Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, January 23, 1995                   TAG: 9509220034
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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ARRINGTON, Joseph Robert, 73, of Bedford, died Saturday, January 21, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Carder-Tharp Funeral Home Chapel.

BARKER, Ella C., 97, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion.

BOOTHE, Clifton Edward, 67, of Route 2, Bedford, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel.

COAKE, R. Gerald, 42, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died Friday, January 20, 1995, following an extended illness with Hodgkin's Disease. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Teresa Coake of Lawrenceville, Ga.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. (Ella Mae) Coake of Dublin; sisters, Mrs. Brenda Bouschard Hughes and husband, Bob of Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Beverly Rowland and husband, Bob of Bogota, Columbia; brother, Mr. Stacy Coake and wife, Tammy of Dublin; several other sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, niece and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23, 1995, at 1 p.m. at Wages Oaklawn Chapel with Dr. Michael H. Long and the Rev. Michelle M. Buckles officiating. Interment will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville, Ga. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit, 4225 Phil Niekro Parkway, Suite 108, Norcross, Georgia 30093, in memory of Mr. R. Gerald Coake. Arrangements by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Lawrenceville, Ga.

DULANEY, Scotty Lee, 23, of Riner, passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 1995 as a result of an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roncevert and Frances Bower. Survivors include wife, August Lester Dulaney, Riner; daughter, Chelsea Dulaney, Riner; father and stepmother, Roger and Alice Dulaney, Alum Ridge; mother and stepfather, Sandra and Gerald Bane, Christiansburg; brother, Roger James Dulaney, Christiansburg; two half sisters, Amanda Dulaney, Miranda Dulaney, Alum Ridge; stepsisters and husbands, Angie and Randy Tuck, Floyd, Leslie and Jeffrey Adkins, Christiansburg; stepbrother, Brad Bane, Tazewell; paternal grandparents, Draper and Margie Dulaney, Alum Ridge; father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Peggy Lester, Riner; brother-in-law and wife, Ronald and Tammy Salmons, Rin er. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with the Rev. Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Burial will be in Saint Matthews Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

EANES, Samuel M., (``Buck""), 73, of Blackberry Rd., Rt. 7, Bassett, died Friday, January 20, 1995 at the VA Hospital in Salem. Eanes was born on April 29, 1921 in Mountain Valley to the late Samuel M. Eanes and the late Lula Woodall Eanes. He was the owner and operator of Eanes Furniture in Bassett from 1953 to 1988 when he retired. He was a member of the Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Bassett American Legion Post #11. Eanes was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth L. Eanes; one sister, Sarah C. Williams; four brothers, Frank M. Eanes, James E. Eanes, H.D. Eanes, and G. C. Eanes. Surviving are one daughter, Laura Ann Eanes of the home; one son, James M. Eanes of Roanoke; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Collins Funeral Services Chap el in Bassett with the Rev. Dale Ashley officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.

FLOWERS, Aurelia Chittum, 92, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 21, 1995, in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Lewis H. Flowers and is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and G. B. Barton, Salem, Betty and Ronald Warden, Rock, W. Va., Peggy and K. W. Lee, Rancho Cardova, Calif.; sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Joyce Flowers, Columbus, Ga., Charles W. and Barbara Flowers, Radcliff, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Eunice Ransome, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul W. Braisted officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends Monday 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

FRAZIER, William Stone, (``Bill""), 89, of 305 Myrtle Lane, Altavista, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lane Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.

GREGSON, Dennis Joseph, 45, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 20, 1995. Graveside 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HANCOCK, Elmer David, 72, of Fries, died Saturday, January 21, 1995. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Monday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Chapel, Galax.

HARMON, Ava Mary, 79, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 20, 1995. Graveside services noon Tuesday, Topeka Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

HOPPER, Bertha Rodgers, 87, of Vinton died Saturday, January 21, 1995. She was a loving mother and wife, a charter member of the Vinton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer I. Hopper. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Ted Smusz, Vinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Alvis and Norma Hopper, Gum Springs; a dear sister, Chasie P. Phillips, Southern Pines, N. C.; grandchildren, Randy Frazier, Kay Frazier, Kathy Wright, Sandy Patton, Marshall Frazier and Keith Frazier; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in North Carolina. She was loved dearly by the husbands and wives of the grandchildren, and companion, Jean Clingenpeel. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Moore and the Rev. James D. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Overlook Cemetery, Eden, N. C., at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial service by the Vinton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m.

