Roanoke Times
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 18, 1995                   TAG: 9509220029
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BASHAM, Kenneth Allen, 34, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 14, 1995. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ralph Harris will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call the funeral home on Wednesday. The family will receive friends Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

BERGMAN, Walter Lewis, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 1995. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995, Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by Seaver, Sanders & Mullin Funeral Home, Radford.

BERRY, Elizabeth Ann (Betty), 66, of Abington, died Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at her home. She was a former resident of Chilhowie and a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church, Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her parents, David E. and Frieda Helen Erickson Sneller Sr.; and a sister, Florence S. Mills. She is survived by her husband, Byrum Ray Berry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael R. and Joan Berry, Bristol, Tenn., David W. and Joyce Berry, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Phil Cobble, Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, David E. Sneller Jr., Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Vie w United Methodist Church, Chilhowie with the Rev. Jeff Wright and the Rev. Rheta White officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Mrs. Hazel Edmiston, RFD #2, Box 749, Chilhowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.

BOUSEMAN, Harvey Lee, 64, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Franklin Co., died Sunday, January 8, 1995. Funeral services were held Friday, January 13, 1995 in Washington, D.C.

BYRD, Dalton H., 73, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 17, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

CARICO, Dean W. (""Jake""), 49, of Fries, Va., died Tuesday, January 17, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m., Thursday, Carico Family Cemetery, Fries. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home., Independence, Va.

CARSON, Julia, 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Ashland, Va., died January 11, 1995. She was born at Pop Castle in White Stone, Va., and graduated from the college of William & Mary. Following graduation she completed a course in dietetics at St. Lukes Hospital, New York, N.Y. She was home demonstration agent for the Hanover County Extension Service and received numerous merit awards. Mrs. Carson was a member of Ashland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Hamilton Barrow, Roanoke, Nell King, Silver Spring, Md.; seven grandchildren, John and Kim Barrow, McLeansboro, Ill., Lee and Karen Barrow, Edwardsville, Ill., Tom and Sam Barrow, Roanoke, Jan Neal, Ann Arbor, Mich., James Ridout, Alexandria, Va., Chip and Jeannie Merrill, Silver Spring, Md. Memorial graveside services will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 1995. The Rev. Cameron Wallace will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chape l.

COVINGTON, Mary Willie, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 16, 1995. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Calvert Stone (Dee) of Hurt, Percy Lee Covington (Cecilia), Bennie Covington, Elder Michael Covington (Vera Covington Moyer), Daniel Napper (Vanessa), Mark Covington (Sherry), all of Roanoke; daughters and son-in-law, Vera Hill, Denise Bratton, both of Roanoke, Bernice Davis (Michael) of Hampton, Deborah Brimmer (Tracie) of Roanoke; 20 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a devoted friend, Mrs. Lillian Lee. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, at 2 p.m., at The Emanuel Tabernacle Apostolic Church, 12 St., S.W. , with Elder Samuel English and Elder Michael Covington officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 until 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Nancy Holiday, 52, of Pearisburg, passed away Monday, January 16, 1995, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born September 14, 1942, and was employed by the Holiday Motor Lodge in Pearisburg. Surviving are her mother, Roxie P. Cox, Pulaski; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sgt. Jasper and Diane Davis, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C., Sgt. Darnell and Patti Davis, Fort Campbell, Ky.; one grandson, Jasper Davis III (J.D.); two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Micky Holiday, Charlottesville, Curtis and Judy Cox, Pulaski; her special friends, Aubrey, Sue and Connie Dodson, Pearisburg. Appreciation is extended to Dr. Randolph and Staff at Lewis Gale Hospital for all of their consideration and guidance throughout Nancy's illness. Funeral services will be held at the Memorial Christian Church in Draper, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 1995, at 2 p.m. Friends may call between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Officiating at the service will be Tamara Simpkins, the Rev. Sue Dodson and Lt. Greg Mull with the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.

