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

DATE: TUESDAY, May 2, 1995                   TAG: 9510110009
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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BEDSAUL, David Clyde, 62, of Galax, died Monday, May 1, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Galax Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.

BOULTON, Margaret T., 70, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 1995, at her home. Surviving are husband, Ronald Boulton; son and daughter-in-law, Nigel Paul and Martha Boulton, Knoxville, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Raymond Richardson, Hillsville; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Dennis and Kathleen Tenpenny, Hillsville. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at the Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Levi Humphreys officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cana Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Cana, VA. 24317. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville in charge of arrangements.

BRAMMER, Margaret Faith Kirksey, 74, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 30, 1995. She was born August 13, 1920, in Abilene, Texas. She went to school in Abilene and Lubbock and graduated from Texas University in Austin. She later returned to earn her master's degree in counseling. Mrs. Brammer came to Roanoke in 1968 to work as a counselor at Virginia Western Community College after transferring to Hampton Community College for a brief period. She married Roy Brammer and moved back to Roanoke and was among the first elementary counselors in Roanoke County serving at Clearbrook and at Mount Pleasant until retirement in 1982. Mrs. Brammer is survived by her husband, Roy F. Brammer, Roanoke; stepson and da ughter-in-law, David and Kriselyn Brammer; two grandchildren, Shaundra and Jordan Brammer, all of Mattapoisett, Mass.; sister, Mary Peace Kirksey; brother, Terrance W. Kirksey, both of Austin, Texas; one nephew and one niece. Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Mark Radecke and the Rev. Robin Henrickson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

CARROLL, Wesley E., 79, of Belspring, died Monday, May 1, 1995, in a Radford hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Nora Dobbins Carroll, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Violet Doss Carroll, Belspring; a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Louise Carroll, Texarkana, Ark.; a brother, Ed Carroll, Radford; a sister, Nell C. Duncan, Belspring; three grandchildren, Dean Carroll, Patrick Air Force Base; Shendale Carroll, Dublin, Jessica Carroll, Radford; two stepgrandchildren, Beth Shelton and Steve Hughes; many special nieces and nephews; and close sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Parrott United Methodist Church with the Rev. Will Shewey and the Rev. Albert Carroll, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Parrott United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Pulaski County Life Saving Crew. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.

CORNETT, Ethel M., 91, of Elk Creek, passed away Sunday, April 30, 1993. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Chapel, Independence, Va.

DICKERSON, Harless L., of Christiansburg, died Saturday, April 29, 1995 in a Radford Hospital. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Richard Horne with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.

FLEEMAN, John, 42, of Rich Creek, died Monday, May 1, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.

FLETCHER, Judy ,55, of Radford, formerly of Pearisburg, died Sunday evening, April 30, 1995 in Radford Community Hospital in Radford, Va. Miss Fletcher was born March 10, 1940 in Giles County, Va. Miss Fletcher was preceded in death by her father, James Daniel Fletcher. She is survived by her mother, Louise Mosley Fletcher, Pearisburg; three brothers, Jackie Lee Fletcher, Pearisburg, Charles W. Fletcher Sr., Salem, and James D. Fletcher, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dallas Jewell officiating. Burial to follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home.

FOSTEK, Joseph Jr., 86, of West Point, died Monday, May 1, 1995. Funeral mass 2 p.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, West Point. Arrangements by Vincent Funeral Home.

FRANKLIN, Erna Saunders, 92, of Waynesboro, formerly of Vinton, died Sunday, April 30, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro.

FRESHOUR, Mabel Ryan, 94, of Red Sulphur Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, April 30, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.

FRIDLEY, Doris Montgomery, 73, of Covington, died Saturday, April 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

GALLIMORE, Roberta C., 74, of Wytheville, died Sunday, April 30, 1995. Private funeral service. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel.

