Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 11, 1995 TAG: 9509220022
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BALDWIN, Bruce Vance Jr., 68, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 8, 1995. Funeral Wednesday, 2 p.m., Lotz Salem Chapel.
BANNISTER, Helen Inez, departed life on Monday morning, January 9, 1995 at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ella Butcher, born in Roanoke in the Harrison Ave. home, which remained her home throughout her long, productive life. Mrs. Bannister received her early education in Harrison and other Roanoke City Schools and received the B.S. degree from Virginia State College. She taught school in Lexington and Pulaski, as well as many home bound children of Roanoke b efore entering the real estate profession in which she remained active until the end. She was a member of the First Baptist Church from early childhood until her death and faithfully served as treasurer of the Community Housing Corporation for many years, until her health failed recently. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Bannister; and son, Wendell Cornelius Evans by a previous marriage. She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Almond Crocker, Roanoke, Mrs. La Verne (Linwood) Graves, Atlanta, Ga., Ethelbowman, Williamsburg; devoted counsin, Phyllis Morgan, who loving cared for her during her illness; faithful friend, Aaron Robert Taborn; one daugther-in-law, Carliss Taborn; four stepgreat-grandchildren; many loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, North Jefferson St. with Dr. Kenneth B. Wright officiating. Burial at Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
CARABALLO, Joaquin, 60, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 6, 1995. Funeral noon, Wednesday, Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.
CARTER, Billy Wayne, 48, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
CASEY, Louise Burwell, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 9, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Casey. Survivors include one son, Leon (Hannah) Burwell, Roanoke; two daughters, Shirley (Richard) Childress, Hardy, and Margaret (Willie) Langley, Roanoke; two brothers, Gilbert (Liddle) Burwell, Hardy, and Louis Burwell, Bedford; ;three sisters, Evelyn (William) Washington, Buchanan, Rosel Parcel and Pauline Amos, both of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; aunt, Laura Burwell, Pomona, Calif; sister-in-law, Othelia Burwell, Hardy; brothers-in-law, Rufus Hatcher, Baltimore, Md., and Thomas Kasey, Roanoke; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. Dr. E.T. Burton will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
CHANDLER, Floy VanHoy, of Rugby, passed away Monday, January 9, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
CHANDLER, Floy VanHoy, 86, of Sparta, N.C., formerly of Rugby, passed away Monday, January 9, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
COE, Minnie Bauguess, 83, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, Independence.
COLEMAN, Larry Wayne, 39, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
CROSS, Thomas Albert, 50, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Graveside service 3 p.m. Friday, Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
DYER, Bessie Wade, 98, of Vinton, died Sunday, January 8, 1995. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
FULLER, James H., 85, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 1995, Broyles Fuenral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
GOODWIN, Jane E., 86, of Salem, died Monday, January 9, 1995. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Salem. She was retired from the City of Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.D. (Bud) Goodwin. She is survived by a son, Jack Lee Goodwin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Judy Goodwin, all of Salem; sister, Hazel Estes, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 12, 1995, at 12 noon at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Tom Joyce and the Rev. John Bennett officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Salem, or the Salem Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
GRADY, Joseph Floyd, 88, of Covington, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
GREER, Paul Gillespie, 72, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
HARPER, Walter Van, 71, of Salem, died Sunday, January 8, 1995. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army. He is survived by his wife, Alice Marie Harper; children and their spouses, Mary and Morris Moses, Salem, Clifton Harper, Stewartsville, James Harper, Rocky Mount, N.C., Linda and Phillip Compton, Nashville, N.C., Faye Wimmer, Colonial Heights; son-in-law, Roger Wimmer, Roanoke; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven sisters; one brother. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday, January 12, 1995, at Sherwood Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Leonard Southern officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem
HOWARD, Mary Burton, 76, of Pulaski, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 1995, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
HUANG, Rosa Qi, 31, of Blacksburg, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
JOHNSTON, Lucille Cloninger, 86, of Salem, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem.
