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Wacker

Mary Wallace Wacker died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997 at her home in Emory.

She was a native of Screven County, Ga., where she was educated in the public schools, was a member of Sylvania Methodist Church and was active in Emory United Methodist Church.

She held an undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern, Ala., and a master's degree from Longwood College. She had a career as an educator which included service in Florida, Alabama and Tennessee before moving to Virginia where she taught at Longwood College Campus School and most recently for 13 years taught in Washington County at Hayter's Gap and Greendale Elementary Schools.

Mrs. Wacker was a member of WCEA, VEA and NEA. She served as a former board member of Abingdon/Washington County Community Services Center Inc., and was a member of the Abingdon Day Care Advisory Board.

She was instrumental in organizing and served as president of the local chapter (Highlands) of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She was a mentor teacher for the Emory & Henry teacher preparation program. The Mary Wallace Wacker Scholarship at Emory & Henry was established by persons familiar with her commitment to teaching.

In 1995, Mrs. Wacker received the Emory & Henry College Football 12th Man Award.

Survivors include her husband, Louis A. "Lou" Wacker; two sons, Charles A. Elmore, Tallahassee, Fla., and John E. Elmore, Athens, Ga.; two stepdaughters, Bruce E. Wacker, Richmond, and Kristen L. Kraus, Durham, N.C.; one stepson, L. Alexander Wacker III, Richmond; her mother, Mary T. Hollingsworth, Sylvania, Ga.; two brothers, L. Edward Hollingsworth, Jackson, Miss., and John C. Hollingsworth IV, Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Martha Holly and Shelby Elmore; two step-grandchildren, Anna E. Whitehead and Adele U. Kraus; two nieces, Leslie K. Hollingsworth and Katherine Hollingsworth; one nephew, John Michael Hollingsworth.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Memorial Chapel at Emory & Henry College with the Rev. John Bardsley, the Rev. Kathie ParkerWilson and the Rev. David St. Clair officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 12, in Screven County Memorial Cemetery, Sylvania, Ga.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Wallace Wacker Scholarship, designated for distinguished students in elementary education at Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Waddell

Ray Waddell, age 81, of Troutdale, died Monday, June 30, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.

He was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of his life in Konnarock. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Konnarock, and was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby D. Waddell; one stepdaughter, Charlene Blevins, Whitetop; two stepsons, Lewis Hoffman, Matoaco, and Kenneth Hoffman, Morgantown, Penn.; five sisters: Jincy Testerman and Kate Blevins, both of Grassy Creek, N.C., Grace Sheetz, Bel Air, Md., Pauline Walker, Peach Bottom, Penn., and Kathleen Hart, Paradise, Penn.; one brother, George Waddell, Lansing, N.C.; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, in St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Konnarock, with the Rev. John Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Azen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, July 2, in Johnson Funeral Home.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is handling arrangements.

Waddell
Coy Waddell
Lansing
Feb. 4, 1917
Dec. 31, 1999

Coy Woodrow Waddell, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 4 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Philip Duvall officiated. Burial followed in the Osborne Family Cemetery.

Mr. Waddell was born in Grayson County, Va. to Ed Waddell and Matilda Davis Waddell. He was an agricultural farmer.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Waddell
William Carroll Waddell Jefferson
Nov. 24, 1921
April 24, 2000

William Carroll Waddell, 78, was remembered at funeral services held April 25 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Vogler and Rev. Phillip Duvall officiated. Graveside services were held April 26 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Waddell was born in Ashe County to Carl Waddell and Anna Halsey Waddell. He was a sales manager for Flav-o-Rich Milk Company. He was a member of the Ashe County Rescue Squad and a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Vena Wagoner Waddell of the home; two sons, Bill Waddell, West Jefferson, and Jim Waddell, North Wilkesboro; and five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Ashe County Rescue Squad, PO Box 639, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 65, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Waddell
William Carroll Waddell

Nov. 24, 1921 April 24, 2000

He is survived by his wife, Vena Wagoner Waddell of the home; two sons, Bill Waddell, West Jefferson, and Jim Waddell, North Wilkesboro; and five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Ashe County Rescue Squad, PO Box 639, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 65, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Waddell

Ralph William Waddell, age 66, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Waddell was a native of Smyth County where he had lived most of his life. He was retired from American Bakerys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Maggie Waddell, and one son, Douglas Waddell.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Heffinger Waddell; one son, Keith Waddell, Marion; one daughter, Barbara Waddell, Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Shirley Storie, Fredricksburg; two brothers, Roy Waddell, Newport News, and Carl Waddell, Thornsburg; three nephews; 10 nieces.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Waddell

Bob J. Waddell, age 53, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 in a tragic three-vehicle accident. He was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center.

Mr. Waddell was employed at King Pharmaceuticals in Bristol, Tenn. He served on the Board of Directors of Haven of Rest in Bristol, Tenn., and Habitat for Humanity in Kingsport, Tenn.

He is survived by his wife, M. Sue Osborne Waddell of Marion; one daughter, Suzanne M. Waddell of Charlotte, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Angela P. Waddell of Athens, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Katherine Elizabeth Waddell and Hannah Grace Waddell, both of Athens, Tenn.; his mother, Lula Mae Waddell of Tazewell; two brothers, Randall J. Waddell and Donald R. Waddell of Tazewell.

Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Emerson Abbott, the Rev. Bill Leonard, and the Rev. Jim Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Waddell

Betty Grubb Waddell, age 72, of Wytheville, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Michael Seawell, Raleigh, N.C.; one son and daughter-in- law, Dale and Fran Waddell, Wytheville; two sisters, Agnes Williams, Wytheville, and Nancy Corvin, Marion; two half-sisters, Delores Foley, Lawrenceville, N.J., and Geneva Little, Jarretsville, Md.; one brother, Cecil Grubb, Wytheville; two half-brothers, Wilmer Grubb, Pylesville, Md., Edgar Grubb, Hanover, Penn.; three grandchildren, Bari Lawhorn, Julie Lawhorn, and Kacey Adams.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Galilee Christian Church with interment in the church cemetery.

Gillman Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.

Waddell

JO ANN WADDELL, age 62, of Ivanhoe, Virginia, died Friday, November 24, 2000 in the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia. She was an inspector with Hutchinson Sealing Systems and was preceded in death by her father, John R. Crockett and a brother, James R. "Bob" Crockett. She is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law - Ron and Debbie Hodges of Galax, VA and Donald Ray Hodges and Tammy Smith of Ivanhoe; five grandchildren, Blake, Eden, Laken, Macy and Caden Hodges; her mother - Magdalene Porter Crockett of Ivanhoe, VA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law - Shelva and Clyde Gravely of Max Meadows, Alice and Frank Williams of Greensboro, NC, and Gay Smith of Ivanhoe, VA; two brothers and sisters-in-law - William "Bill" and Della Crockett of Kernersville, NC and Rev. Donald W. "Don" and Regina Crockett of Max Meadows, VA; special nephew - Danny R. "Dude" Crockett of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Henry Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday or at the residence, or the residence of her mother, Magdalene Crockett at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Wagner

Edward Lee (Buck) Wagner, age 70, died Saturday, April 25, 1998 at his home in Marion.

Mr. Wagner was a native of Marion and retired from the Southwestern State Hospital with over 36 years of service.

He attended the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Wagner; one daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Jack Lamie, Tannersville; four sons and two daughters-in-law, William Wagner, Letcher and Eva Wagner, Sam and Ellen Wagner, all of Marion, and Ben Wagner, Raeford, N.C.; one half-sister, Ruth Hayes, Marion; four aunts, Lola Cassell, Sarah Combs, Leona Burns, all of Manassas, and Rosa Gahley, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one nephew.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Edward Schaack officiating. Interment followed in Roundhill Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Wagoner

Ellen Dell Wagoner, 80, of Ennice, N.C., died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital.

She was born in Maryland on April 27, 1920 to J. Lott and Bessie Wilson Choate.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Larry Hawks of Ennice, N.C.; a sister, Alese Proffitt of Great Mills, Md.; a brother, Harold Choate of Galax; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held Satuday at 11 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Crab Creek Cemetery. Elder Bruce Higgins and Elder Terry Wilson officiated.

WAGONER

Zora Ellen Joines Wagoner, age 84, of 83 Todd Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, April 17, at her home. She is survived by her husband, E. Leff Wagoner, Jr., of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law,; Kay and Eld. Gwyn Hamm, and Jane and Raymond Hodge, all of Sparta; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and special caregivers, Patricia Crouse and Opal Brinegar. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. The family requests no food or visitors to the home, however, friends are welcome to visit at the homes of the daughters.

WAGONER

Minnie Lee Irwin Wagoner, age 86, of 229 Folger Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, February 14, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Folger T. Wagoner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Press and Olevia Wagoner Irwin; a son, Buddy Joe Wagoner; and two grandchildren. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in- law, Arnold and Mary Wagoner, Bobby Dan and Betty Wagoner, all of Sparta; two daughters and a son-in-law, Monra Pearl Edwards, Ona Lee and Ricky Andrews, all of Sparta; one brother, John Irwin of Sparta; three sisters, Alice Cranford of Sparta, Lona Osborne of Elkin, N.C., and Audrey Skinner of Mtn. City, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thusday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta, with burial in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in the Stratford Community. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Walden
Carl Walden
Miami, Fla.
1909 to Aug. 4, 2000

Carl Walden, 91, died in the VA Hospital in Miami, Fla. on Aug. 4 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Natalie Walden.

Mr. Walden was a well-known photographer who photographed architecture and several famous people. Carl and Natalie have a summer residence in Ashe County in the Ore Knob Community where they enjoyed many summers with their friends and neighbors.

Walden

Ethen Rain Walden, infant son of Robby and Christina Walden, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997 in the Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond.

Survivors in addition to his parents are his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keesee, Churchroad; his paternal grandfather, Robert Walden, Bristol; his maternal grandmother, Robin Morrison, Abingdon; his paternal great-grandfather, Thomas W. Walden, Saltville; his paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Deward Clear, Meadowview; his maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Peggy Fugate, Meadowview; his paternal great-great- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clear, Glade Spring; one aunt.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 30, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon.

Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Walker

James Sanders (J.S.) Walker, 80, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Walker was a prominent Smyth County farmer; active member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church where he served as usher for many years; honorary member of the Saltville/Rich Valley Lions Club; instrumental organizer and charter member of the Chilhowie Jaycees; member of the Rich Valley Fair Association; retired employee of the Olin Corporation of Saltville, Virginia Extension Service and was farm manager of W&L Construction Company.

Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel R. and Rufus White Walker; a twin brother, U.S. Walker; two brothers, Lucius (R.L.) Walker and William Walker.

Survivors include his wife; Kathleen Crutchfield Walker; one daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie Walker Snodgrass and Sidney C. Snodgrass, Chilhowie; one brother, Lindsey Scott (Happy) Walker, Kodak, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Walker Allen, Seven Mile Ford; one grandson and wife, Jay B. and Lisa D. Keen; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special family friend, Dennis Snow.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden, the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial followed in the Westwood Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Walker
Lessie Gilley Walker
West Jefferson
March 11, 1909
March 3, 2001

Mrs. Lessie Walker, age 91, of West Jefferson, died Saturday, March 3 at her residence.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at 3 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson with Rev. Glenn Woodie and Rev. Roger Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Pallbearers included Jamie Walker, Blaine Walker, Jamie Wiles, Sean Blevins, Randy Perry, Jason Coldiron and Ronnie Miller. Honorary Pallbearers were Eric and Ricky Miller. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday evening, March 4, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson.

Mrs. Walker was born in Ashe County on March 11, 1909 to the late Roby and Margaret Denny Gilley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin James Walker; one daughter Ruth Coldiron; and two sisters Blanche Stanley and Lou Miller.

She is survived by one son, Gary Blaine Walker of West Jefferson; two brothers, Lester Gilley of Jefferson and Glen Gilley of Elkton, Md.; two sisters, Cora Gilley of West Jefferson and Marie Boyd of Tobaccoville; 10 grandchildren, Jamie Walker, Blaine Walker and Ashley Walker all of West Jefferson, Michelle Wellendorf of Arizona, and Carolyn Blevins, Sue Wiles, Sally Perry, Betty Lou Greer, Lynn Greer and Becky Porter all of Lansing; 17 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Temple Baptist Church c/o Jerry Gilley, 987 Old Highway 16 Jefferson, NC, 28640. Condolences may be emailed to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.net.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Walker

Mildred Crouch Walker died in Birmingham, Ala., on Feb. 20, 1999.

Mrs. Walker graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1942 and was married to Dick Walker, also of Marion, who died in 1991. From 1979 until 1993, Mrs. Walker worked at Maxine's in Abingdon.

She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn McCurty of Birmingham, Ala., and Wade Burnett of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Richard G. Walker of Fredonia, Ariz.; one sister, Elizabeth Dickinson of La Jolla, Calif.; four grandchildren, one niece and a nephew.

This is a courtesy announcement by the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Walker

L.S. "Happy" Walker, age 80, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in the Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon.

Mr. Walker owned and operated Chalet Village, Tampa, Fla. He was also employed until his retirement with W.L. Construction Co., Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet W. Scaglione; and four brothers, William Walker, J.S. Walker, U.S. Walker and R.I Walker.

Survivors include one son, D.C. Walker, Chilhowie; one sister, Mary W. Allen, Chilhowie; three grandsons, Daniel B. Walker, David S. Walker, both of Chilhowie, and Justin Hooper, Tampa, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Will and Falon Walker; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were conducted Friday, April 9, at 8 p.m. in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating

Graveside services will be conducted today, April 10, at 11 a.m. in the Westwood Memorial Gardens. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Kidney Association.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

WALLACE
Linda Kay Wallace, age 50, of Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning December 16, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law: Elana and Michael Rosinger of Lewissville, NC; one brother: George Wallace of Oklahoma; and two nephews: Nathan Rosinger and Asher Rosinger, both of Lewisville, NC. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1:30 PM at the Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston- Salem, NC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Waller

Mabel Delp Waller, age 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in the Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Delp; her second husband, William Jack Waller; her parents, Millard and Vinia Bonham. Also one brother, Lawrence Bonham and one sister, Eva Spencer.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gregory Jackson Waller of the home, Billy and Gloria Delp of Marion, Joe and Teresa Delp of Bristol, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Buddy Shepherd of Troutdale; three brothers, Grover Bonham of Sugar Grove, Ralph Bonham of Sugar Grove, and Bob Bonham of Bel Air, Md.; six sisters, Margie Cox of New Castle, Del., Lucille Testerman of New Castle, Del., Martha Robinson of Sugar Grove, Genelle Blevins of Bristol, Sharon Reedy of Volney and Wanda Sumner of Baywood; one special brother-in-law, Boyd Spencer; a very special second family, the Waller family; four granddaughters, three grandsons, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Waller will be held (today) Saturday, May 27, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Marion Pentecostal Church with Rev. Donald Mutter, Rev. Roger Crigger and Rev. Bobby Dunford officiating. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery in Wytheville.

Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Waller

William Jackson "Jack" Waller, age 66, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Owens and Virginia Waller; one brother, Bernard Waller; and one sister, Georgia Hanks.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel Waller; one son, Gregory Jackson Waller, of the home; two stepsons, Billy Delp, Marion, and Joe Delp, Bristol, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Barbara Shepherd, Troutdale; five sisters: Ailene Jackson, Pulaski, Susie Dunford, Rural Retreat, Dorothy Gravely and Paige Alderman, both of Wytheville, and Thelma Davis, Ivanhoe; four granddaughters; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Bobby Dunford and the Rev. Roger Cregger officiating. Burial followed in West End Cemetery in Wytheville.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Wallin

Ola Melvina Farmer Wallin, age 93, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Hawe Orchard Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, E.Z. Wallin.
She is survived by four sons, Talmadge Wallin, Tannersville, Jack Wallin, Silverton, Ore., Gerald Wallin and Norman Wallin, both of Chilhowie; three daughters, Esther Derr, Hampton, Ruth Robbins, Knoxville, Tenn., and Doris Blevins, Chilhowie; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two special daughters-in-law, Leigh Wallin and Ruth Wallin; a special granddaughter-in-law, Nellie Wallin.

Graveside services were conducted Monday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. in Hawe Orchard Cemetery in Grayson County with Bro. Arthur Loveless officiating.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Walls

Irene Miller Walls, age 72, of Marion, formerly of Whitetop, died Friday, March 3, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Walls was born April 17, 1927 at Chilhowie, the daughter of Worth and Luna Blevins Miller.

Surviving are her husband, Andy Glenn Walls, of the home; one daughter, Regina Walls Reeves of Abingdon; her mother, Luna Blevins of Marion; two sisters, Ruth Miller and Okie James, both of Marion; one half-brother, Ward Miller of Bowie, Md.; two half-sisters, Annie Jones, Warrensville, N.C., and Maxine Williams of Mouth of Wilson; two grandchildren, Melinda Reeves and Jacob Blevins, both of Marion; one great-grandson, J.C. Blevins, Marion.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was in Walls Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Walls Cemetery Fence Fund, c/o Maxie G. Walls, 214 Middle Ford Road, Whitetop, VA 24292.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.

WALLS

Edna Rumley Walls, age 76, of 1084 Ridge Road, High Meadows Estates, Roaring Gap, NC, died Sunday, September 10, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Mrs. Walls was born on March 29, 1924, in Alamance County, NC to the late J. Dewey and Octavia Wilson Rumley. She was a graduate of the Elon College High School and College. She taught school for 32 years in the Winston-Salem, Forsyth County School System. She was a member of the College Park Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, a resident of Alleghany County for 33 years, a substitute teacher for the Alleghany County Schools, the President of the Sparta Women's Club, past officer of the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034 Women's Auxiliary; a member of the High Meadows Women's Golf Association; a member of the Retired Teacher's Association of Forsyth County, NC and a Past Chairman of the Relay for Life. She is survived by her husband: Joe B. Walls of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Dyette (Dee) and Jim Pendleton of Charlotte, NC; three grandchildren: Lauren, Jimmy and Ryan all of Charlotte, NC; and one sister: Helen Rumley Cleek of Elon College, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, September 13, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, NC, with the Dr. Charles Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery near her Roaring Gap home. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, September 12, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home at 1084 Ridge Road, High Meadows Estates, Roaring Gap, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Edna Rumley Walls Scholarship Fund, Sparta Women's Club, C/O Genia George, P.O. Box 42, Roaring Gap, NC 28668.

Walls

Galen Walls, age 71, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 at his home in Konnarock.

Mr. Walls was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the son of the late Coy H. and Mary May Walls.

Surviving are his wife, Wanda Walls; two sons, Ricky Walls and Stanley Walls, both of Konnarock; three sisters, Wiltha Brooks, Marion, Alice Welch, Germantown, Penn., and Irene Wright, Troutdale; three brothers, Herman Walls of Konnarock, Ambers Walls, Troutdale, and Loyd Walls, of Avondale, Penn.; two grandsons, Shannon Walls and Jamie Walls; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Laurel Valley Cemetery in Troutdale with the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. o

Walls

Gladys V. Walls, age 73, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997 at her home in Konnarock.

She was a native of Washington County and a member of Konnarock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett John Pugh and Bessie Carolyn Yates Pugh; two brothers, Cecil Pugh and Robert Pugh.

Survivors include three sisters, Lura Trivett, Rural Retreat, Arleen Hayes, Konnarock, and Mary Shumate, Boothwyn, Penn.; two brothers, Paul Pugh, Bristol, and Joseph Pugh, Kirkwood, Penn.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, in Konnarock Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Cuddy and the Rev. Homer Fritz officiating. Burial will be in Azen Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.

Walls

Elmer Lee "Big Jim" Walls, age 73, of Konnarock, died Monday, Jan. 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He attended Azen Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Moore Walls; two stepdaughters, Francis Smith and Joann Allison, both of Glade Spring; four sisters, Lucille Russell, Joppa, Md., Magdalene Testerman, Laurel, Md., Ora Mae Wilson, Mountain City, Tenn., and Lois Walls, Edgewood, Md.; three brothers, Earnest Walls, Marion, Jack Walls, Oxford, Penn., and Dean Walls, Damascus; five step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins and the Rev. Randy Lester officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Walsh

Virginia Freeman Walsh, age 69, died Monday, May 26, 1997 in Richmond.

