Lohr Vance

Lohr Crouch Vance, 97, of McDowell, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at The Springs Nursing Center.

He was born August 31, 1907 near McDowell a son of the late John W. and Ruth Crouch Vance.

Mr. Vance was a livestock farmer and owner/operator of Vance’s Country Store from 1964 to 2000.

His wife, Alice May Hutzelman Vance, preceded him in death on August 6, 2003. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Dunn and Helen Vance.

He is survived by four sisters, Josephine Hague of Richmond, Levenia Bird of Monterey, Irene Michael of Monterey and Jean McKenna of Florida; a brother, Bruce Vance of McDowell; four nieces and four nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2005 in the Shumate Cemetery near McDowell.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Obaugh Funeral Home.

The casket will be closed.

Memorial contributions may be made to McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, Doe Hill, Va. 24433 or Highland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 268, Monterey, Va. 24465.