Roanoke Times
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 13, 1994 TAG: 9504110010
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BLACKBURN, Della Rose, 89, of Galax, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
BREEDING, Grover Linkous, 57, of Pembroke, died at his home Monday morning, July 11, 1994 following a long illness. Born in Maybrook, Giles County, Va. on September 26, 1926, he was a son of the late James Luther Sr. and Virgie Mae Cumbee Breeding. He retired disabled from the National Gypsum Co. in Gold Bond, Va. He was a member of Lucas Memorial Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Lois Songer Breeding; four sons, Darrell Breeding, Timothy Breeding, Frederick Breeding, and Travis Breeding, all of Pembroke; one daughter, Beverly M. Breeding, Pembroke; one granddaughter, Amanda Breeding, Pembroke; one brother, James Luther Breeding Jr., Maybrook; three sisters, Effie Sarver, Maybrook, Rosette Dowdy and Eller Breeding, both of Pembroke. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. James Walker offi ciating. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
CHRISTLEY, Milan H., 83, of Salem, died of cancer on Saturday, July 9, 1994, at his daughter's home in Fairfax, Va. A resident of Salem for 52 years, Mr. Christley was born in Back Creek, Roanoke County, Va. He retired from Carter Machinery Company as a used equipment salesman. In retirement, he worked for John Deere, Wimmer's Log Homes, Winn Dixie and Food Lion. Survivors include his wife, Janey Thora Christley, Salem; three children, Milan R. Christley, American Fork, Utah, Marietta C. Larson, Fairfax, Gilford E. Christley, St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers; three sisters; 15 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, July 16, at 1 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center at 6311 Wayburn Dr., Salem, with Bishop Tim Layton officiating. Burial will follow in the Ferguson Family Cemetery. Arra ngements by the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
DAVIDSON, John K. III, 41, of Macon, Ga., formerly of Lexington, died Monday, July 11, 1994. Graveside service Wednesday 3 p.m. Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home
DAVIS, L. V., 60, of Route 1, Goodview, died Monday, July 11, 1994, at his residence. He was born in Lee County on November 12, 1933, a son of Gracie Reynolds Davis and the late Shirley Davis. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ellen Holdren Davis; four sons, Larry V. Davis and Billy Ray Davis, both of Powhatan, Shirley L. Davis and Kenneth W. Davis, both of Richmond; three daughters, Cindi Gray, Salem, Pam Amos, Rocky Mount, Rhonda Shockley, Blue Ridge; four sisters, Hazel Reed, Eva Oliver, Jean Harvey, Chilcie Leimberger, all of Richmond; 13 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will have a memorial service at a later date and those wishing to make memorials may send donations to the Stewartsville Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory.
DEWEESE, Dale Lynnwood, 33, of Copper Hill, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
EDMONDS, Robert Francis, (Bob), 70, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 11, 1994. Bob was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during World War II and was retired from Magic City Ford Company. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church In America and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances B. Edmonds. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Linda E. and Larry D. Dudley Jr., Roanoke; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Rev. Edwin H. and Alice W. Edmonds, Martinsburg, W.Va., Charles F. and Cindy F. Edmonds, Botetourt, Mark T. Edmonds, Charlotte, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Danny, Kathy, Jim and Michael Dudley, Cindy, Rob, Cris and Chaz Edmonds; two brothers, Gus Edmonds, Nev., Joe Edmonds, Hagerstown , Md. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 1994. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church In America with the Rev. John R. Furman officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church In America. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
ELMORE, Nannie D., 98, of New Castle, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994, at Brian Center Nursing Home, Fincastle. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brad M. Elmore; and sons, Grady H. Elmore and Burrel M. Elmore. Surviving are two daughters-in-law, Thelma Elmore, New Castle and Anna Elmore, Narrows; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m. at Forks of Johns Creek Christian Church, Hershel Stone officiating. Interment will follow in Birch Lawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will be at the home of Thelma Elmore, but will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at Biotnott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brian Center Nursing Home, Box 559, Fincastle, VA 24090.
