Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, January 31, 1995 TAG: 9509220041
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ALLEN, Stephen C., 16, of Ridgeway, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Fontaine Baptist Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.
ANDREWS, Dorothy Jean, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 29, 1995. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Andrews; one daughter, Jane Marie Bratton; two grandchildren, Jona Kasey and Antonio Andrews Kasey, all of Roanoke; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Barbara Ann Hicks, Charleston, W.Va., Carol and Bobby Hadley, Roanoke; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald and Arcelia Andrews, Buford and Mary Andrews, all of Roanoke; devoted niece, Barbara Andrews, Roanoke; devoted friend, Doris Allen, Richmond; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The Rev. Dwight O. Steele officiating with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service Wednesday. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BARKER, Tammy Louise Burris, 31, of Fries, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Atkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
BERRY, H.C., (``Bob""), 62, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 29, 1995, in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. and a retired Product Manager for Norfolk Southern Railway. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Berry of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Berry and Kenny Gusler of Roanoke, Deborah Berry and John Robertson of Salem; four grandsons, Matthew Berry Robertson, Ian Hundley Robertson both of Salem, Steven and Michael Gusler, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Doris Berry Knight of North Charleston, S.C., Katherine Berry Kirkpatrick of Goose Creek, S.C. A funeral mass of the resurrection will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. James M. Fosnot officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Building Fund at St. Andrews Catholic Church. A Prayer Vigil Service will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 7 p.m. Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
CUNNINGHAM, Randy Lee Jr., (``R.J.""), infant son of Loretta Wilson and Randy Lee Cunningham, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Arrangements by the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
ENGLISH, Willie Calvin, 88, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
FERRELL, Lema Florence, 82, of Woodland Hills, Calif., formerly of Danville, passed away Friday, January 27, 1995. She was the beloved mother of Phyllis Winblood, Gail (Martha) Ferrell and Sandra (Steven) Burak; also survived by 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur Martin; sisters, Martha Jane Leftwich and Shirley Young. Services were held Tuesday, January 31, 1995, at 2:30 p.m. in the Old North Church, Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Arrangements by Forest Lawn Mortuary, Los Angeles, Calif.
HODGE, Billy Monroe, 66, of Pearisburg, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.
HOLT, Atha Grubb, (``Pat''), 78, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 30, 1995. She was born January 7, 1917, the daughter of the late William Lee and Zula Crigger Grubb. She was the widow of Wayne W. Holt. Surviving is one brother, Dillard L. Grubb, Smith Mountain Lake. Private entombment will be in Sherwood Mausoleum. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
HUFFMAN, Zella Jennings, 77, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 30, 1995, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Huffman Jr. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Lorine and James Shorter, Salem; one sister, Merle Webb, Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Kathleen Jennings, Christiansburg; one grandson and his wife, James A. and Rose Angell Shorter, Salem. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, February 1, at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
HUGHES, Ruby Barker, 89, of Martinsville, died Saturday, January 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
INGRAM, Christine Bowling, 75, of Rt. 3, Ferrum, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Arrangements by Arrington Bussey Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
IRBY, Margaret P., 76, of Hillsville, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Memorial Service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home.
KARNES, Frank Wingfield, Sr., 70, of 710 Longwood Ave., Bedford, died Friday, January 27, 1995, at his residence. He was a retired employee of Rubatex. Mr. Karnes was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, having served in the European Theatre. He was a member of the 567th A.A.A. (A.W.) Battalion, Btry. D. He was a member of Bedford Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Lena H. Karnes; two daughters, Christina Karnes, Roxanna Karnes; a son, Frank W. Karnes Jr.; and five grandchildren, all of Philadelphia, Pa. A military service will be conducted Thursday in the Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, N.J., at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
KING, Mary Stafford, of Ashland, formerly of Narrows, died Saturday, January 28, 1995, at her home. Born in Bland County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Porter and Celestia Conley Stafford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. King and a granddaughter, Rachael McGuire. She was a member of the Hales Chapel Methodist Church for many years, and the Kenwood United Methodist Church the past fifteen years. She was an active member of several Christian Women's Groups; Mended Hearts and Bells and Beaux in Richmond. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia King, Ashland, Pamela Thorne, Narrows; two brothers, Dr. William Stafford, and Ronald Stafford, both of Narrows; and a sister, Carol Swiader, Virginia Beach. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, at Hales Chapel United Methodist Church, Narrows. Interment will follow at Boyd's Cemetery, Narrows. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows. There will be a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, at Kenwood United Methodist Church, Richmond.
