Roanoke Times
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DATE: FRIDAY, November 11, 1994 TAG: 9508010026
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B2 EDITION: METRO
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BLEVINS, Nathaniel (``Than""), 78, formerly of Pembroke, Va., died near his home in West Jefferson, N.C., on Wednesday, November 9, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. Surviving are three sons, Cliff and Kenny Blevins, West Chester, Pa., and Billy Blevins of the home; four grandchildren; three brothers, Larry Blevins, Pembroke, Bill Blevins, Ripplemead, Paul Blevins, Tavares, Fla.; a sister, Nan B. Poff, Pembroke. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at Badger Funeral Home in West Jefferson, N.C.
BLUE, Willie Carden, died Sunday, November 6, 1994, in Tuscon, Arizona where she lived for the past year with her son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Beatrice Blue. She was the daughter of the late James S. and Emma J. Carden of Parrott, Va. Mrs. Blue was a long-time resident of Radford, Va. and an active member of the West Radford Church of God. She has worked as a practical nurse at various nursing homes in the New River Valley. Mrs. Blue was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Blue and one son, Robert Blue. She is survived by one son, Samuel Blue of Tuscon, Arizona; two daug hters, Mrs. Ruth Callahan of Radford and Mrs. Retha Wohlford of Blacksburg; three sisters, Mrs. Zelma McGinnis of Parrott, Mrs. Rose Dagenhart of Martinsville and Mrs. Euvalee McGinnis of Williamson, W.Va.; two brothers, Paul Carden of Christiansburg and Alfred Carden of Dublin. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 1994, at 3 p.m. from the West Radford Church of God with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford.
CLINE, Cecil, 71, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Broyles Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W. Va.
COLEMAN, Willie B., of Marion, died Friday, November 4, 1994. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Barnett's Funeral Chapel.
DEEDS, George Mayo, 67, of Millboro, Va. died Tuesday, November 8, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
FAY, Claire Adrianne Lamoureux 66, of Belchertown, Mass., died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sat, November 19, 1994, Dwight Chapel, Belchertown, Mass. Arrangements by Beers & Story Funeral Home, Mass.
GAINES, Ada Isophene 73, of Covington, died Thursday, November 10, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, The Sons of God Tabernacle, Covington. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
GOAD, Ernest Clinton, 64, of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 1994. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home.
HANDY, William J. Jr., 68, of Bassett, died Thursday, November 10, 1994. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m., Collins Funeral Services Chapel.
HART, Rolande Ollivon 69, of Covington, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Funeral 7 p.m., Friday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
HAWKS, Hazel Marie Benton, 80, of Route 3, Galax, died Thursday morning, November 10, 1994, in the Forsythe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hawks was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Andrew Hawks and by a daughter, Karen Hawks Gunter of Fries. Surviving are a daughter, Debra Hawks Wenzel of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a son, Harry Brian Hawks of Salem; sisters, Evelyn Mathias of Michigan City, Ind., Vada Scafidi of Bend, Ore. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Coal Creek Community Church with burial to follow in the Coal Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 until 9 at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Coal Creek Church Piano Fund.
HOLDREN, Wanda Loraine Graham, 65, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 1994. She was the widow of Henry E. Holdren, Jr. Survivors include two sons, Robert E. (Bob) Holdren, Pompano Beach, Fla., and Terry L. Holdren, Vinton, one daughter, Trudy H. Kessler, Vinton; three brothers, Jackie Graham, L. G. Graham, and Gale Graham, all of Roanoke; two sisters, Dorothy G. Stevens, Roanoke, Jean G. Altizer, Williamsburg; also four grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with Dr. J. E. Edwards and Rev. Donald Carter officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
HOLLIDAY, Charles Lee, (``Bud""), 30, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
HULL, Bernard Edward, (``Bill''), 63, of Wytheville, died Thursday, November 10, 1994. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, East End Cemetery, Wytheville. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home.
LEECH, Ella W. Arehart, 93, of Mount Joy, Pa., formerly of Lexington, Va. died Wednesday, November 10, 1994, at the Leader Nursing Center, where she had live since March. Born Oct. 1, 1901, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of the late Charles Howard and Carlena Mitchell Arehart. Mrs. Leech was a Member of Lexington Presby. Church, and was the widow of Samuel ``Monk'' Leech who died in 1936. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Leon W. Graham of Mount Joy, Pa. and six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Mary Buchanan and Carrie D. Aldridge both of Lexington. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 12, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Dr. Richard M. Webster officiating. Burial will follow in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Lexington Presby. Church. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harrison Funeral Home Lexington.
