Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, July 9, 1995 TAG: 9507100118
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: D-2 EDITION: METRO
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BRAMLETT, Rubin, 71, of Montvale, passed away Friday, July 7, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. He was born in Bedford County on January 20,1924, a son of the late Willie Bramlett and Melinda Rader Bramlett. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was employed by the Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife, Effie Creasy Bramlett; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rubin Wayne and Faye Bramlett, Thaxton, and Norris Elroy and Diane Bramlett, Vinton; a sister, Lois B. Higgins, Roanoke; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, July 9, 1995 at 2 p.m. from Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Dr. William Vest and the Rev. Michael Winters, with interment in the Bramlett Family Cemetery.
BRILL, Dovie Lee Rakes, of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Mrs. Brill was a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, a past President of the Harmon Bible Class, a life member of the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, and a life member of the Former W.S.C.S. Guild. She held office in the Gertrude Kastenclike Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, and served as Parliamentarian for the Thursday Morning Music Club. She was the widow of Floyd M. Brill, and is survived by three half-sisters, Mrs. Verna W. Atkins, Mayodan, N.C., Mrs. Velma B. Thorton, Bassett, Mrs. Virginia Easter, Madison, N.C.; one stepsister, Mrs. Lillie Cruise, Martinsville; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Orea G. Rakes, Stuart, Mrs. Dossie P. Rakes, Roanoke; a special great-nephew and his wife, Barry Allen and Deborah Rakes, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and other wonderful nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in Evergreen Burial Park, Monday, July 10, 1995 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Bernard S. Via Jr. and the Rev. Bruce L. Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel .
BROWN, Darryl Andre', 31, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 8, 1995. He was born in Roanoke to Earl Brown Sr. and the late Annie Fleming Brown. He attended and graduated from the Roanoke City Public Schools. Darryl was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl Brown Jr. Survivors include his father, Earl Brown Sr.; one brother, Robert Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Etta J. Brown and Evangeline (Robert) Patterson, both of Roanoke; aunts, Hattie (Larkin) Brown, Louise (Ronald) Hayes, Leva Brown, all of Roanoke, Edith Ford, Clara Carpenter, both of Boston, Ma., and Louella Hopson, Virginia Beach; a great-aunt, Florine Reddicks, Roanoke; uncles, Samuel Fleming, Roanoke, Donald and Bobby Brown, both of Boston, Ma.; a great-uncle, Ralph Reddicks, Roanoke; nieces, Tameka Brown, Roanoke, Dominique Brown, Virginia Beach; great-niece, Sharnika Brown, Roanoke; nephews, Ryan Brown, Roanoke, Alphonso and Ronaldo Brown, both of Kansas City, Mo.; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Hill Street Baptist Church. Rev. Corwin C. Casey will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BUCHANAN, Eva Barton, 94, of Marion, died Saturday, July 8, 1995 in Francis Marion Manor. She is survived by two daughters, Janice Lovelace and husband Robert of Roanoke, and Joan Sturgill Choate of Marion; a sister, Ennis Barton of Sugar Grove; five grandchildren, Rebecca Sturgill Goble, Marion, Janet Diane Hylton, Salem, Robert A. Lovelace, Chesapeake, Deborah Lynn Lovelace-Spencer, Roanoke, and David J. Lovelace, Manassas; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday night, July 10 at 8 p.m. at Barnett's Marion Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neveille Mozingo officiating. The family will receive friends Modnay night from 6:30 p.m. until time of the funeral at 8 p.m. Burial will be Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the McCarter cemetery in Teas. Barnett's Marion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BURNETTE, Alice C., 86, of Critz, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Funeral Monday 11 a.m., Salem United Methodist Church. Arrangments by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
CRAFT, Junie Clark, 86, of Lexington, died Thursday, July 6, 1995. Funeral will be private. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
DeHART, Roy William, 83, of Rocky Gap, died Friday, July 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate.
EARLES, Dellie Pruitt, 88, of Marietta, S.C., formerly Henry County, died Friday, July 1, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Stone Funeral Home Chapel, Martinsville.
