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DATE: TUESDAY, November 29, 1994                   TAG: 9508110014
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BOWEN, Charles William, (``Bill''), 86, of Covington, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

BROOKS, Luther Roy, 72, of Marion, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

CARBAUGH, Fred William, 83, of Eggleston, died Sunday, November 27, 1994. Born in Eggleston, he was a son of the late Charles William and Sarah Virginia Burton Carbaugh. His Christian Faith was fulfilled as a member of the Eggleston United Methodist Church and he was retired from a long life of service with the N&W Railway. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Alice; and a son, Charles Walter. He also operated Carbaughs Store in Eggleston, and was the areas A NO. 1 Fisherman. Surviving are five sons, Robert ``Bobby"" Carbaugh of Pembroke, Fred Lynwood ``Woody"" Carbaugh of Eggleston, Billy Eugene Carbaugh of Eggleston, James Matthew ``Mac"" Carbaugh of Eggleston and Clayton Leon Carbaugh of Pembroke; three brothers, Elliott Carbaugh of Baileysville, W. Va.; Oakley Carbaugh of Narrows, and Frank Carbaugh of Eggleston; one sister, Isabell Strupe of Blacksburg; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

CARTER, Leroy, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 28,1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

CHRISMAN, George Allen, 90, of Christiansburg, died Monday, November 28, 1994 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a long-time employee of the Bank of Christiansburg. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Further arrangements are pending at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

CONLAN, Mr. James T., 73, of Roanoke, died suddenly on Sunday, November 27, 1994, at the home of his son, Randy A. Conlan in Damascus, Md. He was the husband of Maryanne U. Conlan. Mr. Conlan was a retired plummer. He was a member of the Moose Club in Roanoke, the Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club and ACEDC Model Aeronautics Club. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving besides his wife are five children, Florence Stowers, West Point, Calif., Linda L. Forsythe, Davie, Fla., James B. Conlan, Berryville, Va., Dale A. Conlan, Kensington, Md. and Randy A. Conlan, Damascus, Md.; one brother, Bernard Lee Conlan, Downey, Calif.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 1994, at the Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Rd., Damascus, Md. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Building Fund, 9250 Damascus Rd., Damascus, Md. 20872.

COX, Charles Vincent Jr., 46, of Rt. 2, Galax, died Saturday, November 26, 1994, in Carroll County. He is survived by his wife, Tonnia J. Cox, Galax; son, Charles Travis Cox, Elk Creek; daughter, Samatha Victoria Cox, Galax; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Cox Sr., Galax. He was preceded in death by one son, Joshua Eli Cox. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday 2 p.m., in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, Galax, with Mr. Raymond Cole officiating. Interment will follow in the River Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.

CROCKETT, Merle Patricia, 51, died Friday, November 25, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 1994, Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.

CUMMINGS, Virginia M., 89, of Marion, died Sunday, November 27, 1994. funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home Chapel.

DOVE, Billy Gene, 63, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Graveside service 12:00 noon, Wednesday, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

DRAPER, James Jr. 71, of Bassett, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 1994, Roselawn Funeral Home.

GREENE, Edward Thomas, 78, of Buena Vista, died Monday, November 28,1994, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born March 1, 1916 in West Virginia, son of the late Virgil Layton Greene and Catherine Hanifan Greene. He was preceded in death by a grandson, William Keith Slough. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lexington. Mr. Greene retired from Va. Power Co. after 23 years service. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Surviving are his wife, Mary Weakly Greene; one daughter, Mary Jo-Ann Greene Slough, Buena Vista; three grandsons, Richard Thomas Slough, Buena Vista, David Michael Slough, Rockbridge Baths, and Daniel Eugene Slough, Buena Vista; one sister, Ila Frances Greene, Buena Vista; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at bolling, Grose & Lotts Funer al Chapel, with Father Biber Officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service in Buena Vista.

HOLLOWAY, Jacqueline Levoria Webb, departed this life on November 27, 1994, in Christia nsburg. Born to James T. Webb and Adean Foy Webb on May 4, 1942, she was the second of nine children. She leaves behind to cherish her fond memories, both parents, a husband, Lionel Holloway; six children, Greg Webb, Adean, Theodora, Shane, Dawn and Jimmy Holloway; one grandchild, Brittany Smith; five brothers, James, Freddrick, Carlos, Ishmal and Thomas Webb; three sisters, Cassandra Pridgen, Katie Covington, Lena Norris. She is also survived by a multitude of relatives and loved ones. Cookie, as we all knew her, was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to those of us who were blessed with her presence. She could always find humor in adversity, and fill your heart with laughter in times of tribulation. Her love touched so many people in so many ways. She was a comforter to some and a source of strength to others. Although her years were few, her experiences were many. She suffered many years with a progressive illness. These experiences help fashion the loving person she was. She led us all to believe, that there was always a better place awaiting her, and through the grace of God she has found it. Our Lord has taken her home to be with him, she will dine with him throughout eternity, and set a place for us to follow. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 2, at the Belview United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Larry Mann and the Rev. Lee Ramsey with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be taken to the Belview Church after 4 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

