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

DATE: TUESDAY, May 23, 1995                   TAG: 9505230117
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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BATES, Reverend Lewis E., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995, at Friendship Health Care Center. He attended Ohio State and graduated from Columbia Bible College. He was a graduate of Faith Seminary in Wilmington, Del., and did graduate work at New Orleans Seminary and Louisville Seminary. Reverend Bates had se rved churches in Virginia, Florida and Louisiana. He was a former minister of Vinton Baptist Church where he served for over 20 years. After his retirement he served at Haran Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth B. Bates; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen E. Bates, Cloverdale, Lewis E. Jr. and Betty Bates, Roanoke, John H. and Janice Bates, Richmond, David H. and Nancy Bates, Vinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Robin Sue and M. Davis Barbour, Bedford Co.; granddaughters, Nicole Bates, Jennifer Brown Bates; grandsons, Christopher Barbour, James T. Bates, Lucas H. Barbour; sister, Miss Margaret C. Bates, Charlotte, N.C.; brother, John H. Hoyt, Nevada; sister-in-law, Margaret B. Alfano, Dayton, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted from Vinton Baptist Church 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 1995, with the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross and the Rev. J. Landon Maddex officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to Vinton Baptist Church, Washington Avenue & Maple Street, Vinton, VA 24179, or Haran Baptist Church, 7539 Old Bent Mt. Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

BOWE, Helen Frances, 73, of Salem, died Monday, May 22, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

BOWMAN, Dottie, 68, of Hillsville, passed away Monday, May 22, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rome Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

CLARK, Claudia D., 67, of Fieldale, died Saturday, May 20, 1995. Memorial Serivce 2 p.m. Thursday, One Accord Baptist Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.

COCKRAM, Arthur G., 81, of Meadows of Dan, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Conner's View Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

CROSON, Thomas L., 82, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, May 20, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Georgia B. Croson; two daughters, Yvonne C. (James) Hicks, Savannah Baxter; one brother, Ralph (Evelyn) Croson; one sister, Harriet Law, all of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Troupe, Thomasine Heller, both of Newark, N.J.; four grandchildren, James Hicks Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Sandra Y. (Er ic) Waller, Charlotte, N.C., Sharon Hicks, Caroline Hicks; great-grandson, Dere Hicks, all of Roanoke; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Fred Prunty officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home

CROWGEY, Hugh Cameron, 72, of New Orleans, La., formerly of Wythe County, died Saturday, May 20, 1995. He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Crowgey and a sister, Helen Sheppard. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Thomas Crowgey; two daughters, Lucy H. Crowgey, Houston, Texas, Mary Varner Crowgey, Burkina Faso, West Africa; his mother, Pearl Ellett Crowgey, Roanoke; three sisters, Emma L. Leidholdt, Virginia Beach, Va., Mary C. Pafford, Roanoke, Anne C. Borthwick, Gaffney, S.C.; three brothers, Dr. Junius E. Crowgey, James L. Crowgey, both of Roanoke, John H. Crowgey Jr., Wytheville; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Wytheville, Va. with Dr. Charles Burnett and Dr. Chevis Horne officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the St. John's Cemetery Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements.

CROWGEY, Virginia Houseman, ``Penny'', 72, of Wytheville, died Monday, May 22, 1995. A memorial service will be held at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at 4 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Crowgey Jr.; one daughter, Priscilla Anne Crowgey, Atlanta, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Rodney G. and Judy Crowgey, Christiansburg; two sisters, Helen Houseman Street, Raleigh, N.C., Ann ``Tudy'' Houseman Smith, Wytheville; two grandchildren, Meggan Crowgey, Matthew Crowgey, both of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends at the home, 485 Church Street, Tuesday, May 23, 1995 from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests that those who prefer make donations to the charity or church of their choice. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

CUMMING, Eula Lee, 83, of Galax, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.

DREPPERD, Olive Frances Gaylor, 76, of Covington died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.

FLICK, Vance Miller, (``Flick''), 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 22, 1995, in a local hospital. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church, a member of Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324 and a retired employee of Roanoke Iron and Bridge. Surviving are his wife, Reba Jacobs Flick; one niece, Pauline Barbour; three nephews, John Moran, Allen Moran and Jimmy Moran, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 24, 1995 with the Rev. W. Michael Barnes officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park with Masonic Rites by Virginia Heights Lodge #324. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday

FLOYD, Helen Butler, 62, of Collinsville, died Monday, May 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Bassett. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.

GATZKE, Evelyn M., 70, of Buena Vista, died Monday, May 22, 1995. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.