KITTS, Waunetta Woods, 70, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, January 8, 1995, in Salem. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 1995, at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney and the Rev. Richard H. Horne with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church or the Christiansburg Fire Department. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
MACKLIN, Albert Nathaniel, (``Bob""), 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 8, 1995. He was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Turner Macklin; four daughters, Ms. Jean M. Tyree, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Carole (Hayward) Harris, Roanoke, Mrs. Ruth M. (Vernon) Williams, Suffolk, and Miss Paula R. Macklin, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Mr. Michael Macklin (of the home), Mrs. Susan (Nimrod) Johnson, Portsmouth, Mr. Charles L. (Wanda) Crenshaw Jr., Richmond, Miss Shawna A. Tryee, Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Shara Webb, Roanoke, Daniell Johnson, Portsmouth, Joi Crenshaw, Richmond, Zachary Johnson, Portsmouth; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, N. Jefferson Street. Dr. Kenneth B. Wright will officiate with interment in the Old Dominion Memori al Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MARTIN, Lura Mae Beason, (``Sis""), 78, of Fincastle, formerly of Salem, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995, in a local hospital. She was a member of the West Salem Baptist Church for 38 years where she was a member of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Brown Lee Martin Jr. and Debby Nester Martin, Robert A. Martin and Kimberly R. Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Betty M. Platter and David W. Platter; grandchildren, Keith A. Platter and wife, Donna, Kristi A. Platter; brothers, William (Bill) J. Beason and wife, Venice, Thomas F. Beason; a sister, Aileen B. Layne and husband, Cabel Layne; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special cousin, Reva. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son in Salem with the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial P ark. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MASK, Bernnie Rylen, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), 76, of Goodview, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MEADOR, Ressie Manges, 92, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 6, 1995, at the home of her daughter in Springfield. She was the widow of Walter ``Pete'' Meador who died in 1982. They had lived in the Williamson Road area since 1928. Mrs. Meador is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. John Newson (Betty), Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. William Reed (Sarah), Springfield; five grandchildren, Perry Newson, Raleigh, N.C., Andy Newson, Charlotte, N.C., Bill Reed, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Cynthia Reed-Brown, Jewett City, Conn., and Daniel Reed, Washington, D.C.; six great-grandchildren, Ryan, Adam, and Daniel Newson, Raleigh, N.C., Drew, David, and Martha Newson, Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Hortense Firebaugh and Mrs. Ruth Moomaw, both of Roanoke; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be he ld Saturday, January 14, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Patterson Memorial Brethren Church, Hollins Road. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Deacon's Fund, c/o Patterson Memorial Church, P.O. Box 7649, Roanoke, Va. 24019, or to the Haymaker Town Cemetery, c/o Cheryl Smith, 3400 Morning Dove Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018.
MILLER, Raymond L., 75, of Ballard, W.Va., died Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m., Broyles Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
MORRIS, Flora French, 90, of Mccoy, died Tuesday, January 10,1995. Arrangement by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
MORRIS, Gene Grady, 63, of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Vaughah-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
OMPS, Agnes I., 65, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Monday, January 9, 1995, at her home. Born February 14, 1929, in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Riner W. and Johnnie M. Shelburne Bain. She was of the Protestant Faith. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Isaac Richard ``Bill"" Omps of the home; four daughters, Patsy Hipp, Shepherdstown, W.Va., Barbara Cooper, Charles Town, W.Va., Brenda Kline, Milroy, Pa., Sharon West, Berkely Springs, W.Va.; one sister, Ocie B. Ratcliffe, Radford; four brothers, Walter Bain, Parrott, Carl Bain, Radford, Rev. David Bain, Buena Vista, Harless Bain, Radford; nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Bain. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 1995, at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 306 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Interment will be in Greenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. The family will receive from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m on Wednesday at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Rescue Squad, P.O. box 151, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411, Greenwood United Methodist Church, Route 3, Box 141, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411, Greenwood United Methodist Church, Route 3, Box 141, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411 or to South Morgan Volunteer Fire Dept., c/o Rebecca McIntyre, Route 3, Box 159, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411.
PERKINS, Melba Willis, 79, of Vinton, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995, in a local hospital. She was a member of Midland Baptist Church and the Rebekahs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Perkins. Surviving are three daughters, June Perkins, Vinton, Hazel Wagner, Roanoke, Karen Robins, Chesapeake; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Lucy Plank, Johnson City, Tenn.; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 1995, with the Rev. Dr. William K. Smithwick officiating. Committal services will be conducted in the Mausoleum Chapel of Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. at 1 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Midland Baptist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 12 noon on Thursday.
