Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, April 24, 1994 TAG: 9503230034
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BAXTER, Lillian Hilda, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 22, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. T. Burton officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
BELL, Edna Hale, 65, of Vinton, passed away Friday, April 22, 1994. She was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Bell is survived by her husband, Cecil D. Bell of Vinton; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie D. and Sandra T. Bell, Vinton; daughter and son-in-lw, Connie Bell and Clayton F. Highberger, Salem; grandchildren, Robynne D. Bell, Rhandee D. Bell both of Vinton, Clayton Scott Highberger of Salem; sisters, Virginia H. Pruett, Roanoke, Clara H. Pruett, Roanoke, Ruby H. Duncan, Bent Mountain, Jacqueline H. Bell, Copper Hill; brother, Wallace Hale, Nebraska; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p. m. Monday, April 25, 1994, at Oakey's Vinton Chpael with the Rev. Aaron J. Rummage, Rev. Orlando P. Gonzalez and Rev. W. Albert Massey officiating w ith burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be made to the Hospice of Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
BLEVINS, Squire Comador, (``Tommy""), 80, of Roanoke County, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. He was a retired employee of Wiley N. Jackson Construction Company. He was a member and Deacon of Melrose Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Thurman Blevins. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Williams Blevins, Roanoke County; stepson and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Virginia Williams, Roanoke County; four grandchildren, Eric Williams, Chad Williams, Mark Blevins, and Rhonda Blevins Foulks; five brothers, Lee Blevins, Chesil Blevins, William (Bill) Blevins, all of Marion, Rev. Charles Blevins, Chilhowie, John Robert Blevins, Marion; four sisters, Mrs. James (Pearl) Stamper, Marion, Mrs. George (Polly) Murray, Chilhowie, Mrs. Keith (Bertha) Hopkins, Marion, Mrs. Don (Nancy) Martin, Castleberry, Fla.; special sister-in-law, Marie Thornburg, Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Terry Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.
BOWEN, Sadie Richmond, 80, of Covington, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
BROWN, William Lee, 92, of Galax, passed away Friday, April 22, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
CARTER, Howard Steven, 57, of Bassett, died Friday, April 22, 1994. Funeral 2 pm Monday at Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett.
CHITWOOD, Alice Smith, 61, died Friday, April 22, 1994. Funeral 2 pm Sunday, Gretna Christian Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
DeWITT, John Keene, 81, of Blue Ridge Convalescent Center and formerly of Rt 5, Martinsville, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Surviving are six sisters, Elizabeth Patterson, Lillian D. Barbour, Barbara DeWitt and Lucy DeWitt all of Rt 5, Martinsville; Lorene Coleman, Sydnorsville; Mamie Patterson, Baltimore, Md.; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, 11 a.m. in Franklin Memorial Park with the Rev. Windell Patterson officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
DUNBAR, Bessie Miller, 78, of Glen Wilton, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
JOHNSON, John W. Jr., 64, of Spartanburg, S. C., formerly of Ridgeway, Va., died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
KAVANAGH, J. Philip, 88, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 23, 1994, at his residence. He was retired from Wallace & Tiernan Company, and was active in the American Waterwork Association and the Virginia Water Pollution Control Association. Surviving are his wife, Mary Flanagan Kavanagh; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Martha Kavanagh, Roanoke; two daughters and son-in-law, Carol K. and Robert Schroeder, Roanoke, Catherine Kavanagh, Richmond; two sisters, Theresa K. Ricou, Miami, Fla., Cecile K. Ownbey, Pensacola, Fla.; five grandchildren, Mary Dondero, Durham, N.C., Thomas Schroeder, Roanoke, Russell Martin, Powhatan, Catherine Martin, Richmond; and Christopher Kavanagh, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park, at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell and the Rev. Carlotta ``Lo ttie'' Cochran officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John's Episcopal Church (P.O. Box 257, Roanoke, VA 24002). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
LAWSON, Jonathan Carl, 2, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 22, 1994. He was the son of Timothy C. and Jeannie S. Lawson. He is also survived by his sister, Cristy W. Lawson, Roanoke; maternal grandparents, Evelyn M. and Colen W. Showalter, Roanoke; paternal grandmother, Virginia S. Lawson, Roanoke. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. Graveside services will be held 1 pm Monday, April 25, 1994 at Blu e Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Billy White officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Suite 146, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
LEWIS, Joel Rodney, 50, of New River, Va., died, Wednesday, April 20, 1994, in Botetourt County as a result of a construction accident. He was born July 1, 1943 in Radford, Va. the son the of the late Ray W. Lewis Sr. and Regina Casey Lewis. He was an employee of the Lewis Construction Company. He is survived by two sons, Arthur Lewis of Radford and Garrett Taylor of New River, Va.; five brothers, Walter S. Lewis Sr., Leander V. Lewis Sr., James W. Lewis, Anthony G. Lewis, Richard Courtney Lewis; four sisters, Laverne Brown, Valerie Morton, Eliza Charlton, Caroline Manns; one granddaughter, LaToya Lewis; host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, at First Missionary Baptist Church in New River, Va. with the Rev. Ronald Brown officiating and the Rev. Lyle Morton delivering the eulogy. Burial will be at the New River Cemetery, New River, Va. Penn's Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.
