Miscellaneous Roanoke County, Virginia Obituaries
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From the Roanoke Times, April 22, 1999

BASS, Jeannine Crawford, 65, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

BEANE, Martha Dulcina Campbell, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 19, 1999. Funeral services will be Saturday 2 p.m. at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

BLOUNT, Carey Livingston, 88, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 19, 1999 at his home. Mr. Blount was retired from American Viscose after 31 years service and was retired from Ideal Laundry. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for 45 years. Surviving are his loyal and devoted wife of 53 years, Pauline Cooper Blount; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Betty Blount of Salem; one grandson; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Blount and Lennie Angle of Roanoke; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Peggy and Chapman McGuire for their love, support and dedication as caregivers, also thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving kindness and support. The funeral service will be held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Thursday, April 22, 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bill Arbo and the Rev. Allison Echols officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 3000 Pitzer Road, Roanoke, Va. 24014 or Mount Pleasant Rescue Squad, 2909 Jae Valley Road, Roanoke, Va. 24014 or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.

DOSS, Betty Lou Preston, 61, of Roanoke, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 1999, after a long struggle with colon cancer. She was the daughter of the late Albert B. and Josie B. Preston. She was formerly employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad. She is survived by her husband, William H. Doss Sr. of Roanoke; children, Joanne and Wayne Gill, Glenda Sue and Terry McDaniel, Sharon and Lynn Tolley, Glenn and Debbie Dudley, all of Franklin County, Melanie and Pete Branham of Clintwood, Billy Doss Jr. of Roanoke, Laura and Bobby Elkins of Clintwood; 11 grandchildren; sister, Harriet Preston Hedge of Spartanburg, S.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Sue Preston; special aunt and uncle, Velma and Jack Kendrick of Vinton; two sisters-in-law and spouses, Barbara and Loren Walker of Salem, Anna and Bernie West of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at First Church of God, 5008 Hildebrand Rd., Roanoke, with Rev. Dr. James B. Milner officiating. The interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Church of God, Women's Church of God Missionary Society.

GEE, Virginia Mae, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999. She was retired from National Linen Service with 32 years of service. She was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver L. Gee. She is survived by a stepson, Danny W. and wife Becky Gee; stepdaughter, Linda G. and husband John Turman; stepgrandson, Wayne Gee and wife Kathy; great-stepgranddaughter, Lauren Gee; nieces, Betty R. and husband Richard Tomlinson, Barbara J. and husband Henry Harman, Deborah Robertson, Joyce and husband Sanford Hertz; a nephew, Jerry and wife Evelyn Robertson; sisters-in-law, Mildred Robertson, Nina Robertson, Hazel Robertson, Dorothy and husband Karl Crowe, Elizabeth and husband Bob Bauer; brother-in-law, Jack and wife Maxine Gee; a number of great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. David P. Fisher officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.

KINMAN, Reginald L. Sr., 67, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999. He was a native of Covington, Ky. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in landscape architecture. His career with the U.S. Forest Service began in Asheville, N.C., where he worked on the plans for Cradle of American Forestry. In Virginia, he served as the principal landscape architect for the Jefferson National Forest, beginning in 1966. He moved to Arkansas as lead planner for Blanchard Cavern, Ozark National Forest. He then returned to Roanoke, where he completed projects with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan through 1989. After retiring in 1989, he enjoyed assisting his son, who was owner of International Gourmet at Cave Spring Corners. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Preston Kinman of Covington, Ky. Surviving are his wife, Mary Hinton Kinman; a son, Reginald L. Kinman Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Kinman Lipstate and husband, James, Alexis Kinman Hinchey and husband, Ronnie; his mother, Ruth Yancey Kinman; a sister, Roberta Brinkley; a brother, Ronald Kinman; his mother-in-law, Eugenia Bachman Rutland; grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Lipstate, Katherine Elise Lipstate, and Audrey Nicole Hinchey. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999. The Rev. Don Roberts will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or South Roanoke United Methodist Church.