LEONARD, Mrs. Lillian Blevins, 73, of Marion died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 1994, Barnett's Funeral Chapel.
LEWIS, Evelyn J., 73, of Wheatland Hills Retirement Center in Radford, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, November 7, 1994, at Pulaski Community Hospital. She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church in Roanoke. She was a lifetime member of The American Rose Society and the Roanoke Rose Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence H. (Pete) Lewis, and a brother, John W. Ferrell Jr., and her father, John W. Ferrell. She is survived by a daughter, Alma N. Holmgren of Christiansburg. Her Mother, Stella M. Ferrell of Radford. A Sister, Alma F. Shelburne of Radford. Also survived by two grandchildren, John Holmgren and Judith Graham. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 1994, at 11 a.m. from the Sherwood Memorial Park Abbey in Salem with Pastor Albin P. Crutchfield officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford.
MEYERS, William Graham, ``Bill"", 65 of 145 Brantley Avenue, Mooresville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 9, 1994, in the Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. He was born June 19, 1929 in Lubbock, Texas to the late Jacob Sa muel Meyers and Maude Graham Meyers. Mr. Meyers was a retired self-employed owner/operator of a tractor trailer truck. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Air force. Mr. Meyers was a member of Lakeside Fellowship, Mooresville. He was a member of Revolution Masonic Lodge #552 A.F. & A.M., Greensboro, N.C., and also a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and member of the Oasis Shrine Temple, Charlotte, N.C. He was a licensed HAM radio operator. Mr. Meyers was a former resident of Greensboro, where he lived for 20 years. He had lived in Mooresville for 15 years. He is survived by his spouse, Mrs. Betty Workman Meyers, whom he married July 9, 1995, of the home; two sons, David Meyers, Mooresville, N.C., Daniel Meyers, Lake Norman, N.C.; two grandchildren, Khristin Meyers and Amy Wooten; one brother, J.S. Meyers Jr., Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Frances M. Harman, King George. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 1994 in Cavin Funeral Home Chapel, Mooresville, N.C. with the Rev. Robert J. Hamilton officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Memorial Park. The family will assemble at the home of Mr. Meyers and will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 1994 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cavin Funeral Home, Mooresville, N.C. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Lib Cooke, 129 Pampas Lane, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1012 South Kings Drive, Suite 701, Charlotte, N.C. 28283.
MUSICK, Jack Donald, 67, of Bastian, Virginia, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994, in a Bluefield Hospital. He was born in Buchanan County, Va. a son of the late Willie and Elizabeth Musick and was preceded in death by four brothers. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Morgan Musick, Bastian, Va.; a daughter, Marlene Slaughter, Bastian, Va.; two sons, Tommy Musick and Donald Musick both of Bastian, Va.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Carroll, Morristown, Tenn., Helen Duty, Bee, Va.; five brothers, Dowyer Musick, Denford Musick, Glenn Musick, Conward Musick, Delmer Musick all of Morristown, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bastian Church of God with the Rev. James Beaver officiating. Interment will follow in the Musick Family Cemetery, Bastian, Va. The family will receive friends at the Bastian Church of God from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday. They suggest that memorials be made to the Bl and County Rescue Squad. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland is in charge of the arrangements.
NAPIER, James C., 74, of Vinton, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. He was retired from the United States Navy with 21 years service and also from the Roanoke County School Board. He was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Vinton Lodge No. 204 A.F. & A.M., VFW Post 4522 of Vinton and the Fleet Reserve. Surviving are his wife, Margie Z. Napier; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Susan Napier, Wayne Napier; two grandchildren, Bradley and Danielle Napier, all of Vinton; two sisters, Maxie Brambley, Ellen Baker; five brothers, Curtis, Bradley, Ralph, Larry and Jackie Merle Napier. Funeral services will be conducted form Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 1994, with the Rev. Dr. Harold J. Uhl officiating. Burial will be in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday an d Saturday.
OSBORNE, Lillie Mae, 66, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conley G. Osborne Jr. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Boyce Ray and Sara Osborne, Eddy Ray and Karen K. Osborne; daughters and son-in-law, Sherry Phillips, Myra and Tommy Mathis; grandchildren, Heather, Carman and husband, Mark, Timmy, Lance, Nikki, and Avery; great-grandson, Zachary; daughter-in-law, Karen Sue Osborne; a nephew, Danny Altice. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m Sunday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends after the services.
