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DATE: TUESDAY, November 8, 1994                   TAG: 9508010023
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ALLEN, Donald B., 74, of The Plains, Va., died on Sunday, November 6, 1994, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, Va. He was born in White Gate, Va. and raised in Bland County on the family farm, Maple Green, the son of George A. and Ethel Newberry Allen. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific as a horse Cavalry Officer. From 1941 to 1953, except for his time in the service, he was an Associate Professor at VPI. He resigned in 1953 to manage the Marriott Farm, Fairfield, in Hume, Va. While Farm Manager at Fairfield, he bred cattle, sheep and horses which were sold across the United States. Also during his time with Fairfield he entertained a wide array of public and private personalities including several Presidents. He was a founding member of the Fauquier Livestock Association where he had also served as president. He was instrumental in founding Virginia's current land use legislation and the Fauquier County Feeder Calf Association. He was a longtime member of the Leeds Ruritan Club and was active for years with the Fauquier County 4-H program. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Va. Mr. Allen is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Mrs. Jane H. Allen, The Plains; his two sons, Donald B. Allen, Jr., Yorktown, Va. and David Hoge Allen, Hampton, Va.; two brothers, George A. Allen, Jr., Blacksburg, Va. and Edwin Bird Allen, Fairfax, Va. Additional survivors include four grandchildren, Donald B. Allen III, Jane A. Allen, both of Yorktown, Whitney E. Allen and Sam Hoge Allen, both of Hampton. Friends will be welcomed Wednesday, November 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, 1994, at Grace Church, The Plains, Va., at 11 a.m. The Rev. Zachary Fleetwood will officiate. Interment will follow in The Little Georgetown Cemetary, The Plains, Va., at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial remembrances be sent to Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 32, The Plains, Virginia 22171.

BELCHER, Nell Robinson, 90, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, November 6, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel.

BLACK, Virginia Bratton Littlepage, 90, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Graveside services Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

BOWLES, Rachel Law, 84, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, November 6, 1994, at her home. Born December 18, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Bogie Oglesby and Cassie Fralin Law. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wiley Bowles. Surviving are one daughter, Jeanette B. Arrington, Martinsville; one son and daughter-in-law, George (Renny) and Polly Bowles, Rocky Mount; four sisters, Carrie Oakes and Mary Oakes, both of Martinsville, Virginia Lloyd, Glouce ster, and Evelyn Oakes, Rocky Mount; four brothers, George W. Law, Richmond, Curtis Law, Glade Hill, Junior Law, Snow Creek, and Alvin Law, Hampton; one grandson, Joey Arrington, Martinsville and one step great-grandson, Daniel Goad, Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 1994, at Forest HIll Christian Church, Route 890, Penhook, Va., with Reverends Ted Clifton and J. D. Hunt III officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, 1994, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Christian Church and other times at the home of Mrs. Rachel Bowles, Route 632, Rocky Mount, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Snow Creek Rescue Squad, Route 2, Box 237, Penhook, Va. 24137 or Forest Hill Christian Church, Route 2, Box 79, Penhook, Va. 24137. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

CAMPBELL, Archie Lee, 72, of Martinsville, died Sunday, November 6, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Stone Funeral Home Chapel.

COLMANO, Miranda, 69, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, November 6, 1994, at home. She was a native of Pola, Italy and resided in Virginia for 32 years. She was a retired LPN and Operating Room Technician from Montgomery County Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Germille Colmano; her son, Marino Colmano, Los Angeles, Calif.; her daughter, Helen Sutton, Yorktown; her son Carlo Colmano, Blacksburg; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother and two sisters and numerous relatives living in Italy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. A memorial service will be held at the Virginia Tech War Memorial Chapel on Sunday, November 20, 1994, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

COTTON, Magdalyn D., 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m., South Roanoke United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

COX, James Howard, 55, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel, Rural Retreat.

DOWDY, Essie C. 96, of Roanoke, died Monday, 7,1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

FARRIS, Larence E. 72, of Killeen, Texas, died Saturday, November 5, 1994. He was formerly a residence of the Edgewood Community, of Roanoke. Arrangements by by Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen Texas.

GAYLOR, Iva Belle, 77, of Covington, died Sunday, November 6,1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

GILLENWATER, Ernest G., 82, a retired farmer of Abingdon, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Funeral services 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel,Abingdon.