DYAL, Sally Irma Sorrells, 46, of Manteo, N.C., formerly of Lexington, died Monday, January 16, 1995, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. Born in Lexington June 21, 1948, she was the daughter of John Henry Sorrells and Mary Lauderdale Sorrells of Lexington. Mrs. Dyal was a member of Lauderdale A.R.P. Church, and was an English and French teacher at Manteo High Schoo l where she served as a faculty advisor to the yearbook staff. While in college, Mrs. Dyal performed as a singer in the summer production of The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, N.C. In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, David Earl Dyal, Manteo, N.C.; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Dyal and Mollie Rebecca Maitland Dyal both of Manteo, N.C.; one sister, Mary Ellen Sorrells Higgins, Richmond; two brothers, John Henry Sorrells Jr., Alexandria, David Jefferson Sorrells, Raleigh, N.C.; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, January 20, from Lauderdale A.R.P. Church with the Rev. W.C. Lauderdale and the Rev. Zeb Carson Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 22 at Manteo High School. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Sally Dyal Memorial Fund, c/o Linda Holmes, Principal Manteo High School, Manteo, N.C. 27954 or to the church or charity of choice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

GILBERT, Posey Lee Jr.72, of Martinsville, died Sunday, January 15, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul High Street Baptist Church. Arrangements of Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinville.

GILLISPIE, Charles E., 73, of Salem, died Monday, January 16, 1995. He was owner and C.E.O. of Salem Quality Equipment and Salem Coach and Equipment. A World War II Army veteran, he served in the European Theatre of Operations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Hamersly Gillispie; a brother, Oval B. Gillispie. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Betty Gillispie, Salem; daughter, Kimberly Gillispie, Salem; grandsons, Matthew Gillispie, Michael Gillispie, both of Salem; sisters, Clelia Howell, Salem, Margaret Scott, Roanoke, Evelyn Maxey, Vinton, Millie Swain, Chelsea Dearing, both of Salem; mother-in-law, Ethel A. Hamersly; brother-in-law, Russell G. Hamersly, both of Roanoke; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, January 19, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with Rev. Aaron J. Rummage officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Miliary rites will be held at the graveside. Memorials may be made to ARC-CHD Industries, 3355 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke, VA 24017 or the Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave., Roanoke, VA 24013. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

GORE, Robert Cecil, 72, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, January 16, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.

GUTHRIE, Lee Jackson, 78, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 17, 1995. He was a lifelong Salem resident and he retired after 40 years of service as a superintendent of Valleydale Packing. He was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church and was a Navy World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Smith Guthrie; a son, Gary Lee Guthrie; a grandson, Paige Lee Guthrie, all of Salem; a brother, James L. Guthrie, Georgia; an aunt, Carrie Elliott, Salem. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 19, at 10 a.m. in Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 6318 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019.

HAMBRICK, Lucille W., 79, of McLean, died Saturday, January 14, 1995. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 1995, Trinity Lutheran Church, Pulaski. Arrangements by Ives-Pearson Funeral Home.

HARDY, Barbara Marie (""Bunny""), 28 of Roanoke, died Friday, January 13, 1995. She is survived by her father, Clarence Hardy, Roanoke; mother, Gracie Calloway, Roanoke; two children, Jarod and Jonte' Hardy, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Carolyn Hardy, Marlena Hardy, Lisa Manns, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Henry Hardy, Clarence Manns, Roanoke; paternal grandmther, Mrs. Annie C. Hardy, Roanoke; five aunts, Victoria Smith, Frances Calloway, Patricia Hardy, all of Roanoke, Maybell Barnes, Columbus, Ohio, Sgt. Belinda G. Calloway, S.C.; nine uncles, Samuel Calloway, Henry Calloway, William Calloway, Christopher Calloway, Linwood Hardy, Donald Hardy, Chester Hardy, Steven Hardy, all of Roanoke, Daniel Calloway, Columbus, Ohio; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight O. Steele Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday evening, from 7 to 8 p.m. They may be reached at 1733 Eastern Avenue, Roanoke, Va.

HARRELL, Janice Elaine, 49, of Dublin, died Monday, January 16, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.

