ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 1996 TAG: 9608070072
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
BARNES, Doris Jean Cooper, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 4, 1996. Mrs. Barnes was a retired teacher from Colonial Elementary School in Botetourt County, and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Jefferson Barnes. She is survived by a son, George Barnes; nieces, Delinda Gloss, Dawn Gloss; nephews, Danny Gloss, Doug Gloss; sister-in-law, Gladys Barnes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m . Thursday, August 8, 1996 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. John Hawn officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
BOURNE, Lenora H. 85, of Birdmont Health Care Center, Wytheville, and formerly of Elk Creek, Va., passed away Monday, August 5, 1996 at the Birdmont Health Care Center, Wytheville. Born August 7, 1910 at Sugar Grove, Va. to Enoch Cisiro Hamm and Charity Ann Brown Hamm, she was a member of Jerusalem United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved in previous years teaching Sunday School and working in the W. M. U. Survivors include her husband of 601/2 years, Henry S. Bourne, Birdmont Retirement Center, Wytheville; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Hobert Perdue, Jr., Lenoir City, TN.; daughter-in-law, Mary Nell Bourne, Wytheville; grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law, Mitchell and Stephanie Perdue, both of Lenoir City, Tn., Graham Bourne, Leesburg, Fla., Louis and Vicki Bourne, Toccoa, Ga.; sister, Clydas Keesling, Richmond; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Virginia Eminhizer and Dr. James Vaught are officiating. The body is at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home, Independence, Va., where the family will receive friends Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. The body will lie in state at the church thirty minutes preceding the funeral service. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association for Research, National Headquarters, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill., 60611 or to the charity of donor's choice. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
CALLOWAY, George W., 80, of Montvale, passed away Monday, August 5, 1996. Survivors include five daughters, Carol (P.R.) Brown, Clara (Lynwood) Jones, Sandra Calloway, all of Roanoke, Lena (Robert) Banks, Charlottesville, Leola Harriston, Montvale; four sons, Marvin Calloway, Kenneth Calloway , both of Montvale, Anthony (Laura) Calloway, Roanoke, George C. (Robbie) Calloway, Vista, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence and Sandy Calloway, Forest,Va.; and a host of neices, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 11 a.m. from the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Thomas A. Woods Jr. officiating, with burial to follow in the family cemetery in Montvale. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
CAUDILL, Michael, 31, of Fancy Gap, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
CRAFT, Goldie Looney, 93, of Roanoke, formerly of New Castle, died Sunday, August 4, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Huffman Memorial Park, New Castle. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
DOSS, Clara Manning, 94, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 5, 1996 at Friendship Manor following a lengthy illness. Born in Botetourt County, she was the daughter of the late Griffith M. and Mattie Hurt Manning of Floyd. She was predeceased by her husb and, Ernest L. (``Jack'') Doss. Mrs. Doss was the last member of her immediate family and was a longtime member of the First Church of the Brethren, Roanoke. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Emily Manning, Salem, Virginia M. Doss, Charlotte, N.C.; four nephews, Ebbie L. Manning, Blue Ridge, Barry Firebaugh, Abingdon, Dr. James L. Doss, Winston-Salem, N.C., Raymond E. Doss, Jr., New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; a niece, Martha Firebaugh Hurst, Richlands. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 1996 from Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, conducted by Pastor David Miller. The family will receive friends starting at noon Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel
ECHOLS, Howard E., 73, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 5, 1996, in a Salem hospital. He was retired from Sunshine Biscuit Company and Mick-or-Mack Stores, and a veteran of World War II, a lifelong member of West End United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Stacy Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Smith Echols; daughters, Nancy and husband, Richard J. Stark, of Charlotte, N.C., Mary and husband, James M. (Monty) Johnson, of Vinton; sons, Robert and wife, Kirk, of Danville, Stephen and wife, Claudia, of Delray Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Erika Stark, Andrew Stark, Ruth Echols, Robert Echols; mother, Elizabeth C. Echols; sister, Hazel Young; brothers, Melvin M. Echols, Raymond P. Echols, and James C. Echols. A memorial service will be held at West End United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 8, at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Bernard S. Via, Jr. officiating. Burial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West End United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GOODSON, Sterling Early, (``Shorty''), 62, of Galax, died Monday, August 5, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Oakland United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
HARLESS, Haven B., 78, of the Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville, passed away Monday, August 5, 1996. Surviving are his wife, Adie Harless, Massillon, Ohio; two daughters, Laura Anderson, Abingdon, Mary Gayheart, Lake City, Fla.; two sons, Buford Harless, Salem, Billy Harless, Massillon, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Harless, Beckley, W.Va.; three sisters, Josephine, Roanoke, Hazel, Baltimore, Md., Rosie, Beckley, W.Va. Graveside services w ill be at the Sherwood Memorial Park 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 1996, with the Rev. David Butcher officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
HARRIS, Virginia Faye Quillen, 65, of Marion, died Monday, August 5, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
HILL, Nancy Waldron, 84, of Salem, died on Tuesday, August 6, 1996 in a local nursing home. A lifelong Salem resident and member of New Hope Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Sidney and Melvin Waldron; two sisters, Dolly St. Clair and Gay Buck. Survivors include her husband, Herman Hill Sr.; one son, Herman T. Hill Jr.; two sisters, Alice Buck and Elizabeth Combs; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funera l services will be held on Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Keith Johnston officiating with burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m
KEATLEY, Andrew Joseph, (``Andy""), 77, of Wheatland Hills Apartments, #H-3, Fairlawn, passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, August 6, 1996, at Pulaski Community Hospital. For the past two years, he demonstrated to all his great faith and courage. He was born on July 28, 1919, in Matewan, W.Va. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II with the 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion. Upon his honorable discharge in 1945, he received the Good Conduct Metal, American Defense Service Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with six bronze stars and one arrowhead. He was a retired employee of RAAP in Radford with 30 years of service. He served as deacon and treasurer at First Baptist Church of Pulaski. He was a current member of Fairlawn Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jean Scott Keatley of Fairlawn; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and the Rev. Danny Collins of Fairlawn and Andrea and David Hoover of Kingsport, Tenn., and four grandsons, Andy Collins and wife Michelle of Raleigh, N.C., Brad Collins of Angier, N.C., and Mike Hoover and Rob Hoover of Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Fairlawn Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charles Addington and the Rev. Danny W. Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Fairlawn Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 6758 Oxford Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
KEATTS, Christine Anna Pannell, 69, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 4, 1996 in a local hospital. Mrs. Keatts was a native of Gretna, Va., the daughter of the late Squire and Louise Pannell. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board, Progressive Adult Club, Missionary Circle and the Pastor's Aide. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Keatts. Survivors include her husband, Walter Keatts, Roanoke; two daughters, Deloris K. (James) Lark, and Eloise K. (Charles) Nelson, all of Roanoke; three sisters, Hossie Lyons, Oxen Hill, Md., Cossie Lovelace, Mitchellville, Md., and Marie Miller, Atlantic City, N.J.; one brother, Walker Panell, Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren, Demond Lark, Shanta Lark, Quinton Keatts, Alicia Anderson, Jerrell Lark, Pamela Nelson, and Anita Nelson, all of Roanoke; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 9, 1996, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dwight O. Steele, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the home of Charles and Eloise Nelson, 1436 Leon St. N.W., Roanoke . Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126 Gilmer Ave. N.W., Roanoke.
