MARION, VIRGINIA: FRANCES PRATER, age 87, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Miss Prater is survived by two great-nephews, Larry Tripp of Marion, Virginia, and Terry Tripp and wife, Marsha of Charlotte, North Carolina. One great-great-nephew, Davis Prescott Tripp of Charlotte, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23