Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, January 16, 1995                   TAG: 9509220027
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ALLS, Buddy Montgomery, 56, of Blacksburg,died Saturday, January 14, 1995.Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

ANDERSON, Jack C. 74, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 13, 1995. Funeral 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

BASHAM, Kenneth Allen, Jr., 34, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 1995. He was office manager of Oncology and Hematology Associates of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Bailey Basham; one son, Kenneth Allen Basham III, both of Roanoke; a stepson, Keelan Bailey, Richmond; parents, Delores and Kenneth Basham Sr.; three sisters, Delbra Basham, Donna Basham and Avis Drew, all of Roanoke; one brother, Victor Basham, Roanoke; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

BOSSEMEYER, Mary Hale Thompson, 75, of Tucson, Ariz., died Friday, January 13, 1995 in Tucson, Ariz. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Frederick H. Bossemeyer, Tucson, Ariz.; two sons, Frederick Weir Bossemeyer, Tucson, Ariz., Richard Allan Bossemeyer, Indio, Calif.; one daughter, Patricia Lynne Bossemeyer, Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 19, 1995 at 2 p.m., Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Va., with the Rev. Neil Dunnavant officiating. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville, VA.

BOURNE, Jeanne Tolley, 68, of Sylvania, Georgia, formerly of Natural Bridge Station, Va., passed away Sunday, January 15, 1995, in Sylvania, Ga. She was the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Barger Tolley and the late Charles L. Tolley of Natural Bridge Station. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Bourne. In addition to her mother, she is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jerry and Karen Massey of Sylvania, Ga., Bob and Terry Ingram of Thompson, Ga., and Bob and Carol O'Neill of Augusta, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Clark and Chris Bourne of Martinez, Ga.; nine grandchildren; five brothers, Charles P. (Bill) Tolley of Gloucester, Va., Edward Tolley of San Pedro, Calif., Carl Tolley and Brownlee Tolley of Natural Bridge Station, Va., and Stephen Tolley of Athens, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Hostetter of Buchanan, Va., and Mrs. William (Doris) Trussell of Fairfax, Va. She was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church of Sylvania, Ga., and former member of High Bridge at Natural Bridge, Va. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services will be held in Sylvania on Tuesday, January 17, 1995.

CAMPBELL, Lillie Hicks, 89, of Redwood, died Sunday, January 15, 1995, at Eldercare Nursing Home, Rocky Mount, Va. Born February 13, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Nannie Calvert Hicks. She was the wife of the late William Dalton Campbell. Surviving are three daughters and son-in-law, Margaret Thurman, Redwood, Linda Waybright, Vinton, Dalphia and Franklin Furrow, Redwood; one son and daughter-in-law, W. Shirley and Lois Campbell, Redwood; two sisters, Ruby Hicks, Rocky Mount, Lalar Altice, Redwood; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Virgie Smith, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at Redwood United Methodist Church, w ith the Rev. Charles H. Comer officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, Va. The family will receive friends Monday, January 16, 1995, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

CHAPMAN, Laura Lenora DeHart, (``Dolly""), 94, of Roanoke, departed this life on Saturday, January 14, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mortimer Chapman, her son, Charles Dalton Chapman, her daughter, Laura Chapman Mullen, and great-grandson, Christopher Canter. Mrs. Chapman is survived by a daughter-in-law, Phyllis H. Chapman; four granddaughters, Mrs. Walter Allen Grigg Jr. (Diane), Roanoke, Mrs. Chris Jordan (Darlene), Raleigh, N.C., Mrs. Dennis W. Canter, (Denise), Raleigh, N. C., and Mrs. Richard A. Farris (Doreen), Vinton; eleven great-grandchildren, Amy Grigg, Knoxville, Te nn., W. Allen Grigg III, Roanoke, Shelly Iannello, Hazlet, N.J., Adam Hunter, Amber Hunter, Sherry C. Archibald, Dennis Canter Jr., Anthony Canter and Ashley Canter, all of Raleigh, N.C., Stephanie Farris and Robert Farris, both of Vinton; two great-great-grandchildren, Dalton Canter, Raleigh, N.C., and Nat Iannello, Hazlet, N.J.; a very special friend, Mrs. Marie Peterson; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Sherwood Cemetery in Salem, Va., with graveside services being held Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at 2 p.m. Chaplain James L. Williams will be officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, January 16, 1995.

