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DATE: MONDAY, May 16, 1994                   TAG: 9503240022
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BLEVINS, Randy Dale, 49, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, May 15, 1994. Arrangements by Barnetts Marion Funeral Home.

BOWMAN, William Theodore, 93, of Jett Street, Hillsville, passed away Sunday, May 15, 1994, at his home. Born August 3, 1900, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Sanford Bowman and Alwilda Jackson Bowman. He was preceded in death by his four sons, Donald, Bud, Bernard and Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Duncan Bowman; four daughters-in-law, Geraldine Bowman, Cuyahoga, Ohio, Helen Leigh Bowman, Hillsville, Ruby Bowman, Louisville, Ky., Louise Bowman, Kingsport, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., with the Dr. William Gunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan-Turner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

BREEDLOVE, Berkeley B., of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, May 13, 1994, after a lengthy illness. He was retired from the Payroll Department of Norfolk & Southern and a member of the Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren. He is survived by wife, Jean Poage Breedlove; daughter and son-in-law, Mary B. and J. R. Persinger of Blue Ridge; grandson, Brent Persinger; step-grandson, Chris Persinger of Covington; sister, Helen B. Nester of Villamont; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Dolly Breedlove of Buchanan; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy H. Breedlove of Bristol, Va., Betty Breedlove of Edgewater, Fla.; special devoted friends, David, Belinda, and Wayne Looney. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 1994, with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Va. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 309, Blue Ridge, VA 24064 or your favorite charity.

CLAYTOR, The Honorable W. Graham Jr., 82, of Washington, D.C., died Saturday, May 14, 1994. He was the beloved husband of Frances H. Claytor; the father of, Dr. F. Murray Claytor of Atlanta, Ga.; and W. Graham Claytor III of Alameda, Calif.; the brother of Richard A. Claytor of Bethesda, Md., and the late Robert B. Claytor. He also is survived by two grandsons. Funeral services will be held at the Christ Church Georgetown, 31st and O Street, NW, Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held at Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. on Wednesday, May 18,1994 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20010 or the charity of your choice. Local arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Va.

DICKERSON, Elnora Weddle, 79, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, May 14, 1994, at her home. Mrs. Dickerson was born in Floyd County, Va., April 9, 1915, a daughter of the late Haden A. Weddle and Lori Keith Weddle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Waitman Dickerson. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Marie and David Craighead, Radford, Barbara Freer, Rita and Steve Salmon, Brenda and Maury Sharp, all of Blacksburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Libby Dickerson, Salem; three sisters, Sylvia Pratt, Floyd, Lura Howery, Dorothy Wright, both of Blacksburg; two brothers, Wilbur Weddle, Vinton, Melvin Meddle, Georgia, Howard Weddle, Roanoke; 9 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Noah J. Underwood and the Rev. Wanda Kay officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery, Floyd, Va. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

DUTTON, Geneva McKinnon, 89, of Sugar Grove, widow of Charles Porter Dutton, died Sunday, May 15, 1994 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a life long member of Wharf Hill United Methodist Church and had been very active. She is survived by two daughters and one sin-in-law, Mary Jo and Elmer Phillippi of Sugar Grove, Elizabeth (Libby) Prater of Sugar Grove; three grandchildren, Pam Phillippi Harrington of Charlotte, N.C., Mark Porter Phillippi of Fort Mill, S.C., and Sherri Prater Box of Christiansburg; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at 3 p.m. at Wharf Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends Tuesday after noon from 2 to 3 p.m. at Wharf Hill United Methodist Church. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

FOSTER, Ralph W., 80, of Bassett, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thomasson Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service, Bassett.

GOAD, Avis Issac, 69, of Route 3, Hillsville, passed away Saturday, May 14, 1994, at Veterans Hospital, Salem, Va. He was born July 15, 1924, in Carroll County, Virginia, the son of the late Reuben Goad and Mary Durnil Goad. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Grover King Post #1115, Hillsville, Va., American Legion Post #9, Wytheville, Va., and Disabled American Veterans 75th Division. He is survived by his wife Juanita Harris Goad of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Winfred Brenwald of Elkin, N.C.; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; one sister, Marie Goad, Hillsville; two brothers, Elder John F. Goad, Hillsville and William Goad, Hillsville; one special nephew, Dempsey Lee Goad; his mother-in-law, Polly Harris of the home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 1994, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., with the Elder M elvin McGrady and Elder Joe H. McGrady officiating. Interment will follow in the Branscome Cemetery. Military rites at the graveside will be by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115.

