ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, January 30, 1996 TAG: 9601300111
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AKERS, Toye Duncan, 97, of Willis, passed away Sunday, January 28, 1996 at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodie I. Akers. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Woody Clarence and Audrey Akers, Sarasota, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Gertrude and James Martin, Muncie, Ind., Phylli s and Sherrell Poff, Willis; granddaughter, Vickie Poff Shelor, Floyd; grandson and wife, Eugene and Jenny Reed, Muncie, Ind.; one stepgreat-granddaughter, Emily Kidd, Muncie, Ind.; brother, Roscoe Duncan, Riner; sister, Lovell Akers, Riner. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home
ANDERSON, Roy Michael, (``Mike""), 46, of Bassett, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Hermon Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service, Bassett.
ANDREWS, Nancy Hodges, 60, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
ARBOGAST, Amy, 84, of Newport News, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Iron Hill (Carter) Cemetery, Covington. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
ATEYEH, Anne L., 73, of Nashville, Tenn. formerly of Bristol, died Friday, January 26, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert G. Ateyeh. Surviving are her son, Philip G. Ateyeh, Roanoke; and three daughters, Louise Stark, Nashville, Lenore Lund, Beckley, W.Va., Laurel Ateyeh, Phoenixville, Pa. A memorial service will be held Tuesday in Nashville.
BAIN, Ethel Board, 87, of Roanoke, and formerly of 558 Dillard Rd., S.W., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 1996. She was the widow of Dr. Eugene A. Bain, a member of South Roanoke United Methodist Church, and was retired from the Veterans Administration Regional Office. Surviving are 18 nieces and nephews and spouses, Dennis and Katherine Dillon, Mary and Wilson Slaten, John Perry and Jean Dillon, William Herbert and Mildred Dillon, Reedie Junior Dillon, Jack C. and Betty Dillon, Gwin and Don Phillips, George and Margaret Board, Onley and Polly Board, Henry and Polly Board, Edgar and Ruby Board, Tommy and Avis Board, Essyebelle and Ned Hudson, William Nelson Board, Norman F. and Pat Board, Stella and Charlie Perdue, Gwynn and Eileen Board, and Geraldine M. Board. She was preceded in death by a nephew, B. R. Dudley (whose wife, Irene Dudley, is surviving). Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Donald H. Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
BLEVINS, Arthur Howard, 73, of Fries, died Monday, January 29, 1996 at the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Surviving are his wife, Hester Willie Blevins, Fries; daughter, Mildred Hamm, Marion; son, Howard Blevins, Roanoke; grandchildren, J. J. Hamm and Rodney Blevins; sisters, Fannie Blevins, Newport News, Jessie Crockett, Columbus, Ohio, Ruth Collins, Prince George, Alma Barnett, Crestline, Ohio, Opal Atwood, Sparta, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p. m. Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax. Interment in Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax
CARTER, Ethel ,94, of Pulaski, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
CHAPMAN, Charles F. 76, of Rt. 2, Ridgeway, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Home, Martinsville
CRICKENBERGER, Mae C., 86, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel.
DEVENS, Derek John, 17 months, of Midlothian, passed away in the loving arms of his family on Sunday, January 28, 1996. He courageously battled leukemia for half of his short lif e and now is at peace in Heaven. Surviving Derek are his devoted Mom and Dad, Sheri and Tim Devens; his sisters, Michelle and Kimberley; his brother, Brian, all of the home; his grandparents, Dick and Connie Schultz of Cape Coral, Fla., Bud and Mary Devens, Blacksburg; ten aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Derek's name to A.S.K. (Association for the Study of Childhood Cancer), P. O. Box 980121, Richmond, Va. 23298-0121. A Mass of the Angels will be offered on February 1, 1996 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blacksburg, Va., with Father Donald Lemay and Father Paul Gallagher officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery next to the church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va..
