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

DATE: SUNDAY, June 18, 1995                   TAG: 9506210036
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BOARD, Herman 87, of Check, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m., Red Oakgrove Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.

BRADLEY, Charles L., (Lee), 62, of Roanoke County, passed away Thursday, June 15, 1995. Lee was a retired Virginia State Police Lieutenant with 38 years service. Surviving are his wife, Lorretta B. Bradley; his sons and daughters-in-law, Mark A. Bradley and Liza Mundy, Arlington, Tim L. and Jackie Bradley, Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa B. and B.B. Bowles, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Danyelle, Taylor, Tanner and Hunter Bradley. A memorial service will be held at Cave Spring Baptist Church Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Stan Ogden and Chaplain T. G. Ayers officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the Virginia State Police Association Scholarship Fund, 6944 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23225 in his memory. There will be no visitation. Oakey's South Chapel is handling funeral arrangements.

BRILLHART, Doris M., 86, of Catawba, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral arrangements being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel.

COLE, William Glenn, (``Bill""), 70, of Shawsville, died Friday, June 16, 1995, at his home. He was born April 21, 1925, in Barnardsville, N.C., the son of the late Thomas J. and Laura Hyatt Cole of Barnardsville, N.C. A veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Philippines in World War II, he was also a retired employee of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. He is survived by his former wife, Shelby M. Cole, Shawsville; sons and daughters-in-law, James D. and Mary Ann Cole, Shawsville, Donald E. and Cathy Presley Cole, Raleigh, N.C.; two grandsons, Andrew Thomas Cole and Seth Charles Turner; a granddaughter, April Michelle Ratliff; one brother, Thurman Cole of Seaverville, N.C.; and three nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the home of James and Mary Ann Cole in Shawsville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad. Arrangements are being handled by the West. Funeral Home, Waterville, N.C.

CONNER, Leander (``Lee""), 75, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

COOK, Amanda Spinner, 78, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Bedford Co., passed away Friday, June 16, 1995, in the Manor Care Nursing Home, Cleveland, Ohio. She was born May 15, 1917, to the late Monroe W. Spinner and Louise Rixey Spinner in Bedford Co. She is survived by one brother, Buford Spinner, Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Betty L. Jones, Lynchburg, Miss Lillian Spinner, Arlington; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 18, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Rock Baptist Church, Goode. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of funeral at the church. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CRISP, Mary Della, 88, of Pulaski, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.

DALE, Glenn Edwin, 90, of Buena Vista died Friday, June 16, 1995, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born in Rockbridge County on March 26, 1905, the son of the late Calvin W. and Julia Ellen Black Dale. He attended the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Moore Dale. Surviving is his wife, Allie ""Susie"" Staton Carpenter Dale. Four step children, Mary Anna Barnett, Glen Allen, Dorcas Carpenter, Richmond, John Carpenter, Pennsville, N.J., Branch Carpenter, Montpelier; six step-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 19 1995, at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Bain and Rev. Daniel H. Duff officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Suinday at the Lomax Funeral Home.

DOSS, Walter Carlton, 65, of Natural Bridge, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

EARLY, Carl H., 85, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, June 17, 1995, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by the Rev. Jerry Sloss with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m. Monday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Monday evening.

GRAY, Michael Allen, 21, GRAY, Kevin Joesph, 17, both of Radford, died Thursday, June 15,1995. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Westview Cemetery. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.

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 Turner, Potstown, Penn.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a very devoted companion, George Jones, of Salem; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Monday 2:00 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. Elder James Moore will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

HAYMAKER, Gladys Elizabeth, 82, of Lynchburg, formerly of Buchanan, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Springwood Baptist Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

HELLEGAS, Gary Charles, 32, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away Monday, June 12, 1995. Memorial service Monday, 2 p.m. Oakey's South Chapel.

HENDERSON, Susie Ramsey, 89, of Covington, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.

HOOKER, Dorothy Lester, 82, of Martinsville, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Crypt side services Monday 11 a.m. at the Roselawn Mausoleum. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home, Martinsville.