HARMAN, Martha Edgar Hubble, 104, of Salem, and formerly of Welch, W.Va., died Sunday, May 15, 1994 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Harman was born April 28, 1890 in Tazewell County, Va. and was a member of Trinity Temple, Welch, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burrell Blair Harman and a son, Burrell Blair Harman III. Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Velma R. Harman of Cloverdale, with whom she made her home for 43 years; a daughter, Ruth H. Owens of Grundy; grandchildren, Mrs. Edward (Linda) Parsons of Roanoke, Burrell Blair Harman IV and wife, Uygonda of Ellicott City, Md., Mrs. Jerry (Carol) Walton of Troutville, Martha Harman of Cloverdale, Thomas V. Harman and wife, Delores of Welch, W.Va., Mr s. Jerry (Betty) Shields of Grundy; nephew, Thomas Albert Ireson of Bluefield, Va.; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, W.Va. on Tuesday, May 17, 1994 with the Rev. Larry Roberts officiating. The family would like express its sincere thanks to everyone on 3 East at Richfield Nursing Home. Local arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel.

HENDRICKS, Vernon T., (Tom), 83, of Elliston, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. Mr. Hendricks was born in Hobbsville, N.C. on December 18, 1910. He was a registered nurse graduating from McLean Hospital, Belmont, Mass. He was retired from Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Hendricks. He is survived by his wife, Ruth G. Hendricks, Elliston; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Don and Carolyn Long, Radford, Cheryl Waldron, Elliston, Ron and Linda Bonnema, Christiansburg; six sisters

, Desma Riddick, Hertford, N.C., Nita Trotman, Trotville, N.C., Frances Bazemore, Corateake, N.C., Vivian Stallings, Alma Stallings and Lillian Stallings, all of Belvidere, N.C.; four brothers, Wilbur Hendrix, Sunbury, N.C., Jim and Elton Hendrix both of Suffolk, Robert Hendrix, Hobbsville, N.C.; one granddaughter; four grandso ns. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.

HORTON, Curtis Franklin, 50, of Galax, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.

LANDERS, Julian Miller, 89, of Troutville, died Sunday morning, May 15, 1994. He was a lifelong resident of Botetourt County and a member of the Bonsack Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon Emeritus. He was employed by American Viscose Corp. and he retired from Auto Spring & Bearing Co. in 1970. Following his retirement, he worked part-time for Thriftway Supermarkets. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Dillard Landers; three daughters, Agnes L. Painter, Troutville, Faye L. Peters, Connersville, Ind., Betty L. Huddleston, Treasure Island, Fla.; one son, Julian Miller Landers Jr., Roanoke; one sister, Lucille Rader, Fincastle; 13 grandchildren, Bland A. Painter III, Troutville, Rosanna Myers, Roanoke, Page Weddle, Troutville, Paul Peters, Cincinatti, Ohio, Mary Hadley, Rochester, N.Y., Mark Peters, Indianapolis, Ind., Babs Davis, Tampa, Fla., Ania Hansen, Seminole, Fla., Cynthia Holland, Largo, Fla., Cathy Harris, Morganton, N.C., Jay Landers, Greensboro, N.C., Steve Landers, Morganton, N.C.; 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bonsack Baptist Church, Tuesday, May 17, 1994, 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Moore III officiating. Burial will be in the Mill Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home in Troutville. Memorials may be made to the Bonsack Baptist Church or the Troutville Rescue Squad.

LOVELL, Berta Yearout, 83, of Vinton, formerly of Floyd, died Saturday, May 14, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Ella and Alfred Smith, Vinton, Rebecca Yearout, Fredricksburg, Iowa; four grandchildren, Albert Smith, Floyd, David and John Smith, Roanoke, Katina Rowe, Vinton; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Orr, Lake Worth, Fla. and Betty Selmer, Waldorf, Md.; four brothers, Lewis Shanks, Covington, Alvin Shanks, Salem, Tom Shanks, Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Ralph Shanks, Salsbury, Md. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Floyd Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Jimmie L. Price officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.

