ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Monday, December 30, 1996 TAG: 9612300058
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ARGABRIGHT, Joseph Elisha, 36, of Dublin, formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., died Saturday, December 28, 1996, at the home of his sister, Irene Ross, of Dublin. Surviving are his parents, Charlie L. and Nellie B. Argabright of Check; one brother, Benjamin and wife, Sylvia Argabright of Sumter, S.C.; three sisters, Irene and husband Mike Ross of Dublin, Charlotte and husband Roger Lampey of Check, and Lola and husband Joey Lyons of Radford; several nieces and nephews; his former wife, Ethel Ekerman, and stepson, Jeffrey Ekerman, both of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church, with the Rev. Richard Kingera and the Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The body will be moved from Wood Funeral Home in Floyd to the church at 1 p.m. Monday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd
BONDS, Pauline Holland, of Rt. 2, Goodview, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 28,1996 at the age of 81. She is survived by five daughters, Marie Jackson of Roanoke, Lillie Mae Johnson of Moneta, Claudine (Randolph) Wright, Annie Jones, all of Goodview and Fannie (Thomas) McKinney of Passiac, N.J.; one son, Iz ear Bonds of Roanoke; four sisters, Sylvia N. Parker, Dorothy Coleman, Alice Murphy and Ola Mae Lewis; four brothers, James Holland, Joseph Thomas, Albert Thomas and Rufus D. Thomas; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Bonds Family Cemetery, Goodview. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
BRANCHE, Emma, of 408 Caroline Street, Clarksville, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 1996 in Duke Hospital, Durham, N.C. She was born in Glasgow, Va. to the late Robert, Sr. and Mary Thompson Branche. She was a retired school teacher. She is survived by two sisters, Roberta Lyle of Glasgow and Mary Baker of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.; two brothers, Robert Branche, Jr. of Nokesville, Va. and Charlie Branche of Glasgow; nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements at a later date by Franklin Funeral Home, Lynchburg, Va.
CAMPER, Beulah Ward, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996, at her home. She was the widow of Earl W. Camper, and a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, James Anthony and Nancy C. Camper of Salem, Larry K. and Linda B. Camper, and Kenneth W. Camper, all of Roanoke; two daughters and son-in- law, Mary and David Slusher, and Iris Eleanor Camper, all of Roanoke; one brother, Jesse Ward of Covington; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Jones and Mrs. Emma St. Clair, both of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel
DICKASON, Spencer Jackson, (``Yogi""), 54, of Roanoke, has died. Born in Christiansburg on May 27, 1952, he was a son of the late Carrie Dickason. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Church of God in Christ, and was retired. He is survived by a daughter, Donna Charmine Dickason of Blacksburg; a son, Spencer Jackson (``Maceo"") D ickason Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters, Beatrice C. Morgan, Dorothy J. Beasley and Kathleen D. Spencer of Christiansburg, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lighthouse Deliverance Church of God in Christ, Christiansburg, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, with Elder Larry Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Schaeffer Cemetery in Christiansburg. The wake will be held at the church one hour prior to the time of funeral. Arrangements are by Claytor-Dean Funeral Home, Radford
DIGGS, Thomas F., 88, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 26, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday, Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
DONAVANT, A. Kenneth, 69, of Bassett, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville.
DUNCAN, Laura Phibbs, 88, of Pulaski, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.
EARLY, Ray Garfield, Jr., of New York, N.Y., died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Franklin Funeral Home, Lynchburg, Va.
FRANCIS, Jessie, 50, of Nashville, Tenn., died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion, Va.
GREEN, Clarence Durward, 94, of Blue Ridge, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. He retired at the age of 75 from Daggett Oil Company in Bolivar, N.Y. Mr. Green was a member of the Memorial Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church in Roanoke, and was the widower of Mary Brown Green. He is survived by one son, Charles Hiram Green of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mevelyn Green and David Brenton Snow of Blue Ridge; one brother, Elroy A. Green of Blue Ridge; two brothers-in-law, Clarence W. Woodcock of Coudersport, Pa., and Leland Kidney of Blossburg, Pa.; two grandchildren, Julie Snow Fales and her husband, William Scott Fales of Mechanicsville and Randall Brenton Snow of Blue Ridge; two great-grandchildren, Holly Lyn Fales and Amanda Nicole Fales of Mechanicsville, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 1997, at the Rader Daleville Chapel in Daleville, with Pastor Ken Studer officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery in Chamblissburg. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Those wishing to make donations please consider the American Heart Association.
