Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, June 16, 1995 TAG: 9506160070
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
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AYERS, William Berry, 64, of Santa Fe, N.M., died Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at his home. He was born in Roanoke on November 29, 1930, the son of the late William Gulin Ayers and Gertrude Plymale Ayers, who now resides in Rural Hall, N.C. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was retired from the Defense Department. He is survived by his wife, Nanette Ayers; two sons, Timothy and William Ayers, all of Santa Fe, N.M.; seven brothers and sisters, Mary Alice Zamorski, Joyce Wheeling, Judith Overstreet, Wayne P. Ayers, all of Salem, Wendell Ayers, Yorktown, James Jensen, Rural Hall, N.C., James Ayers, Chester. Arrangements will be in Santa Fe, N.M.
BOWER, Lucille Britt, 89, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, June 14, 1995, at Radford Community Hospital. She was the widow of Kyle Bower Sr.; and is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kyle Jr. and Carol C. Bower; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara B. and Leo Middleton Jr., Betty B. and James D. Dunford, all of Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. D. O. Weaver Jr., with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Gateway Christian Academy, 2196 Harding Road, Blacksburg, VA or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, VA. Friends may call anytime Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
BROWNING, Jack Dillard, 68, was called home by his Savior, Thursday, June 15, 1995, after battling a long illness at his home. He was born in Roanoke, September 18, 1926, the son of Ethel Browning Shepperd. Mr. Browning was semi-retired from Valley Metro. Jack was a decorated veteran, who served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery & the Purple Heart on D Day 1944 on Omaha Beach. He later served in Korean and Vietnam. He was a deacon at Hollins Road and Green Ridge Baptist Churches. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his beloved wife of 43 years, Dorothy ``Dee'' Browning; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Dillard Browning Sr. and Sharon Covey Browning, Pulaski; son, Antony ``Sid'' Browning, Roanoke; grandchildren, Daniel Francis Browning, United Kingdom, David Josiah Perfater and Michael Dillard Browning II, Pulaski, Chelsea Ellen Browning, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara McCallum, Tazewell; aunt, Margaret Harrell, Glenvar; numerous cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Ridge Baptist Church by Dr. J. Michael Palmer and the Rev. Charles R. Doyle. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.
CORNS, Elva Virginia, 92, of Burlington, N.C., died Thursday, June 15, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
COSTIGAN, Frank Eldridge, 75, of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 1995. He was a member of the Ellett Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Costigan was born in Christiansburg, Va. on June 21, 1919, the son of the late Charles and Mary Lucy Woolwine Costigan. He was a retired painter. Surviving are his wife, Reba Costigan of Blacksburg; three daughters, Connie J. Costigan of Kenbridge, Va., Christine R. Costigan of Christiansburg and Carolyn Nixon of Shawsville; one brother, Charlie M. Costigan, Christiansburg; two sisters, Lucy Reed of Christiansburg and Marjorie Clark of Lynchburg; several nieces and nephews; one grandson. We will miss the love and smiles of our special friend and father. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Charlie Pfaff with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
DENNIS, Marietta S., 78, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995. Graveside 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
DICKERSON, Robert A., 74, of Glade Hill, died Monday, June 12, 1995. Graveside services Saturday 1 p.m., Greater Mount Parrish Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
DUNCAN, Richard V., (``Tommy''), 39, of Shawsville, formerly of Catawba, died Monday, June 12, 1995. He is survived by his parents, Roy L. and Bernice C. Law, Catawba; five brothers, William (``Billy'') Law, James Law, John Law, and Paul Law, all of Catawba, Jay Law, Blacksburg; five sisters, Amy Smith, Donna Saunders, both of New Castle, Patty Johnson, Debbie Woods, both of Salem, Dana Caldwell, Catawba; eight nephews; four nieces. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m at the New Canterbury Church by the Rev. John Abbott officiating. Burial will be in the Law family cemetery. Boitnott Funeral Home handling arrangements.
ELBERT, Dent, 73, of Roanoke, formerly of Moneta, passed away Monday, June 12, 1995. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. J. Eugene Young officiating. Burial will be in Hurts Gate Cemetery, Moneta. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
GLEASON, Henry Thomas, 83, of Draper, passed away Thursday, June 15, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
GREENE, James Kenneth, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 15, 1995. Mr. Greene served in the U. S. Marine Corps. during World War II and was retired from Hoover Sales & Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Elsie Martin Greene, and a brother, Algie W. Greene. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Karen G. and G. Patrick Conner, Parkersburg, W. Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Edgar Haga, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl W. and Colleen Greene, Martinsville, C. Paul and Clara B. Greene, Troutville, Ernest L. (""Woody"") and Alma S. Greene, Roanoke; grandchildren, Kelly H. Locke, Los Angeles, Calif., Brooke E. Hammett, H. Samuel Hammett III., both of Parkersburg, W. Va.; former spouse, Elizabeth V. Greene, Parkersburg, W. Va.; a special friend, Annette Saunders, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel, Saturday, June 17, 1995, at 11:30 a.m. with the Dr. Robert G. Moore III., officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.
