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DEATHS FUNERALS See Other deaths on page B7 BURNSVILLE Christopher Sexton Purnell, 28, died Dec. 31, 1996, from injuries sustained in an ice climbing accident Kicking Horse Canyon near Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. A native of Pennsylvania, he grew up In State College, lived in Mifflinburg, New York and Burnsville. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in geography from Pennsylvania State University. A worldwide traveler, he attended high school in Botswana and France.

He spent a year in Nepal studying TIbetan language, culture, researching Tibetan monastery architecture and trekking and climbing in the Himalayas. He was conversant in French and Tibetan. In 1992, he moved to Corvallis, where he studied remote sensing and geographic Information systems (GIS) at Oregon State University's Department of Geosciences. In 1994 he earned a master of science degree from OSU. From 1994 to 1996, he was employed with the U.S.

Forest Service in Corvallis and Durango, as GIS specialist. He was avid mountain biker and experienced climber. His climbing career began in North Carolina at Table Rock and the Chimneys. He has in Nepal, Alaska (where he climbed the West Buttress of Mount Denall to the summit), British Columbia, Washington and most extensively in Yosemite Valley. In the last 10 years, he spent many months there, climbing and working for Yosemite Valley Search and Rescue.

He made numerous ascents in Yosemite, and completed many routes on El Capitan including a solo first ascent. A few days before his death, he and his climbing partner, Wally Barker of Joshua Tree, successfully climbed the Sea of Vapors, a waterfall in Banff National Park that was described in a climbing magazine as "widely considered to be the most difficult ice climb in the world." At the time of his death he was planning a climbing expedition to Pakistan. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jane and Carl Zietlow Burnsville; father, Karl Purnell of Westport, sister, Alexandra Lohr of Honolulu, Hawaii; brothers, Justin Purnell of Windsor, David Zietlow of Burnsville; two grandmothers, Marie Musser of Mifflinburg, and Shirley Bernreuter of State College, Pa. A memorial service was held at Friends Meeting House in State College, where he was a member. There also was a memorial wake in Corvallis, at the house of one of his friends.

ANNIE BLANTON CHRISTOPHER PURNELL WAYNESVILLE Annie Marie Robinson Blanton, 103, formerly of 129 Church Hazelwood, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at Autumn Care Nursing Home. Born March 24, 1893, in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late E.D. Robinson and Rebecca Moore Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pilgrim Blanton, in 1978, a daughter, Edna Duckett; and son, Lloyd Blanton.

She 's survived by her daughters, Vena Blanton and Ada Moore, both of Waynesville; three grandchildren, Mike, Ricky, Mari; five great-grandchildren, Allison, Brandon, Robyn, David and Stephen. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesville. The Rev. Jerry Ensley will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday at Garrett Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the home of Ada Moore, 1092 Plot Creek Road, Waynesville. Memorials may be made to Hazelwood Baptist Church, 265 Hazelwood Waynesville, N.C. 28786.

SMITH E. THOMAS WAYNESVILLE Smith E. Thomas, 88, a native of Spartanburg County, S.C., and summer resident of Balsam, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997. J.F.

Floyd Mortuary of Spartanburg, S.C., is in charge of arrangements. In Loving Memory of T. G. Deweese who departed this life to be with the Lord, without a chance to say goodbye, on January 26, 1996 T.G. WAS A MAN WHOSE SENSE OF FAMILY KEPT HIM SUPPORTIVE, FAITHFUL AND LOVING TO ALICE HIS WIFE OF 52 YEARS.

HE WAS A A A A A A A MAN WHO LOVED HIS CHILDREN BRUCE, SUSAN, AND TIM: GRANDCHILDREN BRAD, LINDSEY, AND PAIGE: AND HIS BROTHER KEITH. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY WITH GREAT PRIDE. HE WAS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION BECAUSE OF THE OPPORTUNITY IT GIVES OUR YOUTH. HE WAS A MAN WHO ENJOYED HIS FRIENDS AND ALWAYS TREASURED THE GOOD TIMES THEY HAD TOGETHER. T.G..