GRAHAM, Joyce Ann, 44, of Charlottesville, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 6, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Nathan (``Roxanne'') Harper and Lamon Price, both of Charlottesville; one daughter, Jacqueline Harper of Roanoke; a devoted friend, Ralph Price, Charlottesville; six aunts, Mary E. Hannaford, Charlottesville, Andrea Divers and Barbara Terry, Roanoke, Carolyn Crenshaw, San Antonio, Texas, Davetta Seals and Deborah Graham, Roanoke; two uncles, Otis Wheat and David Graham, both of Roanoke; a grandson, Marcus J. Taylor, Charlottesville; a dear friend, Sharon Dungee; a host of nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

GRAY, Peggy Hilton, 61, of Salem, died Monday, November 7, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a retired clerk of the Juvenile Court of Roanoke County. She is survived by her husband, Lilburn W. Gray; one son, Jeffrey Gray, of the home; a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with Roy B. Miller officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

HUFF, Florian B., ``Crowbar"", age 79, of Christiansburg, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

KING, Robert Lee, 46, of Christiansburg, died Friday, November 4, 1994, at his residence. He was born December 13, 1947, in Bronx, N.Y. He is the son of the late Alfred Blanding and Louise King. He served as a merchant seaman for three years. He is a veteran having served in the United States Army. He attended Old Westbury Community College in Westbury, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Ann Emmett King, Christiansburg; two daughters, Roberta King, Christiansburg and Myrtrice King, Norfolk; one son, Terrence King, Calif.; two sisters, Vanessa McKinney and Sherminia Walker, both of New York; one brother, Snell Van King, Jr., New York; one granddaughter, Tatiana King; three step brothers, Alfred Blanding, Jr., Dennis Blanding, Arnold Blanding, all of New York; four step sisters, Vernice Tearson, Bertie L ee Martin, Myrtle Blanding, Audrey Blanding, all of New York; father and mother-in-law, Peter and Delores Emmett, Holly, Penn.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 1 p.m. at Penns Funeral Home, Pulaski. Penns Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

KINLEY, Brigadier Squire James, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 7, 1994. He was born on April 4, 1917, to Martha and Walter Kinley of New Goshen, Indiana. He was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer in 1938 and married another Salvation Army officer, Captain LaRue Kieffer in 1942. Together they served as pastors of Salvation Army churches in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Their last appointment before retirement in 1980 was Havre deGrace, Maryland. Since retirement, they have lived in Roanoke. Brigadier Kinley is survived by his wife, LaRue; one sister, Mrs. Clyde (Lula Mae) Ellis; two children, Major Lon Kinley and Mrs. Captain Jim (Jean) Deuel; five grandchildren, Mrs. William (Teresa) Coffin and Scott Kinley, Jennifer, Christopher and Benjamin Deuel; numerous nieces and nephews. The services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, at The Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave., S.E., in Roanoke, with committal following in Evergreen Burial Park. The service will be conducted by Captain Harold D. Hinson, former minister of The Salvation Army in Roanoke. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Viewing will be at Oakey's from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m.

OBENCHAIN, Mabel Rosemon, 75, of Salem, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Hospice of Roanoke Memorial, Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 13367, Roanoke, Va. 24033.

OWENS, David Lee, 79, of Snowville, died Monday, November 7, 1994 at Radford Community Hospital. Born June 3, 1915 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Petney F. Owens and Emma Houck Owens. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry Company in Radford. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy T. Owens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret O. and Ernest R. Viers of Snowville; Shirley O. and Tommy Weaver of Radford; five sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Peggy Owens of Radford, Richard and Kathy Owens of Tallahassee, Fla., Eldon and Terry Owens of Hiwassee, Freddie and Diane Owens of Radford, Ricky and Doris Owens of Snowville; two brothers, Ray Owens and Stewart Owens, both of Dublin; also survived by 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a special friend, Everett Darnell Ha rold. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 1994 at 2 p.m. from the Snowville Baptist Church with the Rev. Neil Wood and the Rev. Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford.

REYNOLDS, Horace Lee, 69, of Hillsville, passed away Monday, November 7, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Shiloh United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

SARTELLE, Dr. Preston Orr Sr., 85, of 3030 Mastin Lane, Montgomery, Alabama, and formerly of Draper, and Bristol, Va., died Mond ay morning, November 7, 1994 in the VA Hospital, Montgomery, Ala. He was born in Red Key, Indiana on November 15, 1908, and was the son of the late Harry Miller Sartelle and Bessie Orr Sartelle. Dr. Sartelle was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a Chaplain during WWII, serving the 4th Marine Division. Dr. Sartelle attended VMI in Lexington and he was a graduate of Hampdon-Sydney College, and was also a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sartelle taught at King College, Bristol, Va. and Graham Bible College. Dr. Sartelle pastored Presbyterian churches in the following areas; Capron Bridge, W. Va., Grundy, Va., Draper's Valley, Va., and Bristol, Va. and Tennessee. He was preceded in death by one son, Rev. Michael Sartelle and by one sister, Mary Louise Bauserman. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Sartelle, Mongtomery, Ala.; two daughters, Pat Cooper, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Susan Jett, Marion, N.C.; two sons, Rev. Preston O. Sartelle Jr., Draper, Rev. John Sartelle, Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Patsy Dieckman, Ripley, Ms.; two brothers, John Edward Sartelle, Harry Sartelle, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle Jr., the Rev. John Sartelle, the Rev. Cortez Cooper, and the Rev. Calvin Jett officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church, Route 1, Draper, Va. 24324. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.

