ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 1996 TAG: 9606120062
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AUSTIN, William Eugene (""Billy"") Jr., 75 of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Mr. Austin was an army veteran. Surviving are three sisters, Mary A. Hall, Bedford County, Mrs. Bill (Minnie M.) Ball, Bedford, Jean Kesler, Salem; one half brother, Harry Austin, Floyd; two half sisters, Arlene Spradlin, Roanoke, Gloria DeBoard, Troutville; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 1996 at Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
AUSTIN, William Eugene, Jr., (``Billy""), 75, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Surviving are three sisters, Mary A. Hall, Bedford County, Mrs. Bill (Minnie) M. Ball, Bedford, Jean Kesler, Salem; half brother, Harry Austin, Floyd; two half sisters, Arlene Spradlin, Roanoke, Gloria DeBoard, Troutville; numerous nieces and nephews; two special friends, Lela and Pat. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
BAXTER, Robert Francis, M.D., Ph.D., 69, of Grundy, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Frank and Frances Anna Felton Baxter. He had been a resident of Buchanan County for 38 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He received his B.S. degree from Roanoke College in 1951, did his post-graduate work in biochemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1952-53, and received his M.D. degree from the University of Virginia in 1957. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, and was a former employee of Dominion Colonial and Overseas Exchange, Barclay Bank. He was a member and current President of the Buchanan-Dickenson County Medical Society. He was Chief of Staff at Buchanan General Hospital from 1993 to the present. He was active in numerous other medical, business and civic organizations. Dr. Baxter was inducted into the Buchanan County Hall of Fame in 1989, and received other awards. He published several medical works. He was a Church of God minister from 1977 to the present, served as chaplain for Grundy H ospital, and was a member of the Ford Philpot Evangelistic Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Carolyn McFall Baxter of Grundy; four daughters, Mrs. Rayburn (Frances Lee) Minton, Mary Patricia Baxter Cole and Mrs. Rick (Elizabeth Ann) Wright of Grundy, and Mrs. William (Nancy Jo) Testerman of Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Thomas C. Baxter of Staten Island, N.Y., and five grandchildren, Aimee Baxter Cole, Robert Rayburn Minton, Aaron Robert Wright, Jo Beth Baxter Wright and Emily Carolyn Testerman. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert F. Baxter Jr. Funeral services for Dr. Robert Francis Baxter will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 14, 1996, at Buchanan First Presbyterian Church in Grundy, with Father Dan Bain, Father Tom Collins, Dr. Murphy D. Miller, the Rev. Orvin Thakkar and Evangelist Clarence Greenleaf officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock, with full military rites conducted at the graveside by members of John Ratliff Post #164 of the American Legion and Childs Gentry Post #7360 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. The body will be taken to the church at 5 p.m. Wednesday, where friends may call. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to the Baxter Foundation, c/o Miners and Merchants Bank, P. O. Box 1010, Grundy, Va. 24614. Grundy Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
BLEVINS, Robert Thomas , 4, of Roanoke passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. Surviving are his parents, Tracy L. and Carla H. Blevins; two sisters, Heather and Angelica Blevins; grandparents, Thomas and Frances Blevins, Vinton, Emma Jean Lucas, Greensboro, N.C.; six uncles; and seven aunts; also a number of cousins. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 1996. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
BUCKLAND, James H., 79, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Funeral noon Thursday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel.
