MELVIN ANGLE
CHECK - Melvin Angle passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2002, to be with his mother, Christine Angle, in Heaven. Melvin was a devoted member of the Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He had been the Board Chairman and Superintendent. He loved to sing in the church choir. He was a graduate of Floyd County High School. He later attended New River Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Business Management. Melvin joined the United States Navy in 1982. During the six years of service, he was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and Washington, D.C. He spent two tours on the Aircraft Carriers, the USS America, and the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. While overseas, he had the opportunity to see places such as Jerusalem, Italy, and other countries in the Mediterranean.
After his term in the Navy, Melvin became the business manager for Christiansburg Cash Register Company, a family business where he worked with his brothers and other family.
Melvin is survived by: his father, Lewis H. Angle; two brothers and sister-in-law, Steve Angle, Van and Janice Angle; one sister and brother-in-law, Winona A. and David Baker; nephews, Shawn and Shannon Angle and Justin Angle; two nieces, Stacy and Andrea Baker; several aunts and uncles.
We all loved him and we will miss him. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 11:00 at Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Reverend Dan Walker officiated. Interment
followed in Cole Family Cemetery. Donations may be made to Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
CARRIE NOLEN MCKNIGHT
FLOYD - Carrie Nolen McKnight, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include: one daughter, Phyllis Trail, Rocky Mount; one son, Douglas McKnight, Danville; two brothers, James Nolen, Floyd, Thelma Nolen, Dugspur; two sisters, Macy West, Martinsville, Sue Hatcher, Ridgeway; two grandchildren, Leslie McKnight and Alicia McKnight.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service.
MARTHA ISABEL WILLIAMS STUMP
ROANOKE - Martha Isabel Williams Stump, 86, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2001 at a local hospital. She was born May 5, 1915 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late James Peter Williams and Rena Shortt Williams. She was the fourth of their ten children. A graduate of Floyd High School, she attended Berea College in Berea, Kentucky and graduated from the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. She was a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital before becoming a homemaker and later returned to nursing and retired from Broward General Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church.
She was the widow of James Luther Stump and is survived by: her children, James Luther Stump, Jr. and wife, Shirley of Bristol, Peter Stump of Floyd, Judy Ann Thompson and husband Harry of Livingston, Texas, Roberta Massingill of Wisebaben, Germany; sisters, Ellen Norton of Floyd; Nancy Tyree of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by another son, William Edward Stump.
A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. January 4, 2002 in Sherwood Memorial Park with Charles Beckwith officiating. Oakey’s South Chapel handled arrangements.
GEORGE CLEO FOSTER WIMMER
SHAWSVILLE - George Cleo Foster Wimmer, 69, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2002 at her home. The daughter of the late Elmer and Maude Foster, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Wimmer, brothers and sisters, Marvin Foster, Clyde Craighead, Edward Foster, Irene Canders and Blain Foster.
She is survived by: sons and daugher-in-law, Thomas and Laurie Wimmer, Pilot, Donald Wimmer, Shawsville; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Wimmer, Salem, Patsy and Allen Link, Check; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clinton and Ruby Foster, Shawsville, John and Sue Foster, Radford; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Calvin Powers, Shawsville, Hilda Argabright, Roanoke; grandchildren, Missy and Brad Mullins, Holly Wimmer, Joe Wimmer and Donnie Wimmer; a special friend, Nita Craft.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William Fintel and staff (Susan and Cathy), Good Samaritan Hospice Staff, (Kelly, Jill, Ann and Carolyn) and the employees and friends at Alta Mons Methodist Camp. Funeral services was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 7 at the graveside in Piedmont Cemetery conducted by Mr. Dennis Curd. Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements.
ELOISE ANGLE KING
COPPER HILL - Eloise Angle King, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Bud) King; a daughter, Cora Louis King and a son, Harold Wayne King.
Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Sylvia King, Bent Mountain, Howard (Chip) and Gladys King, Copper Hill, Will (Willie) and Nancy King, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Kristie Nary, Samatha King, Tammy Simpson, Mark King, Stephanie Perdue, Bradley King; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Nary; sister-in-law, Margaret Angle, Copper Hill; special cousin, Kathleen Probst, Lynchburg; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment
followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. A special thank you to Dr. Wayne and Julie Grayson and her caregivers.
