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

DATE: MONDAY, February 6, 1995                   TAG: 9510110002
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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BARTON, Eula Perdue, 86, of Vinton and Harpers Ferry, W. Va., where she resided with her son, L. Stafford Barton, died Friday, February 3, 1995, in a Charles Town hospital. She was the widow of Moody W. Barton and was also preceded in death by a sister, Ola Scruggs. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Newport News. Also surviving is a brother, Luther L. Dillon of Hardy. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, 1995, with the Rev. W. Pembroke Hall and the Rev. Beverly Turner officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

BELCHER, Stovall Harrison, 88, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 1995, at his home. He was preceded in death by a son, Billy A. Belcher. Survivors include three daughters, Lorraine Coleman, Mary Jamison, both of Martinsville, and Vivian Fisher, Bassett; two sons, Richard Belcher, Martinsville, Harold Belcher, Evergreen; one sister, Edith Hall, Martinsville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Bryan Childress officiating. Burial will be in the Conner Cemetery, Meadows of Dan. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

BROWNING, Theresa Chicora, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 1995. She was a member of New Covenant Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, Claude Browning; a special son, Bill Chafin; a sister, Elizabeth Chafin; a brother, Clair Harth; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ervin Hukill officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel.

BUCKLAND, Jackie Ray, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, February 5, 1995. He was retired from the N&W Railroad and was a veteran of the Navy serving in Korea. He is survived by wife, Healanna R. Buckland; daughters and son-in-law, Susan B. and William K. Thompson, Catherine A. Buckland; a sister, Gladys M. Martz; brother, Victor Buckland; grandchildren, Darryl Thompson, Jaquelyn Thompson all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Par k. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke

COMPTON, Henry S., 83, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, February 5, 1995. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Margaret Thearowia, 62, of Lexington, died Saturday, February 4, 1995, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born in Lexington, May 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Christine Stewart Curry. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Howard Davis. Surviving are three sons, Steven T. Davis and Jon C. Davis, both of Lexington; Howard M. Davis, Hampton; one step daughter, Ann Pleasant, Lexington; one step son Melvin Davis, Lexington; one sister, Mary Vernell Brown, Radford; nine grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, at the Lomax Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Willie Butler officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

DOYLE, Charlotte H., 84, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 3, 1995, in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Curtis B. Doyle. A memorial service will be at Oakeys Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, with Rev J. Landon Maddex officiating.

GAMMON, Lucille Mae Martin, 92, of Fieldale, died Sunday, February 5, 1995. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.

GIBSON, Linda Green, 54, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 4, 1995, in a local hospital. Mrs. Gibson was a member of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband, James Morrison Gibson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Morrisa G. and Gary Abbott, Pamela G. and Richard Stover, Roanoke; three grand-children, Kristopher Abbott, Lee Abbott and Chelsea Stover. Mrs. Gibson will be taken from Oakeys Roanoke Chapel to McPeters Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss. for funeral and interment.

GOODMAN, Gay Dority 87, of Chesapeake, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, February 2, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m., Monday, Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

GREER, James G., 58, of Bassett, died Sunday, February 5, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Collins Funeral Chapel.

HARMON, Nellie Shively, 84, of Martinsville, died Sunday, February 5, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, McKee Funeral Chapel.

HART, Ruby Shadel, 69, of Independence, passed away, Sunday, February 5, 1995. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Haw Orchard Baptist Church, Rugby. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

HOGAN, Roscoe V. Sr., (``Rusty""), 80, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 5, 1995. Mr. Hogan was preceded in death by a brother, Herman L. Hogan. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Jones Hogan; a son, Buddy Hogan, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Debbie Shockley, Jerry Hogan, and Ricky Hogan all of Roanoke, Randy Hogan, Atlanta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Etta Bennett, Lynchburg; nieces and nephews, Anita Hogan, Estelle Holloran, Elaine Allen, Daniel K. Hogan, Herman L. Hogan Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Tuesday, February 7, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. James A. Milner officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