GREENWOOD, Elizabeth C., 85, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
GREGORY, Aline Turner, 75, of Salem, died Thursday, December 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, John M. Oakey and Son Chapel, Salem.
HARBER, Lela O., 70, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.
HARR, Ida Hurley, of Salem, died 12 noon Sunday, December 29, 1996 at her daughter's home in Salem, Va. Born October 3, 1910 in Argo, Kentucky, Ida Louella Hurley was the daughter of Jonathan and Margaret Hurley. She was married to Everett Harr April 19, 1935 in Williamson, W. Va. Prior to her marriage, she served seven years a a missionary in Kentucky for the Presbyterian Church. A long-time resident of Vansant, Va., Mrs. Harr moved to Salem after the death of her husband in May, 1991. Everett Harr was a former coal miner and a carpenter for the Roanoke County School System, then based in Salem. Surviving Ida Harr is her daughter, Carolyn Harr Eichelman and husband, Dr. Fred Eichelman. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Carol Eichelman Webster; great-grandson, William Webster; a grandson, Fred R. Eichelman and great-granddaughter, Annie Eichelman. Services will be held at Mullins Funeral Home in Grundy, Va., Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice.
HECK, Mabel Marshall, 95, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 25, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
HILL, Carolene Epperson, 76, of Radford, died Saturday, December 28, 1996 in a Roanoke health care center. She was a retired employee of the Radford City Health Department. Surviving are a daughter, Jeanette H. Boone of Roanoke; one sister, Catherine Dalton of Radford; five brothers, Goston R. Epperson, Ararat, Arthur E. Epperson, Leesburg, Fla., William C. Epperson, Amelia, Roscoe F. Epperson, Colleyville, Texas and Bernie C. Epperson, Mt. Airy, N.C.; three grandchldren, Mark Boone and his wife Kathy, Naperville, Ill., Tim Boone and his wife, Donna, Sterling, Va., and Karen Peichel and her husband Jay, Morton, PA; six great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, from the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. William H. Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Unity Church Cemetery in Ararat,Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
HOLSTON, Alma Humphrey, 63, of 1218 Newbern Road, Pulaski, died Sunday, December 29, 1996 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born June 1, 1933 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. Humphrey, Sr. and Alma Shaffer Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders M. Holston, Sr. Mrs. Holston was the Office Manager for Senator Bo Trumbo and had served on Town Council for several years. She is survived by one son, Sanders M. Holston, Jr. and wife, Debbie, Hickory, N.C.; one daughter, Kathryn Holston Webb and husband, Billy, Draper; four sisters; one brother; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose Webb, Lauren Ann Holston, Lindsey Noel Holston. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hershey J. Longenecker and the Rev. Jim Goddard officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
JARRETT, Margaret Shields, (``Peggy""), 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Mrs. Garrett was a former co-owner of The Craftiques, Inc. and was a member of the North Roanoke Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil A. Jarrett, Sr. Surviving are two sons, Cecil A. Jarrett, Jr. and Shields Jarrett, both of Roanoke; two daughters and a son-in-law, Judith J. and Alan L. Tingler, Sharon J. Thacker, all of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren, Ashley E. Tingler, Clayton Shields Tingler and Lindsey S. Thacker; one brother, Dr. Alston D. Shields, Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. G. R. (Kitty) Weekly, Lakeland, Fla. and Miss Virginia Shields, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel, with Dr. Darryl G. Crim officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roanoke County Rescue Squad #5 or to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.