LEE, Thomas E., 92, of Clifton Forge, formerly of Bedford, died Saturday, January 21, 1995 in Liberty House Nursing Home, Clifton Forge. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wilbert N. and Esther R. Lee both of Covington. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 at the Washington Street Baptist Church, Bedford. Interment will follow in Fairmont Cemetery, Bedford. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Washington Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

LIEPINS, Olga Julianna, (``Mutti""), 97, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 21, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Peter Liepins and a daughter, Ingaborg Ilga Smith. She led her family from Riga Latvia during the Russian invasion of 1941 into Germany and later into England where she served the British Government as a translator. While in England, her daughter married a pilot, Lt. Col. Herman Lee Smith and then settled in Virginia. She was the devoted grandmother of Inga Lee Smith of Roanoke and Roger Lee Smith and wife, Michele of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Lee Smith and Casey Allen Smith. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 24. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 3 p.m. Monday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

LIGGONS, William P., 86, of Covington, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Arrangements by Frank Miller Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

MABE, Harold Wright, 56, of Rt. 2, Wytheville, The Mabe Town Community, died Saturday, January 21, 1995, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was an employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant for thirty-six years. He is survived by his wife, Leetha Marlar Mabe; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth H. and Diane Mabe, Roanoke, Daniel E. and Deanna Mabe of Wytheville; parents, W.S. ``Bunt"" and Edna Wright Mabe of Rt. 2, Wytheville; one sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Richard Hagee of Rt. 2, Wytheville; two stepgranddaughters, Rebecca and Jessica Gilbert, Roanoke; his mother-in-law, Louise H. Marlar of Rt. 2, Max Meadows. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Mabe Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

MADDY, Thomas Wilson, 65, of Clifton Forge, died Saturday, January 21, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.

MITCHELL, Jack William, 85, of Bedford, died Saturday, January 21, 1995, at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford County on September 15, 1909, a son of the late William Leftwich Mitchell and Icer Bandy Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Jeter Mitchell and a daughter, Jackie Mitchell Nolen. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, and retired as Chief Warrant Officer of the Army National Guard 116th Infantry. He was a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a daughter, Priscilla M. Gee, Ringgold; a brother, Robin L. Mitchell, Bedford; a sister, Elizabeth Mitchell Arthur, Bedford; a niece, Icer Litvin, Lexington; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Greenwood Cemetery Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at 2 p.m. with the Rev . James Carroll officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #16. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider the Bedford Life Saving Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

MOORE, Mary Elizabeth, 22, of Modesto, Calif., died Friday, January 20, 1995. She was formerly of Franklin County and has lived in Modesto since 1991 where she was a teacher at Pleasant Home Brethren School. Surviving are her husband, Richard Aaron Moore; her parents, Jimmie and Rebecca Boone, Rocky Mount; one brother, Donald W. Boone, Modesto, Calif.; three sisters, Deborah Brubaker, Callaway, Deanna Peters, Roanoke, Darlene Boone, Rocky Mount; grandmothers, Virginia Boone, Rocky Mount, Mary Angle, Flora, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted from Modesto Old German Baptist Church 10 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pleasant Home Brethren School, 3960 Sharon Avenue, Modesto, Calif., 95355. Salas Brothers Funeral Home, Modesto, Calif., is in charge of arrangements.

MORRIS, Winford Holmes, 84, of Pulaski, beloved husband of Alice Irene Rupe Morris, died Saturday, January 21, 1995, in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born August 9, 1910 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late, Bert Parson Morris and Trevie Pickerel Morris. He was employed by the Town of Pulaski for 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Alice Irene Rupe Morris. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Glenn Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Thorn Spring Cemetery. Visiting will be Tuesday from 12 noon until funeral time at the First Church of the Brethren. Funeral arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.

O'DELL, Nora B., 72, of Bassett, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Bassett. Arrangements by Tomlinson-Bassett Funeral Home.

PAULEY, Jessie Lambert, 83, of Pinehurst, N.C., and formerly of Christiansburg, died Saturday, January 21, 1995 at her home in Pinehurst. Born in Grundy, she was a daughter of the late James Wilson Lambert and Gennie Bell Davis Lambert. She was a homemaker and a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Bluefield. She was a native of Virginia and resided in West Virginia for 60 years before moving to Pinehurst in 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Pauley and a son, Donald L. Pauley. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George (Harriet) Peraldo of Pinehurst, N.C.; three sisters, Helen L. James of Christiansburg, Ava L. Spence of Richmond, Kathryn L. Hash of Grundy; three grandchildren, Lisa P. Jackson of Vass, N.C., Kimberly P. Gilley of Pinehurst, N.C., G. H. ``Chip"" Peraldo of Greenville, N.C.; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Rev. Alton Richardson officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sandhills Hospice, c/o #5 Aviemore Drive, Pinehurst, N. C. 28374. Mercer Funeral Home of Bluefield is in charge of arrangements.