GOAD, Vera Alreda, 56, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, April 30, 1995, at her home. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Paul Radford, Floyd, Rhonda and Frank Howell, Floyd, Michelle and Bobby Ritcliffe, Check; two sons and daughter-in-law, John and Tammy Goad, Indian Valley, Gary Turner, Stanleytown; one brother, Junior Allen Moles, Willis; six grandchildren, Jessica Radford, Joshua Radford, Bobby Howell, Matthew Ratcliffe, Amanda Ratcliffe, Taylor Goad. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 1995 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with the Rev. Roy Turpin and the Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

HAMM, Vester T., 86, of Marion, died Sunday, April 30, 1995, in the Richfield Retirement Community, Salem, where he made his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Blevins Hamm. Survivors include one son, David G. Hamm, Newport News; two daughters, Joyce L. Turner, Troutville, Carolyn A. Witt, Salem; three brothers, Clifford Hamm, Danville, Roy Hamm, Danville; Lee Hamm, Chilhowie; one sister, Winnie Mae Shupe, Chilhowie; six great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with Elder Fielden Sanders, Elder Ben Blevins and Elder Larry Belvins officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett's Marion Funeral Home.

HEDRICK, Cottie Walters Buchanan, 91, of Madison Heights, formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 30, 1995, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clifton Hedrick. Born in Augusta County, July 3, 1903, she was a daughter of the late Andrew S. and Evie Liptrap Buchanan. Mrs. Hedrick was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Donald Lee and June Hedrick, Madison Heights; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke by the Rev. Elliott Hipp. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Tuesday at Whitten Monelison Chapel. Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the Belmont Presbyterian Church, 9th and Murray Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013.

JONES, Elva G., 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 1, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Robert N. Jones, Roanoke; one brother, W. Lonnie Graham, Check; nieces and nephews, Ruby and Rossie Anders, Salem, Linda and Aubrey Thomas, Roanoke, Lorene and Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; also eight great-nephews. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 1995, with the Rev. Lester Wertz officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.

JORDAN, Virginia Phillips Hemmings, 87, of Narrows, died Sunday, April 30, 1995. Graveside 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W.Va. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.

LILLARD, Calley Leigh, 6 mos., infant daughter of Gary and Dena Lillard of Hardy, died Saturday, April 29, 1995, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Cody; and sister, Cagney; her grandparents, Earn and Darling Yeargin and Reuben and Charlotte Lillard, all of Culpeper; one uncle, Barry Yeargin. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside, Franklin Memorial Park, 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Thomas Speight officiating. Visitation will be private. The family suggests memorials be made in Calley Lillard's memory to CHOP--CICU, Development Department, Attn: Pat Roberts, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. Arrangements by Flora Funeral service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va.

MATHERLY, James Bascom, 66, of Rt. 3, Ridgeway, died Monday, May 1, 1995, at Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. He was the husband of Dorothy Shorter Matherly, of the home. Born January 7, 1929 in the Penhook section of Franklin County, he was the son of the late Roy Matherly and Kate Hatchett Matherly. He retired from E. I. DuPont Company of Martinsville, after 38 years service. He was a member of the VFW and the Elks Lodge, a U. S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Forrest Hills Christian Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, C. L. (Blue) Matherly and Raymond Matherly. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Shorter Matherly, Ridgeway; son, Mike Matherly, Wilmington, N.C.; two grandchildren, Katherine Matherly and Anne Matherly, both of Wilmingto n, N.C.; three sisters, Estelle Oakes and Rebecca Pagans, both of Penhook, Joan Dyches, Martinsville; and four brothers, Page Matherly, Ronald Matherly, Gerald Matherly, all of Penhook, George Matherly, Martinsville. Funeral services will be conducted by McKee Funeral Home.

MAYO, Willie Childress, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 29, 1995. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday at Garden of Prayer #6, Elder Malverse Simpson and Dr. Joseph J. Mayo officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

McCLURE, James Edward, 84, of Covington, died Monday, May 1, 1995. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

PERDUE, Ruby Powell, of Penhook, passed away Sunday, April 30, 1995, in the Roanoke United Methodist Home. She was the daughter of the late W. T. F. Powell and Alma Smith Powell and was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Perdue and brother, Revan Powell. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Mrs. Adele P. Thompson and two brothers-in-law, Bill Perdue and Charles Phelps. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews as well as a number of cousins. Specials cousins, Chapman and Delsie Goggin and Wendell and Elsie Smith have been very supportive of her for a number of years. Mrs. Perdue attended Radford College and taught in Franklin County Pu blic Schools for a few years. Later she served as Postmaster of Penhook for 39 years. She was an active member of Penhook United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was active in the UMW. Funeral services will be conducted from Penhook United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. DeRoy Campbell and Rev. Betty Daniels Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Water's Edge. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.

