Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, July 7, 1994                   TAG: 9503300017
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BOLLING, John Henry, 81, of Montvale, died Monday, July 4, 1994, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by one son, William N. Bolling, Bedford; one daughter, Mrs. Edna B. Davis, Forest; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Bolling, Bedford; one son-in-law, Johnnie C. Davis, Bedford; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy B. Henry, Arlington, Mrs. Frances B. Miller, Lynchburg, Miss Wilhelmiens Bolling, Bedford; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernestine Bolling, Roanoke; two nephews; one niece; a host of other relatives and friends; a devoted friend, Miss Ruth Williams, Braddock, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Western Light Baptist Church in Bedford Co. Officiating will be the Rev. James Johnson. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel

BOWMAN, Nora Evans, 85, of Roanoke , passed away Wednesday, July 6,1994, at her home. She was the widow of Charles A. Bowman. Surviving are her daughter, Linda L. Bowman, of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Jerry Wayne Surface II, Key West, Florida, Charles Owen Surface of Roanoke, sister-in-law, Eva Creasy of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Olin V. Glidden officiating. Entombment will be in the Sherwood Chapel Garden Mausoleum. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

BROWN, Andrew Sr., 91, of Roanoke, passed away Monday July 4, 1994, at his home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the Rev. Antonio Thomas officiating with burial in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alleghany-Dunbar Corporation Building Fund in his name, 1906 Carroll Avenue N.W. Roanoke VA 24017. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

BROWN, Blanche L., 80, of Troutdale, passed away Tuesday July 5, 1994. Funeral service Thursday 2 p.m. in Razor Ridge Baptist Church, Troutdale. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

CARTER, Raymond Arlington, 85, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994. He retired from Norfork Western in 1975 after many years of service. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mable S. Carter. He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Norman, Shelby, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sue Carter, Blue Ridge; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brother, Carl Carter, Salem; sisters, Nellie Rowland, Marion, Mildred Brand, Woodstock, Ga., Mary Elizabeth McClain, Elk Park, N.C., Catherine Louthan, Winchester. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 8, 1994 at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Salem.

CURRY, William R., 78, of Independence, passed away Tuesday July 5, 1994. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

DAUGHERTY, Richard Alexander, 44, of Landis, N.C., died Monday, July 4, 1994. Survivors include his mother, Helen Beaver Daugherty of Landis, N.C.; a sister, Carolyn Daugherty of Roanoke; his grandmother, Emily Beaver of Landis, N.C.; and other relatives. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Linn-Honeycutt Colonial Funeral Chapel in Landis, N.C. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park.

DENNIS, Percy Vicars Jr., 73, of Grundy, passed away in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Wednesday July 6, 1994, following a brief illness. Born in Buchanan County he was a son of the late Percy V. Sr., and Maurene Moses Dennis. He was a life-long resident of Buchanan County and a member of Grundy United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Grundy High School, attended Emory and Henry College and the University of Virginia, and was a retired business man. He had served as Mayor for the Town of Grundy and was a former member of the Town Council. He was a former manager of Mingo Lime and Lumber Company and Bailey Lumber Company for several years. He was a member of Sandy Valley Lodge #17 AF & AM of Grundy and Kazim Temple of Roanoke, a member of John Ratliff Post #7360 of the American Legion, a member of Willowbrook Country Club and Glenrochie Country Club of Abingdon. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Mr. Dennis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jean Buchanan Dennis, Grundy; two sons, Fletcher B. Dennis, Salvisa, Ky., Michael L. Dennis, Richlands; one sister, Mrs. Doris Bruce, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Mackenzie L. Dennis, Andrew B. Dennis, Winston B. Dennis, Jonathan B. Dennis. Funeral services for Percy Vicars Dennis, Jr. will be conducted Friday, July 8, 1994, at 3 p.m. at the Grundy United Methodist Church, Grundy with the Rev. Robert Smith and Evangelist Clarence Greenleaf officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock. The body will remain at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel where friends may call Thursday evening at 6 p.m. and then the body will be moved to the Grundy United Methodist Church, Friday at 2 p.m. to await the funeral hour at 3 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements.