GREENSTEIN, Fannette B., 81, of Roanoke died Sunday, May 21, 1995 in a local hospital. She was the widow of Dr. Raphael H. Greenstein and a member of both Temple Emanuel and Beth Israel Synagogue. Mrs. Greenstein was involved with Greenville Nursery School; treasurer of Temple Emanual Sisterhood and a docent of the Art Museum of Western Virginia. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Walter K. Bordelt, Syracuse, N.Y., Ann and James Bradley, Palo Alto, Calif., four grandchildren, Joshua Richmond, Hallie Richmond, Minna Rose Bordelt and James Richard Bradley III. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at Temple Emanuel Cemetery. Rabbi Frank Muller will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Temple Emanuel. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

GUTHRIE, Howard Montague, 76, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a member and deacon of First Church of the Brethren. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II as a radio operator, and was retired from General Electric. Survivors include his beloved wife and soul mate of 56 years, Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Michael Poe, Judy and Vernon Ellison, all of Salem, Joyce and Stan Pearson, of Claremont, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard L. (Jeanne) Guthrie, Newark, Del., Rodney W. (Vicki Lynn) Guthrie; two granddaughters, Kristi Michelle Underwood, of Roanoke, Robyn and husband, Eric Vanoy, Newark, Del.; nine grandsons and spouses, Lee and Carmen Harris, Patrick S. Harris, all of Hickory, N.C., Marc G. Guthrie, Newark, Del., Karl and Jennifer Roberts, Timothy D. Martin, Brian C. and Adam O. Guthrie, all of Salem, Cpl. Howard Montague and Angela Roberts, Palms, Calif., and Craig Montague Guthrie; two great-grandsons, Evan Spenser Harris, and Austin C. Roberts; two great-granddaughters, Amber Leanne Jones, and Kayla Kristine Underwood; three brothers, Jack, Sebert and James Guthrie; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Sutphin, Mrs. Micky Arnold, Mrs. Barbara Altice, Mrs. Arlene Delitto, and Mrs. Evelyn Garant; two stepgrandsons, Jeremy and Jason Poe; and two former son-in-laws and friends, Howard Roberts, and Howard Martin. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday evening, May 23, 1995 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel. Funeral will be held at Lotz Salem Chapel on Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at 10 a.m. by the Rev. David R. Miller and Rev. Paul Alwine, with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va., 24017-6199, or the Onocology Center of Southwest Va.

HITE, Thomas I., Jr.,, 63, of Martinsville, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel.

KESSLER, Shirley Dowler, 61, of Roanoke died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shenandoah Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

LANE, Nicholas Ryan, 3 month old son of Wayne Jeffrey and Jennifer G. Lane of Christiansburg died Saturday, May 20, 1995. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the graveside in the Family Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Carl Basham. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

LAYNE, Helen Potter, 71, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Graveside 11 a.m. Wednesday, Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

MILLER, Clarence J., 84, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 22, 1995, at his home. He was a retired employee with Sears and a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Genevieve Miller, Roanoke; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary L. Miller, Roanoke, Michael L. and Wanda Miller, Richmond, Timothy F. and Nancy Miller, Salem; two grandchildren, Erin Miller, Andrew Miller, Salem; two brothers, Howard N. Miller, Gainsville, Fla., Earl B. Miller, Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Edith M. Sexton, Sacramento, Calif. A funeral mass of the recurrection will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. James M. Fosnot officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the St. Francis House. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

MOFFATT, Harriett Jo, 49, of Blacksburg, died Monday, May 22, 1995. Funeral 7 p.m. Tuesday, McCoy Funeral Home Chapel.

OVERHOLT, Virginia Howard, 80, of 5300 Hawthorne Rd., N.W., Roanoke, died Monday, May 22, 1995. She was the widow of James R. Overholt, a member of First Wesleyan Church and a retired employee of Hess & Hurt. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert Poindexter, Boones Mill; grandson and wife, Todd and Maha Poindexter; grandson and fiance, Eric and Katie Poindexter; brother-in-law, Emory J. Reaser, Princeton, W.Va.; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with Pastor Jim Harrison officiating. Graveside services will be held in Ketron Cemetery, Ronceverte, W.Va., at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Friends may call from 1:30 to 3:30 at 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Gideon's International.

PHOENIX, Frances Lula Elizabeth Bryant, 87, of Shawsville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995. She was a lifetime resident of Roanoke County and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wilson Phoenix Sr. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Jr. and Ingrid Phoenix of Prince George, Va., Wayne and Greta Phoenix, Trinity, N.C., Paul and Charlotte Phoenix, Shawsville, Bobby and Wanda Phoenix, Craig County and Lewis Phoenix, Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Lorraine and Les Smith of Silver Spring, Md. and Shirley and Buddy Furrow, Kernersville, N.C.; 18 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at 3 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

PRIEST, Kenneth C., 68, of Beach Grove, Ind., died Friday, May 19, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.

ROMANS, Rachel Dixon, 76,of Atkins, died Thursday, May 18, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Barnett's Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.