MATTOX, Clintis M., 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 1999. She was the daughter of William and Laura Mattox, was a graduate of Longwood College, was a retired teacher from Woodrow Wilson Middle School, was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Miss Mattox was predeceased by a brother, Dr. W. Furman Mattox. Surviving are two nephews, Michael J. Mattox (and wife, Ampaporn "Pal") of Roanoke, W. Furman Mattox, Jr. (and wife, Connie) of Salem; two great-nephews, Tim Mattox (and wife, Sherry), Jason Mattox, and three great-great-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park at 3 p.m., Friday with Dr. Daniel E. Scott and the Rev. C. Nelson Harris officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Virginia Heights Baptist Church (2014 Memorial Avenue, Southwest, Roanoke, Va. 24015). Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. 

ROBERTSON, James B. Jr., 80, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. Mr. Robertson served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during World War II where he flew 68 missions in B-26 Bomber's over Germany as a Navigator / Bombardier, and was decorated with a number of medals and citations. He attended Perdue University, was a member and former deacon at Second Presbyterian Church, was a member of the Rotary Club and was retired owner of Terminix Company. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Nancy B. Robertson; his sons and daughter-in-law, James B. III and Ruth Robertson, John B. Robertson all of Roanoke; his daughter and son-in-law, Mary R. and John P. Delaney M.D. of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Katie and Emily Robertson, Jay Robertson, Nancy and Elizabeth Baar; his stepgrandchildren, Morgan, Mary Ellyson and Martha Delaney; his brother-in-law, W.F. Mabry of Memphis, Tenn., his sister-in-law, Lola Robertson of Evansville, Ind. A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church Friday, April 23 at 2 p.m. with Dr. William Klein and the Rev. Julianne Hollingsworth officiating. Inurement will follow in the church columbarium. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association, P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or Second Presbyterian Church Fund, 214 Mountain Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. 

WHITE, Enith Lillian, 73, of Roanoke, went to be in the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 19, 1999. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward White; and a brother, Ray Blevins. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Gail Bellows; sons, Edward L. White and Cecil L. White; grandchildren, Joy Rene Bellows and Kimberley Gail Bellows; sisters and brother-in-law, Hulda and Buddy Gilpin, Alice Evans and Martha Sue Scaggs; brothers and sister-in-law, James Blevins, Ellis and Pam Blevins, Virgil Blevins and friend, Jackie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Albin Crutchfield officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. The family would like to express a special thanks to the Nine West nursing staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the excellent care given to our mother.

YOUNG, Marie Pasley, 89, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Young; her parents, Thomas E. and Sue L. Pasley; two brothers; and two sisters. She was a longtime resident of Roanoke County and Salem, but spent the last three years of her life in a nursing home in Richmond, Ky., near her youngest son, Bill. She was active in the Salem Presbyterian Church, serving on various committees and as president of the Women of the Church. She was also quite active in community affairs as a member of the Fort Lewis Home Demonstration Club, the Salem Historical Society, and as president of the Salem Women's Club. She was a "people" person and made many friends with her warm smile and keen sense of humor. She is survived by her sons, James M. Young and wife, Barbara, and the Rev. William R. Young Jr. and wife, Judy; by granddaughters, Debbie Harris and husband, Rick, Becky Garrison and husband, Jim, Cathy Harman and husband, Rick Jr., Cindy Young, Betsy Drew and husband, Tom Drew; and by grandson, Steve Young and wife, Holly. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Grace, Julie, and Byron Clark Garrison, Jackie and Brad Young, Brandon, Cara, and Jacob Harman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, at the Salem Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dean Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Steve Young, Tom Drew, Jim Garrison, Rick Harman Jr., Rick Harris, and Walt Spangler. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Evening Circle of Salem Presbyterian Church, who were so thoughtful during her long illness. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Salem Presbyterian Church Building Fund.

Bedford Franklin Obituaries

AUSTIN, Donald Fay, 87, of Rocky Mount, died peacefully in his sleep at home Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday, Flora Funeral Service Chapel, Rocky Mount. 

