork Mt. Rocky Mt.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Annie and Robert Martin, Copper Hill; four brothers, J.D. and Shirley Allen, Copper Hill, Woodrow Allen, Wirtz, Alton L. Allen and Dalton D. Allen, both of Copper Hill. Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Holiness Church with Reverend John Early and Reverend Jube Burke officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. ANN LEE MILLER WILLIS-Ann Lee Miller, 39, passed away on March 1, 2004 at her home surrounded by her family and friends after a ten-year battle with leukemia and cancer. She was born on January 30, 1965 in Manassas, Virginia. She was an avid horse and animal lover. She is survived by: son, Joshua P. Miller, Willis; parents, Walter P. and Cora G. Miller, Willis; brothers and sistersin-law, Walter P. Jr. and Rachael W. Miller, Roanoke, Ross G. Miller and Chloe B. Ruff, Roanoke; niece, Sarah C. Miller, Roanoke; numerous Miller, Gardner, Barrett and Phillips uncles, aunts, and cousins survive her. A graduate and employee of Radford University, she recently retired from the Department of Criminal Justice and Political Science. She was the president of the Willis Elementary PTA, treasurer of Willis United Methodist Church, and coach for her son's little league ball teams. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the Willlis United Methodist Church, with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls, Reverend Lawrence Lugar and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made either to the Willis United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. PAULITA QUESINBERRY BOLT LAUREL FORK-Paulita Quesinberry Bolt, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at University of Virginia Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clive and Elmira Quesinberry and a sister, Zula Mae Martin. Survivors include: her husband, Robert "Bob" Bolt, Laurel Fork; daughters and son-in-law, Janie Hall, Willis, Sharon and Bruce Quesenberry, Indian Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Annie Bell and Jim Sowers, Sue and Lowell Turman, Stuart, Hilda Spangler, Laurel Fork, Jane and Marvin Adams, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Barbara and Ronnie Goard, Patrick Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Teresa Quesinberrry, Christiansburg, David and Kristie Quesinberry, Laurel Fork; brother-in-law, Leon Martin, Hillsville; special friend, Irene Young, Hillsville; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Joe Quesenberry and Reverend Ronnie Sutphin officiating. Interment followed in Alderman Cemetery, Willis. 155 DALTON H. HYLTON FLOYD-Dalton H. Hylton, 86, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2004. He was the son of Reverend Harrison and Maude Slaughter Hylton of Floyd. He is survived by: his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Whitlock Hylton; sons and daughters-in-law, Harrison and Brenda Hylton, Newport News, Norman and Pam Hylton, Pinehurst, North Carolina and Russell and Janet Hylton, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Hylton, Blacksburg, Joyce and Reverend Terry Blevins, Halifax, Brenda and Bruce Pennington, Antioch, California; grandchildren, Mary and Sonny Deuell, Chris and Natassia Hylton, John Shelor, Sonya and Craig Caldwell, Kevin and Stephanie Blevins and Daniel Blevins; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Deuell, John and Charlotte Shelor and Charleigh Hylton; a sister, Mabel Agee of Ridgeway and a special relative Francis Slaughter of Norfolk. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 1, at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Reverend David Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Floyd. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of March 11, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, March 10, 2004 JAMES MARVIN CONNER PILOT-James Marvin Conner, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 3 after a brief illness. He was a long time employee of Adams Construction Company of Roanoke. He was the son of the late Earnest and Minnie Conner. He is survived by: his wife, Cynthia (Barbara Hixon) Conner of Pilot; daughter, Brenda Conner and Kyle Eanes of Elliston; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kaye Conner of Indian Valley, Jason Conner and girlfriend, Laura Thomas; stepson, Jeff Sowers all of Pilot; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Clarence Jennings of Christiansburg. Funeral service was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6th at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Kingrea officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites by VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post 127. The Conner Family is being served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg. ROSALEE ELLEN DICKERSON FLOYD-Rosalee Ellen Dickerson, 54, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Irvin and Cora Dickerson. Survivors include: sisters and brother-in-law, Frances and Coy Wade, Floyd, Louise Horsman, Blacksburg; brothers and sister-in-law, James Harold and Faye Dickerson, Waynesboro, James Hassell Dickerson, Lancaster, South Carolina; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with Pastor Wayne Fulcher and Pastor Murray Agee officiating. MARSHALL JOHN GASPARD FLOYD-MARSHALL JOHN GASPARD, 74, passed away, March 6, 2004. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Gaspard, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Emmerich Gaspard, and a brother Emmerich Gaspard, Jr. Survived by: Son & Daughter-in-Law: Joseph & Donna Gaspard of Floyd; Daughter: Beth Gaspard of Radford; Grandson: Rusty Gaspard of Floyd; Two Sisters & Brothers-in-Law: Ann & Alex Pollitt of Charleston, WV; Ora & Arthur Barber of Oklahoma; Sister-in-law: Frances Gaspard. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Father Patrick Golden officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, 156 Floyd. Military graveside rites by VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post 127. Friends may call after 3:00 PM Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 PM. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. JOHN W. PETERS CHECK-John W. Peters, 58, formerly of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2004. He was born April 3, 1945 in Roanoke son of Mildred Karnes Peters of Roanoke and the late William John Peters. He was a retired school teacher. He was active in the June Bug Players Drama Club in Floyd, and a member of Glade Creek Lutheran Church. In addition to his mother, his survivors include: his loving wife of 20 years, Carolyn Silver Peters; two children, Leaf Peters and Shenandoah Peters, both of California; three step-children, Michael Pohlman and his wife, Cheryl, Christie Martin and her husband Michael and Cara Blake and her husband, Donald; six grandchildren; brother, Gary S. Peters and his wife, Donna, of Roanoke; a nephew, Spence Peters and his wife, Whitney of Vinton; and a number of aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held at the graveside at 10 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor April Hall officiating. Memorials may be made either to the American Heart Association, P.O. 5216, Glen Allen, VA or Juvenile Diabetic Association, P.O. Box 76, Salem, VA 24153. Oakey's Vinton Chapel handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of March 18, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, March 17, 2004 RUTH HOWELL LANDERS RADFORD-Ruth Howell Landers, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at her home. Survivors include: one son, Robin H. Landers, Stafford; granddaughters, Amanda Marie Landers, Brittany Lea Landers, Stafford; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Danah Howell, Larry and Mary Howell, Kurtz and Brenda Howell, Joe and Becky Howell, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Lou Alice and Vernon Baker, Floyd, Lillie Witt, Alexandria; five nephews, five nieces. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. WILLIAM LUMSDEN POAGE ROANOKE-William Lumsden Poage, 75, departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2004. He was a life time farmer in the Poage's Mill Community on the farm which had been passed down through family generations of 250 years. He had an inquiring mind and a lifetime of continuing education. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Nichols Poage; son and daughters-in-law, James William Poage and wife Denise, Joseph David Poage and wife, Terri; two grandchildren, Ashley and Josh Poage; two step-grandchildren, Jayna and Matthew Byrd; and many special friends, neighbors and relatives. Funeral service was held in Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 14. Reverend Paris Bain and Reverend Maurice Wright officiated. Interment followed in the Poage family cemetery in Roanoke County. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. MABEL QUESENBERRY POND FLOYD-Mabel Quesenberry Pond, 91, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2004 in Clare, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late James W. and Alcora Spence Quesenberry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Pond, sister, Freeda Quesenberry Visel, and two brothers, James Mawyer Quesenberry and Marvin Hugh Quesenberry. Survivors include: one sister, Ida Goad, Floyd; brother, William H. Quesenberry, Clare, Michigan; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Ellen Sutphin. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Joe Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Spence-Quesenberry Cemetery, Carroll County. VERNON RANDOLPH SIMPKINS FLOYD-Vernon Randolph Simpkins, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie V. and Sue Lee Burgess Simpkins. 157 Surveying are his special friends, Buster Hodges of Christiansburg and Maurice Bower of Floyd. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. Obituaries for the week of March 25 The Floyd Press Thursday, March 25, 2004 OPA MAE COX FLOYD-Opa Mae Cox, 95, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: daughter, Mardell Cox, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Myrtha Cox, Roger and Peggy Cox, Salem, Exel Lakewood and Betty Cox, Floyd; sister, Ersie Phillips, Floyd; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Elbert Lee Naff, Reverend Kenny Wurzburger, Reverend Michael Pugh and Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Big Sand Cemetery. VERNON BRAMMER NOLLEY PILOT-Vernon Brammer Nolley, 60, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at his home. He was retired from Yellow Freight. He had an endless love of farming. He owned and operated Nolleys Grocery and Farm Service was well as Terry's Fork Grocery. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Sowers Nolley, infant daughter, Tracy Lynn, brother-in-law, Kenneth R. Sowers. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Wanda Wray Nolley; children and their spouses, Kimberly and Randall Nester, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, Lynette and Bryan Vest; grandchildren, Patrick Moran, Bryce and Carter Nolley, Macey Vest, Tyler Fenton; special loving uncle and aunt, Rasie and Katie Walters; forever father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arlo and Ailene Sowers; sisters-in-law and spouses, Dewaine and Joyce Smith, John and Karen O'Connor, Connie Sowers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Annie and Wilmer Harris, Ruth and Russell Young, Corine and R.K. Albert, Mary and Harold Mullins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thurman and Bonnie Wray; Herman and Eileen Wray, Rufus and Glenna Wray, Charlie and Settie Wray, Hebert and Judy Wray; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and endless amount of friends. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Huffville United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker and Pastor Leon Alley officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. SYLVIA CONNER QUESENBERRY GALAX- Sylvia Conner Quesenberry, 83, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Conner and Cassell Quesenberry. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Terry Conner, Galax, Allen and Rhonda Conner, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Linda Quesenberry, Fancy Gap, Richard and Diane Quesenberry, Williamsburg, Darrell and Wilma Quesenberry, Willis, Melvin Quesenberry, Ferrum; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Juanita Callis and Bill Tanger, Hollins; step-son-in-law, Frada Tillman, Roanoke; sisters, Vinnie Turman, Hillsville, Arbutus Sykora, Willis; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy Vaughan, John and Irene Vaughan, Newark, Ohio; grandchildren, Melissa Conner, Parker Conner, McKay Conner, Nikki Conner, Christopher Conner; nine step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at First Baptist Church, Galax, with Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Interment was in Felts Memorial Park. ALDO LARRY VEST COPPER HILL-Aldo Larry Vest, 56, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 as result of an automobile accident. He was a Navy veteran. 158 Survivors include: his mother, Irene W. Vest, Copper Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and James Young, Indian Valley, Joyce Sowder, Pat and Jim Scott, Loganville, GA, Cathy Yates, Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. GAZELLE ROBERTSON WEEKS FLOYD-Gazelle Robertson Weeks, 89, passed away Friday, March 19, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, General Jewel Weeks, Sr., a son, Richard Emory Weeks; granddaughter, Julie Anne Weeks; three brothers, Hall, Clyde and Jimmy Robertson , and a sister Molly Robertson. Survivors include: four sons and daughters-in-law, General Jewel, Jr. and Sheila Weeks, Dedham, MA, Clyde Franklin and Mary Lou Weeks, Chicago, Il, Carl Sheldon and Selma Weeks, Fredericksburg, Allen Lane and Katherine Weeks, Floyd; two daughters and son-in-law, Velva Ellen Weeks, Rockville, MD, Donna Marie and Sonny Russell, Rockville, MD; grandchildren, Donald Weeks, Auburn, Me, Robert Weeks, Dedham, MA, Mary Czyras, Canton, MA, Michael Weeks, Norridge, IL, Donald Weeks, Chicago, IL, Linda Weeks, Chicago, IL, Alvin Weeks, Fredericksburg, Arline Weeks, Fredericksburg, Debbie Boothe, Darnestown, MD, John Russell, Annapolis, MD, Greg Russell, Laurel, MD, Derek Weeks, Floyd, Sarah Weeks, Floyd; 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; special niece, Nancy Pyle, Rising Wun, MD. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of April 1, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, March 31, 2004 HAZEL HYLTON BLACKWELL FLOYD - Hazel Hylton Blackwell, 60, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004, at her home after a battle with cancer. She graduated from Floyd High School and Radford College, becoming an elementary school teacher in 1966. Having taught in Roanoke, Pulaski and Floyd County, Hazel retired in 2002. After retirement she enjoyed arts and crafts, nature, photography, working with the Farm Bureau ladies and trips to Florida with her sisters. She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth W. Blackwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Janice Blackwell, Matthew and Kelly Blackwell; grandsons, Dusten and C.J. Flinchum; father and mother, Unice and Vada Hylton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Curtis Nester, Donna and Jack Simmons; mother-in-law, Eula W. Martin; sisters-in-law and husbands, Nancy Jane and Richard Shank, Ileda and Frank Shelor, Louise and Tommy Hall, Mary and W.B. Nolen; brother-in-law and wife, Robert and Patricia Blackwell, special friend and niece, Kimberly B. Shively; an uncle and several aunts; numerous nieces and nephews; many special school related and other friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091 or Falling Branch United Methodist Church, 109 Falling Branch Road, Floyd, VA. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CHARLES RAY PETERS FLOYD - Charles Ray Peters, 83, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004 at his home. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Ray Jr. and Marcella Peters, Ferrum, Eugene A. Hylton, Tommy and Geneva Hylton, Harry and Merita Hylton, Floyd, Alfred and Delores Hylton, Vesta, Clinton and Roselyn Hylton, Willis, John and Reva Hylton, Indian Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Pat Boyd, Floyd, brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Mary Peters, Stockton, CA; sisters, Ocie Rakes, Peggy Harris, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Myra Peters, Aretta Spangler, Floyd; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. 159 Interment was in the Shelor Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JAMES “BUDDY” ELTON WEDDLE EDEN, NC-James “Buddy” Elton Weddle, 74, died Friday morning, March 26, 2004 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was born in Floyd County to the late Isaac and Edna Alcorn Weddle. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from Fieldcrest Mills. Surviving are: his wife, Louise Cochran Weddle, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Tom McKinney, Anchorage, Alaska and High Point, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Karen Weddle, Eden, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Max and Jean Weddle, Eden, North Carolina, Clifford and Janet Weddle, Garden City, South Carolina; grandchildren, Brian McKinney, Honolulu, Hawaii, Eric McKinney, Greensboro, North Carolina, Chris McKinney and his wife, Meghann, High Point, North Carolina, Matthew Weddle, Eden, North Carolina, Katy Weddle, Eden, North Carolina; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Karah, and Dominick McKinney, Anchorage, Alaska; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial followed in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Obituaries for the week of April 8, 2004 The Floyd Press Friday, April 9, 2004 MAMIE PAYNE RIGGINS FLOYD-Mamie Payne Riggins, 49, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2004 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1955 in Wythe County, daughter of Joseph Payne and the late Frances DeHart Payne. She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Payne. She was a member of The Floyd Church of God. She is survived by: her husband, Billy Franklin Riggins, of the home; two daughters, Starr-Lite Riggins, Eleia Riggins; special sons, Chase Lovelace, Cody Lovelace, all of Floyd; father, Joseph Payne, Stuart, brother, Virgil Payne, Stuart; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Tony Viars, Max Meadows, Eva and Jim Vipperman, Diane and Roger Stegall, Deborah and Mike Clifton, all of Stuart; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and greatnephews also survive. Funeral service was held Monday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m. in The Reese Funeral Chapel with Reverend Clyde H. Bishop officiating. Interment followed in the Hurst Cemetery. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, handled arrangements. CARSLEY BENTON QUESENBERRY DUGSPUR – Carsley Benton Quesenberry, age 77, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife of 58 years, Violetta (Shorty) Quesenberry; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Zelda Qusenberry, Willis, Russell and Bonnie Quesenberry, Dugspur; sister Tora Quesenberry, Galax; sister-in-law, Ivory Combs, Salem; granddaughters and husbands, Laurie and Chris Whelan, Sasha and Kelly Presley, Shannon and Raymond Underwood; great-grandchildren, Tiffinie, Elizabeth, Christophor, Jeramy, Jessica, Kody, Lee, Josh and Kaleb. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, at Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is handling arrangements. ESTELLA JACKSON YEATTS WHITLOCK FLOYD-Estella Jackson Yeatts Whitlock, died April 5, 2004, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was born December 2, 1913, to Thomas Alfred Yeatts and Mary Ollie Blackwell. Funeral service was held Thursday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the Floyd Presbyterian Church, and dinner to follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in the Wright Cemetery. She marrie Elinos Alton Whitlock, September 15, 1934 (deceased Decmber 2, 1992) and were the parents to 10 children, 23 grandchildren, 3-step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren. She is survived by one brother, James David Yeatts of Charlottesville and 11 siblings predeceased. 160 Obituaries for the week of April 15, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, April 15, 2004 BEULAH "BB" MABERRY HOWERY FLOYD-Beulah "BB" Maberry Howery, age 83, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arvie O. Maberry and Maxwell A. Howery, her father, Hillsman Moses Slusher, her mother, Judy Rosa Jones M. Slusher, half-sister, Corrine M. Chapman, half-brothers, Hugh Slusher and Silas P. Martin. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Layne Howery, Floyd, Sheree and William Harris III, San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Mendy and Rick Spence, Amanda and Allen Thompson, Joshua and Angela Howery, William Harris IV, Lincoln Harris; great-grandchildren, Jared and Abigail Spence, Michaela and Mitchell Thompson; brother, Lincoln Slusher, Shawsville; nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd United Methodist Church or Carilion Hospice. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LAWRENCE (LARRY) N. ROBBINS FLOYD-Lawrence (Larry) N. Robbins passed away Friday, April 9, 2004. Mr. Robbins was a local businessman who operated Floyd Motor Company for 21 years, was President and Director of Blue Ridge Bank and worked as a realtor and associate for Blue Ridge Land Auction Company. Larry entered the U.S. Army Air Corps shortly before graduating from high school. He completed pilot training and received his wings in 1944 and piloted a B-25 and B-29 bomber during World War II. He was honorably discharged from the military with the rank of Captain in 1957. He attended North Carolina State University and graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College with a degree in Business Administration. In the mid 1950's the family moved to Florida, where he served as a manufacturing representative in the electronics industry. He was able to participate and observe the missile industry in its infancy. He contributed to the first effort to put man into space and witnessed the launching of the first moon shot. He later moved to Floyd in 1973 where he owned and operated Floyd Motor Company until 1989. He also worked as a realtor for Blue Ridge Land and Auction, served as chairman of the industrial Development Authority and was a charter member of the Lions Club. He was most proud of the creation of the new bank in Floyd, Blue Ridge Bank. At his death he was President and Director of Blue Ridge Bank and a Director of the Mortgage Company of Virginia and Bank Services Corporation, Inc. He was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church and served for many years as chairman of the Administrative Board of the Church. He is survived by: his wife, Jean Rakes Robbins of Floyd. They were married for almost 55 years. He was a loving father to Robbie Robbins, Floyd, Gail R. Hunter, Aiken, South Carolina and Lisa R. Hamilton, Owensboro, Kentucky. He was the doting grandfather of Brian Hunter, Susan Hunter, Kaela Robbins, Taylor Hamilton and William Lawrence Hamilton. He is survived by Casey and Olivene Robbins, brother and sister-in-law, Hickory, North Carolina, Mildred and Pete Underdown, sister and brother-in-law, Lenoir, North Carolina and Ocie Rakes, sister-in-law, Floyd. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Floyd United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA 24091. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at the Floyd United Methodist Church, Reverend Clarence Dishman officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery, with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for the week of April 29, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, April 29, 2004 LAURA THOMAS BARTEL 161 FLOYD-Laura Thomas Bartel, 94, passed into eternal rest on, April 24, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 Years, Lawrence Bartel. Laura was a long time member of Stonewall Brethren/Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She leaves to mourn her loss: three daughters and sons-in-law, Freeda B. Sowers of Floyd, Tressie and James Thornton of Floyd, Essie and Marion Long of Salem; five grandchildren, Alice S. and Wayne Bradbury of Floyd, Curtis R. and Loyce Sowers of Floyd, Mark A. and Teresa Sowers of Floyd, Geary and Bett Long of Floyd, Tim and Sandy Long of Salem; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; caregiver, Lillian Roland of Floyd; special friend: Lillian Epperly of Floyd. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Stonewall Brethren/Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment followed in Richards Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home. WILLIAM ALFRED DEHART EDEN, NORTH CAROLINA-William Alfred Dehart, 85, formerly of Floyd County, passed away April 20, 2004 in Salem. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe. He is survived by: his wife, Naomi Dehart, Eden, North Carolina; two daughters and one son. Funeral service was held Thursday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden, North Carolina. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville, North Carolina with Reverend Wayne Sexton officiating. Military rites were by Rockingham County Honor Guard. RUBY BISHOP DUNCAN CHRISTIANSBURG-Ruby Bishop Duncan, born October 3, 1918 and daughter of Harrison and Hettie Bishop died April 20, 2004. She was preceded by her husband, Edward M. Duncan, sisters, Cynthia Dulaney and Lola Wade, and brother Jesse Bishop. She is survived by: sons, Beuford and Pearl Duncan of North Tazewell, Buddy and Wilma Duncan of Alum Ridge, Andrew and Linda Duncan of Christiansburg; sister, Erma and Kirby Marshall of Christiansburg, Effie Dulaney of Alum Ridge, Cora Smith of Max Meadows, Anna Dean and Bryant Clark of Wytheville; nine grandchildren, Thomas Duncan, Jason Duncan, Betty Cochran, Martha Blankenship and Jody, Michael Duncan and Angie, Melina West and David, Stacy Janney and Ralph, Adam Duncan and fiancé, Michelle Collins, Gregg Duncan; two stepgrandchildren, Aimee Jones and Ryan Jones; great-grandchildren, Josh and Kayla Meeks, Blake Cochran, Samantha Blankenship, Jessica Duncan, Bethany Duncan, Katie West, Hunter Duncan; several nieces and nephews. She enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers, talking with her sisters and friends and enjoyed visits from her children and grandchildren, but most of all, she loved her Lord. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 204 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend Clyde Bishop and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Duncan Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CODY FRANCIS HALE FLOYD-Cody Francis Hale, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center following a valiant five-week struggle following surgery. He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Cody Hale. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife of 48 years, Anna Williams Hale, his high school sweetheart; son, Samuel Cody Hale and wife Janice of Floyd; daughter, Susan Faye Hill and husband, Ken, grandchildren Brian Cody Hill and Bethany Rae Hill of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Also surviving are his mother, Edith C. Hale of Floyd; sister, Patricia Altizer and husband Jim of Floyd; nephews, Jay Altizer and wife Amy, and daughter Mary Grace of Dallas, Texas, and Carson Altizer and wife Emily of Floyd. His cat Sparkplug misses him too. Cody faithfully served his church, his community, and his country for many years through the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren where he was deacon, Sunday School teacher and board chairman, through the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department where he was past chief and past president; the Floyd County Electoral Board which he headed as Chairman, Floyd County Merchant's Association, and Floyd VFW Post #7854. He was a tanker in the 3rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and retired as a reservist from Hdq. Co., 2nd Bn., 320th Regt., 80th Div. He was "the lawnmower man" as owner of Webb's Lawnmover Service, Inc. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, with Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. 162 Interment followed at Jacksoville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Cody would be honored by memorials to Floyd County Volunteer Fire Departments or Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. ARCHIE MORAN BASSETT-Archie Moran, 71, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke from injuries received in an automobile accident on March 20, 2004. He was born on September 23, 1932 in Patrick County to the late William (Zane) Moran and the late Bertie Agee Moran. Also preceding him in death are two sisters Ocie Hamblin and Marie Banks and four brothers, Jincy, Guy, Edward and Wilson Moran. For 20 years he was the owner and operator of Archie's Plumbing and Heating of Floyd and retired from Henry County PSA of Martinsville. Surviving are: his wife, Sylvia Moran of the home; two daughters, Theresa M. Smith of Floyd and Cathy M. Banks of Floyd; one son, Darrell Moran of Floyd; three step-sons, Michael Clark of Axton, Wayne Clark of Ferrum and Kennie Clark of Basset; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; one sister Mary Slate of North Carolina. Funeral service was conducted Monday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend Ronnie Craig officiating. Burial was in the Ross Harbour Church Cemetery in Patrick County. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett handled arrangements. MAYNARD S. WELLS FLOYD-Maynard S. Wells, 84, passed away at his home and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. He was a dedicated member of Mount Elbert Methodist Church in Riner for over 50 years. He retired with 36 years of service from Burlington Industries in Radford. He was a World War II veteran of Battery C. 65th Armored Field Artillery Battalion where he received several medals and ribbons. Those left to cherish the memories of one so dear are: his wife of 56 years, Ava Underwood Wells, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mike Barnett, Christiansburg; grandsons and the "Apples of His Eyes," Derek Barnett and Josh Barnett, Christiansburg; sister, Weda Buckner, Baltimore, Maryland; many nieces and nephews. The family of Maynard Wells would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the family and many wonderful friends and neighbors. All of the visits, cards, phone calls, food and prayers and support during his illness will always be cherished. A special thanks to the staff of Medi-Home Health Agency and the Carilion Hospice Services of the New River Valley. Without the special care provided by Joyce and Leslie Pugh, it would have been impossible for him to die peacefully at home. