Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, November 1, 1994 TAG: 9508010016
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BELFIELD, Jean Jennings, (Mrs. A. Bruce Jr.), 74, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Monday, October 31, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BILLINGS, Leonard Ray, (``Preach''), 72, of Marion, died Monday, October 31, 1994. Arrangements by Barnett's Marion Funeral Home.
BRINKLEY, Watson Graham, (Tim), 84, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 29, 1994, at his home. Mr. Brinkley was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railway, was past president of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Chrysanthemum Society, and for many years, was the choir director of St. Andrews Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Seifert Brinkley, and a son, William Gregory Brinkley. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Rosemary Brinkley Hambrick and Robert William Hambrick, Suzanne P. Brinkley; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas M. and Rula B. Brinkley, David A. and Cheryl M. Brinkley; five grandchildren, Stephen G. Hambrick, Kimberleigh Hambrick Lam, Melissa B. Bradley, Sa rah E. Brinkley, and Gwyneth E. Brinkley; two great-granddaughters, Kristen and Katelyn Lam; three sisters, Mrs. Nan Bondurant, Mrs. Bert Trinkle, and Mrs. Jean Webber. A funeral mass will be conducted, 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Rev. Randy Rule, the Rev. Joseph Metzger and the Rev. James Parke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. There will be a prayer service, 6 p.m., Tuesday at Oakey's Downtown Chapel.
CARROLL, George Robert Sr., 75, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 30, 1994. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, at Oakey's North Chapel, Roanoke.
CARSON, Ruth Reinicker 95, of Spotslvania, died Sunday, October 30, 1994. Funeral 8 p.m., Tuesday, Mullins & Thompson Fredericksburg Chapel.
DAVIS, Katherine Lister, 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 31, 1994 at Raleigh Court Health Care. She was preceded in death by her son, William Parrish MacConnell, and brother, Winiford Lister. She was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., the daughter of Oscar and Mary Armstrong Lister. She lived in Norfolk until 1989. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Don Reid, Salem; grandson, Donald Curtis Reid Jr. and wife, Valerie; granddaughter, Dawn Reid White and husband, Alan; granddaughter, Dena Caroline Reid; grandsons, William MacConnell, Robert MacConnell; and granddaughter, Kathy MacConnell; a sister, Elizabeth Thomas, Norfolk. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
DUNMAN, Ella Orange, 91, of Salem, died Monday, October 31, 1994, at her home. She was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Salem for 48 years. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Rosemary Dunman Jr., Lebanon, Mo., Danny and Sandy Dunman, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Carl Dunman, Salem; two daughters and son-in-law, Ruth Johnson, Natural Bridge Station, Doris and Carl Furrow, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. William A. McDaniel officiating. Interment will be in the Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
FAIN, JAMES, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994. He was retired from Blue Ridge Transfer and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Thelma G. Fain; sons, Donald Fain, Doyle Fain, Stanley Fain, Robert Fain and Phillip Fain; daughters, Mary Frances Bryant, Martha Sue Hooker; stepchildren, Avery Hall, Frank Hall, Bruce Taylor, Bobby Taylor; a number of grandchildren and stepgrandchildren; sister, Gladys Coleman; brothers Murray Fain and Walker Fain. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial be made to the Hospice Program c/o Roanoke Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, Va 24033. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday in Patrick Memorial Gardens, Patrick County, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
GARBER, Patricia N. Mullinix, 54, of Emmitsburg, Md., died Saturday, October 29, 1994, at the Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, Penn. She was the wife of Leland F. Garber. Born February 19, 1940 in Frederick, Md., she was a da ughter of M. Louise (Roberts) Hipkins, Frederick, Md., and the late Narvil F. Mullinix. Mrs. Garber was a member of the Green Hill Church of the Brethren, Salem, Va. She took pride in her family and home, nurtured a special relationship with her grandchildren and in her spare time, enjoyed crafts and collectibles. Surviving, besides her husband and mother, are two sons, Dwayne Mills and his wife, Teresa, Gettysburg, Penn., Thomas Lowell Mills and his friend, Debbie Kerns, Frederick, Md.; one daughter, Karen Flohr and her husband, Kenneth, Thurmont, Md.; step-father, John Hipkins; grandchildren, Jesse, Megan, and Courtney Mills, Lauren Flohr, Christopher and Brittaney Garber; a brother, Narvil (Chip) Mullinix, Thurmont, Md.; two step-sons, Gregory Lee Garber and Derek Dwayne Garber, both of Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Garber was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Mullinix. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Md, on Tuesday, November 1, 1994, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at 11 a.m. with her father-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Marlin Garber and the Rev. Dr. James Flora, Pastor of the Frederick Church of the Brethren officiating. Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association., 2 Reservoir Circle, Baltimore, Md. 21208.