Survivors include her husband, T.V. Walsh, Richmond; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Walsh and Eddie Collin, Richmond; one grandson, James Vernon Coe, Richmond; one sister, Ellen Freeman, Marion; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, May 28, at 12:30 p.m. at Woody Funeral Chapel in Richmond. Burial will follow in Richmond. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Marion.

This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett's Funeral Home.

Walsh

Thomas Vernon Walsh, age 75, of Richmond, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Freeman Walsh.

Mr. Walsh was a member of Welborne United Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge #45 where he was Past Exalted Ruler, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy W. and Edward L. Collins, Richmond; one sister and brother-in-law, Marion W. and Fred McCall, Midlothian; one sister-in-law, Ellen M. Freeman, Marion; two grandchildren, James V. Cole and Janet L. Collins, both of Richmond; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home Parham Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Welborne United Methodist Church.

Woody Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

Walters

Melissa Sue Walters, age 20, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Denice and Dave Moore of Marion; her father, Larry Walters of Chilhowie; one sister, Casey Moore of Marion; three half-sisters, Wendy Walters, Amanda Walters and Amber Walters, all of Chilhowie; her grandparents, Lewis and Gladys Haga of Marion, Clarence and Betty Sue Moore of Marion, and Johnny and Emma Walters of Chilhowie; a special friend, Troy Fisher of Marion; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in the West Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Walters
Mattie Valeria Walters
West Jefferson
June 27, 1912
Feb. 22, 2000

Mattie Valeria Walters, 87, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 25 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jerry Francis and Rev. Marcus Campbell officiated. Burial followed in the Walters Cemetery.

Mrs. Walters was born in Ashe County to Edwin F. and Sarrah A. Faw Goodman.

She is survived by five sons, Thomas Walters, Shelby, Wayne and Cecil Walters, West Jefferson, Frank Walters, Charlotte and Guy Walters, Kings Mountain; two daughters, Shelby Roten, West Jefferson, and Margaret Cooper, North Wilkesboro; one brother, Coolidge Goodman, Bristol, Va.; one sister, Minnie Howell, Spruce Pine; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, one step-great-grandchild and one step-great-great- grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or Friendly Grove Baptist Church Home Mission Offering, c/o Jack Harless, 187 Harless Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Walters
Ina F. Walters
Crumpler
Oct. 31, 1911
Oct. 9, 2000

Ina F. Walters, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 12 at Senter Primitive Baptist Church in Crumpler by Elder James McNeill, Elder Eddie Lyle and Elder Bobby Absher. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Walters was born in Ashe County to John and Laura Dixon Fender. She was a homemaker

She is survived by one son, John Walters, Crumpler; three daughters, Glenna McNeill, Jefferson, Jean Weaver of Grassy Creek, and Betty Carlton, Jefferson; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Senter Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Absher, 183 Ridge Road, Crumpler, NC 28617.

Obituary information may be obtained or e-mail condolences may be sent to www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Walters

FRANCES LAYNE WALTERS, age 86, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Sunday November 26, 2000, in the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Oren E. and Angie Hedrick Layne. She was a member of the Petunia Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. "Buddy" Walters; two grandchildren, Douglas E. Walters and Sherry S. Clark; two brothers, Stafford and Jack Layne and a sister, Verna Umberger. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law - Thelma Walters Shupe and Richard Shupe of Dublin, VA; a son - Cecil R. Walters of Valentines, VA; six grandchildren - Gary Walters, Marty Walters, Timothy Walters, Pamela Mathena, Donna Jaccard, Teresa Hash; two sisters - Ruth Umberger and Mary Taylor, both of Wytheville, VA; twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild also survives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Virginia with the Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Walters

LOUISE STAFFORD BROWN WALTERS, age 87, a beloved member of the Rural Retreat Community died Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia, following a period of declining health.

Born May 11, 1913, Louise was the youngest of ten children born to Ora Miller and John L. Brown on a Black Lick farm noted for its excellence and hospitality. She attended Rural Retreat schools, graduating in 1931, and continued her education at a school of nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. A lifelong member of Corinth Lutheran Church, She remained faithful and active in her church until her health prevented.

In 1936, she was married to J. Carroll Walters, who preceded her in death in 1997. Louise and Carroll had a wonderful caring relationship, which also reached out to the many relatives and friends. Having no children of their own, they loved their nieces and nephews as if they were their own.

Louise was a gifted homemaker and gardener who shared her time and talents with others. For several years she was a U.S. Post Office employee in Rural Retreat. She then became cafeteria manager at Rural Retreat High School, a position she held until her retirement in 1984. Her meals were not only nutritious, they were delicious. Students and facility looked forward to lunchtime every day.

Louise enjoyed a wide circle of friends, visiting and playing bridge among other activities. During her lifetime, Louise continually performed acts of kindness in her community. When illness or misfortune came to those she knew, Louise was among the first to go to the home with gifts of food or flowers and words of encouragement. Her influence for good touched many lives and made a difference in them. She will be missed.

She is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Corinth Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Pingel, Rev. Ed Schaack, and Vicar Dianna Horton officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Corinth Lutheran Church or to the Black Lick Cemetery Association. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.

Walton
James William Walton, Sr.

Walton: From the Smyth County News
James William (Billy) Walton Sr., age 75, of Glade Spring died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He is survived by his wife, Louvene Dowell Walton; four sons, James W. Walton, Damascus, George W. Walton, Smithfield, John A. Walton, Virginia Beach, and Michael L. Walton, Winchester; three daughters, Anita Mason, Mesa, Ariz., Linda Lenhard, Columbus, Ga., and Ada Pasdiora, West Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Sibyl W. Davis, Roanoke; 22 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie with Elders Howard Davis Jr. and J.D. Cleek officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Bottom Cemetery.

Walton

James William (Billy) Walton Sr., age 75, of Glade Spring died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie with Elders Howard Davis Jr. and J.D. Cleek officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Bottom Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, Treasurer, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie.

Wampler

The Rev. H. Melvin Wampler, age 84, patriarch and devoted servant of our Lord, died Dec. 26, 1999 in St.Peters, Mo.

Rev. Wampler was formerly of The Bronx, N.Y., and Groseclose. A minister for more than 50 years, he was a past member of "The Who''s Who in America in the East." He was a former president of The Bronx Protestant Council and vice president of the New York City Protestant Council. He pastored the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in The Bronx, N.Y., for 39 years and was pastor emeritus.

Surviving are his wife, Emily Sperry Wampler of St. Peters, Mo.; one son, Stanley E. Wampler and wife Raphaela Vazquez Wampler of St. Peters, Mo.; two grandchildren, Matthew F. and Jessica L. Wampler, both of St. Peters, Mo.

A memorial service was held Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. at Dardene Presbyterian Church in Dardene, Mo. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat. Burial will be held Friday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of local arrangements.

Ward

Willie Esther Prater Ward, age 94, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Mrs. Ward was the oldest member of McCready United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Alfred V. Ward Sr. and Shirley Ward, Saltville; three sisters, Exie Nutter, Glade Spring, Maxie Frye, Saltville, and Lula Wilson, Pembroke; two granddaughters, Debra Ward DeBord and Tamela Ward Johnson; two grandsons, Alfred V. "Tiger" Ward Jr., and Joe Barrett; 11 great-grandchildren; four grandchildren-in-law.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Williams and the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Ward

Daphne Rhea Ward, age 56, of Saltville, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Ward was a member of the McCready Methodist Church and was a resident of Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward Ward and a sister, Shelby Lorraine Burch.

Surviving are her mother, Helen Kelly Ward, Saltville; two sisters, Joan Puckett, Southern Pines, N.C., and Grayson Macdonald, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Robert Leslie Ward, Fincastle, and Blaine Ward, Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Ward

Billy Hubert Ward, age 65, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 in Jessup, Ga.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Lilly Ward; one daughter, Sandy Paritt of Jessup, Ga.; one son, Michael Ward of Jessup, Ga.; his mother, Mamie Ward of Marion; one brother, James Edward Ward Sr., of Marion; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and burial will be held in Jessup, Ga.

Rinehart Funeral Home in Jessup, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.

Ward

Elsie Miller Ward, age 85, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Ward was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Daisy Nye Miller. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Crockett and a member of the Wytheville Rebekah Lodge #57. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. (Jim) Ward; three sisters, Jettie Sult, Hallie Sult, and Bertie Walters; one brother, Roy Miller; and one grandson, Michael Ward.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Everett C. and Eva Thomas Ward, Rural Retreat, and George R. and Joyce E. Ward, Draper; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Debra Cregger, Rt. 1 Box 154 A, Rural Retreat, VA 24368.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.

Ward

Gloria Ruth Ward, age 38, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at her home in Sugar Grove.

She is survived by two sons, Anthony Briscoe of Marion and Jerry Lee Ward Jr. of Sugar Grove; two brothers; one sister; one granddaughter.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ward

Charlie Greene Ward, 86, of Independence, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at his home.

He was born Nov. 20, 1913, in Independence, the Saddle Creek Community, to Steven Columbus Ward and Lillie Parks Ward.

He was a member of Peach Bottom Primitive Baptist Church and was a life long farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Fay Anderson Ward of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Leta and Thomas Farmer of Independence and Barbara Bedwell of Galax; five grandchildren and their spouses, Sue Farmer, Karen and Cody Wingate and Patricia and Barry Davis, all of Independence, Sandy and John Cope of Virginia Beach, and Tony and Kim Phipps of Galax; seven great-grandchildren, Amanda Poole, Sarah and Renea Wingate, Jonathan and Tabatha Cope and Justin and Adam Phipps; a sister, Mary Morton of Independence; one brother and sister-in-law, R. Joe and Virginia Ward of Hillsville; a sister-in-law, Ruby Ward of Nottingham, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Bill Ervin of High Point, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held Sunday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Saddle Creek Cemetery. Elders Edward Bowman and Terry Wilson officiated.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Peach Bottom Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Thomas Farmer, 2424 Wilson Highway, Independence, Va. 24348; or Saddle Creek Cemetery, c/o Claude Farmer, 4662 Wilson Highway, Independence, Va. 24348.

Woods

Harding Woods, 72, of Independence, the Grubbs Chapel Community, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.

He was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Mouth of Wilson to Arthur Woods and Reney Dowell Woods.

Survivors include his wife, Georgia Fortner Woods of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie and Richard Barker of Independence and Brenda Phipps of West Jefferson, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Pat Woods of Independence and Larry Woods of the home; three sisters, Stella Dowell and Kate Hash, both of Independence and Myrtle Testerman of Galax; one brother, Luther Woods of Independence; and one grandson, Devin Phipps of West Jefferson, N.C.

A funeral was held Tuesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Grubbs Chapel Cemetery, Independence. The Revs. Alan Graham and David Farmer officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348.

WARDEN

Mrs. Virginia Hill Warden, age 75, of 118 Stratford Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday, October 25, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Rex S. Warden, Jr. of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy and Jaylene Warden of Piney Creek, N.C.; one daughter: Susan Godwin of Wilkesboro, N.C.; five grandchildren: Matthew Warden, Evan Warden, Grant Warden, Michelle Duncan and Coleman Godwin; and one great-grandson: Nicholas Warden. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 27, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Osborne Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

Warf

Pearl Odessa Warf, 87, of Galax, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 11, 1913, in Carroll County to Gordon and Lula Smith Hanks. She was the widow of Johnson Warf.

Survivors include a daughter, Mae Bowman of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Eula Faye Warf of Galax; a sister, Ester Farmer of Galax; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Faith Temple Mission with burial in the Pickett Cemetery. The Revs. Tommy Vass and Robert Phipps officiated.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren

Kent Monroe Warren, age 46, died Friday, June 9, 2000 at his home in Deming, N. M.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Pierce Warren to Troutdale; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Derrick Barnes of Marion; one son, Mastin Eli Warren of Troutdale; his mother, Wanda Williamson Warren of Deming, N.M.; one sister, Lori E. Warren of Jasper, Ala.; one grandson, Lucas Kirk Barnes of Marion.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at Baca Funeral Chapel in Deming, N.CM Burial followed in Deming City Cemetery in Deming, N.C.

Baca Funeral Home in Deming, N.M., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Warren

Drema Davidson Warren, age 62, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998 at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Mrs. Warren was born Aug. 24, 1935 in Saltville to Ernest and Mable Olinger Davidson. She was a member of Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert E. Warren Sr.; and one brother, Lewis Davidson.

Surviving are three sons: Junior Warren and wife Marie, and Richard W. Warren and wife Sherry, all of Winston- Salem, N.C., and Billy F. Warren of Tobaccoville, N.C.; one daughter, Debra Warren Jones and husband Daryl of Chilhowie; five grandchildren: D.J. Jones Jr., Joanna Jones, Cori Warren, Andrea Warren and Brooke Ellen Warren; one sister, Mrs. David (Norma) Taylor and son Denny of Martinsville; two brothers, Bobby Davidson and wife Claudine of Saltville, and Irvin Davidson of Morristown, Tenn.; four very special people: Lisa Warren, Lance Duncan, Edith Canter and Margaret Osborne.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m. at Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim McKinney officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of North Carolina, 3409-D, W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27407.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Warren

Earl Warren, age 68, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997 at his home in Deming, N.M.

Mr. Warren was born Dec. 21, 1928 in Walker County, Ala., to Henry and Leana Williams Warren. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II.

Mr. Warren worked in the chemical industry in Los Angeles, Calif., where he developed a cleaner that is used all over the world. He also owned an electrical equipment manufacturing and repair business. He had been a resident of Deming, N.M., for seven years.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Williamson Warren of Deming, N.M.; one son, Kent Warren of Deming, N.M.; one daughter, Lori Warren of Jasper, Ala.; two brothers, Daryl Warren of Jasper, Ala., and Wilson Warren of Red Bank, Ala.; two sisters, Lee Cline and Annie Hagood of Jasper, Ala.; two grandsons, Mastin Warren of Troutdale, and Tony Batson of Jasper, Ala.; two granddaughters, Rhonda Barnes of Chilhowie and Deanna Batson of Jasper, Ala.

A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at Baca's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Chadwick officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Fort Baynard National Cemetery in Deming, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Smyth County, P.O. Box 843, Marion, VA 24354.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Wassum

Adarean Taylor Wassum, age 66, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport.

She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was employed with the Smyth County School Board, serving as secretary in Saltville Elementary School for 32 years.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Wassum, Tannersville, and Richard Wassum Jr., Saltville; two sisters, Frances Davidson, Abingdon, and Sue Smith, Saltville; one grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, July 27, in Lighthouse Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Danny Frye officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Wassum

Carrie Lee Burchett Wassum, age 96, of Atkins, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wassum was faithful to her Lord and to the Nicks Creek Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Wassum; two daughters, Ruth Norman and Blanche Hamm Howerton; one stepdaughter, Osie Simmons; and three stepsons, Arthur Wassum, Corbett Wassum, and Otis Wassum.

She is survived by three daughters, Elsie Bailey of Baltimore, Md., Doris Dean of Bonifay, Fla., and Phyllis Gray of Churchville, Md.; one son, Dainer Lee Wassum of Aberdeen, Md.; 28 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; and 18 step-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements Wassum

Virginia Collins Wassum, age 80, died Monday, March 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wassum was the widow of Ralph P. Wassum.

She is survived by one daughter, Carole Wassum Rosenbaum, Marion; two grandsons, Charles Chandler Rosenbaum, Abingdon, and William Ryan Rosenbaum of Marion; one great-grandson, Chandler Pierson Rosenbaum; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Alan Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, 139 W. Main St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Wassum

David L. Wassum, age 76, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998 in Wilmington, Del.

Mr. Wassum was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army Air Corp. He served in the China, Burma, and India campaigns. He was a retired employee of DuPont having 38 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Goodman Wassum of Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Molly E. Nickle of Wilmington, Del., and Linda C. Noone of Pottsville, Penn.; one son, David Wassum of Arvada, Colo.; four grandchildren, Justin Wassum, Jamie Nickle, Kyle Nickle and Sean Noone; one great-grandchild, Danielle Noone.

Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Watson

Terry L. "Bear" Watson, age 44, of Mountain City, Tenn., died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Watson was born in Marion and had lived in Damascus most of his life before moving to Mountain City, Tenn., in 1987. He was the son of the late Robert H. and Pauline L. Gentry Watson.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Watson; seven sisters, Shirley Hennigar of Meadowview, Dot Patrick, Brenda Watson and Nancy Watson, all of Damascus, Carolyn Hand of High Point, N.C., Rita Sexton and Sandy Wolfe, both of Glade Spring; four brothers, Bob Watson of Cherry Hill, N.J., Mitchell Watson of Bristol, Tenn., Ralph Watson of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., and David Watson of Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Jackson-Lewis Cemetery in Taylor's Valley with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Mike Bowers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Johnson County, Tenn., Humane Society, P.O. Box 307, Mountain City, Tenn. 37683.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Watson

Lacy Watson, age 61, of Damascus, died Wednesday, June 17, 1997 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel B. Watson; one son, Phillip Watson, Damascus; three daughters, Terry Funn, Shady Valley, Tenn., Mary Watson, Damascus, and Janie Watson, Trade, Tenn.; two sisters, Leona Friberg, Chilhowie, and Rosalee Riffey, Damascus; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 21, in Azen Baptist Church with burial in Azen Cemetery.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

Watterson

Charles Henry "Buddy" Watterson, age 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997 in Coral Gables, Fla. He was formerly of Marion and was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Watterson.

He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Berkowitz of Coral Gables, Fla., and Melody Mancuso of Bayport, N.Y.; two sons, William Watterson of Bowdoin College, Maine, and Charles "Chip" Watterson of Bayport, N.Y.; several grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ellen Bowman of Marathon, N.C.; one brother, Robert Watterson of Brentwood, Tenn.

Funeral services and burial will be held in Coral Gables, Fla.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. Weatherman

John D. Weatherman, 76, of Galax, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston- Salem, N.C.

He was born May 4, 1924, in Grayson County to Dan and Ella Patton Weatherman.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline Weatherman of Galax; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and James Hensdell of Galax; a son and special friend, Dan Weatherman and Carol Lovingood of Galax; two grandchildren; several sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service and burial were held Monday with military rites by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Revs. Fred Jennings and Ted Bartlett officiated.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Weaver

David Michael Weaver, age 43, died Thursday, March 26, 1998 in Alexandria.
He attended the Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son, Christopher Weaver, Alexandria; his mother, Corinne Weaver, Saltville.

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Weaver

Faye Church Weaver, age 88, of Whitetop, died Thursday, March 30, 2000 in Grace Health Care Center in Abingdon.

Mrs. Weaver was born in Wilkes County, N.C., a daughter of the late Finley and Anna Church, and was the widow of Harry R. Weaver.

She was a retired cook at Mount Rogers School in Grayson County with 16 years of service, a member of Faith Lutheran Church and a 25year member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter in Abingdon.

Surviving are one daughter, Louise Farmer of Abingdon; one son, Bud Weaver of Whitetop; two sisters, Mae O''Neal and Helen Floyd, both of Barnesville, Ga.; three grandchildren; six nephews; five nieces.

Graveside services will be conducted today, April 1, at 2:30 p.m. in Weaver Family Cemetery with Pastor Wil Robertson and the Rev. W.S. Mayo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, c/o Jimmy Reedy, treasurer, P.O. Box 48, Whitetop, VA 24292.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.