BURDETTE, Ruby Marion, 76, of Route 4, Moneta, died Sunday morning, June 9, 1996, in the Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born July 21, 1919, in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late John and Susie Leftwich Burdette. She was a homemaker and a member o f the Universal Outreach Church of God in Bedford. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Reggie Burdette and Lafeyette Burdette; and two sisters, Odessa Minnis and Gertrude Bradley. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edna English of Roanoke and Mrs. Laura Witcher of Washington, D.C.; one stepsister, Mrs. Frances Brown of Altavista; a devoted niece, Kimberly Taylor of Moneta; and a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Universal Outreach Church of God in Bedford by the Bishop Edward M. Crews, with burial in the Thomas Chapel Church Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home in Gretna is in charge of the arrangements
CLEMMER, Jameson Harold, (``Ted''), 77, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
COFFEY, Roy M., 78, of Roanoke County, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at Woodhaven Nursing Home. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Coffey was a retired vice president and general sales manager of Advance Auto Parts. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Christine G. Coffey, Roanoke County; son, Byron Roy Coffey, Roanoke County; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ramsey, Mrs. Hilda McGann, and Mrs. Betty Jean Winter; three brothers, Mr. Marshall Coffey, Rev. Rufus Coffey, and Mr. Glenn Coffey. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Arthur E. Grant officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Advance Auto for their generosity and support and also Woodhaven Nursing Home for their loving care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
DAUGHERTY, Virginia Mills, 95, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 10, 1996. She was formerly of Bluefield, WVa. She is a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. She is the widow of John Carlisle Daugherty and is survived by a sister, Evelyn Mason of Glasgow; also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews including Larry Mason of Glasgow, Garland Mason of Roanoke, Robert Mason of Annandale, and Donald Mason of Claymont, Del. Good friends, Mabel and Bucky Elmore, and Angela and Mike Collins and family of Roanoke. A grave side service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Friday, June 14, 1996 at Orchard Cemetery in Ballard, WVa by Rev. O. M. (Red) English officiating. Friends may call Thursday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
DRAKE, Denise Van Lear, a native of Virginia, died at a hospital near her Lanconia, N.H., home Thursday, May 30, 1996. She was 49. Mrs. Drake, the daughter of Mrs. Sydney Van Lear-Upshaw of Alexandria, Va., and the late Major Murray M. Van Lear, USMC Reserve, was born in Charlottesville, Va. She attended Roanoke College in Salem, Va., and was graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. A jour nalist, she worked for Western Publishing Company, Town & Country Magazine and several other publishing houses in New York City. Upon marriage to Paul Drake of Lanconia, she worked for several other firms. At the time of her death, she was a legislative assistant at the New Hampshire State House. A memorial service is being arranged in the Lake Country Region, New Hampshire
EGGLESTON, Della Stultz, 90, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
FLINCHUM, Michael Wayne, 40, of Titusville, Fla., died Thursday, June 6, 1996. He was a former resident of Salem. He graduated from Glenvar High School in 1974, and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1978. He earned his engineering degree from George Mason University in 1986 and moved to South Florida, where he worked as an engineer for Lockheed -Martin at the Kennedy Space Center. He was a member of the Indian River Methodist Church and a Brother of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton C. Flinchum; and brother, C. J. Flinchum. Survivors include his wife, Carol Lynn Flinchum; daughter, Shannon Flinchum, both of Titusville, Fla.; mother, Elizabeth Flinchum, Salem; brothers, Leon Flinchum, Chicago, Ill., Noel Flinchum, Salem; sister, Mozelle F. Graham, Roanoke. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 9, in Titusville, Fla
GARRISON, Cecil, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
GILES, Sheron Mar-Quay, 6 months old, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Loretta Giles. Survivors include his mother, Dementress Giles; maternal grandparent, John Giles; brother, Antonio Giles; stepfather, Anthony Poole, all of Roanoke; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 14, at 1 p.m., Morning Star Baptist Church with Rev. L. A. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Williams Memorial Park. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
GODFREY, James H., 76, of Bowling Green, Ky., died Monday, June 10, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. Arrangements by Johnson-Vaughn Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Ky.
GOODSIGHT, John Adams Wolfe, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 1996. He was born in Washington, D.C., and lived in Northern Virginia where he was a self-employed sheet metal distributor. He also was a maintenance technician with the Loudoun County Public Library System, and in 1988 received a merit award for being an outstanding employee. He was a member of the Lions Club in Northern Virginia, and served as a bulletin editor and tail twister from 1961 until 1984. In 1989, Mr. Goodsight moved to Roanoke and was active in volunteer work at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Ola Gaylor Goodsight of Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn G. and Morton Seward of Alexandria, and Alice G. and Walter Boltrick of Dearborn, Mich.; a brother and sister-in-law, William L. and Laura Goodsight of Gettysburg, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Elva L. Brown and husband Walter of Sacshe, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Oakey's South Chapel, with Chaplain Derek Colett-White officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call after noon Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.