HALL, Nancy Warner Byrum, 85, of Marion, died Monday evening, July 11, 1994, in the Birdmont Manor in Wytheville, Va. She was a native of Wythe County, Va. was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Rex Randolph Hall. Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Julius Randolph Hall Sr., Morganton, N. C. and the Rev. Troy Reynolds Hall, Nottingham, Penn.; five daughters, Mrs. Norman (Nannie Elizabeth) Sylvester, Mrs. Marion (Barbara) Matthews Jr., both of Wytheville, Mrs. Cecil (Frances) Gravely, Mrs. Ed (Peggy) Powers, both of Marion, and Mrs. Spence (Kathy) Lyon, Nashville, Tenn.; 33 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Barnett's Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. at Barnett's Marion Funeral Home.
HAYNES, William Alvis, 87, of 216 Lake Street, Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994 in Radford Community Hospital. Born May 30, 1907, in Henry County, Va., he was the son of the late Issac Newton Haynes and Lucy Wells Haynes. He was a retired employee of the Life Insurance Company of Virginia, was active in the Thornspring Ruritan Club and the Radford and Pulaski Kiwanis Clubs, a member of the First Churc h of the Brethren, Pulaski. He is survived by his wife, Louise Miller Haynes; two daughters, Nancy Hall, LaPlace, Louisana, and Susan Haynes Borson, Napa, California; one stepdaughter, Dana Kegley Spraker, Pulaski; one stepson, Tom Kegley, Richmond, Va.; one brother, J. Louis Haynes, Clermont, Fla.; two sisters, Ella Law, Lynchburg, Ora Martin, Bassett; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Geneva Martin Haynes and Jean Fulcher Haynes; also two children, William Lowell Haynes and Barbara Ann Haynes Barber. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Karl Reese officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Herman Church of the Brethren cemetery, Bassett, Va., at 2 p.m. Visiting will be Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mount Herman Cemetery Fund in care of Nash Haynes, Route 6, Box 1226, Bassett, Va 24055.
HUNT, Evelyn Preston, of Brandon Oaks, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active for many years. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her husband, John Meekin Hunt; her daughter and son-in-law, Harriet Hunt Little and Harold Little Jr., Fincastle; one grandson, Ian Little, Richmond. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 14, 1994, at 2 p.m. Lotz Salem Chapel with the Dr. Charles G. Fuller and Rev. John D. Cockhram officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that expressions of sympathy may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church, 515 Third Street, Roanoke, VA. The family will receive friends 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
KINSEY, Hartselle DeBurney, (``Sox""), 48, of Scarsdale, N.Y., formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 9, 1994 at his home. A pioneer in the petro-chemical field, Mr. Kinsey played a critical role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. In 1966, he retired as vice president of the Union Carbide Corporation after a 42 year career. He was married to the former Catharine Koontz, who died in 1984. Mr. Kinsey was born in Roanoke, Va. in 1901. He graduated from Roanoke College, received his master's degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Roanoke College. Mr. Kinsey began his career with the first Carbide Chemicals plant (later to become part of the Union Carbide Corporation) in Clendenin, W. Va. He was assistant superintendent of this plant in its new location in Charleston, W. Va. He later became superintendent of the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) plant in 1934 in Whiting, Ind., where he remained for 10 years. During World War II, at the government's request, he played a major role in the Manh attan Project in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He served as plant manager and general superintendent of the gaseous diffusion plant, which produced the major component for the atomic bomb. At the peak of its operation, the plant (K-25) employed 12, 500 people. He is credited with speeding the date the plant began production through his suggestions for simplifying the procedures. Following the war, Mr. Kinsey was transferred to New York, where he remained until his retirement in 1966. During his career with UCC he was vice president of the Chemicals Company, president of the Olefins Division and vice president of the corporation. Following his retirement, Mr. Kinsey served several terms as a consultant with the International Executive Service Corps. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey served two assignments in Taiwan and one in Tehran, Iran. Part of his responsibility was a special consultant in pollution controls. In addition to community service, Mr. Kinsey was a member of the Board of Roanoke College in Salem for 25 years and continued to serve as Trustee Emeritus until his death. He was the chairman of two presidential search committees during his tenure on the board. Mr. Kinsey was a member of the Scarsdale Congregational Church, where he served two terms on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Kinsey was a life member of the American Chemical Society. He belonged to the Society of the Chemical Industry and the Chemists Club of New York. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the MIT Alumni Association. He belonged to the Sons of the American Revolution, the Old Guard of White Plains and the Scarsdale Golf Club. Mr. Kinsey is survived by four daughters, JoAnn (Mrs. William ) Storey, Easton, Md., Louise (Mrs. Philip) Clark, Scarsdale, N.Y., Carol (Mrs. Henry) Paiste, South Salem, N.Y., and Melissa (Mrs. James) Mathews, Norfolk. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Scarsdale Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Westchester or to Roanoke College, Salem, Va. 24153, where a fund has been established in Mr. Kinsey's name.
