Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, October 6, 1994                   TAG: 9506080024
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BAILEY, Stanley Scott, (``Buck""), 35, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 1, 1994. He was born April 13, 1959 to Donald Jay and Shirley Ann Patterson Bailey. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He played basketball and was involved in other school activities. Buck leaves behind a loving mother, Shirley P. Bailey, Roanoke; his father, Donald J. Bailey, North Carolina; three brothers, Keith Bailey, Michael Patterson and Michael Washington, Roanoke; two uncles, James and Raymond Patterson, Roanoke; two aunts, Sandra Dixion, New Haven, Conn., Laurice Patterson, Roanoke; and a host of other family members and friends. Stanley Buck Bailey departed his life October 1, 1994. On that day God visited his room and whispered gently. It's time my son to come home, home to be with your Father. If life was a flower then he would truly be a florist. To give the flower of life was a joy as well as a pleasure. May God keep him in his loving arms. Funeral services will be held Friday 2 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. Rev. Joseph J. Mayo will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

BOYD, Lakie Lovell, 87, of Ferrum, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994, at Riverside Convalescent Nursing Home, West Point, Va. She was the wife of the late C. Rucker Boyd and the daughter of the late Flem and Lutary Boyd Lovell. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and Dusty Crump, New Kent, Va.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred and Doris Boyd and Clifford Boyd, all of Ferrum, Cleo and Marie Boyd, Salem and Billy and Darlene Boyd, Madison, N.C.; two sisters, Edna Fain, Stuart and Mina Rakes, Woolwine; one brother, Edgar Lovell, Woolwine; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 1994, at Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, with Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 1994, at Lynch Funeral Home, where friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BROUGHMAN, Norman Cleo Jr., 65, of Lexington, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994, at his residence. Born August 8, 1929, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Norman Cleo Broughman Sr. and Kyula Hinkle Broughman. Mr. Broughman was a self-employed contractor. Surviving are four daughters, Helen B. (Faye) Gilliland, Lynchburg, Norma Shaye Henn, California, Ola Mae Swafford, Alaska, Sandra Kay Epps, Richmond; one son, James Henry Broughman, California; two sisters, Janie Watts, Newport News, Ruth Stover, Newport, News; special friend, Minnie Cox, Lexington; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 7, 1994 at 2 p.m. from Harrison Funeral Chapel with Dr. Wyatt W. Mayes officiating. Burial will follow in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Harrison Funeral Home.

BURKS, Mary Helen, 76, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994, at Mary Washington Hospital. She was a member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, a member of the Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary, a Charter member of Fredericksburg Lioness Club and member of the Women's Club. She is survived by her husband, David C. Burks; two daughters, Mary Virginia Cullen of Louisa and Betty Cabell of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Lewis A. Keller IV, David C. Cullen and John C. Cullen all of Louisa; a sister, Mildred D. Wedge of Fremont, Calif. and a brother, C. Noell Damron of Dundalk, Md. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 7 p.m. at Mullins & Thompson Fredericksburg Chapel where a funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. A graveside service and burial will take place Friday at 1 p.m. at Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Va.

CARTER, Bess M., 98, of Hinton, W. Va., died 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 1994, in Summers County Hospital in Hinton, W. Va., following a long illness. She was born July 22, 1896, near Montvale in Bedford County, was the daughter of Andrew L. and Lucy Davis. She has lived most of her life in Hinton, and was the last surviving member of her family. Surviving are neices and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor Chapel, Hinton, W. Va., with Pastor Robert Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton. Friends called on Wednesday, from 6 until 9 p.m.

CARTER, William Mason Jr., 51, of Blue Ridge, died suddenly Monday, October 3, 1994, in Salem. He was a retired employee of Norfolk-Southern Railway. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 1994, from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Joe Green. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.

COBLER, Anna Bell McDaniel, 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Cobler, Sr. and daughter Mary Lee Cobler. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in law, George C. Cobler, Jr. and wife Judy, Donald C. Cobler and wife Nora Ann; daughter, JoAnne Huffman; half sisters, Dorothy Nester and Lucy Smith; grandchildren, Phillip and Deanna Cobler, Linda and Fredrick Rast, Kevin Walter Huffman; stepgrandson, Dr. Victor W. Sparrow; great-grandchildren, Justine Marie Cobler, Brittany Nichole Cobler, Derick Kirkland Rast; stepgreat-granddaughter, Robin Rast. Graveside funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday at Evergreen Burial Park by Rev. Robert A. Sadler. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

COCHRAN, Annie Gertrude, 76, of Dublin, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel, Radford.

