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

DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 25, 1995                   TAG: 9509220036
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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BEAN, James Arthur, 51, of Salem, died Monday, January 24, 1995. Arrangements by John M. Oakey's Salem Funeral Home.

BECKNER, Rosa Nell, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 1995. She was the widow of Levi L. Beckner. Mrs. Beckner retired from Halmode Apparel. Surviving are two nieces in North Carolina; and special friends, Ogretta D. Bayer of Hollins, and the Joe and Sue Casaceli family of Roanoke. Memorials may be made to Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Paris E. Bain. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

BREEDING, Bessie Elizabeth, 96, of Cleveland, Va., died Wednesday, January 18, 1995, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Russell County and was of the Primative Baptist Faith. She was the widow of Linzy Breeding. Survivors include four daughters, Mary J. Davis, Vinton, Hazel Fields, Lebanon, Va., Martha Shaffer, Bristol, Tenn., and Nellie Lasley, Cleveland; eight sons, John Breeding, Vinton, Jim Breeding, Richmond, Maine, Dallas Breeding and Clarence Breeding, both of Cleveland, Henry Breeding, Staunton, Calvin Breeding, Lebanon, Sherman Breeding, Boones Mill and Charlie Breeding, Bristol; two sisters, Eliza Bausell, Lebanon and Gertrude Wallace, Seattle, Wash.; 35 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 1995, in the Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Austin Fields officiating. Burial followed in Breeding Family Cemetery, Clevelan d, Va. Arrangements by Lebanon Funeral Home.

BROCK, William Edward, 72, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 1995, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.

CAUL, Andrew Bertrand, (``A. B.''), 82, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

CLINGENPEEL, Bedford H., 82, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. He was a retired carpenter and was a member of West End Presbyterian Church. He was predeceased by a brother, Anderson H. Clingenpeel of Rocky Mount. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Una DeWeese Clingenpeel; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Magdalene C. and Don Angle of Slidell, La., Doris C. Horn of Roanoke, Patricia C. and Barry Spradlin of Stewartsville; seven grandchildren and spouses, Melissa and Rick Rickrode, Beth and Fred Birmingham, all of Slidell, La., Jeff and Tina Horn of Roanoke, Eric and Sonya Horn of Vinton, Troy Horn of Roanoke, Dana Ferguson of Montvale, Dwayne Ferguson of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren, Rachel and Trey Rickrode, Joshua Horn, Mary Caitlyn Birmingham; a sister, Sarah C. Clinge npeel of Boones Mill. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 27, 1995, with the Rev. H. D. Scoggins officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 11 a.m. Thursday.

COX, Grover Lee, 77, of Galax, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

DALTON, Letty Mae Hailey, 59, of Altavista, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m., New Prospect Baptist Church, Hurt. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.

DELLIS, Dennie Pendleton, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 23, 1995. She was a retired employee of American Viscose Corporation and was the widow of Daniel Bennett Dellis. Surviving are two nieces, Laverne Combs, Roanoke, and Edna Mills, Richmond; dear friends, Bill and Louise Musselman, Vinton. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, January 27, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Carter Sloan and the Rev. Gene Arnold will officiate. Burial will follow in Patmos United Methodist Church Cemetery, Huddleston. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

FLORA, Carl B.,78, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 23, 1995 in a local hospital. Mr. Flora graduated from National Business College and joined a CPA firm in 1936. Ten years later, he joined Flora Realty Co., a firm run by his father, Charlie, and his brother, Cecil. He later acted as secretary, treasurer and as president of the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors. He was one of the early developers of Smith Mountain Lake, where he was involved in several subdivisions. Mr. Flora served on 9 committees for the real estate board and was a charter member of the Roanoke Society of Residential Real Estate Appraisers. He was a certified property manager and a certified public accountant. Mr. Flora taught principles of real estate for 3 years at Roanoke College. He was also a member of the National Society of Real Estate Appraisers. In 1988, he was listed as realtor of the year for the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors. Mr. Flora also served as president of Peery & Flora LTD Realtors, he served as a director for the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce and was on the advisory board for Colonial American National Bank. He also help organize the Roanoke Valley Multiple Listing Association. Survivors include his wife, Leola Ball Flora, Roanoke; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Benjamin Flora Jr. and his wife, Dawn, Raleigh, N.C., Barry L. and Andrea Flora, Gary and Linda H. Flora, all of Roanoke; three g randchildren, Barry Lee Flora II, Adam Randolph Flora, and Jodi Rene Flora, all of Roanoke; also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Flora was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church where the funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. D. Michael Meloy officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Roanoke City Emergency Medical Services Team in c/o the Roanoke City Fire Department or the City Rescue Mission. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

