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

DATE: FRIDAY, April 14, 1995                   TAG: 9510040018
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: METRO 
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ARTHUR, Elmo Lanier, 75, of Altavista, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Penuel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.

BAILEY, William David, 48, of Fort Pierce, Fla., formerly of Narrows, died Friday, April 7,1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday, Shrader Cemetery, Narrows. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.

BALDWIN, Marjorie L., 73, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. She was a member of the First Christian Church and a volunteer for the Red Cross. Surviving are her children and spouses, Daniel R. and Leslie S. Baldwin, Julia B. and Samuel Martin, all of Roanoke, J. David and Carole M. Baldwin, Norman, Okla.; six grandchildren, Scott D. Baldwin, Mark A. Baldwin, Hannah C. Martin, Jared A. Baldwin, Jane C. Baldwin, Meg E. Baldwin; one sister, Dorothy J. Irwin, Elma, Wash. A memorial service will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1995. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Marrow Donor Center of The Virginias, American Red Cross, 352 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24016.

BLANKENSHIP, Roy Monroe, 77, of the Clendennin Community in Narrows, died Wednesday evening, April 12, 1995, in Giles Memorial Hospital at Pearisburg, Va. Born in Bland County, Va. on February 2, 1918, he was a son of the late Fred Daniel and Oda Belle Wright Blankenship. A veteran of the U. S. Army in WWII, he was a member of the Giles American Legion Club and V F W at Narrows. He attended the Jesus Church of Clendennin. Surviving are his devoted wife, Geneva Hill Blankenship; four sons, Roy Monroe Blankenship Jr., Hiwassee, Daniel Miller Blankenship, Staffordsville, Douglas Leon Blankenship, Cleveland, Ohio, and Willard Mac Blankenship, Detroit, Michigan; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Jacob, Raleigh, N. C. and Frankie Ramsey, True, W. Va. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 15, 1995, in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va. at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Angel s Rest Memory Gardens at Narrows, Va. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening.

BONNER, Katie 84, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

BROWN, Jessie Herman, (""Peanut""), of Altavista, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Altavista Church of Christ. Arrangements Finch and Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.

BYERS, Claude William, 81, of Buena Vista died Thursday, April 13, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. He was born August 20, 1913 in Amherst County, son of the late James W. and Florence Stinnett Byers. He was a lifetime member of the Stone Church of the Brethren. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 16 years after retiring from James Lees. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Sandidge Byers. He is surivived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine Byers Shafer and Wayne M. Shafer of Roanoke, Mary Ellen and Lewis Plogger of Buena Vista; four sisters, Lillian B. Bradley and Annie B. Figgers both of Vesuvius, Essie B. Lanum and Odell B. Reynolds, both of Buena Vista; three brothers, A. Ray Byers of Richwoo d, W. Va., J. Carl Byers of Buena Vista, and Earl T. Byers of Forest City, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Thelma S. Patterson of Buena Vista; two beloved grandchildren, Jason William Shafer and Christopher Ryan Plogger. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stone Church of the Bretheren, with the Reverend Terry Shumaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will recieve friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, (other times, at 115 Linden Circle).

DeHART, Barbara Ore, 67, of Stuart, died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Howell Funeral Home Chapel.

EPPERLEY, Dorothy Moses, 77, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Epperley and daughter, Delores E. Barringer. She is survived by her son, Carl E. Epperly, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Judy E. and Dennis Webster, Hardy; brothers, Billy Moses, Roanoke; and Carl Moses, Winston-Salem, N.C., Bobby Moses, Roanoke; sisters, Ruby Johnson, Shirley Huxhold, and Eloise Richards, all of Roanoke; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Gary Sligh with burial in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

GILLENWATER, Billy W. Sr., 56, of Abingdon, died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Funeral 8 p.m. Friday in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.

HOLMAN, Kennet h Eugene, 64, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski

JOHNSON, Robert P., 75, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

LAWRENCE, Hattie Manning, 91, of Poplar, Montana, formerly of Floyd County, died Sunday, April 9, 1995. Surviving are two sons, Maynard Manning, Roanoke, Vincent Manning, Dublin; two daughters, Ocelia DeWeese, Copperhill, Janie Smith, Vinton; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Saturday 1 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd with Elder Hale Terry officiating, with burial to follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copperhill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Wood Funeral Home.

LIPES, Cecil Curry, 92, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 13, 1995, in a local hospital. He was the widower of Elizabeth Goodykoontz Lipes, a member of First Presbyterian Church, retired pharmacist and owner/operator of Lipes Pharmacy, a 60 year member of Pleasants Lodge #63 AF & AM and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert S. and Suzanne H. Lipes; two grandchildren, Robert S. Lipes Jr. and wife, Susan H. Lipes, Elizabeth R. Lipes; special friend and caregiver, Lorine Gray, all of Roanoke; several nieces, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Funeral services with Masonic Rites will be conducted from the graveside, Fair View Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday with the Dr. W. Philip West officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

MARCHAK, Martin Jr., 66, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

MARSHALL, Lorena Yeatts, 90, of Pulaski, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Graveside 1 p.m. Saturday, Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville. Arrangemens by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.