Weaver
Violet Weaver
Lebanon, Va.
Died: March 2, 2001

Mrs. Violet Baldwin Weaver, age 95, of Lebanon, Va., formerly of Ashe County died Friday, March 2, in the Maple Grove Health Care Center in Lebanon.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Eddie Lyle officiated. Burial followed in the Baldwin Family Cemetery in Whitetop, Va. The family received friends Sunday, March 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Weaver was born in Grayson County, Va. to the late Cicero Madison and Mattie Garris Baldwin. She lived in Ashe County before moving to Wilmington, Del. in 1951. She had lived in Lebanon, Va. with her daughter since 1997. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was a longtime member of Apple Grove Baptist Church in Ashe County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Weaver, an infant son, Richard Weaver, a grandson, Richard William Roberts, five brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by: two daughters, Pauline (Polly) Roberts, of Wilmington, Del. and Wanda and her husband, Nathan Castle, Jr., of Lebanon, Va; one son, Dr. Kenneth Weaver and his wife Jean, Jonesborough, Tenn; two grandsons, James Roberts, Jr., of Wilmington, De and David N. Castle of Lebanon, Va; nine granddaughters, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Morris, of Middletown, De., Jane Castle of Jonesborough, Tn., Mrs. Rick (Teresa) Meyer, of Mandeville, La., Janice Weaver, of Chapel Hill, Mrs. Peter (Beverely) Brown, of Sedalia, Colo., Mrs. Edward (Pamela) Foster, of Jamestown, and Mrs. Michael (Cynthia) Sneed, of Chapel Hill; three great-granddaughters; twelve great-grandsons and one great-great-grandson.

Condolences may be given tot he family at the website at www.boonefuneralhome.com.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements.

Weaver
Madge Weaver
Jefferson
Jan. 20, 1918
Sept. 1, 2000
Dorothy Madge Dixon Weaver, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mrs. Weaver was born in Ashe County to John Elmore Dixon and Dora Williams Dixon. She was an assembly worker in an electrical manufacturing company. She was a member of the Nathan''s Creek United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and a member of the Nathan''s Creek Homemaker''s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frank Weaver.

She is survived by a son, Danny Weaver, Douglasville, Ga.; three daughters and son-in-laws, Betty and Bobby Stanley, Jefferson, Imogene and Garnett Goodman, Jefferson, and Maxine and Wendell Smith, Ararat, Va.; three brothers and sister-in-laws, Jim Alex and Barbara Dixon, Aberdeen, Md., and J.T. and Virginia Dixon, Crumpler; three grandchildren, Movita Stanley, Wendy Childress and Chad Smith; two grandsons, Alex and Max Childress; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to the American Cancer Society.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Weaver
Robert Gordon Weaver
West Jefferson
April 29, 1937
Feb. 27, 2001

Robert Gordon Weaver, age 63, of West Jefferson died Tuesday, Feb. 27 at his home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Johnny Goodman officiated. Burial followed in the Smethport Cemetery.

Mr. Weaver was born on April 29, 1937 in Ashe County to Hiram and Virginia Lewis Weaver.

Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife, Jewel Holman Weaver; one son, Samuel Weaver; his mother, Virginia Weaver; one sister, Rosa Lee Ashley and one grandchild, all of West Jefferson.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Weaver
Carner Anderson Weaver

The Aegis, Harford Co, MD Thursday, May 19, 1988; page A-16

Carner Anderson Weaver, 78, of Edgewood died on Wednesday, May 11 at the Perry Point VAMC. He was the husband of Cora (Davis) Weaver. Born in Lansing, NC., he was the son of the late William Cranville and Lula (Medley) Weaver.

Mr. Weaver was a dairy farmer in the Conowingo area for many years. He served in the United Sttes Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, James E. Weaver of Street, Norman B. Weaver of Stanardsville, VA., William Weaver of Dundalk, Tommy Weaver, Jr. of Bel Air, and Robert Jennings of Virginia; four daughters, Wanda P. White, Peyton I. Sheets, and Margaret L. Sullivan, all of Edgewood, Janet Meade of Aberdeen; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hoyle Weaver of Taneytown,Md. and Marvin L. Weaver of Darlington; and a sister Clara Sturgil of Elkton.

Services were held on Saturday, May 14, at the Howard K. McComas III Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon, Rev. Roger Moore and Rev. Gerald Williams officiating. Interment was in the Bel Air Memorial Gardens.

The pall bearers were Thomas L. White, Jr., Richard Allen White, William E. Sheets, Norman B. Weaver II, Robert Jennings, and David Sheets.

Weaver
Faye Church Weaver

Faye Church Weaver, age 88, of Whitetop, died Thursday, March 30, 2000 in Grace Health Care Center in Abingdon.

Mrs. Weaver was born in Wilkes County, N.C., a daughter of the late Finley and Anna Church, and was the widow of Harry R. Weaver.

She was a retired cook at Mount Rogers School in Grayson County with 16 years of service, a member of Faith Lutheran Church and a 25-year member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter in Abingdon.

Surviving are one daughter, Louise Farmer of Abingdon; one son, Bud Weaver of Whitetop; two sisters, Mae O'Neal and Helen Floyd, both of Barnesville, Ga.; three grandchildren; six nephews; five nieces.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.

Weaver
Reeves Weaver

Reeves Weaver West Jefferson July 5, 1924 April 26, 2000

Reeves Duane Weaver, 75, was remembered at funeral services held April 29 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Rodney Frye officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military rites.

Mr. Weaver was born in Ashe County to Zeb Weaver and Hattie Bishop Weaver. He was the owner and manager of Weaver Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and served from 1970-1974 as an Ashe County Commissioner. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Ruth Taylor Weaver of the home; three daughters, Linda Craven and Sue Trivette, both of West Jefferson, and Donna Roberts, Livingston, Texas; two brothers, Tom Weaver, West Jefferson, and Jim Weaver, Jefferson; three sisters, June Worth, West Jefferson, Mary Bledsoe, Weaverville, and Kate Boyd, Augusta, Ga.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Smethport United Methodist Church, PO Box 1022, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the American Heart Association, c/o Judy Leek, 206 Oak Grove Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to the donor's choice.

Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Weaver
Reeves Weaver
West Jefferson
July 5, 1924
April 26, 2000

Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Webb

Mildred F. Webb, 80, died Thursday, April 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura and Bruce Webb; one sister, Glenna W. McKee; and one brother, Charles Webb.

Survivors include two sisters, Edith Carpenter, Roanoke, and Mrs. Roy E. (Dixie) Martin, Charlotte, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, William E. and Martha Webb, Fincastle; one brother-in-law, Robert V. McKee, Glade Spring; special cousins, Mary and Lawrence Cumbo, and Ethel Lawrence; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, April 19, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery.

D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Webb

Danah Patricia Gullion Webb, age 45, died Friday, March 26, 1999 at her home in Radford.

Mrs. Webb was born Nov. 21, 1953 in Marion, the daughter of Daniel Bruce Gullion and Patricia Kirby VanHoy. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Hursel Kirby and paternal grandparents, Homer and Ruth Gullion.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Scott and Hope Webb, ManakinSabot; her father and stepmother, Daniel Bruce Gullion and Margie M. Gullion, Pulaski; her mother, Patricia Kirby VanHoy, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Sonya G. Edens and Bob Edens, Pulaski; one halfsister, Willissa VanHoy, Marion; one halfbrother, Scott VanHoy, Marion; maternal grandmother, Virginia Kirby, Marion; special nephew, Joseph Daniel "J.D." Martin, Pulaski.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the Thornspring United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski was in charge of arrangements.

Webb

F. Warden Webb, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Dec. 12, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

He was a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Glade Spring, where he served as a deacon and attended the General Assembly of Presbytery as a representative in 1957.

He was a charter member of Patrick Henry Young Farmers Club and was a retired Grade A dairy farmer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth St. John Webb.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Lester and Mrs. Jackie (Martha) Ratcliffe, both of Meadowview, and Mrs. Garland (Margaret) Caywood, Glade Spring; three sisters, Mary Counts and Neta Findley, both of Meadowview, and Irma Wheeler, Hopewell; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren;

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wiley S. Mayo and Dr. Darlene Litton officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Memorial Fund, Grace Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 565, Glade Spring, VA 24340.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements.

Wechsler

Emma Copenhaver Wechsler, age 88, widow of Dr. Morris Wechsler, died Saturday, May 23, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wechsler was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Rose Sells Guild and the former Marion Music Club. She was the last charter member of the Marion Chapter #72 Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Wechsler was a graduate of Marion College, a devoted housewife and mother.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald M. and Linda S. Wechsler of Lynchburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Janis W. and C.C. Kurtz Jr. of Galax; one sister, Madeline C. Davis of Marion; one brother, Charles K. Copenhaver of Salem; five grandchildren: David M. Wechsler, Jennifer W. Mason, Susan M. Wechsler, Jennifer R. Kurtz, and Carol E. Kurtz; one great-granddaughter, Lindsey Marie Mason; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Weddle

Timonthy "Tim" Weddle, 41, of Chesapeake, formerly of Hillsville, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at Norfolk General Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Vickie Newman Weddle of Chesapeake; a daughter, Samantha Newman of Chesapeake; his mother, Peggy Weddle of Hillsville; and a special aunt and uncle, Ruth and Robert Strickland of Hillsville.

A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville with burial in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The Rev. Olen Gardner, Barry Gardner and Samantha Newman will officate.

Weems

Charles Lewis Weems, age 64, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 at his home in Rogersville, Tenn.

Mr. Weems was the son of the late Lacy and Ina Weems and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Survivors include one daughter, Lee Ann Prescott, Marion; one son, Bart Weems, Anderson, Calif.; one granddaughter, Sarah Prescott, Marion; two sisters and brother-in-law, Shelia and Freeman Johnston, Rogersville, Tenn., and Wanda Balke, Houston, Texas.

A memorial service will be held tonight, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. in Broome Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Woolridge officiating.

Broome Funeral Home in Rogersville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.

Welch
Minnie Welch
Lansing
June 24, 1924
Jan. 14, 2000

Minnie Ellen Smiley Welch, 75, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 17 at Peacehaven Community Church. Rev. Bill Miller and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery.

Mrs. Welch was born in Ashe County to Charlie Smiley and Nora Davis Smiley. She was an assembler for an electrical company.

She is survived by her husband, Vaughn Welch of the home; three daughters, Jeanette Welch, North Wilkesboro, Mildred Reynolds, Moravian Falls, and Shelia Richardson, West Jefferson; a brother, Delmer Smiley, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Joyce Ham, Creston, and Shirley Stonback, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Welch

Frank R. Welch, age 81, of Atkins, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Welch was employed with J.A. Construction in Charlotte, N.C., for 40 years. After retiring, he moved to Atkins. He was a member of the Marion Masonic Lodge #31, A.F. & A.M.

Mr. Welch was a member of the Marion First church of God, Chatham Hill Road, where he served as an usher.

He is survived by his wife, Hallie P. Welch of Atkins; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Marion First Church of God, Chatham Hill Road, with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery where Masonic Rites will be conducted by Marion Masonic Lodge #31, A.F. & A.M. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Wellman

Geneva Belle Mills Wellman, age 72, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was a native of McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived in Dickenson County prior to moving to Washington County in 1975.

Survivors include her husband, Laban Wellman; three sons, Bill Wellman, State College, Penn., Jack Wellman, McClure, and Tom Wellman, Glade Spring; one stepson, Ernie Wellman, Leesburg, Fla.; five daughters, Jean Wellman, Bristol, Vada Rose, Clintwood, Lassie Eide, Meadowview, Captain Barbara Wellman, Kunsan Air Base, Korea, and Pamela Heath, Chilhowie; two daughters-in-law, Danna Antoine and Trina Wellman; four sons-in-law, Ronnie Rose, Gary Eide, Andrew Hecker and Ken Heath; three brothers, Elmer Mills, Spotsylvania, Norman Mills, Ligonier, Ind., and Coeburn Mills, Lebanon; two sisters, June Waters, Ligonier, Ind., and Anne Lewis, Kindallville; eight grandchildren: Amber Wellman, Ashley Wellman, Mindy Rose, Joseph Eide, John Eide, Katie Eide, Beau Wellman and Morgan Wellman; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Mays officiating. Committal services were conducted at noon Friday, May 23, in Sparks Cemetery, Iaeger, W.Va.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements.

Wellman

Laban Theodore Wellman Sr., age 88, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of West Virginia and had lived in Dickenson County before moving to Washington County in 1975.

Mr. Wellman was a coal miner for 41 years and was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Wellman.

Survivors include four sons: Bill Wellman, State College, Penn., Laban T. "Jack" Wellman Jr., McClure, Tom Wellman, Glade Spring, and Ernie Wellman, Leesburg, Fla.; five daughters, Jean Wellman, Bristol, Vada Rose, Clintwood, Lassie Eide, Meadowview, Capt. Barbara Wellman, New Memphis, Ill., and Pamela Heath, Chilhowie; three daughters-in-law, Danna Antoine, Trina Wellman and Kitty Wellman; four sons-in-law, Ronnie Rose, Gary Eide, Andrew Hecker and Ken Heath; two brothers, Fred Wellman, Charleston, W.Va., and Damon Wellman, Harrisburg, Penn.; five sisters, Thelma Grubb, Man, W.Va., Anna Baisen, Naugatuck, W.Va., Beulah Spaulding, Dingess, W.Va., Vada Barnett, Vero Beach, Fla., and Margie Ratliff, Greensboro, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. Committal services will be conducted at noon Thursday, Jan. 22, in Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw Mountain, W.Va.

The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

Wells

Virginia Wilkins Wells, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, February 25, 2000, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She had resided at the Randolph House, Pulaski, for the past two years.

Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Virginius Davis Wilkins and Mary Allen Wilkins, cotton plantation owners, Virginia took great pride in tracing her ancestry to explorer Thomas Walker and Adlai E. Stevenson, a United States vice president.

Virginia was educated in Arkansas schools and studied voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She married Hubert Laurence Rawlins and was the mother of one son, Hubert, Jr., who excelled at Virginia Military Institute before transferring to Rice University where he obtained BS and MS engineering degrees. Following graduation, "Hubie" was employed by Shell Oil Co. and was accidentally killed in a work-related explosion shortly thereafter, at the age of 24.

After her marriage dissolved, Virginia traveled extensively with her mother and lived in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Washington, D.C., where she worked in the Surgeon General's office. While in D.C., Virginia married Ralph J. Wells, a Grayson County native. They moved to Greeley, CO, where Ralph worked as a pipefitter, and Virginia was an antique dealer.

Upon retirement, the Wells moved to Rural Retreat and endeared themselves to the community. Virginia was a Red Cross volunteer, an avid bridge player, Rural Retreat Garden Club president, and hostess extraordinaire.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents; her beloved son "Hubie"; and her sister, Jessie.

Survivors include a nephew, Virginius W. Haymes of North Carolina; a niece, Jessie "Pat" Williams of OH; several great-nieces and nephews; and her many Rural Retreat and Randolph House friends.

A memorial service of thanksgiving for the life of Virginia W. Wells will be held at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel, Rural Retreat, on Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be in Old Bellwood, Pine Bluff, Ark., at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the McDowell Music Club scholarship fund, the Grace Lutheran Church organ fund, or the American Red Cross, in care of Lindsey Funeral Home.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. Wells

Stella Emma Parsons Wells, age 93, of Winston-Salem, N.C., formerly of Troutdale, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Mrs. Wells was born Feb. 8, 1905 in Grayson County, the daughter of John and Carrie Halsey Parsons. She was the widow of Claude Wells. She was also preceded in death by a son Dixie Wells.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and W. Clive Porter, Winston-Salem, N.C.; four sisters: Blanche Reedy, Sugar Grove, Ruth Fisher, Golda Burton, both of Winston-Salem, N.C., and June Wilson, Marion; two grandchildren; one great-grandson.

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2:30 p.m. in Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale with the Rev. Douglas Halsey officiating.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.

Wentz

Ethel D. Wentz, age 84, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, May 2, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.

She is survived by one son, Stephen Bauer, El Cajon, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. James (Barbara) Welly and Mrs. Elgin (Sandra) Bayes, both of Carey, Ohio, Nancy Dyer, Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Ken (Tonya) McClure, Chilhowie; one stepson, Wayne Wentz, Kankakee, Ill.; 23 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous greatgreat-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be conducted at Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey, Ohio. Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home in Carey, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of local arrangements.

West

Sue M. West, age 61, of Randleman, N.C., died Sunday, June 4, 2000 in Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, N.C.

Mrs. West was a native of Marion and was retired from Guilford Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald West.

Surviving are two daughters, Jo Beth Adkins, Randleman, N.C., and Hope West, Burlington, N.C.; two sons, Billy Mink, Reidsville, N.C., and David Mink, Randleman, N.C.; two sisters, Virginia W. Totten, Marion, and Lucy Chambers, Guntersville, Ala.; one brother, Charles Wymer, Marion; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m. in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro, N.C., with the Rev. Gearldean Upchurch officiating.

Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

West

F.L. West, age 71, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at his home in Bristol, Tenn.

Mr. West was born in Marion and had lived in Bristol 37 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Electrolux. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a member of Victory Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of Moose.

He is survived by his wife, Mae West; one daughter, Judy East, Durham, N.C.; eight sisters, Shirley Moore, Sumter, S.C., Jo Ann Hamm, Port Deposit, Md., Glenna Keyes, Sugar Grove, Doris Sheets, Freda Rotenberry, Rosa Lee Hayes and Deborah Alexander, all of Marion, and Irma Hutton, Wytheville; four brothers, W.C. West and Roger West, both of Marion, Ralph West, Havre de Grace, Md., and Bob West, Sugar Grove; three grandchildren, Travis Hardin, Carla Lanham and Brett East; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. Austin Cook and the Rev. Joel Cook officiating. Committal service and burial was at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in the West Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. Austin Cook and the Rev. Junior Dye officiating.

Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

West

Glenn Edward West, age 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. West worked in the Jewel Ridge Mines for several years while a young man. He was employed with Smyth Home Construction for over 30 years and worked as a contract carpenter and a cabinet maker in Vero Beach, Fla. He was a member of the Zion Hill United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene West, Carl West, and Luther West, and one sister, Bertha West.

He is survived by his wife, Trula West, Marion; one sister, Ada Wright, Meadowview; one brother, Russell West, Marion; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. in Zion Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Ferguson and the Rev. Fred Parker officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service to lie in state. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Weston
Ruby Cox Weston
Greensboro
Died: April 27, 2000

Ruby Cox Weston, 86, formerly of Boone and Todd, was remembered at funeral services held April 30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Homer Murdock officiated. Burial followed at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

Mrs. Weston was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Osborne Cox. She and her late husband, Paul Weston, owned and operated Paul Weston Photography Studio in Boone for many years, and she worked in food services at Appalachian State University until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by three brothers, John H. Cox Jr., Greensboro, Harry Ray Cox, Todd, and Billy Wade Cox, McSherrystown, Pa.; one sister, Marilyn Cox Jackson, New Castle, Del.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Weston
Ruby Cox Weston

Greensboro
Died: April 27, 2000

Memorials may be made to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Whalen

Millard Wade Whalen, age 78, of Speedwell, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Patrick and Lelia Arney Whalen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II the 101st Airborne Division.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Lowe and Louise Shelton; and three brothers, Andy, Roger and Charlie Whalen.

He is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Olyvia W. and H.C. Goetzinger of Sugar Grove, Johanna and David Nicholson, Frances and Cooper Jones, all of Rural Retreat, and Barbara and Ray Main of Vero Beach, Fla.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Winston W. Whalen of Atlanta, Ga., and Eric D. and Angie Whalen of Radford; seven sisters: Marie Cox, Eula Fielder, both of Rural Retreat, Gay Rash, Mae Lynch and Mary Lee Shrader, all of Speedwell, Gladys Page of Baltimore, Md., and Kathleen Walters of Wytheville; four brothers: John Whalen of Speedwell, J.R. Whalen of Rural Retreat, Rex Whalen of Wytheville, and Richard Whalen of Baltimore, Md.; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Speedwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the Speedwell U.M.C. Cemetery. Graveside military rites were conducted by American Legion Post #9.

Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.