YOU YOUR VERY MUCH FAMILY BUT AND WE FRIENDS KNOW MISS SOMEDAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN We Love and Miss You IN HEAVEN. OUR HEARTS UNTIL THEN, FOREVER. YOU WILL LIVE 92975-220 Your Wife: Alice, Family Friends Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 CLIFFORD SMITH OTT HENDERSON FUNERALS TODAY Name, Residence Gladys Cloud, Morganton Billy Slaughter, Robbinsville Curruth Kincaid, Marion James Gardner, Bakersville William Splawn Forest City Albertha Walker, Fletcher Dorothy Brown, Weaverville Ira Legon, Weaverville Scovel Honeycutt, Asheville Ruby Carter, Weaverville Alvin Huggins, Asheville Hassie Robinson, Hazel Andersen, Hendersonville 'JD' Cline, Ela Annie Blanton, Waynesville Ralph Dockery, Murphy LAWTON KANIPE MARION Lawton Kanipe, 92, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, in a McDowell nursing center.

Born Nov. 25, 1904 in McDowell County, he was a son of the late Alpha Kanipe and Dollie Poole Kanipe and was preceded in death by his wife, Belle Gurley Kanipe. He was a member and deacon at Marion Christian Fellowship and was retired from Cross Cotton Mills. Surviving are his daughters, Irene Rayburn of Marion and Nancy Josey of High Point; sons, Ken Kanipe and Carroll Kanipe of Marion and Steve Kanipe of Princeton, brother, Manley Kanipe of Marion; sisters, Gladys Hux of Cleveland, Ohio, and Blanche Clarke of Gastonia; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; four step-greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Monday at Westmoreland Funeral The Revs. Joseph Pittman and Kenneth Colman will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Handicapped Ramp Fund, Marion Christian Fellowship, 400 Stroud Marion, N.C. 28752. 4D' CLINE BRYSON CITY "JD" Cline, 53, of Ela, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at his residence. A native and resident of Swain County, he worked with the Swain County Recycling Department for 18 years.

He was the son of the late George and Pearl Cline. Surviving are his daughters, Nancy Pierce of Franklin, Beth Cline of Ela and Melody Cline of Bryson City; sisters, Annie McFalls, Gladys Washburn and Jackie Woodard, all of Bryson City, Nellie Thomas of Hendersonville and Georgia Hutchins of Kings Mountain; three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bill Moody Funeral Home. The Rev.

Clarles Ray Ball will officiate. Interment will be in Thomas Chapel Cemetery. ELSE GRETE KRUSE CANDLER Else Grete Kruse, 80, of 280 Melton Road, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997, in a local hospital. She was a native of Germany and was a daughter of the late Peter and Dorothea, Josephine survived by Amm her Kock.

son, Peter Kruse of Candler; brothers, Peter and Johann Kock, both of Germany; sister, Grete Diebbern of Germany; one granddaughter, Adrienne E. Kruse of Asheville. Asheville Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements. HENRY TAUREL FRANKLIN Henry Taurel, 84, of Willowbrook Run, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at his residence.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Morrison Presbyterian Church. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In Loving Memory of Travis M. Folston May 18, 1955 Jan.

24, 1996 Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul that's free? Miss me a little But not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once Miss me, But Let Me For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in Doing good deeds Miss Me, But Let Me Go 92979-N Love, Mother, Children, Sisters and Brothers Time Sossoman Townson-Smith Mount Zion A.M.E. Roan Valley Baptist Crowe's St. John Baptist Ivy Hill Baptist p.m. Morris Anders- Rice West Miller Shepherd's Church Street Chapel p.m. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel Bill Moody Green Hill Cemetery Bowling Springs Baptist 3 p.m.

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4:30 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Location ESTHER WISECUP Esther Wisecup, of Asheville, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997, In a local hospital.

A native of Springfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ellen Jefferies Dean. She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, where she held the offices of commander and treasurer, and a member of the Auxiliary of Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a volunteer at the V.A. MediEsther Wisecup cal Center. She is sur- ESTHER WISECUP Wisecup vived by her husband, Robert M.

Wisecup; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Victory Crosby of Orlando, daughter, Annette Eshelman Ohio; sister, Loretta Brown of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Thomas Lee and Melissa Parsons of Millport, and Joshua Eshelman of Dayton, Ohio; great-grandson, Thomas Lee Parson Ill of Millport, Ala. Private services are planned. Maple Springs Crematory Is in charge of arrangements. GLENNA SHOPE ARDEN Glenna Baldwin Shope, 68, of 40 Royal Oak Road, Arden, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, at her home.