GOODWIN, Garland William, 58, of New Church, husband of the late Shirley Goodwin, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994. He was born in Roanoke, Va. and was the son of Charles and Frances Thomas Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin was a Protestant and worked at the Baltimore Air Coil Company. He is survived by three children, Christine Joanne LaPole and Jessie Raymond Goodwin, both of New Church, Garland ``Eddie"" Goodwin Jr., Richmond; a sister, Caroline Evans, Norfolk; two brothers, Howard Goodwin, Gulf Shores, Ala., Oscar Goodwin, Roanoke; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in New Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with interment in the Downing Cemetery in Oak Hall, Va. The Rev. Joey Anthony will have the service and friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Fox Funeral Home in Temperanceville, Va.
GREER, Vernie Lee, 76, of Whitetop, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Haw Orchard Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
GRIFFITH, Robert A., 50, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, October 30, 1994, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired Magistrate for the 27th Judicial District, a member of the Christiansburg Hunt Club, and honorary member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his father, P. L. Griffith Sr.; and a brother L. L. ``Red"" Griffith. He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Griffith; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey A. and Dawn H. Griffith; his mother, Sylvia E. Griffith, all of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, P. L. ``Dude"" and Jackie Griffith Jr., Christiansburg, J. M. ``Mike"" and Terry Lynn Griffith, Staunton; six nieces; four nephews; six great-nieces; and seven great-nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Donald Peters and Pastor Michael Coleman with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HALL, Mary Kathleen Linkous, 62, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, October 30, 1994, at her home. She was born on November 15, 1931, in Montgomery County, to the late Esten E. and Ruby P. Lawson Linkous. Mrs. Hall is survived by three daughters, Deborah Howery Turpin, Shawsville, Peggy Jo Wade, Richmond, Julie H. Brammer, Elliston; two sisters, Crolia Pennington, Petersburg, Marie Carpenter, Irvining, Ky.; a brother, Esten E. Linkous, Jr., Fayetteville, N.C.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, with Rev. L.V. Dehart officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HALL, Ray, 88, of Sugar Grove, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in Burtons Chapel Church, Flatridge. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
HAWKS, Louise Virginia, 73, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, October 30, 1994 at her home. She was born on June 29, 1921 in Montgomery County to the late George and Mary Mamie Williams Lucado. Mrs. Hawks is survived by her husband, William Jessie Hawks, Christiansburg; stepdaughter, Marie Estel Hinkley, Radford; sister, Martha Graves, Christiansburg; half brother, Jack Sawyer, Radford. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blackburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HOGAN, Kent Clifton, 70, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 30, 1994. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakeys Roanoke Chapel.
HUBBARD, Georgie C., 100, of Friendship Manor, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel R. Hubbard, Sr. and her son, Samuel R. Hubbard, Jr. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth K. and Olga H. Hubbard, Roanoke; 4 grandsons and their wives, Larry T. and Susan Hubbard, John R. and Freda Hubbard, Roanoke, Richard K. and Teresa Hubbard, Ferrum, Michael L. and Clara Hubbard, Floyd County; 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. James Millsaps officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
HUTTS, Frances Tutwiler, 91, of Salem, died Monday, October 31, 1994, in a Salem nursing home. She was a former member of Jefferson Street Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church and the widow of Daniel Patterson Hutts, Sr. Surviving are three sons, Daniel P. Hutts, Jr. and wife, Alice, Hampton, Peter M. Hutts and wife, Judy, Greensboro, N.C., Patrick H. Hutts and wife, Sally, Portsmouth; three daughters, Frances H. Scott, Springfield, Mary H. Hosp, Roanoke and Rachel H. Driskill and husband, William, Richmond; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Carter G. Tutwiler, Roanoke; brother-in-law, Richard B. Balthis, Salem, sister-in-law, Esther Tutwiler, Fort Wayne, Ind. Funeral services will be at the graveside 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at Evergreen Burial Park, with Rev. Dennis Herman officiating. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday.
JACOBS, Beulah Hylton, 84, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 31, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
JANNEY, Edward William, 82, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 31, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle S. Janney. He was retired from the N & W Railroad after many years of service as a Conductor. He is survived by a son, Clifton E. Janney, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Mary Alice Janney Boothe, Roanoke; sister, Ethel Hough; grandchildren Tambrea B. White, Elizabeth J. Jones, Paul L. Janney; great-grandchildren, Stephen Clay Bandy, Christopher Ryan Bandy, Skylar S. Janney. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz's Roanoke Chapel by Rev. J.W.Hatton Jr. with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. The Friends may call at the Lotz's Roanoke Chapel.
JONES, Virgie Elizabeth, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 29, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee Jones and sister Malvia Huntley. Those left to rejoice in her memory are two sons, Richard (Joyce) Jordan, Chicago, Ill. and W. Lynwood (Clara) Jones, Roanoke; one sister, Angie (Sam) Fulton, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Reva Jones, Roanoke, and Alma Jones, Baltimore, Md.; two brothers-in-law, Willard (Gladys) Jones, Charles (Christine) Jones, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Jerome Harris, Ohio, Bernice (Neville) SinClair, Baltimore, Md., William Jones, Jr., Beverly Mason, Jay (Frederica) Jones, all of Roanoke, Tiffany Jordan, Chicago, Ill., Melissa Mason, Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Kierra Mason and Malcolm Jones, Roanoke; a niece, Sherby Williams; a devoted fa mily friend, Wallace Kasey, Roanoke; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. J. Eugene Young will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
LAW, James Lester, 89, of Martinsville, died Saturday, October 29, 1994. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at New Design Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller.
