Roanoke Times
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DATE: FRIDAY, August 12, 1994 TAG: 9505090026
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B2 EDITION: METRO
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ALIFF, Lt. Col. Ret. Milton L. 77, of Roanoke, died Thursday August 11, 1994. Funeral Services at Oakey's South Chapel on Monday August 15, 1:00 p.m.
AMOS, Harry L. Roy, 73, of Martinsville, died Wednesday August 10, 1994. Funeral Services Friday, 2:00 p.m., McKee Funeral Chapel, Martinsville.
ARNOLD, Kenneth Russell, (``Ham""), of Wytheville, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m., Saturday, Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home.
ATKINS, Betty Davis, 63, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Roanoke, died of cancer on Tuesday, August 9, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Atkins. She is survived by two daughters, Tenia D. Phillips of Memphis, Tenn., and Toni G. Atkins of San Diego, Calif; two sons, George C. Atkins of Walpole, N.H. and Robert J. Atkins of Vinton, Va.; one sister Hester Smith of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, David Davis of Accident, Md. and Robert Davis of Cripple Creek, Va.; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Lotz Roanoke Chapel on Saturday August, 13, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held privately for family members on Sunday, August 14, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. at the Davis Cemetery in Cripple Creek, Va. Betty was a gentle and kind soul. She will be missed by her many friends and family.
ATKINS, Betty Davis 63, formerly of Roanoke, died August 9, 1994 in Memphis, Tennessee. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home.
BARBOUR, Willie Stewart Jr., of New Jersey, formerly of Roanoke and Franklin County, passed away on Monday, August 8, 1994, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, a loving wife, Alberta (Nee Younger); sons, W. Omar, Lavern and Alice Barbour; John and Joseph Cardwell, all of Jersey City, N.J.; one sister, Helen Barbour Cook, Roanoke; two brothers, Joe Barbour, Washington, D.C., and Curtis Barbour, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Omar and Africa Martin, Jol and Tiffany Cardwell, Lyonna Barbour, all of Jersey City, N.J., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with the Rev. U.N. Broady officiating with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
CONNER, Wilmer Andrew, (Tailpipe), 70, of 2018 Willis Hollow Rd., Shawsville, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994 in the Salem Veterans Hospital. He had retired from Kroger where he worked as a diesel mechanic for 40 years. He was a faithful member of Gospel Baptist Church for over 30 years where he was a deacon and a trustee. He was actively involved in the New Convert Discipleship Ministry at the church. He al so was an Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Christine T. Conner; two sons and daughter-in-law, Elmer A. and Roberta L. Conner, Franklin Co., John Edward ``Eddie"" Conner, Blacksburg; two daughters and son-in-law, Ruth E. and Mike E. Hawkins, Roanoke, Nancy C. Linkous, Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Susan L. Bell, David Linkous, Dallas Richards, and Andrew Conner; two great- granddaughters, Elizabeth and Sarah Bell; three brothers, Howard Conner, James Conner both of Roanoke, Douglas Conner, Clarksville, Tenn.; two sisters, Annie Huffman, Buena Vista, Ruby Gibson, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 13, at the Gospel Baptist Church, near Dixie Caverns with the Rev. Samuel J. Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
DAWSON, Lewis Parker, 67, of Richmond, Va. died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. He is survived by his mother, Mary T. Dawson; one brother, James M. Dawson Jr. Mr. Dawson retired from Virginia Power. His remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lakeside Rescue Squad.
DEHART, Brookie Rakes, 83, of Martinsville, formerly of Patrick County, died Tuesday, August 9, 1994. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
FAIN, Thomas Edward, 82, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, August 11, 1994. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
FLESHMAN, Walter C. Sr., (``Bubby""), 47, of Union W.Va., died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m., Saturday, Broyles Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.
GARBER, Dorothy Faw, 82, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1994. She was the granddaughter of C. Rufus Faw, a prominent church architect in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Ross and Georgiana Hatter Faw. Mrs. Garber graduated from Bridgewater College and served in Austria, England, and Spain with her husband. She was loved by the conregations in which her husband served and travelled with him in over fifty countries. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Merlin E. Garber; son and daughter in-law, Leland F. & Patricia Garber of Emmittsburg, Md.; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Wallace Thompson; grandsons, Gregory Garber, Derek Garber, Dr. James Thompson and Dale Thompson; four foster children, Robert E. Richards, Waco, Texas, Rolland Walters, San Diego, Calif., Landy Barredo Romero, Cancun, Mexico and Ana Piz zano, Central Islip, N.Y. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 12, 1994 at Central Church of the Bretheren with the Rev. J. Richard Gottshall officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.
GREEN, Clinton Dudley, 79, of Fieldale, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m., Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Martinsville.
HENDERSON, Zella L., 78, of Radford, died Thursday, August 11, 1994. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
HUDDLESTON, Fred T., 83, of Moneta, passed away Thursday, August 11, 1994 at his residence. He was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Huddleston. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Yost Huddleston; a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Huddleston; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Jo and Jewell Boothe, Dot and Petey Morris, Nancy Martin, Carol Huddleston, Mary and Keith Mullennix, Dena and Ronnie Scott; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Harry and Doris Reed. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 1994 with the Rev. Sara Hudson officiating. Interment in Parrish Chapel Cemetery, Chamblissburg. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Chamblissburg Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at Lotz Vinton Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday.