COX, Rita Wilkinson, 97, of Galax, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994 at Waddell Nursing Home. She was the daughter of Stephen Ellis and Flora Hanks Wilkinson. She was the widow of Samuel Cleveland Cox. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Worth L. and Grace Kyle Cox of Hillsville; three grandchildren and their spouses, Rita Cox and Jim Parker, Hillsville, Worth Jr. and Kathy Foster Cox, Gladys, Va. and Samuel Cleveland (S.C.) and Michelle Burnett Cox of Hillsville; also eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 1994 at First United Methodist Church. Galax with the Rev. Kenneth M. Perkins officiating. Burial will be at Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Galax or Hillsville.

DALTON, John Edward, (``Ed""), 78, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 1994. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel.

DAVIS, Mason Tommy, 44, of Willis, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 1994, in Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 20 years service. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 24 years. He was a member of Topeco Church of The Brethren and Floyd Masonic Lodge #329, A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his mother, Manilla Belcher Davis. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wade Davis, Willis; two sons, Timothy Scott Davis, Brian Kenneth Davis, both of the home; father and stepmother, Emmett and Artis Davis, Floyd; six brothers, George W. Davis, Goode, Sheldon Curt Davis, Norman E. Davis, Jack L. Davis, all of Roanoke, Harden L. Davis, Salem, Robert L. Davis, Check; three sisters, Ronda D. Harris, Rebecca Jill Hylton, both of Floyd, Jeanette D. Cockram, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Topeco Church of The Brethren with Rev. William Stovall and Rev. Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery with graveside rites by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329, A.F. & A.M. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Flowers would be appreciated or memorials may be made to Topeco Church of The Brethren or Floyd County Rescue Squad.

DEAN, Helen M., 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994. She was the widow of Eldridge M. Dean. Mrs. Dean was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons a daughter-in-law, Richard L. Dean, Oakland, Calif., Stephen M. and Linda E. Dean, Daleville; grandson, Adam M. Dean. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Alton M. Washington. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.

EDWARDS, Claude Allen, 81, of Thaxton, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1994, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1913 in Roanoke County. He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Lee Edwards. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Welch Edwards; one daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and Billy Dooley, Thaxton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Martha Edwards of Bedford, Clayton and Mary Edwards of Thaxton, William (``Cooie"") and Terry Edwards of Roanoke; one brother, Press Edwards, N.C.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 7, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. from the Christian Life Ministries, Bedford, by the Rev. Dallas Bennett. Interment will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

EDWARDS, Claude, 81 of Thaxton, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

FRANCIS, Katherine Whitehurst, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday evening, October 4, 1994, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Neilson Francis and a brother, George T. Whitehurst. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Miles N. Jr. and Sandy M. Francis, Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandchildren, Katherine M. Francis, DVM, Harrisonburg, Michael M. Francis, Gainesville, Fla.; and a sister, Mrs. D. T. Martin, Jacksonville, Fla. She was a teacher in the Roanoke City Public Schools for many years, a member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, and the Town and Country Garden Club. Mrs. Francis was a Master Flower Show Judge in the National Federation of State Garden Clubs. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with Dr. F. Tupper Garden and the Rev. Gene Edmunds officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m . Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

GEORGE, Sara Elizabeth. of Salem, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994. She was the daughter of the late Edwin E. and Amanda C. George. She was a Navy veteran of World War II. She is survived by sister, Mrs. Lucy G. Doud of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two brothers, Edwin E. George of Roanoke, James B. George of Alexandria; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, October 7, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Chaplain Quentin J. White officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

GRAHAM, Richard Elmer, 77, of Galax, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Thursday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.

GRINSTEAD, Fred Love, 67, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.