HERRENKOHL, Anna Marie Ashworth, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 17, 1995. She was the widow of Roy C. Herrenkohl and the daughter of the late L. J. Ashworth and Florence Goode Ashworth. Mrs. Herrenkohl was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Roy C. Herrenkohl, Bethlehem, Pa., Karl J. Herrenkohl, Pittsford, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Lewis Ashworth, Marion, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Thursday, from Boxley Chapel, First Baptist Church, with Dr. Charles G. Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church (P.O. Box 2799, Roanoke, VA 24001). Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

HODGES, Dennis Sims, 42, of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, formerly of Hurt, died Monday, January 16, 1995 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Born May 13, 1952 in Altavista, he was the son of Jack Hodges and Pattie Shelton Hodges. Mr. Hodges was predeceased by a daughter, Casey Elizabeth Hodges. He was a graduate of VPI and received his Masters Degree from Radford University. He was a salesman for the AKZO Chemical Co. In additon to his parents of Hurt, he is survived by one daughter, Brooke Hodges, Morganton, N.C.; four brothers, Jackie Hodges, Key West, Fla., Stanley Hodges, Wytheville, Carey Hodges and Joe Hodges, both of Hickory, N. C.; and one sister, Nancy Lambert, Hartsville, S.C. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 1995 at the Greenfield Baptist Church by the Rev. R. G. Rowland. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of his parents, 200 Ramsey Road, Hurt. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of Dennis S. Hodges and Casey Elizabeth Hodges to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, One St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.

HUANG, Rosa Qi, 31, of Blacksburg, died Monday, January 9, 1995. Mrs. Huang was born in China on September 2, 1963. Mrs. Huang was an Associate Professor in the Mathematic Department at Virginia Tech. She is survived by her husband, David Yang Gao; one daughter, Tonya Ting Gao; one son, Timothy Kun Gao, both of the home; mother, Huei Feng Luo, Somerville, Mass.; father, Yang Qian Huang, Somerville, Mass.; three brothers, Jian Ping Huagn, Beijing, China, Charles Yun Shui Huang, Somerville, Mass., Xiao Jie Huang, Tokyo, Japan. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 19, 1995, at 7 p.m. at Blacksburg Baptist Church. Dr. Don McKeon will officiate the bilingual service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy Funeral Home.

HUGHES, Brent Robert, 23, of Plantation Rd., Roanoke, died Monday, January 16, 1995, at his home after a valiant battle with cancer. Mr. Hughes was a 1989 graduat e of Northside High School. He was medically retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees having served during Desert Storm. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce and Sue Reid, Rocky Mount. Surviving are his mother, Suzanne Reid Hughes, Roanoke; aunts and uncles, Eleanor and Charles Easter, Smith Mountain Lake, Beverly and Donald Sowder, Fairfax; a long-time devoted friend of the family, Cecil Hardy, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Summerdean Church of the Brethren, 6604 Plantation Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 20, 1995, at Summerdean Church of the Brethren by the Rev. James Worline, Capt. Kenneth Chacey and the Rev. Olin Stultz. Interment with Military Honors will be at 3 p.m. Friday in High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mt. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, and at other times at the home.

KASEY, Louia B. of Queens, N. Y., formerly of Franklin County, died, Sunday January 15, 1995. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.

KAY, Josephine Harriet, 82, of New Castle, died Monday, January 16, 1995. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Cremation Service, Bedford.

MANOR, Rudolph, 71, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 17, 1995. Born in Blacksburg, Mr. Manor had retired as a Dredge Captain with Lone Star after 32 years. He was also a Navy World War II veteran and a member of the Moose Lodge #284. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline White Manor. Survivors include two brothers, Herbert Stanley Manor, Patrick Springs, Gale Odeall Manor, Poquoson; three sisters, Jeanette Beasley, Hampton, Jacquelin Baker, Sandra Hurst, both of Cambridge, Md.; a sister-in-law, Hazel Manor, Salem; numerous nieces and nephews; a devoted friend, Edna S. Bohon. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 19, at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with Chaplain Gene Burris and Mr. Powhatan Owens officiating. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Memorial Hospice Program, P.O. Box 13367 , Roanoke, VA 24033.

MAYES, Douglas McArthur 52, Bassett, Va. died Monday, January 16, 1995. Funeral, 11 a.m. Friday at Tomlinson-Bassett Funeral Home Chapel, Bassett, Va. Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway, Va. in charge of arrangements.

