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

DATE: FRIDAY, April 7, 1995                   TAG: 9510040013
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: METRO 
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ATKINS, Frances Turner, 66, of Route 1, Callaway, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John W. and Kate Poindexter Turner and was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Garland Atkins and a daughter, Patsy A. Pulliam. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael L. and Laura Atkins, Jerry G. and Shirley Atkins all of Callaway; two grandsons and a special friend, Gregory Todd Pulliam and Melinda Jones, Timothy Garland Atkins; two granddaughters, Mary Beth Pulliam and Mary Jane Atkins; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris T. and Terry Hall of Rocky Mount; one brother and sister-in-law, John Ed and Pat Turner of Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be conducted at Franklin Memorial Park, 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Billy Shively officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hospice of Franklin County or the Free Clinic of Franklin County. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.

BARKER, Bessie Jane, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 1995, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lula Barker and a brother, John Wesley Barker. She is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Lois Barker, George Calvin and Esther Barker all of Blacksburg, Charles William Barker, Radford, Cline Everette and Zelva Barker, Pilot; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel Barker Young, Christiansburg, Sarah Barker Dowdy, Blacksburg, Gladiolu and Howard Dowdy, Pilot; a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with burial in the Barker Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on S aturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

BENNETT, Emmett Sherrard, 86, of 126 Mountain Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va. died Thursday, April 6, 1995, at his residence. He was a son of the late Richard Coleman and Ella Dudley Bennett, and was preceded in death by three brothers, Irvin, Conrad, and Willard Bennett. Mr. Bennett truly loved the town of Rocky Mount as well as Franklin County, having been reared on a rural farm and was always willing to give of his time, energy and donations to help promote the continued growth in the county. His love of people drew him to continue his association with his business until his eighty-sixth year. He was the owner of Bennett's Tire Service, Inc., served on the Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, was past President of the Rocky Mount Lions Club, member of the Franklin Co. Retail Merchants Association and was a member of the Rocky Mount Town Council for eighteen years, twelve of which he served as Vice-Mayor. A longtime member of the Rocky Mount Christian Church, having served as Elder and at his death was Elder Emeritus, He had served as Sunday School Superintendent and as Sunday School Teacher; he was a past member of the Rocky Mount Fire Department, having served as Chief. He served many years on the Rocky Mount Industrial Development Authority. Surviving are his wife, Irene Strickler Bennett, of the home; one daughter Ann Bennett Pace, Rocky Mount; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Sherrard and Shery Wampler Bennett, Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Charles Bennett Pace and his wife, Donna, Brett Wakefield Pace and his wife, Mary, Stacy Renee Pace, Ashley Rose Bennett and Alisha Ann Bennett; his great-grandchildren, Hannah and Erin Pace; one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Hutcherson, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be onducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, from the Rocky Mount Christian Church with the Rev. Glenn Clements and the Rev. Joe T. Lindsoe officiating. Interment will follow in High Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m., Friday at the Rocky Mount Christian Church where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Rocky Mount Christian Church or the Old Dominion Eye Bank, 101 East Marshall St., Richmond, Va. 23219. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

BLEVINS, Ethel Lavanna, 92, of Marion, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Cleghorn Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.

BREWSTER, Sophia Jane Tibbs, 94, of Route 1, Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late John W. and Bertie Remines Tibbs and was a member of the New Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Brewster Sr., a daughter, Ora Mae Brewster, and a grandson, James Lee Robinson. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois Jane and Gene Robinson of Damascus, Md., Charlotte Ann and Luther Cline of Wytheville; six sons and daughters-in-law, George Jr. and Dot Brewster of Rural Retreat, Harloe W. and Selena Brewster of Fairfax, John W. and Helen Brewster of Roanoke, Paul Lee and Joyce Brewster of Wytheville, Emory Leon and Shirley Brewster of Rural Retreat, the Rev. James Dean and Judy Brewster of Greenville, Tenn.; one foster daughter, Gladys Crouse of Rural Retreat; two brothers, Woodrow Tibbs of Adwolfe and Garland Tibbs of Rural Retreat; one sister-in-law, Lizzie Baldwin of Bluefield, Va.; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three foster grandchildren; two foster great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. M.G. ``Buddy"" Stowers Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

CHANDLER, Sarah Folden, 84, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 1995, in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1910, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Bruce Folden and Sally Parker Folden. Her husband was the late Charlie Chandler. She was a retired employee of Hampton Looms and was a member of the Bedford Christian Church. She is survived by a sister, Ethel Adkins, Bedford; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, April 8, 1995, at 11 a.m. from the Oakwood Cemetery, by the Rev. Ken Burger. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the Bedford Christian Church Building Fund or the Bedford Life Saving Crew.