HALE, Mrs. Frances Edwards, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hill Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Stone officiating. Burial will be at Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m Wednesday at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HALL, John Edd, 69, of Roanoke passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean Hall; sisters and brother-in-law, Dollie Ellis, Claudine and Artie Halsey; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buren and Margaret Hall, Troy and Gladys Hall, Clyde and Gertrude Hall; sisters-in-law, Eva Hall and Beulah Hall; godchildren, Kelly Norville, Christopher Crawford. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13th, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Claude M. Dy kes and Rev. Carter L. Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel
HARRIS, Lloyd T., 71, of Stuart, died Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
HEDRICK, Gladys R., of Richmond, formerly of New Castle, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Arrangements by Boitnott Funeral Home, New Castle.
HILL, James Andrew Jr., 82, of Glasgow, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Williams Funeral Service Chapel, Lexington.
LACY, Monroe Jefferson, 76, of Bassett, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m., Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
MASON, Josephine D., 92, of Gretna, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Funeral services 3 p.m. Thursday at Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
McAVOY, James Galen, 87, of Boones Mill, died at Friendship Manor Tuesday, June 11, 1996. He was born in Fayetteville, W. Va. on March 5, 1909 to the late James and Mary Alice Sanger McAvoy. He attended Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, served in the U. S. Navy and was retired from the U. S. Postal Service. He was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren - first at Pleasant View, Fayetteville, W. Va. and since 1972, Bethlehem at Boones Mill. He was active in all areas of the church, but was especially known as a teacher of Sunday School and Bible Study groups for over 65 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vivian Hitchcock McAvoy and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Effie Radford Conner McAvoy of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. James O. and Nancy McAvoy of Live Oak, California; grandsons and wives, James and Karen McAvoy, Tuscon, Arizona, John and Donna McAvoy, Live Oak, California; three great-grandsons, Jeffrey, Gregory, Jeremy McAvoy, Live Oak, California; three stepsons and wives, William B. and Sally Conner, Kennett Square, Penn., Glenn H. and Lynn Conner, Suffolk, Roy C., Jr. and Vickie Conner, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill, with the Rev. Keith Simmons and the Rev. J. Willard Bowman officiating. There will be a graveside service at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, W.Va., Friday, June 14, 1996 at 3:30 p.m. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Route 1, Boones Mill, Va., 24065 or Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Route 1, Fayetteville, W. Va., 25840.
McCOY, Mayme Katherine, 70, of 108 5th st., Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 1, 1996, at her home. Born March 8, 1926 in McCoy, Va., she was the daughter of the late Irvin A. McCoy and Margie Dillon McCoy. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Josephine McCoy. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, William E. McCoy and Blanche McCoy, Huntington, W.Va. Ms. McCoy taught school in Pulaski County for eighteen years, retiring due to disability. She was active in civic affairs, was vice president of Pulaski County Womans Democratic Association, a diligent worker in national, state and local elections, and also for charities. She was a charter member of New River Valley Historical Society, member of the National., State and County Retired Teachers Association, guidance counselor and Senior Class Sponsor for many years at Pulaski High School., co-founder of Washington, D.C. Toures for Seniors, co-founder and director of Youth Government Day in which Seniors were trained, elected, and appointed to hold town and county offices. She was popular in social affairs, and also a pianist for weddings and parties. She was the recipient of the 1964 teachers medal from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, citing her for her excellence as a teacher of God, country, good citizenship and the fundamental beliefs of our U. S. Constitution and our democratic way of life. She received statewide acclaim for this highly organized activity. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, with Dr. Norman E. Witthuhn officiating. Burial will follow Friday at 11 a.m. in Centennial Christian Church Cemetery, McCoy, Va. Visiting will be anytime Thursday and the family will receive fr iends from 6 to 8 p.m. funeral time at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
MORRILL, Diane Marie, 55, of Blacksburg, died Monday, June 10, 1996, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She leaves her husband of 36 years, Robert; daughters, Lee Ann Slack of Worcester, Mass. and Mary Beth Morrill of Richmond; sons, John and Jeff of Arlington; and grandchildren, Thomas and Jaclyn Slack. Diane planted perennials in the lives of many. They will bloom forever. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blacksburg. A reception will follow. The funeral and burial will be in Spencer, Mass. Arrangements by J. Henri Morin & Son. Donations may be made in Diane's name to the American Cancer Society, designated for breast cancer research, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003
MULLER, Dr. Edward Joseph, 83, of Sarasota, Fl., died Sunday, June 9, 1996 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. on September 29, 1912, the second son of Andrew J. and Nellie Smith Muller. During World War II he served in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S. Navy and also served in the Korean War. Dr. Muller was a graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School and the Rochester School in N.Y. Prior to World War II he had a private dental practice in New York. After coming out of the military service he worked with the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Los Angeles and retired in 1968 from the Veterans Administration Office in Roseburg, Oregon. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Donahue Muller; a brother, Andrew J. Muller, N.J.; two sisters, Gloria Rauscher, Ohio, Rosalie Gardner, N.J.; twelve nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park, Thursday, June 13, 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Oakey's South Chapel.
