Roanoke Times
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DATE: SATURDAY, November 19, 1994                   TAG: 9508110004
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BURKE, Elsie Mae Bishop McPeak, 81, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1994. Funeral 10 a.m. Sunday, Newbern Church Of God. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

GERMANIO, Michael, infant son of Lisa Germanio and Mike Crenshaw, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 18, 1994. Graveside service 3 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HARDY, Harold Arnold, 68, of Gretna, died Friday, November 18, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Weatherford Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Curtis L., 76, of Martinsville, died Friday, November 18, 1994. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 20, 1994, at 2 p.m. at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.

HILTON, Master Devin Oliver, 17 months, of Roanoke, passed away Friday November 18, 1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

JONES, Magnolia, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

LEATH, William H., better known as Hassell, of Route 5, Galax, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1994 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Leath was born December 20, 1925 in Grayson County to John Wayne Leath and Mallie Dillon Leath. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Leath, Galax; two daughters, Georgia Hooven, Galax, Peggy Cole, Sumter, S.C.; two sons, Randy Leath, Galax, Larry Leath, Ennice, N.C.; one brother, Otie Leath, Galax; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 20, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, with Nelson Gallimore and Winfred Bowers officiating. Interment will be in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

LINK, Corrie Stone, 89, of Memphis, Tenn. died Thursday, November 17, 1994, of congestive heart failure. She was born October 8, 1905, in Slayden Mississippi. Married Frank G. Link in 1929, and was his partner in their Photography Studio Business in Memphis, Tennessee until their retirement in 1952. After Retirement they made their home at Natural Bridge, Va. until 1991 when they returned to Memphis. Corrie was a member of First Baptist Church in Memphis but attended Falling Springs Presbyterian Church in Virginia with her husband. She is survived by her husband, Frank G. Link; her daughter, Dorothy L. Wilkerson,; a grandson, Link Sides all of Memphis and a second grandson, Hampton Sides and one great-grandson of Santa Fe, NM and by one sister , Inez Coen of Slayden, Mississippi. Funeral services are to be at the graveside in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery Lexington, Va. on Monday, November 21, 1994, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lee V. Ruckman officiating. Please send memorials to the Slayden Baptist Church Bell Fund. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home.

MACKLIN, Theodore Wilson, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Friday November 18, 1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

MALCOLM, Harold Doster, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Thursday, November 17, 1994, at Roanoke Memorial Hosptial. He was born June 1, 1920 in Monroe, Georgia to Elizabeth and George Malcom. He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Marsha T. Malcom. In addition, he is survived by two brothers, Jack E. Malcom of Thomson, Ga. and Hubert Malcom of Greenwood, S. C. A sister, Mary Reese of Thomson, Georgia. Also several nieces and nephew, Donna Malcom, Pam Malcom, Jack Malcom, Jr. and Teresa Petticini. He retired in 1971 from the U. S. Navy with 30 years service, having received 9 campaign medals in World War II. He was a member of American Lodge #98, AF & AM in Ridgeland, S.C. Scottish Rite consistory Valley of Charleston in Charleston, S.C. He was a 32 years member of Omar Shrine Temple in Charleston, South Carolina. A past patron of Mary Haywood Chapter #124 Order of the Eastern Star in Ridgeland, South Carolina. In 1974 he was named to the State of South Carolina's Who's Who List for organizing and forming the first Volunteer Fire Department in Coosawatchie, South Carolina. Until his retirement in July 1, 1994, he was President of Malcom Landscape Service in Roanoke, Virginia. He worked 15 years with Carilion Health Systems, serving as its Chief Designer and Planner of all landscape services. Friends may call at Oakey's Downtown Chapel on Friday, November 18, 1994 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 19, 1994, from 4 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 19, 1994, 6 p.m. at Oakey's Downtown Chapel. Burial will be in Ridgeland, South Carolina on Monday, November 21, 1994. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to The Amaranth Diabetes Research Foundation, c/o Mrs. Linnac Hedgbeth, 731 Yorkshire Street, Salem, Va. 24153-7010 or Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina.

MARTIN, G. Edward, 83, of Martinsville, died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Funeral Saturday, November19, 1994, 2 p.m. at McKee Funeral Service Chapel, Martinsville.