COX, Margaret T., of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 6, 1995, at her home of natural causes. Margaret was a graduate of UCLA and was an accomplished local artist. She was an active member of the League of Roanoke Artists and a member of the Virginia Watercolor Society. She was a loving and gifted woman, wife and mother, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Howard; two sons, Joel and wife, Phyllis, Gary and wife, Jill; daughter, Stacy and her husband, David Pronko; grandchildren, Danielle, Heather and Chelsea Chappell-Cox: James, Robert, William and Christine Cox: Nicholas Pronko. Also surviving is a sister, Edith Nordvold, Arcadia, Calif. Services will be at Oakey;s South Chapel, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995. The Rev. M. Douglas Newman will officiate. Interment will be in Panhandle, Texas. The family will receive friends at Oakey's S outh Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday. It is suggested that memorials be made to the Duke Melanoma Consortium, Box 3828, Durham, N. C. 27710.

CRISSMAN, Margie Crawford, 82, of Buena Vista, died Thurday, April 6, 1995. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.

EAKIN, Peggy Glenn, 64, of Raphine, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Eakin was born July 8, 1930 in Rockbridge Co. a daughter of the late Guy Bowman Glenn and Helen Ballard Glenn. She was a member of the Lexington Church of God. Surviving are her husband, James Winston Eakin; a son, David Winston Eakin, Fairfield; three daughter, Teresa E. Humphries, Raphine, Vicky E. Sagehorn, Antioch, Calif., Susan E. Rowe, Greenville; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 1995, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Duff officiating. Burial will follow in the Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

EPPERLY, Cecil G. Jr., (""Gary""), 31, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, April 6, 1995 in a local hospital. Surviving are his mother and step father, Diane Carol and Karl K. Anderson, Vinton; father and step mother, Cecil G. Sr. and Beverly C. Epperly, Roanoke; a sister, Lisa J. Epperly, Roanoke; a brother, David R. Epperly, Roanoke; grandparents, R. S. (""Sam"") and Maude V. Stanley, Roanoke; also surviving are a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any of the AIDS Societies. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HARRIS, Lola Underwood, 90, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Thursday, April 6, 1995, at Laurel Meadows Home, Laurel Fork. She was the widow of Rucker Harris. Survivors include one brother, Buren Underwood, Meadows of Dan; one sister, Edith Hubbard, Meadows of Dan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Clyde Earles and Rev. Bryan Childress officiating. Burial will follow in Slate Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

HARRISON, Paul Otis, 76, of Troutville, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Harrison, and is survived by three sons, Paul E. Harrison, New Castle, James E. Harrison, Buchanan, John P. Harrison, Eagle Rock; five daughters, Barbara Morris, Troutville, Betty Hull, Thaxton, Mary Lee, Buchanan, Vickie Wymer, Daleville, Joann Dunbar, Troutville; one brother, Robert Hammond, Roanoke; one sister, Lucy LaPrad, Ferrum; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995, at the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

HELMS, Evelyn L., 67, of South Orange, N.J., formerly of Christiansburg, died Monday, April 3, 1995, in South Orange, N.J. She is survived by her husband, Ervin E. Helms, East Orange; a daughter, Ellyn C. Buglovsky; two grandchildren; and a brother, Russell Ford Stebar. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday morning at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.

KOHNE, Doris J., 39, of Greenville, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, March 27, 1995. She was preceded in death by her father, Carlie W. Shelor; her mother, Alice A. Shelor. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Kohne, Greenville, N.C.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Darlene and Ted Porter, Carolyn Richards, Linda and Richard Ferris, all of Roanoke, Debra and Bill Karnes, Mekinock, N.D.; several nephews and nieces; a very special aunt and uncle, Betty and Troy Shelor, Blacksburg. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home with graveside burial in Greenwood Cemetery, 2 p.m., Saturday, Greenville, N.C.