EPPERLY, Emma A., 92, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, July 6, 1995. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, conducted by Dr. Leighton Culler with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.
EVANS, George W. Sr., 76, of Lexington, died Friday, July 7, 1995, in an Alexandria hospital. A son of the late Sylvester G. and Pinkie Cooper Evans, he was born in Collierstown, September 25, 1918. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he formerly served on the Trustee Board, The Men's Club, and the Usher Board. Other affiliations include Keystone Lodge #39 an d the Board of Directors of the Rockbridge Area Housing Corporation. George was a graduate of the Christiansburg Institute, Christiansburg, and was employed as an off-set printer before his retirement from the Sigma Nu International Fraternity Headquarters. He was married to the late Mrs. Mary Thompson Evans. He was preceded in death by a son, the late George W. Evans Jr., also. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Lillian (Thaddeus) Lewis, Riverdale, Ga., Mrs. Wyllona (James) Harris, Alexandria, and Mrs. Marylin (Rick) Alexander, Lexington; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Patricia Evans, White Plains, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will receive friends at the Evans residence, 311 Massie Street at any time. The body may be viewed at the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 10, 1995, 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church with Rev. J. Dennis Rose, Minister. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington.
HAMBLIN, Hazel Louise, 74, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 6, 1995. The funeral will be 3:30 p.m., Sunday, at Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by Rev. Jerry Shepherd with burial in Belmont Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.
HONAKER, Madison Olidcoy, 59, of Elliston, died Thursday, July 6, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leona M. Honaker, Elliston; two daughters, Miss Hilda Honaker, Salem, Miss Bobbie Jo Honaker, Floyd; six sons, Robert M. Honaker, Bradinton, Fla., Tracy B. Burns, John D. Honaker, Billy Joe Honaker, Mark E. Honaker, all of Elliston, Tommy M. Honaker, Liberty, N.Y.; two sisters, Frances Rider, Mildred Stewart, both of Liberty, N.Y.; two brothers, Roland Honaker, Liberty, N.Y., Bill Honaker, Lebanon; ten grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 1995, at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, with the Rev. Willie Yates officiating. Interment in Den Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
JEFFERSON, James Parker, (""Pat""), 83, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 1995. Mr. Jefferson was retired from Burlington Industries with many years of service. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sally C. Jefferson, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Barbara W. Jefferson; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce J. and Tommy Gibson, all of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, L. T. and Clara Jefferson; one sister, Sarah Tuck, all of Rocky Mount; also surviving are five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, July 10, 1995 from the Arrington Bussey Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Hill and Rev. Kirby Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery Vinton, Va. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral home where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrington Bussey Funeral Home is in c harge of funeral arrangements.
JONES, Marylee Midkiff, 73, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.
KANODE, Ethelyene Wade, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 7, 1995, at the Berkshire Health Care Center in Vinton. She was the widow of Paul S. Kanode and a retired employee of American Viscose. Survivors include one brother, Charles E. Wade and wife, Dolly Wade, Vinton; three sisters, Edith Dillard and husband, Basil Dillard, Vinton, Eula Myers and Vera Parfitt, both of Roanoke; a stepsister, Louise Reed, Floyd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Holly Phillips and the Rev. Douglas Pedigo officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church of Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
LANTZ, Herbert Griffin Jr., 65, of 703 Traver Avenue, South Boston, died Friday, July 8, 1995, at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. He was born September 12, 1929 a son of the late Herbert G. Lantz Sr. and Anna Henn Lantz and was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Daniel Lantz and Walter Eugene Lantz. Mr. Lantz was a retired comptroller with Climate Control and a member of McCanless Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Kincaid Lantz, South Boston; one son, Richard Allen Lantz, Chesapeake; two daughters, Kathy Lantz Moore, South Boston, Linda Lantz Worsha m, Alton; one brother, Richard Wayne Lantz, Roanoke; three sisters, Helen Lantz Bushnell, Roanoke, Judith Lantz Pruitt, Vinton, Betty Lantz Nevills, Blue Ridge; seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, 1995, at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home Sunday night from 7 until 8:30 and at other times at the home at 703 Traver Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Halifax County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 183, South Boston, Va. 24592. Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Main Street, South Boston, Va. 24592.
