Roanoke Times
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DATE: MONDAY, August 22, 1994                   TAG: 9505110002
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BLAKLEY, Peggy Jeanne, 70, of Salem, died Saturday, August 20, 1994 after a lengthy illness. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to all. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, R. Thomas Blakley; sons, Charles E. Blakley of Register, Georgia and Daniel L. Blakley of San Francisco, Calif.; daughters, Colleen Blakley of Burlington, N.C., and Norma B. Hardbarger of Millboro; sister, Betty Jo Waldrop of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Salem on Tuesday, August 23 at 12 noon with burial in Sherwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 22 at the Lotz Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., 3825 Electric Road, SW, Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24018.

BRIDGEMAN, Harold Gordon, 66, of Marion, died Sunday, August 21, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday in Barnetts Funeral Chapel.

CLYBURN, Linda Gray Thurman, 41, of Greenville, W. Va., formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. She is survived by her husband, Mason Boyd Clyburn; sons, CPL. Winston Thurman, U.S.M.C., Robert Chad Thurman, Robert Wayne Thurman Jr.; grandson, Christian Jacob (Dinkus) Thurman; parents, John and Elizabeth Gray; brother, John Gray Jr.; sisters, Debbie Keaton, Cathy Fielder; several nieces and nephews; a special nephew, David (Hoss) Fielder; one great-niece, Valeria (Pumpkin) Keaton. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. Robert G. Moore III officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

CRAGHEAD, Lillie Witt, of Blue Ridge, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, has gone home to her Lord on Sunday, August 21, 1994. She was the widow of Claude A. Craghead of Covington, and the daughter of the late Willie D. and Mabel C. Witt of Bedford. Born January 31, 1920 in Bedford County, she moved to Covington in 1938 and was a devoted wife and mother. She moved to Roanoke in 1974, eighteen months after her husband's death. For many years she was co-owner of Knit-Fit Fabrics, Inc., sharing with many her expertise and love of sewing. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke and a member of Pat Fuller's Sunday School Class. The last seven years have been physically difficult, but she has remained a genteel lady. She is survived by her son-in -law and daughter, Roger P. and Gail C. Arthur of Blue Ridge; a son and daughter-in-law, David A. and Linda L. Craghead of Smithfield; four grandchildren, Matthew S. Craghead, Smithfield, Teresa A. Webb, Roanoke, R.P. Arthur Jr., Roanoke, Billy C. Arthur, Blue Ridge; her sister, Frances Witt Montgomery of Covington; a very special friend of 19 years, Thomas C. Hodges Jr. of Covington. Services to honor her will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at 1 p.m. with Dr. Charles Fuller officiating with burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. Graveside services in Covington will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The family will meet with loved ones, family and friends Monday, August 22 at Oakey's North Chapel. She loved flowers and has received many during her illness. With all the unanswered questions about Cancer and Heart Disease, the family kindly requests that donations be made to either of these two charities in lieu of flowers.

DOWNER, Ethel Evans, 80, of Covington, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

HAMILTON, J. Manley, 65, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, August 21, 1994. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.

HAMLETT, Herbert Wise, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 20, 1994. He was a retired Fraternal Insurance Counselor with Woodman of the World Insurance. He was a member of Woodmen of the World Camp 66, American Legion Post 3, a Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, and the Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by twin sons, Larry N. and Gary S. Hamlett. He is survived by his wife, Ruth C. Hamlett; son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Yvonne C. Hamlett; granddaughter, Rebekah Ruth Hamlett; sister, Connie Sullivan; brother, Donald W. Hamlett; nephew, Dennis Yarnold; niece, Delores Wilkerson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at 10 a.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. Jim Herron and Mr. Roy Miller officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

HARLESS, Edwin Miller, (Ed), 82, of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 21, 1994 at Radford Community Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Harless. Surviving are one brother, Charlie Harless of Radford; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Goodwin of Roanoke, Mrs. Ada Skeens of Radford, Mrs. Thelma Elmore and Miss Margline Harless, both of New Castle, and Mrs. Garnett Henthorn of Paden City, W.Va. Graveside services will be conduc ted Tuesday, August 23, 1994, at 11 a.m. at the New Zion Cemetery in Waiteville, W.Va. with Pastor Don Goodwin officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements

HUBBS, Horace L., 89, of Bedford, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

HURT, Mary Ella, 91, of Vinton, died Sunday, August 21, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

LAMBERT, Birdie Holston, (Mrs. Arles R.), 92, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel.

