He retired from Elizabeth Arden after 32 years service. He also served in the US Army in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed Richardson and Emma Abbott Harless. He is survived by loving wife Faye R. Richardson; children Tammy Sirry and husband Lee, and Penny Stebar and husband Ricky; grandchildren C.L., Erica, Megan, Katie, and Jacob Sirry, and Justin and Jessica Stebar; brother Melvin Richardson and wife Frieda; sisters Elsie Wood and Joyce Wolfe; also many numerous friends and family.

Neil Richardson

Graveside services were held October 20 at Huffman Memorial Park with Jim Morris officiating. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com

Nell loved her family. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, and was an avid reader. For many years she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the Women’s Guild at Faith Church. She is survived by her husband, Sebert, of nearly 62 years and her children, Glen (Robin) Fridley, Lois (Randall) Watson, James (Rhonda) Fridley, and Sharon (James) Henrichsen. Nell is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Andrew Watson, Robb (Kristin) Watson, Joel Berg, Melissa (Robert) Lineback, Timothy Watson, Phillip Fridley, David Fridley, Dana Henrichsen, Katelyn Fridley, Christopher Fridley, Austin Fridley, and Leah Henrichsen; and four great-grandchildren, Gabriel Lineback, Hannah Lineback, Nathaniel Lineback, and Valerie Watson. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Taylor; brothers Melvin Bowers, Robert J. (Sandy) Bowers, and Roy Bowers; as well as many much loved nephews, and nieces. Nell was preceded in death by her parents, John Herman and Thelma Raeburn Bowers; and brothers John Bowers and Dale Bowers.

Nell Bowers Fridley

Special thanks are extended to Dr. Chetna Mital and her staff for the professional and personal care given to Nell for many years. Also, thanks to all the Westover Retirement Community staff and residents, and to Fort Hamilton Hospital’s many staff members who offered comfort and care to Nell and her family during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Church.

Funeral services were held at Faith Church, 1877 Millville Ave., on Oct. 20 with Dr. Allen Minor, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Millville Cemetery, followed by dinner for all at the church. www.browndawson.com.

She is survived by her husband, Leslie T. Jones, to whom she was definitely an asset in accomplishing their goals in life; and a beautiful daughter Polla Lynn Jones, who was the joy of her life and was always respectful, kind and caring. Phyllis was a member of First United Methodist Church in Salem, and retired from General Electric Company after many loyal years of service.

She was an avid ballroom dancer, which she enjoyed immensely. She was a member of the “300” club for many years. Several other passions were beautiful home furnishings, fashionable clothes and jewelry. Phyllis also met many people who became dear friends.

Phyllis leaves them broken hearted but blessed with a Chanel No. 5 scented model of love and courage, and remembrance that she was always a lady. Those whom she considered a friend were fortunate, and will remember she always had a smile for you.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 22 in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Bobby Pickle officiating.

Interment followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday. The family respectfully requests no repast and no visits to the home.

Professionally, she worked at Allstate for nearly 50 years. Kathryn was a loving and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother who spent her life serving others. Preceding her in death was her mother, Edna L. Davis; brother-in-law Joe Sizer and niece Bonnie. Her surviving family includes her husband of 56 years Robert L. Hedge Sr.; sons Robert L. Hedge Jr. and William Eugene Hedge; brother William O’Brien and wife, Nancy; sister Phyllis Sizer; grandchildren Specialist William Robert Hedge (US Army) and wife, April; Christopher Aaron Hedge and Cynthia Danielle Hedge; and nieces Crystal, Brenda, Vickie and Brenda.

A period of visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church in Salem. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Dan Netting will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathryn’s name to First Christian Church, 712 Front Ave., Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com.

The family held a memorial service on Oct. 16 at the family home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Eugene Carroll Mohler; and brothers Fred Morgan, Joe Morgan and Jimmy Morgan. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Carolyn M. Conway and husband Arthur, and Ellen M. Agner and husband Scott; grandchildren James F. Agner and wife Kim, and Sally A. Vest and husband Eric; great-grandchildren Alexis, Abigail, and Ariel Agner as well as Jillian, Sam, and Holly Vest;

sisters-in-law Margaret Morgan and Ava Morgan, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Sept. 18 at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Very Rev. R. Bradley Laycock Jr. officiating.

Donations may be made in Ethel’s memory either to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, 42 E. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153, or to Salem Rescue Squad, 201 S. Broad St., Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.johnmoakey.com.

Christine Fisher Baber, 88, of Craig County died Friday, September 10, 2010, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Craig County on November 10, 192,1 to the late Benton Pharr and Dovie Mae Greenway Fisher.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Thomas Baber; a daughter, Judy Gail Myers; two brothers, Walter B. Fisher, Marshall M. Fisher; and a sister, Virginia Katheryn Bradley; a great grandson, Joshua Dudding.

A longtime member of Level Green Christian Church, she is survived by her two daughters, Shirley Mae Baber of Blacksburg, Barbara A. Baber-Martin and husband Larry of Christiansburg; sister,Marie Wills of Roanoke; grandchildren Sally A. Howard and husband Todd, Ashley T. Dudding and wife Kristin, Travis C. Dudding, Jonathan Dudding, John Christopher Myers and wife Geeta, and Bradley Z. Martin; great-grandchildren Lauren Howard, Aaron Howard, Kaitlyn Dudding, Caleb Dudding, Sean Siddhartha Myers and Jaxson Woolwine; special nephew Ralph M. Bradley and wife, Jean; caregiver Cathy Gregory; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were conducted September 13 in Level Green Christian Church with the Rev. Michael Whitaker officiating. Interment followed in Level Green Cemetery. McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Kathy Harry and husband David and Krystal Campbell and husband Erick; grandchildren Tabby Huffman and husband Justin, and Tiffany Glascock; grandson Gavin Campbell; great-grandson Jadeon Huffman; great-granddaughter Hayli Huffman; sisters and brothers-in-law Zellwood Bradley, Francis James, Faye Gill and husband Chester, Beulah Payne and husband Lowell, Jody Brizendine and husband Lonnie, Edie Walker and husband Jim; brothers and sisters-in-law Carl David Bailey and wife Patsy, Kelly Bailey and wife Cindy; sister Susie Books and husband Roger; and best friend Dennis Thornsbury.

Betty Clark

Funeral services were held on September 14 at Mt. View Christian Church with Raymond Christian and Hershel Stone officiating. Interment followed at Craig Healing Springs Christian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, www.paitselfh.com.

She is survived by daughters and son in laws Brenda (Charles) Vandyke, Annette (Dennis) Hannah, Angela (Donald) Hodges, sons and daughters in law Dexter (Barbara) Fisher and Vester (Faye) Fisher; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers in law Virginia (Garland) Yates and Dorothy (Ralph) Fisher, and brother Huston Troutt.

Talma Fisher

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Level Green Christian Church with the Rev. Mike Whitaker and Hershel Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Paitsel Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Snyder Nursing Home for the care of their mother in such a loving way. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Mrs. Rankin received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Virginia, her master’s in education from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing from the University of Virginia. She retired from Catawba Hospital.

Patricia "Pat" Rankin

Surviving are her husband of 40 years, John “Jack” Wilson Rankin III; and brother Richard Allen Cuffia and wife, Linda, of Wise, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, 301 Elm Ave. S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24016.

Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 2 at Simpson Funeral Home in Roanoke by the Rev. Ernie Johnson. Entombment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.