Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, April 16, 1995 TAG: 9510040019
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B2 EDITION: METRO
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EGER, Douglas Munn, 70, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. Mr. Eger was born in Walton, N.Y., and later lived in Buena Vista where he graduated from Parry-McCluer High School in 1941. He graduated from V.P.I in 1947 and received a law degree from Washington & Lee University in 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Eger retired as an Assistant Director of Claims for Metro Transit System (WMATA), Washington, D.C. Surviving is his wife, Lista G. Winger-Eger; his children, James D. Eger, Dallas, Texas, Nancy Eger Anderson, Littleton, Colo.; his brother, Donald B. Eger, Harrisonburg; his stepchildren, David M. Winger, Fredericksburg, Holly G. Winger, Fayettville, Ark., Heather W. Galligan, Mission Viejo, Calif.; also four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Lotz Roanoke Chapel noon Tuesday, April 18, 1995. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The fami ly will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke, Va., one hour prior to service.
FIX, Thomas Eugene, 91, of Lexington, died Friday, April 14, 1995, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Lexington. Born January 12, 1904, in Rockbridge Co., he was the son of the late John Baxter and Margaret Brown Beatty Fix. Mr. Fix was a member of the Lauderdale A.R.P. Church and was a retired welder for Columbia Gas. Co. with over 35 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Alberta Fix, and a brother, John Baxter (""Bud"") Fix. Surviving are one daughter, Juanita B. Kidwell, Gaithersburg, Md.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 17, 1995, at 11 a.m. from the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Zeb Carson Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Harrison Funeral Home.
FRANCISCO, Patricia L., 51, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 14, 1995. She is survived by her husband, James R. Francisco; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Douglas L. Wertz of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, James L. and Lee Ann Francisco of Salem; sisters, Barbara L. Robertson of Roanoke, Mary Kemper of Texas; two grandsons, David Eli Francisco and Michael Douglas Wertz. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Monday, April 17, 1995, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment will be in Smith Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
HART, Robert Walter Jr., 78, of Route 1, Rockbridge Baths, died Friday, April 14, 1995 at his residence. Mr. Hart was born June 16, 1916 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Robert W. Hart Sr. and Cora (Via) Hart. He was a member of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths. Mr. Hart retired as manager of the Amoco Service Center, Lexington. Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Moore) Hart; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. Hart III and Nellie M. Hart, Rockbridge Baths; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda H. Smith and Garland E. Smith, Madison; two sisters, Beatrice H. Minnick and Katherine H. Windham, Front Royal; three grandchildren, Kevin E. Smith, Madison, Kimberly S. Hart, Rich mond, Berta L. Warren, Verona; a great-grandchild, Maegan A. Smith, Madison; a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Clarence Tolley, Lexington. Memorial services will be conducted today, Sunday, April 16, 1995 at 2 p.m. in the Williams Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. David A. Dickerson officiation. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice or the Fairfield First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends following the Memorial Service at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
HENDRICK, Gilbert H., 99, of Roanoke, born November 28, 1895, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. He was a son of the late Thomas H. and Margaret Frances Callaham Hendrick of Campbell County. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a retired mechanic from Wright Motor Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Drabble Hendrick. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, William G. (""Jack"") and Marie Hurley Hendrick, Austin, Texas; two grandchildren, William L. (""Bill"") Hendrick, Round Rock, Texas, Cynthia Hendrick Garst, Charlotte, N.C.; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia H. Davis, Roanoke County, Geneva H. Bibb, Vinton; two brothers, T. Mermon Hendrick, Roanoke, Paul E. Hendrick, San Diego, Calif. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, April 17, 1995, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. John D. Hurley officiating. In lieu of flo wers memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