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Micky White, Reverend J.D. Harman and Leslie Pugh officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of May 6, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, May 6, 2004 ELLIS L. ENOCH FLOYD-Ellis L. Enoch, 87, passed on to meet his maker on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Ellis Loring Enoch was born June 11, 1916 in Farmington, West Virginia. Mr. Enoch’s loving wife of 63 years, Clarice, went to meet her Savior on August 27, 2003. His parents, Prudie Stuart and Emmett W. Enoch, and one brother and sister-in-law, Errol and Edith Enoch also preceded him in death. A small one-room school was the setting for Mr. Enoch’s early education. He graduated from Shinnston High School and entered Fairmont State College in the fall of 1937. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in June 1942, with a major in P.E. and a minor in Social Studies. He received his Masters of Science degree from Radford University in 1972. Drafted into the Marine Corps in 1939, Mr. Enoch served in the South Pacific during WWII. Before and after the war he worked 22 years for the Consolidated Coal Company in West Virginia. Ellis and Clarice were married on June 8, 1940 in Monteray. In 1958 he renewed his teaching certificate and began his teaching career in Floyd. He taught and coached at Floyd High School and Floyd County High School for 23 years. He 163 retired in 1981. During his teaching career the National Park Service employed him for 20 summers as a Park Ranger. He enjoyed being a ranger because it allowed him to meet people from around the world. He was a life member of the Floyd VFW and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 329 where he received his 50-year pin in 1999. He was a member of Floyd Methodist Church and remained a member until his death. He is survived by: his daughter, Leta E. Thomas, a graduate of Radford University and an elementary school teacher for 25 years; son-in-law, S. Glenn Thomas, a son of Silas and Juanita Thomas of Floyd, a graduate of VA Tech and engineer with GE for 37 years; grandson Stephen Thomas, a graduate of VA Tech with a BS in Computer Science and an engineer with GE; granddaughter, Ella Thomas a graduate of UVA with a BS in Nursing, a Registered Nurse, and currently a graduate student in Nursing at VCU in Richmond. All reside in Charlottesville. He has a younger brother Ernest, and sister-in-law Thelma, who live in Poland, OH; three sisters, Emma Meredith, Evelyn Pethtel, and Edna June Osbourn, all of Shinnston, West Virginia; nephew, Lloyd Enoch, and his wife Rita, of Vinton, many nieces and nephews survive him. In his many years of teaching and coaching, Mr. Enoch touched the hearts and influenced the lives of many. He was greatly loved by family and friends. He will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at the Floyd Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2, with Reverend Richard Gregory and Mr. C.E. Mannon officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Masonic rites were held on Saturday at the funeral home by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M at 7:30 p.m. HENRY E. MAYBERRY RICHMOND-Henry E. Mayberry, 74, died on Friday, April 30, 2004. He was born in Floyd County and was the son of the late Henry C. and Attie B. Vaughan Mayberry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Rice Mayberry. He is survived by: son Richard A. Mayberry and wife Eleanor of Richmond; three grandchildren, Carter, Madigan and Fraser Mayberry of Richmond; sister, Dr. Vila M. Rosenfeld of Greenville, North Carolina; niece, Tamar F. Rosenfeld of Denver, Colorado; three step-children. He was involved in a number of varied business interest. He will always be remembers by his family and friends, for his compassion, and generosity. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany Christians Church, 5400 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, with Reverend Dr. H.W. Westbrook officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942. Arrangements were handled by Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. FRANK LEWIS PHILLIPS INDIAN VALLEY-Frank Lewis Phillips, 67, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by: one son, Randy Phillips, Fredericksburg; two daughters, Cathy Carpenter, Stafford, Malinda Heizer, Roanoke; mother, Luvena Phillips, Indian Valley; five grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Kenneth Poston, Reverend Joe Cox and Reverend Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Montgomery Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of May 13, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, May 13, 2004 GAYLAND CLARENCE BOYD FLOYD-Gayland Clarence Boyd, 56, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004. He retired from the active military reserves after 21 years of service. He wa preceded in death by his father, Charles Oliver Boyd. He is survived by: his friend and ex-wife, Kathy Boyd, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Dan Schantz, Philadelphia, PA; son, Logan Boyd, Floyd; mother, Lois Webb Boyd, Floyd; two sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda Rorrer, Riner, Elaine and Danny Phillips, Willis; two nieces, Angela Phillips, Karen Rorrer Smith; two nephews and spouse, Daniel and Jocinda Phillips, Matthew Phillips; two great-nephews, Cole Phillips, Blaine Phillips. 164 Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Phillips, Reverend Hosea Blankenship and Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion #127. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. LEXIE VERNON DEHART FLOYD-Lexie Vernon DeHart, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2004 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. The majority of his lifetime was spent being a faithful servant to his Lord, Jesus Christ, and his flock. He was pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Pilot for 30 years. His ministry also included holding many revival services, a gospel radio station, overseeing the gospel music program at the Friday Night Jamboree for many years and holding services at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg and English Meadows Retirement Home in Christiansburg. He is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Ross Snead, Floyd, Sandra and David Ratliff, Floyd; grandchildren and spouses, Ross Jr. and Pam Snead, Floyd, Sharon and Dale Goad, Gore, Michelle Anderson, Christiansburg, Diana Epperly, Christiansburg, Alan Ratliff, Floyd; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Goad, Gore, Nichole Snead, Floyd, Jonathan Snead, Floyd, Alexis Epperly, Rianna Hall, Devin Alderman, all of Christiansburg; brother, Arnold DeHart, Bent Mountain; sister, Edith Knisely, Roanoke. Funeral service was held on Sunday, May 9, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Dusty Eller, Brother Ersell Alderman and Reverend Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment followed in Greasy Creek Cemetery, Willis. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. GLEN W. DICKERSON WILLIS-Glen W. Dickerson, 86, born in Willis on July 30, 1917 passed away Monday, April 26, 2004 at home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joel and Albertie Dickerson; brother, Edgar Dickerson; and sister, Clydie Marshall. He was retired from Hercules. Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Lettie Cox Dickerson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Betty Dickerson of Christiansburg, and Buddy and Vivian Dickerson of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Donnie Raines of Radford; five grandchildren; one step-grandson; five great-grandchildren; three step- greatgrandchildren; sisters, Uldine Duncan and Vesta Alderman both of Willis, Ester Cox of Radford, and Eula Weeks of Maryland. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Everette Shephed officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. MARY LOU HARMAN CHECK-Mary Lou Harman, 72, passed away Monday, May 3, 2004 while on vacation at Nags Head, North Carolina. She was a member and treasurer of the Copper Hill United Methodist Church. She was employed by County Records of Floyd. Survivors include: husband, Hubert R. Harman, Check; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jem Harman, Roanoke, Joe and Anne Harman, Lexena, KS; daughter, Sandi Harman, Roanoke; sister, Grathel Sheppard, Grafton; grandchildren, Bryce Harman, Brian Harman, Kari Harman; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was hed at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Copper Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund. URSULA J. DICKERSON FLOYD-Ursula J. Dickerson, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at her home. Surviving are: husband, George P. Dickerson, Willis; special sister-in-law, Gloria Graves, Roanoke; four beloved dogs. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend James Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Big Sand Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. 165 JAMES HARDING MAXEY ROANOKE-James Harding Maxey, 83, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004. He was a native of Roanoke and attended Jefferson High School. He served during WWII in the Army as an instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by: his parents, James Henry and Beulah Harris Maxey; his loving wife, Marie Simmons Maxey; and his sisters, Opal Hugheon and Catherine Corbitt Belcher. He retired from Altizer and Maxey Garage after many years of service as owner. He was a longtime member of Cave Spring Baptist Church and Colonial Avenue Baptist Church in Roanoke. Recently he had received spiritual guidance, love and fellowship from Faith Baptist Church in Check. He is survived by: his wife, Iona Brookman Maxey of New Castle; his daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, Emily, Robert (Dick), and Todd Dearning of Floyd; a son, James H. Maxey, III of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Leslie R. Maxey and Cindy O. Maxey of Roanoke; a daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, Becky, Jay, Timothy, Rebekah, Samuel, and Anna Poindexter of Monticello, Ill; a sister, Audrey M. Iddings of Vinton; a brother, Samuel C. Maxey and wife, Betty, of Roanoke. The daughters and sons-in-law of Iona Brookman Maxey, Becky and Barry Francisco of New Castley, Sherry and Richard Duncan of New Castle, Sharon Caine of Knoxville; and several grandchildren. He also leaves many loving nieces, nephews and special long time family friends, Richard Mattingley and wife, Bonnie, of Salem. He was a loving father, faithful husband, and wonderful friend. He served the Lord in many ways and is now in Heaven for a joyous reunion with his family in Christ. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, in the Campbell Cemetery, Roanoke County. The Reverend Paul Eldridge will officiate. Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Funds, 59566 Floyd Highway North, Check, VA 24072. Arrangements by Oakey’s South Chapel. Obituaries for the week of May 20, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, May 20, 2004 ROBETENE A. CLEMONS FLOYD-Robetene A. Clemons, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elven Clemons, and a son, Rodney Clemons. She is survived by: two sons, Ray Clemons, Grants, NM, Roger Clemons, Christiansburg; two daughters, Robin Hogan, Blue Ridge, Ruby Akers, VA; three sisters, Mary Akers, Hillsville, Linda Duncan, Riner, Patty Reed, Floyd; two brothers, Russell Akers, Floyd, Henry Akers, Floyd; four grandchildren. Funeral service was held Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Clyde Bishop and Reverend Ray Clemons officiating. Interment followed at Sowers Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MOWYER LAWRENCE CONNER CHECK-Mowyer Lawrence Conner, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garthie Aldridge Conner, father and mother, Alfred Letcher and Evie Lawrence Conner, brother, Maurice Conner. He was a life time resident and farmer of the Terry's Fork/Stonewall Road Community. He was a sixty-year member of Floyd Lodge No. 202 Independent Order of Oddfellows, member of Jacksonville Encampment No. 36, Canton Roanoke No. 11. He retired from VDOT after 11 years of service in 1986. Survivors include: two daughters, Anita Conner, Richmond, Myra Conner, St. Augustine, Florida; sister, Mazie Wimmer, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment followed at Wilson Cemetery with graveside rites by Floyd Lodge No. 202 I.O.O.F. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. W. HANFORD HYLTON FLOYD-W. Hanford Hylton, 73, passed away, May 15, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife Reva Hylton and a daughter Carolyn H. Agee. He retired from the Virginia Dept. of Highways. He is survived by: granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Wanda R. and Wayne Rakes of Woolwine; two great grandchildren, Kerri Michelle Rakes of Woolwine, Austin Wayne Rakes of Woolwine. 166 Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 17, 2004 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Ralph Duncan and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ELVIN GUINDWELL MCPEAK FLOYD-Elvin Guindwell McPeak, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: his wife, Annie Lee McPeak, Floyd; son, Raymond M. Turner, Willis; daughters, Delsie Ann Westbrook, Rich Creek, Shelby Lee Rich, Jamestown, TN; sister, Velva Eaton, Floyd; six grandchildren; one niece; two nephews. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Quesenberry and Reverend Elmon Thompson officiating. Interment was in Harris Cemetery, Willis. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. MARY EMMA VAUGHT LONGSHOP-Mary Emma VAUGHT, 83, died, Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at her son’s home in Floyd. She was born in Giles County, on October 4, 1920 to the late James Wathy and Ida Victoria Wyrick Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Willard Snow Vaught and a son Daniel Leaton Vaught. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Sue and Leon Linkous, of Salem; two sons and daughter-inlaw, Larry and Debbie Vaught, of Pilot, Bobby Ray Vaught, of Longshop; brother, Jack Dillard Caldwell, of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Loretta and John Prillaman, Crystal and Don Asmussen, Donna and Dan Zicafoose, Rebecca Lee and Lawrence Talbert, Paul Linwood Vaught and Willard Larry and Christy Vaught and nine greatgrandchildren and three step great-grandchildren; serveral neices and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 20, at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Matthew Kirkland with Mr. Bobby Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in the Harless Cemetery, Longshop. Obituaries for the week of May 27, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, May 26, 2004 MARTY MARTUSCELLI FLOYD-Marty Martuscelli, 61, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Surviving are: sons and daughter, William Martsucelli, Michael Martuscelli of New York, Martin Martinuscelli and Krysten Martuscelli of Florida; sister, Camille Price of Pilot; nieces and nephews, Tara Neitzey, Erin May and Kyle Marchon. Memorial service was held Wednesday, May 26, at 4:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. EMMA MEDINA FLOYD- Emma Medina, 101, passed away May 24, 2004 at her daughters home. She is survived by: three children and spouses, Orlando and Pura Medina of Floyd, Anabel and Cecilio Medina of Floyd, Margarita and John Bonanno of Florida; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. There was a private memorial service for the family. Donations may be made to the Floyd Co. Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PERCY ALLEN REED FLOYD-Percy Allen Reed, 73, departed from his earthly life to his heavenly home at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on May 24, 2004. He was born March 7, 1931 to the late Homer M. and Lillie Weeks Reed. He is survived by: his loving and faithful wife of almost 54 years, Laureen Lester Reed; two special sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Judy Reed and Jeffery and Debbie Reed; four grandchildren who were the "apple of his eye," Jennifer Bishop and husband Daniel, Matthew Reed, Heather Reed, and Michael Reed; one special little great-grandson, Jesse Bishop; brother and sister-in-law, Alvis and Reva Reed; sister, Ruby Harmon; sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Myron Hylton; one niece and four nephews; a host of cousins and friends. 167 He was a faithful member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren for 59 years where he served as deacon, treasurer for 30 years, and architect for various building projects in the church. He served his country in the Armed Forces during the Korean War in the 869th Med. Corp while stationed in Frankfort, Germany for 18 months. He was retired from L.A. Gallimore and Wills Ridge Supply Building Contractors after 35 years of employment. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverends Richard Thomas, Hebron Quesenberry, Bill Stovall and Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Donations may be made to Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Building Fund. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. LELIA CLARIS RADFORD UNDERWOOD FLOYD-Lelia Claris Radford Underwood, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlie Underwood. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Garfield and Joyce Underwood, Bernice and Mary Underwood, Wayne and Brenda Underwood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gaye and Austin Harman, Marie and Buel Bolt, all of Floyd; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Reverend Brown and Verna Radford, Swanson and Ethel Radford. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Cannaday Cemetery. Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Joseph Falls officiated. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of June 3, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, June 3, 2004 JAMES EDWARD NOLEN FLOYD-James Edward Nolen 81, passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 at the NRV Medical Center. He served his country for three years in WW II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where he received the Purple Heart. He was a partner in A & N Auto Sales for many years. He was preceded in death by a son Gary Wayne “Pete” Nolen. He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Barbara A. Nolen; two sons: Larry Nolen and Joyce Harman, Barry and Linda Nolen; one brother and sister-in-law, Thelma and Mary Nolen; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sue Hatcher, Mary and B. R. West. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Wood officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside military rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home Floyd, VA. ALFRED ODELL NEWMAN SALEM-Alfred Odell Newman, 82, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2004. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Mary C. Newman; children and spouses, Sandra K. Newman and Reed Carr, Alfred R. and Linda Newman, Wayne and Vickie Newman, Tony Newman, Carla and Rick Nunley, Kenneth and Louise Newman; five sisters and spouses, Irene and Dean Ward, May and Posey Scott, Rachel and Brady Hendricks, Stella and Harold Durham, Hazel and Bill Harrell; two brothers and spouse, Calvin and Ruth Newman, Carl Newman, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Wednesday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion #127. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. WALLACE LEE TINSLEY RICHMOND-Wallace Lee Tinsley, 77, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Toney Tinsley. He was preceded in death by his brother George Mack Tinsley, who died defending our country and one sister, Christabelle L. Tinsley Darnelle. He was a Navy veteran. 168 He is survived by: two daughters, Sandra Tinsley Owens, Rocky Mount and Susan Tinsley Hagen, Richmond; granddaughter, which he raised as his own and her husband, Merinell and Clinton Howard, as well as five other grandchildren, John Gross, Jr., Jason Gross, Susie Gross, Neal Owens, Tracey Hagen Dean; 13 great-grandchildren, Jessica Barnhill, Heather Dennis, Tiffany Dennis, Cory Barnhill, Hope Howard, Cody Dilliard, Christian Dilliard, Ashton Gross, Jasmine Gross, Rebecca Gross, Hannah McDaniel, Christopher Gross, Sierra Johns; one greatgrandchild, Desire Marine Tayler; many nieces and nephews; three brothers, John E. Tinsley, William Stewart Tinsley, Floyd and his wife Ivey Tinsley. Also a special friend whom he thought of as family, Sandra Brown. He will be put to rest in the Veterans Cemetery in Amelia Virginia. NOLEN, GOLDIE BOYD Roanoke Times 6/7/04 Goldie Boyd Nolen, of Christiansburg, age 79, died June 5, 2004 after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was the daughter of the late Eula and General Boyd of Floyd, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gordon L. Nolen and Warren Grant Nolen, brother Wilson Boyd, sisters Lelia Hatcher, Pauline Brockwell, Tempsey Mitchell and infant sister Frances Boyd. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Jane and Robert O'Keeffe; sons and daughter-in-law Steve and Eva Nolen and Randy and Kathy Nolen. She is also survived by grandsons Ryan and Zachary Nolen and survived by sisters Sylvia Hatcher, Ocie Weddle, Irene Spangler and Lucy Harris all of Floyd and many special nieces and nephews. She also leaves Nicole Woodruff, a special granddaughter.The family would like to extend sincerest thanks to Dr. Scott Jamison, Carilion New River Valley Hospital Nursing staff, and staff at Radford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Special thanks to all friends, neighbors and co-workers who provided support during her illness and especially to the children from Falling Branch Elementary School who gave their hearts and smiles to Mrs. Goldie. Friends may call at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, after 12 noon Sunday, June 6th, where the family will be from 6 - 8 pm. Funeral service 11 am, Monday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev. Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. (2382189) Obituaries for the week of June 10, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, June 10, 2004 MARY WATKINS COWLES MECHANICSVILLE-Mary Watkins Cowles, 94, died June 7, 2004. She was born and raised at Camp Creek in Floyd County. As an adult she moved to Toano where she married, raised a family, and taught school for more than 30 years. She is survived by: her brother, Dr. Howard B. Watkins of Charlottesville; daughter, Betty Jo Cowles Yates of Mechanicsville; son, Robert Charles Cowles of San Jose, California. A graveside service will be held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd on Friday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Center, 4600 Cox Rd, Suite 130, Richmond, VA 23060 or to your local rescue squad. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. ETHEL REBECCA FIELDER FLOYD-Ethel Rebecca Fielder, age 79, passed on to be with the Lord on June 5, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Wilbur Fielder, daughter Rebecca Ann Graham, and sister Teeny Bessie Miller. She is survived by: five sons and four daughters-in-law, Charles Wilbur Jr., and Pat Fielder, Denver, CO, Emmett Andrew and Judy Kay Fielder Casper, WY, Douglas Howard Fielder, Casper, WY, Robert Allen and Nina Fielder, St. Louis, MO, Larry Wayne and Judy Fielder, Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Lee and Gary Groth, Parker, CO, Marie Ellena and Rich Connor, Deltona, FL; beloved daughter and son-in-law, Sally Belle and Roger Dale Radford, Floyd; beloved brothers Barney Love, Waxhall, NC, Erskine Love, Roanoke; beloved granddaughter and husband, Amanda Dawn and Colen Lee Bishop, Floyd; three very special greatgrandchildren, Alexandra Mattie and Abigail Nichole Cox, and Griffin Cole Bishop, all of Floyd; 13 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; special niece and husband, Ann and Jack Cawley, Vinton; niece Cis Stencil, of 169 Snowflake, AZ; brother-in-law Woodrow Stewart, San Diego, CA: nephew Ron Stewart, Scottsdale, AZ.; and special friends at Blue Ridge Manor Apts. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 8, at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Lackey officiating. The family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the building fund for Grace Baptist Church. FLORENCE ODELL WEBB GRAHAM ROANOKE-Florence Odell Webb Graham, 91, formerly of Floyd, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2004. She was a widow of Henry W. Graham, and was preceded in death by two borthers, Harry and Early Webb. She was a member of Westhampton Christian Church and a former employee of the American Viscose Corp. She was retired from Lazarus Inc. Survivors include: brothers, Elmer Webb, Delmer Webb, George Webb; sisters, Nettie Brown, Bertha Schoolcraft, Claudine Browning; step-daughters, Doris Graham, Arlene Poff, Nova Olson; four step-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5. Reverend Skip Ericson officiated. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park. MARVIN JACKSON HARRIS RADFORD-Marvin Jackson Harris, 83, formerly of Floyd, departed this life on Monday, May 31, 2004. He was cared for in his last days by his loving family. He was preceded in death by one son, Lester Dale. Surviving are: his wife of almost 60 years, Lula Belcher Harris; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Terry Harris of Orange; three daughters and sons-in-law, Evona Helms of Meadows of Dan, Hettie and Tedd Webb of Belspring, Barbara and Cliff Luckado of Radford; eight grandchildren and their families, Dennis Helms, Clayton Helms, Julie Harris, Jennifer Turner, Allen Hopkins, Roger Harris, II, Daniel Harris, and Miranda Webb; three stepgrandchildren, Missy Bratton, Vicky Williams and Renee Browning; nine great-grandchildren; brother, William Harris of Elk Creek; five sisters, June Terry, Coreen Dickerson, Loreen Puckett, all of Hillsville, Colleen Boyd of Floyd, and Veda Mucher of Mercersberg, PA; very special friends, helping until the very end, Bobby and Noble Phillips and caregiver, Brian Mitchell. "Pa" Harris was well loved by all. He will be remembered by many for the many times he drove the Radford High Band bus back in the 1970's and all the children he helped to raise. A very special thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the East Radford Church of God with the Reverend Wayne Poston and the Reverend Jim Walker officiating. Interment followed in Willis Cemetery in Willis. Mullins Funeral Home in Radford handled arrangements. GOLDIE BOYD NOLEN CHRISTIANSBURG-Goldie Boyd Nolen, 79, died June 5, 2004 after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was the daughter of the late Eula and General Boyd of Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gordon L. Nolen and Warren Grant Nolen, brother Wilson Boyd, sisters, Lelia Hatcher, Pauline Brockwell, Tempsey Mitchell and infant sister, Frances Boyd. Surviving are: daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert O'Keeffee; sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Eva Nolen and Randy and Kathy Nolen; grandsons, Ryan and Zachary Nolen; sisters, Sylvia Hatcher, Ocie Weddle, Irene Spangler and Lucy Harris, all of Floyd; many special nieces and nephews; special granddaughter, Nicole Woodruff. The family would like to extend sincerest thanks to Dr. Scott Jamison, Carilion New River Valley Hospital Nursing staff, and staff at Radford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Special thanks to all friends, neighbors and co-workers who provided support during her illness and especially to the children from Falling Branch Elementary School who gave their hearts and smiles to Mrs. Goldie. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. ROSA LEE HUNDLEY PLASTERS MEADOWS OF DAN-Rosa Lee Hundley Plasters, 93, died Saturday night, June 5, 2004, at her home. She was born November 16, 1910 in Stokes County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late James Walter and Lummie Manning Hundley. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, and a member ok the Concord Primitive Baptist Church for 68 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John C. Plasters; son, James Plasters, two daughters, Bessie Mae Plasters, and Artie Plasters Milton; two sons-in-law, Tom Milton and Jimmy 170 Gilbert; three sisters, Mamie Holt, Mary Hill, and Mattie Bullins; three brothers, Willie Hundley, Cyrus Hundley, and Collie Hundley. She is survived by: four daughters, Nadean Gilbert, Stuart, Jane Clifton, Woolwine, Lucille Harris and husband Bill, Dublin, GA, Shirley Meade and husband Steve, Millerville, MD; son, Billy Wayne Plasters and wife Sherry, Meadows of Dan; step-son, John Calvin Cockram and wife Jo Nell, Tega Cay, SC; two sisters, Nina Ore, Madison, NC, Ruby Chaney, Mayodan, NC; brother, James Hundley, Stoneville, NC; 16 grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; special friends, James Hylton, Leon Walker, Barbara Johnson, and Mary Ellen Scott. Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart conducted by Elder Donnie Conner and Pastor Jack Foley. Burial followed in the Plasters Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Plasters Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy Wayne Plasters, 5122 JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 or to Hospice of Patrick County, 18688 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171. LAURIE ANNE WIMMER PILOT-Laurie Anne Wimmer, 46, Passed away Friday June 4, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Mary Gregg. She is survived by: her husband, Thomas Wimmer, Pilot; one step-son, Joe Wimmer, Richmond; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Gregg, Check, John and Sherry Gregg, Check; two nieces, Krista Gregg, Felicia Alderman; one nephew, Andy Conner; several other nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law and spouse, Patsy and Allen Link, Carol Wimmer; one brother-in-law, Don Wimmer, Sr.; many aunts, uncles and other family members. Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday June 7 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery. Arrangement by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for the week of June 17, 2004 The Floyd Press Friday, June 18, 2004 VERA ESTELLE ROBERSON GRIFFITH FLOYD-Vera Estelle Robertson Griffith, 87, passed away in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a seamstress who will long be remembered for her ability to make custom clothes and also for her beautiful quilt making and embroidery work. She was predeceased by her husbands, Buran H. Griffith and Walter H. Griffith and a son, Buford H. Griffith. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, William Elbert and Esther Griffith of Check, Donald H. and Judy Griffith of Floyd, and Richard A. and Betty Griffith of Floyd; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; four sisters-in-law, Catherine Roberson, Florence McAlexander, Dorothy Thomas and Odessa Ousley; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Richard Thomas and Reverend James Cockram officiating. Interment was in Lee Cemetery on Route 615. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. PATRICIA TRISH BARTON OSBORNE PLEASANT GARDENS, NC-Patricia “Trish” Barton Osborne, 46, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at Wesley Long Hospital. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. Interment followed at Topeco Cemetery. Rev. Michael Barrett and Rev. George Gorman officiated. She was born in Henry County, on December 2, 1957. She was employed as an accountant with Unison. She was a member of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church for fifteen years. She loved to travel to Beaufort and explore the beaches. Her faith and loyalty to God was an inspiration to us all. She was especially devoted to her children and husband of 19 years, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are: her husband, Clifford “Ron” Osborne, of the home; son, Chris Osborne; daughter, Laura Osborne, of the home; step-sons, Corey Osborne and Evan Osborne of Martinsville; parents, Paul Wesley and Mary Hungat Barton, of Martinsville; sister, Teresa “Reece” Tuggle and husband Dwayne; brother, Warren Barton and wife Joyce; niece, Lori Barton; nephew, Matt Tuggle and many extended family members who will mourn her passing. 171 There was a remembrance ceremony in Trish’s memory for family and friends at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405, or Pleasant Garden Baptist Church, PO Box 157, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313, or Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 63 Circle Rd., Martinsville, Va. 24112. AMANDA ELLEN REED FLOYD-Amanda Ellen Reed, 87, passed away Monday, June 14, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Asa L. Reed, daughter, Betty M. Pratt and grandson Dawson R. Pratt. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Elise Evans, Memphis, TN, Janet and Lewis Turner, Floyd, Margaret and Curtis Turner, Floyd, Linda and Billy Pratt, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Joan Reed, Floyd, Gary and Phyllis Reed, Galax; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Reed, Riner; sisters, Patty Duncan, Floyd, Virgie Sutphin, Floyd. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed at Duncan Chapel Cemetery. GLOETTA VASS TRAIL CHECK-Gloetta Vass Trail, 47, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Survivors include: a daughter, Tina Marie Peeples, Floyd; granddaughter, Lauren Nichole Smith, Chilhowie; sisters, Cheryl Sharpe, Floyd, Joann Ring, Rural Retreat; special companion, Bobby Lewis Trail, Check; special pet, Tony. Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. William Fenwick officiated. IVA ANGLE CANNADAY WHITENACK ROANOKE-Iva Angle Cannaday Whitenack, passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on Wednesday, June 2, 2004. She was born September 5, 1916 at Check. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry B. Cannaday and her second husband, Ray B. Whitenack. She is also preceded in death by her father and mother, Stanley and Flora Clower Angle of Check; two sisters, Bea Angle Anderson and Mae Angle Conner; two brothers, Clarence Angle and Woodrow Angle (Woody); and a nephew, Bobby Angle. Surviving are: a daughter and a son-in-law, Janet Cannaday and Hilton King of Roanoke; a son and daughterin-law, Larry B. and Darlene Hannabass Cannaday; three grandchildren, Robert Zachary Cannaday and Christine A. Cannaday, all of Merietta, Georgia, Iva Michele King of Fairfax; niece, Luci Anderson Graham, Roanoke; and a host of nieces and nephews, all who are out of the area. Mrs. Whitenack was co-owner of two grocery storesShopwell on Brambleton Avenue and Brandon Road Market founded by Woody Angle and Harry Cannaday, known as "Angle and Cannaday." She was also in sales at Tower's Hallmark Gift Shop, Tanglewood Leggett's China Department and Village Gift Shop at Cave Spring. She was on the debate team and the basketball team at Check High School. She was member of Central Baptist Church. A dear friend, Dr. David Henderson, conducted the funeral at Oakey's South Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5. Interment followed at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. MARGARET HYLTON WHITLOW FLOYD-Margaret Hylton Whitlow, 93, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Friendship Manor Health Care Center. She was the widow of Henry W. Whitlow. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Marcella Whitlow, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Anne W. and Cecil Gillespie, Roanoke; granddaughter and husband, Debra W. and Steve Hickey, Roanoke; grandson and wife, William C. and Kai Gillespie, Simi Valley, CA; great-granddaughter and husband, Stephanie and Mike Hudgins, Roanoke; great-grandson, Brandon Gillespie, Simi Valley, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Falling Branch United Methodist Church, 109 Falling Branch Road, Floyd, VA 24091 Obituaries for the week of June 24, 2004 The Floyd Press 172 Thursday, June 24, 2004 VEDA BLYE CONNER BOWLES ROANOKE-Veda Blye Conner Bowles, 92, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ora Conner of Copper Hill and her husband, Thomas F. "Tom Bowles, three brothers, Garwood Conner, Wilson Conner, Marshall Conner, sister, Ileda Mills. Survivors include: brother, E.G. Conner, Copper Hill; son, Lawrence W. Bowles, Bedford; two granddaughters, S. Michele Gauci, Bedford, Rhonda Jo Gardner, Bedford; two great-grandchildren, Joseph L. Gardner and Margaret A.F., "Molly" Gardner, Bedford. Graveside service was held in Evergreen Burial Park on Tuesday, June 22. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. EFFIE CONNER MCAVOY ROANOKE-Effie Conner McAvoy, 94, formerly of Fayetteville, West Virginia died on Sunday, June 20, 2004 in South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was the widow of J. Galen McAvoy and Roy C. Conner. She was born in Floyd County and was a daughter of W. Robert Anderson and Aristene Radford. She attended Kenaday Presbyterian Day School and remembered going with her family in a covered wagon to Pig River Church. She was a past member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, West Virginia and lastly of the Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill. She is survived by: three sons, William B. Conner of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Glenn H. Conner and Roy C. Conner, Jr., both of Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Beulah Nichols, Manetta; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at the Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill. Interment followed at 3:30 p.m. in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, West Virginia. Flora Funeral Home, Rocky Mount handled arrangements. LYNWOOD HARRISON MIZE BASSETT-Lynwood Harrison Mize, 61,passed away Friday June 18, 2004. He was a long time Virginia Funeral Director presently employed by Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. He was a member of UTC, Knights of Pythias and Moose Lodge and active in the Republican Party. Survivors include: wife, Nancy Pickurel Mize, Bassett; father, Russell J. Mize, Bassett; sister, Louise Lovely, Brevard, NC; three nieces A brief service followed visitation on Saturday, June 19, with Rev. Roy Turpin & Rev. George Smith officiating at Maberry Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bassett with Rev. Ron Gore officiating. IMOGENE LENA REECE BASSETT-Imogene Lena Reece, 76, passed away Monday, June 21, 2004. Funeral service was held at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home in Martinsville on Wednesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. ELFRIDE P. WALKER RESTON-Elfriede P. Walker passed away Sunday night, after suffering a stroke the previous week. She was the widow of Vernon J. Walker, Reston's Director of Open Space Management and Development. Elfriede was the only child of August and Lina Langsdorf of Bad Nauheim Germany, born March 19th 1931. She first came to the United States with Vernon J. Walker in 1956. They married in 1958 in the northern New Jersey region where her husband taught school and directed a Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp. Elfriede’s early days in America were summering in a tipi or rustic cabin. Vern and Elfriede moved with their family of Jeff, Christoph, Glenn and to Reston in 1967, where Vern assumed the mantle of Nature Center Director. Elfriede quickly befriended many of the early “Restonians” and remained active in the community through her participation in Reston Garden Club, Friends of the Library, the Community Center Board and many other groups. Elfriede earned her realtors license and joined Long and Foster Realtor’s ca. 1978 and from this vantage point began to sing the praises of Reston in it’s early days. Her dedication and service to her clients resulted in many long friendships with so very many people that were drawn to the “New Town.” She continued to serve her clients until the very last week of her life. 173 She is survived by: her children Jeff T. Walker, CPSS, of Floyd, Christoph Walker of Sacramento CA, and Glenn S. Walker of Reston. In addition she is survived by her daughter-in-law Theresa Baum Walker and three grandchildren Idalina M., A. Delia and Cyrus M. Walker all of Floyd. Funeral service was held Friday, June 18 at Reston Community Center in Reston. Contributions in her name may be placed to Walker Nature House, C/O Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190 Attention: Katie Shaw. Obituaries for the week of July 1, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, July 1, 2004 NISTEN SUTPHIN ALDERMAN WILLIS- Nisten Sutphin Alderman 84 of Willis, VA passed away Saturday June 26, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis L. Alderman. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-laws, Rodger and Sally Alderman, Willis, Joe and Tracy Alderman, Prince Frederick, MD; sisters, Georgie Kemp, Floyd, Sue Bolt, Riner; brother and sisterin-law; Billy and Gloria Sutphin, Prince Frederick, MD; five grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 29, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan Montgomery and Pastor Joe Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed at Willis Cemetery. DR. ALTON LLOYD GRIFFIN FLOYD-Dr. Alton Lloyd Griffin, 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2004. He was born September 5, 1927, in Houston, Texas, the son of Carl and Johnnie Frances Griffin. The major focus of Alton's life for half a century was the church. He served as associate pastor of Broadway Baptist Church in Houston and as pastor of Edmund Street Baptist Church, a pioneer-missions congregation in Brush, Colorado. During his sojourn in Colorado, he also taught math and science at the high school in Weldona. The bulk of his ministry then took place in Virginia, having served for twenty-two years as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lynchburg, eight years at Floyd Baptist Church, five years as interim pastor of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church near the Floyd and Patrick Counties, and a year and a half as interim pastor of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Alton and Kathryn Jane Barnes, better known as Kitty, were married on Friday, 13, of August 1955 at the First Baptist Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Alton is survived by: his wife, Kitty; their three sons, Al and Doris, Steve and Robin, Mike and Judy and their daughters, Katie and Emily; brother, Carl and Dot and their family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Dr. Graham Mitchell and Reverend Jim Churchwell officiating. Interment will follow in Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. AVA CONNER MOLES SHAWSVILLE-Ava Conner Moles, 80, passed away Saturday June 26, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Moles, daughter, Sue Rouse, brothers, Mastin Conner and Herman Conner. Survivors include: sister, Arva Coleman; son-in-law, Larry Rouse; grandchildren, Shawn Rouse, Victoria Hancock; great-grandchildren: Dylan Rouse, Kelsy Hancock, Aliegha Hancock. Visitation will be at Maberry Funeral Home Monday, June 28, 2004 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Alderman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association. DORIS EVELYN WINN SURBER RICHMOND-Doris Evelyn Winn Surber died Sunday, April 18, after along illness. Beloved wife of the late George Edward Surber and mother of the late Stephen Wayne Surber, she is survived by a daughter, Sandy Noell and her 174 husband, Gerry, Richmond; son, Charles Winn Surber and his partner Mark Troen, LaGrangeville, NY; two granddaughters, Mrs. Jennifer Noell Vaughan and Ms. Laura Winn Noell, Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Adriane and Landon Vaughan, Richmond; sisters, Mrs. Frances Winn Hale and her husband, Ralph, Blacksburg, and Mrs. Chris W. Gillis, Jonesborough, TN; sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Surber Edwards, Charlotte, NC. She was born July 17, 1924, in Huntsville, Alabama, she spent her childhood in Narrows. She graduated from Narrows High School and attended Lewis Gale School of Nursing in Roanoke. A resident of Floyd from 1955-1971, she was active in many civic, community and church affairs. She was a member of various clubs and organizations, including the Floyd Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and assisted her husband who served as chairman of the Board of Deacons and Superintendent of Sunday School. She assisted her husband with his self-owned and operated pharmacy. Her daughter, Sandy, and son, Charles, graduated from Floyd County High School. In 1971, she and her husband moved to Pearisburg where they resided for six years. In 1977 they moved to Wytheville and resided until 1985. In both Pearisburg and Wytheville she remained active in the Baptist Church and pursued her interest in nursing at the local hospitals and on a private basis. After her husband's sudden death in 1985 she relocated to Richmond to be close to her daughter's family, enjoyed travel to visit her sons, volunteered at a local hospital and sang in the church choir. She will be remembered as an excellent homemaker, outstanding cook, accomplished singer, supportive parent to her son, Stephen, during his devastating illness and early death and devoted wife and mother. A graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, April 20, at Birchlawn Cemetery in Pearisburg. Memorial contribution may be made to Chesterfield Christmas Mother, Box 2500, Chesterfield, VA 23832 or Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Obituaries for the week of July 8, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, July 8, 2004 JAMES WILLIAM AGEE HAMPTON-James William Agee, 81, passed away Friday, June 25, 2004, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Floyd County and a Peninsula resident since 1951. After working in the Civilian conservation Corps, J.W. served in the Army in WWII where he went ashore at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, on D-Day with the 29th Infantry Division. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, along with other badges and honors. After his Army service he worked at Newport News Shipbuilding where he retired as a welding supervisor in 1985. He was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton and was an avid outdoorsman and golfer. He is survived by: his wife of 53 years, Margaret of Hampton; three children, David Agee and his wife, Lynn, of Yorktown, JoAnn Barbour and her husband, Bruce, of Yorktown and Kay Harris of Hampton; six grandchildren, Allison and Eric Barbour, Melanie, Amanda, Sandi and Jake Harris; two brothers, Donald Agee of Yorktown, Murray Agee of Floyd; one sister, Annie Lou Lee of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home by Reverend Michael Ray and Reverend Murray Agee. Special thanks for the wonderful care provided by the Personal Touch Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Parklawn-North Funeral Home 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton. JOHN LEWIS BEAVER FLOYD-John Lewis Beaver, 70, of Floyd passed away Monday July 5, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was an army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Rosa B. Beaver, Floyd; one son, Kenneth Leroy Via, Floyd; two daughters, Gwendolyn Via, Christiansburg, Charlotte Via Scott, Floyd; five step children, Theron Calfee, Atlanta, Terry Jones, Roanoke, Connie Basham, Troutville, Teresa Sherman Christiansburg, Tammy Calfee, Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren, Kenisha Via, Ashanti Via; three sisters, Kitty Huff, Treva Claytor, Floyd, Loretta Stigger, Radford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry A. Lindsey and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial was in the Big Oak Cemetery with Military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #124 EDWARD LEE BURGESS 175 FLOYD-Edward Lee Burgess, 79, died July 2, 2004. Survivors include: his wife, Iona Faye Burgess, Floyd; step daughter and husband, Charliene and Lindel Belcher, Meadows of Dan; step son and wife, Donnie and Joann Hatcher, Floyd; brothers and sisters- in –law, Junior and Madeline Hatcher, Patrick Springs, Burt and Linda Hatcher, Manassas; sister-in-law, Maidelle Hatcher, Dugspur; three step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. Graveside service was held at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 4, officiated by Rev. Glen Sage. Military Rites were held by Floyd VFW Post # 7854 and American Legion # 127. ALBERTA JANE LANNEN FLOYD-Alberta Jane Lannen, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004. She is survived by: four children, Mary Baldwin, Jeanne Waldroup, Thomas Baldwin, Dianne Baldwin; four grandchildren, William Baldwin, James Baldwin, Ferando Durand Jr., Thomas; brother, Thomas Smith. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. OTIS ELWOOD PRATT CHRISTIANSBURG-The glory of God came to Elwood Pratt “Papa Pete” on July 2, 2004 and Jesus took him into his arms and has given him peace and rest. He was the son of the late Lorenza B. Pratt and Inez Mize Pratt. Elwood leaves a huge family to cherish his memory, starting with his beautiful wife, Sylvia Weddle Pratt, whom he called “sweetheart”. They had a legacy marriage of fifty-eight years. Out of that marriage came six children. Two had preceded him in death, Roger Elwood Pratt and Mary Alice Pratt. He is survived by: daughters, Loretta Pratt Vest and her husband Charles of Pilot, Ruby Pratt Torres and her husband Larry of Blacksburg, sons David Pratt and his wife Carolyn of Floyd, Ralph Pratt and his wife Phyllis of Christiansburg. He had nine grandchildren; Rebecca V. Earnest and her husband Patrick, Bryan Vest and his wife Lynette, Andrea Pratt Harris, Joshua Pratt, Ken Reed and his wife Michelle, Aaron Reed, Jonathon Pratt and his wife Anna, Travis Pratt and Trey Pratt. He had twelve great grandchildren; Issac, Leigh, Macey, Miranda, Andrew, Kaleb, Alexis, Tiara Faith, Gram, Emma Jane, Lily and Noah. He was also blessed with an extended family; four more grandchildren, Bryana Lackey and her husband Joe, Brian Greenway, Danielle McAlwee and her husband Jason, Justin Torres. He has four more great grandchildren; Josey, Jaci, Abby and Patrick. He was also, preceded in death by two sisters; Nell Janney, Lois Gibbs, and a brother Brown Pratt. His brother Lawrence Pratt resides with his son in Salem. He was born in Floyd County and lived there most of his life until he moved with his wife to Christiansburg a few years ago. He served in World War II and fought for our freedom as a member of the 336th Engineer Combat Battalion, 5th Engineer Special Brigade at Omaha Beach, Northern France. He was with the tenth armoured division “Tiger” in Germany. He served God and his country in six months of the toughest kind of fighting, first at the steel and concrete approaches to Nazi Germany and later within the Reich itself. Dad went home on Independence Day Weekend. He Truly has real freedom now – which is in Christ. He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. He was truly a man of integrity and truth. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him – Especially his wife and family. John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, Believe in me. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday July 5 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Don Peters, Rev. Richard Thomas and Rev. Ken Reed officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 & American Legion #127. Obituaries for the week of July 22, 2004 The Floyd Press NANNIE H. HAMRICK WILLIS-Nannie H. Hamrick, 89 passed away peacefully on July 10, 2004. A native of Willis, she was the daughter of the late Crawford and Lottie Bolen Harris and the widow of Herman L. Hamrick. 176 She is survived by: one sister, Weeda H. Wood and her husband Tom of Martinsville. Nannie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews, but will be especially missed by her nephew Mark A. Harris and wife Brenda of Roanoke, her nephew Don L. Harris and Wife Sandra of Dobson, NC and her niece Linda H. Jacocks and husband Jake of Virginia Beach, She was much more than an aunt to them. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, officiated by Rev. Bunny Gregory, with interment at Jacksonville Cemetery. MARJORIE FLUOR MOORE CALIFORNIA-Marjorie Fluor Moore, 78, an Orange County resident for 48 years, died June 9, 2004 of a long illness at her home in Santa Ana. A woman of deep sensibilities and wide-ranging humanitarian concerns, Marjorie combined active philanthropic service in California with a career as a writer. Wife of the late industrialist, J. Simon Fluor, of Fluor Corporation, she was a biographical co-author of "Alfred Nobel, The Loneliest Millionaire." A Virginia born descendant of an original Jamestown settler, Marjorie considered Orange County to be her home. Marjorie Fluor Moore was a Regent and State Chaplain of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a leader in the World Affairs Council, Eastern Star, P.E.O., and the National League of American Pen Women. Marjorie also had distinguished records of service with the American Red Cross, the YWCA, Salvation Army, and Children's Hospital. She was also a past chairman of the international hostess society, Les Dames of Los Angeles. In recent years, Marjorie Fluor Moore directed much of her time and energy to the work and ministry of Biola University in La Mirada, California. Marjorie's love for Biola's student body was perhaps most evident in her generous support of its new state-of-the-art library. Marjorie's heart for Biola was a reflection of her love for the Lord Jesus Christ. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Thurman Moore, whom she wed July 27, 1979, in Carmel California. Service for Marjorie was held in the Waverly Church at Fairhaven Park in Santa Ana on June 17 at 11:00 a.m. ELIZA BELLE RADFORD FLOYD-Eliza Belle Radford, 100, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Uriah Radford. She is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Joe Anderson, Amelia, Pee Wee and John Leffingwell, Sandstone, Joanne Anderson and Gary Rivers, Amelia; son and daughter-in-law, Nolen and Faith Radford, Floyd; ten grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at New Haven Baptist Church with Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Joseph P. Falls officiating. Interment followed in County Line Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. JOHN WALKER RICHARDSON ROANOKE-John Walker Richardson, 79, a long time resident of Floyd County, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004. He was preceded in death by his brother, Petey Richardson and his daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Flora Richardson. He is survived by: his wife, Patricia H. Richardson; daughter and son-in-law, Jessie and Mary Harmon; six sons and three daughters-in-law, John R. and Donna Richardson, Danny W. Richardson, Jim S. and Rhonda Richardson, Bo Richardson, Butch and Ella Richardson, and Jeff Richardson; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren. He retired from the automobile business in 1984. He was founder and owner of Richardson Motor Company. He was a member of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. He was a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge 284, a past governor and held the fellowship degree. He served in the United States Marine Corp. in World War II and was a member of the Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Malpass for his kindness and compassion to our dad-grandpa, and our family. Private family burial was at Evergreen Burial Park on Saturday, July 10. Oakeys South Chapel handled arrangements. ROSA COCKRAM TURNER BASSETT-Mrs. Rosa Cockram Turner, 57, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004 at R.J. Reynold Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on July 11, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe "Pete" Tunrer, her father, Robert Lincoln Cockram and an infant sister. She attended Sanville Assembly of God. She is survived by: one son, Robert Turner of Floyd; two daughters, Ann Turner of Bassett and linda Strothers of Meadows of Dan; one stepdaughter, Debbie Radford of Floyd; one stepson, Gary Turner of Bassett; eleven grandchildren; her mother, Susie Worley Cockram of Bassett; and one sister, Annie Cockram of Bassett. 177 Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Reverend Jim Churchwell officiating. Burial followed in Cockram Family Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of July 22, 2004 The Floyd Press DAVID "GUY" BALLINGER BONAIRE, GA-David "Guy Ballinger, 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2004. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 16, at the Chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Magnolia Park Cemetery. He was born in Floyd County and was a delivery driver for Haverty's Furniture of Macon for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guliver and Effie Ballinger, son, David Ballinger and a brother, Clyde C. Ballinger. Survivors include: his wife of 39 years, Mary Ellen Ballinger, Bonaire, GA; daughter, Melisha Ann Ballinger, Bonaire, GA; brothers, Ward Ballinger, Floyd, Kirby Ballinger, Warner Robins, GA, Bob Ballinger, Marietta, GA; sisters, Lossie Dickerson, Ridgeway, Sylvia Keith, Warner Robins, GA, Helen Campbell, FL, and a number of nieces and nephews. McCullough Funeral Home handled arrangements. JACQUELYN SUE TAYLOR FLOYD-Jacquelyn Sue Taylor, 75, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2004. She was a great loss to family and friends after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She leaves a large family including husband, Jack Taylor, son Jack Taylor, Jr. and wife, Jan Taylor; daughter, Claire Hubbard and husband Mike Hubbard; daughter, Susan Lynn Whitaker and husband Carl Whitaker; four grandsons, Avery Taylor, Jason Tueller, Larry Tueller and wife Christine Tueller, Michael Hubbard, Jr. She attended Kent State University in Ohio and received a teaching degree from Wheaton College in Illinois. After teaching English at Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois, she worked for Tidewater Psychiatric Institute as a substance abuse counselor, where she retired in 1980. She and her family moved to Floyd where she was a member of the Floyd Historical Society, a volunteer for the Old Church Gallery, member of the Floyd Bridge Club, and a member of Great Oaks Country Club. A memorial service for family and close friends was held Wednesday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Taylor household. . Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of July 29, 2004 The Floyd Press JAMES JEFFREY JAMISON FLOYD-James Jeffrey Jamison, one of God's special children, was returned to Him on Monday, July 26, 2004. Born with Downe Syndrome, Jimmy touched many lives as he could only see love and kindness, and he knew when it was reciprocated. Jimmy attended special schools in Baltimore, Maryland until moving to Roanoke where he attended a workshop for the retarted. Jimmy was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and after moving to Floyd, he attended the Topeco Church of the Brethren for the last six years. He was predeceased by his father, William P. Jamison. He is survived by: his mother, Kathleen W. Jamison, Floyd; brother, Larry W. Jamison and wife Michele, Hunterville, North Carolina; and an uncle, Chad P. Jamison, of Radford. Jimmy also leaves behind a special friend of twenty-five years, Patsy Fisher of Roanoke. Numerous relatives and friends also survive. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Topeco Church with Reverend Michael Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Church Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Since Jim was a war history buff make memorial gifts in his memory to the Bedford D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523 FRANCES PIERCE LYNCH 178 BEDFORD-Frances Pierce Lynch, 88, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004 in the Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born September 6, 1915 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Robert S. Pierce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Oren Lynch. She was a member of the Ephesus United Methodist Church. She is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry D. and Joyce G. Lynch of Bedford, Douglas W. and Dianne Lynch of Meadows of Dan; brother and sister-in-law, Sherman and Eva Pierce of Bedford; sister, Helen Fariss of Bedford; three grandsons and their wives, Stephen and Brenda Lynch of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Michael and Cheryl Lynch of Glen Allen, and Tony and Linda Dingus of Bedford; step-grandson, Matthew Beaver, granddaughter and her husband, Cheri and Rick Dellinger of Bedford, step-granddaughter and her husband, Adina and Michael Martin; four great-grandchildren, Bryce Lynch, Alisha Dingus, Christopher Dingus and Geri Dellinger; two-step-great grandchildren Alex and Andrew Straight; special niece, Loretta Lynch Miller of Forrest; 13 nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, July 24, at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Reverend Rick Dellinger and Reverend Garry Shelton. Interment followed in Virginia Memorial Park. Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, handled arrangements. LEOTA FAY MOORE FLOYD-Leota Fay Moore, 85, passed away, July 21, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include: her husband, Denver M. Moore, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Kathy Moore, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, with Reverend Tony McCracken officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Obituaries for the week of August 5, 2004 The Floyd Press LEMUEL EDWIN BATTLE, SR. COPPER HILL- Lemuel “Ed” Battle, 69, left this earth to be in peace and comfort on Friday July 30, 2004. He was a lovable, jovial husband, father and “grandpa.” He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after serving two terms in Vietnam. He was a member of Floyd VFW Post # 7854, American Legion Post # 127, and Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Left to keep his memory are: his wife, Ardella (Cathy) Battle, Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Lemuel Battle, Jr., Copper Hill, Larry and Teresa Battle and son Travis, Michael and Annette Battle and son Eric and daughter Kimbery, Floyd; daughter, Nina Griffith and daughters Amanda and Taylor , Floyd; brothers and sisterin-law, Darden and Carole Battle, Charlottesville, Fred Battle, Union City, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Dick Hatcher, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Edna Bower, Floyd; sister-in-law and husband, Phama and Fred Altizer and family, Riner; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 2, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Jim Worline, and Rev. Mike Battle officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd with Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post #127. Memorials may be made to Floyd VFW, American Legion, or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. DOLLY YEAROUT MILLER TEXAS-Dolly Miller, 56, beloved mother, loving wife, sister and friend, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2004 in Austin Texas. Dolly was born May 15, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She married Clarence J. Miller on September 8, 1979. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where she raised two children and was very active in various charitable and community organizations. A Registered Nurse, Dolly enjoyed travelling and shopping in such places as China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Turkey, Europe, Iran and the Bahamas, before moving to Austin, Texas. Dolly loved boating and swimming with her family on Lake Travis when not scouting for real estate or decorating her home. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Estelle Yearout and sister Anita Yearout. 179 She is survived by: her husband Clarence; son, Brett; daughter. Adrienne; brothers Gentry (Sharon) and Dempsey Yearout and several nieces and nephews. Dolly was a very kind and compassionate person who had many close friends who sought and enjoyed her company over the years. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service was held on June 25, 2004 in Austin, Texas. Interment will take place on August 22, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Cemetery in Floyd. SILAS HARMON THOMAS FLOYD-Silas Harmon Thomas, 89, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of Brethren, where he served as a deacon and trustee. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Tyler and Emberzetta Harmon Thomas, and two brothers, Sol and Simon Thomas. Surviving are: his wife of 64 years, Juanita Thomas, Floyd; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Judy Thomas, Copper Hill, Glenn and Leta Thomas, Charlottesville, four grandchildren and spouse, Robin Nichols, Kevin and Christy Vest, Copper Hill, Stephen Thomas, Charlottesville, Ella Thomas, Richmond, four-greatgrandchildren, Keshia Nichols, Kacie, Dylan, and Nicholas Vest; sister-in-law, Vera Thomas, Floyd. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service was conducted Wednesday, August 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ROBERT M. (BEE) THOMPSON BENT MOUNTAIN-Robert M. (Bee) Thompson, 76, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004. He was a longtime member of Mt. Union Church of the Brethren, and was retired from Salem Frame. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by: his wife, Shirley W. Thompson; parents Roy and Rosa Thompson; and two brothers, Marvin and Lewis Thompson. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mike and Barbara Thompson, Copper Hill, Steve Thompson, Bent Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Roger Turnbull, Roanoke; grandchildren, Iris and Mindy Thompson; step-grandson, Justin Turnbull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Christine Thompson, Bent Mountain, Dalton and Ocie Thompson, Pilot; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Dennis Conner, Bent Mountain; sister-in-law, Almeta Thompson, Bent Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special nurse, Dixie Utter. Funeral service was conducted from Oakey's South Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4. Interment followed in Copper Hill Cemetery. OLLIE MAY UNDERWOOD FLOYD-Ollie May Underwood, 92, passed away Sun day, August 1, 2004. She is survived by an aunt Callie Handy of Axton; ten cousins, Thelma H. Spangler of Martinsville, Delcie H. Blades of Locust Grove, Irene H. Joyce of Ridgeway, Ruby Handsy and Stafford Handy, both of Stuart, Drucilla Williams of Axton, Fred Bolling of West Virginia, Virginia Underwood of Stuart, Buren Underwood and Edith U. Hubbard, both of Meadows of Dan. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence Nuckols and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. ROBERT EDWARD YODER, SR. GLADYS-Robert Edward Yoder, Sr., 75, of 2315 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at his home. He was the husband of Esther Yoder Yoder. Born December 30, 1928 in Princess Anne, he was a son of the late Eli M. and Amelia Beachy Yoder. He was a member of Bethel Mennoite Church and a retired employee of Brookneal Farmstore, Inc. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Robert Edward Yoder, Jr. and his wife, Almaria, of Gladys, Dwayne Yoder and his wife, Joyce, of Gladys, Joseph Yoder and his wife, Mary Sue, of Gladys, Donald Yoder of Gladys, and Ernest (Sonny) Yoder and his wife, Ruth, of Gladys; three daughters, Betty Ann Martin and her husband, Lynn, of Rustburg, Edna Ruth Martin and her husband, Harold, of Long Island, and Alice (Missy) Bender of Floyd; one brother, Ernest Yoder of Rustburg; three sisters, Annie Kanagy of Dayton, Ruth Yoder of Floyd, and Grace Horsley of Madison Heights; thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 180 Funeral service was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, at Bethel Mennonite Church by the Rev. Leon Yoder, the Rev. Sam Troyer, and the Rev. Eli Yoder. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Bethel Mennonite School, 5946 Brookneal Hwy, Gladys, VA 24554. Arrangements by Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys. To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com . Obituaries for the week of August 12, 2004 The Floyd Press DR. WOODROW W. CLARK LOUISE G. CLARK ROANOKE-Dr. Woodrow W. Clark, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004. Dr. Clark was born July 31, 1912 in Naruna. Louise G. Clark passed away Saturday, July 17,2004. She was born in Baskerville, March 12,1916. They were married September 1, 1938. Dr. Clark graduated from the University of Richmond in 1936. He competed in the javelin throw and held the school record for over 30 years. He received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, NY in 1939. Dr. and Mrs. Clark served many churches including Syracuse, NY, Haddonfield, NJ, Royal Oaks, MI, and Huntington, WV. Dr. Clark served as first vice-president of the American Baptist Convention in 1971 -1972. Mrs. Clark was elected president of the American Baptist Ministers Wives Fellowship of the American Baptist Convention in 1965. They retired to their farm on Bent Mountain in Copper Hill where he raised Christmas trees and Rhododendrons. He served as interim pastor at churches in Bedford, Alderson, WV, Floyd, Pulaski, and Cave Spring Baptist Church where he later served as minister to senior adults. They moved to Brandon Oaks Retirement Center where they lived the past 10 years. Dr. Clark is survived by one brother, Garland Clark of Newport News. They are also survived by their children and spouses, Patricia and William Crosby of Plattsburgh, NY, Wayne and Mary Jane Clark of Avon, OH and Barbara Clark of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Anne and Bruce Martin, Plattsburgh, NY, Dale Crosby of Ogden, UT and Reid Crosby of Burlington, VT. Great-grandchildren, Samantha and Zachary Martin. Memorial services will be held at Cave Spring Baptist Church Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jim Reeves and Pastor Eddie Lupton will officiate. Private graveside service was held on Saturday for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Cave Spring Baptist Church, Colgate , Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, NY or the charity of your choice. LUCY NANCY COVENEY FLOYD-Lucy Nancy Coveney peacefully passed away Saturday evening, August 7, 2004 at home after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bernie, son Kevin Brennan of New Jersey; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Scott Ward of New Jersey; son and daughter-in-law, B.J. and Kim Coveney of Texas and son and daughter-in-law Brad and Teresa Coveney of Floyd. She was the beloved "Jammy" of Griffin Ward, Kourtney and Bryce Coveney. She is also survived by three sisters.. Lucy and Bernie arrived from New Jersey about 7 years ago bringing with them their wonderful zest for life. Lucy loved her husband’s music and loved attending all his gigs. She loved music, dancing, good food and shopping. Lucy always found the best bargains. Her family was the most important part of her life. Through her cooking you knew you were loved. This carried over in everything that Lucy did and everyone she touched. This love overflowed into her job at Tekoa where she cooked for the young girls and staff for nearly 4 years. In her final days, the girls and staff came to her assistance by bringing food and cleaning her house. They cared for her as she had cared for them. No matter what was going on around her life, including her fight with cancer, when she smiled, she brought hope and assurance that it would all be okay. Even in her final days, her smile warmed the hearts of everyone. She will be greatly missed. A celebration and memorial of her life will be held Thursday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the upstairs ”Over the Moon” Café at the Harvest Moon located at 227 N. Locust St. in Floyd. Everyone is invited to bring music instruments, stories to share and of course food for a potluck. In lieu of flowers, Lucy asked that donations be made to Tekoa Inc., P.O. Box 90, Pilot, VA 24138. 181 REN JOHN HOLLANDSWORTH NORFOLK-Ren John Hollandsworth, 81, of Bayside Avenue, went to be with the Lord July 28, 2004. He retired as chief after 21 years of service with the U.S. Navy, fought during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He later retired as a master plumber after 22 years from Norfolk city schools. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Ren was a good father and husband and will be greatly missed. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Ray Hollandsworth. He is survived by: his loving wife of 58 years, Marion; two children, Dr. Paul Hollandsworth and his wife April of Chesapeake and Paula Connors and her husband Mike of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Brian Gray and his wife Rachelle and their child Conner of Florida; Jeffrey Gray and his wife Janice of Virginia Beach, and Michael Connors, and his wife Kelly of Centerville. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, conducted by Reverend Monsignor R. Francis Meunch. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, handled arrangements. SUSAN EANES POPE PRICETON, NC-Susan Eanes Pope, 50, of 120 New Barbour Road, Princeton, North Carolina died Tuesday night, July 27, 2004, at Wilson Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1954 in Patrick County. She was the daughter of the late Edward Jerry and Margaret Strickland Eanes former operators of the Blue Ridge Restaurant and Eanes Grocery on Barberry Road in Floyd. She was a 1972 graduate of Floyd County High School She is survived by: her husband, Joseph Junior Pope of Princeton, West Virginia: son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Brian and Joy Pope of Princeton, North Carolina; sisters, Betty Wellons of Princeton, North Carolina, Elsie E. Rierson of Winter Park, Florida. Funeral service was held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Casey Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Stickland and Reverend Chad Strickland officiating. The committal service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 in the Princeton Cemetery. Casey Funeral Home, Princeton, North Carolina, handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of August 19, 2004 The Floyd Press BESSIE CARRINA SPENCE BALLINGER WILLIS-Bessie Carrina Spence Ballinger, 102, passed away Thursday August 12, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband Percy Lee Ballinger in 1961, her father William Archer Spence in 1969 and mother Laura Ellen Peel in 1965. Her daughter, Violet Lee Peterson and grandchildren, Melvin, William, Thomas and Laura, Great Grandchildren Tommy, Jr., Stephen and Stephanie survive her. Graveside memorial services were held 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 16, 2004 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. The family request any memorials be sent in Bessie’s honor to Willis United Methodist Church 5671 Floyd Highway South, Willis, VA 24380 Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd was in charge of arrangements. CALLIE ESTELLE BUMPUS MARTINSVILLE-Callie Estelle Bumpus, 93, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at home. She was born April 22, 1911 in North Carolina the daughter of the late Oscar Smith and the late Maggie Dillon Smith. Also preceding her in death was a son Norwood Bumpus, grandson Artie Prillaman, Jr., brothers Haze Smith, Doyle Smith and twin brother Carl Smith and sisters, Destie Adkins and Nellie Cardwell. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and served in churches in Henry, Franklin, Floyd counties and in Eden, North Carolina along with her husband, Reverend Thomas Hugh Bumpus of the home. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and James Fink of Martinsville, son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. Mills and wife Bertie Mills of Martinsville, and daughter-in-law, Irene Owen of Collinsville. She had six grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted at Freedom Baptist Church on Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tim Whiteheart, Reverend Tracy Freeeman, Reverend Edwin Moore, Reverend Carl Keith officiating. Burial followed in Roselawn Burial Park. Basset Funeral Service in Bassett served the Bumpus family. 182 IVA LILLIAN MORGAN COPPER HILL-Iva Lillian Morgan went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2004. At 90 years young and known for her wittiness, she was a devoted wife and mother of seven children, 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and was a Sunday School teacher and a long-time faithful member of the Women's Fellowship. She was born March 14, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Elizabeth (Betty) Conner. She is preceded in death also by her husband, Robert (Bob) Morgan, three brothers, Lee, Sam and Woodrow Conner; five sisters, Pauline Rakes, Goldie Barlett, Mabel Poff, Hazel Ferris and Virginia Conner and two sons-in-law, Alton Shaver and Walter (Bob) Poff; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wilburn Harris (Will) and Diane Morgan of Hardy and Robert (Bobby) and Joan Morgan of Roanoke and five daughters and three sons-in-law, Ruby Poff and Sylvia and Wayne Wimmer of Salem, Betty Shaver of Roanoke, Phyllis and Richard Phillips of Richmond and Dorma and Lowell Yeatts of Check.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dexter Sowers, Bonnie and Arthur Conner of Copper Hill, Velva Harris Davis of Roanoke and Georgianna and Leon Link of Bristol, Tennessee; also numerous nieces and nephews. We loved her very much and will miss her dearly. The family wishes to especially thank the staff of Raleigh Court Health Care Center for their loving care. Funeral service was conducted Monday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline and Reverend Doug Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Adventa Hospice, Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Oakeys South Chapel handled arrangements. THEODORE PATTERSON FLOYD-Theodore Patterson, 73, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: sister, Mae Hickman McDaniel with whom he lived, Floyd; half-sisters, Mary Jones, Pearl Flacks, Bluefield, West Virginia; half-brothers, James Hamlett, Charles Hamlet, Bluefied, West Virginia; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service was held Sunday, August 15, at Mount Zion Christian Church with Reverend James Houchins officiating. Burial was private. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CLELLA ELIZABETH PETERS FLOYD-Clella Elizabeth Peters, 85, formerly of Floyd passed away Monday, August 16, 2004 at Franklin Health Care Center. She was the widow of Herman E. Peters. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Travis Martin, Bassett; sons and daughters-in-law, Garfield and Betty Peters, Moneta, Kendall and Gail Peters, Roanoke; brother, Ernest Gillespie, Floyd; grandchildren, Gary Martin and wife Jennifer, Robert Peters, Darrell Peters and wife Jennifer; three stepgrandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004 at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church in Roanoke. Reverend Jeff Scott, Pastor John Shelley and Reverend Steve Pasley will officiate. Entombment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ELDER CECIL ECKMAN QUESENBERRY INDIAN VALLEY-Elder Cecil Eckman Quesenberry, 80, passed away Monday August 16, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was pastor of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and Dry Pond Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Allene Phillips Quesenberry, Indian Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Lois Quesenberry, Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Luther Henley, Dublin, Carolyn and Rick Webb, Willis; grandchildren, Ritchie Henley, Lisa Comerose Steven Quesenberry David Cope; brothers and sisterin-law, Estel Quesenberry, Radford, Elmer and Evelyn Quesenberry, Willis; sister and brother-in-law, Virgie and William Lundy, Independence; former son-in-law, Howard Cope, Indian Valley. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday August 19, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Elder Ruben Hawks officiating. Burial will be in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of August 26, 2004 The Floyd Press WILLIAM HARRISON SLUSHER, Jr. 183 FLOYD-William Harrison Slusher, Jr. , 87, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, August 17, 2004. He was born February 20, 1917, son of the late William H. and Louise Davis Slusher. His wives, Gladys Prater and Estellene S. Jones, and a grandson, Brent David Barnett, also preceded him in death. He is also predeceased by brothers Joe and Lewis and sister Julie. He is survived by: four daughters and spouse, Deborah and William Schirmann, Burlington, NJ, Margaret Barnett, Strasburg, Louise Slusher, Alexandria, Yvonne Slusher, Falls Church: two step-sons, Oscar Jones, Roger Jones: three step-daughters, Ivadale Duncan, Dinah Mabery, Sue Bailey; four grandsons, Frank Barnett, Chad Barnett, Paul Casteel, William Schirmann: one granddaughter, Brenda Usdin; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leo Slusher, Franklin, WVA,Charles Slusher, Floyd, Tom Slusher, Richmond; three sisters, Lilia Coates, Danville, Betty Nester, Floyd, Hazel Rutrough, Floyd; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Bill had a love of wood working, photography, fishing, gardening, western movies, cross word puzzles, and most recently, developed a keen interest in computers. He was a retiree of Front Royal Hydraulics in Front Royal, VA. He was a long standing member of the Civil Air Patrol, and had served as Major. He proudly served his country as a member of the Merchant Marines. Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 20, at the Slusher-Jones Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. ROY FRANKLIN DEMORY FLOYD-Roy Franklin Demory born March 7, 1943 to Carl and Eunice Demory in Alexandria left this life suddenly on August 18, 2004. He is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by Nancy Allen Demory, his wife of 38 years. Roy, called Tommy by his family, leaves his sisters, Leilani "Lani" Williamson and her husband Jim, of Luray, Georgia "Polly" Wilmer and her husband John of Crimora, and Candace "Candy" Rountree of Otis, KS; little brother, Carl "Eddy" Demory and his wife Bonnie of Lyndhurst; sisters-in-law, Janet Chin and her husband Gabriel of Ann Arbor, MI and Susan Collins of Charlottesville, and brothers-in-law, Mark Allen and wife June of Salem and David Allen of Lexington and Floyd, and his friend, Diane Bell of Washington, DC; nieces, Susan Brown and her husband, Jimmy, Carrie Wilmer, Christine Law and husband John, Erin Gomez and husband Dennis, and nephews, James Williamson and his wife, Kimberly, and Carl Rountree; grandnieces, Georgia Brown, Demory and Annabelle Williamson, and Kendra Gomez; grandnephews, Hunter McMillon and Carson Law; one surviving uncle, Calvin Demory of Lancaster, and cousins, Nancy's nieces and nephews and their children, and many friends. Roy met Nancy at Ferrum College on November 13, 1963 and let her know shortly thereafter that they would travel the rest of his life together. His working life was spent in public service as a Recreation Therapist at Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, as a Sergeant on the Police Department of Lawrence, Kansas, as an officer with George Mason University Police in Fairfax, and as an Inspector and Supervisor with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. Roy loved fleamarkets, collecting stuff, the Redskins, his dogs, Floyd County, his friends, his family, and life. A memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. The family also received friends on Sunday, August 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations to Ferrum College, Floyd County Rescue Squad, American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, or a charity of your choice CHARLES OTIS WALLER GORDONSVILLE- Charles Otis Waller, 69, passed away at his home in Gordonsville on Wednesday, August 18. Charlie was born in Texas Jan.19, 1935 and was the lead singer, guitar player and leader of The Country Gentlemen bluegrass band. Charlie, John Duffy and Bill Emerson founded The Country Gentlemen on July 4, 1957. Charlie was a member of the IBMA Hall of Honor and the Virginia State Country Music Hall of Fame. He is survived by: his wife Sachiko Waller; daughters, Mina Waller of Gallatin, Tn. and Dori Lane of Florida; sons, Randy Waller of Falls Church and Danny Graves of Colorado; sisters, Joy Chasteen of South Carolina and Donnie Rae Peloquin of Texas; brother Rickie Waller of La. A special "Little Buddy" Matthew Wurzburger of Willis as well as five grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held at the Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville on Sunday August 22 with Rev. Kenny Wurzburger and Eddie Adcock officiating. Interment followed in the Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville. 184 Obituaries for the week of September 2, 2004 The Floyd Press MANDY HICKS COBURN FLOYD - Mandy Hicks Coburn, 95, formerly of Coretta, WVA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Coburn, two daughters, Phyllis Griffith and Juanita Coburn, one son, Thomas Coburn, and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by: three sisters, Martha Agnes and Theron Phillips of Floyd, Sylvia M. Quesenberry of Westminster, Maryland and Freda Y. Giron of Hanover, PA; two sons, Bill and Thresa Coburn, Mentor, OH and Alonzo Donald Coburn of Floyd; 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Bates of Chatanooga, TN and Lola Tate of Jacksonville, FL, one brother, Jack Hicks of Jacksonville, Florida. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Dr. Harold Adams officiating. Interment was in White Rock Cemetery. Donations may be made to the White Rock Church of the Brethren. REBA COLLINS CONNER SARASOTO, FLORIDA- Reba Collins Conner, 84, formerly of Copper Hill, passed away August 23, 2004, at her home in Sarasota, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow B. Conner. She is survived by: two sons, Glenn and Dottie Conner of Baltimore, MD and Larry and Pat Conner of Baltimore, MD; two daughters, Elizabeth and Walter Morey of Sarasota, Florida, Barbara Joyner and Paul Morgan of Delaware; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Millard and Georgie Collins of Chesapeake; two sisters, Edna Mills of Copper Hill and Mary and Leo Ernkas of Perry Hall, MD. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Olen Gardner officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. MAE HODGE CROMER FLOYD-Mae Hodge Cromer, “Bertie,” 79, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Giles County on December 29, 1924 to the late William Henry and Elizabeth Sartan Hodge. She is survived by: her sons and daughter-in-law, Barry L. Cromer, Randy and Myra Cromer, all of Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Neal Jenkins of St. Anthony, Idaho, Vickie Van Etten of Danridge, Tennessee, Barbara Singleton of LaFollette, Tennessee, Linda and Wayne Tucker of Rexburg, Idaho; sisters, Isabelle Drinkwater of Crew, Margaret Fenton of Blacksburg, Lenna Brooks of Shawsville, Patricia Sweeney of Blacksburg; brothers, Lewis Hodge, Tuck Hodge, Preston Hodge, all of Blacksburg. Funeral service was held Saturday, August 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ron Hodge officiating. Interment followed in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg. McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, handled arrangements. VADA GAY HYLTON WILLIS-Vada Gay Hylton, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ollie McAlexander Hylton. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edgar, General, Granville and Johnnie Hylton, and three sisters, Bessie Boothe, Agnes Hylton and Lola Turner. Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Posey and Darlene Hylton, Meadows of Dan; sisters-in-law, Elsie Hylton, Barbara Hylton, Willis; Inez Hylton, Floyd; brother-in-law, Chester Boothe, Meadows of Dan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial followed in the Hylton Family Cemetery. L. VAN SMITH FLOYD-L. Van Smith, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Smith requested that no one send flowers, but rather that donations be made to a charity of choice. He is survived by: his wife, Irene Conner Smith, Floyd; and his family members, Catherine S. Pollari and her husband William I. Pollari, Owls Head, ME. Slate family members of deceased first wife, Joann S. Smith. Also 185 preceded in death by his mother Wanita Gay Smith and infant brother, his father, Lewis R. Smith and step-mother Helen Collins Smith. Funeral service was conducted Friday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Reverend Dan Agee officiated. Burial followed in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of September 9, 2004 The Floyd Press FAYE ELAINE AUSTIN ARIZONA- Faye Elaine Austin, 53, of Goodyear, Arizona formerly of Check passed away September 1, 2004. She was a graduate of Floyd County High School. She graduated from James Madison and Duke Universities with a BS. She received a Masters degree from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts. She was recognized internationally for her research work in microbiology associated with Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. She concluded her career as a teaching research professor of microbiology at the University of Louisville. Her father Willie Burton Austin preceded her in death. She is survived by: her loving husband, Bernard Babcock, mother, Agatha Vest Austin of Check, brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Charlotte Austin, Dale and Patricia Austin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. CHARLES DOUGLAS BENN SALEM-Charles Douglas Benn, 83, a retired developer of general aviation airports in Northern Virginia, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at a Salem nursing home. Mr. Benn's interest in aviation began when he was a boy on his family's farm in Dinwiddie County. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer on B-17 aircraft. After the war, with his brother, J.D. Benn, Sr., he helped develop the Washington Virginia Airport at Bailey's Crossroads. He later developed Woodbridge Airport and managed it until his retirement in 1987. During that time he owned and operated one of the largest flight schools in Virginia. He also was a dealer for Piper Aircraft. In 1953 the Civil Aeronautics Administration designated him a Pilot Examiner and he remained one until retirement. He was elected in 1989 to the Hall of Fame of the Virginia Aeronautical Society in recognition of "his distinguished contribution to the progress of aviation." In retirement in Alexandria he enjoyed collecting and judging antique DeSoto automobiles. Mr. Benn and his wife, Sadie Shank Kesler Benn, moved to Salem in 2003. He was predeceased by brothers, J.D. Benn, Sr., James Benn, and William Benn. Survivors besides his spouse include daughters by a previous marriage, Laura Benn of Adelphi, MD, Bonnie Martinez of Warrenton, Terri Gentry of Newport News, and Lynne Ratz of Fairfax County ; stepson, Rodney Kesler of Check; grandchildren, Nicole Martinez, Natalie Martinez, and Michael Martinez; and step-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler and Tanya Kesler Hicks. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel where a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. The Benn family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441. MILDRED RUTH HARMAN FLOYD-Mildred Ruth Harman, 93,passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky Mount. She retired from Miller & Rhodes in Roanoke at the age of sixty-two and returned to Floyd to help care for her mom and dad. She joined the Home Demonstration Club in 1976 and worked with the Red Cross Bloodmobile for 19 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Posie Wade and Lala Weddle Harman; brothers, Buren and Julian Harman; a nephew Wreford Meador. Survivors include: sister, Grace H. Meador; nephews, Wayne L. Meador, Bobby Meador, Darrell Harman; great nieces, Branda Meador, Rhonda Meador; great nephew, Justin Meador; special friends, Lenna Shelor, Sue Epperly A graveside service was held at 2:00 P.M. Friday September 3, 2004 at Topeco Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. T. LAWRENCE (LARRY) JONES FLOYD-T. Lawrence (Larry) Jones, 83, passed away August 25, 2004 at his home in Floyd County, Virginia. 186 He was born in Dallas, Texas, and was a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a business administration degree and an Ensign's commission from the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp. He served in WWII on the Destroyer Escort in the North Atlantic as a naval officer and retired from the Naval Reserve as a Lt. Commander. After the war, he attended the University of Texas Law School and received a Doctor of Law degree. He was an Assistant Attorney General of Texas, general counsel for the Federal Maritime Administration, and Deputy Federal Highway Administrator. He was President of the American Insurance Association for 20 years in New York City and, upon his retirement from AIA, he became a senior counsel to the law firm of Hunton & Williams in Washington, DC. He was a member of the Texas Bar, District of Columbia Bar and the American Bar Association. He retired in 2000 to his home in Floyd County. He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Marion T. (Tommie) Jones; four children, a daughter-in-law and sonin-law, Suzanne Jones Maas of New York City, Scott Jones and Mary Cassell Jones of Charlottesville, Stephen Jones of Blacksburg, and Shannon Jones Ritter and Michael Ritter of Blacksburg; six grandchildren, Jett Jones, Cassell Jones, Will Jones, Terrence Maas, Madison Ritter and Marshall Ritter. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. NORMAN HUES QUESENBERRY WILLIS-Norman Hues Quesenberry, 87, passed away Sunday September 5, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Darin Quesenberry. Survivors include: wife: Imogene Akers Quesenberry, Willis; two sons and daughters-in-law: Bennie and Margie Quesenberry, Hillsville, Danny and Gail Quesenberry, Pulaski; two daughters and son-in-law: Larrene and Kyle Bowman, Willis, Janice Ann Quesenberry, Willis: one sister: Ethel Cox, Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Jeffery Phillips, Amy Quesenberry, Sharon Quesenberry, Angela Brown, two step-grandchildren, Keith Ferrell, Kelly Ferrell; five great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Tommy Pegram officiating. Interment was in Indian Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, served the Quesenberry Family. EMMANUEL CLARK SIMPKINS FLOYD- Emmanuel Clark Simpkins, 50, passed away Friday September 3, 2004 at his home. He was owner and operator of Outhouse Toilet Rentals for eight years. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville Simpkins and a sister Janet Howell. Survivors include: wife, Brenda Dodson Simpkins, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Anthony Simpkins, Floyd, Benjamin and Jane Simpkins, Stuart; daughter and son-in-law, Sabrina and Elwood Gallimore, Martinsville; three beautiful grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel and Mark Gallimore; mother, Arnie Gallimore Simpkins, Floyd; sisters, Betty Saul, Galax, Mary Sue Akers, Floyd; brothers, Paul Simpkins, Floyd, Quinton Simpkins, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 6 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Elwood Gallimore officiating. Interment was in the Simpkins Family Cemetery. WARREN PIERCE VEST PILOT- Warren Pierce Vest, 83, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at his home. He was born January 11, 1921. Mr. Vest was a member of Haven’s Chapel Methodist Church, and was a veteran of World War II where he served in Company 1, 310th Infantry Division in European Theater. He also owned and operated Vest and Smith Garage for many years. Mr. Vest was preceded in death by his father and mother, Brethard and Susie Vest, and three brothers, Clinton Vest, William Vest, and Otha Dean Vest. He is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth Blondine Vest of Pilot; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Glenna Vest, and Kevin and Regina Vest of Check; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gerald Smith, and Kathy and Dale Lawrence of Pilot, Lois and Stephen Baker of Roanoke and Sandra and Eddie Songer of Georgia; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma Jean Vest, Check, and Alvin and Mae Vest of Copper Hill; sister, Evelyn King, Christiansburg. He is also survived by two additional sisters-in-law , Catherine Vest and Dollie Vest; ten grandchildren, 6six step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 187 Funeral service was conducted Wednesday, September 8, at 3:00 pm. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Walker and Reverend Stanley Smith officiating. Interment followed at the Wilson Cemetery with graveside rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854 and Floyd American Legion Post # 127. The family wishes to thank Carilion Hospice. A special thanks to Alta Pickford amd Lisa Eanes. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Obituaries for the week of September 16, 2004 The Floyd Press JOHN "JAY" GRADON COX RINER-John "Jay" Gradon Cox, 55, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 8, 2004. He is survived by: his mother, Doris B. Cox, of Riner, one brother, Clay D. Cox of Riner: five sisters, Helen and Richard Smith, of Riner, Ethel and Harold Estes, of Blacksburg, Wanda and Ronnie White, of Shawsville, Virginia Ann Altizer, of Christiansburg, Vickie and Tony Surratt, of Bassett; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Ron Morgan, Joe Reed and Darrell Harrison, all of Riner. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, at Cole Cemetery with Marilou Akers, officiating. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. Obituaries for the week of September 23, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, September 23, 2004 GLADYS SISSON AUSTIN FLOYD-Gladys Sisson Austin, 89, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Austin. She is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Serbert and Ruth Sisson of Hillsville and a special niece, Reba Goff. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 at the Huffville United Methodist Church with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Huffville Church or cemetery, c/o Ray Wimmer, 313 Circle Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24071. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. EDITH VEST SWEENEY FLOYD-Edith Vest Sweeney, 73, passed away at her home Saturday, September 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Louella Vest and her brothers and sister, Ward Vest, Lottie West Harold Vest, Isaac (R.B.) Vest, Randolph Vest Sr., and Alfred Vest. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Sweeney, Pittsburgh, PA, one sister, Virginia Peters, Thaxton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Irvin and Corrine Vest, Roanoke, and William (Bill) and Louise Vest, Radford; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral was conducted Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 11:00 am at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Stonewall Cemetery. Donations may be made to Stonewall Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd J. HARMON THOMAS FLOYD-J. Harmon Thomas, 63, passed away Friday at his home September 17, 2004. He is survived by: his wife, Juanita Vest Thomas of Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Allen Wingfield of Floyd; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Nicole Thomas of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren, Josh and Jacob Thomas and Taylor Thomas; and a special friend, Levon Smith. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend J.D. Harmon, officiating with interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. 188 Obituaries for the week of September 30th, 2004 The Floyd Press CALVIN LOUIS BAIN ELLISTON-Calvin Louis Bain, 54, died Friday September 24, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Merlie Phillips Bain, wife, Peggy Jane Conner Bain. Survivors include: his wife: Bobbie Etta Bain Elliston; son, John Calvin Bain, Roanoke; daughters, Shirley Marie Bain, Floyd, Amanda Bain Parkins and husband Manuel Craig Parkins and their unborn child Hayden Joseph Parkins, Louisville, KY; pampered pup, Puckey; father, Floyd F. Bain, Sr., Check; brothers:Floyd Francis Bain, Jr., Check, David Curtis Bain, Radford, Joe Lee Bain, Check. Dale Gene Bain. Check; sisters, Debbie Bain Bowyer, Riner, Cathy Bain Hall, Pilot Memorial service was held 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Sutphin officiating. JOSEPH WARREN GLASS LYNCHBURG-Joseph Warren Glass, 82, born May 31, 1922, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2004 at his residence. He was a World War II veteran and a retired police officer of the Lynchburg Police Department. Survivors include: his wife, Doris P. Glass; a son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Donna Glass; grandson, Ethan Glass; all of Lynchburg; brother, Thornton S. (Tony) Glass, Vinton; sister, Virginia Fore, Lynchburg; several nieces including Nancy Glass Mannon, Floyd, and several nephews. Visitation was held Sunday, September 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Whitten Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Funeral service was held Monday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church by Reverend Randy Bower and Col. Charles Bennett. Interment was held in the Fort Hill Memorial Park. PHILIP HARMON WEEKS RICHMOND-Philip Harmon Weeks, 71, passed away September 20, 2004. He was born August 29, 1933 in Christiansburg. He was the son of Pauline Harmon Weeks and the late Culver A. Weeks. He is survived by: his wife, Suzanne K. Weeks; son, Mark L. Weeks and wife Laura; daughter, Tracy A. Brown and husband Tim; granddaughter, Lindsey M. Weeks. He was retired from the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a graduate of VPI, class of 1954. A graveside service was held Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Roy Turpin officiated. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. CLARENCE ELBERT YEAROUT FLOYD-Clarence Elbert Yearout age 78, died Tuesday night, September 21, 2004 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a life long resident of Floyd County and was the son of the late Willie and Dora Naff Yearout. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Farmers Supply in Floyd, where he served many years as store manager. He was a faithful member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, serving as deacon for over fifty years. He was a member of the Floyd County Chapter of the Gideons International. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tazwell, David, and James Yearout and his sisters Mary and Celesta Yearout, Annie Pugh, Ella Vade Vest, Catherine Webb and Martha Shelor. Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Alma Moran Yearout, Floyd; three daughters, Annette Yearout, Goodlettesville, TN, Janice Yearout-Patton and husband Michael Patton, Floyd, Rebecca Yearout Eggleston and husband Randy, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Erin Yearout-Patton, Pearisburg, Elliot Yearout-Patton, Grenaa, Denmark, sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Velvo Spangler, Floyd; sister-in-law, Anna Bell Yearout, Troutville; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. 189 Funeral services was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2004 at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Red Oak Grove Church of The Brethren or Gideons International. Maberry Funeral Home handled arragements. Obituaries for the week of October 7, 2004 The Floyd Press NANA KING JANNAY ROANOKE-Nana King Jannay, 95, formerly of Floyd County, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 1, 2004. She was born on December 4, 1908 in Floyd. She was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church and was the widow of Lonza W. Jannay. She was also preceded in death by her sister Hazel Prilliman. She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law, Carl D. and Loretta W. Jannay; daughter, Pamela H. Jannay; five grandchildren, James W. Jones and his wife, Sally, Sarah J. Layman and her husband, Phillip, Elaine R. Ratcliffe and her husband, Aaron, Dean L. Jannay and his wife, Penny, Tanya J. Webster and her husband, Steve; four greatgrandchildren, Zachary L. Jannay, Tyler L. Jannay, Sara Marie Jones, Drake E. Layman; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at noon on Monday, October 4 at Oakey's North Chapel with Minister John Graybill officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Burial Park. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution consider the Gideons International, Roanoke Valley Camp, P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, VA 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. RALPH R. SMITH GLENSIDE, PA-Ralph R. Smith died September 23, 2004 at 80 years of age. He was born in Floyd, he was stationed in Casablanca, Morocco during WWII, flying with the Navy as a weatherman. He graduated from VA Polytechnic Institute (VPI) and worked in the food/bottling and chemical industries, traveling in the United States and abroad. After retirement, he worked as a chemical plant inspector for the USEPA. He was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Chestnut Hill Masonic Lodge, and hung out at Jack's Jewelry in Glenside. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Marie; four children, Randy, Greg, Douglas and Barbara and his two grandchildren. Also surviving are theee sisters, Cornelia S. and husband Leslie A. Gallimore, Vivian C. Nolan, Elaine S. and husband William W. Dobyns; a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial service will be held at Maberry Funeral Home, Saturday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donation can be sent to The Masonic Village, 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-1799 or the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF&AM c/o Brown Howard, Floyd, VA 24091 or Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post 127, Floyd, VA 24091. Obituaries for the week of October 14, 2004 The Floyd Press RUDOLPH BURNETTE ROANOKE-Rudolph (Doc) Burnette, 74 of Roanoke, formerly of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty P. Burnette; daughter, Janice B. Swanson of New Port Richey, Fla.; Granddaughter, Rachel Swanson of New Port Richey Fla.; sister, Ethelyne B. Moles of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2004 at Oakey's South Chapel. GOLDA ELIZABETH MASON CONNER COPPER HILL-Golda Elizabeth Mason Conner, 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 5, 2004. She graduated from Radford College and had been a school teacher for over 30 years, mainly in Floyd County. She had been very active in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren for many years, especially in music activities. She was born February 10, 1916, the daughter of the late Hay and Inez Mason. She was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Curtis Conner, a son, William C. Conner, Jr. of Ambridge, PA; brother William A. Mason, Jr. of Martinsville; daughter Carol C. Wimmer of Roanoke; sister, Loraine M. Thomas of Bluefield, West Virginia; 190 Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Phoebe and Floyd Schuyler, Roanoke; grandson, Travis A. Schuyler, Roanoke; five granddaughers, Sherri E. Schuyler, Roanoke, Amanda W., formerly of Roanoke and Greg Sward, Mendham, NJ, Vicki C. and David Lines, Pasedena, Maryland, Charlotte C. and Alan Graham, Stafford; Cheryl C. and Paul Fowler, Plano, Texas; six great-grandchildren. Funeral service was Saturday, October 9, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Paris Bain officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial in Salem. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. ELSIE WEEKS HYLTON Elsie Weeks Hylton WILLIS-Elsie Weeks Hylton, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at her home. Elsie’s long life was centered around her love of quilt making and her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Isaac and Martha Weeks; husband, General (Dot) Hylton; a son, Gary Lynn Hylton and sister, Ellen Gay Harris. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law: David and Dorothy Hylton, Willis, Norman and Judy Hylton, Floyd: sisters and brother-in-law: Dorothy Salmons, Roanoke, Anna and Paul Childress, Hillsville; grandchildren, Michael Hylton and wife Danielle, Dwayne Hylton, Sonya Peyton and husband Chip, Nicole Hylton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment was in Willis Cemetery. BLONDINE POFF THOMAS ROANOKE-Blondine Poff Thomas, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2004. She was the last surviving child of Horace H. Poff and Alma Boone Poff of Floyd County. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Brammer Poff and Linwood Poff, a sister, Erenestine Franklin. She was the widow of Shurley S. Thomas, who passed away in 1996. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Surviving are: a daughter, Judy Thomas Rousee; son and daughter-in-law, Danny S. and Teresa B. Thomas; grandchildren, Chad M. Thomas and wife, Andrea, Caron D. Rouse, Kristi L. Rouse, and Tyler W. Thomas. Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13. Pastor Jim Reeves officiated. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. REX DALE TAYLOR FLOYD-Rex Dale Taylor, 60, left his family on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. He was born March 31, 1944 in West Jefferson, North Carolina and was a resident of Floyd County for 27 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Taylor and his mother Mamie Wood Taylor Shumate. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Arlene Taylor. Also surviving are his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Sam Turpin and wife Lorrie, children Brandy and Randi of Charlotte, North Carolina, Shawn Gallager and wife Debbie, children, William and Jennifer of Floyd, Tammy Vest and husband Timmy, children, Joshua and Jeffery, Salisbury, North Carolina, Carmen Bass, children, Chase and Amanda of West Jefferson, North Carolina, Samatha Combs and husband Tommy, child, Christopher, West Jefferson, North Carolina, Kelly Caldwell and husband Sam, children, Jason Caldwell, Dayton Poff, Steven Caldwell and Joshua Caldwell and three greatgrandchildren, Alexis, Zachary and Matthew Caldwell; brother, Don Taylor, Marysville, Tennessee; special friends, Gary and Frances Scott, Linda and Krista Truitt, Angie and Kelli Abel and Troy Wilson. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 9 at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Pastor Danny Whitlock and Pastor Leon Alley officiated. RALPH BERRY VEST FLOYD-Ralph Berry Vest, 94, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at a Roanoke Nursing Home. He is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Irene Akers Vest of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Lena Vest of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura and Danny Texter of Richmond, Jeffery Vest of Radford, Catherine St. Clair of Salem; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Vest of Roanoke, Charles St.Clair of Elliston and Jason Texter of Richmond; one great-great-grandchild, Dylan Thompson of Roanoke; five brothers and sister, Hugh and Dorothy Vest of Check, Horace Vest of Check, Audrey and Ted Lee of Check, Allene Sweeney of Salem, Allie Vest of Check and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Wood 191 Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Locust Grove Station or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. IRENE "GRANNY" COX WILLARD MEADOWS OF DAN- Irene (Granny) Cox Willard 84, of Meadows of Dan went to be with the Lord, Thursday Oct. 7, 2004. She was preceded in death by: her parents, John and Lilly Cox; husband, Blaine Willard, son, Bobby Gillenwalters, step-son, Lonnie Willard, brothers, Eugene Cox, Howard Cox, Thurman Cox, Herman Cox, Elden Cox, sisters, Claudine Peterson, May Cox, Gay Cox. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Peggy Stanley, Mayola and Alton Duncan; six step-children, ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; daughter-inlaw: Edith Gillenwalters; sisters-in-law: Pauleda Cox, Octavia Cox Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nathan Montgomery and Pastor J.C. Willard officiating. Interment followed at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley. THESMA EDNELL YODERS CHECK-Thesma Ednell Yoders, 91, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004. She is survived by: one son, Samuel Yoders, Check; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted in Redstone Cemetery in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Obituaries for the week of October 21, 2004 The Floyd Press LORENE GRAHAM QUESENBERRY FLOYD-Lorene Graham Quesenberry, 61, received the blessing of healing and relief ending her courageous battle with cancer on Friday October 15, 2004. Lorene was born on March 29, 1943 to the late Archie and Virginia Graham. She was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and leaves behind many close friends. Survivors include: her husband, Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald W. and Kathy Sowder, Chesapeake; granddaughter, Nicole L. Whitlock, Chesapeake; foster brother, Donald E. Snavely, Copper Hill. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday October 18, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hebron Quesenberry and Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment was held in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. KEITH A. SPANGLER RENHOOK-Pastor Keith A. Spangler, 53, died Thursay, October 14, 2004. He was serving as Pastor of the Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren at the time of his death and has served other pastorates in North Carolina, Virginia, and Delaware. He also was a Teacher's assistant at Snow Creek Elementary School and was a Lifetime Chaplain of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department, Farmington, Delaware. Pastor Spangler was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Spangler was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Norma Spangler, children, Kevin Lynn and Mary Katherine Spanler and a brother, Aaron Spangler. Surviving are: his wife, Joyce; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Lloyd Roop, Riner; three grandchildren, Alexis, Holly and Matthew; brothers and sisters, Bob, Gordie, Delores, Dennis, Lutricia, Joyce, Barb and Tim, all of York, Pennsylvania. A number of nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles als survive. Funeral service was conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, at 2:00 Saturday, October 16 with Reverend David Shumate officiating. Interment followed in Boones Chapel Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren or you local fire department. VELVO LINCOLN SPANGLER FLOYD-Velvo Lincoln Spangler, 88, passed away Friday, October 15, 2004. He was a faithful member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, where he served as Deacon, Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and Songleader for many years. He retired from Radford Arsenal and was later employed by Farmers Supply. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel W. and Hattie Harmon Spangler, brothers, G.D. Spangler and Dayton L. Spangler. He is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Elsie Yearout Spangler, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bill Lawrence; grandchildren, Steven R. Lawrnce, Gladstone, New Jersey, Joan and Kevin Daggett, Brigewater; greatgrandchildren, Faith, Katelyn and Emily Daggett; two brothers and spouse, Samuel Jr. and Regina Spangler, 192 Roanoke, Billy L. Spangler, Floyd; sisters, Juanita June Earles, Christiansburg, Annie L. Overby, Danville, Betty L. Keith, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Anna Belle Yearout, Troutville, Alma Yearout, Floyd, Opal Spangler, Floyd, many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 18, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jimmy Cannaday, Reverend Hebron Quesenberry, Reverend Elbert Lee Naff and Reverend Kevin Daggett officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. DONNA DETAMORE STUART COPPER HILL-Donna Detamore Stuart, 49, passed away Friday October15, 2004 in a Roanoke Hospital. Survivors include; her husband, Hawthrone Stuart, Copper Hill; daughter, Alisha Legge, Winner, SD; son, James Holloway Detamore, Columbus, OH; mother, Avis Detamore, Pembroke; brothers, Tommy Detamore; Pearisburg, Carl Detamore; Rich Creek, grandchildren, Aaron James Legge, Taylor Jean Dennis. Memorial Service was at 7 p.m. October 18, at Maberry Funeral Home with Fred Thomas officiating. FRANCES BRODIE WOOD FLOYD-Frances Brodie Wood, formerly of Martinsville, passed away at her home in Floyd on Saturday, October 16. Surviving are: her husband, Laurence H. Wood of Floyd; daughter, Anne Hillsman Wood and her husband, Dr. Oisin McGuinness of New York City, New York; sister, Ann B. Owen and her husband, Leroy, of Richmond; and nieces and nephews James M. Irby of Halifax, Steven Owen of Baltimore, Hope Bagwell of Halifax, and Jody Brodie Lewis of Warsaw; sister-in-law, Louise Brodie of Warsaw. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Riley Ware and Reverend J.C. Holden officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Martinsville. Memorials may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad, PO Bx 257, Floyd, VA 24091. The family thanks special caregivers Amy Stepp and Angie Robinette for their love and care of Frances. Also, thanks to the Good Samaritan Hospice, Roanoke, VA. Obituaries for the week of October 28, 2004 The Floyd Press RUTH SPENCE PHILLIPS Ruth Spence Phillips, age 84, of Willis passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmel & Lula Spence and her husband, Clyde Phillips. SURVIVORS: SON & DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: Loren & Brenda Phillips, Willis. GRANDCHILDREN: Patricia Dalton, Willis, Lawrence Phillips, Willis, GREAT GRANDCHILD: Amanda Dalton, STEP GREAT GRANDCHILD: Carie Dalton. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Pastor Joe Cox officiating. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BENFORD LEESON PETERS Benford Leeson Peters, 87, of Floyd, VA went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 25, 2004. He was born on August 21, 1917 in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Charles Willis and Emma Jones Peters. Mr. Peters was a graduate of Harris-Cannaday School, and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Floyd where he served as an elder. He was also a retired electrician and plumber. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister: Leonard James Peters, Leamon Peters, Everette Moyer Peters, Belford Euriah Peters, Tracy Nevin Peters Sr., and Mucie Peters Martin. Mr Peters is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary King Peters, Floyd, VA, two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen P. and John W. Hale, Roanoke, VA and Leesa P. and Philip G. Meador, Georgetown, SC. Grandchildren, Charles Philip Meador, Edward Wallace Meador, and Sarah Payne Meador, Georgetown, SC, Jason Wayne Hale and fiancÈe Michele Dearing, Salem, VA , Judson Wayne Hale and wife Crystal A. Hale, Callaway, VA. Two 193 sisters-in-law, Virginia Williams Peters, and Dolores Sylvia Peters. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the Reverend David Taylor and Pastor Olander English officiating. Interment will follow in the Peters Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Floyd, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 164, Floyd, VA 24091. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Obituaries for the week of November 4, 2004 The Floyd Press LISA MARIE DEMAINE RINER-Lisa Marie Demaine, 34, died Monday, November 1, 2004, from injuries received in an auto accident. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Friday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Private interment will be in Charlotte, North Carolina. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.horne-funeralservice.com The Demaine family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. THELMER JEFFERSON NOLEN DUGSPUR-Thelmer Jefferson Nolen, 86, passed away Monday November 1, 2004, in a Galax hospital. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy K. Surratt, two sisters, and three brothers. Survivors include: his wife: Mary M. Nolen, Dugspur; two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert C. and Brownie Nolen, Russellvillle, West Virginia, James P. and Linda Nolen, Spencer; daughter, Terri Craig, Rockledge, Florida; two step-sons, Robert White and Phil White, Elizabethton, Tennessee; three step-daughters, Judy McKinney, Susan Limb, Eliza-bethton, Tennessee, Patsy Merrian, Las Cruces, NM; son-in-law, Roger Surratt, Walnut Cove, North Carolina; sisters, Sue Hatcher, Macy West, both of Ridgeway; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Reverend Allen Cherry and Reverend Roy Turpin officiated. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. Military honors were provided by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854 and American Legion Post #127. Obituaries for the week of November 11, 2004 The Floyd Press JOHN MILTON 'JACK" HARMON SOUTH BOSTON-Mr. John Milton "Jack" Harmon, Jr. died Saturday, November 6, 2004 at his home. He was born February 12, 1929 in Pick Shin, WVA and was 75 years old. He was the son of the late John Milton Harmon Sr. and the late Veda Hall Harmon and was married to Thelma Long Harmon. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of American Legion Post 8, and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Milton Harmon, Sr. and Veda Hall Harmon, one brother, Luther Harmon, sister, Juanita Harmon. He is survived by: his wife, Thelma L. Harmon, South Boston; daughter, Lori H. Ammons and husband David, South Boston; son, John M. Harmon III currently serving in Iraq and wife Teri of Halifax; sister, Estelle McKinney, South Boston; two brothers, Carl E. Harman and wife Shirley, Floyd; William Ray Harman and wife Edith, Nathalie; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Wednesday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Melvin Bradshaw and Reverend Douglas Gibson officiating. Burial was held at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Military Rites. 194 For memorials consider the Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 or Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592. EDITH ILENE COX HYLTON FLOYD-Edith Ilene Cox Hylton, 87, passed away Friday November 5, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was born July 3, 1917 to Zack T. and Eliza Reed Cox in Indian Valley. She is preceded in death by her husband James A. Hylton and her son, renowned Bluegrass Entertainer and Songwriter, Randall Hylton. Also, her parents, her brother, Hobert Cox, and sisters Alda Cox, Mrs. Taft (Ocie) Dulaney, Mrs. Dewey (Pearl) Reed, and Mrs. Donald (Rosie) Clay. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Wanda Dalton, Floyd, Vicki and Dennis Moser, Madison, TN; daughter-in-law, Patricia Hylton, Madison, TN; Grandchildren, Cara Perdue and husband Richard; Roanoke; Jeff Dalton, Willis, Caity Moser, Blake Hylton, Madison, TN; great-granddaughter, Brittany Dalton, Willis; sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Eulala) Dickerson, Naples, FL, Mrs. Troy (Clarice) Smith. Indian Valley, Miss Dorcas Cox, Miss Lois Jean Cox, Floyd; several nieces and nephews A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2004 at The Willis Cemetery in Willis, with Rev. Allen Cherry officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. EMMITT ORVILLE REED CHRISTIANSBURG- Emmitt Orville Reed, 75, passed away Saturday November 6, 2004. Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Bryson Reed Crimora; sons, Michael Emmitt Reed, Staunton, Jeffrey Neal Reed, Staunton; daughters, Patricia Bowers, Riner, Carol Houser, Charlottesville, Deborah Reed, Staunton, Lisa Bussard, Stuarts Draft; brother, Allen Reed, Christiansburg; sisters, Shelby Richardson, Christiansburg, Barbara Reed, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the White Rock Cemetery, Floyd with Rev. Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. JOE C. RUTROUGH WILLIS-Joe C. Rutrough, age 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 3, 2004. He was born June 2, 1923, and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Joseph Rutrough and Mrs. Minnie Sutherland Rutrough. His brothers, Maurice Rutrough and Vernon Rutrough also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Nadine Bussey Rutrough, Willis; his children, daughter Barbara King and son-in-law Peter King, Doraville; son Joseph C. Rutrough and daughter-in-law Robin D. Rutrough, Floyd; and daughter Nancy Conduff and husband Dr. Howard Conduff, Floyd, grandsons Joey and Justin Conduff and step-grandson Bryan Morris, sisters-in-law, Anna B. Morris, and Rebecca Ellis, Rocky Mount. Patsy Bussey, Salem; Effie M. Bussey, Virginia Beach; sister-in-law and spouse, Avis B. and Thomas Board, Glade Hill ; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Bunyon B. and Myrtle Bussey, Chesapeake, VA; W. Herbert and Ramona Bussey, Stoneville, NC; and Rabon A. and Judy Bussey, Rocky Mount; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2004 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, with Pastor Philip Bouknight officiating . Interment followed in the Willis Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by Hillsville Grover King V.F.W. Post # 1115. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. . Flowers will be appreciated or memorial gifts may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, VA. Obituaries for the week of November 25, 2004 The Floyd Press LILLIE BELL BOOTH BLACKSBURG-Lillie Bell Booth, 82, died Saturday morning, November 20, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Rhonda D. Booth. 195 She is survived by: her special cousins and caregivers; Virginia and John Graham, David Graham, Hassell and Ruth Boothe, Cecil Booth, Aunt Laura B. Sowers and numerous cousins. Thanks to Heritage Hall for her care. Graveside service was held at Beaver Creek Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 21, with Reverend Graham Mitchell officiating. Arrangements were by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. CURTIS ELWOOD BROWN FLOYD-Curtis Brown, 67, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 19, 2004. He was an active member of the Willis United Methodist Church in Willis and the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 30 years of dedicated service. He will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Ann Brown Whitsett and his parents, Eugene and Clara Brown. He is survived by his wife Betty Brown of Willis; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Susan Brown of Floyd and Jerry and Debbie Brown of Natural Bridge. He was a special grandpa to 6 grandchildren: Maggie and Molly Brown, Joy and Keri Brown, Tyler and Reece Whitsett and 2 step grandchildren: Josh Camden and Rebecca Clark; brother, Buddy Brown, Willis and sisters, Shirley Keith and June Harris, Bassett. On Sunday, Masonic Service was conducted by the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM at 7 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. Funeral service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Curtis’ love for bluegrass music will live on in the hearts of all that loved and knew him. “We ain’t just whistlin’ Dixie here, But it sure does bring a smile, To hear those feet a tappin’ And hear for a country mile. If you really listen to the songs, You’ll find a story told… There’s something very special, With bluegrass in your soul.” ARLENE MONTGOMERY COLLINS DECATUR, ALABAMA-Arlene Montgomery Collins, 55, passed away Friday, November 19, 2004. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Marie Collins, and her father, Calvin Montgomery. She is survived by: her mother, Goldie Montgomery, Willis; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Colen (Monty) and Alice Montgomery, Boones Mill, Mack and Sheree Montgomery, Willis; nieces and nephews, Kelli Harrell, Kurt Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Ashley Montgomery Spencer, Mack Montgomery, Jr. and Arlene Montgomery; numerous cousins also survive. Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. Obituaries for the week of December 2, 2004 The Floyd Press ADA H. AGEE FLOYD-Ada H. Agee, 73, passed away Thursday morning, November 25, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. The widow of H. Leonard Agee, she was a member of the Burk’s Fork Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday school for many years and most recently served as the Church’s clerk. Selflessly dedicated to helping others, Ada was very active in the Rebekah Lodge (originally in Meadows of Dan, then in Floyd) and the Topeco Homemakers. She also served as president of both the Floyd County Chapter of the AARP and the Retired Teachers Association. Her strong presence in the community will be greatly missed. A woman of many talents, She is best remembered for her remarkable teaching ability. In thirty-nine years of teaching primary school in Patrick and Floyd Counties she helped shape the lives of more than one thousand students. Ada was preceded in death by her husband of nineteen years, her parents: Grace DeHart Harris and Homer Lee Harris, and her sister Ida Burnette. 196 She is survived by : her sister Freeda Rorrer and her husband L. Calvin Rorrer, Jr., of Floyd, and their children: Lee Rorrer Holifield with her husband Michael C. Holifield of Jacksonville, FL, and Leonard C. Rorrer, III with his wife Rebecca L. Rorrer and daughter Lyla Marie of Gainesville, FL. Ada is also survived by her sister Charlotte Harris Dobson with her husband Steven Dobson and children, Matthew and Elizabeth, of Maysville, KY. While her loved ones are saddened at the loss of her care and guidance, they are comforted in knowing she is now at peace with the Lord. A memorial service by Rebekah Lodge #77 was held Friday, November 26th at Maberry Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 27th at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Duncan officiating. Interment followed at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery. DONALD QUINN PRILLAMAN ORLANDO, FLORIDA- Donald Quinn Prillaman, (D.Q.), 74, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2004. He was born in Copper Hill on October 4, 1930 to John Tyler and Elvada Prillaman. He was an engineer with Martin Marietta for over 30 years and a Navy veteran. He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Jean Lumsden Prillaman; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Marc Benigno, Tampa, Florida; son, Mark Prillaman, New York City; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Carl Seibert, Oviedo, Florida; grandchildren, Payden, Hannah, and Cody Seibert, all of Oviedo, Florida; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Frank Carmack, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, John and Peggy Prillaman, New Kent; sister-inlaw, Pauline Prillaman, Lynchburg. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Greg Mills officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. BETHANY LORRAINE RICHTER ROOKER CHARLOTTESVILLE-Bethany Lorraine (Bette) Richter Rooker, a resident of Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge in Charlottesville, and a former resident of Pulaski died Thursday, November 18, 2004. She was born on November 3, 1920 in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Paul and Bessie Mixter Richter, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Rooker; brother, Robert Richter, and a grandson, Jason Rooker. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Dee Rooker Lawton and Harry Lawton of Kingsport, Tennessee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Fran Rooker of Radford, Dennis and Ann Rooker of Charlottesville; six grandchildren, Hal Lawton and his wife, Jodie, of Atlanta, Georgia, Jeff Lawton and his wife, Carol, of Charleston, South Carolina, Jennifer Rooker of Washington, D.C., Stephanie Rooker of Brooklyn, New York, Elizabeth Rooker Morton and her husband, Torrell, of Charlottesville and Lauren Rooker of Brooklyn, New York; three great-grandchildren, Jared and Dylan Morton of Charlottesville, and Harrison Lawton of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Pulaski with a reception following in the church parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 144 North Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA 24301; Church of Our Savior, 1165 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901; The Jason Foundation which help brain injury survivors and their families, P.O. Box 430, Radford, VA 24143 or a charity of your choice. Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, handled arrangements. FRANKIN D. TURMAN BOONES MILL-Franklin D. (D) Turman, 67, went to rest on Thursday, November 25, 2004. He was an excellent sawyer for many years at Doyle Lumber and later with Foley Logging. He was an avid hunter and was known for his "horseshoe" skills. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Iva Conner Turman; his children, Becky Graham, Ricky Turman and wife, Vicky, Deana Setchel, Sandra Bowles and husband, Mark, DeWayne Turman and wife, Lori; 11 beloved grandchildren, the youngest being named affectionately as "Grasshopper" by his PaPa; his brothers, Robert Turman, Frank Wilson, Sherman Wilson and Walter Wilson; sisters, Sylvia Saul, Tresa Wilson; and several other extended family; a special son, Ricky Thomas; in-laws, Ruby Conner "Maw," Jimmy and Linda Bruce and Kathe, Kenneth and Robin. Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29. Interment followed in Copper Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family sends a special thanks to his niece, Linda Donahue, Dr. Patel and the 8th floor P.I.C.U. at Roanoke Memorial. 197 AUDREY L. UNDERWOOD RINER- Audrey L. Underwood, 61, passed away November 28, 2004. Survivors include: her husband, James J. Underwood Riner; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Donna Underwood, Christiansburg, Eddie and Angelia Underwood, Riner; daughters and son-in-law, Becky Underwood, Riner, Rhonda and John Ackerman, Blacksburg, grandchildren, Lynda, Karen, Taylor, Morgan, and Braiden Underwood, Michael Mills Brandon and Carter Ackerman; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Ann Lester, Riner; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Mildred and Will Memitt, Riner, Barbara and Kenneth Kenley, Radford, Janice and Claude Miles, Riner, Ann and Ray Morgan, Riner, Iris and Dean Sowers, Christiansburg, Joyce Roop Christiansburg, sister-in-law, Peggy Lester, Floyd; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Pastor Evan Bass, Pastor Murray Agee officiating. Interment followed at Duncan Cemetery, Broad Shoals Road in Riner. Obituaries for the week of December 9, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, December 8, 2004 CORNELIA HUFF AGEE FLOYD-Cornelia Huff Agee, 67,known as Neya, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2004. Mrs. Agee was a member of New Haven Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Mrs. Agee devoted her life to family and friends. She was active in the community and spent most of her years as a beautician owning her own salon, Neya’s Hairstylists. Many may remember her at West End Market where she last worked. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harold Agee, father, Oakley Huff, brothers, Wilford Huff and Waymon Huff, and sister, Kathy Huff. Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Tina A. and Mike Mitchell, Riner; grandchildren, Isaac Mitchell, U.S. Army, Afghanistan and Adelee Mitchell, Riner; mother, Rheba H. Huff, Floyd; three sisters, Betty Wade, Connie Belcher, and Margaret Mende, Floyd; six brothers, Galen Huff, Mark Huff, Floyd, Calvin Huff, Roanoke; Clifford and Darrell Huff, North Carolina; and Lawrence Huff, Hawaii. Her life was blessed by many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a special friend and caregiver, Lois Brown, Callaway. Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Leon Wood and the Reverend Joseph Falls officiating. Interment followed in the Huff Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. CECIL RONCEVERTE CARR CHECK-Cecil Ronceverte Carr, 73, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2004 at his home. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy H. Carr, Check; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Carr, Check; granddaughter, Kayla Carr, Check; aunts, Cholorine Clower, Vera Clower, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Dr. Fred Austin officiating. Burial followed in the Iddings Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. RUTH WURZBURGER COX BASSETT-Ruth Wurzburger Cox, 80, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2004 in a Martinsville Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bessie Wurzburger; two sisters, Verna Higgs and Pearl Quesenberry; two brothers, Willie and Junior Wurzburger and a son Weldon “Buddy” Cox. 198 Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Warren Dale and Mary Cox, Bassett; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Osmundson, Sykesville, MD; six grandchildren, Allison Skinner, Tammy Cox, Chris Cox, Amy Cox, Larry Cox, Kevin Cox. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Interment followed in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley. H. WINTERS SIMPKINS PIERCE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA-H. Winters Simpkins Pierce, 85, died November 20, 2004 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Ritchie and the late Maden D. Pierce. She was born in Christiansburg, the daughter of the late Dazra Ocie Phillips and Charles Peyton Simpkins. She was also preceded by a sister, Lillian. She was a member of Kelton Church of christ. She had resided in this area since age of 16, coming from Indian Valley. Winters is survived by: two sons, Robert Donnie Ritchie of Peach Bottom, PA and Dennis Ritchie of Lincoln University, PA ; two step-sons, Richard Pierce, Lincoln University, PA, Donald Pierce, Maryland; two brothers, Charles N. Simpkins, North Carolina, Gene E. Simpkins, Florida; sister, Barbara S. Coates, Delaware; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday, November 26 at 11 a.m. from the Ruffenach Funeral Home. Interment was in Penns Grove Quaker Meeting Cemetery, Penns Grove Road, Lincoln University. Obituaries for the week of December 16, 2004 The Floyd Press Thursday, December 16, 2004 VERA CONNER BELCHER FLOYD- Vera Conner Belcher, 82, passed away December 8, 2004 surrounded by family and friends at her home. On July 27, 1922 she was born to the late Walter and Mae Conner in Patrick County. She was an employee of J. P. Stevens in Stuart for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Arlie Belcher. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law: Lois & Dorothy Belcher, Meadows of Dan; daughters and son-inlaw, Linda Allen, Floyd, Paulette & Lloyd Marshall, Stuart; sister: Verna Belcher, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Kay Conner, Meadows of Dan; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. The family sends special thanks to care givers Loretta Epperly, Shirley Subin, Kay Wilkinson, the Hospice Workers and grandchildren who helped make her final days as comfortable as possible. A special thanks to Darrell Slusher, who went the last mile with his grandmother, never losing sight of her wants and needs. VIVIAN IRIS COMPTON FLOYD-Vivian Iris Compton, age 81, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Malinda Compton. Survivors include: sister: Virginia C. Lane, Floyd; nieces and husbands: Malinda Hutcherson, Salem, Sue and Bill Stilwell, Radford, Rebecca and Jim Cobb, Columbia, SC; four great nieces; one great nephew; one great-great nieces; and two great-great nephews. Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2004 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. WILLIAM HARMAN DICKERSON (BUSTER) FLOYD-William Harman Dickerson (Buster), 80, passed away Monday, December 13, 2004. He was a faithful member of New Haven Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Buster served his country in World War II in the Navy as a Gunner Man 3rd Class. He retired from Radford Army Arsenal Plant. He was preceded in death by a son, William Dickerson, and a grandson, Matt Phillips. He is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Annie Dickerson; four children and spouses, Roger and Shelia Dickerson, Floyd, Lona and Michael Sowers, Floyd, Dr. Bruce and Becky Dickerson, Biscoe, NC, Anna Matz, 199 Salem; four grandchildren, David and wife Kristen Dickerson, Floyd, Katrina and husband Josh Ferguson, Copper Hill, Josh Dickerson, Brittany Dickerson, both Biscoe, NC; great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Ferguson; two sisters, Elsie Radford, Floyd, Blanch Correll, Woolwine; two brothers, Charlie Dickerson, Bassett, Chris Dickerson, Floyd; special friend, Jerry Long, Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, at New Haven Baptist Church with Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd V.F.W. #7854 and American Legion Post 127. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. WILLIAM CLYDE MAXEY BOTETOURT-William Clyde Maxey, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2004. He was born in Floyd County, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Vinton Church of the Brethren, which he assisted in physically building, a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and awarded Deacon Emeritus. He worked for the Roanoke Redevelopment Housing Authority before leaving to establish Valley Enterprises. He was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker and his moldings, mantels and furniture pieces grace many area businesses and homes. He was also an avid genealogist and served as a resource for many seeking information on Southwest Virginia and was known lovingly to the Floyd Listserv as "just ole' Clyde." He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Laola Maxey. He is survived by: his wife of 57 1/2 years, Velta Akers Maxey; sister, Iris Maxey DeWilde, Eureka, Illinois; four children: James (Billy) Mazey, Greely, Colorado, Wayne Maxey, Fincastle, Teresa Maxey and her husband, Michael Wite, Richmond and Karen S. Bell and her husband, Rock, Newport News; granddaughters, Kristina Maxey and financé Jeffery Waddell, Vernonica Wright and her husband, Michael; two great-grandchildren, Kiara Bailey and Christian Wright; two nephews, John and Michael DeWilde. Funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12, from the Vinton Church of the Brethren by Pastor Chris Foster and Pastor Bradley Dulaney, and Pastor Danny Walls. Burial followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Vinton Church of the Brethren, 711 Dale Avenue, Vinton, Virginia 24179 or the American Lung Association. Oakey's East Chapel handled arrrangements. MAURICE A. WADE ROANOKE- Maurice A. Wade, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2004. He was a native of Floyd County and was an ardent lover and supporter of Bluegrass Music. He had a great skill as an auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalton and Hattie Wade, a sister, Frances Bolen, a borther, Max Wade, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Beyers. Surviving are: his children, Vicki Young, Rodney Wade and wife Michelle, Troy Wade; sisters, Elnora Harris and husband M.O., Ruby McCreary and husband Barnette, brothers, Dale Wade and wife Mary, Danny Wade and wife Trudy; a special friend, Gay Clark; two grandchildren and one-great-grandchild. Service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10. The Reverend J.E. Edwards officiated. Interment followed in the Topeco Church Cemetery in Floyd County. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. Obituaries for the week of December 23, 2004 The Floyd Press Wednesday, December 22, 2004 VERA ELIZABETH BECKNER CHRISTIANSBURG-Vera Elizabeth Beckner, 60, passed away Sunday December 19, 2004. She is preceded in death by her parents; Marvin and Lucille Duncan and sister; Ruth Ann Duncan. Survivors include: husband, Lewis Beckner, Christiansburg; son, David Beckner, Todd Beckner, Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Glen McGuire, Christiansburg; step-son and wife, Alan and Leona Beckner, Blacksburg; step-daughter and husband, Donna and Joe Walker, Christiansburg; brother, James Duncan, Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Henry, Willis, Nancy and Bob White Blacksburg, Shirley Duncan, Lucy Duncan, Willis, Barbara and Lloyd Womack, Christiansburg; granddaughter, Caitlin McGuire; step-granddaughters and husband; Denise and Blake Royal, Misty Estes; step-grandson, Robert Beckner; 200 nieces, Jennifer Womack, Ashley Womack, Minnie Henry, Melanie Ferrell, Sandra Marshall; great-nephews, Jimmi Rose, and Seth Marshall. Funeral service was held noon, Wednesday, December 22, at the New Hope Church of God, Christiansburg with Rev. Michael Bond, Rev. Roy Turpin, and Pastor Brenda Viars officiating. Interment followed at the Akers Family Cemetery in Alum Ridge. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. VIOLET "VI" BREWSTER ANTIGO, WI-Violet "Vi" Brewster, 79, died December 17, 2004 at her home under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was born May 18, 1925 in Humbolt, MI to the late Daniel and Flora (Kallatsa) Arpianen. She married James Brewster, he preceded her in death in 1983. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Antigo. She live in Michigan and Virginia prior to returning to Escanaba, MI in 1983. She moved to Antigo in June 2004. Vi enjoyed knitting and crocheting and baking. Survivors include: 11 children, Ruth Ann Sisson, Carol, Iowa, Ronald Jack (Bonni) Ivey, Marquette, MI, Linda Widener, Union, KY, Velma (Randy) LaPalm, Union, KY, Randi Ivey, Abbottsford, WI, Sandra (Charles) Clarke, Stephenson, MI, Timothy Brewster, Perronbille, MI, Susan (Don) Deneau, Gladstone, MI; Myron Brewster, Lytle, TX, James Brewster, Milwaukee, WI and Mary (Reverend Allen) Agee, Antigo, WI; three sisters, Elsie Bingham, Escanaba, MI, Helen Tammelin, Negaunee, MI and Evelyn (Henry) Chynoweth, Ishpming, MI; two brothers, Norman and Raymond Arpiainen, both of Champion, MI; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Eva and Martha, and three brothers, Art, Carl, and Wilhoe. Funeral service was held on Monday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Antigo, WI. Reverend Allen Agee officiated. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Floyd in May of 2005. A memorial service will be held in Marquette, MI and will be announced at a later date. A memorial has been established for the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 619 Deleglise Street, Antigo, WI 54409. Bradley Funeral Home and Crematory, Antigo, WI handled arrangements. HAROLD N. POFF ROANOKE-Harold N. Poff, 82, was reunited with his loving wife, Irene, in Heaven, Wednesday, December 15, 2004. He was born September 25, 1922 in Roanoke. He was a World War II veteran, having served three years in the Pacific Theater as a paratrooper medic in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He received many awards, including three bronze stars. He was retired from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works in Troutville as plant superintendent. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and all who knew him were touched by his kindness and generosity. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mildred Poff, and his wife, Irene Poff. He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Brenda Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Al Galliher; grandchildren, Edie (Ryan) Armstrong, Angle (Steve) Adams, Kevin (Ann) Galliher, Brian (Susan) Galliher; step-granddaughter, Sabrina East; great-grandchildren, Jake and Hunter Armstrong, Camryn Adams, Lindsey, Reid, and Josie Galliher; step-great-grandchildren, Lindsey Adams, Meagan Crafts, Madison and Sterling Cupp; brother, Franklin D. (Barbara) Poff; four nieces and one nephew. Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Reverend Riley Smith, Jr. officiating. Entombment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military rites by VFW Post #1264. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. WADE MARSHALL POFF COPPER HILL-Wade Marshall Poff, 79, was called away from his earthly home on December 14, 2004. He was a loving husband and father. He believed that salvation was by God’s grace and His grace alone. He was a member of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church and served as a deacon and trustee for many years. He was also Vice-President of the Floyd County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Wade was a farmer at heart and a carpenter for most of his life. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy on January 11, 1944 and served until April 16, 1946. He was a Seaman First Class serving on the USS Wisconsin. He was a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854. He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Will” and Ora Rierson Poff and a brother, Waynard “Jake” Poff, and a foster sister, Ester Mae Hawkins Survivors include: his wife, Mary Conner Poff; five daughters and their husbands, Judy and C.J. Ravan, Cathy and Elwood Holden, Cindy and Wayne Sutphin, Candy and Charles “Bubba” Creasy, all of Copper Hill and Vicky and Stewart Childress of Ararat; 11 grandchildren, Joshua, Erin and Jesse Ravan, Chelsa Yoder and Riley Sutphin, Shannon Vivier, Zane and Amber Childress, Courtney, Carla and Mary Creasy and two great-grandchildren; sister 201 and brother-in-law Becky and Richard Janke, Seattle, WA; niece, Dawn Grey of Dundee, OR; and one nephew, Derek Janke, of Edmonds, WA. Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 17, at Salem Primitive with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating at Salem Primitive Baptist Church . Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery with flag ceremony by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Floyd Rescue Squad or Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, or to the church he loved dearly, Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 7360 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, VA 24079. GARY LEE TURNER RINER-Gary Lee Turner, 48, died Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2004 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Montgomery County. He was born in Pearisburg on October 6, 1956. He was proud to be a member of Auburn Baptist church, a devoted member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department, and had been employed as a trucker. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lillian Thornton Robertson and his biological parents John Henry Turner and Virginia Robertson Martin. He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife of nineteen years, Rose Lester Turner; three daughters, Amanda Adkins and husband Michael, Jessica Turner, Amy Turner, all of Riner; two brothers, Mike Turner and wife Gail of Richmond, Johnny Turner and wife Ann of Roanoke; half-sister, Lisa Davis of Lynchburg; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte L. and Mavin Ogle of Riner, Mike and Renee Lester of Floyd; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was conducted Sunday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke with his Pastor Stanley "Shake" Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Anderson Cemetery on Guinea Mt. Near Pembroke. Donations may be made to the Gary Turner Memorial Fund in care of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 11, Riner, VA 24149. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com EVAH HILL WEBB WILLIS- Evah Hill Webb, 84, passed away December 17, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late John F. and Nancy Poff Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Hanford I. Webb, son: James I. Webb, Sr. and brothers: Joe Hill & John Hill. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Reverend David H. & Karen Webb, Bradenton, FL, John H. and Leslie Webb, Meadows of Dan; sister, Ann Henley, Willis; brother, Paul Hill, Indian Valley; grandchildren, Reverend Chris Webb, Arden, NC, Todd Webb, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, James I. Webb, Jr., Columbia, SC, Anna Webb, Willis, Jesse Webb, Meadows of Dan; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Katherine Webb, and Amber Webb. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 20 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Willis, with Rev. Philip Bouknight officiating. Interment followed at Willis Cemetery. Obituaries for the week of December 30, 2004 The Floyd Press Monday, January 3, 2005 CLARENCE E. (BUD) BOONE HAMMETT-Clarence E. (Bud) Boone, 86, formally of Terrys Fork passed away Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Boise VA Regional Medical Center. He was born in Terrys Fork on December 27, 1917 the son of Charles Emmett and Mary Odessa (Aldridge) Boone; he was the eleventh of twelve children, eight sisters and three brothers. He grew up in Southwest Virginia and graduated from Check High School, Check, in May of 1936. After graduation from high school he worked for T.E. Coffey Construction Company in Roanoke for the next several years. On September 12, 1940 he enlisted in the United States Army Air corps. He completed basic training at Chanute AFB Illinois. Upon completion of basic training he attended the 22 weeks aviation mechanics course at Chanute. He was stationed at Albrooke Field, Panama Canal Zone on December 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. His Air Corps Unit 20th Pursuit Squadron, 16th pursuit group was returned to the U.S.A. in March of 1944. It was reorganized into the 2nd Air Commando Group CBI, and was shipped to India-Burma November 1944. His 2nd Air Commando Group fought in the central Burma Campaign until WWII ended in 1945. He spent a year in Germany TDY from 1953 until 1954 Army of Occupation. He also spent a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1964. He was lucky and spent his entire 202 twenty-nine year career in the Aircraft maintenance, United States Air Force. He was awarded numerous medals and ribbons and citations. He married Ann Dorothy Divney former WWII corporal United States Army Air Force at Orlando Air Force Base on February 15, 1947. Bud retired from the United States Air Force Mountain Home, Idaho with 29 years active duty as a Chief Master Sergeant on August 1, 1969. He was a member of the Hammett Community Church of Hammett and the V.F.W. of Glenns Ferry. He is survived by: sisters, Hazel Conner, Frances Lucas, Virginia Metzler, and Amelis "Peg" Ragland; numerous nieces and nephews, all of Virginia and close friends of Glenns Ferry, Hammett and Mountain Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, of over forty years, both of his parents, three brothers, and four sisters. Memorials may be made in the name of Clarence E. (Bud) Boone of the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital, PO Box 1100, Boise, ID 83701. Funeral service was held at Hammett Community Church at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 27. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery Mountain Home. Arrangements were under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, Mountain Home, ID. DOROTHY W. (DOT) CALDWELL ROANOKE-Dorothy W. (Dot) Caldwell, 75, left her loving earthy family to go home to be with her heavenly family on Tuesday, December 21, 2004. She was preceded in her home going by her parents, Sidney S. and Ollie Mabe Walker and her husband Roy Fulton "Peanut" Caldwell, Sr. She was a member of the Floyd Primitive Baptist Church and retired from General Electric. Surviving are: her children, Brenda Williamson Davis, of Roanoke, Susan Wray and husband Eddy of Boones Mill, Roy F. Caldwell, Jr. and wife Kathy of Roanoke; grandchildren, Jason Scott Williamson, Daniel Elliott Williamson, Mitchell Edward Wray, and Michele Nicole Wray; sisters, Vertie Nott and husband Dick of Salem, Effie Reece and husband Warren of Roanoke. The family would like to extend their thanks to Drs. Nottingham, Munson and Rosenoff, the nurses at both Carilion Roanoke Memorial and Carilion Roanoke Rehab Center, and especially Mary Stewart. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. Funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Elder Thomas Mann and Richard Kemp. Interment followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Simpson Funeral Home handled arrangements. DR. JOSEPH HOWARD CONDUFF, SR. FLOYD-Dr. Joseph Howard Conduff, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 24, 2004. He was born on November 8, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Floyd County. He attended the Virginia Military Institute and was a 1943 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. Dr. Conduff, a second generation dentist, maintained his dental practice for 50 years in the town of Floyd. Dr. Conduff was a veteran of WW II, serving as a Chief Dental Officer in the North Atlantic and the South Pacific. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Miles Glenn and Elizabeth Howard Conduff, and a brother, Glenn Conduff. Dr. Conduff is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathrine Simpson Conduff of Floyd; son, Dr. Joseph Howard Conduff, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Floyd; daughter Kathrine Conduff Bates and her husband Kirk of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Joseph Howard Conduff, III and Justin Neal Conduff of Floyd, Kathrine Nicole Bates and Hannah Glenn Bates of Rocky Mount; sister, Betty Conduff Craig of Roanoke; nephews, Tommy Craig and Glenn Craig; sister-in-law, Mary Neal Simpson Bennett. Dr. Conduff served the Bank of Floyd from 1968 – 2000 as Director and in later years as Chairman of the Board. He also served on the Board of Directors of Carilion NRV Hospital from 1994 – 2000. Dr. Conduff served as an elder at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd, where he was a life long member. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Jacksonville Cemetery for many years. His love for Floyd County and its history was shown by the many hours he spent traveling the country roads throughout the county. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of Dr. Joe’s caregivers over the past years and Dr. Gary Kuiken. The family request donations in Dr. Conduff’s memory be made to the Presbyterian Church of Floyd or the Floyd Rescue Squad. A memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd on Monday December 27, 2004 conducted by Rev. David Taylor. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. 203 KERMIT MOLES WILLIS- Kermit Moles, 82, passed away Monday December 27, 2004. His daughter, Janet Moles and his son, Ronnie Moles, preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife, Emma Mae Moles, Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Diane and James Hunley, Hillsville, Becky Hylton, Willis; son, Dennis Moles, Willis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harless and Lafone Moles, Floyd; Alvin and Frances Moles, Vesta; sisters and brother-in-law, Glenna Mabery, Meadows of Dan, Geneva and Alton Weddle, Willis; sister-in-law, Margie Moles, Floyd; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at the Harris Cemetery in Willis. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. RALPH THORNHILL MITCHELL, SR. CHECK-Ralph Thornhill Mitchell, Sr., 70, passed away Monday, December 27, 2004. He retired from G.E. after 27 years of service, and enjoyed photography throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer B. and Ardith Bandy Mitchell, Pulaski, brother, Kenneth W. Mitchell, Roanoke. He is survived by: his wife of 49 years, Patricia B. Mitchell, Check; daughter and son-in-law, Delores (Sissy) and Chris Willie, Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Tonya Mitchell, Salem, Randy Mitchell, Roanoke, Mike and Tina Mitchell, Riner, Tony Mitchell, Check; grandchildren, Nathan Willie and spouse Nova, Floyd, Matt White, Copper Hill, Jonathan Mitchell, Salem, Megan Mitchell, Roanoke, Quinn Mitchell, Roanoke, Isaac Mitchell, U.S. Army Afghanistan, Adelee Mitchell, Riner, great-grandson, Christopher Ryan Willie, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy Roop, Pulaski, Evelyn and Donald Gibbs, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Mary Ann Mitchell, Pulaski; aunt, Emma Bandy Branscome, Pulaski; special niece, Debbie Mitchell Purdy, PA; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill with military graveside rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. RAY WILLARD STEWART CHECK-Ray Willard Stewart, 83, passed away Wednesday December 22, 2004. He was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Ellen Stuart. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lee Stuart, Samuel Stuart, Matthew Stuart, and Clevie Stuart and four sisters, Gracie Charleston, Augustus Stuart, Virginia Mae Phillips, and Essie Jones. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Barbara Stewart, Moneta; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Stewart and Ronald Woods, Pittsburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Otis and Connie Stuart, Maryland, Archie and Virginia Stuart, Starkey; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Sunday December 26, at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with Rev. Clinton Crump officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery. 204 INDEX ALLEN BARBARA JEAN RADFORD, 14 DOROTHY J., 129 IRENE FRALIN, 12 MARY ALMA JANNEY, 136 Alley, 18, 60, 78, 117, 122, 158, 191 Allman, 34 Alls, 36 Altice, 108 Altizer, 42, 48, 49, 69, 77, 89, 162, 166, 179, 188 ALTIZER A. LOWELL, 48 Amos, 13, 34, 52, 105 Anders, 38, 131 ANDERS ROGER DALE, 38 Anderson, 8, 13, 33, 43, 49, 76, 165, 172, 173, 177, 202 Angle, 15, 16, 21, 22, 32, 172, 201 ANGLE MELVIN, 15 Anglin, 83, 102 ANGLIN BYNG, 83 FREEDA COMPTON, 102 Ardinger, 63 Armstrong, 201 Arnold, 7, 17, 20, 41, 58, 65, 117, 132, 141, 145, 165 Arpianen, 201 Arrington, 87 Ash, 135 Ashby, 17, 68, 116 ASHBY KATHLEEN BURNETTE, 17 Ashcraft, 137 Asmussen, 167 Atkins, 14, 59, 138 Atkinson, 28, 144, 145, 147 ATKINSON BANKS RALPH, 144 Auman, 53 Austin, 11, 24, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 66, 70, 84, 104, 110, 114, 130, 132, 133, 135, 149, 166, 168, 179, 180, 186, 187, 188, 198 AUSTIN FAYE ELAINE, 186 GEORGE ANDREW, 47 GLADYS SISSON, 188 KENNETH WAYNE, 114 Babcock, 186 Badger, 86 Baggerly, 9 Adams, 12, 13, 19, 48, 58, 73, 74, 75, 155, 156, 185, 201 Addison, 84, 130 Adkins, 43, 45, 71, 117, 182, 202 ADKINS LOIS LINK, 71 Agee, 41, 60, 71, 73, 89, 93, 106, 114, 115, 117, 126, 135, 147, 153, 156, 163, 166, 175, 186, 196, 198, 201 AGEE ADA H., 196 ALVIN FRANCIS, 126 CORNELIA HUFF, 198 GLADYS NESTER, 117 JAMES WILLIAM, 175 Agnew, 46, 53 AGNEW HAROLD DANIEL (DAN), II, 46 Aiken, 143, 161 Akers, 2, 3, 8, 10, 14, 15, 19, 26, 28, 37, 52, 53, 57, 63, 74, 77, 85, 89, 105, 135, 136, 137, 138, 142, 153, 166, 187, 188, 191, 200, 201 AKERS ALFREDA, 2 BILLY SHELTON, 19 BUSTER BROWN, 137 ELIZABETH "CARRIE" FIELDS, 28 ESMA DUNCAN, 135 FREEDA WEEKS, 51 HOBERT BERKLEY "H.B.", 37 J. C., 3 JOYCE MARIE, 53 LIVIE REED, 63 MYRTLE FRALIN, 9 NOAH ADISON, 105 Alderman, 9, 12, 22, 23, 41, 49, 69, 85, 101, 108, 152, 155, 165, 171, 174 ALDERMAN CLAYTON J., 22 MAYNARD E., 101 NISTON SUTPHIN, 174 Aldridge, 19, 36, 38, 130, 152, 166, 202 ALDRIDGE IRIS POFF, 36 LEWIS ELLIS, 19 Alen, 58 Alexander, 58, 79, 101 Allen, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 25, 26, 34, 37, 40, 42, 54, 57, 65, 68, 69, 71, 81, 85, 87, 89, 91, 101, 102, 107, 108, 114, 121, 129, 131, 133, 136, 137, 152, 155, 157, 158, 159, 161, 167, 169, 170, 171, 179, 184, 188, 194, 195, 199, 201 205 ALMA L. STIGGER, 150 JOHN LEWIS, 175 PAT PROFITT, 44 Beck, 6, 7 BECK SHIRLEY ANN, 6 Beckner, 39, 42, 70, 113, 138, 200 BECKNER VERA ELIZABETH, 200 Beckwith, 16 Beiger, 56 Belcher, 8, 11, 50, 55, 64, 65, 68, 73, 80, 83, 88, 99, 102, 117, 128, 166, 170, 176, 198, 199 BELCHER ALVIN CAVILLA, 55 ELVIN LEE, 73 HAROLD BRUCE, 102 LEONARD WAITMAN, 68 VERA CONNER, 199 WALTER MATERSON, 50 Belisle, 15, 77 Bell, 14, 15, 17, 37, 58, 71, 106, 126, 146, 150, 153, 155, 184, 189, 195, 200 Bender, 22, 180 Benn, 186 BENN CHARLES DOUGLAS, 186 Bennett, 46, 52, 79, 97, 108, 189, 203 Bennington, 138 Bentley, 6, 53, 78, 153 Berkley, 37, 40 Bernard, 43, 63, 108, 133, 134, 186 Bernys, 79 Biggs, 34 Billings, 8, 38 Bimson, 150 Bingham, 201 Bishop, 2, 10, 12, 19, 25, 32, 53, 100, 104, 107, 110, 124, 127, 130, 133, 134, 144, 160, 162, 166, 167, 169, 199, 204 BISHOP CAVEL LEE, 104 Bivens, 80 Bixler, 20 Blackwell, 31, 146, 159, 160 BLACKWELL HAZEL HYLTON, 159 Blair, 12, 42, 107 Blake, 41, 132, 157, 162, 195, 200 Blankenship, 28, 120, 162, 165 BLANKENSHIP MARTHA LIGHT, 28 Blevins, 69, 96, 123, 156 Blotnick, 10 Board, 15, 32, 39, 44, 61, 97, 98, 113, 114, 132, 140, 141, 161, 162, 173, 175, 195, 203 Bailey, 7, 87, 184, 186, 200 Bain, 18, 106, 135, 139, 157, 189, 191 BAIN CALVIN LOUIS, 189 Baker, 16, 54, 58, 74, 77, 157, 187 BAKER ALMA HARRIS, 58 Baldwin, 56, 137, 176 Ballinger, 178, 182 BALLINGER BESSIE CARRINA SPENCE, 182 DAVID "GUY", 178 Bane, 12 Banks, 18, 71, 163 Barber, 156 Barbour, 175, 182 Barker, 10, 95 Barlett, 46, 183 Barlow, 49 BARLOW EARNEST A. (PAT), 49 Barnard, 19 BARNARD WILLIAM WAYNE, 19 Barnett, 87, 127, 163, 184 Barnhill, 169 Barr, 57 Barrett, 154, 155, 171 BARRETT HZEL ELLEN, 154 Bartel, 162 BARTEL LAURA THOMAS, 161 Bartlett, 46, 54, 71, 96 BARTLETT ROBERT D., SR., 46 Barton, 50, 114, 125, 171 BARTON MARVIN J., 50 Baseler, 28 BASELER MARGARET ANN, 28 Basham, 28, 76, 150, 175 BASHAM HORACE KENNETH "BUTCH", 150 Bates, 146, 185, 203 Batiato, 151 Battle, 102, 108, 179 BATTLE LEMUEL EDWIN, SR., 179 Beall, 7 Beauregard, 93 Beaver, 21, 23, 28, 36, 41, 44, 47, 66, 67, 68, 69, 94, 96, 99, 100, 110, 133, 135, 145, 150, 152, 153, 159, 168, 169, 170, 175, 179, 196 BEAVER 206 Bradley, 21, 22, 43, 54, 93, 131, 132, 154, 200, 201 Bradshaw, 62, 104, 194 Brammer, 26, 28, 78, 87, 102, 158, 191 Branscome, 45, 49, 204 Bratton, 84, 170 Brennan, 181 Brewster, 201 BREWSTER VIOLET "VI", 201 Brickner, 93 Brock, 43 Brockwell, 15, 150, 169, 170 BROCKWELL JACK VERNON, 150 PAULINE BOYD, 15 Brody, 110 Brogden, 50 Brookman, 54, 166 Broughman, 13, 40 Brown, 6, 13, 18, 41, 43, 51, 57, 59, 79, 99, 102, 135, 137, 141, 145, 149, 168, 169, 170, 176, 184, 187, 189, 190, 196, 198 BROWN CURTIS ELWOOD, 196 PHILIP ARNOLD, 145 Bruce, 7, 12, 31, 34, 43, 80, 83, 84, 89, 101, 102, 130, 134, 155, 156, 175, 181, 197, 199 Bryant, 28, 66, 93, 126, 162 Bryson, 102, 136, 137, 195 BRYSON GENEVA HOLLANDSWORTH, 136 Buchanan, 146 Buckner, 51, 102, 134, 136, 163 BUCKNER OPAL, 134 Buhler, 101 Bumpus, 84, 182 BUMPUS CALLIE ESTELLE, 182 Bumpus,, 84, 182 Bunn, 65 Burbage, 99 Burchett, 141 Burgess, 13, 142, 157, 176 BURGESS EDWARD LEE, 175 Burke, 129, 155, 165 Burkett, 71 Burkhart, 70 Burks, 54 Burnet, 61, 92 Burnett, 54, 57, 128 Burnette, 11, 17, 22, 23, 33, 190, 196 BURNETTE RUDOLPH, 190 Burton, 23, 63, 77, 186 BOARD KATE, 97 PAULINE VEST, 140 Boehm, 56 Boggess, 91 Boinott, 32 Bolen, 106, 176, 200 Bolt, 36, 45, 48, 49, 52, 59, 64, 85, 93, 101, 108, 152, 155, 168, 174 BOLT PAULITA QUESINBERRY, 155 Bonanno, 167 Bond, 5, 11, 14, 93, 99, 201 Booker, 43, 131 Boone, 67, 83, 112, 138, 141, 191, 202, 203 BOONE CLARENCE E. (BUD), 202 WILLIAM JOSEPH "WJ", 112 Booth, 38, 92, 115, 195, 196 BOOTH LILLIE BELL, 195 RODNEY PATRICK, 92 Boothe, 40, 58, 65, 74, 85, 95, 105, 138, 149, 159, 185, 196 BOOTHE WEDA P., 40 WILLIAM "BILL" LEMMIE, 105 Bouknight, 195, 202 Bower, 17, 40, 51, 59, 61, 65, 85, 117, 158, 179, 189 BOWER CHRISTINE JEWELL PRATT, 51 DAVID JACOB, 61 Bowers, 28, 64, 65, 108, 195 BOWERS BEULAH HARMAN, 28 T. ARNO, 108 Bowles, 51, 87, 173, 197 BOWLES VEDA BLYE CONNER, 173 Bowman, 10, 17, 59, 62, 78, 89, 102, 106, 107, 112, 116, 121, 135, 143, 149, 153, 187 BOWMAN HUGH VERNON, 116 Bowsher, 63 BOWSHER MINNIE O., 63 Bowyer, 18, 100, 189 Boyd, 9, 15, 21, 24, 25, 26, 39, 41, 52, 61, 77, 92, 96, 100, 102, 110, 127, 128, 146, 150, 153, 159, 164, 169, 170 BOYD ARTHUR BLAKE, 41 CHARLES DAVID, 110 GAYLAND CLARENCE, 164 ROXIE GALLIMRE, 153 Bradford, 35, 89 207 Cherry, 30, 101, 121, 194, 195 Childress, 11, 49, 50, 55, 61, 64, 66, 68, 71, 78, 82, 101, 191, 201 Chilton, 45, 67 CHILTON THELMA GALLOWAY, 45 Chin, 184 Choudhury, 113 Christian, 9, 18, 20, 23, 34, 46, 52, 53, 74, 81, 94, 97, 102, 110, 114, 117, 123, 125, 128, 132, 169, 170, 182, 183, 200 Chynoweth, 201 Clark, 4, 9, 57, 62, 100, 101, 136, 162, 163, 181, 187, 196, 200 CLARK LOUISE G., 181 WOODROW W., DR., 181 Clarke, 201 Claxton, 18 Clay, 36, 45, 58, 67, 69, 107, 188, 195 Clayton, 22, 30, 37, 49, 67, 100, 102, 105, 170 Claytor, 37, 44, 95, 175 CLAYTOR ANTHONY DALTON, 37 Clem, 13, 14, 51, 61 CLEM EVA JANE POFF, 13 Clemons, 90, 105, 166 CLEMONS ROBETENE A., 166 Clifton, 29, 71, 78, 107, 149, 160, 171 Cline, 72, 84, 116 Clontz, 69 Clower, 70, 172, 198 Coates, 120, 184, 199 Cobb, 43, 199 Coburn, 20, 185 COBURN MANDY HICKS, 185 Cochran, 18, 19, 160, 162 Cock, 89 Cockram, 3, 79, 98, 115, 125, 142, 171, 177, 178 COCKRAM MIRIAM C., 3 Cockran, 114, 115 COCKRAN CECIL REUBEN, 114 Cody, 7, 11, 29, 38, 44, 65, 83, 88, 90, 131, 136, 138, 160, 162, 163, 169, 197 Coffey, 11, 67, 202 Cole, 11, 16, 18, 46, 54, 72, 104, 115, 138, 164, 169, 188 Coleman, 3, 42, 58, 83, 137, 143, 144, 146, 174 Collins, 31, 32, 33, 53, 83, 87, 100, 101, 110, 136, 155, 162, 184, 185, 186, 196 COLLINS BURTON EDNA COX, 63 Bush, 70 Bussey, 195 Bybee, 63 Byer, 13 Byrd, 41, 74, 84, 91, 157 BYRD CAROL ANN, 84 Byrne, 74 Cahill, 29 Caine, 166 Caldwell, 20, 124, 156, 167, 191, 203 CALDWELL DOROTHY W. (DOT), 203 Calfee, 175 Camden, 14, 196 Campbell, 13, 19, 30, 33, 82, 148, 166, 178 Canaday, 80 CANADAY VIRGINIA RUTH, 80 Cannaday, 10, 20, 26, 51, 58, 61, 62, 68, 102, 116, 117, 120, 125, 136, 143, 162, 168, 172, 180, 184, 190, 192, 193 Cannella, 65 Capehart, 44 Carico, 3, 137 Carpenter, 23, 164 Carr, 50, 51, 70, 113, 141, 147, 168, 198 CARR CECIL RONCEVERTE, 198 HESTER CLOWER, 70 MICHAEL "MIKE" STEVIN, 113 Carrico, 56, 112 Carroll, 20, 21, 24, 31, 36, 51, 68, 78, 100, 122, 129, 157 Carter, 4, 6, 28, 35, 43, 62, 88, 120, 123, 124, 142, 158, 164, 198, 202 CARTER EVA VELMER OUSLEY, 88 Cash, 16 Cassell, 61, 71, 140, 141, 158, 187 Casteel, 62, 184 Catron, 10 CATRON WILLIS MONCRIEF, 10 Causby, 126, 127 CAUSBY CARL T., 126 Cave, 10, 23, 77, 119, 146, 166, 172, 181, 191 Chafin, 84 CHAFIN EDITH PUGH, 84 Chandler, 10, 11, 69, 85, 112, 130, 135 Chaney, 78, 171 Chapman, 100, 127, 161 208 120, 126, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 139, 147, 158, 164, 165, 169, 187, 188, 192, 193, 195, 198, 199 COX CORA ELLEN, 136 EUNICE MITCHELL, 58 JOJN "JAY" GRADON, 188 OPA MAE, 158 RUTH WURZBURGER, 198 SYLVIA MAE DUNCAN, 7 TULA ALLEN, 25 Craig, 36, 42, 63, 112, 125, 145, 156, 163, 189, 194, 203 CRAIG ALDINE HARRIS, 112 Craighead, 16, 70, 141, 145 Crawford, 124, 176 Creasy, 201 Crews, 100, 147 CREWS ERNEST DEWARD, 100 Crockett, 24, 57, 87, 145, 147 Croft, 110 Cromer, 30, 135, 185 CROMER MAE HODGE, 185 Crosby, 181 Crump, 19, 38, 97, 150, 204 Cummings, 112 Cummins, 62 Cunningham, 15, 62, 77, 91 CUNNINGHAM EVERETTE HENRY, 61 Cupp, 143, 144, 201 CUPP JESSICA JOYCE, 143 Curby, 113 Curtis, 3, 9, 10, 14, 17, 29, 32, 42, 53, 58, 66, 68, 69, 76, 84, 90, 99, 101, 110, 116, 117, 123, 140, 154, 159, 162, 172, 189, 190, 196 CURTIS NEIL JACK, 117 Custer, 37, 79, 91 CUSTER BETTY JEAN MATTOX, 91 MYRTLE TURNER, 79 Daggett, 192, 193 Dailey, 122 Daily, 85, 91 Dalton, 3, 14, 17, 19, 32, 37, 39, 40, 60, 62, 68, 71, 76, 77, 90, 106, 121, 136, 138, 155, 180, 193, 195, 200 DALTON HAROLD EUGENE, 76 NELVA ANNA, 68 WARREN RICHARDSON, 60 Damewood, 46 ARLENE MONTGOMERY, 196 RUTH ALLEN, 155 Collis, 39 Combs, 80, 120, 160, 191 Comings, 68 COMINGS JANIE ILENE COMPTON, 68 Compton, 19, 53, 68, 100, 102, 121, 199 COMPTON VIVIAN IRIS, 199 Conduff, 82, 195, 203 CONDUFF JOSEPH HOWARD, SR., DR., 203 Conley, 63 Conner, 4, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 24, 30, 35, 44, 46, 54, 55, 58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 77, 89, 101, 105, 106, 107, 112, 114, 119, 120, 123, 127, 132, 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 148, 149, 156, 158, 166, 171, 172, 173, 174, 180, 182, 183, 185, 189, 190, 197, 199, 201, 203 CONNER ALVIN ESMOND, 44 ATTAWAY BOARD, 132 CHARLES TIRAS, 34 CORA JANNEY, 59 FANNIE BLANKENSHIP, 119 GOLDA ELIZABETH MASON, 190 JAMES EDWARD, SR., 133 JAMES MARVIN, 156 JOYCE FAYE, 107 KEVIN COUGLAS, 127 MOWYER LAWRENCE, 166 NELLIE HOUCHINS, 123 ORVILLE HENRY, 70 REBA COLLINS, 185 VIRGINIA DARE, 148 WILLIAM A., 138 Cook, 19, 22, 37, 93, 99, 100 COOK LENZA MARSHALL, 19 Cooper, 19, 50, 130 COOPER MARIKA ARIEL, 50 Correll, 5, 200 Coshun, 78 Costa, 126 Coulthard, 97 Coveney, 181 COVENEY LUCY NANCY, 181 Cowles, 169 COWLES MARY WATKINS, 169 Cox, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 41, 48, 51, 56, 58, 63, 67, 69, 83, 84, 88, 89, 107, 110, 209 Dillion, 37, 44 DILLION DIXIE L., 44 Dillon, 8, 29, 50, 53, 68, 85, 142, 152, 182 Dingus, 179 Ditchman, 80 Divney, 203 Dixon, 129 Dobbins, 5, 127 DOBBINS, PETER M., JR., SGT MAJ., 127 Dobyns, 148, 190 Donahue, 11, 115, 197 DONAHUE JESSE OWEN, 11 Donnelly, 141 DONNELLY HAROLD JACKSON (JACK), 141 Douglas, 11, 15, 16, 24, 29, 43, 50, 66, 77, 79, 87, 98, 102, 127, 129, 169, 179, 186, 190, 194 Dowdy, 13, 83, 85, 113 Downs, 12, 107 Doyle, 53, 83, 182, 197 Drews, 100 Drinkwater, 185 Driscoll, 75 Drumheller, 26, 32 Dudley, 46 Duffy, 184 Dugger, 74 DUGGER MATHEW A., 74 Dulaney, 3, 5, 8, 25, 63, 74, 89, 98, 104, 107, 119, 162, 195, 200 DULANEY GUY L., 8 HUGH ALTON, 88 JERRY DPUGLAS, 98 OCIE COX, 107 WILLIAM CECIL, 5 ZORA AKERS, 74 Duncan, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 15, 23, 26, 27, 42, 43, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 60, 69, 71, 77, 84, 87, 92, 100, 104, 105, 110, 130, 132, 135, 136, 139, 141, 154, 162, 165, 166, 167, 172, 184, 185, 192, 197, 198, 200 DUNCAN CARTON GLENVER, 3 ELDON RUDOLPH, 2 HAZEL AKERS, 77 JASPER LEE, 15 LINDA A. INEZ, 84 MARY AKERS, 52 RUBY BISHOP, 162 WESLEY, 141 Dunedin, 102 Durham, 26, 32, 81, 82, 89, 121, 168 Dancy, 20 Daniels, 37 Darden, 9, 179 Darnall, 93 Darnell, 86, 144 Darnelle, 168 Daum, 35 Daves, 15, 150 Davis, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 25, 41, 58, 71, 76, 82, 91, 98, 120, 123, 130, 147, 148, 154, 183, 184, 202, 203 DAVIS ELIZABETH (BILLIE) WRIGHT, 147 EMMETTE E., 98 Dawes, 35 Day, 43, 112, 119, 173, 176 Dean, 3, 5, 30, 35, 42, 43, 62, 69, 85, 88, 91, 100, 101, 117, 120, 126, 130, 131, 136, 147, 151, 154, 162, 168, 169, 187, 190, 198 Dearing, 193 Dehart, 43, 70, 162 DeHart, 8, 80, 83, 160, 165, 196 DEHART LEXIE VERNON, 165 WILLIAM ALFRED, 162 Demaine, 194 DEMAINE LISA MARIE, 194 Demory, 184 DEMORY ROY FRANKLIN, 184 Denton, 39, 130 Detamore, 193 Deuell, 156 Deviney, 28, 65, 108 Deweese, 106, 107 DeWeese, 42, 43, 141 DEWEESE VIRGIL THURMAN, 141 DeWilde, 200 DeWitt, 15, 77 Diamond, 69 Dickerson, 6, 18, 28, 29, 32, 33, 41, 43, 45, 54, 70, 73, 95, 99, 101, 107, 110, 126, 135, 136, 147, 156, 165, 170, 178, 195, 199 DICKERSON CAROL, 73 ELDON, 73 ELMO EARL, 101 GLEN W., 165 LILLIAN MARY DEHART, 70 MAUDE W., 110 ROSALEE ELLEN, 156 URSULA J., 165 WILLIAM (BILL) JACKSON, 95 WILLIAM HARMAN (BUSTER), 199 Dillard, 42, 91, 139, 167 210 Ferrell, 7, 51, 187, 201 Ferris, 14, 32, 35, 86, 96, 114, 117, 183 FERRIS JOHN HOWARD, 96 Fielder, 169 FIELDER ETHEL REBECCA, 169 Finely, 28 Finney, 91, 129 Fisher, 19, 123, 178 Flacks, 183 Fleming, 13 Fletcher, 21, 91 Flinchum, 54, 159 Flippin, 8 Flora, 7, 18, 24, 36, 49, 172, 173, 177, 192, 201 Floyd, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204 Fluor, 177 Foley, 12, 19, 27, 56, 66, 125, 171, 197 Ford, 21, 55, 60, 71, 78, 82, 121 Fore, 41, 189 Forget, 2 FORGET ROBERT ALFRED, 2 Foster, 16, 32, 40, 54, 63, 128, 173, 200 Fowler, 191 Fox, 95, 113, 114, 116 Fralin, 10, 12, 65, 87 Francis, 2, 13, 79, 86, 91, 126, 129, 137, 156, 162, 182, 189 FRANCIS DAVID WOODRUM, 86, 91 Francisco, 66, 73, 74, 75, 166 Franklin, 1, 3, 7, 24, 30, 45, 47, 51, 52, 53, 59, 64, 76, 129, 131, 134, 148, 159, 160, 182, 183, 184, 186, 191, 201 Frazier, 148 Freeman, 51, 61, 69, 94, 99, 117 FREEMAN Durrance, 43, 84, 130 Dutting, 32 Eanes, 14, 39, 102, 156, 182, 188 Earles, 95, 142, 193 EARLES HENRY HARRISON, 95 Earls, 37 Early, 58, 88, 101, 102, 106, 107, 125, 136, 155, 170 Earnest, 42, 61, 101, 156, 176 Easley, 43 East, 14, 41, 51, 57, 62, 82, 87, 122, 170, 197, 200, 201 EAST DAVID W., 62 Easton, 8, 133, 134, 145 Eaton, 8, 167 Edmonds, 202 Edwards, 22, 43, 53, 64, 87, 101, 108, 175, 200 EDWARDS ELLEN GAY BELCHER, 64 Eggleston, 189 Eldridge, 96, 117, 166 Elkins, 48 Elliott, 58, 203 Emerson, 184 English, 6, 43, 91, 131, 165, 178, 194 Enoch, 117, 163, 164 ENOCH CLARICE CAROLINE ROBINSON, 117 ELLIS, 163 Epperly, 45, 51, 86, 89, 91, 108, 121, 126, 128, 139, 147, 162, 165, 186, 199 EPPERLY JAMES PAUL, 121 LALA ALLEN, 91 Erichsen, 101 Etter, 106, 139 Evans, 10, 45, 77, 105, 119, 141, 146, 172 Falls, 34, 54, 100, 128, 168, 177, 184, 198 Farago, 12 Farley, 78 Farmer, 34, 105, 146, 153, 154 FARMER LINDA A LOUISE HINKLEY, 153 Farrar, 129 Fawcett, 9, 92 Fazenbaker, 70 Feek, 50, 67 Feldman, 110, 154 FELDMAN BERNARD FRANK, 154 HARRIET, 110 Fenwick, 4, 101, 172 Ferguson, 7, 30, 93, 200 FERGUSON DAVID CHANCE, 7 211 WARREN WILLIAMS, 64 Giles, 10, 30, 61, 120, 150, 151, 152, 167, 185 GILES CARL J. (CAPTAIN), 150, 152 Gillenwalters, 192 Gillespie, 80, 172, 183 GILLESPIE WAYNE G., 80 Gillis, 175 Gilmore, 40, 68 Glass, 6, 41, 60, 86, 189 GLASS BOOKER BYRD, 41 JOSEPH WARREN, 189 Glen, 20, 23, 48, 55, 63, 100, 102, 136, 139, 140, 147, 157, 176, 179, 200 Glenn, 3, 5, 13, 17, 32, 57, 83, 108, 117, 121, 127, 139, 164, 173, 174, 180, 185, 203 Goad, 7, 30, 31, 32, 37, 47, 48, 56, 78, 84, 99, 101, 110, 120, 121, 137, 147, 157, 158, 165 GOAD ARCHIE EUELL, 47 LOLA ALLIE, 84 MARY EDITH, 120 V. ARWIN, 110 Goard, 155 Godwin, 66 Goff, 4, 52, 106, 188 GOFF RAY GIFFORD, 4 Goins, 108 Gold, 149 Golden, 5, 65, 156 Gomez, 184 GOODE NAOMI RUTH MAXEY HALL, 12 Gordon, 25, 37, 51, 59, 61, 79, 80, 99, 117, 121, 140, 169, 170, 192 Goughenour, 57, 87 Goulet, 130 GOULET MANLEY R. "BOB", 130 Grady, 77 Grafton, 82, 165 Graham, 10, 17, 22, 46, 49, 58, 59, 60, 69, 77, 82, 88, 102, 117, 131, 149, 169, 170, 172, 174, 191, 192, 196, 197 GRAHAM DAISY ALTIZER, 77 FLORENCE ODELL WEBB, 170 ROY CURTIS "CURT", 69 WILLIAM, LONNIE (BOOKER), 131 Grant, 60, 117, 169, 170 Gravely, 132, 139 Graves, 165, 184 Gray, 11, 25, 43, 54, 102, 133, 149, 152, 182 RUTH MYRTLE, 69 Fryberger, 73, 74 Frye, 21 Fulcher, 7, 156 Fuller, 6, 58, 73, 105, 167 Fulp, 30 Funkhouser, 92 Funnell, 124 Furrow, 29, 31, 87 FURROW JEFFERY ALAN, 31 Gallager, 191 Gallanger, 33 Galliher, 201 Gallimore, 5, 21, 55, 60, 92, 120, 131, 153, 168, 187, 190 Galloway, 45 Garay, 134 Gardner, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 65, 67, 69, 71, 72, 74, 82, 86, 87, 92, 93, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 105, 108, 110, 113, 114, 117, 119, 120, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 135, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142, 147, 150, 155, 156, 158, 159, 162, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174, 176, 177, 178, 180, 184, 185, 186, 188, 189, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 200, 204 GARDNER CARMEN LEIGH, 22 NORA KETURAH, 47 Garrett, 10, 56, 80, 117, 122 Gaspard, 156 GASPARD MARSHALL JOHN, 156 Gaudette, 88 Gentry, 180, 186 Geoghegan, 10 George, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 32, 36, 39, 43, 46, 47, 51, 54, 57, 61, 66, 69, 70, 75, 78, 82, 84, 87, 88, 89, 92, 98, 102, 105, 106, 112, 113, 115, 116, 121, 122, 124, 126, 130, 131, 132, 134, 138, 144, 146, 165, 168, 170, 171, 173, 174, 184, 192, 202 GEORGE BELVA IRENE, 131 Georgeff, 20 GEORGEFF CAROL ELIZABETH SAWICK, 20 Gerald, 4, 53, 55, 83, 106, 113, 187, 192 Gibbs, 25, 63, 176, 204 GIBBS MELODY ANN MERCKLING, 25 Gibson, 37, 40, 129, 144, 165, 194 Gilbert, 9, 26, 64, 83, 171 GILBERT 212 Hamm, 99 Hammock, 102 Hammond, 80 Hampton, 11, 22, 23, 62, 86, 175 Hamrick, 17, 134, 176 HAMRICK NANNIE H., 176 Hancock, 23, 33, 34, 137, 174 HANCOCK MARVIN DALE, 23 Handy, 54, 102, 180 Hanks, 32, 97, 98 Hanson, 153 Harbour, 12, 142, 163 Hardy, 13, 40, 74, 108, 183 Hargrove, 30, 102 Harman, 14, 27, 28, 29, 32, 35, 36, 46, 53, 64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 97, 108, 110, 115, 127, 134, 135, 138, 163, 165, 168, 186, 194, 199 HARMAN ARTHUR LEE, 53 CHARLES WESLEY (C.W.), 108 CONLEY DEWEY, 115 HELEN CATHERINE, 27, 29 ISAAC JUNIOR, 66 MARY LOU, 165 MILDRED RUTH, 186 Harmon, 9, 10, 15, 24, 36, 40, 43, 53, 54, 61, 63, 64, 65, 70, 77, 80, 84, 114, 128, 130, 152, 167, 177, 180, 188, 189, 192, 194 HARMON JOHN MILTON "JACK", 194 LEO, 77 REVIA LUCILLE SMITH, 15 RICHARD CLYDE, 128 VAN MCCOY, 70 Harrell, 43, 59, 168, 196 Harris, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 19, 23, 33, 34, 40, 46, 50, 51, 58, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69, 71, 84, 97, 98, 112, 130, 132, 133, 139, 145, 151, 158, 159, 161, 166, 167, 169, 170, 171, 175, 176, 177, 183, 191, 196, 197, 200, 204 HARRIS CORNELIA GLADA THOMAS, 23 GLEN MCKINLEY, 4 GOLDIE TURPIN, 33 J. W., 139 MARVIN JACKSON, 170 Harrison, 40, 50, 62, 64, 78, 95, 97, 156, 162, 173, 184, 188, 197 Harry, 9, 16, 20, 27, 28, 29, 32, 35, 38, 60, 72, 76, 83, 91, 97, 99, 114, 117, 119, 124, 126, 146, 151, 159, 170, 172, 197 Harsh, 50, 67 Harter, 25, 28, 64 HARTER Graybill, 190 Grayson, 21, 22, 129 Green, 12, 27, 41, 58, 110 Greene, 62, 68, 138 Greenwood, 4, 43 Greer, 29, 64, 84, 114, 130 Gregersen, 112 Gregg, 8, 162, 171 GREGG MARY LENORA, 8 Gregory, 20, 23, 44, 49, 57, 61, 74, 90, 117, 125, 143, 153, 161, 164, 177, 199 Griffen, 28 Griffin, 18, 49, 55, 66, 80, 106, 135, 169, 174, 181 GRIFFIN ALTON LLOYD, DR., 174 Griffith, 3, 14, 55, 57, 142, 171, 179, 185 GRIFFITH VERA ESTELLE ROBERSON, 171 Griggs, 52, 106 GRIGGS ANTHONY WAYNE, 52 Grindle, 18 Gross, 169 Grubitz, 152 Guilliams, 19, 46, 117 Gunn, 78 Gunter, 9, 51, 116 Haddix, 45 Haden, 74, 89, 142 HADEN HOY CALVIN, 142 Hager, 148 Hainline, 45 Hairston, 2, 38 Halach, 124 Hale, 10, 14, 19, 35, 48, 60, 79, 85, 89, 90, 91, 105, 106, 113, 117, 131, 138, 146, 162, 175, 192, 193, 202 HALE COCY FRANCIS, 162 NELSON LEE, 138 Hall, 3, 4, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 30, 38, 40, 44, 47, 65, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 79, 88, 100, 101, 108, 116, 117, 122, 125, 139, 144, 145, 147, 149, 155, 157, 159, 160, 165, 184, 185, 186, 189, 194, 195, 196 HALL GEORGIA "MAW" ELIZABETH, 149 LUTHER LEE, 65 Hallman, 52, 72, 73, 75 HALLMAN PHILLIP EUGENE, 75 ROY WILMER, 52 Hamilton, 56, 161 Hamlett, 183 213 Hoback, 13, 17, 46, 102 Hobbs, 76, 123 Hodge, 20, 185 Hodges, 17, 29, 58, 62, 80, 105, 158 Hogan, 110, 136, 166 Holden, 34, 193, 201 Holifield, 197 Holland, 29, 57, 80 Hollandsworth, 3, 4, 9, 10, 17, 21, 48, 58, 102, 104, 105, 136, 182 HOLLANDSWORTH CARL MARTIN, 105 MELVIN ROSS, 102 REN JOHN, 182 TROY LEE, 104 Hollie, 5, 107 Hollins, 112, 120, 158 HOLLINS FAURE EWERE, 112 Holloway, 193 Holman, 119 Holt, 19, 171 Honaker, 75, 153 Hooper, 51 Hopkins, 3, 11, 17, 18, 24, 78, 102, 105, 122, 130, 138, 170 HOPKINS PAULINE HODGES, 17 Hornbarger, 56 Horne, 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 42, 49, 54, 76, 77, 82, 84, 87, 90, 98, 99, 124, 129, 136, 147, 149, 154, 156, 165, 194 Horton, 32, 42, 58 Houchins, 23, 79, 97, 120, 123, 150, 183 Houston, 35, 56, 87, 104, 112, 174 Howard, 21, 22, 32, 36, 42, 48, 69, 70, 85, 89, 90, 96, 117, 120, 121, 133, 145, 146, 150, 169, 180, 183, 190, 192, 195, 203 HOWARD JOHNNY JUNIOR, 89 Howell, 45, 66, 102, 105, 110, 125, 155, 157, 187 Howery, 17, 51, 61, 89, 117, 161 HOWERY BEULAH "BB" MABERRY HOWERY, 161 ROBERT LEE, 17 Howlett, 49, 57 Hubbard, 20, 36, 37, 47, 51, 59, 65, 69, 99, 101, 147, 178, 180 HUBBARD LANE BARRY, 59 Hudgins, 25, 172 HUDLEY MARY WIMMER, 55 Huff, 4, 14, 22, 33, 44, 49, 54, 59, 69, 73, 94, 101, 102, 108, 113, 117, 120, 121, 131, 132, 134, 135, 175, 198 CLARICE BOYD, 25 FREEDA HARMAN, 64 Hartman, 58, 60, 106 Hartung, 13 Hartwell, 12, 136 Hassell, 6, 48, 146, 156, 196 Hatcher, 15, 16, 41, 58, 168, 169, 170, 176, 179, 194 Hawes, 26, 32 Hawkins, 20, 31, 52, 88, 107, 143, 165, 201 Hawks, 36, 183 Hay, 190 Hayden, 23, 36, 84, 94, 189 HAYDEN CLARA BEAVER, 23 Hayes, 92 Haynes, 9, 12, 154 Hazelwood, 15, 77 Heafner, 55 Hearley, 91 Heartly, 86 Hedrick, 49, 136 Heights, 12, 17, 52, 136, 164, 180 Heizer, 164 Helm, 23 Helms, 19, 33, 34, 44, 170 HELMS CHARLES LINDBERGH, 33 Hendrick, 46, 89 HENDRICK GRACIE MAE, 89 Henley, 88, 183, 202 Henninger, 149 Hetherington, 96 HETHERINGTON EVELYN "LYN" H., 96 Hickman, 183 Hicks, 85, 86, 87, 134, 185, 186 HICKS LINWOOD T., SR., 86 Higgs, 24, 124, 138, 198 HIGGS DONNA PHILLIPS, 123 Hill, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 55, 56, 60, 65, 66, 67, 70, 71, 72, 76, 78, 82, 83, 87, 89, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 112, 113, 114, 116, 129, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 141, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150, 153, 155, 159, 160, 162, 164, 165, 171, 173, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 196, 197, 200, 201, 202, 204 Hilton, 42, 43, 52, 96, 172 HILTON RAY MELVIN, 42 Hinkley, 106, 153 214 ALVIN, 47 Irby, 193 Ivey, 169, 201 Jackson, 9, 38, 95, 135, 141, 160, 170 Jacocks, 177 James, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 54, 58, 59, 61, 63, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 76, 78, 80, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 102, 106, 107, 113, 117, 121, 122, 123, 124, 128, 131, 134, 135, 136, 138, 141, 142, 146, 147, 149, 150, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 162, 165, 166, 167, 170, 171, 176, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 198, 200, 201, 202, 204 Jamison, 9, 88, 169, 170, 178 JAMISON JAMES JEFFREY, 178 Janke, 202 JANNAY NANA KING, 190 Janney, 4, 8, 29, 35, 44, 56, 60, 100, 102, 120, 129, 132, 136, 141, 142, 144, 162, 176 JANNEY JEWEL A., 142 MARY ROBERTSON, 56 Jarrett, 6 Jefferson, 16, 71, 116, 138, 166, 191, 194 Jenkins, 13, 185 JENKINS SUE CONNER WEDDLE, 13 Jennings, 156 Jewell, 51, 57, 65, 115, 142 Johansen, 83 Johns, 169 Johnson, 4, 13, 24, 42, 48, 49, 54, 61, 98, 106, 113, 115, 128, 141, 171 JOHNSON HAROLD LEE, 113 Johnston, 31, 67, 110, 112 JOHNSTON AUSTIN HUNTER, 31 Jones, 15, 17, 18, 40, 41, 55, 56, 57, 59, 66, 77, 86, 87, 92, 95, 108, 112, 116, 124, 131, 143, 146, 161, 162, 175, 183, 184, 186, 187, 190, 193, 204 JONES JACK WITTEN, 116 OSCAR GARFIELD, 59 T. LAWRENCE (LARRY), 186 TERRELL, 56 Joseph, 9, 17, 18, 19, 24, 51, 52, 54, 61, 62, 64, 68, 71, 78, 90, 91, 93, 101, 112, 116, 128, 130, 147, 148, 152, 156, 157, 160, 168, 173, 177, 180, 182, 189, 195, 198, 203 Kamblin, 13 Kazorck, 35 HUFF EDWARD RAY, 59 GAYNELL QUESENBERRY, 113 VERLA L., 69 VIRGINIA PEARL, 14 Huffman, 19, 80 HUFFMAN JANET ELEANOR, 80 Hughes, 79, 102 Humenick, 63 Humphrey, 9, 54, 128, 133, 134 HUMPHREY BERTHA E., 128 DORIS MARIE, 134 MARIE, 133 SAMUEL ANDREW "SAM", 53 Humphreys, 31 Hundley, 4, 55, 107, 130, 170, 171 Hungate, 115, 117 HUNGATE JAMES HARRY, 117 Hunley, 204 Hunt, 141, 178 Hunter, 13, 15, 31, 34, 51, 56, 75, 78, 87, 110, 161, 162, 184, 201 Hurley, 15, 77, 143 Hurt, 31 HURT ROSIE, 31 Hutchins, 34, 141 Hyatt, 63 HYATT BEULAH POFF, 63 Hylton, 11, 12, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 35, 39, 47, 51, 53, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70, 73, 85, 92, 93, 98, 101, 105, 107, 112, 115, 121, 124, 130, 131, 132, 139, 140, 142, 145, 146, 156, 159, 166, 167, 171, 172, 185, 191, 195, 204 HYLTON CARMON ETHELBERT, 35 CHARLOTTE OCIE MOLES, 139 DALTON H., 156 EDITH ILENE COX, 195 ELSIE WEEKS, 191 LOIS COC, 27 RUTH DUNCAN, 132 SARRAH AGNES, 84 SCOTT ALLEN, 101 VADA GAY, 185 W. HANFORD, 166 WALTER ISAIAH, 51 Hypes, 96 Iddings, 166, 198 Ingold, 63 Ingram, 11, 47, 74, 105, 110 INGRAM 215 Lafond, 93 LAFOND LUCIEN "LOU" JOSEPH, 93 Lake, 22, 95, 99, 105, 115, 128, 