LAMBERT, Giles Muncy, 71, of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 21, 1994. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.

LANE, Richard Earls, 64, of Marion died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Arrangements by Barnett's Marion Funeral Home.

LINEBERRY, Leonard, 86, of Galax, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, First Christian Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

MACKENHEIMER, Harry Lee, 80, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.

MAIN, Gladys Marie Graham, 64, of Roanoke, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Survived by her husband, Elmon L. Main, Roanoke; mother, Lillie Graham, Shawsville; three sons, Gary Main, Wayne Main, Joe Main, all of Roanoke; four sisters, Dorothy Atkinson, Salem, Estelle Wright, Louise Thornton, Mildred Spraker, all of Shawsville; two grandchildren, Brandi and David Main. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 1994, at 11 a.m. in the Rader Troutville Chapel, with the Rev. Samuel Huntley officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

PEGRAM, Carl Albert Sr., 80, of Fries, died Saturday, August 20, 1994. Funeral 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.

QUESENBERRY, Delmon C., 75, of Dugspur, passed away Saturday, August 20, 1994 at his home. He was born August 13, 1919 in Floyd County, the son of the late Thomas and Retta Quesenberry. Survivors include his wife, Ollie Quesenberry; one daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and Bernard Duncan of Springfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Turner and Hattie Quesenberry of Willis, Arvil and Mary Quesenberry of Pulaski; one brother, Clark Quesenberry of Dugspur; one sister, Dorothy Buckner of Willis; two grandchildren, Greg Quesenberry and Vickie Packwood; two step-grandchildren, Robert Newman and Wanda Blevins; three step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville with the Rev. J. Alfred Pinkerton officiating. Interment will follow in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery. The family will re ce

ive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, August 22, 1994 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

RUNYON, Willie Cox (Mrs.), 90, of Marion, died Sunday, August 21, 1994. Seaver-Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SCHUYLER, Betty Jarrell, 73, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died Sunday, August 21, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Galax. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

SMITH, Thelma J., 84, of New Castle, died Sunday, August 21, 1994 at her home. She was a graduate of Radford College and a retired teacher from the Craig County Public School System. She is survived by her husband, James H. Watson Smith; four sons, Robert W. Smith, New Castle, James Danny Smith, San Antonio, Texas, Richard W. Smith, Roanoke, Jerry L. Smith, Salem; two daughters, Patricia S. Secrist, Va. Beach, Mamie Sue Helems, New Castle; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday, 2 p.m., at New Castle Christian Church with the Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will be in West View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Boitnott Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Craig County Rescue Squad and New Castle Christian Church building fund.

THOMAS, Lucinda Blake, 92, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, August 21, 1994. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

WILLIAMS, Clarence David Sr., 50, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 21, 1994. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.

WINGFIELD, Louis Lilborn Jr., 80, of Bedford, died Sunday, August 21, 1994. He was a resident of the Elks National Home and was born in Bedford on August 14, 1914, a son of the late Louis Lilborn Wingfield, Sr. and Elizabeth May Bush Wingfield. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Eugene Bush. He was a retired employee of Piedmont Label Company. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, Lynchburg Elks Lodge #321, Bedford Moose Lodge #1897, Bedford Ruritan Club and was active in the Little Town Players. He is survived by several cousins, Annette Burke, Harrisonburg, Barbara Hatcher, Bristol, Clarence Bush, Charleston, W.Va., M. Pride Wingfield, Helen Rucker, Mary Wingfield, Margaret Bennett, all of Bedford, Nellie Coleman, Roanoke, and Warren Thurman, Vinton. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at 11 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. D. Glen Langston officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

WRIGHT, Thomas Lee, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 21, 1994, in a local hospital. He was a retired machinist having been employed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and had belonged to Teamsters local #171 and #822. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Michael Harris. Surviving are his wife, Frances Hackett Wright; a daughter and son-in-law, Rovonda and Steve Andrews of Hardy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas (Tony) E. and Colleen Strouth Wright of Roanoke, James R. (Jim) and Elsie Tyler Wright of Salem; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine and Lewin Lugar and Beatrice Wright Caldwell, all of Roanoke; a brother, George B. Wright of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 1994, from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Billy G. White Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.