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

DATE: WEDNESDAY, February 8, 1995                   TAG: 9510110003
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT

ALLEN, Ira Lewis Sr., 69, of Covington, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Loving Funeral Home, Chapel.

AREND, Minnie, 84, of Windsor Ontario, Canada, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at Metropolitan General Hospital, Windsor Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late George Wesley Arend (1992). She was preceded in death by her brother, Lwonard Unwin. She was the beloved mother of James W. Arend and his wife Fran, Roanoke; loving grandmother of Jennifer and Roy Luebke, Mark J. Arend and his wife, Sue, Mary Louise Arend and Robin Arend; dear great-grandmother of Jay Luebke; dear sister of Edna Gluns; also survived by two nieces. Friends may call at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, 1969 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor Ontario on Thursday, February 9, 1995, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Archdeacon Ronald Matthewman officiating. Interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle Ontario. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Roanoke Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, VA 24033. Arrangements by Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

BARNES, Gertrude Morris, of Leland, N.C., died Saturday, February 4, 1995. Funeral Thursday, February 9, 1995, 2 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Second Ward on Cotton Hill Rd. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke.

BOWLES, Julian Repass, 64, of Roanoke, slipped the surly bonds of earth, Monday, February 6, 1995. He was a loving kind husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a son, Julian Repass Bowles Jr. He leaves behind to mourn his absence his wife of 47 years, Jean Felty Bowles; three sons, James Gary Bowles, Carrollton, Va., Terry Dean Bowles, Martin Dale Bowles, both of Roanoke; devoted daughter, Becky Bowles Layman, and husband, David, Roanoke; four grandchildren, David Jett Layman Jr., Kimberly Dawn Layman, both of Roanoke, Jonathan Brock Bowles, Laura Elizabeth Bowles, both of Norfolk; many friends and family. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. R. Tyler Burkett and the Rev. Joe Greene officiating. Interment in the West End Cemetery, Wytheville, at 2 p.m. Thursday, with Pastor Joe Shumate and the Rev. R. Tyl er Burkett officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

BURGESS, Natalie Snyder, 96, of Hurt, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Clement Memorial Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.

CARPER, Mary E. Nelms, of Bedford, died Monday, February 6, 1995. She is survived by four sons; three daughters; seven brothers; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday, February 10, 1995 at 1 p.m. in the New Zion Baptist Church, Bedford Co. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

COLLINS, Katherine Ann McCabe, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at a local nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard T. Collins. Surviving are one daughter, Beth Ann Collins; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She began her retail sales career at N. W. Pugh Co. in 1955 and joined Miller & Rhoads when it opened in Roanoke, retiring in 1977. Friends may come to Oakey's Roanoke Chapel between 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Collins will be taken from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel to Rolling Funeral Home in Kenmore, New York for burial. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Roanoke Valley S.P.C.A. (P.O. Box 11863, Roanoke, Va. 24022) in memory of Mrs. Collins.

COLTRANE, Ida Ruth Robinson, 85, of Irmo, S.C. and formerly of Pulaski, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Steven Funeral Home, Pulaski.

CRAGGETT, Callie Frances, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, February 6, 1995. Survivors include two nieces, Estelle Johnson, Elaine Mays; great-niece, Toni Hardy; nephews, Brian Johnson, Kenny Mays, Leonard Craggett, all of Roanoke; a very special and dear friend, Winnie Penn, New Canton; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Elder Alphonso Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

CRAWFORD, Robert Ashby, 76, Union City, Ga., died Monday, February 7, 1995. A former resident of Botetourt County. He was retired from the Central Intelligence Agency. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Lucas Crawford; a son, Bryce Crawford, Fayetteville, Ga.; a daughter, Anna Nicolson, Flemington, N.J.; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Georgia.

DOWNEY, Jean Porter, 60, of Blue Ridge, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral services Glade Creek Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

HALL, Zola J., 74, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 1995. Arrangements by Seavers, Sanders, & Mullins.