BERRY, Deborah K., ("Debi"), 47, of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Debi was a 1975 graduate of Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was in the nursing profession for 24 years, currently employed by AvantŽ at Roanoke. Debi was preceded in death by her father, Thomas T. Berry. Survivors include her mother, Lucille B. Berry of Roanoke; two sisters, Delores Craig of Wytheville, Cindy Shelton of Lynchburg; and a brother, Mike Berry of Richmond. Other survivors include loving relatives; seven nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Claudia Porter of Alexandria. Debi will long be remembered for her love and devotion for all of God's creatures. She was a devout Christian now at peace with her Lord. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, with Rev. George M. Pearson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the local Humane Society. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

GADDY, Edna White, 89, of Goode, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.

MASSIE, Harry Royal, 75, of Bedford, died Monday, April 19, 1999. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 23 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.

MILLER, Reaver Garvin, 76, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Funeral service11 a.m. Friday at Bedford Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home. Family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

PAYNE, Arthur Lee, ("Snooky), passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 23, 199 at 1 p.m.at the Oakmulgee Baptist Church, Bedford. Interment will follow in the Payne Family Cemetery, Bedford. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, 1999 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home. 

PERDUE, Claude C. ("Tom"), 80, of Rocky Mount, departed this life on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at his home. He was born June 29, 1918, the son of the late James H. ("Jim") and Gillie E. Smith Perdue. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mattie. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend of many. He was a Navy veteran and was retired from Lane Furniture. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth H. Perdue of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy P. and Robert ("Bob") Wingfield of Roanoke, Janet P. and Leon Pugh of Glade Hill, Karen P. and Richard ("Spike") Young of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Steve Pugh of Salem, Lori Pugh of Glade Hill, Sarah Wingfield of Roanoke; one sister, Fannie P. Ayers of Union Hall; three sisters-in-law, Odell H. Harman of Rocky Mount, Evelyn H. Hubbard of Rocky Mount, Nannie Bet A. Hubbard of Bassett. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Comer officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

RUDDER, Rev. John A, 83, of Forest, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in the V. A. Medical Center, Salem, Va. Funeral notice will appear later. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

New River Obituaries

SAUNDERS, Michael Duane, 41, of Draper, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski.

State Obituaries

BANE, Barbara Ann, 57, of Buena Vista, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.

BELL, Charles Quinton, 4, of Raphine, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.

BOWERS, Timothy Blake, 40, of Galax, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Snow Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

BROWN, Vanira Mason, 87, of Lexington, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Graveside service 1:30 p.m., memorial service 2 p.m., New Monmouth Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

DOSS, Louise Owen, 86, of Sandy Level died Wednesday, April 21, 1999. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m. at Sandy Level Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

FOSTER, Jeanne W., ("Joni"), 78, of Lexington, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Foster was born on May 5, 1920, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold Wise and Florene Haupt Wise. She was a member of the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband of 53 years, William L. Foster of Lexington; three sons, William Kim Foster of St. Davis, Fla., Thomas H. Foster II of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Richard P. Foster of Mayport, Fla.; one daughter, Lee Foster DeCola of Wayne, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at the St. Andrews Chapel at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the residence, 303 Jackson Avenue. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

HUTCHINS, Myrtle Parks, 96, of Marion, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday in Slemp Cemetery. Barnett's Marion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JENNINGS, Nettie Blevins, 84, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999 in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Arrangement by Barnett's Funeral Home. 

JONES, Walter F., 91, of Tazewell, died April 20, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Etta Jones; daughter, Brenda and husband Charles ("Randy") Akers of Roanoke; sons, Conley ("Tuck") and wife Deborah Jones of Roanoke, G. Stephen ("Stevie") Jones of Tazewell; sisters, Ella Bandy of Dix Creek, Hattie Lester of Roanoke, five grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday, April 23 at 11 a.m. at Hurst Scott Funeral Chapel, Tazewell.

KIRBY, William Henry, 79, of Lexington, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1919 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late William Bud Kirby and Mary Edith Goodbar Kirby. Mr. Kirby was retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of the Lauderdale AR Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Zollman Kirby. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Edith K. and Paul E. Rhodenizer; a brother and sister-in-law, James A. and Wanda B. Kirby of Lexington; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Delores Rhodenizer, Salem, Paula Zollman and her husband Chris; Wanda Scott and her husband, Jonathan, both of Lexington; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous special nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999 in the Williams Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Zeb Carson Williams and the Rev. Kenneth Price officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Effinger Fire Department or the Lexington Life Saving and First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Funeral Service, Lexington. 