SAUNDERS, John Reuben Sr., 78, of Moneta, died Sunday, November 6, 1994 in Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Bedford, Va. Born October 5, 1916, he was the son of the late Albert and Etta Mae Brown Saunders. He was retired from Rubatex Manufacturing, enjoyed raising cattle and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and John Shifflet, Richmond; one son, John R. Saunders Jr., Richmond; one brother, Jesse Saunders, Moneta; one granddaughter, Diane Livsie, Richmond; one niece, Tina Saunders, Rockville, Md.; two nephews, Rodney Burdine, Rockville, Md., Jesse C. Saunders Jr., Moneta. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 1994 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. J. D. Hunt III officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, Va. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, 19 94, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

SMITH, David V., 81, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, November 5, 1994, in Radford Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m . Tuesday, November 8, 1994, at the North Fork Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Olen Gardner, with burial in North Fork Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

SMITH, John Hampton, 82, of Floyd, passed away Monday, November 7, 1994 in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kate Weddle Smith, Floyd; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles C. and Mary Smith, King, N.C.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lena and Dale Vest, Roanoke, Brenda and Wayne Underwood, Floyd, Bonnie Reed, Roanoke; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. William C. Stovall officiating. Interment in Topeco Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Joy Ranch in Hillsville, Va. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

SPENCE, Claudia B., 88, of Willis, passed away Monday, November 7, 1994. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

THOMPSON, Ella Hatcher, 98, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, November 7, 1994, in the Stonewall Jackson E.C.F. Mrs. Thompson was born May 21, 1896, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Henry Milton Hatcher, Jr. and Mary Ellen Hartigan Hatcher. She was a life member of the High Bridge Presbyterian Church, a member of the church choir and taught Sunday School for over 40 years. She was also a life member of the Family and Community Education Club. Mrs. Thompson was a correspondent for The News Gazette for over 50 years. She was proceed ed in death by her husband, William James Thompson and three children, Odessa T. Ellis, Margie T. Scott and William J. Thompson, Jr. Surviving are three children, Robert Bruce Thompson, Scottsville, Va., Evans L. Thompson, Natural Bridge, Mildred T. Board, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Mable Harrison, Natural Bridge Station, and Mrs. Katie Moore, Buena Vista; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 1994, at the High Bridge Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Glenn M. Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations should be made to the High Bridge Presbyterian Scholarship Fund. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

VERMILYA, Judith Boos, 43, of Richmond, died Sunday, November 6, 1994. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Dale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Homes.

WIGGINS, Jessie Stultz, 78, of Roanoke, passed away November 6, 1994, at Berkshire Healthcare Center, Vinton. She was the widow of Ernest E. Wiggins. A retired licensed practical nurse and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Jean and William Shepherd, of Richmond, Martha A. and William R. Williams, of Vinton; four grandchildren and spouses, Kirk E. and Cathy Williams, of Orlando, Fla., Karen M. Williams, of Vinton, Allen and Kim Harrell, Dale and Betty Harrell, all of Richmond; one great-grandchild, Alyson Williams; two step grandchildren, Francie Shepherd, Mary Katherine Shepherd, both of Richmond; two sisters, Mabel S. Lester, of Lynchburg, Helen S. White, of Marfa, TX.; two brothers, Howard G. Stultz, of Roanoke, Herman W. Stultz, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will e conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 1994, with the Rev. J. Landon Maddex officiating. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

WRIGHT, Benjamin Hughes, (``Ben''), 76, of Rt. 1, Callaway, died Sunday, November 6, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil Wright, Norfolk, Grady and Dorothy Buckner, Canton, Ohio, Goldie Wright, Callaway; special nephews and their wives, Larry and Donna Wright, Bobby and Robin Wright, all of Callaway, Stephen and Jane Wright, Norfolk; his very special great-nieces and great-nephews, Samatha, Ashley, David and Jason Wright, all of Callaway; many special friends of the six mile post area also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Shively officiating. Interment will follow in the Wright Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Flora Funeral Services, 342 South Main St., Rocky Mount.

ZERBEE, Miss Mae G., 92, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 7, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.