PILCHER, Dr. Robert Mason Jr., of Richmond, died Saturday, January 21, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Bryant Pope Pilcher; two daughters, Kathryn Pilcher Davis, Sarah Pilcher Gentry, both of Richmond; son, Robert Mason Pilcher III of Rocky Mount, N.C.; father, Robert M. Pilcher Sr. of Roanoke; two sisters, Rebecca P. Welford of Richmond, Nancy P. Hagan of Roanoke; brother, John A. Pilcher of Roanoke; three grandchildren. Dr. Pilcher was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Mary Woodward Pilcher. Dr. Pilcher was an orthopedic surgeon and was a member of the West End Orthopedic Group . He was a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the Medical College of Virginia. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Omecron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Richmond Academy of Medicine, Medical Society of Virginia, Virginia Orthopedic Society, The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Country Club of Virginia. Remains rest at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where the family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Reveille United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to Reveille United Methodist Church or Hampden-Sydney College.

PLOTT, Gertrude Trenor, 90, of Covington, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

PRICHARD, Ida Walker, 96, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

QUESENBERRY, Cecil Clifford, 79, of Riner, passed away Saturday, January 21, 1995, at his home. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dovie Gallimore Quesenberry, Riner; son, Billy R. Quesenberry, Muscle Shoals, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and Tommy Ward, Roanoke; grandson, David R. Quesenberry, Richmond. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Kenneth Hopkins and the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday offic iating. Burial will be in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with graveside rates by Hillsville V. F. W. Post #1115. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home after 12 noon Monday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m

RAMSEY, Herbert Penick, 72, of Vesuvius, formerly of Buena Vista, died Saturday, January 21, 1995 at his home. He was born September 30, 1922 in Rockbridge County, son of the late Edward Samuel Ramsey and Anna Vest Ramsey. He was self employed as an antique dealer for many years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by a brother, Pat Edward Ramsey Sr. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Herbert Dale and Ruby Shaw Ramsey of Vesuvius; a daughter, Janet Ramsey Walters of Vesuvius; a long time friend, Dewey Wiseman of Buena Vista; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Dr. Wyatt Mayes officiating. The family will have a private interment. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice.

SPANGLER, Alice E., 89, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 21, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Spangler and a son, Dewey Delmore Spangler. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Fran Spangler, Roanoke, Harvey and Martha Spangler, Roanoke, John and Geneva Spangler, Elliston, Joe and Irene Spangler, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bill Reynard, Salem; also a number of grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Davis, and the Rev. Johnny Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Butt's Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

STAFFORD, Irene Underwood, 87, of Pearisburg, died Sunday, January 22, 1995 at home. She was born March 25, 1907 at Poplar Hill the daughter of the late John Milton and Nellie Gay Combs Underwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Frank Stafford. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Gay and Carroll Davis, Pearisburg; a sister, Mrs. Lucille U. Vest, Dublin; one granddaughter, Mrs. Joyce Vass, Newport News; two granddaughters, Tami and Angie Vass; one great-grandson, Jarrod Vass. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Village United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Perkins, the Rev. Curtis Sluss, and Brother Willie Haga officiating. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Friends may call at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Monday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

VAUGHAN, Martha F. (V.), 97, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 21, 1995. She was the widow of Victor L. Vaughan Sr. Mrs. Vaughan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jane V. and Paul L. Purdy of Salem; son, Victor L. Vaughan Jr. and special friend, Hedy Tibus of Newport News; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at Evergreen Burial Park with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Friends may call Monday at the Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 12 to 2 and 7:30 to 9 p.m.

WATSON, W. Wilson, 77, of Hampden-Sydney, Farmville, died Sunday, January 22, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

WHITT, Frances Louise, 51, of Salem, died Thursday, January 19, 1995, at her home. She is survived by a son, Tom Whitt of California; one daughter, Jeanette Derrick of Florida; four brothers, Eddie Martin, Richard Martin, both of Roanoke, Oscar (Butch) Martin, Philip Martin, both of Salem; two sisters, Sandra Hull of Salem, Caroll Wiese of Nebraska; two grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 24, 1995, at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Cemetery with the Rev. G. F. Westmoreland Jr. officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.