JOHNSTON, James William, 83, of 1239 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
JONES, Reid, Jr., 80, of Moneta, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, December 28, 1996. He was born on January 18, 1916, in San Antonio, Texas, and attended John Burroughs School in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Jones worked for the Linde Division of Union Carbide in New York City before moving to Norfolk (where he married) and subsequently settled in Roanoke in 1948. He was a veteran of World War II and the founder of Jones Welding Supplies Inc., and later co-created a spinoff company, Jones Safety Supplies, in the early 1960s. Mr. Jones was a member of the Rotary Club of Roanoke for over 45 years, becoming a president, vice president, Paul Harris Fellow, and District 7570 Paul Harris Fellow promotion chairman in 1978-79. He was a former board member of the Salvation Army, the 4-H Center and the YMCA. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret (``Margy"") and Douglas R. Irvin; two beloved grandchildren, Martin Reid (``Marty"") Irvin and Dana Brooks Irvin, and former spouse, Margaret Garris Jones, all of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Spencer B. and Betsy J. Jones of Salem, Ill.; a nephew, Chester D. Jones; a great-niece, Katie Jones, and a great-nephew, Arlo Jones. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. John's Episcopal Church, with the clergy of the church officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones family cemetery in Moneta. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the JOCO Foundation (c/o Woods, Rogers and Hazlegrove, First Union Tower, 10 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. 24011) or a favorite charity. The family will receive friends at St. John's Episcopal Church from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
JOZEFOWICZ, Benjamin, 80, of Forest, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
KENDALL, Willie Mae Moore, 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Bluefield, W. Va., died Sunday, December 29, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Owen Kendall; a son, Lewis Wayne (``Butch"") Kendall, and a brother, J ames Edward Moore. She was also a member of the Midway Church of Christ in Bluefield. Mrs. Kendall retired from the Tidewater Rail Service and was the former co-owner of East Cumberland Market. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline Kendall and Frank (``Pete"") Bussey of Vinton; a granddaughter, Terri Snider and her husband, Frank Snider, Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, Thomas C. Moore and his wife, Dot Moore, of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and one nephew. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Va., with the Rev. Charlie Dooley officiating. Friends may visit anytime after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.
KING, Garland Glandi, 73, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
LINK, Hallie Irene, 91, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
McCORMICK, Lillie Jordan, 91, of Covington, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
MILLER, Emma Grace Humbert, 103, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996, at Friendship Manor. She was born November 17, 1893, in Somerset, Pa., the daughter of William A. Miller and Elizabeth Knepper Miller. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Miller, and two sisters, Mabel Miller and Sue Miller Shellenberger. She graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa., in 1916, with a B.A. degree in English. She taught high school in Pennsylvania, Daleville Academy in Botetourt County and Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Roanoke. She was a charter member of Central Church of the Brethren, and served in many positions for over 50 years: teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, president of the Womens Fellowship, serving as Deaconess on many church committees. She was also active in many civic clubs, including the Roanoke Woman's Club, past president of the Thursday Morning Music Club, Blue Ridge Forum and Fortnightly Club and others. Mrs. Miller was predeceased by husbands, William K. Humbert, who worked for Roanoke City Public Schools, and Aubrey D. Miller, who worked for Richardson-Wayland Electric Corporation. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and special friends, Mac and Frances Mason of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, with the Rev. J. Richard Gottshall officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Organ Fund at Central Church of the Brethren. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MONTESANO, Peter J., 87, of Bedford, died Friday, December 27, 1996. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel.
PETERS, Katherine W., 85, of Millboro, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
REED, Frank E., 73, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 27, 1996. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997 at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
RICH, Arfie Elizabeth Sheets, 92, of Marion, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
RICHARDSON, William Ray, 62, of Max Meadows, died Saturday evening, December 28, 1996, at his residence. He was preceded in death by a brother, Prater Hayes Richardson Jr. He is survived by his wife, Mary U. Richardson of Max Meadows; two daughters, Julia R. Freeman and J ean R. Dunford, both of Max Meadows; two sons, William Ray Richardson and John Prater Richardson, both of Wytheville; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gillman Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow in West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Gillman Funeral Chapel, and other times at the residence, Route 1, Max Meadows. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Wythe and Bland Counties, 540 West Main Street, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville, is in charge of the arrangements
ROBERTSON, Mary Jane, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
ROWLAND, Gladys G., 73, of Gretna, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel.
SCANLAND, Arnita Christian, 103, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 12:30 p.m. Monday, John M. Oakey and Son Chapel, Salem.
SCANLAND, Arnita Christian, 103, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Madaline Sears Christian, and was preceded in death by her husband, Horace M. Scanland. She was a member of First United Methodist Church o
f Salem. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, H. M. (``Buzz"") and Joanne Scanland of El liston; daughters and son-in-law, Madaline and Douglas Bruce of Williamsburg and Murrill Smithka of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem at 12:30 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Thomas L. Joyce, with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Shawsville Rescue Squad.
SCOTT, Francis D., (``Scotty""), 76, of Vinton, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SHAFFER, James Walter, 83, of Galax, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.