HANCOCK, Willie Mae, 61, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 1995. Survivors include one son, Larry D. Hairston of Salem; four daughters, Patricia A. Crumwell, South Carolina, Yvonne Roberts, Alfreda L. Hairston, Faye M. Hairston all of Roanoke; one brother, John Tanner, Potstown, Penn.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a very devoted companion, George Jones of Salem; a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HOWELL, Ruth Compton, 79, of Goodview, died Sunday, June 11, 1995. Funeral11 a.m. Friday, Mays Memorial United Methodist Church, Stewartsville. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
JOHNSON, Ernest Lee, 63, of Route 4, Bedford, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. He was born in Clifton Forge, Va. March 15, 1932, son of the late Cary Burks Johnson and Carrie Cecil Kidd Johnson, and was raised in Covington. He was an employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia for over 33 years, having served 16 years as a State Trooper, 14 years with the Department of Transportation & Safety and three years as the Commonwealth's Occupant Protection Manager. In 1985 he was appointed State Secretary-Treasurer of the Virginia Association of Lions Clubs, serving in that post until his death. Ernie was a loving and gentle man who was dedicated to his family and Lionism. A member of the Bedford Lions Club with perfect attendance for over 30 years, he served on various committees at the local, zone and regional levels. He served as 24-E District Governor in 1975-76 and Past officer and President of the Eye Bank and Research Foundation. He was the recipient of numerous Lions' awards, including Master Key for sponsoring 12 new Lions 100% District Governor Award, the International President's Certificate of Appreciation and the coveted Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lee Howard Johnson; a son, Jeff Johnson, Bedford; two daughters and their husbands, Lynda and Jimmy Davenport, Lynchburg, Robin and Kip Gleason, Radford; his sister and her husband, Vina and Roy StClair, Covington; and his grandson, ``the 1990 Baby of the Year "", Michael E. Gleason. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 17, 1995 at 1 p.m. at Bedford Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to either the Bedford Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 161, Bedford,Va. 24523 or Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation and Research Center, Inc., Box 477, UVA Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Va. 22098. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
KENNEDY, Earl McCorkle, 80, of Route 5, Bedford, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, in Woodhaven Nursing Home. He was born in Bedford County on December 3, 1914, a son of the late Henry Benjamin Kennedy and Nettie Leah Ferguson Kennedy. He was a retired farmer and orchardist, and was a member of Laurel Grove Presbyterian Chruch. He is survived by three brothers, H. Carl Kennedy and Harold D. Kennedy, both of Bedford, W. Bennett Kennedy, Arlington Heights, Ill. Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Longwood Cemetery Saturday, June 17, 1995, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Francis B. Avery Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Life Saving Crew.
KIRK, Reba Martin, 92, of Narrows, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, at her residence in Narrows. She was born in New Castle, Va., on April 29, 1903, and was the daughter of the late James and Florence Sarver Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Martin and her second husband, Gene R. Kirk. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by 4 sons, Clifton L. Martin, Daniel E. Martin, Billy L. Martin, all of Narrows, Jack O. Martin of Pearisburg; two daughters, Izetta M. Martin, Canada, Norma Jean Martin Martin Stafford, Trigg, Va.; a brother, Giles Reynolds, Pearisburg; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Billy Akers and the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the New Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, W.Va. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows Friday from 6 to 9 p. m.
LIGHT, Hazel Conner, 83, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 15, 1995, at Friendship Manor. She was a member of Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Light and a daughter, Jacqueline L. Compton. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, William K. and Frances G. Light, Roanoke, James Wiley and Loretta K. Light, Salem, Henry Wayne and Betsy D. Light, Salem, Paul Bradley and Ronna Light, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Opal L. Ferris, Fern L. and Jack M. Fizer, all of Roanoke; also 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lavada Aldridge, Check. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995, at the Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MANGELS, John Henry, 77, of Salem, died Thursday, June 15, 1995, at residence. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and was an area resident for many years. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Mangels. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Wiese Mangels; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Jessica A. Mangels, New Castle; a daughter-in-law, Maude Dobos, Sayville, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tracy A. Old, John P. Mangels, Eric G. Mangels, Elizabeth Erlanger and Robert J. Mangels; five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 1995, at 9:30 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Father Gregory Kandt officiating. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Virginia, 565 South Lake Blvd., Richmond, VA.