KYLE, Carolyn Wanda Goins, 56, of Galax, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m., Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
LAWS, Kenneth J. Jr., 25, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 29, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MARTIN, Mae Barlow, 71, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 29, 1995, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was retired from Fink's Jewelers and had also been affiliated with Hornes, The Balmoral, and Smartwear-Irving Saks. Mrs. Martin was a member of Hillcrest Order Of The Eastern Star #159 and was also a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband of 54 years, Earle W. Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Deanna and Leo Long, Charlotte, N.C., Vicki M. Love, Roanoke; grandchildren, Samuel M. Inman IV, Demarr M. Inman, Stephanie D. Love, Christina R. Love; brothers, Dolphus Barlow, Eugene Barlow, Ralph Barlow and Robert Barlow. Eastern Star Service will be at Oakey's South Chapel 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 31. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 wit h Dr. Jerry O. Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
MAXEY, Marcellus, (``Junior""), 68, of Salem, died Saturday, January 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, Lotz Salem Chapel.
MORRIS, Bernard Shackleford, 82, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. He was the owner of Morris Refrigeration and Oil Burner Service and a retired realtor with Don Peery Realty Company. He was President of the Roanoke Valley Realtors in 1972 and was very active in the local Ham Radio Club. Surviving are his wife, Aubrey T. ``Peachie"" Morris of Roanoke; daughters, Loretta M. Norris of San Francisco, Calif., Carol M. Edwards of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Paige Edwards, Charlotte, N.C., Elizabeth Edwards Turner, Winston-Salem, N.C., Daniel Ewell, Los Angeles, Calif., Liza Ewell, Sarah Norris, and Tony Norris all of New York City; step children, Judy S. Painter, Roanoke, Harry C. See, Salem, James E. See, Salem, Stephen Y. See , Fargo, N.D., five step grandchildren; one step great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 3 p.m. Wednesday, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association of Roanoke. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
MULL, Eva Arlene, 82, of Natural Bridge Station, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 1995, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
NICHOLS, Jessie Willard, 78, of Callaway, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
NICKELL, Katherine F., 76, of Goodview, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
PARCELL, Howard Wayne, 43, of Rt. 3, Rocky Mount, died Sunday, January 29, 1995 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born January 5, 1952, a son of James Alfred Parcell and the late Juanita Parcell Riddle. In addition to his father, surviving are one daughter, Crystal Parcell, Axton; son, Jamie Wayne Parcell, Callaway; one sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Larry Reynolds, Penhook; one brother, Mike Parcell, Penhook; a niece, Angela Reynolds; several aunts and uncles; and a special friend, Debra Walker. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain Valley Cemetery, Henry County, 3 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
PINKARD, Hendrick C. , 96, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 30, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
RADER, Stanley Albert, 101, of Friendship Manor, Roanoke, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. He was the widower of Mrs. Gertrude Derlam Rader. Mr. Rader was a member of First Baptist Church and retired from the Getty Oil Company (New Jersey). He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bet and William F. Black, Roanoke, Dorothy and James Settlemire, Minneapolis, Minn.; four granddaughters, Mrs. Donna Bowen and husband, Bruce, New Hope, Minn., Mrs. Catherine Wilmoth and husband, Richard, Richmond, Miss Laurie Black, Sun Valley, Calif., and Miss Susan Black, Marina Del Rey, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, James Bowen, Andrew Bowen, Eliz abeth Bowen, and Catherine Bowen all of New Hope, Minn.; one niece, Mrs. Florence Gunn, Baton Rouge, La.; one nephew, Robert Jaeger, Stanhope, N.J. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Charles G. Fuller and the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel.