HOLCOMB, Joseph Aaron, 62, of Silver Spring, Md., formerly of Bassett, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
HOLT, Virgie Ford, 75, of Blacksburg, died Friday, April 14, 1995, at Radford Community Hospital. Mrs. Holt was born at Grassy Cove, Tenn., on December 26, 1919, a daughter of the late Edward Earl Ford Sr. and Lola Andrews Ford. She received a B.S. Degree from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and was a retired school teacher. She was active for many years in the Faculty Women's Club and the Trillium Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, Perry Cecil Holt; daughter, Susan E. H. West, Madison, Wis.; granddaughter, Emily A. West, Charlottesville; grandson, James L. W. West IV, Madison, Wis.; great-grandson, Bradley Treman Viles, Charlottesville; two sisters, Blanche Hatler, Crossville, Tenn. and Emma Gore, Caldwell, N.J.; brother, E. E. Ford Jr., Crossville, Tenn. A memorial service will be held 12 noon, Monday, April 17, 1995, on the Virginia Tech Campus at the War Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Al Payne officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Department of Biology, Virginia Tech, for scholarship and honors for undergraduate biology majors, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
HUTCHINSON, Eloise, 79, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995, in Virginia Beach. Born in Giles County, she was a daughter of the late, Arthur and Annie Kate Hutchinson. She is survived by her sister, Beulah Hutchinson of Virginia Beach; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 17, 1995, at 1 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. There will be no public visitation prior to the services.
KIDD, George Calvin, 70, of Draper, died Friday, April 14, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.
LAPRAD, Serrelda Mae, 85, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. Mrs. Laprad was preceded in death by a son, James Laprad and a grandson, Larry ``Buck"" Laprad. Survivng are her husband, Willie M. Laprad; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Phyllis Laprad; granddaughter, Linda Asbury and husband, Brent; great-grandson, Jason Asbury; great-granddaughter, Brittney Asbury; special sister-in-law, Francis Cassell; a dear friend, Francis Shepherd. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 12 noon Monday, April 17, 1995 with the Rev. Doug Witt officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 12 noon Sunday.
LAWSON, Lucas Phillip, 19, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 14, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
McALEXANDER, Sarah Branscome, 91, of Laurel Fork, passed away Saturday, April 15, 1995 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. Born April 24, 1903 in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Perry Branscome and Mary Ruth Dickerson Branscome. Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rogene and Delmon Nester of Laurel Fork; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Willadean McAlexander of Meadows of Dan, Va., Elmo and Eunafaye McAlexander of Laurel Fork; one sister-in-law, Emma Branscome of Roanoke; six grandchildren, David Nester, Sue Perigen, Patsy Harrell, Debra Nester, Benton McAlexander, Janice McAlexander; five great-grandchildren; special friends, Frances Poteot and Lucille Spangler. She was the widow of the late Dennis Lee McAlexander. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, 1995 with the Elder Carbin Vass and Elder Joe H. McGrady officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine View Cemetery. The family will receive friends fr om 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.
McCRAW, Lillie Wright, 84, of Bassett, died Friday, April 14, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Blackberry Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.
McMillan, Mary S., 79, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
McNAMARA, Beatrice Baldwin, of Roanoke, formerly of Long Island, N.Y. and Lakeland, Fla., died April 15, 1995 at the age of 91. Mrs. McNamara was pre-deceased in January by her daughter, Alyce Jayne Hiler. She is survived by her son, Harry C. Jayne of Lakeland, Fla.; grandsons, H. C. Jayne III of Thomasville, Ga., Lawrence A. Jayne of Lakeland, Fla., and Gary F. Hiler of Roanoke. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling arrangements.
MILLER, Beulah V., 92, of Greenville, W.Va., died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Broyles Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
MORRISON, Otis Lee, 87, of Meadowview, died Friday, April 14, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, Farris Funeral Chapel, Abingdon, Va.
MULLINS, Effie Jacqueline, 46, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Graveside, 10 a.m., Monday, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
MUSTARD, James Garland, 80, of Bland, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. Arrangements by A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.