LOTTS, Lewis Hampton, 62, of Natural Bridge, died Saturday, April 23, 1994 in the Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Salem, Va. Mr. Lotts was born April 26, 1931 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Lewis C. Lotts and Pearl Kenley Lotts. He was a member of the High Bridge Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra L. Fernatt, Richmond, Sharon L. Dutton, Chesapeake; one son, David Wayne Lotts, Roanoke; one sister, Joyce L. Camper, Sanford, N. C.; three brothers, Harliss Lotts, Vinton, Miles Lotts, Salem, James Lotts, Wilmington, N. C.; three grandchildren, Michael David Lewis Hampton Dooley-Lotts, Amanda Chantelle Holt, Candice Rge' Mitchell; and a special friend, Jean Davis. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, 1994 at the High Bridge Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Glenn M. Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harrison F uneral Home, Lexington.
LYONS, James Earl, 81, of Galax, passed away Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
MOKOLE, Mathew Alan, 4, of Brandon, Fla., died Thursday, April 22, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Tomlinson-Bassett Funeral Home Chapel, Bassett, Va.
MONROE, Elsie P., 82, of Rt 1, Gladys, died Friday, April 22, 1994. Graveside service 4 p.m. Monday, Kedron Baptist Church. Arrangements by Finch and Finch Fuenral Home, Gladys.
MONTGOMERY, John William Jr., 63, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, April 23, 1994, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington. He was the son of the late John William Montgomery Sr. and Marie Eggleston Montgomery. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Montgomery and a sister, Allena Chittum. John was a retired carpenter. He worked for Shewey's Building Supply for 24 yr. He also worked for Lexington Building Supply several years. He was a member of the Buena Vista Church of God of Prophecy where he played the piano for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Betty Cash Montgomery and four sons, Robert William Montgomery and wife, Pat, Kenneth Dale Montgomery and Joyce, Stephen Wayne Montgomery and wife, Louise and Emmitt (Bo) Wayne Montgomery and wife, Lorrie and ex-daughter-in-law, Marilyn Farris; one sister, Alice Wilhelm of Glasgow; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; also one special great-grandson, Zack Montgomery who lived at the home. He is also survived by a stepmother and three half sisters and a very special friend Bo Byers. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 25, 1994, at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lacy King and the Rev. Greg Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery, Buena Vista. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Service.
MOORMAN, Robert Lee, (``Lil Darling""), 67, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 23, 1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MORRIS, Wythe C. Sr., (``Candy''), 69, of Max Meadows, died Friday, April 22, 1994. Graveside service 2 p. m. Sunday, Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
PUFFENBARGER, Perl L., 64, of Roanoke, died April 21, 1994. Memorial services 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Center. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
RATLIFF, Elsie Virginia Hendrick, 82, of Rocky Gap, died Saturday, April 22, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Rocky Gap United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, Va.