FRANCIS M. RICE
COPPER HILL - Francis Marion Rice, 89, died Monday, January 21, 2002, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was a former resident of Seven Mile Ford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Frye Rice and was a member of the Seven Mile Ford United Methodist Church. He served with the Seabees on Wake Island during World War II.
He is survived by: one daughter, Kitty R. Burnette, Copper Hill; one sister, Beulah Owens, Stuart; one grandson, Wayland Burnette, Jr., Copper Hill.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 in Williams Funeral Home Chapel,Chilhowie, with Reverend John Graham officiating. Burial was in The Middle Fork Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Bud) King; a daughter, Cora Louis King and a son, Harold Wayne King.
Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Sylvia King, Bent Mountain, Howard (Chip) and Gladys King, Copper Hill, Will (Willie) and Nancy King, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Kristie Nary, Samatha King, Tammy Simpson, Mark King, Stephanie Perdue, Bradley King; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Nary; sister-in-law, Margaret Angle, Copper Hill; special cousin, Kathleen Probst, Lynchburg; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment
followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. A special thank you to Dr. Wayne and Julie Grayson and her caregivers.
A. LOWELL ALTIZER
CHRISTIANSBURG-A.Lowell Altizer, 85, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 5, 2002. Originally trained as an accountant at National Business College, he later decided to further his studies graduating from Freed Hardeman College, Henderson, Tennessee, to become a minister and evangelist of the Church of Christ.
He was instrumental in helping to establish churches of Christ in Christiansburg, Radford, Blacksburg, Pearisburg and Collinsville. During that time, he was involved in evangelistic missions preaching in eighteen states.
He was also a frequent speaker at lectureships across the country including the Freed Hardeman lectureships, which he attended for fifty-two consecutive years.
In recent years, he assisted in organizing the Virginia Lectureships working with churches of Christ throughout the State of Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Mellie S. Altizer, five brothers, Elgin, Roy, Kermit, Percy and Vernal, one sister, Oprah Elkins, and grandson, Chad Johnson.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Faye Mitchell Altizer; two daughters and spouses, Sandra and Dennis Johnson, Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Suzi and David Rogers, Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren and spouses, Nicole and David Singleton, Hendersonville, Tennessee, Amanda and Jay Griffin and Brooke and Valentin Kovalenko all of Jacksonville, Florida; great-grandchild, Alexis Lee Singleton; one brother-in-law, Ray Mitchell, Floyd, two sisters-in-law, Maynis Mitchell Howlett, Christiansburg, Gloria Altizer, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. A long time friend of over fifty years, Mr. Clayton Winters conducted the service.
Interment
followed in the mausoleum at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Michael Payne, Dr. David McMillan, and the staff of Montgomery Regional Hospital and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care and concern.
Donations may be made to their favorite charity.
EARNEST A. BARLOW (PAT)
CHECK - Earnest A. Barlow (Pat), 73, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2002.
He is survived by: one brother, Frank Barlow, Bassett; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held Monday, July 8, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Barlow Family Cemetery with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
OPAL BOLT BRANSCOME MCPEAK
HILLSVILLE - Opal Bolt Branscome McPeak, 93, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002 at Hughsville, Maryland.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Dr. Lawrence Marshall, Floyd, Patricia and Robert (Bob) Schwier, Hughsville, Maryland; brother and sister-in-law, K. Venson and Beulah Mae Bolt, Willis; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Melvin Alderman, Narrows; grandchildren, Dr. Carol Marshall and husband Dr. John Leech, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lawrence Marshall, Jr. and wife Wilma, Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Melanie Ousterhouse and husband David, Ballwin, MO; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ethel Bolt, Willis, Frances Bolt, Rice, Flora Bolt Hedrick, Farmville, Freeda Bolt, Northern Virginia; many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002 at the North End Cemetery, Hillsville with Reverend Bryan Childress and Reverend Shirley Larson officiating.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
ALDENE SOWERS VEST
SALEM - Aldene Sowers Vest, 83, passed away Monday, June 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Vest.