JARRELL, Joyce Darlene Hall, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Mrs. Jarrell was a graduate of Clearwater High School, Clearwater, Fla., St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Fla., and National Business College, Roanoke, Va. She was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, a volunteer tutor with L. V. A. of Roanoke and until her illness was employed as a counselor with Nutri-System Diet Center in Roanoke. She is survived by her husband, Dallas G. Jarrell; a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Jarrell, Lenoir, N.C.; a daughter, Ms. Laura Elizabeth Jarrell, Harrisonburg, Va. Mrs. Jarrell was preceded in death by her father S/Sgt. Garland Rush Hall. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Edith Castle Hall Lyon, Bristol, Va.; a brother, Mr. Ronald W. Hall, Stillwater, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. Linda Hall Dimick, Dunedia, Fla. It was the wishes of Mrs. Jarrell that there be no funeral service. Friends may call at the family home at 5219 Archer Drive S.W. from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Prayers and support are requested for the family at this time. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
KINZER, Rev. Kyle J., 78, of Independence, Va., died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m., Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.
LESLIE, Joseph Ryan, infant son of Debra M. and Barry K. Leslie, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 11, 1994. He will be sadly missed by his parents and his other survivors, including his sister, Jackie Leslie; his grandparents, E. K. and Jackie Murray, and Ralph and Veneda Leslie, all of Roanoke; great-grandmother, Thurna Lewis, Alta Vista; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, noon Saturday, August 13, 1994, with the Rev. Clinton Shell officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friend s at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday
MILLER, Fletcher Henry, 78, of Washington, D. C., formerly of Bedford, departed this life Sunday, August 7, 1994 in D. C. General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Earline R. Miller, Washington, D. C.; one daughter, Mary E. Miller; one granddaughter, Dawn Scott, both of Queens, N. Y.; two brothers, Frank Miller, Bedford, George Miller, Pittsburg, Pa.; one sister, Elizabeth Wright, Bedford. Funeral services Saturday, August 13,1994 at 1 p.m. in the Otterville Baptist Church, Bedford Co. Interment will follow in the family cemetery at the Burrell and Miller Rest Gardens. The remains will lie in state from 11:30 a.m. at the church until the time of the funeral. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MOONEY, Mary Howard Clark, 81, of Stuart, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, New Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home.
OTEY, James Newton, 85, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Otey. Mr. Otey was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from N & W Railroad. Survivors include his brother, James W. Otey and a devoted niece, Evelyn Bonds, both of Vinton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 1994, at the First Baptist Church in Vinton. Dr. H. A. Lindsey will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, 7 - 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
PAGE, Mary Elizabeth, 58, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Survivors include one son, Hal ""Tony"" Cabbler; one daughter, Joann Cabbler; two sisters, Martha E. Harvey and Annie Goosey; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, all of Roanoke; a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
PEARMAN, Clara Belle Barnett, 81, of Prices Fork, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994 in Riverside Nursing Home, Saluda, Va. Mrs. Pearman was born in Montgomery County on December 17, 1912, a daughter of the late Tosh Evans Barnett and Bertha Lou Shepphard Barnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Pearman Jr. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gale P. and Harry G. Kennon; one son and daughter-in-law, John E. and Joann B. Pearman; one sister, Beatrice B. Pearman; one brother, Melvin V. Barnett; grandchildren, Brian Kennon and wife, Michelle, Darren Kennon, Matthew Pearman and Laura Pearman. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 1994 at Prices Fork United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joseph Lotts officiating. Interment will follow in the Snyder Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prices Fork United Methodist Church, C/O Mrs. D. L. Kinnear, 4116 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
PLOTT, Helen Josephine Montgomery, 83, of Covington, died Thursday, August 11, 1994. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday in Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home
PRILLAMAN, Robert Patrick, 34, of Snow Creek, died Thursday, August 11, 1994, at his home. He died of complications from AIDS. Patrick was the son of Paulina W. Prillaman and the late Roy W. (Bill) Prillaman of Snow Creek. He is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Paulina and David Wampler, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mollie Dee Prillaman, Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Roy W. Prillaman Jr. and Patricia, of Snow Creek; nieces and nephews, Justin Gregory, Gastonia, N .C., Jessica Gregory, Chattanooga, Tenn., Roy W. (Bill) Prillaman, III. and Ruth Ellen Prillaman, both of Snow Creek. Patrick is also survived by a loving and supportive family of friends. Since 1982, Patrick has been in the design business in New York City. He and Mrs. Kathy Cope had recently formed their own design firm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Franklin County, 124 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or Snow Creek Rescue Squad, Route 2, Box 270 R, Penhook, Va. 24137. Memorial services will be conducted at Snow Creek Christian Church, 3 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 1994, with the Rev. Berlin Hanks officiating. Friends may share their love and strength at the family home. The family is being served by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
REECE, Laura Henley, 89, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1994, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Rose and Donald Surface, Lucille and Roy Reynolds, all of Salem, Margaret and Hub Flinchum, Pilot, Ollie Epperly, Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daley and Hilda Reece, Bobby and Betty Ann Reece, all of Salem; four sisters, Martha East, Max Meadows, Polly Young, Sylvatus, Mary Six, Baltimore, Md., Bartie Morris, Richmond; four brothers, Harley Henley, Eddie Henley, both of Roanoke, Earnest Henley, Lonnie Henley, both of Sylvatus; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. S. G. Bolt officiating. Interment will follow in the Marshall Cemetery, Sylvatus. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad.