ODHAM, Frances Heldreth, 84, of Wytheville, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat.
PHIPPS, Dorothy, 63, of Independence, daughter of the late Daley and Verna Cox Phipps, passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturdan in the Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.
PROPST, Teddy Reed, 83, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday, Covington Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
RHODES, Alene Wilson, 81, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan, died Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Northview Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
SLUSSER, James Hamilton, Sr., 73, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, June 2, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Zula Miller Slusser; daughter, M. Catherine Slusser, Richmond; son and daughter-in-law, James H. Slusser, Jr. and Evelyn D. Slusser, Virginia Beach; brother, Walter O. Slusser, St. Clair Shores, Michigan; and brother, Paul W. Slusser, Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Slusser grew up in Staunton, Va., son of the late Walter and Ida May Slusser. He was a public school teacher at Hurricane High School in Hurricane, W. Va. for seventeen years and a principle at Mechanicsville Elementary School, Mechanicsville, for sixteen years, where he retired in 1983. He was a veteran of World War II, United States Navy and a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Staunton. Remains rests at Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Bliley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 1996 in Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ashcake Rescue Squad or to the American Heart Association.
VanLear, Maxine Glover, 94, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Graveside services 4 p.m. Saturday, Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
WALKER, C. Alvin, (``Al""), 79, of Glasgow, died Monday, June 10, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Mr. Walker was born May 7, 1917, in Botetourt County, a son of the late Nathan Walker and Ida Belle Rickman Walker. He was a member of Glasgow Baptist Church and the Glasgow-Natural Bridge Mens Prayer Breakfast Group. In 1952, he joined the Glasgow First Aid Crew and was a life member. He also was a member of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Walker retired from Burlington Industries after 32 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Betty Sloan Walker of Glasgow; a daughter, Esther W. Utkewicz of Bloomfield, N.J.; two sons and daughters-in-law, CWO4 (Ret.) Boyd A. and Linda Walker of Gloucester, and Rodger D. and Karen Walker of Scottsville; two brothers, Lloyd Walker of Natural Bridge Station and Ellis Walker of Buchanan; a sister, Mary Grant of Salem; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Cianci, Dr. Mark Utkewicz, Duane Utkewicz, Stephanie Airey, Damian Utkewicz, SSG Robert Walker, James Utkewicz, Wendy Clement and Wesley Walker, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William Thomas and the Rev. Bobby Riley officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Glasgow First Aid Crew, P. O. Box 421, Glasgow, Va. 24555. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 and 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington.
WEBB, Henry Edward, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was the widower of Elsie Mae Hancock. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Harvey Webb, Thomas Calvin Webb, and Franklin D. Webb. Survivors include one daughter, Janice Webb Vineyard, Roanoke; seven sons, Henry C. Webb, Calvin Webb, both of Roanoke, David Webb, Columbia, S.C., William (Buster) Webb, Seaside, Calif., Byron (Kiki) Webb, Duquoin, Ill., Lee (Beana) Webb, and Tony Webb, both of Roanoke; four daughters-in-law, Diane Webb, Roanoke, Gail Webb, Columbia, S.C., Cathy Webb, Seaside, Calif., and Robin Webb, Roanoke; one son-in-law, Talmadge (Fuzzy) Vineyard, Roanoke; four sisters, Gladys West, Roanoke, Mae Webb, Callaway, Dorothy Walker, Roanoke, and Betty Purdy, Callaway; three brothers, James Webb, Callaway, Posie Webb, Cleveland, Ohio, and Sgt. Richard Webb, Retired, Roanoke; two brothers-in-law, William Hancock and Fred Hancock, Rocky Mount; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Webb, Reva Hancock, and Berlie Hancock; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Elder Edwards will officiate, with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis.
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