MAY, Edwin Lee, 64, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Covington, died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Loving Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.

McCORMICK, Helen Smiley, 77, of Buena Vista, formerly of Lexington, died Friday, November 18, 1994, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born September 6, 1917, in Augusta Co. she was the daughter of the late Walker and Esteline Smiley. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and of the Loving Rebekah Lodge #74. Mrs. McCormick was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Lee McCormick. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Slough, Buena Vista, Sharon Agee, Penhook; three sisters, Gladys Fitzgerald, Staunton, Clara Richie, Raphine, Ruby Smiley, Spotswood; two grandchildren, Kimberly A. Shafer, Buena Vista, Jesse Darrell Sorrells, Vinton; also two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 20, 1994, from the Harrison Funeral Chapel at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggest memo rial contributions be made to the Lexington or Buena Vista First Aid Crews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Harrison Funeral Home.

MILLER, Clarence A. Jr., ``Sonny"", 57, of Lexington, died Friday, November 18, 1994. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

MORGAN, Fred Bennett, 82, of Virginia Beach, Va. and formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, November 17, 1994, in a Rockville, Md. hospital. He was born to Grover C. and Mary Tuck Morgan in Stone Mountain, Va. Mr. Morgan began a 43 year career in Roanoke with the American Viscose Corporation which was later acquired by FMC. In 1972, he retired from the FMC Philadelphia headquarters. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WW II. He is remembered for his devotion to his loving wife, Irene; his love of golf and working outdoors; and being there for his family whenever needed.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Bandy Morgan, V irginia Beach; two daughters, Judy M. Myer of Darnestown, Md., Susan Sieg Wilson of Virginia Beach; one sister, Ethel Mohler, Salem, Va.; two brothers, Joseph A. Morgan, Charlotte, N.C., James E. Morgan, Roanoke; and five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation, P. O. Box 5, Norfolk, Va. 23501-0005. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 21, 1994, at Oakey's North Chapel, by Dr. Darryl G. Crim. Interment will follow in The Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, November 20, at Oakey's North Chapel.

MORRIS, Mildred Keith, 86, of Buchanan, died Thursday, November 17, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Odell Morris; and son, Danny W. Morris. Survivors include her sons, Letcher Morris, Daleville, Gary Morris, Buchanan, Roger Morris, Kingsport, Tenn.; daughters, Jane Brewbaker and Kathy Loope, both of Buchanan, Angela Morris, Texas; brother, Luther Keith, Buchanan; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 19, 1994, at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, with Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Those wishing to make a donation, please consider the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department or the Buchanan Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

MURRAY, Esterleen Powell, 84, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 18, 1994. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Salem.

POWELL, Halton, (``Mike''), 77, of Martinsville, died Friday, November 18, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Roselawn Funeral Home.

PRESTON, Francies Margaret, 79, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Funeral 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Fairview Baptist Church. Arrangements by Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon.

RIZER, Larry Edward, 51, of Oxford, N.C., died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Stone Funeral Home Chapel, Martinsville.

RUFF, Lillie Orange, 86, of Thaxton, passed away Friday, November 18, 1994. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

SEMONES, James Guy, 96, of Wytheville, died Thursday, November 17, 1994, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, the son of the late George W. and Laura Ellen Mabe Semones. He was a retired employee of the Norfolk and Western Railway with 40 year services and a rural carrier of the Southwest Va enterprise. He was a member of the Wytheville Church of God Prophecy and preceded in death by a son, Jack W. Semones. He is survived by his wife, Ella Jane Williams Semones of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Louise Semones of Etowah, N.C., Jerry and Delores Semones of Jar ratt, Va.; nine grandchildren, Steven Semones, Stanford Semones, Katrina Semones, Angela Adams, Sarah Semones, Mary Pratt, David G. Semones, Julie Semones, Brent Semones; four great-grandchildren; Logan Dean Adams, John David Semones, Mary Katherine Pratt, Katherine Elizabeth Semones. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 20, 1994, at 2 p.m,. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Oscar ``Sonny"" Ayers and the Rev. Clayton Houndshell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangement.

ST. CLAIR, Margaret Clark, 64, of Clearwater, Fla. died Thursday, November 17, 1994, at her residence. Survivors are one son, Palmer Sasscer, Catawba, Virginia and one daughter, Lucy Sasscer, Clearwater, Fla. Local services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Tuesday, November 22, 1994, 11 a.m. at the graveside. Arrangements by Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Dunedin, Fla.