RICHARDS, Andrew A. 76, of Vinton, died Monday, January 30, 1995. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from the General Electric Company, Salem. Surviving are his wife, Ruth B. Richards; two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Richard Newman, Vinton, Andrea and Brian Wishneff, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Joan Richards, Check; two brothers, Sherman Richards, Blacksburg, Wilmer Richards, Salem; grandchildren, Jeffrey Richards, Vinton, Kevin Newman, Roanoke, Lisa Scrabacz, Ohio, Michelle Richards, Roanoke, Amy Tontodonato, Vienna, Va., Erik Wishneff, Parker Wishneff, Taylor Wishneff, all of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Hillary Scrabacz, Zachary Scrabacz, both of Ohio, Katie Tontodonato, Vienna, Va., Jarrod Richards, Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 1995, with the Rev. Wm. Anthony Layman officiating. Burial in Mt. View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
ROBERTSON, Robert, Sr. 79, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 28, 1995. Visitation 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
SANDRIDGE, Louise Wade, 84, of Raphine, died Sunday, January 29, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born October 24, 1910, in Rockbridge Co., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Albert Wade and Mary Bolen Wade. Mrs. Sandrige was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Olton Sandridge and one son, Howard O. Sandridge Jr. Surviving are three sons, George L. Sandridge, Brownsburg, Harold T. Sandridge, F orest, Clyde C. Sandridge, Staunton; five sisters, Emma Lam, Staunton, Barbara Wade, Lexington, Ruby Emore, Lexington, Peggy Hayes, Buena Vista, Rebecca Figgat, Lexington; three brothers, Thomas Albert Wade Jr., Virginia Beach, Carl Wade and Joe Wade, both of Lexington; eleven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 1, 1995, at 11 a.m. from New Providence Presbyterian Church with Dr. John H. H. Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Sensabaugh, Roscoe Poole, Charlie Poole, Billy Poole, Wallace Poole and Ronald Weeks. Honorary Pallbearers will be nieces and nephews form the Wade Families. Family suggests memorials be made to the New Providence Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home and at other times at the home of George and Doris Sandridge.
SCHUTT, John Albert, 75, of Lexington, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
SHANKS, Elizabeth Ramsaur, 82, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, January 28, 1995, at Heritage Hall Health Care Blacksburg. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. on July 19, 1912, moving to North Carolina in 1953, and moved to Virginia in 1993. Mrs. Shanks was active in her church, the Episcopal Church Women of the N.C. Diocese, the Cursillo movement, as well as civic and volunteer work. Surviving are sons, David O'Neal Shanks, Christiansburg, Robert Gray Shanks, Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 1995, at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, N.C. where she was a member. The Rev. Fred Warneke will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis Church Memorial Fund, The Conference Center of the Diocese of N.C. or Cursillo movement. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
SHIVELY, Geneva Carrie Francis Gillispie, 76 and 10 months, of Ferrum, died Monday, January 30, 1995 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was a resident of Woodhaven Nursing Home in Montvale at the time of her death. She now resides in Heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Kermit E. Shively, Ferrum; her sons, Jimmy Shively and wife Betty, Rod Shively and wife Judy, Steve Shively and wife Jane; daughter, Margo Brake and husband Johnnie. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Ola) Jefferson, Danville, Mrs. Ellis (Edith) Davis, San Jose, California. She is also survived by two brothers, Roscoe Gillispie and wife Glenda, Bassett, William Cody Gillispie and wife, Mabel, Chicago, Ill.; half brother, Lane Shively and wife Jane, Bassett. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alonza Gillispie and is survived by his wife, Hazel Gillispie, Chicago, Ill.; and also many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shively was a longtime member of Maple Grove Methodist Church of Ferrum and more recently, the First Church of the Brethren of Ferrum. She was active in the Womens Group at Maple Grove and was also a member of the choir. Mrs. Shively was employed for many years by Steven's Fabrics and later retired from Ferrum College, after working many years in the college bookstore. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Ed Scearce and the Rev. Lowell (Woody) Stovall officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Geneva's name to the Ferrum Rescue Squad. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
STATON, James Clinton, 65, of Lexington, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Harrison Funeral Chapel.