MARTIN, Bruce F. Sr., 60, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, in a local hospital. He was a former employee of Fair View and Cedar Lawn Cemeteries. Mr. Martin was currently employed as a maintenance operator at Akzo Nobel Chemical Co. He is survived by his wife, Rachel S. Martin, Roanoke; two sons, Bruce F, Martin Jr., Roanoke, and Tim A. Martin, Salem; three granddaughters, Jessica Nicole Martin, Kelly Renee Martin, Carrie Lynn Martin; mother, Oveta Martin, Roanoke; brother, Sam Martin, Salem; two sisters, Betty Jean Watson, Roanoke, Louise Branch, Floyd. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Eugene Burris, RMH Hospice Chaplain and the Rev. Sherwood Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
MEADE, James Edward, (``Ed"") of Avon Park, Fla., formerly of Vinton, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995. He was know in the business world. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Mearns Meade, Avon Park, Fla.; one son, and one daughter.
MEADE, James Edward Sr., (``Ed""), 81, of Avon Park, Fla., died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Bedford Co. Mr. Meade was a clothing salesman and was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Meade, Avon Park, Fla.; son, James E. Meade Jr., Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchilldren. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Avon Park, Fla., in charge of arrangements.
MILLER, Wilbur C., (``Pete""), 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, in a Salem Nursing Home. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Weeks Miller; his parents, Alice Craum and John William Miller. Surviving is a daughter, Frances W. Birge, of McLean. He was the recipient of the Dairy Technology Achievement Award for 1966. He retired from Pet Milk Company, Roanoke, Va. Mr. Miller was born in Bridgewater, Va. In 1924, he entered the Dairy Department of V.P.I., where he was a member of the cadet band during his freshman and sophomore years. While in school, he was president of the Dairy Club. In 1928, he received his B.S. in Dairy Husbandry and went to work for Garst Bros. Dairy as head of laboratory and in charge of field work, where he remained until 1943. From 1943 to 1960, he was director of Public Relations for Garst Bros. and spent a considerable time in sales. Garst Bros. sold to Pet Milk Company in March, 1961, and Mr. Miller organized and put into effect a completely new quality control program as related to farm production and now this program is in effect throughout the State of Virginia. He had always been active in the industry as well as civic affairs of the community and state. He served as president of the Virginia Dairy Products Association in 1948-1949. He was a member of the Agriculture Committee of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce and served as chairman in 1954. He was a charter member of the Optimist Club of Roanoke and served as president in 1944-45 and had a 25 year perfect attendance record. He had been a member of the Dairy Council since 1941 and served as president of the Dairy Council from 1950-1965. He was a charter member of the Dairy Fieldman's Association and was a member of the Windsor Hills Methodist Church. He was also a longtime member of Hidden Valley Country Club. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 1995 with Rev. D. Michael Meloy officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
MORENA, Rose C., 78, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Morena was born in Pennsylvania on September 5, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Morena. Surviving are three children, Mary Schwartz, Holmdel, N.J., Robert Morena and wife, Marie, Lindley, N.Y., Phyllis Morena and husband, Charles (Skip) Frazier, Richmond; four grandchildren; one sister. Funeral services will be held in Linden, N.J. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
PLOCKI, Ellen Marjorie, 18, of Floyd, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Shorts Creek Church of God. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
RAMSEY, Samuel Eugene, 30, of Bedford, died Thursday, June 15, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
RAY, Taves A., 27, of New York and Bali, Indonesia, died
Monday, April 3, 1995. Beloved son of Sharon Ray Eves, Roanoke; nephew of Gail F. Ray, Narragansett, R. I.; also survived by two brothers, Caleb Stephen Ben Barrett, Great Barrington, Mass., Noah Eves, Roanoke; Joshua Israel Barrett Esq., Charlestontown, W.VA.; maternal grandmother, Marjorie Eves; paternal grandfather, Ervin N. Ray Sr.; beloved friend of Heidi Kelso, New York City, N.Y.; and her parents, Robert and Inez Kelso, Bethany, Conn. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 8, 1995 at 4 p.m. in Unity Church, 3300 Green Ridge Rd., N.W., Roanoke. Relatives and friends welcome. Burial will be private in Island Cemetery, Block Island, R.I. Arrangements with the Waring Affiliated Family Funeral Home, Fall River, Mass.
SMITH, Artie Smith Roe, (``Ronnie""), 46, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Chilhowie Baptist Church. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home.
SULLIVAN, Marie M., 95, of Bridgeville, Penn., died Thursday morning, June 15, 1995 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville, Va. Though near the end, rarely herself, Marie held to her whit and humor. She is survived by her son, Henry J. Sullivan, Roanoke; her three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. We thank God for the girt of her and we celebrate her life with us. The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at Fryer Funeral Home on Washington Avenue in Bridgeville, Pa. at 8:30 Friday, June 16, 1995. She will be buried at Allegheny Memorial Park Saturday morning.
WEBB, Pamela Robertson, 46, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 15, 1995. She was preceded in death by her father, Perry Robertson; and infant son, Brian. Mrs. Webb was an active volunteer worker with Easter Seals and had been employed by Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving is her mother, Lucille Nicely Robertson. Graveside services will be in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County, at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995. The Rev. J. Landon Maddex will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, prior to services.
WHEELING, Naomi Viars, 66, of Radford, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995, at the Fairlawn Church of God. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
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