REED, Donald Lee, 60, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
RING, Emmett Nathaniel, 78, of Galax, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cliffview Church of God. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
ROBERSON, Victor Mattox, (``Matt""), 19, of Vinton, died Sunday, January 8, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
ROBINSON, America Elizabeth Compton, 88, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, January 8, 1995 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Cleveland Robinson; three daughters, Versal Dittmar, Lucretia Ferguson and Joann Robinson; and one son, George W. Robinson. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William Floyd (Robbie) and Elizabeth D. Robinson, and Robert Ray and Jane D. Robinson, Blacksburg; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Nora Simon, Catawba, Pauline Fay and Frank (Pete) Miller, Christiansburg, and Betty Waldron, Blacksburg, Charles I. Dittmar, Williamsport, Pa.; two sisters, Maggie Simmers, Salem, Eva Wood, Roanoke; 20 grandchildren ; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 1995, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Alls Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the America Robinson Memorial Fund, C/O Agness Chandler, 3797 Mt. Tabor Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St. N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 20460. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
RYAN, Frank J., 88, of Martinsville, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 1995, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home.
SMILEY, Morris Leroy Sr., 79, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, January 10, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born February 24, 1915, at Carlisle, Pa., he was the son of the late George and Eliza Smiley. Mr. Smiley was a retired Maintenance Superintendent for Lee's Carpet of Glasgow, a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, served on Glasgow Town Council for 40 years, was Past President of Glasgow Fire Department and the Glasgow Masonic Lodge #233. Surviving are wife, Dorothy N. Smiley, Glasgow; son and daughter-in-law, Morris Leroy Jr. and Hilda Smiley, Glasgow; two grandchildren, Christopher Scott Smiley, Buena Vista, Lisa T. Adam, St. Louis, Mo.; great-granddaughter, Alexandra Smiley, Buena Vista. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 12, 1995, at 2 p.m. from the St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. John A. Furgerson officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Glasgow First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
SMITH, Hunter Allen, 73, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, January 7, 1995, in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Joan Franklin Smith. Graveside services were Tuesday at Spring Hill Cemetery.
SUTPHIN, Morris W., 73, of Laurel Ford, passed away Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
THOMPSON, Sallie Potter, 98, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 5,1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Burial in Truevine Cemetery, Franklin County. The family will receive friends Thursday at the funeral home 1 hour prior to service. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
TOLIVER, Samuel Edward, 60, of Bedford, died Monday, January 9, 1995, at his residence. Samuel was born in Bedford County on March 10, 1934, a son of Margaret Steptoe Toliver and the late Sim Clarence Toliver. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Helen Toliver, New York, N.Y.; one uncle, Kiah Steptoe, Bedford; three nieces, Teresa Toliver, Sue Toliver Jones and Jeannie Toliver, all of Bedford; one nephew, William Taylor, Goode; and a host of friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 1995, at the Carder-Tharp Fuenral Chapel with the Rev. J. D. Holland officiating.
TURPIN, Elbert Clinton, 94, of Dublin, passed away Monday, January 9, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
WEST, Irene B., 87, of Rt. 1, Vinton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 10, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, son, and two daughters. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Homer G. and Gail Broughman, Vinton; three daughters, Mary Arthur and Ethel Bishop, both of Roanoke, and Audrey Jennings, Maryland; son-in-law, Homer Broughman, Roanoke; one special granddaughter, Carol Atkins; two stepsons, Gene and wife, Pauline West, Vinton, Buford West, Vinton; also many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lomie Wright of Eagle Rock; many special friends. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Thursday, January 12, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Johnny Basham and the Rev. Carter Sloan will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends ma y call at Lotz Vinton Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
WILLIAMS, Carter Orville Jr., 55, of Lexington, died Tuesday, January 9, 1995. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
WINGO, Irvin D. Jr., 45, of Roanoke County, died Sunday, January 8, 1995 in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, June M. Wingo; mother, Rachel L. Wingo; three sons, Gary S. Wingo, Barry L. Wingo, and Donald G. Wingo, all of Roanoke. Graveside services will be11 a.m. Wednesday at Mountain View Cemetery, Franklin County with the Rev. Jeff Copper officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel.
YOUNG, Gary Vanderbilt, 35, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Mr. Young was preceded in death by his father, Grady V. Young; a brother, Roger D. Young. Surviving are his mother, Stella Young, Rocky Mount; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Norvie and Buddy Adams, Rocky Mount, Ivy Jean and Charles Howard, Newark, Ohio, Linda Young Clifton, Hickory, N.C., Rebecca and Roger Widner, Hickory, N.C., Glenna and Steve Settle, Vinton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Grady and Martha Young, Spencer, Denny and Jeanie Young, Ferrum; nephew, Michael Floria. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and special friends, Mundy Bond, Steve Young, Jeff Scruggs. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 12, 1995, at 2 p.m. at Arrington-Bussey Chapel with Rev. Ron Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 1995, at Arring ton-Bussey Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
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