HILL, Frances Blakeslee, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 1994, at Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Homer Hill. Surviving is one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Margie Blakeslee of Blacksburg; two nephews, Jimmy Blakeslee of London, Ohio and David Blakeslee of Knightdale, N.C.; best friends, Buck and Patty Hill of Christiansburg. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, July 8, 1994, at 11 a.m. at Westview Cemtery in Radford with the Rev. Buford D. Linkous officiating. The family will receive friends at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

MAHONE, Sallie Blanche, 90, of Barren Springs, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Glenwood United Methodist Church, Barren Springs. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.

MARTIN, Elizabeth May, 47, of Martinsville. Funeral service will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 1994, at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeway, with the Rev. Charles Tomlinson officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, 1994, Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MENSH, James William ""Bill"" Jr., 37, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Jim and Bennie Mensh, Christiansburg; one sister and brother-in-law, Deborah J. Mensh and Steven Robinson, Riner; grandmother, Eva B. Powell, Lexington, Ky.; nephew, Thomas Aaron Reed; aunt and uncle, Jeanne P. and Robert J. Tighe, Lexington, Ky; three cousins, Alicia J. Tighe, Los Angeles, Cali., Rob Tighe, Brendon Tighe, both of Lexington, Ky. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA, 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

MOHLER, Richard E., 44, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 3, 1994 following complications related to multiple sclerosis. He had been employed by Revco Drugs of Roanoke as a pharmacist for the past 19 years. Devoted husband, father and son, he is survived by his wife, Vali M. Mohler; two sons, Brau Alexander Mohler and Bret Nathaniel Mohler; also his parents, N. Evers Mohler Sr. and Edith Mae Mohler of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a brother, Nelson E. Mohler Jr., of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frederick R. and Gerry C. Muccino of Cape Coral, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Vanessa M. Hurley and husband, Mark, Veronica M. Martin and husband, Tom; a brother-in-law, Frederick A. Muccino and wife, Marla; also nieces, Alana Hurley and Rachel Muccino; nephews, Rob Mohler and David Hurley, great-niece and nephew, Heather and Chris Mohler; and a special aunt, Libby Lutz. Richard graduated from Martinsburg High School. He received a BS in chemistry from Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W.Va. and a BS degree from the University of Montana School of Pharmacy. He was past president of Phi Sigma Kappa and a member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity. Richard enjoyed his amateur radio, home computer, special times with his sons, and planning surprise family trips. He was an active Cub Scout Leader serving as a Den Leader and Pack Leader of Pack 221. He was a volunteer in the computer lab at Penn Forest Elementary School. Richard was a charter member of the Southwestern Virginia Wireless Association, a HAM Radio Service Organization. He also shared his time at the Bradley Free Clinic Pharmacy. Richard was a member of Westhampton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. He served as Elder, Deacon, Youth Sponsor, Sunday School Teacher, Coordinator of Lay Leaders, Vacation Bible School Teacher and participant in Christmas and Easter programs. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Westhampton Christian Church Nature Camp for Children, Bradley Free Clinic and/or Multiple Sclerosis Society. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel Friday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Matheny officiating.

NICELY, Theodore R., (``Bo-Peep""), 70, of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, July 6, 1994. Graveside services Central Advent Christian Cemetery 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, 1994. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Inc.