HARTSELL, Walter Eugene Jr., 63, of Troutville, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Memorial services 4 p.m. Saturday, Edgewood Christian Church, Salem. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

HEGARTY, Anne P., 57, of Montvale, died Sunday, October 2, 1994. Funeral 11:15 a.m Thursday from St. Andrews Catholic Church. Burial in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

JOHNSTON, Vergie Lewis Blevins 87, of Salem, died Tuesday October 4, 1994. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law, Maurine and Ed Osborne, Roanoke, Nourine Greene, Bristol, Grace Bryant, Metaire, La. , Audrey McCloud, Dudley, N.C., Alice Malluria, Virginia Beach; sons, Deward Blevins, Shady Village, Tenn., Claude Johnston, Norfolk; sisters, Ruth White, Elizabethton, Tenn., Wanda Campbell, Apex, N.C.; brothers, Sam Lewis, Mich., Hoover Lewis, Elizabethton, Tenn.; stepsisters, Beulah Harper, Marie Davis, both Mountain City, Tenn.; stepsons, Donald Johnston and Pat Johnston, both of Roanoke; stepdaughter, Margaret DeArmond, Bristol, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great- grandchild. Funeral service will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Friday, October 7, 1994, with Rev Don. Mc Caskill officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial Donations be made to Garden City Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m Thursday.

KING, K. Hazel Hannah, 86, of Eagle Rock, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994 in Alleghany Regional Hospital. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Genevieve Hannah, Salem, Lewis ``Bee"" and Gale Hannah, Eagle Rock, Dennis ``Tiny"" and Janice Hannah, Salem; one brother, Johnnie Tucker, Roanoke; three sisters, Lillie Rudisill, Newport News, Mable Crawford, Vienna, Thelma Crawford, Poquosin; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday, October 7, 1994, 11 a.m. at King Memorial Community Church, Oriskany with the Rev. David Cox officiating. Interment will be in Cross Roads Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home.

KREST, Leo P., (``Bucky''), 75, of Virginia Beach, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994. Mr. Krest was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a retired manager of the Motor Insurance Corp. of General Motors in Norfolk after 28 years. He was a member, elder and treasurer of Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; former real estate agent; served on the Community Trust Board, City of Virginia Beach; and was instrumental in helping to start the Virginia Beach Sheltered Workshop and obtaining homes and retarded citizens. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Frew Krest; three daughters and their husbands, Claudia Krest and Garey L. Laube of Colonial Heights, Va., Patricia Lee Krest of Virginia Beach and Kathleen Krest and Kirkwood C. Grove of Roanoke; a son and his wife, Kevin P. and Martha W. Krest of Virginia Beach; a sister, Virginia Reiland of Pittsburgh; a brother, John J. Krest of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren, DeAnn L. Payne, Michelle Laube, Paul Laube and Jane Laube all of Colonial Heights, Va., Kaitlin and Karcy Grove of Roanoke, Cameron and Kelsay Krest of Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by a brother, Alexander J. Krest. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Princesss Anne Memorial Park. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, from 7 to 9 p .m. Thursday. Memorial donations may be made to Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Thalia Road, Virginia Beach or Community Alternatives, 3133 Magic Hollow Blvd., Suite 120, Virginia Beach, Va. 23456.

LEE, Elizabeth Alley, 86, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Lee. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a native of Smyth County, and a resident at the Old Shanklin Dairy Farms for over 50 years. Survivors include one son, James Alley, Hopewell; one daughter, Mary L. Woolwine, Abingdon; one stepdaughter, Margaret L. Wolfe, Marion; one brother, John (``Denny"") Alley, Marion; 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Barnetts Marion Funeral Chapel with Dr. J.N. Howard and Rev. Pam Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnetts Marion Funeral Chapel. Barnetts Marion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LIEB, Robert W. Sr., 79, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.

McDONALD, John James, 71, of Huddleston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m., Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston.

McDONALD, John James, 71, of Huddleston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m., Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston.

McWHORTERS, James E., (``Red''), of Fort Myers, Fla. died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. He is survived by daughter, Brenda L. Schaeffer; son-on-law, Roger C. Schaeffer; two grandchildren, Mark Spires and Aimee Schaeffer. Memorial services will be held at Preston Oak Baptist Church, by Rev. Joe Green. Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday, October 7, 1994.

NORMAN, John Edgar, 86, of Catawba, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994, at his home. He is survived by his wife and children; one sister; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Dr. Carl A. Collins and Rev. Douglas Turner officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

OSBORNE, Pressie H., 89, of Grant, Va. passed away Tuesday, October 4, 1994, at the home of her granddaughter, Dianna Purdom in Lantana, Florida. She was the widow of the late Joe W. Osborne. Born December 6, 1904 at Mouth of Wilson, Va. to Newton Columbus and Alice Pierce Halsey and a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Survivors are daughter, Norma Hart, Marion, Va.; two sisters, Leatha Young, Sue LaMonte both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Joe Stuart, Grant, Va., Leshia Saunders, Lantana, Fla.; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. The body will be brought to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, October 9, 1994, 2 p.m. In Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Grant, Va. with the Rev. Tim Boyette and Rev. Douglas Halsey officiating. interment in Grant Cemetery. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 7 until 8:30 p.m. The body will lie in state at the church thirty minutes preceding the funeral service. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

OVERSTREET, Nellie Mae, 76, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Funeral services noon Saturday Lotz Vinton Chapel.