LOVELACE, Sherrill L., 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994. He retired as a Captain with the Roanoke City Fire Department after 38 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Lakeland Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Elsie Graybill Lovelace; brother and sister-in-law, Pau l J. and Ethel Lovelace, Orlando, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Hazel Lovelace, Chesapeake, Helen Lovelace, Louise Clark, both of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. M. Dennis Herman and the Rev. James V. DeFoe. Masonic rites will be presented by Lakeland Masonic Lodge. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MATTHEWS, Henry Mason Jr., 28, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 30, 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he was assigned to the Nuclear Submarine Program. He is survived by his wife, Nellie J. Matthews, Roanoke; his parents, Henry and Maxine Matthews Sr., Hollins; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Daniel L. and Carol Matthews, Anderson, S.C., Joel W. Matthews, Hollins; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Julia M. and Todd Smith, Salem, Rachel M. and Jason Markham, Buchanan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at 1 p.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel. Interment will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
MEADOWS, Alice V., 77, of Peterstown, W.Va., died October 31, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Broyles Funeral Home Chapel.
PORTER, Dorothy Wright, 89, of Wytheville, died Sunday, October 30, 1994. Graveside service Wednesday, 2 p.m., Olive Branch Cemetery, Wythe Co. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home.
RAY, Juanita Millsap, 82, of Glade Spring, died Monday, October 31, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon.
RHODES, Michael L., 32, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 31, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
SCHLICHTING, Henry William, 84, of Thaxton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 1994, in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born March 9, 1910 in Ihlienworth, Germany, a son of the late August Schlichting and Anna Thuman Schlichting. He was a retired owner and operator of a German delicatessen and was a member of the Union United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Leftwich Schlichting; two daughters, Martha S. Williams, Rockville, Va., Linda Schlichting-Ray, Wilmington, Delaware; five sisters, Emma Immoor, Franklin Square, N.Y., Erna Pape, Alexandra, Va., Alma Beckmann, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Frieda Schroeder, Long Island, N.Y., Martin Moller, Germany; two grandsons, John Williams, Montpelier, Va., David Williams, Baltimore, Md.; a gr anddaughter, Linda Williams, Hanover, Va.; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Lee Chattin. Interment will follow in the Leftwich-Clingempeel Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Union United Methodist Church or the Montvale Rescue Squad.
SMITH, Lloyd N., 80, of Old Town Road, Shawsville, died Saturday evening, October 29, 1994, at his residence. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 1994, from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Sherwood Burial Park in Salem. Friends may call at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
SUMINSKI, Ida, of Roanoke, formerly of Bergen County, N.J., died Monday, October 31, 1994. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Suminski. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Janice Suminski, Winchester; daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and William Lange, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Heather Lange, Atlanta, Ga., T.J. Lange and Aaron Lange, both of Roanoke. A funeral mass of the resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 9 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Kenneth Stofft officiating. Interment will follow in New Jersey at a later date. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
TERRY, Arabelle Schultz, 62, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 29, 1994. Her survivors include four sons, Brie David Wayne Schultz, Ralph L.Schultz, Thomas E. Terry, and Robert M. Terry, all of Roanoke; two brothers, John S. Hunt, Roanoke, Robert L. Hunt, Hollins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., Fizer Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. A. A. Wynn officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Hollins. The family will receive friends Tuesday night, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Fizer Funeral Home. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
UMBARGER, Neta Nona, 94, of Atkins, died Monday, October 31, 1994 in the Birdmont Manor Health Care in Wytheville, Va. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Margaretta Doyle, Pulaski, Mrs. Irma Eller of Elliston, Miss Loretta Umbarger, Mount Airy, N.C., Mrs. Ila Shapiro, Reston, Mrs. Judy Alford, Wytheville, and Mrs. Debbie Brown, Kernersville, N. C.; one son, Dallas Umbarger, Atkins; one sister, Mrs. Virgie Stowers, Atkins; one brother, Marvin G. Harden, Atkins; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose, Va., with the Rev. Ron Whitener, the Rev. Ralph Robinette and the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Friends may call anytime at the home of Judy Alford in Wytheville and the family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
WHITE, Lillian M., 91, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 30, 1994. Funeral arrangements incomplete, handeled by Stanfield Miller.
WINGFIELD, Allen Wade, 41, of Route 1, Forest, died Sunday, October 30, 1994, at his residence. He was an employee of Avery Plumbing and was a member of the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church. Mr. Wingfield was born in Lynchburg, July 18, 1953, the son of Dr. Floyd Jackson Wingfield, Jr., and Shirley Louise Coffey Wingfield of Forest. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at Virginia Memorial Park by the Rev. James M. John. The family will receive friends today 7 to 9 p.m. at Carder Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
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