She and her husband, both natives of Floyd County were long-time residents of Fairfax and were members of the Oakton Church of the Brethren in Vienna.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Basil Sowers; two sisters, Evelyn Walters and Laveta Phelps.
She is survived by: two sisters, Geneva Mitchell of Roanoke, and Joy Huff of Floyd; one brother, Chester Sowers of Floyd, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Wendell Eller officiating.
Interment
followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ETHLEEN ANDERSON WILLIAMS
FLOYD - Ethleen Anderson Williams passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Williams of Floyd, a special nephew, Harless Poff, Bluewell, West Virginia, special nieces, Lucille Graham of Roanoke and Helen Williams of Bluewell, West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Claude Williams. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating.
Interment
was in Huffville cemetery.
CHRISTINE JEWELL PRATT BOWER
FLOYD - Christine Jewell Pratt Bower, 72, passed away Friday, July 19, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Christine loved gardening, as well as hummingbirds.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Jacob Bower, four sons and daughters-in-law, James David (J.D.) and Melba Bower, Luther Wayne and Phyllis Bower; both of Floyd, Lemuel (Clem) Pratt and Lisa Bower, Utah, Daniel Jacob Bower, Floyd, four grandsons and wives, James David, Jr. (Jay) and Penny Bower, Willis, Timothy Gordon and Melodie Bower, Joseph (Joe) Wayne and Jessica Bower, both of Floyd, Mason David Bower, Utah; two granddaughters, Christy Marie Bower, Blacksburg, Madeline Bower, Utah; three great-grandchildren, Haleigh Danielle Bower, Mariya Jene Bower, Noah Joseph Bower, all of Floyd; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Edith Pratt, Salem, Lawton and Helen Pratt, Roanoke, Lenford Pratt, Salem, Freeman and Rosie Pratt, Salem, Clinton and Violet Pratt, Christiansburg; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ruth and Luther Buckner, Radford, Pauline Poff, Pilot, Sylvia and Paul Gunter, Christiansburg; three sisters-in-law, Beatrice Howery, Annadale, Mary Pratt, Salem, Norma Pratt, Riner, brother-in-law, Gordon Hubbard, Meadows of Dan.
Funeral service was held Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment
followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
WALTER ISAIAH HYLTON
MEADOWS OF DAN - Walter Isaiah Hylton, 77, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2002 at Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart.
He is survived by: his wife, Belle Webb Hylton, Meadows of Dan; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Raymond Stanley, Sylvatus, Bonnie and Robert Roten, Ennice, North Carolina, Becky and Lewis Cox, Floyd; sisters, Annie Pack, Collinsville, Ethel Hooper, Ridgeway, Beulah Spencer, Fieldale; brother, Doris J. Hylton, Willis; grandchildren, David Hylton, Robert Roten, Jr.; special grandchildren, Virginia Carroll, Frances Triplett, Teresa Duncan, special great-grandchildren, Joanna Marie Carroll, Matthew Isaiah Triplett.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend John Franklin officiating. Burial was in Maple Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
CHARLES TIRAS CONNER
CHECK - Charles Tiras Conner, 94, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd where he received wonderful love and care while he was there. He was a long time member and deacon of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River) also trustee of the church and church cemetery.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Janney Conner and two sons, Bobby and Paul Conner.
He is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-laws, Mary and Wade Poff, Copper Hill, Mae and Alvin Vest, Copper Hill, June and Dean Conner, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law and husband, Sylvia and David Whitlow, Check; foster brother and wife, Fordsell and Margaret Ferris, Roanoke; four sisters-in-laws, Sylvia Conner, Check, Effie Conner, Roanoke, Edna Janney, Roanoke, Chlorine Conner, Bent Mountain; one brother-in-law, Charles Janney, Roanoke; many nieces and nephews; many friends.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church with Pastor Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment
followed in the church cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or Fire Departments. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CARMON ETHELBERT HYLTON
ROANOKE - Carmon Ethelbert Hylton, 91, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his home. He was a retired manager of the Roanoke City Water Department.