She was born in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Lattie and Cleata Grooms Baldwin. She ret red from Taylor Instrument Co. and was a member of Arden Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, William F. Shope; daughter, Janice C.

Cable of Black Mountain; sons, Donnie Shope of Arden and Terry Lee Shope of Asheville; brothers, Bill Baldwin of Murphy, Perry Baldwin of Candler and L.J. Baldwin of Asheville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. T.A.

Holder Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the services at the funeral home and requests that memorials be made to American Diabetes A Association, 3109 Poplar Wood Court, Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1043, or to the American Heart Association, Buncombe County Chapter, 40 S.

French Broad Asheville, N.C. 28801. RALPH LEWIS DOCKERY MURPHY Ralph Lewis Dockery, 53, of Wine Branch Road, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at his home. Services will be at 3 p.m.

Sunday at Boiling Springs Baptist Church. family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Townson Rose Funeral Home is in charge. In Loving Memory of Gary L.

Ingle Feb. 28, 1971 Jan. 25, 1990 Time goes by and the seasons change, but the pain of your death still remains. Unanswered questions, the unknowing, Time still hasn't stopped the pain from growing, Not a day goes by that your not on our minds, Just wish you were here to talk to sometimes. In time we are reassured that we will meet again someday, where will we start and what will we say, Guess we'll just have to wait for a glorious day.

Until then, your memory will hold its special place in all our hearts. Our Love, Our Gary Bobby Sandra Ingle, Parents Janice Gerald Rice, Sister Brother-in-law Roy Debbie Ingle, Brother Sister-in-law Brooke, Jared Nikki, Nieces Nephew Family Many Friends 92977-57 CANDLER Walter Ottis "Ott" Henderson, 79, of Route No. 3, Old Hwy. 19-23, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, in a local hospital.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late William Edgar and Sarah Mae "Sadie" Hall Henderson. He retired from Champion International with 33 years of service and was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War I1 and the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Hilda Faye Devin Henderson of Candier; sons, Ott Henderson Kimsey Ottis Henderson of Morganton, Walter Wayne Henderson of Canton; daughters, Ernestine Stamey of Canton, Peggy Bryant of Beaufort, S.C.; brother, Don Henderson of Clyde; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lee Henderson, who died in 1996. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Canton chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The Rev. Dean Henderson will officiate.

Burial will be in Old Thickety Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Old Thickety Cemetery Maintenance Fund, Frank Ford, 50 Ford Hollow Road, Canton, N.C. 28716.

FRANK T. GALLOWAY SR. HENDERSONVILLE Frank T. Galloway 89, of Etowah, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at Life Care Center of Hendersonville following a perlod of declining health.

A native of Transylvania County, he was a son of late Thomas and Ella Barton Galloway. He had lived in Henderson County for most of his life. He was employed with the MolandDrysdale Co. before he retired in 1973 after more than 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Lillie Mae Crane Galloway; sons, Ralph L.

Galloway, Frank T. Galloway Harold R. Galloway and Paul R. Galloway, all of Etowah; daughters, Ella Mae Murphy of Candler, Wilma Guice of Flat Rock, Mary Rice of Etowah; 18 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m.

Monday in Cathey's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Banning officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Thos. Shepherd Son Funeral Directors.

At other times, the family will be at the home of Mary Rice, located on Turnpike Road, Etowah. PEARL TALLANT BURNETTE IVA, S.C. Pearl Tallant Burnette, 90, of Iva, S.C., died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, in Willow Creek NursIng Center, Iva. Born in Polk County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Landrum Lee and Mary Bishop Tallant and the wife of E.S.

"Eb" Burnette, who died In 1996. She attended Congregational Church of Christ in Tryon, N.C. Surviving are her sons, Elbert S. "Bill" Burnette Jr. of Columbus, N.C., James Burnette of Sarasota, Robert Burnette of Columbus, N.C., and Dean Burnette of Palatka, daughters, Mary Suber and Myrtle Chapman, both of Abbeville, S.C., Grace Gilbert of Asheville, N.C., and Esther Ann Ruff of Orangeburg, S.C.; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with the Revs. Curtis Gilbert, Terry Greer and William Swink officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 3 p.m.