LOCKHART, Lucy B. of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995. Funeral arrangements incomplete and being handled by Loving Funeral Home.

MAYS, Ivy Garrett, 84, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Chapel.

POE, Stella Minter, 83, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Axton. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.

QUESINBERRY, Timmy R., 29, of Stuart, died Tuesday, April 5, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel.

REED, Fred A., 85, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Edith Helms Reed; sons and daughters-in-law, Denny Reed, Rick A. and Sharon Reed all of Christiansburg, David and Becky Reed, Oklahoma; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan Reed and Douglas M. Robinson, Blacksburg; two sisters, Gladys Webster, Ellett, Winnie Kenney, California; two brothers, Harry Reed, Front Royal, Joe Reed, Orlando, Fla.; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m Saturday, at the Cambria Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. and the Rev. Robert E. Crawford with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

RORRER, Loal Webb, 81, of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, April 6, 1995, at Twin County Regional Hospital. Born March 2, 1914 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Aaron and Maggie Webb, a member of Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Lee Andrews and her husband, Roy Lester Rorrer. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Maxine and Barnard Martin of Hillsville, Ann and Bob Castle of Pasadena, Md.; one brother, Silas A. Webb of Laurel Fork; one sister, Lummie Mae Chappell of Cana; six grandchildren, Charles A. Mdartin, Robert Jennings, Sharon Martin, John Jennings, Terry L. Martin, and Robin Castle; three great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sevel nieces. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8, 1995, at 3:30 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrad y Chapel, Hillsville, with the Rev. Dewey Felts officiating. Interment will follow in the C.C. Webb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 7, 1995, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

SMITH, Sidney C., 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, in Camelot Hall Care Center. He was born in Uler, W.Va. Mr. Smith was a retired employee of the Appalachian Power Company. He is survived by his wife, Mabel S. Smith; son and daughter-in-law, William D. and Sue Smith of Roanoke; brother, Noel Smith of Napier, W.Va.; sister, Maxine Taylor of Roanoke; grandchildren, Racheal Smith and Tammy Byrd. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel Saturday, April 8, 1995, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. D. Michael Meloy officiating. Interment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel.

SUTPHIN, James Fred, 69, of Norfolk, formerly of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 1995 in Norfolk's DePaul Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verlie Sutphin, Norfolk; one daughter, Cheryl Sutphin, Norfolk; two stepdaughters, Marene Alvarez, Sandra Littman; one brother, Richard Sutphin, Blacksburg; one sister, Mary Ellen Stanley, Hillsville; one nephew, Wesley Herring; one niece, Cynthia Cabiness; one great-nephew, Greg Cabiness. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Smith-Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The body will be taken to Princeton, W. Va., where visitation will be held Monday night at 7 p.m. in Memorial Funeral Home, Princeton, W. Va. Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday.

TERRY, Thomas O., 78, of Ringgold, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995. Funeral Friday, 2 p.m, Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel, Danville.

TRUSLOW, Virginia B., 70, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m Friday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel.

VOORHEES, Lowell Ashbrook, 86, of Route 1, Rocky Mount, died Thursday morning, April 6, 1995. Mr. Voorhees was preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice Voorhees. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Plybon Voorhees; one daughter, Ruth VanCleave, Roanoke; four sons, Robert Voorhees, Roanoke, Ronnie Voorhees, Tennessee, Russell Voorhees, Roanoke, Richard Voorhees, Martinsville; two stepchildren, James Haynes and Nancy Divers, both of Rocky Mount; one sister, Eunice Corfman, Lynchburg; one brother, Selwyn Voorhees, Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday with Elder W. T. Conner, Elder Clarence Stone and the Rev. Bob Andrews officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday with the family receiveing friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.

WILLIAMS, Pearl 91, of Covington, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995. Graveside ,11 a.m. Friday, Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arritt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAMS, Ruby R., 84, of Riner, died Thursday, April 6, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Williams and a son, Carl Williams. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Lawrence Tabor; a grandson and his wife, Donald and Anita Williams; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Phyllis. Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Walt Simmerman with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.