SIRRY, Bethel Christian, 93, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
SPENCE, Beulah Gearhart, 84, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
TYREE, George, 56, of Goodview, died Sunday, December 29, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
VAUGHAN, Madge R., 93, of Independence passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bridle Creek United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
WALL, Gene Holland, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996. She was the widow of Charles M. Wall Jr., and was born in Shelby, N.C., to Lawrence and Ola Suttle Holland. Mrs. Wall was educated at Meredith College and graduated from the Barili School of Music in Atlanta, Ga. She was an organist and pianist, and a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington, N.C. Mrs. Wall was a member of the Music Club, the O'Henry Study Club, the Charity League and the Garden Club. Surviving are two daughters, Gene Wall Moore and husband Robin of Thomasville, N.C., and June Wall Camper and husband Allen of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Dare Goodrum of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four grandsons, Chris and Deborah Moore, and Steve Moore, all of Thomasville, N.C., Rob and Kelly Moore of Lexington, N.C., and Charles Goodrum of Roanoke, and a great-grandson, Eli Moore of Lexington, N.C. Graveside services will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park (Lexington, N.C.) at 2 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association (4504 Starkey Road, Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014) or the American Lung Association of Virginia (6318 Peters Creek Road, Suite A-7, Roanoke, Va. 24019). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WILSON, Alan E., 90, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 29, 1996, in a local hospital. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Alan Jr. and Faye Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, Joseph and Shirley Wilson of Virginia Beach, Douglas and Estelle Wilson of Lynchburg, James Harris and Ann Wilson of Blacksburg, and Michael and Nancy Wilson of Crozier; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois Wilson of Charlottesville, Sister Joan Wilson of Mount Sterling, Ky., Frances Gearheart of Sunberry, Ohio, Sister Kitty Wilson of Southaven, Miss., Sister Carolyn Wilson of Leonardtown, Md., Margaret and George Arthur of Biddeford, Maine, Bernadette and Maxie Tripp of New Castle, Marilyn and James Stanley of Roanoke, Helen and William Wanner of Crozet, and Anita and John Hilliker of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Gari Wilson of Lynchburg; 31 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996. The Rev. Randy Rule, the Rev. Timothy Huffman and the Rev. George Gormely will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 30, 1996, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 30, at the church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WORRELL, Ralph Taylor, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 1996, after an extended illness, at the Salem VA Medical Center. Ralph was born October 14, 1930 in Carroll County, Va., the son of Luther a nd Mary Worrell. He was preceded in death by two children, Doris Ellen and Randall Taylor Worrell. He is survived by his wife, Rita Reeves Worrell; one daughter, Joyce Ann Worrell of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Jessica Ann Worrell; sister, Maxine Caudill of Roanoke; brother, Lawrence Worrell, Dayton, Ohio; stepsister, Louise Dalton of Dugspur; stepbrothers, Dayton and Maynard Marshall, both of Dugspur; special sister-in-law, Marbrie Worrell of Bent Mountain; and a host of nieces, nephews and close family friends. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Alderman Memorial Cemetery, Hillsville, Va., with the Rev. Joe Burnside officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel.
WYRICK, Virginia Dare DeWitt, 79, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, December 28, 1996, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1917, to the late Samuel Zachariah and Maggie Vest DeWitt. Mrs. Wyrick retired from the public school system after 35 years, having taught in Floyd and Tazewell counties and the state of Maryland. She was a member of the Pocahontas (Va.) Presbyterian Church and attended Copper Hill United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wyrick was preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Wyrick; five brothers, and one sister. Surviving are three sisters, Muriel D. Murray of Check, Daisy D. Thomas of Floyd and Kate P. DeWitt of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews, and a very special family friend, Janice Conner of Check. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad or Fire Department, Joy Ranch or the charity of your choice.
YOUNG, Sallie Annie, 76, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, December 28, 1996 at her home. Born August 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Julie Hodges Dowdy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Y oung, a sister, Kate Musgrove and a brother, Raymond Dowdy. Surviving are one sister, Mae Thornton of Rocky Mount; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Annie Dowdy, Wilson and Mary Ella Dowdy and Herbert and Katie Dowdy, all of Rocky Mount; a special great-niece, Dee Dee Willing and her son Chris Maxey, both of Rocky Mount; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at Lynch Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William K. Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday, December 30, 1996 after 2 p.m. where the family will receive friends Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
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