HOPKINS, James Edward, 75, of 108 Woodland Street, Narrows Va., died Friday, June 16, 1995 in the Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, Va. A lifelong resident of Narrows, he was born on January 16, 1920 and was the son of the late John Elsworth and Mollie Johnson Hopkins. He was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sis ters. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Narrows where he was a member of the Christian's Men's Fellowship, The Mens Bible Class and at the time of his death, he was serving as an Elder in the Church. He was a Veteran of World War II and was a retired Senior Manufacturing Specialist for the Hoechst/Celanese Fibers Company Plant in Narrows. He was a member of Intermont Lodge #269 A.F. and A.M. of Narrows. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Simpkins Hopkins, Milford, Ohio; a son, James Edward Hopkins, Jr., Milford, Ohio; a daughter, Mary Lee Hopkins, Newport Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren, Mark and Doug Hunt; a special nephew, Benny Johnson and his wife, Jeanette and their sons, Mike and Ben Johnson and their families. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Narrows with the Rev. Jack E. Musick officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted at the funeral home Sunday at 7 p.m. By intermont Lodge #269 A.F. and A. M. The family suggests that those who are going to send Memorials, please consider the Memorial Fund of the First Christian Church, Memorial Boulevard, Narrows, Va. 24124.

JEWELL, Edwin Rynard, 95, of Cherry Hill, N.J, formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

LIGHT, Thomas L. Sr., 49, of Nashua, N.H., died Thursday, June 8, 1995 in Bonn Germany after a brief illness, while on a business trip. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on June 27, 1945 and was the son of the late, Walter A. and Helen A. (McGee) Light. Mr. Light was educated in the Botetourt County School System and was a graduate of Lord Botetourt Hospital. He attended Virginia Technical University. He was employed as a Director of Consulting Services fo r B. G. S. Systems, Waltham, Mass. and has been a resident of the Nashua, Amherst, Milford area for the past 10 years. Mr. Light is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann (Morse) Light, Nashua; a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa J. and Jerry Stoner of Salem; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Thomas L. Jr., and Tammy Light, Roanoke, James K. Light, Ruther Glen, Va., Robert E. Light, Salem; granddaughter, Danielle T. Paro, Salem; sister and her husband, Carolyn and William Morris, Blakes, Va.; uncle, S. S. McGee Jr., Roanoke; two nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, 1995 in the Chapel of the Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, Nashua, N.H. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 24, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Cemetery, Botetourt County with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Local arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

MABES, Hurstel Reeves, 83, of Salem, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. He was born in Montgomery Co., W. Va. on January 18, 1912. He was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. Mr. Mabes was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Jones Mabes and granddaughter, Deborah Jacopinelli. He is survived by his wife, Helen Mabes; one daughter, Joyce Bailey, Richmond; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Jean Mabes, Salem; five grandchildren, Steve, Becky and Jennie Mabes, Salem, Delinda Moore, Richmond, Della Kidd, Fairfax; five step-grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, June 19, 1995, in John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Nelson Harris with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church Building Fund, 703 Hemlock Rd. N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24017.

McDANIEL, Samuel Albert Jr., 22, of Bedford, passed away Friday, June 16, 1995. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

NOWLIN, Mabel Handy, 74, of Stuart, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Howell Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.

PAITSEL, Leonard Edward, 85, of Selma, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.

PICARELLA, Joseph, 81, of Farmville, died Thursday evening, June 15, 1995. Mr. Picarella was a former resident of Narrows and had been a businessman in Giles County for over 32 years. He was born in Fayette County, W.Va. on November 26, 1913 and was a son of the late Gregario and Carmelia Rossa Picarella. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Tiller Picarella. He is survived by one son, Robert G. Picarella of Farmville; one grandson, Gregory K. Picarella of Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter, Ashlie E. Picarella of Christiansburg. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, June 17, 1995, at the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg at 11 a.m. with Sister Molly Bauer officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg.