SMITH, Beulah Lunsford, (Lotts), 88, of HCR32, Box 45, Staunton, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in the University of Virginia Hospital. She was born October 5, 1910 in Augusta County, a daughter of George R. and Daisy Dell (Kesterson) Lotts. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Smith was employed by the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and was active in her circle and Presbyterian Women, a member of Arbor Hill Home Demonstration Club, a past member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of King's Daughters' Hospital, and also a member of the Augusta County Garden Club. She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener and had an interest in walking and participated in other health activities. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William L. Lunsford on December 8, 1957, her second husband, Fred McLaughlin and her third husband, Floyd Smith. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William L., Jr. and Kitty Lunsford of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Cornelia L. Clemmer and Earle George Rolen, both of Staunton and Mrs. Lillian Hanger of Middlebrook; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, in Augusta Memorial Park by the Rev. Roy W. Howard and the Rev. Dr. Woodward D. Morriss, Jr. Active pallbearers will be Charles Beard, Carl White, David Rhodes, Gary Long, Mike Carden and David Hanger. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. this evening in the Henry Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Out-of-State Obituaries

COX, Henry B., 82, of Gaithersburg, Md., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 19, 1999 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Doris W. Cox, of Gaithersburg, Md.; daughter, Judy C. Tenley, of Olney, Md. ; son, Richard A. Cox, of Blairstown, N.J.; grandchildren, Lisa Tenley-Alton, Erika C. King, and Scott W. Tenley. Memorial services will be held at Bonsack United Methodist Church, Friday, April 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Roanoke Area Ministries and the Heifer Project.

FRANCIS, Eunice G., 84, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at the home of her daughter, Betty Freeman at Rich Creek. Born March 13, 1915 at Bozoo, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late James Preston and Winnie David Ganoe. Mrs. Francis was a homemaker and member of the Peterstown Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Orice ("Bud") Francis; one daughter, Connie Jean Francis; six brothers; one sister; two sons-in-law, Sid Freeman and Ted Patterson. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Freeman of Rich Creek, and Bonnie Patterson of Cary, N.C.; one son, Tom Francis and his wife, Libby of Peterstown, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Kathy Ferguson and her husband, Rick of Peterstown, W.Va., Mike Francis and his wife, Tammy of Peterstown, W.Va., and Chris Kidd and his wife, Mary Lynn of Raleigh, N.C.; four great-grandchildren, Betsy and Jacob Ferguson, Tyler Francis, and Mary Francis Kidd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W.Va. with the Rev. Jonathan Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at the Peterstown Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Carilion Hospice Services, New River Valley, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W. Va.

JONES, Terry Wallace, 54, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and a native of Pembroke died Sunday evening, April 18, 1999, near his home. Born in Giles County on August 4, 1944, he was a son of Nancy E. ("Dump") Albert Jones of Pembroke and the late Lynn Jones. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed at Mission Linen at Lake Havasu. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Ella Jean Wallace Jones; two sons, Chris and Kevin Jones of Lake Havasu; a daughter, Shelli Jones of Lake Havasu; five grandchildren; four brothers, Jimmy Jones of Pembroke, Jody Jones of North Carolina, Rudy Jones of Pearisburg, Tony Jones of Radford; six sisters, Joyce Walters of Wytheville, Jane Epperly of Pembroke, Jackie Taylor of Lynchburg, Judy Wheeler of Narrows, Cindy Fleshman of Narrows, Lynne Rice of Salem. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 24, 1999, at 1 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke where the family will receive friends after the services.

MANNS, William, of East Orange, N.J., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 1999, beloved husband of Anna L. Manns; devoted father of JoAnne, Jonathan, Stephan, Margarita and Delores; dear brother of Bessie Mae Rhodes, Lena Wade and Annabelle Martin, all of Roanoke. He is survived by 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Services will be held Friday, April 23 at 1 p.m. from the Wood "Home For Services", 162 Oakwood Ave., Orange, N.J. Visitation Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Interment Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, N.J.


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