LEONARD, Goldie Morelock, 83, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, Bristol, Tenn. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon.
MARSHALL, Charles Richard 45, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Rural Retreat, Va., died Sunday, July 10, 1994. Graveside service 4 p.m., Friday, at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat
MARTIN, Lena Turner, (Irene), 72, of Fieldale, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett.
MEGGERS Raquel delPino, 79, of Long Beach, California, died July 1, 1994. She was the mother of Albert L. Meggers III of Roanoke, Va. Funeral mass was July 5, 1994, in Long Beach, California.
MILLER, John Jefferson, Sr., 86, of Pembroke, died at his home, Monday , July 11, 1994. Born in Craig County on August 26, 1907, he was a son of the late Dr. James W. and Anna Sibold Miller. ""Jeff"" was retired as a supervisor with RAAP Hercules Powder Co. and was a faithful member of the Pembroke Christian Church, serving as treasurer for 25 years, on the Administrative Board and as an Elder and Deacon. He was president of the Sibold Clan Reunion, a member of the Pembroke Ruritan Club, and a member of the first Pembroke Town Council. For 64 years, he has been a member of Castle Rock Lodge No. 334 AF & AM in Pembroke. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Lucille Lashley Miller; one son and daughter -in-law, John J Jr. and Bonnie Thomas Miller, Lawrenceville; one grandson, John Jefferson Miller, III, Richmond; and a sister, Lousie Miller Robinson, Pembroke. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 14, 1994, at 3 p.m., Pembroke Christian Church. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke, Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions may be made to the Pembroke Christian Church.
OVERBEY, Gaither Nathaniel, 84, of Fieldale, died Monday, July 11, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday at Danview Cemetery, Eden, N. C. Arrangements byFair Funeral Home, Eden, N. C.
PATTERSON, Elwood, 87, of Buena Vista, died Monday, July 11, 1994 in Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center. Born September 22, 1906 in Buena Vista, he was the son of the late Charles McClung Patterson and Deliah Clements Patterson. He was a veteran of World War II; a member of American Legion Post 126 and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by four brothers and a sister, Hansford Patterson, Raymond Patterson, Lawrence Patterson, Curtis Patterson, and Effie Patterson Wiseman. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Patterson Dixon, Lexington; four grandchildren, Diana Dixon, Lexington, Marilyn Dixon, Pamela Dixon and Bruce Dixon Jr., all of Richmond, three great-grandchildren, Tav Sensabaugh, Lexington, Deann Bishop, Richmond, William Knick IV, Richmond; three sisters, Louise Boley, Roanoke, Leona Bishop, Fontant, Calif., and Marion Bishop, Apalachicola, Fla.; a good friend, Malley Hickman. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 1994 from Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery with military graveside rites
REYNOLDS, Marvin Fenton (Chuck), 61, of Salem, died at his home, Monday, July 11, 1994. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the V.F.W. Post #1264, Moose Lodge #284, and a retired employee of Singer Furniture Company. He was predeceased by his wife, Eris H. Reynolds. Surviving is a stepdaughter, Doris Patrick of Salem; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 1994, with the Rev. John S. Collins officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Mountain View Cemetery Vinton. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel, 7 until 9 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
REYNOLDS, Marvin Fenton, (Chuck), 61, of Salem, died at his home, Monday, July 11, 1994. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the V.F.W. Post #1264, Moose Lodge #284, and a retired employee of Singer Furniture Company. He was predeceased by his wife, Eris H. Reynolds. Surviving is a stepdaughter, Doris Pat rick of Salem; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 1994, with the Rev. John S. Collins officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Mountain View Cemetery Vinton. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel, 7 until 9 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