178, 179 Lam, 55 Lamont, 95 Lancaster, 9, 30, 91, 110, 156, 184 Landers, 157 LANDERS RUTH HOWELL, 157 Lane, 7, 9, 33, 35, 55, 57, 59, 69, 84, 87, 105, 120, 123, 142, 146, 152, 159, 184, 199, 202 Lang, 56, 86 Langsdorf, 173 Lannen, 176 LANNEN ALBERFTA JANE, 176 Lantz, 79 LaPalm, 201 LaPrad, 135 Largen, 32, 83 Larson, 39, 49, 50, 61, 72, 88, 92 Laughter, 131 LAUGHTER EDITH COX, 131 Laurens, 10, 135 Law, 184, 187 Lawrence, 11, 13, 22, 29, 35, 37, 47, 49, 56, 63, 67, 83, 89, 90, 91, 97, 99, 108, 117, 123, 124, 129, 130, 136, 150, 153, 155, 159, 161, 162, 166, 167, 172, 173, 176, 180, 182, 184, 186, 187, 192, 193, 196, 198 Laws, 10 Lawson, 7, 24, 98, 115, 116, 138, 147, 153 LAWSON BAILEY DAKOTA, 7 LAWSON, DAVID LYNN, 7 Lawton, 51, 197 Laxton, 7 Lay, 9, 48, 97, 107, 141, 190 Layman, 48, 97, 107, 141, 190 Ledbetter, 27 Lee, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29, 34, 36, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 60, 63, 65, 68, 72, 73, 74, 76, 80, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, 113, 116, 117, 121, 130, 134, 136, 138, 139, 141, 142, 144, 146, 147, 155, 157, 158, 160, 162, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 175, 176, 182, 183, 189, 190, 191, 193, 196, 197, 202, 204 Leech, 49, 122 LEECH JOHN C., 122 Leffingwell, 177 Legge, 193 Kegley, 149 Keifer, 135 Keith, 48, 59, 71, 73, 74, 81, 89, 101, 102, 114, 117, 125, 128, 145, 153, 178, 182, 187, 192, 193, 196 KEITH MCCOY REGINALD, SR., 128 Kelley, 20, 38, 115 KELLEY AUSBORE PAUL, 38 Kelly, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 38, 54, 132, 141, 146, 152, 159, 160, 182, 187, 191 Kemp, 61, 91, 145, 174, 203 KEMP ERNEST VASCO, 145 Kendal, 98 Kendall, 99, 183, 202 KENDALL ETHELEEN HILL, 98 Kennedy, 82, 139 Kenneth, 3, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 30, 33, 34, 36, 40, 43, 46, 47, 51, 58, 69, 75, 76, 77, 78, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 93, 94, 101, 102, 105, 107, 113, 121, 122, 124, 129, 130, 131, 134, 138, 140, 141, 145, 150, 153, 154, 158, 159, 160, 164, 168, 175, 197, 198, 204 Kessinger, 153 Kessler, 21 Kesterson, 33 Keyes, 41 KEYES ROSE MARIE, 41 Keyton, 32 Kilgore, 26 Kimble, 12 Kimmel, 152 King, 4, 12, 15, 21, 22, 31, 41, 62, 69, 70, 78, 84, 88, 90, 96, 106, 107, 116, 117, 172, 187, 190, 193, 195 KING CLARENCE WILEY, 62 ELOISE ANGLE, 21 Kingrea, 74, 156 KINGREA ALICE BOOTHE, 74 Kirby, 130, 132, 151, 162, 178 Kirk, 63, 87, 108, 189, 203 Kirkland, 53, 167 Kittinger, 9, 29 Komaiko, 154 Kontkanen, 138 KONTKANEN BERNICE HIGGS, 138 Krebs, 44, 140 Kruszyna, 22 Kuster, 14 Lackey, 15, 27, 43, 73, 170, 176 216 LOWE LOMA DELL SWEENEY, 30 Lowry, 151 LOWRY MICHAEL EDWARD, 151 Lucas, 8, 9, 26, 62, 79, 87, 203 Luckado, 38, 170 Lundy, 183 Lupton, 181 Lyle, 54, 64, 84 Lynch, 30, 57, 151, 179 LYNCH FRANCES PIERCE, 178 Lynn, 7, 8, 13, 30, 43, 67, 71, 90, 91, 99, 100, 117, 129, 131, 136, 139, 141, 158, 175, 178, 180, 191, 192 LYNN TERESA ANN LESTER, 70 Lyon, 152 Lytton, 85, 152 Maas, 187 Mabe, 203 Maberry, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, 110, 112, 113, 117, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 179, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 203, 204 Mabery, 184, 204 Mabry, 65, 87 MacAlexander, 142 Madison, 2, 12, 45, 136, 145, 171, 180, 186, 187, 195, 201 Mallory, 56 Manchester, 40, 66 Mann, 39, 124, 203 Manning, 38, 39, 55, 170 Mannon, 21, 41, 69, 81, 117, 164, 189 MANNON LUCY PUGH, 81 Marchon, 101, 167 MARCHON GERARD KENNETH, 101 Marion, 21, 34, 45, 55, 70, 97, 98, 110, 126, 129, 162, 182, 187 Marrey, 124 Marsh, 13, 127, 133, 134 Leidy, 135 Lell, 25, 55, 59, 125 Lemons, 105, 108, 133 LEMONS IRVIN HUGH, 133 Lenasters, 39 Lentini, 2 Lester, 18, 31, 56, 60, 71, 85, 108, 110, 112, 117, 139, 154, 167, 170, 198, 202 LESTER CLYDIA M., 56 ZELL A., 154 Leuba, 60 Level, 4 Lewis, 8, 15, 16, 21, 26, 29, 36, 37, 51, 63, 70, 71, 76, 80, 96, 101, 114, 131, 140, 152, 164, 172, 175, 180, 184, 185, 186, 193, 200 Light, 5, 28, 45, 99, 101, 119, 132 LIGHT PERCY CLINTON, 119 RONALD K., 5 Lilly, 149, 192 Linderman, 63 Lineberry, 129, 143 LINEBERRY WARREN G., 143 Lingelbach, 62 Link, 16, 36, 58, 71, 114, 117, 148, 171, 183 Linkous, 18, 71, 100, 117, 145, 167 LINKOUS GILBERT CHAPMAN, 100 Liptrap, 11 Litchard, 35 Little, 28, 38, 40, 101, 184 Lively, 37, 133, 134 Lloyd, 8, 57, 76, 95, 104, 142, 154, 164, 174, 192, 199, 200 Lockamy, 43 LOCKAMY OSCAR HAROLD, 43 Logan, 164 Loring, 34, 163 LORING BRADLEY J., 34 Love, 11, 13, 91, 169 LOVE ALEX STEPHEN, 11 Lovelace, 160 Lovell, 54, 112, 120 LOVELL FRANCES ELIZABETH HUFF, 120 WALLER LEE, 54 Lovins, 64, 117 LOVINS GILES MOYER, 117 Lowe, 9, 30 217 McGinnis, 100, 101, 128 McGrady, 11, 36, 52 MCGRADY WILLIAM RUSH, 11 McGuinness, 193 McGuire, 35, 200 MCGUIRE LINDA LOU, 35 McKay, 50, 67, 158 McKee, 13 McKibbin, 18 McKinney, 67, 160, 194 McKnight, 16 MCKNIGHT CARRIE NOLEN, 16 McMillan, 49, 75 McNeil, 34 MCNEIL EVERETTE JUNIOR, 34 McNiel, 45 McPeak, 49, 84, 130, 153, 167 MCPEAK ELVIN GUINDWELL, 167 OPAL BOLT BRANSCOME, 49 Meador, 3, 20, 57, 58, 186, 193 MEADOR BOBBIE WEBB, 20 Meadow, 43, 68, 85 Medina, 167 MEDINA EMMA, 167 Meeks, 142, 162 Meidinger, 130 Melvin, 5, 15, 16, 30, 37, 42, 45, 49, 51, 85, 102, 125, 136, 158, 182, 194 Memmit, 154 Mende, 198 Mercer, 32 Merckling, 25 Meredith, 22, 23, 35, 42, 45, 98, 119, 126, 164 Merrian, 194 Metcalf, 81 Metzler, 203 Meyers, 100 Midkiff, 25, 93, 108 MIDKIFF JAMES LEE, 93 Mignone, 38 MIGNONE JANET CLAIRE, 38 Miles, 6, 154, 198, 203 MILES MARTHA REED, 6 Miller, 15, 35, 46, 47, 66, 81, 106, 116, 136, 150, 155, 169, 179, 186 MILLER Marshall, 3, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 23, 28, 31, 34, 45, 49, 56, 58, 60, 76, 77, 80, 83, 86, 105, 107, 110, 112, 121, 123, 127, 130, 132, 133, 134, 137, 162, 165, 173, 174, 187, 199, 201 MARSHALL CHARLES EDGAR, 121 LUTHER BURNETT, 23 MARTHA QUESENBERRY, 17 VINTON ROLLIE, 130 Martin, 3, 7, 12, 13, 20, 22, 24, 40, 46, 56, 60, 67, 69, 80, 90, 100, 101, 105, 116, 125, 129, 132, 136, 140, 152, 155, 157, 159, 161, 167, 179, 180, 181, 183, 193, 197, 202 MARTIN DOCK LAWRENCE, 56 HARLIE LEWIS, 101 LOMA SPENCE, 7 NINA COLE, 46 PHYLLIS HETTYE, 116 Martinez, 9, 186 Martuscelli, 167 MARTUSCELLI MARTY, 167 Mason, 44, 51, 61, 98, 119, 127, 140, 184, 190 Massey, 99, 124 Matherly, 90, 112 Mathis, 41, 99 MATHIS, 99 Maxey, 3, 12, 74, 89, 95, 166, 200 MAXEY JAMES HARDING, 166 WILLIAM CLYDE, 200 Maxwell, 39, 55, 161 Mayberry, 11, 164 MAYBERRY HENRY E., 164 Maynard, 18, 23, 146, 163 Mays, 14, 84 Mazzola, 144 McAlexander, 12, 137, 171, 185 McAvoy, 173 MCAVOY EFFIE CONNER, 173 McBride, 19 McBroom, 126 McClaugherty, 10 McClintock, 95 McConnell, 108 McCoy, 28, 39, 70, 71, 72, 108, 128, 140, 167, 185 McCrary, 65 McCraw, 47 McDaniel, 48, 101, 169, 183 MCDANIEL WILMA HUFF, 101 McDonald, 100 McFarland, 41 218 IVA LILLIAN, 183 Morris, 37, 63, 72, 89, 125, 126, 133, 134, 140, 149, 195 MORRIS EDNA MAE WILLIS, 89 Morrison, 19 Morton, 43, 197 Moses, 12, 38, 96, 117, 160, 161 Mountcassell, 76 MOUNTCASSELL WILLIAM JAMES (JIMMY), 76 Moye, 99 Mull, 30 Mullins, 8, 13, 16, 47, 77, 95, 158, 170 Muncy, 75, 76 MUNCY EUNICE, 75 Mundy, 42, 64, 115 MUNDY RUSSELL LEE, SR., 42 Munsey, 30, 96 MUNSEY WILLIAM KENNETH, 30 Murch, 34 Murphy, 4, 80 MURPHY MARIE JANNEY, 4 Murray, 71, 73, 115, 156, 175, 198 Murrie, 30, 35, 91, 129 MURRIE JAMES, 128 MARY LYNN YEARLY, 91 Musceria, 72 Musselman, 105 Myers, 29, 35, 63, 92, 112, 116, 131, 136 MYERS LOLA MARY, 92 Naff, 12, 14, 17, 72, 102, 105, 117, 146, 158, 162, 166, 189, 190, 193 NAFF ERMAN LANE, 105 HYBUNIA POFF, 72 Nash, 4, 62 Neal, 84, 88, 91, 129, 130, 169, 185, 195, 203 Neighbors, 143, 144 Neitzey, 101, 167 Nester, 32, 37, 56, 98, 110, 117, 124, 145, 148, 158, 159, 184 NESTER CATHERINE DOBYNS, 148 GRACE LARGEN, 32 Newman, 168 NEWMAN ALFRED ODELL, 168 Newsoms, 65 Neyman, 33 ANNIE LEE, 155 DOLLY YEAROUT, 179 KEVIN CHARLES, 106 Milliron, 64 Millirons, 129 Mills, 2, 4, 48, 56, 70, 85, 134, 141, 160, 173, 182, 185, 197, 198 MILLS CLARENCE E. "BILL", 56 Minnich, 58 Minnick, 17, 115, 116 Mitchell, 2, 3, 11, 19, 23, 29, 33, 39, 41, 43, 46, 49, 56, 58, 59, 60, 63, 68, 82, 91, 94, 102, 105, 110, 123, 137, 146, 161, 169, 170, 174, 196, 198, 203, 204 MITCHELL BERNICE PHILLIPS, 2 FREDA PARKHURST, 41 JOHN HAMPTON, 11 RALPH THORNHILL, SR., 204 ROSIE L., 145 WILLIAM "BILL" HINKLEY, VI, COL., 94 Mixter, 197 Mize, 112, 173, 176 MIZE LYNWOOD HARRISON, 173 Moates, 65 Moles, 97, 108, 128, 130, 139, 140, 174, 190, 204 MOLES AVA CONNER, 174 JODY RAY, 108 KERMIT, 204 RONNIE LEE, 130 Montgomery, 2, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 23, 38, 43, 46, 49, 68, 71, 72, 73, 74, 82, 84, 86, 89, 94, 95, 97, 99, 104, 120, 124, 125, 130, 136, 138, 149, 150, 164, 174, 185, 192, 195, 196, 202 MONTGOMERY CARLOS LESLEY, 120 Moogalion, 4 Moore, 7, 58, 61, 69, 76, 85, 94, 99, 110, 119, 123, 177, 179, 182 MOORE FLORENCE TATUM, 69 LEOTA FAY, 179 LESTER D. "JOE", 7 MARJORIE FLUOR, 177 Morales, 128 Moran, 15, 18, 22, 29, 78, 116, 117, 136, 147, 153, 158, 163, 189 MORAN ARCHIE, 163 Moreton, 58 Morgan, 13, 20, 34, 87, 96, 112, 143, 148, 154, 183, 185, 188, 198 MORGAN 219 Palmer, 48, 56, 99 PALMER RICHARD A. "DICKY", 99 Parker, 2, 81, 83, 105, 158, 169 Parks, 57, 89, 97 Parrish, 141 Pasley, 183 Patterson, 100, 183, 190 PATTERSON THEODORE, 183 Patton, 10, 35, 97, 189 Payne, 49, 98, 160, 193 Peacor, 66 Peak, 122, 123 Pearce, 107 Pegram, 136, 187 Pelletier, 93 Pelling, 96 Penn, 15, 77, 123 Penney, 151 PENNEY CONNIE NORRIS, 151 Pennington, 156 Penny, 13, 51, 59, 61, 190 Perdue, 19, 21, 22, 77, 107, 137, 195 Peterman, 18, 48, 149 PETERMAN LLOYD GRAHAM, 149 Peters, 6, 9, 24, 33, 40, 50, 56, 64, 77, 97, 105, 106, 115, 132, 146, 153, 157, 159, 176, 183, 188, 193, 194, 203 PETERS BENFORD LEESON, 193 CHARLES RAY, 159 CLELLA ELIZABETH, 183 ELWOOD JEWELL, 115 HOWARD SAMUEL, 146 JOHN W., 157 MARGIE MAE HYLTON, 146 SHIRLEY RODNEY, 105 Peterson, 182, 192 Pettry, 102 Peyton, 191, 199 Phelps, 49 Phillip, 3, 5, 7, 14, 29, 40, 47, 57, 58, 63, 72, 75, 100, 134, 136, 141, 190 Phillips, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 25, 31, 32, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 45, 47, 77, 81, 90, 94, 112, 120, 121, 124, 134, 140, 147, 155, 158, 164, 165, 170, 183, 185, 187, 189, 193, 199, 204 PHILLIPS ANDREW CALVERT, 8 CAMERSON SCOTT, 14 EDNA, 94 FLETCHER ODELL, 4 FRANK LEWIS, 164 Nicely, 86 Nichols, 6, 13, 19, 27, 32, 34, 42, 44, 55, 67, 96, 110, 113, 125, 157, 173, 180 NICHOLS JAMES NEIL, 27 KELSEA JADE, 6 MARSHALL EVERETTE, 13 Nicola, 152 Nielson, 63 Nixon, 46, 57 Nock, 58 Noell, 34, 114, 174 Nolen, 6, 15, 16, 22, 47, 126, 139, 140, 149, 159, 168, 169, 170, 177, 194 NOLEN GOLDIE BOYD, 169, 170 JAMES EDWARD, 168 LOUIS THOMAS, 139 THELMER JEFFERSON, 194 Nolley, 158 NOLLEY VERNON BRAMMER, 158 Norman, 7, 17, 34, 36, 48, 56, 84, 98, 104, 137, 140, 156, 158, 191, 201 Norton, 16 Nott, 203 Nuckolls, 22, 47, 67, 83, 90, 97, 99, 108, 124, 136, 150, 155, 159, 172, 182, 186, 196 Nunn, 153 Ober, 131 O'Connor, 9, 97, 158 Ogle, 202 Ohler, 78, 85, 122 OHLER IVA M., 122 Olive, 39 Oliver, 8, 153, 164 Osborne, 21, 125, 171 OSBORNE PATRICIA TRISH BARTON, 171 Osbourn, 164 Osmundson, 199 Ousterhouse, 49 Overacre, 17 Overby, 193 Overstreet, 31, 35, 115 Owen, 7, 11, 30, 67, 182, 193 OWEN G. ALBERT, JR., 30 Owens, 22, 66, 70, 146, 169 Pack, 51, 54, 91 Page, 50, 67 PAGE ALICE MARY PETERS, 50 JAMES BURLEIGH, 67 Paige, 9, 57, 63, 140 220 Pratt, 51, 61, 117, 131, 172, 176 PRATT OTIS ELWOOD, 176 Price, 4, 30, 31, 63, 85, 89, 95, 97, 119, 133, 134, 167 Prillaman, 80, 167, 182, 197 PRILLAMAN DONALD QUINN, 197 Prinelli, 90 Proctor, 21, 80 Proffitt, 40 Profit, 89 Puckett, 59, 170 Pugh, 7, 25, 54, 77, 81, 84, 158, 163, 189 PUGH FRED JERRY, 25 Pyne, 133, 134 Quesenberry, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 39, 45, 48, 51, 53, 59, 61, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 71, 75, 78, 82, 87, 90, 92, 94, 101, 102, 104, 105, 108, 110, 112, 113, 121, 122, 125, 131, 134, 136, 137, 138, 140, 151, 153, 155, 157, 158, 160, 162, 164, 167, 168, 174, 180, 183, 184, 185, 187, 190, 192, 193, 198 QUESENBERRY BEATRICE DUNCAN, 110 BRIAN LEE, 87 BUFORD EDWARD, 74 CARSLEY BENTON, 160 CECIL C., 20 CECIL ECKMAN, ELDER, 183 CORA KENLEY, 78 EDITH GALLIMORE, 21 ISAIAH WALTER, 39 IVA WADE, 105 LORENE GRAHAM, 192 MARGARET HARRIS, 151 MYRTLE GRACE, 137 NORMAN HUES, 187 OPAL GLADYS, 122 SYLVIA CONNER, 158 THELMA MATTERLY, 112 TRUMAN WILLIAM, 10 VIRGINIA COX, 27 Quesinberry, 155 Qusenberry, 160 Radford, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29, 33, 40, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 58, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 76, 77, 78, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 95, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, 110, 117, 119, 125, 127, 128, 131, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 159, 163, 164, 165, 168, 169, 170, 173, 175, 177, 178, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 197, 198, 199, 200 RADFORD ALISA MARIE, 119 GRACE VELMA BISHOP, 124 IDA BEULAH QUESENBERRY QUESENBERRY, 121 IVA MAE QUESENBERRY, 140 JUNIE DALE (J.D.), 24 LESSIE GAY, 18 LULA QUESENBERRY, 45 RUTH SPENCE, 193 STANLEY, 90 Pickeral, 112 Pickford, 188 Pickurel, 173 Pieper, 60 PIEPER CHARLES MONROE, 60 Pierce, 54, 86, 95, 179, 187, 199 PIERCE H. WINTERS SIMPKINS, 199 Pingel, 47, 55, 74, 91, 92, 99 Pitsinger, 34 Placido, 126 Plaisted, 81, 82 PLAISTED PERSIS M., 81 Plant, 5, 8, 50, 65, 76, 98, 104, 105, 138, 183, 199 Plasters, 71, 170, 171 PLASTERS ROSA LEE HUNDLEY, 170 Plunkett, 77 Poage, 157 POAGE WILLIAM LUMSDEN, 157 Poff, 3, 12, 13, 27, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 49, 51, 54, 56, 60, 63, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 85, 96, 97, 100, 117, 120, 131, 134, 141, 146, 170, 183, 191, 201, 202 POFF DANIEL EDMOND, JR., 27 GOLDIE KING, 96 HAROLD N., 201 JAMES "MURRIE", 30 WADE MARSHALL, 201 WILLIAM LEE, 60 Poffel, 137 Pollitt, 156 Polock, 134 Pond, 157, 183 POND MABEL QUESENBERRY, 157 Pope, 104, 182 POPE SUSAN EANES, 182 Posey, 56, 85, 168, 185 Poston, 14, 75, 76, 94, 113, 121, 160, 164, 170 Powell, 102, 131, 194 Powers, 16 Powhatan, 15, 150 221 Restvale, 13, 14, 15, 20, 28, 31, 33, 42, 58, 60, 67, 76, 78, 90, 91, 101, 105, 106, 107, 114, 129, 131, 138, 139, 141, 146, 153, 165, 168, 185, 186, 192, 197, 202, 204 Reynolds, 33, 36, 40, 54, 59, 64, 74, 128, 131 REYNOLDS JAMES CLINTON, 59 Rhea, 18, 96 Rhoades, 29 Rhodes, 13, 75, 186 Rholetter, 128 Ricard, 93 Rice, 4, 21, 22, 30, 49, 78, 79, 124, 164 RICE FRANCIS M., 21 Rich, 10, 34, 37, 90, 167, 169, 193 Richards, 37, 61, 108, 131, 162 RICHARDS EULA VIRGINIA, 37 Richardson, 9, 12, 26, 60, 63, 70, 71, 80, 85, 91, 96, 144, 147, 177, 195 RICHARDSON JOHN WALKER, 177 JOSEPH STEPHEN, 91 Richter, 197 Richwine, 17 Ridinger, 48 Rierson, 67, 182, 201 Ries, 63 Riester, 148 RIESTER HOWARD MICHAEL, 148 Riggins, 160 RIGGINS MAMIE PAYNE, 160 Rigney, 27, 33, 37, 144 Riley, 17, 69, 108, 193, 201 Ritchie, 183, 199 Ritter, 187 Robbins, 12, 45, 161 ROBBINS LAWRENCE (LARRY) N., 161 Roberson, 18, 47, 53, 54, 83, 171 ROBERSON ELDON LYLE, 54 Roberts, 13, 37, 55, 69, 79, 124 Robertson, 56, 78, 115, 159, 171, 202 ROBERTSON VERNIE R., 78 Robinette, 18, 193 ROBINETTE ESLEY COCHRAN, 18 Robinson, 18, 99, 117 Rogers, 13, 49, 50 Roland, 15, 94, 95, 136, 162 ROLAND, DELMA NOLEN, 6 ELIZA BELLE, 177 LACY WAYNE, 24 VERA MORAN, 29 WILTON M., 108 Ragland, 203 Rakes, 24, 50, 52, 58, 110, 140, 159, 161, 166, 183 Rampey, 43, 84, 130 RAMPEY EDITH INEZ, 130 GEORGE W., 43 Rampey,, 43, 84, 130 Ramsey, 34, 55, 79, 120 RAMSEY SAMUEL J., SR., 79 Ratcliff, 85 Ratcliffe, 34, 190 Ratliff, 106, 117, 137, 153, 165 RATLIFF GEORGE PAUL, 137 Ratz, 186 Rau, 87 RAU IVA B. STUMP, 87 Ravan, 201 Ray, 4, 5, 12, 13, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 36, 37, 39, 49, 50, 54, 57, 59, 60, 64, 65, 68, 79, 87, 90, 92, 96, 99, 104, 108, 110, 112, 113, 120, 121, 125, 128, 133, 135, 146, 152, 154, 156, 159, 166, 167, 172, 175, 182, 188, 194, 198 RAY GEORGE M., 87 MARY JANE PARKS, 57 Redmon, 31 Reece, 36, 37, 69, 121, 137, 171, 173, 196, 203 REECE IMOGENE LENA, 173 JUNIOR LEWIS, 36 Reed, 6, 8, 10, 25, 26, 31, 35, 37, 43, 53, 63, 66, 67, 69, 73, 75, 78, 79, 83, 85, 89, 97, 98, 99, 107, 110, 120, 122, 166, 167, 168, 172, 176, 188, 195 REED AMANDA ELLEN, 172 BERNICE BOND, 99 CLARICE SMITH, 35 EMMITT ORVILLE, 195 FRANK JAMES, 85 PAUL EDWARD, 26 PERCY ALLEN, 167 RUSSELL EUGENE, 26 WARD D., 79 Reese, 54, 101, 128, 160 Reeves, 181, 191 Reid, 87, 181, 201 Reister, 148 222 Scudder, 140 SCUDDER ESTHER KREBS, 140 Seaman, 108, 201 Seawell, 42 Secrist, 117 SECRIST RAYMOND, MRS., 117 Seibert, 197 Seigler, 19 Seiler, 141 Semones, 23, 48, 105 SEMONES GEORGE KYLE, 48 Sergeant, 56, 64, 115, 127, 184, 203 Setchel, 107, 197 Setliff, 52 SETLIFF GENE AMOS, 52 Sewell, 24, 36 SEWELL GRACE JANE ALLS, 35 Sexton, 69, 162 Shaffer, 51 Shank, 4, 145, 159, 186 Shanks, 96 SHANKS WILLIAM ALVIN, 96 Sharpe, 172 Shaver, 8, 44, 108, 112, 132, 183 SHAVER ALTON A., 108 STEPHEN LEE, 8 Shawn, 14, 16, 37, 54, 64, 72, 108, 110, 141, 174, 191 Shearing, 78 SHEARING LEWIS C., 78 Sheese, 9 Shelley, 183 Shelor, 12, 21, 39, 59, 60, 61, 72, 92, 134, 135, 136, 143, 146, 153, 156, 159, 160, 186, 189 SHELOR HENRY B., 60 HERBERT DIAMOND, 92 Shelton, 5, 19, 22, 28, 63, 70, 93, 179 Shelts, 45 Sheppard, 132, 147, 165 SHEPPARD JAMES LEE, 147 Shilling, 15, 77 Shively, 19, 24, 30, 159 Shockey, 143 Shockley, 79 Shordt, 82 SHORDT WILLIE BYRON, SR., 94 Rooker, 197 ROOKER BETHANY LORRAINE RICHTER, 197 Roop, 10, 17, 53, 58, 75, 83, 104, 154, 192, 198, 204 ROOP STELLA ADALINE, 10 Rorrer, 3, 79, 164, 197 Rose, 37, 38, 42, 44, 46, 78, 93, 99, 101, 132, 146, 152, 201, 202 Ross, 4, 47, 102, 121, 155, 163, 165 Rountree, 184 Rouse, 174, 191 Roy, 10, 12, 15, 18, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 62, 64, 67, 76, 78, 81, 85, 88, 98, 107, 110, 117, 120, 123, 127, 128, 131, 135, 138, 139, 145, 150, 152, 155, 158, 162, 165, 167, 168, 171, 172, 173, 175, 180, 183, 184, 189, 194, 201, 203 Royal, 52, 71, 81, 87, 116, 137, 181, 184, 200 Rucker, 20, 56 Rutrough, 48, 114, 184, 195 RUTROUGH JOE C., 195 Rutz, 131 Ryan, 5, 7, 9, 24, 31, 32, 34, 60, 69, 81, 82, 85, 92, 107, 121, 144, 145, 162, 169, 170, 187, 201, 204 Sage, 23, 147, 176 Sanders, 13, 39, 110 SANDERS DEBORAH RHODES, 13 Sarver, 37, 87, 99 SARVER GERTRUDE IRENE, 37 Saul, 142, 187, 197 Saunders, 15, 18, 19, 138, 150 SAUNDERS FENDELL MOTEAT, 18 Savage, 81 Sawicki, 20 Sawyer, 30, 62, 76 Schaeffer, 29, 71 SCHAEFFER ZULA "JUDY" WEEKS, 71 Schirman, 87 Schirmann, 184 Schmitt, 3 Schroeder, 50 Schuyler, 66, 191 Schweitzer, 93 Schwidde, 101 Scorziello, 128 Scott, 5, 8, 13, 14, 17, 21, 46, 62, 67, 68, 82, 97, 106, 107, 112, 124, 131, 159, 162, 168, 169, 170, 171, 175, 181, 183, 187, 191, 203 Scruggs, 29 223 JUNE GARDNER, 129 L. VAN, 185 LORRAINE WILSON, 107 RALPH R., 190 THOMAS WAYNE, 34 Snavely, 30, 76, 192 Snyder, 2, 5, 36 Songer, 187 Sorrell, 115, 116 SORRELL EVELYN MINNICK, 115 Sowder, 159, 192 Sowers, 13, 23, 31, 32, 34, 43, 47, 49, 55, 59, 67, 69, 82, 85, 100, 102, 105, 116, 130, 135, 138, 141, 148, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, 162, 166, 183, 196, 198, 199 SOWERS ELIZABETH ALDERMAN, 152 ETHEL MARIE, 105 SANFORD REED, 67 TROY LESLIE, 85 Spangler, 14, 15, 46, 51, 108, 117, 152, 155, 159, 169, 170, 180, 189, 192 SPANGLER AUDREY ROSE, 46 KEITH A., 192 MAXINE LANE, 152 SYLVIA E., 51 VELVO LINCOLN, 192 Spence, 7, 9, 89, 92, 131, 149, 157, 161, 182, 193 SPENCE NORA LALA, 9 WILLIAM TRUMAN, 92 Spencer, 36, 51, 71, 88, 132, 194, 196 SPENCER ZONIE THOMAS, 88 Spradlin, 91 Sprinkle, 140 St.Clair, 191 Stago, 23 Staley, 102 STALEY HENRIETTA WEEKS, 102 Stanley, 12, 20, 29, 31, 33, 51, 52, 60, 79, 88, 89, 107, 143, 165, 172, 188, 192, 202 Stansell, 74 Starkey, 21, 51, 204 STARKEY MILDRED KESSLER, 21 Steele, 40, 54 Stegall, 160 Stein, 38 Stephens, 95, 126 Stevens, 12, 60, 68, 70, 82, 100, 130, 197, 199 STEVENS VERA L., 82 JEANETTE LILLIAN, 82 Short, 31 Shortt, 16, 77, 88 Shough, 12 Showalter, 76, 130 SHOWALTER WILLIE OSCAR, 130 Shropshire, 117 Shumate, 15, 77, 191, 192 Simmons, 4, 35, 60, 95, 110, 159, 166 Simpkins, 21, 153, 157, 187, 199 SIMPKINS EMMANUEL CLARK, 187 VERNON RANDOLPH, 157 Simpson, 21, 22, 36, 62, 203 Singleton, 49, 185 Sink, 83, 100, 106, 113, 114, 119 SINK MADELINE HALE, 113 Sires, 2 Sisson, 144, 145, 188, 201 Skinner, 23, 199 Slater, 30, 35 Slaughter, 104, 117, 156 Slayman, 5 SLAYMAN RICHARD "RICK" A., 4 Sloan, 106, 149 Sloane, 32, 117 SLOANE RUBY FERRIS, 32 Sloss, 87 Slusher, 4, 31, 43, 67, 74, 87, 88, 142, 143, 161, 184, 199 SLUSHER ARNOLD BRUCE "SHORTY", 31 BRANNON SCOTT, 67 E. RAYMOND, 43 ESTELLENES S., 87 JOHN EDWARD, 142 WALTER ANDREW, 43 WILLIAM HARRISON. JR., 183 Small, 100, 164 SMALL EVELYN WURZBER, 100 Smallwood, 142 Smith, 3, 9, 12, 13, 15, 22, 24, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 57, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 71, 73, 83, 95, 98, 100, 105, 106, 107, 108, 128, 129, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 158, 162, 163, 164, 172, 173, 176, 182, 185, 187, 188, 190, 195, 201, 202 SMITH ALVIE W., 9 ELBERT LEE "CASEY", 57 EVERETT CLIFTON, 149 GROVER WAYNE, 36 224 Swanson, 53, 119, 168, 190 Sward, 66, 191 Swartz, 36 SWARTZ JAMIE LEE, 36 Sweeney, 9, 30, 45, 102, 108, 133, 144, 185, 188, 191 SWEENEY EDITH VEST, 188 EDWARD CLEO, 144 MARAGET POWELL, 102 Sweigart, 20 Swindell, 18 Talley, 44, 124 TALLEY ELBERT M/. SR., 44 IRENE W., 124 Tammelin, 201 Tanger, 158 Tankersley, 31 Tannenbaum, 125 TANNENBAUM NATHAN SAMUEL, 125 Tanner, 72, 84, 130, 141 TANNER BLAINE ARTHUR, SR., 72 Tate, 86, 91, 185 Tatum, 69 Taylor, 9, 11, 14, 47, 50, 88, 95, 106, 108, 124, 148, 152, 154, 156, 161, 178, 179, 188, 191, 193, 194, 198, 203 TAYLOR JACQUELYN SUE, 178 REX DALE, 191 Terry, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 31, 35, 40, 48, 50, 60, 62, 65, 67, 71, 78, 85, 90, 91, 93, 105, 112, 123, 131, 141, 156, 158, 166, 170, 175, 192, 202 Tester, 39 Testerman, 93 Thomas, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 40, 41, 44, 51, 52, 53, 54, 63, 64, 66, 68, 69, 72, 76, 77, 80, 81, 86, 87, 88, 95, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 106, 116, 117, 121, 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 136, 138, 139, 140, 142, 144, 145, 152, 153, 156, 158, 159, 160, 162, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 176, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 191, 193, 195, 197, 203 THOMAS BLONDINE POFF, 191 J. HARMON, 188 SILAS HARMON, 180 SWANSON RAY, 125 WALLER EDGAR, 97 Thomasson, 52 Stewart, 10, 20, 23, 62, 87, 99, 145, 169, 170, 201, 203, 204 STEWART RAY WILLARD, 204 Stigger, 44, 150, 175 Stilwell, 39, 199 Stockner, 83 Stone, 32, 42, 91, 100, 110 Stoots, 84 Stotsky, 122 Stout, 9, 92 Stovall, 53, 83, 100, 168 Stover, 102 Straight, 179 Stribley, 140 Strickler, 30 Stuart, 12, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 33, 34, 36, 44, 51, 52, 54, 55, 58, 64, 66, 74, 79, 80, 83, 88, 97, 98, 102, 110, 112, 125, 140, 142, 144, 147, 150, 155, 160, 163, 171, 177, 178, 180, 187, 193, 199, 204 STUART DONNA DETAMORE, 193 Stull, 100 STULL ADAM CHRISTOPHER, 100 Stump, 14, 15, 16, 78, 87, 96, 105, 106, 139, 143, 153 STUMP ELEANOR "TOOTSIE" CONNER, 143 MARTHA ISABEL WILLIAMS, 16 RICHARD EARL, 139 RUBY BELL, 14 WILLIAM (EARLY), 106 Sturdivant, 69 Sumner, 6, 12, 22, 84 SUMNER ODETTA BISHOP, 12 Sumpter, 7, 26, 32 SUMPTER JOSEPH A., 26 LELIA ALICE, 32 Surber, 174 SURBER DORIS EVELYN WINN, 174 Surratt, 97, 188, 194 SURRATT, HARRY PRICE, SR., 97 Sutphin, 2, 10, 12, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 46, 53, 55, 59, 67, 79, 83, 84, 85, 92, 97, 100, 113, 122, 124, 130, 147, 155, 157, 172, 174, 189, 201 SUTPHIN BLANE S., 147 LESTEN (DAN), 12 MARCUS JAMES, 24 Swain, 60, 82, 85 225 CAM LEE, 29 CLARIS RADFORD, 125 GARY LEE, 202 ROSA COCKRAM, 177 WINNIE WADE, 125 Turpin, 10, 15, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 49, 52, 54, 62, 67, 76, 85, 88, 98, 100, 107, 110, 117, 120, 123, 127, 128, 131, 135, 138, 139, 150, 152, 155, 162, 165, 167, 168, 171, 172, 173, 175, 180, 189, 191, 194, 201 Tyler, 6, 15, 17, 46, 80, 108, 125, 144, 158, 180, 190, 191, 196, 197 Underdown, 161 Underwood, 17, 29, 33, 53, 83, 84, 102, 107, 112, 114, 130, 133, 134, 142, 146, 154, 160, 163, 168, 180, 198 UNDERWOOD AUDREY L., 198 ESTELLE ROBERSON, 82 GILBERT CALVIN, 53 JAYHUGH, 29 LELIA CLARIS RADFORD, 168 OLLIE MAY, 180 ROSETTA L., 114 VanBuren, 2 Varner, 28, 58, 65, 67, 69, 70, 88, 98, 101, 105, 108, 124, 149, 151, 157, 178 Vass, 172 Vaughan, 30, 147, 148, 158, 164, 175 Vaughn, 9, 67, 85, 92, 97, 101, 114, 125, 141, 142, 154 VAUGHN WILLIAM KYLE, 97 Vaught, 87, 167 VAUGHT MARY EMMA, 167 Verity, 58 Vest, 2, 9, 14, 15, 19, 20, 24, 31, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 46, 49, 62, 71, 99, 102, 105, 114, 117, 121, 126, 135, 140, 142, 144, 154, 158, 159, 176, 180, 186, 187, 188, 189, 191 VEST ABERDEEN MCNIEL, 45 ALDENE SOWERS, 49 ALDO LARRY, 158 CLINTON ELMER, 62 GLADYS DICKERSON, 135 GWENDOLYN HORTON, 42 HARVEY AARON, 102 MARGARET JONES, 40 OLEAN LINK, 117 RALPH BERRY, 191 RANDOLPH HARMON, SR., 9 WARREN PIERCE, 187 Via, 55, 83, 106, 133, 175 VIA Thompson, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21, 31, 36, 39, 40, 54, 57, 72, 77, 82, 83, 93, 102, 105, 121, 125, 131, 133, 134, 135, 138, 142, 146, 154, 161, 167, 180, 191 THOMPSON ADELINE EVELYNE (EVELYN), 57 FREDERICK W., 82 IRIS ROMA HARMAN, 134 ROBERT M. (BEE), 180 RUSSEL FOSTER, 40 SHERMAN EDWARD, 135 Thorne, 64 Throckmorton, 69 Thurman, 4, 19, 141, 158, 177, 192 Tillman, 158 Tinsley, 168, 169 TINSLEY WALLACE LEE, 168 Tischner, 40 Tise, 55 TISE MARGUERITE IRENE, 55 Tocco, 151 Tolbert, 14, 48, 65, 90, 112, 120 TOLBERT LOUIS RIDINGER, 48 Toller, 54, 128 Tolley, 60 Tomlinson, 86 Toomey, 72 Topshan, 124 Townley, 67 Townsend, 74, 89, 90 TOWNSEND JOSEPH HOWARD, 90 Trail, 16, 23, 26, 33, 88, 92, 102, 172 TRAIL GLOETTA VASS, 172 HUBERT LINWOOD, 26 Triplett, 51 Truitt, 95, 191 TRUITT ALBEN WILLIAM BARKLEY, 95 Trusdale, 56 Truslow, 106 Tuck, 22, 38, 185 Tucker, 149, 185 Tuggle, 171 Turman, 37, 45, 55, 71, 90, 134, 137, 155, 158, 197 TURMAN CHARLES WILLIAM, 137 DORIS RUDOLPH, 71 FRANKLIN D., 197 JOHN MAURICE, 90 Turner, 9, 11, 22, 27, 29, 48, 53, 59, 69, 79, 100, 101, 125, 126, 141, 167, 170, 172, 177, 185, 202 TURNER 226 Weeks, 31, 50, 52, 68, 71, 92, 102, 110, 116, 131, 143, 159, 165, 167, 189, 191 WEEKS GAZELLE ROBERTSON, 159 JAMES ELBERT, 110 PHILIP HARMON, 189 Wellons, 182 Wells, 7, 43, 53, 60, 84, 130, 132, 163 WELLS MAYNARD S., 163 Wente, 60 West, 4, 9, 12, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 30, 33, 37, 38, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70, 72, 73, 74, 77, 79, 80, 86, 87, 98, 99, 100, 102, 104, 108, 110, 115, 116, 117, 129, 132, 133, 136, 140, 154, 162, 163, 164, 168, 173, 180, 182, 183, 188, 190, 191, 194, 198 WEST CHARLES DENNIS, IV, 129 JOHN CLINTON "BUD", 79 MALINDA A. BERNICE, 108 Westbrook, 164, 167 Whalen, 47 Wheeler, 5 Wheeling, 131 Whelan, 160 Whitaker, 178 White, 18, 26, 28, 31, 40, 71, 74, 77, 84, 89, 97, 99, 110, 114, 138, 141, 163, 185, 188, 194, 195, 200, 204 Whitenack, 172 WHITENACK IVA ANGLE CANNADAY, 172 Whitlock, 20, 39, 57, 124, 156, 160, 191, 192 WHITLOCK ELTELLA JACKSON YEATTS, 160 ERNESTINE KYLE, 57 WILLIAM L., 39 Whitlow, 35, 57, 58, 172 WHITLOW DAVID CECIL, 57 MARGARET HYLTON, 172 Whitsett, 196 Whittaker, 7 Wickham, 38, 46 Widener, 201 Wiess, 104 Wiley, 9, 62, 146 Willard, 9, 21, 52, 54, 64, 85, 99, 128, 140, 167, 192, 204 WILLARD IRENE "GRANNY" COX, 192 LARRY MELVIN, 85 Williams, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24, 39, 40, 44, 49, 53, 58, 61, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 77, 84, 92, 96, 97, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 141, 162, 170, 180, 187, 194 ZELMA DALTON (SUSIE), 106 Viars, 160, 201 Vipperman, 55, 146, 160 Virts, 95 Visel, 157 Vukmanic, 74 Wade, 10, 12, 13, 27, 32, 35, 36, 39, 65, 67, 73, 84, 91, 100, 101, 102, 105, 120, 121, 125, 126, 132, 142, 156, 162, 186, 198, 200, 201 WADE DANNY RAY, 26 ERA AVIS, 12 HARRIET BEATRICE GRAVELY, 132 MAURICE A., 200 ROBERT MAX, 65 Waldron, 105 Walker, 4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 23, 36, 40, 62, 78, 94, 101, 102, 105, 113, 121, 143, 158, 162, 165, 170, 171, 173, 174, 177, 186, 188, 200, 203 WALKER ELFRIDE P., 173 IDA, 40 Wallace, 18, 65, 95, 193 Waller, 96, 124, 184 WALLER CHARLES OTIS, 184 Wallis, 57 Walters, 14, 30, 49, 54, 55, 131, 136, 158 WALTERS GEORGE MOSBY, JR., 54 STEVEN LEWIS, 130 Walton, 33, 72 WALTON LOUISE SMITH WILLIS, 33 Wannamaker, 100 WANNAMAKER CLAIRE, 100 Ward, 9, 10, 19, 37, 38, 46, 48, 51, 153, 168, 178, 181, 188 Ware, 69, 108, 193 Warner, 128, 178 Warren, 32, 39, 55, 62, 64, 86, 92, 95, 117, 136, 169, 170, 171, 187, 189, 199, 203 Watkins, 116, 169 Weaver, 2, 62, 89 Webb, 5, 18, 20, 24, 33, 51, 52, 57, 70, 95, 101, 110, 124, 136, 162, 164, 170, 183, 189, 202 WEBB EVAH HILL, 202 GOLDIE ELLA RADFORD, 33 Weddle, 10, 13, 15, 31, 54, 65, 70, 88, 101, 108, 141, 149, 160, 169, 170, 176, 186, 204 WEDDLE DANIEL TAYLOR (D.T.), 88 JAMES "BUDDY" ELTON, 160 227 140, 141, 142, 143, 147, 148, 153, 155, 156, 167, 168, 171, 177, 180, 185, 188, 191, 193, 196, 198, 200, 204 WOOD CARL B., 147 FRENCES BRODIE, 193 Wood,, 96 Woodman, 81 Woodruff, 169, 170 Woods, 23, 37, 98, 204 Woody, 24, 59, 102, 172 Woollums, 136 Woolwine, 53, 64, 83, 88, 102, 104, 108, 112, 140, 142, 166, 171, 200 Worley, 144, 177 WORLEY LUCY MAY THOMAS, 144 Worline, 21, 22, 34, 37, 38, 45, 66, 102, 106, 107, 108, 134, 138, 179, 183 Worrell, 10, 88, 92, 137 Wray, 108, 158, 203 Wright, 20, 24, 28, 37, 39, 40, 70, 90, 107, 131, 147, 157, 160, 200 Wurzburger, 15, 26, 77, 104, 158, 184, 185, 195, 198, 199 Wycoff, 58 WYCOFF WESLEY ARNOLD, 58 Yates, 4, 55, 69, 96, 146, 159, 169 Yearout, 42, 66, 76, 123, 179, 180, 189, 192 YEAROUT CLARENCE ELBERT, 189 ESTELLE E., 66 EULA MAE HOBBS, 76 WILLIAM CURTIS, 123 Yeary, 91, 129 Yeatts, 45, 107, 160, 183 YEATTS PAULEDA B., 45 Yoder, 15, 26, 85, 89, 108, 180, 181, 201 YODER, ROBERT EDWARD, SR., 180 Yoders, 192 YODERS THESMA EDNELL, 192 Yopp, 15, 78, 96, 117, 131 YOPP EARL, 117 Young, 18, 29, 43, 70, 95, 108, 116, 133, 155, 158, 159, 200 Zavala, 54, 128 Zevgolis, 116 Zicafoose, 167 WILLIAMS EFFIE HARRIS, 61 ETHLEEN ANDERSON, 49 MABEL SWISHER, 39 Williamson, 63, 73, 80, 119, 184, 203 Willie, 14, 19, 21, 22, 28, 45, 54, 69, 88, 95, 96, 101, 117, 120, 133, 134, 138, 144, 145, 171, 186, 189, 198, 204 Willis, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 78, 79, 83, 84, 85, 88, 89, 90, 95, 98, 99, 101, 102, 104, 108, 110, 112, 113, 119, 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 145, 146, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 158, 159, 160, 164, 165, 167, 170, 172, 174, 176, 182, 183, 184, 185, 187, 191, 193, 195, 196, 200, 202, 204 WILLIS BELLE SUTPHIN, 83 KEVIN DWAYNE, 42 Wills, 37, 67, 168 Wilmer, 52, 99, 117, 158, 184, 204 Wilson, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 24, 31, 37, 40, 45, 46, 62, 72, 74, 78, 98, 100, 104, 106, 107, 112, 117, 125, 127, 132, 139, 141, 153, 159, 163, 166, 169, 170, 171, 173, 182, 188, 191, 197 WILSON BEULAH AGEE, 106 ELIZA, 78 ENZO V., 153 FRANK DANIEL, 15 Wimbush, 97 Wimmer, 5, 8, 16, 17, 38, 55, 62, 64, 66, 79, 120, 138, 166, 171, 183, 188, 190 WIMMER CAROL CONNER, 66 FRANK H., REVEREND, 38 GEORGE CLEO FOSTER, 16 LAURIE ANNE, 171 Wingfield, 188 Winter, 13, 78, 117, 137, 148, 182 Winters, 18, 49, 74, 89, 153, 199 Witt, 157 Witten, 58, 112, 116 Wolfe, 70, 93 Womack, 31, 200, 201 Wood, 2, 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49, 50, 52, 56, 58, 60, 63, 68, 76, 78, 79, 86, 89, 91, 96, 98, 101, 105, 106, 107, 113, 116, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 130, 131, 136, 138, 139, 228