Carmon was a loving father and grandfather who treasured his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Bundy Hylton.
Survivors include: two daughters, Joyce Dawes, Houston, Texas, Donna Christensen, Cary, North Carolina; two sisters, Ercell Simmons, Baltimore, Maryland, Sue Hylton, Norfolk; three brothers, Virgil D. Hylton, Ft. Myers, Florida, Dale Hylton, Lynhartsville, Pennsylvania, Dr. Claude Hylton, Washington; special friend, Ethel Kazorck, Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Melissa Miller, Michael Dawes, Meredith Dawes, Marcus Dawes, Sharon Daum, Philip Christensen, Stacy Patton; 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phil Christensen officiating. Interment
was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis.
LINDA LOU MCGUIRE
CHECK - Linda Lou McGuire, 52, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002 in UVA Medical Center.
She is survived by: her husband of 33 years, Thomas H. McGuire; three sons, Thomas H. McGuire II, Mark McGuire, Lindburg McGuire; daughters, Toni McGuire; step-daughter, Anne M. McGurie; three sisters, two brothers, two foster brothers, seven grandchildren; special friends, Larry and Traci Smith, Kristi Litchard; a host of friends.
A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CLARICE SMITH REED
BENT MOUNTAIN - Clarice Smith Reed, 95, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus A. Reed. She attended Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church on Bent Mountain. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Reed’s garage on Bent Mountain for many years. She was a retired Registered Nurse who through the years helped many families in the area. She was a charter member of the Bent Mountain Woman’s Club.
Surviving are: one niece, Margaret S. Bradford, four nephews, John D. Harman, James S. Lough, Harry A. Lough, and John Slater; special friends, James and Mary Murrie, Ivadell Janney, Lois R. Overstreet and Homer and Aldene Reed.
Services were at Oakey’s South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002. The Reverend William Jester officiated. Interment
followed in Evergreen Burial Park.
Special thanks to the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for ten years of love and devoted care. Memorials may be made to Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church or the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad.
GRACE JANE ALLS SEWELL
CHRISTIANSBURG - Grace Jane Alls Sewell, 95, formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002. She was the last surviving of eight children. She was born to Nanny Mary Thompson Alls and Harvey G. Alls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Ray Sewell, sons, Alfred Wade Sewell and Sherman Stuart Sewell.
Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Marden and Louise Hubbard Sewell of Floyd; daughters-in-law, Anne Juel Sewell of Culpepper and Geraldine Reynolds Sewell of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at Lotz Funeral Home. Arrangements were handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
GROVER WAYNE SMITH
VINTON - Grover Wayne Smith, (CB handle, Robin Hood), 61, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2002. He was a driver for Overnite Transportation for 27 years and was a devoted member of Vinton Wesleyan Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Geneva Gaye Smith.
Survivors include: his wife of 25 years, Shelby Smith; his daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Norman Carroll, Rockville, Maryland; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Tonya Smith, Ridgeway, Michael and Cheri Carroll, Vinton; grandchildren, John Michael, Nathan , Patrick, Devin, Victoria, Grace and Christina; sisters. Loveline McGrady, Indian Valley, Wanda Phillips, Brenda Poff, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, Monday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad Snyder officiating. Interment
followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Vinton Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Oakey’s Vinton Chapel handled arrangements.
JAMIE LEE SWARTZ
FLOYD - Jamie Lee Swartz, 28, formerly of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He was manager of Owl Hollow Horse Farm in Floyd County and was preceded in death by his father, Norman W. Swartz, Sr., grandparents, Paul W. Swartz, Sr. and George and Pearl Craig.
Survivng are: son, Jamie Lee Swartz, Jr.; his mother, Mildred Swartz and her very special friend, Clay France, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Wayne Swartz and friend, Angie, Don and Sherry Swartz, Floyd; sister, Melissa Swartz, Roanoke; nieces, Jessica and Tina Swartz; nephews, Craig and Sam Swartz; grandmother, Mary M. Swartz, Harrisonburg; several aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Richard Spencer and the Reverend Eddie Hawks officiating. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rockingham County.
