Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, November 22, 1994                   TAG: 9508110007
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BAILLIE, Geraldine (``Petie'') Lockhart, 65, of Covington, died Saturday, November 19, 1994. Born on March 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late E.H. and Salina G. Lockhart of Covington. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Gene Lockhart; two other brothers, Norris Lockhart and Omar Lockhart; and two sisters, Edna Null and Dolly Pentz. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Baillie; her sisters, Lucy Lockhart, Gladys Austin, and Mary Andrews and her husband; her brother Leon Lockhart and his wife; three other sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews, including Linda Largen of Midlothian. Mrs. Baillie was a graduate of Madison College in Harrisonburg and taught for 38 years in Virginia and Maryland public schools. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 1994, at the Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway. A graveside service will be held at Fletcher Chapel, Route 1, Covington, on November 23, 1994, at 3 p.m. Loving Funeral Home will be in charge of services in Covington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Old Dominion Hospice Program, 1401 Johnston Willis Drive, Richmond, Va. 23235, or The Brandermill Church, c/o Rev. Reginald Tuck, 4500 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, Va. 23112

BARNETT, Roy Alen, 71, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, November 21, 1994. Graveside service Wednesday, 2 p.m., Hoge Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pembroke. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

BOOTH, Freddie Donald, 53, of Salem, died Monday, November 21, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Marlana L. Booth; son, Rev. Steve Booth, Ky.; daughter, Melissa Spencely, Roanoke; grandchildren, Ty Sexton, Kristy Sexton; mother, Drusilla Booth Whitlock, Copper Hill; brothers, Sonny Booth, Roanoke Co., Eddie Booth, Texas, Buddy Booth, Ind., Mickey Booth, Copper Hill. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at the chapel of John M. Oakey's & Son, Salem, with Rev. Steve Booth officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Rescue Squad or Fort Lewis Rescue Squad.

BURGER, Robert B. Sr., 72, of Farmville, died Sunday, November 20, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Elsie T. Burger, Farmville; one son Robert B. Burger Jr., Bassett; two sisters; one brother; and three grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Farmville Baptist Church, where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in Westview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Burger Scholarship Fund, C/O Southside Community Hospital, or the Farmville Baptist Church, Farmville, Va. 23901. Arrangements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

DAVIS, Nora Mullins, 100, of Martinsville, died Monday, November 21, 1994. Graveside services Wednesday, 11 a.m. Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service, Bassett.

DICKERSON, Granville Lacy, 79, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 1994. He was retired from the Veterans' Administration Hospital Food Service Department. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. M. Catherine Dickerson; one daughter and son-in-law, Laverne and Glenn Basham; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Hicks and Mrs. Hazel Houston, Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. Lilian Dean, Pearisburg, Va.; four brothers, Samuel Dickerson, Roanoke, Harvey C. Dickerson and Bobby Dickerson, Christiansburg, and Donald Dickerson, Pearisburg; two brothers-in-law, Bruce Houston, Bluefield, W. Va., and Harvey Hicks, Roanoke; three aunts, Mrs. Emma Terry, Roanoke, Mrs. Geneva Anderson, Pembroke and Mrs. Irene Taylor, Pittsburgh, Pa.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 994, at the First Baptist Church, Salem, with Dr. James A. Braxton officiating, and burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 7 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church New Building Fund, 226 S. Broad St., Salem. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

FRAZIER, Sue Zirkle, 47, of Hollins, died Monday, November 21, 1994. She was born in Macon, Ga. on September 6, 1947. She was the daughter of Mildred S. Zirkle and the late Ben F. Zirkle. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Dr. Allie Frazier of Hollins; her brother, Ben F. Zirkle III; and a nephew, Jonathan Zirkle, both of Salem. She had served as a teacher at E. C. Glass, Northside and Wm. Byrd High Schools. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a memorial service at the chapel of Hollins College 5 p.m. Monday, November 28, 1994. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Sue's memory may be made to Hollins College, P. O. Box 9627, Roanoke, Va. 24021, and designated for the Sue Frazier MALS Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

FRITZ, Arlene Whitlock, 70, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Radford, died Sunday, November 21, 1994. She is survived by her husband, Guy Fritz; two brothers, Harry Whitlock, Floyd, Maxwell Whitlock, Medina, Ohio; four sisters, Gene Hart, Richmond, Nancy Lindquist, Fulton, Md., Doris Jennings, Roanoke, Helen Meredith, Salem. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 1994, 10 a.m. at the Palma Ceia Christian Church, Tampa, Fla. with John Meisenbach, Minister, officiating. Burial in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pamla Ceia Christian Church Memorial Fund, 3516 Bay To Bay Blvd., Tampa, Fla. 33609. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.