QUESENBERRY, Robert Lee, (``Joe""), 48, of 91 Stafford Drive, Dublin, passed away Monday, May 1, 1995 in the Radford Community Hospital. Born December 23, 1 946 in Pulaski Co., Va., he was the son of the late Hayden Cecil Quesenberry and Ethel Marie Blanchet Quesenberry Scott. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George D. Quesenberry and Duke Quesenberry. He was a veteran of the United Sates Army, having served in the Vietnam Conflict and was in the 80th Division of the Reserves, Dublin, Va. He was an employee of the Ingersoll Rand Company, Roanoke, Va., as a machinist. Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Elaine Blankenship Quesenberry, Dublin; one daughter, Rochelle Marie Quesenberry, Dublin, Va.; two sons, Marcus Sidney Quesenberry, Fayetteville, N.C., Eric Adam Quesnberry, Dublin, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Thompson, Salem, Va.; three brothers, Ray D. Quesenberry, Roanoke, Va., R. C. Quesenberry of New York City, Hayden Harold Quesenberry, Spartanburg, S.C.; mother-in-law, Hilda Fletcher, Ripplemead, Va.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Darrell and Carol Blankenship, Pearisburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Donna Bratton, Ripplemead, Va.; brother-in-law, Garland Blankenship, Narrows, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin, Va., with the Rev. Don W. Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be anytime Wednesday after 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, East Main St., Dublin, or anytime at the home, 91 Stafford Dr., Dublin. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184, Pulaski, Va. Bower Funeral Chapel, East Main St., Dublin , is handling arrangements.

REED, Kirsten Nicole, infant daughter of James M. (Jamie) and June L. Reed of Goose Creek, S.C., formerly of Franklin County, died Friday, April 28, 1995. Other than her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mary and Dale Hodges, Ferrum, James Paul Smith, Redwood, Robert and Phyllis Reed, Burnt Chimney; great-grandparents, Nellie Austin, Ferrum, Kermit and Lacy Smith, Pikeville, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Flora Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. J. Harold Draper officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.

RICHARDSON, Minnie O., 92, of Mouth of Wilson, passed away Monday, May 1, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Volney Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.

SHARP, Eva K., of Marion, died Sunday, April 30, 1995, in Wythe County Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Donald Sharp, Marion; her daughter, Eva Arleen Babb, Christiansburg; two sisters, Hazel Elizabeth Bartram, Wytheville, Margaret King, Wytheville; two grandchildren, Lisa Michell Davis, Rhonda Yvette Patton; two great-grandchildren, Austin Tyler Davis, Parker Reed Davis, Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Fred Minnick officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.

SMITH, Dorothy Brooks, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, May 1, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel J. Smith Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Payne, Roanoke; two sons, Nathaniel (Beverly) Smith, Fort Washington, Md., and Melvin Smith, Suitland, Md.; two brothers, Tucker Brown, New York, and Wiley Brooks, Roanoke; two sisters, Mona Young, New York, and Catherine B. Johnson, Roanoke; one aunt, Sarah Childress, Bronx, N.Y.; a devoted niece, Betty Brooks Jones; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Dwight O. Steele Sr. will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends may call Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Wednesday.

STATON, Charles H., 73, of Radford, died Friday, April 28, 1995, in the Salem Nursing Facility. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy as a third class Petty Officer. He worked for Lynchburg Foundry of Radford and RADVA Plastic and was self employed as a Pattern Maker, he was a former football player and advid supporter of the Radford High School, ""Bobcats"". He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-laws, Seldon S. and Peggy Staton, Trent A. and Mary Jo Staton, both of Vinton; and a sister and brother-in-law, Ollie Taveta and Jerome Moede, Naples, Fla.; 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at Seavers Sanders and Mullins Chapel in Radford with interment in Sunrise Burial Park. The Reverend's Phillip T. Staton and Jay D. Owens officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

SULLENDER, Virginia Walker, 85, of Waynesboro, died Saturday, April 29, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements by Etter Funeral Home, Waynesboro.

WOLFORD, James Howard, 77, of Wytheville, died Monday, May 1, 1995, at his residence. He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Nancy Kendrick, Barbara and Jerry Harris all of Wytheville; one son, Wayne Wolford, Woodlawn; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Grubb Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Donald Keller with the interment to follow inthe Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home.