MIDDLECAMP, Helen Berry, 92, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maureen M. Mason. She was the widow of Carroll H. Middlecamp and was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Marianne M. and Harold James Hebert Sr. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas N. and Nancy Donaldson Middlecamp, Buchanan; daughter and son-law, Maureen M. and WIlliam R. Mason, Westlake, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Laura Proctor and Thomas Middlecamp Jr., Lisa Keck and Renee Hebert, Elizabeth Hebert, H. James Hebert Jr., Erin Mason, Shannon Mason; two great- grandchildren, Matthew Thomas Middlecamp, Megan Sanders. A prayer service will be conducted 8 p.m. Sunday, at Oakey's North Chapel. Funeral mass will be at St. Andrew's Catholic Church 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. James M. Fosnot officiating. Interment will be in the St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. The family wi ll receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.

MOORE, Willie Mary, 92, of Bassett, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1995, Bassett Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.

MULLINS, Effie Jacqueline, 46, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

NEWELL, Charles James Jr., 71 of Hurt, Va., died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Finch and Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.

OBENSHAIN, Bessie M., 91, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest O. Obenshain and daughters, Katie Marie Obenshain, Roberta Jean Wade. She was a long time member of Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Goodwin, Vinton, Ann Matthews, Newport News, Beverly Hill, Midlothian, Kitty Obenshain, Virginia Beach; sons, Ernest O. Obenshain Jr., Vinton, Eidsell Obenshain, San Antonio, Texas; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, April 15, 1995, at Lotz Salem Chapel, with Dr. B. Conrad Johnston officiating. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lotz Salem Chapel.

OGLE, Elizabeth Copenhaver, 74, of Pulaski, died Thursday morning, April 13, 1995, at her home. She was born in Rural Retreat, on April 29, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Mr. P.P. Copenhaver of Rural Retreat. She was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Survivng are her mother, Bonnie Dutton Copenhaver, Fayetteville, N.C.; husband, Malcolm C. Ogle, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Donald Parris, Arlington; daughter, Sharyn Ogle, Ar lington; sons and daughters-in-law, David E. and Patsy Ogle, Elizabeth City, N.C., Donald and Kathy Ogle, Lynchburg; grandchildren, Brian, Jane, and Jennifer Parris, Olivia Ayala, Windi Ogle McCotter and Lara Ogle, Matthew Ogle; sister, Mary M. Medley, Rural Retreat; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy C. and Robert Garman, Fayetteville, N.C.; brother, Kent Copenhaver, Rural Retreat; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Myrtle Copenhaver, Rural Retreat, Randolph and Jackie Copenhaver, Wytheville, Harold H. and Doris Copenhaver, Atkins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Pulaski with the Rev. Kim Goddard officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Carroll Co. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.

OLIVER, Dorothy Francis, 83, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995, in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born April 2, 1912 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late John H. Oliver and Kathryn Douglas Oliver. Dorothy spent her early years in Big Island where she graduated from high school. She attended Harrisonburg State Teachers College in Harrisonburg and upon completion, taught school for several years. She then went on to be employed by the U.S. Government where she was Supervisor of the Transcript Department. While with the U .S. Government, she lived in Philadelphia, Pa. Upon retirement she returned to Bedford to spend the remainder of her years. She was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister, Vivian O. Perrow, Bedford; two nieces, Mrs. William Wells, Fredericksburg, Mrs. Otis Hall, Big Island; three nephews, C. R. Oliver Jr., Gary Oliver, both of Big Island, John Penn Oliver, Lynchburg. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 14, 1995, at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Dr. Charles Dorman and the Rev. Wessley Patterson. Interment will follow in the Big Island Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Bedford Baptist Church or the Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

PHILPOTT, Margaret Taylor, 73, of Altavista, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Graveside 11 a.m., Saturday, Altavista Memorial Park. Arrangements by Finch & Finch, Altavista.

PORTER, Helen Harold, 68, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 13, 1995, at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was the widow of J D Porter, retired Supervisor with Appalachian Power Company. Both were formally of Charleston, W. Va. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and David Perrin, Roanoke; daughter, Jan Dee Porter, Lexington; grandchildren, Kim, Sam and Angie Perrin all of Roanoke; sister, Dortha Harold, Charleston, W.Va.; sisters-in-law, Mabel Danford, Charleston, W.Va., Sara Simmons, Poca, W.Va.; brother-in-law, Felix Porter, Cross Lanes, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 12:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Jim Riach officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Covenant Presbyterian Church.