JORDAN, Dorothy Mae, 33, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 26, 1994. Survivors include her daughter, Fatima Jordan, Roanoke; mother, Nancy Jordan, Goodview; five brothers, James L. (Bonnie) Jordan, Roanoke, Sammy J., Thomas G., Melvin J., and Randy Jordan, all of Goodview; three sisters, Nancy L. (Leroy) Nellum, Bedford, Linda D. Jordan, Goodview and JoAnn E. (Thomas) Owen, Virginia Beach; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Dr. J. Eugene Young will officiate with interment in the New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg. The family will receive friends, Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

KASEY, George Lewis, 85, of Vinton, died Sunday, November 27, 1994, in a local hospital. He was a member of Vinton Baptist Church and a retired employee of Burlington Industries with 33 years service. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Irene B. Kasey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Bill Dixon, Roanoke, Helen and Charles West, Vinton; four grandchildren and their spouses, Teresa W. and J. B. Atkinson, Richmond, Kelly D. and Curry Martin, Huddleston, Kristy and Kimberly Dixon, both of Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Brad Atkinson, Richmond; two sisters, Laticia K. Overstreet, Bedford, Margaret K. Shadrach, Noblesville, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 1994, with the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Vinton Baptist Church or the Vinton Life Saving Crew. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

MANUEL, Elizabeth Carter, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Arrangement by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

MATHERLY, Mildred C., 70, of Ridgeway, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stone Funeral Home Chapel.

McGHEE, Dora Lois Rankins, 87, of Vinton, passed away Monday, November 28, 1994, in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Charles Luther McGhee. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde Douglas and Betty Rankins, Bivins, Texas, Robert E. and Ruby Rankins, Vinton; two daughters and son-in-law, Sue M. Crumpacker, Botetourt County, Shirley M. and Alex Null, Alpharetta, Ga.; four stepchildren, Buford McGhee, Vinton, Brooks McGhee, Goodview, Ralph McGhee, Galax, Fern Slaughter, Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, December 1, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. William Stovall officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

McGHEE, Juanita Pankey , 58, of Roanoke, went peacefully to be with her Savior, Saturday, November 26, 1994 at 3 p.m. at her home, with her family and loved ones at her side. Born in Ringgold, Va., she was the daughter of Minnie Walker Pankey and the late James W. Pankey. She was preceded in death by a brother, James B. Pankey Jr.. She was an employee of General Electric, in Salem, for 25 years. She leaves to rejoice in her loving memory, her husband of forty years, George R. McGhee Jr.; three daughters, Barbara M. Beckner-Glover, Roanoke, Cynthia M. (Anthony) Taylor, Warsaw, Va., Deanna M. (Uwezo) Morgan, Roanoke; three sons, George R. (Cheryl) McGhee III, James R. McGhee, both of Roanoke, Anthony T. (Billie Jo) McGhee, Fairfax, Va.; one special son, Kim M. Davis, Roanoke; her sisters, Pauline Barnett, Ruby (Joseph) Conley, both of Ringgold, Va.; in-laws, Annie Pankey, Ruffin, N.C., Theodore (Lorene) Bratton, Ronald (Linda) Bratton, Teresa Bratton, all of Roanoke; eleven grandchildren, Kevin and Regena Beckner, Roanoke, Krystal, Marques, and Derek Taylor, all of Warsaw, Va., Antonia Preston, James R. McGhee Jr., Jacksonville, N.C., Anthony II and Sarah McGhee, Fairfax, Dominic Sullivan, Washington, D.C., Malcolm Bradburn, Roanoke; four special grandchildren, Sheena, Ashley and Rashard Webb, Arminta Crosby, all of Roanoke; aunts and uncles, Henry G. Pankey, Prospect, Va., Issac W. (Mary) Pankey, Greenbay, Va., Taft (Fannie) Walker, Roanoke, Evelyn P. Jones, Frances Fields, both of Prospect, Va.; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear, devoted friends, whose lives she has touched in a special way. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Lee Lewis will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The procession will assemble at 1125 Loudon Ave. N.W. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

OBENSHAIN, Noel D., 88, of Swanton, Md., formerly of Buchanan, Va., passed away Thursday, November 24, 1994. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, December 2, 1994, Deep Creek Baptist Church, in Maryland. Arrangements are by Stewarts Funeral Home, Oakland, Md.

PHILIPPS, J. Timothy, 54, of Lexington, died Sunday, November 27, 1994, at his home. Born March 20, 1940, in Wheeling, W. Va., He was the son of Adelaide Philipps of Glen Dale, W. Va.. and the late Edwin Philipps. Mr. Philipps was a Professor of Law at Washington & Lee University School of Law. A member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and was a member of the Virginia State Bar. He was a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit College, Georgetown Law School and received an L.L.M. from Harvard Law School. Surviving beside his mother are his wife, Sandra Philipps, Lexington; two daughters, Ce celia Philipps, Richmond, Melissa Philipps, Richmond; two brothers, E. Patrick Philipps, Glen Dale, W. Va., Dennis M. Philipps, Glen Dale, W. Va.; one sister, Mary Stoy, Washington, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wednesday, November 30, 1994, at 11 a.m. with Father J. Morton Biber. Private burial will be in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to J. Timothy Philipps Scholarship Fund, c/o Washington & Lee Law School, Lexington, Va. 24450 or Rockbridge Area Hospice, 146 S. Main Street, Lexington, Va. 24450. Harrison Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

PICKERAL, Stella Gertrude, 59, of Vinton, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.