Wheeler

Clarence O. Wheeler, age 70, died Sunday, June 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by several cousins.

Funeral services will be held today, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Donald Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 10 to 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Wheeler

Timothy Wheeler, age 41, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, May 15, 2000 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.

Surviving are his wife, Elsie Mutter Wheeler, Sugar Grove; three sons, Timothy L. Wheeler Jr., Jonathan W. Wheeler, and Alex E. Wheeler, all of Sugar Grove; one daughter, Erin J. Wheeler, Sugar Grove; his parents, Kyle R. and Alice Wheeler, Sugar Grove; two brothers, Kyle R. Wheeler Jr., Marion, and Curtis Wheeler, Sugar Grove; two sisters, Pamela Taylor, Saltville, and Vickie Norman, Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, May 17, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Donald Mutter officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Wheeler

Winnie W. Wheeler, age 86, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997 at her home in Marion.

Mrs. Wheeler was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was preceded in death by her husband, Louis C. Wheeler Jr. She was retired from Southwestern State Hospital having worked there for over 10 years. She was a member of the Marion Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lewis and Emma Jo Johnson of Marion; one sister, Georgia Richardson, Marion; two grandchildren, Charles L. Johnson and Billy Joe Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Sarah E. Johnson and Britton E. Johnson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William Slater officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wheeler

Eleanor "Cookie" Wheeler, age 80, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998 in Carrollton Manor Nursing Home in Carrollton, Ga., after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Curtis and Josephine Cleaveland Evans Wheeler.

Miss Wheeler was a former resident of Daytona Beach, Fla., and had lived in LaGrange from 1981 until moving to Carrollton in 1995. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ga.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, among those are Gerri Jones of LaGrange, Ga., and Larry Mercer of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother-in-law, Clarence M. Mercer of LaGrange, Ga.

Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga., with the Rev. Max McCord officiating.

Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ga., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Wheeler

Kyle Wheeler, age 86, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was an employee of the U.S. Gypsum Company.

Survivors include a son, Kyle Ralph Wheeler, Sugar Grove; a brother, Paul Wheeler, Alexandria; five grandchildren, Kyle Ralph Wheeler Jr., Marion, Timothy Wheeler, Vickie Norman and Curtis Wheeler, all of Sugar Grove, and Pamela Taylor, Saltville; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Dec. 26, at noon in Mount Rose Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Wheeless

James Edward Wheeless, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Chilhowie and was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Odell Wheeless, Chilhowie; one daughter, Phyllis Forrester, Marion; two sons, Dr. Donald E. Wheeless, Powhatan, and Jerry L. Wheeless, Chilhowie; one sister, Edna Spencer, Madison, N.C.; two brothers, Fred Wheeless and Paul Wheeless, both of High Point, N.C.; eight grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Westwood Memory Gardens.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Whisman

Lee Roy Whisman, age 78, died Jan. 15, 2000 in Orangeville Nursing and Rehab Center in Orangeville, Penn.

Mr. Whisman was born Sept. 6, 1921, the son of the late Marion and Virginia Whisman. He was a former truck driver and managed a Texaco Station for Hidlay Oil Company, retiring in 1983.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stout Tennesen Whisman, Berwick, Penn.; two stepchildren, Patricia Polk of Berwick, Penn., and Russell Tennesen of Fort Myers, Fla.; one sister, Catherine Peake of Maryland; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Pauline Whisman, Marion; eight granddaughters and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Whitaker
Arthur Floyd Whitaker, 82, of Galax, died Sunday, July 3, 1994, at Twin County Community Hospital in Galax.

He was born March 10, 1912, in Sparta, N.C., to Isaac Whitaker and Meldora Sexton Whitaker.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jearleen and John Sizemore and Judy and Timmy Wright, all of Glax and Janet and Ray Hill of Kernersville, N.C.; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jesse Mack Whitaker, Jerry Lee Whitaker, Joseph Eugene and Patsy Whitaker and Joe Thomas and Sheila Whitaker, all of Galax; two sisters, Peggy Choate and Ruth Tolliver, both of Sparta, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; seven great- grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held Teusday at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens. The Rev. Robert Phipps officiated. Whitaker
Ada Margaret Whitaker, 76, of Rt. 1, Woodlawn, died Saturday, June 23, 1990, at her home in Woodlawn.

She was born in Alleghany County, N.C., June 1, 1914, to Steve Delp and Mallie Orsborne Delp.

Surviving her are her husband, Arthur Whitaker; five sons, James Franklin Whitaker, Woodlawn, and Jesse Mack Whitaker, Jerry Lee Whitaker, Joseph Eugene Whitaker, all of Galax; three daughters, Judy Smith and Jearleen Sizemore, both of Galax, and Janet Hill, Lawsonville, N.C., one sister, Myrtle Stilwell, Oxford, Pa; 21 grandchildren; one step grandchile; two great-grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. June 26 in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home chapel, with Elder Austin Goodwin and the Rev. Robert Phipps officiating.

Interment took place in Monta Vista Memory Gardens.

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James F. Whitaker, 57

James Franklin Whitaker, 57, of Woodlawn, died Monday, Jan. 17, 1994, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. He was born Nov. 8, 1936, in Sparta, N.C., to Arthur and Ola Whitaker.

Survivors include two sons, James Wright Whitaker and Jason Franklin Whitaker, both of Galax; one step-daughter, Brenda Carpenter of Patterson; three sisters, Jearleen Sizemore and Judy Wright, both of Galax and Jet Hill of Kernersville, N.C.; four brothers, Jesse Mack Whitaker, Jerry Lee Whitaker, Joseph Eugene Whitaker, and Joe Thomas Whitaker, all of Galax; his father, Arthur Whitaker of Woodlawn; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

There are a couple of errors in this obit. 1. James' mother is Ada Margaret Delp Whitaker, NOT Ola 2. James Wright Whitaker's name is wrong. It is actually James William Whitaker, NOT James Wright.

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Effie Irene Whitaker, age 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 at her home in the Adwolfe area.

She is survived by her husband, Charlie E. Whitaker; three daughters and one son-in-law, Cynthia M. Curran, Jayne P. and Dennis Barker, all of Marion, and Denise C. Hudson, Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael S. and Dorrenda Dolph, Groseclose; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Floyd C. and Lea A. Whitaker, Marion; two sisters, Beulah Eaton, Maine, and Wanda Evans, Maryland; two brothers, Willie J. Combs, and Harvey J. Combs Jr., both of Marion; a special friend, Pat Bowman; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Whitaker

Margaret Baker Whitaker, age 85, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999.

Mrs. Whitaker was a native of the Boozy Creek Community of Scott County, a daughter of the late Mike and Mary Baker. She was the widow of Emory Carl Whitaker of Marion.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Retha) Testerman, Surgoinsville, Tenn., and Mrs. Ralph (Patsy) Crockett, Marion; one son, Larry Whitaker, Kingsport, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. Committal service and burial will be held today, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Boohers Cemetery.

Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.

WHITAKER

Ms. Brenda Bumgarner Whitaker, age 35, of 400 Ballpark Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, June 28, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Carlos Whitaker of Sparta; two daughters: Marie Bumgarner Garcia and Tammy Bumgarner, both of the home; two grandchildren: Candice Bumgarner and Reno Garcia; her mother: Gertha Alley of Sparta; four sisters; Carol Parsons of Canton, Ohio, Betty Jo Alley of Morganton, N.C., Bonnie Bumgarner of Sparta, and Glenda Dillow of Jonesville, N.C.; four brothers: Tommy Alley of Sparta, Charles Perry of Glade Valley, N.C., James Bumgarner of Hillsville, N.C., and Robert Bumgarner of Sparta; and three step-sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Haven Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of her mother on Dan Osborne Road, Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to her mother to help on funeral expenses.

WHITAKER

Mr. Joseph Kyle Whitaker, age 70, of 5804 Delhart Rd., Galax, Va., died Sunday June 27, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Della Galyean Whitaker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Betty Jo and Thoms McKnight of Baywood, Va.; one granddaughter: Kayla Beth McKnight; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnus and Adlai Spurlin of Ennice, N.C., and Lucille and Clifton Sidden of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church in the Edmonds Community, with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Baywood, Va. The body will be taken to the church Tuesday evening where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Baywood Rescue Squad, c/o Swanson Murray, Grammar Lane, Baywood, Va. 24333. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034.

White

David Edwin White Sr., age 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a native of Smyth County but had lived most of his life in Washington County.

Mr. White attended the Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of the Olin Corporation and Simmons-Rand Company.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Woolwine White; one son, David E. White Jr., Glade Spring; three daughters, Teresa White Dutton, Bristol, Carol White Puckett, Glade Spring, and Janet White Mutter, Marion; one brother, George Franklin White, Glade Spring; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham, the Rev. Dennis Blazier and Jim Litton officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 106 Kirkwood St., Glade Spring, VA 24340; or to the Glade Spring Lifesaving Crew, 412 E. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA 24340.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements.
White

Carl K. "Happy" White, age 84, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. White was preceded in death by his wife Kate E. White, and a daughter Joyce K. Sheets.

He is survived by one daughter, Teresa W. Williams of Marion; two sons, Harold R. White of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Richard L. White of Sevierville, Tenn.; one brother, Robert L. White of Marion; four grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

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Alma Owen White

Alma O. White, age 83, died Friday, April 28, 2000 in Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Surviving are four sisters, Sybil Kilby, Marion, Blanch Francis of Crumpler, N.C., Ruth O. Cornett, Mouth of Wilson, and Faye Fluty of Roanoke.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 1, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Marion Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

White

Fred Tate White, age 91, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. White was born May 4, 1908 the son of Harve Patton White and Rosa Lee Shelton White. He retired Aug. 1, 1973 after 45 years in police service in the U.S. military and Town of Marion Police Department. He was an avid whittler, wood carver and rock collector. He was noted for the many toad-stools he whittled from large stumps and miniature pieces of wood.

Early on, Mr. White found out he was descended from Cherokee Indians and was very proud of his heritage. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Estelle Easley White; his parents and his elder brother, Gene White.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy White Boyer of Chiefland, Fla., and Rita White Dawson of Broken Arrow, Okla; two brothers, Howard C. White and Harry T. White, both of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Zella (Sissy) Easley of Marion, and Evelyn W. Easley of Trenton, N.J.; two nieces; three nephews; 14 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

White

Beatrice A. White, age 54, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith.

She was employed with Tultex Company in Chilhowie for 20 years.

Survivors include two sons, Nathaniel Ervin and Charles White, both of Glade Spring; one daughter, Patricia Carrington, Richmond; her mother, Sarah Ervin; four brothers, Russell Ervin, Meadowview, Paul Ervin, Martinsville, Jessie Ervin, Glade Spring, and Richard Millinor, Michigan; six sisters, Nora Preston Meadowview, Hattie Harris, Killeen, Texas, Virginia Hooper, North Carolina, Mary Ann Jordan and Jacqueline Saunders, both of Roanoke, and Barbara Skipper, Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon with burial in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring.

The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

White

George Franklin White, age 75, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. White was born in Smyth County and lived in Washington County for 52 years. He attended Glade Spring Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a former employee of Olin-Matheson Corp., and retired firm Bristol Compressors.

Surviving are his wife, Ruby Wright White; two sons, Rickey Allen White of Charlotte, N.C., and Olen L. White of Johnson City, Tenn.; one grandchild, Christie Walden of Bristol, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren; 13 nieces; five nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Blazier and the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. Whitehead

Roy Dale Whitehead, age 68, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at his home in Bluefield, W.Va.

Mr. Whitehead was a native of Tannersville. He was a retired employee of Coppinger Machinery (EIMCO) and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid bowler and bowled in the EIMCO Bowling League.

He was of the Protestant faith and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Madison Whitehead.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hubble Whitehead; two sons, James C. Hubble of Bassett, and Roy D. Whitehead Jr. of Wytheville; his mother, Kate Osborne Whitehead; four brothers, Leo Whitehead, Richmond, Robert "Buddy" Whitehead, G.C. Whitehead and Ralph Whitehead, all of Saltville; six sisters, Ethel Heath, Jean Cardwell and Carol Clear, all of Saltville, Della Mae Wilson of Chilhowie, Dorthy Vance of Jewel Ridge, and Faye Banks of Richmond; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a special niece, Dorothy Bistyga of Pelham, N.C.; several other nieces and nephews; two daughters-in-law, Scarlett Hubble of Bassett and Shelia Whitehead of Wytheville.

Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 2 p.m. in Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Gunoe officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memory Gardens Cemetery in Bluefield.

Mercer Funeral Home of Bluefield, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Whitehead

Paul J. Whitehead, age 51, died Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was a native of New Orleans, La.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Holmes Whitehead; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jason and Sherri Nutter, Tannersville; one step-granddaughter, Laken Nutter, Tannersville; one stepdaughter, Kristi Nutter, Kingsport; one aunt and several cousins.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery.

Greer

George W. "Punch" Greer III, age 57, died Monday, Aug. 18, 1997 at his home in Marion. He was an active lifelong member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, having served on the church council. He also served on numerous boards, with a special interest in the Bank of Marion, serving as an active director for 19 years.

Mr. Greer was a 1958 graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, Penn., and graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., having served five years as a Supply Officer in the United States Navy with service in Vietnam. He then returned to Marion where he worked in the furniture business with his father for 1 1/2 years.

Mr. Greer attended the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary, receiving a Master's degree in Oceanography. He also attended Harvard Business School receiving his M.B.A. in 1972. He worked, briefly, for Southern Natural Gas and then returned to Marion, working with his father at Virginia House Furniture, later becoming C.E.O. He retired in 1995.

He was a devoted son, husband, father and brother and had an avid interest in outdoor activities with a special love for the ocean.

He is survived by his wife, Susan McDowell Greer of Marion; one son, George W. Greer IV of Montreal; one daughter, Emily cope Greer of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Beulah Killinger Greer of Roanoke; one sister, Judith Greer Schulz of Lynchburg; one brother, Dr. Kenneth E. Greer of Charlottesville; and his beloved dog, Keller.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James Bangle officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 222 W. Main St., Marion, and anytime at the home.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Whitley

David Mason Whitley, age 70, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Whitley was a native of Rich Valley and a prominent citizen of Chilhowie. He was retired from the Bank of Marion and worked to help many civic organizations. He was a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. He attended the First Church of God and the Christian Church of Chilhowie.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Whitley; two sons, David C. Whitley, Hickory, N.C., and Robert M. Whitley, Chilhowie; two daughters, Sharon Branson, Bristol, and Kimberly Billings, Chilhowie; one brother, Alan Whitley, Marion; one sister, Mary Harper, Rich Valley; a special cousin, Betty Russell, Marion; nine grandchildren; one niece; one nephew.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, in First Church of God with Pastor Bobby Dunn and the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. A Masonic service was conducted by Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. following funeral services.

Graveside services will be conducted today, May 26, at 11 a.m. in St. James Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the David M. Whitley Memorial Fund at the First Church of God, P.O. Box 198, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to the Chilhowie Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 21, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Whitmore

Claudine Burkholder Whitmore, age 84, died Friday, Nov. 22, 1996 at the Smyth County Community Hospital following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E.B.J. Whitmore Jr. in 1977.

Mrs. Whitmore was born on Sept. 25, 1912 in Bedford County to John Warren Burkholder and Annie Maude Atkinson Burkholder. She attended public school in Richmond and was a graduate of the St. Elizabeths Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond. She did graduate work at the Medical College of Virginia, the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University. She served as Director of Nursing at Petersburg General Hospital and later returned as Assistant Superintendent of St. Elizabeths Hospital. During World War II, she was the nursing representative for Virginia to the Roosevelt Commission and helped design what later became known as the Civil Defense Program. She also served as an instructor of nursing for the Public Health Service.

Mrs. Whitmore relocated to Marion in 1955 from Petersburg with her husband and family. She was active in Christ Episcopal Church in Marion and served in various capacities, including president of the church women and as a vestry member. She was active in civic affairs and served as a pink lady at Smyth County Community Hospital for over 30 years.

She is survived by two sons, Edwin B.J. Whitmore III of Marion and John W. Whitmore of Roanoke; two daughters, Ann W. Whitmore of Marion, and Mary W. Barton of Fredericksburg; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the scholarship fund at Christ Episcopal Church, 409 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight, Nov. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Zumpf and the Rev. Edgar Ferrell officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Whitt

Joyce Ann Whitt, age 46, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.

Mrs. Whitt was a member of the Wassum Valley Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her father, James McKinley Goble.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Whitt; three daughters, Angie Whitt Blevins, Bobbie Jo Whitt Moore, Becky Whitt Langley; one son, Mickey Whitt; her mother, Jo Ann Goble; her mother-in-law, Katy Whitt Hutton; two sisters, Debbie Emory, Chilhowie, and Mary Goble, Rural Retreat; one brother, Kenny Goble, Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in Wassum Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. The family will receive friends any time at the residence on Shell Bank Road in Marion. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Bradley''s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Calvin Lee Whitteker, 93, of Rt. 3, Box 628 (Lorton Lick Road) Bluefield, died on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at his residence. Born on Aug. 13, 1907, in Duhring, he was a son of the late Kenton Rupert Whitteker and Ora Arrington Whitteker. He had been a resident of Lorton Lick Road for 65 years and was a retired coal miner having retired from Winding Gulf Collieries for 45 years of service, and he had also worked at Tabor Machine Shop. He was a member of the U.M.W.A., he was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ where he was a Deacon of the Church for over 50 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ralph, Hampton, Rupert, Charlie and Walter Whittaker and a sister, Mamie Davidson.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Williams Whitteker of Lorton Lick Road; one daughter, Sandra G. Martin and husband Ronnie of 1316 Cumberland Road, Bluefield; two sons, Charles W. Whitteker and wife, Lynn of 268 Howard Lane, Princeton, and Calvin Lee Whittaker, Jr., and wife, Julia of Colliersville, Tenn.; sisters, Margaret Cecil Conlee of Rt. 3, Bluefield, and Nellie Jessup of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Clarence Whitteker of Duhring; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, at 1 p.m., at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. Wallace Smith and Minister Jack Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.

Charles Lee Whitteker, Ronnie Wayne Martin, II, Eli Meadows, Gregory Spaulding, David Whittaker, Jack Johnson and Darrell Powers will serve as pallbearers.

Whittington

Bertie Alma Whittington, 90, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home.

She was born May 30, 1910, in Carroll County to Edward Co Smith and Matilda Lucinda Norman Smith.

She was the widow of Berton Wayne Whittington.

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Maxine Jones of Cana, and Geraldine and David Pack of Woodlawn; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Berton and Anita Whittington of Kernersville, N.C., Darrell Whittington of Woodlawn and Harrell and Connie Whittington of Galax; a daughter-in-law, Linda Whittington Martin of Woodlawn; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Galax City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert McLean will officiate.

Whittington

Bertie Alma Whittington, 90, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home.

She was born May 30, 1910, in Carroll County to Edward Co Smith and Matilda Lucinda Norman Smith.

She was the widow of Berton Wayne Whittington.

A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Galax City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert McLean will officiate.

Widener

Timothy Lee Widener, eight-week-old infant son of Melissa Hunter and Brandon Lee Widener, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his maternal grandmother, Patricia Wise, Bristol; his maternal step- grandfather, Garney Parker, Bristol; his paternal grandmother, Virginia Widener, Glade Spring; his paternal grandfather, Willard P. Widener, Glade Spring; his maternal great-grandmother, Patricia Winebarger, Damascus; his paternal great-grandmother, Marilyle Wright, Damascus; several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m. in Pleasant View Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Roger Boyer and the Rev. Gary Ritchie officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American SIDS Institute, National Headquarters, 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 876, Atlanta, Ga. 30328-4018.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Widener

Mildred Cole Widener, age 84, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

She was a lifelong resident of Widener's Valley, a former member of Masada Methodist Church and a member of Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was a former school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton Fitzhugh and Martha Bishop Widener; five brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include 10 nephews: Ralph Dean Widener, Donald E. Widener, Samuel L. Widener and Jerry M. Widener, all of Damascus, James Phillip Widener, Las Vegas, Nev., Stanley A. Widener, Hampton, Kermit B. Widener, Bristol, Tenn., Paul Grant Widener Jr., Glade Spring, Larry N. Widener, Spotsylvania, and Michael F. Widener, Phoenix, Ariz.; two nieces, Martha Widener Tolcher, Hampton, Ga., and Nancy Widener Schoffstall, Glade Spring; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Layell and the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o John M. Bishop, 17241 Colgate Drive, Glade Spring, VA 24340.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Widener

Sue Widener, age 68, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Widener was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Glade Hills Church of God in Glade Spring.