RAGSDALE, Guy Thomas, 79, of Blue Ridge, entered into eternal rest in the wee hours of the morning, Wednesday, April 12, 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Ragsdale; three sisters, Mabel, Laura and Amaza. He was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church where he served as usher and chairman of the Trustee Board until the Lord called him home. He kept the church lawn mowed until he became disabled. He will be remembered for his pleasant smile, faithfulness and willingness to help others. He was a member of the VFW Post 1444. One of his greatest joys was being a volunteer bringing joy to other disabled veterans at the VA Hospital in Salem, VA. During his long illness, he shared many happy hours with his only surviving sister, Georgia, who took pleasure in caring for him. Those also who cherish his memory are a host of cousins; a God child, Kiesha Preston; two friends, Stewart Wright and John Davis, who showed deep devotion for him. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ottawa Pullens officiating, with burial in Saunders Cemetery, Blue Ridge. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar Curtis Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Missionary Society of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church, P. O. Box 223, Blue Ridge, Va. 24064. The remains will be placed in the church Saturday at 10 a.m.

REILLY, Lillian Scott, 88, of Salem, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995, in Richfield Nursing Center. She was born in Giles County and had worked for many years as a housewife and waitress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vassie Addison Vaught. Survivors include a son, William A. Vaught, Denver, Colo.; a brother Samuel Scott, St. Petersburg, Fla. Services will be private. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.

RICHARDSON, A. Bruce, 66, of Wauconda, Illinois, formerly of Pulaski, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Born November 1, 1928 in Carroll County, Va. He was the son of Elsa Lewis Richardson and the late Aaron F. Richardson. Surviving are his wife, Susan Garard, Wauconda, Ill.; daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Charles Comstock, Lexington, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Gaye Richardson, Columbus, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Jerri and Dan Webber, Joplin, Mo.; six grandchildren; his mother, Elsa Lewis Richardson, Sylvatus; and brother, Floyd W. (Pete) Richardson, Pulaski. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

ROSE, Carrington, 88, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Surviving are one son, James A. Rose, Philadelphia, Pa.; one niece, Lottie Rose Terrell and husband, Alexander, both of Roanoke; great-nephew, Christopher Terrell, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Betty Rose, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Williams Memorial Park. The Rev. Kenneth B.Wright will officiate. Visitation will be Friday 4 to 8 p.m at Fizer Funeral Home.

SAUNDERS, Mary Lawrence, 62, of Roanoke County, passed away Thursday, April 13, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Henry E. (Buddy) Saunders; her daughter, Donna L. Vest, Christiansburg; a grandson, Zachary L. Vest; one brother, Raymond B. Lawrence, Radford; three sisters, Dorothy Radford, Garnett Gerland, both of Vinton, Reba Jones, Floyd County; Ilene Lawrence, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Saturday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Anthony C. Busic officiating. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

SEXTON, Rev. Paul F., 63, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Gold Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

SHELL, Maynard Garfield, 66, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. He was a World War II and The Korean Conflict Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Ferguson Shell; three sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Lisa Ann Shell, Vinton, Robert Kyle and Lynn Shell, Roanoke, Curtis Lynn and Janet Shell, Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Jean and Randy Hartberger, Stewartsville; two sisters, Myrtle Nance, Fannie Duell, both of Indiana; seven grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 1995, from Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Kenneth Butterworth officiating. Military honors by U.S. Marine Corp Reserve. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel.

SINK, Flo Compton, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. She was the widow of Edward C. Sink and a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Joe Gelone, Carole S. and Jimmy Magee, all of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton D. and Dorothy Sink, Roanoke; six grandchildren, Sandy and husband, Mike Anderson, Regina and husband, Monty Jacobs, Cindy Yurisic, Mark Magee, Matt Magee, Morgan Magee; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Nora Young, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Saturday with the Rev. Sam E. McPhail officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park and memorials may be made to the Belmont United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.

SPICER, Richard Lee, 52, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.

TALBOTT, Gus Jr., 69, of Callands, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Graveside services 3 p.m. Friday, New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Hurt. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

WILLIAMS, Oma Rosetta Collins, 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, April 13, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.

WOLFE, Sadie Crawford, of New Castle, formerly of Covington, died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Sandra Waid, 50, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Wright; one son, Tyron J. (T. J.) Wright; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy H. (Ella Mae) Waid, all of Roanoke, Mason D. (Yvonne) Waid, Temple Hills, Md., Rev. H. E. (Ruby) Waid, Roanoke; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Bessie Waid Basham, Cloverdale, Sadie L. Waid (George M. Sr.) Stores, Sylvia B. Waid Davis, Rebekah D. Waid (Louis) Drew, all of Roanoke; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles (Doris) Wright, New York, James Wright, Courtland, Va., Warren Wright, Coleman (Debra) Wright, Wayne (Katie) Wright, all of Franklin County, Lorraine Thorton, Wilma Wright, Peggy R. Wright, Elaine (Joe) Pearice, all of East Orange, N.J., Shirley (Dave) Roberts, Montclair, N.J.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.