PUCKETT, Winnie Frye, 88, of Saltville, died Monday, October 3, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m., Friday, D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel

REID, Nicole Patricia, 17, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994. Graveside service Friday 3:30 p.m., West End Cemetery, Wytheville. Arrangements by Penns Funeral Home, Pulaski,

RIGNEY, Mary S., 89, of Gretna, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Mewsville Christian Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

RILEY, John Edward Sr., 75, of Lexington, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994, at his home. Mr. Riley was born in Rockbridge Co., on December 25, 1918, a son of the late John William Riley and Rose Lillie Plogger Riley. He was a member of the Timber Ridge A.R.P. Church, Lexington. He is survived by his wife, Helen Hartless Riley, Lexington; one son, John E. Riley, Jr., Fairfield; one daughter, Joyce Ann Smith, Woodbridge; six sisters, Alice Baker Falls, Lexington, Margaret Coffee, Lexington, Lonnie Floyd, Buena Vista, Mildred Floyd, Vesuvius, Lucy Maybaum, White Pine, Tenn., Edith Gilkerson, Triangle; one brother, Charlie Riley, Lexington; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 7, 1994, at 11:00 a.m., at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Gordon officiating, with burial to follow in the Timber Ridge A.R.P. Cemetery, Lexington. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

RONK, Alfred Lamar, 65, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

ROSS, William Henry, (Poot), 74, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1994. Survivors include devoted friends, Irene Gray, Doris Jean Leftwich, Mrs. Doretha Harris and family, all of Roanoke; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

STRITESKY, Wilma T., 86, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1994, at her home after a lengthy illness. Born December 1, 1907, in Swisher, Iowa, she was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Kilberger and two brothers, Alvin Kilberger and William Kilberger. Surviving are her husband, William Stritesky; son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Jean Stritesky, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Eldon Hensch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren, Bruce and Teresa Stritesky, Roanoke, Jeff and Irma Stritesky, Botetourt Co.; Debra and Mike Jankins, Urbondale, Iowa, Dwayne and Julie Hensch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four great-granchildren, Jeffrey and Ashley Stritesky, Botetourt Co., Matthew and Nicholas Hensch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sister, Mabel Ludvicek, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral servic es will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, October 10, 1994, at Brosh Funeral Chapel, 1028 3rd Street, S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Interment will follow in Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. The family will receivefriends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.

TUCK, Olan Christian, 76, of Huddleston, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 1994. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.

TUCK, Olan Christian, 76, of Huddleston, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 1994, in the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was born September 26, 1918 in Hopewell, Va. a son of the late Early Lay Tuck and Hattie Lucas Hines Tuck. His wife was the late Berdie Marie Noel Tuck. He was a retired boiler operator with Randolph Macon Women's College, and was an Army Veteran. He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Claudius and Sandra Tuck, Danny and Gloria Tuck, Barry and Betty Tuck, Ricky and Susan Tuck, all of Huddleston, Herman and Deborah Tuck, Bedford; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Douglas Dellis, Gloria and George Cooper, both of Huddleston, Cheryl (Cookie) and David S tevens, Bedford; four brothers, Warren Tuck, Jackie Tuck, both of Moneta, Pete Tuck, Huddleston, Early L. Tuck Jr., Altavista; three sisters, Lucy Doss, Richmond, Minnie Wishon, Lynch Station, Elton Mayhew, Moneta; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 7, 1994 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston, by the Rev. Wayne Murphy. Interment will follow in the Tuck Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.

VAN LEAR, William Wilson, (Bill), 74, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, October 3, 1994. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

WILLIS, Willie, (Bill), 74, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 4, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. He made artifical limbs for many years in the Roanoke Valley. He is survived by his wife, Kate Lena Willis; one sister, Annie McMullen, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 7, 1994, at noon at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Sadler officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon on Thursday.