KERN, Berkley West, Sr., 84, of Bedford, died Monday, August 5, 1996 , in Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Lynchburg. He was born in Bedford County on February 17, 1912, a son of the late Joseph H. Kern and Florence Martin Kern. He was a retired machinist and was a member of the Masons. He is survived by his wife, Marion Carner Kern; four sons, Michael West Kern, Lindenwold, N.J., Donald Wayne Kern, Bedford, Berkley West Kern Jr., Ellicott City, Md., Samuel Joseph Kern, Pasadena, Md.; four brothers, Harrison J. Kern, Silver Spring, Md., Warren H. Kern, Newport News, Earl L. Kern, Baltimore, Md., Roy E. Kern, Roanoke; eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 1996, at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home after which a funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Jones officiating. Mr. Kern will be transported to Ellicott City, Maryland where funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 9, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. at Witzke Funeral Home with burial to follow in Meadow Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
McCARTHY, Maurice Taylor, Sr., of 352 Clays Crossing Drive, Forest, died Monday, August 5, 1996, at his residence. He was the husband of Muriel Gibson McCarthy. Born on August 7, 1918, he was the son of the late William Edgar McCarthy and Flossie Virginia Grubbs McCarthy. He was a member and former deacon of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. He was owner of McCarthy's Bakery in Lynchburg from 1939 to 1953. He then began a real estate career with Acree & Peck Inc., of which he became co-owner. He later formed Acree, Bailey & McCarthy Inc., of which he was president. He was owner and president of Central Virginia Corporation, a home building concern. He was a senior residential appraiser, active in the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and was local chapter president. Mr. McCarthy was twice president of the Lynchburg Board of Realtors, and was Lynchburg Realtor of the Year. He was the recipient of the state award for the Realtor best exemplifying the code of ethics. He was a director of Co-Operative Building and Loan Association for 18 years, retiring in 1989. He was a founding director of the Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority and became its first chairman in 1964. For six years, he was chairman of the Campbell County Electoral Board. He helped organize and was president of the Brookville Lions Club, and was president of the Brookville Ruritan Club. Mr. McCarthy was instrumental in organizing the Brookville High School Band and the Bandboosters Association. He assisted in organizing the Brookville Football Little League and served as a coach. He was co-founder of the ``Big Band Sound,"" a group of local musicians who promoted the sound of the big band era by giving many benefit concerts. For many years, he also was very active in numerous other civic and community organizations, including chairing the Red Cross, United Fund, Piedmont Heart Association, being director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, and being active in the Brookville PTA and many community clubs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. and his wife Deborah Cox McCarthy; one daughter, Judith McCarthy Overacre and her husband William F. Overacre; two grandsons, Michael Aaron McCarthy and Jonathon McCarthy, all of Lynchburg; three granddaughters, Deborah O. Farina of Gloucester, Christina O. Pierce of Harrisonburg and Joanna Overacre of Richmond; one great-grandson, Austin Farina of Gloucester; two brothers, Robert L. McCarthy and his wife Mary Alice F. McCarthy of Virginia Beach and Jack A. McCarthy and his wife Velma H. McCarthy of Lynchburg, and one sister, Christine McCarthy Limbrick of Fredericksburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Lynchburg, with the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Putt and the Rev. Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hil l Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Chestnut Hill Baptist Church or the Hospice of the Hills
McGEORGE, Louise, 71, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lois Burnett and her husband, Clarence, Mrs. Phyllis A. McGeorge, both of Roanoke; two sons, Edgar McGeorge and wife, Barbara, Terry McGeorge and wife, Linda, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Regina Nelson, Roanoke; two devoted friends, Mae Hairston and Lula Hampton, both of Roanoke; grandchildren, Jermaine McGeorge, Roanoke, Ternisha McGeorge, Roanoke, Staff Sgt. Paul A. Divers and wife, Doris, Fort Leavensworth, Kan., Melissa Billingsley and husband Darnell, Roanoke, Michael McGeorge, Roanoke, Cory McGeorge, Roanoke, Shane McGeorge, Sean McGeorge, Shraiff Muse, Roanoke, Faith Blanney, Terry Crowder, Roanoke; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gladys McGeorge, Mrs. Bertha McGeorge, both of Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 1996 at 2 p.m., Fizer Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Herman Word will officiate. Burial in the Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before services Saturday, from 1 p.m. to service time. Arrangements by Fizers Funeral Home.
MERRITT, Lucian, Jr., 69, of Abingdon, died Tuesday,August 6, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Charity Baptist Church. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
PAGANS, Ervin Silbon, 67, of Wirtz, died Monday, August 5, 1996. Born March 5, 1929, he was preceded in death by his father, Pete L. Pagans; brother, Mearl Pagans; sister, Ruby Holland. He was a store merchant for 31 years; a farmer; and active member of Mt. Ivy Christian Church. Married 47 years ago, August 6, he is survived by his loving wife, Helen Housman Pagans of the home; mother, Frances English Pagans of Wirtz; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Kenneth Pasley of Moneta, Debbie and Dale Simmons of Wirtz; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Mae Pagans of Moneta, Wesley Pagans; and special friend, Cherry Shuey of Wirtz; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete ``Junior'' and Frances Pagans of Moneta, Henry and Shirley Pagans of Wirtz, William ``Buck'' and Pam Pagans of Hardy; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Flossie and Posey Holland of Rocky Mount, Nancy Holland of Wirtz, Estelle and Floyd Bolling of Moneta, Mildred and Henry Hartman of Rustburg, Drucillia and Mack McCoy of Wirtz; ten grandchildren, Rev. Steve Pasley, Becky Hodges and husband, James, Kim Pagans and fiancee Ricky Tuck, Shelly Simmons, Coleman Simmons, Chad Simmons, Wesley Pagans Jr., Brad Pagans, Danielle Shuey and Jessica Shuey; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 1996 at Mt. Ivy Christian Church with the Revs. J. D. Hunt and Melvin Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Lynch Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scruggs Rescue Squad. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
SHIFFLETT, Steven Jay, 39, of Glasgow, died Sunday, August 4, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Glasgow Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral home, Buena Vista.