SWANSON, Kenneth Boyd, 39, of Martinsville, died Wedneday, November 16, 1994. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

TRAIL, Virgil C., 57, of Allbrightsville, Pa., passed away Tuesday, November 15, 1994, in a New York hospital battling cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Trail. Survivors include six brothers, Ivan J. Trail, Arrowsmith, Ill., Claude J. Trail, Lane, Ill., L. Mack Trail, Mechanicsville, Va., David G. Trail, Farmer City, Ill., Reid B. Trail, Emporia, Va., Leo V. Trail, Richmond, Va.; four sisters, Lorene DiLauro and Louise Glascock, both of Richmond, Faye Poe, Baltimore, Md., and his twin sister, Virgie Martin, Roanoke; and a devoted friend, Ernie Trejo, New York City; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 20, 1994, at 2 p.m. in Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Emory N. Tarpley officiating. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

UNROE, Mary D., 64, of Elkton, Md., died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday at Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

VANDERGRIFT, Lois Louise Orange, 75, of Route 2, Moneta, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1994. She was the widow of Ballard Preston Vandergrift Sr. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Cathy Vandergrift, Moneta, Ballard P. Jr. and Nancy Vandergrift and Charles A. Vandergrift, all of Roanoke, Donnie Orange, Roanoke; daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and Jeff Moran, Daleville, Linda Gibson, Roanoke, Shirley Hay, Roanoke, Mary Burnette, Salem; one brother, William Orange, Buchanan; two sisters, Nellie Carter, Bedford and Ruth Corley, Roanoke; also 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Chester Lykins officiating. Burial to follow in Burkholder Cemetery, Moneta. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

VAUGHAN, Rubye Meador, 83, of Roanoke, died at her home Friday morning, November 18, 1994. She was a former employee of Crystal Springs Beauty Salon. A member and past president of Westchester Garden Club and a member of Suck Springs Baptist Church. She was also a member of the McClanahan Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, R. Craddock Vaughan, Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, J. S. Meador, Jr. and May Dawson Meador, Rustburg; three good friends, W. W. (Jess) Nolley, Roanoke, Anna Mae Lucas, Salem, Hazel Sturgill, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Monday by Dr. Harry Y. Gamble, the Rev. Ralph Wimmer and Dr. Phillip West. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Suck Springs Baptist Church, Bedford, Va. or The Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

WALTERS, Mary Thompson, 73, of Lexington, died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Funeral Sunday, November 20, 1994, 2 p.m., Harrison Funeral Chapel.

WALTERS, Ruth Jeanette, 79, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 18, 1994. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church of Wooster, Ohio and a volunteer for Retired Senior Volunteer Program at L. O. A. Agency on Aging. Mrs. Walters is survived by a daughter, Geraldine La Manna of Roanoke; grandsons, Patrick C. La Manna, Stuart W. La Manna both of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Lorna McClintock of Wooster, Ohio and a number of nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 21, 1994, at First Presbyterian Church, Lapsley Chapel with the Rev. Robert Smith and Rev. Philip West officiating. Burial to follow on Tuesday in Bowerston Cemetery, Bowerston, Ohio. Friends may call Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The family request memorials be made to the Organ Fund of First Presbyterian Church.

WHITLOCK, Linda Marie, 41, or Floyd, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia M. Whitlock, Salem; one son, Joseph A. Whitlock, Salem; parents, Lewis and Estelle Powers, Check; three sisters, Jeannie R. Davenport, Check, Mary L. Williams, Collierville, Tenn., Patricia Sutphin, Bassett; two brothers, Marvin L. Powers, McGaheysville, Timothy E. Powers, Check. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph L. Womack and Rev. Alton Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.

WITT, Martha Ellen Melton, 79, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 18, 1994. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Monroe Witt; a daughter, Pauline Frances Parrish. Surviving are one son, Lee Roy Witt, Vinton; one daughter, Edith K. Hardison, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edgar Melton and Frank Melton; five sisters, Elsie Parrish, Cora Jane Lephew, Laura Lephew, Isabelle Conner and Elva Conner. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, November 21, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.