STEPHENS, Mabel Soyars, 81, of Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Stuart, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Church, Stuart. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home.
STUMP, William Raymond, 74, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 28, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
TOALSON, Glen Francis, 75, of Osceola, Mo., died Friday, January 27, 1995. Graveside services 1 p.m. Thursday, Locust Bottom Cemetery, Glen Wilton. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Inc., Clifton Forge
WADE, Ota Winston, 70, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, January 29, 1995. Surviving include three brothers, Colen Wade, Esker Wade, both of Star Route, Radford, Camey Wade, Floyd; one sister, Lola Roy, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Big Sand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
WALLACE, Scott J., 37, of Huntsville, Ala., died Saturday, January 28, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
WARD, Edmund Harris, (``Ed''), 60, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 28, 1995, at his home. Surviving are his daughters, Donna Ward Ottenbacher, Riverside, Calif., Dawn Ward, Winston-Salem, N.C.; son, Michael Ward, Riverside Calif.; five grandchildren; mother, Juanita W. Ward, Roanoke; sister, Marie W. Hill, Roanoke. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sherwood Memorial Park by the Rev. James R. Harrison, Pastor of First Wesleyan Church. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.
WILKES, Lawrence D., 67, of Gretna, died Monday, January 30, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gretna Christian Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Juanita Seay, 66, of 5958 Gate Post Rd., Charlotte, N.C., died in the Presbyterian Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 1995. A native of Roanoke, Mrs. Williams was a homemaker. She was a graduate of New Hanover High School, Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Williams was a member of St. John's Baptist Church and the Encourager Sunday School Class. At her church, she was chairperson of the Hunger Fund and a former chairperson of the Care Committee. Mrs. Williams was also a volunteer with MMAE's Inn. Surviving are her husband, J. H. ``Dick"" Williams; daughter, Mrs. Bonnie W. Graham, Spartansburg, N.C.; two brothers, Everett A. Seay, Roanoke, Robert H. Seay, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Garst, Richmond, Mrs. Mary Sherrard, Salem; two grandchildren, Scott Graham, Miss Amy Graham, both of Spartansbur g, S.C. Funeral will be Tuesday, 11 a.m., in St. John's Baptist Church. Burial wil be in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 or MMAE's Inn, 1012 S. Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28283.
WINGFIELD, J. Harvey,80, of Martinsville, died Sunday, January 29, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home.
WITHROW, Geneva Downes, of Jefferson City, Tenn., passed away Sunday, January 29, 1995 at the Life Care Center in Jefferson City. She was formerly a resident of Bean Station, Tenn. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Covington, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Lance Withrow, in 1958. Survivors include one son, John Ernest Withrow, Alexandria; four daughters, Mrs.. James Saltz, Bean Station, Tenn., Mrs. Kathryn Drew, Philadelphia, Penn., Mrs. Stella W. Richmond, Williamsburg, and Mrs. Floyd S. Berringer, San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Glenn W. Downes and John J. Downes, both of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Lynn, Charleston, W. Va. and Mrs. Elaine McCormick, Covington; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephe ws. Services for Geneva Downes Withrow will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 1995, at Harrison Mortuary in Lexington, Va. Interment will be at the Timber Ridge Cemetery in Timber Ridge, Va. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Mortuary.
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