PANNELL, Dorothy Mae, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 15, 1995. She is survived by two daughters, Maxine Crowder-Wilson, Charlotte, N.C., Juaneva Crowder-Walker, Roanoke; two grandsons, Richard Charles Sprague II, New York, N.Y., Erik Lamar (Lisa) Walker, Tacoma, Wash.; one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Nicole Walker, Tacoma, Wash.; a devoted brother-in-law, Joseph Otha Hancock Sr., Roanoke; two nephews, Earl Lamar (Diana) Hancock, Monroe, Wash., Joseph Otha (Anna) Hancock Jr., San Francisco, Calif.; two aunts, Emma Bruce and Alice Bruce, Hollins; a devoted cousin, Esther B. Sadler, Hollins; a devoted adopted daughter, Marilyn Spencer Walker, Derwood, Md.; other family members throughout the United States. The family requests contributions be made to the Loudon Avenue Christian Church Scholarship Fund, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
PRUETT, Blane Crawford, 82, of Salem, died Friday, April 14, 1995. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his former wife, Lillie Hall Pruett. He was retired from Kroger Distribution Center. Survivors include his wife, Sue Ellen Pruett; a daughter, Wanda Faye Moore, Bedford Co.; four sons, Barry Thomas Pruett, Bedford Co., Jesse William Pruett, Shannon, Texas, Arthur Blane Pruett, Rocky Mount, Buddy Lee Pruett, Roanoke; two sisters, Emma King and Orbell Doyle, both of Salem; three brothers, Alfred Pruett, Salem, Promise Pruett, Wirtz, Carl Pruett, Vinton; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 17, 1995, at 10 a.m. in John M. Oakey & Son, Salem Funeral Home Chapel, by Brothers Earl Stafford and Leo St. Clair. Burial will follow in Brown/Hall Family Cemetery, Callaway. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
RANSONE, Winnie Painter, 80, of Buchanan, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Buchanan Baptist Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
RICHARDSON, A. Bruce, 66, of Wauconda, Ill., formerly of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 1995. Born November 1, 1928 in Carroll County, 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, Jerry Richardson and Dan Webber, Joplin, Mo.; six grandchildren, Matthew Comstock, Bryan Comstock, Fayth Richardson, Grant Richardson, Aaron Webber and Austin Webber; his mother, Elsa L. Richardson, Sylvatus; brother, Floyd W. (Pete) Richardson, Pulaski. Memorial services will be on Tuesday, April 18, 1995, at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Thornspring Cemetery. Friends may call at the home of his mother in Sylvatus at any time. The family will be at the chapel to see friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Wauconda, Island Lake Food Pantry, 443 West Liberty, Waucondo, Ill. 60084 or to a charity of your choice. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.
RIDGWAY, Agnes Bruning, 86, of Vinton, died Saturday, April 15, 1995, at a local hospital. She was retired from the Marriott Corporation and was the widow of Oscar M. Ridgway and a member of the Vinton Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Surviving are a son, John E. Ridgway, Troutville; daughters, Ruth R. Jones, Atlanta, Ga., Dorothy R. Domgaard, Sandy, Utah, Lucille R. Ladd; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Mary Johnson for all her loving care from Doris and Johnny. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with Bishop Wayne Ayers officiating. Burial with graveside services will be at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Washington, D.C. at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 1995. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday.
RIPPEY, James Rufus, (""Chuck""), 70, of Galax, died Saturday, April 14, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
RUTHERFORD, Jack N., 59, of Mouth of Wilson, passed away Saturday, April 15, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Volney Baptist Church. Arrangement by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
SURRATT, Alma Bradley, 78, of Christiansburg, died Friday, April 14, 1995. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Faith Christian Church with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. in Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be no evening visitation.
THOMASON, Ruth Draper, 85, of Martinsville, died Friday, April 14, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Jones Chapel Church of the Bretheren, Figsboro. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
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