ROBERTSON, Hugh V., 70, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, George V. and Virgie L. Robertson, a brother, Cleo Robertson and a daughter, Gloria Jean Robertson. Surviving are a loving and devoted friend Mary Yost, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law; Nancy and Mike Atkins, Hardy, Cathy and Ken Jones, Bedford, Tammy and Dan Ward, Burnt Chimney; grandchildren, Stephen and Mindy Atkins, Kyndal and Justin Walton and Joshua and Matthew Wickline; sisters and brothers-in-law; Dot and Alfred Stanley, Helen and Warren Willis, Millie and Jack Gee all of Roanoke, Martha and Carl Martin, Wirtz; Yvonne and Pete Coleman, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Sissie Robertson, Glenn and Ruth Robertson, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Friday 11 a.m., July 8, 1994, with the Rev. Sam Crews officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakeys Vinton Chapel.

ROTH, Garland C., 68, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994, in a local hospital. He was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was former owner of All Makes Repair. Surviving are his wife Flora Wharton (Billie); sons and daughter-in-law; John G. Roth of Roanoke, Rodney E. and Melanie Marshall Roth of Kensington, Maryland, Keith N. Roth of Miami Beach Florida, grandson Travis Marshall Roth; brother and sister-in -law, Jesse E. and Dorothy Roth, of Front Royal; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty W. and Morris Magee of Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, 2 p.m., Friday with Father Alfred Whitelock officiating. Flowers would be appreciated or the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Diabe tes Foundation 404 8th. St., N.E., Suite C, Charlottesville, Va., 22902 or the St. James Episcopal Church, 4515 Delray St., Roanoke, Va, 24012. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakeys North Chapel

SELMAN, Clyde Sanford Sr., 90, of Swoope, died Wednesday, July 6, 1994. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington.

SMITH, Douglas Doyle, 39, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, July 4, 1994, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1955, the son of the late George R. Smith. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Aikens Smith; one son, Keith (Bubba) Smith, Franklin County; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Rawlan Burcham, Williamsburg, Rose and John Jack, Los Angeles, Calif., and Pauline and Harold Hodges, Richmond; one brother, Paul Smith, Newport News; three nieces, Kimberly Carter, Vinton, Cindy Hodges, Richmond, and April Smith, Newport News; four nephews, Kim Burdette, Callaway, Scotty (Spike) Burdette, Williamsburg, Patrick Burdette, Greensboro, N.C., Christopher and Colin Jack, Los Angeles, Calif; an aunt, Faye Neely, Rocky Mount; and a fiancee, Linda Potter, Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the home of Doyle Smith, Route 929, Brier Mountain. The family will receive friends Friday, July 8, 1994, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, where friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ST. CLAIR, Henry Samuel, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 1994, in a local hospital. He was retired from General Electric and a long time member of the Oakland Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jessie Key St. Clair; son and daughter- in-law, Dr. Samuel K. and Marie T. St. Clair; two loving grandchildren; Kimberly T. St. Clair and Keith St. Clair; four brothers; Bernard St. Clair, Cecil St. Clair, Carson St. Clair and Garland St. Clair all of Botetourt Co; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakland Baptist Church noon Friday with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. Interment will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.

THOMAS, Melvin Eugene, 47, of Galax, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Chapel.

VENABLE, Clyde Jr., 67, of Bellevue, Ky., formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, 1994, Stevens Funeral Chapel.

WADE, Elizabeth Arrington, 67, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 4, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 1994, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

WHITTAKER, Michael Allen, 18, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, July 6, 1994. He was born June 2, 1976 at Pearisburg. He is survived by his grandparents, Joe Lee and Dessie Hollins Whittaker, Pearisburg; his father, Melvin Eugene Whittaker, Pearisburg; his mother, Bonnie Evonne Warden, Radford; one brother, Melvin Eugene Whittaker, Jr., Pearisburg; one aunt, Virginia Cruise, Newport. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with the Rev. Orville Meadows officiating. Burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bane. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

WOLFE, Joy Slemp Gillenwater, 82, of Norton, died Saturday, July 2, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hagy Funeral Home Chapel.

WORRELL, Earl E., 72, of Greenville, W.Va., died Tuesday July 5, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday July 8, 1994, Broyles Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown,W.Va.