DUNCAN, Dessie Elizabeth, 98, of Radford, passed away Monday, January 29, 1996, at Highland Manor Nursing Home. She was a retired employee of the Radford City School System. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Radford. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth W. Gordon; and also by two grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Emma G. Cales of Radford; daughter-in-law, Opal Gordon of Copper Valley; three grandchildren, Ruby Gordon, Connie Quesenberry, and Loretta Phillips; five great-grandchildren, Alisa, Jody, Jennifer, Jason and Mark. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with Elder Dave Seymour and Elder Phil Howell officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford
GIVENS, Fergie Looney, 89, of Rt. 1 New Castle, died Sunday, January 28, 1996, in a Salem nursing home. She is survived by a niece, Martha Jo Zimmerman; a nephew, Malvin Huffman, both of New Castle. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Craig County Rescue Squad or the volunteer Fire Department.
GUILLIAMS, Abbie Gail Richards, 92, passed away Monday, January 29, 1996. A daughter of the late Robert and Vinney Richards; she was preceded in death by her husband Walter (Lee) Guilliams; four brothers, John, William, Curtis, and Jeff Richards; three sisters, Etta Jones, Naomi Jones, and Alice Guilliams. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law; Margaret & Bill Holt, Elsie & David Bowles, Doris & Winfred Clingenpeel, Elizabeth & J.P. Bowles, all of Boones Mill; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Jimmy & Marie Guilliams, Billy Guilliams, and Douglas & Cathy (Kitten) Guilliams, all of Boones Mill; one sister and brother-in-law; Ralph & Lura Webb of Callaway. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at Fairmont Baptist Church with the Revs. Leonard Castleman and Robert Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers are welcomed or donations may be made to the Callaway Rescue Squad. A special thanks to our Home Health Aids. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
HENSLEY, Charles Robert, 93, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, January 28, 1996 in the Woodhaven Nursing Home. He was born October 4, 1902 in Bedford County, a son of the late Joseph Emmitt Hensley and Evie Virginia Davis Hensley. His wife was t he late Minerva Jane Holdren Hensley. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He is survived by three sons, L. Carson Hensley, Huddleston, Clyde Melvin Hensley, Wayne R. Hensley, both of Bedford; two daughters, Elizabeth Christine Bryant, Carrie Odessa Ware, both of Bedford; two sisters, Viola Hensley, Nettie Scott, both of Bedford; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, by the Rev. Marshall Driskill. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford
HOLMES, Fairy P., 82, of Pulaski,died Sunday, January 28,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
JENKINS, Irene Sutphin, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 1996 at Radford Community Hospital. She was a long-time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Beulah Road, Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry O. Jenkins Jr.; and one son, Terry O. Jenkins III of Richmond. She is survived by two sisters, Veltie Linkous and Nina Sutphin; one brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Arlie Sutphin, all of Christiansburg; numerous niec es, nephews and many special friends. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. George Bulson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg
JONES, Edythe Shipman, 64, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward Eugene Jones, Roanoke; a son James Lewis Gentry Jr., Lynchburg; two sisters, Dorothy A. Pelkey, Centerville, Va., Audrey S. Chesnut, S. Yarmouth, Mass. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday January 31, 1996 at Fair View Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. James R. Hen ry officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice on Franklin Road. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
LAW, Wilber Gregory, 71, of Roanoke, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 27, 1996. He was born November 27, 1924. He attended Roanoke City Public Schools and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Law retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was united in marriage to Elsie M. Casey. To this union five children were born. One son, Wilfred Rodney Law, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie M. Law; devoted children, two sons, Turhan B. (Dorothy) Law, and Cecil C. (Linda) Law; two daughters, Betty Jordan and Carolyn Brown, all of Roanoke; one sister, Lorraine Harp, Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Herman Law, New Jersey; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Dr. Alfred Prunty will officiate, with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis.
LOCKHART, Mildred May, 81, of Covington, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m., Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
MARTIN, Ruth Robertson, 86, of Route #1, Narrows, died Sunday, January 28, 1996 in the Giles Memorial Hospital at Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on January 23, 1910, and was the daughter of the late Wil liam Mitchell and Gertrude Mae Robertson Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Earnest Martin. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Narrows. She is survived by three daughters, Jackie M. Trent, Libby M. Smith, Linda M. Wilson, all of Narrows; a brother, Kenneth Robertson, Star Route, Dublin; two sisters, Ethel Bonds, Hillsville and Edith Reynolds, Narrows; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Narrows, with the Rev. Jack E. Musick officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
MASON, Norman Sr., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 29, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MOORE, Dave Preston, 76, of Dublin, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.