Sunday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of her son, E.S. "Bill" Burnette Highway 108, Columbus. In Loving Memory of Florence A. Valentine Aug.

31, 1933 Jan. 20, 1994 REFLECTIONS When we get together it's you we cannot soe Silont tears are shed For how it used to be Friends think we are fine When they see us smile If only they could see The sadness That's hidden all the while Words that were not spoken Things that were not said Now all melt together In tears that are openly shed If we could have you back We'd do anything To 500 your face And hear your laugh And al things in between To your grave we often travel Floral offerings especially for you. We always leave feeling empty Which is nothing new To return to our everyday lives Which are haunted by Thoughts of Sadly Missed by: Sons: Ken, Jim, Jeff Daughter: Daughter-In-Laws: Rossie Pat and Linda 92974-220 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Sisters: Georgetta and Lola DAVID 'CARMEL' ROBINSON HENDERSONVILLE David "Carmel" Robinson, 71, of Hendersonville, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, at Park Ridge Hospital after a period of declining health. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Green B.

and Bessie Mae McIntosh Robinson. He had been a resident of Jackson, for 35 years before moving to Hendersonville. He served with the Army during World War and had been employed with Walker Manufacturing Co. for 30 years before retiring In 1981. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

He was a minister of the gospel for 36 years. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Sallie M. Wright Robinson; sons, David R. Robinson of Anderson, S.C., and Daniel C. Robinson of Jackson, daughters, Barbara M.

Searles of North Fort Myers, Brenda K. Abernathy of Jackson, seven brothers, Elic T. Robinson of Fletcher, Gay M. Robinson of Asheville, Frank Robinson of Fletcher, Dewey L. Robinson of Mars Hill, Cecil E.

Robinson of Skyland, Earl Robinson of Marshall and Jerry G. Robinson of Arden; five sisters, Mary Lou Jamerson of Fletcher, Grace Ray of Mars Hill, Betty Ray of Mars Hill, Pansy M. Hathaway of Weaverville, Inez Quinn of Leicester; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with the Rev.

Cecil Robinson officiatting. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Thos. Shepherd Son Funeral Directors.

ROBERT LEE SAVAGE SR. CARY Robert Lee Savage 94, of Cary, formerly of Saluda, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, In Cary Health Center, Cary. Born in Hall County, he was a son of the late Allen Russell and Emma Harrington Savage. He was a member of Saluda First Baptist Church, Saluda, where he was a deacon for more than 50 years, a trustee for 35 years and church treasurer for 20 years.

He was chairman of building committee that built the church pastorium, a member of the committee that helped organize the Bear Walla Camp in the Carolina Baptist Association. He later supported the camp. He was a Mason and had worked for Southern Railway for 45 years. He was a former member of Saluda City Council. Surviving are his wife, Gaynell Crook Savage of Cary; sons, Robert Lee Savage Jr.

of Apex and William Ralph Savage of Canton; sisters, Lucille Kent of Toccoa, Bonnie Brown, Ollie Henry, Evelyn Lipscomb, all of Maysville, and Louise Tolbert of Gainesville, brother, Denver Savage of Maysville, six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saluda First Baptist Church with the Revs. W.C. Blalock and Andy McFarland officiating.

Burial will be in Saluda City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. PEARL MILLER WEAVERVILLE Pearl McHone Miller, 82, of 207 Herron Cove Road, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997.

She was born July 11, 1914 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was a daughter of the late Robert B. and Emiline Rice McHone. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Avery C. Miller; daughter, Mary Emma Ray; sons, Vestal Miller and Robert Miller; sisters, Ida Mae Buckner and Edna Fisher, all of Weaverville; 11 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Long's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Charles English officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at West Funeral Home.

At other times, the family will be at the home of Dillard and Mary Emma Ray, 209 Herron Cove Road, Weaverville. IN LOVING MEMORY OF BESSIE JUSTICE RICHIE WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 27, 1982 Mom, since the Lord came by and called your name, and took you away from this world of pain. To a place where one can find eternal rest, for we know Mom our Lord makes no mistakes whatever he docs it is always bost. Mom, we don't have to worry, though fifteen years have now come and gone, since you left this earthly body and took your flight home. We are treasuring your memory for the excellent life you lived, for many who knew you can truly say when you were needed you wouldn't hold back but would of yourself freely give.

