Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, August 4, 1994                   TAG: 9504250081
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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ARMENTROUT, Bess Danner, 100, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994 in the Birdmont Nursing Home in Wytheville. Mrs. Armentrout had celebrated her 100th birthday two weeks ago with a large gathering of family and friends. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, in St. Paul United Methodist Church in Wytheville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, August 3, at Barnett Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wytheville's East End Cemetery. Mrs. Armentrout was born near Ft. Chiswell on July 17, 1894 to James Andrew and Belle Loflin Danner. She was married for 48 years to William S. Armentrout, a Norfolk and Western Locomotive Engineer. Mr. Armentrout died shortly after retirement in 1960. Bess and Bill Armentrout were the parents of six children, all of them living. They are, Frankye Armentrout of Wytheville, William V. (Jake) Armentrout of Decatur, Ala., Allene Collins of Abingdon, Olin Armentrout of Max Meadows, James Armentrout of Gray, Tenn., and Margaret Ann Carper of Colonial Heights; also the five spouses of her children; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Building Fund of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Wytheville. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

BAIN, Kenneth Lee, 59, of Dublin, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.

BEACH, Carrie Elizabeth Johnson, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994 at her home. She was born October 2, 1917 in West Virginia and was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Beach. Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Noel and Carolyn L. Beach, Clifton Forge, Benjamin C. Beach, Coconut Grove, Florida; two granddaughters, Arlene E. Collins, Altoona, Pa., Lynda P. Hayslett, Martinsville, Va.; three great-granddaughters, Emily Hayslett, Sarah Collins, and Kristen Collins. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, August 6, 1994 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the minister Bill Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke or to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

BOVA, Frank William, 70, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. He was president of Bova Distributing Company and a veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife, Edith Poff Bova, Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-law, Frank W. (Bill) Jr. and Ruth J. Bova, Roanoke, Richard Alan (Rick) Bova, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Michelle Bova Cruz; one grandson, Ritchie A. Bova Jr.; one great-grandson, Jordan Thomas Cruz; three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday with entombment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Gene Burris will officiate. In lieu flowers, the family suggest that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554 or Roanoke Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, VA 24033. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

CARR, Harold R., 80, of Roanoke, died, Wednesday, August 3, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

CARR, James W., (``Jimmy''), 76, of Vinton, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994, at his home. He was an army veteran of World War II, and was past president of the Star City Classic Thunderbird Club. He was former vice president of Dixie Building Products and a past member of The Roanoke Valley Home Builders Association. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth ``Ebbie'' Snead Carr; three sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Brenda Carr, Roanoke, Paul and Linda Carr, Vinton, Denny and Helen Carr, Charlotte, N.C.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter W. Carr Jr., Roanoke; sisters, Kathleen Via and Ruby Rouse, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Friday, August 5, 1994 with the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

CARSON, Ellen V., 93, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 1, 1994. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joanna and Robert Benne, Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Janet Carson, Bethesda, Md.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, August 5, in St. Joseph, Mo.

DALTON, Eva McClure, 65, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 1994. She was a member of the Dublin Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul L. Dalton of Pulaski; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Barbara McClure; one daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and Bill Miller of Radford; five grandchildren, Mary Weaver, Meg Miller, Donnie McClure and David and Debbie Ritchie; one foster daughter, Mrs. James (Sue) Ritchie of Roanoke; five brothers, Herb Ritchie of Cleveland, Ohio, Joe Ritchie of Fairfax, Raymond Ritchie of Damascus, J. D. Ritchie of Roanoke, and Wayne Ritchie of Damascus. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Dublin Baptist Church in Dublin with the Rev. Phil Taylor and Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. In lieu of f lowers, contributions may be made to the New River Valley Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.

DRAPER, Kathryn Effie Aldrich, 71, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994. A graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

ELLIOTT, Leona Pauline, 53, of Shawsville, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dale Akers with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Friday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.

GARRETT, Velma Carter, 86, of Big Island, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994, in Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. She was the widow of the late Gorman Lee Garrett. Born in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Nannie Burks Carter. She was retired from Lee's Carpets with 25 years of service and attended Chestnut Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Lois G. Turner of Pearisburg; two sons, Roy L. Garrett and his wife, Norma of Glasgow and Harold L. Garrett and his wife, Pat of Winter Springs, Fla.; a sister, Kathleen Taylor of Big Island; a daughter-in-law, Cleo Garrett of Lynchburg; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jessie J. Garrett; a brother, William J. Carter; a sister, Maude Henson and a grandson, Ronald E. Turner. A funeral services will be conducted Friday, 2 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Big Island by the Rev. Bob Breeden with burial in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens in Lexington. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence in Big Island. Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Hill Freewill Baptist Church.

GILMAN, Katie Cline, 75, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994. Graveside services 1 p.m. Friday, West End Cemetery. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel.