SPIGLE, Stephen Mark, 40, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 5, 1996 at home. He worked for Silver Enterprises for many years, was a graduate of Augusta Military Academy in Staunton, and was a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Meghan Elizabeth Spigle, Rebecca Spigle; a son, William Randall Spigle; his parents, Jack and Betty Spigle, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Michelle Higginbotham, Winchester, Miss Katey Spigle, Roanoke; a brother, David B. Spigle, Fincastle; a brother-in-law, John Higginbotham, Winchester; a sister-in-law, Mrs. David Spigle, Fincastle; an aunt, Betty Wertz; a special friend, Perkins Ellis, Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, from Colonial Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Michael Nevling and the Rev. H. Fleet Powell officiating. Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday from Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, (P.O. Box 76, Salem, Va. 24153). Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
STRAUSS, John Andrew, Sr., 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996. Arrangements pending by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
STULL, Fay Leon, (``Lon''), 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996. He was retired from the V A Medical Center, Salem. He is survived by his wife, Agnes C. Stull, Roanoke; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa Denise Stull, Roanoke, Diana and Tony Wells, South Carolina; son, Lonnie Stull, Roanoke; grandchildren, Anthony Wells, Lisa Johnson and Steven Johnson; sisters, Dorothy Hall, Clifton Forge, Eleanor Bedrosian, Massachusetts, and Ann Barger of Eagle Rock; brother, Ray Stull, Eagle Rock. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 7, 1996, from 7 to 9 p.m., and at the church one hour before the service. The funeral will be Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Forest Grove Baptist Church with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Rev . Steve Harris. Memorial donations to the Good Samaritan Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements are by the Eagle Rock Funeral Home
TOMLIN, Edith P., 77, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
WARRINGTON, Ralph Earl, 48, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born September 23, 1947, in Elkton, Md. and was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Warrington. He is survived by his beloved Katharine Elizabeth Lamb, Blacksburg; two sons, Daniel Lee Warrington, Unionville, Pa., Keith Delbert Warrington, Elkton, Md.; mother, Mary Helen And rew, Elkton, Md.; one sister, Judy Olah, Perry Point, Md.; two brothers, John Warrington, Elkton, Md., Jim Warrington, Delaware; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 1996, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends immediately following the service
WILLIAMS, Lotus Helvey Gray, 82, of Salem, died Monday, August 5, 1996, at Friendship Manor. She is survived by one son, Lilburn W. Gray, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one daughter, Linda G. Owens, Vinton; two sisters, Janie Richardson, Eden, N.C., Rosella Lyons, Springfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Cynnamon Kiser, Salem, Channon Jones, Vinton, Barry Gray, Memphis, Tenn., Pam Thrush, Roanoke, Jeff Gray, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one great-grandson, Justin Kiser, Salem. Graveside service will be held Thursday , August 8, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at the Churchill Cemetery with the Rev. Roy B. Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel
WOOD, Darryl, (``Jay""), 31, of Floyd, died Monday, August 5, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. He was a textile Material Handler for Cross Creek Apparel, Inc. Survivors include his fiancee and soulmate, Tracy Wray and their unborn child, Floyd; daughter, Kayla Leavon Wood, Floyd; parents, C. R. and Mae Belle James Wood, Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Clarence Caston, Millersburg, Michigan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward Wood, Ray Wood, both of Millersburg, Michigan, David and Lynda Wood, Yale, Michigan, Donald and Danita Wood, Cleveland, Tenn.; three nieces and seven nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Joseph L. Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A great soul filled with the love of life, he touched the hearts of many. he will be truly missed by us all.
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