REED, Jewell C., 87, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, August 11, 1994. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
RITTER, Lewis Edward, 44, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1994 at Radford Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haven G. and Ruby Akers Ritter; brother, Larry Ritter. Survivors include one sister, Dixie Helms, Radford; special friend, Thomas Callahan of Radford; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 13, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Rockford Cemetery in Pulaski County with the Rev. Lester Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
ROBERSON, Carmellia McGhee, (``Pee Wee""), 42, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1994. She was the daughter of the late John Jasper McGhee and the late Estelle Mack McGhee. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Roberson; two daughters, Lekiesha S. Roberson and Crystal McGhee; one son, Brent U. Roberson, all of Fayetteville, N.C.; one sister, Joann McGhee; one brother, Carlton McGhee; nephew, Michael McGhee, all of Roanoke; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 1994, at the Wiseman Mortuary Inc., 431 Cumberland St., Fayetteville, N.C. Interment will be in the Cumberland Memorial Gardens.
RORRER, Audrey Faim, 67, of Collinsville, died Tuesday, August 9, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
SHIRLEY, Kathleen Mae, 80, of Fincastle, died Thursday, August 11, 1994. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
STABLE, Frederick Earl, 82, of Route 1, Narrows, died Wednesday evening, August 10, 1994, at his residence. A life long resident of Giles County, he was born on January 28, 1912, and was the son of the late Jarman and Elizabeth Ann Bird Stable. He was preceded in death by a son, Freddie Stable in 1951; a daughter, Shelby Sanders; and two granddaughters, Lisa and Melissa Sanders in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Mullins Stable of Narrows; a daughter, Carol Stable Frazier of Narrows; a sister, Ethel Stable Hale of Narrows; two grandchildren, Sherry Lowe of Rich Creek, Chris Sanders of Narrows; a great-grandchild, Brandon Lowe of Rich Creek. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Riffe's Funeral Chapel in Narrows, with Mike Lynn, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
STANLEY, Leah Thompson, 93, of Ferrum, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994, at Eldercare of Rocky Mount. She was born the 15th of June 1901, the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Laura Turner Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude D. Stanley. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Nell and Jack Mullins, Collinsville, Margaret and Bill Touchton, San Angelo, Texas; four sons and daughters-in-law, Lane Stanley, Roanoke, James (Jimmy) and Polly Stanley, Tucker, Ga., Warren Stanley, Ferrum, Charles (Chris) and Joan Stanley, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 1994, at Republican Church Cemetery, Ferrum. Officiating will be Elder Lane Carter. The family will receive friends Friday, August 12, 1994, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
STANLEY, Mamie Lee Hoback 77, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, August 11, 1994. She was raised in Bedford County and was a resident of Vinton for the last 48 years. Survivors include her husband, Marion L. Stanley; one son, Charlie M. Stanley, Vinton; one daughter, Margaret S. Conner, Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest E. and Christine Hoback, Radford, W. S. (Bob) and Everlene Hoback, Roanoke; four sisters and brother-in-law, Georgie and Bane Burton, Pearisburg; D. Ruth Hill, Roanoke, Rubye Gerhart, Appomattox, and Louise Thomas, Bedford; 2 granddaughters, Dana M. Conner and Melissa D. Conner; a special friend, Katie Wright, Vinton; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 1994 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. William E. Hungate and Mr. Darrell English will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 p.m. on Friday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
TAYLOR, Oleta Farris, 74, of Rt. 4, Stuart, died Thursday, August 11, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 1994, Moody Funeral Chapel.
TREVILLIAN, Mary Ann Hunt, 83, of Salem, died Thursday, August 11, 1994 in Snyder Nursing Home. She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed singing in the choir. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Trevillian, a daughter, Judy T. Meador, two brothers, Landon C. Hunt and Dock R. Hunt. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon Denver and Margaret Trevillian of Salem; a daughter and son-in-law, Yetive and Junius Davis of Salem; son-in-law, Jack Meador of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank C. Hunt and Mark W. Hunt, both of Salem, Philip W. Hunt of Roanoke; sisters, Beulah H. Maughan of Roanoke, Emma H. Merchant of Novi, Mich.. Mildred H. Whitley of Sa lem, Colena H. Richardson of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister-in-law, Addie Hunt of Salem. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 1994 at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Salem with the Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
WARD, Kyle, 83, of Cox's Chapel, died Thursday, August 11, 1994. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel.
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