GRIFFIN, Kathleen Ratcliffe, 45, of Sparta, Tenn., died Monday, August 1, 1994. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Ratcliffe. She is survived by her husband, Bill Griffin; one daughter, Donna Griffin; three sons, James Griffin, Roger Griffin, Billy Griffin, all of Sparta, Tenn.; her mother, Alice Ratcliffe, Floyd; one brother, Robert Ratcliffe, Fredericksburg; two sisters, Rose Ratcliffe, Floyd, Carol Ratcliffe, Culpeper; one half sister, Betty Boothe, Floyd. Funeral will be Thursday, 11 a.m., Sparta, Tenn.

HALL, Ray, 72, of Street, Md. and formerly of Independence, passed away Monday, August 1, 1994. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.

HARTBERGER, Margie E., 55, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 2, 1994, following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Maynard Hartberger and is survived by her children, Joseph Hartberger, Jeff Hartberger, Jamie Hartberger and their wives; five grandchildren; other survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Okay Wirt; brothers and sisters, Minor, Charlotte, Doug and Judy. Margie was a member of

Calvary Baptist Church in Salem. Funeral services will be conducted noon Friday, August 5, 1994 at Calvary Baptist Church, Salem with Pastor John S. Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Montvale Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Box 189, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Lot Funeral Home, Salem.

HAWKINS, J. C., (``Buddy""), 83, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994 in Friendship Manor Health Care Center. Mr. Hawkins was a former member of Belmont United Methodist Church and at the time of his death, he was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. He was member of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163 AF&AM, a member of Scottish Rite Bodies Kazim Shrine Temple, and a member of Chapter 119 Order of the Eastern Star. In early life, Mr. Hawkins sold newpapers after school. In 1924, at the age of twelve he was employed by Shepherd's Auto Supply where he served for 56 years until his retirement in 1980. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Thomas W. (Noreen) Dunn of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews; and a devoted friend, Charlotte Underwood. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 5, with Dr. Alton M. Washington and Dr. J. Denver Davis officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Masonic graveside services will be by Williamson Road Lodge #163 AF&AM. The family suggests memorials be made to your favorite charity. Friends may call Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HAYES, Mary Peery, 66, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994, at her home. She was the widow of John Carroll Hayes. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Donna Hayes, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Don Smith, Chilhowie; three brothers, Jim Edd Peery, Wayne Peery, both of Tannersville, Charlie Peery, Vienna; two sisters, Emma Webb, Seven Mile Ford, Daisy Martin, Chilhowie; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Virgil S. Blevins and the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial will follow in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.

HUMPHRIES, Geneva Quate, 86, of Low Moor, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

LIGHT, Wilfred Carlysle, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 1, 1994, in a local home. Surviving are his wife, Kate G. Light; one son, Wilfred C. Light Jr., Daleville; two daughters, Mrs. Carlos W. (Alice) Garrett, Roanoke, Mrs. Robert (Edith) Shelor, Oakton; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline L. Sisson, Roanoke. A memorial service will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 1994, with Rev. M. Dennis Herman officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimers Disease Chapter ADRDA, PO Box 5014, Roanoke, VA 24012 or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 107, Richmond, VA 23294. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 9 a.m. Saturday until service time.

MINNICK, Garland M., of Bedford, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

MURPHY, Clifton Parrish Sr., 79, of Gretna, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Colbert-Moran Chapel.

OLLIS, Ruby Esther Edmonds, 69, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 1994. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m., Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

OSBORNE, Alease Adkins, 96, of Gretna, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Colbert-Moran Chapel.

PRICE, Martha H., 64, of Salem, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994. She was a long time Salem resident and was formerly employed with Diamond Plastics and Eli Lilly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleatus T. Price Jr., and parents, Vada V. and Herman Harrison. Survivors include two sons, James T. Collins and Michael Collins, both of Salem; a daughter, Linda Wallis, Roanoke; four stepchildren; two grandchildren, Jessica Wallis and Jason Collins; two brothers, James H. Harrison, Roanoke, Thomas E. Harrison, Michigan; sister, Ruby Hodge, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey's & Son Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Maurita Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc.

RATCLIFFE, Gladys Arnold, 36, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, August 2, 1994. Graveside funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Angel's Rest Memorial Gardens, Narrows. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.

WISEMAN, Melvin Charles, 76, of Galax, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Wiseman, Galax; a daughter, Glenda A. Wiseman, Galax; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry W. Wiseman, DDS., and Nancy D. Wiseman, Inverness, Fla.; grandchildren, Andrew Stephen Wiseman and Richard Kevin Wiseman, Tallahassee, Fla., Benjamin Garrett Wiseman, Laura Suzanne Wiseman and Jordan Wesley Wiseman, Inverness, Fla.; a sister, Nellie Butler, Lenoir, NC.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 5, 1994, 1 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Interment in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.