HUTCHINS, Barbara June Mangum (``Bobbie) 61, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 3, 1995. Survivors include her husband, James E. Hutchins Jr.; two sons, Douglas Grisson, Oxford, N.C., James E. Hutchins III (""Ludmilla""), Fort Benning, Ga.; two grandsons; one granddaughter; one brother, Vinzdell (Anne) Magnum, Creedmoor, N. C.; three sisters, Doris Grey (Billy), East Orange, N. J., Mollie Belle Peaks, Creedmoor, N. C., Joanne Lewis (Robert), S. Windsor, Conn.; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Frank M. and Barbara Hutchins, Baltimore, Md., Rudolph L. Hutchins and Dowey M. Hutchins, both of Danville, Lawrence G. and Robbie Hutchins, Springfield, Va., Robert L. Hutchins, Southill, Va., Ralph Hutchins, King William, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held Monday, 7:30 p.m., Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwi ght O. Steele officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roanoke Memorial Hospice or Pilgrim Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Hutchins. Arrangments by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

KINCER, Michael Rolfe, 44, of Wytheville, died Sunday, February 5, 1995, in the Wytheville Community Hospital. He was president and co-owner of Kincer Miller Hardware, a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, past president of the Wytheville Jaycees and a member of the Iron Boots Club. He was also a graduate of Emory and Henry College. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Akers Kincer; one son, Matthew Jacob Kincer; two step children, Amada Gayle Cox, Joshua Cox; his parents, J.G. and Doris S. Kincer all of Wytheville; one sister, Jamie C. Kincer, Radford; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lewis J. and Betty J. Akers of Wytheville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Tuttle officiating. Interment will follow in the King's Grove Cemetery. The family will r eceive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of their choice. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

LINTECUM, Rhesa Harlin, 71, of Hillsville, passed away, Saturday, February 5, 1995, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Forthe Lintecum, Hillsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and J. D. Rotenizer, Hillsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Brenda Lintecum, Mt. Airy, N.C.; two brothers, Roscoe Lintecum, Hillsville; Carol Lintecum, Martinsville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, at the Open Door Christian Church with the Rev. Winfred Bowers, Rev. Gerald Lintecum and Rev. Neil Eidson officiating. Interment will follow in the Shockley Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, February 6, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

MOORE, John P reston, of Lexington, died Saturday, February 4, 1995, in Charlottesville. Born of a Rockbridge family in Lexington, November 1, 1906, he was the son of a prominent Lexington lawyer, Frank Moore, and Lois Thorn Moore of Millersburg, Ky. He was married to Anna C. Dart of Providence, R.I. A graduate of Washington & Lee University, summa cum laude, he took a Masters Degree in history at Harvard University and a Ph.D. at Northwestern University. He taught at Washington & Lee, The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. and for 26 years at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. As a historian, he was the author of four books on Spanish Colonial History, one of which, REVOLT IN LOUISIANA, won the Kemper Williams Prize in Louisiana history. He contributed numerous articles and book reviews to historical magazines and journals, and in addition, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship to Spain. In the Second World War he served at the Hdg. of the 12th Fleet Naval Command in London in Naval Intelligence, retiring in 1945 as Lt. Commander USNR. Returning to his home in Lexington in 1972, he became the historian of the Rockbridge Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. A member of the R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church of Lexington, he is survived by his wife of fifty two years; a son, Frank Laird Moore; four grand-children of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Sara Ann C. Lincoln; and another son, Ralph Merrill Lincoln; two nephews, Hullihen Williams Moore of Richmond, Thomas Thorn Moore of Charlotte, N.C. Graveside services at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery in Lexington will be conducted by his cousin, The Rev. John Moore, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 8. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the John Preston Moore History Scholarship at Washington & Lee University. Friends may contact the family at the residence, 17 Jordan Street. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, at the residence. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

ROSS, Robert Edward, 76, of Covington, died Saturday, February 4, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

SAUNDERS, Elizabeth Ferguson, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, February 3, 1995. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 2 p.m. at the Bibleway Pentecostal Apostolic Church of Christ, with Elder Robert K. Ingram officiating and burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

SAWYERS, Cecil M., 92, of 2001 Ohio Street, Bluefield, W.Va., died Saturday February 4, 1995, in a Bluefield, Va. Health Care Center. Born in Autinville, she was a daughter of the late Michael Cletus and Rebecca Dixon Shipwash. She was a member of the Bland Street United Methodist Church and was a clerk for the former Watson's Department Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Sawyers; a daughter, Helen K. Skerko; two sisters, Willie Brown and Unice Jones; three brothers, Frank Shipwash, Roy Shipwash, Ernest Shipwash; and a grandson, John Michael Skerko. Surviving include a sister, Rachel Beitz of Attica, N.Y.; two great-grandchildren, David Skerko and Kenneth Skerko both of Bluefield, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Davidson officiating. Entombment will follow in the chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum of Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. Friends may call today at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.