LIPSCOMB, Tyrone Lamont, 15, of Rt. 3 Box 539, Bedford, died Thursday, July 6, 1995 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents Thomas and Nancy Lipscomb; three brothers, Cidney Craighead, Edgar Eugene Fox, and Thomas L. Lipscomb Jr. all of Bedford; one sister, Marionette L. Lipscomb; a ""big sister,"" Continey Brown both of Bedford; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Mae Fox of Bedford; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 10, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Methodist Church of Lynch Station. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Winston Crichlow. The familiy will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LORITTS, Crawford Wheeler Sr., 81, of Roanoke, the son of the late Milton and Anner Loritts, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 4, 1995. Crawford was born February 13, 1914 and raised in Conover, N.C. where he attended public schools and later graduated from Swift Memorial College. He played baseball in the former Negro League., He was employed in the coal mines in Dante, Va. and Wheelwright, Ky. Shortly after his marriage to Sylvia Gray of Lincolnton, N.C. (December 26, 1941) they moved to Newark, N.J., where their three children were born. Crawford was employed with A & P Food Company for more than 30 years and; a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church, Newark, N.J. and later Mount Zion A.M.E. Church in Plainfield, N.J. After retirement in 1975, Crawford and Sylvia moved to Roanoke, Va. where he joined Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and became a Trustee until illness prohibited him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia; two daughters, Elaina Loritts-Duckett (Harold), Roanoke, Lavonia Loritts Anderson, Myrtle Beach, S.C; one son, Crawford W. Loritts Jr. (Karen), Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alberta Burney, Vera Loritts, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Inerbelle Loritts, New York, N.Y.; one brother, Howard Loritts, Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Margaret Foster, Charlotte, N.C.; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, 1995, at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church by the Rev. Bernard Crawford. The Rev. Homer Jackson will preach the eulogy. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. In addition there will be viewing of the body prior to the service on Monday from 9 until 10:45 a.m. at the church. The Loritts family wishes to express a special word of heart felt gratitude and appreciation for the loving and committed care given by the Roanoke Memorial Hospital staff, Dr. Michael Basile and the staff of Berkshire Healthcare Center. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
MacINNIS, Audrey C., 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, July 7, 1995, at her home. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Christiansburg. Born in Lake Port, Mich. she was the daughter of the late Sarah and Charles Harry Church. Surviviors include her husband, Russell M. MacInnis of Christiansburg; two sons, Russell MacInnis Jr. of Radford, Robert MacInnis of Burlington, N.J.; one daughter, Diane Elizabeth Cote of Hampton, Conn.; three brothers, Robert Church of Shawsville, Kenneth Church of Pulaski, Charles Harry of Palm Harbor, Fla.; five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 11, 1995, at 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Christiansburg with the Rev. Robert S. Goldsmith officiating. Entombment will follow in the St. Thomas Episcopal Columbarium. There will be no visitation at the f uneral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the New River Valley Hospice, 111 Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford.