GILENS, Janie, 90, of Roanoke, died on Sunday, November 20, 1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

GWINN, Marie, 77, of Peterstown, W. Va., died Sunday, November 20, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Broyles Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown.

HELMS, Ronald Anthony, 41, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 1994. He was a hair-stylist at Hair Plus at Valley View Mall. Survivors include his mother, Ms. Lois Helms, Roanoke; devoted aunts, Dorothy Walton, Roanoke, Virginia Bonds, Goodview, Sylvia Helms and Lottie Phelps, both of Washington, D.C.; uncles, Ralph Helms, Lloyd Helms, Floyd Helms, and Yewell Helms, all of Roanoke; a special devoted nephew, Raymond Helms, Roanoke; a host of cousins and other relatives. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

JONES, Magnolia, 86, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, November 17, 1994, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, Dr. E. T. Burton officiating, with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

JONES, Magnolia, 86, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 1994, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, Dr. E. T. Burton officiating, with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

KISER, Larry D., 47, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 21, 1994. He was a 1969 graduate of Virginia Tech, a member of the Blue Ridge Region-Sports Car Club of America and was formerly employed at ITT-EOPD. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Bryant Kiser; two daughters, Elizabeth Anne Kiser, Roanoke, Alexandra Thorn Kiser, Salem; mother, Louise Naron Kiser, Abingdon; four sisters, Fran Fortner, Jenny Brooks, Deborah Keen, Donna Goodpasture, all of Abingdon; father-in-law, Gordon T. Bryant, Roanoke; maternal grandmother, Mabel Naron, Gulfport, Miss.; a nephew; eight nieces; and a number of special friends. A memorial prayer service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church with the Rev. Kenneth Stofft officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Roanoke City Rescue Mission (P.O. Box 11525, Roanoke, VA 24022-1525). The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

LESLIE, Nellie Hayes, 63, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 21, 1994. She was a retired shipping clerk for Southern States Warehouse at Cloverdale. She was the widow of Henry Leslie and is survived by seven children, Michael Gorig, Charles Gorig, Gary Leslie, all of Roanoke, Cheryl Robertson, Burnt Chimney, Sherie Leslie, Roanoke; Robin Eanes, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Leslie Rose, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four stepchildren; ten stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Hayes, Franklin County, Carl Hayes, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 1994, with the Rev. Johnny Wilson and the Rev. Ken Butterworth officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after noon Tuesday.

LOVELL, Mary Mosby, 84, of Riner, died Monday morning, November 21, 1994 in Radford Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stanford, Stanton, Delaware; and three sisters, Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, PA., Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her companion, Irvin Cole of Pilot. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Nancy Whiteley and the Rev. Walt Simmerman, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime Tuesday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.

MACKLIN, Theodore, W., 92, renowned in the music activities of Roanoke and vacinity, passed away on Friday, November 18, 1994. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 25, 1994, at the Sweet Union Baptist Church, with Dr. E. T. Burton officiating, with burial in Williams Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sweet Union Baptist Church Building Fund in the name of Theodore W. Macklin Sr. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at 10 a.m. at the church. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

McCAMPBELL, Betty Jane, 69, of Blacksburg, died Monday, November 21, 1994, at her home. Mrs. McCampbell was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, born on August 9, 1925. She graduated from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1947. Her husband, Leo Clayton McCampbell, M.D. preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Alan Clay McCampbell, Kinston, N.C., Kevin Mark McCampbell, Blacksburg, Patrick Brian McCampbell, Champaign, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at Blacksburg Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Allen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 446, Christiansburg, VA 24073. There will not be a visitation. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

MOORE, James Henry, Sr., 67, of Lexington, died Monday, November 21, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel.