ROTH, Ted Alex, 25, of Norfolk, died July 10, 1994, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Ted graduated magna cum laude in Accounting from Virginia Tech in 1990 where he served the community as a member, officer and life member of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad. Ted's resolve and caring way of life led him to medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk. Ted represented his future profession as a student delegate member of the American Medical Association. He was active as co-president of the Emergency Medical Club and the Family Medicine Interest Group of EVMS. He also served as an associate member of the Nansemond Suffolk Volunteer Rescue Squad, Suffolk. Ted is survived by his wife, Anita Marie, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Maybach, Warrenton; his parents, William and Linda Roth, Fairfax Station; his sisters, Sandy Roth Smibert, Atlanta, Ga. and Holly Roth, Blacksburg; and all the family and friends whose spirit he deepened. A memorial service was held July 11, 1994, at the Church of the Holy Family, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Va. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, 1994, at 11 a.m., St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, Va. Interment in the Warrenton Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to a memorial fund in Ted's memory at, Marshall National Bank, 615 Branch Dr., Warrenton, Va. 22186.
SMITH, Robert Glasgow (``Rob""), 86, of Lexington, died Monday, July 11, 1994, in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Mr. Smith was born March 27, 1908, in Rockbridge County. A son of the late Poague and Ida Zollman Smith. He was a member of the Poplar Hill Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. June Conner Smith; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret McCullough, Lexington, Miss Helen Smith, Fincastle, Mrs. Frances Agnor, Catawba; a favorite niece, Julei Hinty; a favorite nephew and wife, Walter and Geraldine Irvine; a dear sister-in-law and husband, Bernice and J.C. Higgins; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Brown; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 1994, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Dr. Wyatt Mayes officiating. Burial will follow in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Rockb ridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450. The family will receive friends from 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
WHITE, Mary Alice, of Cumberland, Md., died July 11, 1994 at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland, Md. She was a housewife and a member of Bedford Road Baptist Church in Cumberland. She wa the daughter of the late James F. Brown, Sr. and Barbara Ann Neal Brown. She is also preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara E. White; two brothers, William and George Brown; and one sister, Florence Farewell. Survivors are her husband of 58 years, Ralph ""Jack"" White; one son, Charles E. White and wife, Carol, Delran, N.J.; three daughters, Betty Crotty and husband, Bob, Collinsville, Jane Hudson and husband, Jerry, Port Deposit, Md., Anna Lee Graham and husband, Raymond, Cumberland, Md.; two brothers, James F. Brown, Jr. and wife, Ruth, Big Island, Jack Brown and wife, Dorothy, Pearisburg; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Leasure-Stein Funeral Home Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Michael officiating. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park.
WOHLFORD, Eva J., 88, of Wytheville, died Monday, July 11, 1994. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, East End Cemetery. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
WOOD, Curtis Board, 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a former employee of Garst Brothers Dairy and Pet Milk Co. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church for over 50 years and served as a deacon and was a member of the Fellowship Bible Class. Mr. Wood was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the Ninth Infantry in France. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Ora B. Wood; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth L. and Gloria C. Wood, Wilmington, N.C., Walter L. and Janet C. Wood, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Cindy Oldaker, Morgantown, W.Va., Michael Wood, Richmond, Jan Winger, Roanoke, Gary Wood, Roanoke, Scarlett Wood, Wilmington, N.C.; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Evie Carlton, Mrs. Lucille Elmore. Funeral services will be held at Riverdale Baptist Church, 11 a.m., Thursday, July 14, with the Rev. Robert W. Lanier and Dr. Joe R. Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
YEATTS, Ruby Tosh, 65, of Gretna, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Colbert-Moran Chapel.
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