PLOCKI, Ellen Marjorie, 18, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 1995. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m., Shorts Creek Church of God. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

PURDY, Alfred Hugh, of Altavista, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

RAMSEY, Samuel Eugene, 30, of Bedford, died Thursday, June 15, 1995. He was born in Roanoke on April 9, 1965 a son of Ada Bell Robertson Shrewsberry, Fort Myers, Fla. In addition to his mother he is survived by one brother, Richard Wayne Ramsey, Jr., Fort Myers, Fla; three sisters, Regina Leigh West, Rustburg, theresa Kay White, Fort Myers, Fla, Cynthia Osbourne, Naples, Fla.; four nieces and three nephews, many friends and relatives. A private graveside service will be held. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

RICE, Lacy Poff, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday June 17, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon M. Rice. She is survived by her son, Roger L. Rice, Edgewood, Md.; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Monday, June 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Holly Phillips officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

RICKMAN, Marvin Woodrow, 78, of Buchanan, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge #151 and the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Alma Edwards Rickman; three daughters, Judith Rickman Thomas, Fincastle, Marian Rickman Martin, Troutville, Connie Rickman Johnson, Fincastle; three brothers, James Bernard Rickman, Lester Hedrick Rickman, Otis Dillard Rickman, all of Buchanan; one sister, Evelyn Ayers Moore, Roanoke; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at The Buchanan Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Chester L. Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

ROBINSON, Daphine McDaniel, 68, of Radford, passed away Friday, June 16, 1995, at her home. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Radford. Survivors include her husband, Leon Robinson; one son, Tony L. Robinson of Radford; one brother, James McDaniel of Radford. Funeral services will be held Monday, june 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the First Holiness Church with the Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Burial will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford Sunday evening from 6 to 8.

SCOTT, Miss Lucille 87, of Santa Rosa, California, formerly of Vinton, died Saturday, June 3, 1995, in Santa Rosa. She was the daughter of the late, Roscoe and Willie C. Scott. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews including, Maxine S. Laughlin, Roanoke. In keeping with her wishes, services were conducted in Santa Rosa.

SHELTON, Otis C., 75, of Gretna, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Memorial services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Trinity Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

STATON, Frank Wilson, Sr., 76, of Lexington, died Friday, June 16, 1995 in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Lexington. Born in Rockbridge County on June 5, 1919, he was the son of the late Luncford Estil and Hattie Shaw Staton. He was retired from the City of Lexington as a machine operator. He was a former member of the Lauderdale ARP Church. He was a member of the Buffalo Trail Riders. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army having served during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Gordon Staton who died on August 11, 1967. He is survived by one daughter, Alice S. Nicely, Goshen; three sons, Frank W. Staton, Jr. and Jerry l. Staton, both of Lexington, Albert L. Staton, Buena Vista; one sister, Helen S. Tolley, Lexington; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 6 step grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; 3 step great great grandchildren; two special nieces, Louise Sweet and Carol Bennington. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, June 19, 1995, at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Robert K. Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Baths, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the Lomax Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Mack and Dora Sorrels, Ross Road Ext., Lexington.

TIGNOR, Mary C., 62, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

TWIGGS, Eva Frances, 64, of Blacksburg, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.

WASHBURN, Berlie Ester Mrs., 90 of Hillsville, passed away Friday, June 16, 1995 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Born May 7, 1905 in Carroll County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Wise Shockley and Florence Kemp Shockley. Survived by two sons, Harold S. Gallagher, Hillsville, Joseph A. Gallagher, Grand Rapids, Michigan; five sisters, Velva Sutphin, Tennessee, Goldie Arcaro, New York, Melda Alexander, Roanoke, Alma Armentrout, Abington, Dixie Howard, Vinton; six brothers, Ohlen Shockley, Hillsville, Edd Shockley, Floyd, Giles Shockley, Boones Mill, Marvin Shockley, Salem, Silas Shockley, Tallahassee, Fla., Lois Shockley, Maryland; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, 1995 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville with the Rev. Charles Mackey officiating. Interment will follow int he Shockley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday June 18, 1995 at the Vaughan-G uynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.