PEERY, Louise McFarlane, 83, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, November 19, 1994, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Rosedale, Va., and had lived most of her life in Glade Spring. She was a member of the Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church, and was a 1933 graduate of the Emory and Henry College. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Peery. She is survived by one son, John Richard Peery, Glade Spring; two daughters, Mary Louise Peery, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Elliott (Kristen) Vesell, Hershey, Pa.; two granddaughters, Liane and Hilary Vesell. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stan McCrady officiating. Burial wil follow in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contri butions may be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P. O. Box 59, Glade Spring, Va. 24340.

PUCKETT, Thomas William Jr., (``Tommy""), 34, of Bedford, died Saturday, November 19, 1994. He was born in Bedford on October 2, 1960, a son of Helen Doris Wright Puckett of Bedford, and the late Thomas William Puckett Sr. He was an employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation and was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Early Puckett; his sister and brother-in-law, Becky P. and Lewis E. Wooldrige; a niece, Jill A. Wooldrige; a nephew, Kevin L. Wooldrige, all of Bedford; his maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry B. Wright, Big Island; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 23, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Marshall F. Driskill and the Rev. Pat B. Tony officiating. B urial will follow in Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials, consider the Bedford Life Saving Crew, Bedford Fire Department, or Hunters For the Hungry. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

SCHMIDT, Dorothy S., 95, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 21, 1994. She was the widow of Charles D. Schmidt. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Richard A. Hellegas, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Gary Charles Hellegas, Raleigh, N.C., Karen Kimberly Hellegas, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. F. Tupper Garden officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

SCYPHERS, Margie M., 80, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, November 21, 1994. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday, Brumley Gap United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon.

SEAGLE, Franklin R., 61, of Wytheville, died Saturday, November 19, 1994, Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 1994, West End Cemetery. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home.

SHEPPARD, William Conway, 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday morning, November 21, 1994 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of Virginia Tech and is survived by his wife, Girldean Sheppard; three sisters, Dania C. Mills, Christiansburg, Roberta Gerald, Radford, and Panzy Gerald of Prices Fork; numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Shepherd and the Rev. Everett Shepherd, with burial in the Belmont Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg.

SLAYTON, Arlene J. 81, Roanoke Co., died Sunday, November 20, 1994, at residence. Surviving are her husband, Larnie J. Slayton; son, Reginald J. Slayton and wife, Sara; daughter, Nyna S. Murray; grandsons, Donald K. Murray and wife, Kelly, Michael A. Murray and wife, Joy; granddaughters, Marjorie S. Leonard and husband, Greg, Sheryl S. Eartly and husband, Thomas; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Oscar Johnson and Ned Johnson. Funeral services will be from North Roanoke Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 1994, with Dr. Darryl Crim officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

ST.CLAIR, Margaret Clark, 64, of Clearwater, Fla., died Thursday, November 17, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home.

STINSON, Myrtle King, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 21, 1994. She was a retired sales clerk from the Leggett Company. She was the widow of Henry A. Stinson and was preceded in death by a son, Norman Stinson. Mrs. Stinson was a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mrs. Doris Cundiff, Salem; Joanne S. and Lawrence E. Perry, Roanoke, Shirley S. and Paul F. Bishop, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Jeryl A. and Joy B. Stinson, Salem; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Harold C. Lewis and the Rev. J. Landon Maddex officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

THOMAS, Eugene Hugo, Jr., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 1994, in Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard (Sonny) Thomas of Roanoke. Graveside services will be held later this week in Roanoke. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

VEST, David Morris Sr., 53, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 19, 1994, at his home. He was formerly from Lashmeet, W. Va., and was born June 2, 1941. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, David M. (II) and Roxanna Vest,Vinton, Richard Scott Vest, Vinton; three grandchildren, Michael Todd Vest, Andrew Tyler Vest, Taylor McKinzee Vest, all of Vinton; one sister, Delores Ellison, Troutville; two brothers, Thomas Vest, Lubbock, Texas, Gregory Vest, Chicago, Ill. Funeral service will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Wednesday, 1 p.m. with the Dr. J. E. Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

WORRELL, Joseph Lee Jr., 73, of Christiansburg, died Sunday morning, November 20, 1994 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 1994, from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Douglas Kanney, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.