SEAGLE, Gerald Carlton, (""Jerry""), 56, of Wytheville, died Sunday, February 5, 1995, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a retired Lieutenant from the Wytheville Police Dept. with over 26 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Phoebe Ryan Seagle, Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Dreamia Seagle, Wytheville; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris and John Rabik, Garden City, S.C.; one grandson, Tony Seagle Jr., Wytheville; two grand-daughters, Tasha and Kimberly Seagle, Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday 2 p.m. in the St. John's Episcopal Church conducted by the Rev. Laurie McAlpine with the interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

SIMPSON, Brian Cornelius, 22, of the Clendennin Community near Narrows, died Saturday evening, February 4, 1995. Born in Radford on September 30, 1972, he was a 1990 graduate of Giles High School. He was a self-employed farmer. Surviving are his father, Thomas W. Simpson Jr., of Dublin; his mother and stepfather, Monica P. and Howard ""Buddy"" Evans, of Narrows; a sister, Sabrina Lynn Simpson, of Narrows; a half brother, Ryan Shane Evans, of Narrows; his maternal grandparents, Hufford and Nora Payne, of Narrows; his paternal grandparents, Gertrude and Thomas Simpson Sr., of Bellspring; two stepsisters, Lisa Whittaker, of Radford, and Diane Evans, of Narrows. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 8, at 2 p.m. in Pearisburg Christ Fellowship Church with the Rev. Clenard Thornsberry and the Rev. Ralph Decker officiating. Burial will be in the Payne Family Cemetery in the Clendennin Community n ear Narrows. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke.

SMELSER, Richard Lynwood Sr., 37, of Durham, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, February 3, 1995. Survivors include one son, Richard L. Smelser Jr. of Stem, N.C.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Smelser of Roanoke; one brother, Raymond Smelser, Roanoke; three sisters, Shirley George, Durham, N.C., Rita Boothe, Hardy, Essie Stafford, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, from the Tabernacle of Love in Bonsack with the Rev. Andrew Robinson officiating. Burial to follow in Laymantown Cemetery, Troutville. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 3 p.m. Monday.

SPINNER, Thomas, 60, of Salem, died Saturday, February 4, 1995. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

ST. CLAIR, Thomas E., 66, of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 2, 1995. Mr. St. Clair retired from the US Marine Corps having served in North China in 1947, 1948 and 1949 with the F.M.F. West Pack. He was a member of the Hawkins-Reeve Post #7916 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Occoquan, Va. and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Joannah Kate St.Clair; daughters, Barbara Ann Causseaux, Burke, Deborah Lynn St.Clair, Woodbridge; grandchildren, Arrin Chase and Lindsey Causseaux; mother, Helen Anderson St.Clair, Johnson City, Tenn.; brothers, John G. St.Clair, Johnson City, Tenn., Robert G. St.Clair, Aruada, Colo.; mother-in-law, Catherine Joannah Arnold, Roanoke; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the St. James Episcopal Church, 4515 Delray St., Roanoke, VA. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday in National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.

VAUGHAN, Rena Shilling, 87, of Vinton, died Sunday, February 5, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Melvin Vaughan; a brother, Wilmer Shilling; and a sister, Bertha Nichols. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Aubrey R. and Elsie C. Vaughan, Vinton; grandson, Mitchell A. Vaughan and his wife, Cindy of Vinton; granddaughters, Donna M. Colls, Vinton, Toni L. O'Neil and husband, Paul, Smith Mountain Lake; great-grandchildren, Keith ``Kipp"" Colls, Kaitlin Colls, Anna Vaughan; six sisters, Loni Brown, Roanoke, Alian Chocklett, Vinton, Vessie Baker, Bluefield, W.Va., Clyties St. Clair, Roanoke, Arde lla Furrow, Rocky Mount, Melvie Beckner, Boones Mill; two brothers, Curtis Shilling, Kenneth ``Kennis"" Shilling both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, with the Rev. Irvin W. Sloan officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vinton First Aid Crew, Inc. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

VAUGHAN, Rev. Edwin M., 89, of Ashland, died Saturday, February 4, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Reid Funeral Home.

WALTERSON, Kevin Anthony, 24, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 4, 1995, at his home. Surviving are his fiancee, Gina Doran; and her son, Trinity; two children, Phillip and Kristlen Walterson all of Roanoke; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Walterson of Key West, Fla.; step father, Eddie Webster, Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters; one brother; grandparents, Frances and Herman Webster, Boones Mill. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, with the Rev. Robert A. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Boones Mill. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.