WELLS, Lloyd Kenneth, 67, of Salem, died Friday, June 16, 1995 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Butt Wells; his mother, Iona Jones Wells, Salem; two nephews, Blain Wells, Salem, Bruce Wells, Floyd; three great-nephews, Neal Wells, Floyd, Michael King, Kelly King, both of Roanoke; two nieces, Susan Nester, Roanoke, Cathy Hoover, Vinton; one great-neice, Blake Davis, Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and David Hoover, Blue Ridge; mother-in-law, Mildred Butt, Salem. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19, 1995 at 12 noon at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Boothe officiating. Interment will follow in Layfayette Cemetery, Montgomery County. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Terry Griffith Youth Center, The Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, c/o Pat Myers, P. O. Box 291, Shawsville, Va. 24162 or to the Good Samaritian Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Ch apel after 1 p.m. on Sunday.

WHITE, John Maxwell, Sr., 86, of Martinsville, formerly of Waynesboro, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home, Martinsville.

WILLIS, Elva M., 96, of Camelot Hall of Salem, formerly of Wethersfield, Conn., passed away Saturday, June 17, 1995. She was the widow of E. Paul Willis. Surviving are daughters and one son-in-law, Carol MacKenzie Rogers of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Jean Willis and Clifford M. LaGrow of Ocala, Fla.; grandchildren, Earl MacKenzie and wife, Janet of Ponte Vedra, Fla., Paul W. MacKenzie of Bridgeport, Conn., Diana Greer MacKenzie of Stratford, Conn., Ruth L. MacKenzie of Bridgeport, Conn., Robert Paul LaGrow of Ocala, Fla., Laura LaGrow Durland and husband, John of Woodbridge, Va., Todd Willis LaGrow of Roanoke; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Isabel Munnett of Ferrisberg, Vt.; also several nieces and nephews; and all those special nurses and caregivers at Camelot Hall. The family suggest that memorials be made to The Camelot Hall of Salem Scholarship Fund for CNA's, 1945 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153. Burial will be at a later date in the Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill, Conn.

WRIGHT, Julia Lane Clark, 81, of Salem, died at home on Saturday, June 17, 1995, after a long illness. She was born in Donaldsonville, Ga., a daughter of the late Alice Graham Clark and Montague G. Clark. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Goodrich Wright; daughters and sons-in-law, Lane and Jim Cochrane of San Jose, Calif., and Emily and Brooke Mallory of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Nell Wright of La Jolla, Calif.; five grandchildren, James Montague Cochrane and wife, Caroline H. Cochrane of Richmond, Julia Carter Mallory of Chatham, Julia Lane Cochrane of San Jose, Calif., Brooke Baylor Mallory III of Roanoke, and James Goodrich Wright III of La Jolla, Calif. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. M. Graham Clark of Point Lookout, Mo.; brother and sister-in-law, John T. and Frances Clark of Macon, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Eva C. and F. Lamar Fleming of Macon, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Julia was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Societies. Prior to her marriage, she taught school in Roswell and Atlanta, Ga. A lifelong Presbyterian, she was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, was a bible and circle leader for Presbyterian women, and organized a prayer group which is still active. She was a member of Lake Spring Garden Club, Salem Book Club, Raleigh Court Book Club, Fort Lewis Chapter of the D.A.R., the Southern Cross Chap ter of the U.D.C. and the Colonial Trails Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century. She was recently selected as a Paul Harris Fellow. Funeral services will be held at the Salem Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 20, 1995 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dean Lindsey officiating. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 536, Salem, Va. 24153 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan, Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676. Friends may call at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem on Monday, June 19, 1995, from 7 to 9 p.m.

YOUNG, Carroll Woody, 86, of Oak Level, Va., died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Collins Funeral Chapel.

YOUNGER, Reese McCormick, 80, of Gretna, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Colbert-Moran Chapel.