She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Widener; three daughters, Betty Marie Heath and Lillie Rosella Little, both of Glade Spring, and Jackie Josephine Schuler, Chilhowie; six sons, William C.J. Widener and Allen Lee Widener, both of Glade Spring, Robert Ervin Widener of Verona, Donald Ellis Widener, Bristol, Author Martin Widener of Chilhowie, and Charles Alfred Widener Jr., of Damascus; two brothers, William Jack Owens of Marion, and Ervin Smith Owens of Gray, Tenn.; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. in the Glade Hills Church of God in Glade Spring with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Burial followed in the Rush Creek Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Widener

Clifford Paul Widener, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, April 16, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Minnie Faye Widener; four daughters, Mrs. David (Linda) Yarber, Glade Spring, Jody Hancock and Teresa Parris, both of Meadowview, and Sandra Summitt, Abingdon; three sons, Ronnie Clifford Widener and Walter Wayne Widener, both of Glade Spring, and Sammy Roger Widener, Chilhowie; three sisters, Helen Compton, Maryland, Maggie Thomas and Margie Stanley, both of Glade Spring; six brothers: John Widener, Willard Widener, Alford Widener, and Junior Widener, all of Glade Spring, Jim Widener, North Carolina, and Marvin Widener, High Point, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. Widener

Harlow James "Red" Widener Sr., 62, died Friday, April 25, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Widener was a native of Smyth County and a lifelong resident of Marion. He was an employee of both the Brunswick Corporation and Seaver-Brown Funeral Home and was a longtime member of the Marion Life Saving Crew. He also served as magistrate in Smyth County for a number of years. He was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Widener, Marion; one daughter, Debbie Carol Anders, Marion; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Harlow James (Jimmy) and Linda Widener Jr., Willis and Beverly Widener, all of Marion, Courtney Widener and David Widener, both of the home; two sisters, Reatha Harris and Frieda Osborne, both of Marion; five brothers, Herb Widener, Marion, Ronnie Widener, Gerald Widener, and Reed Widener, all of Seven Mile Ford, J.D. Widener, Abingdon; six grandchildren, Amy Anders, Jennifer Anders, Eric Widener, Jill Widener, Jonathan Widener, Joshua Widener; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Tyler Widener.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Barnett's Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Widener

Grant William Widener, age 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at his home in Marion.

Mr. Widener was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dewey and Nell Widener; and three brothers, J.C., Timothy, and Robert Widener.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Barker Widener, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Dale Norris, Marion; six sons and four daughters-in-law, William Grant Jr. and Nancy Widener, Cockeysville, Md., Dennis and Linda Widener, Parkton, Md., Samuel Widener, Saltville, Phillip and Marie Widener, Hyde Park, Mass., James and Natalie Widener and Mark Widener, all of Marion; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ernestine Sether and Charlotte Floyd, both of Gainesville, Fla., and Aline Alban, Anchorage, Alaska; five brothers, Dewey Widener, Pennsylvania, Francis Widener, Delaware, James Widener and Ernest Widener, both of Conowingo, Md., and Freddie Widener, New Jersey.

Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Widener

Elliott Van Widener, age 92, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Widener was born in Washington County, a son of the late Walter and Mary Thomas Widener. He was the widower of Myrtle Thomas Widener.

Surviving are eight daughters, Mildred Corum, Lucille Thompson and Lenise Stout, all of Bristol, Edna Owens of Gray, Tenn., Hazel Holmes of Meadowview, Doris Trent and Thelma Alexander, both of Glade Spring and June Creasy of Lenoir, N.C.; one son, Raymond Widener of Glade Spring; 32 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Bill Haywood and Everette Morefield, ministers, and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Rush Creek Cemetery.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

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Ralph Dean Widener, age 64, of Damascus, died Friday, March 12, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Widener was a native of Washington County and had lived in Pocahontas for 33 years before returning to Damascus in 1991.

He retired from American Electric Power Company in 1995, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. He was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Elwanda "Wanda" Widener; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Ann and Bob Moore Jr. of Damascus; three brothers, Samuel Widener and Jerry Widener, both of Damascus, Paul G. Widener Jr. of Glade Spring; one brother-in-law, Herbert Cook; two sisters-in-law, Eula Widener and Dawn Widener; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Warren Wilson, the Rev. Harry Layell and the Rev. Gary Ritchie officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. Widener

Willard E. Widener, age 68, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 at his home in Glade Spring.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a farmer and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Widener; five daughters, Tiny Johnson and Elsie Thomas, both of Glade Spring, Louise Owens and Lib Thomas, both of Damascus, and Geneva Wyatt, Meadowview; two sons, Junior Widener and Tim Widener, both of Damascus; three sisters, Maggie Thomas and Margie Stanley, both of Glade Spring, and Helen Compton, Maryland; five brothers, John Widener, Jim Widener, June Widener and Alfred Widener, all of Glade Spring, and Marvin Widener, North Carolina; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord and the Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Glade Spring.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Widner

Dorsey Preston Widner, age 67, of Marion, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 in the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.

He was born in Washington County, the son of the late Robert and Ellie Widner. He was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins and was a retired auto mechanic with Meredith's Garage in Rural Retreat.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Blevins Widner, of the home; four stepdaughters: Donna Blevins, Chantilly, Teresa Meek, Marion, Rhoda Thomas, Fort Chiswell, and Mary Nickolson, Wauchula, Fla.; four stepsons: Freddy Blevins, Johnny Blevins, Bobby Blevins, and Jimmy Blevins, all of Marion; three sisters, Liney Peake, Ella Kegley, and Fronie Reeves, all of Marion; two brothers, James (Jim) Widner, Rural Retreat, and Bobby Widner, Marion; 17 step-grandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.

Wiles
Hazel Wiles
West Jefferson
Aug. 19, 1917
Dec. 28, 1999

Hazel Arzild Chipman Wiles, 82, was remembered at memorial services held Dec. 30 at West Jefferson First Baptist Church. Rev. Kenneth Morris officiated. Entombment followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Mausoleum.

Mrs. Wiles was born in Wilkes County to Luther Chipman and Lura Wiles Chipman. She was a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service.

She is survived by her husband, Don Wiles; three daughters, Marlyn Hartzog, West Jefferson, Judy Graham, Greensboro, and Kay Schieren, Boone; two brothers, Robert Chipman, Sanford, and T.L. Chipman, Lexington; a sister, Doris Bates, Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 180, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Bryan Alzheimer''s Disease Research Center, 2200 West Main Street, Suite A-230, Durham, NC 27705.

Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson.

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Michael R. "Hook" Wiles, age 40, of Volney, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000 in Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Wiles was born in West Jefferson, N.C., a son of Beulah Blevins Wiles of Whitetop and the late Albert Wiles.

Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Wanda Greer Wiles; one daughter, Rachal Wiles, of the home; one stepson, Jonathan Thomas of Abingdon; two sisters, Laura Cox of Warrensville, N.C., and Teresa Wiles of West Jefferson, N.C.; five brothers, Bob Wiles, Roger Wiles, Ed Wiles and Pete Wiles, all of Whitetop, and Ronnie Wiles of Rugby; one step-grandson; 11 nieces and nephews, and one great-niece.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Rex hall and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Walls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.

Willard

Estelle C. Willard, age 93, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville.

Mrs. Willard was born in Crockett, the daughter of the late Sanders and Elizabeth Umbarger Copenhaver. She was a member of the Kimberlin Lutheran Church and was the widow of Dewey R. Willard. She was preceded in death by one son, Franklin W. Willard.

She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Luella Willard, Gray, Tenn., and Joan and J.R. Whalen, Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Albert R. and Brenda Willard, Wytheville; 10 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Edward Schaack and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Interment will follow in the Kimberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Anna Reedy Willard, age 79, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999 in the Francis Marion Manor.

Mrs. Willard was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Orley Nathan and Mary Ossie Walton Reedy. She was a member of t he Marvin United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Willard, and two brothers, Ira Reedy and Edison Reedy.

She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Mary W. and Jimmy Mullins, Wytheville, and Susanna Willard, Alexandria; one son, William H. (Billy) Willard Jr., Rural Retreat; one grandson, James R. Mullins Jr., Rural Retreat; one great-grandson, Bill Mullins; two sisters, Edith Taylor, Sugar Grove, and Viola Pierce, Marion.

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Marvin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and Pastor Stuart Sutherland officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Marvin United Methodist Church.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. Griffitts

Iona Elizabeth Griffitts, age 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove.

Mrs. Griffitts was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews including one special niece, Sarah Griffitts-Villar of Kingsport, Tenn.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Conner officiating. Burial followed in Meek-Scott Cemetery in Teas.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

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Eva Virginia Harris Williams, age 76, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.
She was the widow of Eulis Earnest Williams and a member of the Tate's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Williams.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold E. and Charlotte Sutherland Williams, Hampton, and Luther P. and Elaine Williams, Chilhowie; four daughters: Mrs. Vincent (Lois) Gallagher, Aurora, Ill., Mrs. Arlis (Judy) Crutchfield, Mrs. Lee (Sherry) Hale, and Mrs. Weaver (Vicky) Cole, all of Chilhowie; one brother, Charles E. Harris, Hillsboro, N.C.; one sister, Madeline Keith, Chilhowie; six grandsons and three granddaughters-in-law: Bryan A. and Regina Heath Crutchfield, Luther P. and Vicki McCormick Williams Jr., Joel A. Williams, Michael D. Hale, Ryan W. Cole, Stephen and Misty Daugherty Crutchfield; two great-grandchildren, Aaron Heath Crutchfield and Carly Elizabeth Crutchfield; one sister-in-law, Winona Harris; one brother-in-law, Herman Keith.

Funeral services were conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott A. RobertsonGouge and Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 11 am. today, Dec. 6, in Sulphur Spring Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Sulphur Spring Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 353, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

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Everette Ray Williams, age 64, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital

Mr. Williams was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and retired from D.G. Mouldings with over 16 years of employment. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha L. Williams.

Survivors include five daughters: Mary Jane Fortune and Christina Hancock, both of Groseclose; Janie Terry and Patricia Witherspoon, both of Chilhowie, and Dianna Hamm, Glade Spring; one son, Billy R. Williams, Marion; one sister, Frances Sheets, Marion; one brother, Blaine Williams, Greensboro, N.C.; a special friend, Tony Evans; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 26, at 8 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment was held Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at the Thomas Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Charles F. "Chuck" Williams Jr., age 70, died Monday, March 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Williams was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39. Mr. Williams was the co-owner of Williams Lawn Service Inc., and Williams Garden Center. He served several terms on the Executive Board of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. He was a past director of Hemlock Haven Episcopal Church Camp, formerly a superintendent of Holston Hills Country Club, and was active in the Boy Scouts of Marion. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Williams, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Steve Griffith of Greenville, S.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Denise Williams of Marion, and Jeff and Leanne Williams of Appomattox; one sister, Dorothy Smith of Lakeland, Fla.; two brothers, Don Williams of Tampa, Fla., and Jack Williams of Evington; three grandchildren, Zacharia Williams of Appomattox, Emily Williams and Olivia Williams, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Youth, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., #350, Abingdon, VA 24210.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

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Marshall Lowell Williams, age 87, of Bridgewater, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

Mr. Williams was born Nov. 7, 1911 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of the late Verg and Florence Susan Marshall Williams. He had lived in the Bridgewater Retirement Village for the past 21 years, moving from Manassas. He was a member of the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren, the NARFE, and he also had done volunteer work at the Bridgewater College Library.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anna Elizabeth Blough Williams; two daughters, Lila Williams of Richmond, and Alice McDowell of Marion; one sister, Vergene Ables of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. in the Lantz Memorial Chapel in Bridgewater with the Rev. Robert E. Alley officiating. Memorials may be made to Bridgewater Church of the Brethren Building Fund, College View Dr., Bridgewater, VA 22812.

Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater is in charge of arrangements.

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LEE CORBETT WILLIAMS, age 76, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Thursday, December 28, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Charles Corbett and Carrie Umberger Williams. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from the Pet Dairy Company, was owner/operator of Williams Refrigeration and air conditioning and a well known gunsmith. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 9 and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Williams was a very special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by: his wife - Laura Mabe Williams; four daughters and two sons-in-law - Betty Lee Williams, Barbara Williams Shannon, Janet Williams and Thomas R. Lester and Kathy Williams and Gary Catron, all of Wytheville, VA; six special grandchildren - Denise Shannon, Diane Shannon, Elizabeth Williams, Tommy Lester, Andy Lester and Timmy Lester; two speical great-grandchildren - Matthew Shannon and Susannah Lester; a sister and brother-in-law - Marie and Warren Walters; a brother - Thaddeus W. Williams, all of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews and numerous special friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. C.W. Huff officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. Williams will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, the American Cancer Society or Mt. Pleasant UMC Building Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, VA is in charge of the arrangements.

Williams

Marvin Williams, age 81, died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.

He was a member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church of Atkins and the Marion Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M. He retired from Southwestern State Hospital in 1982, having worked there for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Shuler Williams, Atkins; and one daughter and son-in-law, Marleen and Major Robert F.D. Alberts, Silver Spring, Md.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

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Thelma Elmira Porter Williams, age 51, of Wytheville, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 in the Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Williams was a member of the Full Gospel Bible Mission and was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Shores Porter, and a granddaughter, Thelma Maddison Louise Dawn Tabor.

She is survived by her husband, Meredith Hicks Williams, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Annette and Kenneth Tabor Jr., Pulaski; one son, Curtis Allen Williams of Marion; four grandchildren, Nikeole Leigh Williams, Josiah Tanner Williams, Natasha Lynn Williams and Conner Anthony Tabor; her father, Rev. Garland Porter of Wytheville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nina and Burton Rose of Austinville, Judy Jones of Fries, and Dale and Floyd Davis of Wytheville; a special friend, Angela Baker.

Funeral services will be held today, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Full Gospel Bible Mission with the Rev. Hal Lewis and the Rev. Eugene Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight.

Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. Williams

James Lewis "Mr. J.L." Williams, age 88, of Matthews, N.C., died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 in Presbyterian Hospital.

Mr. Williams was born Sept. 26, 1908 in Travelers Rest, S.C., the son of the late Hosea Holmes Williams and Vintie (Golden) Williams. He was a graduate of North Greenville Academy. He received a full scholarship to play football at the University of South Carolina. Following a knee injury, Mr. Williams transferred to North Carolina State College in Raleigh where he graduated in June 1932 with honors as the first and perhaps the only student ever to receive two Bachelors Degrees on the same day; one in Civil Engineering and one in Architectural Engineering.

Mr. Williams spent the War years with the U.S. War Department Corps of Engineers in the "Manhattan District" producing the Atomic Bomb that successfully contributed to the conclusion of World War II.

After the war, he established a successful Architectural-Engineering practice in Marion and remained here until 1958 when he moved the practice to Matthews, N.C., where he was joined by his three sons. Mr. Williams was baptized in Marion by Dr. Primativo Delgado and was a member of First Baptist Church in Matthews, N.C., at the time of his death.

Mr. Williams was a registered Engineer and a registered Architect in eight southeastern states during his active business years. He was a Fellow in the American Registered Architects; a member of the American Institute of Architects; Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; Certified by the National Council of State Boards of Engineering Examiners. He was a York Rite Mason and a Shriner (Kazim Temple).

He is survived by his wife, Clara Williams; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Jane Williams, and Frank Williams, all of Matthews, N.C., and Bill and Barbara Williams of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters and son-in-law, Susan Galpin of Huntsville, Ala., and Katy Peacock and husband George of Garner, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted today, March 8, at 2 p.m. at the mausoleum at Forest Lawn East with the Rev. Ron Prevatte officiating and the Rev. Brad Sallee assisting. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Matthews, P.O. Box 248, Matthews, N.C.

Williams-Dearborn Funeral Home in Matthews, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

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Kathryn Mottern Williams, age 82, widow of Howard W. Williams, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 in Atlanta, Ga.

Mrs. Williams was born in Elizabethton in Carter County, Tenn. She attended East Tennessee Teachers College and taught first grade for several years in Tennessee. She married Howard W. Williams in 1940 and moved with him to Marion in 1946. She was a homemaker and later served as a secretary in the Smyth County School System.

Mrs. Williams was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Fellowship Sunday School class and participated in several other church and civic organizations. In 1994, she moved to the Atlanta, Ga., area to be near her family.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Mottern Coleman; and a brother, Edward Mottern.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Page and Dan Walden of Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson, Zack Walden of Athens, Ga.; one granddaughter, Katy Tubesing and husband Mark; one great-grandson, Jake Tubesing of Atlanta, Ga.

A private burial was held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held Sunday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354 or to the charity of your choice.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Williams

Katherine DeBord Williams, age 95, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was a devoted member to the Methodist faith and was a member of the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a member of the Houston Methodist Church and was past president of the United Methodist Women in Kimball, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett A. Williams; three sons, Walter A. Williams, Charles B. Williams, and George D. Williams; and a daughter, Nancy C. Hickok.

She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Marie and Hank Pais of Kimball, W.Va., and Margaret W. Graves of Marion; two daughters-in-law, Ruth L. Williams of Chilhowie, and Patty G. Williams of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; one son-in-law, Dan H. Hickok of Abingdon; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great- granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Tabor and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

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Kenneth Neal Williams, age 74, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

He was a life member of Virginia PTA, a past recipient of the Woodmen of the World Award and a member of McCabe Lodge (Odd Fellows) No. 56. He retired after 43 years of service with Washington County as a bus driver, where he received numerous safe driving awards.

He was of the Baptist faith and attended Fellowship Baptist Church of Meadowview.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret Henderson Williams; a daughter, Ann W. Evans of Abingdon; three sons, K. Dale Williams, Tom F. Williams and Jerry A. Williams, all of Meadowview; a sister, Lynn F. Miller of Meadowview, and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 21, 2000, at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church in Meadowview by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. The Rev. Wayne Parsons officiated. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 22, 2000 (today) at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Friends and family will assemble at 10:30 a.m. for procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Meadowview Fire Department, 1315 Meadowview Square, Meadowview, VA. 29361, or the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.

Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

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Cecil Legard Williams, age 71, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol.

Mr. Williams operated a service station in the Saltville area for many years and was a member of Quarry United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Williams, Saltville; two daughters, Diane Lawson, Portsmouth, and Debbie Triplett, Bristol, Tenn.; one son, Gary Williams, Bristol; one sister, Dorothy Craig, Saltville; one brother, Randolph Williams, Wytheville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.L. Frye and the Rev. Harry Tindell officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Newberry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Williams

Jason Allan Williams, age 18, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 from injuries received in an automobile accident.

He was a native of Smyth County having lived all of his life in Marion. He was employed at the Smyth County Community Hospital in the Maintenance Department and was a 1995 graduate of Marion Senior High School.

Survivors include his parents, Millard and Virginia Williams, Marion; three sisters, Melinda Williams, Marion, Cindy Sullivan, Abingdon, and Lorinda Conklin, St. Paul, Minn.; his paternal grandmother, Virgie Williams, Chilhowie; three nieces, Tosha Thompson, Marion, Sarah Sullivan and Autumn Sullivan, both of Abingdon; one nephew, Mickey Thompson, Marion; a special friend, Tanjie Hutton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets, the Rev. Otis Barker and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ellis George Williams, age 83, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home in Wytheville.