REYNOLDS, Louise Spencer, 71, of Route 1, Patrick Springs, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
RICE, Eva Lambert, 85, of Rt 2, Altavista, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Finch and Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
RICHMOND, Lucille Vannoy, 89, of Brooklyn, N. Y., formerly of Glade Spring, died Monday, April 18, 1994. Funeral 11 a. m. Monday, Fairview Baptist Church, Glade Spring. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.
ROBERSON, Edna Marie, 65, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, April 23, 1994 in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include her husband, M. Hubert Roberson, of Floyd; three daughters, Sharon Edens, and Carlene Howery of Christiansburg, Sheila Cox of Floyd; two sons, Randy Roberson of Waynesboro and Bruce Roberson of Floyd; three sisters, Pauline Thomas, Margaret Broughman of Salem, and Alberta Drake of Roanoke; six brothers, Roscoe Garman and Oscar Garman, Jr., Salem, Henry Garman of Elliston, Woodrow Garman of Martinsville, Douglas Garman and David Garman of Delaware; 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Alton Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Lee Cemetery, Route 615. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
SALTER, Eleanor Ann Crewey, 61, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 23, 1994 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, William T. Salter, Chilhowie; one daughter, Judy Kegley, Chilhowie; one son, Jeff Salter, Chilhowie; one brother, Marvin Crewey, Marion; five sisters, Ovella Polansky, Blacksburg, Ruth Alley, Abingdon, Kathleen Vaught and Mary Snyder, both of Shoshone, Idaho, and Louise Horne, Rural Retreat; one grandson, Scott Lee Kegley, Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at Seaver-Brown Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
SMITH, Paul F., 73, of Marion, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel.
THOMPSON, Lorena Adams, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 22, 1994 in a local hospital. She was the widow of Charles H. Thompson and a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Surviving are her brother, William Marshall Adams, Cumberland, Md.; sister, Ruth H. McFarland, Crestview Hills, Ky.; several loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund at North Roanoke Baptist Church, 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Darryl L. Crim. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
TURNER, Lloyd Shattuck, 85, of Richmond, died Saturday, April 23, 1994, at Richmond Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Va. Mr. Turner was born in Gardner, Massachusetts December 4, 1908, the son of the late Harvey Sherman Turner and Mertie Abby Shattuck Turner. He was a graduate of the University of Vermont with graduate studies at Harvard and Boston University. He was a life time member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Mr. Turner taught school before he retired from General Electric in Schenectady, New York. He was a vertry member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Roc ky Mount, Va. He was preceded in death by one son, David Harvey Turner. Surviving are his devoted wife of 60 years, Ethel Lynn Mann Turner, Richmond, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Rose Turner Vacca and Dr. Richard Vacca, Richmond, Va; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Friday (April 29, 1994) at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery with the Rev. Van T. Renick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church, 101 Church Street, NE, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Lynch Funeral Home of Rocky Mount is in charge of arrangements.
VALLESTIROS, Damingo 93, of Troutville, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
WALDEN, Harry T., 54, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 22, 1994. He was General Manager of Semco Manufacturing, Inc. and a member of the Botetourt Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Twinkle Star Walden; two sons and daughters-in-law, Hunter T. and Jessica V. Walden, Chesapeake, Eric K. and Gina Walden, Sacremento, Calif.; three grandchildren, Heather, Christopher and Chelsea Walden; mother, Ruby G. Walden, Chaffee, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Jack Crawford, Warrenton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Darryl L. Crim. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
WHITLEY, Hilda Huddleston, 96, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 21, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard B. Huddleston and Sidney J. Whitley, and a son, Frank B. Huddleston. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Elbert D. and Lois P. Huddleston, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth H. and Dennis C. Statome, St. Petersburg, Fla., Edna Earle and Eugene Frankie, Palmetto, Fla.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Beatrice D. Johns, Blacksburg. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery, with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Roanoke Emergency Medical Services, 376 Day Ave. S. W., Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WHITTAKER, Otto N. 77, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WITHROW, Robert Berkley, 76, of Covington, died Saturday, April 23, 1994. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
by CNB