PRICE, Richard I., 86, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, November 27, 1994. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

RICHARDSON, Virginia Becklehelmer, 94, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 27, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. K. E. Richardson and is survived by her sisters, Edna B. Sumner, Ruby B. Walters, Ethel B. Gilmer, all of Roanoke and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, by Pastor Danny Wright and Dr. Brent Sandy with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. Wednesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

ROSE, Mary Downey, 68, of Covington, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

SANSON, Eskard, 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

SAWYERS, William S. Sr., 52, of Wytheville, died Sunday, November 27, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Franklin St. United Methodist Church, Wytheville. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home.

SINK, James M., (``Mack""), 73 of Route 2, Boones Mill, died Monday, November 28, 1994, at his residence. Surviving are his wife, Nettie F. Sink; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Rosemary Sink, Boones Mill; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tommy Barnhart, Boones Mill; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Elizabeth Bartlett, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday, with Rev. James Steele officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

STEINHARDT, Ralph Gustav, Jr., 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 27, 1994. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

TAYLOR, Jeffrey Dean, Sr., of Ridgeway, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel.

TRAIL, Robert Douglas, 71, of Hiwassee, passed away Sunday, November 27, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

TURNER, Kenneth Jack, 70, of Christiansburg, died Monday, November 28, 1994 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He was a retired fireman at RAAP. The funeral will be 2 pm. Thursday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 833, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. Further arrangements are pending at the Richardson\ Horne Funeral Home.

TURNER, Virginia Frances, 73, of Lexington, died Sunday, November 27, 1994, in a Lexington hospital. She was born in Buena Vista, November 22, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary Staton Shaw. Surviving are her husband, Ernest Turner; two daughters, Mary Frances Turner, Sarasota, Fla., Sherlin Turner, Annandale; four sons, James D. Thomas Jr., Falls Church, Robert M. Thomas, Manassas, Charles R. Turner, Craigsville, Ernest R. Turner, Sarasota, Fla.; three sisters, Junelia Dishner, Ruth M. Shaw, Estelle Fitzgerald, all of Buena Vista; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lomax Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Ballard Shepherd and the Rev. Cochran. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

WALKER, Pansy Elizabeth, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 26, 1994. Survivors include her husband, Woodrow Walker Sr.; four children, Mary (Don) Jenkins, District Heights, Md.; Woodrow (Viola) Walker Jr., Robert (Garnetta) Walker, Tyrone Walker, all of Roanoke. One daughter preceded her in death. Two sisters, Mary (John) Miller, Detroit, Mich. and Lillie Mae (Rev. Earl J.) Tyler, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 1994, at the Hill Street Baptist Church. Rev. George Hamilton will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

WALTZ, Agnes F., 62, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 28, 1994, in local nursing home. Mrs. Waltz was former employee of South Roanoke Nursing Home. Surviving are two sons, Thomas M. Waltz, Roanoke County, Christopher B. Waltz, San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Ernest M. Fawcett, Pleasanton, Calif.; four grandchildren. Her remains will be cremated. No service will be held in accordance to her wishes. The family suggests memorials be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

WHITE, Hannah Young, 64, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 25, 1994, in Kings Brook Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Young. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis White and a sister, Mary Y. Brown. She was educated in the Roanoke City Schools and graduated from Nashville College, Nashville, Tenn. She worked for 18 years as Secretary in the U. S. Navy Dept., Washington, D.C. She had to take an early retirement, due to health reasons. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Delores McNeil, Brooklyn, N. Y.; brother, William M. (Mary) Young, Roanoke; two nieces, Yvonne Danforth, Brooklyn, N.Y. and Tonya Young, Roanoke; two nephews, Al Herbert, Sickleville, N.J., Melvin Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y.; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday December 2, 1994, 7 p.m., at Fizer Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Edward T. Burton will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Fizer's Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Sadie Greer, 86, of Floyd, passed away at her daughter's home in Christiansburg, on Monday, November 28, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moyer W. Wright and grandson, Phillip G. Wright. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas ``Jimmy"" and Margie B. Wright, Salem; one daughter and son-in-law, Maxine W. and Ray Epperly, Christiansburg; one brother, Bernice G. Greer, Roanoke; two granddaughters, Rebecca W. and James F. Tobey, Salem, Deborah E. and James W. Tolley, Franklin, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Matthew W. Tobey, Heather a. Tobey, Bradley W. Tolley; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 30, 1994 at 11 a.m. in Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.