Mr. Williams was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Robert G. and Ida Corvin Williams. He was a lifelong farmer and orchardist. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, a member of the Rural Retreat Lions Club for over 35 years, a member of the Virginia Horticulture Society, and the Virginia State Apple Association.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Catron Williams; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha W. and Thomas Hedrick, Roanoke, and Elizabeth and Wayne Perkins, Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert G. and Kathy S. Williams, Wytheville, and Charles C. and Kimberly L. Williams, Goodlettsville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie W. Bailey, Crockett; one niece, Reba L. Willard, Rural Retreat; one nephew, Harold Leedy, Crockett; his stepmother, Perdita Musser Williams, Rural Retreat.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or to the American Cancer Society.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.

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Wiley L. "Bobby Bulldog" Williams died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at his home in Saltville.

Mr. Williams was a retired U.S. Army veteran of 33 years. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #433.

Surviving are his wife, Tressia Williams; two sons, Kenneth Williams of Massachusetts, and Wiley L. Williams III, Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Karen Arnold, Saltville, and Tara Simpson, Richmond; three brothers, Howard Williams, Saltville, Frank Williams, Honaker, and William P. Williams, New Jersey; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Williams Family Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post #7328 "Hardy Roberts."

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. WILLIAMS

Mrs. Ruth Andrews Williams, age 87, of Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday, June 11, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law: Juanita and Kirby Seal, and Dorothy and Michael Roberts all of Sparta, Edna Ruth Joines of Hayes, NC and Carol Jean Crouse of Dublin, Va.; four sons and daughters -in law: Roscoe Junior and Faye Williams, Carl and Jean Williams , Johnny and Joyce Williams, and Raymond and Louise Williams all of Sparta; a daughter-in-law: Doris Williams of Abington, MD.; 25 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Roscoe Williams; and a son: Kenneth Williams. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Carl and Jean Williams, 31 Williams Lane, Sparta, NC.

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Mr. James W. (Jim) Williams, age 64, of 1302 Roberts Road Laurel Springs, NC, died Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Lucille Moxley Williams of the home; two sons: Stoney Williams of the home and Junior Williams of Laurel Springs, NC; two daughters: Vickie Williams of Wilkesboro, NC and Susie Miller of China Grove, NC; two brothers: Jack Williams of China Grove, NC and Bobby Williams of Kannapolis, NC. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, December 23, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Shiloh United Methodist church with burial to follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Dana Hines will officiate. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the Services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Friday evening, December 22, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

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Josephine R. Wilson
Trade, Tenn.
Died: Feb. 16, 2000
Josephine R. Wilson, 81, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 19 at Antioch Baptist Church. Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Derick Wilson officiated. Burial followed in Dotson Cemetery. Pallbearers were selected from friends. Honorary pallbearers were Howard Phipps, Clint Howard, Dr. John Whitlock, Dr. Robert Griffith, Earl Bumgardner and Dick Grayson.

Mrs. Wilson was a native of Shouns, Tenn., and a daughter of the late Till and Mollie Sutherland. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Wilson; and a son, Kenneth D. Wilson.

She is survived by one daughter, Julia Wilson, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sons, James Wilson, Trade, Tenn., and Joseph Wilson, Tacoma Park, Md.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made with flowers or donations to your favorite charity.

Friends may call at the family residence, 249 Bull Dog Road in Trade, Tenn. at any time.

Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. and Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilson

Annabelle Barger Wilson, age 96, died Monday, May 19, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Kent Wilson and one son, S/Sgt. Owen T. Wilson.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Barbara S. Wilson, Dayton, Ohio, and James and Betty G. Wilson, Marion; three grandchildren, Rebecca W. Whited, Danville, Ky., Thomas G. Wilson, Christiansburg, and Diane W. Catley, Blacksburg; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Sharon Lutheran Church, Ceres, with the Rev. Joe Shumate officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharon Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Sharon Lutheran Church, Rt. 1 Box 18, Ceres, VA 24318 or to the Bland Rescue Squad, Bland, VA 24315. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Chapel.

Newberry Funeral Home in Bland is in charge of arrangements.

Winters

Gladys Kegley Winters, age 79, widow of Ted Winters, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998 at Francis Marion Manor.

Mrs. Winters was a lifelong member of the Atonement Lutheran Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Carol W. Enoch of Gladys; one son and daughter-in-law, Marvin E. and Marlene Winters of Marion; two grandsons, Brigen Winters and wife Jennifer of Arlington, and Martin Winters of Charlottesville; three granddaughters, Leigh DeJarnette and Sarah DeJarnette, both of Burlington, N.C., and Haley DeJarnette of High Point, N.C.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Atonement Lutheran Church, c/o Jim Gillespie, treasurer, 649 Johnston Road, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wilson

Cornelius J. Wilson, age 78, of Roanoke, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998 in the VA Hospital in Salem.

Mr. Wilson was a native of Bedford and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He also spent most of his life working as a truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Goldie Wilson, Roanoke; one brother, Guy R. Wilson, Roanoke; one sister, Letha Thomas, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilson

Nell Todd Wilson, 85, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Galax, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Davis Regional Hospital, Statesville.

She was the widow of Ross Wilson.

She was born Oct. 21, 1915, in Baywood to Isaiah and Lollie Higgins Todd.

Survivors include a son, Jeff Wilson of Hillsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Marv Atkins of Statesville; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church, Baywood with burial in the Felts Cemetery, Galax. Elder Terry Wilson will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Carroll House, 56 Carroll House Lane, Hillsville, Va. 24343.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Epperly

QUINCY DAVID EPPERLY

PASO ROBLES, CA- A memorial service was held for Quincy David Epperly Saturday, February 10, 2001. Epperly, 87, passed away at home in Paso Robles, California on January 7.

He was born March 3, 1913, in Floyd, VA to John Wesley and Iowa Dehart Epperly.

Survivors include: sons, John Edwin and David Elliott; daughter-in-law, Lynne Ann; granddaughters, Christie Lynne, Nicole Lynne, all of Southern California; sisters, India Harris of Roanoke, Ocie Ratliff and Geneva Harris of Floyd, VA; numerous nieces and nephews.

After completing a correspondence course in "Theory of Aircraft Construction," Quin moved to Southern California in 1940 to work for Lockheed and Pacific Airmotive. During the war, he joined the Coast Guard reserve to spend evenings after-work on watch at the Wilmington Coast Guard Patrol Base. In the late 40''s, he went to work for Frank Kurtis building racing car bodies; this led to a life-long career in the racing business. During the mid 50''s Quin opened his own shop where he designed and built many top finishing Indy roadsters. He also built the body for the first "Spirit of America" land speed record car with the operation running out of his shop in Gardena California. For the past 30 years he repaired both current and historical (old junk) racing engine blocks from the world over. His last major project was to complete the body restoration of his own Demler Special #99 in 1998. The Demler car had finished second in the 1958 Indianapolis 500. Quin was an Indy 500 Old Timers member and past President of the Gardena Rotary club. Quincy will be missed by the many friends he made everywhere he went in life. A Celebration of that Life was held at The Temple, 320 Sherwood in Paso Robles California at 2:00 p.m.

HYLTON

Randall James Hylton, 55, of Madison, Tennessee, died March 19, 2001. He is known for his unique style of finger picking guitar and songwriting, plus his imitable ability to entertain.

He is survived by: his wife, Patricia Harris Hylton; son, Blake Harris Hylton, both of Madison; mother, Ilene Cox Hylton, Floyd; sisters, Wanda Dalton, Floyd and Vicki Moser, Madison; nieces, Caity Moser, Madison and Cara D. Perdue, Roanoke; nephew, Jeff Dalton, Willis; favorite cat, Abi and dog, Toby. Memorial service was held Wednesday, March 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 855- 0028. Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home handled arrangements.

JAMBOR

Dorothy Westen Ross Jambor passed into the Lord's hands on March 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Rita Ross of Brooklyn, New York.

Dorothy will be extremely missed by her husband of 49 years, Austin Jambor, Sr., and her children, Carol Smith, Leslie Ann Jambor Rakes and her husband Bruce, and Austin Jambor, Jr. and his wife Roxanne. She was cherished and loved by her grandchildren, Colin Smith, Jennifer Smith, Austin Rodolph Rakes, and Jane-Elizabeth Ross Rakes.

Dorothy graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She interned at New York Hospital, New York, New York and was registered with the American Dietetic Association.

She received her Masters of Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from Virginia Tech in 1983. She taught nutrition for many years at the Community Hospital School of Nursing.

Dorothy was a loyal and active member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. She did volunteer work at the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke, the Cancer Society's Discovery Shop, and the Good Samaritan Hospice.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. with a reception following. Donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice.

A special thanks is extended to the 3rd Floor staff of Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center for their professional and excellent care.

Wilson

Vanessa M. Adrian Wilson, age 40, of Rockton, Ill., died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 in Swedish American Hospital in Rockton, Ill.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Rockford, Ill., a daughter of Rowland and Doris Miners Adrian of Saltville. She was formerly employed with World Cup Packaging. She was preceded in death by one son, Brett Akers; a brother, Terry Adrian; and grandparents.

Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, David Wilson; one son, Alexsander Akers of Rockton, Ill.; one daughter, Tanja Buss of Rockton, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Roy (Renee) Newland of Rockton, Ill.; two brothers, Dennis Adrian of Rockford, Ill., and Michael Adrian of Fort Collins, Colo.; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Jan. 9, at 5 p.m. in Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Joanne Nolan, chaplain, Swedish American Hospital, officiating.

Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home in Rockton, Ill., was in charge of arrangements. Wilson

The Rev. Jennings Wilson, age 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998 in Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, Tenn.

He had lived most of his life in Washington County and was a member of the Jackson Memorial Church. He was a retired minister serving for some 55 years and was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Catherine Childress Wilson, and by a daughter, Catherine Louise Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Worley Wilson, Bristol; one son, Bobby Jennings Wilson, Danville; four daughters, Eva Mae Frye, Saltville, Joyce Ann Taylor, Chilhowie, Mary Ellen Lord, Marion, and Dorothy Marie Snead, Danville; one stepson, Dale E. Worley, Bristol; one stepdaughter, Diane Worley Booher, Bristol; two brothers, Dewey Wilson and Earl Wilson, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Louise Bower, Bristol, Tenn., and Edith Stephens, Bunell, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gary Harless and the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wellmont Hospice, Steeles Road, Bristol, Tenn., or to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Wininger

Frankie Rogers Wininger, age 96, of 1215 Georgia Avenue, Bristol, TN, died Monday, February 17, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Mr. Hal B. Wininger. Together they operated Wininger's Grocery.

She was born in Duffield, VA and lived for most of her life in Bristol. She was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Blevins and a grandson, Barry Pugh.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Billie) Pugh of Sugar Grove, VA; three granddaughters, Suzy E. Sutton of Bristol, TN, Johnynne B. Lerro of St. Augustine, FL, and Ellen Cooper of Bristol, VA; six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wininger were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery.

Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Bristol, TN, was in charge of arrangements.

Winkler
Blanche Blevins Winkler
Lenoir
Dec. 8, 1936
Oct. 28, 2000

Blanche Blevins Winkler, 63, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 30 at First United Methodist Church of Lenoir. Rev. John Fowler, Rev. Larry Staples and Rev. Marietta Smith officiated. Burial followed in Mariah''s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mel Thompson, George Crowell Jr., Bill Wall, Bill Pipkins, Tony Frick, Wayne Haigler, Gene Hendricks and John Bacon.

Mrs. Winkler was born in Ashe County to Ruth Miller Blevins of Fleetwood and the late Clinton Blevins. She was preceded in death by her father; one brother, Joe Blevins; and one sister, Maude Anne Blevins. She was a member of the Lenoir BFW, a Caldwell Memorial Hospital volunteer, a Caldwell County Retired School Personnel and an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Lenoir. She was the ""Weather Lady"" for WJRI for many years and a graduate of Appalachian State Teacher''s College. She was also a Red Cross Board member, Caldwell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary member, Caldwell County Historical Society member, NCAE member and very active with the community in schools program.

She is survived by her husband, R.H. Winkler of the home; her mother, Ruth Miller Blevins, Fleetwood; two daughters, Ann Winkler, Granite Falls, and Mrs. Randy (Susan) Mittelstaedt, Waterville, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Mary) Padgett, Hickory, and Mrs. Tom (Nell) Baldwin, Fleetwood; and two grandsons, Miles Mittelstaedt and Derek Philyaw.

Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645 or First United Methodist Church of Lenoir, 309 Church Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Pendry's Funeral Home of Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements.

Winters

Kimberly D. Winters, age 33, died Monday, April 13, 1998 at her home in Damascus.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and an employee of Green Valley Poultry.

She was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Omar Winters Jr.; four daughters, Ashley Moser, Damascus, Angie Winters, Rebecca Winters and Jessica Winters, all of the home; her parents, Bill and Dianna Thomas, Damascus; one brother, Billy Thomas, Damascus; her maternal grandmother, Margaret Booth, Glade Spring; her paternal grandmother, Mary Scott, Martinsville; her mother- and father-in-law, Omar and Pearl Winters, Damascus; two special friends, Trish and Julia; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary W. Ritchie officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Witherington

Vivian Ann Richardson Witherington, age 42, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 6, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was a native of Washington County and had lived in Knoxville, Tenn., for eight years before moving to Bristol, Tenn., in 1993. She was a published author and was a member of the National Poets Society. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Witherington; two daughters, Misty Blalock, Knoxville, Tenn., and Tessa Barnette, Bristol, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Cari Witherington, Montgomery, Ala.; one stepson, Jeffery Witherington Jr., San Diego, Calif.; her parents, Ralph and LeRoy Gilland Richardson, Knoxville, Tenn.; her paternal grandmother, Maudie Ann Richardson, Abingdon; two sisters, Robin McMurray, Blountville, Tenn., and Heather Ravo, Knoxville, Tenn.; four brothers, Charles Butch Richardson and Thomas Richardson, both of Knoxville, Tenn., Junior Richardson, Roanoke, and Darrell Gilland, Greensboro, N.C.; one granddaughter, one aunt, two uncles, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Blevins officiating. The committal service and interment was private.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Witherspoon
Nettie Witherspoon
Jefferson
July 23, 1907
Sept. 22, 2000

Nettie Witherspoon, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 24 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Wayne Osborne, Rev. Jeff Vogler and Rev. David Grinnell. Burial followed in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Jefferson.

Ms. Witherspoon was born in Ashe County to Minnie Howell Witherspoon and the late Andrew Witherspoon, who died in 1907. Ms. Witherspoon was a housekeeper for many residences in Ashe and surrounding counties.

She is survived by one niece, Marie Witherspoon Blevins, Jefferson; two nephews, Harold Witherspoon, Jerry Witherspoon both of Jefferson; and special caregivers and nieces, Brenda Osborne, Leanne Osborne and Ashley Osborne all of Jefferson.

Memorial may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Ronnie Sturgill 201-B NC Hwy 16 North, Crumpler, NC 28617 or to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.net or www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn.
Witherspoon
Clara Belle Witherspoon
West Jefferson
Aug. 28, 1937
Feb. 5, 2000

Clara Belle Edwards Witherspoon, 62, was remembered at memorial services held Feb. 8 at Bethany United Methodist Church. Rev. Lewis Poag and Rev. A.B. Weaver officiated.

Mrs. Witherspoon was born in Statesville to Frank Edwards and Mary Ethel Grogan Edwards. She was an assembly worker for an electrical industry.
She is survived by a daughter, Nicole Wyatt, West Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1401-B Old Mill Creek Road, Winston- Salem, NC 27103 or to the Bethany Methodist Hand Bells, c/o Bethany United Methodist Church.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Witherspoon
Mary Grace Witherspoon
Jefferson
March 10, 1919
Jan. 2, 2000

Mary Grace Witherspoon, 80, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 5 at Welcome Home Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Joe Riley Blevins, Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. Tim Roten officiated. Burial followed at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery on Friendship Church Road.

Ms. Witherspoon was born in Ashe County.
She is survived by three daughters, Cloyie Dolinger and Ann Goss, both of Jefferson, and Mary Hess, West Jefferson; three sons, Carl Witherspoon, West Jefferson, Martin Witherspoon, Jefferson, and Troy Witherspoon, Salisbury; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wix

Jackie W. Wix, age 42, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997 at his home in Chilhowie.

He was an employee of Visador Company in Marion.

Survivors include his wife, Dreama Doane Wix; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Joe and Melissa Wix, Chilhowie, and Darrell J. and Bobbie Jean Wix, Marion; his mother, Alma Wix, Chilhowie; one brother, James Wix, Chilhowie; one sister, Eola Hall, Newton, N.C.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 29, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Charles Counts officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Wohlford

Beulah Lambert Wohlford, age 93, of Barco, N.C., formerly of Crockett, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 in the Barco Sentra Nursing Home.

Mrs. Wohlford was a native of Bland County and was the daughter of the late William Stuart and Ida Rebecca King Lambert. She was a retired seamstress and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence "Jay Byrd" Wohlford and one grandson, William Edmond Sawyer.

She is survived by one son, William P. "Bill" Wohlford, Roanoke; two daughters, Betty W. Loomis and Doris W. Sawyer, both of Barco, N.C.; one sister, Bertha L. Dix, Wytheville; one sister-in-law, Ruth Lambert, Wytheville; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan. 1, at 1 p.m. at the West End Cemetery in Wytheville with the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the William E. Sawyer 4-H Scholarship, c/o Currituck County 4-H Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Currituck, N.C. 27929. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Lindsey Funeral Home.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.

Wolf

Walter William Wolf Jr., age 43, died Nov. 9, 1998 due to injuries received in a hunting accident in Bland County. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Wolf was a former employee of Dairymen Inc. of Bristol for 13 years. In 1988, he started his own business, Wolf Dairy Service of Marion, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Marshall Wolf of Marion; three daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Wolf and Kelly Leann Wolf, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Brittany Leigh Marshall of Marion; his father and mother, Walter and Virginia Wolf Sr. of St. Augustine, Fla.; one sister, Martha Wolf Tyson of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Richard Wolf of St. Augustine, Fla.

Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Mr. Don Mahan officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date in Wassum Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wolfe

Mary Alee Wolfe, age 85, of Vienna, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998 at Hospice of Northern Virginia in Arlington.

She was born Dec. 12, 1912 in Washington County, the daughter of Beulah Simpson Crowe Miller and the late Morris Crowe. Mrs. Wolfe married William Clyde Wolfe on Jan. 21, 1929. Mr. Wolfe died April 9, 1990.

She was a homemaker and a member of Graham Road United Methodist Church in Falls Church.

In addition to her mother she is also survived by one daughter, Jeanette W. Garris, Vienna; two sons, William M. Wolfe of Seymour, Tenn., and John A. Wolfe of Catlettsburg, Ky.; one sister, Louise Weir of Abingdon; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Agnes Wolfe, Abingdon.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at Graham Road United Methodist Church in Falls Church. Interment followed in National Memorial Park in Falls Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6400 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042.

Money & King Vienna Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Wolfe

Robert Preston Wolfe, age 75, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Surviving are his wife, Mae Wolfe, Crockett; three stepchildren, Barbara Montgomery, Thomas Barnett and Tony Barnett.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Wolfe

Mabel Anderson Wolfe, age 73, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was a member of the VFW Post #4667 Ladies Auxiliary and was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Chapter #72 in Marion. She worked for Harwood for many years and later helped her husband at Hungry Mother Grocery.