COOPER, Rev. Frank Scott, 79, of the Scruggs Community in Franklin County, went to be with his Lord January 15, 1995. He was born January 31, 1915, the son of George W. and Ann Parker Cooper, and was preceded in death by his son, Frank Gary Cooper, five brothers and one sisters. Rev. Cooper was retired from Mason-Dixon Lines and had served 30 years as pastor to churches in the Roanoke, Bedford, Franklin and Botetourt Counties. He was a member of the Hales Ford Baptist Church and Pastor Emeritus of the Mayflower Hills Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Kingery Cooper; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicky and Dewey Smith, Botetourt Co., Betty and Guy Hannabass, Anna and Wayne Ellis, all of Roanoke, Sarah and Danny Altice, Vinton, Cathy Cooper, Gunston, Va.; 12 grandchildren, Gary Hurt, Brian Ellis, David Ellis, Margaret Hannabass Craig, Ann Hannabass, Connie Hannabass, Scott Cooper, Chase Altice, Lanny Altice, Brei Anna Smith, Kateland Smith, Tyler Cooper; three great-grandchildren, Jennifer Hurt, Alisha Hurt, Jason Hurt; and many nieces and nephews. Rev. Cooper was a constant loving and tender husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Our family's immediate loss is Heaven's eternal gain. To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. The family wishes to express special thanks to Debbie Booth. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 18,1995, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, by the Rev. Melvin Harris and Mr. William J. Lotz, with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

EDWARDS, Lulu Virginia 93, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Shiloh United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

EDWARDS, Valdessa Edwards, 93, of Hillsville, passxed away Sunday, January 15, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m Tuesday, Shiloh United Methodist Church. Arrangments by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

EPPERLY, Aubrey Junior, 58, of Christiansburg, died Saturday night, January 14, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. He was an employee at the power house at VPI. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Epperly: one son, Michael Epperly, Christiansburg; a stepdaughter, Sharon Maxey, Shawsville; three brothers, Dewey Epperly, Charlie Epperly, Jerry Epperly, all of Christiansburg; two sisters, Frances Walters, Shirley Epperly, Christiansburg; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Ellen Spinelloa, Virginia Beach, and Beulah Nunley, Christiansburg; a half brother, Albert Hylton, W. Va. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Chris tiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends there from 7 until 9 Monday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.

EVANS, Roscoe R. Jr., 52, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 14, 1995. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

FLINT, Dovie B., 94, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 14, 1995. Mrs. Flint was a member of Belmont Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the TEL Sunday School Class, which is now called the Ruth Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonie Flint, and a great-granddaughter, Brittney C. Johnson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Norma F. and William C. Johnson, Vinton; grandchildren Kurt M. Johnson and wife, Susan, Rocky Mount, Kevin W. Johnson and wife Cindy, Roanoke, and Kara Anne Johnson, Vinton; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Mallory, Landon, Brennon, and Brianna Johnson, and one soon to be born great-grandchild.; a sister, Ida B. Hubbard, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Belmont Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 1995, with the Rev. John W. Fox and the Rev. Wayne Clay Harriso n officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

GALLION, Russell Pack, 87, of Nutley, N.J., formerly of Roanoke and Salem, died Saturday, January 14, 1995.

HARRISON, Baxter Alexander, 90, of Natural Bridge Station, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 13, 1995, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born September 11, 1904 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Pete Harrison and Mary Alice Coleman Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a self-employed carpenter and was a member of the Natural Bridge pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Henry Hickman, Royal Oak, Mi., and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Clark, Buena Vista. Surviving are his wife , Mabel Lula Mae Hatcher Harrison, Natural Bridge Station; four daughters, Helen Harrison Bullock, Glasgow, Margaret Harrison Pultz, Lexington, Gladys Harrison Duff, Waynesboro, Martha Harrison Sorrells, Buena Vista; two sons, Hughie Wilmer Harrison, Lexington, James Henry Harrison, Excel, Ala.; 31 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 16, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the Natural Bridge Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Barry Nall, the Rev. David Bain, and the Rev. Conald Fogus officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Glasgow Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

HICKS, Jackson M., 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 14, 1995 at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth S. Hicks. He was former owner of Hicks Trailer Sales in Roanoke and was a member of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, the Quiet Birdmen, and the O.X.-5 Aviation Pioneers. Surviving are his wife, Uldine (Deane) DuVall Hicks; son and daughter-in-law, William (Bill) and Phyllis Hicks; grandchildren, Jennifer and John Hicks, all of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Betty) and Carl Godsey and granddaughter, Beth Godsey, all of Midlothian; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at 3 p.m., Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. James E. Rivers of First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends ma y call at Oakey's North Chapel after 9 a.m. Monday, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m . and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to First Christian Church, 344 Church Ave. S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016.