McDOWELL, Paul Robert, (``Mac""), 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, July 7, 1995, at his home. He was a retired Tech. Sergeant having served 20 years in the U.S. Air F orce, and was a School Bus Driver for the Montgomery County Schools. He was a member of the Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470. Survivors include his wife, Carol Holliday McDowell; two daughters, Mrs. Timmy (Debbie) Hurst of Newbern, Miss, Faun McDowell of Christiansburg; one son, Joe McDowell Franklin of New Hampshire; two brothers; Jim McDowell of Macon, Ga., John McDowell of Tulsa, Okla.; four sisters, Helen Rogers of Ft. Gibson, Okla., Jean Melton of Ashland City, Tenn., Jessie Grant of Topeka, Kan., Bessie Grumbine of Cabot, Ark.; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 10, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Olen Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
McGEORGE, Gilbert W., 71, of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
NOWLIN, Willie McKinney, a native of Salem, (Gum Springs), Va., departed this life on Thursday, July 6, 1995. Born January 2, 1915, son of the late Luke and Sylvia Nowlin. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Nowlin Winters. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Gum Springs Baptist Church, where he was a dedicated and faithful worker. Willie dutifully served his employers. Mr. and Mrs. John Logan, John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, and the Mechanical Development Company, where he remained until his retirement. Willie was respected, admired, loved, and always willing to lend a hand when needed. Survivors include a nephew, Ernest Winters; cousins, George Braxton and Lucille, Braxton, all of Salem; and devoted, concerned, and caring friends, Leonard and Gloria Dows, Pauline Burks, Charles and Mildred Jackson, Rick and Cheryl Woods, Viola Cash and many others. A wake service will be conducted from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 10, 1995, in John M. Oakey and Son, Salem Funeral Home Chapel, by Dr. Enos H. Glaspie. Interment will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 1995, in Williams Memorial Park.
QUESENBERRY, Frances Rebecca Clore, 89, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 7, 1995. Graveside service Monday, 11 a.m., Hebron Lutheran Church Cemetery, Madison. Arrangements by Stevens and Clore Funeral Home.
REDMAN, Irene Jones, 75, of Covington, died Friday, July 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
REEDY, June Stevens, 80, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, July 8, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh D. Reedy, and is survived by two sons, Hugh Stevens Reedy, Mt. Holly, Pa., Stuart C. Reedy and his wife, Sandra, Spottsylvania, Va.; two sisters, Irmyr S. Harnsberger, Newport News, Myra Stevens, Fincastle; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 10, 1995, 11 a.m. at the Mill Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Marsha Davidson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd. S.W. Suite A, Roanoke, Va. 24018.
RICH, Claude James, 87, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
RUBLE, Richard Wayne, 74, of Christiansburg, died Friday, July 7, 1995, at his home. He was a retired employee of Appalachian Power Company and a member of the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Miller Ruble and Parahlee Jernell Ruble; and a sister, Mary R. Sanderson. Surviving are his wife, Betty S. Ruble; a son, Richard Patrick Ruble, Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Ann W. Harrison, Blacksburg; a stepson, Doug Jones Jr., Christiansburg; two brothers, Samuel Ralph Ruble, Carl Alvin Ruble, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Reba Jaquette, Rising Sun, Md., Geneva Wood, Roanoke; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, conducted by Dr. Leighton Culler. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. Friends may call Sunday afternoon at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m.
RYAN, Elizabeth R., 87, of Fairfax, formerly of Vinton, passed away Saturday, July 8, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SIZER, Doris Jane, 73, of Covington, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
SMITH, Nona Martin, 91, of Radford, died Wednesday, July 5, 1995. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Radford. DeVilbiss Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
VERNON, Essie Mae Anderson, 87, of Marion, died Friday, July 7, 1995 in the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She was the daughter of the late Emory L. and Cora Anderson, and widow of William T. Vernon Sr. She is survived by five daughters, Carolyn Williams, Joyce Bishop, and Martha Voigt of Moncks Corner, S.C., Dollie Woodward, and Maxine Kidd of Marion; two sons, William T. Vernon Jr. of Moncks Corner, S.C., and Lynn Vernon of Flowery Branch, Ga.; one brother, Wade R. Anderson of Sugar Grove; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 10, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Marion Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Chapel.
WALKER, James William, 65, of Hampton, died Wednesday, July 5, 1995, in Sentara Hampton General Hospital. Mr. Walker was a native of Radford and a Hampton resident for 30 years. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the 11th Airborne Division as a Parachutist. Mr. Walker retired in 1988 as a carpenter. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Mary Heinline Walker of Hampton; two sisters, Dorothy W. Scaggs and Virginia W. Akers, both of Radford; two brothers, Ernest F. Walker of Christiansburg, and John E. Walker of Virginia Beach. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 10, at 11 a.m. in Sunrise Cemetery, Radford. Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, is in charge of arrangements.
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