She is survived by her husband, Curtis J. Wolfe of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Gearhart of Chesterfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Sherry Wolfe and Junior and Linda Wolfe, all of Marion; one sister, Mary Lineberry of Burlington, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles DeHart and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, c/o Helen McIntyre, 722 Middle Avenue, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Wolfe

David A. Wolfe, age 67, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Hutton Wolfe of Marion; one son, Billy Whitt of Chilhowie; one sister, Willie Jean Hall of Marion; four nephews, Richard L. Taylor, Marion, Chuck Rouse and Randall Rouse, both of Chilhowie, and Mickey Rouse of Glade Spring; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wolfe

Robert Tyler Wolfe, infant son of Robbie and Lisa Barker Wolfe, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Other survivors include his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Otis and Linda Barker of Marion; paternal grandparents, Bob and Velma Wolfe of Marion; maternal great-grandmothers, Rosa Barker of Chilhowie, and the late Becky Pack; paternal great-grandparents, Beulah Wolfe of Chilhowie, and her husband, the late Gerald Wolfe, and Kermit Powers of Marion and his wife, the late Blanche Powers; several uncles, aunts and cousins including Odie and Jennifer Barker, Will and Katie Barker, Tammy, Dewayne and Austin Boardwine, all of Chilhowie, Wesley Wolfe and Angie Starkey of Marion.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ernie Powers officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Springs Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wolfe

William Arthur Wolfe Jr., age 91, died Monday, Oct. 13, 1997 at his home in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Lester Wolfe.

He was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Ann W. Wheeler, Chilhowie, and Jane Quartel, Orlando, Fla.; four grandsons, Bill Wheeler, Raleigh, N.C., James Wheeler, Richmond, Rob Quartel, Washington D.C., and Jim Quartel, Orlando, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kathryn Wheeler, Richmond; four great-grandchildren; three close friends, Roberta Armstrong, Marion, Jim DeBord, Chilhowie, and Jerry Kelly, Raleigh, N.C.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. Wolfe

Agnes Cornelia Wolfe, age 98, of 2416 Nile Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, July 11, 2000, at her home. She is survived by a brother: Luther Wolfe of Martinsville, Va.; and a sister; Mary Wolfe. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home.

Wood

Stella Frances Wood, age 77, of Oxford, Penn., formerly of Taylors Valley, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998 in Southern Chester County Medical Center, West Grove, Penn.

She had lived in Oxford for 54 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Taylors Valley Church of Christ and was the widow of Frank E. Wood Sr.

Survivors include two sons, Louis D. Wood II, and Frank E. Wood Jr., both of Oxford, Penn.; two daughters, Mary J. Osborne, Damascus, and Betty W. Neyman, Oxford, Penn.; one brother, Marvin Richardson, Damascus; three sisters, Effie Sheets, Chilhowie, Martha Pennington, Green Cove, and Mary Shortt, Taylors Valley; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 7, in Oxford with interment in Oxford Cemetery.

Edward L. Collins Funeral Home in Oxford, Penn., is in charge of arrangements.

Wood
Carrie Evelyn Wood
Todd
Feb. 17, 1901
Dec. 28, 1999

Carrie Evelyn Wood, 98, was remembered at funeral services held Dec. 30 at Baldwin Community Church. Rev. Tim Roten and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Bethany Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Wood was born in Watauga County to Joseph and Margaret Grogan McGuire.

She is survived by four sons, Melvin, Howard, James and Ronder Wood, all of Todd; three daughters, Grace Holman, Betty Grubb and Rita Grubb, all of Todd; two brothers, Beryl McGuire, High Point, and J.C. Coy McGuire, Boomer; one sister, Ruby Trivette, North Wilkesboro; 24 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 28 great- great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Baldwin Community Church Future Fund, c/o Lenna Ruth Roten, 135 Vernon Roten Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Wood
Virginia Dare Wood of Forest Hill died May 13 at Fallston General Hospital. She was 88.
Born in Piney Creek, NC, she was the daughter of Charles Clay Sr. and Margaret Loretta Garvey McMillan and the wife of the late Ottis Davis Wood. She was retired from Gleneagles in 1976 where she was a seamstress. She was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Local 721 and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Wood is survived by two sons, Vaudrie, "Bud" O. Wood of Forest Hill and Raymond C. Wood Sr. of Fallston; two brothers, Gerald D. McMillan of Milford, Del., and Charles C. McMillan Jr. of Lampeter, PA; two sisters, Georgia M. Papas of West Chester, PA., and Margaret Kennedy of Elkton; five grandsons; four granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at McComas Funeral Home in Bel Air with the Rev. Harold L. Hubble officiating. Interment will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Pallbearers will be James M. Wood, Joseph D. Wood, Richard M. Wood, Jeffrey P. Wood, Raymond C. Wood, Jr., Thomas Ryan and Stoney Gullion.

Wood
Ruby Wood
Creston
May 4, 1934
Feb. 21, 2001
Mrs. Ruby Mae Calhoun Wood, age 66, of Creston died Wednesday evening, Feb. 21 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Junior Miller and Rev. J.B. Ham officiated. Burial followed in the Calhoun Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Boone Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wood was born Friday, May 4, 1934, to Raymond and Ruth Welch Calhoun. She was a seamstress for Sara Lee Knit Products in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ray Calhoun; and her husband, Vaughn Wood.

She is survived by her sister, Marie Hoosier, of Creston; and several nieces and nephews.

Woodard
Lettie Woodard
Todd
June 24, 1912
Sept. 17, 2000
Lettie Eldreth Woodard, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 20 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bluford Eldreth officiated. Burial followed in the Woodard Family Cemetery.

Mrs. Woodard was born in Ashe County to J.R. Eldreth and Cordelia Rash Eldreth. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ernest Woodard.

She is survived by two sons, Charles Woodard, Lenoir, and Ernie Woodard, Todd; five daughters, Geneva Eller and Billie Farmer, both of Warrensville, Betty Jean Winebarger, Lenoir, Joan Eller, Todd, and Sally Testerman, Grassy Creek; a sister, Ethel Lewis, Creston; 30 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and a great-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, c/o Judy Leek, 206 Oak Grove Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Woodard

Shelby Jean Woodard, age 43, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a member of the Reach Out for Christ Church.

Survivors include her husband, Lonnie P. Woodard Sr., Meadowview; three sons, Lonnie Phillip Woodard Jr., Saltville, Danny Clinton Woodard, Meadowview, and Joshua Joel Woodard, Bristol; two daughters, Valerie Victoria Cannon, Meadowview, and Ashley Suzanne Woodard, of the home; her mother, Flora Belle Keith, Broadford; two brothers, Rev. Danny Keith, Broadford, and Rev. Charles Keith, Chilhowie; two sisters, Wanda Ratcliff, Meadowview and Barbara Holmes, Saltville; one sister-in-law, Darlene Tolbert, Blountville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Chester Hensley officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Woodcox

Carl D. Woodcox, age 80, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Dec. 24, 1999 in Sun City, Ariz.

Mr. Woodcox was born in Concord Township, Ind. He was the son of the late Charles and Ida Woodcox. He was a retired supervisor from Western Electric and was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge.

Mr. Woodcox was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Hutton Woodcox.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Trivett Woodcox, of Bluefield W.Va., and Sun City, Ariz.; one niece, Roberta Nave, Decatur, Ill.

A memorial service was held Friday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Atkins with the Rev. Weldon Sheets officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wooden

Katherine Brosius Wooden, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 in Norfolk.

She is survived by one son, Dr. Ernest E. Wooden III and wife Judy, and two grandsons, all of Durham, N.C.; one sister, Mary Ellen Nihart, McLean; one brother, Henry C. Brosius, Maitland, Fla.; four nieces.

Funeral and burial were conducted in Norfolk on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Cox Funeral Home in Norfolk was in charge of arrangements.

Woodford

MAUD LAYTON WOODFORD, age 89, of Wytheville, died Thursday, November 23, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her son, William Luckett Woodford, Jr. she is survived by her: husband - William "Bill" Woodford, of Wytheville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be Monday, November 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home, Monday, November 27, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Woodie
Clifford Woodie
Baltimore, Md.
Oct. 18, 1921
Jan. 29, 2000

Clarence Clifford Woodie was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 2 at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home Chapel in Baltimore, Md. Rev. Alan Ray officiated. Burial followed in Holly Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Woodie was born in Ashe County to Charlie Woodie and Chessie Sheets Woodie.
He is survived by his wife, Reba Woodie; two daughters, Dent Woodie and Debbie Conrad; and three grandchildren, all of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, John Woodie and Charles Woodie, North Wilkesboro; and five sisters, Gaye McGuire and Iola Richardson, Aberdeen, Md., Mary Severt, Millers Creek, Nancy Black and Lil Neaves, Jefferson.

Bruzdzinski Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Woods

Howard Thomas Woods, age 78, of Saltville, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Woods was the widower of Mattie Mae Woods.

Surviving are three sons, Joe Woods and James Woods, both of Saltville, and Danny Woods of Chilhowie; two daughters, Ann Simms and Patricia Woods, both of Saltville; three brothers, Dale Woods of Marion, Edgar Woods of Tennessee and Charles Woods of Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Kathleen Prater.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Duff officiating. Burial was in Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Woods

Mrs. Mattie Mae Woods, age 64, died Monday, May 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion.

Survivors include her husband, Howard Woods; three sons, Joe Woods and James Woods, both of Saltville, and Danny Woods, Chilhowie; two daughters, Ann Simms and Patricia Hale, both of Saltville; six brothers, Bill Lamie, Howard Lamie, Ross Lamie, Jim Lamie, Jack Lamie, and Sam Lamie, all of Saltville; one sister, Laura Sue Brown, Bristol, TN; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, was in charge of arrangements.

Woods

James W. Woods, age 76, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Woods was born in Sugar Grove to the late Peter and Sarah Teaster Woods. He was retired from Virginia House Furniture with 27 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Woods; and two sisters, Ola Stone and Virginia Quillen Harris.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, LeAnn and Arnold Sims, Marion, and Libby and Victor Kincer, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Ellen Woods, and Charles and Melissa Woods, all of Marion; one brother, Howard Woods, Dade City, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewey Teaster officiating. Interment followed in Attoway Cemetery.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Woods

Andrew Woods, age 70, of Dade City, Fla., died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 in Pasco Community Hospital.

Mr. Woods was born in Sugar Grove. He had lived in Dade City for 29 years, moving there from Rural Retreat.

He was a retired caretaker in the funeral industry and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post 118 in Zephyrhills, Fla., and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife, Marcia Woods, Dade City, Fla.; six sons, Steve Woods, Dade City, Fla., Allen Woods and Roger Wynn, both of Rural Retreat, Roger Woods, Marion, Wade Woods and Andy Woods, both of Atkins; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m. at Oakley Funeral Home Chapel in Dade City with burial in Floral Memory Gardens, Dade City, Fla.

Oakley Funeral Homes of Dade City, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. Woods

Louise T. Woods, age 84, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Wade Woods.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John R. (Lois) King, Marion; one sister, Mabel Overbay; a special nephew, Dale Alan Miller; a special niece, Mrs. Earl K. (Elouise L.) Miller; three grandchildren, Tonda Gail King, John E. King, Tanja Scaggs; nine great-grandchildren: Tiffany Tomlin, Michael Robert Fisher, Tiara Fisher, Zachary King, Eric Lyle King, Courtney Scaggs, John Scaggs, Jared Scaggs, and Michael Deel; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Woods

MARY JOHNSON WOODS, age 71, died Monday, November 6, 2000. Mrs. Woods was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia in 1929, a daughter of the late Walter Lee Johnson and Marie Stuart Pursley. She graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1946 and then attended the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education in 1950. In 1953, Mrs. Woods moved to Wytheville where she worked as an elementary school teacher from 1953 through 1956. After raising a family, she continued teaching music at George Wythe High School from 1974 through 1983. In 1983, she completed a Master of Science degree in counseling and student development from Radford University. Throughout this time she also taught private piano and voice lessons.

Mrs. Woods was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church since 1958. She was active in the music program of the church for many years, serving as the Music Director for the past twenty years. She also served as the Director of Hand bells, the Sanctuary Choir Director, directed all age level choirs through the years, and was the founding director of the St. Paul Gentry Ringers. She served as musical director for many drama productions and wrote several dramas which were produced by the church. Mrs. Woods was also active in the musical community of Wytheville and the surrounding area where she directed choral groups and participated in numerous musical presentations. She was an active member of the council on ministries, the administrative board and the United Methodist Women of St. Paul. She received the 1998 Laity Award and had recently been elected a district delegate of the Holston Annual Conference. Mrs. Woods served as a member of the Wythe County School Board and was an active member of the Democratic Party. Her husband, Judge Willis A. Woods, Sr., preceded her in death.

She is survived by: three sons and daughter-in-law - Lieutenant Colonel W. Addison Woods, Jr., of Arlington, VA, Elliott Leigh and Gilda Woods of Edgewater, MD, and Harvey Johnson Woods of Wytheville, VA; a granddaughter - Kasey Woods of Edgewater, MD; and a sister and brother-in-law - Ellen and Earnie Stagnaro of Alexandria, Va.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald F. Stansel officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the St. Paul United Methodist Church from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests, for those who prefer, that memorials may be made to the St. Paul UMC, Music Department, 330 Church Street, Wytheville, Virginia, 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Woodson

The Rev. C. Merrill Woodson, age 65, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998.

He was a native of Farmville, entered the gospel ministry in 1956 and ventured to churches and mission points in Massachusetts, Iowa and throughout Virginia.

He completed his education in Lancaster College of Bible and Theology, Lancaster, Penn., in 1960, and graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., in 1967. While most of his career was in Virginia, he served with Home and Rescue Missions in Boston and later served two years with the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in Iowa.

The Rev. Woodson served pastorates throughout Virginia including Riverside Baptist, Chilhowie; Midway Baptist, Amerst; Liberty Baptist and Slate Hill, Charlottesville; Fluvanna Baptist, Scottsville; Mentow Baptist, Huddleston; Greenfield Baptist, Meadowview; Reedy Spring Baptist, Spout Spring; and Austinville Baptist, Austinville.

Upon his retirement in 1997, he was serving as interim pastor of Northfork Baptist Church in Northfork, W.Va. He was a member of Bluefield Community Church in Bluefield, W.Va.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Ramona Ray; three sons, Buddy Woodson, Scottsville, Bruce Woodson, Bluefield, and Brian Woodson, Johnson City, Tenn.; one daughter, Christy of Clinton, Tenn.; his mother, Margie Manis; two brothers, Robert and Garland Woodson; three sisters, Flora Bolt, Jean Thompson and Katherine Woodson; four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Dudley Funeral Home in Bluefield with the Rev. Rolen Bailey and the Rev. Mike Baker officiating. Burial was conducted at 3 p.m. in Greenfield Baptist Church in Meadowview with the Rev. Jim Cumbo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Bluefield Community Church, P.O. Box 330, Bluefield, W.Va. 24701.

Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield was in charge of arrangements.

Woodward
Jeanetta Lee Woodward, age 65, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Woodward was the widow of Robert L. Woodward and was of the Christian faith. Surviving are three sons, Michael Woodward and Ronnie Woodward, both of Saltville, and Tim Woodward of Glade Spring; two daughters, Patricia Watson of Williamsburg and Marie Coe of Glade Spring; her mother, Ola Hamm Poole, Rural Retreat; one brother, Bobby Poole of Flatridge; three sisters, Mary Lou McGrady and Linda Umberger, both of Rural Retreat, and Lena Bonham of Marion; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Rachel "Poochie" Kestner.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 7, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs and the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Woodward

Ruth Elizabeth Woodward, age 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of the Beaver Creek Union Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Ewell Woodward, Saltville; two sons, Gary C. Woodward, Saltville, and Charles R. Woodward, Chester; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Smith, Glade Spring, and Mrs. Earl (Judy) Black, Hopewell; one brother, Jasper Lee, Saltville; one sister, Catherine Miller, Miami, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Beaver-Creek Union Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Woody

Roger Dale Woody, age 72, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1926 in Smyth County, the son of Willie Foster and Fletcher Gray Richardson Woody.

Mr. Woody was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem where he served as an usher. He was retired from McLean Trucking Company where he was a shop steward and a chaplain of the retirees of Local Teamster #391. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force serving during World War II.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Woody was preceded in death by a brother, Merrill Woody, and a sister, Nina Gray Crooks.

Surviving are his wife, Edythe Dale Brawley Woody of Winston-Salem; one daughter, Robin Woody Barefoot and husband Bobby of Lewisville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Misty Plemmons and Aaron Barefoot, both of Lewisville, N.C.; five step-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, W.S. "Bill" Woody and wife Loretta of Roanoke; two stepsons, Ronald Reavis, and Michael Reavis and wife Martha, all of Statesville, N.C.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Francis Smith, Chaplain A.G. Parker and the Rev. Ed Sears officiating. Burial was in Forsyth Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1386A Westgate Center Dr., Winston-Salem, N.C. 271032949; Hospice of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, 1100CS. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103, Calvary Baptist Church, 5000 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104; or The Gideon International, Winston-Salem Camp, Winston- Salem, N.C. 271135611.

Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Winston-Salem, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Wooten

Samuel Vaughn Wooten, age 80, of 37 Caudill Rd., Glade Valley, NC, died Wednesday evening, March 28, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Crouse Wooten of the home; Two sons and daughters-in-law: Rev. Don & Jolene Wooten of Sparta and Dorman & Ruth Wooten of Chillicothe, Ohio; Two grandchildren: Greg Wooten of Jonesville and Tammie Joan Collins of Circleville, Ohio; A great-grandson: Zachary Collins of Circleville, Ohio; A step-daughter: Wilma Finney of Glade Valley; Two sisters: Ercell Miller of Sparta and Marie Spicer of Elkin; One brother: Paul Wooten of North Wilkesboro; Five Step Grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, April 1, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. Rev. Bradley Wooten, Eld. Raymond Crouse and Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted at the Graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Workman

Hannah A. Workman, age 94, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Saltville.

Survivors include two sons, William A. Workman, Saraland, Ala., and James E. Workman of Hephzibah, Ga.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. Worley

Luease Fleenor Worley, age 74, of Abingdon, died Monday, June 7, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

Mrs. Worley was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. She was the widow of Sanford S. Worley.

Survivors include her mother, Laura Bell Fleenor of Bristol; two daughters, Frances Wright of Wytheville and Judy Mason of Bristol; two sons, Bud Worley and Steve Worley, both of Abingdon; one sister, Lola Worley of Bristol; three brothers, Jack Herbert Fleenor of Blountville, Tenn., Ray Francis Fleenor of Bristol, and John Lee Fleenor of North Carolina; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also surviving are two special friends, Patsy Owens and Norma Gobble.

Graveside services were held in Forest Hills Memory Gardens at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating.

Campbell Funeral Home of Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Worley

Lee Roy Worley, age 87, of Saltville, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998 in Asbury Center at Birdmont Manor in Wytheville.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Patrick Worley of Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Carol Worley of Saltville, and James and Judith Worley of Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Thelma Worley of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Worley of Mariposa, Calif., and Harold Worley of Harris Cutoff, Calif.; five grandchildren, Bryne Worley, Marc Worley, Steven Worley, Patrick Worley, and Jill Worley.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial will follow in the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Worley

Ruth Burgess Worley, age 78, of Saltville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mrs. Worley was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Garland Worley; two sons, Robert K. Worley and Kenneth D. Worley; and a grandson, Dale Worley.

Survivors include two sons, Eddie Worley and Mike Worley, both of Saltville; three daughters, Patsy Nieto, Saltville, Brenda Simpkins, Tallahassee, Fla., and Betty Jean Frye, Seven Mile Ford; seven sisters, Opal Rhea, Jackie Chapman, both of Saltville, Helen Lawrence, Crescent City, Fla., Jean Griffith and Myrtle Worley, both of Aldie, Marie Porter, Sterling, Ill., and Dorothy Puskar, Port Orange, Fla.; two brothers, Bobby Burgess, Wytheville, and Burkley Burgess, Port Orange, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Worley

Schreda Allison Worley, age 70, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998 at her home in Saltville.

Survivors include her husband, John T. Worley; one brother, Garnett "Buddy" Allison, Marion; two sisters, Hazel Frye and Flossie Hill, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted today, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. The family will receive friends from noon1:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Worley

Kenneth D. Worley, age 45, formerly of Saltville, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in Tallahassee, Fla.