HASH, Anna Lue Cordell, 82, of Ferrum, died Monday, February 6, 1995, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 30, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Savannah Morgan Hash. She was the widow of the late Roy Taylor Hash. She attended Ferrum Faith Assembly of God and Maple Grove Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and John White of Scottsville; two grandchildren and one spouse, Timothy Taylor White of Potomac, Md., and J. Stephen and Katie White of Smithsburg, Md.; one great-grandson, John Steven White of Smithsburg, Md.; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lowell Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferrum. Friends may call after 2 p .m. Wednesday, February 8, 1995 at Lynch Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fire and Rescue Squads of your choice. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

HINTY, Pearl Lucille Dale, 70, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, February 6, 1995, at her residence. Born March 27, 1924, in Rockbridge Co., she was the daughter of the late Lee Dale and Mary Susan Smith Dale. Mrs. Hinty was a member of the Broad Creek A.R.P. Church and was the widow of Robert Davis Hinty. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Painter; and brother, Russell Dale. Surviving are three daughters, Juanita H. Talbott, Lexington, Barbara Faye Wilhelm, Lexington, Teresa H. Alexander, Natural Bridge; one son, David W. Hinty, Lexington; one brother, Curtis L. Dale, Norridge, Ill.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 9, at 11 a.m. from the Harrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Swisher and Dr. Wyatt Mayes officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

HORTON, Frances R., 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 4, 1995, in a local hospital. She was formerly of Memorial Ave., SW. A member and former school teacher and Youth Director at Belmont United Methodist Church, a graduate of Longwood College and she earned her Masters Degree at University of Virginia. She was a retired school teacher with Roanoke City Schools after 45 years of service. She spent most of her career as a math teacher and before her retirement was the Guidance Counselor at Stonewall Jackson Junior High School and a member of Kappa Delta Gamma. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Glendening, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Margaret H. Cunningham, Raleigh, N.C.; a nephew, E.J. (Jack) Horton, Mineral Wells, Texas. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 12 noon Thursday, February 9, 1995, with the Rev. Sam. E. McPhail officiating. Interment will be in Fa ir View Cemetery. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

HOWELL, Delbert, 86, of Salem, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

JENKINS, Averett Royal, Jr., (``Bill''), 50, of Narrows, died the evening of Monday, February 6, 1995, in the Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, and was predeceased by his father, A. R. Jenkins Sr. in 1988. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Janet Jenkins (A. R. Jenkins Sr.), Narrows; two sons, Patrick William Jenkins and Michael Lewis Jenkins. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Narrows with the Rev. Larry Williams officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph Kidd. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Sherwood Burial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

JOHNSON, William Guy, 88, of Roanoke County, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurine Chilton Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Navy veteran of Wo rld War II and a retired employee of both the American Viscose and Masonry Contractors Inc. of Salem. He was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis J. and Earl A. Young, Salem, Peggy J. and David O. Holmes, Virginia Beach; one grandson and wife, William I. (Butch) and Kathy Young, Vinton; two great-grandchildren, William Brian Young, Vinton and Emily Beth Young, Vinton. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Sam E. McPhail officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Belmont United Methodist Church, 806 Jamison Avenue, S.E., Roanoke, VA 24013. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

KIRKPATRICK, Elsie Southall, 74, of Newport New, formerly of Covington, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington.

KISSINGER, Jimmy Allen, 31, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995. Funeral a.m. Thursday at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg.

LONG, Etta C., 111, of Abingdon, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Barnett's Marion Funeral Home Chapel.

McLENDON, James B. Jr., (``Mac""), 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 6, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary W. McLendon and was retired from Fuel Oil & Equipment Co. Mr. McLendon was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church and Virginia Heights Lodge #324 A.F. & A.M. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Richard Bass of Norfolk; a grandson, J. Berkeley McLendon Jr. of New York, N.Y.; one sister, Louise Bundrick of Meredosia, Ill. Services will be at Oakey's North Chapel 3 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 1995. Dr. Alton Washington will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic rites will be by Virginia Heights Lodge #324 A.F. & A.M. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, Williamson Road Life Saving Crew or a favorite charity

POWERS, Carrie, 90, of Mechanicsburg, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate.