MOORE, Kenneth Russell, (``Rusty""), 27, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. Surviving are one son, Tyler Russell Moore, of the home; fiancee, Shannon Klaunberg, Rocky Mount; father and stepmother, Kenneth and Candy Moore, Phoenix, Ariz.; mother, Beverly Ann Moore, St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandparents, Joe and Dolly Moore, Rocky Mount, Danny and Barbara Hissey , Massachusetts; seven brothers, Joey, Danny, Shane, Piet, Kevin and Jason Moore. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Hollis Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Moore Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount
MUNDY, Loyd Thomas, 94, of Gainesville, Ga., formerly of Buchanan, died Sunday, January 28, 1996, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Ga. He was born August 14, 1901, in Buchanan and moved to Hall County, Ga. in 1977. Prior to moving to Gainesville, Ga., Mr. Mundy lived in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. He worked 38 years for the A&P Tea Company, retiring as meat superintendent of the Charlotte Unit. While in North Carolina, Mr. Mundy served as Deacon of his church, president of Baptist Training Union, Assistant Financial Church Secretary, Sunday School President, and President of the Men's Fellowship Club. His civic activities included Durham and Raleigh Chambers of Commerce, United Fund, Heart Fund, Easter Seals Drive, and Crippled Children Committee. In Gainesville, he had been a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church, active in his Sunday School Class, and member of the Golden Nuggets. He was truly a loving and gracious father and friend. He was a wise and proud grand and great-grandfather. Many people will remember his love of God and his church, his friend ly smile, and his gentle warm greeting as he walked daily at Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville, Ga. Mr. Mundy was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Camper Mundy; grandson, Scott Thomas Carter; and son-in-law; William R. Carter Sr. Survivors include his daughter, Phyllis M. Carter; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. and Alice Ann Mundy; grandchildren; Joyce and Gary Merritt, Debbie Allison, Teresa and Tommy Hudgins, Shawn Carter, and Matthew Mundy, all of Gainesville, Ga., Rick and Chris Carter, Deltona, Fla., and Camper Mundy, Chapel Hill, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Shane Whelchel, Amanda Merritt, Lindsey and Bradley Pitts, Dakotah Allison, Autumn and Dustin Hudgins, all of Gainesville, Ga., Chelsea Carter, Deltona, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law; Benjamin F. and Frances Mundy, Lakeland, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Mundy, Charlotte, N.C., Julia Mundy, Lakeland, Fla., and Annie Laurie Mindy, Reidsville, N.C.; brother-in-law, Dr. Frank G. Slaughter Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Following services Tuesday at Lakewood Baptist Church, Gainesville, Ga., funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Buchanan Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
PARSONS, Kenneth O., 60, of Marion, died Saturday, January 27, 1996. Funeral 8 p.m. Tuesday, Barnett's Funeral Chapel, Marion.
PERDUE, Margaret Bohon, 85, of Salem, the widow of Taylor Garfield Perdue, died Sunday, January 28, 1996, at her home. She was a member of the Penn Forest Weslyan Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Gl enn Nolen, Roanoke, Shirley and James Dean, Salem; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Marie Perdue, Ralph and Shelby Perdue, all of Wertz, Dewey and Macie Perdue, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Stilton C. Bohon, Woodrow and Eamaline Bohon, all of Roanoke, Oren and Ruby Bohon, Gibbsboro, N.J.; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Greg Reynolds and the Rev. Dave Vanderpool officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday
PRATT, Ernest Eller, Sr., 74, of Ruckersville, died Sunday, January 28, 1996 at his residence. Born October 9, 1921 in Floyd, Va. he was a son of the late Harvey Eller and Grace Weddle Pratt. Mr. Pratt was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Navy. He was retired from John Linkous Motors and had worked for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority as a parking attendant. He was a member of the Ruckersville Baptist Church and a former member of the Charlottesville Moose Lodge and the Stanardsville American Legion. He also was a charter member of the Wheaton, Md. Rescue Squad. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Rebecca Pratt of Ruckersville; daughters, Mary Frances Parrott and Gale Rebecca Foy, both of Ruckersville; sons, Robert Eller Pratt of Fairfax, Va., Ernest Eller Pratt Jr. of Ruckersville; a brother, Irvin Pratt of Salem; four grandchildren, David Short, Darrin Short, Daniel Foy Jr. and Charlie Foy; and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Short; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Tulloss Pratt, a son, Daniel Wayne Pratt, a brother, Thurman Pratt, two sisters, Cleo McCarty and Beulah Britt, and a son-in-law, Daniel Brian Foy Sr. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruckersville Baptist Church with Reverend Arthur H. Dechent officiating. Intermentwill follow at Ruckersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Teague Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, P. O. Box 7065, Richmond, Va. 23221.