We still have the beautiful memories Mom of the many wonderful things you did, for we still walk it and and as long as we live Mom your memory will never be hid. Daughter: Mrs. Ruth J. Jones Granddaughter: Miss Dorothy L. Jones Son: Elder.

Wallace E. Justice Daughter-in-Law: Mrs. Lillian D. Justice Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, and Other Relatives CANTON Clifford D. "Smokey" Smith, 79, of 5114 Dutch Cove Road, died Saturday, Jan.

25, 1997, at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was the the late Sidney S. and Rena Hollifield. He retired from Champion International with 36 years of service. He was the owner and operator of C.D.

Smith Farm Store. He was a longtime farmer and cattleman who raised Herefords. He was a member of Dutch Cove Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Hazel Hightower Smith of Canton; sone, Charles David Smith of Canton and Cecil A. Smith of Fairview; daughters, Lavada McDaris of Canton, Letta Sherrill of Waynesville, Linda K.

Stienbarger of Mendon, Lovenda Mears of Clyde; 14 grandchildren: 24 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Canton chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The Revs. Scott Owens, Ed Lowder, Wayne Willett and Carl Chastain will officiate.

Burial will be in Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Memorials may be made to Gwen Cemetery Maintenance Fund, Mrs.

Charles Layman, Route 2, Box 317, Canton, N.C. 28716. LORENZO G. FRANCHI Lorenzo G. Franchi, 76, of 1 Briarcliff Drive, Asheville, died Friday, Jan.

24, 1997, at Mountain Area Hospice Solace Center. A native of Chicago, he was the son of Luigi and Tomasina Sabatini Franchi. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I1, a retired cook and restaurant owner in San Francisco, Calif. He was a member of St.

Barnabas Catholic Church. Surviving are his Rose Toti Franchi of the home; daughters, Danlela F. Velez of Asheville, Anna F. Moore of Ponte Verda Beach, brothers, Vasco Franchi of Chicago, and Bebbe and Alvone Franchi, both of Italy; sisters, Enrica Binini and Crimena Franchi, both of Italy; six grandchildren, Adrianna and Marcello Velez of Asheville, Shayna and Samuel Slosman of Ponte Verda Beach, and Nicole and Dean Moore of Rutherfordton. Services will be at 2 p.m.

Monday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John Schneider officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O.

Box 16, Asheville, N.C. 28802. Morris Funeral Home, Merrimon Avenue, is in charge of arrangements. ELLA STEVENS CROSS CHARLESTON, W.Va. Ella Stevens Cross, died Jan.

17, 1997, in Charleston, W.Va., at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was a resident of Pinch, W.Va., and formerly lived in Asheville, N.C. She was a graduate of Valley Springs High School. She is survived by her husband, Dorsel Cross; sister, Ruby Stevens of Asheville; daughters, Rita Dale of Winfield, W.Va., Rachel Shuler of Teays Valley, W.Va., Linda of Pinch, W.Va., and Ramona Trippy of Lincolnton, N.C. She retired as secretary from Pinch Elementary School after 24 years service and was a member of Mount Tabor Methodist Church in IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR SON AND BROTHER ANTHONY ALEXANDER BORN DIED A LIGHT FROM OUR HOUSEHOLD IS GONE, A VOICE WE LOVED IS STILLED.

A PLACE IS VACANT IN OR HOME, WHICH NEVER CAN BE FILLED. WE HAVE TO MORN THE LOSS OF ONE, WE DID OUR BEST TO SAVE, BELOVED ON EARTH, REGRETTED STILL, REMEMBERED IN THE GRAVE. TWAS HARD TO PART WITH ONE SO DEAR WE LITTLE THOUGHT THE TIME WAS NEAR. FAREWELL DEAR ONE, YOUR LIFE IS PAST, OUR LOVE FOR YOU TILL THE END WILL LAST. Love, Willie Ovenia Alexander, mother father Willie Sharon Alexander, brother sister-in-law Barbara Ron Cannon, sister brother-in-law Blane Lyndia Alexander brother sister-in-law Devon Tommy Williamson, sister brother-in-law Wanda Michael Logan, sister brother-in-law Shawn Shelia Alezander, brother sister-in-law Sisters: Tichele Alexander, Djuana Alexander and Kim Trexler Brothers: Michael, Kenneth and Dana Alexander Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.