HILL, Lauren, 48, of Fairfax Co., formerly of Radford, died Saturday, January 14, 1995 in the Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Hill and Helen Blevins Hill, and her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Winfield Blevins. She is survived by an aunt, Jewell Trent, Allentown, Penn.; and an uncle, William Blevins, Arlington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at 10 a.m. from the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford, with the Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being conducted by DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford.

KEITH, Jeweldean, 67, of Galax, died Saturday, January 14, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.

KELCH, Mary J., 80, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, January 14, 195. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

LARK, Irene Lockett, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 13, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin E. Lark, and one son, Cleo Lark. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Nathaniel Journette, Barbara and William A. Brown, Mary and Robert Smith, Betty and Michael Hamlar, all of Roanoke; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Freddie Lark, James and Delois Lark, all of Roanoke; ten grandchildren, Lisa (Kevin) Thomas, Roanoke, Crystal Journette, Richmond, Gregory Journette, Petersburg, Anthony Smith, Lawrenceville, Montrice Smith, Michael Hamlar, Byron Hamlar, Shanta Lark, Demond Lark and Jerrell Lark, all of Roanoke; one sister, Eliza Lockett, Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 until 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis.

LINKOUS, Wayne Tracey, 39, of Radford, joined the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 1995. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a Red Eye gunner in Germany. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Linkous Phillips, and his father, Lawrence Tracey Linkous. Survivors include his devoted wife, Polly Harbor Linkous, Radford; one son, Zachery T. Linkous, Radford; twin sister, Wanda Pritchard, Dublin; one brother, Billy Linkous, Christiansburg. He will be forever missed by all of his family and many friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 1995, 11 a.m., at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Radford, with the Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. Members of VFW Post #776 in Radford will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.

ROACH, Louise Frazier, 78, of Martinsville, died Sunday, January 15, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Friends Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home.

SMITH, Cecil Franklin, 78, of Covington, died Saturday, January 14, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

SONGER, Mary Agnes, 70, of Mountain Lake Road, Newport, died Saturday evening, January 14, 1995, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Born in Giles County, Va. on June 13, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Maggie Collins Williams, and was retired from VPI & SU. She was the wife of the late Burtle Thaw Songer. Surviving are eight children, Walter Williams and Leonard Steve Songer, both of Newport, Edward T. Songer, Glen Lyn, Bob Songer, Dublin, Thelma Louise Dowdy and Kathy Gail Carter, both of Blacksburg, Barbara Helen Lee, Pembroke, and Betty Mae Breedin g, Newport; one brother Layman M. Williams, Newport; four sisters, Helen Songer and Rachael Songer, both of Newport, Virginia Weiss of Tennessee, and Shirley Hazelwood of West Virginia; seventeen grandchildren, including a devoted granddaughter, Debbie Hilton, who lived next door and gave much love and attention to her grandmother; and a grandson, Joey Hilton, who lived with her. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, Va. Burial will be in the Songer Family Cemetery at Newport, Va. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to the Songer Family Cemetery Improvement Fund.

STARNES, Viola Edwards, 72, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 15, 1995. She is survived by two sons, Edward P. Starnes, Knoxville, Tenn., Franklin A. Starnes, Jonesville, Va.; one sister, Louise Latham, Abbeville, S.C.; two grandchildren, Chad Starnes, Knoxville, Tenn., Angela Starnes, Williamsburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 16, 2 p.m., at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Hatfield officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

STATON, James Hughie, 81, of Lexington, died Sunday, January 15, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

STEBNER, KURT F., 81, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, January 15, 1995. Funeral Wednesday, 2 p.m., Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.

STUMP, Edward B., 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Richmond, died Saturday, January 14, 1995. Mr. Stump was an Army veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are a niece and her husband, Cathy and Pete Boyd, Roanoke; nephew, Richard Edwards, Salem. Graveside services will be held in Evergreen Burial Park at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

WARD, Esther L., 88, of Independence, passed away Saturday, January 14, 1995. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel.

WOODS, Lena Agnes, 94, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 1995. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.