RIGBY, Gladys Campbell, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 28, 1996. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Marshall Rigby. She is survived by husband of 69 years, Arnold Gordon Rigby; son and daughter-in-law, Frank Eugene and Connie Rigby; sisters, Alice C. LeGault, Ruby C. Miller; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church or Good Samaritan Hospice
SANDERS, Eva Mildred, 93, of Newport News, went to be with her Lord, on Sunday, January 28, 1996. Miss Sanders was educated in the public schools of Roanoke, graduated from the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing, Westhampton College of the University of Richmond, and the Women's Missionary Union Training School in Louisville, Ky. She was a missionary to Nigeria, Africa, having been appointed in 1931. She was especially affiliated with the WMU of Virginia. Miss Sanders became the director of the Baptist Welfare Center, Ire, Nigeria. Her outstanding work was officially recognized in 1954, when she was made an honorary member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Nigeria was then a British protectorate). In her medical career, she delivered over 14,000 babies. In addition to her medical work, she served as missionary advisor for women's organizations in 22 churches of the Bethel Association and taught Sunday School and led in local churches on many occasions. She was elected to the University of Richmond Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1964. Her hobbies were African music and kindergarten work. Her work was the subject of two books, ``Tales from Ire"" and ``Bush Fire and Drum Song."" Also, she edited several books of musical songs. Miss Sanders was elected Woman of the Year in 1973-74 by the Beta Sigma Phi of the Roanoke Valley. Miss Sanders retired from the mission field in 1968, but remained a true liaison between America (Virginia) and her dear people in Nigeria. She came to reside in the Baptist Retirement Community in Newport News in 1976, but her heart was constantly in Nigeria. She faithfully taught a Friday morning Bible class as well as children's Sunday School until her health no longer allowed her to continue. She received her Doctor of Humane Letters from the William Carey College of Hattiesburg, Miss., in May of 1985. She was presented the distinguished award of the National Alumni Counsel of University of Richmond in 1980. Miss Sanders received the Scroll of Honor from the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for her services from 1931-1968. Her remaining survivors are three nieces, Mrs. Bertie (Suzy) Sanders Ashwell, Roanoke, Mildred Irma Sanders, Burlington, Ky., Mrs. Eugenia Sanders Hunter, Rockville, Md.; two nephews, Mr. Bernard Sanders, Roanoke, Dr. Felix Sanders Jr. Graveside services will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Wednesday by the Dr. Charles Fuller. Memorial services will be held in Hampton at the West Hampton Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Friday, February 2, 1996. Contributions may be sent to the Mary and Elizabeth Project, WMU of Virginia
SAYLOR, Edward Nathaniel, 80, of Covington, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Funeral arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington.