PAISLEY, Joe D., 71, of Mouth of Wilson, passed away Thursday, November 10, 1994. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Fox Cemetery, Independence. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
PENNINGTON, Orcal C., 78, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Mrs. Pennington was born at Basin, West Va. on June 6, 1916, a daughter of the late Alonzo Waymon and Bessie Pearl Shrewsberry Cunningham. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Claudine Pennington. Survivors include her husband, Carlyle Pennington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanene and Phillip Compton, Dublin, and Dianna and Barry Epperly, Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Gale and Ann Pennington, Pearisburg; two sisters, Ferrell Hicks, Princeton, West Va., and Glenna Cole, Speedway, West Va.; four granddaughters, Robin Williams, Dawn Davis, Shan-na Davis, and Corissa Epperly; four grandsons, Patrick Pennington, Phillip Pennington, Benjamin Pennington and Caleb Epperly; two great-grandchildren, Coty and Katraina Pennington; three stepgrandchildren, Regina Compton, Lisa Compton, and Holly Compton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 1994, at Gateway Baptist Church, Lusters Gate, with Rev. Dewey O. Weaver, Jr., the Rev. Noah J. Underwood, and the Rev. Sam Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
POE, Vollie Helean, 85, of Galax, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Friday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
PRICE, Clara Bell, 70, of Willis, passed away Monday, November 7, 1994 at her home. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harvey and Lorraine Price, Copper Hill, Wilbert and Elsie Price, Willis; sister-in-law, Mary Price, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd with the Rev. Joe Cox officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home prior to services. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of arrangements.
RHODES, Michael L., of Roanoke, died Monday, October 31, 1994. Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 13, 1994, 3 p.m. at the Forest Chapel Cemetery, Troutville. Friends are asked to bring a purple or red helium balloon to be released. Plans have been made for those attending to meet at the Troutville Hardees no later than 2:30 p.m. For more info, call 344-2421 or 342-5145.
RIVERS, Mrs. Wayne Gregory, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, November 10, 1994. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
ROOPE, Bertie Cree, 98, of Pulaski, formerly of Bland, died Tuesday, November 8, 1994. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m. at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Funeral arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home, Bland.
SPIGLE, Mary F. 91, of Friendship Manor, Roanoke, died Thursday, November 10, 1994. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
STAFFORD, James Ward, (``Jay""), 65, of Bearspring Community, Pearisburg, died Thursday, November 10, 1994 in a Pearisburg hospital. He was born April 24, 1929 at Bearspring, Va., the son of the late Tracy Steward Stafford Sr. and Mamie Ellen Mustard Stafford. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tracy Stafford Jr. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Peggy Stafford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Donna Stafford, Pearisburg, Brian and Lori Stafford, Pearisburg; one daughter, Cynthia Stafford, Pearisburg; two brothers, Gary Stafford, Staffordsville, Arnold ``Mac"" Stafford, Fairlawn; three sisters, Mrs. Dana Perdue, Pearisburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, Bland, Mrs. Cleo Kirk, Staffordsville; three grandchildren, Jason Scotty, Kaila Stafford. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bearspring United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry Patton offici ating. Burial in the Hamblin Cemetery, Bearspring. The family will receive friends at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
STANARD, Wanda Engle, of Asheville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Graveside service in Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke. Arrangements by Penland Funeral Home, Swannanoa.
WEBB, Reba Atkinson, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 1994. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church, a volunteer for over 20 years with the League of Older Americans (for which the Civitan Club presented her with the 1986 Good Samaritan Award for her work in the Diners Club Program), an active participant in the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of the League of Older Americans, and a member of the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women's Club. Mrs. Webb was a loving and ded icated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, who recently assisted in the care of Ruby Bryant, a sister who passed away July 27, 1994. Surviving are her husband, Prentiss A. Webb; a daughter and son-in-law, Winona W. and David R. Bishop, Blue Ridge; two grandsons, Edgar W. Moore, William W. Schlueter, both of Roanoke; a great-granddaughter, Amanda Lynn Moore, Roanoke; two sisters, Ethel Johnson, Christiansburg, Beatrice Harrison, Roanoke; and a number of nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. James V. DeFoe officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the LOA, Area Agency on Aging (706 Campbell Ave. S.W., PO Box 14205, Roanoke, VA 24038). Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.
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