ROUND, Edith Dexter Rice, 88, of Manassas, died Sunday, May 21, 1995 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. She was born in Columbus, Ga. in 19 06. She was predeceased by two husbands, Everett Latimer Rice and Roswell Emory Round; and one sister, Jean MacDougal Dexter Lutz. She is survived by two daughters, Amory Dexter Rice Wade of Manassas, Lydia Latimer O'Rear Rice Glenn of Marion; one son, MacDougal Rice, Manassas; two sisters, Mary Folwell Dexter Boyd, Mankato, Kansas, Roberta Dexter Adamson, Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Church and Battle Street on Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stuart Schadt officiating. Interment will be in Manassas City Cemetery. Mrs. Round studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Newcomb College of Tulane University and Fountainbleau School of Fine Arts, Fountainbleau, France. She was the first chairman of the hospital auxiliary volunteers at Prince William Hospital. She served as the Blood Program Chairman of Prince William County. At Montgomery County Hospital she served as volunteer trainer. She was a member of the Bethlehem Club and of Trinity Episcopal Church. Recently, she has been active in the Preservation of the Historic Limstrong Corner area and the Prince William Courthouse. Among her widely diverse paintings are the scenes of Old Town Manassas. Expressions of Sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to: Wildlife Reserve League, P.O. Box 704, Falls Church, Va. 22040; or Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, Rt. 1, Box 570, Amissville, Va. 22002; or The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037-1598. Arrangements by Blasius-Baker Funeral Home, Manassas, Va.

SHANK, Elsie A., of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. She was born July 6, 1919, and was the mother of Martha Boyle, now deceased, and John Rumburg; the grandmother of Terry Boyle, Mark Boyle, Jennifer Boyle, Victor Boyle, Gwendolyn Rumburg and Jennifer Rumburg; the great-grandmother of Jasmine Barber and Nicholas Boyle; lovingly remembered by her sisters, Mildred Butt and Frances Sinclair; and her brother, Joseph Pugh. She will be missed, but remembered by her family and friends. A time of sharing and visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24, 1995, from 9 to 11 a.m., with a service of remembrance at 11:30 a.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for cancer research by calling 1-800-227-2345. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke.

SMITH, Rosie May, 73, of Rockbridge County, died Saturday, May 20, 1995. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

StCLAIR, Lucille Virginia, 68, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, May 20, 1995. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

STONE, Anne Aylett McNulty, 86, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 21,1995. She was retired from the Roanoke City Schools and a director of Christian education at St. John's Episcopal Church. Her parents were Charles See McNulty, Sr. and Anna Aylett Anderson of Lexington. She was the widow of Major Frederick Stone (Ret.). She is survived by her children, F. Anderson Stone, Richmond, Ardell Pierce Stone, Roanoke, J. Nicholas and Aylett Stone Suhr, Holmdel, N.J.; son-in-law, Dewey K. Anderson. Grandchildren are John N. and Lorraine Suhr Jr., Erika Christl Suhr, Samuel and Lynn Stone Hampton, Frederick A. Stone Jr., Aylett Lear Anderson, and William A. Stone; one great-grandson, Duffy Nicholas Suhr. Her brothers are Charles See McNulty Jr. and Col. William A. McNulty (Ret.). She was predeceased by a daughter, Ellen Stone Anderson and two sisters, Frances McNulty Lewis and Mary Louise McNulty Hoge. A memorial service and celebration of the Life of Anne Aylett McNulty Stone will be at St. John's' Episcopal Church, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 1995. The Rev. Thomas O'Dell will officiate. Interment will be private. The family will greet friends in the garden of St. John's Church following services. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 1 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made to St. John's Episcopal Church-Wirsing Library or Christ Episcopal Church-Ellen Anderson Library.``

TAYLOR, Dorothy Louise Holly, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Deloris L. Whorley and Rita Faye Taylor. Surviving are six daughters, Alice King, Meleta (Alphonso) Johnson, Debra (Ronald) Bright, Melissa Taylor, all of Roanoke, Ava Calloway, Elizabeth McCadden, both of Greensboro, N.C.; three sons, Tony Taylor, Rudy (Brenda) Taylor, both of Roanoke, Wayne Taylor, Greensboro, N.C.; four sisters, Margaret Garrison, Sharonhill, Pa., Elsie Jernigan, Ethel Simmons, Alice Robertson, all of Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Mildred Holly, Springfield, Mass.; two brothers-in-law, Eugene Simon, Roanoke, Frank Garrison, Sharonhill, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Lala Mitchell, 88, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, May 20, 1995. Funeral serices will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Christiansburg Church of Christ with Mr. Carnice Mannon and Mr. Tom Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Life Saving Crew. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

TUCK, Deborah D., 42, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995. Deborah was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Taylor, and her father, Virgil D. Stacy. Surviving are her husband, Michael A. Tuck; a daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Dean Davis, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Cindy Taylor, Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Taylor; stepson, Michael A. Tuck Jr., and his wife, Laureen, Hattiesburg, Miss.; stepdaughter, Laura Tuck, Roanoke; stepgrandson, Justin Tuck; mother, Agnes M. Stacy, Richland; sisters, Betty J. Stacy, Richland, Linda M. Boyd Stuart; stepsister, Barbara C. Baldwin, Raven; stepbrother, David Lambert, Charlestown, Ind. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Thursday, May 25, 1995 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gary Fowler officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vint on Chapel.

WILLIAMS, Anna L., 77, of Martinsville, died Saturday, May 20, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Martinsville Church of God. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.

WOOD, Charles M., 79, of Wytheville, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.

WRIGHT, Dreama Jean Tyler, 53, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, May 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.

YORK, Helen Mae, 81, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Skyview Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.