SINK, Earl B., 78, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
SMITH, Herbert D., 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 29, 1996, in a local hospital. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Newport News, and attended Hollins Road Baptist Church for many years. He belonged to the Joyful Servants Sunday School Class, and ret ired from State Amusement Co. He was a member of Wariek Masonic Lodge #336, Newport News, member of Scottish Rite Bodies of Roanoke, and Kazim Temple. Surviving are his wife, Luella Binder Smith; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Alma Smith, Lynchburg, Claude and Madeleine Smith, Roanoke; sisters, Cassie Rafferty, Gertrude Nichols, Daisy Wood, all of Lynchburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
Stowers, Marion Greever, Sr., 89, of Rt. 1 Crockett, Va., died Sunday, January 28, 1996 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Bland Co., Va., the son of the late WIlliam Steven & Laura Roxie Kitts Stowers. Mr. Stowers was a retired farmer and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmel Atwell Stowers and a son, Manuel Worley Stowers. He is survived by two daughters & son-in-law, Laura Mozelle Fulkerson of Metarie, La., Mazine & Bill Hall of Rural Retreat; one son & daughter-in-law, Marion G. (Buddy), Jr. & Frances Stowers of Wytheville; one foster son, Harold D. (Butch) Atwell of Forst Chiswell; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren & several nieces & nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger and the Rev. Dean Brewster officiating. Intermet will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or the Wythe County Volunteer Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residences of his children at any time. The Lindsdey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
STOWERS, Marion Greever, Sr., 89, of Rt. 1 Crockett, Va., died Sunday, January 28, 1996 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Bland Co., Va., the son of the late WIlliam Steven & Laura Roxie Kitts Stowers. Mr. Stowers was a retired farmer and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmel Atwell Stowers and a son, Manuel Worley Stowers. He is survived by two daughters & son-in-law, Laura Mozelle Fulkerson of Metarie, La., Maxine & Bill Hall of Rural Retreat; one son & daughter-in-law, Marion G. (Buddy), Jr. & Frances Stowers of Wytheville; one foster son, Harold D. (Butch) Atwell of Fort Chiswell; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren & several nieces & nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger and the Rev. Dean Brewster officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or the Wythe County Volunteer Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residences of his children at any time. The Lindsdey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
TOMLINSON, Charles R. 73, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, January 27th, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday, Martinsville Church of God. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home.
TUCKER, Vera Thelma, 96, of Salem, and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, January 28, 1996, in a local nursing home. She was born in Sunbury, Pa. and was the widow of Harold Tucker. Survivors include a son, Jack Tucker, Fredericksburg; granddaughter, Terry Tucker Newman, Roanoke. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, February 1, at Grace Memorial Church in Fredericksburg. Local arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem.
TURNER, Madeline Whitlock, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
TWEEDY, Charlie Warren, 72, of Roanoke, departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 1996 in a local hospital. A native of Gary, W.Va. He was retired from U.S. Steel Company at Gary No. 2, as a Supply Motorman. He has made his home in Roanoke for about nine years. He was a faithful and devoted member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Hairston Tweedy; four daughters, Vivian T. (Lawrence) Griffin, Rockville, Md., Priscilla L. (Ronald) Padgett, Princeton, W.Va., Shenella Matthews of Mitchellsville, Md., and Charlene (Jacob) Phillips, Manassas, Va., four grandsons, four granddaughters, a sister, Evelyn T. Grayson, Washington, DC; mother-in-law, Elsie Hairston, Roanoke and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and his church family of Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held 2 .m. Thursday, February 1, 1996 at the First Baptist Church on North Jefferson St. with Rev. L.A. Lewis, pastor of Morning Star Baptist, officiating clergyman and burial in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call on the family on Wednesday from 6 -8 p.m., at which time a brief christian wake service will be held at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
UPDIKE, Margaret H., 70, of 323 Fir Ave., Buena Vista, died M onday morning, January 29, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born July 3, 1925 in Big Island, a daughter of the late John and Evelyn Hudson Hawks. She was the director of the Rockbridge Area Occupational Center in Buena Vista. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Updike of Buena Vista; one daughter and son-in-law, Bill and Lynn Morris of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; three sons, Charles L. and Janice Updike of Glasgow, James (Bobby) Updike of Lexington, Mark and Judy Updike of Waynesboro; two sisters, Ellen St. John and Fleda St. John, both of Big Island; six grandchildren, Kelley Jo McFaddin, John L. Morris, Callie Anne Updike, Joseph A. Morris, Margaret R. Morris, Will Morris. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the St. Johns United Methodist Church in Buena Vista, by the Rev. Edward Johnson. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the residence. Contributions should be made to the American Cancer Society or the Buena Vista Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Chapel, Edinburg.
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