HAMILTON, Claire Frances, 56, of Narrows, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 1995, Kendall Funeral Home Chapel, Pembroke.

HOWLETT, Clyde L., 78, of Green Valley Dr., Southwest Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 23, 1995. Mr. Howlett was born in Hillsville, September 1, 1916, son of the late Lewis and Susie Howlett and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He and his family moved to Roanoke in 1950, and he worked for the Norfolk & Western Railroad for 31 years until his retirement in 1981. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Yates Howlett in January , 1985. Mr. Howlett is survived by one son, Robert Howlett; two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Lawrence Lester, Ann and Dick Eggleston, all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a special family member, nephew and wife, Earl and Mamie Vest, Check; a sister, Mable Hill, Radford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Oshiar and Elizabeth Howlett, Radford, Harless and Mitch Howlett, Martinsville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Irvin and Virginia Yates, Christiansburg; also a number of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Stephanie Richards for her love and care. Funeral services will be conducted by his grandson, Rev. Mark Page of Columbus, Ohio, at Oakey's South Chapel 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 1995. Interment will be in the Wilkinson Cemetery, Hillsville, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel Wednesday, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

HOYKAR, Thomas Steven, 86, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. He was a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Roanoke, and a charter member of the Northside Lions Club. He was a Manufacturing Specialist for General Electric Company for 48 years. He is survived by his wife, Laverne W. Hoykar; sister, Sylvia Klopcic, Cleveland, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor John M. Hawn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1008 Franklin Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016; or Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

HUDSON, Elsie Mae Lane, 92, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 23, 1995, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter G. Hudson; a daughter, Betty M. Hudson, Roanoke; a son, Bobby G. Hudson and his wife, Eleanor of Philadelphia, Pa.; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Laura Cookus of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 26, with the Rev. John Furman officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

IRVINE, Bertie Nicely, 79, of Lexington, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

KINGERY, Mary H., (Mae), 100, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs. Kingery was the widow of Walter P. Kingery Sr., and was preceded in death by a daughter, Mildred Frances Kingery, two daughters-in-law, Polly Kingery and Naomi Kingery, one son-in-law, Chester Moore and two grandchildren, Sharon Kingery and Dick Renick. She was a long time member of the Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and the WMU. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Adeline K. Moore, Abingdon, Emma K. and William L. Renick, Nashville, Tenn.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William R. Sr. and Catherine Kingery, Walter P. Jr. and Diane J. Kingery, all of Rocky Mount, Charles F. Kingery, Franklin, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Sandy Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, Route 1, Box 1046, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiveing friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service and other times at the residence of Walter and Diane Kingery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.

LIGGONS, William P., of Covington, died Sunday, January 22, 1994. Funeral 1 pm. Friday at First Baptist Church, Lexington Ave., Covington, Va. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. Arrangements by Frank Miller Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

NOONKESTER, Myrtle Hall, 83, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. She is survived by two daughters, Mona Stinson and Donna Noonkester; a stepdaughter and husband, Charlotte and Perry Monroe. Mrs. Noonkester leaves three beloved grandsons, Rickey Sink, Rocky Sink and Shawn James. She has three sisters, Edith Bandy, Dorothy Bradley and Mary Riley; three brothers and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall, Mr. and Mrs. William Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hall. Our momma and granny is gone from our vision but not from our hearts. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 1995, with the Rev. Freeman J. Hamrick officiating. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.

PRICE, Annie Laurie, 80, of Seven Mile Ford, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m., Barnett's Funeral Chapel.