He was self-employed as a synthetic stucco and drywall applier and was a member of Bible Believers Fellowship Church, serving as deacon.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Anne Sackwitz Worley; one son, Charles Ruben Jowers, High Springs, Fla.; two daughters, Rachael Anne Worley, Tallahassee, Fla., and Bobbie Temples, Iron City, Ga.; his mother, Ruth Burgess Worley, Saltville; two brothers, Eddie Worley and Mike Worley, both of Saltville; three sisters, Betty Jean Frye, Saltville, Patsy Nietro and Brenda Simpkins, both of Tallahassee, Fla.; three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, in Bible Believers Fellowship Church in Tallahassee, Fla.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Worley

THELMA MAE GOODMAN WORLEY, age 84 of Wytheville, Virginia died Wednesday, August 30, 2000, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Rich Valley, the daughter of the late William and Ella Mae Patrick Goodman. She had been a school teacher with the Smyth County School system and was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church in Saltville. She was preceded in death by a brother William Goodman, Jr. She is survived by: her husband of 63 years, William Albert Worley of Wytheville, a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Joe Stanley of Wytheville; a brother, James S. Goodman of Saltville, VA; a granddaughter and husband, Tracey and Daniel Crigger of Max Meadows. VA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald Stansell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Wesley Hall at St. Paul United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Madam Russell United Methodist Church in Saltville or the St. Paul United Methodist Church parish nurse program.

Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Worley

Anne Brown Worley, age 73, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997 in Bristol Nursing Home.

She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Bristol since graduating from Virginia Intermont College.

She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church where she had served on the Altar Guild. She was a charter member and past president of the Junior League of Bristol and was a charter member of the Three Arts Study Club. She was also a member of the 1931 History Club.

Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Worley Jr.; one daughter, Martha Anne McDonald, McDonough, Ga.; one son, Shelton B. Hillman, Bristol, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Betsy Haffner, Mobile, Ala., and Susan Simpson, Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren.

A memorial service was conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with the Rev. George Bunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Roy C. Brown Scholarship Fund, Virginia Intermont College, 1013 Moore St., Bristol, VA 24201.

Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. Micallef

Victor Edward Micallef, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Micallef was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retiree from Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Mich.

He is survived by his wife, Mary G. Micallef, Marion; two stepdaughters, Maxine McMullen, Chilhowie, and Betty Jean Young, Ohio; three stepsons, Bobby Willoughby, Junior Hamilton, both of Ohio, and Roy Lee Hatfield, Kentucky.

Graveside services were held Friday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 conducting military honors.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Wormser

Don E. Wormser, age 46, of Chilhowie, formerly of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Wormser was the son of Art and Crossette Goebel of Hendersonville, N.C.

Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Carol Lester Wormser; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and William Griffin of Chilhowie and Tabetha Spradling of Daytona, Fla.; three brothers, Paul Goebel and Bruce Goebel, both of Illinois, and Mark Goebel of Port Orange, Fla.; his grandmother, Teresa Germann of Hendersonville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Brandon Griffin of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Wright

Rex Wilson Wright, age 81, of Baltimore, Md., died Tuesday, June 1, 1999.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Ringer Wells Wright.

Surviving are three sons, Randy Wright of Roanoke, Terry Wright of Baltimore, Md., and Bill Wells of Maryland; one sister, Joy Bossman of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Bill Wright of Bel Air, Md.; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at the Lassahn Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. Interment followed in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International.

Lassahn Funeral Home Inc., Baltimore, Md., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Wright

Cathleen S. Wright, age 69, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and attended Ebenezer Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, James "Sambo" Wright; three sons, David Wright, Robert Wright and James Henry Wright, all of Glade Spring; three daughters, Virginia Fields, Bristol, Blanche Wright and Mary Alice Wright, both of Glade Spring; one brother, Charles Henry Sawyers, Marion; one sister, Margaret Richardson, West Virginia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 17, in Plum Creek Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Johnny L. Johnson officiating. The family will meet in the cemetery at 10:45 a.m.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

Wright

Shirley Phillips Wright, age 74, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her first husband, Clark J. Phillips. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. She was retired from Smyth County Community Hospital with over 30 years of service and was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #4667.

She is survived by her husband, Gray Wright of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Jean and George David Griffith of Chilhowie; one stepson, Douglas Wright of Covington; one sister, Bertha Worley of Bluefield; three grandchildren, Mark Charapich and wife Sarah, Angela Charapich, and Diane Cruey and husband Rick; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Mary Helen Hawkins.

Funeral services will be held today, April 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller and the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Wright

Jo Ann Maxey Wright, age 62, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998 at her home in Rural Retreat.

She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late J. Homer and Carrie Pickle Maxey. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by two brothers, James W. (Bill) Maxey and Richard C. Maxey.

She is survived by her husband, James W. (Edward) Wright Jr., of the home; two daughters, Ellen D. Wright of Floyd, and Amy L. Pettinato of Phoenix, Ariz.; one son, Mark J. Wright, Radford; two sisters, Ethel M. Burkett of Rural Retreat, and Lola M. Smith of Glade Spring; two brothers, Frank Maxey and John Maxey, both of Rural Retreat; special friends and caregivers, Helen and Kenneth Craver of Rural Retreat; five grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 10, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.

Wright

Warren F. Wright died June 18, 1998 in Baltimore, Md. He was a native of Marion, the son of the late Do and Callie Jane Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes F. Fox Wright; two daughters, Danya Hoffman and Beth Prochaska; two sons, Richard Wright and Matthew Wright; three brothers, Rex Wright, William "Wimpy" Wright and Sherwood Wright, all of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Joy Bossman of Dayton Ohio; four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Sunday, June 21, at the John C. Miller Inc. Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. Interment was private.

John C. Miller Inc. Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md., was in charge of arrangements. Wright

Gertrude Wright, age 75, of Damascus, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1997 in the Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the widow of Dub Wright. She was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son, Wayne Shifflett, Damascus; one sister, Lavona Hurley, Meadowview; one grandson, John Shifflett, Damascus; one step-grandson, John Revils, Dewitt, Ark.; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in- law, Elizabeth Wright and Nellie Preston; a lifelong special friend, Wanda Doss.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. The committal service and interment was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. Wright

Ada Loretta Wright, age 89, of Saltville, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion.

Surviving are one son, Otis Wright of Saltville; two daughters, Ruby W. White of Glade Spring, and Helen W. Martin of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Russell West of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Sproles officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Wright

Sherwood Grayson Wright, age 66, died Friday, July 10, 1998 in Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Callie and Bill Wright. Mr. Wright graduated from Marion Senior High School, Class of 1949.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wright of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Vivian Hochrien and Helen Davies, both of Baltimore, Md.; one son, James Wright, also of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Rex Wright and William Wright, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Joy Bossman of Dayton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Kristin Hochrien and Jason Hochrien, both of Baltimore, Md.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Slemp Cemetery with Rev. James Pollock officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Wright

Olivene Helton Wright, age 91, of Bristol, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 in Bristol Nursing Home. She was the widow of Roy Gilbert Wright.

Surviving are one son, Jim Wright of Ocala, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted today, June 30, at 3 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today at the Funeral Home.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. WRIGHT

Mrs. Maude Taylor Wright, age 69, of 932 Old Mill Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Sunday evening, May 9, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Odell Wright of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Howard McGrady of Hickory, N.C.; two granddaughters, Michelle Pruitt of Glade Valley, N.C., and Amanda MCGrady of Hickory, N.C.; one great-granddaughter, Rayni Pruitt of Glade Valley, N.C.; and two sisters, Georgia Murphy of Glade Valley, N.C., and Shirley Pruitt of Traphill, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral HomeL, with burial in the Rich Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Wyatt

Ethel Call Wyatt, age 74, widow of Albert F. Wyatt Sr., died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at her home in Marion.

She is survived by one daughter, Lula Mae Wyatt Gwaltney of Chilhowie; one son, William Ray Wyatt of Marion; two sisters, Al Burnice Bullins of Marion, and Agnes Overbay of Glade Spring; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Wyatt

Josie H. Blevins Wyatt, age 92, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Wyatt attended Calvary Baptist Church in Marion and was a news correspondent for the Smyth County News & Messenger for several years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Otis Lee Blevins and Billy Wyatt.

She is survived by one daughter, Helen Goodman of Chilhowie; one son, Otis Blevins, Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric Godfrey, the Rev. David Sturgill, the Rev. Marion Boggs, and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt

Willie Faye Wyatt, age 80, of Damascus, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Wyatt was a lifelong resident of the Damascus area and was the widow of Clifford Wyatt. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Damascus. She was preceded in death by one son, Ray Allan Wyatt.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Texie) Lord, Bristol; two sons, Jim L. Wyatt and Bud G. Wyatt, both of Winchester; four sisters, Lavinia "Curly" Poff, Damascus, Mrs. S.L. (Margaret) Jackson, Abingdon, Rowena Alderson and Peggy Rust, both of Danville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a dear friend, Carrie Trent.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in First Baptist Church, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. today until time of service.

Wyatt

Blaine H. Wyatt, age 82, of Konnarock, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998 at Highlands Retirement Village in Abingdon.

He was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived in Konnarock most of his life. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War II and attended Konnarock Baptist Church.

He is survived by one sister, Carrington Miller, Konnarock; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Konnarock Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Konnarock Community Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt
Ollie Mae Gilley Wyatt
Lansing
April 4, 1915 May 13, 2000

Ollie Mae Gilley Wyatt, 85, was remembered at funeral services held May 19 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charlie McCoy and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mrs. Wyatt was born in Ashe County to Joseph D. Gilley and Rebecca Jane McNeill Gilley. She was a machine operator for Sprague Mfg. Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by two brothers, Reeves Gilley and Burley Gilley; and one grandson, Jack Sexton Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Odell Wyatt; three sons, Jack Sexton, Eden, Sam Sexton, Morristown, Tenn., and Jimmy McNeill, Lansing; four daughters, Thelma Malvey, Florida, Patsy Fawlkes, Kernersville, Judy Baldwin, Lansing, and Rachel Severt, Crumpler; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wyatt
Ollie Mae Gilley Wyatt
Lansing
April 4, 1915
May 13, 2000

Mrs. Wyatt was born in Ashe County to Joseph D. Gilley and Rebecca Jane McNeill Gilley. She was a machine operator for Sprague Mfg. Company.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Reeves Gilley and Burley Gilley; and one grandson, Jack Sexton Jr.

She is survived by three sons, Jack Sexton, Eden, Sam Sexton, Morristown, Tenn., and Jimmy McNeill, Lansing; four daughters, Thelma Malvey, Florida, Patsy Fawlkes, Kernersville, Judy Baldwin, Lansing, and Rachel Severt, Crumpler; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wyatt

Thomas Randolph Wyatt, age 61, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 at his home in Saltville.

He was employed by the Rockville Crushed Stone Corporation for 26 years.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel Elizabeth Wyatt; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Tabby Wyatt, Germantown, Md., and Thomas and Nykki Wyatt, Saltville; three daughters, Mr. Jerald (Patricia) Ward, Sharpsburg, Md., Mrs. B.J. (Linda) Bentley, Germantown, Md., and Cindy Wyatt, Saltville; nine brothers; Robert J. Wyatt, Charlie Wyatt, Earl Wyatt and James Wyatt, all of Saltville, John Edd Wyatt, Glade Spring, Curtis Wyatt of Tennessee, Truman Wyatt, Marion, Michael Wyatt of Pennsylvania, and Rhudy Lee Wyatt, Ceres; three sisters, Elizabeth Catron, Greeneville, Donna Waddle, Ceres, and Mary Ruth Wyatt, Saltville; 10 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude Oliver and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial will be in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. Wyatt

Racheal Ann Wyatt, age 47, died Thursday, July 20, 2000 at her home in Marion.

Miss Wyatt was employed by Capital Graphics in Lanham, Md.

She is survived by her parents, Raleigh and Louise Wyatt of Marion; one daughter, Kimberly Wyatt of Marion; three grandchildren, Michelle Lang, Nicole Malley and William Ellis; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt

Pearl Snider Wyatt, age 95, widow of Robert Lee Wyatt, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997 in Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Wyatt

Frank Boyd Wyatt, age 92, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie.

He is survived by his wife, Emogene Dolinger Wyatt.

"To all my precious children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends: I've gone to be with God. Please make arrangements to come be with me." Frank B. Wyatt.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester Hensley officiating. Burial followed in McClure Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt

Miss Clair Wyatt, age 69, of 465 Ballpark Road, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday Morning, October 4, 2000, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She is survived by several cousins and a special cousin: Doughton Tedder and family of Sparta, NC. Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday, October 7, 2000, at 12:00 PM at the Wyatt Family Cemetery in Laurel Springs, NC. Rev. Hobert Dowell will officiate. The family will gather to receive friends Saturday morning, October 7, 2000, from 10-11 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Friends may also call at the home of Doughton Tedder, 466 Tedder Road, Sparta, NC at any time.

Wyatt

Mrs. Mabel Bowers Wyatt, age 60, of Maplewood Apartments # 4, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday morning, March 27, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Elder Bayne Wyatt of the home; One daughter: LuJean Michael of Sparta; Two sons and daughters-in-law: Don & Cindy Wyatt of Taylorsville, Jim & Karen Wyatt of Sparta; Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; One brother: Cecil Richardson of Laurel Springs. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, March 29, 2001, at 2 PM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Wyatt Family Cemetery in Laurel Springs. Elders Donnie Dickens, Doug Hawks and Charles Brinegar will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 28, 2001, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Church, C/O Eld. Bayne Wyatt, Maplewood Apt. # 4, Sparta, NC 28675.

Wyatt

Houston E. Wyatt, age 63, of Saltville, died Friday, July 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a farmer and lifelong resident of Smyth County.

Survivors include his wife, Donnell Wyatt, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Charline Eastridge; two brothers, Oscar Wyatt Jr., Seven Mile Ford, and Clifton Wyatt, Saltville; three sisters, Geraldine Collins, Saltville, Shirley Guinn, New Market, Tenn., and Marie Blevins, Marion; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Robbins and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt

Wayne D. Wyatt, age 66, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, March 19, 2000 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Wyatt was a maintenance man retired from Brunswick and a lifelong farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Fred and Hazel Powers Wyatt; and one brother, William Earl Wyatt.

Survivors include his wife, Lillian Mae Barlow Wyatt, Chilhowie; two sons and two daughters, Gregory Wayne Wyatt and Michael V. Wyatt, both of Chilhowie, Phyllis W. Moberg of Charlottesville, and Tammy W. Campbell of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Jennifer and Heather Wyatt, Jesse and Adrianne Moberg, LeAnn and Robbie Campbell, and Shaylene Wyatt; two brothers, Roger Dean Wyatt of Marion, and Larry Wyatt of Chilhowie; one sister, Betty Jo Testerman of Chilhowie.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Grosses Creek Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wyatt

Flora Bell Wyatt, age 94, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center.

Mrs. Wyatt was a member of the First Christian Church of Marion. She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Wyatt and Herman Kelly Wyatt Sr., and a daughter, Anna Lee Richardson.

She is survived by two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Connie and Dean Adams, and Kitty and Gary Coalson, all of Chilhowie; three grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Jeff and Carol Wyatt, Marion, Kelly and Jessie Wyatt, Riner, and Greg Richardson and Susie Wagoner, Salem; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 9, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Middlefork Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Diversional Group at Valley Health Care Center.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt

Ellen M. Wyatt, age 73, of Damascus, died Wednesday, April 22, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ola Spriggs Morgan.

She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Floyd Cicero Wyatt Sr.; three daughters, Anna L. Widener and Martha E. Belcher, both of Abingdon, and Sally F. McVey, Damascus; two sons, Floyd C. Wyatt Jr., Abingdon, and Donald R. Wyatt, Damascus; three sisters, Annie V. Rogers, Gladys Winters and Martha Watkins, all of Damascus; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Arnold officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

WYATT

Mrs. Leora C. Wyatt, age 83, a resident of the Sunrise Health Care in Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning, June 3, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: James and Manah Wyatt, Joe and Gay Wyatt, and Jackie and Tammy Wyatt all of Sparta; seven grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; and one sister: Ruth Smith of Sparta, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 5, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Smith and Elder Jess Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Wymer

Carol Dalton Wymer, age 56, of Atkins, died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wymer was employed with Virginia House Furniture with 19 years of service.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny H. Wymer of Atkins; one son, Allen J. Dalton of Marion; one stepdaughter, Nina Michelle Wymer of Maryland; one stepson, Johnny A. Wymer of Atkins; one sister, Jean Havens of Marion; three brothers, Jack Dalton, Garnett Dalton and James Dalton, all of Marion; two step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wymer

William S. Wymer, age 76. of Norwich, N.Y., died Saturday, May 17, 1997 in the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford.

Mr. Wymer was born May 19, 1920 in Marion where he attended the local schools. Following his schooling, he joined the U.S. Navy serving aboard LSD Craft in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations during World War II and participating in several major battles of the War. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a member of St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church of Norwich.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Burleigh Wymer, and two sisters, Laura Osborne and Ann Walton.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita Hetherington Wymer of Norwich; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Robert Henry of Middletown, Ohio; two grandchildren, Greg Henry and Alicia Henry, both of Middletown, Ohio; one great-granddaughter, Kelli Henry of Middletown, Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Edith Wymer of Marion; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Virginia Totten of Atkins, Lucy and Gene Chambers of Guntersville, Ala., and Sue West of Greensboro, N.C.; his wife's sister, Eloise Hetherington of Norwich, N.Y.; his wife's brother, Robert Hetherington of Hamilton, Ohio.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, with a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. in the Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich followed at 10 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church of Norwich celebrated by the Rev. John R. Cramer, Pastor. Burial followed in the St. Paul's Cemetery of Norwich with full military rites. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Norwich Emergency Squad, 31 East Main, Norwich, N.Y., or to the American Heart Association, 26 South Washington St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13903.

R.J. Fahy Funeral Home in Norwich, N.Y., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. Wymer

Annie Wymer, age 87, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wymer was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Wymer and was also a member of the Matson Chapel of the Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and C.L. Shuler, Marion; one very devoted and loving granddaughter, Michelle Shuler; a very loving grandson, Pastor Rick Shuler.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Bradley's Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Shuler officiating. Interment followed in Rowland Cemetery.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wymer

William Otis Wymer, age 71, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at his mother's home in Marion.

He is survived by his mother, Carrie Lee Wymer of Marion; one nephew and wife, Johnny and Mary Carolyn Wymer of Atkins; one niece, Bonnie Jane Smith of Marion; three great-nephews and wife, Johnny A. and Lisa E. Wymer of Atkins, Mike Smith and Chuck Smith; one great-niece, Nina Michelle Wymer, Rockville, Md.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Minister Basil Hutton officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Wynegar

Alice Pruitt Wynegar, age 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997 in York Hospital, York, Penn.

She was a native of Saltville, an employee with the former Bonnie Ana Sportswear, York, Penn., and an examiner with the former Rondel Sewing Company, York, Penn.

She was a member of Manor Baptist Church, York, and a member of International Ladies Garment Workers Union, York.

Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy C. Hayden, York, Penn., and Peggy H. Knaggs, Annandale; three sons, Lyhue Wynegar Jr., and Lloyd W. Haydon, both of York, Penn., and Charles E. Haydon, Indianapolis, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Margie W. Hicks and Dorothy Woodby, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two stepsons, Roy Wynegar and Eugene Wynegar, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Deola Harman, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Benny Frye, pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Saltville, and the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manor Baptist Church, 806 West Princess St., York, Penn. 17404. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. today at the Funeral Home.

Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home in York, Penn., is in charge of arrangements.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is handling local arrangements.

Wyrick

Maude McClure Wyrick, age 96, died Thursday, May 22, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

She was the widow of Howard A. Wyrick.

Survivors include two sons, Charles R. Wyrick and Robert E. Wyrick, both of Glade Spring; one daughter, Mrs. Everette (Katherine) Kress, Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. Florence Love, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Thomas B. Sullivan Jr. officiating.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

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