POWERS, Mamie D., 97, of Marion, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Faith Lutheran Church, Whitetop. Arrangements by Seaver Brown Funeral Service.

PUGH, Cora Lee, 66, of Pleasantville, N.J., wife of Gaither M. Pugh Jr., of Rt. 1, Galax, passed away Sunday, February 5, 1995. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 9, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.

QUESENBERRY, David Lee, 61, of Hiwassee, passed away Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 1995, Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

RAKES, Lena B., 98, of Woolwine, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m., Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

RYAN, Vernie D. Jr., (``Bud""), of Meadowview, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon.

SHAFFER, Shirley Mae, 67, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 6, 1995, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Mabel Fazler, Williamsport, Pa. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Daniel T. Shaffer, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Jerome Campbell, Roanoke, Susan and Ronald Keefer, State Line, Pa.; three grandchildren, Kimberly Dan and Rob Campbell; one brother, William Fazler, Williamsport, Pa.; three sisters, Jean Meckley, Montoursville, Pa., Karlene Fazler, Williamsport, Pa., Lois Andrus, Elmira, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 1995, at Spitlers Funeral Home, Montoursville, Pa. Interment will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Muscular Sclerosis Foundation. Local arrangements are being handled by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

SLUSHER, Lewis Elmer, 68, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 6, 1995 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and served on the following ships: SS J. W. Cannon, SS J. R. Randall, SS R. M. Lafollette, USS Oxford, USS Princeton, USS Palau, USS Gilbert Island, USS Valley Forge, and the USS Ranger. He was past president and treasurer of the Fleet Reserve Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell W. Slusher and his parents, William H. and Louise Slusher. Survivors include his wife, Esther B. Slusher, Salem; two daughters, Marie S. McNeill, Mary Lou Moore, both of Salem; one son, Lewis Slusher Jr., Richmond; one stepson, Gary L. Blankenship, Roanoke; four brothers, William H. Slusher Jr., Charles (Bud) Slusher, both of Floyd, Leo Slusher, Franklin, W. Va., Thomas Slusher, Richmond; three sisters, Lelia Coates, Danville, Betty Nester, Hazel Rutrough, both of Floyd; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Robert Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery, with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Friends may call at Maberry Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad.

TALBERT, Pauline M., 70, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver, Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.

TURNER, Annie Laurie, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, February 6, 1995. God called our mother and aunt from illness to eternal rest at the Community Hospital. She was born March 31, 1926 to the late John Henry and Pocahontas Smith Finney of Roanoke County. Those left to remember her are six children; one daughter, Phyllis (Major) Hill, Roanoke; five sons, Samuel W. (Carolyn) Turner, Roanoke, Kenneth W. (Carolyn) Turner, Fieldale, Richard D. Turner, James M. Turner, Roanoke, and Wendell C. Turner, Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ida F. Arrington and Ruth F. Hale, Roanoke; five brothers, James R. Finney, Roanoke, Rev. Clarence E. Finney, Colunbus, Ohio, Elliott L. Finney, Roanoke, Marvin L. Finney, San Jose, Calif., and Odell M. Finney, Glendale, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one aunt, Mrs. Minnie Chandler, Rupert, W.Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Slate Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Alfred Prunty will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

URICK, Louise West, 86, of Roanoke, formerly of Richmond, died Tuesday, February 7, 1995. She was the widow of Eugene L. Urick and was born September 14, 1908. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Jean Marie Walthall, Wilmington, N.C.; two nephews, Norvell W. West, Roanoke, Charles E. West, Vinton; two nieces, Nettie Mae Willard, Blacksburg, Julie Ann Loyd, Troutville; cousin, Ann S. Holloman, Staunton. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. James E. Holloman. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3959 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

VERNON, Martha Clare, 98, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Vinton, died Monday, February 6, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday, Vinton Baptist Church. Lotz Vinton Chapel in charge of arrangements.