PRICHARD, Ida W., 96, of Roanoke, and formerly of Crewe, died Sunday, January 22, 1995, in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Harry B. Prichard. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann W. and William H. Jackson, Roanoke; grandsons and wives, William L. and Sally Jackson, Carlsbad, N.M., R. Vaughan and Pamela Jackson, Carlsbad, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Caitlin, Matthew, and Gregory Jackson; two sisters, Ruby Burrows, Richmond, Hazel Carter, Warner-Robins, Ga.; two brothers, Edward R. Walker, William L. Walker, both of Victoria. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Abbey Chapel, 1 p.m. Friday with Mr. David Stone officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

RUTHERFORD, Beulah Combs, 79, of Independence, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel.

SCHROCK, Gloria D., 67, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 1995. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

SEXTON, Florene Counts, of Meadowview, died Monday, January 23, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon.

SHARTZER, Minnie Cadd, 95, of Roanoke, died at Lewis-Gale Hospital Monday, January 23, 1995. She was the beloved wife of Roy D. Shartzer; mother of one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Rollins, Charlotte, N.C.; two sons, E. Morris Cadd, Vinton, Robert E. Cadd, Roanoke. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. Verna Haskins, Roanoke, Mrs. Evelyn Quesenberry, Radford; two stepsons, Robert Shartzer, Richmond, Harry Shartzer, Summerhill, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Lola Najjum, Roanoke. Mrs. Shartzer was the dear grandmother of five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a dedicated son-in-law, Johnny Haskins, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, January 26, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. David M. Derrow and the Rev. Daniel Dather of Greenville, S.C., will officiate. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

STARR, Cora Lee Davis, 74, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995, in a Salem hospital. She was retired from the Tultex Corporation. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Starr Janney. She is survived by a grandson and his wife, Michael and Rhonda Janney of Salem; two granddaughters, Teresa Janney of Salem, Wendy Janney of Roanoke County; son-in-law, Doug Janney of Roanoke County; four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Thursday, January 26, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Floyd County. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

STIGGER, Alexander, (``Alex""), 89, of New River, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.

TATE, Gary Clyde, 39, of Austinville, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Woodlawn Church of God. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

THURMAN, Albert Allen, 78, of Redwood, passed away Monday, January 23, 1995, at his home. He was born November 12, 1916, the son of the late Hudie Albert and Minnie Alice Blankenship Thurman. He was preceded in death by his son, Joel B. Thurman and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Motley. He is survived by his wife, Doris Campbell Thurman; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Alice and Junior Adkins of Redwood, Maggie and Billy Dudley of Rocky Mount, Sandra (Kaye) Thurman of the home; t hree sons and daughters-in-law, Swanson and Linda Thurman, Ravon and Nancy Thurman, all of Redwood, and Garry and Donna Thurman of Snow Creek; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nannie T. Campbell, Redwood, Naomi Campbell, Martinsville; two sisters-in-law, Joan Thurman, Rocky Mount, Margaret Thurman, Redwood. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 1995, at Redwood United Methodist Church with the Revs. Charles Comer, Earl Harrelson and Bill Doss officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. They will also be receiving friends other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glade Hill Rescue Squad or Redwood United Methodist Church Fund. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements

WHITLOCK, Hazel B., 70, of Christiansburg, died suddenly Tuesday, January 24, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband, James E. Whitlock; two sons, Nelson Leon Pettus, Steven Wayne Pettus, all of Christiansburg; one daughter, Judy Pettus Austin, Roanoke; one sister, Violet B. Wiechering, of Texas; two stepchildren, Becky Whitlock, James E. Whitlock Jr.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 1995, at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Burrell Baker, with burial in the Den Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

WITHERS, Valeria Forbes, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 23, 1995, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H. Withers. She is survived by sister, Edith and brother-in-law, Donald Sullivan, and sister, Catherine Forbes. She was a long time and very active member of Belmont United Methodist Church. There will be a memorial service for her at Belmont United Methodist Church, 8th St. & Jamison Avenue, S.E., on Saturday, January 28, 1995, at 2 p.m. The family suggests that memorials be made to the church.

WRIGHT, Sarah Cary, 63, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hodges Family Cemetery, Rocky Mount. Arrangemets by Arrington Bussey Funeral Home.

ZIEGLER, Sam W., 70, of Penhook, died Monday, January 23, 1995. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.