MANN, James H., the last Mann on Meadow Creek is gone. James Hersey Mann, 87, of Route 1, New Castle, Virginia, crossed the Alleghanies late Saturday afternoon, May 14, 1994. Jim Mann was born in Craig County and has been a fixture here for his lifetime. For many years, he was a telephone man for Tulley Reynolds Phone Co. The old black '39 Chevrolet truck with the spotlight poking through the roof and the little man with the big cackle, hat and pipe, rattled over every road and pig path in the county. Later, as a trouble-shooter for Appalachian Power, many a home in Craig County was visited by the little man with the big cackle, hat and pipe, in a blue Chevrolet truck with the spotlight poking out of the top. Os' Carper used to tease Jim, telling him he put more miles on his old black Chevy truck courting Mary Jones down Thorny Hollow and then over the gap, than he did working, but it must have worked, 'cause he married Mary Jones Mann and she survives him and was faithful and loving for 54 years. Two things Jim Mann was, a Methodist and a Democrat, serving on the Electoral Board 35 years. He loved taters, baseball and roaming the mountains, coon hunting, trapping, or digging ``sang"" with his dog and his buddies. He farmed in the Meadow Creek Valley and always considered himself blessed by God for giving him a faithful and loving wife, a long peaceful life and a beautiful place to live it. Goodbye Jim Mann, we love you and will join you some day just over the Alleghanies. Also surviving are two nieces, Lila Caldwell and Imogene Stafford; two sisters-in-law, Gay Looney and Opal Mann; one great-nephew, Clayton Caldwell; two great-great-nieces, Tracy Dillon and Lisa Beaudoin, and a host of friends and neighbors. Services will be conducted at the graveside in Huffman Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 1994, with Dr. Ernie Johnson and the Rev. David Breeden officiating. The family will receive friends at Boitnott Funeral Home Monday, May 16, 1994, from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

MEADOR, Elizabeth Ayers, (``Betty""), 73, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. She was the widow of William Edward Meador Jr. and was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Rita Ingle Womens Circle. Mrs. Meador had also been active in the Roanoke Lioness Club, Order of Eastern Star, and the Williamson Road Action Forum. She was retired from the City of Roanoke Department of Social Services. Mrs. Meador was a native of Belleville, Ill., and graduated from Parkersburg High School in West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Julius K. Ayers and Elizabeth Exline Ayers of Strasburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose Elam and Evelyn Ayers. Surviving are her sons, William Edward Meador III and wife, Judy, Newtown, P a., Rodney Ayers Meador, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Karen Meador, Kristi Meador, Sara Meador and Jonathan Meador; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Alton Washington will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

PHILLIPPI, Martha Williams, 61, of Marion, widow of Richard Lee Phillippi, died Saturday, May 14, 1994, in Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Md. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Joy Phillippi of Highland, Md.; one sister, Patricia Dunlap of Bowie, Md.; one half sister, Nancy Stokes of Columbia, S.C.; one half brother, Mike Williams of Lancaster, S.C.; two grandsons, Kevin and Travis Phillippi. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at 11 a.m. at Wharf Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Bill Hinton officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia, Route 1, Box 510, Atkins, Va. 24311. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

SAYERS, Louona Elizabeth, (``Onie""), 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. Mrs. Sayers was the widow of Clinton L. Sayers. Survivors include sisters, Mrs. Mae Walond, Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. Rose Ferguson, Roanoke; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park at noon Tuesday. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