PAITSELL, Margie Cofer, 73, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 16, 1995. She was retired secretary and treasurer of Cofer Construction Company. Surviving are her husband, Wiley (Chink) Paitsell; her sisters, Lucy Cofer Stalnaker and husband, Ernie, Dorothy Cofer Cook, all of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Elizabeth Sink and Thelma Bateman, both of Richmond, Virginia D. Paitsell and Winifred Davis, both of Roanoke; nieces, Shirley Gray Morck, Fara Teeter, Dawn Lukens, all of Roanoke, Patty Roper, Culpeper; nephews, Ernie Mack Stalnaker and wife, Pam, Roanoke, Michael Wertz and wife, Linda, Rockwood, Tenn., Curtis Davis Jr. and Robert Davis, both of Roanoke; many great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11a.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995, at Oakey's South Chapel. The Rev. D. Michael Meloy will officiate. Interment will follow i n Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 12 noon Wednesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

QUILLEN, Allene H., 71, of Marion, died Monday, January 16, 1995, in Fredericksburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Grover Howard Quillen. She was a member of Marion Gospel Chapel, and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Grover Howard ``Sonny"" Quillen and Charlotte Perkins Quillen, both of Fredericksburg; and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Quillen will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Barnett Funeral HOme Chapel, with the Rev. Fred Parker, the Rev. Larry Smith, and the Rev. Scott Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel. Barnett's Marion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

REED, Howard Watha, 77, of Glyn Lyn, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 1995, in a Pearisburg, Va. hospital. He was born in Monroe County, W.Va. on December 2, 1917 and was the son of the late Henry and Nettie Reed. He was a member of the Glyn Lyn Baptist Church and the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers #45. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Boothe; and a brother, John (Poodle) Reed. He is survived by his wife, Pansy Fleeman Reed, of Glyn Lyn; a stepson, Richard A. Fleeman, Glyn Lyn; six brothers, Ira H. Reed, of Pulaski; Robert Neal Reed, Statesboro, Ga., Hugh E. Reed, Rich Creek; James H. Reed Jr., St. Marys, W.VA., Avery Gene Reed, Reed, Rich Creek, Va., Alfred Dean Reed, Rich Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Helen) Spangler, Joliet, Ill.; Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Ratcliffe, Pembroke, Mrs. Henry (Vella) Anderson, Pembroke, and number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995, in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Interment will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral Home.

SHELTON, Vivian Hart, 65, of Botetourt County, passed away Monday, January 16, 1995, at her home. She was an active member and Sunday School teacher at Villa Heights Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Fincastle Garden Club. Surviving are her husband, Darrell R. Shelton; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Richard D. Shelton, Richmond, Mark D. and Linda R. Shelton, Columbia, Md., Eric J. and Julie F. Shelton, Alpharetta, Ga.; father, Ralph S. Hart, Roanoke; four grandchildren; brothers, Bernard A. Hart, Friendswood, Texas, Eugene H. Hart, Roanoke; sisters, Shirley H. Doyle, Linden, Ala., Frances H. McAllister, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Villa Heights Baptist Church, 4080 Challenger Avenue N.E., Roanoke, by the Rev. Harold C. Lewis, the Rev. J. Landon Maddex and the Rev. Gordon C. Langlie. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Cha pel.

SHORT, Arnold Harold, 72, of Gretna, died Tuesday, January 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Southern Baptist Church, Hurt. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

SMITH, Ordelee Corl Dunnings, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 16, 1995. She was the widow of Forest Allen Smith and they were the parents of fifteen children, three of whom preceded her i death, Charles E. Smith, Douglas E. Smith, and Shirley E. Smith. Those left to survive her are six daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Edmonds, Mrs. Letitia Wiggins, Mrs. Shelia (James) Muse, and Ms. Clotiel Jones, all of Roanoke, Mrs. Lola Diane (James) Simmons, Elliston, and Mrs. Alethea (Aaron) Johnson, Germantown, MD; six sons, Mr. Clifford (Helen) Smith, Mr. Ronald C. (Ruth) Smith, Mr. James C. Smith, all of Roanoke, Mr. Forest A. (Zenobia) Smith, Baltimore, Md., Mr. Lynwood A. (Adaline) Smith, Washington, D.C., and Mr. David G. (Joyce) Smith, Fort Washington, Md.; also surviving are forty-eight grandchildren; fifty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; a host of devoted relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Friday, 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Antonio Thomas will officiate, assisted by Rev. Kenneth Simmons (grandson of the deceased). Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.