SCOTT, Hortense Whitlock, 79, of Newport News, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 1994, at the Riverside Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Scott was a native of Blacksburg and had been a Peninsula resident for 51 years. She was the daughter of the late Henry Byrd and Rosa Turner Whitlock. Mrs. Scott graduated from V.P.I. with a B/S Degree in 193 5 and a Masters Degree in 1936. Mrs. Scott retired in 1977 from the Newport News School System where she had been a teacher for 20 years. Mrs. Scott was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where she had been a member of the vestry and also the alter guild. Her husband of 40 years, James P. Scott, died on May 5, 1983. She is survived by her son, James W. Scott of Eastern Md.; five sisters, Lucille Jones of Hobbsville, N.C., Irene Talley of Floyd, Helen Funnell and Jewell Whitlock of Virginia Beach, and Josephine Prentice of Chicago, Ill.; four brothers, Harry C. and Henry Byrd Whitlock of Richmond, Sidney Whitlock os Stone Mountain, Ga., and Ralph Whitlock of Blacksburg; two grandsons, James H. Scott of Bowie, Md., and Nathan L. Scott of Eastern Md. Mrs. Scott is also survived by 16 nephews and 13 nieces. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Newport News. Interment will take place at the Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Peninsula Funeral Home on Tuesday 7 to 8:30 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Capital Improvement Fund of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 221 34th Street, Newport News, Va. 23607 in her memory.

STEVENS, Alexander Henderson, 91, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. Mr. Stevens was a long time member of Oakland Baptist Church, a member of Melrose Masonic Lodge #139, a member of Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies, and Kazim Temple. He was a retired machine operator from Johnson-Carper Furniture Co. and was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Musgrove

Stevens. Surviving are a daughter, Marlene Stevens Debo, Roanoke; his sons and daughters-in-law, Barrie E. and Marsha Stevens, Troutville, Michael M. and Sharon Stevens, Roanoke; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Roy O. Stevens, J. Harold Stevens, both of Bedford; his sister, Mamie S. Atkins, Bedford. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel, Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m., with the Rev. H. Kelly Dampeer officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley, c/o VA Medical Center, Bldg. 76, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153, in his memory. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

TAYLOR, Richard, 45, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 15, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

UMBERGER, Mary Maxine, 88, of 127 Lagrange Street, Pulaski, died Friday evening, May 13, 1994, in the Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia, June 28, 1905, and she was the daughter of the late Joseph Fisher Umberger and Doral Belle Umberger Umberger. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Billie Haislip. She was a life long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Pulaski. She was a graduate of National Business College, Roanoke, Va. She was a former employee of Pulaski County, having worked in the Welfare Department for 39 years. Surviving are one sister, Lucille U. Amos, Kegley Manor in Bastian, Va.; one niece, Sandra Amos, Banner Elk, N.C. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Church, Pulaski, with the Rev. Steven Ridenhour officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwoo d Cemetery, Pulaski, Va. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 378, Pulaski, VA 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.

UNDERWOOD, Roy Glenn, 76, of Collinsville, died Friday, May 13, 1994. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

WADE, Marguerite Thierry, 85, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 15, 1994. Surviving is a granddaughter, Crystal Wade; great-grandson, Zachary Wade; brother, Danton M. Thierry, all of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 1994 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. The Rev. Anthony C. Busic and the Rev. Jean Rutherford will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

WEEKS, Maude Dickerson, 97, of Christiansburg, died Friday evening, May 13, 1994, in a local health care center. She was born October 16, 1896, the daughter of the late William Jefferson and Sarah Scott Dickerson and was the widow of Granville Weeks. The funeral will be 1 p.m. today at the Main Street Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call this morning at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

WHITE, Louise Barnett, 100, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 12, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abner White Sr. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Elsie and James Scott, Mrs. Mildred Lipscomb, Celestine and George Simms all of Roanoke; two sons and their wives, Abner and Marie White of Detroit, Mich., Johnny and Betty White, Cleveland, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; a special devoted cousin, Andrew Barnett of Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 a.m. at the Loudon Avenue Christian Church. Rev. William L. Lee will officiate with burial in the Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Milton B., 80, of Roanoke, formerly of Salem, died Saturday, May 14, 1994. He was retired from the City of Roanoke and was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise St. John Wright and a brother, Kent Wright. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mize Wright; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Kathy Wright and O'Neil and Sandra Wright; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jim Ridenour; three stepsons, Barry Mize, Clyde Mize, and Rev. Johnnie Mize; three sisters, Mary W. Bohon, Beulah W. Cawley, Cellus B. Manspile; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Revs. Fred Rakes and Johnnie Mize officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Contributions may be made to the Roanoke Volunteer Rescue Squad.